Friend Of

A spicy rumour of Lisa Vanderpump on The Traitors (and our dream cast list), plus first reactions to the Vanderpump reboot/trailer. Then it’s a double dip into recaps: Real Housewives of London Reunion (the “I’m a CEO” chant, that hotel bill, and who actually handled it) and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where a full Lisa Barlow meltdown meets receipts and fresh alliance shifts. We close with...

The Friend Of girls are breaking down a very “sports, but make it pop culture” weekend. We open with Toronto’s Blue Jays heartbreak and a spontaneous cross-border dash to Bills–Chiefs (yes, the Swift effect lives, and yes, tailgates are wholesome). Then: NYC Marathon times from Bachelor Nation to Harry Styles, Stassi spotted filming with Katie, Lindsay + Danielle’s spinoff sighting, and the Skinny...

Ariana and Renee dive into Kim Kardashian’s “do it all” era, whether Gretchen’s tap on an LGBTQ+ hate post was a setup or a slip up, and if Lisa Barlow is quietly setting everyone up while calling meltdown on cue. We open with the Alix Earle family backstory that sparked the intro chat, then get into whether “follow every passion” actually works, the OC post that turned the comments into a courtro...

It’s a Friend Of emergency episode — because we NEEDED to talk about the Love Is Blind reunion. They break down everything : Sparkle Megan’s baby reveal and the year-long timeline twist Jordan’s redemption arc and that diabetes moment that finally got cleared up Casey and Patrick’s reunion cringe and why “protecting him” wasn’t protecting him at all The ring drama (does Netflix actually pay for th...

Love Island USA’s Kendall Washington joins Friend Of from sunny Miami to reveal what fans don’t see on camera. He opens up about: Surviving eight weeks with no phone, no clock, no contact in the villa Life after reality TV — fame, routine and what changed most His Celsius collab and Miami must-dos The celebs he’d invite to his dream dinner (Adam Sandler and Dwyane Wade make the cut) Friend Of is p...

We sat down with The Bachelorette’s Tyler Cameron to talk about what happens after the roses wilt — and how he went from reality-TV favourite to Emmy-nominated builder. He opens up about: The pressure cooker of Bachelor Nation and how it shaped his drive Renovating nine homes in seven months for his hit TV project Balancing fame, business, and burnout in Florida Who he wants to build for next (Ser...

Ariana and Renee are back — breaking down Love Is Blind ’s messy weddings, Kristen Bell’s controversial anniversary post , and Bravo’s shocking new docuseries Surviving Mormonism. They kick things off with their Miami getaway , rubbing elbows with Tyler Cameron of Bachelorette fame, Love Island ’s Kendall Washington, and David Dobrik at a Celsius event. Then they pivot to Bravo, unpacking the new...

Kim Kardashian opens up on Call Her Daddy about parenting, Kanye, and the Post Malone rumour that wasn’t. Stassi turns heads at Alex Cooper’s UNWELL weekend with Erika Jayne, and the Real Housewives finest bring psychic meltdowns, castle dinners, and lawsuit lunches across the franchises. From Love Is Blind’s editing tricks to RHOM’s reunion blow-ups, it’s a full week in the reality multiverse. Th...

Luann de Lesseps drops a “for the second time” tease that reignites the Joe Bradley rumor, Todd Nepola’s $10M lawsuit sets off real-world stakes for reality TV, and Love Is Blind reminds us we might all be… a little blind. Plus: RHOL’s castle-dinner chaos (“I’m an elegant, beautiful woman”), RHOSLC’s fries vs franchise, and RHOM reunion fireworks. This week’s Friend Of dives into everything realit...

From a breakout cameo on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to full-time cast member on Next Gen NYC , Brooks Marks has gone from Meredith’s son to Bravo star in his own right. In this episode, Brooks opens up about stepping into the spotlight, building his fashion brand, and navigating the world of reality TV with his signature authenticity. We talk about: How life changed going from Salt Lake to...

She’s the captain for a reason. This week, we sit down with Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean to talk about life at sea, leadership under pressure, and what fans can expect from Season 10. In this interview, Captain Sandy opens up about: Her philosophy on fair leadership and setting boundaries Balancing crew dynamics and building true camaraderie Why Malta is one of her favorite des...

Taylor Swift’s Showgirl album has the internet buzzing — and we’ve got unfiltered reactions. This week, we dive into the biggest pop culture headlines: Taylor’s new tracks and the fan theories already flooding TikTok Bad Bunny confirmed for the Super Bowl halftime show Love Is Blind season chaos: engagements on day one? Below Deck’s Captain Sandy joins us for a candid chat Hollywood gossip from Sy...

Harry Styles just clocked an incredible marathon time in Berlin, Tamra Judge delivered an ICONIC Housewives meltdown and Lisa Rinna is back in the headlines with a new tell-all. This week on Friend Of : Harry Styles’ marathon run and how celebrities train in plain sight RHOC : Tamra’s meltdown + Gretchen’s Fireball shot (justice for Danny on The Valley ) Lisa Rinna’s tell-all book and the Bravo bu...

Justin Bieber’s Coachella takeover, the Housewives’ wild new Wife Swap reboot , and fights breaking out from London picnics to $15K OC slumber parties — this week in reality TV had everything . We’re covering: • Bieber’s record Coachella payday and why he’s entering a new glow-up era • Housewives “Wife Swap” (Heyu, Oct 15) — who’s swapping with who, and why Joe Gorga will break the internet • RHOC...

On this episode of Friend Of, we dive into the week’s biggest reality TV and pop culture shockers: Taylor Frankie Paul nabs The Bachelorette lead, our TIFF glam day and Swiped review, and spicy Housewives and Below Deck debates you won’t want to miss. This week’s reality TV & pop culture tea: Taylor Frankie Paul announced as The Bachelorette: format shake-up, timing, and what it means for the...

On this episode of Friend Of, we break down the Netflix doc everyone’s talking about, a Harry Styles viral “prince charming” moment, and major Housewives drama across Miami, OC, and London. This week’s reality TV & pop culture tea: Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish's wild twists, “digital Munchausen,” and why the parents’ choices enraged us Harry Styles helps Carole Radziwill a...

On this episode of Friend Of, we break down Taylor & Travis’s engagement (ring, photos, timeline theories), the Love Island reunion fireworks, and the week’s messiest Bravo drama, from Miami and OC to Below Deck, plus Cardi B’s viral court moments. This week’s reality TV & pop culture tea: • Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce engagement: ring details, “staged or real?” photo debate, New Heights t...

On this episode of Friend Of: Yacht engines stall Below Deck and tipping ethics get messy, London’s poshest new Housewives bring big dog energy and bigger drama, Miami erupts over an Instagram unfollow, and OC tees up a lie detector. This week’s reality TV & pop culture tea: Below Deck: Yacht stuck at the dock, a $19K tip sparks a fairness debate, Anthony’s truffle pasta vs crew meals, Kyle’s...

On this episode of Friend Of, we dive into Taylor Swift's surprise appearance on New Heights, including her new album announcement, Travis Kelce, and the podcast moment Swifties can't stop talking about. [03:00] Taylor Swift on New Heights: album announcement and Travis Kelce relationship updates [15:00] Real Housewives of London premiere: exclusive event details and cast first impressions [25:00]...

This week Ariana and Renee break down Tamra's secret multimillion-dollar business, the shocking New Jersey men's spinoff rumours, and why Toronto Housewives got axed before it even aired. This week's reality TV & pop culture tea: Tamra's secret THC/CBD empire worth millions - when is she selling? Real Housewives of New Jersey focusing on Joe Gorga and the husbands Teresa and Melissa agree to f...

Renee and Ariana break down West Wilson's surprise podcast with a WNBA star, Jax Taylor's height insecurity exposed, and why Heidi Montag needs to join Real Housewives immediately. This week's reality TV & pop culture tea: West Wilson's secret podcast launch with high school friend Sophie (WNBA star!) Jax Taylor caught wearing 2.4-inch Amazon height boosters at The Valley reunion Heidi Montag...

What a finale! Renee and Ariana break down The Valley's insane finale, shocking breakups, and the messiest Housewives drama. Plus Taylor Swift engagement rumours and Kathy Hilton's iconic Call Her Daddy appearance. This week's reality TV & pop culture tea: The Valley finale: Jax's unhinged attack on Danny reaches new lows with Jeffrey Dahmer comparisons Michelle and Aaron officially break up a...

On this episode of Friend Of, we break down the wildest headlines from shocking cast shakeups and rumoured affairs, to viral concert scandals and surprise celebrity news. This week’s reality TV & pop culture tea: Jax Taylor’s dramatic exit from The Valley - was he fired or did he quit? Shakira rumoured to join Real Housewives of Miami: fact or clickbait? Love Island’s Amaya wins big, but why i...

Reality TV chaos meets pop culture BOMBSHELLS! From Scheana Shay's shocking affair revelation to Janet escalating Danny drama with serious accusations, we're breaking down the messiest week yet. Plus Justin Bieber just dropped a surprise album and we're spiraling over Love Island eliminations! THIS WEEK'S TEA: Scheana reveals Brock had an affair while she was PREGNANT (book promo timing much?) Jan...

On this week’s episode of  Friend Of , we break down Jax Taylor’s latest spiral on  The Valley , Julia & Guerdy’s explosive argument, and what we think about Tom Sandoval on America’s Got Talent. We discuss Craig’s ring photo, who Ariana thinks Paige should date next, and we analyze Charlie’s relationship with his Dad on next Gen NYC. Plus, Toronto gets a visit from Zack Wickham—and we sit dow...