ROOM RAIDERS (gay dating show) - WILL episode

The TV series was called ROOM RAIDERS (MTV). This ATLANTA episode, from 2005, features Will, Andrew, Scott and Edmund (Thornton). ROOM RAIDERS was a dating "reality" series. 98% of the episodes were boy/girl dating but once in a while it featured gay folks. MTV shows like this were not entirely real. Writers were on hand to suggest things for participants to say and do to make it more dramatic.

[@DentalTech1000]

The TV series was called ROOM RAIDERS (MTV). This ATLANTA episode, from 2005, features Will, Andrew, Scott and Edmund (Thornton). ROOM RAIDERS was a dating "reality" series. 98% of the episodes were boy/girl dating but once in a while it featured gay folks. MTV shows like this were not entirely real. Writers were on hand to suggest things for participants to say and do to make it more dramatic.

[@hobbitta]

DentalTech1000 as in every other dang “reality”. At least I can bet those guys went on and get it on ;)

[@A6P0]

Hi i would like to know, what Andrew is doing with his life. Is he still living in Atlanta. Thank you for your answer.

[@DentalTech1000]

@@A6P0 I wish I knew, but I don't have that information, sorry!

[@edmundthornton]

No one ever spells my name right *deep sigh*

[@DentalTech1000]

@@edmundthornton Sorry about spelling your name wrong! I have corrected it. Thanks for the comment.

[@NickGeorgiou]

* Puts kindergartener-style handprints on a wall * "Art is my outlet"

[@hannahalexandra1419]

Nick Georgiou 🤣 I LOVE this comment!

[@jfish032]

🤣

[@vorpal22]

Awww... I thought he was incredibly adorable, and totally my type. I'd have picked him for sure. Guy #2 was really cute as well. Guy #3 seemed like he would be a riot to be friends with, but not my type.

[@davidstoney82]

How very Blair Witch 🤣

[@carlosgabrielmr]

Seriously I said the same thing😂😂😂😂

[@JCIJB]

Early 2000’s gays were a mess 😂😂😂

[@brentduanefoster]

MrBuddyHolly1 True, but the gays today ain’t much better! 😂😂😂😂

[@QuadeAlex]

The polos! 😅

[@pubesinteeth7049]

They still are

[@kevinsaviro2708]

70s gays were the best lol

[@JamesBerry-u5g]

You sure

[@calwain8432]

I think Edmund might be one of those who didn't have to even tell his parents he was gay

[@musicfan28]

Hahahaha Cal Wain

[@tommyboybr]

You mean all of them except the guy choosing. Hahaha

[@julioaugusto1529]

His parents probably had to tell him lol

[@celebdiva]

@@julioaugusto1529funny af

[@Littlemouse884]

😂

[@emellylop]

The guy in the middle reminds me of squidward

[@1javixD]

emellyy the nose

[@Fluffyolphert]

The voice

[@bruhkittycat]

Im dead 😂

[@marcap9757]

I'd go for him

[@imabadbitchyoucantkillme3334]

The basic fashion

[@Domisgreater]

"Eat a biscuit" 11:20 has me cracking up for some reason

[@feelsforjameel1397]

Dumb Bitch I’m literally can’t breathe after hearing that😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vapidstar7508]

I didn’t even notice until I saw your comment lol I’m dead I’m going to use that line from now on.

[@toyboimaniac1661]

LMAO XD Same!

[@keco_mentario]

RIGHT

[@WatchMyTears]

Living for how Edmund shouts everything he says. And half the time he’s just saying what’s going on on screen

[@yoeldiaz3848]

I’m gay and watching this makes me cringe

[@cameronshippy1691]

Same

[@potato_slayer1378]

Omg same

[@dylantompkins5091]

Same 😂😂

[@vapidstar7508]

Same.

[@JustAYouTuber1991]

Yes. Ugh.

[@frenchtoast8672]

"mismatched like you outfit" draggedt

[@carlossoto9231]

Lmaoooo Edmund’s level of anxiety is sooooo relatable.

[@Laserhairremoval271]

It’s so interesting watching this now as an adult because you never realize how campy and scripted it is

[@ph9576]

Edmund and that line about the meat market 💀

[@fallensurvivor21]

😂

[@RobbyRockaholic]

He was so cute and not annoying like it seemed in the beginning, he just seemed like a nice cute guy , lovely smile and seems like a driven guy . And his room was the best , Scott was cute too

[@michaelakegler6415]

Third guy was definitely my favorite 9:10 “I love to cook” “It’s LAMMA” “ it’s color blocking!!” and my all time favorite “I DiD tHaT aLl By mY sElf”

[@ripplesinreality8888]

he was so down to earth haha

[@wavyemi5368]

“it looks good on him” “it looks good on ME!”

[@Tech-hauss]

“It’s Llama” “I LOVE scarfs”

[@annabellavictoria44]

B- MO eat a biscuit

[@nicholette]

"keeps me from bashing peoples heads in" ok same

[@KiteNekko]

I remember watching this show and next hiding from my parents 😂 and if i heard steps i immediately changed the channel 😂

[@hlyisstunontarcapeheart8577]

I just wanted to see men kissing each other

[@suzettebeltran7622]

Same and true

[@DHM91]

I identify so strongly with this comment. Being a gay teen in the mid to late '00s kind of sucked compared to being a gay teen in 2018.

[@cerodriz]

HAHAHA GAY CHILDHOOD. :)

[@alistair4909]

This comment is pretty much a Summary of every 2000s gay child who grew up with conservative parents. It certainly took me back and damn am I glad not be a kid anymore

[@samueltremblaay]

Omg I would called the show "Finding the right bottom" lol Will’s definitely a top and the others are like power bottoms

[@JavierMendozaAvila]

sure, why not

[@piratex4498]

idk Andrew had me wondering

[@brodypereira3824]

When they put him in the truck I died lmao. Is this bait bus 🤣🤣🤣

[@wouldyoulikesomesugainthat3173]

I know what you have been watching( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@antonioyazzie4615]

"Is this bait bus" OMG IM SCREAMING! ! XD

[@bloodbane6998]

Brody Pereira I feel like only us gays know what bait bus is

[@joeylaitala]

OMG IT'S THE BAIT BUS

[@ToniCarrington]

😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️

[@briangaron7609]

gosh 2000's fashion. had to have a tight fitting hemp necklace and flip flops with my light blue jeans.

[@jliz3821]

Brian Garon it was iconic

[@sistervoid8798]

Abercrombie and fitch

[@sumlem]

The Hollister shirts, the sunnie's, the gelled hair

[@luna39900]

“That better be made of gold and come with a really hot man” 😂

[@Scankalous]

Since when did hairdryer = high maintenance

[@JavierMendozaAvila]

lol

[@justinbain2664]

Since always

[@jonathancabrera8246]

Long hair requires maintenance.

[@CoinMaster9000]

Eat a biscuit

[@olenholm]

Pierce Burn he was the funniest

[@Runwaymodel97]

The second guy was cracking me up pretty much the whole time watching this 😂😂😂 omg “I love scarves” “eat a Biscuit” 😂

[@wigmonster27]

Best part of the gay episodes is that the two who aren’t chosen can date each other

[@lifesrealityis]

glad this show has gay episodes but all these people are terrible!

[@dinkerz]

Lance Vick This was originally on MTV. That’s all I have to say about the quality of people that would go on these shows.

[@richardheikkila4146]

Just be grateful that gay community had come a long way

[@rokurosa]

Episodes with straight people were even worse lol 😂

[@joshelyon666]

I think I'm straight now

[@mustic1234]

Lol

[@nicolerivera1410]

5:59 BITE HIM, BITE HIM!!, that cracked me up 😂😂😂😂

[@aslscott78]

No tops in that mix lol

[@matthewspinazze4118]

Chester Izzy amen

[@asupremum1246]

Skinny fem ones I meet always wanna top and the masc ones wanna do nothing but bottom

[@williamcruz6651]

Haha my first thought

[@mitrandhir69]

Chester Izzy just bottoms 🤣🤣🤣

[@Angell_Lee]

The first one is a Top

[@Jupiter2261996]

IT"S LLAMA

[@ChicoCAGuy]

Who has a 2022 update on these guys 17 years later?????

[@jr202000]

Edmunds car: "Its a guy magnet". Sir, you drive a convertible Chrysler.

[@FancyAlly]

I wonder how they’ve all changed. I hope in a good way

[@dmolinah]

Those are drag heels we all know it. He’s lying to all of us. Also shame on the guy for discriminating against him for it

[@neuyorkdoll]

D Molina Drag was not accepted back then like it is today. It was taboo basically even in the gay community which makes no sense

[@shitney420]

D Molina why shame on him? He’s just not into it that’s all. We have preferences right?

[@vorpal22]

@@shitney420 Agree completely. I met a really cute (but paralytically shy) guy who did drag back in 2005, and the drag thing was a big turn off for me. I don't shame someone for liking it, and I think it's fun to dress up sometime (although I make a terrible woman), but the whole drag scene and drag as an art form (which it is) just doesn't interest me at all. That being said, I would definitely date a transguy without issues. My type is introverted, nerdy (if you like science and video games, huge plusses - I'm a mathematician), adorably cute guys... a little bit of chunk is adorable, too, but I'm not picky. Oh, and a ginger guy would make me melt.

[@siunmadness5009]

That was preference; not discrimination

[@shitney420]

vorpal22 LOL I’m introverted, nerdy, love astronomy and other sciences, and a huge gamer haha. But I’m a chick xD hahahaha

[@chaseforliberty]

Omg. This brings back memories. I was in high school when this came out, head of my schools gay straight alliance. When we had a meeting at a PFLAG moms house, she played this because her son Will was the main guy on the show. Lol He was embarrassed but to me it was amazing meeting someone who had been on MTV. Lol Man the 2000s were a weird time.

[@ME-pj6xh]

Cool memories for you!

Watching these shows makes me question my homosexuality 😂

[@jabarishabazz5928]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@albagonzalez5900]

This all just sounds like Trinity the Tuck Taylor..... I call shade.

[@xaviersage7346]

Ameya Gonzalez this southernphobia... how dare you spread this astigmatism!

[@jackpalos3123]

After hearing his reasons for dropping the first two I would've dropped him. He's obviously way too picky and unreasonable.

[@davedvdy4946]

I think the show is designed that way since you have to come up with reasons to cut 2/3 people just on the way their rooms look.

[@emomothafucka1335]

EAT A BISCUIT

[@youdbettertube]

LOL did my boy edmund "accidentally" leave out a letter from the human rights campaign, like in its original envelope and everything? also the FRAMED garfield comic strip, like why

[@FrederickFIintstone]

dont talk shit about garfield

[@fionahamilton7231]

YES LMAO

[@SLone3251]

Producers will set up certain things once the contestants leave the house.

[@mqrijuqnq7804]

I was just watching the straight version cracking up and cringing, This version is gold😂

[@bronsonrodriguez3310]

Watching this over a decade later. Can't stop laughing my ass off.

[@michaelearendil6843]

Andrew is exuberant, balanced, and adorable.

[@whitespyder9]

He is (or was?) I wonder if he's doing well these days

[@nikolanikola8543]

This was like 15 years ago so there's no way to know if he's doing well

[@jeremymora255]

If this was done in 2018 the underwear game would be so much better Andrew Christian for days

[@yasqueen4872]

And 2(X)ist. PREACH!

[@tomjay2565]

*worse

[@efrenmoreno3]

Jeremy Mora yasssss

[@Lknight263]

Jeremy Mora i dont really like andrew christian. Hes good if you want really showy stuff or if youre a gogo dancer and need good movement but if you need actual support they are the worst.

[@xlartanislx]

Yeah if you’re an escort or a stripper.

[@Alsyoutubeaccount]

No way in hell that guy Will is 22 lol

[@blancaguadalupeherrerabern591]

Ikr he looks 29

[@drewlmao]

Edmund is kind of insane

[@TitusSc]

I like him

[@Belacroix5]

Edmund looks like Blair St Claire

[@theesamnightingale2474]

A low budget Blair

[@brentduanefoster]

Belacroix OMG!!!! Yeah, he does!!

[@naniez415]

I was just thinking that lmao!

[@sheisveryfamous]

I do declare you're right!

[@breno7966]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@LunaMoonNYC]

It’s funny watching this reminds me how back then “low maintenance” was a thing, being a man, a guy while still being gay was popular. It’s nice now a days being queer we’ve evolved as gay people

[@nehsangbong7259]

I miss these old reality MTV shows of the 90s and 00s cause they were my guilty pleasures, but I'ma be honest, they were as fake as The Hills and Laguna Beach.🤷

[@emomothafucka1335]

EAT A BISCUIT!!!!!

[@lilxredxrida7089]

“Maybe he gets around” “I do not run a brothel” 😂😂

[@tayrenees.j7198]

Omg that last dude is annoying af . He too extra

[@Highwizardd]

He reminds me of ryland..........

[@vorpal22]

He reminds me a twinky friend of mine with severe ADHD. He's a ton of fun to hang out with and completely hilarious and interesting, but he lived with me in my bedroom for awhile (we had a weird relationship) and that was hell. I feel like I aged five years in the two months he was there.

[@plym1969]

6 years on would you say the same?

[@candywarhol9831]

“..rejection is one thing, but rejection from a fool is cruel..”

[@tjb70]

Morrissey is my god!

[@natedagreat95]

Getting complimented on unique creations?? You are pouring prepare sauce on pork chops?!

[@JamesHenryII]

Omg my closeted childhood watching this at 11pm on vacation 😩😩😩

[@richardheikkila4146]

To all you gay guys spewing all this disapproval and hate on these guys: relax. Their just young guys having fun. We've come a long way since the only gays that were talked about was by right wing teleevangelists and fascist politicians. Or are you too young to remember this? We've come a long way baby!

[@Altenarian]

Tbh he only chose the one dude bc of the dog.

[@bookjones9678]

I like the first guy

[@joeylaitala]

Saaaame

[@41Haloh]

Book Jones me too

[@shanemontgomery1358]

Same

[@virgenfj]

They're all bottoms. Nobody is dating nobody.

[@Micho55]

get off grindr, dude

[@shakawalker5184]

@@Micho55 thank you

[@Lazyazzdude101]

I quote " i find myself running alot bc its a good stress reliever so I don't bash people's heads in" WTF

[@airman329]

This dude is looking at these guys parents house! Love how he says “He has pictures of family around and I love his taste in decorating!”. His parents thank you..😂😂😂😂

[@TheSnowReport28]

Eat a biscuit 😂

[@KchayM]

What a time to be alive! If it was 2018 they'd all be renting rooms.

[@aboutjbe]

“Eat a biscuit” lmmfaoooo

[@vanguard1689]

Scott just bringin’ in the sass behind the camera. XD Also, like, when Will went into the closet, Edmund and Andrew were laughing their butts off while Scott was just staring like he gave up on life. XD

[@vanguard1689]

I just finished the video and was somewhat shocked with the results, because the one who sassed Will the most was Scott. XD

[@David_Hypnos]

Being gay myself I always thought the concept of dating shows (the ones with a “prize” being fought for anyway) didn’t work well with homosexuals. I mean, what makes the “prize” the most obtainable man? What prevents the guys in the van from hitting it off and going with each other? If it were like a gay bachelor what would keep any of the guys from developing feelings for each other and choosing a contestant rather than the bachelor himself? Just a thought.

[@ted1990]

I always thought the same

[@pedrofelipepamplona1944]

You’re very smart ! I always thought the same

[@JavierMendozaAvila]

very insightful

[@skyleradams5566]

When I was just coming out, A Shot of Love with Tila Tequila came out. I don't remember if it was the first or second season, but two of the contestants got kicked out because they were messing around with each other in that huge ass heart bed they all had to share.

[@KillerKikyo5]

Edmund said they weren’t his heels but was offended when the main guy wasn’t into it.

[@leonkennedy1259]

I used to watch this a long time ago. I actually forgot about this show. I just want to say tho it's not just a gay dating show. It's mostly straight couples but with gay couples thrown in.

[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

How wonderful! Nothing like this existed when I was a kid. Fantastic the progress that has been made in first world countries.

[@ronniehead5852]

Derek Williams i was just thinking the same but we still have a lot to do😳

[@aplsos112]

Thank you for fighting for our future. You made it so it would get better

[@marcomartinez2567]

Derek Williams exactly but this show is like from 2005 and the. It wasn’t all that much freedom

[@jorgelojy5460]

This was made in 2005

[@nikolanikola8543]

@@marcomartinez2567 Well 2005 wasn't bad at all... Compared how much we suffered in the past...

[@oreo3932]

I'd go with room #1 guy in a heartbeat

[@ivym3969]

Danny Leo I know he’s so cute ! I wanna pinch him

[@WaterFlame957]

"That better be made of gold." "And come with a really hott man." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rwolff01]

10:38 😂😂 “I do NOT run a brothel” 😂😂 i mean he was answering everything tho😂😂⚰️⚰️

[@BloodMoonASMR]

You call someone having a portable hair dryer and anti-wrinkle cream 'high maintenance'? Honey, you ain't seen nothing yet.

[@angelyoshi]

It's 9:19 lmao the way he said "that's my couch" 💀

[@Elena-ec7ei]

"what was up with those scarfs?" *I loovee scarufs* ded

[@marcap9757]

"I am perfectly happy being alone...but you are cute." MEEEEEEEEEE

[@SEAN31680]

I'd say Will is a top, the guy from room one is vers, room two is a bottom and room three is the town's cvm dump.

[@jonashoumann855]

Scott looks a bit like Hannah Montana’s brother 😂

[@SlightlyMatts]

MATTEO LANE NEEDS TO REACT TO THIS SHOW

[@splatdoggo2257]

"Eat a biscuit" 😂😂😂😂

[@DrMike18]

Oh god. I miss Room Raiders sooooo much! It was my biggest guilty pleasure.

[@mecchabaron64]

11:20 'Eat a bisquit' what I tell my skinny friends 😄

[@hannahalexandra1419]

The shame I’m feeling when I see all three rooms more organized than mine. 😵 I’m dead af.

[@fallensurvivor21]

omg the underwear I got 2nd hand embarrassment 😭

[@nikolanikola8543]

Am I the only one who actually likes Edmund?😂

[@Micho55]

every damn mannerism he does has me rolling

[@bunn3636]

*He let room number 1 go over a shirt at this point I don't think hes worth dating to judgemental*

[@eddiegamez3553]

what's funnier is these are the gays where the family is absolutely shocked when he comes out and are like "we had no idea!"

[@trint3089]

14:11 when he starts saying the shoes are not his after already saying they were. Also the emo guy was the realest guy.

[@jaytops]

Wow he went for the high maintenance guy over the sweet cheerleader because of a sleeveless shirt. Fool.

[@mintboyd9569]

Omg, I want to be Scott's friend 🤣

[@elsapatuky3663]

THASS MY TRAVEL ONE!!! lmao I loved him

[@KellyTa_ElegantBlades]

Lmao Scott is my favorite, he's hilarious

[@christopherh4891]

turns out the guys wasnt taking to a date but actually kidnapping them lmao

[@DrewRueDoo]

Andrew is 100% a Taurus. 😂

[@vantain20]

Shallow much?

[@UntoldLegendTV]

When I watch this, I know why they prosecuted and discriminated us

[@kallelellacevej2234]

6:00 "BITE HIM!" I'm dead

[@fallensurvivor21]

"you lounge in that??" 😭😭😭

[@mitch300sdl]

A Chrysler .... is not a man magnet😂

[@nathanisaacs2034]

Could you imagine the freakout of they aired this today?