Friday, November 24, 2023

Reasons Why Meri Brown Might Not Be Trustworthy

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Meri Brown has been hanging on by the skin of her teeth for some time. It has become painfully obvious that Kody Brown hasn’t been in love with her for a while now, yet Meri keeps holding out hope that they will reconcile. When the Brown family first premiered on Sister Wives, Meri tried her best to come across as the perfect wife, but fans quickly could see behind her facade and realize she isn’t exactly the greatest person to be around. There are several reasons why viewers think Meri Brown might not be trustworthy,

Pyramid Scheme Business

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It would be extremely hard to trust somebody who made a living earning their keep by pushing a pyramid scheme. Meri currently works for LuLaRoe. However, the clothing company now receives a lot of criticism after the release of the LuLaRich docuseries. The docuseries cast LuLaRoe in a negative light and showed off its bad internal practices. LuLaRoe had to shell out $4.8 million in a pyramid scheme lawsuit, a strong indicator of shady business. 

Just like the Browns’ lifestyle, LuLaRoe has been called cult-like, and the company was often blasted for falsely pushing a girl-boss lifestyle. As fans saw in a recent episode, Meri is still very much involved with the company and has since moved her operations to Utah. If a woman can actively push this negative agenda, it only goes to prove that Meri is like a used car salesman. 

Meri Cheated On Kody

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We don’t exactly blame Meri for stepping out on her marriage. She was married to a selfish ogre, after all. But the fact is, she did break a special covenant. Meri felt so far removed from her plural family that she chose to find attention elsewhere in the virtual arms of what turned out to be a catfish.

Meri shared sexy pictures of herself in a bathtub with a banana and even had flirty phone conversations. She let the affair go on for months and only revealed the truth to the family when she was blackmailed. Not exactly Mother Teresa over here. 

Meri’s Sketchy Social Media Posts

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For over a year, Meri has been sharing some questionable social media posts that have shown her trying to control the narrative. A few posts have shown her holding a book, claiming there was “more to the story.”

However, no new information has surfaced. Meri isn’t the heroine of her own story like she tries to portray but rather a puppet to Kody. 

Meri and Robyn May Not Be Close After All

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For multiple seasons, Meri and Robyn Brown have presented a united front that might be a facade once again. In a Sister Wives confessional, Meri recently explained that neither Robyn nor Kody had invited her over for Easter Sunday. This seems to contradict what the two women portrayed in the series. Robyn has spent hours crying over the fact that she wants Meri around, yet she didn’t invite her to a holy celebration. Something doesn’t add up. 

Robyn is the queen of puppeteering, and it would make sense why Meri would try to buddy up with the mother of five; Meri thought that this would bring her closer to Kody. However, this plan backfired since the father of 18 wants nothing to do with his first wife and is actively trying to push her away. 

Meri Couldn’t Make a Friendship Work With Janelle or Christine

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Living 25 years of your life with other women who are wives to your husband can’t be easy. But it seems like Meri often enjoyed playing the victim and keeping to herself instead of trying to make friends with her Sister Wives stars. Both Janelle Brown and Christine Brown seem like easy ladies to get along with. Now, I am not naive enough to believe that these women were perfectly nice all the time. I mean, they did share the same husband; there was bound to be an incident or two. 

It says a lot that both Janelle and Christine have stated that they want nothing to do with Meri since leaving the polygamist family. Fans have heard interesting tales of Meri yelling at the children and handing out severe punishments when they were younger, and it feels like there are still unresolved issues. Meri just doesn’t come across as someone I would want to tell my secrets to because there is a major possibility she would weaponize my own words against me.

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DWTS Pro Rylee Arnold Trolled After Season 32 Debut

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As Dancing with the Stars’ newest professional dancer, Rylee Arnold should be very proud of her first season on the show. Even though she’s just 18, she coached her partner Harry Jowsey two-thirds of the way through the competition, getting enough votes along the way to keep them dancing. But their dancing days came to an end on Taylor Swift night, as the pair was finally eliminated.

Over the past couple of weeks, Rylee received some really hateful comments on social media. Former DWTS pro Lindsay Arnold’s younger sister was trolled for her choreography. At one point, Rylee was accused of copying a section of Lindsay’s choreography from Season 28. Some online posters even called for her termination from the show.

In addition, Harry just wasn’t showing the improvement he should have after so many weeks. Guest judge Billy Porter said he danced with all the grace of a “tree trunk.” Some blamed Harry’s lack of improvement on Rylee’s lack of teaching and choreography skills. But many of the comments posted on her social media were just unnecessarily mean and hurtful, especially considering this is her first season.

Critical comments on social media

Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold on Dancing with the Stars
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As the season progressed, more people started to criticize Rylee and Harry. Beginning with a few negative comments on Reddit, the conversation quickly accelerated into a feeding frenzy of bashing on TikTok and Instagram.

After Whitney Houston night on November 14, Rylee shared an Instagram post encouraging viewers to vote for her and Harry. The comments section quickly turned toxic.

“Can they eliminate pros for good?” asked one person.

“You don’t deserve to be there and you know it,” a third person chimed in.

“Why is Rylee a pro? She’s not that good compared to the other pros,” someone else wrote.

At least all the comments weren’t hateful. One person kindly wrote, “Use these haters as fuel & motivation!!! It breaks my heart how people really have nothing better to do than to tear down others.”

Rylee Arnold trolled: Harry asks haters to back off

Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold on DWTS
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Finally, Harry shared a TikTok video that he and Rylee were having a rough time. “I just want to say, today has been extremely difficult,” he said. “Poor Rylee is really upset, I’m really upset.”

“If you don’t have anything nice to say, please don’t say it,” he continued. “This is Rylee’s first season. I’ve never danced before. We’re learning, we’re figuring it out, that’s the point of this show. It’s to have someone who’s never danced before, put ’em on the world stage, and tell them to try and figure it out.”

Sadly, people think they can say whatever they want to on social media since they’re anonymous. They forget (or don’t care) that the people they’re attacking have feelings.

Rylee is only 18 years old, and this is probably her first full-time job. But she is not an amateur. She has been dancing “since she could walk” and was a junior pro on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors in 2018 when she was only 13. Admittedly, Harry is a terrible dancer. But Rylee did her best to teach him. Lighten up, people. Give the girl a chance.

Dancing with the Stars continues Tuesdays on ABC.

TELL US – WHY DO YOU THINK RYLEE ARNOLD HAS BEEN TROLLED? DO YOU THINK RYLEE DID HER BEST TO TEACH HARRY? WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE HER RETURN NEXT SEASON AS A PRO DANCER?

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Variety’s Most Powerful Women in Reality TV Revealed

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It goes without saying, but reality TV would be nothing without its women. In a year when the future of content was so uncertain, what with the writers’ and actors’ strikes, reality TV delivered some of 2023’s most powerful media moments.

Those moments, of course, wouldn’t have been possible without the women in front of the cameras. With 2023 drawing to a close, Variety put out their list of the 40 most powerful women in reality TV this year, and we’ve got a few of the highlights right here.

Variety’s description of power highlighted women who made reality TV fresh and engaging. Moreover, these women have made waves outside the reality TV world, whether in business ventures or other performances.

Real Housewives, Below Deck, Summer House, and more

The first familiar face on Variety’s list was Kandi Burruss, highlighted for her many ventures outside of Real Housewives of Atlanta. Her efforts as a singer, performer, and entrepreneur certainly have translated to power. Perhaps more of a wildcard pick, Paige DeSorbo made the list as well. The Summer House star was featured for her ambition. She told Variety, “Every venture I pursue is intentionally and meticulously planned and executed — often from my bed.”

From there, reality TV newcomer Jenna Lyons burst onto the scene, just as she did in Real Housewives of New York. Jenna’s success was apparent even before Bravo. She reminded fans, “Being a ‘powerhouse’ and being vulnerable can exist at the same time. My job title is not my personality.” For her relevance and resilience this year, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ own Kyle Richards also made the top 40.

As the only pick from Bravo’s favorite nautical franchises, chief stew Aesha Scott from Below Deck Down Under made the list too. After preventing a sexual assault, the pick was really a no-brainer. Perhaps the most successful Housewife ever, Lisa Vanderpump also made the list. The success of her spinoff, Vanderpump Rules, was astronomical this year.

And speaking of, to no one’s surprise, Ariana Madix also broke the top 40. After everything she went through before, during, and after Scandoval, she definitely earned that spot. Fans have gotten to see Ariana’s highs and lows this year not only on VPR but also on Dancing with the Stars. Her reality TV journey this year has seen her achieve an unprecedented amount of success, on and off-screen. Be sure to check out Variety’s other familiar faces.

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Meredith Marks Inspired Sarah Paulson’s Next Performance on Broadway

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To say that all reality TV stars are bad people would be an overgeneralization. The media can paint a poor picture of reality stars, but all too many still have their humanity. That said, most people probably don’t aspire to be like reality stars, even their favorites.

The persona that someone like Meredith Marks gives off on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is too abrasive for anyone to want to be that way all the time. Unless, of course, you’re an actress, like Sarah Paulson.

After 13 years, Sarah is making a return to Broadway. She’ll be starring in a family drama titled Appropriate from Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. To prepare for her role, Sarah discussed that she’d be taking inspiration from an unlikely source.

Sarah wants Meredith’s “intensity” and “energy”

Recently, Paulson went on the view to discuss her upcoming role. “I work with a woman named Julia Crockett who helps me physically transform into some people,” she told the hosts. “I’ve played a lot of real people and I need to approximate some physical communication to an audience – a visual image that reminds them of the person.”

She further explained, “So, I’ve been watching … The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. There’s one character named – she’s not an actress, she’s a character on this show, she’s a person, I guess – Meredith Marks and she has a particular intensity that I have decided to abscond with and tried to turn some of that energy into this person I’m playing.”

When Meredith caught wind of what Sarah had said, she tweeted, “I adore [Sarah Paulson] ?? What an honor!” Fans on Twitter also voiced their support of Meredith and Sarah, with replies along the lines of “Two mothers mothering.” If Meredith’s behavior in RHOSLC Season 4 is anything to go off of, Sarah will deliver a showstopping performance.

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City continues Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SARAH’S CHOICE TO DRAW ON MEREDITH? SHOULD MEREDITH TAKE IT AS A COMPLIMENT?

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Dr Heavenly Kimes Says Phaedra Parks Was ‘Intimidated’ Joining Married to Medicine

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Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes said Phaedra Parks was intimidated to join the cast for the 10th season. 

“I definitely think initially Phaedra will bring eyes to the show,” Heavenly told OK. “She’s very different from how I thought she was. To me, she was a bit intimidated. A lot of people say they don’t believe that, but it’s absolutely true.”

Phaedra, who first joined the Bravo family during Season 3 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, is known for her iconic reads and fiery feuds with her co-stars, including Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss. On the other hand, Heavenly, an M2M mainstay since Season 2, typically brings the same energy. So, how did they get along with each other while filming?

“I think she was intimidated by me. We were looking at each other, trying to feel each other out,” she added. “She’s a very nice lady, very powerful lady. I like her because she’s a boss, a businesswoman, a great mother and all of that, but she was very careful. She felt it out. She made some definite bonds with some of the ladies — and some of them she didn’t.”

What’s going down on Season 10 of M2M? 

Phaedra isn’t the only new addition to this group of doctors and doctor’s wives. Also joining the group is Lateasha Lunceford, the now wife of Quad Webb’s ex, Dr. Greg Lunceford. 

Despite her relationship with Quad, Heavenly invited Lateasha (aka Sweet Tea) to the group for a specific purpose. 

“I think after being on [reality TV for] nine years, we realized what makes great TV,” she said. “She’s her authentic self, she’s a real girl, she’s actually a really sweet girl, but she’s a little different from us.”

Regardless of the differences, viewers can still expect to see fireworks between many of these ladies.

“We all brought drama,” Heavenly said in another interview. “We’re a group of women who are educated, opinionated, and not afraid to speak our minds.”

TELL US — WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SWEET TEA SO FAR? DO YOU THINK PHAEDRA IS SCARED OF HEAVENLY?

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Bravo Stars We’re Thankful For

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With Thanksgiving rolling around, there is a lot to be thankful for—the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Black Friday sales, and, of course, this year’s hit Bravolebrities. What a sad year it would be if we had no Bravo. There’d be no Scandoval. No green-eyed bandits. No “What’s wrong with my sewing?” Mercifully, the TV gods have shined down upon us and given us some classic moments and amazing Bravo stars in 2023, and every fan should be thanking their lucky stars. 

Lisa Barlow

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Not only has she given us one hell of a rendition of Away in the Manger, but Lisa Barlow made chowing down on Wendy’s, Diet Coke, and Taco Bell cool. I love that she doesn’t go anywhere without a glam squad, and why should she? She is a rich bitch.

Lisa is that perfect mix of down-to-earth yet somehow completely deluded when it comes to everyday life. I am so beyond thankful to have Lisa on my screen once a week, and if Santa thinks I’m worthy, I wouldn’t mind being her new bestie, too! Hell, I’d public bathroom dive to help her find her ring. 

Sutton Stracke

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The best thing about Sutton Stracke is she will always ask hard questions and never be happy enough with the answers she receives. The Georgia peach is a total weirdo, but that is what makes her so appealing on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Sutton is effortlessly honest and humorous even amid her Magic Mike meltdown. She is the hot mess I never knew I needed on my TV, and I am living for her. 

Alex Propson

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Alex, Alex, Alex. As I type this, my face rests in my palms because who knew a quiet yachty could make me cringe so bad? He is an absolute terror on Winter House. Hitting on every woman with a pulse and constantly flirting. You could put a mannequin in front of him, and if he were tipsy enough, he would still try to hit it off with her.

Alex Propson is everything I didn’t know I was missing, but I can’t help but think I can change him. I am thankful I don’t have to put the effort in to change him because it would be pointless. But a girl can still dream. 

Amrit Kapai

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Family Karma is arguably one of the best shows that Bravo came up with. I loved the look into the Indian culture. I loved the generational relationships. And I loved how Amrit Kapai bravely shared his love story with the world.

Amrit and Nicholas Kouchoukos truly had to overcome a few hurdles to have the wedding of their dreams, but it was all worth it. I actually cried at Amrit’s story, and I am so thankful Bravo cameras were there to capture such a heartwarming tale. 

Scheana Shay

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In my book, Scheana Shay will always be as Good as Gold, especially if she comes out with another diss track. The mother of one gave fans one heck of a year thanks to an alleged physical battle with Rachel Leviss, the disowning of Tom Sandoval, and then her release of Apples. It took me a while to be a fan of Scheana, but hell, she has won me over, especially with lyrics like,

“A-P-P-L-E-S

How you like them?

Saw you on the internet

You a hot mess

Narcissistic psycho

Cut you out likе lipo

See right through you with my eyes closed

From a Fеrrari to a Jetta.”

…Toss me an apple, Scheana!

Without these one-in-a-million Bravo stars, it would have been a challenging year. Thankfully, this group of cast members knew exactly how to make the most of their small-screen fame, leaving fans only wanting more. So, as I sit down for my turkey and stuffing meal, I will say an extra little thanks to the Bravolebrities who have made my year because without them, I would have been stuck watching CNN. 

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Andy Cohen Would Be ‘Stunned’ if RHOSLC Season 4 Reunion Wasn’t Three Parts

Andy Cohen in a blue suit talking to Lisa Barlow in a purple dress at the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 2 reunion
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Folks, Andy Cohen has spoken, and it sounds like we’re in for a treat with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 reunion.

This week, the snowflakes traveled to New York City and sat down with Andy to hash out all of the drama from the season. The next day on Andy Cohen Live, his Sirius XM show on Radio Andy, the boss man teased what we can expect from the RHOSLC Season 4 reunion, and it sounds like we’re going to be in for a big, messy treat.

A reunion told in three parts

Season 3 of RHOSLC only had two parts to its reunion, and that was two parts too many. There wasn’t much to talk about without Jen Shah. On the other hand, Season 4 has been a breath of fresh air with newbie Monica Garcia taking on her mom, Lisa Barlow, and anyone else who stands in her way.

On Andy Cohen Live, an exhausted Andy shared a few tidbits about what we can expect from the Season 4 sit-down. He gushed over the Salt Lake City ladies and said, “The reunion was great. I would be stunned if it wasn’t three parts.”

Now, of course, there are going to be some people reading this who think, “Ugh. Andy says this about every reunion.” But, let’s look at the material. Season 4 has delivered some quality Real Housewives moments.

RHOSLC Season 4 reunion: Monica VS the world

Monica came in hot this year, so she landed the first seat at the reunion right next to Andy. Then, Heather Gay was seated in the first chair on the other side of Andy, likely because of the reports that she and Monica are suing each other over some botched plastic surgery and unpaid bills at Beauty Lab + Laser. That storyline can be an entire part of the reunion right there.

In addition to the Monica drama, we’re also going to be graced with the holy presence of Mary Cosby. The last time she was on the reunion stage, she dozed off listening to the ladies go back and forth. It sounds like this time, she managed to stay awake the whole time. On the radio, Andy also teased what we can expect from everyone’s favorite Pentecostal spiritual leader.

“Mary Cosby was not there for the whole time, but she was there for a good time. We had some interesting chats with her,” Andy teased.

Buckle up, because there’s a lot more Salt Lake City chaos in store!

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City continues on Bravo, Tuesday nights at 8/7c.

TELL US – FROM WHAT WE’VE SEEN SO FAR, DO YOU THINK SEASON 4 OF RHOSLC DESERVES A THREE-PART REUNION? WHO DO YOU THINK WAS THE MVP OF THE REUNION?

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