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'House of Villains' Winner Tanisha Thomas Reveals Her Winning Strategy and Prize Money Plans [Interview]

Nicole Weaver — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:31:24 GMT

The new reality TV show, House of Villains, put 10 villains in the same house to compete for $200,000 and the title of America's Ultimate Supervillain. The stars competed, put their target on the hit list, and voted to banish their competitors one by one. But it was unclear how the new show would determine a winner. The finale showed Tanisha Thomas, Jonny Fairplay, Johnny Bananas, Anfisa Arkhipchenko, and Shake Chatterjee competing for Supervillain of the Week one last time, becoming a finalist. Bananas won and had the power to save one villain. He chose his close ally, Tanisha. Anfisa then beat Fairplay and Shake in the following competition. The jury voted on the finalists and Tanisha and Bananas tied with three votes. Anfisa was eliminated and broke the tie. She voted for Tanisha to win.

We Don't Need to See Tammy Slaton's Heartbreak On '1000-lb Sisters'

Sheridan Singleton — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:30:18 GMT

Tammy Slaton has had a mercurial few years since 1000-lb Sisters first began. She and her sister, Amy Slaton, were both roughly 500 pounds when the series began. Viewers were drawn to the show primarily because of how frank the sisters are. They talk openly about their weight and have no qualms about letting one rip amid a confessional interview. The series was created primarily to follow their weight-loss journey, but when Tammy was unable to get her surgery at the same time as Amy, her mental health took a downward spiral. Tammy’s efforts to follow a strict diet and lose weight fell short every time. In the midst of this, she was dating men she met online who wanted her to keep the weight, something she gave in to for love. She also began making new friends that led her down a path of drugs and alcohol that nearly took her life. Things changed when Tammy went back to rehab.

There's a Dark Side to 'Married to Medicine's' Dr. Jackie Walters

Christal Jordan — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:01:18 GMT

Reality television is unscripted, but through production, roles are assigned to cast members, mostly because they do something extremely well. In Married to Medicine, there are distinct roles that each doctor plays on the show. One of the most notable is Dr. Jackie Walters. According to Bravo's Married to Medicine profile site, "Dr. Jackie is one of the longest-running stars in Bravo history who is widely known as America's most beloved OB-GYN. Her positive and vibrant attitude toward life, infused with her dedication to work and family, has made her a fan favorite." Dr. Jackie is a two-time cancer survivor and owns one of the southeast's premiere OB-GYN practices combined with a women's spa center. It works for Dr. Jackie to be the voice of reason and the pristine example of "almost perfection." But behind the pleasantries, some may say she's much more sinister.

‘Big Brother: Reindeer Games’: Josh Was Blindsided by Frankie and Taylor’s Strategy

Nicole Weaver — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:30:18 GMT

Houseguests usually don't know what each other is fully doing until they watch an episode of Big Brother. That's because they have to scheme against each other on the show to win the big prize. The diary room is the one place where the players are usually honest about their plans away from the other houseguests. That is no different on Big Brother: Reindeer Games.

The Trust: A Game of Greed Release Date, Trailer, and Everything We Know

Paul Joseph — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:45:18 GMT

Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for its newest social experiment reality show, The Trust: A Game of Greed. The eight-part series will be hosted by the charismatic Brooke Baldwin, the former anchor on CNN Newsroom, who left the news broadcaster in 2021. The unscripted series will premiere on the streamer on Jan. 10, 2024, and will air in batches with new episodes available weekly for a three-week event.

Taylor Hale’s ‘Big Brother: Reindeer Games’ Record Proves Her Win Wasn’t a Fluke

Nicole Weaver — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:00:20 GMT

The more unique winners of Big Brother typically get flack from some fans. It's hard to argue with a winner who has the most competition wins under their belt, or a winner who has the most social influence on the game. Taylor Hale was influential in Big Brother 24, but not through leading an alliance. The Leftovers alliance formed around her after houseguests noticed her mistreatment. Taylor became the first Black woman to win the game, and the first person to win the season, and America's Favorite Player.

'Selena + Chef: Home For The Holidays' Is a Festive Must-Watch

Katrina Anderson — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:45:18 GMT

Four chefs are joining Selena Gomez in the kitchen to create a range of festive dishes this holiday season. In Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays, a four-episode holiday special, all the charm of the regular series is present. Selena's ingenué energy provides the audience with an entry-level perspective on the occasionally complex recipes that she tackles. Learn alongside the singer, songwriter, and actress as she prepares a variety of savory and sweet dishes to impress your guests this winter.

'Dubai Bling' Is the Richest Reality Series On Netflix

Katrina Anderson — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:30:18 GMT

Dubai Bling is everything that The Real Housewives franchise was once known for. Much like the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Dubai, it showcases the lifestyles of the lavish and fabulous elite in The City of Gold. Dubai Bling provides the same intimate insight into the lives of its cast as the Netflix series, Bling Empire. While Bling Empire offered a look into the lifestyles of a wealthy Asian American community in Los Angeles, Netflix canceled Bling Empire and its New York spin-off, Bling Empire New York, earlier this year. Dubai Bling provides viewers with a unique glance into the ways of the elite in the United Arab Emirates. This glimpse into another world is one of the biggest draws of reality TV. What makes Dubai Bling unique beyond its desert setting far outside of North America is the intimate glimpse it offers into the lives of the outrageous personalities that so often accompany such extravagant wealth.

Jonny Fairplay Teases His ‘House of Villains’ Finale Advantage Over Johnny Bananas [Interview]

Nicole Weaver — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:31:19 GMT

House of Villains started with 10 reality TV villains living together in a house. They competed for the Supervillain of the Week to put their targets on the hit list and, therefore, put them in danger of going home. The rest of the cast voted on who to banish and therefore get strapped into a chair and thrown out of the room. In the finale, someone gets crowned as America's Ultimate Villain and receives $200,000.

How Xavier Feels About Female Alliances on ‘Big Brother: Reindeer Games'

Nicole Weaver — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:00:20 GMT

Big Brother: Reindeer Games started with four women and five men. The original show is known for having competitions that favor men, so they're usually seen as threats. However, the Christmas special has fairer challenges, testing people's knowledge of Christmas songs and more. Houseguests aren't living together in Santa's Lodge, so they waste no time making alliances or deals with each other.