Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Tough as Nails is CBS’s best new reality competition in years, but it’s also quite patronizing

Tough as Nails spends way too much time insisting its blue-collar contestants are better than other people, but once you get past that, there’s a fascinating competition with solid challenges here.



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Brooklyn Nine-Nine Is Starting Season 8 Over, and That's a Good Thing

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Season 7Brooklyn Nine-Nine already had its work cut out for it next season, with the pandemic essentially closing down New York City. Then, George Floyd was killed at the hands of police, and...


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How The 100 Prequel Episode "Anaconda" Fits Into the End of the Series

The 100, AnacondaTomorrow night, The 100 goes alllll the way back to the beginning. Long before the original 100 landed on what remained of Earth in the CW drama's pilot, the apocalypse hit, sending...


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Cars, a Cocktail and a Celebrity: South Koreans Succumb to Tesla Fever


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Jersey Shore's JWoww and Deena Cortese Respond After Cast Is Criticized for Not Wearing Masks

Jenni Farley, JWoww, 2019 MTV Video Music AwardsIn the words of Mike Sorrentino, "We have a situation." Amid the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing social distancing protocols, the Jersey Shore cast reunited for a birthday meal...


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Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Star Teddi Mellencamp’s Infant Daughter Needs Neurosurgery

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Teddi Mellencamp

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Teddi Mellencamp

This season, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills viewers have seen Teddi Mellencamp juggle her pregnancy, her career as an accountability coach, and being stapled to her BFF, Kyle Richards. For the most part, Teddi has been showing off her pregnancy glow.

RHOBH star Teddi and her husband, Edwin Arroyave, welcomed their third child, a daughter, on February 25, 2020. Teddi and Edwin already share two children— a son named Cruz, and a daughter named Slate. Edwin also has another daughter from a prior relationship.

Teddi shared her newborn daughter’s name, writing, “Dove Mellencamp Arroyave. 19.5 inches, 6lbs 8oz, 5:59pm on 2/25/20 #lovedove,” Teddi wrote with a dove and heart emojis.

But during what should be a happy time in their lives, Teddi and Edwin are facing their infant daughter’s upcoming neurosurgery. Teddi took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of Dove and reveal Dove’s health battle.

 

RELATED: Teddi Mellencamp Says Sutton Stracke Calls Her “Boring” Because She Based Opinion On Twitter

 

Teddi wrote, “Dealing with anxiety, especially when in the ‘public eye,’ isn’t easy; and going into July it’s at an all-time high. I was torn as to whether I should share this information, but as someone who tries to be as transparent as possible, and knowing I have a platform to reach others in similar situations, I would like to update you all,” Teddi said.

“Our sweet baby Dove was diagnosed with Lambdoid Craniosynostosis and has to undergo neurosurgery at the end of the month.”

 

RELATED: Stassi Schroeder Says Lisa Vanderpump Isn’t Bothered By Her Friendship With Teddi Mellencamp; Stassi Helped Name Teddi’s Baby

 

US Weekly reported that Teddi originally thought that Dove had Torticollis, like her brother Cruz. This condition causes the head to twist to the side and is caused by neck muscles contracting.

“Instead a CT scan showed Lambdoid Craniosynostosis (Lambdoid craniosynostosis is a very rare type of non-syndromic craniosynostosis and occurs when one of the lambdoid sutures at the back of the head fuses before birth), Teddi explained in her Instagram post.

 

RELATED: Selling Sunset Star Christine Quinn Wants To Join Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills; Says Sutton Stracke Is “Scared To Speak Her Mind” & Wishes Teddi Mellencamp Was “A Little Bit Stronger”

 

According to the Mayo Clinic, this fusion happens before the baby’s brain is completely formed. As the brain continues to grow, the head develops a misshapen look.

Teddi continued, “We are so grateful to have an amazing team of doctors and surgeons who have caught this early and will be working on her. The recovery is about a week in the hospital and a couple weeks at home with a very high success rate.”

 

RELATED: Teddi Mellencamp Says Denise Richards’ Primary Focus Is What Audience Thinks Of Her; Claims Denise Drama Has Very Little To Do With Brandi Glanville

 

“So although we are filled with nerves as neurosurgery sounds scary, we have our faith that she will be ok,” Teddi wrote. “Please keep baby Dove in your prayers and if you have had a child with this same surgery, please let me know below, as I would love any additional insight and support. Sending [love] to you all,” Teddi added.

Many of Teddi’s RHOBH co-stars commented on her Instagram post. Kyle said, “Love you guys and baby Dove.” She added a dove and heart emoji. Erika Jayne and Lisa Rinna both posted several heart emojis to show their support.

 

RELATED: Teddi Mellencamp “Frightened By How Much Time” Camille Grammer Spends On Twitter

 

“Sending prayers up. Y’all got this!” Sutton Stracke wrote with a praying hands emoji. Dorit Kemsley added praying hands and heart emojis.

I am sending positive thoughts to Dove, Teddi, and Edwin as they deal with Dove’s upcoming surgery and recovery.

 

RELATED: Teddi Mellencamp Says “People’s Guards Were Up Because Of Lisa Vanderpump; Has “Seen A Much Softer Side” To Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills In Lisa’s Absence

 

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Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love Getting TV Series Treatment as Young Love for HBO Max

Hair LoveMatthew A. Cherry predicted his Oscar win, but did he see this coming? Hair Love is becoming an animated series, Young Love, on HBO Max. The new streamer announced Cherry, who created the...


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Christopher Meloni on Return to Law & Order and "Inherent Drama" Between Benson and Stabler

Christopher Meloni, Detective Elliot Stabler, Law & Order: SVULaw & Order fans were shocked when news broke Christopher Meloni would once again pick up the gun and badge and become Elliot Stabler, the Law & Order: SVU character he played for 12...


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Love Is Blind Exes Jessica Batten & Mark Cuevas Are In New Relationships

Love Is Blind Jessica Batten Mark Cuevas

Love Is Blind Jessica Batten Mark Cuevas

Love is Blind fans know that Jessica Batten and Mark Cuevas‘s relationship was pretty much over before it actually began. She wanted to be with [Matt] Barnett and never seemed to give Mark a chance, constantly mentioning that he was “24 years old,” which she was very much aware of right from the jump.

Obviously, these two didn’t make it down the aisle. But, after the show, Mark was dating LC Chamblin, another Love is Blind cast member who wanted to marry Barnett. This guy has a type, right? Well, apparently LC found out Mark was cheating on her in a Reddit thread with a bunch of women and Jessica chimed in saying she knew he was cheating with one woman, but didn’t know about the others. Now, it seems like Mark and Jessica have finally put the past behind them.

Jessica went Instagram official with a new man on Fourth of July, writing, “Happy Fourth! Freedom isn’t free. I’m thankful to be able to follow my heart and choose my own happiness. I hope you all do the same!!! For those who have asked, this is why I would do it all over again.   Can’t wait to share some of our adventures…”

 

RELATED: Love Is Blind Star Jessica Batten Chimes In On Mark Cuevas Cheating Allegations

 

She didn’t tag the guy in the photo, but Entertainment Tonight reported that her new man is Benjamin McGrath, a foot and ankle surgeon from California.

 

RELATED: Love Is Blind Star Mark Cuevas Denies Having A Girlfriend During Filming

 

“Coincidentally,” Mark went public with his new relationship just a few hours later. He didn’t tag his girlfriend in the photo, simply captioning it with “Thankful.” However, a “source” (most likely Mark himself) told People, “They’ve been seeing each other for a bit. He’s very happy with her.”

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See Hilary Swank Go Away in New TV Series for Netflix

Away, Hilary SwankHilary Swank is going where she's gone only a few times before: Series regular television. The two-time Oscar winner will star in Away, premiering Friday, Sept. 4, opposite Josh...


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90 Day Fiance The Other Way Recap: Don’t Grumpy Stop

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

Last night’s episode of 90 Day Fiance The Other Way was filled with new beginnings and disappointment. I am always surprised when people arrive in another country and are shocked it is so much different from their home. Do the 90 Day Fiance producers make these people sign an agreement to not find out any information before moving? If not, I don’t understand the mystery. We live in an age of camera phones, computers and spoken word. How are none of these means being utilized before moving halfway around the world?

 Deavan Clegg is disappointed by Jihoon Lee‘s lack of preparation. Tim packs up hoping his move will save his relationship. Ariela arrives in Ethiopia and is shocked over the conditions. Jenny Slatten puts pressure on Sumit. Let’s get straight to the 90 Day Fiance The Other Way recap!

Deavan, 22 (Salt Lake City, Utah) & Jihoon, 29 (South Korea)

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

Deavan is stunned by the neighborhood of her new apartment. She has basically paid in advance to live in the slums of South Korea. Her mother doesn’t make things any better.  She immediately begins screaming at Jihoon once they get out of the car. Things go even further downhill once they go inside and realize the place is as small as a matchbox.

Umm… did Deavan just meet her husband yesterday? She knows that he is completely incapable of putting on his big boy pants and taking charge. I don’t know why she wouldn’t have demanded he go look at the apartment BEFORE she rented it. Of course, the pictures online are completely different in reality. The owner conveniently decided to leave out any information that wouldn’t charm a renter.

 

RELATED: 90 Day Fiance Star Deavan Clegg Is Raising Money For A Boob Job

 

The next morning, Deavan is still in disbelief about her new living conditions. She asks Jihoon to pay for a new house for her and the children immediately. There is only one issue, HE HAS NO MONEY! I don’t know why Deavan is so shocked. She literally has paid for everything throughout their relationship. Did she believe that was just a coincidence? Now that he actually admits to lying about his financial situation, Deavan is livid.

All the signs were there!  Let’s just unpack the facts here. Jihoon was supposed to send for his family, once he was financially able to get a house. That never happened!  Instead, Deavan took matters into her own hands and secured a crappy apartment based on an online ad. Is anyone else seeing a reoccurring theme? Jihoon has displayed time and time again that he isn’t ready to take responsibility for a wife and a family. Deavan just doesn’t want to accept that. Don’t get me wrong, I like Jihoon. He gives adorable sound bites, but he is extremely immature. He would be perfectly fine living with his parents forever. I can’t wait until she finds out he is only making deliveries part-time.

 

Kenneth, 57 (St. Petersburg, Florida) and Armando 31, (Mexico)

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

Armando Rubio surprises his daughter, Hannah with the news they will be moving into a new house with Kenneth Niedermeier. She is elated she is going to have two dads to love. But Armando is worried about how the rest of his family will receive Kenneth.

 

RELATED: 90 Day Fiance Star Armando Rubio Opens Up About Tragic Deaths Of Ex-Wife & Unborn Child

 

He is leaving Hannah with his family until the new house is organized. When he realizes his dad isn’t home to tell him goodbye, he is devastated. His mother promises she will speak to his father on his behalf. I really hope this family can come together. It’s obvious they are a close-knit family; it would be a shame if they are unable to remain that way.

 

Tim, 34 (Dallas, Texas) and Melyza, 29 (Colombia)

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

After cheating on his long-distance love, Tim has decided to throw caution to the wind and move to Columbia. Originally, Melyza had plans to move to Texas, before she discovered his infidelity. Tim’s mom has serious doubts about his relationship. She intends to visit to make sure her son isn’t being taken advantage of by his girlfriend. She believes Melyza may have pressured Tim into to moving in order to exercise her control over him. Calm down, Mama Tim! If I was Melyza, I wouldn’t leave everything I know to be with someone I didn’t trust either. If Melyza was the one to move, would Tim’s mom think he was controlling her? Tim is a grown man and is doing what he believes he must do, to try and save his relationship.

 

RELATED: Brittany Banks Says Yazan Abo Horira Cheats On Her With 90 Day Fiance Fans; Says She Was Hacked

 

Tim visits with his therapist one last time before he moves to Columbia. He has been in therapy for the past year, after Melyza suggested it after his indiscretion.  During the session, Tim reveals that he and Melyza no longer say “I love you.” Sounds like these two may need couple’s therapy as well.

Unbeknownst to Melyza, Tim hasn’t completely committed to moving permanently. He is still keeping possession of his job and home until he knows if things will work out. I don’t see that going over too well once Melyza finds out, but hey I can understand.

 

Ariela, 28 (Princeton, New Jersey) and Biniyam, 29 (Ethiopia)

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

Ariela and her mother have finally arrived in Ethiopia. It will be Biniyam’s first time meeting Ariela’s mother, so he is extremely nervous. Ariela is feeling the pressure for a completely different reason. Now that her baby is almost due, there isn’t much time for her to get reacquainted with her fiancé. When they meet at the airport, she feels like she is looking at a stranger. Biniyam no longer has dreadlocks and has lost weight since the 3 months they have been apart. Looking at the before and after pics, he is still a cutie. One thing has remained the same, those abs!

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

Biniyam and Ariela drop her mother off at the hotel, before they venture to the new apartment. I already know how this is about to go. It’s virtually the same reaction every time on this show: Americans are shocked and dismayed by their new living conditions.

 

RELATED: 90 Day Fiance Star Brittany Banks Dishes On Dating 85-Year-Old Man

 

It reminds me of when Maury Povich would reveal “he is not the father” and every mother would fall out on the floor shocked. Ariela is no different, when she walks into the bathroom of nightmares.  There is mold, no toilet seat and a shoe rack across from the sink. Sigh! I almost feel sorry for Biniyam, he seems so sweet. But who can blame a pregnant woman (well any woman) for wanting a toilet seat and a clean bathroom?

 

Jenny, 60 (Palm Springs, California) & Sumit, 30 (India)

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Don’t Grumpy Stop

Jenny woke up happy to be in the arms of Sumit.  After grabbing their morning chai, the novelty wears off and she demands to see his divorce papers. He claims it’s difficult to get paperwork, but offers to take her with him to the court to see the process. If Sumit has any sense, he better not be lying again.

 

RELATED: Kenneth Niedermeier & Armando Rubio Dish On Being The First Male Same Sex Couple On 90 Day Fiance

 

This time Jenny’s daughters may fly to India to beat him up, if he hurts their mother again. Well given the neighborhood of their new house, someone else may beat him up for less. I just hope for Jenny’s sake that this time will be different.

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Disappointment Was All Around on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

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Yolanda Hadid & Gigi Hadid Deny Claims Yolanda Hid Jeffrey Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell At Her Farm

Yolanda Hadid Ghislaine Maxwell

Yolanda Hadid Ghislaine Maxwell

By now, most Real Housewives fans have seen the photos of Carole Radziwill with Ghislaine Maxwell, sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, and long-time associate, who was finally arrested last week. She’s not the only Real Housewife alum getting dragged into this situation though.

Yolanda Hadid and her daughter Gigi Hadid have shot down claims that Yolanda hid Ghislaine at her Pennsylvania farm in response to the scandal.

Cosmopolitan UK reported that Dutch journalist Henk Van Ess posted a thread to Twitter with claims that he had been tracking Ghislaine via her IP address. He says that Ghislaine went to a donut shop near Yolanda’s Pennsylvania farm in addition to claiming that Ghislaine is a friend of the Hadid family. He also claimed that he reached out to Yolanda, who barely uses Twitter, for a comment.

Gigi responded, “My mom, clearly from her timeline, almost never uses the twitter app.. this was only brought to her attention by me bc fans were sending me your tweets. She wouldn’t have seen your tweets & can not go back in twitter mentions that far…”

 

RELATED: David Foster Says He’ll “Never Tell” The Real Reason Why He Divorced Yolanda Hadid; Claims It Wasn’t Because Of Lyme Disease

 

Then, Gigi tweeted, “In your tweet above you claim that you also emailed my mom- but the only email she has from you is from 5:11am EST this morning, so in your tweet, almost 24 hrs ago, claiming that you have contacted her, you had not yet even sent an email.”

Yolanda took a break from her Twitter hiatus to tweet a screenshot of the DM’s between her and the Dutch reporter, which was actually just blank with zero messages, proving that he never direct messaged her. She wrote, “I just checked our DM’s to see where you could have contacted me for a comment before making such terrible accusations, and you’ve never sent me a message- see screenshot. You have, in fact, never asked for an official comment, but here it is:”

 

RELATED: Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Alum Yolanda Hadid Confirms Gigi Hadid Pregnancy

 

Yolanda continued, “I do not know or have ever associated with Ghislaine– the first time I have heard about her or any of this was watching the documentary, like the rest of the world, on Netflix, which became an in depth dinner conversation with my family in which we all discussed how it’s possible that this woman was not already in jail ..?! I have been strictly quarantined with my family, as my daughter is pregnant and is at high risk for catching the virus.”

Yolanda said she ” just learned in the past couple days, via the press- like everyone else, that GM was arrested in New Hampshire, which is multiple states away from where I live.”

 

RELATED: Yolanda Hadid Claps Back At Bella Hadid Plastic Surgery Rumors

 

She tweeted, “So, I’m not sure how I have been brought into this narrative of yours, but I take these false claims very seriously. Please stop involving me. What that lady did is disturbing and she deserves to be in jail for a long time.”

Ultimately, she insisted, “Like I previously said, I do not know Ghislane. No. She was not at our farm that date or ever.”

 

RELATED: Yolanda Hadid Is Done With Cosmetic Enhancements

 

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Ramona Singer Claims She’s ‘Totally Healthy’ After Dorinda Medley Said She Needed Coronavirus Test After Partying In The Hamptons

Ramona Singer Real Housewives of New York city RHONY

Ramona Singer Real Housewives of New York city RHONY

With a mid-season exit from Real Housewives of New York star Tinsley Mortimer and a set of new taglines, I really had high hopes for the rest of the season of the show. I want this show to work. But in Tinsley’s absence, Dorinda Medley’s outbursts, which have been a recurring theme this season, have been redirected to longtime friend Ramona Singer.

While I’ve always loved RHONY, I’m not crazy about how either one of these ladies is acting this season. This entire season has felt like Ramona would much rather be out socializing with her “fake friends,” as co-star Sonja Morgan puts it, partying in the Hamptons and climbing the social ladder. Meanwhile, Dorinda is holding nothing back as she unleashes her frustration on her fellow RHONY ladies. While this season was filmed nine months ago, the drama is still raging between Dorinda and Ramona off-camera.

If you follow Dorinda on social media, you’ll know that she’s been somewhat unhinged lately. She’s been extremely vocal on Twitter and Instagram, calling out Tinsley on a regular basis. She’s formed a social-media alliance with RHONY newbie Leah McSweeney. This past week, Dorinda slammed Ramona for attending a packed Hamptons party where Donald Trump Jr.‘s girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle, who later tested positive for coronavirus, was also in attendance.

As Us Weekly first reported, Ramona has broken her silence and is addressing both Dorinda’s outburst as well as her health. Ramona replied to fans on Instagram insisting that she is “totally healthy.” Ramona, who was quarantined with her daughter Avery Singer and her ex-husband Mario Singer, revealed that both she and Avery tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. Keep in mind that Ramona had also come under fire on social media when she was out and about in Boca Raton, Florida without a face-mask on. I digress.

 

RELATED: Dorinda Medley Slams Ramona Singer As “An Opportunist” Who Only Looks After Herself

 

Ramona continued to share several tweets from fans about Dorinda’treatment of her this season. “Dorinda comes across to me as a mean girl. When other people give her a dose of her own medicine, she attacks them. Ramona, I have always loved you on the show, so don’t let this b*tch bring you down. I know that in most cases you try to help people,” Ramona re-tweets.

Now look, I know a lot of people find Dorinda hard to watch this season. But personally, I am still a fan. I can even understand some of her frustrations. Over the last few seasons, Ramona increasingly seems more self-involved than ever.

 

RELATED: Leah McSweeney Slams Ramona Singer For Not Taking Coronavirus Seriously

 

It seems her only objective is to be seen at the hottest places in the Hamptons and in the city. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it seems to be taking away from the show. This is something Sonja has pointed out on more than one occasion. No, it doesn’t justify Dorinda’s behavior. But I do kind of get the frustration here.

Ramona also confirmed that she and Dorinda still are not in a good place (obviously). Another fan suggested that Ramona was being edited as the “villain” this season. Ramona replied, saying “But people like you see through this. That’s what counts.” Personally, the only thing I’m seeing is that Ramona seems “over” the RHONY ladies this season. I really hope the cast can find their groove again so I can stop daydreaming about a miraculous Bethenny Frankel return.

 

RELATED: Ramona Singer Says Dorinda Medley Needs Anger Management Classes

 

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Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Around The World In 72 Plates

Below Deck Mediterranean Kiko Lorran-2

Below Deck Mediterranean Kiko Lorran-2

Welcome back to another week of Below Deck Mediterranean: Docked Edition. That’s right yachties, we are still stuck on the dock. Which is basically every charter guest, captain and real yachtie’s worst nightmare.

This week, the crew’s third charter remains all tied up with nowhere to go. However, that doesn’t stop the charter season — or the drama — from creating waves aboard The Wellington. From Chef Kiko Lorran being tasked with a nearly insurmountable challenge to Hannah Ferrier and Bugsy Drake finally confronting their lingering tension from charter seasons past, the episode does a decent job of serving up the smoke and mirrors to distract us all from the fact that this boat’s not leaving the harbor. 

After last week’s beach picnic went bust, things on this charter are not looking good. The shore crew is scrambling to break down the tent and remove all glass bottles from the beach. Malia White is distracting the primary with water toys and dog photoshoots. The other guests are grumpy.They’re ready to go back to the boat, but for some reason the bosun isn’t answering her radio aboard the tender. Is she ignoring it? Are they out of range?

We never get a definitive answer as Hannah scrambles to arrange cars to take the guest back to the boat instead. Oh and one more thing. The charter guests have invited their new friends from the club the night before to join them back on The Wellington, adding four more bodies to the evening’s plans. As the chief stew says, “the whole thing’s a complete clusterf**ck.”

 

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Below Deck Mediterranean Malia White Kiko Lorran

Meanwhile, poor Kiko is spiraling in the galley. He’s planned a high-class six-course meal for the final evening of the charter. But here’s the catch: with four extra mouths to feed, he has to make a grand total of 72 plates for the dinner. Did he order enough provisions? He’d planned ahead for 8 guests, not 12. Will he have enough time?

The last time the chef plated six courses was in a restaurant with the help of eight other chefs. He’s never done it aboard a yacht, especially not with Captain Sandy Yawn anxiously looking over his shoulder. The pressure is officially on and Kiko’s reputation is on the line. Will he be remembered as the next Mila Kolomeitseva? Or will he rise above them all and become the greatest chef in the annals of Below Deck Med history?

It’s all hands on deck in the kitchen, with Bugsy in particular stepping up to help Kiko stay organized. Hannah is the first to say she doesn’t like her second stew as a person. Frankly, she doesn’t understand why Bugs would choose to come back after all the drama they had during Season 2. (Umm, for the record it’s that Bravo paycheck and loyalty to Captain Sandy, honey.) However even she’s forced to admit (via confessional) that Bugs is a more-than-capable second chief stew. Oops, Freudian slip, Hann?

 

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The evening’s 72-plate dinner arrives faster than Kiko would’ve liked, but he’s planned an impressive culinary journey with six courses from around the world. As the stews begin service promptly at 9:30, it quickly becomes evident that the chef has knocked it out of the park with this multicultural feast of epic proportions. Here’s a rundown of Kiko’s “International Menu.” Prepare to be impressed:

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First Course: freshly shucked oysters with a tangerine sorbet (France)

Second Course: moqueca, again…Kiko loves his moqueca (Brazil)

Third Course: shrimp and peppers (Spain)

Fourth Course: teriyaki broccoli with roasted salmon (Japan)

Fifth Course: filet mignon with white truffle risotto (Italy)

Sixth Course: bacon ice cream with apple confit (U.S.A.)

The dinner could not have run more smoothly: the guests are blown away, or at least satisfied. The crew cannot deny the chef’s brilliance. Even the ever-micromanaging Captain Sandy is impressed, declaring the chef’s bacon ice cream worthy of a Michelin star. Kiko is officially a star. Perhaps even one of the brightest in the Below Deck pantheon of chefs. Eat your heart out, Adam Glick.

 

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The next morning, the charter that never was finally comes to an end, and the guests disembark onto the dock they never left. Hallelujah! At the tip meeting, Captain Sandy is glowing in her critique of the crew. She particularly compliments Kiko for his feat of excellence the night before, as well as Hannah and Bugsy for, you know, not killing each other.

However, the one downside of the boat never hitting the open sea is that the primary’s tip is $3,000 less than the  average, clocking in at only $1,277 per crew member. Divided by 72 plates, that means every dish Kiko served only earned him a measly $17.75. Unacceptable! Insanity! I vote the rest of the crew donate a portion of their share to Kiko as charter MVP! Who’s with me?!

 

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Below Deck Mediterranean Jessica More Rob Westergaard

Now that they’re off duty, the focus of the episode shifts from Kiko‘s food to the crew’s relationship drama. Jessica More shows off the kissy photoshoot she had with Rob Westergaard, but Hannah is quick to throw the proverbial ice water on the budding romance. Just the night before, the handsome deckhand posted an Instagram Story of another kissing picture…this time with his girlfriend back home.

Suddenly, Jess isn’t sure what to believe: is Rob is single or is she being played? Meanwhile, flirtations are also heating up between Bugsy and Alex Radcliffe, much to the chagrin of Pete Hunziker, who’s still sending creepy sexts to former second stew Lara Flumiani.

 

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Later that night, the crew heads to Palma for a wild night out. At dinner, Shameless Pete claims to be missing Lara, but is blatantly envious of the banter happening across the table between Alex and Bugs. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew turns the spotlight on Rob and Jessica, with Hannah coming right out and asking the deckhand whether he’s in an open relationship.

According to Rob, there’s nothing going on between him and the girl in the Instagram post. He claims he wouldn’t be canoodling with Jessica if there were, even though his relationship was an “open experience.” That answer seems to satisfy Jessica. At least for now….

At the club, Hannah pulls Bugsy away from Alex to have a much-needed heart-to-heart about their hatred for one another. Both are pleasantly surprised at how well things are going between them. Hannah can’t believe her nemesis would want to work under such a lousy chief stew again.

 

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But, Bugs wisely points out that there’s no power struggle happening, and chalks it up to both having done some growing up since their days aboard Sirocco. Both agree to move forward with their fragile alliance, though I’ll be taking bets on whether it will last through the next charter.

Below Deck Mediterranean Alex Radcliffe Bugsy Drake

Finally, it’s time to return to The Wellington for the night. Back on the boat, Rob and Jessica shack up in his bunk for the second time, (s)exiling Kiko to the stew’s messy cabin while Hannah laments to Malia about her corporate boyfriend just not understanding the rigors of a charter season. Meanwhile, Bugsy and Alex move their flirtation to the hot tub, where they’re so drunk (in love?) that they don’t even seem to care that the water’s ice cold. This is where I have to make a confession. You guys. I’m kind of loving Alex? In the way I’d love an adorable, hairy, tattooed teddy bear?

At first I dismissed him as Creepy Pete‘s fellow Jersey Shore castoff, but between this week’s episode and his adorable appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the deckhand is quickly growing on me. OMG, do I have a new Bravo crush??

 

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The next day is turnover day and there’s plenty of work to be done to prep for the fourth charter. Bugsy doesn’t remember much of the night before — other than Alex‘s shrinkage in the icy hot tub. Plus Party Pete continues creeping Bugs out with his gross locker room talk about “banging stewardesses” and “c*ck-hopping stews.” On a much more emotional note, Rob wakes to celebrate 10 years of sobriety.

However, it’s a heartbreaking moment as Rob breaks down in his confessional remembering his mom, who died as a result of her addiction. Then, in the episode’s final moments, a crash is heard off-camera. Suddenly, a sobbing Jessica runs to the kitchen holding her hand. As Bugsy runs to help, the third stew tearfully reveals she’s smashed her finger in a door and it might be broken. And with that, the Below Deck Mediterranean episode cuts to next week’s preview. Way to go out on a cliffhanger, my yachties!

 

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