Sunday, May 12, 2024

A Mother’s Day Tribute to Bravo’s Newest Moms

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First off, happy Mother’s Day to all of our readers! You’re all killing it, even if you feel like you aren’t. With this obvious statement made, last year, we celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14. Since this date’s come and gone, five new Bravo babies have been born, all of which are precious.

Wherever you might find yourself today, give yourself grace because you deserve praise and nice things. Speaking of deserving nice things, in 1980, my birth date fell on Mother’s Day. This was (and still is) so great for my mother. As for me, I’ll just be out here getting gypped, receiving one card for both dates combined (it’s fine, I’m fine).

Despite my lie just above, let me now honestly continue, sharing a little more about Bravo’s newest bundles of joy with you all. These seven little angels will be celebrating their mothers for the very first time today. And by celebrating, I mean sleeping and crying, which, same.

Nicole Martin

In 2023, Nicole Martin announced that she was expecting her second child. This Real Housewives of Miami star and her fiancé, Anthony Lopez, welcomed their baby girl Genevieve into their family on March 28, 2024. Genevieve’s birth came as a shock to these two. She arrived via an emergency C-section, a full month before her due date.

Thankfully, Nicole and Genevieve are currently thriving. That is, minus Nicole’s jokes made online, which stress how “fun” her new early morning wake-ups now are. All quips aside, happy Mother’s Day, Martin family.

Paige Chohan

Paige Chohan, the Real Housewives of Cheshire newbie, just gave birth to her first child with her husband Amir. Their sweet little girl Nora arrived on March 30, 2024. “One week of having you..living happily in our baby bubble and never wanting to leave,” Paige gushed online while gazing adorably at her little bundled-up baby. Cheers to your first Mother’s Day, Paige.

Diana Jenkins

Diana Jenkins is no longer on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but when she was, she spoke openly about her pregnancy loss. Luckily, Diana became pregnant again, and on August 8, 2023, her little girl Elodie Mae Book made her way into this world.

Sanya Richards-Ross

When I first scrolled through Sanya Richards-Ross’ images of her tiny little boy, it was like I could feel my ovaries raging, trying to convince me that I wasn’t done. But alas, I am, unlike this Real Housewives of Atlanta alum. Like so many others though, Sanya’s little boy Asani arrived after a traumatic loss, making her thankful for her Rainbow Baby.

On December 19, 2023, Sanya penned “Good things come to those who wait… and boy are you our GOOD THING!!! Asani, we literally couldn’t love you more. Still in newborn baby bliss…” I’m so happy for you, Sanya. Enjoy your first Mother’s Day with Asani, and your sixth with your firstborn.

Stassi Schroeder

Stassi Schroeder’s living her best life following her time spent on Vanderpump Rules. Last year, she gave birth to her second child with Beau Clark, aka the would-be number-one husband on VPR, should this family ever return to filming. Online, Stassi wrote “MESSER RHYS CLARK, born at 12:04 am on September 7th, 7 lbs 14 oz, 19.5 inches. We love him so much already, send prayers Hartford doesn’t terrorize him.”

Here’s hoping that Beau pours you a tall glass of Pinot Grigio today, Stassi, letting you celebrate your first boy-mom Mother’s Day in peace. Which will likely last for 0.2738 seconds.

Nia Booko

Nia and Danny Booko of The Valley now have three children under the age of three. I can’t. Thankfully, Nia’s a stronger woman than me, and she can. “Fathers Day was extra special this year,” she wrote, adding “We welcomed into the world our two little angels at 2:07pm. Isabelle Marie – 5lbs 8oz and Zariah Rose – 5lbs & 6oz.”

Sweet girls. Just like me, you two now share a birth date with a major holiday. But yours works in your favor, because even when it’s your dad’s day, now it’s really not, because it’s yours, and you will win. So, live well and prosper, little Isabelle and Zariah, but try and let your mom have at least one small break for Mother’s Day, okay?

Janet Caperna

There’s something in LA’s waters, as Janet and Jason Caperna also just welcomed a child into their fold. Their son arrived in December of 2023, with Janet simply writing “And then there were three.” Currently, the Caperna family’s keeping mum, so if you want to learn more about their son, you’ll just have to tune in to The Valley to watch Janet’s pregnancy storyline unfold.

Go have a hot dog, Janet. It’s Mother’s Day. You make the rules.

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The Most Iconic Items in 90 Day Fiancé

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The 90 Day Fiancé franchise is well-known for its many iconic quotes that fans love to reference. However, Twitter user “Anfisa’s Red Bag” recently posted a thread pointing out that there are several iconic items in the franchise as well. The thread asked fellow fans which “artifacts” from the franchise they would put in the 90 Day Fiancé museum if there was one. Here are some of our favorites below. Do you remember these iconic items?

Danielle’s Evidence Binder

Shortly after Danielle Mullins and Mohamed Jbali got married, Mohamed moved out of Danielle’s state of Ohio to move to Miami, saying he did not want to be married to her anymore. Danielle then traveled to Miami to present Mohamed with a binder of “evidence” that Mohamed had not taken their marriage seriously.

The binder allegedly included text conversations that Mohamed had with other women while married to Danielle. When Mohamed didn’t want to look at the binder, Danielle threw it at him, yelling “You’re a user, Mohamed! You used me!” Although this episode aired almost a decade ago, fans still reference the binder in memes and posts, making it one of the franchise’s most iconic items.

Anfisa’s Red Bag With Her Makeup

Anfisa Arkhipchenko was notorious in 90 Day Fiancé Season 4 for being materialistic and downright toxic. One of the most famous Anfisa scenes was when she yelled at her partner  Jorge Nava, seemingly unprompted, to “Bring me my red bag with my makeup!”

Therefore, Anfisa’s red bag has become one of the most famous items in the franchise. Some people have even made red makeup bags with the phrase to sell as unofficial merch.

The Promise Ring Tim “Repurposed”

In 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days Season 3, Tim Malcolm from North Carolina took a trip to Colombia to meet his then-girlfriend Jeniffer Tarazona. Throughout the trip, Tim doesn’t give Jeniffer as much affection as she wants, but when he is about to leave, he shows her his dedication by giving her a promise ring. When Jeniffer asked where Tim got the ring, he revealed that he had bought it years ago, for his ex Veronica Rodriguez. Tim and Veronica didn’t sustain a romantic relationship but remained very close friends after their break-up and co-parented Veronica’s daughter, Chloe.

It was Veronica’s idea that Tim gives the ring to Jeniffer since he had spent money on it and it was not in use. Jeniffer already didn’t love Tim and Veronica’s close relationship (no one does, do they), so the repurposed ring was extra upsetting for her. Spoiler alert, Tim and Jeniffer didn’t work out, but the repurposed ring remains one of the most iconic items in the franchise.

Deavan’s Translator

In 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way, Utah woman Deavan Clegg and South Korean man Jihoon Lee attempted to make their long-distance relationship work when they discovered they had a baby on the way. However, the distance wasn’t their only worry. Jihoon wasn’t great at managing money and making plans, and neither Deavan nor Jihoon spoke their partner’s language very well.

Luckily, Deavan had a translating device to assist them in their conversations! However, it wasn’t a great translator and often led to miscommunications. For example, in this video, Deavan tells Jihoon that she doesn’t understand why he put money in his mom’s savings account instead of using it to help Deavan shortly after she gave birth to their son, Taeyang.

Into the translator, Jihoon says he put the money in his mom’s account because he was afraid of making more money mistakes. He says he won’t waste money again. However, the translator incorrectly announces that Jihoon instead said “I’ll make another mistake and I’ll waste that money again.” 90-Day Fiancé fans were entertained by the bad translator all through this couple’s segments.

Gino’s Hat

Gino Palazzolo from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in a promo image
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Ever since Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda first hit 90 Day Fiancé viewers’ screens, Gino has refused to take his hat off. Gino’s insistence on wearing his hat became a trope throughout the series. In one argument between Gino and Jasmine, the Panamanian woman hit Gino’s hat off his head.

Much to viewers’ delight, Gino had a backup hat ready in his backpack that he took out right away to cover his head. Reality TV gold! The only other time viewers see Gino’s head is when Gino willingly takes off his hat for a wedding picture when he and Jasmine finally get married.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Best Themed Parties in Bravo History

Vanderpump Rules
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Bravo stars love a themed party. From birthday bashes to unforgettable Halloween celebrations, there has been no shortage of memorable parties. In honor of the network’s dedication to having its stars dress up in silly little outfits for their celebrations, let’s take a look back at some of the greatest themed parties in Bravo history. 

Stassi & Ariana’s winter-themed birthday party (Vanderpump Rules)

Ariana Madix was never the biggest fan of Stassi Schroeder, so fans were shocked when she agreed to throw a joint birthday party with Stassi in Season 7. The two Cancer queens decided to combine their powers and plan a winter-themed party and it was epic.

Stassi and Ariana dressed as ice queens, Tom Schwartz wore an elf costume, and Tom Sandoval wore a custom headpiece and a white fur jacket. The party was legendary and it was nice to see Ariana and Stassi getting along for a change. They even honored Stassi’s Season 1 birthday disaster by screaming, “It’s our f*cking birthday” in unison. Chef’s kiss! 

Lindsay’s murder mystery party (Summer House)

In Season 4 of Summer House, Lindsay Hubbard transformed their Hamptons haven into a crime scene for her murder mystery birthday party. The cast ditched their bikinis and speedos for 1920s-themed costumes, which was glorious. Carl Radke smoked a fake pipe, Paige DeSorbo and Lindsay got in a fight, and Amanda Batula spoke in a bad Southern accent all night. Perfect!

Dorinda’s Halloween party (Real Housewives of New York City)

Season 10 of Real Housewives of New York kicked off with Dorinda Medley’s Halloween party. In typical RHONY fashion, the ladies took the dress code very seriously and showed up in some unforgettable looks. Dorinda dressed up as Lady Gaga, Ramona Singer recreated Britney Spears’s “Oops! I Did It Again” costume and Luann de Lesseps wore a problematic Diana Ross outfit. 

80’s party (Real Housewives of Orange County)

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In Season 7 of Real Housewives of Orange County, Tamra Judge decided to have some fun and throw an 80s-themed party. The ladies of RHOC came to play with their 80s-inspired ensembles. Alexis Bellino went full-on Madonna, Tamra channeled 80s workout chic, and Vicki Gunvalson wore leg warmers.

Amanda’s 30th birthday party (Summer House)

Amanda celebrated her 30th birthday in the Summer House by throwing a 90s-themed party. The cast dug out their tube tops, bandanas, and bucket hats for the event and it was a lot of fun. Amanda showed off her skills on a pogo stick while Kyle Cooke scrambled to find his girlfriend a birthday gift (geez). Overall, it was a great party. 

Ariana’s kid-themed birthday (Vanderpump Rules)

Amanda wasn’t the only Bravo star celebrating her 30th birthday with a nostalgia party. VPR star Ariana threw a kid-themed party for her 30th. The throwback bash included a bouncy castle, face paint, snow cones, and more. 

Ariana described the intention behind the party in a confessional, stating that the birthday bash was a way of reconnecting with her youth. 

“Basically, what I’m doing is reaching back into my childhood and grabbing all the cool stuff from the parties when I was a kid and injecting them with performing-enhancing drugs,” she said. 

Kyle’s 35th birthday party (Summer House)

In Season 2 of Summer House, Kyle celebrated his 35th birthday with a Boston Tea Party-themed birthday bash. The cast wore powdered wigs and took way too many shots. 

The party was full-on chaos. Lindsay and her ex-boyfriend Everett Weston hooked up in the woods, party-goers poured tea into the pool, and Kyle’s birthday cake said 53 instead of 35.

Kyle summed it up best when he said, “This is the most outrageous birthday party in the history of mankind.” 

Alien Invasion (Summer House)

In Season 8 of Summer House, the cast threw an alien-themed party. The celebration was a success with the cast sporting galactic-chic attire. Ciara Miller wore an alien mask, Danielle Olivera and Gabby Prescod fought over a guy, and Kyle got distracted by flashing lights. It was a great party.

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Will Bachelor in Paradise Return for Season 10?

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Bachelor in Paradise has always been a huge hit with Bachelor Nation fans. The spin-off features cast from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, who failed to find love the first time around. Some viewers find BIP to be better than the original Bachelor shows, it’s interesting to watch the cast from different seasons mingle.

Despite being extremely popular for years, BIP has gone downhill recently. Season 9 was a particular low for the spin-off. It even left some viewers questioning if there would be a tenth season. While this is still unclear since nothing has been confirmed, it seems that this speculation may unfortunately become a reality.

Chris Harrison claimed BIP had been “postponed”

A clue that pointed toward a possible cancellation of BIP was a claim from former Bachelor host Chris Harrison. Of course, it’s been a hot minute since Chris was involved with the franchise after he stepped down in 2021. Despite having moved on from his Bachelor gig, Chris still knows the franchise inside and out.

In February, Chris claimed that he heard BIP had been postponed, and hinted that it may have even been canceled. While these theories were shot down, there had to be a reason why Chris suggested them in the first place. Chris hosted multiple seasons of BIP, and can surely see that it isn’t the same as it used to be. There’s no good reason for Chris to stir the pot with Bachelor Nation fans. This idea must’ve come from somewhere.

Since Chris hasn’t been involved with the Bachelor franchise for a few years, take his words with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, there could be some substance to Chris’ claims, which didn’t seem to come out of thin air.

BIP Season 9 had a 0% success rate

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Another factor that could prevent BIP Season 10 is the low success rate of Season 9.

While three couples decided to leave the season together, none of them lasted very long after. Kylee Russell and Aven Jones left as a couple after Aven expressed that he wasn’t ready to get engaged. After hard launching their relationship following the airing of the finale, Kylee received multiple messages alerting her of Aven’s infidelity. The former couple ended their relationship immediately, which was a disappointment to many viewers.

Aaron Bryant and Eliza Isichei got engaged during the Season 9 finale, along with Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock. Shortly after the finale aired, both of these former couples also revealed that they had broken up. As a result, no successful couples came from Season 9, which was pretty sad to see.

The failed relationships of Season 9 looked pretty bad for the Bachelor franchise, which puts the future of the spin-off into question. While another season could potentially redeem BIP, Season 9 left a bad taste in viewers’ mouths that may be hard to get rid of.

The Golden Bachelor & Bachelorette could overshadow BIP

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist on The Golden Bachelor
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Finally, it is a possibility that The Golden Bachelor, as well as The Golden Bachelorette, could eventually replace BIP. The Golden Bachelor aired alongside BIP Season 9 in the fall and was much better received by viewers as opposed to the latter. Furthermore, The Golden Bachelorette was recently confirmed to be in production as well, making it the fifth current Bachelor Nation show.

The Golden Bachelor shows may eventually kick BIP off the schedule entirely, as it would be hard to make room for. It was hard to keep up with The Golden Bachelor and BIP at the same time, so it is unlikely that more than one show will air at a time going forward. Since each Bachelor show typically lasts two to three months, it would be hard to fit five full seasons into each year.

While this is of course all just speculation, there is a real possibility that BIP could be coming to the end of its days. If BIP were to receive a tenth season, it would need to be miles above Season 9 to save the spin-off. This would be hard to do, as it has not produced many successful couples as of late. When it comes to The Bachelor franchise, however, anything is possible. We hope that BIP is far from over, but we aren’t confident that it is at the moment.

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