Tzarina Mace-Ralph and Lara Rigby are not getting along on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Chief stewards and chefs almost always feud at some point during each season. Yet, Tzarina and Lara knew each other long before filming began, so you would think they should know how to deal with each other already. But still, here we sit, yelling at our screens because both women keep failing to make peace on Bravo.

As each episode airs, I typically start praising one while raising my eyebrows at another. By the end of each episode, my praises and punitive pauses have shifted no less than a handful of times. I enjoy them both, yet I find Tzarina and Lara equally at fault for their current divide in Season 3 of BDDU. I will explain my opinion on this messy matter now.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph is struggling with communication on Below Deck Down Under Season 3

In the galley, communication and timing skills are everything. Tzarina knows this, as she works with tiny time constraints on board the biggest yacht yet in this franchise. Things are getting tricky in these conditions, as each plate needs to arrive in front of its consumer quickly. If not, the temperatures of these dishes will fall, decreasing the dining experience.

Alesia Harris joins Tzarina in the galley, making her the second sous-chef in the history of this series. At first, these two got along swimmingly. Now, they are not faring well, thanks to a breakdown in communication in the galley.

During Episode 12, Tzarina fumed at Lara, as Lara insisted that Tzarina attend an excursion Alesia could have handled solo. Wanting to be liked and fit in with the popular girls has always been a struggle Tzarina faces, as she notes on BDDU. So, Tzarina bit her tongue and went, but when she returned to the yacht, she kept biting her sass box, resulting in Alesia calling out her failing communication skills in the galley.

Then, Lara and Brianna Duffield pulled Alesia into their cabin. Here, Alesia reiterated her communication-related frustrations. Overhearing, Tzarina apologized and explained that her silence was due to her annoyance(s) with Lara, not her. Alesia understood, and she and Tzarina made peace.

Tzarina also struggles with her communication skills with Lara. For example, in Episode 1, Tzarina asked Lara to ensure their guests had a knife and fork on the table. But when the guests needed a spoon, Tzarina shifted the blame onto Lara, whom production cleared via flashbacks.

Lara Rigby’s Below Deck Down Under confessionals aren’t always kind

After filming, Lara appeared on Watch What Happens Live. “The biggest hurdle we had was communication,” Lara shared, noting that Tzarina and her “galley was far away from where the service area was, so that was tricky.” This statement is not terrible. However, the same does not ring true of her other confessionals, which Tzarina acknowledged via a separate episode of WWHL.

When Tzarina and Lara boarded this season, Tzarina talked kindly about Lara in her confessionals. Lara is “fantastic,” Tzarina emphasized, noting that she and Lara worked together on a prior yacht. Excited, Tzarina pulled Lara in as her roommate onboard BDDU Season 3. However, Tzarina was honest, explaining, “We are much better as off-the-boat friends, but we’ve matured.”

Lara, however, was not as gracious towards Tzarina in her first talking head. Shading Tzarina, Lara explained that our chef is “an acquired taste,” like “Vegemite,” which people “either love” or “hate.” Then, Lara joked, “I’m like Barbie, and she’s like Weird Barbie.” Lara also unnecessarily revealed that, on their last boat, “not everyone liked Tzarina.”

During Episode 11, Lara cracked a Brady Bunch joke, describing one of the sisters as a “bit quirky, like Tzarina.” Tzarina heard this dig, and immediately, her face fell. Unlike that old childhood rhyme, sticks, stones, and names, ALL SUCK.

What has the Below Deck Down Under cast said about Tzarina Mace-Ralph and Lara Rigby?

Many BDDU Season 3 crew members have an opinion about the feud between Lara and Tzarina, including the problematic parties involved. In an exclusive interview with Reality Tea, Tzarina stated, “The problem is that with something like Below Deck, you can’t be perfect, and Lara has such an obsession with control and perfection. I think it overcomes her and takes over.”

Lara also sat down with us, stressing that her confessional comments “never intended” to cause Tzarina harm. Instead, her jokes were “playful,” which Lara assumed Tzarina would understand. “But, if I have offended her, it wasn’t my intention,” Lara emphasized.

Recently, Bri and Marina Marcondes de Barros appeared on WWHL. Playing the game, “What Do You Choose, Stews,” Andy Cohen asked the ladies who had Alesia’s best interests in mind this season, Tzarina or Lara. Without missing a beat, minus the three-second countdown, both girls answered Lara. When asked who gave off the worst mean-girl energy this season between these two non-freshwater-located fighters, the women chose Tzarina.

Nevertheless (in my opinion), both parties have amends to make at this time. Thankfully, BDDU Season 3 is still airing on Bravo.

Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers, also known as Captain Jason, is one of Bravo’s most eligible bachelors. He joined the network in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite and many viewers’ TV boyfriend. It’s no mystery why viewers are swooning for the Bravo star. Not only is he dreamy, but he’s also devoted to his work and puts his daughter above all else.

Captain Jason’s romantic life continues to fascinate fans. He’s pretty low-key about his personal life, but he recently shared an update about his dating status. Here’s what we know.

Where does Captain Jason stand in his dating life in April 2025?

Below Deck viewers suspected Captain Jason may be off the market after a fan thought they spotted an engagement ring on his finger in a promo for Season 3 of Below Deck Down Under. But it was a false alarm.

Captain Jason set the record straight in a February 2025 interview with The Daily Dish, telling the outlet he is currently single. However, his DMs may not be open quite yet, sorry ladies. In the interview, he shared that dating isn’t his number one priority at the moment.

“I don’t think the time has ever been right. I needed to give a lot of time to my daughter over the last few years,” he said.

He shared that he wants to make sure he is going into dating with the right intentions, telling The Daily Dish he needs to be in the right headspace.

“The relationships I have had have been long, and they probably shouldn’t have lasted that long,” he said. “I’m starting to realize why I’ve gone into those relationships. I’m probably trying to create something but not be 100 percent myself. So, I have put a pause on dating for quite some time because I haven’t had the time to bring someone else into my daughter’s [life].”

Ok, a man who self-reflects and puts his family first? Yeah, my guess is those comments aren’t going to curb the slew of DMs I’m sure he’s getting.

Captain Jason has his eye on a few Bravolebs

Captain Jason told The Daily Dish that he will start dating again when his life is more stable.

“I think 2025 is the time to get some stability, find out where I’m going to be based, get my career going, and then it’s right to bring someone else in,” he said. “So yeah, 2025 will be the year that I will get these other things done and then, hopefully, I can meet someone and I’m ready.”

The Below Deck Down Under star has expressed interest in a couple of Bravolebs in the past. He gave Vanderpump Rules cast member Lala Kent a shoutout at BravoCon in 2023, telling fans she is the Bravo star he would want as a primary guest on his yacht. The comment caused quite a stir among fans, and romance rumors began to spread. However, Lala shot down the rumors in a December 2023 Amazon Live, telling viewers she is not interested in dating the Captain.

 “I think he’s very very handsome, as many people do,” she said, The Daily Dish reported. “He’s quite a bit older than me. He lives somewhere very very far from me. And timing is everything with a relationship, and I’m just not quite there. I know I’m a weirdo.”

More recently, Captain Jason expressed interest in a few other Bravolebs during an interview with Parade. The interviewer presented him with a number of names from the network, and he shared whether he would date them or not. Brynn Whitfield, Heather Gay, and Ciara Miller were among the names he expressed interest in.

Could Captain Jason swap Below Deck Down Under for a Bravo dating show?

Captain Jason is so popular with the ladies that I would not be surprised if he were offered the leading role in a dating show. Perhaps he could take on a leading role in Bravo’s Love Hotel or even make the jump to ABC and become the next Bachelor. I believe fans would tune in to see Jason navigate the messy waters of a reality dating show. He’s the perfect candidate for it.

Below Deck Down Under is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills viewers are still reeling after Garcelle Beauvais walked out of the Season 14 reunion. No one, not even her supposed bestie Sutton Stracke, went out to follow her. Garcelle already announced her exit from RHOBH before part 3 of the reunion aired. But in the episode, viewers saw the exact moment she chose to quit.

Now, in addition to leaving the show, Garcelle unfollowed most of the RHOBH cast on Instagram. What made Garcelle unfollow her former co-stars? How did the RHOBH cast respond? Is there anyone Garcelle still follows from the show? We have the details and theories below.

Garcelle Beauvais unfollowed the RHOBH cast after Season 14 reunion walk-off

Garcelle herself said that “everybody jumped at me” at the Season 14 reunion. Even when she took accountability, the others wouldn’t let up. She was visibly exhausted. But she still waited until the end to leave, she just refused to partake in the cast photo.

After she walked off, Garcelle didn’t mince words about the other RHOBH cast members. “I can’t be friends with people like that,” the Jamie Foxx Show alum said. “I don’t trust them, and they obviously don’t like me.” She declared that they were all “f*cking assholes.”

Garcelle didn’t get to see how the others responded after she left. So, it’s possible that watching the cast’s reactions when the episode aired is what pushed her to hit unfollow. For instance, dismissing her issues as “child’s play.” Dorit Kemsley labeled her “unprofessional.” Garcelle and Dorit feuded for years, it wasn’t shocking that the Coming to America actress unfollowed her specifically.

For a while, Garcelle and Erika Jayne seemed to be getting on better terms, even sharing a kiss. But Erika’s shady comments and Garcelle’s responses to those comments put the kibosh on a potential friendship. At the reunion, Erika infamously said she wished Garcelle were more interesting. Garcelle responded, “That’s a sh*tty thing to say when I thought we were in a better place.” 

It probably didn’t help that Erika and Bozoma Saint John also came under fire for their attitudes about Garcelle on Watch What Happens Live. And all season long, Kyle Richards and Erika repeatedly singled out Garcelle for not showing her “real life.”

Garcelle Beauvais unfollowing Sutton Stracke shows the friendship is over

It wasn’t terribly surprising that Garcelle unfollowed the others. But Sutton was supposed to be Garcelle’s bestie. However, the reunion showed how Sutton failed Garcelle. The Spider-Man: Homecoming actress repeatedly hoped Sutton would have her back, but was left to fend for herself. When she was asked a question about Sutton, Garcelle clearly had enough. She chose to stand up for herself in response to the question instead.

During Season 14, viewers also saw Garcelle support Sutton during a difficult visit with her mother, Reba. When Garcelle mentioned this at the reunion, Sutton changed the subject to her friendliness with Erika. Considering Erika’s cruel reunion comment to Garcelle, which she vented about to Sutton backstage, it must’ve felt like a slap in the face.

To cap things off, instead of following her friend, Sutton stayed to take the cast photo. She told the others she didn’t understand why Garcelle left. By comparison, when Sutton had her health scare at the Season 13 reunion, Garcelle went along to keep her company.

This year, Sutton was shocked to see that Garcelle left the studio instead of waiting for her. In that moment, the Southern belle seemed a bit obtuse to just how upset Garcelle was when she walked off.

How did the RHOBH cast respond after Garcelle Beauvais unfollowed?

After news broke that Garcelle unfollowed the RHOBH cast, Season 14 newbie Boz posted on Instagram. On her stories, Boz wrote, “Imagine being mad at me, but I’m just basking in God’s favor.” Some RHOBH fans wondered if Boz’s post was intended as shade towards Garcelle.

Meanwhile, Sutton directly addressed Garcelle’s unfollowing her. She released a statement, where Sutton noted that Garcelle unfollowed all the Beverly Hills Housewives. “I can only imagine that she needs a clean break right now,” Sutton responded. “I love her and am giving her the space she needs.” As for Garcelle’s post-RHOBH journey, Sutton added, “I know that she is going to move through this next chapter with grace and success.”

Who does Garcelle Beauvais still follow from RHOBH?

Garcelle may be done with the main Housewives, but she still follows RHOBH Season 14 “friends of” Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly. Viewers couldn’t help but notice Garcelle’s side eye when Jennifer gave a toast that the “best ships are friendships.” But while she wasn’t feeling that in the moment, it appears Garcelle has no beef with the Oscar nominee. This aligns with many RHOBH viewers, who gushed that Jennifer was one of the highlights of Season 14. The kooky, ultra-rich, and hilarious movie star was a refreshing presence at the tense reunion. Of course, it’s interesting to note that Jennifer is Sutton’s BFF.

At first, Garcelle continued to follow some of Sutton’s business accounts, such as The Sutton Concept. However, Garcelle later unfollowed those accounts as well. We’ll have to wait and see if their friendship can come back from this. In the meantime, Garcelle still follows their mutual friend/former RHOBH co-star Crystal Kung Minkoff. Should fans expect a tell-all appearance on Crystal’s podcast?

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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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.”  

Real Housewives of Orange County is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Stewardess Marina Marcondes de Barros is making waves on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Her work ethic is strong. However, her jokes and service-related requests have not always landed well with her superiors.

Working underneath Lara Rigby, Marina desires to vacate her housekeeping duties in favor of service details. Captain Jason Chambers agrees with her requests on this matter. Nevertheless, Lara remains on the fence. If things are working, Lara prefers to keep them as they are.

Curious about many things, Reality Tea got Marina on the line. We wanted to know where she and Lara now stand, alongside what we can expect to see during the second half of Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Here is everything Marina sweetly spilled.

Marina Marcondes de Barros walks us through a typical day, parked in housekeeping on Below Deck Down Under

Trying to understand how hectic a day in the life of an understaffed BDDU stew is, we asked Marina to explain what her typical schedule entailed. “When you work on a yacht of 60 meters specifically, normally you have four girls, and we only had three. Which means that somebody’s gonna get extra jobs. Unfortunately, that person was me,” Marina explained.

“As soon as the guests wake up, they have breakfast with the service crew.” After they leave their cabins, Marina enters, preparing their beds and rooms “like they just arrived on the boat.” To do this, Marina must ensure that their “clothes are folded, hung perfectly, and color-coordinated.” Then, “You need to make sure the whole bathroom gets wiped and all the towels are facing the right way,” Marina added.

“But at the same time, the guests have left the room. So there are clothes on the floor and dirty towels. There are so many things that you need to rush to the laundry and start the machines because they take time. So you need to start the machines, put a timer on, and then run back to flip the things, or [the laundry] will build up,” Marina notes to our exhausted faces.  

Once this is complete, Marina must “rush down to the crew mess to set the table for a crew lunch. When that time comes, it’s guest lunch. So you return to their cabins to complete a sweep, making everything neat. So, this is the whole day until night when we do the turndown, where we take all the decorative pillows away.”

As Marina stated in Below Deck Down Under Season 3, which we co-sign, she is “too cute and charismatic to be in the dungeon.”

Lara Rigby trusted Marina Marcondes de Barros, but their friendship post-BDDU is hard to define

Recently, Captain Jason gave Marina a shot at service during an excursion. When Marina returned to the yacht, Lara was pleased by her efforts. Not pleased, however, are the fans of Below Deck Down Under. In her DM’s, Marina quickly began receiving messages stating she was being “unfairly treated,” she admits.

“In the beginning, I tried to defend the situation. But then, I did start questioning if I was being taken advantage of because now, it’s not just me,” Marina sighed.

“A lot of other Latina women, or women in general, have been sharing similar stories, that they’ve been taken advantage of just because people imagined they could take the load,” Marina clocked. However, she does not think this narrative “was the situation here. Lara trusted my hard work, but she lacked any motivation to give me a shot, to give me an opportunity.” Nevertheless, Marina is “a good sport” who “took it on the chin and did my best.”

When asked where she and Lara stand now, Marina admitted, “It’s hard to say. We left in a good place as friends, having a great time. She’s an amazing woman. She’s somebody that I look up to.”

But after filming, Lara spoke about the subject on TV, “brushing it off as if it was nothing. I wish she could appreciate more of my efforts instead of just brushing them off.”

Marina Marcondes de Barros appreciated Captain Jason Chambers’ support during Below Deck Down Under

Marina is all of us, speaking fluent sarcasm whenever her patience plummets. But, after making a cheeky swipe at Captain Jason, Marina quickly found herself in the hot seat. They “hit a low point with that little snarky comment,” Marina admitted. But in large part, she and Captain Jason were (and still are) great.

“We always were messing around with each other, joking, and he knew that I worked my ass off. He called me the tornado when I joined the boat. He said I just went around flipping, saying I could run the boat solo at a certain point. So it was fun. I loved being around him,” Marina remarked.

But what Marina appreciated the most was when Captain Jason took her “side with Lara, demanding that I get my space in the sun. It was moving to me. I appreciated it.” She teased: “Our friendship just gets stronger and stronger towards the end of the season. I cannot wait for you guys to see it.”

What does Marina Marcondes de Barros now think about Wihan du Toit and her newest crush, Nicolas Cattelan?

Wihan du Toit strung several women along before his firing, including Marina. After filming, Marina shared that “the whole crew did a South African trip. We all went there, and [Wihan is] from there, so we got connected.”

However, Wihan and Harry van Vliet sadly remain at odds. So, their time together was brief, she admitted. Marina also revealed that Wihan is “dating now, working on boats, but it’s a big world, so we will likely never see each other again.”

Turning raw, Marina confessed that it is “hard not to feel hurt when a guy kisses you and immediately after says on live TV that he likes somebody else. But I just got rid of a bad thing, so I’m not complaining. Thank you, universe,” Marina quipped.

Once Wihan departed, two new deckhands arrived. One of them, Nicolas Cattelan, caught her eye in Episode 12. On Nic, Marina gushed, “Nic is so cute. He’s a nerd, which I have always had a crush on. So, of course, he tickles my heart, but I have had a bad experience before, and I’m here to work, so my focus is definitely on that.”

However, Marina is “a human. I’m a woman. So, let’s see. To be continued,” she joked.

Speaking of upcoming storylines, Marina reiterated that “Tensions are getting quite high. But, there are still some subjects that were never properly addressed at the beginning of the season. They’re just ready to explode. So yeah, you guys are in for a treat. Get a popcorn and enjoy!”

Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock.

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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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