Love During Lockup: Ditch the Chicks (WE tv, Friday, January 3, 2025)

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Just when you thought the drama of prison romance couldn’t get any more complicated, WE tv delivers a fresh batch of questionable decisions and tearful confrontations. This Friday, “Love During Lockup: Ditch the Chicks” turns up the heat as several couples grapple with trust issues, family crises, and the ever-present temptation of exes.

Kaleigh and her inmate beau find their connection strained as her provocative prison visits raise eyebrows and ignite suspicion. Is she truly committed, or is her behavior a sign of deeper insecurities? Meanwhile, MJ finds herself caught in a love triangle of her own making, torn between her incarcerated fiancé and the familiar comfort of her ex-husband. It’s a classic predicament, made even more convoluted by the barbed wire and collect calls.

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Elsewhere, a family emergency throws Krystal’s world into chaos when her grandmother vanishes without a trace. The sudden disappearance adds another stressor to an already fragile relationship, forcing Krystal to confront her priorities and question the stability of her unconventional romance. And just when things couldn’t get any messier, Bradly’s sister drops a bombshell on Savannah, a revelation that could shatter their relationship and send Bradly’s world spiraling.

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“Love During Lockup” continues to deliver the train-wreck television we’ve come to expect, offering a voyeuristic glimpse into the often-dysfunctional world of prison romance. Tune in this Friday to see how these couples tackle the challenges of love, loyalty, and the ever-present threat of incarceration.

Love After Lockup airs Fridays at 9/8c on WE tv.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.