Summer House welcomed two new members, Lexi Wood and Bailee Henderson, in season 9 following Danielle Olivera's exit after season 8 wrapped up. Lexi gained significant attention for her summer romance with fellow cast member Jesse Solomon, leaving fans curious about her life beyond the Bravo series.
What Does Lexi Wood Do?
Lexi is a model and content creator with 1.2 million Instagram followers at the time of publication.
She was discovered at the age of 10 in a small town near Toronto, which eventually led her to travel and work globally.
“It’s been a long journey to reach where I am now. I began modeling at 10 and moved to Paris the day after my 17th birthday. From Paris, I relocated to Miami,” Lexi shared with THE FEM WORD in April 2020. “From Miami, I moved to L.A., and after spending 3 months in L.A., I moved to New York. Two years ago, I made the full move to L.A.! Although I haven’t stopped traveling, L.A. is home for now!”
Lexi currently resides in New York City, as noted in her Instagram bio.
Lexi Wood/ Instagram Lexi attributes her success in the modeling industry to being in the “right place” at the “right time” in various situations.
“I initially started when I was 10 to help me come out of my shell. After outgrowing kids' clothing shoots, I took a break until being re-scouted at 15 by a mother agent who signed me to Ford Canada, my first major modeling agency,” she explained to the outlet. “Subsequently, I got signed to an agency in New York, which led to me being scouted to move to Paris to work. It was all about being in the right place at the right time.”
Lexi Wood Made News Before ‘Summer House’ Season 9 Debut
Page Six reported in July 2024 that Lexi was set to join the series. However, neither Bravo, Lexi, nor the Summer House cast confirmed or addressed the news until that December.
As of February 2024, Lexi follows Jesse from Summer House, along with Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Gabby Prescod, West Wilson, Carl Radke, Amanda Batula, and Paige Desorbo on Instagram.
Inside Lexi Wood’s Romance With Jesse Solomon on ‘Summer House’
A Reddit user posted a blind item on July 14, 2024, along with screenshots from a video featuring the Summer House season 9 cast. It's uncertain if filming was happening at the time, as no cameras were visible in the images, which showed Lexi kissing Jesse.
Lexi was seen standing in front of Jesse near their bottle service table before he turned her around and gave her a prolonged kiss. Kyle and Carl were also visible in the pictures.
Viewers immediately noticed Lexi and Jesse's connection during the premiere of season 9 in February 2025 when Lexi made her entrance. Their chemistry was clear, although their compatibility was questionable.
In the first episode, Jesse was captivated by Lexi's demeanor but soon began to wonder if she was "ditzy." However, he voiced his concerns to her, and though she was initially taken aback, she responded with poise and addressed the claims.
By the third episode, Lexi informed Jesse that their relationship would not progress physically or mentally unless they were solely focused on getting to know each other. “It just makes things more like, black and white.”
And I’m not a fan of gray," she mentioned to Jesse, who responded that it was "a bit early" to be exclusive.
Viewers will witness how their relationship evolves throughout the remainder of season 9.
Who Has Lexi Wood Been Involved With?
Lexi is not new to the spotlight. In 2018, she was seen kissing Victoria and David Beckham’s oldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, at a Los Angeles tattoo parlor. Their public display of affection was surprising, especially since Brooklyn was in a relationship with actress Chloë Grace Moretz at the time.
In 2022, Lexi was rumored to be dating Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s son, Presley Gerber. However, their brief romance ended just one month after it became public that November.