The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

The latest chefs eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Jennifer Lee Jackson and Justin Tootla, join The Exclusive for a candid exit interview breaking down the shocking turn that led to both of their departures. Jennifer opens up about the scary medical emergency that forced her to step away mid-competition—and what it was like realizing something was seriously wrong in real time. Justin reveals wha...

Top Chef showrunner Doneen Arquines joins The Exclusive to break down the high-stakes Restaurant Wars episode and reveal what really happens behind the scenes. The longtime producer explains why the fan-favorite challenge is “like Survivor’s merge,” what goes into building the restaurants from scratch, and how close calls at Judges’ Table are actually decided. Doneen also shares insight into commo...

Survivor winner Jeremy Collins joins The Exclusive to break down the Jimmy Fallon twist that shook up the game and Cirie Fields’ “magical” social strategy this season. He reacts to the latest Tribal Council, explains the key decision that shifted the vote, and shares why some players are thriving while others are unraveling. Jeremy also weighs in on Devens’ chaotic gameplay, the risks of playing t...

The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Christian Hubicki, joins The Exclusive to break down the chaotic Tribal Council that led to his blindside and the series of moves he says “really messed things up.” The fan-favorite strategist reacts to the controversial Jimmy Fallon twist that forced him to vote for himself, explains how throwing out Ozzy's name to Cirie shifted the target onto him, and...

Big Brother runner-up and House of Villains finalist Paul Abrahamian joins The Exclusive to break down the Season 3 finale, including where things went wrong in the final challenge and the strategy that could have secured him the win. Paul reflects on being underestimated as the “dumb stoner rocker,” why he believes he could’ve won sitting next to the right players, and how a “bitter jury” may hav...

Big Brother 16 winner and Traitors alum Derrick Levasseur joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 8 of Survivor 50, including the double elimination twist and the Tribal Council that sent both Chrissy and Coach home. Derrick shares why, as a player, he would “hate” a twist like this but as a fan finds it “interesting,” weighs in on whether the right targets went home, and reacts to Devens’ flash...

The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Chrissy Hofbeck joins The Exclusive to break down the “brilliant” twist that led to her elimination and why she and Coach ultimately “both are responsible for our own demise.” Chrissy reflects on going into Tribal Council “feeling safe,” the shocking vote flip that blindsided her, and how Devens’ fake idol chaos played into the outcome. She also opens up...

Benjamin “Coach” Wade joins The Exclusive after his Survivor 50 exit to break down the chaotic Tribal Council that sent him home, including the “huge mistake” that left his alliance “cooked” and the moment he admits his game “all just went to shit.” The Survivor legend reflects on building what he calls an “amazing, brilliant game” before it unraveled, why the refusal to split votes shocked him, a...

The latest chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Brittany Cochran, joins The Exclusive to break down what really went wrong in the elimination challenge, including the equipment issues—a delayed meat grinder and oven mishap—that derailed her dish at a critical moment. She opens up about the intense mental pressure of the competition, why she felt confident going in before everything unraveled,...

The latest players eliminated from House of Villains Season 3, Tyson Apostol and Tom Sandoval, join The Exclusive to break down the chaotic chain of events that led to their exits — and why they believe the game was stacked against them from the start. The duo sounds off on the controversial challenge they say gave the underdogs “no chance,” the lack of real endgame strategy in the house, and the...

Season 49 runner-up Sophi Balerdi joins The Exclusive to break down Episode 7 of Survivor 50, including the pregaming rumors involving her friends Dee and Rizo—and how those connections actually played out before the game began. She also weighs in on Rizo’s game, why his ability to build trust (even with players he doesn’t plan to stick with) is setting him up well, and how alliances like “Cirie’s...

Former Survivor winner Dee Valladares joins The Exclusive after her exit from Season 50 to break down where things really went wrong—from the “mix of everything” that unraveled her game to the one move she calls her biggest regret: revealing Rizo’s idol. Dee opens up about her emotional fallout with Rizo (including a moment that didn’t make air), why her feud with Jonathan felt “personal” after br...

Danny Booko and Luke Broderick join The Exclusive to break down The Valley Season 3, from the fallout of last season’s drama to navigating new challenges as dads. Danny reflects on having a “target” on his back and whether he expected apologies after the reunion, while Luke admits he had “false hope” that fractured relationships could be repaired. The two also open up about vulnerable conversation...

Tom Schwartz and Michelle Saniei join The Exclusive to break down The Valley Season 3, from fresh starts to lingering drama. Michelle opens up about her “painful” divorce from Jesse Lally, weighs in on his new relationship with Lacy and what it was like filming together, while Schwartz reflects on entering a new chapter he calls a “rebirth” after a difficult few years. He also shares where things...

Jesse Lally and Lacey Nicole join The Exclusive to preview The Valley Season 3 and tease a “different” side of Jesse as their relationship takes center stage. The couple opens up about why Lacey initially hesitated to join the show, how their dynamic has evolved over time, and what it’s been like navigating filming with kids in the picture. Jesse also addresses where things stand with his divorce...

Janet Caperna and Jason Caperna join The Exclusive to break down where things stand heading into The Valley Season 3, including the tension that still lingers within the group. Janet opens up about navigating awkward dynamics after last season’s fallout, why she wasn’t looking forward to seeing certain cast members, and her attempt to mend friendships — even when it didn’t go as planned. The coupl...

Zack Wickham and Jasmine Goode join The Exclusive to break down all the drama heading into The Valley Season 3 — and they definitely don’t hold back. The duo reacts to the shifting group dynamics, shares their honest thoughts on Jax’s absence, and explains why this season feels lighter (but still full of chaos). They also weigh in on Lacy joining the cast and how she’s changed Jesse, before soundi...

Kristen Doute and Nia Sanchez join The Exclusive to open up about one of the most personal seasons of The Valley yet, as they navigate motherhood, friendship, and shifting group dynamics. The two reflect on filming during such a pivotal time in their lives, including the challenges of postpartum struggles, body image, and maintaining intimacy in their relationships while cameras are rolling. They...

Survivor 42 alum Omar Zaheer joins The Exclusive to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the controversial “Blood Moon” twist and historic triple elimination. Omar explains why the players voted out “had no chance” in the split tribal format, reacts to Genevieve’s “unlucky” exit despite doing “so many things right,” and weighs in on the role of pre-gaming in returning player sea...

Host Sharon Tharp is joined by latest chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Nana Araba Wilmot, to break down the intense challenge that led to her early exit. The private chef opens up about the “overthinking” and “stage fright” that threw her off in the kitchen, why her dish never made it to the judges as intended, and the emotional moment that left her feeling like she was “stuck in her head....

Bravo expert and Gabbing With Gib host Gibson Johns joins The Exclusive to break down the Summer House scandal that has everyone talking after the shocking reveal that West Wilson and Amanda Batula are apparently an item. The news has sent shockwaves through the cast—especially given Amanda’s recent separation from Kyle Cooke, who is also West’s friend, and West’s past relationship with Ciara Mill...

Genevieve Mushaluk, the latest player voted out of Survivor 50, joins The Exclusive to break down her exit and the twist that limited her options. She reacts to finding idols she couldn’t use, explains why she “absolutely” would have played one at Tribal, and shares her frustration with how the advantage favored players with stronger relationships. Genevieve also opens up about her "uncomfortable"...

Kamilla Karthigesu, the latest player voted out of Survivor 50, joins The Exclusive to break down her blindside and the moments leading up to it. She reveals how she realized she was the decoy vote, why she ignored key red flags at camp, and how a pregame alliance ultimately left her with “no chance” in the game. Kamilla also shares what we didn’t see from her strategy—including a bold Shot in the...

Colby Donaldson, the latest player voted out of Survivor 50, joins The Exclusive to unpack his emotional exit—and the risky move that could’ve changed everything. The Survivor icon reveals the secret plan to throw a challenge, why it never happened, and how losing his vote left him powerless at Tribal Council. He also opens up about battling a serious infection and the rare moment of clarity he ha...