RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8, Episode 3 Recap: The Supermarket Ball

As we waved a final goodbye to Naysha Lopez, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8 kicked into high gear. There is gameplaying afoot! Or at least, there would be if any of the queens would let one another talk about alliances in peace. As the remaining competitors are tasked with coming up with three Supermarket Ball looks, there’s drama on and off the runway.

Who needs a unanimous vote?

We quickly discover that there is one queen who isn’t afraid to let her opinion be known. That is the self-described “royalty” of Drag Race, Jessica Wild. While last week’s Maxi challenge winner Jimbo would have also sent Naysha home if given the opportunity, it is revealed that Jessica had voted for Kahanna Montrese to be sent packing instead. Mrs Kasha Davis had also opted for Kahanna’s lipstick, but seemed more apologetic. Jessica? She doesn’t regret it. More power to you, Jessica. Kahanna says there are no hard feelings, but we’ll see how that all plays out down the line.

After a little bondage talk, Ru-mail comes through. RuPaul talks in riddles about shopping and supermarkets, before bursting through the Werk Room doors. She tells her legendary children that this week’s Maxi challenge will be all about fashion. They must come up with three sickening looks. First category: Legen-dairy Queens. Second category: Fruity Patootie. Third category: Supermarket Supermodel. It is this third look that will be the most challenging, as they must come up with a design created completely out of the supermarket products provided. Cue the never-ending supply of Pit Crew members delivering the goods, and LaLa Ri swooning at the very sight of Bruno Alcantara. Same LaLa, same.

The curse of the sewing machine

At this point, I don’t know how many times a Drag Race queen needs to be told to learn how to sew. Unfortunately, Kasha didn’t get the memo. “I don’t sew because I’m not Amish and I have good credit.” But you ARE a Drag Race legend. Time to learn some skills. LaLa on the other hand has learned from her past mistakes. The infamous bag look is giving her flashbacks, so she came into this All Stars season prepared. Our girl has learned how to use the sewing machine! Now that is how you impress Mama Ru, and claim that Rudemption.

The normally self-assured Kandy Muse is feeling some sort of way about the challenge. Having looked around the room and seeing everybody doing well, she isn’t confident. When we saw that kid-like drawing of what she had in mind for her Supermarket Supermodel look, we gasped, then laughed. Pure comedy. Still, this is a competitor and queen who won’t ever let a challenge get in the way of her success.

Thankfully, amidst all of the chaos, there is some wonderful banter between the queens. They joke about love affairs and stolen kisses, while Alexis Michelle’s crush on LaLa is exposed. Fingers crossed they enjoy that chicken dinner together. Ru arrives once more to speak to the queens about their designs. Jimbo turns on the charm offensive, immediately cracking jokes for Mama. That’s why she’s a favorite. Don’t expect her to go anywhere soon if RuPaul has anything to do with it.

Toot or Boot?

I’ve gotta say, there were some interesting judging decisions this episode. While LaLa has certainly grown as a queen and designer, others like Kahanna and Heidi N Closet seemed more deserving of a place in the top. This does of course all come down to personal taste. Producers gotta produce, and if we’re going for a growth storyline for LaLa, then so be it. Jaymes Mansfield did well to avoid the bottom this week, but the bottom two of Kasha and Darienne Lake was the right choice. Jessica as the winner though? Choices.

Still, she absolutely slayed the final lipsync. Ra’Jah O’Hara was ruvealed as this week’s Lip Sync Assassin, but she seemed to be holding back. Perhaps she didn’t want to be the one to stop Jessica snatching that $30,000 tip? Still, Jessica came prepared. The lipsync song was Coconuts by Kim Petras, and Jessica had some coconuts of her own to show off. Once they were unleashed, the writing was on the wall.

Jessica pulled Kasha’s lipstick out of her bosom, and it’s hard to argue with the decision. Kasha’s farewell was an emotional one, and a nod to her sobriety. “There’s always time for kindness,” she choked through tears. We will miss Kasha. She is one lovable queen.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8 continues Fridays on Paramount+ in the United States, and on WOW Presents Plus in the United Kingdom.

TELL US – WAS THE RIGHT QUEEN SENT HOME THIS WEEK? DID JESSICA’S LIPSYNC PERFORMANCE BLOW YOU AWAY?

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Is Teresa Giudice Leaving RHONJ? She Says...

No need to flip a table over those Teresa Giudice rumors, Bravoholics. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star is shooting down reports that she's leaving the reality show after 13 seasons over her...


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How XO, Kitty's Anna Cathcart Felt About That Coming Out Scene

Warning: This article contains spoilers for XO, Kitty season one. TBH, Anna Cathcart is glad that viewers are getting a deeper dive into her character's POV. In XO, Kitty—a Netflix spinoff series...


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Ramona Singer ‘Genuinely Forgot’ Who Kristen Taekman Was Before RHONY Legacy Cast Announcement

As if Bravo wasn’t busy enough with #Scandoval this week, they finally announced some movement on the Real Housewives of New York front. And someway, somehow, it includes Ramona Singer.

Bravo not only released the trailer for the new rendition of RHONY, but they also revealed that the legacy show will be a part of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip. The ladies will be returning to St. Barths, a memorable vacation spot in RHONY history.

Aside from Ramona, the RHONY legacy cast will include a few familiar faces. Kelly Bensimon, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, and Kristen Taekman made the cut for the cast. Many people were quick to notice that one of those cast members (Kristen) isn’t as legendary as the others (literally everyone else). In a live taping of the Virtual Reali-Tea podcast, Ramona Singer seemed to agree.

A classic case of Ramona Singer

Ramona was joined by her mini-me in training Avery Singer to talk about the next iteration of RHONY. In an iconic moment, Ramona literally forgot who Kristen even was. Yes, the woman whose face she defiled by throwing a wine glass at her in the Bezerkshires. “I just genuinely forgot who she was,” Ramona admitted. Ramona is problematic in so many ways, but her sheer ignorance at times truly can be comical.

Avery tried her hand at being a stand-up comedian by saying that “everyone” forgot who Kristen was. Girl, weren’t you going to the middle school dance with a face full of braces when Kristen was on RHONY? Maybe you should let your mom do the talking (said no one ever about Ramona).

Ramona had a few other ideas of who she thought would be fit for a season of RHONY: Legacy. “Why don’t we have Aviva [Drescher]?” she asked. “Why do we have Kristen?” Honestly, Ramona asks a good question as I wouldn’t mind seeing Aviva throw that leg all over a tropical mansion. Ramona is an OG who knows what she’s doing. She’s ensuring she’ll have a storyline on the upcoming RHUGT season by igniting beef with Kristen before they’ve even packed their bags. Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is legacy behavior – unfortunately.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT RAMONA SINGER FORGOT WHO KRISTEN TAEKMAN WAS? WERE YOU SHOCKED TO SEE KRISTEN CAST IN THE UPCOMING RHONY LEGACY SEASON?

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We Asked ChatGPT To Write a Fictional Real Housewives of New Jersey Episode Summary

ChatGPT already gave us its opinion on the worst Real Housewives, so we decided ask it to write a fictional Real Housewives of New Jersey episode summary. Tensions reach an all-time high!

Title: Drama in the Garden State

Episode Summary: In this explosive episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, tensions reach an all-time high as the ladies of the Garden State navigate through a web of betrayals, confrontations, and jaw-dropping revelations.

The episode kicks off with a luxurious brunch at Teresa’s sprawling mansion. Dolores arrives fashionably late, setting the tone for the day’s drama. As the ladies sip mimosas, a heated discussion ensues between Teresa and Melissa, fueled by unresolved issues from the past. The room becomes a battleground as insults are hurled back and forth, threatening to unravel the fragile peace within the group.

Meanwhile, Margaret decides it’s time to confront Jennifer about a scandalous rumor she’s been spreading. The ladies gather at Margaret’s newly-renovated home for what they believe will be a casual gathering. However, as tensions rise, the confrontation turns into a full-blown verbal clash, leaving the entire room stunned. Friendships hang in the balance as secrets are revealed and alliances are tested.

An unexpected turn of events!

In an unexpected turn of events, Jackie receives an anonymous tip about her husband’s alleged infidelity. Fueled by the rumor, she decides to share her suspicions with the other ladies during a lavish dinner at a trendy restaurant. The revelation sends shockwaves through the group, resulting in a flurry of accusations, denials, and tears. As the women take sides, the once-solid foundations of their relationships crumble before their eyes.

Backstabbing and alliances are at the forefront as the ladies of New Jersey attend an exclusive charity event. With tensions running high, tempers flare when two of the housewives find themselves in a fierce confrontation over a trivial matter. The event becomes a battleground of egos, showcasing the cutthroat nature of their social circle.

Tears flow at the obligatory dinner party

As the episode draws to a close, the women gather for a final, explosive dinner party at a lavish mansion. Old wounds are reopened, and unresolved issues come to a head. The screaming matches reach a crescendo, and tears flow freely as friendships are shattered and the group seems irreparably divided.

In this dramatic episode of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” the women of the Garden State demonstrate that the bonds of sisterhood can be tested to their limits. Betrayals, confrontations, and shocking revelations pave the way for a season that promises to be the most explosive yet, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating what lies ahead in the world of these Jersey divas.

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Ariana Madix ‘Very Happy’ With Daniel Wai, Taking Things ‘Very Slow’

None of us know Ariana Madix personally, but the public rallied behind her in the wake of the cheating scandal between her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss. He is still receiving a lot of vitriol for his role in publicly humiliating the Vanderpump Rules fan-favorite. But celebrating Ariana’s new romance is the next phase in the journey.

The Something About Her co-founder was first connected with NYC based trainer Daniel Wai last month. The duo were spotted canoodling at Coachella. Following that encounter, the long-distance loves met up on May 2 for a Yankees game in NYC. And this past week’s movements solidified them as the newest reality TV/Instagram hybrid couple. Ariana has moved on in a big way.

Ariana was in the Big Apple for her first Watch What Happens Live appearance since the months-long affair came to light. While there, the couple documented the date-packed days for their Instagram followers.

The couple met 10 days after Scandoval news broke

Ariana was also invited on to TODAY with Hoda & Jenna for the May 18 episode. She shared the story of meeting Daniel, and what effect the new romance had on her life.

“I’m enjoying myself and I would say I’m very happy right now,” Ariana said. “I met him at a wedding about 10 days after all of this. And in no way, shape or form did I go into that thinking anything.”

Certainly, no one could blame Ariana for being cautious in a new romance. But Daniel’s demeanor gave her a sense of security and confidence. And she was ready to move on.

“I have just been taking things very, very slow and really enjoying myself,” she added. “And it’s just really lovely to interact with someone who is just so nice and kind and lovely and caring.”

As Lala Kent pointed out during Season 10, often in affairs, the woman gets the brunt of the blame and stigma. But Ariana puts more blame on the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner.

“I would say I place more of the blame on him because he was the one in the relationship,” Ariana explained. “Even though she was my very close friend, I do think that ultimately it is the responsibility of the person in the relationship to set those boundaries.”

Ariana told co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager that she refuses any future contact with Sandoval or Raquel.

“I don’t, I really don’t,” she confessed. “I just don’t trust that person. You hear my ex on the show last night saying, ‘I know it’s hard for Ariana to trust people,’ and it has been over many years. It took me a long time to get to a point where I did trust new friends. So, I think once that trust is broken, I don’t see going back.”

Co-stars Lala and Scheana Shay met Daniel and are thoroughly in support of the romance.

“The way that I witnessed him treat her, I’ve honestly—not even in the beginning of her relationship with Tom—ever seen her light up the way she does when he gets around her, when she talks about him,” Scheana said in an exclusive to E! News. “It’s been really, really amazing to just see her so happy.”

“To see her with this new guy, where she just seems light and excited about life, it’s inspiring,” Lala added.

Part One of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion airs May 24, at 9/8c on Bravo.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ARIANA AND DANIEL’S NEW ROMANCE? WHAT IS YOUR REACTION TO THE TIMING OF THE ROMANCE? WAS TOM MORE TO BLAME FOR THE AFFAIR THAN RAQUEL?

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Oliver Saunders Served for Child Support Payments Following Vanderpump Rules Aftermath

He got served. Oliver Saunders, son of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais has had a challenging time in his relationship (or former) this past year. He split from his wife in a messy, public way, was recently hit with a child support case, and now it’s been confirmed that he’s been served in that case.

Oliver filed for divorce and things are moving painfully slow for him because of the publicity he’s getting from his short blip on Vanderpump Rules. He found himself in an entanglement with Raquel Leviss and his wife (who said they were still in somewhat of a relationship, but he said separated) in August. Also, interesting was that Lala Kent acted like she already knew him. How so? Or did they meet via production. His first scene was a particularly awkward one because both girls were licking their lips like they were parched.

From there, Oliver’s storyline continued as he took Raquel out on a date in L.A in September. It abruptly ended because Raquel had already spoken to his wife. Was he used for a storyline? Raquel had already had a one-night stand with Tom Sandoval following the girls’ trip. Her date would have come after that. How far along were things with Tom?

The social media case against Oliver

His wife felt the need to speak out publicly last year – the day after Raquel and Oliver’s date. “I have been told to stay SILENT! DIVORCE — @iamoliversaunders since Oliver has started working at @vanderpumpparis he has disrespected me and my kids in every way possible.” Was she told to be quiet for her own good, or to silence her?

She makes strong allegations, indicating, “He has made jokes about my mental health and suicidal thoughts with coworkers.” I would hope that’s not true for both parties sake. But as Oliver hasn’t spoken out, there is really only one person’s perspective out there.

She goes on, “When I met Oliver … I had no idea the demons he was battling.” What does that mean? She airs his personal struggles by saying, “I helped this man get back on his feet after fighting a strong addiction and battling in the courts. I financially supported this man … while he was getting clean … once he got his job I decided to pursue real estate trusting he was going to support me like I did to him. Instead this man has left me in thousands of dollars of debt.” Best case scenario is they resolve everything amicably, give their son all the love, and move on with their lives in peace.

The custody case

The legal case is coming from the State of Nevada (court records say filed in July of 2020!) – aiming to collect child support payments since the month after their son was born. This adds more head-scratching to the timeline because wouldn’t they have been together then? Does she want payment for the time she supported the family? We’d all hope he’s been providing support since getting a job, but we won’t know until the case moves along via a hearing in July of 2023. If a man is happy paying for anything in life, I’d think it’d be to support his children – nothing shameful in that.

A major theme on Oliver’s Instagram is spending time with his son and has been since 2020. Her kids are also throughout her Instagram, and her last smiling picture with Oliver is June of 2022.

The Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Reunion begins airing from May 24 at 9/8c on Bravo. Don’t expect Oliver to show up.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS TIMELINE? DOES IT TAKE TWO TO TANGO? DO YOU THINK HE SHOULD JOIN THE VPR CAST?

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Ariana Madix Is ‘Insulted’ by Claims That Scandoval Was Staged

The Vanderpump Rules Season 10 finale has finally aired, and fans can now see the fallout of Scandoval in 4K. 

The initial news of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ indefensible affair broke in March 2023. Then, the world was turned upside down as viewers watched to keep up with the drama inside SUR and TomTom. 

However, it wasn’t just viewers that were blindsided by the reports. The entire cast, except for Tom Schwartz, was too. 

Inside sources revealed that shortly after the scandal was revealed, Bravo cameras were up and ready to capture the aftermath. “The majority of the cast is expected to gather and film … to share their reactions to Raquel and Sandoval’s affair. Mostly everyone is shook and completely heartbroken for Ariana,” they said. 

Despite production sources claiming this story was not staged for TV, some skeptics are still straddling the fence. During her recent appearance on The View, Ariana Madix responded, hoping to shut that assertion down. 

Ariana is “insulted” by the claims Scandoval is produced

#VanderpumpRules' #ArianaMadix shuts down critics that say the cheating scandal #Scandoval was staged and tells @TheView she wanted it "to be exposed."

"I wanted people to know exactly what happened." https://t.co/cVclFZQmjA pic.twitter.com/6rv0O90Nh1

— The View (@TheView) May 18, 2023

When presented with the statements that many feel Tom and Raquel’s affair was staged, the Vanderpump Rules vet had powerful feelings on the matter. 

“That’s not true,” she said. “First of all, it’s very real … I find that to be very insulting to me personally.” 

She continued by saying her break-up was “something I am really going through” and “did really go through.” She continued by saying it doesn’t just impact her but the entire group. 

“And [it’s] not just me, but our friends as well that were close to both of them … it’s as though our collective pain didn’t mean anything,” she said. 

One of the claims has been that cameras were already in place to film before the news broke about the affair. However, Ariana and Bravo both state that’s not the case. 

“No, one of the first conversations I had with outside of my immediate friend group was with our showrunner Jeremiah and he was as devastated as I was on some level,” Ariana revealed on Today. 

The VPR reunion will air in the following weeks, and based on the sneak peek, it will be one for the books. 

Vanderpump Rules continues Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo. 

TELL US – DO YOU THINK SCANDOVAL WAS STAGED? HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN PEOPLE DISMISS THIS AS A PLOY? 

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