Season 44 of Survivor has given birth to a new romance. An actual romance—not just a showmance! On the Soka tribe, fellow nerds Frannie Marin and Matt Blankinship hit it off from the jump. Their fellow Survivor competitors noticed their bond. It certainly put a target on their back as a “power couple” in the game.
Sadly, it wouldn’t be an issue for long. Matt’s fortunes tumbled when the immunity challenge divided the competitors into two teams. Damn you and your surprises, Jeff Probst! Frannie and Matt were on opposing teams. The person who lasted the longest from each team won individual immunity, and the last person also won it for their entire team.
Frannie won individual immunity for herself. If she dropped the ball (quite literally) that she was balancing, she would keep Matt’s team from going to Tribal Council. If she kept competing and won, then Matt would probably be banished to the jury. You guessed it—Frannie went for it and slayed that challenge.
Oh, and the security software engineer left his bag, which contained his “Shot in the Dark” advantage, at camp. Oops! In fairness to Matt, he had no way of knowing that he wouldn’t be returning to camp before the next Tribal Council.
Matt recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly about his time on Survivor and gave an update on his relationship with Frannie. Matt reflected on his decision not to bring his bag. “For the record, I was not the only one who left their bag. I was the only one for whom it mattered, but I was not the only one who was slipping up in that way. I’m kicking myself for that one,” he explained. Ouch!
So, how did he feel when Frannie kept competing instead of ensuring his safety in the game? Matt stated, “I’m genuinely so proud of her for winning the immunity and setting the tone in this way. I don’t fault her at all for wanting to compete and wanting to win.”
He continued, “I mean, okay, I was hoping that I would be safe in that moment. It was a complicated feeling for me as well, because actually — and I don’t think they showed this in the episode — but when Brandon [Cottom] dropped the ball, I had a moment of joy, actually. I was so excited for Frannie. I was putting myself in her shoes, being like, ‘I’ve won the challenge!’”
He added, “And then I had a turnaround of like, ‘Oh s—. Now I’m screwed.’ The emotional response came before the logical response.”
Although his stint on Survivor may have ended abruptly, Matt walked away with the real prize- a love connection! Matt and Frannie are dating in real life. I always root for love!
“We’re still going strong. Obviously, there is so much chemistry there. We’re two dorky magnets. We couldn’t stay away from each other,” Matt remarked. “And we knew the whole time. I think of myself as a very logical, smart guy. The one thing you come into Survivor and not do is get into a showmance ’cause it’s a terrible strategy, but we literally couldn’t help it. So, yeah, we’re still going strong. We did get Ethiopian food. We’re planning that road trip. We’re making it happen.”
Still, finding a deep romantic connection on Survivor is rare. “You prepare for this game, but you could never prepare for that, right? One of the things I told myself going out there was to just sort of embrace whatever the experience had for me. I think I really did that.” But his feelings for Frannie were too strong to ignore.
“For me, that connection is so strong. That relationship with me and Frannie is so beautiful and so pure. It would be a disservice to me and a disservice to her to not allow that to flourish, regardless of game, you know? I’m the real winner of Survivor 44,” Matt said.
Viewers will have to wait and see how far Frannie makes it in the game. At least the duo can still gaze longingly at each other during Tribal Council. And who knows? Maybe this couple will follow in the footsteps of Survivor legend “Boston Rob” also known as Rob Mariano and his now wife, Amber Mariano. Once in a while, love does triumph on this show.
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There's only good news in the building—for the moment. After months of behind-the-scenes clues and head-turning announcements of cast additions, Hulu's Only Murders in the Building has officially...Kathy Hilton has been a household name for decades. While she now has the world talking thanks to her time on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she has always been someone instantly recognizable. Kathy may not be renowned for her fashion moments on the Real Housewives, but she has definitely turned some looks in her time. Here we take a look at some of her best, most stylish moments across the years.
Kathy can be seen here taking part in a mother-and-daughter fashion show, with both a young Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton by her side. Having brought two more fashionistas into the world, it was clear that Kathy had to prove her credentials. She did exactly that with this zebra print ensemble, strutting her stuff down the runway with the little ones in hand. The extravagant large necklace makes a statement: this is a woman who has money and isn’t afraid to flaunt it.
As the years went by, Kathy would go for more understated looks. This gorgeous dress with a floral print is one example of that. It maintains her status as a fashion icon, but in pairing it with a cardigan she is giving off an air of modesty. Those shiny heels that effortlessly match the color of the floral print show that Kathy is somebody who thinks through every facet of her ensemble. This may be simple, but time went into making sure it was executed perfectly.
It can be hard not to go overboard when you’re attending an event such as an official Golden Globes Party in Beverly Hills. To see Kathy was able to draw attention in something as modest as this outfit is a feat in itself. Sticking with the color white from head to toe, she gives off an air of innocence. Kathy wears her signature blonde locks down with this look, and the small tilt of the head only serves to ramp up the angelic vibes she is giving off.
Showing a little leg in this look, Kathy wears a stunning kaftan-esque dress that looks like she has just descended from Mount Olympus to share her gorgeous fashion with us mere mortals. The light turquoise color combined with the gold effects both around the neck and extended to Kathy’s choice of jewelry, purse, and heels makes for a defining ensemble. It might not be what she wears around the airport, but it’s a look that will stick with her fans forever.
When you’re a woman of such status as Kathy, you realize you don’t need to wear outlandish outfits to gain attention. Sometimes you can step out in a simple black dress with red heels and an eye-catching brooch, and that is enough. Kathy looks as if she is one of Hollywood’s finest, and that’s about as accurate a description as you can give to the reality TV star. She knows she looks good, and she isn’t afraid to pose up a storm in front of the cameras.
Another day, another red carpet Beverly Hills event for Kathy. There are 10s across the board for this stunning red gown, which gives her a light airiness and allows the star to glide across the matching red carpet. The simple threaded design across either side of the torso area does enough to push this into stand-out territory. While the red of the purse is a slightly different tone, it elevates the ensemble and cements it as a real classic from Kathy’s back catalog of fashion moments.
Keep it casual, but make it fashion. That’s what Kathy has done with this summer vibes look. Strutting her stuff in Los Angeles, she wears a gorgeous blue throughout her entire ensemble. While the top she has chosen is a basic one, she has paired it with patterned airy pants that showcase her eye for fashion. Sometimes when you’re as recognizable as a member of the Hilton family, you want to have a day away from the fans. In wearing this outfit, Kathy maintains some sense of privacy, while still delivering style.
Sometimes you need to pick a dress that is easy enough to move around in. One that floats with you, rather than working against you. In fashion, you can trade off comfort for jaw-dropping style and moments. Fortunately, that’s not something Kathy has to do. She looks absolutely incredible in this free-flowing number, with a simple pattern that screams understated elegance. The shawl she carries along with her to keep her warm is the perfect finishing touch.
When Kathy has to pull out all of the stops to make a statement, she does exactly that. During the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she delivered an awe-inspiring bubblegum pink dress with a gorgeous train. All of which draped to the floor. The bell sleeves are VERY Hollywood, and the top-handle bag she chose to pair with it in silver completes the fashion offering. All by Oscar de le Renta, it’s clear Kathy knows how to stand out from the crowd! Makeup is by Sheila Harris, with Laura Rugetti having worked on the loose blonde curls.
Raising money for a good cause is at the heart of what any Real Housewives star worth their salt does. Kathy attended a Women’s Cancer Research Fund event earlier this year (2023), and wore the iconic pink synonymous with the fundraiser when doing so. The look is sophisticated from the waist up and brings in a dash of punk energy with the netted dress from the hips down. The feathery pink bag is a unique piece, and works expertly with the rest of the outfit.
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We interviewed Paige DeSorbo because we think you'll like her picks at these prices. Paige is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a...If you want to see a lavish function held by someone who might not have the cash to cover the price tag, you probably watch Real Housewives. No one throws a luxurious party quite like the ladies who go above and beyond to impress their friends and fans.
The only thing better than a big soireé is an even bigger wedding. You can absolutely count on Bravolebrities to bring the bling and bring the sting that comes with getting the bill. With wedding season on the horizon, let’s look at a few of the most expensive Bravo weddings.
Back in 2010, Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel was pregnant and in love. Fast forward to 2023 and Beth has been in love about 3 or 4 times since she sent Bryn Hoppy’s dad packing. But before Jason Hoppy became enemy number one, he became Bethenny’s husband number two. Luckily for Bethenny, Bravo threw a wedding spinoff her way and maybe handled a bit of the cost.
Bethenny’s Getting Married? captured all the antics as Beth prepared to head to the altar and have a baby. The RHONY spinoff saw Alex McCord and Ramona Singer attending the big event. The ceremony was held at the Four Seasons where the price can shoot as high as $200K. Bethenny had a small event, with only 80 guests in the Pool Room of the venue. Additionally, her dress was gifted, as the engagement announcement brought offers of gown designs for free. The honeymoon for the new couple was also at no charge. At the time, Bethenny said, “I’m paying for guests, and there’s probably some perks that Bravo’s worked out. Any perks that Bravo’s worked out, great!”
In addition to an expensive wedding, she didn’t have to fully fund herself, the photos from Bethenny’s marriage went for upwards of $25K, which sparked a bidding war between media outlets.
Well, this goes to show just because you don’t have a lot of money doesn’t mean you can’t spend a lot of money. Unfortunately, it also shows sometimes true love doesn’t last forever (see previous entry). Eva Marcille wasn’t on Real Housewives of Atlanta for long, but she did a lot during her tenure. She got married, she had kids, and she took Marlo Hampton for a bus ride that Marlo is still trying to recover from.
When Eva married Michael Sterling (RIP Relationship October 2018 – April 2023) she didn’t intend to spend a whopping $350K on the nuptials. Initially, Eva planned on shelling out between $80 – $100K, which is nothing to sneeze at. The couple also implemented a “No kids, no plus ones, and no ankles” policy at the shindig. According to BET, Eva spent $1,000 per her 235 guests to ensure a good time was had by all. The cost of her flowers was $20K alone. Eva didn’t let financial rumors plague her on this one. Not even NeNe Leakes’ sour puss could take the shine off of Eva’s expensive day.
Speaking of Ms. Leakes, her second marriage to Gregg Leakes was also a show-stopper. When the RHOA OG tagged Gregg in for number two, Bravo gifted her a whole spinoff called I Dream of NeNe. This 2013 affair had NeNe in two wedding gowns and a ton of headlines. One of her dresses was rumored to cost about $20K and was encrusted in Swarovski crystals.
The total for NeNe’s joyous occasion clocked in at about $1.8 million. Guests attended the lavish ceremony at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel. In a twist that surprised almost everyone, in July 2013, NeNe was sued by her wedding planner. TMZ reported the company behind the event planning alleged NeNe didn’t pay her bills in full. Dream Design Weddings wanted over $889,900 from NeNe for their troubles.
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We all remember this one. In Season 2 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa Vanderpump’s dreams came true. LVP was thrilled when her only daughter Pandora Vanderpump Todd finally got engaged to Jason Sabo. As soon as Pandy nabbed that ring, Lisa started the planning process. She wanted an extravagant but intimate gathering and brought in Kevin Lee to make it chi-chi-chi. There was an air-conditioned tent with flora and fauna galore. The price of the wedding invites was a whopping $15K and featured a huge box people probably didn’t know what to do with.
Over 200 people attended Pandora and Jason’s event and the total cost was around $1 million. Surprisingly, the gown was a mere $6,000 and included hand-sewn roses with diamonds. I’m sure it comes as no surprise the theme of the afternoon had an obvious pink hue with suspended floral arrangements and flowers encompassing the chandeliers. If you watched the action go down on RHOBH, it was truly a glamorous and romantic little get-together.
Here’s an interesting one. It might be for the best, but the total cost of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice’s wedding to Luis Ruelas hasn’t been fully revealed. Because Teresa has had previous large financial issues which resulted in prison, and Luis filed bankruptcy, I’m kind of glad we don’t know what they actually spent on this… lowkey affair. That said, it’s safe to assume because all of Teresa’s fake wedding hair cost $10K, this was probably a VERY expensive afternoon. BTW, the majority of the high hair cost was the $7K worth of human hair and about 1500 bobby pins. That’s not me being sarcastic. Those are legit numbers.
Tre’s dress was designed by Mark Zunino. His gowns go for roughly between $3K and $5K. It featured 300 yards of hand-draped English netting and the train was over 100 inches long. The couple held court at Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, NJ where wedding packages can reach $350+ per person. About 220 people showed up, but her brother and his wife stayed away. Fun fact; because Ramona Singer leaked Tre’s wedding invites, more security had to be hired which shot up the total cost.
TELL US- HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK TERESA’S WEDDING TO LUIS COST? WHY DO YOU THINK THEY HID THE COST FIGURES? WHAT WEDDING WOULD YOU ADD TO THIS LIST?
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