A new Summer House housemate is bonding over shared Blackness, flirting with a Hamptons romance, and sounding off on this season's bro-code breach. Source: Kareem Black / Bravo Since joining the series, KJ Dillard has quickly formed meaningful connections inside the house, particularly with Ciara Miller. Speaking with BOSSIP, KJ said his instant bond with Ciara came from their shared Blackness, upbringing by single mothers, and perspectives on navigating identity in largely white spaces.