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Lisa Barlow Finally Got Messy — And Found Her Fanbase

For this Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, getting caught on a hot mic only made her star burn brighter.

By Samantha Leach
Entertainment

Two Bad Mormons

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay’s new memoir, Bad Mormon, hit uncomfortably close to home. So I asked her about it.

By Glenn Rowley
Reality TV

One Hour At Bethenny Frankel’s Connecticut Compound

Entrepreneur, author, and reality TV star Bethenny Frankel discusses the evolution of 'Housewives' and the delicate task of running a brand called Skinnygirl.

By Kat Stoeffel

Entertainment

How Reality TV Stars Conquered Your Bookshelves

Celebrities known for sharing it all on camera have found another way to shape the narrative. (Actual writing not required.)

by Anna Peele
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Love Island

Love Island

Casa Amor Just Isn’t Fit For Purpose Anymore

With all this wishy washy Casa behaviour, the only person I’m left with any kind of respect for this week is Kai, says Jason Okundaye.

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

Where Is The Love?

“It feels like a first for Love Island for there to be such genuine discord amongst the boys.”

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

'Love Island' May Have Just Lost Its Main Character

Jason Okundaye’s biggest frustration with the reality TV series is presenting serious issues this week...

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

Is Winter 'Love Island' Flying Too Close To The Sun?

Jason Okundaye weighs up which of this season’s “twists” are hitting – and missing – the mark.

By Jason Okundaye
Love Island

You’ve Got 'Love Island’s Farmer Will All Wrong

Let me count the ways.

By Jack Orenstein
Love Island

Will Maya Jama Make 'Love Island' Great Again?

Banseka Kayembe on the new social media rules, nepo baby contestants, and why – despite it all – we’re still obsessed.

By Banseka Kayembe
Love Island

7 Of The Highest Highs (& Lowest Lows) From Love Island 2022

Victoria Sanusi looks back on series 8 and the lessons to take away.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

No, Adam Collard *Still* Isn’t Collarding

As we enter the last week of villa-side action, Victoria Sanusi shares her Love Island final predictions.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

'Love Island’s Movie Night Proves Once More That Boys Are Wrong & Strong

Victoria Sanusi reflects on “Mad Movies” and makes the case for why Tasha deserves a break from the bottom.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

*How* Have The Boys Won 'Love Island'?

Victoria Sanusi reflects on Jacques’ shock departure, Adam’s return, and dismays at the general state of affairs.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

12 Crucial Casa Amor Predictions About Who Will – & Won’t – Stay Loyal, Babe

Let the chaos commence, says Victoria Sanusi.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

The Week 'Love Island' Turned Into 'Disrespect Island'

Will Paige wise up? Will people start noticing Danica? Will Jay finally get some heat? Victoria Sanusi breaks down a week of drama.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

Oh, How The Tables Have Turned On 'Love Island'

Victoria Sanusi breaks down the chaos of the second week in the villa: bombshells, recouplings, and stolen rooftop kisses.

By Victoria Sanusi
Love Island

7 Burning Questions I Have About 'Love Island' One Week In

Victoria Sanusi reflects on Gen Z grafting, Black Love, and why Davide is so hard to say.

By Victoria Sanusi

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Let's Go!

Love Island Is My Major League Sports Team

It’s all about rooting for your home team and ranking villa entrances like tunnel walks.

By Carolyn Steber
The Bun Heard Round The Internet

Justice For Amanda Batula's Pony-Bun

The internet may see a “rat-tail pony," but I see an edgier take on the slickback.

By Rachel Lapidos
Like & Follow

How To Win Over The Fan Accounts

Five of the most influential reality TV Instagram accounts on shaping storylines, getting DMs from stars, and how they really feel about leaks.

By Rachel Lapidos
Real Talk

How to Own Your Single Parent Storyline

The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby on the changing stigma around moms on dating shows.

By Ashley Darby
Tell Me How You Feel

How To Be A Producer's Favorite (Even If You're An Introvert)

Four pros take us inside one of reality TV’s most sacred (and powerful) relationships.

By Caroline Framke
Farewell, Fab Five

Karamo Brown Felt Like An “Outsider” Amid 'Queer Eye' Drama

The TV personality addressed behind-the-scenes tension in a new interview with People.

By Grace Wehniainen
Something About Her

Was It Worth It?

Ariana Madix on living through the reality-TV wringer.

By Ariana Madix
IMDb Pros

How To Build A Reality TV Résumé

Hopping from franchise to franchise is no longer considered unusual (or thirsty) — in fact, it just might make you a gift to casting directors.

By Jessica Roy
FAQs

All Your Burning Questions About Going On Reality TV, Answered

A guide to everything you didn’t know you needed to know, from contracts to mental health evaluations to squeezing in cosmetic touch-ups before filming.

By Bustle Editors
Tribal Counsel

How To Get A Leg Up With A Reality TV Coach

Can teaming up with an expert — from a Survivor winner to a Bachelor code-breaker — improve your chances of getting on TV?

By Gabe Bergado