Friday, April 19, 2024

Matching Bravo Stars to Taylor Swift’s New Album’s Tracklist

Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour
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Taylor Swift is back with another album that will undoubtedly do ridiculous numbers across all streaming services. In the midst of a world tour, celebrating all of her work to-date, Taylor’s now adding another 16 tracks to her catalog, ready for DJ James Kennedy to remix at Coachella 2025. Then we got to thinking, which Bravo stars would be best matched to each of the new songs? Stick with us here, because this could be fun…

1. Fortnight – Annemarie Wiley

Annemarie Wiley on RHOBH Season 13
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After being fired from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills following just half a season’s worth of work, Annemarie takes the first track. Why? Because it felt like she showed up to film for a fortnight, never to be seen again. After some of her recent behavior, it’s probably for the best that she doesn’t return to reality TV. She’s made some HUGE mistakes.

2. The Tortured Poets Department – Tom Sandoval

Tom Sandoval and Lisa Vanderpump in Pump Rules Season 11
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While I’m positive Sandoval will see this as him being the face of the album – it is named after this track, after all – he’s being put in this spot simply because he really does seem to think he’s a master of music. A poet, so to speak. Whether or not you agree with that sentiment is your prerogative. But I’m a fan of irony, which is exactly why I’ve placed him here.

3. My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys – Ally Lewber

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James Kennedy used to be extremely volatile. Now, less so. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still activated easily. But his time with Ally really seems to have calmed him down, and improved his behavior. I’m not sure we’ll ever be able to describe James as “mellow,” but he’s certainly headed in the right direction. God bless Ally Bally, because nobody else could tame the Brit.

4. Down Bad – Rachel Leviss

Honestly, there have been times over the past 12 months that I have been rooting for Rachel. She was absolutely a victim as well as an offender in all of the mess that went down following Pump Rules Season 10. But her recent mistake of asking Jo Wenberg to post a nasty Instagram Stories post about Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan rubbed me the wrong way. Sure, Rachel has apologized. But perhaps it’s now time for her to step away from the VPR conversation altogether.

5. So Long, London – Caroline Stanbury

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This one speaks for itself. Originally a cast member on the shelved series, Ladies of London, Caroline now enjoys a full-time role on The Real Housewives of Dubai. She waved goodbye to the English capital in 2016, after marrying her ex-husband Cem Habib. They divorced in 2019, before Caroline moved on with Spanish footballer, Sergio Carrallo. The pair married in 2021.

6. But Daddy I Love Him – Brittany Cartwright

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Jax Taylor has had some run-ins with Brittany’s father during their time on Pump Rules. But, Brittany ended up walking down the aisle with Jax anyway. The two now share a child, but are currently going through the roughest portion of their marriage to-date. At the time of writing, they’re separated. And while many of us are rooting for them to get back together, judging by the behavior displayed by Jax on The Valley, that might not be healthy. Not unless he changes.

7. Fresh Out the Slammer – Jen Shah

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She might not quite be out of the slammer just yet, but former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen seems like a good fit here. Maybe she’ll jam to some T-Swift when she does eventually get released? I did consider putting Teresa Giudice here, but her prison stretch feels like a lifetime ago at this point. She’s moved on with her new man, so blessings to her. Then again, it looks like she’s going to be revisiting her time behind bars if the new season’s trailer is anything to by, in a confrontation with John Fuda

8. Florida!!! – Marysol Patton

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This song title is giving a good time. And who knows how to have a good time in Florida better than Marysol? So long as she’s got her cockies in hand, she’s ready to tear it up.

9. Guilty as Sin? – Monica Garcia

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Monica was guilty of a lot of things when it came to Reality Von Tease. But, the accusation that Monica trolled the entire RHOSLC cast? It just didn’t fit, which is why I’m assigned her here. The account really did seem solely dedicated to taking Jen Shah down. And while Monica said the others were “collateral damage,” that comment felt like it was for effect. All she did was amplify what Jen had said about the women, to expose how nasty Jen had been.

10. Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me? – Lala Kent

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The smiling assassin! Lala is an incredible reality TV character. She even performs outside of Vanderpump Rules, doing things like unfollowing her costars on Instagram, and then saying she did it because she wanted her numbers to look prettier under the amount of people following her, and the amount of people she’s following. A hilarious excuse, and one she’s standing by. Who could be afraid of little old Lala?

11. I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can) – Tom Schwartz

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Schwartz is somebody who cannot quit Tom Sandoval. He’s forever making excuses for his friend, no matter what sort of behavior Sandoval gets up to. With the pair in business, it probably makes sense to do that. But when it comes to their appearances on Bravo, it often becomes incredibly grating. Scandoval dragged both of the Toms into the pits of public opinion, and Schwartz seems doomed to stay there.

12. Loml – Preston Mitchum

Having recently announced his engagement, I had to give this one to the Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard star! Preston is one of the wisest people on Bravo. The way he talked about how queer men need their safe spaces in a recent episode of Martha’s Vineyard Season 2 spoke to my very soul. He’s somebody who deserves the platform he has been given. The true loml. Platonically, of course.

13. I Can Do It With a Broken Heart – Ariana Madix

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Ariana might just be the best example anyone’s ever had of a woman with a broken heart making good out of a terrible situation. Aside from Taylor herself, of course. Ariana brushed off Scandoval, and made sure to make a success out of all the publicity that came her way. From Dancing with the Stars to picking up the Love Island USA hosting gig, she’s booked and busy. And that’s something to be celebrated, by the way. We’re all over the trolls mad at Ariana for her success. Get over it. She stays winning.

14. The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived – Joe Gorga

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Let me preface this by saying, I love a short king. Joey, I’m only busting your balls because I know you can take it. You live for the banter; it’s clear in your interactions with the other RHONJ men. And let’s face it; what you’re missing in height, you make up for in brawn. Melissa Gorga might be taller than you when she’s wearing her heels, but you’re still able to pick her up. That counts for something! (Frank Catania, don’t use this against our boy!)

15. The Alchemy – Carlton Gebbia

As a self-proclaimed “witch,” Carlton seems like the perfect fit for a song about alchemy. Always in touch with her spiritual side, Carlton remains to this day a firm favorite, despite only being on RHOBH for a single season. When talking about one-and-done Real Housewives stars who deserve another chance, Carlton often makes her way onto the list.

16. Clara Bow – Brynn Whitfield

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If anybody gives Clara Bow energy, it’s Brynn! She’s just as vivacious as the 1920s star, and I’d wager Brynn would have done pretty well in Hollywood if she was of the same era. Hell, she might even do well in Hollywood today if she’s got any acting chops. If Brynn rises to superstardom as a major box office attraction, just remember, you heard it here first.

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is streaming now.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Tom Schwartz on Whether Jo Wenberg Knew About Tom Sandoval’s Affair

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There was always an air of mystery regarding Vanderpump Rules star Tom Schwartz and his relationship with Jo Wenberg. Were the two roommates or a couple? The latest season of VPR confirmed the duo were in a situationship fresh off Tom’s divorce from Katie Maloney. This leads to another mystery… did Jo know about Tom Sandoval’s affair before everyone else? Tom was finally ready to spill the tea.  

Tom did not cover for Jo

Tom and Jo seemed thick as thieves on Pump Rules. The two went everywhere together, from boating in the park, attending dating events, and going on a trip with Sandoval and Rachel Leviss. So it was only natural for the cast to question if Jo knew about Scandoval before everyone else. That being Sandoval’s affair with Rachel after his decade-long relationship with Ariana Madix

When Lala Kent met up for hotdogs with Jo, she straight up asked her if she had known about the affair. Jo denied any knowledge as she only had eyes for Tom. Besides, she had assumed Sandoval and Ariana had already broken up. The whole situation seemed sus.  

Jo’s answers weren’t solid enough to persuade everyone she didn’t know. Leave it to Andy Cohen to crack the case! Andy had Tom and Kristen Doute on Watch What Happens Live, and Andy grilled Tom on the subject matter. 

During a segment called “Go Your Jo Way,” Andy asked Tom all things Jo. Tom admitted he loved Jo’s “zany” energy, and their relationship slash situationship was fun while it lasted. Then it got tense. Andy asked Tom if he stood by Jo not knowing about Sandoval and Rachel since they had all gone to Big Bear together. Drum roll, please!

Tom did not cover for Jo. He stated, “She knew what they told her.” Andy looked confused and Kristen interjected, “She knew.” Tom clarified, “As far as she was concerned, Tom and Ariana were breaking up.” Leave it to Kristen to come in for the assist. Mystery solved!

Vanderpump Rules airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo. 

TELL US – WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON, TOM OR JO’S? DO YOU BELIEVE JO KNEW ABOUT TOM SANDOVAL’S AFFAIR BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE DID?

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Marysol Patton Reacts to Todd and Alexia Nepola Divorce Filing

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Marysol Patton has spoken up in the wake of Alexia Nepola’s oncoming divorce from Todd. As Alexia’s ride-or-die, it was only a matter of time before Marysol said something.

By her own report, Marysol was just as surprised as everyone else about news of the divorce. When Real Housewives of Miami Season 6 ended, Todd and Alexia seemed fine. That isn’t to say their relationship was problem-free.

Fans saw Todd let Alexia down in Season 6’s first episode. Then there was the matter of Todd doing nothing when it came time to find a new place to live. With all that in mind, perhaps Alexia is better off. But for now, the pain is most apparent.

Marysol was “completely taken by surprise” over Alexia’s divorce

On Alexia and Marysol’s podcast, Ay Por Favor, Marysol addressed the recent news, sans Alexia. “We’re all a little shocked and it’s not a good day for her to be here and participate,” she said. “What can I say? I am completely taken by surprise. I mean, I didn’t see this coming. It rips my heart apart because I can only put myself in her shoes and know how hard this must be for her.”

Many were taken by surprise at the news of Todd and Alexia’s reported marriage dissolution. Marysol tried to focus on Alexia’s pain. “We all have that dream of being in love and then we find a partner and we have the fantasy of the perfect life and then reality hits sometimes and it’s not what we thought it was going to be.”

Marysol continued, “Today we all got a big cold dose of reality. Things don’t always turn out the way we had planned. I’m very sad for her.” A dose of reality indeed. And despite all the drama that Alexia is capable of serving us, almost no one could’ve expected this. Perhaps that drama might be the silver lining for Alexia. But it’s hard to imagine that would outweigh the pain.

The Real Housewives of Miami is streaming on Peacock.

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Tom Sandoval Spirals in Pump Rules Season 11 After Rachel Leviss’ Confession

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Tom Sandoval is back to playing the victim. 

During this week’s Vanderpump Rules episode, Tom broke down after hearing Rachel Leviss reveal she “wasn’t in love” with him during their seven-month affair. Later, he told his complicit friend, Tom Schwartz, that he “made changes” to better himself for their future relationship. 

He continued, saying he wanted Rachel to “see the work that I’d done myself and [that she] would appreciate it.” Then, he started to put on the show he’s known for, adding, “I don’t understand how she said I was anything but somebody who just loved and cared about her. Like, I’ll do anything for her.” 

VPR co-stars tell Sandoval his relationship with Rachel is officially over… 

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As the scene continued, Tom said he wasn’t “ready to give up hope” on his relationship with Rachel until she declared there was nothing of substance there for her. “To go through all that and not even give it a shot, like what was it all for?” he said. 

Schwartz jumped in, telling his buddy that whatever he wanted to work out with Rachel was done. “It’s over, man. It’s been over.” 

DJ James Kennedy, who had a years-long relationship with Rachel, told Tom that his affair with Rachel was nothing more than a “f*ck fest for six months.” In fact, he declared the pair were “never in love.” 

Sandoval, who’s known for trying to defend the indefensible, fired back. “I would literally go over to her house and would spend like five, six hours together. If we had sex, it would be for a little bit; we would talk the whole time.” Oh, brother. Give me a break. 

Before the episode ended, Sandy also had a brief interaction with Scheana Shay, who revealed she wrote a song with lyrics that sounded like Tom and Rachel’s affair. The lyrics are: “From a Ferrari to a Jetta, thought you knew better / You went from something gold to something not and you could do better.” 

Sandoval, clearly upset, told his friends to “keep cashing on my misery” before doing the classic Tom walk-out. Don’t worry, pal — they will. 

Vanderpump Rules continues on Tuesdays at 8/7c. 

TELL US — WHAT DO YOU THINK OF TOM’S MOMENT ON CAMERA? IS HE PLAYING IT UP?

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Lisa Vanderpump’s Nephew Sam Discusses Made in Chelsea Debut and Relationship With His ‘Rock’ LVP

Lisa Vanderpump, Sam Vanderpump, and Jack Vanderpump posing at Vanderpump Gardens
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Reality TV is in his blood. Lisa Vanderpump’s 27-year-old nephew, Sam Vanderpump, joined the cast of Made in Chelsea, and he’s already making a splash. If you’re not familiar with the reality show, it follows a bunch of rich socialites running around the UK. It’s filled with drama, romance, and all of the other good stuff.

The show has been on for years, but Sam just joined the cast for its 27th season, or “series” since this is in the UK. Although it’s probably a little intimidating to come into a franchise that’s so well established, Sam had the support of his aunt going into the new experience. He recently opened up to Hello! Magazine about his reality TV debut and how the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star helped him prepare for the new gig.

The Vanderpump Empire has expanded

Sam is an entrepreneur, which is something that runs in the family. He said his parents, uncles, aunts, and grandparents have all owned businesses. When the opportunity to join a reality show presented itself, Sam continued to follow in his family’s footsteps.

“Seeing my aunt on reality TV was quite aspirational; she does it really well. Even before she was on Real Housewives, I went to the same theatre school that she went to. We were always alike in that way.”

According to Sam, his relationship with LVP has gotten stronger over the last few years. His father passed away in 2018, and he was Lisa’s only brother. Sam explained that the loss brought the two closer.

“Losing my dad at a young age was very hard and Lisa has become my guidance on that side of the family ever since,” Sam shared “She is my rock.”

When Sam decided to join Made in Chelsea, he had the perfect resource for tips. You know LVP wasn’t going to let him get in front of the camera without giving him some pointers. Sam told the outlet she’s “extremely supportive and proud,” but also eager to give advice. That’s what aunts are for.

He explained, “She always gives her two cents, though – she wouldn’t be her if she didn’t keep me in check and give me advice. She always tells me: ‘You don’t need to raise your voice. Keep calm and don’t let anyone get the best of you.'”

Clearly, Sam is already taking his aunt’s advice to heart. He said in his first season, he doesn’t “blend into the background.” He also teased that we’d see a combination of rivalries and romance in the upcoming episodes. That’s exactly what we like to hear.

Made in Chelsea airs on E4, Mondays at 9 pm.

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Below Deck Season 11, Episode 12 Preview: Barbie Pascual Admits Feelings for Kyle Stillie

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Below Deck’s slow burn couple, Barbie Pascual and Kyle Stillie, have played a “will they or won’t they” game together all season. And while Barbie knew Kyle liked her, she had originally caught feelings for the bosun, Jared Woodin. However, slow and steady wins the race, and Kyle’s long game might pay off.

Barbie spills the tea on her feelings for Kyle

At the beginning of the season, Barbie had wanted to date Jared, much to everyone’s surprise. The man couldn’t dock a yacht to save his life. While he struggled as a bosun, he had even bigger personal issues which led to some unsavory behavior. So, Barbie quickly dropped him. This meant that Kyle was back in the running!

Kyle soon became a close friend to Barbie and was someone for her to lean on when things got stressful between her and Fraser Olender. The two even spent many a night together in their cabins, albeit in separate beds. A solid friendship can strengthen the chance of a solid relationship.

But would Barbie ever want to take Kyle out of the friend zone? In a preview for Episode 12, it looks like she does! Barbie finds herself dealing with some demanding charter guests who want a late-night snack. Kyle swooped in to help her make some sandwiches for the guests.

Barbie told Kyle, “This is really a tragic, tragic night. What would I have done without you?” Kyle calmly smoked his cigarette and joked, “Sh*t, that kitchen would’ve been on fire.” Guess 12 nannies never taught her basic cooking skills.

Kyle admitted in his confessional that Barbie isn’t normally his type. He said, “She’s so high-strung, she’s vertical. And I’m so laid back, I’m horizontal. It’s weird, but she’s got a hold of me.” Opposites attract, right?

Then Barbie finally spilled the tea. She said, “I definitely have feelings for Kyle, but I’m scared to act on it, so it’s kind of a game. It’s just like a fun, flirtatious…” Then the producer interrupted, “I think you like him.” Barbie laughed and said, “Whatever.” The cat’s out of the bag now, but when will she tell Kyle?

Below Deck airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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Porsha Williams’ Ex Dennis McKinley Spotted With Simon Guobadia’s Ex Falynn Pina

Dennis McKinley holding a bottle of cognac and pointing at it
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Well, this is an unexpected link-up. Porsha Williams’ ex Dennis McKinley was spotted with Simon Guobadia’s ex Falynn Pina. Everyone is asking the same question: what on Earth could they possibly be doing together?

At first glance, this might seem like they’re trying to annoy their exes, who are now in a contentious divorce battle of their own. The worst-case scenario would be that they’re just trying to get some attention from Real Housewives of Atlanta fans. Or, perhaps love is in the air? We got the scoop on what they were doing together, and it turns out that this might be more innocent than what we all originally thought.

A meeting of the exes

Of course, Dennis and Porsha got together in 2018 and then broke up in 2020. Meanwhile, Simon and Falynn were enjoying married life from 2019 to 2021. A few after his divorce, Porsha and Simon announced their engagement. They married a year later, and the whole time, Simon and Porsha swore up and down that there was no overlap between their new and old relationships. That’s still up for debate.

Either way, it seemed odd for these two to be hanging out together. Thankfully, this doesn’t seem to be a blossoming love interest between the two loosely connected exes. Instead, they were trying to promote a business expo in Alabama. Apparently, Dennis has launched a cognac line that nobody has ever heard of, and he was at the event signing bottles and giving them away.

Interestingly, Falynn seems to be collaborating with Dennis as a brand ambassador for the cognac line, which is called Nyak. Earlier this year, she uploaded a photo posing with a bottle of the new liquor. It’s not clear if she went to the business expo specifically to support Dennis or if they just happened to be there at the same time. Regardless of the details of how this connection started, it’s an unexpected one.

For those folks out there who are messy and were hoping that Falynn and Dennis were trying to form some type of romantic bond, that doesn’t seem to be the case here. Falynn is busy looking for love in a recently announced project, Falling for Falynn. On Instagram, she put out a casting call looking for hopefuls who’d be interested in dating a Housewives-adjacent mother of four. She promised a day of “love, excitement, and the possibility of a lifetime connection.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Big Brother Canada Season 12 Evictee Elijah ‘Goose’ Kazlauskas on Making Jury and Spicy Vee’s Power

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Big Brother Canada’s first ever Movie Night Massacre saw Elijah ‘Goose’ Kazlauskas evicted from the Season 12 house, but the North Bay native did become the first member of the Jury. After host Arisa Cox told the houseguests that their survival was at risk, things went crazy. And while Elijah wasn’t an initial nominee, when Kayla pulled herself off the block, he became her replacement. Elijah was sent home in a unanimous vote, so we caught up with him to chat all about his BBCAN12 experience, making Jury, and more.

On making Jury and qualities of a BBCAN winner

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Daniel Falconer: You’re out of the Big Brother house, but you are the first member of the Jury! How does that feel, knowing you still have a role to play in the game?

Elijah Kazlauskas: Honestly, I cried a little bit when I heard I’d made Jury. I was so glad, it was amazing. I’m so blessed to be in Jury and I’m gonna do my best to be a good Juror.

Daniel: What will you be looking for in your winner of Big Brother Canada Season 12?

Elijah: I feel like the game is basically like, competition gameplay, strategic gameplay, social gameplay, and also how much control a player had, how good their positioning was; those are gonna be the things I’m factoring in, and how well they did them.

Daniel: Is there anybody in the house right now who is already embodying what you’re looking for in a winner?

Elijah: I’ve never seen a season before where everybody at this point I can see a decent amount of merit in their gameplay. I think everyone’s doing pretty well in their own way, and I’m gonna need more information. I feel like Spicy Vee is playing the best game out of everyone so far.

Looking back on Big Brother Canada Season 12

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Daniel: You’ve been on the block several times, so why do you think this was the week the house decided to pull the trigger and evict you?

Elijah: I think it was less getting me out and more Spicy Vee wanting to save Avery, and Avery had a decent number of allies. The people who were away from that group were okay with me going as a compromise, so to speak.

Daniel: Going back to the very start of the season, how did you feel when you were preparing to compete in your first competition, and then two All-Stars walked through the doors?

Elijah: Honestly, that was wild. At that point I started to think that we would be having more people. Anthony and Spicy Vee, it was really surprising. Especially Anthony, I knew he was a genius, amazing player; with Spicy Vee, I thought of her more as a great character, but she’s an exceptional player too, and I think it’s good that people are gonna realize that.

Daniel: How do you personally see the power structure in the house right now?

Elijah: If I’m aware of what’s going on, it’s Spicy Vee, Kayla, Avery, and Bayleigh running things more or less. They’ve got the power, and they’re gonna hold onto it if they can. Everybody else is trying to shift things a bit, but we’ll see. Spicy Vee is so well-insulated that even if Tola, Lexus, or Anthony wins HOH, I don’t think they target Spicy Vee. I think they target Kayla or Avery.

Elijah’s HOH and the Executive Power of Veto

Big Brother Canada Elijah
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Daniel: The Executive Power of Veto came into effect during your HOH. How did you feel about how everything went down there?

Elijah: On the one hand, it was like, ‘okay this might help take some of the heat off of me,’ and I was really glad Todd was saved, because I really didn’t want him to go home that week. On the other hand, I feel like Vivek going was not good for my game. And honestly, I feel like it wasn’t the optimal move for a number of people’s games. So that was a bit frustrating, but what can you do?

Daniel: Hindsight is 20/20, but looking back at your game, do you have any major moments you would change?

Elijah: The first thing I’d change is I should’ve fought hard for none of The Directors going up as a pawn Week 2. I feel like that really sent me on a downward trajectory; it was like dominos, you know? Aside from that, during my HOH, I knew the time was too early for things I wanted to do. So, when I won that I should’ve let Kayla, Avery, Spicy Vee run it. I should’ve been very like, ‘oh what should I do?’ but I pushed my own agenda too [much]. Things spiraled from there.

What if things were different?

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Daniel: If you had stayed in the house this week and won the next HOH, who would you have been targeting and why?

Elijah: If I had stayed in the house, I’m guessing either Tola or Avery would’ve gone, so I probably would’ve targeted whoever stayed. Because honestly, Lexus, Anthony, and Tola, they all voted against me … so it would’ve been easy to just throw them up. What were they gonna say?

Daniel: Finally, at this point in the game, who do you think is positioned best to get to that final three?

Elijah: Spicy Vee, I feel like she’s played the best game so far. But, the smaller the numbers get, the more possible it’s gonna be for her to go. But she’s a great player, so she could do it. I think if Kayla survives the next bit she’d be in a pretty good spot to get to final three. Spicy Vee, Kayla and Avery … maybe Bayleigh instead of Avery. Those four I feel are in the best spot.

Big Brother Canada Season 12 airs three nights a week. New episodes broadcast every Sunday at 9 p.m., Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

This interview has been edited for conciseness and clarity.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Best Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Moments

Crystal Kung Minkoff best moments The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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Crystal Kung Minkoff has revealed she would be giving up her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills diamond, making quite the exit after being on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for three seasons. Viewers either loved her, or demanded she get messy with the drama. Personally, I liked Crystal’s energy and what she brought to the table. She didn’t always have to be the center of attention. She listened to what went on around her and interjected when she felt necessary. 

Crystal was also the first Asian American to be a part of the Beverly Hills franchise. She has always been honest and real which resonated with many viewers. Crystal also had some pretty iconic scenes, including throwing a Great Gatsby-themed party for her 39th birthday. She was a housewife who was always able to share her perspective, which was refreshing after so many fights caused by the other women.

Here, we take a look back at Crystal’s three seasons and her best moments on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Crystal makes a stand

For multiple seasons, Crystal was seen as a wallflower. The mother of two was often polite and shrunk in the shadows whenever an altercation occurred. But something took over Crystal and showed her in a new light. One of her defining moments was when she had the courage to stand up to Erika Jayne. It happened during Season 12 when Crystal called out the Pretty Mess singer while out to dinner with the ladies. 

While in Aspen, Crystal shared, “I feel like you spoke down to me. I literally say the same thing as Garcelle [Beauvais], and I’m the assh*le.” Erika tried to snap back, noting it was the law they were talking about, not personal feelings. But Crystal stood her ground, making sure to get her point across. While Erika riled herself up, Crystal kept herself cool, calm, and collected, proving she could hang with the big names. 

Crystal calls out Annemarie

Annemarie Wiley couldn’t catch a break with the ladies of the 90210 in RHOBH Season 13. Crystal seemed to come for Annemarie the most, especially when the Nurse Anesthesiologist tried to lie about claiming Sutton Stracke had an eating disorder. During the reunion, Crystal, who was dressed in emerald green, didn’t hold back as she argued about semantics.

Crystal’s voice mocked Annemarie, telling her, “You’ve proven to be a liar.” Crystal felt that Annemarie intentionally misrepresented herself as a doctor because viewers “just didn’t know the difference.” The Real Coco owner wouldn’t let her castmate get a word in edge-wise and felt vindicated for finally being able to say her peace. 

Crystal feels her privacy is abused by Sutton

Admittedly, Sutton walking into her bedroom wasn’t the best moment for Crystal personally; it was a great TV moment for us viewers. Sutton was trying to return a jacket and knocked ever so lightly. But a naked Crystal didn’t permit her to enter her boudoir. Crystal shared she dropped to the ground to cover herself, noting her “boundaries were crossed” and her “space was violated.” According to Crystal, it was “creepy and weird,” and thus began the debate about the word “violated.” 

Crystal doubled down when the woman tried to make her change her word use, noting, “I would say the word again.” That’s when we knew Crystal wasn’t here to play. She was a woman willing to stand on her word, whether or not the rest of the group understood where she was coming from.

Crystal’s “ugly leather pants”

Crystal was pretty good at taking the insults on the chin, especially from Sutton. But who knew a wardrobe choice could cause so much emotion? The Georgia peach had been acting annoyed all day, and finally, Crystal called her out while at Lisa Rinna’s home, stating, “You’re upset because you’re jealous. Period.” As Sutton made her grand exit, yelling, “F*ck you, Crystal,” she twirled around for one final insult.

Sutton dramatically asked at the top of the stairs, “Jealous of what? You ugly leather pants?” Evidently, it’s a no-no to talk about someone’s pants, even if they are ugly. But like a true queen, Crystal stood there unfazed and smiling. This is how I am going to remember her as a housewife.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is available to stream on Peacock.

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