The Real World is back for another season of The Real World: Homecoming, streaming on Paramount+. Unlike other seasons of the spin-off, all seven of the original housemates are returning to New Orleans to discuss what happened after the show. Several of the cast members have interacted on MTV’s The Challenge, which has caused a great deal of tension in the house for several of the roommates due to unresolved issues.
But what happened to the cast between their stints on The Challenge and The Real World? Some of the housemates have moved on to have lives outside the public eye with successful careers, married life, and kids, while others have remained in the spotlight and continue to thrive in the world of television.
Jamie Murray
As part of one of the best seasons of The Real World, Jamie Murray was the confident rich kid from Chicago who also proved to be personable and caring. While he was more laidback than the rest of his castmates, Jamie connected with everyone through his chill personality.
Jamie was more focused on his business ventures and his friends back home than on the housemates and the show itself, except Melissa. After being in the house Jamie competed in several seasons of The Challenge. Jamie has kept a low profile since leaving the show but is joining the Homecoming reunion.
Matt Smith
During his time on the show, Matt Smith attended Georgia Tech with a major in web design. He was known for his spikey hair, which never seemed to move, and his devotion to his Catholic faith. He had a wild fashion sense, sourced mainly from thrift stores, and he was one of the few house members who didn’t drink.
Since leaving the show, Smith has gotten married and has six children. According to his website, he completed his master’s degree in business at Arizona State University and runs his own digital design agency, smithHOUSE.
Melissa Beck Née Howard
Melissa Beck née Howard came into the house as the party girl who constantly wanted attention. Her over-the-top emotions and antics rubbed her other housemates the wrong way and caused a lot of tension between her and David Broom, even though the two started as friends.
Beck later competed in The Challenge: Battle of the Sexes and continued to work on television on the show Girls Behaving Badly. After 22 years, Melissa is reunited with the rest of her New Orleans housemates for The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans.
Danny Roberts
Danny Roberts teased his fellow housemates with a big secret when he entered the house, and to his roommates’ annoyance. Roberts would later reveal himself to be the only gay member of the household. He often sparked conversations about what it means to be gay, on even the most minute level. Roberts has continued to work as an LGBTQ+ advocate and has a daughter.
Since his time on the show, Roberts revealed that he is HIV positive and he continues to advocate for others living with HIV and AIDS.
Kelley Wolf Née Limp
Kelley Limp (now Wolf) was the blonde beauty who came into the Real World house with a confident and secure attitude. She was one of the more well-traveled members of the house and was always ready to go on to the next adventure.
Limp was given the opportunity to work on public access TV on the show, and it paid off for her future career. Unlike her other housemates, Kelley hasn’t competed in The Challenge but stayed in the television world and works in marketing. She is also an author and wife to Scott Wolf from the television show, Party of Five.
Julie “Juliet” Stoffer Née Rogers
Julie had no problem following the rules of The Real World house, given the strict requirements set by her college BYU and how it would affect her college career. Julie was instantly attracted to Matt and the feeling was mutual, and her Mormonism was a hot topic of conversation in the house. She struggled with her sense of self and if she wanted to continue on the path her parents set for her.
After leaving the show, Stoffer competed on The Challenge where she was a villain to housemate Melissa. She is now a mother and a wife and she will return for The Real World: Homecoming.
David “Tokyo” Broom
David Broom was open with his roommates about his weight loss journey and his desire to show off his body as much as possible. He had an instant connection with Melissa, but the two fought in the house over Melissa’s need for attention and partying.
Broom also spoke openly about how his previous relationship changed him as a person and how he felt about love and dating. David is now a singer who dresses like a chef and sings saucy songs in his internet series, “Chef Showtime.”
