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Once again, Dancing with the Stars is shaking things up. According to People, Tyra Banks just announced that after three seasons on the dancing competition show, she’s stepping away from her role as host. She shared the news in a recent interview with TMZ and revealed that she’s shifting her focus.
“I feel it’s really time for me to focus on my business and my entrepreneurship, and also producing more TV — but behind the scenes. I think it’s time to graduate from the dance floor to the stock market floor. … from the ballroom to the boardroom!” Tyra explained.
The supermodel clarified her decision to leave DWTS, asking the interviewer, “Don’t you think it’s time? Yeah, I think it’s time.” She added, “I’m an entrepreneur at heart. … I think my heart, my soul, is into my business, it’s also into producing new TV. … But, I really, really want to focus on my business, and you can’t do that hosting a show.”
Although plenty of TV hosts also run businesses, we respect Tyra’s decision to bow out from Dancing with the Stars to do what makes sense to her. She joined DWTS as a host and executive producer in 2020 after Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews got the axe. At the time, she shared that she was eager to join the franchise and excited to honor the show’s legacy while adding her own spice. But not everyone was satisfied with Tyra’s special spice. Both fans and DWTS alums criticized her eccentric hosting style, from her over-the-top fashion choices to her alleged “diva-like” behavior.
Despite the lukewarm reception, Tyra continued hosting. Then, ahead of season 31, Disney tapped Alfonso Ribeiro to co-host alongside her. That same season, the long-running series jumped from ABC to Disney+, becoming the streamer’s first live-streamed broadcast.
When the show left ABC for Disney+, the executives described it as a “bold next step forward in the evolution of the franchise.” So perhaps saying goodbye to Tyra is just another small step forward in that evolution.
With Tyra out of the picture, fans are eager to learn if Alfonso will take on the hosting gig solo. Or, perhaps they’ll bring in another DWTS alumni to help him co-host. Either way, we’ll be watching when Season 32 hits Disney+ later this fall.
TELL US – ARE YOU GOING TO MISS TYRA BANKS HOSTING DANCING WITH THE STARS? DO YOU THINK SOMEONE SHOULD CO-HOST ALONGSIDE ALFONSO RIBEIRO NEXT SEASON?
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It may not be the best days of Ariana Madix’s life, but she is getting through just fine thanks to the support of friends and family. Vanderpump Rules fans at large have also rallied around the reality TV star. No one predicted that Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss were hooking up since the summer of 2022. But did anyone know about it before the news broke earlier this month?
VPR alum Kristen Doute made a claim on her Sex, Love and What Else Matters podcast last week. According to Us Weekly, she suspected that Sandoval’s BFF Tom Schwartz knew of the affair “a month ago.” And left it to the cheating duo to sort themselves out and come clean to Ariana.
Kristen revealed, “Schwartz only found out about it a month ago,” and that she and the Schwartz & Sandy’s co-founder were “texting yesterday” about the affair. This would mean that Schwartz knew that Sandoval and Raquel were hooking up in early February.
Kristen claimed that Katie Maloney’s ex-husband told Sandoval to take responsibility. She continued, “[Schwartz] said that he told [Sandoval] he needed to tell Ariana before it blew up in his face and humiliated the hell out of her … Too little too late.”
Despite the uncomfortable situation of their meeting, Kristen and Ariana are now good friends. Kristen dated Sandoval from 2007 to 2013, before he cheated on her with Ariana. So the friends were together at TomTom when Ariana found a sexually explicit video of Raquel on Sandoval’s phone.
Kristen described what went down, “During Tom [Sandoval’s] performance, his phone fell out of his pocket or something and somebody — a mutual friend — picks up his phone, hands it to Ariana. Ariana had his phone and she told me that she just had this gut intuition to look at it.”
Despite being “a trusting couple” (at the time anyway), and Ariana calling Tom “dedicated” shortly before the scandal surfaced, Ariana “just felt like she had to look.” Kristen explained, “So she went into his photos. He had screen recorded a FaceTime of him and Raquel masturbating with each other. That’s the truth.”
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With no reason to hide now, Raquel has been “saying that [she and Sandoval] are in love and they have matching necklaces,” Kristen claimed. She also said that Sandoval was “gaslighting” Ariana and “blaming” her for not being “supportive” of his “endeavors.” According to Kristen, Tom told his ex-girlfriend, “You know we haven’t been happy.”
Needless to say, Kristen is Team Ariana. She shared a video on Instagram to support her friend. “I stan Ariana. This is in real-time. I love you so much.”
Some fans pointed out that VPR alum should feel vindicated. After all, Ariana smooched with Sandoval when he was with Kristen. Yet, she gets no satisfaction from Tom and Raquel’s disgraceful behavior.
Kristen took to her Instagram Story earlier to clarify. She said, “I don’t know why I feel like I need to make this clear, but there’s so many people right now wondering if this is making me happy. And you guys, Ariana and I’ve been really good friends for many, many years now. So, I am Team Ariana— all day, every day. That’s what’s up.” She added, “Karma is indeed coming. So Raquel should just move home.”
The Pump Rules cast dating history is an intricate web. Kristen moved on from Sandoval with DJ James Kennedy. Kristen and James ended their relationship in September 2015. He started dating Raquel and introduced her to the VPR cast. Thanks, James! Sandoval added $25,000K to the budget when James proposed to the beauty pageant queen in May 2021. She called it off in December 2021.
Since then, Raquel has been on a self-proclaimed journey of sexual liberation and self-actualization. It ended the way it did. Raquel fled LA and issued a statement apologizing to Ariana.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK SCHWARTZ KNEW ABOUT THE AFFAIR A MONTH PRIOR? SHOULD HE HAVE WARNED ARIANA? SHOULD KRISTEN FEEL VINDICATED BY ARIANA BEING CHEATED ON? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ALL THE PAST VPR HOOKUPS?
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Lala Kent isn’t exactly known for being the nice one on Vanderpump Rules. Or anywhere else. But on the most recent episode of VPR, her treatment of castmate Raquel Leviss rubbed some fans the wrong way.
The episode, a girls’ trip to Lake Havasu to cheer Katie Maloney up about her divorce, was cringe to watch as a viewer. It seemed forced and most certainly not an uplifting vibe. The drama was all about Lala and Raquel.
Now Lala is defending herself against those who think she took things too far with (former) “underdog” Raquel. As reported by Page Six, Lala took to her Instagram Stories to remind us why she was being a “mean girl” from the start.
Lala began, “My words are intense. I got that. Things I say at times are completely out of pocket. However, words are words. I’m about actions. Raquel was full of friendly words … her actions, not so much.”
She continued, “Some of you act so brand new to me. You know the drill by now. I’ve never liked Raquel. She’s always triggered me. NOW WE KNOW WHY.”
During an intense late-night conversation with Raquel, Lala expressed annoyance at Raquel’s drinking behavior. The two both went for the waiter and then-married son of Garcelle Beauvais, Oliver Saunders. Raquel ultimately won out, sucking face with Oliver that night.
A perturbed Lala later told Raquel she wouldn’t trust her around her man. An undeterred Raquel quipped that it was a good thing Lala didn’t have a man. But now we know that Lala and Katie’s suspicions were correct.
Just a few weeks ago it was revealed that Raquel and Tom Sandoval have been carrying on a seven-month-long affair behind Ariana Madix’s back. Ariana, who has been with Sandoval for almost a decade, was reportedly “blindsided” and quickly broke things off.
Since then, Lala has been extremely vocal about her support for Ariana. And her disdain for Raquel. The last time she addressed Raquel on Instagram, Lala was seething over Raquel’s legal team emailing out a demand to destroy an explicit video that Raquel sent Sandoval. Which is how Ariana found out about the affair. Lala went on to sell merchandise with a catchphrase that was part of her tirade.
While Raquel is certainly persona non grata now, she wasn’t at the time. And was quick to remind Lala that she slept with James Kennedy when Raquel was still with him. Additionally, Lala has always taken (rightful) heat over her relationship with her former fiancé, Randall Emmett, who was still legally married when Lala started dating him.
But Lala, who has been sober since 2018, noted that she has also made “many bad decisions in the past” while under the influence. “I made decisions I was not proud of. Things that wouldn’t have happened had I been clear and sober. It’s not an excuse, it’s fact,” she explained.
The single mother then concluded, “And unless you struggle with addiction you won’t understand, nor does your opinion have any place on this conversation.”
TELL US – DO YOU THINK LALA WAS TOO MEAN TO RAQUEL? WAS SHE JUSTIFIED GIVEN WHAT WE KNOW NOW? HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING THIS SEASON OF VPR?
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The Bachelor star Zach Shallcross began Season 27 with 30 women competing for his heart. But now that he’s down to his final three, he claims to be “confident” he’s found “the one.”
“I think it’s weird reliving it and watching it — it wasn’t pretty all the time, and it doesn’t get very pretty at later stages,” he admitted, likely referring to the drama coming up next week during Fantasy Suites. “But I truly do believe everything [happened] for a reason.”
“I feel confident,” he told People just prior to the Women Tell All taping. “Very confident, yes, absolutely. I’ve got a big grin on my face.”
Zach confessed to being “very nervous” going into the Women Tell All, saying he’s “not a big fan of public speaking.” That’s pretty obvious if you’ve ever heard him speak. He’s awkward AF, uses too many words (especially the word “like”), and doesn’t consider his listener’s feelings. But he hoped the WTA would give some closure to himself and the eliminated women.
“I think my heart was beating through my throat,” he said about facing all his ex-girlfriends. He hadn’t seen any of them since their elimination, so he was understandably nervous.
“It [almost like] night one again,” Zach said about seeing the women at the WTA. “All these beautiful women that are my exes are now staring at me, and may or may not like me. Honestly, it was a cool experience, though, to get to see them again.”
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Admittedly, each rose ceremony grew harder and more painful as the season went on. As Zach developed feelings for women he then had to send home, he got more emotional, too.
“Every goodbye, at a certain point, [was] very hard,” he confessed. “It’s not like you just drop your feelings immediately.” Did you not watch Jason Mesnick’s season of The Bachelor, Zach? He was emotional. In fact, collapsing into a sobbing heap after sending someone home was actually called “going Mesnick” for a while there. But then Jason had other issues, too.
Going into Fantasy Week — or as Zach less delicately calls it, “Sex Week” — there are three women remaining: Kaity Biggar, Ariel Frenkel, and Gabi Elnicki. Despite Zach declaring “there would be no sex of any kind” in the Fantasy Suite, we know from the previews that something definitely happened.
I’m predicting Ariel is the one he’s rumored to have slept with during the overnight, and the other two women will be crushed. Can’t wait to find out!
TELL US – WHICH OF THE THREE REMAINING WOMEN DO YOU THINK WILL RECEIVE ZACH’S FINAL ROSE? WHICH ONE DO YOU THINK IS THE ONE HE SLEEPS WITH ON THE OVERNIGHT?
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Another week, another gold mine of Bravo content. I’m personally enjoying the art of it all. Like are we still watching these people as their characters? Or are they just a bunch of camera-hungry vagrants trying to grift off their fans and Instagram followers? And at what cost? Join me for what I’m watching this week. And let’s all laugh together at these self-absorbed jesters, shall we?
This week is the finale episode of Below Deck. We’ll watch Ben Willoughby maneuver his way through a haphazard love triangle involving Camille Lamb and Leigh-Ann Smith. Unfortunately, it looks like we won’t be treated to a reunion follow-up with the rag-tag crew of Season 10. Ben, Ross McHarg and Alissa Humber better be thanking their lucky stars for that.
Watch on Bravo Monday at 8 PM ET.
I don’t know. I sort of love watching this ridiculous relationship between Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard. I am paying good money to my cable company. It makes watching these two completely embarrass themselves for a check feel worth it. The unabashed desperation for camera time helps me feel good about my stance in life, from my couch, writing this opinion. Dark, I know. Join me this week and watch privileged white-collar adults humiliate themselves for some camera time, babe.
Watch on Bravo at 9 PM ET.
Similarly, I’m watching Real Housewives of New Jersey like a fly on the fourth wall. What in the hell are the Gorgas trying to pull off this season? We’ve gone from a music career and exploiting prison sentences to local comedy shows and forehead surgery slander. Peak bleak. And before you roast me for defending Teresa Giudice, I’m defending the unhinged masterpiece RHONJ once was. According to my calculations, things took a turn as soon as Joe Giudice left the scene. I know that might be hard to comprehend, but we need more camera-blind ingrates if we want any sort of future for these shows.
Watch on Bravo Tuesday at 8 PM ET.
Speaking of fourth walls, Vanderpump Rules is officially a human interest piece. Of course, you’re caught up on #Scandoval. And if you’re so invested in reality TV that you’re reading this article, you’re probably through Season 1 of your VPR rewatch already. I’ll be starting mine tonight. It’s important we have our Herstory facts in order before we watch Lala Kent try and attack Raquel Leviss for being a mistress…again. Join me on Wednesday to try and make sense of this series.
Watch on Bravo Wednesday at 9 PM ET.
TELL US – WHICH BRAVO-LEBS DO YOU FEEL ARE MOST DESPERATE TO BE ON CAMERA RIGHT NOW? ARE YOU ENJOYING THE SHOWS AS THEY ARE? DO YOU THINK BRAVO SHOULD START BREAKING DOWN THE FOURTH WALL?
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Sabrina Spellman won't be casting any funny spells on TV again any time soon. Melissa Joan Hart and most of the stars of the '90s sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch reunited at That's 4...
I need some drops for the amount of eye strain I’m going to have by the end of this article. They can only roll so much before the repeated action either throws me into a full seizure or I grab the Excedrin. That’s the price you pay when dealing with Austen Kroll.
Somehow Southern Charm was granted another chance. Because there’s nothing like watching the same fights over and over again. The crew will be down one person with the firing of Kathryn Dennis, but she didn’t show up a lot last season so you might not miss her.
Fans of Southern Charm watched Shep Rose finally get a “girlfriend.” It was blatantly obvious he wasn’t really head over heels in love with Taylor Ann Green. But Taylor thought if she wished hard enough and manifested an engagement ring on her vision board, it would appear. Well, Shep dumped Taylor and her ring finger is still bare. But the rumor mill is buzzing that Taylor hasn’t been crying over not landing an aging party boy with no clear aspirations for the future.
Instead of learning a lesson and using these new tools to move forward in a positive motion, Taylor hooked up with Austen. And here I sit yet again trying to comb through any possible reason this would look like a productive choice. Believe it or not, BEFORE Austen decided to play kissy face with his buddy’s ex-girlfriend, he had reservations about it. With most of Austen’s thoughts, it was only temporary.
According to Page Six, prior to locking lips and possibly other body parts with Taylor, Austen said it would have gone against “bro code.” MY EYES! He told Us Weekly since Taylor was Shep’s lady, it would defy the laws of friendship. But what is friendship when a willing woman is looking your way? Austen said, “[A hookup would] really cross a lot of lines and affect a bunch of friendships.”
Oh well. He added, “I love Taylor to pieces, and I cherish her friendship, and we’ve gotten very close.” Then they got CLOSER. Apparently, their bond grew over a discussion of their mutual break-ups. “She’ll talk to me about Shep, and I’ll talk to her about Olivia [Flowers],” Austen explained. Uh-huh. Nothing like a pity party to ignite those flames of lust.
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Sources close to Southern Charm production implied Austen and Taylor tried to get away with the “we only made out” excuse, but allegedly more gets revealed. Additionally, the insider said Austen isn’t the only cast member Taylor has sampled. And that’s fine because she’s single and can do whatever the hell she wants.
Not too sure Taylor’s female co-stars are happy with her recent activities. The insider shared, “The girls don’t f–k with [Taylor] because they know she’s crazy and will do anything to climb the ladder.” Looks like all of the pots will be meeting the kettle in Season 9.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK AUSTEN CARES ABOUT HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH SHEP? DID AUSTEN HOOKING UP WITH TAYLOR GO AGAINST BRO CODE? WILL YOU BE WATCHING THE NEW SEASON OF SOUTHERN CHARM?
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The Real Housewives franchise focuses on an ensemble group of (allegedly) wealthy women. Their lives are documented for our entertainment, but there’s more to life than a singular cast member. Sometimes viewers get a bonus family member who isn’t a part of the main cast. A relative who unofficially stands as a “friend of” character. Real Housewives of New Jersey fans are delighted by the husbands who often seem to have their own side show going. And then we have… the siblings.
Not the siblings you’re forced to film with a la Joe Gorga and Teresa Giudice. I’m talking about family members who are along for the ride because their sister is on television. Friends won’t ride for you as hard as your direct relative unless you are on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Let’s take a look at some memorable siblings we’ve met on our Bravo journey.
One of the tensest weddings we’ve ever witnessed is from Real Housewives of Atlanta. When Cynthia Bailey married Peter Thomas, Cynthia’s mom and sister were not feeling the bonds of holy matrimony. In essence, Peter wasn’t a genius with money and had already taken borrowed large amounts from his bride-to-be. Cynthia’s sister, Malorie Bailey-Massie made several appearances on RHOA over the years, but her performance on Cynthia’s wedding day was some grade-A content.
Along with Cynthia’s mom, they “misplaced” the happy couple’s wedding license, which would render the ceremony null and void. At the last minute, the license was “found” and Cynthia went on to marry Peter under the bones of a dinosaur. In 2011 Cynthia said, “I love Peter, and he loves me. Our relationship is not perfect, because we are not perfect. We don’t not always agree on everything, but we have each other’s back 100%. He pushes me and I push him. Our love is not based on money or materialistic things. We have both had plenty of that. I choose love over money every time.” Should have listened to Mal on that one.
When another relative Teresa hates joined the show, her sister came along for the ride. Tre’s cousin Kathy Wakile came in to steal Teresa’s thunder because according to Teresa, her family is fame and fortune hungry. Currently, the only person in Teresa’s immediate family to do jail time for being greedy is… Teresa and her ex-husband. Anyfraud, Kathy joined RHONJ in Season 3. As much as Teresa whined about family, her family was the last people she wanted to be around. But that’s okay because Kathy eventually won over Caroline Manzo and found there were people in the cast who would film with her.
Because this particular franchise centers around FAMILY, viewers met Kathy’s sister Rosie Pierri. At the time, Rosie was a breath of fresh air. She was no-nonsense. She took no crap from Teresa. And Rosie enjoyed a wholesome relationship with Joe Giudice that was a pleasure to watch. Often the comedic relief, Rosie would sit in the interview chair while sucking down some Scotch. RHONJ hasn’t seen Rosie since Kathy left the show because they were wished to the cornfield.
Real Housewives of Miami is a show with a past. Before there was the RHOM you know now, there was the RHOM of yore. In Season 2, or as we like to call it, RHOM *BR (before reboot), Joanna Krupa appeared as a vision and joined the cast. Much to the dismay of Adriana de Moura. Joanna was a model and animal rights activist. A lot of her storyline revolved around a frustrating relationship with her fiancé and a strained relationship with her sister, Marta Krupa.
Marta might have been wide-eyed, but you got the feeling she wasn’t all that innocent. Aside from the lingering sexual tension that was often in place when Joanna’s fiancé Roman Zago and Marta shared a scene, Marta had no qualms about sharing her secrets with many. In a party scene where Marta may or may not have been heavily intoxicated and unaware of the words coming out of her mouth, she unloaded a previous sexual tryst with Joe Francis. You have to be incredibly sure of your station in life before admitting to that kind of potentially harmful information. We never saw Marta when Joanna left after only two seasons. I’m sure we can all join together and hope her future choices were a lot more considerate than her past.
What is happening with Real Housewives of New York? Did Jill Zarin really blow RHONY Legacy to hell all by herself? We need answers and no one is really talking about it. I am seeing some of the new RHONY ladies in the media, so I guess that’s positive. One cast member we won’t see ever again is the infamous Leah McSweeney. Man, Leah’s fall from grace was fast and it was impressive. She came in and took over, somehow managing to charm Ramona Singer. But her second season was a complete fail.
Fans learned a lot about Leah’s very interesting life and we also got to meet her very interesting sister. Sarah McSweeney showed up a lot, which gave Ramona a sad face. Sarah and her bangs got on Ramona’s nerves after being invited on several outings. Also, Sarah and Leah were paramount in the revelation of Ramona’s penchant for not using a restroom when she felt a knock at the back door. There was a very brief talk about Sarah joining the show, but Leah didn’t last long enough for that to come to fruition.
I’ll say it. I miss Porsha Williams on Real Housewives of Atlanta. I know Porsha eventually became the epitome of extra, but she was such a huge part of the show. This woman gave much of her life to reality television because she understood the game and she understood the assignment. Porsha’s family was always extremely important to her. During Porsha’s more personally trying times, we always saw Lauren Williams show up.
Porsha and Lauren were the real deal. Their relationship on camera appeared to be honest and truly one of the more pleasurable family interactions to watch. Now that both ladies are moms to little girls, I can only imagine it has deepened their already sturdy bond. Lauren did not handle people coming for her sister very well. She excused Kenya Moore from a surprise party for mocking Porsha’s Black Lives Matter participation. But Lauren would also check Porsha when she was acting out of pocket. Porsha repeatedly refers to her sister as her ride or die and Lauren has definitely earned that title. We could all use a little sister like Lauren.
TELL US- WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE SIBLINGS ON REAL HOUSEWIVES? WHO WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE REAL HOUSEWIVES MOMENT BETWEEN SISTERS?
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Neither Tom Sandoval nor Raquel Leviss has pinpointed when their affair started. All that is known is a timeline of roughly seven months. Maybe such details are spared to respect Tom’s ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix’s privacy. Or perhaps the duo just doesn’t want to be honest about when their illicit actions began.
Certainly, Vanderpump Rules fans are overly preoccupied with searching for clues in the latest episodes. How about that little smile Tom gave Raquel when she joined the boy’s night? Very telling that something was already brewing.
Us Weekly reported that Scheana Shay’s friends Jamie Lynne and Kael Ramsey Ackerson seemingly confirmed the timeline of deceit. They alleged that Raquel started getting “closer” to Sandoval that night and spilled some tea while on the Jamie All Over podcast.
“She basically just told me [it happened] seven months ago and after the Las Vegas trip,” Kael said. “I told her, ‘Bro, you literally called me an hour or two after the girls that made you cry and then you hit me back when you were in Los Angeles.’ And she was like, ‘[After the boys night] is when we got closer.’
Jamie was part of a group that stayed out and moved the party to a different venue. Within a smaller group, the dynamic between Raquel and Tom changed.
“Next episode of Vanderpump Rules is boys night. You and I were there. Afterward you went home and I went to Saddle Ranch with Raquel, Sandoval and [Schwartz and Sandy’s manager] Brett. You were there because Raquel had just gotten back from Vegas and was very upset and asked you to come out that night,” she recalled. “It somehow just ended up being the four of us going to Saddle Ranch after and Raquel and Tom were super into deep conversation at the bar.
Upon leaving the bar, Tom and Raquel ended up seated on the curb deeply engaged in conversation. Jamie was so struck by what was happening, she started to film the duo.
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“I’m now in my car with Brett and Raquel and Sandoval were sitting on the curb outside of Saddle Ranch just talking. I didn’t realize that at the time like how close they were talking or how intimate it actually looked. So I start filming the two of them talking. We’re so clueless that we have no idea what’s actually transpiring,” she said.
Jamie decided not to post the footage out of respect for Ariana. And while Tom and Raquel’s proximity and body language may have caused a second glance, she didn’t feel concerned.
She explained, “I had this thought [at the time]. I thought I’m not posting this because this looks way too intimate and I don’t want Ariana [Madix] to feel a certain way about this. I don’t want her to feel disrespected, but it didn’t set off alarm bells, like, is something inappropriate happening? It was just that she might get the wrong idea and I don’t want to put anyone in that position.”
Looking back on it, knowing what we know now, the footage is damning. Jamie added, “If you watch it back — without the voiceover on it — it looks super close and super intimate. But bottom line is that none of us knew beforehand.”
The statement that Ariana and Tom “were having problems for a while” does not explain away sneaking for trysts since the summer of 2022. Ultimately, it “only came to a breaking point” when Ariana discovered sexually explicit footage of Raquel on her ex-boyfriend’s phone. She was “blindsided.”
The Schwartz & Sandy’s co-owner issued an apology to his former love via Instagram. Tom wrote, “I want to first and foremost apologize to everyone I’ve hurt through this process. Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love. No one deserves to feel that pain so traumatically and publicly. I can only imagine how devastating this has been for Ariana and everyone around us. I feel really horrible about that. My biggest regret is that I dishonored Ariana. I never meant to disappoint so many people, including our loving families and friends.”
Raquel followed suit. “I want to apologize for my actions and my choices foremost to Ariana, and to my friends and the fans so invested in our relationships. There is no excuse, I am not a victim and I must own my actions and I deeply regret hurting Ariana,” she stated.
“Knowing how many people we hurt, I need to understand my choices and learn to make better ones. I need to take care of my health, work on self-growth and take time to be OK with being alone. I care for Tom and I don’t want to label anything or predict what lies ahead. Right now I need to heal,” she offered in an Instagram post.
But the drama doesn’t stop there. Raquel accused Scheana of alleged assault after her former friend found out about the betrayal of Ariana. Scheana is fighting the allegations. The former beauty pageant queen had her lawyer threaten the VPR cast with legal actions should they post or share the video of her.
TELL US- DO YOU BELIEVE RAQUEL ABOUT THE 7-MONTH TIMELINE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SCHEANA’S FRIENDS’ STATEMENTS? SHOULD JAMIE HAVE SHOWN ARIANA THE VIDEO OF TOM AND RAQUEL TALKING? WOULD YOU HAVE SUSPECTED SOMETHING IF YOU WERE THERE?
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Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars will be remembered for several reasons. Gleb Savchenko was partnered with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Shangela. They were the first all-male pairing on DWTS. Finally!
Beloved judge Len Goodman announced that he was handing in his judging paddle. And long-time favorite pro dancer Cheryl Burke also exited the ballroom.
But in a surprise move, Mark Ballas returned to the show after a five-year hiatus. Mark commented on how it felt to perform on premiere night. “It felt great. It felt the same but new, fresh [and] nostalgic…It was a good time,” he stated. Mark also noted that it was “funny” seeing his good friend Derek Hough seated at the judges’ table.
Mark was paired with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio. They slayed all season. The duo took home the mirrorball, besting Bachelorette star Gabby Windey and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy.
For the much-anticipated freestyle routine, Mark opted to keep it simple. The routine was set to “Us Again” by Pinar Toprak. Mark explained why he selected that song. “It’s from a Disney short called Us Again. And I was like, ‘If I ever go back on the show, use this song.’ So, I went back and listened to it, and when I listened to it, I could see it from start to finish.” The electric routine was about two people who recapture their love of dance. Both Charli and Mark personally did that during the season.
Alas, People reported that Mark has announced that he is departing the show for good. During a Las Vegas DWTS tour performance, Mark said, “I started this journey when I was 21, 22. Honestly, being able to dance and perform for you fans, you guys are the best fans. Thank you.” Mark noted that his parents, his wife BC Jean, and his in-laws were in the audience for the final stop on the tour.
He continued, “So, I just wanna finish by saying this will be the last time you see me dance in this capacity. I’m coming to a close tonight. This is gonna be my last dance.” I refuse to accept this news. Moving on.
“I had the best time ever this season, and this freestyle was just a great way to finish it off. This song means the world to me, Charli means the world to me, the D’Amelio family, you guys mean the world to me,” Mark said. “Thank you for everything.”
“I’m not saying this is the end, [but] this is the last time I will be dancing with a [celebrity] partner. And I wanted to finish this with Charli, and I appreciate you guys so much. I wanna do this freestyle for you one more time,” he added.
Mark’s fellow dancers embraced him while the audience applauded. His announcement came almost 16 years after he joined DWTS. Mark’s rep told People he had no further comment.
The talented vocalist and dancer praised his partner in an Instagram post after their win. “We created a body of work that I will always be proud of & to say that I’m proud of you is an understatement. Enjoy this moment with your whole heart because you deserve this Char,” Mark wrote.
Mark is a three-time mirrorball champ. In Season 6, he won with Olympic ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Mark’s partnership with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson resulted in another mirrorball win in Season 8. Mark even gave Shawn a fake prom when she missed hers because of training. What a cool guy!
I will miss Mark’s creative and quirky choreography. He was one of my favorite pros. Perhaps he could take over an empty seat at the judges’ table?
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Say it ain't (Las)so! With season three of Ted Lasso currently airing on Apple TV+, fans might already be in the home stretch when it comes to their journey with AFC Richmond. That's because those...Celebrities- sometimes they are just like us. Sure they live in multi-million dollar homes and receive paychecks with seven figures for emoting in front of a camera. Their lives are filled with fast cars and exciting social occasions but they still watch reality television.
It seems like there’s very little to have in common with a famous person, but for a passionate few, we can relate. There are A-list celebrities, Oscar winners, and people we only see on the screens in front of us who are just as crazy about Bravo shows as we are.
Let’s take a look at a few famous names that would be starstruck if they saw someone like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards in person. Yes, outside of Teddi Mellencamp, these people do exist.
I think we can agree Julia Roberts is extremely famous. Star of Pretty Woman. Erin Brockovich won her the Oscar. For me, she will forever be Shelby from Steel Magnolias and I will exclaim, “Drink your juice Shelby!” for the remainder of my life. Julia is also a Real Housewives stan. Back in 2022, RHOBH star Garcelle Beauvais was in Washington, DC. Julia was also in the district and ran into Garcelle. According to People, they had a brief convo where both apparently were in awe of the other. Julia told Garcelle she wanted to find her a date. Garcelle added Julia said she “needed a moment” when Garcelle appeared in front of her in the wild. In all fairness, seeing Garcelle in person would probably render most people speechless.
There are fans, super fans, and then there’s Nicki Minaj. When you love a show so much you actually wrangle your way onto a reunion set, you’ve surpassed a reasonable affection and entered dangerous territory. In July 2021 Nicki surprised the Real Housewives of Potomac cast by popping up during the Season 6 reunion taping. She grilled Gizelle Bryant in a way Andy Cohen had never even grilled a steak. She discussed music with Candiace Dillard, and held the cast accountable in her own special way. Nicki shared several photos of her big day on social media with the caption “Moment4Life.” Would love to know Nicki’s opinion on Juan Dixon’s roommate. Nicki could probably find out exactly what Robyn Dixon was thinking when she wanted people to pay her to spill the goods on Juan’s cheating. Please send Nicki back in so we can get the answers we truly need about this season.
Okay, there’s famous. And then there’s the former First Lady of the United States. It must be tiring, achieving so much in such a short amount of time. Being a role model for so many people. Shouldering huge responsibility with class and grace. Completely outside the realm of Real Housewives or any program featured on Bravo. That said, Michelle Obama is a fan. Last year The Jasmine Brand reported Michelle’s favorite shows to relax by are RHOP and Real Housewives of Atlanta. While she enjoys the crazy content, she can do without physical fighting. Michelle said, “Oh man you know, I wanna say Potomac…I just don’t like it when sisters are arguing with each other I just don’t like to see that on TV.” I’m sorry, it’s all I can do not to try and visualize the First Lady yelling about the condition of Chateau SheBroke from her White House bedroom.
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I love an equal-opportunity trash tv watcher. Don’t bother me with a favorite, just give me everything and make it disgusting. You might know Elisabeth Moss from The Handmaid’s Tale. Perhaps you were obsessed with her on Mad Men. You might have been watching Elisabeth, but Elisabeth was watching Bravo. And she’s been in it for a minute, as seen by her social media. Back in 2013, Elisabeth appeared on Watch What Happens Live along with Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga. In 2015 she admitted to Andy, “I live for Real Housewives reunions.” Hey, at least she’s not shy about it. Elisabeth could host reunions at this point, or at least fill in for Andy if he can’t make WWHL. Out of every franchise, she had a specific affection for Real Housewives of New York. I wonder if she is currently going through RHONY detox. This is the boots-on-the-ground soldier we need to get in there and find out what’s going on with production. Elisabeth, if you’re reading this, you know what has to be done.
By all accounts, Seth Rogan is a Below Deck sensei. This man went from Freaks and Geeks to major movie stardom. Along the way, he was sidetracked by the tantalizing lure of yachting. According to Seth, if you rent a yacht for entertainment, it makes you a “douchebag” or basically “a huge piece of garbage.” My goodness. Seth certainly has some strong feelings about our nautical programming. On an episode of WWHL, he told Andy, “Because that’s the moral of every episode, [it’s] like, they’re trying, they’re dressing up like f***ing idiots for these people, and then no one’s happy enough.” Welcome to Bravo, honey. There’s also a promo Seth shot for Vanderpump Rules. In 2015, the stars of the film The Night Before swallowed any chance of being taken seriously to shoot the opening credits of Pump Rules. You’ll see Avenger Anthony Mackie, Ilana Glazer, and Jillian Bell in the clip. If you have never seen this before, stop what you’re doing. Give yourself a five-minute break, and watch this. Bonus moment of Seth with Jax Taylor. You’re welcome.
TELL US- WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITY WHO LOVES BRAVO? WHO WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST? ARE YOU SURPRISED WHEN A FAMOUS PERSON ADMITS TO LOVING BRAVO?
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