It remains to be seen whether Jen Shah made the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. She’s been an original cast member for the show’s three seasons, and rode in in all her glory in the premiere season only to run from the Feds on camera and go through her legal woes in the public eye.
In January, Jen was sentenced to over six years in federal prison for fraud. She is about three months into the sentence, which was also reduced by a year in March. Needless to say, Jen won’t be returning to RHOSLC in the near future.
Angie thinks RHOSLC without Jen will be “just fine”
But that’s ok, according to Angie Harrington. The fashion blogger was cast as a “friend” during Season 3, only to quit the show entirely after her son Hart, 4, was diagnosed with autism.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Angie shared her optimism that the show will bounce back without Jen. “They know what they’re doing when they cast, so I think they’ll be just fine,” the former reality TV star said.
She teased some new cast members. “And from what I hear, some of the new girls are gonna be great as well,” Angie added.
Jen’s bombastic personality made for great reality TV. Her entire life seemed an illusion now, and one has to wonder what was going through her mind as she flashed the luxuries of her ill-gotten gains. Yet Angie only has good things to say about the former real housewife.
“She brings the glamour, she brings the drama. She’s hilarious. I don’t think a lot of people know how funny and charismatic she is. And so she’s great television, but I do think that they know what they’re doing in casting and they know how to find big fun personalities – some a little more delusional than others,” Angie explained.
Meanwhile, Jen is dealing with life in prison as best she can. She put out several blogs about her new routine. The former RHOSLC also put on a spoof Real Housewives play at the prison compound with other inmates. More recently, a leaked photo of Jen in her uniform surfaced on social media.
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 is tipped off to premiere in late 2023.
TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ANGIE’S COMMENTS? WILL RHOSLC SURVIVE WITHOUT JEN? WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THE NEW CAST MEMBERS?
90 Day Fiancé Season 2 was far more dramatic than Season 1 and included a number of bombshell moments among the cast. Several of the couple’s relationships ultimately ended in heartbreak, including those between Danielle Mullins and Mohamed Jbali, Chelsea Macek and Yamir Castillo, and Jason Hitch and Cassia Tavares. However, Justin and Evelyn Halas, Brett Otto and Daya De Arce, and Danny and Amy Frishmuth are still together today.
Mohamed quickly realized that Danielle had lied about finances
Danielle and Mohamed’s relationship was problematic all season, however, things took a turn for the worse when Mohamed realized that Danielle had lied to him about her financial situation. Mohamed had moved to the United States from his home country of Tunisia, to marry Danielle. Danielle assured Mohamed that she was financially prepared for his arrival, however, Mohamed realized that this was not the case after his cellphone was turned off.
She struggled to keep up with bills after Mohamed arrived, which resulted in both of their phones being turned off after Danielle failed to pay the bill. Danielle was forced to come clean to Mohamed about her financial situation and admitted that she lied to him as she didn’t want him to leave her.
Mohamed was visibly annoyed at the situation and even considered leaving Daniele over the issue. This was one of many conflicts between Danielle and Mohamed, as well as one of the biggest bombshell moments of the season.
Cassia learned Jason was more frugal than she had anticipated
Cassia and Jason experienced many issues during their 90 days, however, Jason’s frugalness came up on more than one occasion. Cassia moved to the United States from her home country of Brazil to marry Jason, who was 15 years older than her. While Cassia and Jason fought about other things such as trust issues, money was always a problem in their relationship.
Cassia first realized how cheap Jason could be when the couple took a trip to a local furniture store. Jason expressed that he wanted to buy a new bedroom set for only $500, which is not very reasonable. Cassia was taken aback by this and quickly became frustrated at how low Jason had set the price ceiling for their bedroom set.
Cassia and Jason’s relationship did not end up lasting long, and the couple later divorced on two separate occasions.
Brett’s Mom did not show up for his wedding to Daya
Brett and Daya had one of the least problematic relationships on 90 Day Fiancé Season 2. However, Brett’s mother caused a number of issues for the couple. Brett met Daya on an international dating site, and the two eventually hit it off. Daya moved to the United States from the Philippines to start a new life with Brett, but Brett’s mother was not convinced by the couple’s love.
Brett’s mother worried that Daya was a gold digger and only used her son for his money, even though Daya never did anything to suggest this. Brett’s mother hinted that she would not be at the wedding early on, which upset Daya who asked Brett to convince her to come. While Brett tried to convince his mother, she ultimately chose not to attend.
Brett and Daya were both visibly hurt by Brett’s mother’s decision, but the couple did not let the disappointment ruin their big day.
Danny’s father initiated an uncomfortable conversation about interracial marriage
One of the most controversial moments of 90 Day Fiancé Season 2 was one from Danny and Amy’s storyline when Danny’s father started an uncomfortable conversation at dinner. Danny and Amy met on a mission trip in Australia, although Amy lived in South Africa at the time. After becoming engaged, Amy moved to the United States to live with Danny and his parents, although she did not receive the warmest of welcomes.
Danny’s father was concerned about Danny and Amy belonging to two different racial groups and asked if they were really ready to endure the struggles of interracial marriage. The question made Amy visibly uncomfortable, and she confidently expressed that she was more than ready to marry Danny. Danny’s father said that he was worried the racial difference would be too much for the couple’s future kids, although they quickly shut his concerns down.
Danny’s father later came around to fully accept Danny and Amy’s relationship, and the couple is still happily married today.
TELL US-WHICH MOMENT DID YOU THINK WAS THE SEASON’S BIGGEST BOMBSHELL?
The fans know that sisters Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga have been at odds for over a decade. The show has been a sore spot for their family as they’ve both been engrossed in explosive feuds — some of which the audience couldn’t believe. Think stripper-gate or Joe Gorga charging Joe Giudice while on a cast trip. After Tre and Juicy Joe returned from spending time away after pleading guilty to federal charges, things between the Gorgas and Giudices finally were smooth sailing. At least for a little while.
Now that RHONJ Season 13 is nearing its end, no one knows what will happen with the Garden State ladies. Since Teresa, the series’ last-standing OG, and Melissa have been part of the show the longest, it appears Bravo doesn’t want to pull the plug on either of them. However, they may need to if they’re going to make this show work.
Andy Cohen denies that Jersey is on “pause”
Ever since Dorinda Medley spoke about Andy and the network placing her on “pause” during her stint on the Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, it seems it’s one of the only things we hear about these days. The newest revelation is that following the three-part RHONJ reunion, this series will take a short break while production figures out how to move forward with Tre and the Gorgas.
However, the Real Housewives executive producer denied those claims in a new interview.
“I mean, we always take a break between seasons, so I don’t know why [that is out there],” Andy said to E! News.
Production is slated to start on the new season in October 2023 at the earliest. This start date is certainly later than normal, so perhaps the series is taking a slight pause, but Andy and the fans are considering “on pause” to mean “on hiatus,” like the Real Housewives of New York.
If I were a betting man, I’d plan on seeing Teresa return to the series for Season 14. There’s something about being the last OG standing in this franchise. And based on how some others have gone out, I think Tre is in the perfect spot.
Real Housewives of New Jersey continues Tuesdays at 8/7c.
TELL US – ARE YOU HAPPY TO HEAR RHONJ IS NOT ON HIATUS LIKE RHONY? DO YOU WANT TERESA OR MELISSA TO RETURN? OR WOULD YOU LIKE THEM BOTH TO LEAVE?
Gloria Govan, formerly of Basketball Wives seemingly has some unpaid bills to attend to. Though, she hasn’t been on the show since she was married to Matt Barnes, her connection to him has not ended. How so? They still have a current back-and-forth going, and though the couple finalized their divorce back in 2016, Gloria allegedly never paid her divorce attorney.
Remember way back in 2011, when ex, Matt, released a statement on Twitter saying, “In May, Gloria and I decided to separate and in the best interest of her career, I foolishly agreed to portray that we were still together for the upcoming season off her show on VH1 … The reason I broke my silence and released the separation statement a month ago, was due to her on going affair with a former friend of mine.”
And they got back together after that! But unfortunately split again down the road.
How much?
It seems Gloria’s lawyers are still awaiting payment seven years later. How much? She reportedly owes roughly $200,000, and they want more info on why she hasn’t paid. They’ve sent out the invoices, she’s been served, and a default judgement entered for the amount accrued, but still, she hasn’t remitted payment.
According to Radar Online, legal team, Brot, Gross & Fishbein asked the judge to set a hearing for them to look over her finances. Hmm. They want to know more about her assets and expenditures to see how solvent she is.
Hard to say for sure, but she did remarry former pro basketball player Derek Fisher in 2021. Derek had a lucrative NBA career and is said to still be financially sound. Their union did not come without bumps in the road though, largely due to Gloria and Matt’s co-parenting relationship.
Old news or new news?
There have been many legal conflicts for former couple, Matt and Gloria. It was a messy split with everything from physical altercations, to arrests, to backpay, etc., and it’s still going. Here’s hoping they both become current on their obligations and move forward amicably.
Basketball Wives recently had their Season 10 reunion on VH1, but news is – next season Evelyn Lozada is back for a third time.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED GLORIA HASN’T PAID? DO YOU THINK SHE WILL? IS THE SAGA OF MATT AND GLORIA EVER GOING TO END?
It seems a whole episode of the Summer House reunion could be dedicated to Paige DeSorbo’s issues with Lindsay Hubbard. The interesting thing is the two ladies rarely fight on camera, but so much goes on behind the scenes. During most episodes, Paige holds court lounging in bed. Whatever gossip goes on during that pillow talk time doesn’t often take root. So when they go toe to toe at the reunion, it’s just reality TV magic.
Allegedly, and according only to Paige who claims that the publicist and her fiancé, Carl Radke, “spin” things and go on “press tours.” The fashion contributor didn’t disappoint at the first part of the reunion when she made a series of accusations, regarding Lindsay’s behavior towards people that “can’t do anything for them.” She may not have receipts, but she’s coming with juicy gossip.
Paige makes claims with no receipts
Image via Instagram (@bestofbravo/@lindshubbs)
In one perfectly timed comeback, Paige claimed that Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen had to check her behavior at BravoCon. She then claimed that Lindsay threw a shoe at a Summer House producer. Ciara Miller jumped in at that point to confirm what her bestie was saying. Lindsay did not respond to the latter accusation. Presumably, Andy would clarify whether he did indeed check the publicist for her tone towards his employees. Maybe that’s to come in Part 2.
Bravo gossip Instagram account @bestofbravo jumped on this claim in an effort for confirmation. “YOU THREW A SHOE AT A PRODUCER!” We need this producer to come forward ASAP. We need to discuss this epic Summer House reunion part 1.”
Lindsay posted a response denying the accusations. She wrote, “there is no shoe. There is no shoe to the producer lol.” Currently, there are over 50 comments responding to her post. It’s a mixed bag of believers and non-believers.
Certainly, Andy has all the answers. Will he address this on social media? Or let Paige fans keep her accusations circulating?
The Summer House Season 7 reunion continues Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK LINDSAY THREW A SHOE AT A PRODUCER? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PAIGE AND LINDSAY’S INTERACTION DURING THE SEASON VERSUS ON THE REUNION? SHOULD PAIGE MAKE ACCUSATIONS WITHOUT PROOF?
It’s the first cast trip of Season 15! Kenya Moore is bringing The Real Housewives of Atlanta to Birmingham, Alabama, for the Magic City Classic. The Magic City Classic is the biggest football game of the year for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).
Although the ladies are traveling to support a good cause, we all know cast trips bring out bad behavior from our favorite Real Housewives. This trip is no different. But, before embarking on the journey, the ladies had some business to attend to in Atlanta, from family matters to legal situations. Here’s what happened in Season 15 Episode 4 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Keyoncé’s big break
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN — Episode 16176 — Pictured: Kenya Moore — (Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
In the last episode, Kenya nonchalantly explained that she was preparing to perform at the halftime show for the Magic City Classic. Immediately we’re left wondering, “Why is Kenya the halftime performer?”
This week, Kenya explained that Kenya Moore Haircare is a corporate sponsor for the football game, and her halftime show involvement started making a little more sense. She plans to recreate her iconic Kenya Moore Haircare drumline moment for the Magic City Classic, but she wants this performance to be the biggest and best of her career.
To make this performance as iconic as possible, Kenya recruited help from Monyetta Shaw, who, apparently, is a dancer and choreographer. It’s refreshing to finally learn something about Monyetta since she’s usually just lurking in the background in every episode. Step to the front, Monyetta. Now is your time!
Kenya invited the entire cast to the Magic City Classic, officially putting season 15’s first cast trip on the books. However, Kenya decided to keep her halftime performance a secret. Who doesn’t love a good surprise performance?
Sanya’s family crisis
Before the ladies hit the road for Birmingham, we checked in with Sanya Richards Ross, and her family dynamic has gotten even more chaotic. Of course, the entire time we’ve known Sanya, her house has been occupied by her parents, sister, brother-in-law, and their kids. They’re like a Jamaican version of Full House, but it’s all about to fall apart.
On top of them all living together, Sanya has hired them as her employees. Working with family is hard. Living with them is harder. The fact that Sanya is doing both is noble, but it’s crumbling fast. For example, Sanya’s brother-in-law had been working as her assistant. By the end of the episode, we learned that he had quit.
Sanya’s husband has finally had enough of the chaos. He’s ready to have a normal household, and when Sanya broke that news to her mom and sister, it didn’t go over well. In a confessional, they both agreed that Sanya tends to be “self-centered.”
Watching from home, it’s hard to tell. Is Sanya actually self-centered or has her entire family just centered their lives around Sanya’s success? Either way, they’re going to need a therapist to work this mess out.
Marlo needs an expungement
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA — Pictured: Marlo Hampton — (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo)
Marlo Hampton’s tagline this year is, “My past may be checkered, but my future is solid gold.” In episode 4, that tagline started to make sense. She shared she’s looking to get her criminal record expunged.
We’ve all seen that collage of Marlo’s mugshots floating around on the internet, and the Housewives have always been quick to throw Marlo’s record in her face. However, it’s not just about her reputation in the group. Marlo explained that she wants her record expunged to regain her right to bear arms. Last year, Marlo’s house was burglarized by armed robbers, so she wants to be able to legally purchase a gun to feel protected at her home. She can’t do that with her current record.
So, out of all people in Atlanta who could have helped Marlo with her expungement, Courtney “Crisis Manager,” Rhodes came through the door, eager to help her new friend Marlo.
Courtney was originally introduced as one of Shereé Whitfield’s friends. Then she claimed to be Ralph Pittman’s long-lost cousin. And now, she’s a crisis manager helping Marlo get her record expunged. Courtney is wearing a lot of hats this season, but her primary role is still to be an enemy of Kandi Burruss.
The cast trip commences
The ladies officially kicked off their road trip to Birmingham. Monyetta, Sheree, Sanya Courtney, and Marlo all join Kenya to head to the Magic City Classic. Unfortunately, Kandi couldn’t make it on the trip because of a prior engagement. Drew Sidora couldn’t make it either and is, again, sidelined for an entire episode. This time, it’s because she has the flu. At this point, Courtney and Monyetta have had more screen time in Season 15 than Drew. That’s not good.
On the bus ride to Birmingham, the ladies bonded over their salad-tossing experiences or lack thereof. And, once they got to their destination, they attended a dance class. It was refreshing to see the ladies laughing and enjoying themselves as a group — especially since there were so many new faces in the group.
The good vibes wore off after the dance class when the ladies headed to grab a bite to eat. Housewives can never just sit down and enjoy a meal, so Kenya decided to bring up the confusing altercation between Drew and Marlo after the Candiace Dillard-Bassett concert at City Winery.
Drew had told Kenya how Marlo had been aggressive towards her, but Marlo tried to downplay what had happened. Since Marlo has proclaimed to be a new person after seeking therapy, Kenya wanted to show the group that Marlo was still up to her same old behaviors.
Kenya wasn’t buying anything that Marlo was selling. Instead, she delivered an epic line in her confessional interview: “You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still Marlo Hampton.”
A charitable exit
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA — Pictured: (l-r) Sanya Richards Ross, Sheree Whitfield, Marlo Hampton — (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo via Getty Images)
Kenya spent the entire drive to Birmingham hyping up this fashion-forward charity event they would be attending on their first night. When the time finally came to attend the event, Kenya was incredibly concerned about what the ladies wore. She even sent Monyetta back to her room to change — because, after all, this was a fashion-forward, upscale charity event. You can’t just arrive in booty shorts!
Once the ladies made it to the event, it became apparent that the event wasn’t all that Kenya made it out to be. Monyetta could have worn her shorts and been just fine. Honestly, jeans would have been fine.
Before they could even sit down and enjoy themselves at this “upscale” event, production stepped in and informed the ladies that they were asked to leave the event for being too distracting. It made zero sense. Wasn’t Kenya supposed to be there? And who wouldn’t want the Real Housewives of Atlanta at your charity event?
After getting the boot from the charity event, the ladies returned to their hotel to figure out their next move. When Kenya disappeared to her hotel room, the other ladies decided to visit her since Kenya is known for making alternate arrangements during cast trips. But, unbeknownst to the Housewives, Kenya went to her room to be with her daughter. The episode ended with Marlo and the others banging on Kenya’s hotel door to get her attention. Next week, Kenya is going to emerge from that room, ready to rip off some heads.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK SANYA IS BEING SELF-CENTERED WITH HOW SHE TREATS HER FAMILY? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON COURTNEY HELPING MARLO GET HER RECORDS EXPUNGED? DO YOU THINK KENYA WAS TOO HARSH TOWARDS MONYETTA BEFORE THE CHARITY EVENT?
There’s lots of speculation surrounding what will happen after the dreaded third part of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion. We’ve all been warned about a seemingly life-altering revelation. It’s so bad it could impact who signs up for the show after the dust has settled. Allegedly.
It’s safe to say most of the Pump Rules cast needs a paycheck. Not all of them are getting enormous endorsements in the wake of Tom Sandoval and RachelRaquel Leviss’ apparent penchant for mushrooms and sunrises. But it looks like at least two of the main players are showing up no matter what. Deadline has the scoop.
Something about them
Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney, arguably the women who deserve the most good Karma will be testing their luck in Season 11. This is despite saying they won’t film with Sandoval and Raquel in their scenes.
“It’s not up to us who comes back. I’m just going to be doing me. Me doing me means they are not a part of my life,” Ariana shared. She added “I just wouldn’t hang out with them” but she would “for sure” do another season of VPR. And why not, she wrote the blueprint for turning lemons into lemonade.
Thankfully, Katie is also on board. “For me, yeah, I’ve got my friends. I’ve got [Ariana], I’ve got Lala [Kent]. Me and Scheana [Shay] are getting along. There’s enough to work with and we have the sandwich shop,” she said.
Katie agrees with Ariana that Sandoval and Raquel are non-factors.“[Sandoval and Raquel] are all kind of the last thing on my mind. There’s so much great things happening and so much other stuff to worry about, it’s not for me to worry about how you fit into my life ’cause you’re not in my life.”
Well, it goes to show you can’t keep two good women down. It will be interesting to see if they both maintain this stance once the June 7 reunion episode airs. Stay tuned.
The Vanderpump Rules reunion carries on this Wednesday at 9 pm ET.
TELL US – DID YOU DOUBT BOTH KATIE AND ARIANA WOULD RETURN NEXT SEASON? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE BIG SECRET THAT GETS REVEALED?
It’s safe to say The Kardashians are having an emotional season, and are trying to broach issues they haven’t before. Each family member goes through it in their own way, as all people do. However, what’s to be said when they commit to their lives being on television? What lines should be drawn? Or not?
Kim Kardashian has been emotional over the years when something in her life surfaces that she doesn’t want out. We can all think of a couple. And some of them are far in the rearview. It’s safe to say people have every right to be different than who they were yesterday and keep moving forward. However, she’s voiced it’s still difficult for her when they get brought up.
But again, when your job is reality TV, what boundaries are you going to create, and what will the fans accept? Kim’s ex-husband, Kanye West is a very vocal individual. He did run for president after all. Enough said. According to Page Six, Kim says, “There’s been a lot going on with Kanye right now and things are going on in the media, radio shows, and interviews.”
Two narratives
Kanye has clearly struggled with the narrative to the point he needs to put his truth out there. Likewise, she has clearly struggled with his version and would prefer to keep a certain level of their relationship private (especially involving her family – specifically, Kris Jenner).
Kim recently told Jay Shetty, you can only control half of your life. Is that true Kim, or does a person have any control? And when another person is involved, what right do they have to voice what they think vs what you think they should do? Kim says, “Even through all of the craziness of everything Kanye says about us like I never comment.” Why does she keep quiet? She says, “All of his shenanigans, I don’t know what the f–k to call them, is gonna be far more damaging to the kids one day than my tape will ever be.”
Unfortunately, people get the wrong impression sometimes whether they are a nobody or incredibly famous. There’s nothing we can do to control that, but Kim still struggles with any “lies.” The question is, what will you do next Kim? How will you co-exist with someone you don’t see eye to eye with but are in the same public boat?
TELL US – CAN YOU OBJECTIVELY SEE WHERE KIM IS COMING FROM? CAN YOU OBJECTIVELY SEE WHERE KANYE IS COMING FROM? WHAT SHOULD SHE DO WHEN SHE DISAGREES WITH THE NARRATIVE?
“A scrub is a guy who thinks he’s fine.” Oh, I’m sorry – just thinking about Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss‘ accomplishments. What’s the latest news? Kandi and behind-the-scenes Todd Tucker are on their way to Brrroaaadway! It was recently announced that the performer and production duo will help bring The Wiz back to the stage.
Kandi and Todd have been catching a lot of flack about the same old things. It’s a broken record of her past relationships and Todd’s past jobs. Just write a resume for each, and mail it to the cast. I’m sure it’ll make for interview conversation and then die out when there is nothing else to dig up. As for Mama Joyce, let her do her thing. At some point, you have to let it go in one ear and out the other. Todd’s career is solidified so why pay it any mind?
Back to The Wiz
The original Wiz made it to the stage in 1975 and closed after four years, but not before winning seven Tonys (including Best Musical). And what do you know? The 2023-2024 crew is lit! It has everyone from Beyonce’s people to Academy Award nominees, to Broadway vets. Though the cast is still hush-hush, it will likely be a stellar fall tour with a 2024 spring residency on Broadway in NYC. Go for that EGOT girl!
It’s an African American stage production that will build upon the original Wiz legacy and the 1978 movie with the likes of Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson. The movie version wasn’t as favorably looked at, but hey, many times the movie doesn’t live up to the live stage production. You just can’t beat the authenticity of a show coming alive. – it’s a moment rather than a memory.
That will put her in a bad mood-a. Outspoken Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent called Rachel Fuda out for her choice of vacation venue. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star has two daughters, Gianella and Giuliana, under the age of two with husband John Fuda. Rachel also adopted John’s son Jaiden from a previous relationship. The adoption was part of her storyline for Season 13.
John and Rachel took their kids on a family vacation earlier this month. The RHONJ star then posted a slide show of herself and her family.
Lala thinks Rachel is ‘very uneducated’ for visiting SeaWorld
— Bye Wig, Hello Drama (@nosmokenomore) May 25, 2023
Lala slammed Rachel’s decision to visit SeaWorld as “very uneducated,” in a clip from her podcast that was tweeted by Bye Wig, Hello Drama. Well, at least she didn’t call the New Jersey resident a rat.
Rachel captioned her vacation pics, “We interrupt your regular Monday programming for a Fuda family splash at [SeaWorld]. As a reminder, fish are friends, not food. Just keep swimming into the week, I know it will be a great one.”
“Rachel Fuda, from Real Housewives of New Jersey, she’s new, it popped up on my freaking feed on Instagram, she took her family to SeaWorld,” Lala exclaimed in response. “And it… I was like, ’No. No. Nooooo. You’re in the public eye now. What are you doing at that place?’”
The issue for Lala, and many supporters of animal rights, are the accusations of abuse and unfit living conditions for the animals there have plagued SeaWorld. According to the Give Them Lala Beauty founder, visitors of the park are simply, “very uneducated people, very uneducated people.”
Lala continued, “Rach, babe, I love you. I loved you and your family on this season but come on, man.” Her co-host asked if she had contacted Rachel privately before putting her on blast on her show. She replied, “No, I’m just gonna do it publicly instead.”
Lala shares advice
Lala has been passionately speaking out against SeaWorld since 2017 when she participated in a PETA campaign with fellow VPR stars Scheana Shay and Ariana Madix.
“When I saw the documentary ‘Blackfish,’ it literally changed my entire life,” Lala said. “I found my passion, and I found my voice and I will not stop until any place like SeaWorld is completely shut down. Places like SeaWorld… It is the equivalent to me taking a baby and putting them in a bathtub and having them grow up there. When you take a mammal of that size and put it into basically a swimming pool, you can’t [do] anything else besides self-destruct.”
Rachel has not responded publicly. Perhaps she will take Lala’s comments as constructive criticism. Both ladies’ respective reality TV shows are in the process of airing reunions.
The Vanderpump Rules reunion continues May 31 at 9/8c on Bravo. Part One of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion airs on May 30 at 8/7c.
TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK OF LALA’S REACTION? SHOULD RACHEL HAVE TAKEN HER FAMILY TO SEAWORLD? WOULD YOU VISIT SEAWORLD?
Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas are churning out business ideas. Both are seemingly, serial entrepreneurs – that’s what they do. But that’s what a lot of Real Housewives of New Jersey housewives and househusbands have done. Nothing necessarily wrong with that. However, starting anew is a challenge, and many people hope they get an idea that’s über-successful.
What’s Tre doing now? Everything – she went full force after moving out of the big house, back into her mansion, and then on to Luis’ house. She has her podcast, Namaste B$tches, her pizza ovens, her launch of the housewives paid experience, and so on. Also, she launched a YouTube cooking channel. Tre has been in the cooking game for a long time, but not without some controversy. Whose recipes? Who is, or is not throwing shade in the forward of books? And doesn’t another OG housewife already have a YouTube cooking channel? Yes, that would be Caroline Manzo.
Now Luis
What’s Luis up to? He’s been in hot water for one. Investigations? Accusations? Those haven’t really sorted themselves out in the wash yet, as far as his lead generation business. He’s also been busy helping Tre get Nonno’s pizza Skinny Girl pizza ovens off the ground. Andy Cohen
What’s next for Luis? He’s starting a biz, Men of Legacy with his son. Teresa told Bravo, “They’re going to be helping fathers and sons that don’t have a good relationship to have a better relationship.” What does that entail? All Tre said is, “They’re building a whole [podcast studio] — which I think is done any day now… in one of the garages [and] it looks beautiful.” Another podcast.
To find out more about Luis, watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion Tuesday night at 8 pm/ET on Bravo.
TELL US – HOW MANY BUSINESSES ARE TOO MANY? WILL YOU LISTEN TO LUIS’ PODCAST? WHICH HOUSEWIFE IDEAS HAVE BEEN THE BEST?
In a new Instagram post, Kim shared a cryptic message about manipulative people that many seem to think is about Kroy. “Manipulation is when they blame you for your reaction to their toxic behavior, but never discuss their disrespect that triggered you,” the shared post read.
But it didn’t stop there. The Don’t Be Tardy alum added, “READ THAT AGAIN….” Based on the many reports about this public divorce, Kim is coming for the jugular. She’s already requested that Kroy submit to a five-panel hair follicle drug screening to check for THC in his system. And to add insult to injury, she’s demanding she has full custody of their children. Ouch.
To fans, this came as a surprise. Even then, according to inside sources, Kim had been planning her big exit for a “long time.”
“She had not told anyone, not even family. She didn’t tell anyone, even friends were kept in the dark,” one source said, adding that money was the biggest issue in their relationship. “There’s no cheating on either side. The money has a lot to do with the split, but there were other factors.”
Right now, Kim isn’t working on any new tv shows. She’s been asked to return to RHOA prior and has chosen to walk each time. However, the tables could turn if she desperately needs the money — and it sounds like she does. Don’t expect to see her in a full-time capacity during Season 15, but seeing her on an Ultimate Girls Trip soon may be a possibility.
TELL US – WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? DO YOU WANT TO SEE KIM RETURN TO RHOA?
There is a drought. And it’s not creating wildfires in California this time – it’s creating employment fires. Union reports are out, and TV workers in the UK are struggling.
In the area of reality TV, union Bectu polled roughly 2000 of its members and concluded 45 percent are out of work (according to Deadline). And overall, 75 percent are having difficulty making due. As a result, the union has raised the alarm about the lack of work available.
But is this a reality TV problem? People in the industry are responding across the Internet, and it’s a much bigger problem than anticipated. Apparently, it’s across all unscripted work – be it docu series, documentary, etc. And it’s not a UK problem. The US is experiencing a drought as well.
We don’t know if work will return in the long or short term. But it’s not only affecting worker livelihoods at this point; it’s affecting quality of life. Time to do what you have to. And here’s hoping workers come out the other side of their difficulty on a personal level, as well as adapting to the current work climate.
Mums the word from broadcasters
James Taylor, freelance producer and co-chair of Bectu’s unscripted TV branch has said, “The broadcasters need to be honest with us freelancers. Are we reaching a point where TV production is no longer a full-time, year-round job? We need to acknowledge that continuing crises like this cost the industry more in the long run, as we lose the valuable experience that makes the UK a global leader in TV production.”
It’s tough when an industry turns. And potentially doesn’t turn back. For example, I’m sure old Hollywood had difficulty adapting to the emergence of technology. Or any generation, group of people, or individual who has to pivot, adapt, or start anew for work.
We’re looking for the best outcome here, for the industry. But for the individual’s sake, here’s hoping you get on a hit show like Love Island, or a new show like The Genius.
TELL US – IS THIS SURPRISING TO YOU? IS REALITY TV DYING? IS THE CURRENT STATE OF UNSCRIPTED TV THE NEW NORM?
There is no shortage of divorces on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. And some fan-favorite couples were struck down by the reality TV divorce curse. Here is Part 1 of our look at all the Atlanta peaches whose relationships landed in the pits.
DeShawn Snow and Eric Snow
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Remember DeShawn Snow and her NBA star husband Eric Snow? Well, DeShawn was a one-and-done housewife. Her storyline on the first season of RHOA was trying to raise money with a charity gala. Basically, it was a flop. But her heart was in the right place.
In May 2010, Eric filed for divorce. The couple had been married for 12 years and had three children.
In July of that year, rumors surfaced that Eric allegedly ditched DeShawn for his pregnant mistress, Marisela Alvarado. She reportedly gave birth to their daughter in August 2010.
Unfortunately, DeShawn made some undesirable headlines of her own in 2019. She was accused of allegedly committing fraud. Yikes! That sounds extremely familiar.
In 2010, NeNe Leakes separated from her husband, Gregg Leakes. Gregg was one of the most likable Real Housewives husbands. But when he and NeNe were going through a rough patch, he complained about her. He was secretly recorded, and the recording was posted online. That seemed to be the death knell of their 14-year marriage.
Their divorce was finalized in 2011. But that wasn’t the end of the road for this couple. They reignited their love affair and nabbed a spinoff, I Dream of NeNe, all about getting remarried.
In 2013, the twosome said “I Do” again at a fairytale wedding. During the ceremony, NeNe vowed to love her husband, “For richer and richer” and then they high-fived. It was kind of adorable.
NeNe exited the franchise ahead of Season 13. Sadly, Gregg passed away in 2021 after a courageous five-year battle with colon cancer. He is truly missed.
Porsha Stewart joined RHOA during Season 5. At the time, she was married to Kordell Stewart. Kordell, who was a former NFL player, seemed to dote on his wife.
But it turned out that things weren’t quite as sweet behind closed doors. Kordell wanted Porsha to remain at home and be a housewife. But Porsha wanted to work.
Kordell shocked Porsha by filing for divorce and announcing it on Twitter. As one does. It might have been nice if he notified his wife. As expected, their split was beyond messy.
Porsha filed a motion, claiming that Kordell locked her out of their home. He responded, insisting that it was for safety and because she was staying out partying until 2:00 am. Porsha hinted at the rumors alleging that Kordell was gay on RHOA.
In 2013, the couple settled their divorce. Porsha walked away with her personal effects, her engagement ring, and her car. Kordell paid for her medical bills incurred while they were married. She also returned to her maiden name: Porsha Williams.
Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling seemed like a drama-free couple in the franchise. The duo shares three children together. Their extravagant wedding was featured in Season 11 of RHOA. So, this was an unexpected breakup bombshell.
After four years of marriage, Eva filed for divorce in March 2023. In the legal papers, Eva requested primary and legal custody of their children. She also asked for child support from Michael.
The America’s Next Top Model winner said in a statement, “This has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but sometimes life takes your journey in a direction you were not expecting. Our children remain our biggest priority and the eight and half years we have spent together will always be cherished,” Eva stated.
But Michael is fighting this divorce. He wants his wife to come back. Now that is an interesting twist.
In Michael’s court documents, he stated that Eva shouldn’t be awarded a divorce because the “marriage is irretrievably broken and there are no prospects for a reconciliation.” He believes that they can work out their differences and stay married. He also requested that Eva not receive primary custody of their kids.
If the couple doesn’t reconcile, Michael would like Eva to pick up the tab for his legal fees. Since Michael is a trial attorney, this could get really messy in a hurry. Buckle up!
The duo has dealt with financial issues for a while. Their home was almost auctioned off. The IRS put a tax lien of $1,147,834.67 against their properties.
Kim filed for divorce and listed April 30, 2023, as the date that the couple separated. She requested primary physical custody and joint legal custody of their four children together. Kim also wanted spousal support.
In Kroy’s divorce documents, filed the same day, he requested sole legal custody and sole physical of their kids. He also asked for child support, both temporary and permanent, from Kim. Never mind flipping her wig. I’ll bet Kim’s hairpiece did a somersault when she found out.
Then the former couple got nasty. Kroy showed the world their bank statements which also reportedly revealed Kim’s love of gambling. He also filed court documents, asking that his estranged wife have a psych evaluation.
Kroy may have been triggered by Kim’s claim in legal documents that she is reportedly concerned about Kroy looking after their kids because of his alleged marijuana use. This divorce has just begun, and I am already exhausted.
Well, we have established that successful reality TV marriages in Atlanta are in short supply. Check back for Part 2 when we look at the rest of the peaches whose marriages have expired.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT EVA FILED FOR DIVORCE? WHICH DIVORCE IS THE MESSIEST?
