Season 24 of MTV’s longest running reality show is about to bring another batch of twenty-something drunken drama to the airwaves. “Real World: Back to New Orleans” debuts on Wednesday June 30, 2010. This is the second time “Real World” has gone to the “Mardi Gras” city. They first hit the Bayou for the ninth season which featured some of my all-time favorite cast members. Danny was super cute (and gay), Melissa was hilarious and Julie… how could you forget the virginal Mormon girl?

The cast this time around will be living in a 1.7 million house, roughly a couple of miles away from the original Belfort Mansion used for the Real World Season 9. That house now belongs to Los Angeles Clipper, Baron Davis. The new house located on Dufossat Street in Uptown New Orleans is just under 10,000 square feet. The luxurious mansion features 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, landscaped garden, fully-equipped kitchen and, of course, the obligatory pool.

Since the show is shot in New Orleans, the cast is expected to work with Hurricane Katrina charities to continue the road to recovery after the devastation from the natural disaster. Though it’s been years since Katrina hit, the city and outlying areas still have a lot further to go.

To be perfectly honest, the cast seems lackluster and let’s face it… not really pretty. I know it’s really bad to judge them without having watched one single episode, but it’s MTV and not some life-changing documentary. Let’s call it like it is. The show is a guilty pleasure and should have some serious eye-candy to make watching annoying fame-seekers yell at each other. The one salvaging factor with this year’s cast is how seemingly slutty everyone is. Where sex is involved, expect a lot of hurt feelings and major drama, which makes great TV.

Check out pictures of the super-pimped Mardi Gras-themed abode on the official Real World: Back New Orleans‘ website.

Sahar Dika

Hometown: Dearborn Heights, Michigan
AKA: The Persian Princess
First Impression: To quote sage popstar Britney Spears, “she’s not that innocent”. Though she comes from a conservative Muslim background, I predict she’ll be this season’s wild child. With an adorable smile, slammin’ body and exotic looks, she’ll be breaking hearts inside and outside the house. I predict a hot and heavy session with fellow housemate Eric, sometime in the near future.

Sahar grew up in a conservative Arab community in Dearborn, MI. It would be easy to assume that because of that she’s a submissive, conservative girl. But that would not be the case. She’s a strong-willed, liberal Muslim who is not easily intimidated. Expect her to speak her mind. Sahar was fortunate to have parents who allowed her a bit more space to be herself; however, there are still things that she was forced to hide from her community, like her virginity… or lack thereof. Although in a vague long-distance relationship, Sahar is used to turning heads and is constantly crushing on boys– but just wait until she meets roommate Eric! A budding singer/songwriter, Sahar looks to explore more of this career in New Orleans, no matter what anyone in her conservative community thinks.

Eric Patrick

Hometown: Northern Virginia
AKA: The Pretty-Eyed One
First Impression: MTV states he’s a serious ladies man and with those eyes, it’s no wonder why. Seriously, those eyes are insane. To boot, he’s a budding stand-up comic. We all now, every girl loves a hottie with a sense of humor. I have a feeling he’ll be one of the few tolerable ones in the cast and be the sole voice of reason this season.

It’s not often that you meet a Real World roommate who’s a stand-up comic AND holds a job at the State Department, traveling the globe briefing foreign service personnel on American policy. Far from Mr. Serious, Eric’s true passion is comedy, and he’s already made significant progress in his career, performing regularly and winning several competitions. Eric, known for his dreamy eyes is a handsome ladies’ man and has perfected the art of juggling various girls at one time. We’re pretty sure Eric will be getting into a bit more than just Hurricane Katrina relief.

Ashlee Feldman

Hometown: Collingswood, New Jersey
AKA: The Tomboy One
First Impression: Expect this little troublemaker to cause a lot of trouble inside the house. They say misery loves company and with her recent break-up, she’ll be plenty bitter. She looks like a bar brawler and with her athletic background, she could cause some serious damage- my kinda girl. If I lived in the house, I have a feeling I’d butt heads with her the most.

Coming to New Orleans fresh out of a rocky break up, Ashlee is anxious to explore new opportunities. That could include pursuing her ultimate dream job of being a sideline sports reporter. Or it might just mean partying hard in the Big Easy. Ashlee grew up in a small New Jersey suburb, where it was easy for her to cement herself as the top athlete of her high school. She continued her successful athletic career at Northeastern University, where she was the captain of her Division 1 basketball team–a position she likened to being a “babysitter.” The fact that she’s an athlete doesn’t make Ashlee a tomboy; she can transform into a girly girl at the drop of a hat. And yes, her lips ARE natural. She may seem like the perfect roommate in New Orleans, but one thing is for sure: Ashlee is a bit of an instigator, and is no stranger to stirring the pot.

Preston Roberson-Charles

Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
AKA: The Steve Urkel One
First Impression: I love me a gay brother with a bow tie and plaid shirt. Eeeks. His bio states he has a bitchy side he’s not afraid to show. That smells like TROUBLE. Girl better to learn to pick his battles. Expect him to get along better with the girls than the boys. Rumor has it, one of the housemate’s toothbrush doubles as a toilet scrub. GROSS. With Preston’s proclaimed bitchiness and affinity for toilets (see bio below), I reckon he’s the offending party in “Toothbrush Gate 2010“.

Preston’s first childhood memory is of crying in the back seat of the car while his mother went to score crack. Needless to say, his family life was anything but ideal. When he was 17, his mother essentially abandoned him, leaving Preston to fend for himself. Despite a rough childhood, he’s somehow managed to grow into a carefree individual who walks to the beat of his own drum. As a proud, young, gay, black man, Preston strives to be the center of attention. He has no filter, but what he does have is a bitchy side, which he’s not afraid to show. In fact, he encourages confrontation, happily putting you in your place if need be. But be careful. If you push Preston too far, something is bound to get thrown in the toilet. Known for his outlandish antics and urge to mingle, we’re sure Preston will be getting his fill on the New Orleans strip.

McKenzie Coburn

Hometown: Jupiter, Florida
AKA: The Phi Delta Gamma One
First Impression: Immediately, I like this girl since she has the same name as my niece. This sorority girl seems like the perfect candidate for being the token drunk who can’t handle their liquor. Like O.M.G. for sure. She’s a cute girl, but I just want to rip off that heinous starfish clip out of her hair. I’m sure her “sisters” wouldn’t mind. Hopefully my gay brother (Preston) in the house will do it for me. Hate to say this, but if I lived in the house… I can see her being my BFF. Yeah, I know it’s sad. What can I say, blond girls love me and vice versa.

Twenty-one-year old McKenzie is a down to earth sorority girl attending the University of Central Florida and majoring in psychology. Raised on Florida’s beaches with her three siblings and happily married parents, McKenzie’s childhood was pretty idyllic. As a practicing Catholic who experiences her beliefs on a deep and emotional level, McKenzie is nonetheless quite liberal. Just when you think she’s the picture-perfect example of a good girl, she whisks you away to the bar to pound shots — all the while playing up her innocent side. But don’t let that image fool you, she knows exactly how to use her sexuality to get what she wants. Known to party a little too hard, she often finds herself in very compromising situations totally unaware of what a flirt she is. No stranger to philanthropy, New Orleans is the perfect setting for this natural born leader looking to make a difference in the world. Hurricane Relief by day and pounding hurricane cocktails by night…sounds like McKenzie will fit right in.

Ryan Leslie

Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
AKA: The Blond Emo One
First Impression: I’ve known my share of crazy and opinionated hairstylists in my time and this boy raises some serious RED FLAGS for me. He strikes me as the kind of person you’re either going to love or hate. If you don’t find his schtick endearing, it’ll probably annoy the shizz out of you. The fact he’s part ADHD and OCD, will undoubtedly help to live to his reputation as “one of the most bizarre” roommates in New Orleans. He should be entertaining to watch, but hell to live with.

One part: unpredictable, two parts: ADHD and OCD, twenty-one year old Ryan is one of the most bizarre roommates in New Orleans. Whether it’s his fascination with cold ears or his tendency to chase his roommates around the house naked, Ryan’s high energy makes him the life of the party and chief instigator of the group. A legit hairstylist, Ryan is never far from his shears and blow dryer and is known to blow himself dry rather than use a towel. He ultimately wants to cut hair for rock stars and celebrities. Entirely unconcerned with how others perceive him, Ryan is in touch with his emotions and feminine side. He is charismatic, creative, and fun loving, and he wears his heart on his sleeve. This after battling with a variety issues, including both a rocky relationship with his father and depression. Extremely opinionated and unafraid to fight for the last word, Ryan will no doubt be at the front and center of any controversy in New Orleans.

Knight (Ryan Knight)

Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
AKA: The Second “Ryan” One
First Impression: He has the most potential to be cute with a bit of help. I can’t tell if he has braces or just really bad teeth. MTV is already signaling him out for his past promiscuity. It wouldn’t be a Real World house without the token male slut. WooHoo. Will he partake in the time-honored tradition of RW threesomes? Let’s hope so. Maybe Preston could sneak in a cop and a feel one drunken night. LOL.

Knight is a 23 year-old Wisconsin native who has lived and breathed hockey for as long as he can remember. Recently his life was turned upside down after a severe shoulder injury cost him his athletic/academic scholarship at Arizona State University and left him unable to play the sport. During recovery he became addicted to painkillers, and now everyday is a battle to remain clean. Reclaiming his life, Knight is currently teaching hockey clinics to children and pursuing his marketing degree at the University of Milwaukee. Although he’s known for his promiscuity, he’s not afraid to show his romantic side when he finds the right girl, which just might happen to be a fellow roommate. Knight is most excited to move to New Orleans so that he can get away from all the negative influences in his life back home. But will the city, best known for its twenty-four hour party life, distract Knight from all of the positive progress he has made?

Jemmye Carroll

Hometown: Aberdeen, Mississippi
AKA: The PETA, “Save The Whales”, Eco-Nazi One
First Impression: Even though she was raised in a religious community, she’s very liberal. She not only for the legalization of pot, a huge supporter for gay marriage (yay us) but she loves the black men. I bet she’s real popular in the Southern Baptist community in her town with those stances. With her love of casual sex with no commitments, expect her to be collecting a lot of “beads” during Mardi Gras. Let’s be honest, how many girls do we actually know who don’t have any emotional hang-ups after sex? None… exactly. Expect a lot of dramz from this chicka.

As vocal supporter of gay marriage and legalization of marijuana, Jemmye doesn’t necessarily come off as someone from a conservative Mississippi hometown. She enjoys casual sex with no commitment, and she has a preference for black men (until she meets fellow roommate, Knight), which is about as scandalous as it gets in her heavily Southern Baptist community. Jemmye is recently free of an abusive relationship. Her mother Alice is her best friend and they have no secrets from one another, to the point where Jemmye frequently discusses the intimate details of her sex life with her mom. But one secret she hasn’t told her mom is about the past relationship that haunts her to this day. For most people, Mardi Gras is a one day affair, but something tells us Jemmye will be collecting beads all season.

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