Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Dancing With the Stars Season 32 Full Cast and Dance Partners Revealed

Dancing with the Stars, Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky
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The full cast for Dancing with the Stars Season 32 was revealed on this morning’s (September 13, 2023) edition of Good Morning America. It includes reality stars such as Ariana Madix and Charity Lawson, both of whom had already been announced, as well as Too Hot To Handle alum Harry Jowsey, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills husband, Mauricio Umansky.

Comedian Matt Walsh, football player Adrian Peterson, actress Alyson Hannigan, and actor Barry Williams are also among the cast. Here’s the full list of famous faces of who will be stepping onto the dancefloor for DWTS Season 32, along with their professional dance partners.

Who is in the cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 32?

  • Matt Walsh, partnered with Koko
  • Adrian Peterson, partnered with Britt
  • Alyson Hannigan, partnered with Sasha
  • Ariana Madix, partnered with Pasha
  • Barry Williams, partnered with Peta
  • Charity Lawson, partnered with Artem
  • Harry Jowsey, partnered with Rylee
  • Jamie Lynn Spears, partnered with Alan
  • Jason Mraz, partnered with Daniella
  • Lele Pons, partnered with Brandon
  • Mauricio Umansky, partnered with Emma
  • Mira Sorvino, partnered with Gleb
  • Tyson Beckford, partnered with Jenna
  • Xochitl Gomez, partnered with Val

It’s certainly an interesting lineup! There are plenty of familiar faces for fans of reality TV, as well as acting legends, award winners, and one of the world’s most beautiful men. Exactly how they will all fare in the world of ballroom dancing remains to be seen, but it’s sure to be entertaining. Is Emma Slater single, by the way? Asking for Kyle Richards a friend.

Dancing with the Stars Season 39 premieres Tuesday, September 26 at 8/7c on ABC, streaming live on Disney Plus, and available next day on Hulu.

TELL US – WHO ARE YOU ROOTING FOR THIS SEASON ON DANCING WITH THE STARS? COULD A REALITY STAR TAKE IT HOME? ARE THESE THE RIGHT PARTNERSHIPS?

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The Challenge Season 39 Cast and Premiere Date Revealed

Johnny Bananas, Cara Maria Sorbello, The Challenge
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Get ready, Challenge fans … another season of the hit MTV reality series is gearing up for another iconic run.

Season 39, set to premiere on October 25, is switching things up for its latest season. This year’s theme is “Battle For A New Champion.” Just like the title suggests, this cast will feature dozens of Challenge contenders fighting to win the championship title for the first time. 

Featured players include returners like Big Brother’s Kyland Young, alongside Survivor alum Jay Starrett and Are You The One’s Nurys Mateo. Of course, the 39th season will feature other hopeful contenders battling it out for their share of the grand prize too. 

But if you know anything about The Challenge — you can’t have a successful season without some messy vets.   

Cara Maria makes her Challenge return 

If you’ve followed The Challenge for some time, you know there’s always a twist up host TJ Lavin’s sleeve. And this time … it’s the returning vets. The handful of non-winning contestants likely thought they were getting a season free of the manipulation and backstabbing tactics that come from players like Johnny Bananas and Wes Bergmann. But unfortunately for them, their co-conspirators were right around the corner. 

Set to join some of the season’s rookie and returning players are champions Kaycee Clark from Big Brother, Tori Deal from Are You The One, Laurel Stucky from The Real World, and YES, Cara Maria Sorbello. You know … the only female to win a season by herself.

Cara hasn’t appeared on a flagship season since War of the Worlds 2. But have no fear; the reality icon is back. Other faces include CT Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Devin Walker, Jordan Wiseley, and Brad Fiorenza. 

TELL US – ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW SEASON OF THE CHALLENGE? WHICH CHAMPION ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE? WHAT ABOUT CARA’S RETURN?

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 5 Queens Revealed: Meet the Cast

Photo Credit: BBC/World of Wonder

RuPaul’s Drag Race has faced some scrutiny recently. The show on the whole faced claims over its performers and contestants being unfairly compensated. Then, when it came to RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, an upcoming Season 5 contestant, Crystal Lubrikant, was accused of sexual assault.

The producers were accused of covering up the whole situation and giving the contestant an early elimination. However, things may have changed when the allegations came out. The BBC released the Season 5 lineup on September 11, and Crystal was nowhere to be found. But the rest of the cast is featured below.

Meet the newest Queens!

The Drag Race UK Twitter account posted a Season 5 preview on the morning of September 11. The trailer featured the new queens screaming, squealing like literal pigs, and serving looks. One queen proclaimed, “I think I’m the tallest drag queen in Drag Race herstory.” Another warned, “I’m a loose cannon.”

The new queens also got to introduce themselves further in the Meet the Queens episode on the BBC iPlayer. The new cast included Alexis Saint-Pete, a 29-year-old Londoner originally from Poland. Her dreams of ballet transformed into dreams of drag. Then there was Banksie, 23, from Manchester, who’s seven feet tall in drag.

Also introduced was Cara Melle, another Londoner at 26 years old. Originally from Georgia in the US, Cara wants to inspire other black trans women. DeDeLicious, a 20-year-old from Kent, was introduced as a queen who worked as a designer on the show previously. Country Durham’s Ginger Johnson, 34, described herself as “a helium balloon in the shape of a woman.”

Fans are cautious about Season 5

RuPaul's Drag Race UK
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Kate Butch, a 26-year-old from Buxton, was introduced as a drag stand-up comedian, or as she said, “the Comic Sans of drag.” Michael Marouli from Newcastle, 39, started her career as a male-presenting performer but has been doing drag for 15 years now.

Miss Naomi Carter, a 23-year-old from Doncaster, said, “I might be a small-town queen, but don’t … underestimate me.” Tomara Thomas from Hartlepool, 25, was trained in musical theater, describing herself as “a showgirl.” Last but not least was Cornwall’s 36-year-old Vicki Vivacious, who routinely takes gigs performing for the armed forces.

On Twitter, reactions to the trailer were mixed, with many pointing out the controversies plaguing the show and Season 5. One reply suggested the representation was “getting worse.” Others, however, still voiced plenty of excitement. “WE ARE READY!!!” one user wrote. Another said it was about time.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will air later this year on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and on Wow Presents Plus worldwide.

TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE CAST? WILL YOU BE TUNING IN FOR SEASON 5?

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Monday, September 11, 2023

How Bravo’s Summer House Could Provide Competition for Real Housewives

Summer House cast
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It is like Christmas in July when Bravo viewers get wind that there has been some major drama in the Summer House Hamptons mansion. Not only has the gang gotten back together for themed parties, but there has also been a massive breakup. The Real Housewives have topped the Bravo charts for years thanks to the women’s cattiness and bougie lifestyles. But could the tables be turning with more viewers flocking to the easygoing Summer House vibes? 

Thanks to Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard‘s filmed breakup, Summer House Season 8 will undoubtedly have high ratings. But a toxic relationship isn’t the only thing bringing viewers in. As the Real Housewives ratings wane, shows like Vanderpump Rules and Summer House are exploding.

Whether it is the idea of being your own boss, serial dating, or hanging with your friends, the once second-best shows are now becoming the ones we are betting on for success. 

Real Housewives Is Antiquated

Sonja Morgan
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Some viewers love the idea of tradition. As Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof sings, “Because of our traditions, we kept our balance for many, many years.” However, sometimes change is needed, especially when it comes to reality TV.

The idea of a marriage with a husband going to his 9 to 5 while the wife stays home, raising the children and keeping the house tidy, is outdated. Nowadays, most Millenials don’t have that same mindset. Hell, most of us are traveling and spending money like we are already retired (we know SS will be long gone by then).

Marriage Isn’t a Priority

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Multiple Millenials are no longer interested in marriage as it was in the past. The idea of not being equal in a partnership is a complete turn-off to most. Thanks to fear of commitment, inflation, and high divorce rates, some younger viewers aren’t feeling the need to tie the knot.

The Real Housewives franchise still pushes the idea of marriage being a privilege and tax break. Look at Heather Dubrow, whose “fu*k everyone money” is thanks to her plastic surgeon husband, Terry Dubrow. The same goes for Sonja Morgan. Once married to John Adams Morgan, fans have watched Sonja fall from grace since her divorce, and she has openly spoken about having to pay for her luxury life on her own. Millennials don’t want to rely on someone else for their dream life. 

Summer House Offers a New Perspective

(Photo by: Eugene Gologursky/Bravo)

The cast of Summer House offers a new viewpoint from the eyes of the 25-40 year olds. The series casts a spotlight on how each star takes pride in their profession. For example, Paige DeSorbo has made quite a good living being a fashion influencer, while Lindsay works as a public relations specialist. Even though the cast works hard, they show a great life balance when it comes to enjoying their time off.

The group also shows off the ability to love hard and have those summer flings. Bravo has embraced the newer series idea of focusing on singles as it adds more depth to the series. The key demographic for Bravo are women between the ages of 18-54. While there are some older women, the majority are around the Millennial age bracket, which indicates they enjoy watching stars who are going through the same life hurdles that they are. 

Fans Social Environment Is Changing

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With the introduction of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard, fans were given an inside look at the African American culture in the vacation hotspot. The cast walked the African American Heritage Trail and talked openly about race issues. The conversations didn’t feel forced like scenes from the Real Housewives of New York City Season 13 with Eboni K. Williams. It took 13 seasons for RHONY to have its first black cast member, which still seems shocking. 

It’s hard to imagine Bravo canceling Real Housewives. However, fans shouldn’t sleep on Summer House, as it has officially become the dark horse of the network. The group of friends and frenemies have made being loud and proud of your life choices okay and entertaining at the same time. Even the housewives formula is being tweaked on certain franchises in favor of a younger group, possibly to piggyback off the success of the Montauk gang. 

TELL US – DO YOU FEEL BRAVO’S SUMMER HOUSE WILL SURPASS REAL HOUSEWIVES?

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90 Day Fiancé’s Kimberly Rochelle ‘Not Excited To Get Married’

Kimberly & Tejaswi from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
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Getting yelled at and being poorly treated by your fiancé’s family would certainly make anyone feel less enthusiastic about the wedding. And that’s precisely what Kimberly Rochelle, 30 years old, from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, is feeling now. The native Alabama resident told her parents she isn’t eager to marry her Indian partner Tejaswi Goswami, TJ, anymore because of his family and their cultural differences.

Even though she was able to work out some of her differences with her partner, Kimberly can’t seem to get on the good side of TJ’s family or adapt to his culture. In a previous episode, you can see TJ’s mom completely freaked out when Kimberly wore ripped jeans to a family gathering – a definite no-no in Indian culture.

Culture shock

In a preview clip for Episode 10, Kimberly shared her feelings with her parents. She got emotional, sharing how TJ’s family has been bashing her for her individuality and culture because it didn’t fit their own, even mentioning how his brother calls her “stupid” and “trash” because of it.

Kimberly added that it’s awful because TJ’s family wants her to live with them, but they don’t want her to be herself. She choked up and admitted that she isn’t looking forward to being a part of TJ’s family anymore, and revealed, “I’m not excited to get married.”

Her dad tried to lift her spirits and said she could still postpone the wedding to work things out with TJ.” He even reassured her that Kimberly doesn’t have to stay in a bad situation if they can’t work it out. 

Building bridges

Truthfully, while it was sad to see Kimberly so desolate, it’s also important to note that she is also playing a part in her current situation. When two very different cultures come together, comprise and communication are essential, and bridges have to be built. 

Kimberly doesn’t seem willing to embrace TJ’s culture and just feels victimized that his parents want her to follow Indian customs. Understandably, she feels upset that she can’t “be herself,” but a marriage is about two people, which means opening yourself up to more than yourself. 

For TJ and his family’s part, it also isn’t fair for them to expect Kimberly to acclimate immediately. They have to be willing to meet her in the middle. And that doesn’t seem to be the case as they’ve judged her from the day she arrived. Their rude behavior has also alienated her and made her more resistant to embracing their customs.

Honestly, these two need to postpone and take it slowly if they really want to make it work.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way continues every Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK THEY SHOULD POSTPONE THE WEDDING? WHO IS MORE AT FAULT HERE, KIMBERLY, TJ, OR HIS MOM?

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Sutton Stracke Did Mushrooms Before Party With Cynthia Bailey and Mick Jagger

Sutton Stracke
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Who knew that prim little Sutton Stracke was such a party animal? On August 7, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star admitted that she “did mushrooms” before attending the American Ballet Theatre Gala in NYC in June. Even though Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey was there, she feigned shock at her friend’s revelation, shouting, “What?!”

When the interviewer asked, “You’re rolling joints and doing mushrooms now?,” Sutton responded, “Yes, I’m cool.”

But the best part of the story is that rock star Mick Jagger and his rumored fiancée Melanie Hamrick came up to the Bravolebrities and started dancing with them. At the time, sources confirmed that the Rolling Stone frontman and his partner were, in fact, getting down on the dance floor. God bless him, he’s 80 and getting it on the dance floor! Page Six has the details.

Invited to Mick’s 80th birthday party

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Apparently, Mick had so much fun with the pair that he invited them to his 80th birthday party in London. A few days later, Cynthia received an invitation and asked if she could bring Sutton as her plus one. So in July, the two friends boarded a PJ and jetted off to the UK.

A selfie with a Rolling Stone

(Instagram.com/Cynthia Bailey)

At the party, Cynthia couldn’t resist snapping a selfie with Sir Michael Phillip Jagger. Who wouldn’t?

“His eyes are closed, it’s blurry, but of course, we post it because it’s Mick Jagger,” the former model said, admitting that she is a “social media whore.”

Mick had such a good time celebrating that he needed help getting to his ride home. He was photographed being assisted to his car. As always, his emerald green suit over a polka-dot silk shirt was accessorized by his trademark huge grin.

In addition to Sutton and Cynthia, several other celebs also attended the star-studded event. The guest list included Mick’s ex-wife Jerry Hall, daughter Georgia May Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Angelica Huston, Baz Luhrmann, and Leonardo DiCaprio, among others.

TELL US – DID YOU KNOW SUTTON WAS SUCH A PARTIER? ARE YOU SHOCKED BY HER MUSHROOMS STORY?

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