The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

Survivor alum Abi-Maria Gomes joins The Exclusive to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50 and sound off on what she calls the “purpling” of female players. The Philippines and Cambodia alum shares her unfiltered thoughts on Angelina Keeley’s edit, Christian Hubicki’s dominant gameplay, and why she believes too much of the women’s perspective is being left out. Abi also reacts to Charlie Da...

The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Charlie Davis, joins The Exclusive to break down the moment he realized he was “cooked” at Tribal Council and the shocking blindside that sent him home. The Season 46 alum reflects on his strategic position within the tribe, why his alliance turned on him, and the comment from Dee calling him the “dumbest” player that caught him off guard. Charlie also e...

The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Angelina Keeley, joins The Exclusive to break down what viewers didn’t see from her elimination and why she felt “so much” was missing from the episode. The David vs. Goliath alum opens up about the emotional fallout after Tribal Council, her failed attempt to flip the vote onto Christian, and why she believes she was targeted before the game even began....

The latest player voted out on Survivor 50, Mike White, goes home in a shocking 3-2-1 blindside—and David vs. Goliath alum Davie Rickenbacker joins The Exclusive to break it all down. Davie reacts to Christian’s bold move against his longtime ally, explains why the decision may have been driven by deeper history between the trio, and weighs in on whether it was too early to take such a big swing....

The second chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Jassi Bindra, joins The Exclusive to break down the high-stakes spicy challenge that sent him home. The Houston-based chef opens up about why his lamb vindaloo ultimately fell short, how the progression of the courses may have worked against him, and whether the feedback on spice level came too late to adjust. Jassi also reflects on representing...

Chef Day Anaïs opens up about her early exit from Top Chef Season 23, reflecting on what went wrong in the premiere challenge and the key decisions that led to her elimination. She also shares a more personal side of her journey, revealing how a serious kitchen burn accident just six months before filming—after which she hadn’t returned to a commercial kitchen—quietly impacted her confidence and p...

Big Brother winner Andy Herren joins The Exclusive to break down Survivor 50 Episode 3, and he’s all in on the season so far. Andy shares why this installment feels like “old-school Survivor” again, what’s making the gameplay so exciting (and chaotic), and the moments that had him fully locked in as a fan. He also reacts to Jeff Probst’s unexpected rap, weighs in on the unpredictable tribe dynamic...

The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Q Burdette joins the show to break down his game, including why he encouraged Mike to vote for him, the risky plan he hoped would save ally Stephenie, and how Emily and Ozzy flipping ultimately sealed his fate. Q also reflects on losing his vote early, his suspicions about Ozzy’s extra vote, and why he felt like the “biggest fish to catch” after the trib...

Survivor: Ghost Island winner Wendell Holland joins The Exclusive with Sharon Tharp to break down the biggest moments from Survivor 50 Episode 2. Wendell reacts to the early strategic chaos, weighs in on the escalating tension between players like Joe and Rick, and shares his thoughts on Christian’s creative theatrics at Tribal Council. The former champion also discusses the challenges of returnin...

The third player voted out of Survivor 50, Savannah Louie, joins The Exclusive to reflect on her whirlwind Survivor journey after winning Season 49 and returning to Fiji just days later. Savannah opens up about the emotional moment when Jeff Probst snuffed her torch, why the Ozzy vote nearly happened, and the strategic conversations viewers didn’t see on TV. She also shares her perspective on the...

Sharon Tharp is joined by fellow journalists Kelli Boyle (TV Insider) and Stephanie Petit (PEOPLE) to take you behind the scenes of their Survivor 50 set visit in Fiji—what a weeklong press trip actually looks like, what it’s like interviewing the cast, and the wildest moments they witnessed up close (including running challenges, watching the marooning and Tribal Council unfold, and the little pr...

Maura Higgins joins The Exclusive after The Traitors Season 4 finale to reflect on losing the game to her friend Rob Rausch and why she ultimately gave him “fair play” for his winning move. She opens up about trusting him until the very end, why she believes loyalty was both her greatest strength and biggest vulnerability, and reveals she wishes she’d been chosen as a Traitor. Maura also shares wh...

Host Sharon Tharp hits the red carpet at the Survivor 50 NYC premiere, talking to the cast ahead of the milestone season. In these exclusive red carpet interviews, the players react to their preseason interviews, respond to what their fellow castaways said about them, and share which classic themes they’d love to see return. Sharon also puts them on the spot about whether they see themselves as he...

Sharon Tharp is back to break down The Traitors Season 4 finale and reunion with special guest Jimmy Heagerty from Big Brother 27. The two recap how the season felt different compared to the previous two season, what the show needs next year (more gamers in the turret!), and whether Rob Rausch's win was earned or more luck. Plus, they break down Maura Higgins' reaction, the Eric Nam cut, and why t...

The runner-up of Season 47, Sam Phalen, makes his debut on The Exclusive to break down the "perfect blend of nostalgia" in the high-stakes Survivor 50 premiere. The reality standout reflects on the "beautiful" opening that served as a reminder of the show's status as a cultural institution and why he was "choked up" by the emotional return of the game's icons. Sam analyzes the devastating first vo...

Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn, Basketball Wives legend Jackie Christie, and RuPaul's Drag Race breakout Plane Jane join The Exclusive to dish on the explosive start to House of Villains Season 3. The trio doesn't hold back, with Christine labeling a certain castmate a "try-hard" who belongs in a "padded room" and Plane Jane breaking down the "straight tiny" betrayal by Paul Abrahamian that l...

Below Deck's Kate Chastain and Mob Wives legend Drita D'Avanzo join The Exclusive to discuss why they take issue with being labeled "villains" on House of Villains Season 3. Drita opens up about being a "retired violent person" while Kate reflects on her years as a Chief Stew "working with morons." The duo also dishes on the reality of living in the mansion, including the "torture" of rooming with...

Survivor winner Kyle Fraser joins The Exclusive to discuss his heartbreaking medical evacuation from Survivor 50, revealing how he tried to hide the severity of his torn Achilles to stay in the game. Kyle breaks down the "unseen" challenge moments that led to the injury, his Boston Rob strategy for camp life, and the secret "No. 1" alliance with Genevieve Mushaluk that he left behind. He also open...

Survivor legend Jenna Lewis-Dougherty joins The Exclusive for an exit interview following the Survivor 50 premiere. Jenna doesn't hold back on why she felt like the "odd man out" from the second she landed, revealing the "FaceTime and Zoom" pre-game culture that left her playing from the bottom. She breaks down exactly why she believes Christian Hubicki is the true "chess master" of the Cila tribe...

Survivor legend Tyson Apostol and Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval join The Exclusive to break down their unlikely bromance on House of Villains Season 3, revealing why they both felt "unfairly" labeled as villains before entering the mansion. The pair doesn't hold back on the clashing social styles in the house, specifically calling out the "Big Brotherly energy" of Paul Abrahamian and why his...

Big Brother legend Paul Abrahamian joins The Exclusive to discuss his surprise return to reality TV on House of Villains Season 3, explaining why the show’s over-the-top, “unserious” chaos finally drew him back after years away and how he’s leaning into his villain reputation. Paul reflects on getting “war flashbacks” from classic competition strategies and bringing his signature gameplay into a h...

The latest player banished from The Traitors Season 4, Natalie Anderson, joins The Exclusive to break down the "frustrating" betrayal by Johnny Weir and Tara Lapinski that left her out to dry at the roundtable. The Survivor winner reflects on the "adrenaline dump" of her exit, the lingering trauma of her Winners at War finale that still haunts her gameplay, and why she failed to see just how "calc...

Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason Chambers joins host Sharon Tharp to break down the "A-Team" dynamics defining Season 4 of the Bravo series. The fan-favorite captain reflects on his initial "hesitation" regarding Daisy Kelliher’s leadership style, the "internal struggle" Chef Ben Robinson faced returning to the galley, and the chance meeting at an Outback Steakhouse that led to Ben's last-min...

Survivor alums Teeny Chirichillo and Stephanie Berger join The Exclusive to share their thoughts on the penultimate episode of The Traitors Season 4 and unpack Natalie Anderson’s banishment. The duo weighs in on Rob Rausch’s dominant Traitor game, Tara Lipinski’s emotional spiral as the endgame looms, and the shifting alliances that could decide the finale—while also sharing their predictions for...

The latest player murdered on The Traitors Season 4, Kristen Kish, breaks down the "wildly entertaining" experience of watching her own demise from the comfort of home. The Top Chef host and culinary icon reflects on the "mentally draining" reality of life inside the castle, the "crazy" difference between Rob Rausch’s quiet demeanor and his high-energy confessionals, and why she felt "far less pre...