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“I Felt Like I Had to Be the Man of the House”: KJ Dillard Gets Raw About Mental Health, Father Wounds & Summer House Drama

In an exclusive interview with The Reality Rundown, the Summer House breakout star opens up about growing up without his father, embracing therapy, navigating bro code drama.

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Mar 03, 2026
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There’s something different about Summer House Season 10 newcomer KJ Dillard.

In a house known for explosive fights, complicated love triangles, and loverboy-infused chaos, KJ has emerged as something rare in reality TV: grounded, emotionally articulate, and deeply self-aware. In an exclusive sit-down with The Reality Rundown correspondent Corinne Johnso…

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