Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2, Episode 9 Recap: Water Blessings Can’t Heal Everything

The Real Houswives of Dubai cast in gold.
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After a brief pause in airings, our Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2, Episode 9 recap has finally arrived! Still in Bali, the ladies last left us on read via a TO BE CONTINUED sign. In this week’s episode, “Note to Be Trusted,” Lesa remains ticked off at Ayan for leaking her voice note. However, Ayan is equally disturbed by Lesa, who no longer trusts her. Enter Sara, organizing a healing event for her cast, but as RHODubai Season 2, Episode 9 showed, sometimes, healings don’t last.

Lesa’s shared voice note fallout continues

Last week, a flashback emerged, showing Ayan playing a voice note from Lesa. Stirring the pot, Stanbury brought this up at their dinner table later that night. In turn, Brooks sat, stunned, as the explanations remained just out of reach on Sara’s frozen tongue.

Returning to their shell-shocked table, an upset Lesa urges Ayan to play this note aloud. Ayan presses play, and we finally hear Sara’s complete message.

“You did what’s right, regardless of who the person was, and I get it. And you explained yourself. You’re like, ‘Even if I’m not Brooks’ fan, I will still not stand for that,” Sara’s voice says tiredly to Lesa.

Thankfully, Sara can explain this away. Turning towards Taleen, Sara tells her friend that her very vocal fight with Brooks at Stanbury’s housewarming party sucked. “When I heard you screaming, ‘Where’s your husband,’ I wasn’t YOUR biggest fan. I was upset because she [Brooks] is divorced, [and] I’m divorced,” Sara recalls.

Everyone gets it. Sara was speaking about Taleen, not Brooks.

“I need Brooks’ fantasy private jet to come get me,” Stanbury chides in her confessional. Had she known this message originated from Lesa, Stanbury would have taken this storyline to her grave.

“I apologize for throwing you under the bus,” Stanbury tells Ayan. “We are f*cking done,” Ayan responds, flicking Stanbury off.

“A snake can always change their skin, but they’ll always be a snake,” Lesa tells Stanbury. “Thank you, Lesa. I feel the same about you, darling,” Stanbury retorts.

Ayan leaves, upset with both Lesa and Stanbury.

Lesa and Ayan are not okay

Lesa Milan and Chanel Ayan from RHODubai Season 2.
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Lesa excuses herself from the table to check on Ayan. The screen goes black as the words “20 MINUTES LATER” appear. Behind a closed door, Ayan wails as a sobbing Lesa exits her room, asking production for “a minute.”

Calmed down in her interview, Lesa explains, “I get to Ayan’s room to check on her, and she shouted, ‘F*ck you … How dare you embarrass me in front of the girls?'” But Lesa is also mad at Ayan for sharing her voice note with Stanbury.

Lesa cries to her husband on the phone, calling Ayan “a bitch” for flipping the blame onto her.

In her room, Ayan reveals that she told Lesa about this voice note well before their dinner, letting Lesa know that Stanbury wanted Ayan to share it at some point. And yet, Lesa had the gall to act shocked at the table. “You are lying about my name,” Ayan stresses, noting that she “kicked that b*tch out of her room.”

In the hallway, Lesa tells Brooks what transpired between herself and Ayan. Brooks squeals happily in her confessional, excited that “The house of cards is falling.”

Sara protects the cast of RHODubai at the club

Sara struts her stuff in promo shots for RHODubai Season 2.
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Everyone but Ayan heads out to enjoy the nightlife in Bali. They all let loose at the club. But as Stanbury notes, they were “drinking petrol,” aka cheap liquor, so it was gross.

Taleen finds a hot enough, long-haired man in the club and introduces him to Brooks. Brooks says nope, joking in her confessional that Taleen’s olive branch is a bust.

Sara does her best to protect her costars from “ending up in Jeffrey Dahmer’s freezer,” as they freely party on the dancefloor.

“The Water Blessing” win

Season 2 cast of RHODubai.
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Ayan awakens, ready to join the cast on Sara’s spiritual trip. She tells Lesa they should talk before they depart because she loves her. Lesa stands up, crying, asking again for “a minute.”

Ayan follows Lesa. They talk it out. This house of cards is now fine (ish). In contrast, Ayan remains p*ssed off at Stanbury.

But “today is all about positivity,” Sara explains, telling the ladies they are going to a waterfall, where they will spiritually scream out their traumas. Stanbury’s van pulls over. She vomits out last night’s “petrol.”

Both vans finally arrive at Sara’s destination. Their guide has them change into sarongs. Stanbury tells Taleen that Ayan is ignoring her, which she hates.

Their guide hands them each a basket filled with burning offerings (incense) that they will lay and pray before various statues. Lesa skips this part because it conflicts with her Christian values. “Lesa, where was your moral high ground last night,” Taleen jokes in her interview as the cameras show Lesa dancing in a cage at the club.

After doing as instructed, the ladies (minus Stanbury) enter the water. They climb on the rocks surrounding the waterfall and begin screaming. Lesa screams the loudest, sharing that she is finally letting her brother’s death go.

After, the ladies hold hands, thanking Sara for a peaceful day.

The water can only heal so much on RHODubai

Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2
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Later that night, Lesa doles out outfits and some are far better than others.

“I got the worst color,” Taleen says. Agreeing, Stanbury notes, “Your skirt looks like someone did a poop.”

As for her short, rose-covered gown, Stanbury hates this as well.

“I would have never chosen mustard yellow. I don’t wear mustard yellow,” Brooks yells as the credits roll on RHODubai Season 2, Episode 9.

Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 continues every Tuesday on Bravo at 9/8c.

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WATCH: Below Deck Med Season 9 Midseason Trailer

Joe Bradley scrubbing the deck on Below Deck Med.
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There’s a hurricane of drama in the Below Deck Mediterranean midseason trailer. Captain Sandy Yawn lets go of at least one crew member, and it’s not pretty. This time the chef messed up more than just cold eggs and bad steak. Relationships are turned upside down when a love triangle turns into a square with the arrival of a new stew. There’s also the little matter of a hurricane barring down onto the super yacht. There’s only seven episodes left, so let’s get into it!

Captain Sandy Yawn wants to fire the chef, and hires a new stew who also falls for Joe Bradley in the Below Deck Med Season 9 midseason trailer

The drama is intense in the remaining episodes of Below Deck Med. Bravo’s The Daily Dish has the tea with the midseason trailer. It kicks off with chief stew Aesha Scott serving a guest some tuna carpaccio with pineapple caramel. Seems harmless enough. But then the guest tells Sandy, “I can’t eat raw seafood, because it can kill me.” This severe allergy had to be listed on the preference sheet, right?

Sandy was furious. She tells chef Jono Shillingford, “Raw seafood can kill her. And it’s in front of her plate.” Jono looked stunned. Sandy said in her confessional, “What the f*ck? We could have killed her. I don’t have a choice, I have to fire him.” It’s honestly shocking Jono lasted as long as he did. He’s not quite ready for that superyacht life just yet. Could Sandy have a change of heart, or is it curtains for him? 

The upcoming charter guests aren’t as easygoing as the ones we’ve seen so far. A few boss around the interior team demanding alcohol or asking them to move furniture out of their purview. Ever the professional, Aesha took it in stride. She said, “If I cared that much about rich people being rude to me, I would have quit years ago.” 

And speaking of quitting, shockingly the interior crew is still intact. With all the drama between Elena Dubaich and Bri Muller over rank, laundry, and Joe Bradley, you’d think one of them would have left by now. However, the two are still vying for Joe’s affection. At one point they do seem to wise up and realize he’s been playing both of them. But do they do anything about it?

New stew Carrie O’Neill joins the fray, and she is an admitted, “pathological flirt.” Joe tells Nathan he’s already got his plate full with Ellie and Bri. He said, “I’ve already had two, I’m not after another one.” Nathan clapped back, “You’re definitely going for another one.” Bri had her two cents too. She said, “I was the starter, Ellie was the main, and now she’s the dessert.” Is there anyone else on the boat to date besides Joe?

Things also get tense between Ellie and Aesha. Ellie is seen packing her bags and muttering, “I don’t know why Aesha is just blaming me and making me the scapegoat.” Later we get a shot of Bosun Iain Maclean, and Sandy saying, “That’s a fireable offense.” It’s not clear if it’s about Ellie or Iain, but with their behavior this season it could apply to either one of them. 

Things get worse for everyone once a hurricane arrives. Iain shouts, “The crew cabin is absolutely flooding!” No one knows where the water is coming from either. Can Sandy and crew weather the storm? It will definitely be an exciting ride to find out!

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

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED SANDY FIRES JONO? DO YOU THINK ELLIE AND BRI WILL WISE UP ABOUT JOE LEADING THEM ON?

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Kristen Taekman Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does RHONY Star Make?

Kristen Taekman Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does RHONY Star Make?
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Kristen Taekman, a well-known model and reality TV star, has garnered significant attention regarding her net worth in 2024. Best recognized for her role on The Real Housewives of New York City, Taekman has successfully transitioned her reality TV fame into a variety of lucrative business endeavors. Fans are keen to delve into the various income streams that have contributed to her impressive wealth over the years.

Here is everything fans need to know about Kristen Taekman’s net worth in 2024.

What is Kristen Taekman’s net worth in 2024?

Kristen Taekman has an estimated net worth of $20 million in 2024.

Kristen Taekman’s net worth in 2024 consists of earnings from her successful career as a reality TV star and model. Additionally, she has ventured into numerous businesses which has significantly contributed to her wealth. Taekman is most famous for The Real Housewives of New York City.

What does Kristen Taekman do for a living?

Kristen Taekman is a reality TV star, model, and entrepreneur.

In a 2023 interview with People magazine, Kristen Taekman reflected on her enduring marriage to Josh Taekman, expressing her pride and satisfaction with their relationship. Despite past rumors and scandals, Kristen Taekman reassured that their marriage has remained strong and unaffected. She addressed past cheating rumors and firmly stated that her husband never cheated. The reality TV star highlighted their great relationship, built on strong family foundations, mutual support, and love for each other and their children.

Kristen Taekman’s earnings explained — how does she make money?

Kristen Taekman earns money from various professional pursuits.

Reality TV star – Kristen Taekman gained fame from her appearances on the Bravo show The Real Housewives of New York City. She first joined the cast in March 2014 for the sixth season and continued for the seventh season in 2015. After that, she decided to leave the show.

Model – Kristen Taekman has been featured in top fashion magazines and has worked with well-known beauty brands like L’Oréal and Clairol. After joining modeling agencies in New York and LA, she appeared in major publications such as Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue Australia. She has also been featured in national ad campaigns and photographed by renowned photographers like Ben Watts and Antoine Verglas.

Entrepreneur – In 2009, Kristen Taekman ventured into entrepreneurship with the launch of her greeting card company, 2nd Street Press. Taekman also created a vegan and cruelty-free nail polish line, Pop of Color, in collaboration with Ricky’s NYC.

Additionally, Kristen Taekman runs a fashion and lifestyle blog called Last Night’s Look, where she shares everyday fashion tips, parenting advice, health insights, and updates from her travels.

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Jennifer Tilly Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does RHOBH Star Make?

Jennifer Tilly Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does RHOBH Star Make?
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Jennifer Tilly is a popular actress who has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies over the years. She previously made guest appearances in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and is now all set to grace its new season as a friend of one of the housewives. As a result, fans are getting eager to find out her sources of income. So, here is all the information on Jennifer Tilly’s net worth in 2024.

What is Jennifer Tilly’s net worth in 2024?

Jennifer Tilly has an estimated net worth of $40 million in 2024.

Jennifer Tilly’s net worth in 2024 consists of earnings from her acting stints, reality show appearances, and poker.

Tilly is popular for her role in Bride of Chucky. She appeared as a guest on RHOBH in several seasons. Additionally, Jennifer Tilly is known for her work in Bullets Over Broadway, Made in America, and Stuart Little, among others.

What does Jennifer Tilly do for a living?

Jennifer Tilly is a well-known actress and reality TV star. She has mostly earned money from her acting stints, reality show appearances, and playing poker.

Jennifer Tilly is all set to enter as a friend of a housewife in RHOBH Season 14. In a recent interview with Vulture, she said joining the show felt like working with Martin Scorsese.

Jennifer Tilly’s earnings explained — how does she make money?

Jennifer Tilly earns money from acting, reality show appearances, and playing poker.

Acting: Jennifer Tilly has appeared in numerous films and movies. These successful stints must have led to substantial growth in her income.

Reality show appearances:  Tilly became quite popular for her guest appearances in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The show’s popularity would have further boosted her income.

Poker: Jennifer Tilly is a professional poker player. She had reportedly won more than $992,000 in live poker tournaments by 2017.

Will: Following her ex-husband and The Simpsons co-creator/producer Sam Simon’s death, Jennifer Tilly was left 30% of his Simpsons royalties in his will.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Finale Recap: The Final Supper Plot Twist

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 finale recap
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We have gathered today to say goodbye to the Real Housewives of New Jersey franchise as we know it. For years, we’ve laughed, screamed, cried, and typically enjoyed watching this once (mostly) family-oriented series. However, as the RHONJ Season 14 Finale Episode, perfectly titled “When All Is Said and Done,” proved, this series is dead, as physical aggression, harmful rhetoric, and zero paths forward have all entered the chat. Did anyone save the number for Margaret’s florist? Either way, here is our Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Finale recap, where the love, love, love has officially left the building.

Jackie “is dead” to Margaret

Fessler arrives at Margaret’s for some “good red” wine, cronuts, and conversation. Once settled, Marge shows her an image of last week’s flowers, causing Fessler to quip, “Get the f*ck outta here!” In response, Margaret explains, “When someone [Teresa] does something so absurd, they deserve an absurd response.”

Fessler also reveals something. Margaret’s “good red” wine is garbage.

Jackie is equally dead to Margaret, as she attended Teresa’s infomercial session. To say thanks, she hates it, Margaret will “be dropping some bombs” soon, teasing, “If Jackie thought the texts were bad that I revealed to Dolores, Just. You. Wait.”

Dolores heads to Margaret’s house. “Bring red wine. Her wine sucks,” Fessler jokes. Once Dolo arrives, Marge greets her with sage, laughing that Dolores is “at the devil’s house.”

Dolores questions Margaret about her interactions with Luis’ ex. At first, Margaret didn’t reach out to anyone. But after a year filled with information “coming out” about Luis, Margaret changed courses. At this point, “absolutely,” yes, Margaret reached out to his ex, but “never about putting stuff out.”

“Margaret, I don’t know why you would talk to her,” Dolores sighs. Margaret notes she only reached out to validate the Bo Dietl stuff.

“Why would the ex know what Luis was doing if they’re not even allowed to speak to each other?” Dolores asks in her confessional. In-person, Dolores calls Marge out on her Season 13 reunion “summit.” Dolores thanks Margaret for not inviting her, and they fight because Margaret says she did, “in passing.” Paterson comes out of Dolo, and this friendship’s almost over. But, true friends can fight and then squash it; as this pair did here.

Melissa has nothing to say to Teresa

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Finale
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Danielle and Melissa head to Rachel’s, where Danielle fills them in on Teresa’s meeting. Melissa reveals that Luis’ people have approached everyone. So Margaret doesn’t deserve this hate.

They switch courses, discussing “the last supper” that’s coming up, where they plan on airing their grievances. Melissa has nothing to say to Teresa. But we all know she’ll speak when the tensions are high.

Prep for the final RHONJ cast showdown begins

Teresa Giudice in the Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Finale
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Danielle texts her dad. He answers. It’s nice, and hopefully there’s a path forward for the two of them.

The ladies begin preparing their fits for their last supper. Paulie commends Dolores for “bringing water to the horse,” referencing Teresa’s often misspoken phrases.

At Teresa’s, Luis stresses, “I hope Margaret and her family suffer. She’s a disgusting, vile human being.” Luis zeroes in on Marge’s son, saying he hopes he “suffers like I suffered.” He also hopes Margaret apologizes. Weird way to go about getting one…

As for Margaret, she has a “few final things to say to Teresa. But when she finds out the real truth [about Jackie] all bets are off.”

Luis calls Margaret “garbage,” slams Rachel’s husband, and states that Melissa isn’t worth Tre’s time because “she’s full of sh*t.” Teresa agrees, but she’s glad she kept the peace with her brother while their parents were alive. Multiple flashbacks play, showcasing better times.

I cried. This series used to be great.

RHONJ’s last supper at Rails

Teresa Giudice and Dolores Catania in the Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Finale
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The ladies arrive as flashbacks continue playing, further breaking my spirit. Teresa arrives last, immediately saying no to sitting across from Margaret. Dolores asks the ladies to act right.

Danielle begins by telling Aydin that she paid for her charity event. “You’re hustling everybody for free because you can’t afford things,” Aydin answers. She also tells Danielle that she’s jealous of her. Danielle disagrees because Aydin’s “house is empty.”

Aydin calls Danielle a clown. “I go home, my husband is waiting for me at the door,” Danielle quips. “Your husband with the boobs?” Aydin asks. Danielle stands, shoving some of the table’s contents at Jen, as Teresa engages, yelling at Danielle to “cut it out.”

“Cut it out? You’re the queen of this sh*t,” Melissa tells Teresa. “F*ck you,” Teresa yells, as Melissa calls her “white trash.” Teresa calls Mel a “whore” on repeat as Mel smiles, imitating Teresa’s stance.

Production enters, suggesting Danielle should leave. Fessler exits. Everyone else returns to the table. Aydin states she feels safe enough to continue filming alongside Danielle.

Jackie “Judas” Goldschneider

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 cast
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Up next are Margaret and Teresa. “March of 2022 was the first time I ever spoke to the ex,” Marge begins. “Now it’s a different story,” Dolores notes in her interview.

Teresa then brings up Margaret’s “smear campaign” on Luis. Margaret says she never planned any takedowns. Jackie disagrees in her confessional, calling Margaret “full of shit.”

Rachel jumps in, questioning if Luis is forthcoming with Teresa. Teresa throws this back at Rachel, saying John Fuda isn’t “forthcoming with his past.” Rachel then tells Teresa not to bring up her man, and to keep his name out of her “hot dog-lipped mouth.” Teresa notes Rachel did it first.

Margaret then brings up that weird warrior video of Luis, which Teresa accused her of leaking. This is Marge’s bomb. Jackie met with Luis’ ex, so maybe she leaked it, Marge reveals. At first, Jackie denies this, but then she owns up to it, and OH MY LAWD, WHAT?!

“It was Jackie the whole time,” Danielle laughs. Margaret tells Teresa she “subpoenaed the wrong bitch.” As for Jackie, Teresa’s fine, which confuses Jen Aydin. She thinks once the dust has settled and this actually lands for Tre, she’ll be furious; she just didn’t want to give Marge the satisfaction of a win here.

Their lunch ends. “This group is no longer a family,” Dolores The Godfather notes. “This felt like a death,” she ends, as the credits roll on RHONJ Season 14.

A special Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 wrap-up airs next Sunday, August 11, at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Teresa Giudice’s Plan to Recruit Former Foes Explained

Teresa Giudice at BravoCon 2023.
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When it comes to plotting, Teresa Giudice is an open book. The Real Housewives of New Jersey OG has played the same game since 2009. Whether it was feuding with her family or fighting the newbies, Tre always had a game plan to make sure she stayed the Queen Bee of New Jersey. With Bravo most likely planning a reboot for the popular series, Tre could be shaking in her boots. A call to action now has her looking at other opportunities and former foes to become allies. These big moves are all a desperate attempt to stay number one in the Garden State. But will the move pay off? 

Teresa Giudice needs new allies

It hasn’t gone amiss that Teresa has a hard time keeping friends. Currently, she only has Jennifer Aydin and an iffy Dolores Catania. When it comes to being best buds with Tre, there are a few rules that you have to meet. Every friend has to be willing to back up the mother of four’s crazy rumor mill, and they have to be ride or die. But what once worked in the past isn’t exactly working on Season 14. Teresa can no longer sit on laurels and assume that most people want to join her cause. Even though she somehow recruited Jackie Goldschneider that won’t exactly be enough for a small army. If I were a betting woman, I would say Teresa is looking to branch out when it comes to open recruitment.  

Teresa Giudice has found some unlikely friends 

I guess hell has frozen over, or at least is starting to have flurries because Tre and Kim DePaola are talking again. In May, Teresa and Kim got together for a frienemy birthday lunch, which left fans shocked. In a social media post for the ages, Kim shared a snap of the two and wrote, “Thank you for my birthday lunch.” The “Power lunch” left everyone a bit unsettled. 

But this isn’t the first foe Teresa has reconnected with. In February 2023, Teresa posted a photo of her and Jacqueline Laurita while she was in Las Vegas. The OG wrote, “5-hour lunch! Lots to talk about. Lots of laughs too! Reunited, and it feels so good!” RHONJ viewers will recall that former besties had a pretty bad falling out over Tre lying. The response to their team-up was overwhelming, with many fans wanting to scream, “Bring back our girls!” 

Teresa Giudice wants to be on the reboot

Teresa has made it clear she wants to be on the reboot. Bravo has yet to explain what their idea board might look like for such a change. But producers could do the same they have done for the Real Housewives of Atlanta. The new season will bring back a memorable face or two. If Bravo were to bring back big hitters like Jacqueline, Danielle Staub, or Kim, it could revive the series. And Teresa isn’t dumb. She might play dumb well, but she knows how to win. By making friends with possible cast members it means there is more of a chance that these women will want to film with her.  

The star of the Real Housewives of New Jersey is working overtime. Teresa is already using Jackie and said on TV that she doesn’t care about her; she just needs numbers. Even though Teresa has hinted that she might not want to come back for Season 15, I think it is a crock of bull. Reality TV is all that Tre knows. She has made a living of sharing every detail of her life and earning a paycheck.

But as much as Tre might need Bravo, I don’t know if the network needs her. The drama and toxicity that the queen brings are all getting to be a bit too much. It might be time to let the ship sail and move on. But if I know Teresa at all, she won’t go quietly. She will be like the captain of the Titanic, standing at the wheel as the ship goes down.   

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The Real Housewives: 100 Best Moments Ever (30-21)

Danielle Staub, Andy Cohen and Teresa Giudice, during one of the best Real Housewives moments ever
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Believe it or not, Real Housewives of Orange County is currently airing the 100th Real Housewives season! To mark the occasion, the Features team here at Reality Tea put our heads together to name the great Real Housewives moments EVER. Naturally, we could’ve come up with a thousand!

We hope you’ve enjoyed looking back at 100 seasons of gasp-worthy moments with us! If your fave isn’t on this list, please check out numbers 100-31 in our countdown. And don’t worry, there’s still the final 20 to go! So, without further ado, here’s 30-21!

30. These 10 best Real Housewives moments start with a classic: The only thing fake about Aviva Drescher is THIS!

That’s certainly one way to punctuate an argument! In response to the ladies calling her “fake” all season, Aviva Drescher decided to show her the true meaning of that word. Insisting THIS was the only thing artificial or fake about her, Aviva slammed her prosthetic leg down on the table. “Everything else is real!” she repeated over and over.

Who could blame the crowd for bursting out laughing, and mouthing, “holy shit.” Then, as if that wasn’t enough, Aviva THREW her leg across the room to Heather Thomson, and said, “I’ll crawl home!” Heather wasn’t crying “holla!” about that one. Luann de Lesseps absolutely lost it, and joked in a confessional, “they say this is the last straw…I mean, this is the last leg.”

29. NeNe Leakes is very rich, bitch

@hayusocial

“I am very rich, b*tch!” is how I announce myself when entering any store. #RHOA #RealityTV #Hayu

♬ Nene meme – Hayu

Everything NeNe Leakes said, and every face she made, on Real Housewives of Atlanta lives on as a meme these days. Her retort to Shereé Whitfield, “I am very rich, bitch!” surely made its way onto some Housewives fans’ needlepoint pillows.

What makes this moment a little less iconic nowadays is the unfortunate “Trump check” reference. Of course, in context, this was because NeNe was on Celebrity Apprentice. Unsurprisingly, she was such a breakout star that she quickly appeared on other reality shows and scripted dramas.

28. Leah McSweeney versus Tiki Torches

Leah McSweeney certainly mixed things up on Real Housewives of New York. And I’m not just referring to her eclectic outfits.

Ramona Singer’s girl’s night was an absolute mess for many reasons. And that was long before Leah trashed the place. As an argument with Ramona and Dorinda Medley was underway inside, Leah convinced Tinsley Mortimer to go skinny dipping.

The underwear-clad Leah began throwing booze at the tiki torches surrounding the pool. When Leah ranted about hating the tiki torches, she said it was because of what they represent. A confused Tinsley replied, “they represent, like, a fun party.” Of course, while Leah didn’t say it outright, tiki torches are now associated with the Charlottesville white supremacist riots. After all, a major theme of this season was the RHONY ladies’ ignorance and privilege.

27. Bravo, Bravo, fucking Bravo!

As her weed dinner reappearance showed, Denise Richards loves to break the fourth wall. When her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-stars (especially Kyle Richards) put her on the spot and questioned her honesty AGAIN, Denise officially had enough. So, she dropped the ultimate, fourth wall shattering bomb: “Bravo, Bravo, fucking Bravo!” This wasn’t just one of the best Real Housewives moments ever, but one of the most shocking.

This RHOBH moment left viewers gasping, and asking, “can they do that?” It felt like a peak behind the curtain at production secrets. Sure enough, producers eventually cut in, and tried to convince Denise to get back to the scene. The reactions of Kyle, Lisa Rinna, and Erika Jayne are particularly fascinating in hindsight, considering their own turns in the hot seat in subsequent seasons.

26. Monique Samuels breaks out the RHOP reunion binder of receipts

No one can deny that Monique Samuels exited Real Housewives of Potomac with a bang. At the Season 5 reunion, she came prepared with a whole binder of receipts!

Monique read her co-stars to filth, and looked amazing doing so (this is one of my personal favorite Real Housewives reunion looks). Especially regarding Gizelle Bryant’s relationship with ex Jamal. Karen Huger’s soft “is … Jamal coming?” and utter lack of surprise when Gizelle answered that he wasn’t, really says it all.

Like many RHOP moments, this has been replicated, but none can match the original. Sorry to Monica Garcia and her RHOSLC Burn Book.

25. Luann de Lesseps fell in the bushes to deliver one of the best Real Housewives moments

Leave it to Luann to cut some tension with a timely pratfall! As Sonja Morgan and Bethenny Frankel argued over Ramona’s behavior, Ramona vented to a very drunk Luann outside. At some point, Luann decided to dance her way out … and immediately fell into the bushes, laughing the entire time. The image of a hysterical Luann, laying in rose bushes, in a jumpsuit Ramona complimented five second earlier, should be displayed in The Louvre.

24. Teresa Giudice pushes Andy Cohen into his chair

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When Teresa knocks Andy Cohen down on RHONJ. #igottoputmefirst

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From a table flip to a chair push! There’s a lot of discourse around the lack of a RHONJ reunion this year. The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunions have always been extra dramatic. But Season 2 was something else, thanks to Danielle Staub. And not just because she wore a tank top and brought a mannequin head. Teresa Giudice did not react well to Danielle’s antics, to put things mildly. Andy Cohen got caught in the middle, and caught some strays.

When Danielle brought up Teresa’s nephew, all hell officially broke loose. Teresa got out of her chair and right into Danielle’s face. As Andy tried to hold her back, Tre pushed him into his chair. The expression on his face was nothing short of priceless.

23. Meredith Marks tells Angie K: “You! Can! LEAVE!”

To quote (a five espresso martinis deep) Heather Gay, Meredith Marks left the Palm Springs table with a British accent … and we will never get over it. Meredith always has a … unique way of pronouncing words. But the half British, half space alien voice she put on to tell Angie Kastsanevas “You! Can! LEAVE!” instantly went down in history.

As Heather burst out laughing (her most relatable moment yet), Meredith kept getting better and British-er. Shouting, “Can we get sekarity please? Can we get sekarity? She refuses taleeve.” The “security” (sorry-“sekarity”) she got was Chad (a waiter, as the chyrons helpfully pointed out), who adorably told her, “I’ll … do whatever I can.” You know it’s bad when Mary Cosby seems like the voice of reason.

Once Meredith got up to “worry about the THINGS THAT MATTER in this world”, Lisa Barlow followed her. At which point Meredith brought up the “ruhmerze and nahstinezz” about Angie. “You want me to go there with her huzzbund? Oh I can do that. Don’t fuck with me. Tell her to fuck AUGHF.” Personally, as if I didn’t love Meredith enough already, this cemented her as RHOSLC’s best Housewife.

22. Taylor Armstrong says ENOUGH!

A moment that will live on in reactions GIFs for eternity! There’s a reason the original dinner party from hell will never be topped. Actually, there’s about a billion reasons. But one of them is the way Taylor Armstrong shut down her argument with Kim Richards. The way she flailed her arms and repeated, “ENOUGH! Enough enough enough!” is exactly the type of over-the-top gesture that makes Taylor such a Real Housewives legend. Not to mention, prime meme material.

21. Rounding out today’s best Real Housewives moments: Dorinda Medley made it NICE!

Dorinda’s Berkshires home, Blue Stone Manor, is one of the most iconic Real Housewives estates. It was also the setting of RHONY’s greatest moments. Including, to quote Luann, Dorinda’s “not-birthday birthday” meltdown. Dorinda cooked! She decorated! She did it NICE! Luann’s mocking pouty face expression is the cherry on top that solidifies this as one of the best Real Housewives moments ever.

Stay tuned, as next weekend, our countdown of the Real Housewives franchise’s best moments reaches its conclusion…

TELL US – WHICH OF THESE REAL HOUSEWIVES BEST MOMENTS ARE YOUR FAVORITES? WHAT MOMENTS DO YOU HOPE TO SEE IN THE TOP 20?

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Perfect Match Season 3 Dream Cast

Perfect Match Season 3 dream cast.
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Seasons 2 of Perfect Match came to an end on Friday, June 21 with an explosive final episode. A week later, Netflix announced the dating show would return next year. We can’t stop thinking about what messy singles we want to see next season, so we compiled a list.

Here is my dream cast for Season 3 of Perfect Match:

Amber Desiree ‘AD’ Smith – Love Is Blind

Amber Desiree “AD” Smith was a fan favorite on Season 6 of Love is Blind. She was a guiding light in a cast overflowing with immaturity. She found love with 31-year-old Clay Gravesande but sadly, the two didn’t leave the show a married couple. Clay turned her down at the aisle after she said “yes” to marrying him. Brutal. While I doubt AD has any trouble finding love in real life, I would love to see her back on TV.

Host Nick Lachey also threw out AD’s name as a potential Season 3 cast member in an interview with People.

“It’s really intriguing because someone like AD, who her and Clay [Gravesande]’s story was, I think, such a hard one for everyone to stomach,” he explained. “I think AD is a great candidate for someone to be on the show.”

Kieran Bishop is the twin brother of Perfect Match Season 2 heartthrob Kaz Bishop. Kaz provided some great television this season and I predict his brother would bring the same level of chaos into the house. He’s charming and a little messy, which makes him perfect for the show. I mean, how can you cast one twin on the show and not the other?

Josh Demas – Love is Blind

Every reality TV show needs a villain and Josh Demas may be the man for the job. We know from Love is Blind that he loves to steal someone’s girl and I’m sure he would cause chaos in the Perfect Match house.

Savannah Palacio – The Circle/Perfect Match

Savannah Palacio didn’t get a fair shot on Season 1 of Perfect Match. The Circle star tried to make a move on Francesca Farago’s man and it didn’t work out so well. She ended up leaving the villa early and without a perfect match. I think Savannah deserves a second shot at love. She’s cute, fun, and dramatic, which is a perfect combo for the Netflix show.

Megan Thomson – Too Hot to Handle

Megan Thomson brought the fun on Season 5 of Too Hot to Handle. She was bubbly, energetic, and many fans drew comparisons between her and Season 1 veteran Chloe Veitch. Megan is currently in a relationship but if she finds herself single next year, I think she would be a great addition to Perfect Match.

Cole Barnett – Love is Blind

Fans watched Cole Barnett’s volatile relationship with Zanab Jaffrey play out in Season 3 of Love is Blind. Fans were critical of Cole’s behavior all season but after the reunion, many viewers felt conflicted about whether he deserved the pile-on from the women.

Host Nick Lachey agreed that Cole deserves another shot at love. In his interview with People, he said he would like to see Cole on the next season of Perfect Match.

“He really took it in the reunion, really kind of got piled on,” he told the outlet. “I was like, ‘Man, this dude, I’m not sure he’s getting the right deal here.’ So he’s another one I wouldn’t mind seeing have a chance on something like Perfect Match.”

Irina Solomonova – Love is Blind

Irina Solomonova was the villain of Season 4 of Love Is Blind. The Seattle native received criticism for her treatment of her former fiance Zack Goytowski. While she wasn’t a fan favorite, neither was Micah Lussier. Fans called Irina and Micah “mean girls” after Season 4 of Love Is Blind, but Micah was able to shed her old persona on Season 2 of Perfect Match. I want Irina to have the same chance. Maybe she’ll have an arc similar to Micah’s or maybe she’ll once again be the villain. Either way, she’ll be good TV.

TELL US – DO YOU AGREE WITH OUR LIST? WHO DO YOU WANT TO SEE ON SEASON 3 OF PERFECT MATCH?

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

Love Island USA: What Kendall Washington Revealed About His Relationship with Nicole Jacky on Viall Files

Love Island USA's Kendall Washington and Nicole Jacky.
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After the smash success of Love Island USA Season 6, fans are keeping a sharp eye on the contestants’ social media. Ever since they got out of the villa, the social media activity of finalists Kendall Washington and Nicole Jacky seemed…off. Not only are they posting less couple content than the other three finalists, they’re barely acknowledging each other at all. When JaNa Craig posted a video of the cast’s Universal Studios trip, Kendall and Nicole appeared to actively avoid one another.

After tons of speculation, Kendall appeared solo, on the Viall Files. While he remained cagey, the Season 6 OG confirmed that, yes, something is up. Here’s everything Kendall had to say about his current- and possibly future- relationship status with Nicole.

Kendall reveals where he and Nicole stand

Before anything else, Kendall told host Nick Viall about his Love Island journey with Nicole. He acknowledged they had ups and downs, but claimed it was “mostly stable.” He continued, “What I built with Nicole in there was something I’ve never felt like towards anyone.” Kendall repeatedly emphasized he never had such strong feelings for someone before. “And the fact that they’re happening so fast, it didn’t seem real. I was like, oh my god, I actually have these feelings for this girl.”

When pressed again for their current status, Kendall claimed they are still together, but acknowledged it’s an adjustment. “There’s a distance thing,” he said, adding, “There’s all these questions that need to be answered by us…we’re just taking it day by day.”

“We really just want to work on what we have currently and adjusting to that in real life,” he said. Sure, a mutual love of Star Wars and video games might be enough to form a connection in the villa. But does that translate to relationship success in the real world?

How the outside world affected things

Obviously, going from a secluded environment to reentering the real world will always be a bit of a shock. Let alone coming off a reality show, where viewers developed very strong opinions of your journey, ones they aren’t afraid to share. Adding to that, of course, is the fact that Love Island USA Season 6 was way more popular than anyone expected. Adjusting to the public eye was already tough enough for Kendall, who suffered a horrific invasion of privacy when a leaked NSFW video came out just after the finale.

“Being in the public eye, and seeing everyone’s opinions, it affects people differently,” Kendall said. He admitted, “When I see any negative comments about Nicole and I, I just brush it off…but Nicole takes things differently.”

Kendall was asked if he felt Nicole “pulling away” because of the public reaction. “I wouldn’t go so far as to say pulling away,” he answered, “but…it’s just so much on our minds,” Kendall admitted it would be difficult to quiet that noise and get back to focusing on each other, like in the villa. As he referenced, challenges are thrown at you in the villa, such as the arrival of bombshell contestants. However, as Natalie Joy put it, “The world is a little different than a new bombshell.”

Do Kendall Washington and Nicole Jacky still say “I love you?”

On their final date, Kendall told Nicole he loved her. A stunned Nicole didn’t say it back. It was all very awkward, like watching a rejected marriage proposal. While Kendall told Nicole there was no pressure for her to say it back, she did claim to be falling for him in their final speeches to one another.

Kendall claimed that, once they immediately got out of the villa, they were still sharing I love yous in the hotel. However, he also admitted that saying those words feels very different- and much more serious- in the outside world. Overall, “we still have only said it a couple times…I can count it on my hands.”

Kendall Washington can’t guarantee where they’ll be by the reunion

Love Island USA star Kendall Washington on a date
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As one final surprise, Ariana Madix wrapped up the finale by announcing a Season 6 reunion special, which will air on August 19th. Since that’s still weeks away, Kendall was asked if he could give a percentage of a chance that he and Nicole will still be together. He admitted that he can’t say 100%. Kendall explained that there are no guarantees for anything, so, “it would be a lie if I said 100% chance, because I just don’t know.”

Once again, he emphasized that important conversations need to be had. He told the listeners they didn’t get a chance to discuss those yet. However, he admitted that, regarding their future, the decision isn’t just up to him. “It’s in Nicole’s court,” he said, adding, “end of the day, we’re going to respect what we decide on.”

TELL US – WHAT WAS YOUR TAKEAWAY FROM KENDALL WASHINGTON’S VIALL FILES INTERVIEW? ARE YOU SURPRISED BY HIS POST-LOVE ISLAND USA RELATIONSHIP STATUS WITH NICOLE JACKY?

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