Saturday, December 30, 2023

Which Real Housewives Got Paid the Most By Bravo

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The Real Housewives franchise rakes in millions of views, so it makes sense that their high-ranking talent gets paid accordingly. Between friendships breaking up, cheating scandals and table flips, the best Housewives know exactly what viewers want to see. Even though some of these women started off earning barely minimum wage, they eventually made the jump to the big league, costing Bravo to write some larger-than-life checks. If you ever think you may have gotten into the wrong profession, there is still time to become the best Bravo housewife you can be. 

Teresa Giudice – $1M Per Season

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The OG of the Real Housewives of New Jersey is said to rake in $62,000 per episode, per Radar Online. The mother of four has shared everything on the series, including the birth of her fourth daughter, her legal issues, time behind bars, and toxic family relations. Teresa Giudice is so popular she was even given a wedding special when she said “I do” to Luis Ruelas.

From Season 1 to Season 14, Teresa has been worth every penny, even if some fans are getting tired of her constant drama and pot-stirring. 

Bethenny Frankel – $1M Per Season

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As much as Bravo executives may dislike Bethenny Frankel right now, at one point, she was a major cash cow on the Real Housewives of New York City. Viewers forget that during her first season, Bethenny only made $7,250 per episode, as reported by In Style.

However, by the time she left the show, she was earning $1 million dollars a season, according to Page Six. Bethenny gave us iconic moments like “Mention it all” and Scary Island. Even though she is no longer a part of the Big Apple franchise, she was well worth the investment at the time. 

Porsha Williams – $1.3M Per Season

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Not surprising at all, but Porsha Williams was also paid a hefty amount to share her life on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Since Season 5, Porsha has been making a major impact on the ladies of Atlanta, making sure to squeeze all the juice from her peach.

Due to her popularity, Radar Online reported that in her last season, Porsha made $1.3 million. It isn’t surprising since Porsha became a fast fan favorite as one half of the Frick and Frack duo. 

Cynthia Bailey – $1.8M Per Season

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta ladies know how to bring their A game, hence why a lot of the roster is on this particular list. Cynthia Bailey never struck me as the leading lady type, but her large check has definitely put me in my place.

By Cynthia’s last season, she was earning $1.8 million, according to Radar Online. Her courtship with Mike Hill and her televised COVID-19 wedding most certainly helped solidify her big numbers. From day one, fans watched her force NeNe Leakes to sign a friendship contract, her divorce from Peter Thomas, and her friendship with Kenya Moore

Kandi Burruss – $2.3M Per Season

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It’s not just Kandi Coated Nights keeping Kandi Burruss warm at night. It is also her massive payout from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Kandi is known worldwide mainly for her vocal skills and her ability to read her co-stars.

Since Season 2, Kandi has shared her hustles, her Coming to America Wedding to Todd Tucker, and her semi-toxic relationship with Mama Joyce. No one deserves $2.3 million per season more than Kandi, except perhaps our next lady on the list. 

NeNe Leakes – $2.85M Per Season

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This Real Housewives star is a rich bit*h and didn’t only have her Trump checks to cash in. Per Radar Online, for her last season NeNe Leakes earned $2.85 million. Throughout her time on the show, NeNe snatched wigs, braved the ghetto for Kenya, threw some pretty physical slumber parties, and never gave off pick-me-girl vibes.

With the series possibly looking at a reboot, fans are hoping Bravo will splash the cash so NeNe can return to her rightful palace on the throne.   

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What’s Sutton Stracke’s Store Really Like?

Sutton Stracke
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Sutton Stracke recently shared that she had successfully kept her namesake store open for four years. Through a divorce, a move, and a pandemic, SUTTON has been a staple in West Hollywood. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has her own unique style, which she brings to her quaint boutique. So, if you have ever been curious about what it is like to shop at her store, let’s take a look. 

Is Sutton’s Store Real?

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To put the rumors to rest, yes, Sutton’s store is absolutely genuine. She has a brick-and-mortar shop as well as an online catalog. The mother of two shares her philosophy on her website, noting, “SUTTON is all the things I love and know into a retail concept that will be CONSTANTLY EVOLVING. I promise neither the client nor the shop owner will ever be bored.” It pretty much sounds like I’d be shopping out of her own closet, and I do not hate that idea. 

It’s not a surprising move at all, but Sutton has been forging friendships with the top designers for the last ten years, which have included some of the most elite fashion houses from France and Italy. As fans can see from the series, Sutton has a knack for honing in on important details when it comes to the arts. So, she also wants her store to feel like a gallery where visitors can take everything in. 

Where Is SUTTON Located?

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The boutique, established in 1971 with the date being a cheeky nod to the year of the owner’s birth, is located at 636 North Almont Drive in West Hollywood, CA. Some other RHOBH stars also own businesses in the same neck of the woods, including Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards

If you fancy a visit, you can pop in between the hours of 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday. Sunday, the store is available by appointment only and seems to be reserved for the big hitters since most of the collection is over $1,000. 

What Does SUTTON Sell?

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SUTTON sells everything, from the wall fixtures to the weird vase in the corner, which all have a price. One of Sutton’s newest designers she has in-house is Brooks Marks and his tracksuit line. Personally, I’m not a fan but it makes sense to tote other Real Housewives merch. SUTTON also sells cashmere sets, Sutton Stracke merchandise, and an evil eye ring for $2,200.

If you are looking to deck out your home, look no further, as SUTTON also carries home decor. A Hollywood Regency chair could easily be yours for $3,200. If you’re in the mood for something super out of the box, there is a wicker monkey chandelier, which is only $3,600. Nothing in Sutton’s store is cheap, with the exception of her own line of merchandise, which is actually quite affordable. 

The Reviews Are In

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Several fans of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills have made a pilgrimage to shop, and some viewers have reported on their actual experiences visiting Sutton’s store. “The racks weren’t empty, but there was NO concept, and there was too much cheap Sutton merch for it to be considered a high-end boutique,” one fan wrote on Reddit. Another commenter added, “I’ve been in it; it didn’t smell when I went. I never bought anything, but I didn’t think anything bad about it. Nothing about it really stood out, It was just a very cliche BH boutique associated with someone on TV.”

While many fans have lackluster opinions, Page Six had a few kinder words to say as a writer got to play dress up for the day. Per the article, SUTTON was “elegant yet eclectic.” There is no denying that Sutton has a knack for style as she perfectly dressed the journalist for every Real Housewives occasion. The verdict is in; the next time I’m in Los Angeles, which shouldn’t be too long from now,  I’ll pay a visit and report back.

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Bachelor Alum Marlena Wesh Reveals Engagement

Marlena Wesh engagement
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The Bachelor Season 26 was notable for many reasons. In particular, the casting was eye-catching. Not only was Season 26 the first without Chris Harrison, but the contestants were quite noteworthy as well.

Season 26 featured among its contestants a Hurricane Sandy survivor, a Broncos cheerleader, a Miss USA competitor, a Selling Sunset cast member, and, of course, an Olympic athlete. Marlena Wesh competed for Haiti in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Marlena would go on to tie for 10th place in her season of The Bachelor, but that wasn’t where romance ended for the sprinter. On Christmas Day, Marlena announced that her boyfriend, Tommaso Martelli, had proposed to her.

Former Bachelor contestants congratulate Marlena

On December 25, Marlena announced her engagement via Instagram, writing in her caption, “I have so much I want to say … But I can’t find the words right now. Thank you [Tommy] for being intentional with my heart. Thank you for loving me in strength and in weakness. Thank you for fighting for me. Thank you for always choosing me.”

She further wrote, “I will never forget this day. A million times yes. I am so excited for this next chapter in our love story. Marlena Martelli has a nice [ring] to it.” Marlena’s followers and friends showed up in full force to offer their congratulations, including some other Bachelor Season 26 alums.

Cassidy Timbrooks commented, “This is so wonderful! I am so so happy for you both. Congratulations Marlena ❤” while Mara Agrait wrote, “Ahhhhh this is so incredible! so happy for you … you deserve all the love in the world. So glad you found it LY.” Melina Nasab also added, “I can’t stop saying Marlena Martelli omg it has the nicest ring to it.”

Reality Tea sends all of our best wishes to the happy couple! Bring on the wedding.

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

RHOSLC’s Monica Garcia Reveals ‘Cutest Gift Ever’ From Andy Cohen

Monica Garcia in a Season 4 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City confessional interview; she's wearing a white dress and sticking her thumb out.
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It seems like even the naughtiest Housewives made Andy Cohen’s nice list this year.

Bravo’s head honcho made spirits bright for his legion of Housewives this holiday season by sending out personalized gifts. On Instagram, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City newbie Monica Garcia shared a picture of her gift.

She said it’s the cutest thing ever, and honestly, she’s not wrong.

A gift fit for a Salt Lake City Housewife

A screenshot from Monica Garcia's Instagram story showing a black sweater with "Real Housewife of Salt Lake City" embroidered in white.
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Every year, Andy sends gifts to all of the active Real Housewives. It’s not clear what happens when you’re on pause. Maybe you get coal? Either way, on Andy’s SiriusXM show on Radio Andy, he’s been hilariously keeping fans up to date on his 2023 gifting journey.

Andy bought all of the Housewives personalized sweaters representing their franchises, but apparently, most of the Housewives failed to realize that the gift was from Andy! Instead, they thought it was just a random gift from the company that made the sweater. Whoops.

Monica’s sweater recently made it to Salt Lake City, and she somehow figured out that it was from Andy. So, she took to social media to thank the boss man and shared a picture of what she called the “cutest gift ever.”

“Thank you!!! @bravoandy,” Monica wrote on her Instagram Stories. “Cutest gift ever. I love it.”

While Monica celebrates her Christmas gift from Andy, RHOSLC fans are anxiously awaiting to see what’s next for the embattled newbie. The teaser for the upcoming finale promises an earth-shattering revelation. Plus, she’s allegedly been iced out from the group following their Season 4 reunion. Mary Cosby said she was the only person in Monica’s corner at the end of the day.

Let’s hope Monica is cherishing this holiday gift from Andy because, at this rate, it might be her first and last.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 finale airs Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Teddi Mellencamp ‘Grateful’ After ‘Painful’ Surgery in Melanoma Battle

Teddi Mellencamp
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Teddi Mellencamp continues her battle against skin cancer. She was first diagnosed with Stage 2 melanoma in October 2022. Since then, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum had 12 malignancies removed and documented the journey for followers.

The health and fitness guru kept her health battle transparent, in the spirit of bringing awareness to others. In September 2023, Teddi revealed that she had been diagnosed with a thirteenth melanoma. And earlier this week, she shared a series of videos to Instagram story as she endured another round of surgery to remove it.

Here’s what happened. We’re sending Teddi all of our best.

Teddi is “hoping they got it all”

The Two T’s in a Pod podcast co-host was recently undergoing a round of immunotherapy cream treatment in an attempt to avoid a further round of surgery. Unfortunately, Teddi’s doctors did not get the results they were hoping for after months of treatment and opted for the surgery instead.

On December 26, the reality star shared a series of videos with followers as she recovered from the surgery. In one photo, the melanoma can be clearly seen on Teddi’s back.

Teddi shared that the supportive messages, “totally warmed” her “heart.”

“I’m out of surgery. Now I’m just waiting to be discharged to the nursing facility. It’s pretty painful but I am so grateful that they did such a great job,” she said in a video message while in recovery. “Whew, that back skin is tight … struggle bus, but I’m hoping they got it all.”

In another clip, Teddi spoke of being in “a lot of damn pain but worth it.” She got a lot of praise from her husband, Edwin Arroyave who shared a touching message to her on Instagram.

“As Teddi goes in for the biggest surgery in her melanoma journey today, I just wanted to share how her absolute strength through it all has been nothing short of incredible. I know this battle is close to being won, and I cannot wait to see how she continues to impact every person around her. I love you, Mama,” Edwin wrote.

All the best to Teddi for a speedy recovery.

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How Much Does Sami Sheen Make on OnlyFans?

Sami Sheen sitting on a couch wearing a white OnlyFans t-shirt.
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At this point, we all know that anyone with a few thousand followers can make a killing through either Cameo, OnlyFans or sometimes, a combination of the two. You have to pick your poison. Do you want to make 60-second birthday greetings for extra money, or would you rather share sexy, pay-per-view content for horny subscribers?

Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen’s 19-year-old daughter, Sami Sheen decided to take the OnlyFans route, and she’s been super transparent about her journey thus far, even when it turns into fodder for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Recently, she revealed how much he makes every month on OnlyFans, and it’s an impressive chunk of dough.

How much money does Sami Sheen make a month on OnlyFans?

Sami Sheen is reported to make $80,000 per month on OnlyFans.

According to People, Sami had around 4,000 followers mid-2023. She’s been at this game for over a year and charges $19.99 per month for exclusive access to her risqué content. If you’re feeling extra excited, you can even spend $203.90 for the annual option! You also get a free 30-day trial — she’s a real businesswoman.

Of course, Sami’s OnlyFans career has become a hot-button issue both on and off of RHOBH. On a recent episode of Season 13, Erika Jayne made a shocking comment to Denise Richards regarding Sami’s OnlyFans.

“I just want to know, who’s more profitable? You or Sami,” Erika asked. Denise clapped back and said, “That is a f*cking low blow to bring up my daughter’s OnlyFans.”

Meanwhile, Sami’s dad fought tooth and nail to keep his daughter off the subscription site. As Sami’s OnlyFans journey went public, Charlie shared that he didn’t condone it. He blamed Denise for allowing it to happen under her roof.

However, that opinion might have changed a little bit now that we know how much Sami is making online. Get that money, Sami!

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continues Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 8/7c on Bravo.

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