Alex Cooper YouTube Reality Show Features Dakota Mortensen, Demi Engemann and More
Alex Cooper, the host of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” is now expanding her reach with the premiere of her company’s first original competition series, “Unwell Winter Games.” The series will feature a group of 16 reality TV stars and digital influencers who will compete in mental and physical challenges over four days at a luxury chalet in Park City, Utah.
Among the contestants are Dakota Mortensen from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” who has been in the news recently due to domestic abuse allegations against her ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul. Another participant is Demi Engemann, a MomTok influencer who left “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” amidst controversies, including a defamation lawsuit from “Vanderpump Villa” star Marciano Brunette.
The eclectic cast also includes Huda Mustafa from “Love Island USA,” Anna Delvey, a Russian-born con artist who served time in prison for fraud, and WWE superstar Saraya Bevis. The contestants will be divided into two teams, purple and blue, competing for both team and individual cash prizes throughout the challenges.
“Unwell Winter Games” promises viewers fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and unfiltered drama. The series will debut on Unwell’s YouTube channel on April 6, with subsequent episodes releasing daily. Hosted by Adam W. and featuring commentary by Graydon Cutler and Grace O’Malley, the show marks Unwell’s foray into self-produced premium content.
The series is executive produced by Alex Cooper and her husband, Matt Kaplan, who co-founded Unwell Network’s parent company, Trending, in 2024. This expansion into original content marks a deliberate move towards self-produced premium programming distributed directly to audiences.
The full cast of competitors for “Unwell Winter Games” includes a mix of influencers, reality TV personalities, and entertainers, each bringing their unique personalities and talents to the competition. From Alissa Violet, the OG influencer, to Saraya Bevis, the WWE superstar, the lineup promises a diverse and entertaining mix of characters.
As Unwell continues to develop programming alongside premium distribution partners, such as “Love Overboard” on Hulu and the upcoming “Let’s Marry Harry” on Netflix, “Unwell Winter Games” signals a new chapter in the company’s content strategy. With a focus on delivering engaging and original content to audiences, Unwell is poised to make a splash in the world of reality competition series.
