Other Reality TV Shows Monica Garcia Should Go On

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Whether you love her, or you wish to leave her stranded alone on a snowy mountain peak in Utah, there’s no question about it; Monica Garcia nailed her first season on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Now hear me out. I get that Monica planned, plotted, and schemed her way to the top. However, it worked, as Monica nabbed the seat right next to Bravo‘s daddy, Andy Cohen, at her very first reunion.

When Monica debuted, she behaved like she didn’t know anything about her new co-stars. Likewise, she even claimed that she had never visited Meredith Marks‘ store. Basically, throughout RHOSLC Season 4, Monica acted fake af. Yet, she was secretly very clued in.

In the Season 4 finale, Heather Gay dropped one of the most shocking, amazing, iconic bombshells ever. In March of 2021, Monica started a little side hustle called Reality Von Tease. This is an online account that Monica created to help take down Jen Shah. Eventually, Monica used this Finsta to come for the other ladies heads as well.

Recently, news broke that Monica will not be returning to RHOSLC. This got us thinking about what Monica’s next gig could be now that the Real Housewives franchise is behind hr. Therefore, we came up with a few other reality television shows that Monica should star on next. We’re nothing but helpful, aware.

Also, to the producers of Bad Girls Club, if you decide to un-cancel yourself, call Monica!

Big Brother

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Big Brother has 25 seasons of chaos and mayhem under its belt. For Season 26, Monica could appear as one of the new Houseguests. She’d study the heck out of every competition and strategic move made by each season’s winners, all in order to win the hefty grand prize at the very end. Y’all, Monica could buy so many designer handbags with that $750K cash prize…

If this is a series that you’ve never watched, here’s a quick overview. Roughly 12-18 Houseguests enter into a house that is completely cut off from the outside world. Inside, they plot and scheme and compete to be the last person standing, which earns them a much fatter bank account. Overall, Monica has the skills needed to win this reality television series, but she’d need to play things kindly with her co-stars, who are not all villains, in order to avoid an early elimination.

House of Villains

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House of Villains Season 1 was ridiculous. Every single cast member on this series is known to be a messy human from each of their respective reality television series. Therefore, when the green lights on all of the cameras turn on, all parties involved turn up. We’ve seen Monica face many heated confrontations head-on without shrinking or backing down, so in terms of holding her ground amongst so many similarly-minded personalities, she’d likely thrive.

Inside of their lux mansion, these characters quickly form alliances, which they break when the right time hits. This is all in an effort to win the grand prize of $200K at the end of the season. Now, Monica would have to play nice just a little bit with her co-stars, but, as everyone on House of Villains is playing the same long con game that Monica’s already mastered, we think that her chances of winning this reality TV series could be pretty high.

Special Forces

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We all watched Tom Sandoval attempt to cry and sweat his way to redemption on Special Forces Season 1. Yet, JoJo Siwa still had to carry his depleted self away from a mission, because, bless his heart, he couldn’t hack it. While we don’t know how physically strong Monica is, we do know that if she wishes to rehab her image, she has a lot to prove. Therefore, Special Forces could be a place for Monica to start.

“You’ll be a changed person. For damned sure, you’ll be a better person,” the Season 1 trailer narrates. Within, 16 cast members compete in grueling, life-changing missions underneath the watchful eyes of ex-Special Forces soldiers. This is all in an effort to exit this series as a better, stronger human. While there’s no cash prize on this reality TV show, Monica could learn a bit more about herself on this series, which is always a win.

The Traitors

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On The Traitors, every single cast member is known for their strategic, often diabolical minds. This series is exactly what it sounds like, just in case you’ve never watched. There are a few Traitors, and then the rest are labeled as Faithfuls, but within, no one knows who is assigned to each role. Monica has already been labeled as a traitor by her RHOSLC co-stars, so this reality TV show is kinda perfect for her next gig.

The goal on The Traitors is to discern who you can trust, all while portraying yourself as a Faithful, honest star. As Monica has already deceived one cast, all that she would need to do here is avoid her secrets being discovered, as that would see her being banished by her fellow competitors. If she can pull that off, she’d stand to win a cash prize of $250K. Honestly, Monica could win The Traitors, and we think that it’s a great additional reality television series for her to pursue.

The Bachelor

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Hear us out on this one. Monica could be the next woman fighting to win the heart of a random guy over on The Bachelor. As we all know, Monica is now divorced, and every season of The Bachelor has several random pot-stirrers in the cast. Due to this, Monica could help to spice up her season, all while fighting for love on this other reality TV series.

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The Best Moments From Below Deck Med Season 8

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Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8 has finally reached its end, after a pretty wild ride. Despite being a roller coaster of a season, there were good laughs and plenty of iconic moments along the way.

Tumi Mhlongo did a great job as Chief Stew, and Kyle Viljoen and Jessika Asai did a great job as stews all season as well. Despite Natalya Scudder leaving early, Lily Davison successfully stepped in to take her place. Chef Jack Luby was another great addition, who did a great job pleasing the guests stomachs all season.

Despite stepping up as Bosun, Luka Brunton proved himself to be a player. Lara Du Preez, on the other hand, really helped to carry the deck team as Lead Deckhand. Haleigh Gorman and Max Salvador were fun additions as well, and of course, Captain Sandy Yawn was a pleasure to watch as always.

Below Deck Med Season 8 was a lot of fun, but these were our absolute favorite moments!

Captain Sandy Calling Kyle Out

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Don’t get me wrong, Kyle is great entertainment. But I probably wouldn’t want to work with the guy. After Kyle’s late arrival, he moved through the boat creating drama with almost every other crew member. Kyle was fake toward Natalya and Tumi, quickly turned his back on Jessika, and got in a petty argument with Max. Kyle got away with everything for a little too long, until word of his actions finally got to Captain Sandy.

Captain Sandy did not hesitate to call Kyle out, which quickly put him in his place. I have never seen Kyle look as terrified as he did during that meeting with Captain Sandy in the bridge. Captain Sandy correctly identified Kyle as the common denominator of all the drama onboard, and made it clear that she would not tolerate his nonsense any further. After the intervention, Kyle really cleared up his act, and made efforts to make peace with the rest of the crew.

Lily’s Big Redemption

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Lily stepped in as 4th Stew after Natalya’s departure, although the British native had a rough start onboard. Despite showing an eagerness to learn, Lily struggled during her first two charters. Lily had trouble doing everything from making beds to laundry to helping out with service. Tumi became pretty fed up with her, and alerted Captain Sandy of the problem. Captain Sandy had a talk with Lily, that caused the Stew to do a 180 immediately.

During her third charter, Lily really stepped up her game. She slayed the game in cabins, and really stepped up in the laundry room as well. Lily also found her footing with the guests, and enjoyed hosting game nights and having fun with them. Even Tumi was impressed, and she commended Lily for having such a great attitude and wanting to do better. Lily was likable from the jump, so it was great to watch her go from zero to hero with her interior skills.

Captain Sandy Accidentally Exposing Luka

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One of the funniest moments of the season was Captain Sandy accidentally exposing Luka to the rest of the crew, not realizing what she was doing. While in the bridge with Luka, Captain Sandy realized that he was texting one of her former crew members Katie Flood. Captain Sandy immediately suspected that Luka had a crush on Katie, and became fixated on the idea.

Shortly afterward, Luka was in the crew area with Jessika, Tumi, Max, and Jack. Captain Sandy came down and announced her thoughts on Luka and Katie, leaving Jessika shocked. While Captain Sandy did this unintentionally, she played a part in exposing Luka’s playboy tendencies to Jess, which needed to happen. After all, Luka had been texting Natalya behind Jess’ back the whole time as well, despite leading her on to think they were more serious than they were.

By the end of the season, Jess thankfully realized that Luka did not have the right intentions with her. Jess had a messy ending after kissing Max and a random stranger on a night out, but thankfully realized that Luka was bad news. The best part about the whole situation was that Captain Sandy added fuel to the fire without realizing what was going on between Jess and Luka at all. Captain Sandy really makes Below Deck Med what it is.

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The Traitors Named #1 Unscripted Series in US Across All Streaming Platforms

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The numbers are in, and Peacock has officially struck reality TV gold with The Traitors Season 2. The show just won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program, but that’s not enough. Peacock just revealed that the show is currently the number one unscripted program across all streaming platforms. Whether you’re Team Housewives or Team Gamers, that’s something to celebrate.

The Traitors is smashing unscripted records while murdering Faithfuls

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Season 2 of The Traitors kicked off on Peacock on January 12, exactly a year after the first season premiered. According to Nielsen, The Traitors Season 2 has helped Peacock have some of its highest-ever viewership. Not only is it the number one unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms, but it also ranked as the #9 most streamed original series in terms of overall minutes viewed in its first full week on the platform.

While the first season mixed a hodgepodge of regular folks and reality stars, Season 2 switched things up. Instead, host Alan Cumming welcomed an exclusive cast of reality TV legends, athletes, and some random dude from British Parliament.

When Peacock announced that there would be no “normal” people in the cast, some fans had a mixed reaction. However, cutting the regular folks out of the picture and utilizing a cast of public figures seems to have paid off for Peacock. They saw a 75% lift in streaming reach compared to Season 1’s premiere.

With The Traitors Season 2 being such a blockbuster success, a third season is a no-brainer for Peacock. The executives at NBCUniversal are probably already plotting which reality TV legends will enter the castle next. We know we’re already thinking about who we’d want to see.

New episodes of The Traitors drop on Peacock every Thursday at 9/8c.

TELL US – ARE YOU ENJOYING THE TRAITORS SEASON 2? WHO ARE YOU ROOTING FOR IN SEASON 2? ARE THERE ANY REALITY STARS THAT YOU WANT TO SEE ON SEASON 3?

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The Traitors Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: A Killer Move

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The Traitors Season 2 Episode 5 has arrived, and with it comes a lot of emotions. The first four episodes had us on the edge of our seats, shouting at the screen. Just last episode, Phaedra took Parvati and Dan to task for their roundtable behavior. Were they able to put their differences aside and come together for the greater good of the Traitors? Or were the Faithful finally about to start exposing some cracks in the armor? Here’s everything that went down in The Traitors Season 2, Episode 5: “A Killer Move.”

Who was murdered in The Traitors Season 2, Episode 5?

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Tamra Judge was the fourth celebrity to be murdered in The Traitors Season 2.

After Parvati convinced Phaedra she was “not trying to sabotage” her in “any way,” and delivered an apology, things got back to normal in the Traitors turret. Phaedra did promise, however, that if it happened again, she wouldn’t forget it. Dan noted in confessional about how he could use their fractured relationship in the future, to throw them under the bus if the time came to deflect attention away from himself.

As a “peace offering,” Parv wanted Phaedra to lead the kill. Who would cause the most confusion? Turns out, a fellow star of The Real Housewives. Tamra cried actual tears upon learning of her fate. I suppose there’s a first time for everything.

Janelle threw some Bravo shade at the breakfast table, quipping that Housewives “don’t have the skill or the strategy” to be Traitors. But she was suspicious of her fellow Big Brother legend, Dan. She’s not the only one. Dan keeping his cards so close to his chest is beginning to rub the other players the wrong way. CT asked him to give just one theory, but he wasn’t willing to do it.

Peter said in confessional that Dan was “playing a really, really good game,” in “laying super low [and] flying under the radar.” And Janelle pulled Trishelle and Bergie aside to say Dan being a Traitor was “obvious.” She can see the moves he did in Big Brother all over again, adding that he was the most “devious” person she’d ever played with. The spotlight’s getting hot!

A mission success for the Faithful

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In this week’s mission, the contestants had to split into two groups. Only one of them would be eligible to win shields, which led to some fighting. Janelle, of course, wanted a shield for herself. She strong-armed her way onto the correct side, but it was actually a different pair who snatched the protection.

Trishelle and Bergie would be safe from murder after tonight’s banishment ceremony. But the outside teams had a plan. They weren’t going to tell those on the inside who was safe, because if the Traitors were inside, they might try and kill somebody who was protected. It was a great idea, but would it work out?

“No one likes a selfish Faithful,” said Dan. “That could get Janelle in trouble.”

The actual mission was a fun watch. The pairs outside had to imitate bird calls for the group inside. Those inside then had to find a matching bird statue, and bring it to host Alan Cumming. Each correct answer would add money to the pot. After all was said and done, along with the shields claimed, $10,000 out of a possible $15,000 was added to the prize. This left the total standing at $75,500.

Who is banished in The Traitors Season 2, Episode 5?

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Janelle Pierzina is the fourth celebrity to be banished from The Traitors Season 2, in Episode 5.

Before meeting for the nightly roundtable, Peter put a plan of misdirection in action. He told those he was suspicious of – Dan, Parvati, and CT – that he trusted them enough to tell them he and Janelle had the shields. It was a lie, to try and trick the Traitors into shooting elsewhere.

MJ was also planting some seeds. She was slowly becoming sus of Janelle, and told as much to Dan, Shereé, and Sandra. She told them Janelle was “gunning hard” for Dan. But, he hit back that she did the same to Larsa, who was a Faithful.

At the roundtable, Below Deck’s Kate Chastain made her grand return to the game! It was fabulous to see the most glamorous contestant The Traitors has ever had make a comeback. She’ll be playing as a Faithful, but the rest of the group are told she could be a Traitor.

“Tell me everything! Who do we hate?” she asks. What a way to kickstart a discussion. Kevin immediately throws Janelle under the bus, saying she rallies “people up in the evening” to deflect from morning conversations, that may land her in hot water. When Kate whispers to MJ, asking what Kevin’s name is, he snaps at her and tells her to “listen.” You do not want to come for Kate, Mr. Kreider. Step very carefully.

After Janelle defends herself, saying she’s not “a mastermind,” Kevin points to his biggest “red flag.” That’s Dan. He has “contributed the least,” and Janelle adds that he gives nothing. Trishelle jumps in, and says even if Dan is a Faithful, he’s not a good one, because he’s not helping the group.

The time’s come for Dan to finally name somebody he thinks is a Traitor. “I’m saying Janelle. I think I’ve been blinded by my friendship with Janelle.”

Then came the vote! After Sandra voted for Janelle, they got into a back-and-forth of “fuck off,” and, “you’re the biggest fucking Traitor here.” It was hilarious.

In the end, Janelle was banished. Taking to the circle of truth, she said: “Much like in Big Brother, I played a very competitive game. But just like in Big Brother I was loyal, and I was honest. I’m a Faithful you idiots.”

Bergie finds his voice: “Good job guys, you guys are trusting the Traitors.” Kate just thinks it’s pure “comedy” to watch everybody play so badly.

Dan promises to “fix” the rumors surrounding him

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When the Traitors came to meet, Phaedra was quick to tell Dan he needed to up his game. While he says he can fix it, in confessional, it looks like he might do that by trying to throw Phaedra to the wolves.

Dan and Parvati relay Peter’s message to Phaedra about who he said has the shield. “He’s lying,” Parvati astutely points out. But Dan doesn’t believe it. He doesn’t think Peter is “savvy enough” to make such a move. And so, he wants to take a shot at Bergie. Parv thinks John is a safer option. But Dan is relentless in his pushing for Bergie to go. If they do go with Bergie, it’s going to backfire and everybody will be back for the next breakfast. I can’t wait to see how this all turns out…

New episodes of The Traitors stream on Peacock on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13, Episode 13 Recap: Annemarie Tosses Crystal Under the Bus

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Hello again! Let’s jump right into The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13, Episode 13 recap. Last week, Crystal finally confronted Annemarie about her unhealthy fascination with Sutton’s esophagus. This week’s episode, titled “Tapas and Tattletales,” is set in Barcelona, Spain. Annemarie comes in hot after Crystal. And the ladies are afraid of some creepy supernatural company. Here’s everything that you need to know about RHOBH Season 13, Episode 13!

Sutton brings a friend

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As Sutton was packing, she told her property manager, Avi, that she was bringing someone else with her to Barcelona. She is bringing along dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham. Sutton worked for his studio back in the 90s. Now Avi is tasked with fetching Merce, or his ashes, to pack in Sutton’s suitcase.

Poor Merce isn’t even in an urn. He has spent 12 years in a baggie in Sutton’s closet. How undignified! Finally, she is ready to release him.

Welcome to Barcelona

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The villa is located in Sitges, which has a special meaning for Sutton. It was one of the first places in Europe where the Merce Cunningham Dance Company performed. The property is over 700 years old and gorgeous.

As the property manager started to warn the group, Erika was freaking out that the place is haunted. She can “smell” different spirits- and not the sipping kind. Meanwhile, Dorit was nearly convulsing and gripping Erika’s hand. Annemarie was terrified, and so was Garcelle.

Luckily, the ghosts are friendly “little people.” Whatever that means. This is going to be a fun trip! Hopefully one of the ladies will get their prank on.

Stormy weather

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Dorit was further traumatized when she saw what her good friend Kyle had packed. Kyle has lots of leather leggings and a bathing suit with a g-string. “Is Kyle looking for her next husband in Spain?” Dorit quipped.  

The ladies gathered outside for drinks. But when the cast members met Storm, the chef, some of them were drooling. “We can tag team him,” Garcelle said of Storm. Erika replied, “Anytime you want.” Well, at least no one is worried about the little people now.

After the ladies sat down for dinner, Sutton opened up a container to introduce her guests to Merce. She shared that she was his studio manager for six years. He loved her dancing, and they bonded over that. Even Garcelle was shocked that poor Merce was spending eternity in a Ziploc. Please bring back Storm!

Crystal was in the hot seat

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Annemarie wanted to bring up the Homeless Not Toothless Gala again. Sutton checked her for her comment about single people being “lonely and insecure.” Garcelle also wasn’t a fan of Annemarie’s latest pearl of wisdom.

But Annemarie’s real target was Crystal. “The first thing that Crystal said to me about this group of women was that you ladies were not intelligent, nobody was educated and you’re very shallow,” Annemarie said.

While Crystal looked stunned by Annemarie’s claims, Dorit sounded off in her confessional. “You’re nowhere near more educated than the rest of us. By the way, child bride, while you were getting married at 12, the rest of us were building businesses, graduating college,” Dorit stated. “Doing things, you know, to educate ourselves.” Crystal’s wedding photo to her husband Rob flashed on the screen. She was only 24 years old while Rob was 45 years old when they wed.

When asked if she said it, Crystal responded, “I would not say that to someone I just met. I don’t feel that way.” In her confessional, she said, “That’s false. I never said those things.” Shout out to the producers, who showed a clip from 2020 of Crystal calling her co-stars “clearly not highly educated.”

Garcelle detected some truth in Annemarie’s comments

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Garcelle noted that in the past, Crystal seemed to believe that some of the ladies weren’t well educated. But Annemarie wasn’t done. She also claimed that Crystal referred to herself as “the only true socialite” in the group. Sutton, of course, is a socialite, and no one is taking that title away.

Still, Annemarie insisted that Crystal wants people to think that she is better than they are. Once again, screaming Crystal was back, and she wanted control of this conversation. She slammed Annemarie for referring to herself as a physician and not a nurse.

Annemarie told Crystal, “I want a thank you for giving you something to talk about and making your ass relevant.” Oh, Annemarie. Please. Stop.

Erika’s earring update

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Before heading to church, Erika wanted to share some information with the group, particularly Crystal, about her famous earrings. Back in 2022, Crystal and Garcelle both pressed Erika about not getting rid of the earrings to help the victims.

Erika was thrilled that the district court issued a ruling on her appeal. The court demanded that the trustee prove that the funds to purchase the earrings came from Tom Girardi’s clients’ money. Erika was tooting her own horn for being right, and she was pissed off that no one was acknowledging it.

The group set off for the church in two Sprinter vans. The road to the church was twisty and windy, and Crystal started to feel ill. She asked to be let out of the car, and the veins in her hands were popping out. Annemarie looked at Crystal’s hands as Kyle dialed 911. For what reason, we don’t know, as the ladies are in Barcelona. Not the United States.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continues on Wednesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 13 Recap: Larsa Tanks Alexia’s Trip to Mexico

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And we’re back with The Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 13, titled “Miami in Mexico.” As the saying goes, you can take the Housewives out of Miami, but you can’t take the Miami out of the Housewives as drama followed them even on their cast trip to Mexico that Alexia announced last week. Just as soon as Guerdy gave an update on her cancer treatment, Larsa decided to get shady. Meanwhile, Kiki’s festering feelings from Swim Week followed the girls down south. See how it all went down in the RHOM Season 6, Episode 13 recap below.

The Miami Housewives prepare for Mexico City

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Alexia was excited to head to Mexico to visit the Cathedral Metropolitana and reconnect with La Virgen Guadalupe because the Virgin Mary, or Guadalupe, was an immense source of support to her amid Frankie’s accident. She and Frankie sat down to write a letter of thanks and supplication to Guadalupe.

While the other women were making their preparations and doing their packing, one Housewife was doing a bit of shopping. Nicole was looking at walling options for her new home with Anthony. She said she was excited to head to Mexico with the rest of the ladies but would have to fly by herself because she worked the morning of the departure.

Moreover, she’d have to fly commercial (like us peasants) because the private plane was in service. Ultimately, with everything that would go down during the first day in Mexico, Nicole was probably glad she’d get to fly in late.

Good news and bad news, especially for Guerdy

The flight to Mexico City went off without a hitch. Alexia was glad to host her friends, not only to have some fun but also to “educate,” as she put it. Julia was excited to celebrate her birthday, along with Kiki’s, while on vacation.

Still, despite the merriment, it wasn’t all sunshine and panaderías. As the girls loaded into the van to head to their hotel, Lisa had to take the backseat to communicate with Lenny and the lawyers, attempting to settle.

On the more positive side of things, Guerdy reported that her second surgery went very well. Viewers may recall how nervous she was to have to go under the knife a second time, so it was a relief to hear it worked out. Unfortunately, while they cleared the cancer cells, she would still have to undergo chemo. “My emotions have been all over the place,” Guerdy shared.

But that meant Guerdy was all the more excited to be in Mexico and decompress. As soon as the group got to the hotel, the drinking began. And so did the drama.

Larsa starts a fight with Alexia completely unprompted

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As the girls did some drinking and had a light lunch, they broke down their schedule for the trip, highlighting a gondola ride, the Cathedral Metropolitana, and the Pride celebrations, which included Adriana’s performance of FYAH. Larsa was also excited for the girls to tour her tequila factory.

Then, for no reason at all, completely unprompted, Larsa decided to start throwing shade. She called out Alexia for being unsupportive of her businesses in the past. Indeed, in Season 5, when Larsa was pushing a dog collar onto her friends, Alexia admitted that it always felt like Larsa was selling to them during their parties. Hey, speaking of, has anyone seen Larsa’s dog lately?

Larsa admitted her feelings were hurt by Alexia’s words, saying, “I don’t have a Todd.” This took the group aback. Alexia said, “You don’t know what Todd provides for me, so that was very rude and disrespectful.” Marysol started feeling the heat and decided she’d go lie down. Alexia and Larsa began bickering for minutes on end.

Larsa, unprompted once again, stood up and started shouting. It was hard not to see this drama as forced on Larsa’s part. In a confessional, Kiki wiped her eyes with a vibrator, mocking Larsa with a bemoaning impression. “I just have this, guys,” she said, holding up the sex toy. “And this doesn’t even come with money. I had to pay for this!”

Adriana’s choreography and Lisa’s legal troubles

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Later, after the girls got settled into their suites, they did some splitting up. Kiki and Julia joined Adriana at her rehearsal. She and her group of male dancers had just one single rehearsal before the performance. Kiki admitted the time constraint and the given dancers made her nervous for Adriana.

Elsewhere, Alexia, Lisa, Larsa, and Guerdy went to a bakery to pick up birthday cakes for Julia and Kiki. While Alexia and Guerdy spoke with the baker, Lisa and Larsa tried to find good lighting outside for pictures. The two discussed how Larsa and Marcus knew each other’s passwords and Lisa found that to be a bit too radical.

The girls then went to a park, which Lisa said looked “like Japan.” Excuse me? Regardless, Lisa discussed her legal troubles. She felt she was good at getting Lenny to a point she wanted but his lawyers always pulled him back. She wanted to sign the deal but she needed Lenny to give a bit more. “I’m walking on eggshells right now,” she said.

Kiki and Guerdy got problems with Larsa

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As the girls got ready for their night, Kiki reported some unfortunate news to Guerdy. As it turned out, Larsa said she wouldn’t “shed fake tears like some of us.” Our very own headline flashed up on screen. Her castmates quickly interpreted that as an attack on Guerdy. Guerdy couldn’t believe the recency of Larsa’s words.

Nevertheless, when the group met up downstairs for drinks, Guerdy held back from confronting Larsa. She explained, “I have tact and class, so I will deal with her later. Timing is everything.” Good on ya, Guerdy.

Speaking of timing, Kiki was ready to stir the pot as the conversation turned toward Larsa’s spat with Alexia earlier that day. Larsa expressed her woe at the fact that Alexia couldn’t be supportive of her. Kiki expressed that she was “triggered” by Larsa’s hypocrisy since she didn’t come to the Swim Week afterparty to show her support.

Larsa’s excuse? “You know I was on antibiotics, right?” Kiki confessed she wasn’t seeing any improvement from Larsa as a friend. Larsa admitted she already got Kiki a present to make it up to her, and Kiki certainly wasn’t mad about that.

Detective Julia asks if Marcus cheated on Larsa

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The party then went mobile as Alexia had a destination set. But on the way, a discussion on kinks moved to an interrogation of Larsa. Julia asked how Larsa felt when it came out that Marcus had grabbed another girl by the butt and made out with her. Larsa explained how that was “way before” her and she was also talking to other guys at the time.

Julia, however, was skeptical. She noted how the scandal came out in November, just before Larsa claimed she and Marcus were spending the holidays together. Marysol also expressed her confusion. But before the grilling could continue, the girls arrived at their destination.

They pulled up to a strange building with nearly naked men in bunny masks. Alexia said the location was an art gallery, but it was certainly unlike any gallery these women had ever seen. Alexia criticized the “holier than thou” attitude of her friends. At the very least, Kiki was loving it.

Guerdy gets into it with Larsa (again)

The ladies were then escorted into the true art gallery itself. The contemporary style wasn’t for everybody, and as the girls started trading seats and whispering to each other, Alexia couldn’t help but feel they were being very disrespectful toward the artist who was trying to explain his inspiration. The food then came out and the women were unsure of what they were eating.

To break up some of the awkward tension, Larsa suggested they play a game. Not a bad idea. Except the game that she suggested was truth or dare. Kiki was dared to do five minutes in heaven with one of the servers only to discover he was gay. When asked if they’d ever questioned their sexuality, Adriana said she had an ex who wanted to see her with two different men. She didn’t enact his fantasy, but she’d “thought about it.”

When it was Guerdy’s turn, Larsa picked truth, and Guerdy confronted her about the “fake tears.” Kiki sighed (and so did I. What happened to “tact and class” Guerdy?). Guerdy and Larsa brought up the fake argument again and Alexia felt embarrassed that her artist friend had to endure this. Even Marysol pointed out that Larsa didn’t know when to back down.

Larsa, for her part, felt that she’d been “dodging bullets all day” and was “sick of being everyone’s punching bag.” Um, Larsa, you started the argument with Alexia. Moreover, you’re still on this “fake” stuff. As Guerdy said, “You are always holding onto sh*t, that’s the problem with you … You hold onto the past.” Thankfully, some piano and interpretive dance ended the fight.

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Where Do the Below Deck Med Season 8 Cast Stand After the Finale?

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Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8 has finished up a tumultuous batch of episodes. It’s hard to say who among the cast were the winners of Season 8, but boy were there quite a few losers. A lot of reality TV is categorized by its love-to-hate stars, but these stars were deemed just plain dislikable. So, how did things shake up for them at Season 8’s conclusion?

Captain Sandy, Tumi, Luka, Natalya, and Jack

Captain Sandy Yawn finished out BDM Season 8 by expressing how she was looking forward to seeing her “love,” Leah Shafer. She also expressed her love for her position: “I love being a captain. It’s something I live for, it’s in my blood. I will be a captain until the day they put me in the ground or set me on fire.”

Moreover, Captain Sandy had kind words for the rest of the crew. In the final tip meeting, she told Tumi Mhlongo that she was a “rock star,” and praised her work ethic and her resolve in “maintaining [her] composure.” Captain Sandy said she’d been “excellent” in her position. Tumi joked, “I need a vacation ASAP.”

As for Luka Brunton, Sandy told him, “Luka, I’m telling you right now, you belong on the bridge, not the engine room.” In the captain’s eyes, Luka’s first season as a bosun was a success. As he got off the boat, he made plans to go see Natalya Scudder. Speaking of, Natalya was in Genoa and joined the crew for a final night out, making amends with Kyle Viljoen.

To chef Jack Luby, Sandy said it was a “rarity” to see a chef as enthusiastic as him.

Kyle, Jessika, Lara, Haleigh, Max, and Lily

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As for Kyle, the stew had a tearful encounter with his captain. “From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you enough for giving me an extra chance, an opportunity.” He added, “And, not only are you a captain for me, but you are a really good friend. And I respect you [for] who you are, and you are amazing at what you do.”

Sandy called him “a good person,” and in his final interview, Kyle was confident he’d be “able to navigate” a chief stew position in the future. Uh-huh. Sure. Meanwhile, Jessika Asai changed her mind about her plans to head to France with Luka. “With Luka, I learned a big lesson,” she said. “I just need a lot of time to get over this entire thing.”

Lara Du Preez shared some hugs with her castmates and asked herself, “Why did I pack so much?” as she rolled her suitcases down the dock. Haleigh Gorman shared an emotional goodbye with Lara before leaving. Max Salvador expressed, “Finally!” in an enthusiastic shout. “Freedom, liberty!”

Last up was Lily Davison, who reflected, “I think I have to live my life with no regrets. You’ve been there, you’ve done it, everything you need to do, you learn from it.” She added, “I could be a chief stew.”

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