Good morning, reality fans! Have we recovered from that? LIB meeting? Didn’t think so. Let’s unpack it all together.
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Reality moment of the week
Anyone who watched this season Love is blind knew the reunion was going to be messy, but Wednesday’s chaos was next level.
What happened: We all wanted to see how Ashley handled the news that Tyler isn’t just a sperm donor for his children, as he claimed on the show. Instead, she was involved in their lives and scolded America for doubting their communication. To wait – What? [People]
What people say: The couple says their sperm donor convo was staged and semi-fictionalized after they had it Real talk off camera to protect the other parties involved. People are. [Glamour]
My opinion: Producers fell asleep at the wheel this season if Ashley and Tyler had really made up a whole story about “privacy.” Ashley and Tyler can also bash social media sleuths all they want, but the kids’ mother – it was clear she didn’t want his “protection.” [Business Insider]
The summaries
🎤 ‘The Voice’
Battle rounds 3 and 4 were intense: Austyns Stancil with Jose Luis, but in a rare twist he was given the choice of all three other coaches. After an overnight cliffhanger, . [Yahoo Entertainment]
🏝️ ‘Survivor’
This week was an emotional roller coaster: on one hand we had Tiyana’s shocked, tearful departure, and on the other hand we had Sol in his ass (er, shorts) so no one would know he had it. Give him an Emmy for that. [Entertainment Weekly]
🌹 ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
In a sadly predictable ‘twist’, Joan Vassos’ aloof French lover Pascal during part 1 of the finale. Sacre blue! Hopefully she has more fun next week on “Men Tell All.” [Yahoo! Entertainment]
💃 ‘Dancing with the stars’
Halloween Night left singer-actress Chandler Kinney and former Bachelorette Joey Graziadei tied for first place, but fans would see retired NBA star Dwight Howard remain above former Bachelorette Jenn Tran. Doesn’t she? [The Independent/Yahoo Entertainment]
🍊 ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’
Tamra Judge has been vindicated for calling Jennifer Pedranti’s fiancée, Ryan Boyajian, shady. RHOCs season finale finally explores Ryan’s involvement in an alleged , with Tamra rejoicing in an FBI hat. I expected nothing less. [Reality Tea]
Reality trivia
Who was the first Olympic athlete to compete in the Mirrorball Trophy? Dancing with the stars?
Tip: He won in 2007 and came back for the all-stars season in 2012.
Cheat code: Here are all the Olympians who danced for the judges.
Answer below.
3 questions
…of Love is blind fan Kelsey Weekman
We can’t get rid of it Love is blind until Valentine’s Day, so before we put this messy season to rest, I wanted to check in with Yahoo Entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman for one final debrief.
Laura: Which break does your top ranking consider the most dramatic of the season?
Kelsey: Most of the drama this season took place off-screen, but I’ll never forget someone else going behind Monica’s back to say he was drunk during a sleep test.
Laura: Do you think our two married couples will make it?
Kelsey: I only ever had hope for it. I’m honestly baffled that Tyler and Ashley are still together. But for me it’s fun Love is blind is seeing what pushes people over the edge of Splitsville, whether it’s fundamental disagreements or personality conflicts.
Laura: What is your favorite theme of the show?
Kelsey: I love the token, unparalleled people who haven’t made it past the pods, but hang out at events asking questions and getting people to fight!
Pop quiz: How many Love is blind are couples?
Next week’s watchlist
1️⃣ The voice won’t be broadcast until Monday: I’m curious to see how Reba McEntire and Michael Bublé will do in the remaining Battles at 8pm ET on NBC. Election Night anticipates Tuesday’s episode. [Yahoo Entertainment]
2️⃣ It’s time for ‘Men Tell All’ The Golden Bachelorette: Watch the boys talk about life in the mansion Wednesdays at 8 PM ET on ABC. [Yahoo Entertainment]
3️⃣ It’s the Group B final The Masked Singer: The costumed competition show was preceded by the World Series on Wednesday night, but returns next week at 8pm ET on Fox. This is so far this season. [Entertainment Weekly]
✅ Trivia answer: Retired short track and speed skater Apolo Ohno was the first Olympic participant DWTS. Have you ever wondered what he and other winners are up to?
🎁Bonus: If you follow The Golden Bachelorettedon’t miss it with the one and only Charles L., who used his favorite room in the mansion and became the house chef alongside Mark Anderson and the men’s group chat after the show.
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