It looks like David Beador just scored a rare win. The ex-husband of Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador just had the criminal charges dropped from his reckless driving charge. The news comes right on the heels of his divorce from Lesley Beador. As one legal case closes, another one opens.
David Beador is off the hook for this one
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Back in March, the cops busted David for driving his Porche at 119 MPG in a 60 MPH zone. It all happened first thing in the morning, and they slapped with one count of reckless driving and an infraction for “unlawfully driving a vehicle at a speed greater than 100 miles per hour.”
At the time, David denied the accusations and entered a nonguilty plea for the misdemeanor charges. Somehow, that ended up working out in his favor. According to In Touch, his criminal charges were dropped during a hearing on September 19.
It’s not clear why the judge decided to dismiss the case. Maybe they felt some pity for David considering he’s practically a regular at the courthouse. In addition to the criminal charges, his estranged wife Lesley recently obtained a temporary restraining order against him. She claimed he had been verbally abusive in front of their children.
In the restraining order petition, Lesley claimed that she was living in fear of David’s next meltdown. Meanwhile, he hit black and claimed that she was trying to extort him for money.
Now, the two are gearing up for a legal battle over custody of their daughter. It’s a lot of drama, so with these reckless driving charges dismissed, David and his lawyers can fully focus on the fight with Lesley.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED TO SEE DAVID’S CHARGES DISMISSED? DO YOU THINK HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS RECKLESS DRIVING?
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We’re closing in on the finish line for the debut season of The Anonymous, which means the remaining players are scrambling to stay afloat in the game. They’re also desperate to add funds to the cash pot, which as of right now, sits at less than $50,000.
Last week, DANI threw a few plot twists at the players and pushed them into a back-to-back cycle of Anonymous Mode. She also left us on a major cliffhanger awaiting to hear Marcel’s future in the game.
In The Anonymous Episode 8, “Divide & Conquer,” we learn Marcel’s fate and see the power in the house slowly shifting. Safety is only guaranteed for one person this week, and by the end of the episode, a whopping seven players wound up on the chopping block.
What’s in the box?
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After last week’s face-off results remained a mystery, DANI left us all wondering about Marcel’s fate in the game. She confirmed that The Anonymous tried to send him home, but what’s in that face-off box? Surprise! He had the safety, which was lucky considering he only had that particular box after Chris stole his original pick.
When Marcel revealed that he had safety and there would be no elimination, the reactions from the other players ranged from excited to confused. Then, the camera panned over to Nina and she gave us the face crack of the season. She simply said, “Wow.”
Then in a flashback, we learn why Nina looked so salty about Marcel’s safety. She finally won the power of The Anonymous, only for her pick to get nullified by DANI’s twist! Bummer. She took a shot, and it missed, but once the dust started to settle, Nina realized that maybe this wasn’t a missed opportunity after all.
Bismah catches the heat
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Some of the most interesting conversations on this show happen in the moments after an elimination. Everyone is desperate to piece together who had the power of The Anonymous, while that person tries to keep a straight face. Some players are better at it than others. This week, Nina gave us a masterclass.
Most of the players assumed that Bismah took the shot at Marcel because of their previous bickering. It’s no secret that she wanted him gone, and Dillian, Christopher, and even Marcel felt confident that it was her. Meanwhile, Nina decided to go along with it. She realized she could use Bismah as a shield to make it through another week.
“The more people who think they want to target Bismah, the better for me,” Nina explained.
With all of that out in the air, it’s not looking good for Bismah. To make matters worse, several players have correctly guessed that she’s the Eagle. That means the likelihood of her becoming The Anonymous is slim to none.
Fortunately, not everyone has guessed Bismah’s avatar. Chris thinks she’s the Cactus, even though everyone at home knows that Cactus is his girlfriend, Victoria. You’ve got to appreciate the irony.
Another day, another puzzle
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After taking a break from challenges last week, DANI threw the players back into game mode this week. She presented them with another puzzle, and fortunately, this one had no math involved.
Instead, they were presented with a giant sliding puzzle with eight pieces. The players had to strap themselves to the pieces while one player stood on the sidelines, barking out orders to help them move into the correct position. That solo player would win safety, and if they finished in ten minutes, they’d get a much-needed $8,000 added to the prize pot.
After Marcel’s brush with elimination last week, he really wanted to be the solo player and get the safety. Would he be good at that? The rest of the players weren’t sure. So, they nominated Nina instead, which is definitely the right choice. Let the Survivor alum do her thing, and you know she isn’t going to disagree with having safety two weeks in a row.
Although it took a couple of minutes to get everyone on the same page with this sliding puzzle, Nina managed to quickly figure out a quick way to communicate with the players. They worked together like a well-oiled machine and finished the puzzle with time to spare. Nina is seriously on fire right now, and that’s not even a pun about her secret handle.
All eyes are on Robot and the lovebirds
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With Nina winning safety, all eyes suddenly shifted to Robot, who has consistently nominated her for the last few episodes. At home, we know that Robot is Lilly, but the logic behind her voting record has been a bit hard to follow. In one breath, she acts like she wants Nina to stay in the game and seems committed to the girls’ alliance. Then, in the safety of her hideout, she nominates Nina time and time again. With Nina safe, who is Robot going to vote for? Spoiler alert: she’s still gunning for a girl.
Meanwhile, Jack tried to get his allies to shift their sights back to the couple: Chris and Victoria. He called it the “couple armageddon,” and honestly, that just rolls right off the tongue.
When talking about taking down the couple, Jack suggested that they target Victoria first. He told Andy, Bismah, and Nina that he felt more trust in Chris because he had been more straightforward. He’s also been in the game longer, and they just don’t know what Victoria would do if Chris went home first. All of this chatter set the groundwork for the most dramatic Anonymous Mode yet.
An extra-spicy Anonymous Mode
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After coming together as a group for the puzzle challenge, they immediately went back into cutthroat gameplay for Anonymous Mode. Jack kicked things off and said he wanted to be a “little mean.” He accomplished that goal.
Under the guise of Flamingo, he wrote, “I think Victoria is using Christoper. Who else thinks she has a boyfriend back at home?”
Yikes! That sparked a major reaction from everyone, but a few savvy players correctly guessed that it was Jack. It’s just another example of how taking too big of a swing could cost your anonymity.
As Cactus, Victoria tried to get the heat off her by saying, “One of the girls needs to be eliminated.” She later added, “I think we should just let the girls turn on each other.” At home, we know that’s already been happening.
Not only was the Anonymous Mode chat chaotic, but the resulting votes were just as wild:
Robot and Snake voted for Bismah.
Fire and Lipstick voted for Lilly.
As Lightning, Andy voted for himself. It was a desperate attempt at becoming The Anonymous but a tactic Xavier would advise against.
Eagle voted for Chris.
Popsicle voted for Jack.
Catcus voted for Marcel.
Flamingo voted for Victoria.
For those keeping score, that means that Dillian and Nina were the only people safe this week. The fact that Dillian managed to get out of this round unscathed without doing anything is surprising, but kudos to him. Next week, we’ll see which one of these at-risk players got the chop, and who managed to keep their identity a secret to gain power in the game.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE ANONYMOUS EPISODE 8? WHO DO YOU THINK WILL GO HOME NEXT WEEK? WHICH PLAYER DO YOU THINK HAS THE BIGGEST CHANCE OF WINNING THE WHOLE THING?
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Welcome to the Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9 Finale Recap! In this week’s episode, called “Happily Ever Aft,” as the season comes to a close, the crew helps set the scene for Sandy’s proposal to her girlfriend Leah. Ellie’s resentful attitude builds, but in the end, Aesha admits she’s a hard worker. The crew says goodbye and goes their separate ways, perhaps to meet again on another charter season somewhere else, and we get a snippet of Sandy and Leah’s wedding. Here are some of the highlights from Below Deck Med Season 9, Episode 17.
Ellie’s just practicing for someday when she’s a chief stew (or not)
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Picking up right where we left off last week, Aesha explains to Ellie, “The job of a second [stew] is to delegate when I’m not around. If I’m on the floor, you’re not delegating.”
Ellie’s very apologetic and says she didn’t mean to overstep. She has an excuse for everything Aesha says.
“I feel like Ellie’s gaslighting me, in a way,” the chief stew says. “She’s standing there acting like she’s so unaware [of doing anything wrong].”
“At this point,” Ellie says in a confessional, “everything I do is wrong.”
“She’s so calculated,” Aesha interviews. “I don’t feel like I even truly know what Ellie is feeling.”
Ellie justifies her behavior by saying she’s just trying to do a good job so that someday Aesha can write a reference for her, saying she’d be a good chief stew. Fat chance! Aesha trying to get through to Ellie is like talking to a wall.
Chef Jono joins in the fun with the toga party
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The theme for the night is Greek togas and sandals. All the guests and much of the crew are dressed up, and everybody looks fabulous.
Aesha hired drag queens, and the guests are delighted to see them at the party on the sundeck after dinner. The drag queens are gorgeous, and one of them introduces herself as the “Duchess of Greece.” Who knew there was even such a person?
While the party is going on, Ellie is cleaning up the table decorations from dinner. Finished in the pantry, Carrie comes out and says, “Let me help you.”
Ellie’s not very gracious about it, mumbling, “Mmm. All right.”
When the group is done dancing, they want shots. Aesha asks Ellie about lemon drop shots.
“I was not told anything about shots,” Ellie whimpers.
“Don’t be so defensive,” Aesha responds. “I just said, ‘Does it take long to make Lemon Drop shots?’”
“I’m not getting defensive,” Ellie says defensively.
When Ellie serves the shots, one of the guests comments, “That’s the clearest Lemon Drop shot I’ve ever seen!” Me, too. Aren’t Lemon Drops supposed to be yellow?
When they taste the shots, one guest says, “That’s just vodka with a lemon.” Ugh. Doesn’t Ellie know how to make a Lemon Drop? I’ll bet Carrie does.
Aesha runs into Jono in the pantry after he’s changed into his toga. “You look so good!” she tells him.
“Having this group of queer guests come on board is really special for me,” Jono interviews. “This is the most involved I’ve been all season … I’ve kind of pacified myself a bit. I wish I was that involved with every charter.”
Ellie’s resentment toward Carrie “snowballs”
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At the bar, the guests ask Carrie if she could sleep with anyone on board, who would it be, “And don’t say Captain Sandy!” Carrie confides that she would choose Joe, which pisses Ellie off.
“At this point, the snowball just keeps getting bigger,” Ellie interviews. “Carrie’s rubbing this whole Joe thing in my face, she’s taking over my job, [and] just acting like Regina George … I just hope I’m able to get through it [without blowing] a gasket.”
The last day of the charter season
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Bri is ecstatic that she made it through an entire charter season. “That’s never happened before!” she says.
Reflecting on her brief fling with Joe, she admits, “It was a classic f*ck up … But short-term love is better than no love at all.”
As they head back to the dock, Sandy calls her girlfriend Leah and says she’ll text her directions when they get there. She’s proposing today and getting more and more nervous every minute.
“Leah thinks we’re going on a European vacation,” Sandy says. “I don’t think Leah has a clue at all. ‘You’re never gonna ask me to marry you!’ She says that all the time.”
As the crew gets ready for docking, Iain says, “This is our final chance to get some ‘Big Deck Energy.’” Cute, Iain. Clever.
As they pull into the dock, Leah is standing there waving at them. “Holy sh*t!” Sandy says. “This is the biggest day of my life.”
As soon as the boat’s tied up, Sandy says, “I’ll be right back,” and she runs down the gangway to give Leah a big hug and a kiss.
“The guests are still on board,” she admits. “That’s not very professional of me.” But I think we can all give her a pass.
Ellie throws a pity party for herself
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Once the guests are gone, attention turns to Sandy’s proposal. Aesha asks Gael to come with her to set up. Of course, Ellie adds this to her pile of grievances.
“I’m definitely feeling down,” she interviews. “Aesha didn’t pick me to participate in Captain Sandy’s engagement, which would have been such an honor for me. I feel like all this work I’ve done this entire freaking season is for nothing.” Um, you made $16k in tips, Ellie. Get a grip.
“Sandy wants to propose … at sunset,” says Aesha. “So we’re literally racing against the sun. Joe, Gael, Carrie, they all work so fast. I can rely on them to do the job and do it quickly.”
In the van on the way to the proposal, Ellie’s still going on about not being included in the setup. “Dude, if they’ve done décor without me, I am going to flip out,” she says. “I’ve been crushing it this entire season, and then [Aesha’s] like, ‘All right, great. Carrie’s here. Now f*ck off to the pantry. Go do dishes’ … She was hired … to help us out, not come here and replace us.”
In the back seat, Iain and Nathan exchange surprised looks. “Just because Carrie’s come in there and took the attention away from you,” Nathan says in a confessional, “you’re being bitter … and spiteful. Not everything’s about you, Ellie.” My thoughts exactly.
Even though she sympathizes, Bri also thinks Ellie should just “f*cking get over it.”
Joe backs over a line and almost scuttles the plan
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Meanwhile, Joe is picking up Sandy and Leah in the tender to take them to the proposal site. Unfortunately, he accidentally backs over a line, which gets tangled in the prop. Ugh!
“This is a massive f*ckup,” Joe interviews. “Have I just ruined Captain’s day?”
When Sandy has him lift the engines, she sees that he’s snagged not just one line but two. This could be catastrophic.
Fortunately, Sandy’s very understanding. “Joe, it’s not your fault,” she tells him. “There are lines everywhere.”
But Sandy’s nerves just shot to a new level. The sun sets in 30 minutes, and Joe has to cut both props free before they can go. Otherwise, Sandy will be proposing in the dark.
Finally, Joe cuts them free, and they’re off. Arriving at the beach, the violins are playing a wedding song, which isn’t part of the plan. But Sandy’s just glad they got there before sunset.
The proposal goes off without a hitch, and of course, Leah says yes. They’re engaged!
Once the proposal is over, the crew piles back into the taxis to go to dinner. In the back of their van, Nathan tells Aesha that Ellie was “chattin’ sh*t” about her on the way over.
He repeats that she said, “Basically, as soon as Carrie arrived, all her hard work went unnoticed. That pissed me off. You’re the best girl in the world.”
“It’s very juvenile to bitch to the boat about how I’ve been treating her so poorly,” Aesha interviews. “If she wants to be a chief stew, she has got a LOT of growing to do.”
Too much alcohol spoils Carrie’s plans with Joe
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The sexual tension between Carrie and Joe is building. Joe admits he’s “smitten,” while Carrie has “curiosity about Joe.”
“It’s probably going to ruin whatever friendship me and Ellie have,” Carrie admits. I wouldn’t worry about that, Carrie. I don’t think Ellie’s got any friends.
On the way to dinner, Joe and Carrie start flirting, whispering to each other, and stealing kisses right in front of Bri, who gets triggered. She previously asked Joe not to flirt in front of her and make her feel “dumb,” but he’s having too much fun.
“I completely understand that Bri’s upset,” Joe says. “She doesn’t want me to flirt in front of her in the taxi. [But] I’m having a great time with Carrie. We’ve just finished a season, baby. I’m sendin’ it tonight!”
Joe tells Carrie he wants to “f*ck [her] so bad,” but as romantic and touching as that sentiment is, by the time they get back to the boat, he can barely even stand up. Carrie is not far behind. Sexy time is not happening tonight.
“I just want to f*ckin’ die alone,” Joe tells Carrie when she finds him hiding in his bathroom. Alcohol: it’s a double-edged sword. So much fun till it’s just not anymore.
“Joe sure knows how to woo a lady,” Carrie jokes. “Good night, big guy. Sleep it off.”
Goodbye to Season 9
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The next morning, Captain Sandy comes in and wakes up Aesha and Gael. She tells them, “Go wake the rest up really loudly.” Oh, that’s just cruel.
This is the part that always makes me sad. After living and working together for nine weeks, now they all have to say goodbye and go their separate ways. Except for Nathan and Gael, who are in lurve and, hopefully, will travel and have some fun for a bit.
“I have a woman that’s willing to accept these [stinky] feet of mine,” Nathan says. “She is a keeper, for sure!”
Saying goodbye to Ellie, Aesha says, “We’ve had our differences, but I will never take away from you that you’re a very hard worker … You should be very proud of yourself.”
Fast forward eight months later to Sandy and Leah’s wedding. Everyone’s gathered in Fort Lauderdale. Aesha’s there, Kate Chastain is there, and even Norma from Yacht Crew Placement is there. Chef Dave White is catering. It’s perfect.
“Every charter season teaches me something different,” Sandy interviews. “This one reminded me, in yachting and in life … it’s all about the things that you’re passionate about and embracing them as tight as you can.”
“Whether it’s on land or on a boat,” she adds, “I’m gonna spend the rest of my life loving Leah.”
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It’s not often that we have anything positive to share about the cast of Real Housewives of New Jersey, so let’s all just take a second to appreciate this moment. Danielle Cabral has seemingly mended the relationship with her father, and the two just had a family dinner in Greece. After discussing their fractured relationship on the show, this seems like a major sign of progress.
Danielle Cabral’s Grecian family reunion
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When we first met Danielle on RHONJ, she quickly opened up about the strained relationship she had with her brother. In Season 14, she revealed that the issues with her brother wound up impacting her relationship with her father. She tried to extend an olive branch to her brother, but it backfired majorly, and then she wound up estranged from her father, too. Now, it seems like they’re back on good terms.
Danielle shared the update about her dad via Instagram. In the slideshow, she shared pictures of her and Nate Cabral during a trip to Greece. In one of the photos, she shared a snap of her father, and apparently, they both just happened to plan trips to Greece right around the same time. Pure coincidence.
“Welcome to Greece! Let the adventures begin,” Danielle began in the caption of her post. “We had a beautiful dinner with my father. Imagine booking two separate trips for the same exact time?!”
Danielle’s meet-up with her dad in Greece is just the latest in a positive trend. Prior to their overseas dinner, he popped up at Danielle’s charity event. We’re hoping they can keep the momentum going, and if Danielle returns for Season 15, perhaps the cameras can capture a little bit of their evolving relationship.
TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON DANIELLE AND HER FATHER HAVING A MEET-UP IN GREECE? DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPPORTIVE WORDS FOR DANIELLE AND HER FATHER AS THEY CONTINUE TO WORK ON THEIR RELATIONSHIP?
When it came to the politics of the polygamous family, Janelle Brown was always Switzerland. The Sister Wives star always came across as logical and tried to see both sides of each argument. However, her patience was tested over the years thanks to Kody Brown’s fourth and favorite wife, Robyn Brown. Sobbin Robyn would use tears to manipulate any situation, but it seems Janelle has finally had enough.
Robyn Brown has put a wedge in between the plural family
Before Garrison Brown passed away on March 5 at the age of 25, the plural family was fractured. Robyn was often seen as the catalyst for most of the family’s problems. She and Janelle hardly seemed to interact, but the last few seasons highlighted their strained relationship. As Janelle was deciding whether to fight for her marriage to Kody or not, Robyn could often be caught “pushing” Kody to reconcile. But fans frequently questioned just how much actual encouragement there was. As Janelle and Kody’s relationship fell by the wayside, Robyn seemed to isolate herself more. It was obvious that Robyn didn’t really care what happened to her husband’s other marriages one way or the other.
As the new season of Sister Wives gets ready to premiere, there have been rumors that Robyn caused a disturbance at Garrison’s funeral. Photos from the Air Force memorial show Janelle and her son, Hunter Brown, sitting in the front row. Only one seat over was Robyn, who also sat in the front row crying. Janelle wrote, “Many of you have already seen a lot of these online, often with snarky comments accompanying them. But this was a beautiful moment for us.” And even though she acknowledged the rumors, fans are convinced Robyn acted out. Our only hope is that TLC cameras caught the aftermath.
Garrison Brown’s death came as a shock to the whole family
In an interview with People, the proud mother shared that Garrison “didn’t ever express any kind of extreme sad feelings. In fact, he was very funny, very upbeat. He had a career path that he was excited about.” The Sister Wives star added that the family had “no idea that he was in that place,” noting that “substance abuse” likely added to his state of mind before his death. Janelle revealed that Garrison didn’t show any warning signs, sharing, “We actually were having conversations. He had all the resources that he could have needed. This was just such a shock. We just never expected this.”
Garrison was found dead in his Flagstaff, Arizona home. Officials later ruled that his death was a suicide due to a gunshot wound to the head. In the interview, Janelle shared that she thought Garrison was starting to get better. The mother of six noted, “I really actually had sort of thought like, ‘Okay, maybe he’s finally starting to get his momentum. It’s hard in your twenties to find your path. And I was really excited, so it was such a shock… because there was just no indication at all.”
Janelle Brown has learned some tough lessons after Garrison’s death
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Even though Janelle is still very much in mourning, she is sharing some of the tough lessons she learned. Kody’s second wife believes that there are many young men like Garrison who are struggling. She added, “We should be speaking more, especially about mental health for men, and that there’s no shame in getting help and seeking help. We just had no idea. This was such a shock to us.” Janelle told readers that her family now does “real check-ins” and keeps one another updated on life issues. She noted, “We’re very real, and we assess.” Janelle added, “Life situations come up, and we’re always like, ‘Okay, so what about mental health?’ We actually say the words and we wait to hear what’s really happening, not just kind of gloss over it. I think we’re definitely putting more stock in mental health in our family.”
Janelle even checks in on Kody periodically, who is still mourning in his own way. Kody’s former wife shared, “I think that maybe it puts perspective, maybe it does, maybe you’re not quite so angry or so whatever.” However, she didn’t mention Robyn. Janelle did wish everyone the best, but it is clear that she is protecting her and her children’s mental health more and more these days. Hopefully, Season 19 will shed some light on where she stands with Robyn.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK ROBYN HAS ANY ALLIES WITHIN THE BROWN FAMILY?
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7 has finally kicked off! On Before The 90 Days, Americans travel abroad to meet their international partners for the first time. Season 7 features eight diverse couples, who will be meeting all over the globe. One of the most interesting couples so far is Tigerlily Abdelfattah and Adnan Abdelfattah, who met for the first time in Jordan. In neighboring Europe, Vanja and Božo’s story will take place in Croatia while Joe and Magda will unite in Poland.
Moving down to Africa, Rayne flew to Nigeria to meet her partner Chidi. Nearby, Niles will meet Matilda in Ghana, while Veah flies to South Africa to stay with her boyfriend Sunny. Brian Muniz traveled to Brazil to meet his girlfriend, Ingrid, while Loren Allen jetted off to the Philippines to be with Faith. Season 7 has a lot to offer, and we can’t wait to see everything it has in store!
Crazy love stories on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days
One of the most exciting aspects of any season of 90 Day Fiancé is the love stories. Throughout the last ten years, the franchise has seen some interesting stories. Season 7, however, seems to include a few crazy love stories of its own.
Tigerlily and Adnan have a wild story line this season, which is sure to play out interestingly. Only a few hours after landing in Jordan, Tigerlily planned to marry Adnan. Despite only meeting in person that day, the couple decided to get married so that they could stay together under the rules of Adnan’s Islamic religion. Many of Tigerlily’s friends were unsure about her decision and expressed their concerns. As for Tigerlily, she began having doubts on her way to the ceremony and even questioned if she really wanted to do it.
Another couple to keep an eye on this season are Loren and Faith. Loren has hopes of staying in The Philippines with Faith permanently but is keeping a few secrets from her. Unlike Faith, Loren has been seeing other people during their relationship. Loren wishes to have an open relationship but claims that Faith is the one for him. It will be intriguing to see how that plays into Loren and Faith’s relationship.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days will feature three new countries
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Season 7 is not only one of the most diverse seasons of Before The 90 Days but of the entire franchise. This season will feature three new countries, being Ghana, Croatia, and Poland. While the other five countries which include Jordan, Brazil, The Philippines, Nigeria, and South Africa have been shown before, they still add a ton of diversity.
This season will not only promote diversity culturally but it includes two cast members with disabilities. First, Chidi from Nigeria is the first visually impaired individual to appear on the franchise. Chidi was born with the ability to see but later became blind after two separate accidents. Brian, on the other hand, is the first quadriplegic to be on the show. After being shot during a carjacking, Brian became a wheelchair user which left him to go on to coach wheelchair rugby. This led him to travel all over the world, despite his disability.
Before The 90 Days Season 7 will also include representation for the LGBTQ community. Faith is transgender and refers to herself by the term “lady boy”. This means that while Faith is biologically male, she likes to dress feminine and identifies as a woman. Loren also identifies as “gynosexual”, which he explained means that he is attracted to femininity.
Intense drama
Of course, no season of 90 Day Fiancé is complete without drama. It looks like Season 7 won’t disappoint, as several of the couples will be having some intense arguments based on the trailer.
One of the most heated interactions is shown between Veah and Sunny. Veah will be bringing her ex-boyfriend to South Africa to meet Sunny, which is sure to cause chaos. At the end of the trailer, Veah’s ex is shown arguing with Sunny, which causes him to run off. Veah runs after him, but he proclaims that he wants her to “go back to the US”. Another big fight will take place between Tigerlily and Adnan. The latter feels frustrated that Tigerlily’s chiropractor is a man, whereas she feels that it is “a complete double standard”.
Rayne and Chidi are also shown at odds when Chidi confesses he won’t be intimate with her before marriage. It’s evident that Rayne feels betrayed by this and isn’t very happy with the news. Brian and Ingrid will also be getting into a heated argument later this season, while out at dinner. During the meal, Brian tells Ingrid that he’s worried he’s being used, which causes her to leave. This season of Before The 90 Days is certainly not one to be missed!
TELL US – ARE YOU EXCITED FOR BEFORE THE 90 DAYS SEASON 7? WHICH COUPLE IS YOUR FAVORITE SO FAR?
There have been countless memorable competitions in Big Brother history. In the last 26 seasons, we’ve seen houseguests compete in a wide array of entertaining challenges, including spinning around in tutus, maneuvering chicken eggs through a wired fence, and holding onto a slanted wall for hours. While some Big Brother competitions have only appeared once, others have become an essential part of the game, popping up season after season. Let’s revisit some of the most iconic comps together.
Here are the greatest competitions in Big Brother history …
Best Big Brother competitions: Pressure Cooker
The Pressure Cooker may be the most famous competition in Big Brother history. It was first introduced in Big Brother 6 and later brought back in Big Brother 25. The comp tested a player’s endurance skills by locking them in a transparent box for several hours. The houseguests were instructed to hold onto a red button and not let any part of their body, except their feet, touch the ground. Once a houseguest was eliminated from the competition, they would open a “mystery box,” which contained either a prize or a punishment. The punishments released on the houseguests included rotten eggs and an air horn, making their time in the clear box far from enjoyable.
The first Pressure Cooker lasted almost 14 hours, making it the longest competition in the show’s history. The revival in BB25 nearly tied the record, coming in just four minutes short.
The duration of the comp is not the only reason it is so memorable. In BB6, fan-favorite Kaysar Ridha’s decision to throw the win to Jennifer Vasquez proved to be a disastrous mistake. Jen initially promised to keep Kaysar safe but went back on her word and nominated him for eviction. His eviction devastated fans and solidified the Pressure Cooker’s infamous reputation.
Best Big Brother competitions: OTEV
OTEV was first introduced in Big Brother 7 and has since become a staple of the game. Fans can count on the legendary comp showing up at some point each summer.
The rules are simple. Every season a different totem named “Otev” shows up to host a Veto challenge. “Otev” always appears in different forms. Some previous forms include a sweet tooth shark, an absent-minded alien, and an angry penguin. Otev gives the players a clue, which prompts them to go find a card with the matching answer. In each round, the last player to present Otev with the correct answer is eliminated. The game ends when there is only one player left standing. The winning houseguest is presented with the Power of Veto.
The current Big Brother season featured the shortest Otev competition ever. MJ Manbeck was rewarded with the POV after just one round after her competitors failed to find the right answer to Otev’s clue.
Best Big Brother competitions: BB Comics
BB Comics made its first appearance in Big Brother 16 and has popped up in every season since then. The competition is essentially a spot-the-difference game that tests a player’s ability to memorize small details. The fun part of the challenge is that the comics depict players from the current season. It’s always fun seeing the artist’s take on the current houseguests and usually, there are some fun references from the season hidden in the comic. I look forward to seeing what the BB26 comics will look like.
Best Big Brother competitions: What the Bleep?
“What the Bleep?” also debuted in BB16. The memory comp tests a player’s critical thinking skills. The houseguests are shown audio that has a strategically placed “beep” over one of the words. They must use their memory and context clues to determine what the bleeped-out word may be. Producers always have fun with this comp and usually try to find the most suggestive phrases they can. Big Brother is usually pretty PG but “What the Bleep?” pushes the edge a little bit.
The competition has appeared as both a Head of Household and a Veto comp in the past. It usually appears towards the end of a season since producers need to grab soundbites from throughout the summer. While it may not be Big Brother’s most sophisticated comp, it is a lot of fun. Fans look forward to the cheeky challenge all season long.
Best Big Brother competitions: Slippery Slope
Slippery Slope is one of Big Brother’s oldest challenges. It was first introduced as an HOH competition in Big Brother 8. Houseguest Zach Swerdzewski was the first player to win the now-beloved challenge. The challenge has been included in every season since Season 13.
The rules are simple. The players slide back and forth on a slippery slide in a race to fill up a bowl with liquid. The first houseguest to fill up their bowl wins the competition. In my opinion, it is one of the most entertaining competitions to watch. Not only is it satisfying to see the players slowly fill up their bowls, but it also provides a lot of comedic material. I feel bad laughing at the houseguests slipping on the slope but it is never not funny.
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Robyn Brown is working the last bit of patience out of the Brown family. The fourth wife of Kody Brown has always been a thorn in the side of the polygamous family. After secluding her and Kody from the rest of the Sister Wives stars, Robyn seemed to be on an island all by herself. But Mykelti Brown, Christine Brown’s daughter, threw a life raft at Robyn in her darkest time. For years, Mykelti was the middleman between Robyn and the rest of the family. But something recently went terribly wrong, and now Mykelti is speaking out.
Mykelti Brown confirms rift with Robyn Brown
After the tragic loss of Garrison Brown back in March, the polygamous family has been struggling more than ever. While everyone rallied aroundJanelle Brown, Kody and Robyn were once again left behind to fend for themselves. But it turns out the Browns haven’t just written the couple off for fun, as Mykelti confirmed another rift had formed. The daughter of Christine and Kody has always been extremely active on Patreon and updated followers just before the newest season aired.
One curious Sister Wives fan asked about the family dynamic since the funeral, with Mykelti confirming she and Robyn were no longer “close.” Mykelti responded, “We try very hard to say what we can while respecting our families and relationships. We don’t lie. To give you some insights. It’s true we have always been super supportive of Robyn. Of lately it may seem as that has changed.” The mother of three continued noting “things that happened during the recent funeral that are reason for that.” As photos surfaced of the funeral, fans could see Robyn sitting in the front row with Kody, but they still couldn’t figure out what went wrong.
Mykelti Brown was the only older brown child to support Robyn
Since the Brown family started falling apart, Robyn has been the one to blame. Many see her as the wicked stepmother who came in and shook up the happy-go-lucky family by manipulating Kody. It’s been a hard road, with only one child being the bridge between the two sides. For years, Mykelti has welcomed Robyn and her baggage with open arms. But with this new revelation, it looks like Robyn has finally bitten the hand that fed her. Viewers were always amazed at just how kind Mykelti was even when her mother decided to leave and not continue a relationship.
The new season premiered, and the first episode showed Mykelti inviting Kody and Robyn to her twin’s baby sprinkle. Even though Christine made it clear she wasn’t inviting Meri Brown, the mother-to-be put her foot down and asked Robyn to be extended the invite. Mykelti even noted that Robyn would also be part of the delivery team. As fans are aware, Robyn was in the Zoom room for the birth of her daughter, Avalon, and has been a regular visitor to Utah with Kody by her side.
Robyn Brown and Mykelti Brown used to be thick as thieves
Many Sister Wives viewers often forget that Robyn was the first parent to support Mykelti’s marriage to Tony Padron. Kody and the rest of the clan felt that Mykelti, who was only 19, was too young to get married. Christine even noted, “I don’t even know Tony” at the time of their engagement. But Robyn took a different path and decided to support her step-daughter’s choice. Last season, Mykelti stopped by for the holidays amid a strained family dynamic, with Robyn saying she appreciated them for still coming. All Mykelti replied was You’re still mom, Robyn. And grandma.”
Mykelti has spent her adult life defending Kody and Robyn to the rest of the family, but it feels like she has thrown the towel in. Robyn somehow alienated the only remaining friend she had within the family. But what could have been so bad that it would cause Mykelti to turn her back? My guess is Robyn made a scene at the funeral. She either tried to make the moment about her (when it clearly wasn’t) or defended Kody at the wrong time. Robyn’s constant complaining about the lack of a plural family finally wore out its welcome.
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