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Summer House veteran couple Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula didn’t always get along with Lindsay Hubbard. In the time that she was dating Carl Radke, there was definitely tension. But in the wake of the former publicist’s new life, the trio have mended fences. And the power couple readily shared their opinion of Lindsay’s new man.
Lindsay has been very protective of her boyfriend’s privacy in the time that they’ve been dating. Due to the nature of his work in biotech investing, he preferred to keep out of the limelight. He also hadn’t filmed with Lindsay for Summer House. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the cast hasn’t met him. In fact, both Kyle and Amanda are very impressed by the father of Lindsay’s child.
Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula attended the same social functions as Lindsay and her boyfriend
Kyle first shared his opinion on the mystery fellow during the Summer House Season 8 reunion. The Loveryboy founder called him a “really nice guy.”
During Bravo’s Fan Fest on November 23 in Miami, Kyle reiterated his good opinion. He also shared whether the two couples could make plans to spend time together.
Kyle and Amanda were on the Besties panel when moderator Rachel Lindsay asked if they’ve been on any double dates with Lindsay.
“No, but we did sit across from them at a wedding in Portugal earlier this year,” Amanda shared.
Kyle responded, “And we went to their baby shower. He’s a very nice guy, we could do a double date.”
Both events were highly publicized on the Summer House cast’s social media. But Lindsay’s boyfriend did not appear in any of the pictures. He was, however, praised at the baby shower. His Bravolebrity girlfriend wanted to make sure he was appreciated at the event as well.
The couple are not planning to take any immediate steps forward in the relationship as they await the birth of their daughter. Back in October, Lindsay made it clear to Entertainment Tonight that she’s “not thinking about marriage.” She never wanted to put pressure on the relationship.
“A lot of people have asked me over the last eight months, you know, ‘Are you gonna live together? Are you moving in? Are you gonna get married?'” Lindsay said at the time. “Those were some things that I pretty much took off the table immediately upon finding out that we were pregnant. I was like, ‘Look, I am not looking for a proposal. I’m not thinking about marriage.'”
TELL US – DO YOU THINK THEY WILL GO ON A DOUBLE DATE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF KYLE, AMANDA, AND LINDSAY’S FRIENDSHIP NOW? DO YOU HAVE ANY REACTION TO KYLE AND AMANDA’S COMMENTS?
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It looks like Meredith Marks has seen the video of Mary Cosby throwing shade her way and saying she’s home alone either crying or drinking wine. And she’s not taking it sitting down (at home or otherwise). She responded to the video by saying Mary is the one that sits at home.
This is just another chapter in the ongoing feud between the two women of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Once close friends, the two are now at odds and have been taking turns shading each other. This is what Mary did when she saw Meredith accusing someone of secretly recording her in a recent RHOSLC sneak peek.
Meredith Marks thinks Mary Cosby’s statements were “funny”
When she was interviewed at Bravo Fan Fest about what Mary said about her, Meredith candidly said, “Her reaction was pretty funny, about like drinking wine and crying.”
“I’m, by far, the most social person on our cast,” Meredith added. “I have friends all over the world. I’m out 90% of the time. Like, I’m not sitting home and drinking wine and crying,” she clarified. “That’s not my M.O.”
She could have stopped there but of course, Meredith couldn’t resist dropping a little shade herself by adding, “In fact, Mary is the one who sits at home most often, not me. I think we all know that so,” she finished with a shrug of her shoulders.
Meredith tried to remain nonchalant about it, finishing up with, “I don’t know what that was about. It was just kind of weird, but okay.”
I guess she’s sticking to her story about being confused over her and Mary’s feud. In the video, you can see she is trying to just shrug it off like it’s not a big deal, but you can see that she was obviously upset enough by Mary’s comments to respond.
Guess this means, these two won’t be reconciling soon. Maybe if they hung out at home together for a little bit drinking wine and crying they might be able to work through their issues?
When Kyle tried to talk with Dorit about their problems, she encountered a new Dorit. She wasn’t taking any of Kyle’s sh*t, and Kyle was confused. What happened to her? And how can we swap this Dorit for the previous model?
Next, we were introduced to the newest housewife, the fabulous Bozoma Saint John. She is already friends with Sutton and also hit it off with Dorit. Here’s what happened in RHOBH Season 14, Episode 2: “A Sobering Separation.”
What happened in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14, Episode 2?
This episode continued with the tense confrontation between Dorit and Kyle. Dorit called out Kyle for saying that Dorit “exaggerated” their friendship. In her confessional, Dorit stated, “We have so many memories, so many intimate moments. It felt like she took eight years of a deep sisterly friendship and flushed it down the toilet.” Okay then.
Of course, Kyle pointed to Dorit’s supposed joke at BravoCon about rating the Richards sisters. Then she accused Dorit of telling people at BravoCon that Kyle was crying onstage just for attention. However, Dorit isn’t buying what Kyle is selling.
But Dorit wasn’t done. She told Kyle that she iced her out for months. After Kyle responded that she “was struggling,” Dorit fired back. “That doesn’t mean because you’re struggling, you can just treat me like sh*t,” she said.
Kyle Richards would like “some grace”
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“I’ve been a good f*cking friend! I don’t care what you say,” Kyle exclaimed. “Just because you say it, doesn’t make it true.” She added, “It’s these last two years, the hardest two years of my life. Could you give me a little f*cking grace?”
As Kyle walked away, Dorit responded, “I think I did. Grace time is over!” So is Sutton’s Surrealism party after that spectacle.
However, both ladies shared their feelings in their confessionals. “This is not a friendship,” Kyle stated. Dorit was a bit more pointed. “I’m fed up with the friendship, I’m fed up with the marriage, and I’m fed up with having felt the way I felt. I’m not going to keep my mouth shut about it … I don’t give a f*ck,” she said. After adding that she was no longer the same woman, she flipped off the camera. You go, girl!
Bozoma Saint John is truly a boss
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After working for 25 years in corporate America, Bozoma (aka Boz) has received lots of accolades. In fact, Forbes named her one of the most influential CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) in the world. Even though she is retired, she is busier than ever with her workshops, advocacy, and podcast appearances.
We learned a bit about Boz’s backstory, too. While she expected to marry her “Black Prince Charming,” instead she fell in love with a red-headed Irishman named Daniel Saint John. They were total opposites, but it worked for them.
Then Boz reflected on how he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed away just three months later. You can see that she is still haunted by the fact that her daughter never got to experience him as a father, and he was robbed of being her dad. It was a moving moment.
Sutton Stracke advises Kyle Richards to get to the courthouse on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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Sutton and Kyle had lunch, and Sutton was ready to give Kyle her best advice – especially because Kyle didn’t ask for it. For her part, Kyle is convinced that everything will be a 50/50 split. Apparently, her husband, Mauricio Umansky, mentioned in his book that without Kyle, he wouldn’t have The Agency.
Pardon Sutton’s skepticism. After her horrible divorce experience, Sutton learned one important lesson. “Men do not like parting with their money,” she stated in her confessional. It sounds like Sutton’s divorce was pure hell.
After Sutton urged her to file, Kyle became annoyed. Of course, Sutton was trying to help her friend, but Kyle didn’t appreciate it. And as for Dorit? Kyle is furious at her and how she is “oblivious” to other people’s feelings.
Dorit reveals a painful secret about PK
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Boz hosted Dorit and Erika at her house for a visit. Her home is stunning! When Boz asked what happened with Kyle, Dorit explained that Kyle was flip-flopping about the reasons why she was mad at her. Plus, Kyle has rules for herself, and another set for everyone else. Basically, Dorit is mad as hell, and she is not going to take it anymore.
Meanwhile, Erika, who will be playing Switzerland this season, noted that she can see both sides of the ladies’ gripes. Finally, Dorit dropped a bomb. She shared that when PK was drinking, if they would fight, he might leave for weeks. WOW.
Right now, the kids are used to him being gone, so she tells them that he is working. When asked if there is a chance for a reconciliation, Dorit responded, “There’s always that possibility.” Maybe someone should tell PK that.
Sutton and Kathy concoct a plan to cheer up Kyle
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Sutton called Kathy Hilton and they hatched a scheme to cheer up Kyle. Operation “Pizza and PJs” commenced with Sutton, Kathy, and Erika heading over to Kyle’s with all the supplies. They wanted to terrify surprise Kyle, so at the gate, Kathy pretended to be a delivery driver. And she buzzed them in. Once Kyle recovered from the shock of seeing them all at the door, the ladies made pizza and goofed around. It was amazing watching them have fun again.
However, at her lunch with Sutton, Kyle shared that Mauricio had replaced a photo of them in his office with a photo of him and his Dancing with the Stars partner, Emma Slater. I guess the rumors must have been true. This photo switch-up hurt Kyle tremendously.
As they ate the pizza, Kyle mentioned reminiscing and looking at her wedding photos. “I mean, you look like you could be his daughter. He has aged,” Kathy said of Mauricio. After Kathy made fun of Mauricio’s gym selfies, Kyle told her sister to stop.
“Single PK” meets Dorit for dinner on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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Dorit and PK met for dinner. It’s only been a few days since they announced their separation. While Dorit believed they would discuss navigating this separation together, that’s not what PK had in mind. First of all, he is wearing new clothes. He stood up and showed them off, referring to himself as “single PK.” That hit Dorit hard.
Then PK discussed how his drinking wasn’t the problem, but a symptom of the problems. “You’re my best friend, and you’re my wife. And we don’t speak to each other nicely,” he said. He added that while they love each other, they don’t like each other sometimes.
Overall, he felt like he stopped drinking, but Dorit didn’t make any changes. She still goes low whenever they argue. Plus, Dorit makes him feel “less than.” Of course, Dorit apologized.
Finally, he said that they would always be family, and she could call if she ever needed anything, and vice versa. So, where will they go from here? It sounds like PK is planning to get a divorce and find someone else.
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We’re back with the recap for Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5, Episode 8. Last week, Daisy and Captain Glenn both urged Chef to step up his game, and he finally took their advice to heart. On the crew night out, Danni tried to flirt with Keith, but he wasn’t interested in Gary’s sloppy seconds. Gary had a chat with Emma about her lack of initiative. And the Parsifal III was endangered by another boat that drifted too close late at night, forcing Gary to take emergency measures. Here’s exactly what went down in BDSY Season 5, Episode 8: “An Eye for a Decline.”
What happened in Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5, Episode 8?
In this week’s episode, the crew manages to avert a collision with the boat drifting in the night, and Glenn and Gary agree that Emma has to go. On the crew night out, Gary gets a little too drunk because he’s feeling bad about Emma. When the horseplay gets out of hand, Davide is injured and bleeds all over the white couch (it’s not the first time somebody’s made a mess of that couch). Glenn’s gonna be so pissed about that. Here are some of the highlights from BDSY Season 5, Episode 8.
A near-collision provides late-night excitement
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When last we left BDSY, another boat was drifting into the Parsifal III in the dark of night. Gary was trying to get the attention of the occupants, but meanwhile, he sent Danni to wake Captain Glenn and Emma. It’s all hands on deck to prevent a collision.
It’s a near miss, but no contact. The crew manages to avoid a crash this time, and the other boat drifts off into the night. As much as Gary tries to raise someone by whistling and yelling, either no one’s awake or there’s just no one aboard. That’s an expensive boat to just let it drift onto the rocks.
As everyone is trying to avert a crash, even Danni, who’s not on the deck crew, lends a hand, Emma’s just dawdling in her cabin. “Where’s Em?” Gary asks. Once again, Emma’s “lack of urgency” rears its lazy head.
About that time, Keith returns from shore with the guests who’d been out clubbing. Gary tells him to go knock on the hull of the drifting boat and see if he can wake anyone.
Finally, Keith’s able to rouse someone, and they come up onto the deck. “Your anchor’s dragging. You almost hit us,” he tells them.
“Smells like pot,” observes Brandon, one of the primaries. They decide that the guy is high as a kite and doesn’t understand the seriousness of the situation.
“Mate, you nearly t-boned a $20 million super yacht,” Keith interviews. “Like, that’s not a bill you wanted to be picking up in your tighty-whiteys or whatever.”
So, a little extra excitement for the guests at 3:30 in the morning. No extra charge.
Glenn and Gary make a decision about Emma
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The next morning, everyone’s short on sleep and patience. Talking to Gary about the close call during the night, Glenn says, “It’s a struggle with the people that we have to stay properly manned, right? [Emma] doesn’t seem to be keen to be here.”
“What’s going to happen if that happens, and she’s on nights?” Gary asks. “She still can’t manage to control the tender.”
“Let’s see what I can do,” Glenn says, suggesting he’ll try to replace her.”
Emma can feel Gary’s impatience with her. She can’t seem to do anything right and tells Danni she thinks Gary wants to replace her.
Danni thinks she’s in her head, but then we see Glenn texting the staffing agent: “Hi, do you have any available deckhands to start ASAP?”
Poor Emma is really struggling. She can’t seem to remember anything Gary’s shown her so far. She can’t remember how to tie off the tenders, how to throw the heaving line, or anything else. Focus, Em! Gary’s getting really frustrated with her. She’s also very frustrated with herself.
Even the chief engineer, Davide, notices, “Emma’s her own worst enemy … She’s so scared of messing up, that’s preventing her [from doing] everything.”
At the tip meeting, Gary announces that tomorrow, the crew will have the whole day off. What a treat!
They’re going to explore some local caves, and Glenn will be joining them because he “loves caves.” Afterward, Glenn will return to the boat while the crew enjoys the rest of the day at the O Beach Club. That should put everybody in a better mood. Danni’s hoping she’ll run into Anthony, who she met when they were there with the guests on Charter One.
Glenn finally drops the hammer on Emma
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Gary asks if he can meet with Captain Glenn. “I think you know the problem I’m having with Emma,” he says.
“Yeah, I’ve noticed it,” Glenn replies. “I’m trying to show her stuff, too, but it’s not getting through. She’s struggling.”
“At this point, she’s not a capable deckhand on this boat,” Glenn concludes. “I think we only have one choice … We just have to move forward and get somebody else in.”
“I feel that Gary and I have given Emma ample opportunities to prove her value,” Glenn interviews. “I just think she hasn’t taken them.”
Gary gets emotional when he realizes he has to talk to Emma, but he pulls her from her cabin anyway and takes her to talk to Glenn.
“You’re not delivering what we need in Gary’s department,” Glenn says. “For me, you’re not showing the initiative that I would expect and that we really need to do this job. People have to pick up the slack. We need somebody in your position that has more skills than you’re showing now. I’m gonna have to let you go.”
“In the nicest way possible, I really don’t want to carry on this conversation,” Emma says. She knows she’s getting emotional, and she doesn’t want to embarrass herself by crying in front of Gary and Glenn.
Saying she appreciates everything, she really can’t do this anymore. And she practically runs from the room, even though Glenn’s not done talking.
“We have to talk,” he says. “You can’t just run away.”
But she’s over it and heads out the door, sniffling. She runs back to her cabin and tells Daisy, “They fired me.”
“I feel like I’ve been the scapegoat,” she says, still not taking any accountability for her own poor job performance.
Emma’s goodbye tour (except for Gary and Keith)
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When Emma tells Danni and Diana that she’s been fired, she says, “I’m going to go have a cigarette, calm down, and go speak to Glenn again.”
When she returns to Glenn, she says, “I’m really sorry. I am ready.”
“This is not something rash,” Glenn explains. “This is something that [both Gary and I] have been observing. There is an expectation of ability. There’s an expectation of experience. It’s something that you have to get on your own … You just need to go out and get some more [experience].”
Gary has to call his mommy for comfort. “I feel like such a d*ck,” he tells her.
“This isn’t how I wanted the season to end,” Emma says in a confessional. “I do feel a bit at a loss. I feel like I need a few days to actually absorb everything … I’ve met some really amazing people … I’m gonna be forever grateful.”
Glenn calls a meeting in the lounge and explains that he’s had to let Emma go. “She just wasn’t able to do the job the way she needed to,” he says.
Keith’s a little bothered that he had no clue. He was napping, and she didn’t even tell him goodbye. He and Gary are in the same boat. She didn’t tell him goodbye either.
There will be blood
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At dinner, Gary’s feeling down. When he and Daisy go for a smoke, he tells her, “I feel like maybe I could have been a better teacher and a better leader.”
“You can only manage somebody who wants to be managed,” Daisy responds. Despite their past differences, Daisy still cares about Gary and hates to see him upset.
“Deep down inside, I know it’s the right choice,” he says. “But it was f*cking hard.”
Daisy says that “deep down,” Emma knows he did the right thing. “Stop being so hard on yourself. You’re gonna learn, and you’re gonna grow, but the important thing is that you’re trying.”
When they return to the boat, Gary’s feeling better, mostly because he’s drunk. A little horseplay with Davide ends with the chief engineer getting bashed in the eye when Gary lobs a sucker at him.
Though they’re both laughing hysterically, Davide’s actually bleeding. He not only gets blood on the floor of the lounge, but he gets it all over the white couch. Uh oh. Captain Glenn’s not going to be happy about that.
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There’s just something about Teddi Mellencamp that drives people crazy, and frankly, Andy Cohen can’t wrap his head around it.
When she was on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, people called her boring. She left the show and started a podcast with Tamra Judge. People still send her hate. What exactly did Teddi do to get so much hostility? Andy recently weighed in on the phenomenon.
Andy Cohen knows fans are not ‘enthusiastic’ about Teddi Mellencamp
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Teddi has been on our brains this month thanks to her marriage blowing up right before our eyes. She announced her split from husband Edwin Arroyave, and then shortly after, we learned about a scandalous romp she had with her horse trainer.
With that in mind, a fan asked Andy during a panel at Bravo’s Fan Fest if he could envision her making a return to RHOBH, or perhaps making the switch over to Real Housewives of Orange County. Bravo’s The Daily Dish reported on the moment.
“It doesn’t seem like the crowd is that enthusiastic,” Andy said about a potential Teddi return.
“I don’t know why she has become such a villain in the audience’s perspective,” Andy continued. “She seems to be a truth-teller and she’s very smart, I think. But I don’t know.”
Regardless of how fans feel about Teddi, the Watch What Happens Live host went on to clarify that producers weren’t thinking about RHOBH casting right now. After all, Season 14 just started, and they have all of their bases covered with divorce and separation storylines. Similarly, Andy said the roster is full with RHOC.
Welcome to the recap for Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 8. Last week, Jassi had a party for her boyfriend Darius, and everyone got to meet each other’s partners. It was a countdown to Karen’s court date, with an emotional scene between her and her cousin, David. Mia got into another row with Gordon about wanting to tell the kids she was with Inc. Ashley revealed she finally felt confident in herself and as a single mother. And her journey continues. Here’s exactly what went down in RHOP Season 9, Episode 8: “Healing, Thriving, and Surviving.”
What happened in Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 8?
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Wendy wrapped up her birthday celebration and got her wish to move forward in a positive direction with Eddie’s family. Gizelle and Ashley held another GnA event, and this time, Ashley was the star of the show. Ashley also celebrated her birthday, as well as her readiness to move forward with her divorce. Karen finally went to court, only to have her date postponed. Mia dropped one bombshell after the other, leaving the ladies speechless at the end of the episode.
Ashley’s singing performance got mixed reviews
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Gizelle and Ashley hosted another GnA Fusion fundraiser with the National Brain Tumor Society, and all the ladies were invited. Gizelle wanted to prove that GnA was thriving with its health and wellness rebrand. Still, others were confused. Wendy wondered, “I didn’t have clarity when they had the runway show. The only thing that was good was the crab legs. Now we are working out on the rooftop. Why are we here?”
That question was answered when Gizelle introduced “international pop rock star” sensation Ashley Darby. Wendy and Stacey killed it with their Statler and Waldorf commentary as Ashley sang “Healing and Thriving.” Stacey’s initial reaction was, “Yes, mama, yes!” While Wendy let out a dramatic, “Ashley, no.” As Ashley continued, Wendy asked, “Where’s Auto-Tune?” Stacey joked, “Ashley’s singing is like my dancing!”
The mood was high until Mia gave TMI. She shared Gordon told Inc she had an abortion after her affair with him. Now Inc was going to take a step back. The group was shook. Gizelle said, “Mia, girl. I don’t know what kind of scenario you are trying to establish, but this is like not cool for me. It’s not exciting; it’s not tea; it’s not drama. It’s too much.”
It was two days later and time for Karen’s initial court appearance. And she was nervous. Karen said, “I never thought I’d be in this position in triple twenty-plus one.” Then her lawyer Troy arrived to take her to court. Karen just wanted it to be over so she could finally “tell my truth.”
Karen’s court appearance was put on pause
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Keiarna and Mia were the first to arrive for cocktails to support Karen from afar. Surprisingly, the two were getting along. Mia’s apology was what Keiarna needed to move forward after their debacle at Lake Norman. As the rest of the group arrived, Gizelle shared, “Listen, Karen has had a day! We don’t need to trash Karen. We just need to support her.” Wendy noted it would give her pause if Karen was found guilty. She said, “That changes the ball game.”
Then Keiarna spilled the tea that Karen’s court date got postponed. Gizelle wanted to FaceTime Karen, but Mia joked she should text her first in case she had been drinking. Stacey was adamant that Karen didn’t drink anymore. Mia scoffed, “If Karen doesn’t drink, I’m celibate.” Stacey joked, “Ok, Karen is truly a drunk.” But not everyone found it funny.
Meanwhile, Karen was back at her house. Her lawyer was pleased with the outcome and promised to continue to work on her defense. When a producer asked Karen what happened, she said, “I’ll say this. The legal system is very slow, and I’m just going to have to be patient. But I wish it were today. I wish it were all over.”
Mia and Inc were back in action
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Ashley had a low-key 36th birthday celebration with her family. And unlike Wendy, she was not where she wanted to be yet in life. Ashley shared, “I’m not quite where I thought I would be. Why aren’t I divorced yet? Why don’t I have my business GnA where it’s supposed to be yet? Then I’m like, Ok, it’s time to get my ass in gear.” And she was on her way. Ashley realized divorcing Michael would help her “step into this next phase of life.” She was finally ready to move forward.
Mia and Inc’s short-lived pause was over. When the producer asked Mia why, she didn’t have a clear answer. They played by their own rules with the pause button. A cheerful Mia picked up Inc at the airport, and the two dished on Gordon. After their encounter with him, the three ended up going to the pool with the kids to hang out. Inc joked that if Gordon were younger, he would do something about it. Mia laughed; he had to “respect your elders.” It was all good for now, but it was a constant rollercoaster ride between the three of them.
Wendy’s birthday party entrance didn’t go quite as planned
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All the ladies arrived at Wendy’s birthday party, including The Grand Dame. Karen wasn’t worried about the girls either. She said, ”I can read them left and right, up and down, ok. So it is what it is. Anybody step in the line of fire … KABOOM.” But no Kaboom was needed. The most she got was Gizelle questioning what look she was trying to channel with her courtroom attire. Karen quipped, “Innocence.”
After Mia made amends with Wendy’s mom for calling her a crow (don’t ask), the birthday girl arrived via speedboat. However, the driver kept going in circles. Gizelle said in her confessional, “Wendy, you’re doing too much, honey. You’re boat entrance was an epic failure. You could not land the boat. Land the boat, ahoy!”
TJ was completely rude to Stacey and chastised her for ignoring him at the party. He said, “Get it together, man.” Ashley wisely observed that he should be talking to people at the party on his own. Then it was time for Wendy to cheers. She toasted, “Cheers to 40, but cheers to 40 more.” Wendy’s party was a success, which included her getting a photo with Eddie’s family.
Now it was time to get to business. Gizelle confronted Mia about posting family fun time photos of Gordon and Inc right after she cried to them at the GnA event about their fight. Mia shrugged her shoulders and said, “The fathers of my children can get along.” The group in unison asked, “The fathers?” Mia sure knows how to end an episode.
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TW: This article contains discussions of alleged domestic violence in which a child was present.
Dancing with the Stars alum Artem Chigvintsev met his now ex-wife, Nikki Garcia, in the ballroom. They were partners during Season 25 of DWTS. Nothing romantic happened at that time. However, the couple later reconnected after Nikki’s relationship with John Cena ended. In 2020, the couple welcomed their son, Matteo. They later tied the knot in August 2022.
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia’s divorce is finalized
On August 29, 2024, Artem was arrested for alleged “corporal injury to a spouse.” And Nikki filed for divorce shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, the District Attorney declined to file charges against Artem.
Daily Mail reported that the couple’s divorce was finalized after they attended mediation. According to court documents, both restraining orders were “immediately terminated and shall no longer be of any force and effect.”
It turns out that in Nikki’s divorce filing, she requested sole custody of their son. On October 15, 2024, the former couple was ordered to share custody of Matteo. Plus, Nikki and Artem were ordered to attend parenting classes to help them with co-parenting.
Artem Chigvintsev blames Nikki Garcia for his loss of income
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Finally, Artem explained that he lost income because of Nikki’s alleged false statements. He was not invited to join Season 33 of DWTS and was working a construction job. In his legal documents, Artem said, “It is not true that I have not been able to find other work as a dancer. I normally start jobs in November and it goes for 20 weekends. After the mug shot and the arrest based on her false allegations, I was taken off the website faculty list resulting in loss of over $100k in income.”
In the end, Artem hopes to land a spot on DWTS again. He recently attended the 500th episode celebration, so he may have a good chance of returning.
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 finale airs on Tuesday, November 26 at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.
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 – DO YOU THINK THAT NIKKI AND ARTEM WILL BE SUCCESSFUL CO-PARENTS? WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY DECLINING TO FILE CHARGES?
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Paging all Married to Medicine fans! We’re back to cover a brand-new season and dish on all of the juicy drama between the doctors, the doctors’ wives, and everyone in between.
In Season 10 of Married to Medicine, we watched Quad slowly get pushed out of the sister circle, only to be replaced by her ex-husband’s new wife. When the reunion came around, there was a glimmer of hope that she could be welcomed back into the good graces of the group. However, we learned in the Season 11 premiere of M2M that not everyone is on board.
Once again, off-camera drama rattled the relationships in the group, but behind the scenes, a few surprising people are trying to patch things together. In Married to Medicine Season 11, Episode 1, “Guess Who’s Coming to Whitnik,” we got our first peak at the long, bumpy road ahead.
What happened in Married to Medicine Season 11, Episode 1?
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Dr. Simone and her husband planned a Freaknik-themed party to celebrate their 35th college reunion, but a couple of unexpected guests threatened to kill the vibe. Meanwhile, the rest of the women tried to find peace with each other after off-camera drama rattled their friendships. We’ve got a full breakdown of all of the juicy details.
Tensions linger from season 10
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Season 11 kicked off with the Whitmores planning a major party to celebrate their 35th college reunion: Whitnik! Who knew that a 35th reunion was something worth celebrating?
Although Simone was “hyped up” about the party, Season 10’s drama loomed over her like a dark cloud. She was putting together the guest list when the conversation quickly turned to her feud with Quad. Simone said she wasn’t going to be on the invite list.
“Quad and I left New York in a good place. We were talking, we were communicating, and then comments start flowing on social media,” Simone explained in a confessional interview.
“People say they don’t like how I treat Quad,” Simone continued. “She buys into what these strangers are saying.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Heavenly went to Quad’s house with a bouquet and an apology for Season 10’s drama. When they started discussing the feud with Simone, Quad said that she needed Simone to take accountability for what transpired at the reunion.
“Simone needs to be accountable and say, ‘You know what, I was dead wrong,’” Quad explained.
The Luncefords take on the Kimes
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Another conflict that has carried over from Season 10 is the rift between Dr. Heavenly and Lateasha. Thanks to a bunch of online arguing, their relationship is also worse than it was the last time we saw them.
What’s wild about this feud is that no one’s hands are clean. Dr. Heavenly said shady things about Sweet Tea and Greg’s marriage. In response, Sweet Tea accused Dr. Damon of infidently. They’ve all said messy things about each other’s practices. It’s just not good, and of course, Phaedra is attracted to this like a fly on a pile of hot garbage.
In the Season 11 M2M premiere, Phaedra invited the Luncefords over so her sons could give Lateasha swim lessons. Meanwhile, Phaedra pulled Greg aside to talk about the drama with Heavenly.
“Heavenly was talking a lot of junk about Lateasha, going in on some things that I felt were inappropriate,” Greg explained.
In Greg’s opinion, his wife was fully justified to clap back. Phaedra seemed to agree, and she vowed to support Greg in his battle with America’s favorite dentist.
“You know that there are only 561 black men in medical school right now? 561,” Phaedra told Greg. “So, we gotta protect you at all costs.”
In the meantime, Aydin and Dylan made some incredible progress in their swimming lessons with Sweet Tea. By the time Greg and Phaedra were done gossiping, Lateasha learned how to doggy paddle across the pool! She’ll be swimming across the English Channel in no time.
The freaks come out at Whitnik
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When the time arrived for Whitnik, it seriously looked like one of the best Bravo parties we’ve seen in a while. They pulled up in hydraulic lowriders, Dr. Eugene was dressed like LL Cool J. It was all fun and games until a couple of unexpected guests showed up at the party.
First up was Dr. Contessa and her husband, Dr. Scott. Although we’ve known for months that they were returning to the show, the rest of the M2M cast seemed genuinely surprised to see them roll up.
“Contessa just? Oh, the night is done,” Dr. Jackie groaned in a confessional.
Dr. Contesssa left the show on friendly terms with most of the cast, but she and Heavenly never resolved their beef from Season 9. Her presence at the party seemed like a ticking timebomb, and Dr. Hevenly didn’t know how to act.
“I don’t know why Sweet Tea [brought] Contessa, that just gives me a bad vibe,” Heavenly admitted in a confessional. “Maybe they’re gonna take turns whipping my ass. I have no clue. “
The second surprise guest to make a grand entrance was none other than Miss Quad, Miss Quad! She pulled up and left Dr. Simone dumbfounded. You know she was having flashbacks to last season when Quad crashed the Med Gala.
Unbeknownst to Simone, Quad was invited to this party. Her husband went behind her back and personally invited the M2M OG. He said he liked Quad and wanted to see her welcomed back into the group. Cecil deserves a round of applause for that.
So, if you’re keeping track, that means Quad has Dr. Heavenly and Cecil on her side. Plus, in a flashback, we see that Dr. Jackie had also forgiven Quad. With three inroads to the group, it’s safe to say Quad is officially back, y’all.
Heavenly and Sweet Tea face off
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Fortunately, no one got their ass “whipped” at Whitnik. Most of the ladies with outstanding issues decided to save their conversations for later. Plus, Dr. Scott randomly started performing a song, so they couldn’t do much talking with all of that noise happening in the background.
We saw Heavenly and Contessa hug and ignore each other. Quad and Simone did the same thing. Unfortunately, Dr. Heavenly and Sweet Tea didn’t have that same level of self-awareness, and they got into a major argument at the end of the episode. So much for all of the “HBCU love” Simone was trying to promote.
“There have been some harsh things that have come from your wife,” Dr. Greg told Damon.
Heavenly quickly interjected, “There have been some harsh things coming from your wife. You act like you don’t see it.”
Then, the couples started going back and forth about the cheating accusations. Heavenly, who was struggling with her costume wig all night, didn’t have the patience for Sweet Tea. She erupted and told Dr Greg, “Watch your wife.”
“If she say one more disrespectful thing, I’m sending her a cease and desist,” Sweet Tea replied, before getting pulled away by Phaedra.
You have to commend Sweet Tea for ushering in her sophomore season with a classic “cease and desist” threat. She’s taking after the many Bravolebirites that came before her.
As the credits rolled, Dr. Simone and Cecil reflected on the party and how it got derailed by Heavenly and Lateasha. Simone joked, “This is the kind of behavior that got Freaknik canceled.”
Married to Medicine Season 11 continues on Bravo on Sundays at 9/8c. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.
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