Tyla has been raising the temperature this holiday season after she was featured on the Netflix special “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.” The South African singer, who looked like a gift ready to be unwrapped, took to social media to share a new photo with Carpenter. Tyla had fans swooning as she brought festive cheer for the stunning collaboration in a risqué red set that comprised a micro-miniskirt.
Tyla goes bold in festive red bandeau top and miniskirt combo featuring bows and ribbons
Tyla joined hands with the “Espresso” hitmaker to perform a rendition of “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway on Netflix’s holiday special “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.” The 22-year-old singer transformed into a wrapped-up gift herself as she rocked a breathtaking red set. Tyla’s ensemble featured a huge bow worn like a sleeveless top covering the bust. Below that, two ribbon-like straps went around her torso, extending onto her upper thigh.
Tyla’s sultry outfit also included a micro-miniskirt, which also featured a huge bow on the side of her hip. The adornment’s long wide straps continued to cascade down the artist’s leg. Besides her stunning outfit, Tyla accessorized the look with a massive necklace and stud earrings. Meanwhile, the singer’s dazzling belly piercing didn’t go unnoticed.
Tyla flaunted her outfit and posed alongside Carpenter in her new Instagram post. Following that, several fans rushed to the comments section to swoon over the singer’s festive look. A user called Tyla a “gift that keeps on giving.” Another commenter wrote, “Yohhh you are an amazing gift tbh.” Sabrina Carpenter also commented, “Merry Christmas to ya brothaaaaaaa.” In the meantime, many fans gushed over Tyla and the “Please Please Please” singer’s serenading new duet.
Besides Tyla, the musical duet appearances on “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter” included Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, and Kali Uchis. The Netflix special continued to feature more special guests.
Jennifer Lopez is seemingly redefining her kitchen wardrobe. In a new social media update, the singer normalized wearing cutout dresses in the kitchen. Lopez took to Instagram to share snaps of her making a midnight snack in a black shimmery backless dress that features risqué cutouts around her torso. Alongside the photos, the star also modeled a stylish walk, ringing in the Christmas spirit with the dress and matching accessories.
Jennifer Lopez’s idea of cooking attire may not be for everyone
Jennifer Lopez surely knows how to make the weekend count. On Sunday, the singer shared photos of herself in a black cutout dress preparing food in the kitchen. She captioned it saying, “MY FAVORITE PART about going out is coming home for the midnight snack.” Lopez shared multiple pictures of her serving full glam in the kitchen and gave a glimpse of her Christmas decorations.
Celebrity stylists Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi assembled Lopez’s dress from MÔNOT. The outfit featured a halter neckline and a cutout around the torso. The black sequin dress was entirely backless and had a high slit in the bottom. Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero styled the singer’s hair in loose waves. Meanwhile, celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes matched the glam with the glitter in the outfit. Lopez paired the ensemble with a black clutch, open-toe heels, and silver drop earrings.
Before sharing the photos of her dress, Lopez uploaded a video of her strutting in the sultry outfit. She walked in style and turned to reveal the outfit’s backless detail. This confident catwalk was accompanied by background audio of Brandon O’Neal’s “Believe in Yourself.” The video ended with Lopez displaying a cheeky smile. As of now, both the video and the photos have received over 600K likes, with fans going gaga over her dress and makeup.
Jennifer Lopez is unstoppable when it comes to glam, as evidenced by her looks in the past few weeks. Last week, she attended the 2024 IndieWire Awards in a glittery silver gown with long sleeves and silver earrings. It is safe to say that when it comes to style with confidence, the singer never fails to serve.
Originally reported by Varsha Narayan on Mandatory.
Ariana Grande has recently revealed how she does not “invite” criticisms about her looks. The singer-actor also opened up about how she copes with the pressure of society’s beauty standards. Cynthia Erivo and Grande, the lead stars of “Wicked,” sat down for a candid interview with Sally, a French content creator and journalist.
During the heartfelt new episode of “Oui Oui Baguette,” Grande noted she has been in the public eye like “a specimen in a petri dish” since she was young. The 31-year-old shared she has faced all kinds of criticism and said, “I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”
Ariana Grande feels society always finds reasons to comment on people’s looks
Ariana Grande shared it is hard to protect oneself from all the “noise” when they are young. People talk about their appearance, among other things. The singer noted the judgment doesn’t stop there. Even at gatherings like Thanksgiving, there would be someone to point out if a person had gotten skinnier or heavier. Grande added, “That is something that is uncomfortable and horrible no matter where it’s happening, no matter the scale it’s happening on.”
Grande continued to highlight that today’s society has the “comfortability” to comment on other people’s looks and appearances. They even speculate what is going on “behind the scenes, or health,” or how an artist presents themselves. Grande said, “I think it’s dangerous for all parties involved.” Following that, she shared how she is “really lucky” to have her “support system.” Grande added she trusts that she is “beautiful,” but she knows “what the pressure of that noise feels like.”
Ariana Grande continued that criticism and judgments have been a “resident” in her life since she was 17. However, she added, “I just don’t invite it in anymore.” The actor continued, “It’s not welcome. I have work to do, I have a life to live, I have friends to love on, I have so much love, and it’s not invited. So I don’t leave space for it anymore.”
Grande then noted the ways to protect oneself from the “noise.” The singer said, “Whether it’s at a family reunion or online, you got to block people. I don’t care if you have to delete the app entirely, you keep yourself safe, because no one has the right to say s—.”
It shouldn’t surprise Kody Brown that he is no longer being included in family gatherings hosted by Janelle Brown. Arguably the duo once had the strongest marriage out of all the Sister Wives, but after Janelle’s patience finally wore thin, she lost all ability to give a damn about the polygamous patriarch. Now she is making sure to keep her loved ones far from the frantic reach of Kody.
Kody Brown wasn’t welcome at his daughter’s party
The most recent episode of Sister Wives showed the family, minus Kody and Robyn Brown, celebrating Savanah Brown’s graduation from high school. In years past, the Brown family would host elaborate parties complete with a musical dance number that definitely embarrassed the kids. This time around, it was a bit smaller as the family had splintered off into separate sects. Savanah was surrounded by those who loved her, including Christine Brown and many of her older siblings. Noticeably missing was the father of 18.
For years, Kody has been self-sabotaging his relationships. In Kody’s mind, he believed he would have been extended an invite but then asked to leave his fourth and favorite wife at home. The delusion ran deep with this one, as that was far from the truth. For years, Sister Wives viewers have watched as Kody alienated many of his older children, who now choose not to speak with the patriarch. TLC cameras caught the extended family having a great time while Kody babbled about how unfair the entire situation was in his private confessional. But even amid his anger, he still didn’t take a moment to wish his daughter a hearty congratulations.
Janelle Brown spills some hard truths
The mother of six didn’t think twice about not inviting her ex-husband to the gathering for their 18-year-old daughter. Janelle revealed that “Kody is alienated from 90 to 95 percent of his children. He is not really wanted at events. He is not coming regardless of who he brings or doesn’t bring with him.” But Kody loves to rewrite history. The comment seemingly ended Kody’s idea that he would be invited places, but Robyn would be left out. It turns out it isn’t all about Robyn. Janelle added, “Kody has this idea that somehow if he leaves Robyn home, he’s going to be able to come to these family gatherings. And that’s so far from the truth.”
During the episode, I had to question if Kody didn’t understand the ramifications of his actions. In his own confessional, he opened up, sharing, “I’d like to be a part of Savanah’s life, but it’s like they’re in this collusion that seems to hate Robyn, and I don’t know why other than, well, they’re jealous,” he said. “I’ve got this whole other side of the family that have decided that they’re still a family and we’re out. Now, they’ll let me in that club as long as I leave Robyn behind. I can’t do that.” As a viewer, it feels like Kody enjoys the turmoil because, in his mind, it makes him the victim.
Kody Brown has a long history of alienating his family
Even though social media proves that Kody attended Savanah’s graduation, his attempt has not repaired their relationship. During the same episode, Sister Wives fans saw a side to Kody that his four wives often spoke about. While discussing the Coyote Pass drama, he noted Janelle “would screw me if she could.” The comment didn’t sit well with viewers. But the polygamous patriarch went even further, noting, “She doesn’t trust me because she would screw me if she could. That’s what I believe. Okay, And I’ll be honest, I’ve thought about screwing her. Okay, so I’m being honest.”
It’s no wonder Janelle didn’t want Kody at any of her family gatherings. Kody has never been a safe place for her or the children. And his immature comments goes to prove the hypothesis. Kody has been secretive about a lot of stuff, including Coyote Pass. The wives finally learned Kody had a lot to gain from the sale since he was on all four of the plots. Janelle is creating boundaries in an attempt to protect herself and her children from a madman’s plan to hold onto any control.
90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2 has officially kicked off. Season 2 features six 90 Day Fiancé couples from all different spin-offs and backgrounds. The one thing that these couples do have in common, however, is their relationship problems. These couples have struggled with everything from financial and trust issues to infidelity. They have three weeks to try to save their relationships by participating in various kinds of therapy. At the end of the three weeks, the couples will decide whether or not to stay together during the Recommitment Ceremony.
The Season 2 premiere revealed shocking information about many of the couples. While some of these revelations were expected, others came out of left field. These four were by far the most surprising bombshells of the night.
Ariela Weinberg moved to Ethiopia to get away from Biniyam Shibre
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So far, Ariela Weinberg and Biniyam Shibre seem to be the most strained couple at the resort. During the premiere, Ariela revealed that their relationship fell apart after moving to America. She explained that she had evidence of Biniyam cheating on her with another woman, which was a shock of its own. The real surprise, however, was where Ariela went to get some space from her husband.
Instead of moving elsewhere in the US, Ariela took her and Biniyam’s son Aviel to Ethiopia. This was surprising, as Ariela only lived in Ethiopia while Biniyam was there. Ariela’s family is in the US as well, so, interestingly, she chose to go be with Biniyam’s family instead. Biniyam didn’t have any part in this trip and remained in Las Vegas while his wife and son traveled to his home country.
Florian Sukaj came home with make-up on his shirt after an evening out
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Another bombshell moment from the premiere involved Stacey Silva and Florian Sukaj. Stacey revealed that she and Florian were having a lot of issues, especially with trust. A year before The Last Resort was filmed, Stacey had been very ill. She hoped that Florian would be by her side throughout her recovery but was disheartened to find him more focused on partying.
Shortly before going to Arizona for filming, Stacey caught Florian coming home with make-up on his shirt. This implies that he was dancing with another woman, while he was out partying in Miami without Stacey. Florian denied that it meant anything serious and claimed it was just from a random drunk girl trying to hug him. Hopefully, Stacey and Florian can use the retreat to work through these issues once and for all.
Josh Weinstein slid into Sophie Sierra’s DMs
Josh Weinstein came to the retreat with Natalie Mordovtseva but already seems to have a case of wandering eyes. During the Happy Hour meet-up, Sophie Sierra told some of her fellow cast members that Josh had DM’d her on Instagram. Josh allegedly sent Sophie heart-eye and fire emojis after sliding up on pictures she took at the gym. After that, he even went as far as inviting Sophie to Las Vegas! This was crossing a line, as Sophie is married to Rob Warne.
The most shocking thing about this reveal is that Josh and Rob are actually close friends. It didn’t seem like the two knew each other before filming, so the retreat is likely where they met. The men post content together on social media regularly, along with Jamal Menzies. It will be interesting to see how Josh’s flirting with Rob’s wife turns into the men becoming friends.
Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina are no longer on the same page about having kids
Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina were one of the more surprising couples to join the Season 2 cast. These two always seemed to get along well and never had too many issues. During the premiere, however, Brandon admitted what had brought them to the retreat. While Brandon was ready to have kids, Julia claimed that she no longer wanted them. This was a shock for Brandon, as Julia had initially told him she wanted a family.
Kids are a pretty big topic that needs to be agreed on in any romantic relationship. Understandably, Brandon feels blindsided, especially after Julia initially agreed to have kids. On the other hand, however, it’s also understandable that Julia may have changed her mind. She didn’t reveal her reasoning but there’s a good chance it’s valid. This is an important issue to solve, so hopefully the therapists can help Brandon and Julia get back on track.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie raised the temperature in corpcore fits for their Glamour Magazine cover shoot. The duo took power dressing to a whole new level in chic ensembles, which they paired with eye-catching jewelry pieces. They also rocked some vibrant gowns for one of the looks, incorporating floral elements with a mix of fabrics and patterns.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie show up as boss girls in new Glamour Mag shoot
For their latest Glamour Magazine cover, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie went for a corporate set-up, looking fabulous in corpcore outfits. While Hilton opted for a Jacquemus top and skirt combo, Richie stunned in a Ferragamo jacket and skirt. The “House of Wax” star accessorized with Wempe earrings and necklace and Saint Laurent peep-toe heels, with her friend matching her energy in Jimmy Choo pointed-toe heels and jewelry pieces from Chopard, Boucheron, and Wempe.
Hilton and Richie didn’t stop at that as they made it more eclectic with two vibrant Ronald Van der Kemp dresses. The DJ-singer kept her bling minimal for this look and paired her colorful number with a pair of Chopard earrings, with Richie pairing hers with pieces from Graff, House of Harlow, and Boucheron. However, their most fun look has to be the one with the Marc Jacobs top-skirt combo and dress. The oversized ensembles with structured shoulders had a quirky look, with the duo pairing them with some dramatic earrings.
In the Glamour Magazine interview, Hilton and Richie touched upon the Y2K style resurgence and the influence they had on the same. While they can’t agree with all the interpretations of early 2000s style, they couldn’t deny that it was the “most fun time in fashion.” Moreover, Hilton revealed that she still has several pieces from that era in her wardrobe. Commenting on her style back then, she said, “It was so out there and so extra.”
Originally reported by Namrata Padhee on Mandatory.
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is one of the most enticing 90 Day Fiancé spin-offs. The Other Way follows Americans who move abroad to countries all around the world for love. This differs from other 90 Day Fiancé shows, where the international partners typically move to the United States. The Other Way is always an interesting watch, as it explores the struggles of adjusting to life abroad. Americans run into issues regarding living conditions, religious differences, culture shocks, and more.
While many Americans have tried to permanently move abroad on The Other Way, most haven’t been successful. Many couples on The Other Way eventually broke up, leading the American partner to move back to the US. On the other hand, numerous international cast members decided to settle in America with their partners instead. These five Americans are the only ones who fully dedicated themselves to moving “The Other Way”. They are still living abroad today, and we give them a lot of credit for it!
Jenny Slatten – 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Seasons 1, 2, and 3
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Jenny Slatten was featured on the first three seasons of The Other Way. After meeting her now husband Sumit Singh online, Jenny moved to India to start a future with him. Jenny’s journey wasn’t easy by any means, as she discovered Sumit had secretly been married behind her back. However, she still loved him and gave him a second chance. After Sumit finalized his divorce, he and Jenny married at the end of Season 3. Jenny and Sumit are still married and living happily together in India today.
Corey Rathgeber – 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Seasons 1 and 3
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Corey Rathgeber appeared on The Other Way Seasons 1 and 3 with his wife Evelin Villegas. From the beginning, Corey and Evelin’s relationship was rocky. After Evelin wasn’t able to adjust to life in the US, Corey decided to move to her home country of Ecuador for her. This was a challenge, as Corey wasn’t well-versed in Spanish and struggled with his new lifestyle in Ecuador. With time, however, the couple was able to make things work. Corey and Evelin still live together in Ecuador and are doing better than ever.
Kenneth “Kenny” Niedermeier – 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Seasons 2, 3, and 5
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Kenneth “Kenny” Niedermeier was introduced during The Other Way Season 2 along with his partner Armando Rubio. After moving to Mexico to be with Armando, Kenny found some things to be a challenge. Like Corey, Kenny knew limited Spanish and had quite a culture shock after his move. Kenny and Armando later returned for Seasons 3 and 5, where they married and began looking into having a child together. Despite the obstacles they faced, Kenny and Armando are still living in Mexico with Armando’s daughter Hannah.
Steven Johnston – The Other Way Season 3
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Steven Johnston didn’t make the best impression on viewers during The Other Way Season 3. Throughout the season, Steven came off as somewhat of a hypocrite. He expected his wife Alina Johnston to strictly follow his Mormon religion, while he didn’t follow all of the rules himself. Nonetheless, Steven and Alina worked through their troubles and are still together today. The couple originally moved to Turkey, but are currently living together in China. Steven may not have been a fan favorite but he did fully devote himself to moving abroad for love.
Brandan DeNuccio – The Other Way Season 5
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Brandan DeNuccio made his debut during The Other Way Season 5. He quickly gained attention for his unusual relationship with Mary Demasu-ay. Before meeting in person, the couple spent 24/7 together on FaceTime never hanging up. Some viewers felt this was a red flag. Nonetheless, this was one of the few relationships of the season that ended up lasting. Brandan moved to The Philippines for Mary during Season 5 and is still there today. The couple now has a daughter named Midnight as well. While Brandan may have been criticized by viewers initially, he deserves some credit for how well he adjusted to life in The Philippines.
TELL US – WHICH OF THESE CAST MEMBERS ARE YOU SURPRISED TO SEE IS STILL LIVING ABROAD? DO YOU THINK MORE AMERICANS ON THE SHOW WILL BE ABLE TO MOVE ABROAD PERMANENTLY?
Jana Duggar has always been a hard nut to crack. The eldest daughter of 19 Kids and Counting has kept a low profile over the years. And if fans are being honest most of us thought she would be the spinster of the family. As her brothers and sisters passed her by on life milestones, Jana stayed at home, content with her decision to stick close to her parents. But a lot has changed over the years and Jana is looking toward the future.
Jana Duggar gets married
Since the Josh Duggar molestation fallout, Jana has been concentrating on love and light. The eldest Duggar tied the knot with Stephen Wissman on August 15, 2024. The 34-year-old had finally found her prince charming after years of staying on the sideline. The couple invited 500 guests and hosted a classically elegant ceremony in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The duo planned the wedding quickly and had only been engaged since June. Standing beside her as bridesmaids were her sisters, Jessa Duggar, Joy-Anna Duggar, Johanna Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, and Jinger Duggar.
At the time of the big event, Jana told People, “I think it is one of those things that all girls envision someday. For me, it felt like, ‘Okay, it’s never coming.’ But now it’s starting to sink in. Reality is starting to set in. And I’m like, ‘Wow, this truly is something that I’ve dreamed of.’ And just to see it coming about is incredible and kind of hard to believe. It’s a dream come true.” For viewers who grew up watching the family show and counting on it, it was nice to see Jana fulfill her wish, as she was always seen as a hard worker taking care of her younger siblings.
And Jana Duggar lived happily ever after
Jana is currently in wedded bliss with Stephen. Since their ceremony, the duo dove into renovating their home together. Fans may not know, but Jana relocated to Nebraska to be with her husband. The couple bought a fixer-upper and have already started demolishing their kitchen. Jana took to YouTube on October 9 to share how construction was going. The footage showed Jana and Stephen working hard to make their house into a dream home.
The newlywed shared that she loved “warm tones” for the cabinets and “gold hardware up against these neutral-toned wood floors.” For the walls, Jana and Stephen ended up choosing “alabaster and accessible beige” for the cabinets. But not everything was DIY, as Jana revealed she was more than happy to spend a bit of money on what she really wanted in order for her kitchen to look perfect. Jana ended the video, sharing, “After going back and forth, I think we’re going to do a quartz backsplash — the same as the countertops. It’s a little bit more of an investment, but we really love the seamless look it makes, and it’s something we’re willing to splurge on.”
Jana Duggar is holding onto family moments
Jana might be 800 miles away from Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar, but she is making the distance work. The 34-year-old took to her YouTube vlog to share an update with followers. The TLC star shared that before her move and wedding, she made sure to soak up as much time as she could with her mom and sisters. Jana recalled, “Mom, Jordyn, and I are at the alterations place. We’re taking it in to get altered a little bit more. So, here we go.” It seems Jana tried to make everyone feel involved with her big day.
Since she moved to the Cornhusker State, Jana has run multiple marathons with her family members. She also shared that simple trips to the ice cream shops and dancing were fun activities to do with her sisters. Most importantly, while Stephen stayed back to work on their new home, Jana made frequent trips back to the Duggar home. She said, “Right now, while I’m back in Arkansas, it makes me really want to be intentional. And to make some fun memories with my family and soak up these final weeks here.”
TELL US – DO YOU THINK JANA DUGGAR WILL LIKE LIVING AWAY FROM HER FAMILY?
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In a new Instagram photo, Julia Fox made a case of wearable art by posing in a sheer, barely-there outfit. Fox sported a risqué outfit in the still but the spotlight remained on the message behind the unusual look. The actor wore a nearly naked attire consisting of a partly see-through micro mini skirt with a tiny bandeau top and transparent sleeves. However, the striking factors of her appearance were the accessories from Gab Bois X Back Market’s latest collab, the F/W 2005: Hardwear collection.
Gab Bois is a “Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist” while Back Market is a “refurbished tech marketplace” that operates globally, as per the website. Their new collection — Back Market and Gab Bois — transform luxury fashion using scrap technology “into a suite of breathtaking art pieces” to create sustainable styles.
Julia Fox poses in wearable art in new photo on Instagram
After a series of bold fashion moments, Julia Fox donned another daring outfit in her latest Instagram photo, supporting a sustainable cause. She wore an all-sheer two-piece set, layering a fully see-through, micro mini skirt over off-white underwear. Fox then covered her bodice with a more scarce nude-colored bandeau top and added Gab Bois X Back Market’s flip phone belt over her bust. All in all, the outfit exhibited her chiseled body as she flaunted more skin. She also carried a Discman pocket mirror and pulled off the striking tach nails.
The actor opted for dramatic additions to her makeup. Fox went for blue eye shadow with full matte nude lips with a dark brown outline. Moreover, she rocked her bleached eyebrows and platinum blonde locks which have been a constant in her recent fashion appearances. In addition, the 34-year-old wore transparent sleeves and a pair of geeky glasses to finish the look.
However, while Julia Fox’s outfit and the photo may have been alluring, the caption set the stage for a sustainable cause. She first informed that e-waste has taken over fast fashion as “the largest growing waste stream” before introducing the wearable Y2k tech art collection. Fox also noted how “we can do more with what we already have” via this collection.
Lastly, Fox stated that funds generated through the collab “support the Right to Repair movement in both the US and EU.” Additionally, the cause takes a giant leap toward “empowerment, sustainability, and access to repair are within everyone’s reach.”
Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Mandatory.
Get ready for another Selling Sunset spinoff! Netflix just dropped the trailer for Selling the City, and they’re bringing the real estate drama to the Big Apple.
Now, we know there are a million and one real estate shows, including Ryan Serhant’s New York-based show, Owning Manhattan. Still, this trailer looks like it’s giving us something fresh with plenty of drama and a familiar face from the reality TV real estate world.
Check out the first look below! There’s even a familiar face for long-time Bravo fans…
Selling the City is coming soon, and the trailer promises plenty of drama
“I am a top real estate broker at Douglas Elliman, and I just had one of the biggest years of my career,” Eleonora explained in the preview. “Now, I’m starting my own team.”
In an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Eleonora said she got support from the Selling Sunset bosses, Jason and Brett Oppenheim. However, she explained that this spinoff would be much different from the other Netflix real estate shows.
“I have a lot of respect for those guys and what they’ve built,” she explained. “But this is a little different. We’re a little grittier, and a woman is leading the team. The city also takes everything to another level. There’s a really high barrier to entry in this market, and it makes it extraordinarily competitive.”
Eleonora’s team consists of Jordyn Taylor, Gisselle Meneses Nunez, Jade Chen, Abigail Godfrey, Justin Tuinstra, Taylor Middleton, and wait for it — Steve Gold! The Million Dollar Listing New York alum is making his big return to reality TV. Welcome back to our screens, Steve.
Although Steve is used to reality TV cameras, the rest of the crew are new to this world. The trailer shows one of them cracking under the pressure. At one point, one of the agents is already threatening to sue the show. It’s the type of mess that we love to see.
“If any of this sh*t airs, I will sue every single one of your asses,” Jade warned in the trailer.
So, this show has one of our favorite MDL alums, a fierce boss lady in charge, and an agent threatening to sue the show? We’re here for it.
Welcome back to Charleston! When we last saw the Southern Charm cast, they were still reeling from that love triangle. Austen and Shep had other issues in their friendship after the latter’s BravoCon incident, which also angered Craig. JT, who professed his unrequited love for Taylor, proposed giving Austen a “f*ckboy exorcism.” Despite her major role last year, Olivia Flowers didn’t return for Season 10, but she’s now happily engaged. In fact, all parties in that love triangle/square have new love interests. But the wounds from the Season 9 reunion haven’t totally healed. That tension was on display in Southern Charm Season 10, Episode 1, titled “Raising Cane.”
What happened in Southern Charm Season 10, Episode 1?
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The Southern Charm cast got back together to start the season at the Carolina Cup. Madison threw a party, introducing us to her pal Molly O’Connell, who has some romantic connections with this group. Shep’s friendships with Austen and Craig are still on the fritz. But he insists Ayahuasca therapy in Costa Rica made him a changed man. Taylor, who has a new boyfriend named Gaston, doesn’t want to hear it. Austen also has a new girlfriend, Audrey. But did he really change his ways?
JT also had a life-changing Costa Rica experience, spending the episode with his new accessory, a cane, after an ATV crash. He hands out canes as olive branches and tries to make “we’re all o-cane” happen. Neither attempts are successful. Instead, we might get insight into why he quit the show.
Southern Charm cast prepares for the Carolina Cup
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While we start out in Charleston, the Southern Charm cast quickly makes their way to Camden. Craig insists on driving to Shep’s family farm house. Austen makes a stink about it, but Craig has a very important reason – his friends are always too drunk! Very glad Craig sees safety as a priority. Even if he did leave the trunk open as they started to drive away.
JT and Venita go shopping for Derby duds. Acting as his stylist, Venita recalls they became close after last season’s Jamaica trip. JT says they have chemistry, but I don’t see it. And not just because JT spoiled his own storyline and revealed he has a new girlfriend who is not a cast member. For now, Venita seems more interested in him than Taylor was. Meanwhile, he hasn’t talked to Austen since proposing that f*ckboy exorcism at the Season 9 reunion.
As Shep arrives in Boykin, he repeatedly gushes over the Ayahuasca in Costa Rica. He describes it as “three years of therapy in four days,” which … we’ll see. Regardless, kudos to Shep for realizing something had to change after BravoCon. However, Ayahuasca didn’t magically heal the strain in his friendship with Austen and Craig. For his part, Craig laments how things became “surface level.” Cut to a montage of them in the gym, solely exchanging “wassups.”
Meet Molly O’Connell
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Madison goes shopping with her friend Molly O’Connell, one of her “favorite people in the world.” Molly is already iconic to me as the recipient of Tyra Banks’ most infamous makeover ever on America’s Next Top Model. I imagine that’s what she referenced as “trauma from my past weaves” in the episode. She’s kept modeling in the years since, and Madison used to do her hair and makeup for photoshoots.
The two go shopping and spill some tea. Molly used to sext Craig, but insists she’s not trying to steal him from Paige DeSorbo. Craig also claims Paige finds their sexting history “hilarious.” Madison is shipping her with Whitney instead, as Molly laments dating at 36. “I’m a jealous psycho,” she says, to which Madison agrees and adds, “cheers to that.” Never change, Madison.
We get a peek at Molly’s jealous side when Whitney shows up with a very young-looking date. I’ve personally never understood Whitney’s appeal, but all these seasons later, he’s still juggling models.
Shep, Austen, and Craig unpack BravoCon
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BravoCon is causing a lot of drama throughout our shows! Craig says being associated with Shep’s behavior at the panel could’ve affected his business. As we saw, Sewing Down South had a booth at the convention. Shep accuses Craig of being hypocritical, mentioning the business owner’s history of drunken outbursts. Yes, but the point is that Craig is trying to change, Shep!
Craig mentions how Paige motivated him to stop drinking. We know from the Season 10 trailer that this will lead to issues with Craig and his buddies. If Shep and Austen really think antagonizing Paige is gonna work out for them, they’re very unaware of the Summer House star’s huge fanbase in the Bravo community.
While Austen came to his own breaking point with Shep, he also thinks Craig’s boundaries are too harsh. Things get real heavy when Shep mentions having a vision of Austen and his sister, Kyle, who passed away. Shep said the vision lead him to forgive his friend for the Taylor situation. While Austen is receptive, Craig appears more skeptical.
We’re off to the races in the Southern Charm Season 10 premiere
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Madison shows up in a polka-dot look that references Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Austen matches her in a pair of polka dot pants. When Madison brings up JT and his cane, Austen insists he’s not gonna pull an Angie Katsanevas on RHOSLC and make fun of impairments.
In JT’s party bus on the way over, Rodrigo says he met Austen’s new girlfriend last summer. Leva drops that he was still dating other girls at that time. So, Austen might not be as much of a changed man as he claims. JT is maybe too excited to hear his exorcism didn’t work.
When they meet at Madison’s party, JT claims he’s happy to hear about Austen’s new relationship. He hands Austen a cane as a gift for “turning over a new leaf.” Austen takes it, but snarks that JT is a “weirdo” in a confessional.
Meanwhile, things are as awkward as you’d expect between Taylor and Shep. In a confessional, she admits she blocked him. Guess she won’t hear about his vision of her as a bird who kept flying into windows?
Towards the end of the episode, we meet new cast member Ryan Albert. Introduced as Patricia’s friend, he shows up with his husband, Dr. Eddie. Patricia is less excited to see JT, especially when he offers her a cane. Madison speaks for everyone when she asks, “What the f*ck you doing?” To quote Pretty Woman – big mistake. Huge.
Is this why JT left Southern Charm?
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Patricia is “genuinely offended” by JT’s gift and asks, “what’s next, a wheelchair?” JT’s new confidant can’t defend him on this one. “You don’t give a woman past a certain age a cane,” Venita says, adding, “even if it’s bedazzled with jewels from Harry Winston!” Madison, sipping champagne, remarks, “He’ll learn his lesson.” Patricia promptly leaves the party.
JT sees this as some grand statement on the South. “Everyone can be huggy, lovey, kissy, cheeky, but there’s the surface, and there’s the layer underneath. It looks safe, but it’s not safe. It’s like a charade.” That may generally be true. But I’m pretty sure giving a woman Patricia’s age a cane would be offensive in any other place on earth.
Cut to two months later. We see JT insist he never called Patricia the b-word after she rejected the gift. But Craig says he did. Madison asks someone about an affair. Venita breaks into tears. The montage ends with Craig walking off, shouting “F*ck you guys, man.” And with that, the Season 10 premiere ends. Guess things are not o-cane after all.
