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The Traitors Season 5 Cast Just Dropped, Giggly Squad Reportedly Cashed a $140M Check, and Craig Finally Sold the Ring

Quick Hits

  • Peacock announced The Traitors US season 5 cast, and reality blurred's instant reaction says it all: "holy shit is it incredible on paper." Start picking your Faithfuls and Traitors now.
  • A reported $140 million for Giggly Squad. Per Reality Blurb, Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner's podcast is moving to SiriusXM in a four-year, $140M deal after a bidding war. Paige's post-Craig era is thriving.
  • RHOSLC is a full-blown breakup epic. Whitney is dishing details on her split from Justin, Angie revealed the real reason hers and Shawn's marriage ended, and a new report claims Bronwyn is dating a married NYC restaurateur.
  • The ring is GONE. Craig revealed he's finally sold the engagement ring he bought for Paige — and he's denying he ever kissed Salley.
  • PK's power move. Per a report, PK Kemsley bought the deed to the $6.5M home he shared with Dorit and stands to profit from its sale — while Dorit reportedly gets "nothing."

Top Stories

  • The Traitors US season 5 cast is officially here. Peacock dropped the roster and reality blurred is calling it a "killer" lineup that's "incredible on paper." Full cast at the link — the castle is about to be chaotic.
  • The biggest podcast deal in Bravo-verse history (reportedly). Summer House alums Paige and Hannah's Giggly Squad is said to be worth $140M over four years at SiriusXM after a bidding war. Whoever lost that bidding war should be in a fortress right now.
  • Porsha's brave health revelation. RHOA's Porsha Williams shared that an emergency hysterectomy "saved [her] life," but left her unable to have more children. Sending her so much love — that takes courage to share.

Real Housewives

RHOSLC — the Salt Lake split-a-thon:

  • Whitney shared more details about her separation from Justin Rose, hinted at their "next steps," and gave a status update on things with Meredith. Spoiler: don't expect a rosé reconciliation.
  • Meredith admitted to a recent facelift — respect the transparency — then slammed Whitney's apology as "disingenuous," called out her "false allegations," and reacted to the Rose split. This feud is nowhere near over.
  • Per a report, Bronwyn was photographed kissing a mystery man at the U.S. Open — and he's been identified as married NYC restaurateur Justin Sievers, whose wife is reportedly in "shock and disbelief." Yikes on bikes.
  • Angie revealed the real reason for her split from Shawn Trujillo, whether they're still living together, if the show was a factor, and what filming was like after Mary's son's passing.

RHOC — Vicki vs. literally everyone:

  • Newcomer Carmella Garcia opened up about her split from Danny Hampel — they no longer speak — while shading Vicki's "victim" act and spilling that Heather uses her as a realtor instead of Gina.
  • Vicki accused Emily and Jenn of "disrespecting" her home after their early exit and says she'll "never" invite them back; Shannon explained why she stayed. The dinner party from hell has a sequel, apparently.
  • Andy Cohen weighed in on why fans are "not vibing" with Vicki amid RHOC and RHUGT — even Andy can't fully spin this one.

RHOBH:

  • The divorce gets uglier: per a report, PK bought the deed to the $6.5M family home and stands to profit from the sale — while Dorit walks away with "nothing."
  • Happier news: pregnant Farrah and Zach are "together" and "happy", and Mauricio is "excited" to welcome a baby boy into the family.

Southern Charm

  • The ring chapter is closed. Craig revealed he's finally sold the engagement ring he bought for Paige, shared whether they speak now, and denied ever kissing Salley. A pillow-fluffing era officially ends.
  • On a warmer note, Craig shared a positive update on his status with Venita Aspen and hinted at some recent "texting" between them. Charleston friendships, healing in real time.

90 Day Fiancé

Survivor & The Traitors

  • Survivor 51 premieres Wednesday, September 23! Inside Survivor's team drafted their teams and sized up the new castaways — get your fantasy league picks in before the blindside season begins.
  • And if you missed it up top, the full Traitors US season 5 cast list is one click away. You're welcome.

Tea & Receipts

  • Lisa Barlow has a WENDY'S MEAL, baby! A Reddit user got an app alert about it: "we got Bravo girls in Persil, Airwick, now Wendys OKKKKKKKKKKK." The brand-deal industrial complex is undefeated.
  • Reddit is mourning Bethenny's total absence from RHUGT chatter — "she burnt her Andy bridge DOWN," one fan conceded, "but not using her at all has left me feeling like NY isn't getting th[e full story]." (Ouch, but fair point.)
  • More Bravo Reddit gold: fans are revisiting Sai's apology to Jessel about projecting on her marriage, and debating whether Carole was meant to be "the Cynthia Bailey of NY." Different Aunties, same energy. 🍑🍎
  • A fan spotted the morally corrupt Faye Resnick — well, her magazine cover — while shopping in the Las Vegas arts district. Iconic in any medium.
  • TLC's buzzy Double Lives of Suburban Wives: Brianna Coppage denies she exposed costar Megan Gaither's OnlyFans or got her fired.
  • And if true crime is your Sunday plan: reality blurred says Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story "certainly isn't dull" — but isn't exactly good, either. Manage expectations accordingly.

That's the tea, friends — see you tomorrow for whatever chaos the weekend brews. 🔻

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