It feels like Alexis returned to The Real Housewives of Orange County with a vendetta. It’s not about her meshing with the rest of the cast. She’s completely focused on clearing her boyfriend’s name. And it seems that part of that process is to release unflattering video footage of the Real For Real founder.
Alexis Bellino offered to show Tamra Judge the videos of Shannon Beador, but she declined
Tamra teased just how bad it could be for Shannon during a recent interview with Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast.
“From what I’ve heard — and I haven’t seen them [the videos] — they’re extremely damaging to Shannon,” the RHOC veteran revealed. Extremely.”
According to the Bravolebrity, her former bestie “does some things … that are not good” in the footage, which is apparently a compilation of Ring camera footage.
During the recent RHOC episode, Alexis suggested that she’s considering whether to “pull out the videos.” The reality TV star revealed frustration with Shannon for speaking ill about John, and feels releasing the footage would vindicate them. The couple allegedly have “a lot of” videos that could “ruin [Shannon’s] life.”
In a confessional interview, Alexis told producers that the videos of Shannon were so bad that after viewing them, she “couldn’t go back to feeling the same about her.”
Tamra had the opportunity to see the “months and months and months” of footage, but she declined Alexis’ offer.
“She told me I could see them if I want to. I have not seen them. They’re actually Ring footage cameras from John’s house inside and out,” she revealed.
But the former CUT fitness owner thinks that Alexis is holding back, for now. The videos could impact Shannon’s three daughters.
“Alexis has said over and over, ‘I don’t think it’d be a good idea for any of these videos to come out because it can affect her children,’” Tamra explained, “and things like that.”
TLC’s newest reality show Forbidden Love is off to a crazy start! Forbidden Love features four couples with extreme differences in religion and culture. Each of the couples is facing a unique challenge that is putting their relationship to the test. While some of these couples have a good shot at making things work, other relationships are in jeopardy. Here is our official ranking of the Forbidden Love couples from the most solid to WTF!
Lindsey and Elmer – The Most Solid on Forbidden Love
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Lindsey and Elmer are by far the most solid couple on Forbidden Love so far. Elmer left his Amish community to pursue a relationship with Lindsey, after falling for her during a work project. As a result, Elmer’s family shunned him and are not in contact with him anymore. Lindsey and Elmer are now expecting a baby, but Elmer is still struggling to adjust to the non-Amish world.
Despite some concerns from Lindsey about Elmer’s adjusting to the English world, the couple still stands strong. Lindsey has been patient with Elmer, amid his addiction to porn and excessive technology use. Furthermore, Lindsey is making efforts to bring Elmer’s family back into his life, so that they can meet their grandchild. Lindsey and Elmer have some issues, but they are on the right track to overcome them all.
Ashley and Mohammed – Somewhat Solid on Forbidden Love
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Ashley and Mohammed already have an interesting storyline this season. The couple first met on a dating app and got married not long after. Ashley is Catholic, while Mohammed is Muslim. Mohammed has had a difficult time winning the approval of Ashley’s family and feels like they don’t respect his Islamic religion. Mohammed is facing a particularly hard situation with Ashley’s sister, who allegedly called him a terrorist.
While Ashley and Mohammed are struggling to overcome certain differences, their relationship has a good shot at being successful. Mohammed wants Ashley to convert to Islam, which she is open to. Ashley’s family has concerns about Mohammed having control over her, although Ashley has assured them that isn’t the case. They were also wondering why he didn’t find a Muslim girl from his culture instead of choosing her. However, Ashley and Mohammed’s love seems genuine, and the two really care for one another.
Laurie and Eli – Not So Solid
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Laurie and Eli seem like a wonderful couple this season, but their relationship is complex. They met at an AA meeting and instantly fell for each other, Laurie is a Catholic, while Eli is an Orthodox Jew. To make their relationship work, Eli told Laurie that she would have to convert to Orthodox Judaism. While Laurie is doing her best with the conversion process, she is having some challenges with it.
At a dinner with Eli’s family, Laurie’s mom called to say she was sad that she wasn’t coming home for Christmas. Eli’s mother was frustrated by this and felt that it meant Laurie wasn’t taking the conversion process seriously. After the dinner, Laurie felt worried as she felt like Eli’s parents didn’t understand how much work she had been putting into converting. Eli and Laurie’s relationship is on a rocky road, as Laurie will have to sacrifice a lot to make it work.
Kris and Lensa – WTF
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Kris and Lensa are by far the most complicated couple this season. Kris is the son of a Pentecostal preacher, whereas Lensa is a dedicated Muslim. Lensa was previously in two arranged marriages, and her relationship with Kris marks the first time she is with a man of her choice. Kris, on the other hand, comes from an extremely religious family, and his father is determined to make Lensa accept Christianity. This isn’t ideal for Lensa, as she is hoping that Kris will convert to Islam instead.
When Kris asked his parents if marriage could work with two different religions, his mother emphasized that “a house divided will not stand”. Kris and Lensa are the only couple this season who are both very dedicated to their respective religions, which makes their situation difficult. It would be surprising if their relationship worked out, as there are already so many obstacles coming between them.
TELL US – WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE COUPLE ON FORBIDDEN LOVE? WHICH COUPLES DO YOU THINK WILL LAST?
The Survivor New Era is one of the show’s best. The New Era has six seasons so far, with Season 47 premiering this fall. There have been several changes to Survivor game play in the New Era, including different challenges, new advantages, and an overall shorter game. Furthermore, the New Era has featured a diverse range of cast members, who have been enjoyable to watch.
While all six New Era seasons have been entertaining, some have been more interesting than others. Here is our official ranking of all six New Era seasons, from our least favorite to the absolute best!
6. Survivor Season 41
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Season 41 was the first season of the Survivor New Era. While Season 41 was still fun to watch, it ranks last on our list for several reasons. As it marked the start of the New Era, Season 41 featured several new advantages that viewers didn’t exactly love. These included the hourglass and do-or-die twists. At times, it felt like these new advantages did more harm than good, and didn’t help the contestants to play a strategic game.
In addition to the confusing twists, Season 41 didn’t have a standout cast. While there was nothing wrong with them, there weren’t any cast members or alliances that stood out to fans.
5. Survivor Season 42
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Season 42 can be considered stronger than Season 41 because of the differences between cast members. This season, cast members were more adapted to the strategy of games and were more likable than the Season 41 cast. Many factors made Season 42 worth the watch, like the winner Maryanne Oketch, who viewers felt deserved the win.
While Season 42 was better than Season 41, it included many of the same frustrating advantages. As a result, Season 42 was only a few steps up from Season 41.
4. Survivor Season 43
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Season 43 was a big improvement from Seasons 41 and 42, but it didn’t match up to later seasons of the New Era. With the elimination of the hourglass and do-or-die twists, Season 43 returned to a more original game play which many fans appreciated. Season 43 also featured a diverse cast, with Jesse Lopez standing out in particular for his strategy.
The winner of Season 43 was Mike Gabler, which wasn’t a surprise to some viewers. However, Mike earned a lot of respect when he donated all of his winnings to charity. This was a sweet ending to Season 43, which will go down as one of the most genuine moments in Survivor history.
3. Survivor Season 45
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Season 45 was enjoyable overall, earning it third place on our list. From start to finish, Season 45 was unpredictable which made it so fun to watch. Dee Valladares was the winner of Season 45, which felt like the right ending. Her romance with runner-up Austin Li Coon also added a spicy new element to the season, as relationships on Survivor are rare.
While Season 45 is one of the better seasons of the New Era, it included new twists that made things confusing at times. New advantages such as the Advantage Amulet were frustrating for some viewers, although others enjoyed the changes.
2. Survivor Season 44
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Season 44 was one of the New Era’s best seasons, although it does not top Season 46. While some viewers may have found Season 44 less engaging due to its relatively predictable gameplay, its cast made up for that. Players like Carolyn Wiger and Yam Yam Arocho made the season worth the watch. Season 44 didn’t introduce many new twists, which some fans appreciated.
Season 44 had its strengths, which earned it a spot at the top of the New Era rankings. From start to finish, Season 44 was extremely entertaining to watch.
1. Survivor Season 46
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Season 46 of Survivor’s New Era ended up being a fan favorite. The cast brought something unique to the game which made it highly entertaining. Season 46 featured several standout contestants, including Charlie Davis and Q Burdette. One of the best parts of Season 46 was the social dynamic, as many of the players had a strong social game.
If the Survivor New Era continues on this trajectory, it could easily be remembered as one of the show’s best Eras. Season 46 was filled with emotion, great contestants, strong game play, and memorable moments.
TELL US – WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SURVIVOR NEW ERA SEASON?
Jenn Tran’s journey for love on The Bachelorette Season 21 is starting to get serious. With only seven men left, Jenn is closer than ever to finding the one. At this point in the season, viewers are starting to wonder who the next lead of The Bachelor will be. Well, ABC let the cat out of the bag early this year. So let’s take a look at the other men who would have made a great Bachelor.
Devin Strader would make a great Bachelor
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Devin Strader has been a front-runner on Season 21 from the start. Since night one, Devin has been unapologetically himself and confident. During every conversation he has with Jenn, Devin listens to her and always embraces her opening up. Furthermore, Devin has handled challenges with the other men in the house gracefully. Devin’s personality is more eccentric than most other men’s, making him stand out this season.
Currently, Devin has one of the strongest connections with Jenn. There’s a good chance that he may get engaged to her in the end, but if not, he should have his own season of The Bachelor. Devin would be fun to watch as the lead and would make the women feel comfortable and heard. A season of The Bachelor led by Devin would certainly be worth the watch!
Grant Ellis won the spot on The Bachelor
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Grant Ellis is the next Bachelor. From the jump, Grant had had his eye on Jenn. Grant received the first group date rose of the season, and was one of the first men to form a strong connection with Jenn. During his one-on-one date in New Zealand, it was evident that Grant cared for and showed kindness toward Jenn. He asked her how she was feeling after her difficult group date the day before, which showed that he has a big heart.
While Grant could potentially end up with Jenn, it seems that several other men have stronger relationships with her. Nonetheless, Grant has a great personality and it’s clear that he puts others first. Grant is an all-around likable guy, which many viewers often look for in a Bachelor lead. If Jenn isn’t the woman for Grant, then he deserves another shot at love on The Bachelor.
Jonathan Johnson would have been a great option for The Bachelor
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Jonathan Johnson has been a breath of fresh air this season and could make an entertaining Bachelor. On night one, Jonathan showed up in a hospital gown and covered his face with bandages. This made him stand out from the crowd, which helped both viewers and Jenn to remember him. Jonathan has a funny personality and exudes confidence.
During his one-on-one date with Jenn, Jonathan showed both his silly and serious sides. He enjoyed a playful date with Jenn at a vineyard but opened up about his past later in the night. Jonathan does have a good connection with Jenn, but it’s unclear how much further their relationship can grow. However, Jonathan has a standout personality, which makes him an excellent candidate for the next Bachelor.
Could Sam Nejad be a Bachelor contender next season?
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Sam Nejad entered Season 21 with strong values that he tried to integrate into his relationship with Jenn. Sam opened up about the fact that he had never been in love before and explained that his family takes relationships very seriously. Compared to the other men, Sam N stood out for his confidence and charisma. Throughout his time on the show, Sam’s words conveyed positive energy to Jenn and the viewers.
Unfortunately, Sam didn’t find the lasting love with Jenn he had hoped for. After asking to kiss Jenn, Sam was sent home as she didn’t see a future with him and didn’t want to lead him on. However, Sam would be a great fit for the next Bachelor. As a “love virgin”, Sam’s season would be interesting to watch. Sam also has a lot of maturity and respect and would be enjoyable to watch in the role.
TELL US – WHO ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AS THE NEXT BACHELOR?WHO DO YOU THINK WILL END UP WITH JENN?
Reality dating shows have increased in popularity in the last decade. The genre has become more competitive as streaming services like Netflix and Peacock have begun releasing their own unscripted programming. Now that the genre has become crowded, it can be hard to keep track of all the new shows. If you need some help, we have you covered.
Here are the Best Reality Dating Shows of 2024:
Love Island USA – Season 6
Love Island USA stole reality TV fans’ hearts this summer. The series, a spinoff of the original UK version, was a slow burn. The first few seasons paled in comparison to the OG version and it struggled to break into the mainstream. Season 6 finally got people talking. The all-star cast and constant stream of drama helped make the show a mega success.
The cast had undeniable chemistry. Not only were the romantic connections plentiful but the friendships were like nothing we’ve seen before. Host Ariana Madix told The Washington Post that the female friendships in the Villa made the show stronger.
“That [closeness] makes the stakes high when you’re watching dramatic moments, or if a recoupling is happening, and you’re not sure who’s going home, it really matters to everyone there,” she said. “I think that feeling translates to the audience feeling like all of these things really matter when you’re watching them.”
There is no denying that this cast’s popularity soared above previous Islanders. To prove this point, look no further than their Instagram followings. Season 6 winner Serena Page currently has 1.3 million followers, while Season 5 winner Hannah Wright stands at 213 thousand. Serena isn’t the only Season 6 Islander who has amassed an impressive following, Fan favorite Leah Kateb has 2.6 million followers and JaNa Craig isn’t too far behind with 1.2 million.
The show’s transition to Peacock may also be responsible for its increased popularity. The move gave the show permission to be raunchier, away from the watchful eye of network television. I think we would’ve enjoyed Season 6 less if Kaylor Martin wasn’t yelling, “F*CK AARON,” every five minutes.
Love Is Blind – Season 6
Season 6 of Love is Blind premiered in February 2024 and it didn’t disappoint. The Netflix series always manages to find the perfect balance of genuine people and fame-thirsty troublemakers and it’s honestly impressive. The online content surrounding the show was plentiful, from debates about whether Chelsea Blackwell resembled Megan Fox to fans engaging in investigative reporting to decipher which couples were still together.
Perfect Match – Season 2
Season 2 of Netflix’s Perfect Match was a hot mess but we still loved it. I guess that’s what happens when you put a bunch of hot, emotionally unavailable people in a Villa together. It had all the ingredients of a perfect reality TV show. There was lying, gaslighting, and too many breakups to count.
The Bachelor – Season 28
The Bachelor has long been regarded as the best reality dating show. After all, it’s been on the air since 2002. However, the once-beloved series has faltered in recent years. According to Forbes, viewership has been steadily declining since Season 17, “with the exception of Season 23.” The genre has become crowded and the franchise has lost control of the market it once dominated. The show appeared to be in trouble after Zach Shallcross’s season struggled to entice fans but Season 28 turned it around. Bachelor Joey Graziadei was the first swoon-worthy leading man the franchise has had in years and viewers tuned in to look at his pretty face.
Too Hot to Handle – Season 6
Season 6 of Too Hot to Handle premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 19. The new season has been out for two weeks but it’s already generated a lot of internet buzz. The new cast is hot, messy, and not afraid to break the rules. This season also featured some unique twists that made life in the Villa more challenging for the Singles. All ten episodes are currently available on Netflix. Run don’t walk to check out the new season! You won’t be disappointed.
TELL US – DO YOU AGREE WITH OUR LIST? WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DATING SHOW OF 2024?
To say Love Island USA fans are highly anticipating the Season 6 reunion would be an understatement. While the season just ended a few weeks ago, there’s already been enough off-screen drama to fill a separate reality show. So far, it’s played out on social media and over podcast appearances. This includes feuds, new connections, and even a few potential breakups.
While some contestants may overshare on social media and in interviews, others have played it very coy. Likewise, there’s been a lot of back and forth, he said/she said, and confusion. With all of the cast in one room, the reunion will give contestants the chance to air a lot of grievances. Season 6 winner Serena Page said it best. She’s interested to see if those making shady comments will change their tunes, or say it will their chest.
This cast is so chaotic, there’s about a million unresolved feuds, rumors, and new mysteries every day. Here are the most pressing questions fans want answered at the reunion. Thankfully, they don’t have to wait too long, because the episode airs on Monday, August 19, streaming on Peacock.
What’s going on with Kaylor and Aaron?
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Maybe I should rephrase that: what the fawwwk, Aaron Evans and Kaylor Martin? These two appeared solid until Casa Amor, where Kaylor spent days crying while Aaron romanced Daniela Ortiz Rivera. While they’re the type of couple that would normally skate through to the finals, Aaron’s antics landed them in fifth place. Kaylor’s mom even dragged him on Facebook!
Since they left the show, Kaylor expressed her doubts in multiple podcast interviews. Especially after she watched the Casa episodes. At the same time, she also reiterated how he is her best friend, and that she can’t overlook her feeling for him. Fans noticed her briefly unfollow him on social media. However, he also sent her flowers, and a note that included the phrase “elephant juice” (Love Island code for “I love you”). There’s been breakup speculation, but she gave him so many chances before, so viewers weren’t certain where they stand.
Since they’ve been in New York to tape the reunion, Kaylor’s mostly hung out with the girls. Especially her bestie Olivia Walker, who publicly rooted for Kaylor to dump Aaron. Kaylor’s reunion look also seemed to channel host Ariana Madix’s famous revenge dresses. Adding fuel to the fire, she told a crowd member that things were “not ok” with Aaron. Also, there were rumors the reunion taping started late because Kaylor and Aaron wouldn’t stop fighting.
Aaron might be in quite a bit of hot water this reunion. He also got a lot of flack for comments he made about Serena on a podcast. Comparing Serena’s post-Casa actions to Kaylor’s, the Traitors winner was accused of microaggressions. Notably, Kaylor and Serena are also hanging out quite a bit.
Why did Kendall and Nicole apparently fizzle out so fast?
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A recurring joke in Love Island discussions is that certain couples will break up on the plane ride home. In the case of Kendall Washington and Nicole Jacky, it seems like this literally happened.
The tension was present already in the finale. When Kendall said I love you, Nicole didn’t say it back. While she eventually said she was falling for him, some wondered if she just felt bad for not saying it earlier. Shortly before the finale, she broke down in tears about the men who hurt her before, indicating why she had a guard up. She was also very turned off by his behavior in Casa. And Kendall himself admitted that they were both frequently tested by new bombshells.
While Kendall didn’t outright confirm their split, he made some very telling comments on The Viall Files. One thing he kept reiterating was that Nicole had a more difficult time with the outside world’s comments and backlash. Nicole mostly stayed private after the finale, though she did eventually release an Instagram Story, where she echoed what Kendall said.
People are so curious about what happened, Ariana was even asked about it on Watch What Happens Live. Ariana maintained that they seemed to have something genuine in the villa. However, she added, “I don’t think that necessarily means they’re going to stay together.”
None of the couples posed together at the reunion photo call, and I wonder if that was intentional. However, the other three finalist couples posted a lot together on social media. While Kendall hung out with the rest of the cast, Nicole was nowhere to be seen. Before she appeared at the photo call, people weren’t sure if she’d even go to the reunion.
What’s next for the PPG after the Love Island USA Season 6 reunion?
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Serena, Leah Kateb, and JaNa Craig, aka the PPG, are unquestionably the breakout stars of Love Island USA. Not just of Season 6, but of the whole show so far. For instance, Leah is nearing three million followers on Instagram, surpassing even Ariana. That’s similar to the following that Love Island USA Aftersun host Maura Higgins had when she first appeared on the UK series. Serena and JaNa, who also have over a million followers, recently signed with Gersh for representation. The BFF’s quotes went so viral, major celebrities like Kerry Washington and SZA lip sync to them on TikTok. And they did a whole post-show press tour.
Given their popularity, the PPG keep teasing that they have things in the works. While some suggested a podcast, the girls frequently said they’d rather have their own reality show. If there was ever a good time to announce a major new project, it would be at the reunion.
It’ll also be interesting to see the dynamics between the PPG and the rest of the cast at the reunion. Fans already accused a few cast members of jealousy. As Serena referenced in interviews, there’s been a lot of shady comments. And Ariana herself knows from experience how jealous and defensive people can get of a co-star’s popularity.
TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST QUESTIONS AHEAD OF THE LOVE ISLAND USA REUNION?
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Over a year since her affair with Tom Sandoval was unearthed, Rachel Leviss continues to discuss the issue on her podcast Rachel Goes Rogue, and now says she felt “betrayed” by her castmates. She also talks about her former Vanderpump Rules co-stars. But according to Katie Maloney, it seems like recollections may vary.
The VPR star is always ready to respond to Rachel, whether it be on her own podcast, or social media. Indeed, Katie does seem to follow what the disgraced former reality TV star says. And this recent back-and-forth is no different.
Katie Maloney thinks that Rachel Leviss is “moving the goalposts” by claiming she was “betrayed”
During the Wednesday, August 14 episode of Katie’s Disrespectfully podcast, the veteran Bravolebrity responded to Rachel’s recent comments in which she bemoaned her lost friendships, and suggested that she was expecting any of her former co-stars to reach out to her after the scandal.
“She’s moving the goalpost once again, everybody. I kind of have to chuckle at it because I don’t know what she’s trying to accomplish,” Katie told her co-host Dayna Kathan. “But it is insane because she wants to talk about how she misses her friendship, but initially none of us were her friends.”
“That was what she was touting was that no one was that close. I wasn’t even that close with her. That’s why she justified everything — all of her behavior with Tom Schwartz or Ariana [Madix] — was because [she] wasn’t that close [with anyone],” she continued.
“She pulled a restraining order on Scheana [Shay]. Who was gonna pick up the f*cking phone, babe? If anyone was gonna pick up the phone, it was gonna be Scheana. You’re suing everybody.”
Rachel’s take during the interview was that she was “betrayed by my friends.”
“I know how that sounds because I was somebody who betrayed a friend,” she shared. “But in my darkest times, I just thought that these were my true friends and they would love me no matter what and would want to hear me out. That just wasn’t the case.”
“I had to learn the hard way to completely cut off all communication to all of my friends … so that was a really difficult time. But I have been able to rekindle some of the friendships that I do value [with] the trusted people,” she told Us Weekly. “Now we’ve come to this freedom [where] I don’t need to monitor what I’m saying anymore because it’s all out there. This is my new life and I really have nothing to hide.”
Katie has no sympathy after all “the sh*t” Rachel put her through
In response, Katie accused Rachel of “ruining” Ariana with the lawsuit that accuses her of revenge porn, eavesdropping, and invasion of privacy.
“You’re ruining Ariana because you f*cked her boyfriend in her home while she was away at a funeral. You’re suing her because she happened to see sh*t on his phone. You need to get your f*cking head checked, Rachel,” Katie said.
She continued, “The sh*t that you put everyone through, the sh*t you pulled with me, the vile f*cking sh*t you said to me, the way you made me feel when I looked in your f*cking face and told you and now you wanna come and say this.”
The Something About Her co-owner suggested that Rachel step back from public life and accept the finality of the situation.
“Log off. Get off the f*cking internet. Go open a Pilates studio. Find a nice man, anyone that will f*cking date you and have a nice simple life. No one wants to f*cking talk to you with the sh*t that you’re doing. You’re insane. We’re all left you alone,” she said.
“You’re mad that we weren’t just like hitting you up, you dipped out, disappeared, went to your mental health place, blocked everyone that even remotely tried to reach out to you, it wasn’t gonna happen.”
It’s the end of an era. Love Island superstars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have ended their five-year relationship. We’re mourning the loss of another reality TV couple who couldn’t work things out.
We first met the pair during Love Island’s fifth season. The two coupled up and eventually came in second place. Although they didn’t win the cash prize, they won over the hearts of the viewers and quickly became fan favorites. They were the blueprint for Love Island’s success. Now, we’re all left trying to figure out what the hell went wrong.
Tommy Hague and Molly-Mae’s surprising split
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The news of Tommy and Molly-Mae’s breakup married just a year after they announced their engagement. They share a 19-month-old, so Love Island fans were eagerly awaiting to see them walk down the aisle and continue growing their family. However, out of nowhere, they both posted announcements on their social media confirming their split.
“Never in a million years did I think I’d ever have to write this,” Molly-Mae wrote in an Instagram Story. “After five years together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.”
“I’m extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy’s relationship has come to an end,” she continued. “I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me, now and always, my beautiful daughter. Without us, there would be no her. She will always be my priority.”
Tommy followed up with an Instagram statement of his own, essentially echoing what Molly-Mae had already said. He thanked Molly for making him a dad and reiterated that their daughter is their priority.
Why did Tommy and Molly-Mae break up?
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Although both Tommy and Molly-Mae asked for privacy amid the split, the internet is desperate for answers about what happened between the Love Island alums. The unfortunate reality is, nobody knows for sure.
One of the rumors floating around was that Tommy cheated on Molly-Mae with another influencer, leading to a surprise pregnancy. Daily Mail has since debunked that theory.
On the other hand, some fans believe that Molly-Mae blindsided Tommy with this breakup. Part of that idea is fueled by the fact that he was happily posting cutesy pictures with her on social media right before the breakup announcement.
The truth surrounding their split will come to the surface in due time. Until then, we can celebrate the five years they spent together. They did better than most Love Island couples.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED BY THE NEWS OF MOLLY-MAE AND TOMMY’S SPLIT? WHY DO YOU THINK THEY SUDDENLY BROKE UP?
With the lack of an actual reunion for Season 14, there were still some lingering questions over all of this messy drama. Thankfully, we have two investigative reporters named Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp working tirelessly to get to the bottom of it. They invited Marge to their podcast, Two Ts in a Pod to get the full scoop on Margaret’s involvement with the infamous ex.
Margaret Josephs pulled out the timeline, so when exactly did she first speak to Luis Ruelas’ ex?
During the podcast, Margaret explained just how she got involved with Luis’ ex, whose name is actually Vanessa. The show kept bleeping it out, but now that we can put a name to the bleep, it’s a little bit easier to follow.
On RHONJ, we saw a montage of clips showing Margaret dodging questions about contacting the ex. She swore up and down that she didn’t do it, but the story seemingly changed once Teresa called her out. However, Margaret explained that those flashbacks on the show were misleading.
According to Margaret, the accusations about Vanessa all started in 2021 when the cringey “warrior” video leaked. You know the video — it’s the one on the beach where Luis is sharing affirmations with a few bros. Margaret stood adamant that she had nothing to do with that.
“In 2021, I had never ever spoken to Vanessa. She wasn’t reaching out to me,” Marge explained.
Margaret insisted that she saw the “warrior” video with the rest of the world but was prompted by a producer to bring it up on camera. Perhaps that would explain why suddenly Margaret got blamed for leaking it.
Despite facing accusations that she was in cahoots with Vanessa, Margaret consistently argued that wasn’t the case. She said she never leaked anything about Luis, because she didn’t need to.
“I don’t have to leak anything,” Margaret explained. “I say it right to your face. I don’t need to push it out there.”
It all started in the DMs
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Once Margaret started getting accused of working with Vanessa, she coincidentally started to periodically receive DMs from her. Generally, Margaret claimed the ex was just trying to make “small talk.” Then, their relationship evolved in 2022 once Marge found out that Teresa and Jennifer Aydin were talking to Margaret’s former friend Laura Marasca Jensen to try to get dirt.
“I then felt comfortable responding to [Vanessa] via DMs,” Marge explained. “I was comfortable enough to then respond to her because these people are sick, they’re accusing me of things.”
Over the next year, Marge and Vanessa’s relationship continued to evolve. The RHONJ star said she occasionally bumped into Vanessa around town. For example, they ran into each other at a Joe Gorga comedy show of all places. The state of New Jersey is only so big.
The link between Margaret and Vanessa reached its peak when the Bo Dietl “investigation” came to light. Margaret said that at that point, she felt “very comfortable” talking to Vanessa, who was also having a legal entanglement with Bo. Essentially, Marge said they were swapping stories about how “crazy” the whole situation seemed.
“I was like ‘Whats’ going on? IS this Bo Dietl thing real? What’s happening here?'” Marge recalled.
Ultimately, Marge’s stance remained unchanged from what we heard on the show. She doesn’t think she did anything wrong by contacting Luis’ ex. She’s confident that their relationship was a reaction to the Lauren situation, rather than a years-long plot to take down Luis. Is that enough context to change Teresa’s mind? Absolutely not.
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Below Deck Mediterranean’s Lead Deckhand Joe Bradley is doing what he wants, when he wants, according to Gael Cameron. And that includes tugging at the heart strings of both Second Stew Elena Dubaich and Third Stew Bri Muller. He has been leading on both women from the get-go, and each of them is pretty clueless he’s playing them both. However, Gael knows Joe is up to no good, and she is not a fan of his behavior. She says as much in the preview for Below Deck Med Season 9, Episode 12, which you can watch below.
Below Deck Med Season 9, Episode 12 sneak peek: Gael thinks Joe is “being a little bit of a d*ck”
Joe has definitely been having his fun with the ladies. He made out with both Ellie and Bri, and even made up a song about how he’s working both women. Unfortunately for him, Ellie did overhear that little number and was not too happy. But she quickly forgave him after he apologized, and then asked him out on a date. Noooo!
In the Season 9, Episode 12 preview, Joe rejects Ellie, and Gael shares her thoughts on his behavior. We open with Ellie curling her hair and Joe barging in to talk with her. He nervously said, “Dating for me is like up here. And I’m not ready.” Ellie’s mouth was agape. All she wanted was to have a drink and get to know him. She was dumbfounded at how he could make out with her, but he did not want to get to know her. Never try to date a player, girl.
Joe then ran off to tell Nathan Gallagher the news while Gael snacked in the corner, listening in. He said, “Maybe I took it too seriously. I’m not going to force myself to do something that I don’t want.” Gael then wiped off the Hot Cheetos dust from her fingers and checked in on Ellie. Ellie was still in shock. She told Gael, “Like, bro, we’re just having a drink and talking. It’s not that serious.”
Gael was blunt in her confessional about how she felt Joe was leading them on. She said, “Joe is being a little bit of a d*ck. He’s choosing what he wants, when he wants it without considering how it affects the girls. It’s just not nice anymore. So, I’m losing respect for Joe in that sense.” Will this also fracture relationships within the deck crew? We’ll have to tune in to find out!
TELL US – DO YOU AGREE WITH GAEL THAT JOE IS DOING WHATEVER HE WANTS WITH ELLIE AND BRI? ARE YOU SURPRISED JOE TURNED DOWN ELLIE’S INVITATION FOR A DATE?
