Kody Brown isn’t above pleading for his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, to give him one more chance. The Sister Wives star has been on the outs with most of his family thanks to his bad attitude over the last few years. Kody has isolated himself from his older children and, as a result, found himself in a monogamous relationship. The patriarch’s first three wives fell out of love with him after demanding total control. And it has left the man a bit frazzled. Now, in order to save face, Kody is trying his best to butter up the only remaining wife.
Who could ever forget that Kody once preached about the benefit of plural marriage? The Utah native noted, “Love should be multiplied, not divided.” In the lead-up to the Season 18 premiere, Kody and the ladies were asked to play a game for TLC’s social media. The network asked Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, Christine Brown, Robyn, and Kody to reveal what came to mind when they were told a particular trigger word. The word “marriage” popped up on the screen, and in an attempt to earn points with his only remaining spouse, Kody answered, “Now, the source of all joy.” To fans, Kody definitely insinuated that he was happier than ever in his only legal marriage. As the term “2025” appeared on screen, Kody scuffed and noted “the future.”
Kody’s first three wives slowly left him one by one after he started acting erratically. Christine was the first to skip town as she finally realized her husband had been playing favorites all along. Janelle wasn’t too far behind as she grew tired of Kody ostracizing their children. And the last to leave was Meri. For years, Meri had been put on the back burner, and Kody mentioned more than once that he had no desire to rekindle their flame.
Robyn Brown and Kody Brown are on the rocks
When the word “Family” popped up on the screen, Kody noted, “The source of all joy and all pain.” Fans don’t need a crystal ball to read into that answer. Even though TLC might be trying to push the narrative that Robyn and Kody are doing okay, fans think that is far from the truth. The trailer showed Robyn seemingly at her wit’s end when it came to Kody’s behavior. The polygamous patriarch has been angry for years about the state of his family and is finally turning his bad attitude to Robyn. However, the mother of five has already been through one divorce and it doesn’t look like she will put up with another bad marriage.
Robyn is filmed crying in the trailer, stating, “he is sabotaging our relationship.” The previous clip showed Kody yelling about how “they all betrayed me.” But it seems to look like Kody doesn’t know what he has right in front of him. Instead, it concentrates on all the bad things that have happened. Everyone gets divorced, Kody. You’re not special. Even though Robyn is trying to hang in there, she can’t help but “feel like the idiot that got left behind.”
Kody Brown knows he is hanging by a thread
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Kody might be highly emotional, but he isn’t stupid. The father of 18 is very aware his fourth and favorite wife might be on the verge of leaving. The attempt to butter up Robyn is more than just saving face. I truly believe he loves Robyn and would lose all control if she were to leave him, too. It wasn’t missed that when the word “Joy” appeared on the screen, Robyn seemed to have her husband’s back, sharing, “My family and Kody.” For Robyn, her family is her “safe space.” But could her once tranquil paradise finally be imploding? The newest season will highlight the dysfunction going on between the family and the couple. And even though Kody might be trying his hardest to win Robyn back over, love just might not be enough.
It is clear that Kody is having an internal struggle regarding his failure to have his polygamous family thrive. But if he hopes to hold on to his only remaining marriage, he will have to put his pride aside and work on being open with Robyn. If he doesn’t, I think that will be the end of the marriage, no matter how many nice words he tries to placate her with. They just won’t be enough.
90 Day: The Single Life Season 5 is one of the next anticipated installments of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. The Single Life is one of the franchise’s most enticing spin-offs, that follows cast members after their previous failed relationships. So far, there have been several rumors regarding which cast members may appear on Season 5. Among these individuals is Gino Palazzolo, who is known for his tumultuous relationship with Jasmine Pineda.
After appearing on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8, Gino and Jasmine allegedly parted ways. Many viewers may have seen this split coming, as Gino and Jasmine had a difficult relationship from the start. However, several sources now point to Gino already moving on in his journey for love. The Michigan native is rumored to be filming for The Single Life Season 5, following his alleged appearance with Jasmine on 90 Day: The Last Resort. Here’s everything we know so far!
Gino Palazzolo was first spotted with a mystery woman in July
Back in July, Gino posted a picture with a woman who he introduced as a good friend of his. However, there may be more to the story. From the photo reposted by Instagram user Shabooty, it seemed possible that Gino was on a date with this woman. They both looked happy, but also nervous and shy as one would typically be on a first date.
One thing this post certainly confirmed is that Gino and Jasmine have split up for good. While the rumors of their break-up were murky for some time, viewers know that Jasmine would never be ok with Gino meeting up with a female friend. This indicates that Gino has moved on from Jasmine since he is now spending time alone with other women. Whether or not this woman is a friend or potential love interest, it shows that Gino is likely single.
Gino was pictured with another woman shortly after
Only weeks after the first picture, another photo of Gino with a new woman quickly surfaced online. This picture appeared to show what was more of a traditional date, with Gino and the woman having a meal at a seafood restaurant. The woman looked to be younger than him but could be closer in age to him than Jasmine. This time, there was no indication of the woman being just a friend. All in all, it would be a surprise if this wasn’t a photo of a date.
Typically, on The Single Life, cast members date more than just one person. Gino going out with two different women strongly points to him filming for the spin-off. The premise of the show revolves around cast members dating different people until they find their perfect match. While the cast sometimes date only one person, this is not necessarily the norm.
Another indirect sign of Gino being on The Single Life Season 5 is the amount of time he has spent away from home recently. Gino has been spotted in Las Vegas on numerous occasions, which suggests he has been there more than once in recent months. As Gino lives in Michigan, it’s evident that he is taking trips there. It’s possible that one if not more than one of Gino’s new relationship prospects may live there. During previous seasons of The Single Life, several cast members have traveled to different cities or even countries to look for love again.
Furthermore, Gino’s recent post from Las Vegas had an interesting caption. Gino wrote, “There is a lot of happiness in this place which we could all use!”. The caption was followed by a red heart emoji, possibly suggesting something more. This could be Gino’s indirect way of hinting that love is in the air for him in Vegas. It’s clear that Jasmine hasn’t been a part of any of these trips, further hinting at Gino filming for The Single Life.
It would make sense for producers to cast Gino for The Single Life, as he is a popular 90 Day Fiancé cast member. The spin-off tends to follow cast members who were well-known throughout the franchise, which Gino certainly is at this point. Gino and Jasmine have already appeared on four seasons, and may potentially be on a fifth together if the rumors about The Last Resort are true. Either way, it will be interesting to see Gino’s new dating journey if he is really on The Single Life Season 5.
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When ABC confirmed Anna Delvey’s casting on Dancing with the Stars Season 33, fans shared mixed reactions. The general sentiment was mostly confusion.
That confusion came from within DWTS, from fans on social media, and even from the likes of The View. More than anything, the question was simply why the show would platform a convict? Arguably, to Disney’s, let’s say, credit, they haven’t tried to hide Anna’s criminal status.
However, taking her cast photo with her ankle monitor on might not be as cute as they think it is. Has Disney considered that it might be irresponsible to prop up the Robin Hood persona some fans have given Anna? It seems unlikely. So, what kind of persona does Anna want for herself?
What does Anna Delvey hope to convey to DWTS viewers?
Anna was recently featured in an interview to support the show. During the exchange, the interviewer asked Anna what she hoped to convey to audiences. She responded, “I hope to show as little as possible; I hope I will remain a mystery.” But if that’s what Anna truly wants, she might just be competing on the wrong show.
Dancing with the Stars always demands a certain level of vulnerability from each year’s chosen cast. Learning a new skill is hard enough as is. To broadcast yourself learning a new skill in front of an enormous viewing audience? A person has to be rather amenable to do that.
And that’s not to mention the themed nights that often require the stars to dig deep into their memories. Perhaps Anna intends to get voted out of the competition early, thereby keeping her from having to put too much of herself on display. Then again, she was a notorious scammer who fooled plenty of people. Maybe she can fake her way through just fine.
Although Selling Sunset is having its most dramatic season yet, Netflix has decided not to wrap it up with a bow. Season 8 of the Netflix real estate series will not have a reunion, and we’re left here mourning the major missed opportunity.
Selling Sunset Season 8 gets no reunion and no resolution
The news of Season 8’s nonexistent reunion came via Variety. Netflix reps failed to comment on the matter, but the outlet confirmed through their sources that there were no plans to bring the cast together for a final sitdown. It’s like Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey all over again.
Of course, it’s not like reunions have always been a device on this show. They didn’t even bother to have them until Season 5 when Netflix recruited Tan France from Queer Eye to oversee the drama. That year, it made sense because they had to discuss the whirlwind romance between Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheimer.
This year, the drama is even wilder, and most of it remains unresolved. There are rumors of Emma Hernan sleeping with married men. You have Chrishell feuding with Nicole Young and vowing to “never” work with her again. She and Chelsea Lazkani even called out the show’s production company for taking the drama too far.
Then, on top of all that, you have some newbie falsely claiming ownership of Pioneertown. It’s a lot, and we need someone to break it all down. However, someone at Netflix seemed to think disagree.
The outlet also noted that the future of Selling Sunset sits in some unusual territory due to the “cast mutiny.” In the past, they’ve filmed the show in back-to-back seasons. That wasn’t the case for Season 8. Plus, Netflix hasn’t announced a renewal of the series, despite greenlighting a slew of other real estate shows. Ultimately, something feels very off here.
Selling Sunset Season 8 is streaming on Netflix.
TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT THERE WON’T BE A REUNION FOR SELLING SUNSET SEASON 8? WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SERIES?
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TW: This article contains discussions of alleged domestic violence in which a child was present.
Former Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on August 29, 2024, for alleged domestic violence. His arrest was for “felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant.” Police officers at the scene were able to see visible injury to the victim. Since the victim requested complete “confidentiality,” the name of the victim has not been disclosed. Well, now Artem’s wife, Nikki Garcia, has officially filed for divorce.
Nikki Garcia files for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev
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As you may recall, Artem called 911 during the incident, requesting medical aid. Then he called again and stated that no help was needed. Afterward, the dispatcher gave the police officers more insight into the call. “Initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at rp [reporting party],” the dispatcher stated.
Reports recently surfaced that Nikki is living at their Napa Valley residence with their four-year-old son, Matteo, while Artem is crashing at a friend’s place. Now Nikki has made their split official. TMZ reported that Nikki hired divorce attorney Evan Craig Itzkowitz. She filed for divorce on September 11. Given the disturbing circumstances, none of this is a surprise.
As you may recall, the former couple first met on DWTS when they paired together. At the time, Nikki was dating John Cena. In 2018, after John and Nikki parted ways, Artem and Nikki started dating. The duo became engaged two years later, and finally said, ‘I do’ in Paris in 2022.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at thehotline.org.
TELL US – DID NIKKI FILING FOR DIVORCE SURPRISE YOU? DO YOU THINK THEIR SPLIT WILL BE CONTENTIOUS?
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Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak are in a tough place. The two are trying to sell their McMansion, but no one’s biting at the $5.5 million pricetag. Kroy asked a court to grant him the power to sell the house. He claimed that she’d passed up on offers and continued racking up expenses.
Moreover, Kroy claimed that he’d been left to cough up a lot of cash. Kim bumped into the paparazzi soon after. With the news swirling around in her mind, she said that Kroy hasn’t paid for “a single thing” in the house. “He hasn’t paid a bill in that house. He’s paid two electric bills. Not a cable, water, a phone, nothing.”
Kim then confirmed that she wasn’t spending money on anything. When asked about reports of partying, Kim responded, “I don’t go out. I have four kids at home.” Understandably, Kroy wasn’t going to let all of that slide.
Kim Zolciak heads to LA while Kroy Biermann takes care of the kids
TMZ: Kim Zolciak says Kroy is a deadbeat who doesn’t pay for a thing!!! Kim says her daughter, Brielle, contributes more financially than Kroy. Plus, Kim says Kroy is begging for her to take him back.
Shortly after the story hit the press, Kroy’s attorney reached out to Us Weekly. Kroy’s lawyer, Marlys A. Bergstrom, corroborated Kroy’s claims that Kim had refused to sell the house at a price lower than its appraisal. “At the end of the day, a house is worth what someone is willing to pay for it … not its appraisal,” Bergstrom said.
“If Kim is waiting to get 5.5 million for a house that is on the brink of foreclosure, she’s going to be waiting a very long time.” Moreover, Bergstrom offered the following criticism: “I find it ironic that this interview took place at LAX. Who’s watching the kids? The answer is Kroy. He’s in Georgia working 40+ hours a week, taking care of the kids and trying to get the marital residence sold so that family can avoid foreclosure.”
Bergstrom makes a decent point. Kim had her reasons for being in Los Angeles, some of those reasons likely legitimate. But it wasn’t a good look considering she was trying to denounce accusations of partying amid her divorce and financial woes. That said, Bergstrom didn’t explicitly say that Kroy is paying bills.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE RESPONSE FROM KROY’S LAWYER? WHAT DID YOU THINK OF KIM’S INITIAL STATEMENTS?
Since Netflix entered reality TV, they’ve been building a massive network of talent. It finally paid off in 2023 with the release of Perfect Match. The series brought singles from across all Netflix shows headed to a beautiful island to find their perfect match. Although the show hasn’t been successful in the relationship department, it is one of Netflix’s most popular series. Rumor has it that the series is set to begin filming the third season very soon. Of course, there is chatter about who will appear, but what if Netflix dove into celebrities from other networks? If there were to do that, here are the names I would love to see on Perfect Match Season 3.
Rob Rausch – Love Island USA Season 6
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Season 6 of Love Island USA was the most talked about show of the summer. The selection of men and women we could pick is deep, but a few stand out more than others. Rob Rausch was the first to come to mind when digging deep into casting from other networks. People love to hate this guy, and even after his Call Your Daddy appearance, people love to love the guy.
Rob spends much time on the island, weaving in and out of relationships. However, his relationship with Leah Kateb or Kassy Castillo failed to spark anything outside the show. This means Rob is single and ready to mingle. So, after two unsuccessful trips on the NBC show, he could turn to Netflix to find love. The question is whether it would be worth him being on the show. As we saw with Perfect Match Season 2, even if you don’t find love, you could easily bring a bigger awareness to your brand.
The 25-year-old from Florence, Alabama, might enter Perfect Match with some baggage, but that didn’t stop Jess Vestal from falling for Harry Jowsey in Season 2. So fresh off his time on Love Island USA, this would be the perfect get for Netflix.
Kaylor Martin – Love Island USA Season 6
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What would spark more drama on the woman side than having Rob’s bromance ex on the show in Kaylor Martin? The 22-year-old from Pittsburgh found herself smitten by Aaron Evans. Kaylor and Aaron had many highs and lows on the show, but they always seemed to find their way back to one another.
Kaylor and Aaron left the island and became boyfriend and girlfriend. However, after watching the show, Kaylor found herself looking for answers. Things quickly turned south when Aaron admitted to lying to Kaylor about his intimacy with Daniela during the reunion. Ultimately, the two went their separate ways.
Nothing would be better than Aaron watching Kaylor attempting to find love while his BFF was on the show alongside her. Kaylor is vibrant and stunning and could have the men eating out of the palm of her hand. Netflix, Kaylor, and the drama could be the Perfect Match.
Sam McKinney – The Bachelorette
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No matter how badly Devin Strader fumbled the bag with Jenn Tran, Sam McKinney still walked away from The Bachelorette as one of the biggest villains in the show’s history. Post-finale, we saw Sam doing a victory lap about being “right” about Devin, which only added fuel to that fire.
Most of you will look at this and think I am crazy for having Sam on the list. However, you must admit that whether you like the guy or not, it was fun to hate watching him and talk about how awful he was with your friends. That said, I do love the idea of a redemption arc.
So either Sam walks onto the show and finds himself a new love while showcasing a new side of himself. Or Sam gets into fights with the other men on the cast and delivers us must-watch TV. Either way, I love the idea of him being on the show.
Matt Hardman – Big Brother 26
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Matt Hardman entered the Big Brother household with his eyes on winning it all. However, his stint in the house was short-lived, as he was eliminated first in Season 26. Angela Murray targeted Matt after he told her he would put her up on the block if he had the chance. This led to one of the most famous rants in Big Brother history.
Even in his brief time on Big Brother, Matt showcased why he should be considered for other reality shows. Although I could see him participating in a future season of The Challenge, he would be the perfect cast member for Perfect Match.
He has the perfect blend of personality, good looks, and social awareness that would make for good TV. Plus, being in great shape, Matt could be the ideal candidate to match with someone and win the competition to end up in the boardroom to shake things up in the house.
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Vanderpump Villa is one of my favorite new reality shows of 2024. Lisa Vanderpump and her crew know how to make great TV, and this was no different. You have a wide range of people to choose from this cast to be on Perfect Match. I am ending my list with Caroline Byl, who could make a different type of splash.
Season 2 of Perfect Match had several people genuinely looking for love, and Caroline would be this season’s equaling to Tolu Ekundare. The 29-year-old chef teamed with executive chef Anthony Barr to ensure the guests got their meals on time. However, the busy schedule didn’t stop her from getting all dressed up to engage with the house guests.
Her upbeat personality, stunning good looks, and mature personality could help her tame some of the wild beasts that Perfect Match typically seems to offer. Plus, a potential Lisa Vanderpump and Netflix cross-over could be great.
TELL US – DO YOU WANT TO SEE NETFLIX DIP INTO OTHER NETWORKS TALENT POOL? WHO DO YOU WANT TO SEE ON SEASON 3 OF PERFECT MATCH?
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Season 9 of Below Deck Mediterranean has focused on the power struggle between the second and third stews. Elena “Ellie” Dubaich just can’t help flaunting her two stripes in single-striped Bri Muller’s face. At times, Ellie’s behavior has bordered on outright bullying.
Almost as tedious is the amount of time we’ve spent talking about laundry this season. Bri just can’t seem to get it together when it comes to the crew’s uniforms and personal clothing. To try and give herself a more workable system, she finally requested a set of colored beads to help her. It’s laundry! How hard can it be?
But it didn’t take newcomer Carrie O’Neill long to figure out who was sabotaging the boat’s laundromat. And Bri doesn’t deserve all the blame.
The mixed-up laundry wasn’t entirely Bri’s fault
On the Below Deck Mediterranean After Show, Carrie exposed some previously unknown information about the identity of the saboteurs. Turns out, the mixed-up laundry wasn’t entirely Bri’s fault.
“I did learn quite quickly that the two [deckhands, Joe Bradley and Nathan Gallagher] were a little bit naughty,” Carrie revealed. “They’d bring sh*t down halfway through the day, not in their laundry bag. I’d come back from lunch, and I’d be like, ‘Who the f*ck just brought this in?’ It was in the bins … and I was like, ‘I don’t know who the f*ck’s this is. It’s not in a laundry bag. I’m not a mind reader.'”
“It really should be up to them to make sure it’s labeled before they chuck it in a bin,” the native Scot continued. “If I [get] a medium guy’s shirt, I don’t know which one of those three [deckhands’] it is if it’s not got their initial in it, so … in Bri’s defense, I would say maybe they weren’t helping.”
That previously unknown tidbit was so shocking even the producer doing the interview was stunned. “Wow!” she exclaimed. Mind blown.
“Yup. Cheeky little sausages, all of them!” Carrie went on, feeling sorry for all Bri was subjected to from the boys. The third stew took a lot of heat from Captain Sandy for the mess in the laundry and almost lost her job at one point.
“I felt for her,” Carrie concluded. “I was like, ‘F*cking hell, no wonder she’s struggling to figure this out. This isn’t her fault!”
Mystery solved. I feel like Carrie just gave us a PSA. So now we know!
Regardless of how easy it is to paint Lenny Hochstein’s ex-fiancée as a gold digger, he’s going to great lengths to let the world know that was not the case. Allegedly.
The estranged husband of Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein confirmed that he called it quits with Katharina Mazepa, aka Katharina Nahlik a few days ago. He said they were just amicably going their separate ways, but most people think there’s more to the story. There’s always more to the story. But, Lenny claims their relationship wasn’t just about money.
Rumors about Lenny and Katharina’s breakup have been floating around for months, but once they confirmed their split, we all assumed the worst. They haven’t given us a reason not to.
One of Lenny’s friends went on a full Instagram rampage accusing Katharina of using Lenny. He compared her to a “Russian spy” by the way she infiltrated his life. However, Lenny is singing a much different tune on his page. When someone commented under his post calling her a “gold digger,” he jumped in with a polite correction.
“That girl was a gold digger Lenny I think she was the karma bus.. you and Lisa should get back together,” one commenter wrote underneath a picture of Lenny and his kids.
“She was not,” Lenny replied. “I understand some people want to hate her but she wasn’t the problem in my marriage and not once in the time we were together did she ask for a single thing. Everything I did was because I wanted to.”
Meanwhile, Lenny and Katharina haven’t necessarily detailed why they broke up. The only explanation we’ve gotten is that it was supposedly mutual. Lenny said he’s just ready to move on with his life.
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The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 Reunion has finally arrived, bringing a close to many different storylines and friendships within this cast. It’s been an excellent showing of shifting alliances, extreme wealth, and petty antics. This week, we hone in on Taleen and Brooks’ ongoing feud, while in contrast, Stanbury and Ayan are still going strong, pissing Lesa off all the more. As for Stanbury, she’s not here for any further “sugar daddy” allegations, so she does her best to explain away her friendship with Michael Davis, the man who let her and Sergio overstay their welcome as their house was getting built. It was a lot, but also, it was just enough, expertly mixed as always in this light-stakes Real Housewives series. Catch what we mean now via our Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 Reunion, Part 1 recap.
The blood/love fest begins on the RHODubai Season 2 Reunion, Part 1
As the ladies arrive, Ayan makes it clear that she is here for “no b*tch.” Meanwhile, Stanbury’s pumped, Taleen is nervous, and Lesa is in hair and makeup, reminding herself not to call anyone a b*tch. The footage then rolls, previewing the drama that lies ahead. As these scenes and words prove, this reunion will be a fest of blood and love, as evidenced by the firey red-clad ladies of Dubai.
Ayan takes the stage first. Their host, Andy Cohen, smiles, taking in Ayan’s ensemble. “You’re so understated,” he jokes. He then helps her move her gown’s train so that she can sit down.
But when the cameras cut back, Andy is underneath her train. It is now his cozy blanket as he is a very mindful, resourceful king. Stanbury enters and laughs. As Andy drops Ayan’s cloak, Stanbury remarks how wild it is that she and Ayan are sitting on the same side of the couch, and he agrees.
Taleen joins their side of the couch as Sara, Brooks, and Lesa take the other. “Let the fun begin, darling,” Ayan laughs as the 3, 2, 1 countdown sounds overhead. Once the on-air light glows, Andy addresses their set, which resembles Beyoncé’s infamous concert in Dubai. Andy thinks they all had great seats, but Ayan jokingly disagrees.
Andy briefly touches on the rifts between Taleen and Brooks. He also asks for an update on Ayan and Lesa’s friendship. They are still at odds. Ayan is sad about this, as she misses Lesa’s kids, and unfortunately, their divide has also affected their spouses, who are “not really” in touch anymore.
Andy hates this. He asks, “Can we set an intention to leave the day in a better place than you are right now?” Lesa and Ayan both say yes.
Stanbury and Ayan reflect on their friendship, as Brooks, Lesa, and Taleen also weigh in
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In Season 1, Stanbury and Ayan butt heads. In Season 2, they set aside their differences and became the snarky powerhouse duo of my dreams. Ayan explains that their friendship formed after the Season 1 reunion. They were stuck on a plane together for 16 hours, so they had some drinks and worked their shiz out.
Andy then turns to Lesa, asking if Ayan told her about their shared drinks and rekindling in real-time. Lesa says no. But, at other times, Ayan did speak kindly about Stanbury to her, and Lesa was “always fine with it.”
Bringing Taleen into the fold, Andy asks who is the most bothered by Stanbury and Ayan’s friendship. Taleen answers Lesa, but she also thinks Brooks “loved seeing the demise” of Lesa’s friendship with Ayan. “I don’t care about it [Stanbury and Ayan’s friendship],” Brooks quips.
Taleen sarcastically asks, “Really?” Brooks shuts her down, stressing that Andy was talking to her only. Brooks then states that she did find Lesa and Ayan’s rift comical, but after she saw how Ayan was affected emotionally, Brooks did her best to try and bring her and Lesa back together. Lesa interjects, stating that she had no issues with Stanbury and Ayan becoming friends, but Ayan laughs, hinting that she does not believe Lesa.
Andy does not either. He recalls how Lesa called Stanbury and Ayan the desperate duo on Watch What Happens Live. Lesa owns her prior statement, but then she throws Ayan under the bus, explaining that she has texts that show Ayan feeling “uncomfortable” in the early days of her rekindling with Stanbury.
Lesa hands her phone to Andy. He reads her texts to Ayan aloud. Ayan says these statements were from forever ago, and then all hell breaks loose.
Lesa and Ayan, and Ayan and Brooks, are still not fine in Dubai
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Ayan wonders why Lesa is trying to use this old news against her. “Oh, look at you. Professional victim? Not the villain, being the victim,” Lesa responds.
Her statements rile Ayan’s feathers. Stanbury takes notice, trying to encourage Ayan to take her anger down a notch. But Ayan cannot, stressing that the word victim is the worst thing Lesa could have called her. Lesa cares little, calling Ayan a victim once more, as Andy moves on to the next topic, keenly aware that this is going nowhere.
Andy asks Ayan how old she thinks she is, and Ayan answers that she is likely over 50. “She looks” her age, Lesa responds, as Sara states the opposite, stressing that Ayan looks youthful. As for Stanbury, she is 48. Brooks then admits that Stanbury’s facelift makes her look fresh, while Lesa quips, “She looks okay.”
Switching gears, the Ayan Beauty launch party comes up. In her confessional, Brooks credited Ayan’s business partner while shading Ayan. “I don’t think it was rude of me,” Brooks begins, as Taleen interjects, pointing out that Brooks’ discrediting of Ayan sucked. “Shut the f*ck up,” Brooks claps back.
Changing courses once again, Andy praises Ayan for speaking out about her experiences with female genital mutilation at the age of 5. Ayan starts crying, saying that when this episode aired, she went into a deep depression. Ayan faced all kinds of jokes and bullying from her community. The backlash was tragic for Ayan, who was only trying to raise awareness of this unethical practice in her homeland.
“I don’t want to be attacked. I am trying to save young girls,” Ayan wept. Her positive approaches to her former sh*t narratives are why she hates being called a victim.
Both couches on the RHODubai Season 2 Reunion soundstage clock in for battle
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Ayan’s tears did nothing to stop Lesa’s wrath. She still thinks Ayan plays the victim role to a T. Ayan grows angry, stating that everyone in this room knows how much Ayan once loved Lesa, but Lesa quickly shuts her down, saying her love is not what’s currently in question. “My issues with her [points at Stanbury] stem because I was defending you [points at Ayan],” Lesa states.
Stanbury grows mad, telling Lesa that Lesa never liked her anyway. “That’s not true,” Lesa argues. Taleen then asks Lesa, “Are you going to cry?” Lesa calmly answers no, as Ayan clocks back in, stating that “Ozempic is always crying.”
Without missing a beat, Lesa asks, “Ozempic that you introduced me to? You were on it.” In response, Ayan releases a loud, comical yell as Brooks whispers to Lesa, “Ayan is doing the most.”
Up next, Andy brings up the battle of the Carolines. Flashbacks appear. These scenes show Stanbury incessantly joking with Taleen about her vaginal-showing cartwheel at Beyoncé, which Brooks often brought up in Season 2. Taleen moved past her vaginal storyline, but Brooks could not, as she remembers Taleen crying, and she goes hard for her friend.
In Season 2, Brooks went on a healing journey. “She tried to sue the healer,” Stanbury jokes, as Ayan agrees, noting that Brooks asked for her money back. “Only Brooks would sue a healer,” Taleen suggests, as Andy effortlessly points out that refunds and lawsuits are different beasts.
Halfway through Season 2, Brooks revealed that Stanbury had a sugar daddy in her friend Michael. Stanbury spoke to Michael about this. He made a poor joke, but Brooks doesn’t buy it. Stanbury does not care because she knows she works hard for everything she has.
Part 1 of the RHODubai Season 2 Reunion ends on Liar’s Lane
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As for how Brooks makes money, Stanbury says Brooks works hard, but she has “men.” Brooks is disgusted, but Taleen remembers Brooks bragging about men buying her stuff, including a Shrek look-alike. Brooks insists she never slept with this man, and he never bought her anything.
Taleen then reveals that Brooks wanted her to join this series hot, gunning for the same women Brooks hates. Brooks says Taleen asked for a heads-up if anyone ever spoke poorly about her on their cast. They each deny the other’s claims.
Taleen is still mad that Brooks called her a beggar, and Brooks feels like Taleen has no loyalty. As for Stanbury, she’s still annoyed that Brooks invited a guest to her seated dinner party. Taleen does, however, apologize for calling out Brooks for not having a husband.
Both couches then fight over whether or not Raffi, Taleen’s husband, shouted at Brooks during this dinner party. Raffi has been tight with Brooks for years, but she says this is their first real fight. Taleen disagrees, calling Brooks a “pathological liar” as the credits roll on Part 1 of the RHODubai Season 2 reunion.
Can somebody check on Andy? Our boy looks exhausted.
The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 Reunion Part 2 airs next Tuesday, September 17, on Bravo at 9/8c.
TELL US – DID YOU ENJOY PART 1 OF THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI SEASON 2 REUNION? CAN YOU SEE ANY OF THESE FRACTURED FRIENDSHIPS HEALING IN TIME? WHO DO YOU THINK IS LYING – BROOKS OR TALEEN?
