VH1 Greenlights 'Hit The Floor' Summer Special

Who shot Jelena?

Fans won’t have to wait long for the payoff to Hit The Floor’s jaw-dropping season three finale. VH1 announced today a special one hour episode premiering this Summer. The special will deliver all the excitement, drama and passion that Ahsha & Derek are beloved for and will also explore the huge finale cliffhanger: Who shot Jelena?

The season three finale surprised fans in classic Hit The Floor fashion with a touching, center-court proposal from Derek Roman to Ahsha Hayes in the middle of a Devil Girl’s dance routine in Devils Arena. She said YES! Now it’s time for the planning to begin. Viewers will see the preparation, challenges and, of course, dancing that only a Hit The Floor wedding could deliver.

Just when we thought love reigned on “Hit The Floor,” Jelena pulled the ‘dance floor’ from under us and got control of the Los Angeles Devils. That didn’t go over well with everyone in the arena. In the concluding, heart-pounding moments of the finale, Jelena was shot – and there is no shortage of suspects.

Zero and Jude are also left with a life-changing decision that will alter their relationship forever. Viewers will see it all play out in this sizzling Summer special.

Series regulars for season three included: Dean Cain, Kimberly Elise, Taylour Paige, Logan Browning, Valery Ortiz, Katherine Bailess, Jonathan McDaniel, McKinley Freeman, Rob Riley, Adam Senn, Brent Antonello, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe and Don Stark.

Hit The Floor averaged 1.3 million total viewers Live+SD for season three premiere episodes. On average, Hit the Floor ranked as the #2 non-sports cable program in the 10PM time period with W18-34 and W18-49.

Hit The Floor was a social media hit all season, trending as the #1 topic on Twitter during its season finale airing. Over 63k Fans watched on Facebook Live as the cast reacted to seeing the shocking finale for the first time.

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Hit the Floor, was created by James LaRosa who also serves as Executive Producer of the series. Bryan Johnson and The Film Syndicate are also executive producing. VH1 executives Maggie Malina and Jill Holmes are Executive Producers on the project.

'Hit The Floor' - Why Jude & Zero Are the New “It” Couple

Hit The Floor - Why Jude & Zero Are the New "It" Couple
By Carolyn LeVine Topol

Photo Credit:VHI

The original series, Hit the Floor, is now in its third season. Created by James LaRosa, this innovative show, that airs on VH1, started out as a whodunit with a twist. Hit The Floor revolves around an ensemble of bold characters. All of whom are somehow associated with the fictional pro basketball team, the LA Devils, and their cheerleaders, the Devil Girls. The show started out with a quiet entrance onto the primetime scene, but due to extensive word-of-mouth praise on social media it has flourished.

In addition to a cast of characters who include ruthless, and extremely competitive team owners, players, and cheerleaders, one storyline has garnered a great deal of attention. The unexpected “It” couple on HTF, who more and more viewers tune in to see is made up of sports agent, Jude (Brent Antonello), and Devils star player, Zero (Adam Senn).

Adam Senn and Brent Antonello as Zero and Jude: Photo Credit VH1

Jude, a young man looking for his ideal partner, falls for the closeted Zero. Ironically, one of their most intense sex scenes, which was groundbreaking on primetime, non-subscription, TV, took place in a closet. The message is not lost on devoted fans hoping for the pair to find happiness. Not only do Jude and Zero, known by the portmanteau “Zude”, have explosive physical chemistry, but the audience can’t miss the developing emotions they share.

James LaRosa seems to have found the formula to make the show’s expanding audience want to see this couple find comfort, passion, understanding, and most of all love. We have witnessed them go from two men finding themselves at odds with their opposing relationship goals, to two men who have found their way to loving each other openly and as honestly as possible.

Adam Senn and Brent Antonello as Zero and Jude: Photo Credit VH1

There is still a way to go for this couple to find their true center. As season three progresses, Jude and Zero appear to be working in tandem to explore a lasting partnership. However, despite their progress, Zude still has many hurdles ahead. As a fan I look forward to watching them all.

The challenge for Zero, maintaining his status as a world class athlete who is out, while beginning to make peace with his childhood in foster care, is bound to throw more than one roadblock in this couple’s path. While Jude is less physically experienced, he is still the far more mature of the two. Jude’s greatest challenge will be to maintain his own integrity and sanity, while dealing with Zero’s moments of fear and denial, periodically talking him through each new obstacle. In other words, Jude is both Zero’s lover and his conscience — a huge responsibility to undertake.

Brent Antonello and Adam Senn as Jude and Zero: Photo Credit VH1

The undeniable chemistry, both emotionally and physically, between Jude and Zero has enabled this couple to develop a huge following, equal to or greater than every other pairing on Hit The Floor.

I may not be part of the Devil Girls, but I’ve created my own cheer when viewing HTF — “Zude Forever, Zude Forever, Yes, Yes, Yes!” The only thing missing for this this new “It” couple is their time on screen. I would love to see them get more airtime! They have earned it and deserve it!

'Hit The Floor' March 7 Sneak Peek: Jude and Zero Visit Zero's Tragic Past

On next week's new Hit The Floor, airing Monday, March 7 at 10/9c, Jude (Brent Antonello) and Zero (Adam Senn) visit Zero’s tragic past.

Meanwhile, Ahsha (Taylour Paige) and Sloane (Kimberley Elise) are in a race against time, and each other.

Elsewhere, Jelena (Logan Browning) makes a big gamble, while Terrence (Rob Riley) tries to right a wrong, and Kyle (Katherine Bailess) makes a shocking confession.


Watch a sneak peek below:

'Hit The Floor' February 29 Sneak Peek

Adam Senn as Zero 

On next week's new Hit The Floor, airing Monday, February 29 at 10/9c, Zero (Adam Senn) hosts an unforgettable party, and Kyle (Katherine Bailess) films her movie, with a nasty guest star.

Meanwhile, Tensions between Ahsha (Taylour Paige), Derek (McKinley Freeman), and German (Jonathan McDaniel) reach a breaking point. Jelena (Logan Browning) faces her worst nightmare and Sloane (Kimberley Elise) begs Pete (Dean Cain) for a shocking favor.

Watch a sneak peek below:

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Zero Declares His Love for Jude on 'Hit The Floor'

Zero declares his love for Jude on Hit The Floor 

Zero (Adam Senn) finally declares his love for Jude (Brent Antonello) on the Monday, February 8 episode of Hit the Floor airing on VHI.

However, don't get too excited just yet. Although Jude clearly reciprocates those feelings, he tells Zero that love is not enough. Jude needs someone he can count on in his life. He needs a man who will be there for him in every way. Can Zero be that man for him?

Will Zero finally let his guard down and stop worrying what the world thinks about him? Zero better watch out, or he just may lose his chance with Jude forever.  Lucas (Jonathan Bennett) is on the scene, and he isn't going away.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Hit The Floor' Season 3 Premieres January 18 on VH1

Hit the Floor returns January 18, 2016.

VH1 primetime serial Hit The Floor returns for a third season of drama on Monday, January 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

"The much anticipated season three premiere of VH1's hit series Hit The Floor will deliver the fiery drama and plot twists that our audience loves," said Susan Levison, EVP of Programming & Development for VH1. "We want to thank the show's fans for their incredible support on social media for this exciting new chapter."

The series has pulled impressive ratings during the first two seasons, finishing as the #1 new scripted series of the summer on cable among Adults 18-49 in its debut season and as the #1 ad-supported scripted drama on cable among women 18-49 in Season 2. Hit The Floor has also been a magnet for fans on social platforms, consistently ranking amongst the Top 10 most social shows on TV Monday nights on Twitter.