Some fans of the Real Housewives of Orange County remember Lydia McLaughlin as the bright light of the franchise. Her mother, Judy Stirling, would toss fairy dust around and try to bring a bit of peace to the world. Sadly, Lydia isn’t finding much peace these days, as she recently lost her mother. Now the RHOC alum is dealing with another death in the family – her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling. He was recently involved in a violent incident with police, and here are the details we have so far.

Geoffrey Shyam Stirling was shot by police

On Thursday, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling was shot fatally by Newport Beach police. He was the son of Canadian NTV CEO Scott Stirling. The 45-year-old was pulled over while on his motorcycle for a traffic violation. The police department revealed in a press release, “Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer. During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer’s duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.” As a result, Lydia’s brother was pronounced dead after being taken to Hoag Hospital. 

Guillermo Tagalogon, who lives near Hoag Hospital, told OnScene.TV, via People, he heard “six or seven gunshots.” On Friday, April 18, the state attorney general announced that it was investigating the shooting, in line with California law. After the California Department of Justice completes its investigation, it will be handed over to the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for an independent review. The Newport Beach police have 45 days from the date of the shooting to release officer-worn body camera footage of the incident.   

Lydia McLaughlin speaks out

The former Real Housewives of Orange County star took to her social media to share her grief. She wrote, “My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken, and our hearts are shattered. This was the song he turned to after we lost our mom. He’d cry every time. I can’t believe we’re facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother. I know they’re both with Jesus now, and He’s walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time.” Her brother, Jesse Stirling, also posted a collage of photos.

Below the photos, Jesse wrote, “Dear Brother, We have hundreds of photos together and shared thousands of adventures. I don’t even know how to begin this memorial,” he wrote. “I’ll just say that you left us too soon at age 45. I’ll miss your spirit full of laughter and boundless enthusiasm. Though our time together was heartbreakingly cut short, the memories we created will forever echo in my heart.” The patriarch of the family added, “Geoffrey was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a television producer, script writer, actor, and model. He attended church every Sunday and supported multiple charities. We miss him already.”

Geoffrey Shyam Stirling had a criminal background

According to the Los Angeles Times, Stirling was scheduled to appear at an arraignment hearing Monday for a felony arson charge in connection with a March 21st fire. It is unclear whether the upcoming court appearance was related to the traffic stop. Geoffrey has more skeletons in his closet, too. In 2012, he was booked in Maricopa County, Arizona, on aggravated assault of an adult on a minor. He is registered on the Megan’s Law website, too. Megan’s Law is a set of federal and state laws that require the registration of sex offenders in order to provide the public with information about those offenders to protect children and the community.

Geoffrey was registered under code 290.005. The California Penal Code Section 290.005 requires registration as a sex offender for individuals convicted of offenses in another state or federal court if those offenses would be considered registerable in California. The key aspect is that the out-of-state conviction must contain all the elements of a California sex offense to trigger the registration requirement.” Geoffrey was also registered under California’s Penal Code 311.4(a) which “criminalizes the employment, coercion, or use of a minor in the production or distribution of child pornography.”  

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Teddi Mellencamp has become a beacon of light for many who find themselves fighting the same battle. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has been fighting against cancer publicly. And trying to put her best foot forward. The next few months will be tough, but the Bravoleb is determined to keep followers up to date on her next big steps. 

Teddi Mellencamp has a big CAT scan coming up

Teddi recently sat down with Extra to share an update on how she was doing. “What we have to remember is that my cancer was skin cancer. The last time we spoke here was, like, I had skin cancer, melanoma, on my back,” Teddi shared. The mother of three went on to say, “This metastasized, which is still a form of melanoma, but into my brain, into my lungs. I have, you know, before I had them removed, I had four plum-sized melanomas in my brain, and I hadn’t gotten a CAT scan. But I had gone and gotten my skin checked every three months.”

This Wednesday is an essential moment for Teddi in her recovery process. “Wednesday, I go in and get my next CAT scan, where they’ll find out if these recent tumors are getting smaller, and then I also get my third round of immunotherapy. I always thought radiation was the one that was going to kick my butt, but it’s been immunotherapy.” Teddi told the host it will be “four days of bad mood coming up.” But it’s just a part of the journey. 

Teddi Mellencamp is most frightened for her children

Perhaps the most heartwrenching thing about Teddi’s cancer battle is her fear for her three children. While tearing up, the RHOBH alum admitted, “I get sad at the idea of not, and my kids are young. My kids are young, and I still have a lot more trouble to cause. I have so much, you know, I’m nowhere near ready, and I feel like I’m gonna fight as hard as I possibly can. But um, no, it’s scary.” Teddi’s children are aware of their mother’s health issues, too. “I think the girls are okay because they just are so chatty, you know, they ask everything. Cruz, my son … he is a little bit confused because he’s not asking questions.”

Teddi went on to explain  “The other day I was having a sip of, taking a sip of something, and he goes, ‘Can I have a sip?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, sure,’ and he goes, ‘Never mind, actually you’re contagious,’ and I’m like, ‘I’m actually not contagious, bud.’ And, like, he’ll come in in the middle of the night and, like, check that I’m breathing.”

What are Teddi Mellencamp’s next steps in her cancer battle?

As far as her personal life goes, Teddi and Edwin Arroyave have put their divorce on hold. She told viewers, “We’re not together, but we put, like, all the divorce stuff on hold because getting divorced is very stressful.” Edwin has moved back into the family home to help with the children. “It’s called nesting, but most of the time now, since I’ve had these surgeries, he’ll stay at the house and then we kind of rotate around, but not, you know, we’re separate bedroom-ing,” Teddi shared. 

For Teddi, each day is a gift as she continues the good fight. She shared during the interview, “Today is a good day. I think what I’ve learned through all of this is some days, I’m gonna feel great … Some days, I’m not … Everybody’s journey is different.” And for Teddi she finds the positive well wishes a boost adding, “I would say a big thing has been all of the people messaging me saying, ‘I went and got checked because of you,’ or ‘My doctor only had me get this checked, and then I said, no, you should also do this.’”  Before she left the studio, she once again encouraged fans to get themselves checked for skin cancer in hopes of helping others. 

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Since Season 1, Episode 1 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I’ve always had a soft spot for Kyle Richards. Perhaps it was because she had such turmoil with her sisters. Or the fact that she really loved being a wife and mother. In the early days, Kyle came across as innocent (now I know better), but whatever it was, the actor had a spell over me. However, as Season 14 continued to air, I couldn’t help but wonder, was Kyle the damsel in distress, or was she just the distress for others?

RHOBH’s Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky haven’t made any marriage decisions

So, divorce is a sticky rollercoaster of a mess. We all know this. For two years now, fans have watched Kyle and Mauricio Umansky navigate their separation, and it’s pretty much stalled in the water. But to have no resolution feels a bit odd to many RHOBH fans. To this day, none of us understands what led to their 27-year marriage ending. Kyle has dropped cryptic hints during the reunion that Mau broke her trust, but never gave an example.

For years, there have been rumors surrounding his possible infidelity. But no woman has ever come forward claiming to be a mistress. Since they announced their breakup in July 2023, Mauricio has moved out of the family home. Since then, fans have watched Kyle process the major change to her life. But some scenes showed the duo hugging, crying, and talking about their family. And while it might have been cathartic for them, it felt manipulative on Kyle’s part. The big elephant in the room is why no papers have been signed, and all fingers seem to be pointing to Kyle holding back.    

Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards are separated, so he’s allowed to date

Mau has been spotted with multiple women. But the biggest lady of note had to be the airport snap heard around the Bravosphere. After just stepping off the plane in Mykonos, Greece, on July 16, a pap snapped Mau embracing a young woman and kissing her. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans watch the fallout during the current season. And while Erika Jayne and Jennifer Tilly both recently called him out for his “passive-aggressive” behavior, I was left questioning if Mau was really at fault here. According to Kyle, he is playing by the rules, and both are entitled to date during their separation period.  

Kyle told The Hollywood Reporter, “Obviously, it’s strange to see his personal life played out all the time. Photos of him walking down the street [with other women]. But while it may be strange, we’re not together like that, so it is what it is.” But Kyle also noted at the reunion that he is allowed to date. She told the cast that Mau loves to socialize. “It makes me think that’s one of the reasons we’re not together, actually,” she elaborated. “I don’t like to go out and party like that … When we were in our 20s, it was great — 30s, too — but now, I’m like, I don’t want to do that.”

Did Kyle Richards play the victim on RHOBH?

During the reunion, Kyle revealed some more cryptic breadcrumbs to Andy Cohen and viewers. “I know he regrets things that have happened that got us to this place,” Kyle responded. “I don’t know if he wants to get back together because he has never said that,” she shared. Kyle alluded to some issues that could have caused their demise. She noted that “money, traveling, fame, his business, The Agency, growing, [and] the attention he was getting with all that” didn’t help their relationship.  

At times, it very much felt like Kyle played the victim role. She was not innocent, as photos of her and Morgan Wade took over the blogs. To this day, she still hasn’t defined their relationship. But according to Kyle, the marital issues had more to do with Mau. She ended her part at the reunion, noting, “Women are snakes. They see a man who was a good husband and a good father, and he has money, and they’re like, ‘Oh, I want that,’ and [throw] themselves at him. And we got married very young, and he never got to go out and do his thing. And I think that, you know, really contributed to the downfall of our marriage.” Kyle can be both the villain and the damsel; it just depends on the day.

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Gia Giudice has been publicly criticizing the former Real Housewives of New York star, and the feud has gotten out of hand. Bethenny Frankel has been known to share her opinions, and Gia isn’t a fan. But B is spouting some hard truths the RHONJ daughter can’t ignore. Instead, Gia is going for some low blows when in reality, she should just be moving on from the petty altercation. 

Why Gia Giudice and Bethenny Frankel are locked in a feud

The negativity started back on March 30 when Gia decided to address Teresa and Luis Ruelas’ money issues. While on her podcast, Casual Chaos, the RHONJ star noted that she wasn’t worried about her mom. She shared, “Let’s start from the beginning. My mom has been the sole provider for my sisters and I since the minute my father left for prison,” Gia continued. “The second my mom got home from jail, she has been working her ass off to make sure that my sisters and I live a stable life and that my family is financially stable. My mom has everything under control, and there’s nothing to worry about.”

In the last few months, Tre and Luis have been hit with another tax lien for $3 million. After the announcement, Bethenny took to her social media to comment. She said, “I can not believe that Teresa is in another marriage with financial, legal issues. I’ll have to pull when I tweeted ‘If Teresa Giudice does not sign a prenup I will jump through my phone.’” B then added, “You’re watching the movie and you’re like ‘No! Do not open that closet!’ I feel terrible, but like fool me once, you’re a fool. Fool me twice, I’m a fool. Love is blind, [and] all these things, but oh my God.”

Gia Giudice is accusing Bethenny Frankel of gaslighting

Sometimes I feel that Gia is too big for her britches, as she has an air about her. Much like her mother, she rarely believes she is in the wrong and has no problem going after people. After Bethenny’s first set of comments, Gia clapped back, to which Bethenny had another reply. Bethenny noted, “She just doesn’t know. And hopefully she’ll realize when she one day gets married, if that’s something she wants, that it’s about being financially literate.” 

Gia wasn’t happy with the statement, replying “Bethany Frankel, thank you so much for your sweet video. You are a mother with a daughter. I bet you wouldn’t like [it] if somebody was saying this about you. I hope that $1,000 TikTok paycheck was really worth it. And thanks. But we’re doing perfectly fine over here.” Gia then spoke with People, telling the outlet, “She was honestly trying to gaslight me. I didn’t say half of the things that she made in her statement. I was never recommending financial advice or anything along those lines.”

Gia Giudice should be focused on her new show Next Gen NYC

Gia should be focusing on her new Bravo series, Next Gen NYC. Even though she admitted she isn’t a fan of living in the public eye, that is exactly what is funding her current lifestyle. She has agreed to star with some other Bravo kids as cameras follow them around the Big Apple. Viewers are already skeptical about whether the series will work or not. The cast, which also consists of Brooks Marks and Ariana Biermann, is not exactly easy to relate to. The influencers live a life that most do not, with doors already being pulled open for them thanks to the familiar connections. If Gia’s current drama is the type of scenes fans have to look forward to, it might give them pause when it comes to tuning in.   

Bethenny Frankel acts like she has no clue who Gia Giudice is

Perhaps the pettiest part of the fight was when Bethenny admitted she had no idea who Gia was. In her social media video, Bethenny noted, “I don’t know the difference between those girls. I’ve liked different posts of theirs, but I don’t know who’s who.” The shade was actually pretty funny since most fans know that would have bothered Gia to the core. If I had to take a side, it would be Bethenny’s in this argument. I don’t think she was being malicious. She was just commenting on a bit of news that every Bravo fan has had an opinion on: Teresa is bad at picking men.  

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After every major season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, there are rumors that someone has left. In reality, all of the OGs except for Jen Shah have been able to keep their snowflake. So when there was a flurry of rumors surrounding Meredith Marks‘ possible departure, we knew we had to get to the bottom of them. 

Was Meredith Marks suspended from RHOSLC?

The mother of three has been a fan favorite and staple on the franchise since 2020. However, the gossip train ran out of control. It was rumored that Mer was forced to take a step back after she allegedly had a verbal confrontation with a co-star. Luckily, fans of RHOSLC seem to be simmering down after The U.S. Sun reported that Meredith had not actually been suspended. Thankfully, the outlet confirmed that the rumors are false. An insider shared, “Meredith has not been suspended from the show. She is not pleased about the rumors and nastiness, pun intended.”

The source added, “She wouldn’t be surprised if the call was coming from inside the house. And Britani Bateman was leaking all of this herself to stay relevant. Meredith and Britani get into some pretty nasty altercations and have some blowout fights, but nothing that warrants a suspension.” There have been plenty of fights in the Bravosphere, but Meredith never seemed one to involve herself in a physical altercation. So, naturally, followers were skeptical of the entire thing. 

What did a RHOSLC source say about Britani Bateman and the Meredith Marks suspended rumors?

The source had a lot of insight into the rumors regarding Meredith and Britani. According to the insider, the root of some of the ladies’ fights stemmed from political differences, “while other topics they argued over were more personal and hit below the belt.” What could be more personal than politics during this political climate? Meredith already felt uneasy around Britani. During Season 5, the Mormon was caught recording the women fighting on the Sprinter van. This left Meredith enraged and led her down a rabbit hole, where she accused Britani of even bugging her hotel room.  

The rumors started after a Bravo fan account posted on Twitter saying, “ALLEGEDLY Meredith got suspended for flipping out on Britani after a huge fight.” Other accounts countered that Meredith chose to stop filming because her husband’s alleged mistress was being brought up on camera. But perhaps the most asinine rumor was that Britani lost a toe during all of the kerfuffle. As a long-time fan, I long for the days when viewers didn’t know what happened during filming until the season actually aired. Fans need to demand media literacy and fact-checking to make a comeback, or I fear that social media accounts might start to be the frontline of “truth” when they have no actual evidence.   

RHOSLC Season 6 is filming right now, with both Meredith Marks and Britani Bateman

Currently, Season 6 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is filming, and both Britani and Meredith have been seen in front of the cameras. To be honest, it would be hard not to have Meredith at the helm since she is one of the stars who always brings the drama. The series would get a bit boring if she were asked to take a step back. Britani has also brought the drama during her series premiere. She refused to read a room, stop singing, or admit her relationship with Jared Osmond was all for show. It wasn’t a surprise to see her given a second chance. 

There is most likely trouble in paradise, however, as Bronwyn Newport showed up late to the cast trip. This was most likely due to the drama surrounding claims of identity theft and grand theft, which began in March. An insider told OK! Magazine “The cast is taping their trip in the Caribbean. Bronwyn Newport showed up late to the cast trip due to all of the heat she’s been receiving around her alleged identity theft.” As for Meredith, she has kept quiet and continued to post as if nothing had happened.

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The New Year started with a bang when Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover announced their split. The two Bravolebs had been dating for three years, but it always felt like the Sewing Down South founder liked the Summer House star a bit more. Their breakup wasn’t the messiest we’ve seen, but a hopeful friendship didn’t form either. Now, as the months have passed, Paige is speaking more openly about what led her to decide to end her relationship with Craig. 

Paige DeSorbo is saying the hard things about her breakup from Craig Conover

Paige has always been a woman of conviction. Whether it has been standing up to Kyle Cooke as she pointed out his mid-life crisis or supporting her girlfriends, the New Yorker has never struggled to say the hard things that most people would shy away from. The same can be said about her breakup with Craig. While the announcement of their demise was pleasant enough, the new season of Summer House is showing just how anxious she was with Craig.  Paige spoke with Vulture as she enlightened fans about her process.

“Honestly, I don’t know if it was platonic or anything more, but there were multiple times in our relationship where I gave him so much grace. Like, should I have broken up with him a year and a half ago when I saw him texting hearts to a girl? Probably. But again, I loved him and I wanted to marry him,” she shared. Paige noted that it felt like a majority of fans thought she “was gonna come to my senses at some point and be a wife and a mom.” She revealed some told her things like, “You’ll get to a certain age where you have to get married.”

Paige DeSorbo shared her intense anxiety before her breakup during Summer House

During the most recent episode of Summer House, Paige broke down to her best friend, Ciara Miller. The fashionista revealed, “I feel guilty that I’m not more happy. I’m like, ‘I wished for everything I have.’ I’ve literally manifested the apartment I live in, manifested having a boyfriend who’s obsessed with me. And I love my career. So, then, why am I the most anxious I’ve ever been in my entire life when I have everything I want?” The 32-year-old’s anxiety plagued her for days. And fans saw her leave the house in an Uber the next morning. She told Ciara, “I just get overwhelmed. I haven’t had a day off. I just feel like I’m spreading myself so thin. And I feel like Craig is going to freak out on me. I’m just nervous Craig’s gonna be like, ‘You’re such a f*cking b*tch.’ I’m just so f*cking anxious.”

Paige’s anxiety hit a chord with viewers, most of whom empathized with her internal battle. Paige added, “I get that his feelings are valid too. He can be like, ‘You’re so busy, what about me?’ But also, sometimes I feel like he dumbs down how busy I am or I’m being a bad person if my relationship isn’t the number one thing in my life or that I’m not putting it first. I always feel like I’m doing the wrong thing. I get nervous that me and Craig are gonna break up. And it’s going to be like, ‘He’s so much better off without her. She deserves what she gets.'” In the end, Paige had to choose her happiness. 

Paige DeSorbo isn’t standing for Patricia Altschul’s mean girl narrative post-breakup

Paige continues to stand strong in her decision. She told the outlet she chose to break up with Craig rather than “get divorced in year two of being married.” However, Paige is still dealing with negativity from those around her and in the Bravoverse. The matriarch of Southern Charm, Patricia Altschul, hasn’t been the kindest. In January, Pat spoke out on Watch What Happens Live, claiming “all of Craig’s girlfriends [were] mean to him.” 

At the reunion, Pat doubled down. She stated, “I took a lot of criticism for saying that because people said, ‘Oh, you know, you’re not a career-oriented, independent woman,’ which is totally incorrect. I’ve always worked. But my point was that it was dismissive and bordered on being rude. It was the way she said it.” Paige clapped back in her interview, claiming more should question Craig’s behavior. “Do we ever ask the reverse question of, like, ‘What did he do for two women to have the same exact reaction?’” Paige pondered.

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Coyote Pass has been a source of contention ever since the Brown family bought the land. The Sister Wives clan had the perfect setup in their cul-de-sac back in Las Vegas. But naturally, Kody Brown had to stir the pot and force a move to Flagstaff, AZ, after Robyn Brown said she wanted to be closer to her son. The women were then scattered across the city and in separate homes. Even if they still believed in polygamy at that point, there was no hope of keeping their one big happy family together as the women learned they could live and thrive on their own.

How much did Coyote Pass sell for?

After years of turmoil, news was revealed that Coyote Pass had officially passed into new ownership. The US Sun reported the end of the era as all of the Sister Wives stars officially have no more claim over the land. The outlet noted that the 14-acre Flagstaff property, which was purchased in 2018 for just $820,000, had been sold for $1.5 million. For viewers, Sister Wives fans have watched the Browns try to decide what to build. In the first few years, the family just spent time playing in the mud puddles. 

Kody eventually presented the idea of one big family home like they had in Utah. But Christine Brown, Janelle, and Meri Brown were not in support. The family never broke ground on any of the five planned houses. They just couldn’t get their act together. The land became a great source of contention. For years, they struggled to pay off their loan, with Kody choosing to put the family money into other endeavors. But in June of last year, they finally scraped enough money so Coyote Pass wasn’t taken from them by the bank.    

Who owned Coyote Pass?

The only Brown to ever live on Coyote Pass was Janelle Brown. She bought a luxury RV and stayed out on the family-owned land for one year. However, Janelle, like the rest of the wives, never fully put down roots. From the beginning, ownership wasn’t split evenly amongst the spouses. There were two smaller parcels and two larger parcels. Unsurprisingly, Kody was the part-owner of all four parcels. But the land had been split into five plots so Kody could build his own home. In 2024, Christine sold her parcel back to Kody for $10. Viewers have watched Janelle and Meri fight for what was rightfully theirs. The outlet shared that at the time of sale, Janelle, Kody, Meri, and Robyn were the final owners. The property records showed that Kody and Robyn owned one of the 2.42-acre plots while Meri and Janelle each owned 50% of the other. 

For the third and fourth parcels of land, the records showed that Meri and Janelle each owned 25%, while the couple owned 50%. Shortly before the sale, the outlet reported there was a land feud between the family. But the parcels were transferred leading up to the sale. “Two of the parcels of land were transferred from grantors Kody and Robyn to grantees Kody, Robyn, Janelle, and Meri on March 27, 2025.” And as for the third parcel, “Kody and Janelle are listed as the grantors transferring the land in Janelle and Meri’s names in the amount of $10.”  

Is Kody Brown still living in Arizona?

Since divorcing Kody, all three of his first wives have fled Flagstaff for greener pastures. Christine moved back to Utah, where she is now settled and married. Janelle relocated to North Carolina. The mother of six is thriving and living with her daughter Maddie Brown as they start their new farming venture. Even Meri is doing better now that she’s moved back to Utah to run her B&B. 

As for Kody, he is still happily married to Robyn. And both currently reside in Flagstaff. They recently sold their mountain home in November for $1.7 million. Their house was featured on the TLC show often as well. And it looks like Kody is putting down roots. He and Robyn purchased a six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home through their trust, the White Stone Trust, for $2.1 million in October. The second half of Season 19 is gearing up, and Sister Wives fans already know Kody will be cranky that his former wives are doing so well.

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I won’t say I told you so, but I did note early on that I thought Lexi Wood might be a hard sell for Summer House. While it’s already hard to introduce a brand-new face among roommates who have known each other for years, Lexi felt like more of a push from the network. The Canadian model is sweet enough, but as a viewer, I’m bored, and that literally started the moment she walked through the door. So, here’s why I think Ms. Wood should be a one-hit wonder.  

Lexi Wood feels too young for Summer House

The 27-year-old is just too young to be in a shared summer house with roommates in their 30s and early 40s. I say this with love, and even if she could have been the most mature person in the room (which she isn’t), it still wouldn’t help the divide. Most of the cast have had real-life experience. Lexi works in the beauty industry with her mom and sister right by her side, which feels like a bit of coddling. As a viewer, I find it hard to relate to Lexi. I don’t think the newbie has acted badly, I just think, like Paige DeSorbo, that she is acting like a typical 27-year-old.  

She is allowing Jesse Solomon to toy with her emotions. I was no better at 27. But I also wasn’t in a shared house with people who were in high school when I was born. I don’t think Lexi has formed a real bond with any of the older castmates. Paige and Ciara Miller have both commented about the lack of growth and inability to trust Jesse. While it isn’t all Lexi’s fault, she definitely contributes to some of the house drama. 

Ciara Miller and Jesse Solomon was one of Summer House’s best friendships, and Lexi Wood has tainted that

If all the photos of Jesse and Ciara all over social media recently aren’t enough to convince fans that something is going on, I don’t know what is. This entire Summer House season, Jesse has been flirting his luxurious curls off when it comes to the nurse. But perhaps the most telling interaction was when Jesse was left alone for a weekend and spent the entire time with Ciara. The chemistry was palpable, and to be honest, they’d be a good couple. But before the possible connection, Ciara and Jesse had a good friendship.

In recent years, their friendship has brought a cute theme to Summer House. Both seemed genuinely invested in one another’s lives. However, the moment Lexi entered the house, the dynamic of their friendship changed. Ciara has been put into an awkward position and has been called out by Jesse for her friendly ways. No one would have thought anything of their interactions if Lexi hadn’t entered the house. In fact, Jesse flirted just as much with Ciara last year when she was with West Wilson. And there was no problem then.   

Lexi Wood’s Summer House drama feels uninteresting

Bottom line, Lexi’s drama is super uninteresting. If I wanted to watch a girl act a bit reckless with her feelings, I’d tune in for Next Gen NYC. Lexi loves to talk about how she is an old-fashioned girl when it comes to dating. During a Summer House After Show, she noted, “I told him, I was like, look it, I’m like an old-school girl, as much as you’re telling me you’re exclusive with me, I want like a little prom-posal type vibe. He told me as soon as we met, we were exclusive. He like wanted me to go to his family reunion with him the week that we met. It was like a whole thing.” Frankly, it all seems forced. And fans aren’t invested in her storylines. 

Lexi is trying to make fetch happen (IYKYK) by keeping the drama alive. This week, Jesse and Ciara were snapped at Coachella together, and the newbie had opinions. She told Page Six, “I am not necessarily surprised because I had a birthday party and I invited everyone, and a certain two people didn’t answer, and then a certain two people hung out that day instead.” Overall, I think Lexi has potential for Summer House, but she needs a few more years in the real world.  

Summer House is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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The way Jax Taylor moves through life would give anyone whiplash. The Valley star has been dealing with his separation from Brittany Cartwright for the last few months. Now, with Season 2 starting, viewers will get an insightful look at how that process is going. Spoiler alert: not well. Brittany and Jax don’t seem eye to eye with our Kentucky muffin, more than ready to leave Jax behind. But that’s okay for the former bartender since rumors are spreading around town that he’s found a new love interest, Jessica Pekson. 

Jax Taylor was spotted with rumored new girlfriend Jessica Pekson

This week, Us Weekly reported Jax was seen around town with Jessica. She is not a reality TV star but rather an esthetician. The duo was spotted at a local grocery store just before The Valley premiered. An insider close to the friend circle revealed to the outlet, “Jax has been casually dating Jessica for a while, but Jax isn’t exclusive to anyone. He’s Jax. There’s definitely not just one woman in the picture.” It sounds like the former Vanderpump Rules bad boy is up to his old bag of tricks when it comes to women. 

The insider also shared that Jessica “DMed several cast members from Vanderpump Rules offering a free facial.” It is unclear whether he took her up on the offer, but both have been spotted out several times in public since. Jax has been off the market since August 2024, when Brittany served him with papers. Both agreed they could see other people during the separation. Brittany dated Jax’s friend and former basketball player Julian Sensley, which he wasn’t happy with. In the first episode, Brittany complains about finding something on her bathroom sink. Could Jessica be the culprit?   

What do we know about Jax Taylor’s alleged new girlfriend, Jessica Pekson?

Sadly, there isn’t a lot to go on. Jessica doesn’t have a link to her place of work, and her two Instagram accounts are set to private. Jax does not follow her on social media. Over on Jessica’s Facebook, it was learned that she originally hails from Chandler, AZ, and has a sister and brother. Just like most Angelinos, Jessica seems obsessed with posting sexy selfies of herself, which probably helped catch Jax’s eye. Her aesthetic screams that she wants to be famous, and maybe she was hoping for a spot on The Valley.  

While Jax might have dipped his toe back into the dating pool, The U.S. Sun reported he is nervous about the upcoming season of The Valley. Another source shared with the outlet, “Jax has been trying to rally his Vanderpump and Valley costars to his side these past few weeks so they are publicly supportive of him when the season airs.” The insider added, “He knows what’s coming for him is bad, worse than anything he’s ever done, and Jax is f*cking terrified of fans seeing this new season … Whatever fans think they’re going to see – his behavior is worse.”  Clearly, Jax is going to need all his girls by his side. 

Is Jax Taylor ready to date amid The Valley Season 2 drama?

Jax isn’t having any luck when it comes to hiding his bad behavior. The source indicated, “And most of it is caught on camera, the rest is talked about. A lot of viewers will never forgive him for his behavior, and he knows that.” Jax has a lot on his plate the source continued, “He’s pulling out all the stops to save his career and is in panic mode … At this point, it’s basically turned into girls vs boys, with some of the men taking Jax’s side but all of the women supporting Brittany.”

Personally, I doubt Jax will ever be ready to date. He is currently trying to navigate a very public and messy divorce. While also co-parenting his three-year-old son. If his behavior is as bad as he feels it is, most women wouldn’t want to subject themselves to erratic treatment. But everyone deserves to find their person if that is their goal. So I hope Jax learns a valuable lesson from the last year and works towards being a better man, whether it is for his family or his new love interest. 

The Valley is available to stream on Peacock. It can also be viewed on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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For years, Meri Brown of Sister Wives has played the dutiful role of wife number one to Kody Brown. She stood by his side and baked him 33 Rice Krispies treats even when it was painfully obvious he was no longer in love with her. Finally, after years being shut down, Meri is getting the chance to say her peace, and she’s doing it with Tamron Hall.

Tamron Hall shares she was fired from Sister Wives reunion job

The number one complaint from Sister Wives fans is that the current host of the tell-all goes easy on Kody. Viewers rarely see the father of 18 held accountable. And there turns out to be a good reason for that. Tamron hosted the reunion from 2013 to 2017, and she was too good at her job. So much so, she made some of the TLC stars quite uncomfortable. The TV host revealed that some Brown family members found her line of questions “too tough.” She shared, “I, like millions of viewers, watched the family grow and change over time. Kody took a fourth wife, Robyn Brown, children were adopted and born, and then came the 18th child, and as we watched, they fought to try to overturn even Utah’s plural marriage laws … We also witnessed the family fall apart.”

 Tamron then told a stunned audience “I will be honest with you, I was told not to come back because some people thought that the questions were too tough that I was asking.” And even though Tamron didn’t call out the perpetrators by name, she did share a clip from a tell-all she hosted where she questioned if Kody had “legitimized one wife” over the others by marrying Robyn. Kody’s fourth wife shared in that moment that she was offended by the line of questioning. Tamron answered an age-old question that fans were already pretty sure of, but it was good to hear it from the host’s mouth. 

Tamron Hall shares that she has respect for Meri Brown

Shortly before Meri walked on stage, Tamron revealed that she didn’t want the hosting job at first, noting that she had said yes for the paycheck. Meri hugged the host and told her, “I always felt like I had a really cool connection with you. And I never had any issues with you,” Meri said. Tamron then asked, “You’re blaming the other wives?” Meri responded, “Oh, 100 percent!” But Meri did show her support for the former tell-all host.

She told the audience, “I know that there are people in the family who struggled with your wanting to hold them accountable, which is why they didn’t [want you to host anymore]. But that’s what you do! You hold people accountable, and when people don’t want to be held accountable, they kick you out of the club.” Meri was happy to open up about her current relationship with the rest of the family. She noted, “I’m not a sister wife. Some are a little more interactive than others.” Meri skirted the hard-hitting questions. But Tamron cut to the chase, noting that when she was on set, it felt like the tension was between Meri and Robyn.  

Meri Brown does blame Robyn Brown for the disastrous family bond 

Meri seemed taken aback by the observation. But Tamron persisted, saying, “I felt like when I’d ask certain things you’d look at Kody and she was … so was I wrong?” Surprisingly, Meri stated, “No, you’re not wrong.” According to Meri, her current relationship with Robyn is “we talk when we need to. You’re going to see a little bit of those conversations kind of play out.” The conversation quickly moved to Meri’s termination of the marriage. She shared that the hardest part was when she legally divorced Kody, revealing she wasn’t in a good place. 

Coyote Pass is a significant source of contention, with Meri telling Tamron, “I’m a fighter. I will fight for what I deserve” when asked if she was being cut out of the deal. As for Kody, their relationship is “non-existent. To be honest with you, I’m dealing with a lot of grief. Not over the marriage. I’m done with that. I’m dealing with grief that our divorce couldn’t even be what I was hoping for it to be. That we could be kind to each other.” Frankly, this is the most Meri has opened up about her interpersonal relationship. Now fans need to tune in for the second half of Sister Wives Season 19.   

Sister Wives is available to stream on TLC.

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