Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 8 Recap: Healing, Thriving, and Surviving

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Welcome to the recap for Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 8. Last week, Jassi had a party for her boyfriend Darius, and everyone got to meet each other’s partners. It was a countdown to Karen’s court date, with an emotional scene between her and her cousin, David. Mia got into another row with Gordon about wanting to tell the kids she was with Inc. Ashley revealed she finally felt confident in herself and as a single mother. And her journey continues. Here’s exactly what went down in RHOP Season 9, Episode 8: “Healing, Thriving, and Surviving.”

What happened in Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 8?

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Wendy wrapped up her birthday celebration and got her wish to move forward in a positive direction with Eddie’s family. Gizelle and Ashley held another GnA event, and this time, Ashley was the star of the show. Ashley also celebrated her birthday, as well as her readiness to move forward with her divorce. Karen finally went to court, only to have her date postponed. Mia dropped one bombshell after the other, leaving the ladies speechless at the end of the episode. 

Ashley’s singing performance got mixed reviews

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Gizelle and Ashley hosted another GnA Fusion fundraiser with the National Brain Tumor Society, and all the ladies were invited. Gizelle wanted to prove that GnA was thriving with its health and wellness rebrand. Still, others were confused. Wendy wondered, “I didn’t have clarity when they had the runway show. The only thing that was good was the crab legs. Now we are working out on the rooftop. Why are we here?”

That question was answered when Gizelle introduced “international pop rock star” sensation Ashley Darby. Wendy and Stacey killed it with their Statler and Waldorf commentary as Ashley sang “Healing and Thriving.” Stacey’s initial reaction was, “Yes, mama, yes!” While Wendy let out a dramatic, “Ashley, no.” As Ashley continued, Wendy asked, “Where’s Auto-Tune?” Stacey joked, “Ashley’s singing is like my dancing!”

The mood was high until Mia gave TMI. She shared Gordon told Inc she had an abortion after her affair with him. Now Inc was going to take a step back. The group was shook. Gizelle said, “Mia, girl. I don’t know what kind of scenario you are trying to establish, but this is like not cool for me. It’s not exciting; it’s not tea; it’s not drama. It’s too much.”

It was two days later and time for Karen’s initial court appearance. And she was nervous. Karen said, “I never thought I’d be in this position in triple twenty-plus one.” Then her lawyer Troy arrived to take her to court. Karen just wanted it to be over so she could finally “tell my truth.”

Karen’s court appearance was put on pause

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Keiarna and Mia were the first to arrive for cocktails to support Karen from afar. Surprisingly, the two were getting along. Mia’s apology was what Keiarna needed to move forward after their debacle at Lake Norman. As the rest of the group arrived, Gizelle shared, “Listen, Karen has had a day! We don’t need to trash Karen. We just need to support her.” Wendy noted it would give her pause if Karen was found guilty. She said, “That changes the ball game.”

Then Keiarna spilled the tea that Karen’s court date got postponed. Gizelle wanted to FaceTime Karen, but Mia joked she should text her first in case she had been drinking. Stacey was adamant that Karen didn’t drink anymore. Mia scoffed, “If Karen doesn’t drink, I’m celibate.” Stacey joked, “Ok, Karen is truly a drunk.” But not everyone found it funny.

Meanwhile, Karen was back at her house. Her lawyer was pleased with the outcome and promised to continue to work on her defense. When a producer asked Karen what happened, she said, “I’ll say this. The legal system is very slow, and I’m just going to have to be patient. But I wish it were today. I wish it were all over.”

Mia and Inc were back in action

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Ashley had a low-key 36th birthday celebration with her family. And unlike Wendy, she was not where she wanted to be yet in life. Ashley shared, “I’m not quite where I thought I would be. Why aren’t I divorced yet? Why don’t I have my business GnA where it’s supposed to be yet? Then I’m like, Ok, it’s time to get my ass in gear.” And she was on her way. Ashley realized divorcing Michael would help her “step into this next phase of life.” She was finally ready to move forward. 

Mia and Inc’s short-lived pause was over. When the producer asked Mia why, she didn’t have a clear answer. They played by their own rules with the pause button. A cheerful Mia picked up Inc at the airport, and the two dished on Gordon. After their encounter with him, the three ended up going to the pool with the kids to hang out. Inc joked that if Gordon were younger, he would do something about it. Mia laughed; he had to “respect your elders.” It was all good for now, but it was a constant rollercoaster ride between the three of them. 

Wendy’s birthday party entrance didn’t go quite as planned

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All the ladies arrived at Wendy’s birthday party, including The Grand Dame. Karen wasn’t worried about the girls either. She said, ”I can read them left and right, up and down, ok. So it is what it is. Anybody step in the line of fire … KABOOM.” But no Kaboom was needed. The most she got was Gizelle questioning what look she was trying to channel with her courtroom attire. Karen quipped, “Innocence.”

After Mia made amends with Wendy’s mom for calling her a crow (don’t ask), the birthday girl arrived via speedboat. However, the driver kept going in circles. Gizelle said in her confessional, “Wendy, you’re doing too much, honey. You’re boat entrance was an epic failure. You could not land the boat. Land the boat, ahoy!” 

TJ was completely rude to Stacey and chastised her for ignoring him at the party. He said, “Get it together, man.” Ashley wisely observed that he should be talking to people at the party on his own. Then it was time for Wendy to cheers. She toasted, “Cheers to 40, but cheers to 40 more.” Wendy’s party was a success, which included her getting a photo with Eddie’s family. 

Now it was time to get to business. Gizelle confronted Mia about posting family fun time photos of Gordon and Inc right after she cried to them at the GnA event about their fight. Mia shrugged her shoulders and said, “The fathers of my children can get along.” The group in unison asked, “The fathers?” Mia sure knows how to end an episode.

Real Housewives of Potomac continues Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia’s Restraining Orders Dismissed

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TW: This article contains discussions of alleged domestic violence in which a child was present.

Dancing with the Stars alum Artem Chigvintsev met his now ex-wife, Nikki Garcia, in the ballroom. They were partners during Season 25 of DWTS. Nothing romantic happened at that time. However, the couple later reconnected after Nikki’s relationship with John Cena ended. In 2020, the couple welcomed their son, Matteo. They later tied the knot in August 2022.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia’s divorce is finalized

On August 29, 2024, Artem was arrested for alleged “corporal injury to a spouse.” And Nikki filed for divorce shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, the District Attorney declined to file charges against Artem.

Then, Nikki requested a temporary restraining order on September 30, 2024. Afterward, Artem was issued one on October 3, 2024.

Daily Mail reported that the couple’s divorce was finalized after they attended mediation. According to court documents, both restraining orders were “immediately terminated and shall no longer be of any force and effect.”

It turns out that in Nikki’s divorce filing, she requested sole custody of their son. On October 15, 2024, the former couple was ordered to share custody of Matteo. Plus, Nikki and Artem were ordered to attend parenting classes to help them with co-parenting.

Artem Chigvintsev blames Nikki Garcia for his loss of income

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Finally, Artem explained that he lost income because of Nikki’s alleged false statements. He was not invited to join Season 33 of DWTS and was working a construction job. In his legal documents, Artem said, “It is not true that I have not been able to find other work as a dancer. I normally start jobs in November and it goes for 20 weekends. After the mug shot and the arrest based on her false allegations, I was taken off the website faculty list resulting in loss of over $100k in income.”

In the end, Artem hopes to land a spot on DWTS again. He recently attended the 500th episode celebration, so he may have a good chance of returning.

Dancing with the Stars Season 33 finale airs on Tuesday, November 26 at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at thehotline.org.

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Married to Medicine Season 11 Premiere Recap: Wilding Out at Whitnik

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Paging all Married to Medicine fans! We’re back to cover a brand-new season and dish on all of the juicy drama between the doctors, the doctors’ wives, and everyone in between.

In Season 10 of Married to Medicine, we watched Quad slowly get pushed out of the sister circle, only to be replaced by her ex-husband’s new wife. When the reunion came around, there was a glimmer of hope that she could be welcomed back into the good graces of the group. However, we learned in the Season 11 premiere of M2M that not everyone is on board.

Once again, off-camera drama rattled the relationships in the group, but behind the scenes, a few surprising people are trying to patch things together. In Married to Medicine Season 11, Episode 1, “Guess Who’s Coming to Whitnik,” we got our first peak at the long, bumpy road ahead.

What happened in Married to Medicine Season 11, Episode 1?

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Dr. Simone and her husband planned a Freaknik-themed party to celebrate their 35th college reunion, but a couple of unexpected guests threatened to kill the vibe. Meanwhile, the rest of the women tried to find peace with each other after off-camera drama rattled their friendships. We’ve got a full breakdown of all of the juicy details.

Tensions linger from season 10

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Season 11 kicked off with the Whitmores planning a major party to celebrate their 35th college reunion: Whitnik! Who knew that a 35th reunion was something worth celebrating?

Although Simone was “hyped up” about the party, Season 10’s drama loomed over her like a dark cloud. She was putting together the guest list when the conversation quickly turned to her feud with Quad. Simone said she wasn’t going to be on the invite list.

“Quad and I left New York in a good place. We were talking, we were communicating, and then comments start flowing on social media,” Simone explained in a confessional interview.

“People say they don’t like how I treat Quad,” Simone continued. “She buys into what these strangers are saying.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Heavenly went to Quad’s house with a bouquet and an apology for Season 10’s drama. When they started discussing the feud with Simone, Quad said that she needed Simone to take accountability for what transpired at the reunion.

“Simone needs to be accountable and say, ‘You know what, I was dead wrong,’” Quad explained.

The Luncefords take on the Kimes

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Another conflict that has carried over from Season 10 is the rift between Dr. Heavenly and Lateasha. Thanks to a bunch of online arguing, their relationship is also worse than it was the last time we saw them.

What’s wild about this feud is that no one’s hands are clean. Dr. Heavenly said shady things about Sweet Tea and Greg’s marriage. In response, Sweet Tea accused Dr. Damon of infidently. They’ve all said messy things about each other’s practices. It’s just not good, and of course, Phaedra is attracted to this like a fly on a pile of hot garbage.

In the Season 11 M2M premiere, Phaedra invited the Luncefords over so her sons could give Lateasha swim lessons. Meanwhile, Phaedra pulled Greg aside to talk about the drama with Heavenly.

“Heavenly was talking a lot of junk about Lateasha, going in on some things that I felt were inappropriate,” Greg explained.

In Greg’s opinion, his wife was fully justified to clap back. Phaedra seemed to agree, and she vowed to support Greg in his battle with America’s favorite dentist.

“You know that there are only 561 black men in medical school right now? 561,” Phaedra told Greg. “So, we gotta protect you at all costs.”

In the meantime, Aydin and Dylan made some incredible progress in their swimming lessons with Sweet Tea. By the time Greg and Phaedra were done gossiping, Lateasha learned how to doggy paddle across the pool! She’ll be swimming across the English Channel in no time.

The freaks come out at Whitnik

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When the time arrived for Whitnik, it seriously looked like one of the best Bravo parties we’ve seen in a while. They pulled up in hydraulic lowriders, Dr. Eugene was dressed like LL Cool J. It was all fun and games until a couple of unexpected guests showed up at the party.

First up was Dr. Contessa and her husband, Dr. Scott. Although we’ve known for months that they were returning to the show, the rest of the M2M cast seemed genuinely surprised to see them roll up.

“Contessa just? Oh, the night is done,” Dr. Jackie groaned in a confessional.

Dr. Contesssa left the show on friendly terms with most of the cast, but she and Heavenly never resolved their beef from Season 9. Her presence at the party seemed like a ticking timebomb, and Dr. Hevenly didn’t know how to act.

“I don’t know why Sweet Tea [brought] Contessa, that just gives me a bad vibe,” Heavenly admitted in a confessional. “Maybe they’re gonna take turns whipping my ass. I have no clue. “

The second surprise guest to make a grand entrance was none other than Miss Quad, Miss Quad! She pulled up and left Dr. Simone dumbfounded. You know she was having flashbacks to last season when Quad crashed the Med Gala.

Unbeknownst to Simone, Quad was invited to this party. Her husband went behind her back and personally invited the M2M OG. He said he liked Quad and wanted to see her welcomed back into the group. Cecil deserves a round of applause for that.

So, if you’re keeping track, that means Quad has Dr. Heavenly and Cecil on her side. Plus, in a flashback, we see that Dr. Jackie had also forgiven Quad. With three inroads to the group, it’s safe to say Quad is officially back, y’all.

Heavenly and Sweet Tea face off

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Fortunately, no one got their ass “whipped” at Whitnik. Most of the ladies with outstanding issues decided to save their conversations for later. Plus, Dr. Scott randomly started performing a song, so they couldn’t do much talking with all of that noise happening in the background.

We saw Heavenly and Contessa hug and ignore each other. Quad and Simone did the same thing. Unfortunately, Dr. Heavenly and Sweet Tea didn’t have that same level of self-awareness, and they got into a major argument at the end of the episode. So much for all of the “HBCU love” Simone was trying to promote.

“There have been some harsh things that have come from your wife,” Dr. Greg told Damon.

Heavenly quickly interjected, “There have been some harsh things coming from your wife. You act like you don’t see it.”

Then, the couples started going back and forth about the cheating accusations. Heavenly, who was struggling with her costume wig all night, didn’t have the patience for Sweet Tea. She erupted and told Dr Greg, “Watch your wife.”

“If she say one more disrespectful thing, I’m sending her a cease and desist,” Sweet Tea replied, before getting pulled away by Phaedra.

You have to commend Sweet Tea for ushering in her sophomore season with a classic “cease and desist” threat. She’s taking after the many Bravolebirites that came before her.

As the credits rolled, Dr. Simone and Cecil reflected on the party and how it got derailed by Heavenly and Lateasha. Simone joked, “This is the kind of behavior that got Freaknik canceled.”

Married to Medicine Season 11 continues on Bravo on Sundays at 9/8c. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

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Why Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Should Think Before He Speaks

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Kody Brown has never been one to mince his words, especially when speaking to any of his four wives. Over and over, Sister Wives fans have watched as Kody has offended one, if not all, of his spouses, all in the name of being right. But it must be hard for one of his first three spouses to watch the newer episodes because Kody, frankly, is mean. Whenever he talks about Christine Brown, he does so with venom and clearly doesn’t wish her happiness. But Christine is finally standing up for herself and sharing with fans just how she feels. 

Christine Brown reminds Kody Brown of a simple lesson

While speaking with Us Weekly, Christine wanted to remind the patriarch that “words hurt.” For multiple episodes, Kody has been tearing his ex-wife a new one with no form of consequence. Christine is “frustrated” by Kody’s constant digs about not loving any of his wives. Kody has been particularly hard on his third wife, probably because she was the first to leave the family. For the past two seasons, he hasn’t held back his anger as he tries his best to tear her image down.

But when Christine watches the episodes back, she takes solace in David Woolley. She told the outlet, “I just talk to David about it because I would never do the things Kody accuses me of doing.” Kody has accused Christine of turning their children against him and rallying the rest of the wives to divorce him, too. Christine said, “David says, ‘No one’s going to believe that. Everyone knows you’re not going to pit your kids against Kody.’” But Christine noted, “Divorces are hard. And having to hear what’s being said about you behind your back is really difficult.” But Christine is trying to move on even if her ex won’t exactly let go.

Kody Brown reveals personal details of his marriages

A recent Sister Wives episode was uncomfortable for multiple reasons. But one was the fact that Kody hinted at having a “f*ck and fight” relationship with his wives. He stated, “I was in terrible relationships but wasn’t willing to discard them, didn’t want to discard them.” Kody then added, “That doesn’t create intimacy; that just creates orgasms.” Please, TLC, never ever let Kody say “orgasms” again. In older episodes, Christine also touched on their lack of intimacy during Season 18.

Christine told the Juicy Scoop podcast, “It was, like, five times in one year. There’s sex, and then there’s intimacy. What we didn’t have was intimacy. The intimacy itself had been gone for years.” At the time, Christine said, “He’s like, ‘We’re not going to have an intimate marriage anymore. We’re not going to have sex.’” The mother of six shared, “I was the one my kids would listen to, and I was the one my kids talked to. And if they needed to feel love or security or acceptance, they got that from me.” Both Kody and Christine have bashed one another about their marriage, but I think Kody has taken his hate to another level. 

Christine Brown is moving on from Kody Brown

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Even though Christine is peeved by Kody’s inauthentic words, she shares that she is “stronger than I ever thought I was. I’m very grateful for everything that happened to lead me here. I love where I’m at.” As for her ex-husband, she pointed out, “Kody doesn’t define me—I define me.” It seems Christine also remembers the rule that sticks and stones can break bones, but words should never hurt her. The Sister Wives star is living her best life now and isn’t about to feel sorry about it.

The outlet also asked how her husband, David, was fitting into the bunch. Christine shared that she “dreaded” him having to meet Kody, but the introductions went better than expected. She shared, “We realized everyone’s going to do the best they can. We’re going to be in the same space for the rest of our lives. We just need to be adults about it. David and Kody handled it fine. They were gentlemen.” Season 19 will show David and Kody coming face-to-face at some point. And while Kody is pretty brave when it is just him and a camera, I doubt he will say anything nasty to the couple when they are standing in front of him. 

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Sister Wives’ Kody and Robyn Brown Sell Flagstaff Home: Here’s What We Know

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Kody Brown and Robyn Brown have been living as a monogamous couple for some time now. The duo made it pretty clear early on that they only had eyes for each other and no one wife or, in this case, three other spouses would stand in their way. On their move to Flagstaff, Robyn and Kody purchased a spacious home while some of the other Sister Wives stars rented. But after years of strife, the duo finally sold their woodland Arizona mansion. 

Kody Brown tried to sell the house in the summer

The large Sister Wives house was originally put up for sale on August 29th. Summer is usually the best time to buy as kids are out of school and families are ready to move. According to Zillow, the house was listed for $1,650,000. The house on 9508 W Hashknife Trl had five bedrooms and sat on quite a large piece of land. The listing shared that “this stunning 4-bathroom home offers unparalleled privacy and breathtaking views. Backing the National Forest on a picturesque 2-acre lot, this home is truly one of a kind.” Sister Wives viewers instantly recognized the interior from the TLC series. The listing continued, “As you approach, the heated driveway welcomes you, providing a luxurious entrance to your own private retreat. The main level features a primary bedroom with a luxurious, spa-like en-suite bathroom, complete with a large dual-head shower and built-in shelving in the walk-in closet.”

The description ended by reading, “The heart of the home is the huge kitchen. Enjoy outdoor living on the huge partially covered deck that spans across the living room, dining room, and primary bedroom. Imagine soaking in breathtaking views of the Flagstaff Peaks while sipping your morning coffee.” However, shortly after the home was advertised, the listing was taken down in October.

Why did Kody Brown take the house off the market?

There was much speculation among Sister Wives fans that the house was taken off the market so the patriarch could resolve Christine Brown’s lawsuit. Only days after being hit with the legal papers did the listing go dark. Christine had sued Kody for child support and custody of their 14-year-old daughter. The lawsuit was filed on September 16 and showed that Kody’s third wife was asking for full custody of Truely Brown. I’m sure the news felt like a punch in the guts to Kody, who has constantly complained about feeling betrayed. The mother of six also requested the court to establish paternity for her youngest daughter. 

The reason behind this last step is that Kody isn’t listed on the birth certificate since, at the time, it would have put him in danger of being arrested. Christine didn’t stop there and also requested a domestic relations injunction that would stop “both parties from harassment, domestic violence, taking the children for nonroutine travel without court orders or permission, canceling or modifying services, and demeaning or disparaging the other party.” So I imagine that at the time Kody was trying to sell his house, he might have been preoccupied. 

The Sister Wives house is sold

In Touch reported that the famed family home was officially sold on November 4 for $1,775,000. Before the house was officially sold, the outlet shared that Kody and Robyn had purchased a new home through their Revocable trust, White Stone Trust, on October 24. The trust was formed in 2023. This type of trust doesn’t protect the homeowner from creditors, child support claims, or liens. It means Christine must add White Stone Trust to her lawsuit to ensure he doesn’t leave with assets. Sadly, it looks like the new home will play a big role in his lawsuit.  

The outlet learned that Kody had hired a lawyer and filed a response. The couple splashed cash on this abode, which cost $2.1 million. The new home boasts a 7,884-square-foot floor plan and includes six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. According to the listing, the new home was built in 2002 and has a seven-car garage, RV, and a guest house. Kody and Robyn have definitely upgraded, as the property has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. But what are the odds they find solace?   

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Sister Wives Star Janelle Brown’s First Marriage: Everything We Know

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Kody Brown isn’t the only one with multiple marriages under his belt. In the Sister Wives family, more than one Brown has been married more than once. Robyn Brown, the patriarch’s favorite, was married for years before becoming the fourth wife. And even Janelle Brown, arguably the most loyal of the bunch, had walked down the aisle previously. But who is the mother of six’s first husband? Let’s find out.  

Who was Janelle Brown’s first husband?

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Janelle married her first husband when she was 20 years old, Adam Clark Barber, in 1988. However, their marriage was short-lived and ended in 1990. The couple were married on December 8 at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. For the two years that they lived in wedded bliss, they made their home in Sandy, Utah. The wedding announcement at the time also showed that Janelle had attended Bringham Young University. Adam was one of 26 siblings and was the brother of Meri Brown, which for a time meant the two women were sisters-in-law before Janelle joined the polygamous clan. Not much is known about Adam. Sadly, in October 2023, the brother of Meri passed away. 

His obituary read that he “passed away at home after a brave 10-month fight with pancreatic cancer on October 5, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Oakland, CA, to William “Bill” James Barber Jr. and Bonnie Joyce Ahlstrom. Adam’s childhood in California spurred a lifelong love for Mickey Mouse and the LA Dodgers; he loved building traditions with his family in Disneyland and watching baseball games.” During his life, Adam listed in the United States Air Force and retired at the rank of MSgt in the 419th Fighter Wing Security Forces at Hill Air Force Base

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Adam had worked as a manager at a Lehi Jimmy Johns location. After his divorce from Janelle, Adam found the love of his life, Tammy. The duo married on June 6, 2014. According to the obituary, “Their connection was a bond unbroken and spoke to the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.” Janelle wrote about her first husband in the Brown Family’s 2012 book Becoming Sister Wives. She noted, “Unfortunately, Adam and I had problems right from the start. We weren’t spiritually, emotionally, or romantically compatible.” 

Janelle wrote, “We lived together for only six months before he moved out. Although my husband and I had separated, I remained close to his family, including Adam’s sister Meri (little did I know how close we’d eventually become).” According to the Sister Wives star, “Adam was not completely committed to his fundamentalist faith, and I was happy to welcome him to the LDS church. Not long after he converted, we began courting. Soon we were married in the temple, but my husband wasn’t really interested in either his new faith or the branch of fundamentalism he had been raised in. In fact, he had very little spiritual conviction.”

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Last week Janelle spoke out on the Reality Life with Kate Casey podcast and opened up about her life with Adam. The host joked that the union might have been a “starter marriage” for both of them. And Janelle laughed replying, “It was very, very short-lived. It probably really qualifies.” The 55-year-old added, “it just didn’t take.” The mother of six was happy to be invited to join the Browns in 1993 and never looked back. 

Janelle eventually married Kody in 1993. She shared, “I pretty much made the decision to join the faith….but I was not at Meri’s house all the time. I mean, I was there occasionally. I just happened to be there one time when Kody came. And I already was intrigued with the faith. It represented something a little more dynamic or something more robust than the traditional LDS faith I had.” And as they say, the rest is history. Cupid’s arrow found Janelle, as she shared, “When I met Kody just in passing, Meri introduced us. I go, ‘Oh,’ I had sort of a feeling. Like, ‘Oh, there you are.’”

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90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 6 Winners and Losers

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After four long months, 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 6 has come to an end. The only episodes left this season will be those of the two-part Tell All. Season 6 featured six diverse couples, two of whom viewers had seen before. Shekinah Garner and Sarper Guven returned following their debut on The Other Way Season 5. On the other hand, Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilkinson switched to The Other Way following their time on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. 

James Solis and Meitalia Tantri Solis were one of four new couples this season, who attempted an unsuccessful move to Indonesia. Corona Blakey ran into similar troubles with her Icelandic boyfriend Ingi Hilmar. Joanne DiGesu also faced problems by hiding her marriage to her Irish husband Sean from her family. Finally, Josh risked it all to move to China for his wife Lily. 

While some couples had successful stories this season, others didn’t. Two couples came out in the middle, and two emerged as the season’s winners, with two unfortunately as the losers. 

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, Shekinah and Sarper – Winners

Surprisingly, Shekinah and Sarper emerged as one of the winning couples this season. Shekinah moved to Turkey during Season 5, however, she returned to America briefly to work. At the start of Season 6, she and Sarper had an emotional reunion. Despite a major fight that resulted in Shekinah temporarily moving out, the couple worked through things. 

At the end of the season, Sarper decided it was time for him to propose to Shekinah. It was one of the most romantic 90 Day Fiancé proposals I’d ever seen. Sarper took Shekinah on a boat and projected her name onto the bridge between Europe and Asia. Shekinah happily accepted and the two ended the season with an engagement ceremony. While the couple may be slightly controversial at times, there is no doubt that these two truly love one another. 

Joanne and Sean – Winners

The other winning couple of the season are Joanne and Sean. While they were the last pair introduced this season, their story quickly picked up momentum. Joanne explained that she had met Sean online and eventually traveled to Ireland to meet him. After meeting in person a few times, the couple decided to secretly get married. During the season, they revealed the news to their kids and loved ones, which received mixed reactions.

At the end of the season, Joanne revealed to Sean that she wasn’t ready to move to Ireland. She admitted she needed more time as her kids were still processing things. However, in the preview for Tell All, Sean is in America with Joanne. It seems like the pair found a way to work through things to make their marriage work. Joanne and Sean were also the only couple this season who didn’t really argue. They stressed over their living situation, but they never had any major issues with one another. 

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, Statler and Dempsey – Losers

The first losing couple of the season are Statler and Dempsey. After leaving her home in Texas, Statler decided to buy a van with Dempsey to travel around Europe. This resulted in many problems for the pair, including multiple arguments over finances. Statler felt that she was contributing more than Dempsey, and worried that she was being used. Dempsey, on the other hand, felt frustrated dealing with Statler’s anxiety and was impatient with her. 

The last we saw of Statler and Dempsey was their conversation deciding what to do going forward. Statler expressed that she wanted to put a time limit on things, to see if things could improve between them. However, as viewers now know, Statler and Dempsey have broken up. The two have been engaged in an online feud for months, with Statler claiming that Dempsey cheated on her. Neither woman will appear at the Tell All, which hints at them possibly having been fired by TLC.

Corona and Ingi – Losers

The second losing couple from Season 6 are Corona and Ingi. At the beginning of the season, a few things seemed off between these two. Corona revealed that she was giving up a spot in a prestigious midwifery program to move to Iceland. Ingi, on the other hand, emphasized that he wasn’t anywhere close to being ready for marriage. 

Throughout the season, Corona and Ingi began to realize their differences. At the end of the season, Corona told Ingi that she was considering returning to the US for school. While Ingi seemed open to making things work, it looks like that unfortunately didn’t happen. The Tell All preview shows the entire cast including Corona hanging up on Ingi, implying that they’ve since broken up. While Corona seems angry at Ingi, he doesn’t appear to understand why she’s so upset. 

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Meredith Marks Snags Lush Bath Bomb Collab After Whitney Rose Drama

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Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Meredith Marks is all about a good bath. Her Season 5 tagline is even focused on her favorite past time. She said, “I’m known for my tub, and this year I’m bathing in glory.” And she’s also bathing in her new bath bomb created by Lush Cosmetics. Could this be her way to one-up Whitney Rose for trying to steal her thunder in the bath product industry? The bath bomb wars continue between the two, but it looks like Meredith might have won for now.

Meredith Marks says her new bath bomb stands out from “a world full of imposters” 

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The bath time drama between Meredith and Whitney started in Season 4. Whitney had made a joke about Meredith and her husband’s bathtub scene being dirty. To be fair, who wants to see that? Coincidentally, Season 5 started similarly with Meredith and Whitney fighting over bath bombs. 

Meredith felt Whitney knew bath bombs were her thing, and she was encroaching on her territory by coming out with one of her own. Whitney said, “I am genuinely concerned that Meredith is spending too much time in the bathtub … I think everything is starting to shrivel up and prune, including her brain.”

However, Meredith was not going to sit idly by in her tub. She partnered with Lush Cosmetics to create the “Snow Place Like Salt Lake” bath bomb. Meredith wrote, “Baths are my thing! Retreat to the tub with this exclusive bath bomb and be unbothered, moisturized, in your lane.” 

Then she got in a dig at Whitney. She continued, “In a world full of imposters, this bath bomb was designed by the real inventors of the bath bomb, @lushcosmetics.” There were also some more digs in the comments.

A fan wrote, ”Meredith just won Gold in the Housewives Olympics.” Another added an idea for next season’s tagline. They pitched, “The only bomb I drop is in the bath.” A shady fan wrote, “We would NEVER see this on alibaba.” This was regarding the rumors that Whitney white labeled her jewelry from Alibaba. Oop.

Now it’s Whitney’s turn to make her move. Unit then, Meredith is going to have the last laugh, soaking in her special Salt Lake City bath bomb bath.

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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Mary Cosby Gives Update on Son After ‘Heavy’ RHOSLC Season 5

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On November 19, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby opened up about her son Robert Jr. The 19-year-old is currently battling substance abuse issues.

“He’s steady, which I think is good,” Mary said. She was promoting the limited-edition RHOSLC-themed Van Leeuwen ice cream flavor, The SLC Scoop. Close friend and costar Angie Katsanevas was by her side, while some of Mary’s other RHOSLC castmates have also shown support.

“It’s a heavy topic,” she added. “But for me – because it all just came at once on me and I didn’t expect it – I’m taking it day by day … [He’s] doing good.”

Robert Jr. wants to get his own space

Mary shares Robert Jr. with her husband Robert Cosby Sr. As the apple of his mother’s eye, Robert Jr. has made multiple appearances since RHOSLC began in 2020. In Season 5, viewers will see Robert Jr. open up to his mom, in the midst of his substance abuse struggles.

Angie added, “In support of Robert Jr. and Mary, Elektra [Angie’s 13-year-old daughter] and I visited them, and he was so kind, engaging, and sweet to Elektra. He’s such a great kid.”

During the recent RHOSLC couples’ trip to Palm Springs, Mary stayed home to look after Robert Jr. Mary confided that she preferred “missing the trip” so she could be “attentive” to her son.

Mary has been at his side, while Robert Jr. figures things out. He’s still living at home with his parents and doesn’t attend college or have a job. Mary joked, “I’ve got to kick him out of the nest.”

At times, Robert Jr. told his mom he “didn’t want to live”

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In 2022, Robert Jr. was arrested for DUI in Utah. According to court documents, he told police officers he took oxycontin and Xanax prior to his arrest, in addition to smoking marijuana. In September 2024, The U.S. Sun reported that Robert Jr. spent time in rehab after “testing positive for cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana.”

Robert Jr.’s problems with drugs go back to at least 2020, when he was arrested for driving under the influence. Arresting officers found “marijuana/spice” on his person, and he was driving without a valid driver’s license.

Last month, Mary told Entertainment Tonight that she’s been by her son’s side throughout his sobriety journey.

“It was an eye-opener for me,” Mary said. There were times when he told his mom he “didn’t want to live,” terrifying words for any mother to hear.

“I don’t have thoughts like that,” she said. “I came to the realization: [drugs can] alter your thoughts and your brain, and they can make you go dark.”

Season 5 may be difficult to watch for anyone who has a loved one who’s been through any kind of substance abuse. I wish nothing but the best for Mary and Robert Jr. as they go through his sobriety journey. I truly hope he finds his way.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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