We’re doing cartwheels and blasting Thunderstruck over this news! Netflix just announced that America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has been greenlit for Season 2! We’re about to get an even closer look into the iconic cheerleading squad and all of the insane drama that goes into making the cut.
Netflix announced the news about Season 2 in a teaser showing a few of the squad members hitting some choreography before laying out their pom-poms in the shape of the number two. Check out the announcement below.
Cheering for Season 2
Season 2 will follow the NFL Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad all the way through the 2024-25 season. Just like last season, the drama kicks off at the high-stakes audition, where the ladies have to prove that they have what it takes to don those iconic white cowgirl boots.
The news of America’s Sweetheart’s renewal comes amid a shakeup in the unscripted side of Netflix’s business. Two top executives recently exited the company, and they brought in former NBCUniversal boss Jeff Gaspin. In an interview earlier this year, he teased that there would be some changes in their approach to reality TV.
“The difference from the past is we want to focus on bigger formats, more of what you would call broadcast-style shows versus the cable-style shows. I’ve done both in my career from running NBC to running Bravo, so I’m familiar with both and I really do understand the difference,” he revealed in an interview with Deadline.
With that in mind, we’re left questioning the fate of shows like Selling Sunset or Too Hot to Handle. America’s Sweethearts, however, seems to be an exception. Netflix considers this show a “docuseries,” and the platform has an ongoing relationship with the Dallas Cowboys.
In addition to America’s Sweethearts, they’re working on a separate docuseries exploring the history of the Cowboys organization. Plus, the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match is set to take place later this month at the AT&T Stadium, the home of the Cowboys.
Season 1 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned for updates on Season 2.
TELL US – ARE YOU EXCITED THAT AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS: DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS WILL RETURN FOR A SECOND SEASON?
Big Brother fans in the UK are furious. This week, the show introduced a twist in its final week which could not only steal money away from the prize pot, but see a fan favorite housemate evicted, whether or not they’re at the bottom of the public vote.
In the UK, Big Brother works very differently to the US. Evictions take place on a weekly basis, and usually, the public decides who to evict in a public vote. Now in its final week, the British public are voting for their favorite housemate to win. But a shock twist means that one housemate has the opportunity to put three of their fellow housemates in danger. The person receiving the lowest votes out of those three will be evicted in ninth place.
This means that, hypothetically, the three housemates with the most votes to win from the public could be put in jeopardy. The housemate who would finish third if the vote between all nine housemates was held today, could then go home in ninth place.
Big Brother’s latest twist hasn’t made anyone happy
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Speaking to the house, Big Brother explained: “Housemates, congratulations on making it to the final week … Housemates, the final and the prize money is nearly within reach and for one of you today, that cash will be even closer. That’s because, Big Brother is about to open a very special room in the house. The Vault. Here the prize money can be played for, and game changing decisions will be made.
“One of you is about to be given the chance to win up to £10k. Which one of you that is, will be left up to fate. Will one housemate go and collect the golden envelopes from the hatch and place them on the table.”
An early press release has revealed that Segun – who is near or at the bottom of numerous polls for favorite to win across social media – claimed the golden envelope. This afforded him the opportunity to steal cash, and place other housemates in danger.
“The fact that they didn’t tell us this on Friday when they opened the vote, and waited until it was closed on Sunday before revealing it, tells me they knew it was controversial and get a reaction,” one fan posted on X, formerly Twitter.
“Genuinely the worst production decision this show has ever made,” another said. Others suggested that complaints should be made to OFCOM, the regulatory and competition authority for British broadcasting.
Whether or not that will gain any traction remains to be seen. For now, exactly who will go home will be revealed in tonight’s (November 11, 2024) show.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX in the UK.
TELL US – SHOULD BIG BROTHER STOP THROWING IN SO MANY TWISTS?
The Love Is Blind showrunner, Chris Coelen, has some strong feelings about the state of his show. His frustrations aren’t related to the multiple allegations of behind-the-scenes mistreatment. It also has nothing to do with all of the backlash some of Season 7’s cast members have received. Instead, Chris recently explained why he wanted to see more on-camera fights.
If it’s not on camera, did it really happen?
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In Season 7 of Love Is Blind, there were a handful of disagreements between the couples that happened off-camera, causing everyone at home to feel left out of the loop. When it was time for the reunion, we had a full list of unanswered questions.
For example, Alexandra Byrd and Tim Godbee broke up on camera during an argument that seemed like it was about napping. It was odd, and it seemed like it came out of nowhere. What we didn’t see was a handful of off-camera quarrels leading up to that moment.
We’re thirsty for drama, so this is obviously bad for the viewer. However, the show’s creator explained why this off-camera drama isn’t good for anyone involved. In an interview with Salon, he made the case that it’s a “detriment” for couples to withhold their truth.
He explained, “It just creates a negativity. And the people who are much more open about, ‘Hey, I’ve got an issue, “Hey, I’m feeling a certain way’ . . . ultimately, whether they work out or not, benefit from that.”
With that said, Chris noted that there are sometimes moments when the cameras just aren’t rolling. The show doesn’t film 24/7, so he said they rely on the cast members to be honest about what’s happening in their relationships. That doesn’t always happen.
“We just want to know what’s the truth, what’s happening,” Chris explained. “And so then you try to fill in the gaps.”
When talking about Season 7, Chris did commend Tim and Alex for addressing their issues at the reunion. Still, he felt like it would have been more meaningful if it happened during the “experiment,” even if their fate remained the same.
“The point isn’t that they get engaged, or [whether] they get married or not,” Chris explained. “The actual question at the heart of the series is whether that feeling, that love that many people describe, is that enough to survive whatever the real world throws at them?”
He continued, “And the people who get the altar and say yes, say, ‘I do,’ you know, the fact that 11 of those 13 couples who have done that so far are still together. . . supports the theory and the idea of what the show really is about.”
Season 7 of Love Is Blind is streaming on Netflix, and Season 8 drops on February 14, 2025.
TELL US – WHAT WERE YOUR THOUGHTS ON TIM AND ALEX’S SUDDEN BREAKUP? DO YOU AGREE WITH CHRIS THAT COUPLES WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADDRESSING THEIR ISSUES ON CAMERA?
Over the years, the cast of Southern Charm has had to say hello and goodbye to multiple cast members. First, we lost Cameran Eubanks, who just didn’t want to deal with the petty drama. Then, Chelsea Messer and Naomie Olindo. Shortly after, we said goodbye to the show’s villain. Kathryn Dennis. On November 8, 2024, JT Thomas announced he would quit Southern Charm before its Season 10 premiere in December. I am a JT apologist, but I do tend to like a thirsty newcomer. Dare I say, I am going to miss the guy.
JT Thomas was the class clown of Southern Charm
Now, before we start, I realize I’m in the minority regarding missing JT. After reading a few comments, many of you seem to feel he added nothing to the show and were happy to see his backside. I, however, disagree. JT was a nice addition and added some much-needed comic relief, because some of the stuff he came up with was hilarious.
I’m not afraid to admit that I laughed hard at him running after his Uber. The man is awkwardly funny. Picture a young Martin Short. Another classic scene for me was when Craig Conover asked him to be his Valentine. He noted, “Well, I asked my mom, and she said no, so sure.”
But perhaps the funniest moment provided by JT was when he told Austen Kroll he had a demon inside him. After Andy Cohen asked how he was doing, JT bluntly stated, “I think I’m going to perform the first-ever f*ck boy exorcism.” It was refreshing to see a guy on the show that was awkward and vulnerable.
JT Thomas was an amazing Southern Charm pot stirrer
Some viewers may have found JT a bit grating, but he only ever said what we were thinking when it came to calling out his co-stars. In Season 9, JT had been standing up for the little guy (no pun intended), and it all came to a head during the season finale.
JT struggled with Taylor Ann Green not wanting him all season, especially since he was an “actual successful, good, positive man.” The Pillows and Beer podcast host had no idea what he was getting himself into. Next thing he knew, JT was shouting, “You’re a snake and a coward. You have been the genesis of why there’s so much pain and tears. Everyone here has said you are an arm’s-length friend who cannot be trusted around any woman.”
The man wasn’t wrong. And fans enjoyed the shade. After being called a “child,” JT didn’t hold back, telling Austen, “You’re a little boy who cried wolf wrapped in a 6’5″ frame.” Naturally, the Trop Hop owner lost it and pushed JT right off his perch stool. From Episode 1, it is evident that JT was a shaken, not stirred, kind of guy. And I will miss his ability to get under the guys’ skin.
JT Thomas was the gentleman Southern Charm needed
The moment Taylor walked into the room, JT was smitten. The guy never stood a chance. Taylor eventually placed him in the holding pen called the friend zone, but JT still showed viewers how a man with manners really treats a lady. The man with a possible Napoleon Complex was a knight in shining armor for the women of Southern Charm. He didn’t hold back his opinions of Shep Rose, who he noted lacked “respect for women.” Shep likely needed that wake-up call.
And it wasn’t just Shep’s inability to keep it in his pants that annoyed JT. The two-season wonder was given the ick when Shep drank out of the milk carton and didn’t appreciate the OG not telling everyone he had COVID-19 when in the Carolina mountains. Bravo’s knight in shining armor also rode into battle for Madison LeCroy after Austen talked down to her. It was really nice to see one of the guys stick up for what was right for once. Whatever JT does next, I wish him well. During the premiere, I’ll make sure to pour a drink out in his honor.
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Don’t even think about asking Jason Tartick on a date right now. He’s not interested. The 36-year-old Bachelorette alum isn’t ready for romance following his recent breakup with Kat Stickler. Jason has a new focus moving forward after being unlucky in love twice in the last couple of years.
Jason Tartick is single and not ready to mingle
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Honestly, it shouldn’t be too surprising that the Bachelorette alum isn’t ready to move on from Kat just yet. It’s only been about three weeks since he announced he had broken up with the influencer in what they called an “amicable split.”
“It’s fair to say that I love hard with all my heart and fall fast,” Jason wrote in an Instagram Story announcing the breakup. “Sometimes in life, that works out and other times it doesn’t. This time it didn’t.”
Although it had been less than a month since the split, a reporter from People asked him about his future dating plans. They caught up while attending Heidi Klum’s infamous Halloween party, and Jason quickly explained that he was not in the “mindset” for dating.
“I’m mentally not there right now,” Jason admitted. “I’m just trying to take care of myself right now.”
Fortunately, Jason seems to be moving into a new phase of the breakup. He’s not wallowing inside and binging on ice cream. He said the Halloween party was his first time getting “out and about” since the split, so that’s a big step.
He noted, “It’s good to change it up a little bit.”
The Bachelor Nation star first confirmed his relationship with Kat earlier this year. It was his first public romance since ending his engagement to Kaitlyn Bristowe. When those two called it off, Jason said he was experiencing “tidal waves of depression.” With that in mind, it’s probably wise for him to take a break from dating. Refresh and reset, Jason!
TELL US – DO YOU THINK IT WAS APPROPRIATE TO ASK JASON ABOUT DATING SO SOON AFTER HIS BREAKUP? HOW LONG DO YOU THINK HE SHOULD TAKE BEFORE GETTING BACK OUT THERE?
Since 2010, TLC’s hit show Sister Wives has been a staple on the network. Viewers have come to know Kody Brown and his four wives after watching them through multiple life milestones. The series initially showed a jovial polygamous family navigating the roads to living a more accessible life. However, as the years went on, Kody started to lose sight of his dream, pushing Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and Meri Brown away. The seasons have fallen behind on filming, and now fans are bored. So, could Sister Wives be heading for its last chapter?
Where did the Sister Wives rumor originate?
Some Sister Wives viewers started to freak out after a viral Facebook post went live noting the show’s cancellation. The post appeared on several Sister Wives groups and seemed genuine. The image was convincing as it showed the network’s featured photo with a big red “Cancelled” stamp over it. The blurb noted that the once-popular series would be coming to an end after Season 19. However, there has been no official word from the network. And we’ve had false alarms before.
But it is hard to deny that Season 19 is only six episodes in, and fans are bored out of their skulls. TLC has fallen behind with filming for the past two seasons, with the newest season being taped in 2022. Loyal viewers have been getting real-life updates on the cast’s social media and feel that this is all old information. TLC has yet to put out an official statement regarding the future of their show, but there have been some Easter eggs hinting at the show’s end.
The Sister Wives theme no longer exists
At the start of Season 1, Kody noted, “Love should be multiplied, not divided.” But the father of 18 is singing a very different tune. Viewers started watching the series when the family all lived under the same roof in Lehi, Utah. Their lifestyle was foreign to most viewers, and the premise was interesting. However, fast forward to the present day, and fans are now watching Kody live a monogamous marriage with his fourth and favorite wife. The family is split as Janelle has moved to North Carolina and Meri and Christine to Utah. It seems complicated to film a family series when they are no longer together.
Christine has also moved on. Once Kody’s third wife, she was now moved on to a new marriage with David Woolley. It also doesn’t help that the Sister Wives showcases his disgruntled relationship with many of his older children. Kody took his COVID-19 rules too far and alienated his offspring, causing fights among fights. As a viewer, it’s been hard to watch the children become upset, and Kody’s constant spiraling has grown old. Frankly, the fans have been left confused by the plot of the once-popular franchise.
Fans of Sister Wives are voicing their concerns
TLC is very aware that fans are disappointed with the last few seasons of Sister Wives. And viewers are not holding back by how disheartened they are. For instance, almost no one is interested in watching Robyn Browncry for the millionth time about being unable to sit on a porch with her sister wives through her twilight years. I believe there is a chance that the Sister Wives, as we know, could be coming to an end. But I think TLC is more than happy to sort a spin-off of some sort. Fans have noted they would be more than happy to see Janelle and Christine flourish in their lives. Janelle recently announced she was starting her own farm, too. So the material is there!
Even Meri, Kody’s first wife, noted that the show would eventually have to come to an end. While on The Sarah Frasher Show, Meri noted, “Is it on the downhill? I mean, we have been going for so long. It is not something that is going to go forever. It is just not. No show ever goes forever. But you cannot predict it either. I do not think that we ever would have thought that we would have gone this long, and we have. People like the drama.”
Sister Wives remains in limbo as fans are learning not to believe everything they read online.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK SISTER WIVES SHOULD BE SHELVED?
Karen Huger of the Real Housewives of Potomac has always been a formidable force. As an OG of the series, Karen likes to hold herself up on a pedestal, and she often refers to herself as The Grand Dame. But in recent years, Karen has taken a bit of a tumble from her high horse. And the rest of the women are not letting her indiscretions slide. In the most recent episode, Mia Thornton made sure to hold Karen accountable for her DUI. But did Mia and the cast take the attacks a bit too far?
The RHOP women called out Karen Huger
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While driving from the airport, Mia tried to get some answers about Karen’s court date. But the mother of two refused to say a word. Karen hardly got a chance to eat her scrambled eggs the morning of Wendy Osefo’s birthday because she was getting annihilated from all sides. Mia revealed that Karen had butt dialed her three years ago. The former stripper shared that she heard Karen cackling, saying, “Those girls think I’m with Ray.” Even though Karen brushed it off as a conversation with her driver, Mia wasn’t relenting. Mia dropped the news because she felt her friend, Jacqueline Blake, was being attacked by the OG for no reason. It was clear Karen felt backed into a corner after being bombarded with rumors and questions.
She finally lashed out at Jacqueline. Karen accused her partner, Patrick, of having 25 convictions. We all knew what Karen was doing. She was blowing the smoke onto someone else to save herself. Karen is great at “spewing facts,” but personally, I think she was tired of constantly defending herself against this group of friends.
Calling Karen Huger names wasn’t cool
Both Mia and Jacqueline went hard for Karen this past week. As Jacqueline tried to give a questionable toast to the birthday girl, she slipped and noted, “When you hold grudges, it’s going to make you a bitter old b*tch.” Yikes, ladies! Save something for the reunion. Karen sat idly by as she let her two frenemies chat sh*t. But again, I think you could tell the name-calling was wearing her down.
For Mia, spilling the tea about Karen made sense. She told Page Six, “She had spent the entire day coming after my girl … I just felt like she was trying to accuse Jacqueline of being a liar and that she’s not telling the truth and that she makes things up.” Multiple Real Housewives of Potomac cast members have claimed to have been butt-dialed by Karen, including Gizelle Bryant. On Sunday’s episode, Ashley Darby added, “The streets have been alive with some of Karen’s forays. I’ve heard some things, seen a couple things. So I believe with every fiber of my being that Mia and Joy are telling the truth.”
Does Karen Huger deserve a break?
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Karen’s trial for her DUI is coming up on December 16. Until then, the RHOP star will keep her cards close to her chest. However, it feels like she has already been judged by the masses. I am a firm believer that you are innocent until proven guilty. Do I think Karen did something wrong? Yes. But I will be waiting until the trial to be given the facts. It must be exhausting for Karen to have to put on a brave face through filming. In this fan’s humble opinion, Karen, from day one, has been the villain we all love to hate. But even villains need to be given a day off every once in a while. That said, I don’t think Karen’s indiscretions should be ignored.
But I think her costars should have thought about her feelings just a bit more. Once again, Season 9 was filmed during the same months where Karen lost her mother. She obviously had the DUI charges, and her marriage to Ray Huger has once again been called into question. There is only so much one person can take. So, in the spirit of the holiday that is approaching, maybe Karen should be given just a bit of grace. Maybe the ladies should have talked to her privately instead of airing her dirty laundry. But sadly, I doubt Karen will be able to catch a break because Mia and the rest of the ladies are ready to see Karen squirm in the hot seat.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK KAREN DESERVES TO BE LET OFF THE HOOK?
It’s no surprise that Janelle Brown and Meri Brown didn’t always see eye to eye. In earlier episodes of Sister Wives, the two women would often butt heads over family ideas. Janelle once noted that she chose to keep far away from Meri. But in the newest episode, the mother of six opened up even more about Meri and how she would often feel disconnected from the polygamous family.
Meri Brown and Janelle Brown had a massive feud
Sister Wives viewers learned early on that Janelle was once married to Meri’s brother, Adam Barber. The plot thickens in this incestual group. Janelle’s mother was married to Kody Brown’s father at the time, making them step-siblings. Yikes, this family tree can get confusing fast. Janelle wasn’t married long, only from 1988 to 1990. However, she met Kody in 1989 while she was still married. Janelle always claimed she had an intense connection to Kody, and throughout the season, the pair definitely seemed like soulmates. Janelle even attended Meri and Kody’s wedding in 1990.
In the family’s book Becoming Sister Wives, fans got their first glimpse at the feud between Meri and Janelle. The duo never developed a true friendship, but Janelle and Kody connected on a “cerebral level.” That kind of reads as if she was calling Meri dumb, but that could just be my interpretation. The book notes that Meri and Janelle often become embroiled in intense fights. Meri even admitted that she was “harsh and aggressive” toward her sister wife. Needless to say, the pair never got on the same page, and they had a frosty relationship for years.
Janelle Brown opens up about the family disconnect
Now that Janelle and Meri have both left Kody in the dust, the mother of six is opening up more about her polygamous family. While speaking on the Reality Life with Kate Casey podcast, Janelle noted that there had always been a disconnect with spouses, especially when it came to the patriarch’s first wife. Janelle shared, “I mean, she and Robyn were always pretty close.” Janelle seemed to understand why Meri pulled away.
She shared, “I do think when Leon left the house, and she was an empty nester before we were, she started to develop a lot more interest outside of the family. Because yeah, she had time.” But according to Janelle, Kody’s first wife had a close alliance with his fourth. She noted, But I know she and Robyn were always pretty close to a lot of things. So I don’t know if she was separate. I mean, she and Kody had been estranged for many, many years.” Meri touched on her failed marriage with Kody in the latest episode. She stated, “I feel very peaceful about our situation, but he doesn’t. Some of the things that he’s saying are really, really, really mean. He clearly has a lot of internal [feelings] that he still needs to work on here.”
Janelle Brown claims Kody Brown has changed
The Sister Wives star also brought up how Kody has morphed into someone she doesn’t know. For the last few seasons, fans have watched Kody turn from a jovial man into quite the Scrooge. The father of 18 takes everything personally and feels as if his children have betrayed him. He no longer had room in his heart for his first three wives, eventually pushing them to the side. Janelle told the host, “He’s changed. We all change. We all evolve, but I just don’t recognize this guy.” Janelle laughed as she said, “I don’t know who this guy is. He is not the man I married all those years ago. And I’m probably not either. It just happens.”
For a woman scorned, Janelle is so understanding, which I think shows her character. While Kody is out bashing his wives, Janelle has kept the moral high ground. When asked what changed for Kody, his second wife noted, “I don’t know. Turning 50 was a big deal for him. Sometimes, people realize they want more. But he did. He has changed for sure.” As for Janelle, she is moving forward in a positive light. She recently moved to North Carolina and started a farm with her daughter.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK JANELLE HAS A POINT ABOUT MERI AND KODY?
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Host Nick Lachey often refers to Love Is Blind as a social experiment. The show tests if a person can fall in love without physical attraction. The couples meet, date, and get engaged behind a wall without ever seeing each other. The purpose of the show may seem far-fetched but the show has produced 11 married couples thus far.
Fans of popular reality shows will tell you that the most exciting part of the series is the moment when a new couple sees each other for the first time, This meeting, often referred to as the “first reveal,” has produced some of the most iconic moments in the show’s history. Most couples are delighted with their fiance’s appearance. However, a few couples’ awkward first exchanges proves that physical and emotional chemistry don’t always match.
Let’s take a look at some of the reveals that made us believe Love isn’t blind.
Here are the most awkward reveals in Love Is Blind history…
**FOR THIS LIST, WE WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERING LOVE IS BLIND: US**
Hannah and Nick – Love Is Blind, Season 7
Hannah Jiles had certain expectations about what her fiance Nick Dorka would look like. The two formed a connection sight unseen but Hannah couldn’t help but create a mental image of the man behind the wall. She expected him to be big and tall since he briefly played professional football. Unfortunately for Nick, he didn’t measure up to Hannah’s expectations. She couldn’t hide her disappointment during the reveal and even admitted she was surprised by his appearance in a confessional.
“In the pods, he described himself as a football player, like, bigger, medium build, 5’11,” she told producers. “What he said, I don’t think was really truthful.”
Nick, on the other hand, seemed smitten with his fiance, which made the situation even more awkward. At the reunion, he admitted that he told some of the guys he was “underwhelmed” by Hannah’s appearance at first, but he never voiced that to her or producers.
Irina and Zach – Love Is Blind, Season 4
Irina Solomonova and Zack Goytowski may take the cake for the most awkward Love Is Blind reveal. It was clear Irina was not attracted to her fiance and wanted to get the hell out of there. She was creeped out by his intense eye contact and even compared him to a cartoon character. Ouch. At one point, Zach leaned in for a kiss and Irina turned her head, so he had to kiss her cheek instead. It was brutal.
“Just a hug for now…But thank you,” she told her fiance after rejecting the kiss.
These two (obviously) didn’t make it down the aisle. They broke up in Mexico and Zach rebounded with his other pod connection, Bliss Poureetezadi. The two said “yes” at the altar and are now expecting a baby, so it all worked out in the end.
Chelsea and Jimmy – Love Is Blind, Season 6
Jimmy Presnell’s disappointment wasn’t quite as obvious as Irina and Hannah’s but it was clear he was caught off guard by his fiance’s appearance. Fans couldn’t help but clock his side-eye while embracing his future wife. In a confessional, he admitted he felt “lied to” by Chelsea Blackwell.
“She definitely lied to me [about] what she looked like,” he said. “Chelsea told me she looked like Megan Fox. But at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter. I’m very attracted to her. I can work with that.” Yikes.
His awkwardness at the reveal led fans to believe he was not interested in his new partner. In Mexico, the pair’s connection was put to the test and unfortunately, they crumbled under the pressure. They broke up before the wedding.
Brittany and Leo – Love Is Blind, Season 7
Leo Braudy and Brittany Wisniewski‘s first reveal was extremely awkward. Brittany was sure Leo was the man for her in the pods but at the reveal, she acted like he was a creep hitting on her in a bar. She seemed super uncomfortable, describing her first moments with her fiance as “one of the most awkward moments of her life.” Ouch. She explained her odd behavior at the reunion, telling fans her reaction had nothing to do with Leo.
“I wasn’t uncomfortable with him,” she said. “I know there’s a lot of talk about him kissing me and touching me, but he was the most comforting part of that moment. You’re pretty used to being on cameras at that point, but it’s like, you know there’s all eyes on you. So, I was really leaning into him for comfort.”
“Honestly, I wished he kissed me more to shut me up because I was filling the blank spaces with stupid words,” she joked.
Leo’s “comforting” presence wasn’t enough to make the relationship last. They broke off the engagement shortly after.
TELL US – DID WE MISS ANY AWKWARD REVEALS? WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE REVEAL IN LOVE IS BLIND HISTORY?
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Does Real Housewives of Dubai have anywhere to go from here? Bravo has stopped the show in its tracks. Its fate is almost entirely up in the air, but things aren’t looking good.
RHODubai was always a bit of a gamble on Bravo’s part. From its announcement, the show faced criticism. The Housewives franchises are arguably feminist media. Moreover, Bravo properties generally hold a special place in the hearts of LGBTQ+ viewers. As such, fans criticized the very premise of RHODubai.
Why would Bravo set a flagship franchise in a location with observable human rights issues? Unfortunately, it would seem the network’s gamble did not pay off. The Season 2 reunion went out with a fizzle rather than a bang in viewership. And at this point, a potential cast shakeup won’t be enough.
Bravo puts RHODubai on pause amid low ratings
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On November 7, Us Weekly reported that RHODubai was officially “on pause.” An insider told the outlet, “The cast was told a couple days ago.” As of right now, that’s about all there is to know. Us Weekly reached out to Bravo for comment with no response as of yet.
Those who have kept a close eye on RHODubai might have seen this coming. According to TV Deets, Season 1 performed moderately well with an average of 590,000 live viewers per episode. Unfortunately, Season 2 suffered a huge dip with about 291,000 average viewers per episode. Now, if the show is taking a hiatus, it probably means Peacock viewership isn’t much either.
We can compare Dubai to a show like Real Housewives of New York. As TV Deets reports, the Season 14 reboot averaged 506,000 viewers – even less than Dubai’s first season. However, Bravo reported that RHONY performed very well on Peacock. That said, RHONY Season 15 is currently performing more in line with RHODubai Season 2, which isn’t a great sign, even with Peacock.
Along with Dubai, Bravo recently announced pauses for Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard and Winter House. Still, a pause doesn’t mean the end. Dubai very well could come back down the line. But as it stands, fans perhaps shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Real Housewives of Dubai is streaming on Peacock.
TELL US – HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DUBAI’S PAUSE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HOUSEWIVES SHOWS’ DWINDLING VIEWERSHIP?
It’s been over a week since Love Is Blind Season 7 concluded, but Nick Dorka is still stewing over his confrontation with Hannah Jiles. She put him on blast at the reunion, and now he’s working overtime to try to defend his honor. He really doesn’t want to be the villain of the season.
In his latest attempt at redemption, he doubled down on the stance he held at the Season 7 reunion. He swears he never called Hannah a “grenade.”
Did Nick blow the grenade whistle?
During the Season 7 Love Is Blind reunion, Hannah showed up ready to argue. She had a list of grievances to air out, and one of the most surprising was her accusation that he called her a “grenade” shortly after meeting her for the first time.
Now, we do have a hard time believing anyone is running around using the phrase “grenade” like they’re in a 2012 episode of Jersey Shore. However, Hannah swore up and down that Nick insulted her looks. All of the ladies of Season 7 backed her up, leaving Nick feeling ganged up on.
Nick explained, “I did tell Ramses [Prashad] and Garrett [Josemans] off-camera in guy talk [that] I was a little underwhelmed by how she looked.”
According to Nick, that “guy talk” wasn’t supposed to be repeated. However, we know that reality TV’s best moments are born from comments that were never supposed to be repeated. Nick learned that lesson the hard way, and in an interview with Us Weekly, Hannah revealed she actually learned about the “grenade” comment from Marissa George. That means that if anything, he should be mad at Ramses.
“[Marissa] was the one who told me about the grenade comment and the rating thing,” Hannah explained. “She had known in Mexico, but kept it from me for a while because she didn’t wanna hurt my feelings, which I totally understand.”
The notebook of red flags
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Outside of the grenade comment, Hannah also confronted Nick over a notebook she found where he listed out his 90-day vision. Hannah said that one of his goals was to become the “most famous” person to do Love Is Blind. He didn’t deny that, but he claimed it was taken out of context.
“I wanted to find someone on that journey,” Nick explained. “I want people to like us as a couple and thrive that way.”
According to Nick, his notebook was just him “messing around” so it shouldn’t have been weaponized against him. He said the real red flag in that situation was the fact that Hannah went through his stuff. He said it felt like an “invasion of privacy.”
“Why are you going through my damn notebook? That’s not cool,” Nick said. “I don’t want a partner going to pick up my phone, type in my password and go through it. That’s not who I am.”
Since Hannah has been battling Love Is Blind trolls ever since the first episode dropped, Nick theorized that she tried attacking him at the reunion to try to win back some cool points.
“Maybe she got a bad edit or she needed to save face and she wanted to get at me even more,” Nick speculated. “There was no point in bringing it up because that was before I met [her.]”
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Elections have consequences—even in House of Villains. In this week’s episode, we faced the aftermath of Larsa winning the popular vote in last week’s Battle Royale Challenge. She became the Supervillain of the Week, and her first act? She nominated Camilla, Victoria, and Teresa for the Hit List.
Not only did Larsa betray her fellow Real Housewife, but it was the final nail in the coffin of her friendship with Victoria. Now, they’re officially frenemies, and that’s a dangerous place to be with a Housewife. Let’s dive into the details of House of Villains Season 2, Episode 6, “Welcome to NY, New Jersey!”
What happened in House of Villains Season 2, Episode 6?
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With the help of an extra-special guest, the villains on the Hit List competed in a Redemption Challenge to keep their spot in the competition. Meanwhile, New York had another psychic vision that left her no choice but to confront Teresa. By the end of the episode, another villain got kicked out of the competition. Plus, Mr. Pecactular oiled up his body and squeezed into a speedo for the Banishment Ceremony. Truly, there was something for everyone in this episode.
Of course, everyone was freaking the hell out over Larsa’s weird choices for the Hit List, but there was hardly any time to panic. They had a Redemption Challenge that sent them back to high school. That’s even scarier than being up for banishment!
The villains ventured to a high school, where none other than Tori Spelling came emerging in a sexy schoolteacher outfit to introduce the challenge. It was good to see her taking a break from battling the mold in her house to do something fun like House of Villains. Slay, Tori!
This week’s Redemption Challenge was called Erase to Escape, and Tori explained that her school had been “vandalized.” The names of a bunch of villains, past and present, were stamped all over the walls, lockers, bathroom stalls, and everywhere else you could imagine. Each villain had their name listed 85 times, and the three, at-risk villains had to race to erase their names the fastest. The first villain to erase all 85 names would win safety from elimination.
Once the villains got started, it became clear that this would be a very tedious challenge. It became particularly challenging for Teresa, who revealed that she struggles with her eyesight. In a confessional, she said she wanted to get “Lasiks” before coming into the House of Villians. She didn’t have time, and it cost her the challenge.
While Teresa blundered through the challenge, Camilla and Victoria stayed neck in neck. It all came down to one final name they had to find. Victoria managed to find hers the fastest, and she got erased from the Hit List.
Campaigning to stay alive
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After the Redemption Challenge, the villains immediately started discussing their plans for elimination. Wes and his cult were immediately ready to throw Camilla to the wolves, primarily as revenge for putting him on the Hit List.
With that in mind, Kandy and Camilla immediately went to work to try to secure votes. They already sacrificed Richard by voting with the majority of the house. Now, the numbers are even more stacked against them.
When campaigning with the other villains, Camilla tried to explain to them just how badly she actually needed the $200,000 compared to Teresa. That’s life-changing money for Camilla, whereas Teresa has been on The Real Housewives of New Jersey for over ten years. She doesn’t need it nearly as badly.
Meanwhile, Larsa was going around the lair warning everyone “not to vote against the house.” She also bizarrely tried to claim that Teresa needed the money just as much as Camilla because she was “raising four daughters” and having to pay off Joe Giudice’s legal debts. It’s a ridiculous argument from a deeply unserious player.
Another psychic vision rattles the house
Elsewhere in the House of Villains lair, we learned that Tiffany had another psychic vision. This time, she saw a vision of herself getting banished from the game. She told Victoria that she only had three days left in the game.
When Victoria heard that information, she “panicked” because Teresa had mentioned wanting to target New York if she survived banishment and won Supervillain of the Week. A self-proclaimed “slut for a psychic,” Victoria decided to tell Tiffany that Tre was coming for her. That teed up the clash of the reality TV titans we’ve been waiting for.
Armed with nothing but psychic visions and secondhand knowledge, Tiffany went straight up to Teresa and said, “You know what? F-ck you, Teresa. You bitch! You coming for me? You’re coming for New York?”
New York takes on New Jersey
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It took a moment for Teresa to activate her Real Housewives of New Jersey mode, but once she did, it was glorious. She and New York went toe-to-toe in an argument sent straight from reality TV heaven.
During their back-and-forth, Tiffany took a shot at Tre’s beloved Luis Ruelas. He had been sending Teresa love notes the entire time they were filming, and that day, he sent her a giant bouquet of roses.
“You know why Luis really sent those roses? It’s because he’s guilty, bitch,” Tiffany argued. “He’s been f-cking around, and each one of these roses represents how many times she’s cheated on your ass since you’ve been here.”
Somewhere in New Jersey, Margaret Josephs is sipping an iced coffee and cackling at all of this. New York really let Teresa have it.
The battle continued, with Teresa accusing New York of being jealous of the roses she got from Luis. Tersa said the word “jealous” in this episode just as many times as Larsa mentioned The Traitors. It was a lot.
Once the two went to their separate corners, Teresa realized that her strongest allies in the house were the men. She went downstairs and told each of them, “You’re a fresh of breath air.”
Who went home this week on House of Villains?
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New York blowing up on Teresa seemed like it should have sealed one more vote for Teresa to get the boot. Right before the banishment ceremony, Safaree also told Camilla that he’d vote for her to say. That meant that Jessie, in his wrestling gear, should have been the deciding vote on whether to eliminate Camilla or Teresa. Right? Wrong.
At the Banishment Ceremony, Joel announced that with a vote of 4-2, Camilla from Bad Girls Club became the third villain eliminated from House of Villains Season 2. Like a true Bad Girl, she threw up two middle fingers before getting flipped out of the competition.
“I think I was eliminated because I put Wes up, Camilla theorized in an exit interview. “He’s a bitch and he’s a sore loser. He felt threatened. I am a threat. I’m glad I put his ass up.”
Camilla also had some parting words for Safaree, who seemingly lied to her face about trying to keep her in the house. Either he lied, or someone else did a last-minute switch-up. Regardless, Camilla made her thoughts on him very clear.
She continued, “And Safree, you let a redhead control your game? F-ck you, Safaree.”
Season 2 of House of Villains continues on E!, Thursday nights at 10/9c.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF HOUSE OF VILLAINS SEASON 2, EPISODE 6? WERE YOU SURPRISED AT HOW TERESA HANDLED NEW YORK? DO YOU THINK THE VILLAINS MADE THE WRONG DECISION BY BANISHING CAMILLA?
