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Mia Thornton Solidifies Her Place For Season 9 of 'RHOP' With Mystery Bae

Christal Jordan — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:31:15 GMT

They say when the money goes, the honey goes and, for RHOP star Mia Thornton, the proof is in the pudding. The former exotic dancer was rescued from a life of hustling when she married much older businessman, Gordon Thornton, and was introduced to a life of excess and opulence. The 30-plus year age gap between the two wasn't shocking because it was no secret that Mia was attracted to her husband because of the luxurious lifestyle their union would provide her. Mia, Gordon, and their two children were introduced to RHOP fans in Season 6 as the newest addition to the franchise. For Mia, joining the show was a dream come true as she admitted she was a big fan of the show and had been for several years.

Monique Samuels Was Over Her Marriage Before Joining 'RHOP'

Christal Jordan — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:31:15 GMT

Monique Samuels and Chris Samuels appeared to be the perfect addition to Real Housewives of Potomac. Chris, a former NFL player, his gorgeous wife Monique, and their three adorable children presented the picture of a perfect family of means that RHOP fans were eager to get to know as they were unlike previous couples on the reality TV show. Chris was a star athlete for his entire life. He played college ball for the Alabama Crimson Tide, before starting a successful ten years with the Washington Commanders. The six-time pro-bowl selection was totally eclipsed on the show by his beautiful wife Monique. Besides her model-like bone structure, Monique was one of the best-dressed housewives on television. Her confessional looks were flawless, and she was consistent when interacting with the other ladies. Besides looking the part, Monique struggled to get along with the other ladies. She looked like a privileged housewife but her attitude was anything but. In addition to hiccups with the other ladies, the relationship between Monique and Chris appeared strained at the very least. On RHOP, the children and the continued rocky interaction with the other ladies provided the perfect distraction for her marital issues, but audiences predicted there was trouble ahead with the Samuels.

'Real Housewives of Potomac' Is in Danger of Downfall Similar to 'RHOA'

Christal Jordan — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:15:15 GMT

Reality TV gold happens somewhere between beautiful shady women who are candid with their lifestyles and external situations involving said women that are interesting with palpable solutions. The nuance of capturing an interesting cast that allows the cameras to catch them at vulnerable moments is no easy task, but the producers of the Real Housewives franchise have been able to strike gold for multiple seasons in multiple cities. Atlanta earned a reputation early on for being the most popular franchise with an influential cast that were fan favorites across the country. Atlanta hit a brick wall the last two seasons with fans complaining of hypocrisy, lies, and fake storylines that felt over the top and didn't sit well with the longtime audience.

'The Impact: Atlanta' and the Upcoming New York Spinoff Are a Re-boot of 'Love & Hip Hop'

Christal Jordan — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:16:14 GMT

Love & Hip Hop was a reality TV cultural disruptor when the series debuted in 2011 set in New York. The reality series was immediately popular with the 21-30 age demographic because it showcased the lifestyles and personalities of people notoriously connected with hip-hop culture and gave viewers a glimpse into their everyday lives. The first season in New York starred East Coast rapper Jim Jones with his girlfriend Chrissy Lampkins, and Emily Bustamante, longtime girlfriend of rapper Fabolous. Several up-and-coming artists rounded out the cast, but the draw was Jim Jones and the connection to Fabolous.

'Worst Cooks In America' Co-Chefs Ranked from Best to Worst

Sheridan Singleton — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:30:14 GMT

A new season of Worst Cooks In America is right around the corner. Season 27 premieres Jan 7, and airs each Sunday at 8PM on Food Network. Chef Anne Burrell is the primary mentor and host of the show, using her natural teaching abilities to assist hapless cooks in learning how to make edible food. The group of cooks who are invited to participate in Worst Cooks in America are split into two teams: the red team and the blue team. Anne is always the mentor for the red team, which she lovingly refers to as the Rockin’ Red Stars. The Blue team, however, has had mentors that have come and gone from the series. The upcoming season will focus on cooks who are spoiled: they don’t attempt to cook for themselves, even down to the simplest of dishes. The new mentor for the blue team in the upcoming season of Worst Cooks is none other than Chef Tiffany Derry.

There Was a Lot Missing From the `Married at First Sight Denver' Midseason Recap

Christal Jordan — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:00:13 GMT

The Denver season of Married At First Sight has been extremely disappointing for viewers as two divorces were filed before the couples moved into their shared apartments. From a runaway bride to a couple in crisis, Denver has offered far more disconnections than connections with the selected couples. Host Kevin Frazier was joined by entertainment journalist Gary Gerard Hamilton, Senior Director of Partnerships with Essence, Nicole Haynes, Senior Entertainment Writer for Variety, Angelique Jackson, and Comedian and Podcaster Sarah Fraser. Nicole and Angelique have been returning panelists for the MAFS audience, joining Kevin for pre-season predictions and often re-capping the season with predictions before decision day. All four panelists are self-proclaimed MAFS fans and are well-versed in the show's nuances and culture.

'1000-lb Sisters' Top 10 Funniest Moments

Sheridan Singleton — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:00:14 GMT

Amy Slaton-Halterman and Tammy Slaton started posting videos on YouTube in 2014 and slowly built a following that led to their discovery by TLC. The sisters were meant for reality television stardom, as they were unapologetically themselves in every post. They don’t live in a state of delusion. They know exactly who they are, good and bad, and have zero problems showing themselves to the world. These reasons are precisely why 1000-lb Sisters have become so popular. The series expanded upon what the two showed on their YouTube channels by bringing the whole family into the fold, which only added to the series' appeal.

10 Big Brother Players Who Should Be on the Next All-Stars Season

Christine Persaud — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:00:15 GMT

Big Brother hasn’t officially announced the next All-Stars season. But with two successful ones so far, fans are hopeful that another might be coming in the future. The last All-Stars season was in 2020 and featured numerous returning houseguests, including fan favorites Enzo Palumbo, Nicole Franzel, Tyler Crispen, and Da’Vonne Rogers. Cody Calafiore, runner-up from season 16, emerged as the winner.

‘Single’s Inferno 3’: Gwan-hee’s 1 Mistake With Min-ji

Nicole Weaver — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:00:14 GMT

Lee Gwan-hee made controversial moves earlier in Single's Inferno 3 that led to the ladies being angry at him. The Netflix show stars singles on a hot beach called the inferno with limited food and water. They must match or win a challenge to spend the night in paradise with someone they want to get to know. The singles can't reveal their age or occupation in the inferno.

Chantal Everett Gets New Shot at Love With 'The Single Life'

Christal Jordan — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:31:15 GMT

After dancing the night away at a New Year's Eve party on January 31st, some reality TV fans spent the first day of 2024 lying on the sofa binging their favorite shows. TLC is banking on fans being full of food and a bit hungover to tune into the return of 90 Day Fiancé': The Single Life, which premiered on January 1, 2024.