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Blue Ivy couldn’t be prouder of her mother, Beyonce, who won big at the 2025 Grammys. The 13-year-old cheered for her mom while making a stunning fashion statement at the event. She walked on the award show’s red carpet in a gorgeous blue strapless gown that proved she is already following in her mother’s footsteps when it comes to attempting bold styles. It seems like Blue Ivy has been steadily carving her own path, both in the entertainment and fashion world.
Blue Ivy roots for mom Beyonce in stunning blue gown
Blue Ivy isn’t new to the Grammys, but she manages to bring something different with every red carpet appearance on the award show. On Sunday, the teenager accompanied her parents — Beyonce and Jay Z — to the 2025 Grammys in a striking corset gown by Naeem Khan. Photos and videos from the event captured her style and elegance as she cheered on her mom’s big wins.
As evidenced by her recent appearances, Blue Ivy truly shines the best in strapless gowns. Her 2025 Grammys gown featured yet another strapless detail along with a corset bodice that looked sultry yet sophisticated. The bodice further billowed into a skirt whose flowy design added depth to the monochromatic royal blue ensemble. The outfit was minimalistic, but she made up for it with statement jewelry pieces. Blue Ivy accessorized with a diamond necklace, a matching bracelet, and silver hoop earrings. Keeping her curly tresses open, she completed her look with a clutch.
The 13-year-old sat right beside her mom, Beyonce, at the 2025 Grammys and later hugged her after the singer won the Best Country Album for “Cowboy Carter.” The studio album also gave Beyonce her major win of the night — Album of the Year. This time around, Blue Ivy joined her mom on stage and cheered as Beyonce gave her acceptance speech.
Video from the 2025 Grammys also captured Blue Ivy’s heartwarming response as her mother accepted her first Album of the Year award. She was beaming with pride and shared a hug with Beyonce on stage, proving that the mother-daughter duo are all about supporting each other.
Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Momtastic.
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It’s officially the month of love, and Starbucks is starting strong. Coffee lovers can now grab the company’s newest Valentine’s Day launch offers to mark the special day with their loved ones. The chain is enticing its customers with a lineup of new and returning drinks and sweet treats that are sure to warm everyone’s hearts with love. Furthermore, the company also launched its assortment of Valentine’s Day-themed cups and tumblers, adding to the fun. The new offer, as well as the merchandise, is available starting February 4 for a limited time until supplies last.
What’s on Starbucks’ Valentine’s Day special drinks menu?
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If you’re looking to spend a date with your loved one, you can head on to Starbucks to enjoy a limited-period offer of its latest Valentine’s Day launch. The coffeehouse is serving some delicious beverages and merchandise for its customers to celebrate love. The launch is perfect for caffeinated lovebirds who are looking to brave the chilly temperatures and also cuddle up with the ones they love.
Starbucks’ special treats on the menu include Chocolate-Covered Crème Strawberry Frappuccino, Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cold Brew, and Valentine Cake Pop. The chain launched the Strawberry Frappuccino last year which included a blend of strawberry puree, Frappuccino chips, milk, and ice. Similarly, the Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cold Brew is another returning drink whose ingredients will make coffee lovers fall in love at the first sip.
According to the company’s press release, this “sweetened” drink comprises vanilla syrup and is topped with chocolatey hazelnut-flavored cream cold foam and chocolate cookie crumbles. TODAY also reported that the company also launched the Valentine Cake Pop — a vanilla cake mixed with buttercream. The treat is dipped in red icing and topped off with a heart design to add a romantic twist.
Meanwhile, Starbucks’ new lineup of swoon-worthy merchandise includes an assortment of cups and tumblers that celebrate Valentine’s Day in its truest spirit. The lineup features tumblers and cold cups adorned with pixelated hearts, fun floral designs, and pink and red hues that will leave your heart fluttering.
Well, it’s about that time! Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 1 is here, and thankfully, we’ve got Captain Jason Chambers leading the charge all over again. There are a bunch of new faces joining him – and a couple of familiar ones – all aboard a brand new yacht. So, let’s dive right in, shall we? Here’s what went down in BDDU Season 3, Episode 1: “Seychelles, By the Seashore.”
What happened in Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 1?
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Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 1 saw Captain Jason and his new crew headed to the Seychelles, on the Below Deck franchise’s biggest yacht to-date. It’s even got an elevator. Some of the crew’s personalities immediately clashed, and with bubbling tensions set to boil over before the charter season is even fully underway, it’s going to be bumpy waters ahead.
Welcome to the Seychelles
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For the first time, Below Deck Down Under has moved away from Australia. This time around, we’re in the Seychelles, Africa; plus, we’ve got an almost all-new team. Captain Jason is back though, and after her Season 2 success, chef Tzarina has also returned. Deckhand Harry has made a comeback, but everybody else? They’re fresh to Bravo viewer eyeballs. Speaking of which, Captain Jason is having to put his own contact lenses in this year – we’re going to miss Aesha!
Tzarina is first to board yacht Katina, which is the biggest in Below Deck franchise history. There’s a piano, a tonne of space, and even an elevator. Many of the other yachts we’ve seen pale in comparison.
Next to arrive is chief stew Lara, from the UK. She’s been in the industry for 13 years, and will have two stewardesses, as well as a deck-stew. Tzarina’s got experience working with Lara, and describes her as “fantastic.” Then, Captain Jason delivers his surprise: a sous-chef!
“To be honest, so long as he can clean and heavy lift stuff – and hold me while I cry – that’s all I need,” Tzarina says. Plus, he’s British! “This could be really, really awesome.” Oh, how I wish that was true. The teaser trailer promised something else entirely…
As soon as Tzarina and Lara saw one another, Tzarina decided they should room together. Lara wasn’t entirely convinced, and said in confessional that Tzarina’s an acquired taste. “We are much better as off the boat friendships, but we’ve matured,” Tzarina admits. Gulp.
The final team lead to turn up is bosun Wihan – pronounced Vian. He’s from South Africa, and once worked as a shirtless server at a gay bar. Instant legend. The underlings then arrive, and we are officially underway!
There’s immediate tension for Tzarina and sous-chef Anthony
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In getting to know her sous-chef, Tzarina asks some tough questions. So she can figure out how best to work with Anthony, she wants to know about his strengths and weaknesses. The problem? He’s not entirely sure how to answer; and gives a tiny bit of attitude rather than just admitting his flaws. We all have them, no chef is perfect; especially not one whose resumé isn’t up-to-date. As Tzarina says, “my weaknesses list is bigger than my strengths list.” She’s not trying to catch him out; she’s simply trying to ensure they work together in the best way possible. But Anthony doesn’t take it that way.
“What’s with the interview process here?” he asks. Yikes. Not exactly how I would talk to my superior upon meeting them; or even at any point down the line. Anthony better learn some respect, and fast. “This is a huge red flag,” Tzarina says in confessional. And to Anthony’s face, she warns him, “I don’t do egos. If it ever happens … get out.” There are 25 hours until the first charter, so hopefully these two can get on the same page.
“If Anthony plays his cards right with me, I’m more than happy that by the end of the season, he can make some guest food. But as a head chef, I’m not gonna trust any random person I’ve just met cooking for guests. Prove yourself to me and your skill, and then once trust is earnt, then of course, let’s go for it,” Tzarina says. Something tells me Anthony isn’t going to like sticking with salad preparations for the crew…
Jason calls the crew for their first meeting, and demands respect for and from everybody. After the horrific events of Season 2, it’s a necessary conversation.
The deck crew may also have an ego problem
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Wihan has his deckhands together to chat about the plan of action ahead of charter one. Unfortunately, he’s immediately being undermined by his lead deckhand, Johnny. “Four people here, I think it is too much. Do you wanna split?” he asks his boss. “Because of experience, maybe I can go forward alone?” There’s no I in TEAM, Johnny! Fortunately, Wihan is receptive.
“As a bosun, I’m all about team mentality … if your ego is just about making a name for yourself, that’s not gonna work for me,” he says in confessional. And later, when Harry tells Wihan that Johnny claimed he was lead deckhand, it’s denied. “I will address it,” Wihan promises.
Meanwhile, Lara isn’t going to assign a second stew role. She wants no “bitchiness,” and asks her stews to work together so that they can mix things up in the future. We’ll see how that goes – hopefully better than it did for Daisy Kelliher over on Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5.
Lara’s first frustration isn’t with her crew, but with the yacht. “Logistically, it’s a nightmare. There’s like four flights of stairs.” She worries about service, and does a walk through with Captain Jason. “If I forget something, then I’m gonna have to run all the way down the stairs, and then all the way back again.” The service team are about to become cardio masters.
Down in the galley, Tzarina discovers something truly disgusting. There’s a weevil and maggot infestation. Whoever was on board this yacht last did a terrible job of cleaning it up before departing. I hope they got a mighty big fine. With 12 hours until the guests arrive, a lot of food must be thrown away, and a deep clean delivered.
The first Below Deck Down Under Season 3 preference sheet meeting
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The first primary of the season is Mark, an investor from Australia. He’s bringing along his partner and close friends, loves his meat, but warns his partner is vegan. Tzarina seems confident, as she’s just spent a month trying veganism. That confidence is shattered a little when Captain Jason jokes that Mark’s requested global tasting menu will have to consist of a dish from every single country in the world. Don’t worry, Tzarina. Nobody’s that hungry.
Brianna and Marina are bonding while getting cabins ready. Marina quickly breaks the ice by asking if Brianna has her sights set on anyone on board. She thinks Harry is “cute,” and loves his “energy.” Marina meanwhile has her eyes on Wihan. “His smile is just drop dead gorgeous,” she says. “Maybe I’ll find my love in Seychelles.” Lara interrupts the love sesh, and gives some tips on how to improve their cabin prep.
Up on the top deck, Wihan lets the crew know that he’s not going to run with any lead deckhand just yet. Johnny is pissed, but “time will show,” he promises. It’s time for bed, but Anthony is still working on clearing out the kitchen. He’s already questioning his decision to join the crew…
It’s time for charter number one
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“You are a legend with a capital L,” Tzarina tells Anthony after seeing the galley. Everybody’s starting the day on the right foot, despite the blistering heat. But when Tzarina gives Anthony some pointers for the crew food, he sees it as “micromanaging.” She tells him she doesn’t mean to be “patronizing,” but I’m not sure he’s convinced. “I’m just guiding you because I’m a Jedi master.” She’s trying her best to make this work, bless her heart. But I’m just not sure Anthony is someone who likes being told what to do. Still, the food’s a hit. Now, time for guest arrival!
Lara gives the new arrivals a yacht tour, and it’s also our first chance at getting to see everything available. Honestly, this vessel is breathtaking. While I love this show, it depresses me to know I’ll likely never be able to afford such a luxury vacation. But I digress.
The primary jokes with his partner that she can use the bidet after her “beads.” But then, as the stews unpack her belongings, they find some toys, and aren’t entirely sure where to put them. “Maybe just put it in the side table,” Lara suggests, while the primary makes crude comments to his other half on the top deck. This is going to be a long charter.
As Captain Jason anchors, the deck team put together some very different toys for the guests to enjoy on the water. Meanwhile, Tzarina is prepping the global tasting menu, while Lara questions how they’re going to serve. Their history is an interesting one, and Tzarina wants to make sure that this time around, Lara realizes they’re a team, and she’s not in charge.
A jet ski without a key
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While helping pack the water toys away, Johnny leaves his radio on the yacht and swims out to one of the jet skis. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the key. Without a way to signal back to the yacht that he needs help, he has a decision to make. Whistle and try to get some attention, wait it out for someone to see he needs help, or abandon the jet ski and swim back to the yacht. Thankfully, Harry and Wihan realize he’s missing, and go to his rescue. Harry laughs it up that “Mr. Lead Deckhand” made such a silly mistake.
“Embarrassing as it is, I’ll let it slide,” Captain Jason says. “As long as it doesn’t happen again.” Johnny feels embarrassed, but perhaps he needed this tiny knock to his ego so that he could remember he’s a part of a team.
In the galley, Tzarina and Anthony have put together some dishes that look delicious. The first course is a twist on an Italian gazpacho, and it’s a hit. Next up, an Indian onion bhaji, and the guests love the sauce especially. But now, service is hitting a snag. Tzarina’s third course is ready, but Lara’s not, and when it becomes clear that a spoon may also be needed for the guests, they butt heads. They’re both playing the blame game, but the truth is they should cater to the guests, and work out what went wrong after service is complete. A flashback to their earlier conversation sides with Lara; Tzarina only requested a knife and fork.
Over in the crew mess, Brianna reveals what she found in the guest’s luggage to Harry and Wihan. Harry finds her “stunningly gorgeous,” so could we have our first boatmance brewing?
Anthony wants more responsibilities
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Anthony has said he’s had a “pretty chill” charter so far, and in confessional complains that he needs to be doing more. I get his point entirely, but he’s got to remember that the season has only just started, and as a sous-chef, he’s going to have to prove himself to his head chef.
With the night a success, everybody goes to bed, but Harry’s not impressed when he gets up early to find no one on deck, and guests waking up without a clean boat or anybody on service. As the stews begin to wake, coffee requests come in, while the breakfast table remains unprepared. It’s all becoming a bit of a nightmare, and Harry recognizes that the primary is awaiting his morning meal.
Lara’s beginning to have a bit of a meltdown in the elevator, which appears to malfunction. She’s trying to deliver a coffee, and the guests are growing impatient. “It’s coming apart the whole place. Can we get another boat?” the guests joke between themselves.
Now, all the breakfast platters must be walked from the very bottom of the yacht, all the way up to the top, but the guests want eggs. They make specific orders, which upsets Tzarina who was hoping to set out how breakfast would go. As much as I love Tzarina, she’s coming across a little bratty here. The guests get whatever they want; it’s what they pay for. Lara is doing her job and delivering the guest’s requests, so to see her brought to tears in her cabin is sad.
Anthony uses this moment to ask Tzarina to work more like a team. He explains how he hopes he can be “utilized,” but Tzarina doesn’t seem too receptive. This is going to get messy…
Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo, and streams next day on Peacock.
TELL US – DID YOU ENJOY BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER SEASON 3, EPISODE 1? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE NEW CREW MEMBERS? ARE YOU EXCITED FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON?
This week’s episode of Married to Medicine should have been sponsored by Don Julio. A little too much booze caused the Key West couples’ trip to go south in record time. Seriously, you could get a hangover by proxy just by watching this episode.
Last week, Dr. Simone and Dr. Heavenly talked about how they wanted the group to return to Atlanta “lighter” than they left. That’s not happening. This year’s couples’ trip was like a ticking time bomb, and in Married to Medicine Season 11, Episode 10, “Battle of the Exes,” the bomb went off.
What happened on Married to Medicine Season 11, Episode 10?
The couples’ trip to Key West continued this week, with Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Simone as committed as ever to their mission of promoting peace within the group. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done when you have an ex-husband and wife on the trip along with their new partners. Things quickly took a turn for the worse after a boozy night pulled out some old, hard feelings between Quad and Dr. G.
Too many exes, too little time
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Episode 10 picked up with the couples competing in their relay race. It was cute to see them all having fun, working together, and putting aside their differences, even for a second. Watching Phaedra and Dr. Jackie kayaking their way around Florida could have been an episode in itself.
It’s all fun and games at the start of the episode. However, the fact that there are all of these exes on the trip is a problem waiting to happen. This kumbaya energy isn’t going to last.
In a moment of foreshadowing, we see Sweet Tea talking to Dr. G. She said she felt like she was working through the awkwardness with Quad. She genuinely sounded optimistic about their relationship on the trip. Meanwhile, Dr. G wasn’t feeling it. He said he hadn’t spoken to Quad or King the entire time. That all changes by the end of the episode.
Where’s the pool?
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Earlier this season we saw a baby shower with no baby thanks to Toya’s Birkin bag reveal party. This week, the ladies had a pool party with no pool. They’re really on a roll in Season 11.
Heavenly and Simone, who are co-hosting this trip, summoned everyone outside to a big slab of concrete. There was no pool in sight. When the Metcalfes got there, they felt a little confused. Contessa was like, “Wait, isn’t this supposed to be a pool party?”
Nope! This is a game called Vibe Check, organized by Heavenly and Simone. There will be no swimming. Instead, each couple will have to answer questions about each other on dry-erase boards in the style of the Match Game. What could go wrong?
Before the game started, the vibe already got weird when Phaedra showed up with Cheick. This is a couples’ trip, and no one could understand why she brought a guy she just met a few days ago.
“Interesting that she would bring Cheick here on the couples’ trip, a man she barely knows,” Simone said in a confessional.
Quad wants to “bust it open” for King
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You can’t fault Phaedra for wanting some company on the couples’ trip, especially since Apollo is lurking around the resort, ready to join in on the fun. Plus. Cheick picked a good day to show up. He had a front-row seat to some serious mess thanks to the Vibe Check game and Quad’s bottomless cocktail.
When one of the Vibe Check questions was about children, Quad announced to the group that she was ready to “bust it open” for King and have a baby. He already has a nine-year-old, and Quad said that seeing him in daddy mode made her even more excited about reproducing with him. Cut over to Dr. G, who is just sitting there in his polo shirt taking it all in.
Things went left after a question about sex. Quad and King said they were doing it at least 15 times a week. Sweet Tea and Dr. G on the other hand? They said they were lucky to do it twice.
Quad’s liquored-up mind decided this would be a good time for her to interject, and she told her ex-husband his new wife they needed to have more sex. She also wants to plan their baby shower!
Slowly but surely, you could see Greg’s temperature rising. The tiki torch in the background behind him made it look like smoke was literally rolling off of his bald head. Bravo to the cinematography.
“I think she’s the perfect pick for my ex-husband,” Quad said about Lateasha.
That was the sentence that took Dr. G over the edge. He turned to Quad and replied, “We don’t care what you think.”
Where in the world is Dr. G?
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After Dr. Greg clapped back at Quad, all hell broke loose. Quad started calling her ex-husband a narcissist. Dr. G told Quad she had a big mouth. It was like all of the toxicity of their failed marriage started bubbling back to the surface. Alcohol tends to have that effect on people.
Sweet Tea tried to get involved, but Greg didn’t like that. He really didn’t like that. He started screaming right in her face trying to get her to be quiet. It wasn’t a good look for him, considering all of the accusations Quad hurled at him over the years.
“Greg is losing it. He has lost it,” Toya said in a confessional.
Dr. G and Sweet Tea returned to their room, and he chastised her every step of the way. He really doesn’t want Sweet Tea interacting with Quad, and when they got back to their room, he freaked out even more about how he wanted to leave his failed marriage in the past. If that’s the case, then what are you doing on this show, sir?
While Dr. G walked off into the abyss, the rest of the cast was scattered around the resort, reflecting on the drama. It’s becoming clear to everyone that Greg can’t deal with the emotional labor of having to mingle with Quad and King. It’s just too much to listen to her talk about busting it open 15 times a week.
Lateasha tried her best to call him down, but the episode ended with him taking a walk to cool off. He left her sitting in the hotel room by herself, and she had no idea where he went. Maybe he should just walk on over to the airport. This trip doesn’t seem healthy.
TELL US – WHAT WERE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MARRIED TO MEDICINE SEASON 11, EPISODE 10? SHOULD QUAD AND DR. G STAY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER? WHAT WERE YOUR THOUGHTS ON DR. G’S BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SWEET TEA?
Welcome to the recap for Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 17 – the RHOP Season 9 finale. Last week, Ashley found her calling as a drag king and danced her heart out. However, her performance was overshadowed when Karen confronted Mia about Gordon’s side of the story. And in a surprise twist, Stacey sided with Mia. This made Karen and Gizelle decide not to walk in Stacey’s upcoming charity event. So, Stacey got messy and spilled all the tea Karen had told her about the group to Mia. This was sure to go over well. Here’s exactly what went down in RHOP Season 9, Episode 17: “All Bark, No Bite.”
What happened in Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 17?
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It was a heck of a finale for the RHOP crew. Both Ashley and Wendy celebrated huge milestones. Ashley was about to be a free woman, and Wendy got her big moment at the White House. But everything was turned upside down when word got out about Stacey spilling The Grande Dame’s warnings about the group. Karen denied any trash talk and put Stacey in a time-out. Unfortunately for her, everyone believed Stacey. Although they were fractured, the group came together for Stacey’s charity event. Which went well until there was a literal blowout at the end.
Stacey’s friend AJ read TJ like a book
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Karen was still not over Stacey siding with Mia; therefore, she was not going to walk in her Strut for Strays event. She said, “Why would I support Stacey when Stacey wouldn’t be fair and neutral with Mia and I … I don’t need to be going down this road of my friend breaking my heart and disrespecting me. I don’t need any more pain.”
Then Wendy told Karen the good news: she was taking her to the White House for her Dr. Wendy Show. They were both excited, but we know that will be short-lived once Wendy finds out what Karen supposedly said about her.
It turns out the ladies aren’t the only ones who think Stacey is rushing into things with TJ. Stacey’s bestie AJ let his feelings be known that TJ wasn’t the one for her. First, he was concerned she wasn’t dating anyone else. When Stacey said she wanted him to meet TJ, AJ responded, “I can wait.” Eats popcorn.
Never one to miss some camera time, TJ FaceTimed Stacey. AJ told Stacey, “He’s a lot; I can’t. I thought I was talking to an AI character.” He also felt that TJ was a “cornball,” and it was strange they weren’t intimate. He concluded that Stacey was tripping dating him. But even with AJ’s spot-on assessment, Stacey was still team TJ.
Ashley celebrated her upcoming divorce
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Ashley’s crew came over to celebrate Aunt Monica’s birthday. Her mom, Uncle Lump, and her sister were all there. Notably missing was Josh. The fam were fans of him but wanted her to take it slow. However, Uncle Lump was Team Ashley and advised her to do what’s best for herself.
Ashley then grabbed some flutes and ding, ding, ding! She had an announcement. If all went well, her divorce would be finalized next week. Everyone’s jaws were on the floor and continued to stay that way when she busted into another rendition of “Healing and Thriving.”
The memory of Gizelle’s father lived on as Gizelle planted her future Christmas tree with her daughters. This year was a lot for her. Losing her father and all three girls going off to college was almost too much to handle. But Gizelle had a plan, and that was to make the next half of her life amazing.
Dr. Wendy and crew arrived at the White House
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Wendy’s manifestations had come true; she was going to the White House. She was set to interview Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Eddie and the kids were also along for the ride, and so was The Grande Dame. Wendy said, “Karen has always been a friend to me, so I want to return the favor and invite Karen.”
And Karen couldn’t have been more excited. She said, “Wendy is where she is because she deserves to be there. And I’m honored she would think of me to watch her in her moment.” But perhaps most excited of all was Karine when she saw Karen. She fangirled out and said, “Oh my goodness! Karen, The Grande Dame!”
Then Wendy got down to business and gave a flawless interview. Eddie couldn’t have been more proud. It was definitely another major milestone for Wendy.
It was time for Stacey’s charity event. She had a new do and dress just for the occasion. When she asked TJ if he liked it, he didn’t seem thrilled. TJ also came in hot when he met AJ which created tension right off the bat. However, AJ played nice. Then the rest of the crew arrived, including Karen. Stacey promptly pulled her aside for a chat. The party was about to get started.
Karen demotes Stacey to an “associate” position in the friend group
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It should come as no surprise that things did not go well between Karen and Stacey. Karen felt Stacey didn’t have her back in the Mia situation, even though Stacey said she defended her when they were at Lake Norman.
Stacey said, “I owe no allegiance to Karen Huger. Karen went from being my fairy godmother to the wicked witch in record time.” Karen told Stacey, “I haven’t given up on us, but you are in time out. You have been demoted. You are an associate; you are not a friend.”
Ashley then filled in Gizelle on her conversation with Stacey. She had told her the same info she dished to Mia about Karen talking trash regarding Wendy. In her confessional, Gizelle said, “Anytime there’s a new person to come into the group, Karen secretly takes this person out and tries to skew them in a way that’s great for Karen. But this is all backfiring on Karen.”
When Ashley and Gizelle brought it up to Karen, she quickly denied all charges. Right on cue, Stacey and Wendy came over. Gizelle asked Stacey what had happened. Stacey said, “Karen made it very clear that Mia is not Potomac. You also said that Wendy is self-absorbed, she wasn’t a girl’s girl, and she would never be my friend.”
Wendy was taking it all in. She said, “Ok, do I think Karen said that? No, I know Karen said that.” Then Stacey took Wendy to go get changed while they ignored Karen’s pleas to come back. Was Karen the one who was really demoted to associate instead?
The finale ended with a bang
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The more Stacey talked, the more the group believed her over Karen. Stacey explained Karen had taken her to her favorite mom-and-pop restaurant to spill the tea. Gizelle said, “You took Stacey to your spot. That makes me know I believe everything Stacey is saying. And Karen, ma’am, just stop talking.” However, Mia and Wendy remained unbothered.
Mia said, “I don’t know what to think about Karen anymore, honestly. I got tired of every time I got with her, she tries to tear me apart.” Wendy explained to Karen she didn’t want to be in a one-sided friendship. Karen denied any wrongdoing, but the damage was done.
Then the ladies walked the pups for adoption. In a sweet moment, both Wendy and Mia decided to adopt their dogs. But things went awry when some fog machines blasted at the end scaring the pups. This led Karen and Gizelle to describe Stacey’s event as a literal “sh*t show.” Still, it was an overall success.
Then it was time for the cast updates. Keiarna and Greg were together but not living together. Ashley was dating Josh, and Gizelle was officially an empty nester. Wendy was teaching again, and Stacey was in the final stages of her divorce. Mia had broken up with Inc and was potentially back with Gordon.
The big update, however, was for Karen. Flash forward to five months later, where she was found guilty in her DUI case. Her sentencing will be revealed sometime later this month. In the meantime, it’s on to the explosive reunion next week!
After a long wait, The Bachelor Season 29 is finally here. Grant Ellis is our newest leading man, following his time on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette. While Grant admitted that he was falling in love with Jenn, she ultimately had stronger connections. When one door closes, another one opens, which leads to Grant becoming Bachelor Nation’s newest man.
If you’re anything like me, then you love a good spoiler. There’s just something super satisfying about watching Bachelor Nation shows knowing the ending. Luckily for all you spoiler-loving rose fanatics, we think we know exactly how Grant’s season ends. Reality Steve has updated us on all the details and while he isn’t always one hundred percent right, his spoilers are usually on point.
You have been warned, stop reading now if you don’t want to know who gets Grant’s final rose and more!
Dina Lupancu got eliminated after hometowns
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Reality Steve reported on Grant’s final four women, one of whom is Dina Lupancu. It’s usually pretty easy for Steve to figure out the final four due to sleuths who catch the hometown dates being filmed. Unfortunately for Dina, it seems like she will be sent home after her hometown date in Illinois.
We don’t know much about Dina yet, but thankfully ABC has given us some insight on all the new women. Dina is a 31-year-old attorney from Chicago, who is finally ready to settle down and meet her soulmate. The Chicago native is one of 11 siblings and hopes to find a family-oriented partner. While Grant might not have been the one for Dina, we are rooting for her! Perhaps The Bachelorette or Bachelor in Paradise in the future?
Zoe McGrady was sent home following overnight dates
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While Zoe McGrady makes it past hometowns, she seems to have been eliminated after overnight dates in the Dominican Republic. This is always a tough time to get sent home, as all three of the final contestants typically have strong relationships with the lead. Unfortunately for Zoe, it seems that Grant had deeper connections with the other two women in the final three.
Zoe is a 27-year-old tech engineer and model from New York, talk about well-rounded! According to ABC, Zoe is a big fan of the outdoors and enjoys activities like surfing and ice skating. Zoe is also a talented cook and finds joy in cooking meals for her partner. Like Dina, we hope that Grant’s season won’t be the last we see of Zoe!
Litia Garr places second
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According to Reality Steve, the runner-up on Grant’s season is Litia Garr. Since Reality Steve didn’t release details on Grant’s finale, it’s not yet known if Litia makes it to the final rose ceremony. It’s possible that Grant may have eliminated her before, as some leads have done in recent years. While it isn’t confirmed, it’s assumed that Litia at least met Grant’s family.
Litia is a 31-year-old venture capitalist from Salt Lake City, Utah. However, her hometown date was filmed in Wyoming, which is likely where she grew up. Litia has a lot in common with Grant and enjoys watching a variety of sports including basketball and water polo. While Litia also likes being outdoors, she has a very particular dislike of hiking. If Reality Steve is correct about Litia’s placement, it wouldn’t be a shock if she becomes the next Bachelorette.
Grant is engaged to Juliana Pasquarosa
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And now for the news you’ve all been waiting for! Grant is reportedly engaged to Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, Massachusetts. Juliana comes from a big Italian family and hoped to find a lasting love like her parents on The Bachelor. Luckily for Juliana, it seems like she succeeded in doing so!
Juliana is down for anything and enjoys everything from hanging with friends to sporting events to museums. It’s no surprise that she hit it off with Grant, who has the same easygoing and go-with-the-flow personality. We’re so excited for Grant and Juliana and wish them nothing but the best for their future. And of course, we wish nothing but luck to the rest of Grant’s women in finding their forever partners as well.
The Bachelor Season 29 premieres Monday, January 27th at 8/7c on ABC.
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90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2 is in full swing and it’s safe to say that it’s blown the first season out of the water. Season 2 has been a whirlwind of emotions and drama and honestly hasn’t had a dull moment. This season follows six couples in Arizona, whereas last season included five couples in Florida. While Season 1 was definitely a good start for the series, Season 2 has worked to correct all of its flaws. Sorry Season 1!
The Last Resort Season 2 has a better cast
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One of the biggest problems with the debut season of The Last Resort was its cast. The season featured two of the most controversial 90 Day Fiancé cast members, Ed Brown and Angela Deem. Throughout the years, both Ed and Angela have been criticized by viewers for their actions and have even been labeled as abusive. Ed and Angela had also been featured in several seasons with very similar storylines. This made their appearance on The Last Resort feel repetitive.
Thankfully, Season 2 did a much better job with casting. The only questionable choice this time around was Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda. Gino and Jasmine have been featured in quite a few spin-offs lately, which has caused some fans to grow bored of them. Nonetheless, Gino and Jasmine are in dire need of couples therapy, making The Last Resort the perfect choice for them.
Season 2 also includes five other couples, some of whom viewers haven’t seen in a while. A good casting choice this season was Ariela Weinberg and Biniyam Shibre. The couple last appeared on 90 Day Fiancé Season 9 and have faced many difficulties in their marriage since then. Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina were another great couple to cast, as it’s been a while since fans have seen them as well.
Season 2 focuses more heavily on therapy and uses creative techniques
The entire premise of The Last Resort is couples therapy. However, Season 1 didn’t do the show’s general concept justice. While there were multiple therapy sessions filmed, it felt like there were more scenes of the cast hanging out in hot tubs or around the resort. Season 2 has really put a focus on the therapy aspect, which has been nice to see. While the cast does go out and mingle, the therapy sessions are the main focus.
Season 2 has also utilized more creative therapy techniques than Season 1, which has made it more interesting to watch. During Season 1, the majority of therapy sessions were traditional talk therapy. Season 2, however, has featured more activities and games to help the couples work through the retreat.
At the beginning of the season, the couples embarked on the Compromise Canyon retreat. Each couple wrote down one of their struggles on a rock and decided whether or not to keep carrying it after a long hike. This activity was incredibly symbolic and it helped several of the couples. Other creative therapy activities this season have included a kayak race, sandbox therapy, and a camping retreat.
Season 2 has better drama
While it’s been great to watch the couples work through therapy, it wouldn’t be a true 90 Day Fiancé show without a little drama. While Season 1 had plenty of drama, it wasn’t that entertaining. Angela’s outbursts had grown old by then and viewers were more annoyed by her rather than entertained. The rest of the Season 1 drama was also repetitive like Jovi Dufren hitting up strippers to meet him at the club.
Unlike Season 1, the Season 2 drama has been fresh and quite frankly a lot of fun to watch. Natalie Mordovtseva has been causing chaos all season, ever since she found out Josh Weinstein slid into Sophie Sierra’s DMs. To be fair, Natalie had a valid reason to be upset. Jasmine and Natalie have been interesting to watch together as well. Both women are known as some of the explosive cast members in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. While they get along at times, their fights are also pretty funny.
