James Bond Night left the ballroom shaken and stirred. The Oct. 3 episode of Dancing With the Stars played homage to 007 with some of the highest scores of the season. For the third week in a...
G-Eazy has dated several famous faces, including Halsey, Lana Del Rey and, most recently, Ashely Benson. But the rapper's biggest celebrity crush—whom he revealed on the Oct. 3 episode of E! News'...A spin-off is kind of like when your favorite show has a baby that entices you to watch more of the same things but probably in a different color palette. Bravo has spawned quite a few spin-offs over the years. Some did great, and some just… sat there.
It makes sense, a show is pulling in the ratings so give the public more. Fresh faces, new places, and see if it can turn into a hit. Bravo has taken a chance on a lot of spin-off shows, but some didn’t make the cut. Today we’ll discuss a few of the more popular spawns of Real Housewives.
Lisa Vanderpump clearly used her mind control abilities to force the network into giving her a show centered around her restaurants. Her hectic food industry life was highlighted on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and she had an attractive group of servers and bartenders who all had attitudes dreams of making it big one day. Vanderpump Rules chronicled the ups and downs of life in Hollywood for this close-knit group of people. Little did we know what was eventually in store for us. After 9 seasons, VPR is still going. Special thanks to Brandi Glanville and Scheana Shay for kicking it all off by forcing the mistress and the ex-wife to sit at a table together. How gauche!
Oh yeah this one was gonna be a gold mine no matter how you sliced it. Bravo production probably got down on their hands and knees and thanked whatever entity that decided Teresa Giudice was going to jail. When the star of a big show like Real Housewives of New Jersey becomes a whole criminal, the world is watching. Of course these days it’s just another Tuesday, but when Teresa and Joe Giudice received prison sentences for bank, wire, and mail fraud – it was a big deal. Teresa going to camp for a 15 month term was heartbreaking for her family. So obviously Bravo wanted to film each and every moment. RHONJ cameras caught Teresa preparing for her time away from home and would obviously have to step away from the series for over a year. Bravo created a three-episode spin-off called Teresa Checks In to keep fans current. The special highlighted what life was like for her daughters, husband, and friends while Tre was away. It was an emotional roller coaster, I don’t think anyone wants to see children who are upset and traumatized because both parents are serving jail time.
Kandi Burruss must be very popular in the Bravo boardroom because they hand her spinoffs like gum. This is not a complaint, just an observation. Kandi is a multi-talented force from Real Housewives of Atlanta and a definite fan favorite. In 2015 Todd Tucker and Kandi decided to take a ski trip and Bravo decided to follow along. This spinoff provided a look into Kandi’s relationship with Mama Joyce. The ski trip only featured three episodes, but what it lacked in quantity, it made up in quality.
This is basically the final boss of spinoffs. Fans around the world collectively gasped for joy when Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip was announced. This show would have the main wives from most of the installments, all together in one space. Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice from Real Housewives of New Jersey. Kyle Richards from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Ramona Singer would be rubbing shoulders with Kenya Moore. It was like a fever dream come true! Seeing the Housewives from different cities getting together was fun and messy. It afforded viewers an opportunity to maybe see the ladies in a different light, out of their usual element. The first spinoff did so well, another followed almost immediately. This show has so many possibilities, it will never go stale.
Before you make a face, let’s please recognize that Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s spinoff from Real Housewives of Atlanta lasted 8 seasons. Let me repeat, someone continued to green light Don’t Be Tardy for 8 seasons. And because tenacity is a thing, DBT makes the list. This was one of Bravo’s first ventures into the spinoff arena. When Kim decided to leave RHOA and put the focus on her new growing family, Bravo decided to join in the fun. It was initially supposed to be a wedding special only, but Kim kept having kids, new career opportunities, and teaching Kroy how to appreciate Solo cups was just too good to pass up. The show was cancelled in December 2020.
TELL US- WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE REAL HOUSEWIVES SPINOFF? WHAT WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST? WHAT WOULD YOU REMOVE FROM THIS LIST?
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Yes, the concrete evidence. The damning rumors. The threat of… receipts! When a controversial storyline appears, all we want are answers, right? Is that too much to ask? A bit of closure and resolution to problems the viewing audience has been willingly dragged into?
But what happens when the storylines aren’t resolved? When threads are left hanging and those handy dandy receipts never appeared? Here are the Top 5 storylines that still keep us up at night, because the mystery was never fully solved.
Bethenny Frankel returned to Real Housewives of New York in Season 7 and she and Carole Radziwill clicked immediately. Beth and Carole were the new power couple and fans couldn’t get enough of the dynamic friendship. Everything was hunky dory for a few years until Season 10. Something was in the air and whatever it was, it didn’t bode well for Carole and Beth. Tinsley Mortimer began spending time with Carole and Bethenny felt some type of way about it. It seemed Bethenny was easily irritated throughout much of the filming. The two would butt heads at the drop of a hat and that led to an incredibly tense reunion. Carole chose not to return for Season 11 and Bethenny departed before Season 12. Viewers never got a reconciliation or an actual reason their friendship disintegrated.
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga has a lot of content that surrounds her sister-in-law, Teresa Giudice. Maybe that’s a drag for Melissa sometimes because Tre isn’t exactly like hanging out with a basket of warm puppies. Maybe Melissa wanted a little something for herself, like a storyline that has nothing to do with any Gorga but her. It’s not outlandish when you think about it, if you’re boring, chances are you will get #firedbybravo. So it seemed a bit… odd when all of a sudden Melissa began talking about a long, lost, secret sibling. Season 9 found Melissa dropping a bombshell and being a little extra. She apparently believed it was possible her late father might have had a child with someone other than her own mom. When she consulted with her mother and sisters who are not imaginary, they agreed to do a DNA test. On the Season 9 reunion, instead of shutting it all down and moving on, Melissa announced the DNA tests had not shown any results YET. Melissa shared she did a 23andME test and now it’s up to the secret sister to do her own test so she and Melissa can magically unite. All I can say about this is, sure, Jan.
If you are new to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you might be unfamiliar with Carlton Gebbia, and that would be a damn shame. Carlton appeared out of the misty fog for Season 4, and while she wasn’t there for very long, she definitely made an impression. I don’t think I have ever seen anyone get under Kyle Richards’ skin as much as this goth British woman. I’m not sure if Kyle was intimidated by her slightly sharp demeanor or the amount of black she wore but trust me, Kyle was BOTHERED. At one point early in the season, Carlton mentioned she identified as a witch and went on to explain she doesn’t practice dark magic or anything negative. Carlton also explained she practiced Wicca and learned the craft from her grandmother. Now, in 2022 basically everyone with a nose ring is calling themselves a witch. The check-out girl at 7-11 is a witch. The lady selling cucumbers at the farmer’s market is a witch. But Carlton being so open about her lifestyle back in those days shook Kyle to her core. Kyle fumbled around Carlton and called her pentagram tattoo a Jewish star and generally acted like a 12-year-old – until Kyle decided Carlton had placed a witch curse on her. Kyle is less afraid of bees than Carlton. Kyle actually thought Carlton had put a spell on her, wait for it, computer. Carlton did not return after her debut season, unfortunately. We never did find out if she hexed Kyle’s monitor, but Kyle believes it so I guess it’s true.
After the Puppygate fiasco and Lisa Vanderpump’s departure from RHOBH, times were tough. Fans were mad and people were threatening not to watch the show. But the cast kept leaking little tidbits that Season 10 was amazing and dramatic and must see television. It looks like what happened is Bravo called in the big guns and the big guns belong to none other than Brandi Glanville. Denise Richards was still a member of the ensemble cast at the time but it almost seemed like she had a target on her back. Before a cast trip, Kim Richards visited her sister, COMPLETELY UNPLANNED that Brandi happened to be waiting in the car to be invited in to spill some salacious goss. And that’s exactly what she did. Brandi had texts, Brandi had photos, Brandi had harsh language! Before you knew it, the entire cast was accusing Denise of hooking up with Brandi even though she was firmly denying it happened. Brandi attempted to produce receipts but all she had were blurry photos of cheek kisses and generic text messages. Denise finally had enough and left the sandbox as soon as the season was over. Brandi did what she was told, came in and stirred up some drama to try and make people forget LVP was gone. And what did Brandi get? A big fat pile of nothing. To this day we still don’t know what happened, but sometimes people can have an active imagination or they could be doing a favor for production. Which leads us to…
There was a time I was writing about Lucy Lucy Apple Juicy, or whatever the hell that poor dog’s name was, every day of my life. The Puppygate storyline was sad all around and we still have no idea what really happened. As everyone knows Lisa Vanderpump rescues dogs. It’s her calling, her passion. She does not mess around in that area. So when former BFF Dorit Kemsley messed up a dog adoption from Lisa’s own rescue foundation, everything went from bad to worse. Sides were picked, teams were made, and LVP was standing alone, mourning the death of her brother while her friends acted like fools. The ladies accused Lisa of selling stories to the media to make Dorit look bad, and Lisa swore on her kids she didn’t. Lisa took a lie detector test to try prove her innocence, it was useless. Kyle felt the need to visit Lisa in her own home and accuse her of lying. The dog was gone and Lisa went out the door too. She didn’t even show up to the reunion. Fans were devastated and the remaining cast felt like they had won. We still have no idea who dropped the dog at a shelter, we still have no idea who sold stories to the media.nBut seeing where the RHOBH cast are now, their winning streak didn’t really age well.
TELL US- WHAT STORYLINE ISN’T RESOLVED FOR YOU? DO YOU HAVE ONE TO ADD? WHICH IS THE MOST FRUSTRATING UNRESOLVED STORYLINE?
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There’s something for everyone on Bravo, so if you don’t like to see rich ladies sitting around their house arguing, you can also see them fight on a yacht! Yes, there’s nothing quite like crystal clear ocean water and over-privileged people complaining.
This is why we’re so fortunate to have the Below Deck franchise. It’s debauchery with a view! But it costs a lot of money to be fed well on one of these vessels and viewers have seen their fair share of chefs in the galley. Some chefs have what it takes and some… simply float away. It’s time for a Best Below Deck Chefs List!
Former Below Deck Mediterranean Chef Kiko Lorran was done dirty, by most people’s standards. Maybe he wasn’t the greatest chef ever, but what he lacked in skill he made up in enthusiasm. Unfortunately enthusiasm wasn’t what Captain Sandy Yawn wanted. Kiko had a lot of charm and he got on famously with the crew, but the guests weren’t feeling his lack of flair or his sad nachos. After repeated warnings from Captain Sandy, Kiko’s anxieties began to weigh heavy in his performance. Though Kiko had over 10 years experience working in international cuisine, the yachtie life straight up kicked him in the teeth. Sandy abruptly fired Kiko and his departure was painful. While he didn’t wow anyone with his food prep, he gets on the list because #justiceforkiko.
Adrian Martin appeared on Below Deck and compared to previous chefs, he was a regular blooming flower of peace and happiness. Adrian loved meditating, doing yoga, and reflecting on his idyllic childhood in Saint Marten. And then there was his food. This man was a whimsical, creative genius when it came to preparing things that had previously lived in the ocean. Unfortunately for Adrian, his mouth got him in trouble when he attempted to sweet talk a member of the interior crew. We never saw Adrian again because he’s off being a fancy private chef in New York City, but we will always remember the looks of amazement from satisfied guests.
Chef Marcos Spaziani might not be at the top of your list but maybe he should be. This is a man dedicated to his craft and he proved it during Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s third season. Marcos had been working as a chef for over 10 years before hooking up with the Parsifal III. His culinary delights were a treat for most guests – he could cook gourmet Venezuelan, Korean, Italian, you name it. Maybe sometimes the portions were a little small, but he was just trying to keep everyone’s carbon imprint low! Marcos really set the bar for galley chefs when he nearly sliced his own head off but kept on working. Atta boy!
If Captain Lee Rosbach likes you, you must be doing something right. Chef Rachel Hargrove is a spitfire who can have questionable mood swings, but if you are a chef and you aren’t moody, are you even cheffing? Rachel’s guests would rave over her entrées and Captain Lee was always impressed. The hard-to-please Stud of the Sea even labeled Rachel one of the best yacht chefs he’s ever worked with. Rachel’s extremely no-nonsense attitude might lead to clashes with the crew every once in a while, and maybe she might curse everyone out and storm off the boat. But she comes back when she’s had a moment and continues to serve masterpiece meals.
Oh Ben Robinson, you were our first chef. Ben helped ease everyone into the yacht life with his dry wit and fetching British accent. He’s the OG chef and for that reason, he gets to be number one on today’s list. His spicy demeanor, incredible dishes, and English temper served as a benchmark for all chefs who come behind him. Ben had conflicts with Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain, their love/hate relationship and banter was legendary. Ben came on mid-season once to save the day after Leon Walker took his beef cheeks and left the boat in a huff. He also returned to save the season when Mila Kolomeitseva lied about her experience failed to perform up to standards. Ben was an excellent addition to the crew and went above and beyond what was expected of him – and he did it while being funny. This is why Chef Ben will be number one on our list – until someone funnier comes along…
TELL US – DID YOUR FAVORITE CHEF MAKE THE LIST? DO YOU AGREE WITH THE TOP FIVE? WHO WOULD YOU ADD?
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Not so fast! After social media rumors swirled that Dr. Terry Dubrow was allegedly stepping out on wife Heather Dubrow, Heather took only a few days to shut it down. It’s such a Heather move to respond so quickly but I can’t blame her – the Dubrow empire has presented a happy front for years. There’s no doubt this rumor is fueling some interest in the upcoming season of Real Housewives of Orange County. Whether or not it will make it to the show, which is currently filming, is another story.
As reported by E! News, on September 29th, the well-known celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi posted a blind item, as they do. The pseudonym listed was “Fancy Pants,” Heather’s longtime nickname on the show. The blind read, “This housewife has not been seen filming with her colleagues for weeks. Word on the street is her husband is her husband’s affairs surfaced and we know who is not afraid to air it all out.”
Fan account @bravohousewives reposted it on Instagram with a picture of Heather and Terry smiling. Their caption read, “According to @deuxmoi, Heather Dubrow is skipping out on #RHOC season 17 filming due to cheating allegations circulating! Do you believe this?”
Heather jumped into the comments to shut it down. She wrote, “This is not true, on any level.”
Unfortunately for Fancy Pants, this isn’t the first time she has had to shoot down gossip about her 23 year marriage. Back in April, she addressed one such rumor on her podcast Heather Dubrow’s World. Of Terry allegedly having a years long affair with his assistant, Heather stated, “It’s not true. I’m not going to give it any weight or any life because it’s stupid.”
Who knows where the rumor came from. And DeuxMoi’s blinds are often far from accurate. But I’m curious to see where Tamra Judge, who loves a good rumor, will stand in all of this. Season 17 marks her big return to the show, after being let go in 2020. Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong is also joining the cast as a “friend of” now that she lives in Orange County.
Bravo hasn’t confirmed any other casting news yet. But back in June, Shannon Beador had to go on record saying she didn’t leak any cast info after Kelly Dodd blabbed about it on social media. Kelly wrote, “Shannon called me and told Heather set up a lunch with all of the girls. Heather thinks she’s a producer and obviously thinks she’s running Bravo.” She went on to say that both Gina Kirschenheither and Dr. Jen Armstrong are gone from the show. Gina has denied the rumors but Jen announced a month later that she was let go.
TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THESE RUMORS? SHOULD IT PLAY OUT ON THE NEXT SEASON OF RHOC? WILL YOU BE WATCHING?
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Cheers to Ashton Pienaar! The former Below Deck star just announced a major milestone in his life. He’s getting married to his longtime girlfriend, Sarah McAlpine Cooper. Us Weekly covered the exciting news, and the former bosun took to his Instagram to share the announcement.
“Over the last 5 years, my life’s journey has been really all over the place. I’ve shaken things up, put myself out there, done hard work on myself, and peeled back my layers,” Ashton wrote. “I followed my personal mantra of having security in the unknown, and kept faith that if I remained true to myself and put in the work, good things would come my way.”
He added that his self-improvement journey wasn’t just for himself but to make for a better future with Sarah. He continued, “I did this all for the sake of establishing a better, more fulfilling life for myself… And for you @sarahmcalpine. For us.”
When it came time to pop the question, Ashton planned it out for months, but he chose to propose in a pretty unusual spot—an airport. In a video on Instagram, he captured the special moment and explained why he decided to propose in such a seemingly unromantic place. It turns out it’s not just any old airport. It’s actually the airport where they first met!
Ashton wrote about the big moment, saying, “Sarah fully believed that I was going away on a planned trip to Portugal/ South Africa for 6 months. When she was dropping me off, she thought she was saying goodbye for the better half of a year. Needless to say, she was pretty sad.”
He continued, “The truth is, I really had planned to go away this year… But the last year was a big wake up call. I realised that being with this person made me more happy that any trip overseas could. The next step became increasingly obvious.”
To make the moment even more special, Ashton decided to pop the question in the exact same spot in the airport where they met—so romantic!
He wrote, “So, as we walked through the airport, I suggested that we take a parting selfie in the very spot where we met. When we got to the exact right spot, I told her that I would stay with her in America if she answered one question correctly: ‘Will you marry me?'”
She said yes!
TELL US – WHAT’S YOUR REACTION TO THE NEWS OF ASHTON’S ENGAGEMENT? HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ROMANTIC AIRPORT PROPOSAL? DO YOU HAVE ANY CONGRATULATORY WORDS FOR THE NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLE?
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My DVR runneth over! This week, my favorite watches are almost all on Wednesday. Real Housewives is firmly in top tier territory thanks to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. And my streaming services are looking like they are worth every penny, at least for now. So here’s what I’m watching this week.
Last week’s episode of RHOBH was one of the most riveting in Real Housewives history. The ladies are back from Aspen and the fall out from Kathy Hilton’s alleged meltdown continues. Everyone on the cast is talking about it. In fact, Lisa Rinna won’t shut up about it. Kyle Richards, who will never miss an opportunity to throw her sisters under the bus, bamboozled Kathy into also facing off against Rinna. In a surprise move, Kathy was accountable for whatever Lisa said and apologized multiple times. Rinna remained unsatisfied, happy to beat a dead horse.
This week’s episode promises more of Erika Jayne’s villainous attempts to take the heat off herself. And it’s the finale! Which Kathy did not attend, further fueling the rumors about her (again, alleged) misdeeds. And Kyle might finally turn on Rinna for making her uncomfy with Kathy. But something tells me Kyle won’t stay mad for long. She knows she needs Rinna and unless Rinna gets the boot, the cast is going to continue to enable her.
Watch on Bravo at 8 PM ET. The episode is also available to stream on Peacock the next day.
Ok, wow! I don’t know if I was all hopped up from RHOBH, but the RHOSLC premiere was so dramatic. The first few minutes was an intro for the ages. Producers flashed back to Jen Shah bragging about how much money she makes. They show Heather Gay and Whitney Rose singing each other’s praises. Ditto for Meredith Marks and Lisa Barlow. Of course we all know that it all goes to shit this season. So Bravo is really setting this up beautifully.
Watch on Bravo at 9 PM ET. The episode is also available to stream on Peacock the next day.
I love love love The Challenge and have watched every single season since the show’s inception. So I was thrilled to see MTV create a series looking back over the years. The first four episodes documents how The Challenge started, how it became popular and a look at our favorite underdogs. The last episode, number 4, talked about the series’ GOATs. For those of you wondering, that means Greatest Of All Time.
Of course, the assembled cast of current and former Challengers all had different answers to who was the best of the best. But regardless of who tops your list, it was a fun ride to revisit those who dominated the game. This week’s episode , aptly titled “Love Is Not A Game,” will focus on the relationships that came from the show. And I think we can all agree that the love between CT Tamburello and Diem Brown will be a look back that gives us goosebumps.
Watch on MTV at 8 PM ET. The episode is also available to stream on Paramount+ with a subscription.
As much as it pains me to say, I am fascinated with the royal family. And while they have spent their modern day rule trying to protect their damaged reputation for decades now, Prince Andrew blew that to smithereens. This documentary examines the accusations against Prince Andrew. One of the central ones being his friendship with convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
The series provides interviews with palace insiders, journalists, members of Prince Andrew’s social circle. Not to mention the legal team that brought this all to light. He might have been the Queen’s favorite but the public has now shunned him, which is exactly what he deserves. I love a justified take down and this series promises to expose this disgraced royal’s fall from the grace. But did he ever have it to begin with?
Stream on Peacock October 5th.
This 3 part Netflix docuseries tells the story of how a Reddit group and TikTok movement went up against Wall Street. In January of 2021, small time retail investors banded together to purchase an influx of stock in GameStop, a failing gaming retailer. The hedge funds that typically dominate Wall Street were caught off guard and out numbered, resulting in them being big mad. Why? Because the little guy dared to manipulate the market to their advantage, which is something Wall Street has done for decades.
Eat The Rich talks to a few Reddit users behind the movement, which the Washington Post described as “completely driven by influencer culture.” One influencer, Matt Kohrs, explained, “The sentiment was exactly one of revenge. Not only did people make money on the ride up, but finally, we made hedge fund Wall Street pay.” Another noted, “A lot of these people that bought GameStop stock, they watched their parents’ whole savings or retirement funds just go to nothing basically, ’cause of the subprime mortgages. So it’s like, getting back at the hedge funds.”
Watch on Netflix now.
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Another week, another list. Is my Instagram feed the only one full of people bleaching and shaving off their brows? It’s put me in the mood for some early 2000’s content. Please join me for what I’m watching this week, and let me know what other early-reality-era goodness we should revisit in the comments!
Guests who want to be “three sheets to the wind” the entire charter? Sign me up. In previous weeks I was rooting for the downfall of this season’s chief stew, Natasha Webb. And even though I stand by the need for a little chaos on this boat, it looks like Storm Smith may actually be the right department head for the job. Last week Storm let deckhand Jason Gaskell know that the boat is actually a cheerocracy. Jason can either perk up or ship out. Meanwhile, Storm is actively promoting Courtney Veale to lead deckhand over one of his best friends, Mzi Dempers. Sure, it might be the right decision, but is it so wrong to hope for some alcohol-fueled crew drama about it?
Watch on Bravo at 8 PM ET. The episode is also available to stream on Peacock the next day.
The EJ Maxx Chronicles have been officially outshined by Kathy “PEACE” Hilton and her behavior in Aspen. And here comes Lisa Rinna to ride in the wake of someone else’s (admittedly intense) authenticity. Lisa trying to claim Kathy isn’t the beloved socialite we all thought she was isn’t really an argument that appeals to us lowly viewers. Especially as she continuously clings to the KarJenner clout a full generation beneath her. But okay. Let’s gather around while Lisa claims she has PTSD from a meltdown she willingly opted in to watch! Tots and pears to Lisa as she finally gets told to shut up by Kyle Richards in this week’s episode!
Watch on Bravo at 8 PM ET. The episode is also available to stream on Peacock the next day.
Eighteen castaways were dropped in Fiji for 26 days for Season 42 of Survivor. We are two episodes into the season, and things are only getting started. I know how strict Survivor viewership is, and as such, I am only providing recommendations, not spoilers! But trust me, this is going to be good! The first two episodes were given extended time to fully dive into the cast and the drama. Join me on Wednesday or read our recaps here.
Watch on CBS at 8 PM ET.
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We’ve made our way through another season of Southern Charm. The finale episode at Craig Conover’s Sewing Down South celebration left me with so many unanswered questions. Like why was Leva Bonaparte shit-talking Craig to his partners at his own event (even if everything she said was dripping in truth – it felt mistimed.) Was Whitney Sudler-Smith supposed to be seated at the popular table without Naomie Olindo? And if Paige DeSorbo has to be here, will she ever elevate to a wardrobe that looks like it didn’t come creased in plastic packaging? Hopefully, next week’s reunion can provide some clarity about where this ragtag crew of “friends” is headed.
Watch on Bravo at 8 PM ET. The episode is also available to stream on Peacock the next day.
An oldie but a goodie. I am a little nervous to share/admit I watch this one, but I swear you need to give it a chance. This show is from the early 2000’s peak reality TV era before anyone had social media or a hint of awareness their behavior would be enshrined on a national stage forever. Pre-cancel-culture-realness. Two wives from opposite-minded families swap lives for two weeks. The first week they must live as the other family dictates. In the second week, wives change the rules in an effort to change the behavior of their guest family. This show is camp as hell and way better than anything TLC has dished out in years. Remember that balloon boy hoax in 2009? Wife Swap knew them first. That kooky family is featured in Season 5 Episode 1, if you need a place to start.
Stream now on Hulu.
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Rachel Recchia and returned suitor Aven Jones are looking forward the future.
The day following the live finale of The Bachelorette, Rachel revealed how things are going with Aven after his surprise appearance, in an interview with ET.
“We’ll have to wait and see,” Rachel says of what may come of her relationship with Aven. “I think we are just taking things, obviously, very organically and slowly if there were to ever be anything coming out of it. But it really just was nice to have him there, to just have him in that moment.”
Rachel was having an emotional night. Bachel Nation watched her get engaged to Tino Franco at the end of her Bachelorette journey. But following a series of ups and downs in their relationship, Rachel and Tino broke up after he confessed to kissing another woman.
Rachel and Tino were reunited onstage for a very uncomfortable conversation, but Rachel’s mood took a turn for the better when host Jesse Palmer announced that there was someone waiting off-stage who wanted to talk to the pilot.
“When he said that, I don’t even think it was registering in my mind what he said,” Rachel says of the moment Jesse revealed the surprise appearance. “I was just trying to get off the stage.”
Rachel‘s face lit up when Aven walked out onto the stage. The couple had previously broken off their relationship when Aven confessed that he wasn’t ready to propose, but would rather continue dating off the show (ie. in real life, rather than fantasy).
As Tino sat by watching in uncomfortable silence, Aven told Rachel, “This is tough, and you don’t really deserve any of this . . . I was just wondering if you maybe want to get out of here and catch up?”
“I would love nothing more,” Rachel replied.
Awkward! Right in front of Tino! I felt sorry for the guy.
Now Rachel is gushing that Aven “has always just been such a comforting presence in my journey and someone I trust and just have an amazing relationship with.”
“To see him on the side, it was really nice and comforting,” Rachel says. “It was great to be able to talk to him after having such a hard time.” Kind of a human consolation prize?
Rachel and Aven proceeded to leave the stage and did not return for the rest of the live finale, a fact that appeared to be surprising to Jesse, who brought up the pilot’s absence multiple times as the show went on.
To me it felt to me like Jesse was enjoying taking jabs at Tino, who committed the cardinal sin of kissing another girl during their on-again off-again relationship. It’s not like he slept with someone. He made a mistake. But Rachel wants perfection. Consider yourself lucky, Tino.
As for the fact that the reconciliation happened while Tino was still onstage, something that drew a fair amount of backlash online, Rachel doesn’t think Aven meant anything by the timing of his appearance. (Actually Aven probably didn’t have anything to do with timing or anything else. The producers sent him out there to stir up controversy.)
“In the moment, I was, obviously, very confused. That was not Aven‘s intention. He was also not under the impression that that was ever going to happen. We do not condone any sort of bullying or humiliation,” Rachel insists. “I’m sure [Tino] felt horrible. I don’t want to, obviously, make him feel like that, regardless of what happened in our relationship. I don’t really know where the timing of all that happened, but it was not Aven‘s intention, and I know that.”
I’m sticking with my opinion that Tino dodged a bullet. His heart may be broken right how, but he would never have been able to live up to Rachel‘s expectations. She’s a princess and wants everything to be about her. Good luck with that, Tino.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK RACHEL SHOULD HAVE FORGIVEN TINO FOR KISSING ANOTHER GIRL, IF IT WAS ONLY A KISS? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT AVEN BEING BROUGHT OUT RIGHT IN FRONT OF TINO? DO YOU THINK RACHEL AND AVEN WILL LAST?
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