Ed Brown is one of the most infamous figures from the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. Ed started his journey on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, where he flew to the Philippines to meet Rosemarie Vega. The former couple’s relationship quickly fell apart, mainly because of Ed’s actions. Ed insulted Rose and told her that she had hairy legs and that her breath smelled bad.
Later on, during 90 Day: The Single Life Season 1, Ed met Liz Woods. Ed had a crush on Liz, and the two eventually started a rocky relationship. The pair broke up and got back together numerous times, which made their relationship exhausting to watch. After appearing on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? In Season 7, Ed and Liz began planning to marry.
The duo made their next appearance on 90 Day: The Last Resort, where they attended couples therapy. Despite making progress on The Last Resort, their relationship plummeted when they returned for Happily Ever After? Season 8. After abruptly canceling their wedding, it appears that Ed has already moved on from Liz. Did the infamous Ed Brown really move on so quickly? Or is his new relationship just for clout?
Ed blindsided Liz during Happily Ever After? Season 8
Ed and Liz were happy at the start of Happily Ever After? Season 8, and their break-up came almost out of nowhere. After moving to Arkansas together, Liz felt that her relationship with Ed was finally on track. Liz’s daughter Ryleigh was staying with them for the summer, which was supposed to conclude with their wedding.
However, after a huge fight over taco pasta, everything came to an abrupt end. Liz called out Ed for telling Ryleigh to “stop being a baby”, which he didn’t take well to. Shortly afterward, Ed called their officiant and canceled the wedding. To make matters worse, Liz didn’t find out about things until the officiant called her to apologize.
Ed and Liz’s Season 8 storyline wrapped up when Liz and her mom went to move out her things. As usual, Ed acted immature and even claimed that Liz’s mother had “abandoned her”. This caused one last fight between Ed and Liz, which caused the latter to leave in tears.
Ed surprised fans when he posted a video with a mystery woman on his Instagram page earlier this month. The video consisted of several photos as well as short video clips of Ed hanging out with the woman in New York City. While the woman doesn’t look as young as Liz, she still appears to be significantly younger than Ed. This isn’t a surprise, given the fact that he tends to gravitate towards younger women.
Although Ed hasn’t officially stated that he’s dating this new woman, it seems pretty obvious that they are a couple. Ed is hugging the woman in several of the photos, which implies a romantic relationship between the two. Furthermore, Ed has made a couple of posts that all include videos of this new mystery woman.
Shortly after Ed posted pictures with his alleged new lady, Liz also took to Instagram to show off her new boo. Several pictures of Liz and her new boyfriend had been leaked previously, but this was the first time she posted him. Liz’s new man is evidently much closer in age to her, and seems to be making her very happy. A series of photos also showed him smiling alongside Ryleigh, as well as Liz’s mother and grandparents.
Ironically, Ed and Liz both launched their new relationships within days of one another. Perhaps this could be due to their Season 8 story wrapping up, which confirmed that there was no further future for them as a couple.
Despite their relationship coming to an end, it will be interesting to see what Ed and Liz have to say at the Season 8 Tell All. There’s clearly no chance that things rekindled between them, but they may reveal more about what led to their split. After all, there must be more to the story than the silly taco pasta!
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Survivor Season 46 recently wrapped up, which symbolized the sixth season of the show’s New Era. It was recently confirmed that Survivor Season 50 will consist of only returning players. Season 50 will most likely have a mix of players from both the New Era and the original run, which is only fitting. The following five players from the New Era would be a great addition to Season 50, so please consider CBS!
Venus Vafa – Season 46
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Venus Vafa got the short end of the stick during Season 46, and as a result deserves a second chance on Survivor 50. From the jump, Venus played a strong strategic game and did well during challenges. However, her social game struggled. After the merge, no one wanted to work with Venus although it wasn’t clear why. She genuinely tried to make alliances, but was ultimately blindsided and voted off during the final seven.
Sometimes Survivor cast members get hate from their competitors despite not really doing anything to them. Unfortunately, this was the case for Venus who was outed by many of her fellow castaways for no evidence reason. Venus brought total girl boss energy to Survivor 46, and we really hope to see her return for Season 50!
Q Burdette – Season 46
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Quintavius “Q” Burdette is another player from Season 46 who is a perfect choice for Season 50. Q played an interesting game to say the least. At the start of the season he helped to carry his Yanu tribe, and later made it to the merge. This is where things started to get messy for Q, who even asked everyone to vote him out at tribal council one night. Ultimately, Q finished in sixth place, and left with an immunity idol in his pocket.
Despite being a bit of a wildcard at times, Q was extremely entertaining all season long. At one point, Q suggested a game of hide and seek for the sole purpose of finding out everyone’s strengths and weaknesses. It would be a ton of fun to watch Q on another season, as he is one of the most hilarious players in recent Survivor history.
Julie Alley – Season 45
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Julie Alley played a great game during Survivor 45, and we would love to see her return for Season 50. Ironically, Julie is 50 herself, and was the oldest contestant on her season. Julie’s age didn’t stop her from dominating the game, where she did well in challenges and formed strong alliances.
Julie also pulled off some impressive blindsides on Survivor 45, and her game was well rounded. If Julie comes back for Survivor 50, she would certainly be a big threat. Please bring her back CBS producers!
Carson Garrett – Season 44
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Carson Garrett played a clever game on Survivor 44, where he ended up placing fourth. Unfortunately for Carson, his fire making skills were ultimately what took him down. Carson played an excellent social game, and made allies with almost all of his fellow castaways. His strategy was near perfection from start to finish, and there’s a good chance he would’ve won if he made it to the final three.
If Carson returned for Season 50, he could have the opportunity to redeem himself after Season 44. Hopefully Carson’s fire making has gotten stronger, as it was really the only flaw he showcased all season. Carson’s social game is a big threat, and he could have a lot of influence on Survivor 50 if he is cast.
Ricard Foye – Season 41
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Ricard Foye was a highlight during Survivor 41, where he finished in fifth place. While he didn’t make the final four, Ricard still got pretty fair and played a great game. Ricard was a pro at individual immunity challenges, and won immunity more times than any of his fellow castaways. In addition to being a physical threat, Ricard was fairly decent with strategy and pulled off some impressive blindsides.
After finishing in fifth, Ricard deserves another chance at winning Survivor. Ricard would be a great choice for Season 50, as he is well rounded and has a decent shot at going far in the game.
Survivor 50 should include New Era, but not rely on it
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Some would say that Survivor 50 should ignore the New Era, but that would feel unfair. There have definitely been players who should get another shot. While there is a lot to fix in regards to the New Era, there’s plenty that has also worked. That’s why we’ve highlighted these five players.
What Survivor 50 also needs to do, however, is lean on its incredible roster of players from the 40 seasons before the New Era hit. We may have seen many of them return multiple times in the past, but there’s a reason for that. They make great television. And as viewers, that’s exactly what we need. Both heroes and villains. As well as all of those in the fuzzy area in-between.
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Tom Sandoval’s close friend Kyle Chan made headlines earlier this month for speaking out in defense of Sandoval’s girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson. The Jeweler appeared in an interview alongside Victoria on YouTuber Adam Newell’s platform, where they responded to Billie Lee’s recent podcast episode detailing her friendship breakup with Sandoval.
Kyle has become more integrated into the Vanderpump Rules gang’s drama in the last few years. He made frequent appearances in Season 11 of VPR, mainly in the company of Sandoval. The season finale centered around a cast trip to support his jewelry business in San Francisco.
Now that Kyle has become a more central character in VPR, fans may be wondering, “Who is this guy?” Don’t worry, we have you covered.
Here is everything you need to know about Kyle Chan:
He got his start in a hospital
According to his website, Kyle’s interest in jewelry began in a Los Angeles hospital in 2010. At the time, his boyfriend was receiving cancer treatment. He began making Wish bracelets while at the hospital, sometimes spending upwards of 8 hours a day on his jewelry.
He spoke to Page Six about his business origin story in a January 2019 interview.
“My boyfriend was actually diagnosed with leukemia, so he was literally in the hospital for about nine months,” he told the outlet. “[He] went for six months of chemotherapy. So during that time, I was managing [my old] company [and] trying to build my own company … when I was in the hospital for that nine months, I just kept making bracelets.”
From there he began selling jewelry out of local boutiques in the LA area.
He’s worked with the stars
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The cast of VPR aren’t Kyle’s only celebrity clients. The Hong Kong native has worked with several A-list stars, including Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. He also provided pieces for the Oscar-winning film LaLa Land. His green moss aquamarine necklace was featured in the film.
When he’s not making pieces for his celebrity clientele, he’s helping out his friends. According to Bravo.com, Kyle designed Katie Maloney and Scheana Shay’s (second) wedding rings. He also helped with Jax Taylor’s ring for Brittany Cartwright. A couple of those marriages may not have worked out but the rings were stunning.
His love for jewelry started young
In his interview with Page Six, Kyle opened up about how his love for jewelry began. He told the outlet he’s had an interest in the craft since high school.
“When I was 14, during high school, I needed to take an art class and I didn’t want it to be a boring [class] like painting or carpentry,” he shared. “So I saw jewelry making, jewelry class. So I took the jewelry class and I literally thought that I’m just putting some beads together, but it wasn’t. It was like a full-on metalsmith … surprisingly I’m still into it.”
He knew about the affair
Kyle’s name was thrust into the spotlight when it was rumored that he knew about Sandoval’s affair with Rachel Leviss months before it became public knowledge. Rachel confirmed that Kyle had knowledge of her and Sandoval’s secret rendezvous on an episode of her podcast Rachel Goes Rogue. Fans criticized him for being silent since he is also close friends with Ariana Madix.
Kyle explained his reasoning for hiding Sandoval’s secret during his interview with Adam Newell.
“What he did to Ariana, I think everybody knows is not defendable. I was not ok with it,” he said. “I was pretty honest with Ariana after [she] found out. I did apologize to her and I told her I [would have] really liked to tell her but I really [didn’t] think it was my place.”
Kyle added he isn’t the type to “out” his friend but he did suggest Sandoval come clean in the private conversations.
He’s feuding with Billie Lee
Kyle made it clear he is “Team Victoria” in his interview with Adam. He dismissed Billie’s claims, accusing her of being untruthful in her recent podcast episodes about Sandoval. Billie didn’t appreciate his comments and responded by throwing a few digs of her own on her podcast.
“I don’t think positive of him,” she told listeners. “I’ve always thought he was fake.”
Yikes. Shots fired!
TELL US – DO YOU THINK ABOUT KYLE KEEPING SANDOVAL’S SECRET? SHOULD HE HAVE TOLD ARIANA ABOUT THE AFFAIR?
Real Housewives of New York alum Kelly Bensimon was preparing to say ‘I do’ once again. So, fans were shocked when she called off her wedding to Scott Litner. After all, Kelly pulled the plug just days before the couple was set to wed. It seemed like the mom of two was finally getting her happily ever after. And after all this, her former fiancé is allegedly hoping to win her back.
Why did Kelly pull the plug on her wedding to Scott?
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Kelly revealed why she nixed her plans to marry Scott. “I understand that there is speculation and gossip, and I want to put an end to all of it. To be clear, he refused to sign a prenuptial agreement, and I refused to marry him,” Kelly stated. “Full stop.”
But is Scott ready to give up on his relationship with Kelly? Nope! He allegedly wants her back. An insider told Daily Mail, “Scott still wants to marry Kelly and though it will not happen in a few days as originally expected, he believes they can get back to a place where it does happen. Though Kelly mentioned the reason being the lack of a prenup, Scott feels that is just an excuse and that it had to be something else,” the source added. I mean, I think her reason was pretty clear. And somewhere her former RHONY co-star Bethenny Frankel is probably cheering Kelly’s decision.
Reportedly, “Scott didn’t want a prenup because he considers himself more traditional, and having a prenup makes it feel to him that you are already putting a damper on a lifelong relationship. He didn’t want to make the marriage a business deal,” the insider continued. “He is looking to figure out where it went wrong and is looking to right any of this.”
The source noted that family and friends of the couple were “surprised” by the sudden turn of events.
Real Housewives of New York and Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy are both streaming on Peacock.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK THAT SCOTT AND KELLY WILL RECONCILE? ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT KELLY CALLED OFF THE WEDDING BECAUSE SCOTT WOULDN’T SIGN A PRENUP?
Having been on Dancing with the Stars since Season 17, Emma Slater is nothing short of a seasoned pro. Just seven seasons after her debut, Emma won her first Mirrorball. And seven years on, Emma’s still dancing just fine, despite the sometimes-frequent foot pain. But that’s why she teamed up with OOFOS. Emma spoke with us about all things DWTS – partners, dances, stars, and hours spent in narrow high heels.
Emma confirms she’s still in touch with Mauricio
When asked about her previous partners, Emma revealed, “I keep in touch with almost all of them! The ones that I still stay in good contact with are James Van Der Beek, Rashad Jennings, and Mauricio Umansky. And Bill Engvall always holds a special place in my heart!” Bill was Emma’s first partner in the show’s history.
Fans will recall that Emma placed fourth with Bill, fifth with James, and won with Rashad. Speaking of Rashad, Emma revealed that her all-time favorite performance on the show was her contemporary alongside the athlete. “It still gives me the chills,” she said, “because he dedicated that dance to his late father and so every ounce of it felt special and delicate. It really meant a lot to him. I remember dancing it with Rashad and it felt like we didn’t breathe the whole time!”
As for her favorite star on the show who wasn’t her partner, Emma enthusiastically replied, “Alfonso Ribiero! No brainer. Him and his wife are family to me, he’s like my brother.” Indeed, everyone loves Alfonso.
Emma reveals her thoughts on VPR and Ariana Madix
As most reality TV fans are aware, a good chunk of Vanderpump Rules Season 11 drama revolved around DWTS. What did Emma think of it all? Well, she admitted, “I must confess I do not watch the show! But I love Ariana [Madix], she was a firecracker on the show! Her week one tango was insane!”
“I think it’s important to welcome the natural dance ability of all types of celebrities on the show,” Emma later said regarding those stars who come in with natural talent. “It’s a very welcoming and encouraging dance environment we have, and the variety makes the show so entertaining. Some celebs just naturally have more prior dance experience than others. I personally think the competition is fun!”
Regarding other potential stars, Emma also laid out the traits that her dream star would have. “Well, honestly I’m so ready to be creative and to bring the heat. So anyone who is ready to create magical dances, athletic, hopefully can move well, has rhythm, and has no fear! And a good performer!”
How ballroom dance takes a toll on Emma’s body
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“I spend a lot of time in dance shoes, with narrow toe space and 3.5-inch heels! After being in these every day for hours, my feet feel the impact. After I started wearing OOFOS immediately after my rehearsals, I noticed that my feet would recover far quicker, I would get less cramping in my foot arches, and the foot pain from holding my weight in heels all day would disperse. OOFOS are so soft yet supportive in all the areas I need, it is bliss for my feet!”
Emma’s new shoes also affect her life out in public, with folks approaching her saying, “‘I love OOFOS, I wear mine all the time’ or ‘Where did you get those, I’ve been looking for something just like that!’ and I light up when I hear that honestly! I feel Iike OOFOS is such a community, it’s fun to get excited about them with people who love them too. I think it’s because they are so cute to wear everyday so not only set trends but look and feel like clouds for your feet. Who doesn’t want that?”
She continued, “I have two styles that are my particular favorites, so I would recommend both of them. They are OOmega OOlala sandals in black and the OOmega OOahh slide sandals in Nomad. The OOfoam technology helps absorb impact for all-day recovery – I’m wearing the OOmega OOlala Sandals right now!” To get shoes as stylish and comfortable as Emma’s, be sure to check out OOFOS.
This interview has been edited for conciseness and clarity.
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TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF EMMA’S REFLECTIONS ABOUT HER TIME ON THE SHOW?
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Who knew that uninspired food and almost losing a charter guest out to sea granted a huge tip? Below Deck Mediterranean stars Bri Muller and Gael Cameron were just as surprised as the rest of us when Captain Sandy Yawn’s bestie, Gigi Fernandez, left a big tip on her way off the super yacht. No one expected a cool twenty-five thousand dollars after the guests complained about the food and there was a major snafu with the water toys. So what exactly went down, and how did Bri and Gael feel about the generous tip?
Bad food and a paddleboard disaster equals a good tip
Sandy was super excited to have Gigi on her yacht for a second charter. She made it clear to the department heads that Gigi expected nothing but the best. And for some reason, chef Jono Shillingford thought serving seared chicken breast and an Easy Bake Oven cake was top of the line.
Bosun Iain Maclean wasn’t any better. While the guests were out playing on the water toys, he sent Gael on a break. That meant no deckhands were watching the guests. Unfortunately, Nathan Gallagher and one of the charter guests started to drift out to sea on their paddle boards.
Even after all that drama, Gigi still gave the crew a large tip. And needless to say, everyone was shocked. Bri and Gael spilled the tea on the drama, and their thoughts on the tip to Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live via TikTok.
Andy asked about the big tip, and Bri noted she was “very surprised.” He then wondered if the food had something to do with their tip being lower than it would have been.
Bri said, “I actually had no idea that the food was so bad. I thought everything was good. I would go to bed before dessert and I’d be like Jono is killing it. So when I heard someone complain about the food, it was like a shock to me.”
Andy then discussed the water toy debacle. He asked, “How did the charter guest drift away on the paddle board so far, and how was no one watching?” Gael responded, “I think that was a bit of a collaborative effort.” Andy joked, “Collaborative, in not paying attention?”
Gael agreed. Andy added, “Would that not be the deckhands’ job to have eyes on the guests when they’re out on water toys?” Gael responded, “Oh, absolutely. As I said, a collaborative effort.” Eesh. Let’s hope the crew can turn it around on the next charter!
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I guess Ozempic doesn’t work for everybody. Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss tried the trendy weight-loss drug after seeing it work for some of her castmates. But sadly, it didn’t do anything for her.
“I saw so many people who were trying it and losing weight,” said the singer/songwriter. She added that she knew a “ton” of women who lost weight successfully on the drug, including former RHOA cast member Marlo Hampton.
“So I was like, ‘OK, I’m going to try this,’” Kandi said. “[But] I didn’t lose any weight.”
Ozempic just didn’t have the desired effect
The Grammy winner confessed to using the drug “last year.” When she wasn’t getting the results she wanted, friends who had used the drug thought “something must be wrong” or that she simply needed to take a “higher dosage.” Even Kandi’s doctor was confused.
“My doctor was like, ‘I don’t know what the problem is, I’m not seeing this in other people,’” she remembered.
In case you live under a rock, Ozempic is an FDA-approved drug originally developed for patients with Type II diabetes. The drug “tricks” the brain into thinking that you’re not hungry, suppressing the appetite and promoting weight loss. Unfortunately, Kandi didn’t see any change in her appetite.
“It didn’t curb my appetite,” she explained. “I know some people are like, ‘Oh, I can’t eat.’ Not me! I was eating appetizers, a regular meal, and dessert, OK? It didn’t stop anything for me.”
The long list of public figures who have lost weight using Ozempic includes Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson, and Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Dolores Catania and Margaret Josephs.
“When you see it worked for other people and it doesn’t work for you, it makes you depressed,” Kandi shared. “It makes you feel like, ‘What is wrong? Why is it not working for me?’”
Weight gain followed RHOA exit
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The Bedroom Kandi founder admitted to gaining significant weight after leaving RHOA in 2023. “I was eating good, living good,” she said. “I was already 10 pounds over my desired weight at the top of the year. But then, when I announced that I was not going to do ‘Housewives’ anymore, I was eating dessert every day, taking trips, just living it up.”
“Before I knew it, I was like 170-something pounds,” she added. “And it was not cute.”
Since changing her eating habits and switching to another weight-loss product, she’s starting to get results. “I’m feeling good,” she says.
“While I’m on tour,” she shared, “I’m going to make the most of the gyms at the hotels … I’m going to work out so many days a week, stick to eating correctly, and … see how it goes. So I’m excited. Pray for that I can stick to it!”
“It has been years since I felt like I was real slim and trim,” the Xscape singer concluded. “It’s been a minute, and I would love to just see myself get back to that, to my best self.”
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It’s time to pack your knives, and go to Canada! Top Chef season 22 will be leaving the US and heading north. After filming season 21 in Wisconsin, producers must have decided why not go just a little bit farther next time. After all, going to another country will bring variety to the challenges with different types of ingredients, and new guest judges to bring a fresh perspective. Fans are sure to be excited by this news, but it seems the hosts are the most excited of all.
Gail dropped the bombshell news to Tom and Kristen
Season 21 just wrapped to mixed reviews. Originally, fans were worried about how Kristen Kish would be as the new host. She had big shoes to fill once Padma Lakshmi left. However, Kristen knocked it out of the park with her food knowledge and positive vibe. She also easily related to the chefs as she won Top Chef season 10.
As great as Kristen was, the cheftestants didn’t quite bring their A-game. All three finalists served improperly cooked fish for their last challenge. Womp, womp. Perhaps going international can bring in a new crop of talented chefs to display their skills. And Gail Simmons might know some of them as she is from Canada.
So it only made sense that Gail got to be the one to break the news on Instagram to co-hosts Kristen and Tom Colicchio. Gail called them up and asked, “Hey, guys. Did you hear the news? I mean, it’s pretty big.” Tom quipped, “I had no clue, I was out searching for the perfect hat!” Kristen added that she was still in a “post-finale haze.”
Gail then told Tom and Kristen to guess where she was. Tom exclaimed, “Wait, is that Canada?” Kristen asked, “Are you there for a family visit?” Gail told them, “No, I’m here checking out the new season location. That’s right, Season 22: destination, Canada.”
Kristen responded, “Shut the front door, this is epic!” Tom added, “Bring on the poutine and maple syrup!” Yes, please! I can’t wait to see all the variations of poutine the chefs will make, and new ways to use maple syrup in a dish.
Gail joked, “I am so excited to show you guys around. Oh, and by the way, my parents are literally prepping their guest rooms as we speak, so be forewarned.” Still, this didn’t detour Kristen and Tom. They shouted, “Canada, here we come!”
A beloved member of the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast has passed away. Actually, she was more of a “friend” of the cast. On June 25, Margaret Josephs sadly announced on Instagram that her dog, Bella, had crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Bella enjoyed a very well-loved and cherished existence with Margaret and her husband Joe Benigno. She always greeted anyone who rang the doorbell with a few excited yaps, resulting in Margaret shushing her, “Bella, stop!”
But little Bella “loved everyone … and everyone loved her.” She will be missed.
Margaret announces that her dog Bella has passed: “Our world and hearts are broken”
In her post, Margaret described Bella as “the perfect, the happiest little bff in the world.” She adopted the Yorkshire terrier in 2018 when Bella was five years old. She quickly became a member of the family, starring in many of her mama’s Instagram posts.
Margaret and Joe were looking for a small hypoallergenic pet when they came across Bella at a dog adoption event. “I came into Pet Value to adopt a dog because it’s so important to rescue dogs,” she told The Daily Dishat the time.
“I got super, super emotional because I … want every dog, and I [can’t] take every dog,” she admitted. “They need homes and to be adopted.”
But when they spotted Bella, Margaret decided she wanted to be Bella’s mom. “I raised my own two kids, I raised someone else’s kids,” she remembered. “So I was like, ‘Okay, don’t worry, I can take care of little Bella.'”
In her tribute, Margaret said that her four-footed “angel … was always ready to kiss, cuddle, play, and brighten up your darkest day. A piece of me died along with her. She was a rescue, but in reality, she saved us.”
Our hearts go out to Margaret and Joe as they grieve their “angel baby Bella.” If you’ve ever loved a dog, you know they’re like our children. They give us so much love while they’re here, but they break our hearts when they leave. RIP, little Bella.
Don’t believe the rumors: Marcus Jordan is still single! Larsa Pippen should rest easy knowing that there’s still a slight chance that they can work things out. He said so himself after rumors started floating around that he was dating a woman named Gabrielle Wright. The two were spotted in Paris hanging out during a fashion show, but according to Marcus, there’s nothing going on there.
Marcus is still on the market
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TMZ spoke to Marcus about his rumored romance with Gabrielle, and he made it crystal clear that there’s nothing actually happening with her. Specifically, he said that he’s “single AF.” When you’re the son of the most famous basketball player of all time, staying “single AF” probably isn’t the easiest thing to do.
Ironically, it was TMZ who started the rumor in the first place about Marcus and Gabrielle. They published an image of them at the fashion show and speculated that something could be happening between them. However, a video from Gabrielle’s socials revealed that the two didn’t even sit next to each other at the fashion show. You can’t always believe what you see on the internet.
The news that Marcus is still single should come as a relief for all of us still holding out hope for him and Larsa to rekindle things. We watched their storybook romance on The Real Housewives of Miami and The Traitors, only for them to suddenly call it quits, get back together, and then call it quits again.
When talking about his ex-girlfriend, Marcus hinted that there could be the slightest glimmer of hope for them. He told the outlet they were “not together” right now but confirmed that their relationship is “always good.” So, yes, he’s saying there’s still a chance.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT MARCUS IS STILL SINGLE? DO YOU THINK MARCUS AND LARSA WILL GET BACK TOGETHER?
Welcome back, and thanks for joining me as we dive into the Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Season 2, Episode 6 recap. Last time, Lisa Vanderpump’s team won the wine challenge. In the end, Gordon Ramsay sent Chuan Liu home.
This week’s episode, “Mars Attacks” features the team creating a chocolate product. Here’s everything you need to know about Gordon Ramsay Food Stars Season 2, Episode 6!
Did someone say chocolate?
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The teams met up with Gordon and Lisa, and they were standing next to chocolate busts of themselves. Hint, hint.
For this delectable challenge, the teams will create a new chocolate product. They must also create a jingle and design the packaging. And the groups will conduct market research before pitching it to Mars, which is one of the biggest food companies in the world. No pressure, guys! And they will do all this in a mere 24 hours. If they hit a home run, there is the possibility that Mars might continue to market-test the product.
After the group left, Gordon’s bust fell over. He blamed Lisa, even though she didn’t go anywhere near it. Is this an omen of things to come?
What are the Mars executives looking for?
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The teams will pitch to Rankin Carrol, Chief Brand Officer of Mars Snacking, Sarah Bilson, Senior Sensory Scientist For Consumer Experience, and Esther Gamble, Head of Product Development For Global Chocolate Brands.
For packaging, Rankin shared that they were looking for “pace, pop, and pull.” Sarah shared that teams need to create a product that will “appeal to the masses” but still has a unique quality. And Esther added that calorie count is also a consideration.
Team Vanderpump
Here are the members of Lisa’s team:
Erica Levin
Maria Laura Vacaflores
Roman Desmond
Nicholas Ducos
Jess Druey
Erica, who created Globowl Baby Food, wanted to be the team leader. Then Maria Laura spoke up about wanting to be in the kitchen. Her company is SQUAREAT, which makes superfood meals. So, Erica decided that Maria Laura, Roman, and Nicholas would create the chocolate. And Erica and Jess would tackle branding.
Since Nicholas and Erica have children, they think that kid-friendly bars will clinch the win. They landed on the name Tattle Tale.
Team Ramsay
Here are the members of Team Ramsay:
Ali Schlichter
Kyson Clark
Andrew Whiting
Liz Aust
Rose Hankins
Team Ramsay is ready for a win after enduring The Grilling last time. This challenge is right up Liz’s alley. She owns The Candy Closet Freeze-Dried Candy, and she volunteered to be team leader. Liz immediately tapped Kyson and Andrew for the branding team. They decided that minis would be the best option, with an artisanal twist.
When choosing a name, the group wanted a play on the solar system, in keeping with Mars. Unfortunately, Liz pitched Uranus. Thank heavens that Ali shot that name down. They agreed on Joopz, which is a riff on Jupiter.
All the teams can utilize a kitchen, a design studio, and a music studio. And most importantly, a professional chocolatier is available to give advice.
The teams get down to business
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For Lisa’s team, Roman and Nicholas were collaborating for the fourth time. The team wanted to use marshmallows and milk chocolate, but the chocolatier reminded them that both are very sweet.
But the situation was anything but sweet for Maria Laura because her teammates were ignoring her and talking down to her. “I hate them sometimes,” she said in her confessional. Back in the kitchen, the chocolatier kept telling the group that the chocolate bar would be too sweet, but since it was for kids, the team ignored him.
Over in Team Ramsay’s kitchen, Rose and Ali were experimenting with dark chocolate, passionfruit, caramel, feuilletine (a crispy crepe), and pretzel. The chocolatier had concerns about the number of flavors.
Day 2 begins
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The chocolate products have been produced, and the teams got to see their creations. Gordon visited Team Ramsay as they were looking at the chocolates. He noted that they had taken an artisanal approach, but he found the name “strange.”
Their masterpiece was an orange and dark chocolate shell with caramel, passionfruit, feuilletine, and pretzel inside. Gordon thought that either the feuilletine or the pretzel should be dropped. He also reminded his team to polish their presentation. Ultimately, Gordon felt that their creation was “too complicated.”
Lisa’s team came in to see their product. Nicholas was immediately displeased by the bright wrappers. He felt the colors should be white, pink, and brown, like the Neapolitan-themed candy. Then Lisa dropped in to check on the team’s progress. It’s a good sign that Lisa liked the flavors, and then the team ran down the name and branding.
However, Lisa revealed that in some countries, including the U.K., you can’t market chocolate to kids under 13 years of age. Oops! They have to make a huge pivot. Lisa suggested marketing it to parents, who would then give it to a kid as a special treat. Then she advised them to focus on the market research to “pre-empt anything.” Lisa has real concerns about the marketing.
The focus groups highlight some big problems
Gordon and Lisa prepared focus groups to test the products. The teams didn’t know that they were watching and listening in.
First, a mom and her three daughters were testing Team Ramsay’s Joopz. The group seems a bit obsessed with the space theme. The mom said she wouldn’t buy it because she doesn’t know what is inside.
The group liked the flavors of the candy. And their jingle was a hit. However, they felt that the packaging didn’t go along with the vibe and that the product was more of a luxury item. But the group wanted to create an accessible brand.
Next, Team Vanderpump presented their product to a group of five family members. Gordon thought the name was “Tattle Tittle.” Oh boy. The mother thought that it was marketed for preschool kids. While they liked the appearance of the bar, they felt it “was overly sickly sweet.”
Afterward, Erica was panicking about the feedback. Nicholas told the group that there was a “disconnect” between the packaging and what was in the package. In a confessional he claimed that if they lost the challenge, it would be because of the package’s colors.
Jess shut him down, stating that although he wanted the Neopolitan colors on the wrapper, they decided not to use that idea. In her confessional, Jess said of Nicholas, “We get negative feedback, and rather than going ‘I back my teammates in this’, you do what you do best, which is throw your teammates under the bus.”
The Pitches
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Team Ramsay was the first to present their product at Mars Headquarters. Everyone was nervous, especially Ali. The opportunity to pitch in front of Mars was huge. And Liz, as team leader, was feeling the pressure.
The contestants explained that their goal was to make an artisanal product that was accessible to any candy lover. But Ali stumbled over her part of the presentation, forgetting her lines. Finally, she explained the flavors in the chocolate. While playing their catchy jingle, the team relaxed and danced.
Rankin wasn’t sure that the planetary aspect played into the story. But he did love the appearance of the chocolate with the orange swirls. He also mentioned that if it came in other flavors of chocolate, it would have more consumer appeal. Sarah liked the product but didn’t get any “crunch” from the other ingredients. And Esther questioned if every ingredient was needed for the bar.
Next up, Team Vanderpump played their jingle as they walked in, and it was cute. Jess and Erica had a polished presentation, explaining that their demographic was parents and grandparents.
But when Esther asked if they saw this as a product purchased solely by parents, Roman, Nicholas, and Maria Laura were silent. The trio was supposed to handle the Q&A portion, so Jess had to jump in.
Overall, Sarah did like the flavor and crunch against the marshmallow. Esther called out how sweet the candy was, and voiced worries over the sugar content. Maria Laura piped up and explained that it was a special treat, not an everyday snack.
Who won the challenge?
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The teams met to hear the results and the feedback from the Mars executives. The executives liked Team Ramsay’s basic “concept.” However, the texture and flavor need to be improved.
As for Team Vanderpump? The Mars executives felt that the branding and marketing was off. And once again, they thought that the candy was too sweet.
But Mars said they “would consider” testing Team Vanderpump’s Tattle Tale and ordered 5,000 test units. For Joopz, they “would consider” market testing and ordered 25,000 test units. And so, Team Vanderpump was headed back to The Grilling.
The Grilling
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The Vanderpump Rules star informed her team that Mars did like their presentation, but the product wasn’t as “commercially viable” as the other team’s chocolate.
When Lisa asked what happened, no one spoke up. Finally, Maria Laura explained that they didn’t know that they couldn’t market to children. Then Erica explained how they pivoted their pitch, and how the retro packaging played into that.
When asked who came up with the recipe, Maria Laura stated that she came up with the marshmallow part. She added that besides being called “too sweet” the other feedback was positive. But Gordon disagreed. He stated that an average bar has 60 percent sugar, while Tattle Tale has 80 percent sugar. Both Gordon and Lisa were shocked because Maria Laura’s specialty is nutrition and healthy foods.
Then Lisa called out Nicholas for helping to create the recipe. He immediately tried to blame Maria Laura, but she accused him of ignoring her in the kitchen.
Finally, Lisa asked Erica if she utilized all of her experience for this challenge. She advocated for herself, saying that her past accomplishments should prove why she should stay in the Food Stars competition.
After that, Maria Laura admitted that she should have looked into the nutritional information for the bar. She also stated that branding was the issue, which Lisa disagreed with.
In the end, Lisa focused on Maria Laura and Erica as being responsible for the team’s failure.
Who is leaving the competition in Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Season 2, Episode 6?
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Maria Laura Vacaflores is leaving the competition.
In her final confessional, Maria Laura said, “I think that I have a lot to learn yet. I think I did my best but they’re sending me home. I want to say to all my entrepreneur women around the world and fellow Latinas, work hard, dream big, and let your success echo for generations.”
After the team left, Gordon brought up a theory that Nicholas let Maria Laura make mistakes so that he could blame her later. “Is Nicholas the poison in Team Vanderpump?” he asked. Lisa added, “Possibly, but I’m watching him.” WOW!
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