Ep 1. Sheklia & Talli

Sheklia & Talli have been talking to each other for a year and a half, and Sheklia is ready to finally meet her online love interest. Despite being a long-distance couple, they've shared intimate moments and have plans to move in together. However, there's a catch: Talli has been hesitant to meet in person because he's hiding a secret that could ruin everything.

In the season 7 premiere of Catfish: The TV Show, hosts Nev and Max set out to help Sheklia uncover Talli's true identity and intentions. As they dig deeper into Talli's online presence, they discover a web of lies and deceit. Talli has been using multiple fake accounts to manipulate and deceive not only Sheklia, but also other women.

The Catfish team tracks down one of Talli's fake profiles and reaches out to the woman associated with it. She reveals that he had been using her photos to catfish Sheklia and others. With this new information, Nev and Max confront Talli and challenge him to come clean about his lies.

Despite Talli's initial reluctance to reveal his true identity, he eventually confesses to everything. He explains that he had been using fake profiles to boost his own ego and self-esteem. He fears that if he reveals his true self, he won't be accepted by others.

The team helps Sheklia navigate her emotions as she processes the betrayal. She ultimately decides to forgive Talli and give him a chance to prove himself in person. However, the road to rebuilding trust won't be easy.

In the end, Sheklia and Talli meet face-to-face for the first time and attempt to move forward with a clean slate. But as always, only time will tell if this relationship can survive the ultimate test of honesty and transparency.

Catfish: The TV Show continues to be a gripping exploration of the complexities of online relationships and deception. With each episode, the show offers powerful insights into the human psyche and the ways in which technology can both connect and divide us.