Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition Season 8 Episode 2 The Deadly Storm
- October 14, 2016
In Marriage Boot Camp season 8 episode 2, titled "The Deadly Storm," five celebrity couples are brought together in an attempt to save their failing relationships. This season's cast includes former basketball player Chris Sails and his wife Queen Naija, rapper Soulja Boy and his girlfriend Nia Riley, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood stars Waka Flocka Flame and Tammy Rivera, Bachelor Nation alums Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon, and Mob Wives star Drita D'Avanzo and her husband Lee.
The episode begins with Dr. Ish and Dr. V introducing their first exercise to the couples -- a trust fall off of a high platform. While some couples, such as Ashley and Jared, are able to complete the exercise with ease, others struggle with their trust issues. Queen Naija is unable to let go when Chris attempts to catch her, and Soulja Boy and Nia struggle to communicate effectively throughout the exercise.
Later, the couples are given the task of building a shelter to protect themselves from a "deadly storm," which turns out to be a loud sound effect played by the therapists. Tammy and Waka Flocka are able to work together and successfully build their shelter, but Drita and Lee struggle with communication once again, causing their shelter to fall apart during the storm.
In a therapy session, Dr. Ish and Dr. V address the significant age difference between Ashley and Jared, and how it may affect their relationship. The couple reveals their insecurities about being judged by others and their fears about the future. Meanwhile, Chris and Queen Naija delve into their issues with trust and infidelity, and Soulja Boy and Nia continue to struggle with communication and respecting each other's boundaries.
As the episode comes to a close, the couples are faced with a final challenge -- rescuing their partners from a rope maze. While it proves to be difficult for every couple, they are able to work together and support each other to complete the challenge.
Overall, Marriage Boot Camp season 8 episode 2 is filled with intense challenges and emotional therapy sessions as the celebrity couples attempt to salvage their relationships. With trust issues, communication breakdowns, and age differences at the forefront, the couples must work harder than ever to strengthen their connections and make progress in the program.
