Real World: Skeletons

Real World: Skeletons
The cast of Real World: Skeletons (from left to right) Sylvia, Jason, Madison, Tony, Violetta, Nicole, and Bruno
Country of origin	United States
Release
Original network	MTV
Original release	December 16, 2014 – March 10, 2015
Season chronology

Real World: Skeletons is the thirtieth season of MTV's reality television series Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. It is the second season of Real World to be filmed in the East North Central States region of the United States, specifically in Chicago, Illinois after The Real World: Chicago.

The season featured a total of seven people with an additional 11 roommates who were the "Skeletons" making the cast total 18 cast members, the most cast members ever on a season, who lived in a loft in Chicago and follows a twist from the previous season. It is the eighth season to take place in a city that had hosted a previous season, as the show's eleventh season was set in Chicago in 2002. Chicago was first reported as the location for the 30th season in a June 2014 article by Crain's Chicago Business.^[2] Production began on August 8, 2014, and concluded on October 20, 2014 totaling up to 74 days of filming.^[2][3] The season premiered on December 16 of that year, consisting of 13 episodes.^[4]

This season marks the first time that the show has aired on a night other than a Wednesday since the seventeenth season. No reunion special was produced, marking the first time since the tenth season in 2001.^[5]

Season changes

Each week, one cast member is faced with people from their past ("skeletons") who they have unresolved issues with at the moment relating to family, romance, work, and socialization. Unlike the previous season, the surprise guests only have the option to live in the house for only one week.

Employment

Beginning in the 28th season, certain jobs in the area were approved by production that the cast had the liberty to apply for independently if desired. This season, the entire cast worked in groups of two or three as bartenders, bar backs, and waiters at three Chicago bars and nightclubs: Vincenzo’s Sports Tavern, Old Fifth, and Red Kiva.^[6] Red Kiva is located next door to the cast residence.

The residence

The cast lived at 1100 W. Randolph Street in the West Loop neighborhood, the location of Bon V, a former nightclub.^[2][7]

Cast

This was the first season of Real World to feature a cast of 18 cast members consisting of seven original roommates and eleven additional roommates. The season started off with seven roommates, and then the cast was joined by eleven additional roommates, who each were chosen to live for a week. The additional roommates are Skeletons, people who have unresolved issues with the originals at the moment relating to family, romance, work, and socialization.

Cast Member	Age^1	Hometown	Biography
Bruno Bettencourt[8]	24[8]	East Providence, Rhode Island[8]	Bruno is a Portuguese-American fitness fanatic from Rhode Island who works for his father's construction company. His skeleton is his brother Briah, who arrived to the house in episode 10, whom he has not spoken to in three years after Briah personally attacked him during a verbal argument over a tuna sandwich.[8][9][10] In episode 10, Bruno shares his history with anger, and explains how it came from his father giving him tough love when he was younger.
Jason Hill[11]	24[11]	Raleigh, North Carolina	Jason is originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, but lives in Raleigh, North Carolina where he worked as a car salesman. He was raised by a single mother and played football at Campbell University and resents his father for leaving when Jason was a baby. His father, Lafayette, is his skeleton, who arrived to the house in the season finale.[11][12] While being in Chicago, Jason has a daughter on the way.
Madison Walls[13]	23[13]	Austin, Texas[13]	Madison is a former child actress who recovered from a heroin addiction two years ago and is seeking a fresh start. Her skeletons are former acquaintances who suffered as a result of her addiction: her stepsister Rachel, who arrived to the house in episode 11, and ex Skyler, who arrived to the house in episode 12.[10][13][14]
Nicole Zanatta[15]	23[15]	Staten Island, New York[15]	Nicole participated in track and field at Tottenville High School, graduated from St. John's University, and works as an EMT on Staten Island. Her skeletons are her triplet sisters, Ashley and Samantha, who both arrived to the house in episode 9, whom are both about to get married and move out while Nicole has no interest in settling down.[15]
Sylvia Elsrode[16]	25[16]	Kansas City, Missouri[16]	Sylvia graduated from Oak Park High School in 2007, and works as a bartender, saleswoman, and aspiring actress in Kansas City. Her skeleton is a former "boss from hell," Alicia, who arrived to the house in episode 4.[10][16] In episode 2, she explains her past with abuse from her ex-boyfriend when she was 15. She also reveals that she was pregnant by him, but she had a miscarriage.
Tony Raines[17]	26[17]	Folsom, Louisiana	Tony is an aspiring actor and is a former chemical plant worker who is originally from Metairie, Louisiana, and lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before leaving for the show. His skeletons are former girlfriends, Elizabeth and Alyssa, who both arrived to the house in episode 6.[17][18]
Violetta Milerman[19]	23[19]	Sarasota, Florida[19]	Violetta is originally from Moldova, but moved to the United States over 10 years ago. She currently resides in Sarasota, Florida, where she graduated from high school in 2009, and is enrolled in college at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Her skeletons are former acquaintances, Jessica and Tia, who both arrived to the house in episode 8, whom have been involved in cyber and verbal harassment with Violetta. Milerman later reveals she is suffering from anorexia and bulimia due to past bullying about her weight.[10][18][19]
The Skeletons
Alicia	N/A		Alicia comes into the house in Episode 4 as Sylvia's Skeleton. She is known as "The Boss From Hell". Alicia and Sylvia were close friends. They work together and Alicia earned her spot as the boss which irritated Sylvia. She has been really rude to Sylvia in the past. She makes quick enemies with Violetta while staying in the house.
Alyssa	N/A		Alyssa comes into the house in Episode 6 as one of Tony's Skeletons. She is known as "Tony's Ex/Stalker". She is extremely liked by the other roommates, but hates Elizabeth (Tony's other Skeleton). She proceeds to call Elizabeth a puppy dog because she's always following Tony. Tony and Alyssa are surprisingly close throughout her time in the house.
Ashley & Samantha	N/A		Ashley and Samantha come into the house in Episode 9 as one of Nicole's Skeleton. They are known as "Nicole's Triplets". They both are planning to get married and move to Hawaii. They both also hate how Nicole lives her life style and they just want her to settle down with someone.
Briah	N/A		Briah comes into the house in Episode 9 as Bruno's Skeleton. He is known as "Bruno's Brother". Him and Bruno haven't talked to each other in over 3 years. They got into an argument over a can of tuna, and he continued to tell Bruno that when Bruno got into a car accident, that he should've died that night.
Elizabeth	N/A		Elizabeth comes into the house in Episode 6 as one of Tony's Skeletons. She is known as "Tony's Girl From Back Home". She is extremely demanding to Tony and always snaps her fingers at him and always wants things to be her way. She became hated by everyone in the house, including Tony's other skeleton Alyssa. After Elizabeth was rude to Madison at a club, this leaded to Bruno and Jason wanting to get her out, and leaded to Sylvia to throw all of Elizabeth's belongings off the balcony.
Jessica	N/A		Jessica comes into the house in Episode 8 as one of Violetta's Skeletons. She is known as "Violetta's worst enemy". Jessica and Violetta have never gotten along. She said that Violetta's nickname used to be Vio-slutta, and also called her a whore and that she's going to go nowhere in life.
Lafayette	N/A		Lafayette comes into the house in the season finale as Jason's Skeleton. He is known as "Jason's Dad". He and Jason's mother had a one night affair and ended up getting pregnant. He left Jason when he was younger and Jason never heard from him again until Lafayette came into the house.
Rachel	N/A		Rachel comes into the house in Episode 11 as Madison's first Skeleton. She is known as "Madison's Sister". She looked up to Madison as her role model. After Madison started using drugs and her priority switched to drugs instead of Rachel and started taking money from her, Rachel sort of cut her out of her life. She says that she wants to build the trust back and wants to get to know the new Madison while she is in the house.
Skyler	N/A		Skyler comes into the house in Episode 12 as Madison's second Skeleton. He is known as "Madison's Ex". He and Madison dated and when Madison started using drugs, her priority was more on drugs and not on Skyler, so they broke up. He says that maybe it might turn into something again in the future. He is also in the military.
Tia	N/A		Tia comes into the house in Episode 8 as one of Violetta's Skeletons. She is known as "Violetta's ex-friend/enemy". Tia is more tolerable to Violetta than Violetta's other skeleton. Violetta heard that Tia called her friend sluts and immediately stopped liking Tia.

^1 Age at time of filming

Duration of cast

Cast Member	Skeletons Episodes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Bruno	FEAT									FEAT	FEAT
Jason	FEAT												FEAT
Madison	FEAT										FEAT	FEAT	FEAT
Nicole	FEAT									FEAT	FEAT
Sylvia	FEAT			FEAT	FEAT
Tony	FEAT					FEAT	FEAT
Violetta	FEAT							FEAT	FEAT
Lafayette													FEAT[lower-alpha 1]
Skyler												FEAT[lower-alpha 2]
Rachel											FEAT[lower-alpha 3]
Briah									FEAT[lower-alpha 4]
Ashley									FEAT[lower-alpha 5]
Samantha									FEAT[lower-alpha 5]
Jessica								FEAT[lower-alpha 6]
Tia								FEAT[lower-alpha 6]
Alyssa						FEAT[lower-alpha 7]
Elizabeth						FEAT[lower-alpha 7]
Alicia				FEAT[lower-alpha 8]

Table key

 FEAT  = Cast Member is featured on this episode.

 FEAT  = "Skeleton" is featured on this episode(s).

 FEAT  = Cast Member has a "Skeleton" arriving on this episode.

Notes

1. Lafayette (Jason's Skeleton) arrives to the house in the season finale and leaves in the same episode.
2. Skyler (Madison's second Skeleton) arrives to the house in Episode 12 and leaves in the same episode.
3. Rachel (Madison's first Skeleton) arrives to the house in Episode 11 and leaves in the same episode.
4. Briah (Bruno's Skeleton) arrives to the house in Episode 9 and leaves in Episode 10.
5. Ashley and Samantha (Nicole's Skeletons) both arrive to the house in Episode 9 and both leave in the same episode.
6. Jessica and Tia (Violetta's Skeletons) both arrive to the house in Episode 8 and both leave in the same episode.
7. Alyssa and Elizabeth (Tony's Skeletons) both arrive to the house in Episode 6 and both leave in Episode 7.
8. Alicia (Sylvia's Skeletion) arrives to the house in Episode 4 and leaves episode 5.

Episodes

No. in season	No. in series	Title	Original air date	U.S. viewers (million)
1	565	"Skeleton Keys"	December 16, 2014	0.65[20]
On "Real World - Skeletons," seven strangers will move in together as per the show’s typical formula, but soon, shared chores and shower schedules will prove to be the least of their worries as a brand-new twist comes into play - They’ll each be forced to confront the last person on Earth (or sometimes, the last people) they want to see.
2	566	"Love and Other Drugs"	December 23, 2014	0.51[21]
When the roommates clash with Madison, she reveals a haunting secret; Bruno and Sylvia's romance is jeopardized by jealousy.
3	567	"Three Way"	December 30, 2014	0.67[22]
Tension between the housemates rises over wild parties and scandalous hookups; a battle between Jason and Violetta results in the revelation of another secret.
4	568	"Blast From The Past"	January 6, 2015	0.84[23]
Tensions come to head when Sylvia's skeleton comes into the house.
5	569	"Dirty Laundry"	January 12, 2015	0.81[24]
The first Skeleton ambushes the roommates; Sylvia's past returns to haunt her; Tony and Madison restart their romance.
6	570	"A Royal Nightmare"	January 20, 2015	1.02[25]
Tony is shocked when two of his Skeletons move in, creating a battle for his affection between them and Madison.
7	571	"All the King's Women"	January 27, 2015	1.13[26]
Tony has his work cut out for him with three of his lovers in the house. Violetta's annoyance with Madison erupts into a physical altercation which Sylvia jumps into in order to defend Violetta. After watching the fight back, Violetta is disgusted by her actions and apologizes to Madison. Sylvia doesn't feel like she needs to but also apologizes. Tony attempts to sort out his feelings for the girls in his life. He finally tells Alyssa what she needed to hear: that he doesn't love her anymore. Elizabeth officially breaks things off with Tony for good.[27]
8	572	"Sarasota's Finest"	February 3, 2015	0.94[28]
The roommates worry about Violetta's eating habits when she quickly loses weight. Violetta is in for a shock when two of her enemies arrive at the house: Jessica, who is rumored to have started a hateful Instagram page about her and Tia, who called Violetta and her friends "coke-whores." After Violetta and Bruno trade negative remarks at each other, Bruno explodes in anger and Violetta finally talks about her eating disorder. Tony juggles his feelings for Jessica and Madison. Violetta, Tia and Jessica learn a valuable lesson about gossiping when they decide to bury the hatchet.[29]
9	573	"Where's the Beef?"	February 10, 2015	0.99[30]
Nicole receives 2 surprising skeletons. Tensions run high after the new skeleton is arriving into the house.
10	574	"Brother in Arms"	February 17, 2015	0.95[31]
Bruno's skeleton comes into the house. Tony gets a visit from his brother Shane. Also tensions blow between Sylvia, Tony and Shane against Bruno and Briah.
11	575	"Breaking Mad"	February 24, 2015	0.86[32]
Madison's sister and first skeleton comes into the house to confront her about her past drug addiction. Also Jason embraces fatherhood.
12	576	"Wine and Roses"	March 3, 2015	1.03[33]
A surprise mystery skeleton leaves the house scrambling when Madison receives another skeleton. Tensions run high between Jason and Nicole after a bar fight.
13	577	"The Final Skeleton"	March 10, 2015	0.97[34]
After a shocking fight between best friends Jason and Nicole, Jason receives the biggest skeleton this season. The cast say goodbye to Chicago.

After filming

On August 10, 2015, it was announced that Madison and Tony are expecting their first child. On February 16, 2016, Madison and Tony welcomed their daughter, Harper.^[35]

On April 21, 2016, Tony and Alyssa Giacone, one of his two "skeletons", announced that they were expecting a child. On November 7, 2016, Tony and Alyssa welcomed their daughter, Isla Rose.

Challenges

Cast Member	The Challenges	Challenges Won	Total Money Earned
Bruno Bettencourt	Season 29 TBD	None	$0
Jason Hill	–	–	–
Madison Walls	–	–	–
Nicole Zanatta	Season 29 TBD	None	$0
Sylvia Elsrode	Season 29 TBD	None	$0
Tony Raines	Battle of the Bloodlines, Rivals III, Season 29 TBD	None	$0
Violetta Milerman	–	–	–

Challenge in bold indicates that the contestant was a finalist on The Challenge.

References

1. "The Real World: Las Vegas (2015)". Vevmo. September 15, 2015
2. Maidenberg, Micah (June 12, 2014). "MTV's 'Real World' moving into West Loop". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
3. Riley, Chloe (June 18, 2014). "'Real World' Producers Warned: 'No Shenanigans' During West Loop Filming". DNAinfo Chicago. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
4. Donnelly, Matthew Scott (October 20, 2014). "'Real World' Is Digging Up 'Skeletons' For Season 30". MTV. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
5. "'Real World: Skeletons': What's Happening With The Reunion Special?". Fashion Style. March 10, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
6. http://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/meet-seven-strangers-picked-to-live-in-a-chicago-house-on-the-real-world-video/
7. "Randolph Street Loft". Real World Houses. December 16, 2014
8. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Bruno Bettencourt". Vevmo. August 12, 2014
9. http://www.mtv.com/celebrity/bruno-bettencourt/#cast=real_world_skeletons
10. "Meet the cast of MTV's Real World Skeletons set in Chicago". Chicago Sun-Times. November 4, 2014.
11. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Jason Hill". Vevmo. August 11, 2014
12. http://www.eonline.com/news/606790/real-world-boss-jon-murray-compares-this-season-to-a-zombie-attack-and-we-re-all-about-it
13. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Madison Walls". Vevmo. August 12, 2014
14. http://www.mtv.com/celebrity/madison-walls/#cast=real_world_skeletons
15. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Nicole Zanatta". Vevmo. August 11, 2014
16. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Sylvia Elsrode". Vevmo. August 18, 2014
17. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Tony Raines". Vevmo. August 12, 2014
18. http://thepub.viacom.com/sites/mtvpress/Shows/Pages/Real-World-Skeletons1104-703.aspx
19. "The Real World: Chicago (2014) - Violetta Milerman". Vevmo. August 8, 2014
20. "The Real World: Skeletons - Ratings at Vevmo.com".
21. "Tuesday Cable Ratings - 'Moonshiners,' 'The Curse of Oak Island,' 'College Football,' 'Ground Floor,' 'The Little Couple' & More!". TV Recaps-Reviews. December 23, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
22. Kondolojy, Amanda (January 2, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: College Football Tops Night + 'Moonshiners' The Little Couple', 'Ground Floor' & More". Zap2it. Retrieved January 2, 2015. NOTE: Scroll down to the comments section.
23. Bibel, Sara (January 8, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Haves and the Have Nots' Wins Night' 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Switched at Birth', 'Dance Moms', 'The Real World' & More". Zap2it. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
24. Metcalf, Mitch (January 14, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Monday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 1.12.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
25. Metcalf, Mitch (January 22, 2015). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 01/20/2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
26. Kondology, Amanda (January 28, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Tops Night + 'Pretty Little Liars', 'The Haves and the Have Nots', 'Sons of Liberty' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
27. "All the King's Women". Real World: Skeletons. Season 30. Episode 7. January 27, 2015. MTV.
28. Bibel, Sara (February 4, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Mary Jane' wins night, 'The Have and Have Not' + Plus 'Pretty Little Liars'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
29. "Sarasota's Finest". Real World: Skeletons. Season 30. Episode 8. February 3, 2015. MTV.
30. Kondology, Amanda (February 11, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Haves and the Have Nots' Tops Night + 'Being Mary Jane', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
31. Bibel, Sara (February 19, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: '19 Kids and Counting' Wins Night, 'Being Mary Jane', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Rizzoli & Isles', 'Cougar Town' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 19, 2015. NOTE: Scroll down to the comments section.
32. Kondology, Amanda (February 25, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Being Mary Jane' Tops Night + 'The Haves and the Have Nots', '19 Kids and Counting', 'Pretty Little Liars' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
33. Bibel, Sara (March 4, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: College Basketball & 'Being Mary Jane' Win NIght, 'The Haves & The Have Nots', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Rizzoli & Isles' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
34. Kondology, Amanda (March 11, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Haves and the Have Nots', 'Pretty Little Liars' & 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Top Night". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
35. Ossad, Jordana (August 10, 2015). "Madison And Tony From 'Real World': Skeletons' Just Announced The 'Happiest' News Ever". Retrieved August 10, 2015.

External links

• Official site. MTV.com
• Real World: Skeletons Trailer. MTV.com

Coordinates: 41°53′04.5″N 87°39′16.8″W / 41.884583°N 87.654667°W