Does Summer House Need a Reboot After Season 9?

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Summer House returns on Wednesday, February 12 on Bravo. The trailer released in December promised yelling, summer romances, and a heated exchange between exes Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard. What more could you ask for?

While I’m excited about the new season, I’m unsure about the show’s future, especially since Carl and Lindsay spit last summer. We know reality TV stars are used to living in weird circumstances but sharing a home with your pregnant ex-fiance may be too much even for a Bravoleb. In November, news broke that the Bravo series Vanderpump Rules will return for Season 12 with a brand new cast. The announcement made me think about the Summer House crew and ponder what a reboot would look like. There are a couple of reasons why I think a reboot may be a good move for the network. Let’s discuss them together.

Too many exes on Summer House

Like Vanderpump Rules, The Summer House cast is haunted by their exes. When the series first began, breakups between the cast were no biggie. Most of the failed romances were summer flings, but as the show progressed (and the cast got older), the flings turned into full-on relationships, making the splits far messier than before.

Last year, Carl and Lindsay ended their engagement three months before their wedding. The split put the cast in a difficult position and made fans question the show’s future. Unlike VPR exes Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, Lindsay and Carl agreed to film together the following season. The Season 9 trailer teased that the former couple will get into multiple heated arguments this season, including one debate about whether Carl was unfaithful in the relationship. Big yikes.

After watching the trailer, I can’t help but worry about the long-term trajectory of the show. Spending the summers with your former fiance cannot be good for a person’s mental health. It doesn’t seem sustainable. Not to mention, Lindsay is pregnant with another man’s baby. I know reality TV is built on dysfunction and mess but this feels like another level of insanity.

The Summer House cast is growing up

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Initially, Summer House was marketed as a series about twenty-something and thirty-something singles partying in the Hamptons and hooking up with each other. The cast was always a bit more professional than the Vanderpump Rules gang but they were still young, messy, and careless. Eight seasons later, that is no longer the case. The cast has grown up a lot since the series first aired in 2017. Paige DeSorbo created a podcast empire, Kyle Cooke is a CEO DJ, and Lindsay is starting a family. The days of passing out in the pool after a booze-filled rager may be behind them. After all, Kyle is a 42-year-old man! A DJ-ing 42-year-old man.

The cast’s achievements made their parents proud but reality TV fans were less enthused. We miss the mess. We can’t help it. A reboot could revive the show and allow the OG cast to enter a new phase of life.

Not enough authentic relationships on Summer House

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Season 1 of Summer House followed a tight-knit friend group spending the summer together in the Hamptons. The drama felt authentic because it was a real friend group, but as the years went on, the real friendships dwindled, and the series began to feel over-produced. While there are certainly some real friendships on the show (Paige, Ciara Miller, and Amanda Batula are adorable together), the cast chemistry overall is not what it once was. It may be time to invest in a new friend group.

I love the cast of Summer House and would love to see them explore new avenues on Bravo and reality television after Season 9. For example, if Paige isn’t on Season 4 of The Traitors, I’m protesting. But despite my affinity for the cast, I’m unsure if Summer House is sustainable after Lindsay and Carl’s split. There is too much tension. It may be time for the network to consider other options.

Season 9 of Summer House premieres on Wednesday, February 12 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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Here’s Why It’s Hard to Spot Tom Holland & Zendaya on the Red Carpet Together

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Tom Holland is proving to be the ultimate green flag boyfriend. In a recent interview with Men’s Health, the actor opened up about attending Zendaya’s film premieres but opting out of walking the red carpet with her. Although Holland and Zendaya are considered one of the IT couples in Hollywood, they are known to maintain a low-key profile. This is also why their rare joint public appearances catch significant attention from both paps and fans. Moreover, Holland’s reason for not making a red carpet appearance with Zendaya is not only reasonable but also adorable. 

Tom Holland on why he doesn’t walk red carpets with Zendaya: ‘Because it’s not my moment, it’s her moment’

Tom Holland opened up about all things professional and personal, including his public appearances at Zendaya’s film premieres, in his recent interview with Men’s Health as the outlet’s first cover star of 2025. There is a reason why fans don’t frequently spot the actor walking the red carpet with Zendaya for her movie premieres. The MCU star explained that their joint appearance might distract everyone from her achievements or her big day. As it is, Holland’s perspective towards the couple’s joint red carpet appearances speaks volumes about their mutual respect for each other.

In a candid conversation with Men’s Health, Holland expressed that he avoided red carpet appearances with Zendaya at her premieres to avoid making it about them. Explaining further, he said, “Because it’s not my moment, it’s her moment, and if we go together, it’s about us.”

Holland is raising the standards for all the boyfriends out there. His conscious choice of not making joint red carpet appearances with Zendaya is only logical. While the two might accompany each other for a movie they shot together like Marvel’s “Spider-Man,” he wouldn’t want to take the limelight away from Zendaya at her movie premieres. Furthermore, given her show-stopping outfits on red carpets, it is only fair that all the lights and cameras capture her rather than make it about the couple.

Meanwhile, Tom Holland and Zendaya have walked the red carpet together for the Marvel movies they both starred in. These include “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Their next joint red carpet appearance would likely be in 2026 for “Spider-Man 4” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”

Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Mandatory.

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Georgina Rodríguez Is a Beach Goddess in Her Dubai Recap Post

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Georgina Rodríguez’s new bikini photos proved there’s no better place to be than the beach on New Year’s. In her latest Instagram post, Rodríguez posted sultry snaps from her recent trip to Dubai with Cristiano Ronaldo and their children. Posing in string bikinis, she appeared to be soaking in the sun and donning some of the slinkiest outfits to kick off 2025. The model celebrated by getting sunburns and spending quality time with family and friends, showing it couldn’t have been better under any other condition.

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The internet wasn’t ready for this racy and dazzling New Year’s dump but it’s officially here. Georgina Rodríguez recapped the Dubai beach life in new Instagram photos, posing in a string bikini and other gorgeous outfits to ring in 2025. The flashy stills showcased her relaxing time by the beach and celebrations with friends and family. Rodríguez documented the sunny days perfect for taking dips in the warm ocean water and dizzy nights with fireworks and all the razzle-dazzle.

In the first two slides, the Argentine-Spanish model posed in picturesque settings wearing barely-there outfits. She delivered a striking pose, lying on a beachside deck chair, almost covering her face with a sun hat. She wore a sexy two-piece in the photo. Meanwhile, in the next photo, Rodríguez posed inside the water during the golden hour, donning a see-through Bratz top and bikini bottoms, exposing her backside to the camera. The following snaps captured her in a slinky halterneck dress with a fuzzy overcoat. The thread then comprised random clicks, including showing off her sunburn and sultry pool time.

While the bikini photos seemed never-ending, Georgina Rodríguez also flaunted cozy time with Cristiano Ronaldo and their children. In a previous post, she shared heartwarming family portraits, snuggling up with Ronaldo and the kids as they watched the stunning fireworks show. The 30-year-old wore a body-hugging white dress with a massive back cutout and alluring lace-up detailing.

Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Mandatory.

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