Pink Shade: Reality TV with Mary Payne
by Pink Shade
Pink Shade, hosted by Mary Payne Gilbert, has the best breakdowns and takedowns of your favorite reality TV. Mary Payne recaps the shows we all love (and love to hate) three times a week with rotating co-hosts. Popular topics include: WeTV's Love After Lockup franchise (including Love During Lockup, Life After Lockup and more) TLC's 90 Day Fiance franchise including Before the 90 Days (BT90Days), 90 Day The Other Way (90DayTOW), 90 Day Happily Ever After (90DayHEA) and more BravoTV's Real Housewives (RHOSLC, RHOC, RHOBH, RHOP, RHONY, RHOM, and more), The Valley, VanderPump Rules, and more Popular guests include: Keisha Owens (The Libra Lounge with Keisha) - permanent co-host on Mondays Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) - permanent co-host on Tuesdays Kate Casey (Reality Life with Kate Casey) Doug Budin (Jeff Lewis Live) John Hill (Radio Andy) Amy Phillips (Drama, Darling) Ace Fanning (Sh$t
Episodes
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2142 Pink Shade - The Swan (Hulu) with Mary Payne and Chris DeRosa
Mary Payne talks to her friend, podcaster and reality TV producer, Chris DeRosa about Hulu's The Swan. The Swan was a 2004 TV show that made "regular" women beautiful through plastic surgery, teeth repair, exercise, diet and therapy. And while some of that happened, mostly it was like a boot camp...
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2141 - Pink Shade TAKEOVER: 90 Day Fiancé - TOW (s8ep5) with Keisha and Kimberly
It's Day 2 of K & K Try To Ruin Pink Shade AKA Bunkie Takeover Week! It's 90 Day The Other Way, S.8 Ep. 5! Mary Payne is off in Italy stalking Vittorio, while we are stuck here talking about his whiny Super Mario Bros self. He just can't get over how rude Jessy was to him when HE cussed at her at...
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2140 - PINK SHADE TAKEOVER: LALU Relationship Rehab (s1ep5) with Keisha and Kimberly
Mary Payne is living her best life in Italy and she's left Keisha and Kimberly in charge for some very ill-advised reason! On Day 1 of "K & K Try to Ruin Pink Shade", it's LALU Relationship Rehab Episode 5! The participants have to identify their childhood traumas in a serial killer's murder shed...
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2139 - Pink Shade: Pop & Bravo with Aliza Rosen and Mary Payne
Mary Payne chat Bravo and podcasting with her friend, Aliza Rosen. We give our thoughts on the new RHONY (love), the new season of RHOP (love), RHSLC (love/hate) and of course, The Golden Life. Aliza tells us all about her 2 latest podcasts, Gerbil and The Gilded Rage. (both can be found wherever...
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2138 - 90 Day: The Other Way (s8e4) "Schnapps on the Rocks" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way (s8e4) "Schnapps on the Rocks". We have a new couple, Michelle and Felix from Ghana. Felix has a really weird dad who thinks burglarizing their apartment is a fun prank... what could go wrong? Ally and Jonathan...
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2137 - Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab (s1e4) "Confessions" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha talk about Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab (s1e4) "Confessions". On this episode, we find out that Joey snorted his prescribed Xanax through a rolled up dollar bill because old habits die hard, y'all. Dr. Ish asks Michael and Julius about their feelings regarding…
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2136 - Pop and Bravo with Jason Zeffir
Mary Payne talks to writer Jason Zeffir (Zombies of the Upper East Side) about The Golden Life on E! Long story short, we love this show! Episode 1 had everything: Ramona is classist and rude, Sonja claims to be sober while clearly being on something, LuAnn talks about her new man and is annoyed…
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2135 - 90 Day Fiance: TOW (s8e3) "No Shoes, No Trust, Big Problems" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly break down the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way (s8e3) "No Shoes, No Trust, Big Problems". Andi arrives in Australia and we immediately realize she's trying very hard to be someone she's not and walks around barefoot in a grocery store against her will. Zuri...
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2134 -Love After Lockup- Relationship Rehab (s1e3) "Breakdowns and Breakthroughs" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha talk about Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab (s1e3) "Breakdowns and Breakthroughs," and wow, don't take a shot every time Michael cries! Poor Michael was really going through it on this episode and we felt his pain. Brittany and Marcelino seem to reach a peaceful...
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2133- BONUS- Interview with Justine, Michael and Dr. Ish of LALU- Relationship Rehab
Mary Payne chats with Justine, Michael and Dr. Ish of LALU: Relationship Rehab. Mary Payne gives Dr. Ish his flowers as the best therapist we've seen on TV! MP also dives into the therapy process for the involved couples, specifically Michael and Justine. Watch this episode on video:...
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2132- Pop and Bravo with Melissa Reich (Your Bish Therapist)
Mary Payne chats with Melissa Reich (Your Bish Therapist) about the latest in our Bravo world! We give our thoughts on the non sisterhood of the Salt Lake city women. We chat about the complexities of what is going on in Potomac: Tia's husband, Wendy throwing Eddie under the bus, and Karen…
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2131- 90 Day Fiance- The Other Way (s8e2) "Kiasu, Kancheong and Carry On" with Kimberly
MP and Kimberly are back from LibraFest and ready to dive back into the 90 Day world! On this episode of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way (s8e2) "Kiasu, Kancheong and Carry On," Niles is sad that his parents didn't take him to the airport so he talks to his other dad, Mr. Arc. Matilda's family is...
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2130-Love After Lockup- Relationship Rehab (s1e2) "Trauma Bonds" with Keisha
Trigger warnings - this episode discuses domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Mary Payne and Keisha chat about a very somber episode of Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab (s1e2) "Trauma Bonds". The felons and non-felons are separated for this episode to discuss their trauma and…
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2129-BONUS: 90 Day Hunt for Love (s2e1) "The Girl Who Got the Ick" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about a new season of Hunt for Love. It's 90 Day Hunt for Love (s2e1) "The Girl Who Got the Ick". Our 90 Day cast members are Emma, Brittany, Chloe, Jamal, Kara, Michael, Steven, and Razvan. Emma is problematic for going after Jamal, but Jamal is problematic for going...
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2128 -90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (s8e1) "Love Lies and La Dolce Vita" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly discuss the brand spanking new season of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way and the premiere episode (s8e1) "Love Lies and La Dolce Vita". We have the returning couple, Niles and Matilda. Matilda doesn't know Miles is moving to Ghana; she thinks he's just visiting and surely...
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2127- Love After Lockup- Relationship Rehab (s1e1) "Walls within Walls" with Keisha
Mugshot Monday is back and we are ecstatic! We have a new show and it's SO GOOD. On Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab (s1e1) "Walls within Walls," we meet a STAR, Dr. Ish Major. Dr. Ish is a real therapist with real advice and real skills and we are so happy he's on our screen. We have five...
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2126 - Pop and Bravo with Corey and Carly of Surviving Reality
Mary Payne chats with friends Corey and Carly of Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality about what's happening on our favorite reality shows. Corey and Carly fill MP in on potential storylines for the new season of Sister Wives. We also chat about Welcome to Plathville, the Traitors, Double...
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2125 - 90 Day Finace (s12e21) Tell All part 3 with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the last episode of 90 Day Fiancé season 12 (Tell All part 3). On this episode, Marissa tells Edward they can look into surrogacy. Macayla tries to secure another season with Mallorie. Thomas gets roasted but does not care. Maxwell and Ashia fight with…
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2124 - Age Inappropriate (s1e8) "Commit or Quit" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha discuss one of these cast members trolling us and then we recap! On Age Inappropriate (s1e8) "Commit or Quit," Kai and Zachary bond and Brooke and Kai continue their OF business. Tynisha and Dr. Eric break up and she's maybe starting a yoga business. Jay-Anne starts a cookie...
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2123 - Pop and Bravo with Kate Casey
Mary Payne and podcast bestie Kate Casey discuss the current seasons of RHONYC, RHSLC and RHUGT. We also dip into our love for the new season of The Traitors. And we discuss the documentary A Killer Story along with the upcoming doc, The Swans on Hulu. Watch this episode on YouTube:...
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2122 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e20) "Tell All Part 2" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly cover the 90 Day Fiance (s12e20) "Tell All part 2". On the Tell All, Catie throws a fit and cries, then gets over it, says she won't drink too much, cries, drinks too much, doesn't make out, cries again and then goes for a run and everything is fine! Mallorie and Rasit...
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2121 - Age Inappropriate (s1e7) "Home Coming" with Keisha
On the second to last episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e7) "Home Coming" - Brooke talks to her son, Zachary, who tells her he's disappointed in her. Tynisha surprises Eric while he is trying to go on a date and they later reconcile. Kent finally makes it to the Philippines with Jay-Anne and the...
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2120 - BONUS: Interview with Ross Mathews
Mary Payne chats with Ross Mathews about hosting the 90 Day Last Resort Tell All. We chat about all things 90 Day Fiance, including a harrowing game of "Shag, Marry, Exile". And - Pink Shade Exclusive - Ross spills some major tea about a lunch he had at a Chili's with Darcey and Stacey! Watch…
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2119 - Pop and Bravo with comedy writer and author Ali Barthwell (Reality TV for Snobs)
Mary Payne chats with Emmy award winning comedy writer, Ali Barthwell (Reality TV for Snobs) about her book and our shared love of reality TV. We discuss every reality show you can imagine and her job as a writer on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Be sure to check out her book and her...
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2118 - 90 Day Fiance Tell All Part one (s12e19) with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about an amazing tell all for 90 Day Fiance Season 12 (s12e19). Catie cries but no one is buying it. Rasit acts like a jerk to Thomas. Ashia gives good advice. Shea's ex and daughter show up and it was a nothing burger. Marissa tells us she's just smarter than Edward...
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2117 - Age Inappropriate (s1e6) "Enough is Enough" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha chat about the latest episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e6) "Enough is Enough". Vic continues to fight with Caroline wearing the same clothes and Caroline's sister encourages her to leave this loser. Tynisha, the worst sugar baby on the planet, has still not talked to Dr.…
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2116 - BONUS: The Death of a Pastor's Wife (Netflix) with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) delve into a Netflix true crime documentary, Death of a Pastor's Wife. We both knew a little, but not a lot, about this case going in, and we think the documentary is very well done. This three-part documentary delves into the death of Mica Miller…
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2115 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e18) "Am I Ready For Forever?" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly wear their best wedding veils and chat about the season finale of 90 Day Fiance (s12e18) "Am I Ready For Forever?". On this episode, it's wedding time for most of our couples! Catie and Josh actually tie the knot and her main goal is to get to the reception so she can…
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2114 - Age Inappropriate (s1e5) "Reality Check" with Keisha
Mary Payne talks to Keisha about the latest episode of WeTv's Age Inappropriate (s1e5) "Reality Check". On this episode, Janet is still mad at Drew because he spoke to a woman. In case you missed the point, it was HER MILESTONE 60TH BIRTHDAY. Jay-Anne and Kent say goodbye to her mom, Sonia. Sonia...
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2113 - Love is Blind UK (s3e11) "The Reunion" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha chat about a stellar season of Love is Blind UK (s3e11) and a short and sweet reunion episode! On this episode, we learn everyone is happy (except Cuba and Ryan). The couples are all together and in love. Yasmin and Jordan are best friends. Cuba and Ryan hate each other and...
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2112 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e17) "Are We Really Doing This?" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly break down 90 Day Fiance (s12e17) "Are We Really Doing This?" Ashia and Maxwell (with a man wig) get married and Rod DOES attend. Mido and Debby get married and we HOPE they are going to consummate, but he's full of jokes, so who knows. Thomas and Paula prepare for their…
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2111 - Age Inappropriate (s1e4) "Trouble in Paradise" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha talk about Kent, one of the cast members, commenting on YouTube and then we recap! On this episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e4) "Trouble in Paradise" - Kai puts on his big boy pants and calls his mother. Brooke is so proud! Tynisha, the most boring human, gets kicked out of...
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2110 - BONUS: Love is Blind (s3ep9) "Are you Ready for the Real World" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha finish up this super fast and fun season of Love is Blind UK (s3e9) "Are You Ready For The Real World?" with our wedding outfit try-ons, along with the Stag Do and Hen Do and then - we start the weddings! Next week - the reunion! Watch this episode on YouTube:...
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2109 - 90 Day Fiance (s1216) "Last Fling Before the Ring" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s1216) "Last Fling Before the Ring." Thomas and Paula are NOT getting along before their wedding day, and she is threatening to go back to Brazil. Ashia tells production that NO DEMON will keep her from her wedding (like…
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2108 - Age Inappropriate (s1e3) "Broken Promises" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha chat about the latest episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e3) "Broken Promises". On the episode, Kent again tells Jay-Anne he lied when he said she could return to her home country 2 times a year, but then suggests she bring her mom over for a two-week visit (that will save...
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2107 - BONUS EPISODE: Love is Blind UK (s3e1-2) with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha dive into the new FANTASTIC season of Love is Blind UK, season 3. On this episode we chat about episodes 1 and 2 - and all of the other recaps will be on Pink Shade Prime (subscribe below!). On Love is Blind UK (s3e1) "Gotta Stop Telling These Girls I Love Them," we meet…
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2106 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e15) "It's Better to Bend Than Break" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest 90 Day Fiance cast gossip and then we break down the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e15) "It's Better to Bend Than Break". Catie is a Bridezilla and jokes that her vows will include "I won't take another lover," which is obviously hilarious.…
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2105 - Age Inappropriate (s1e2) "Broken Promises" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha delve into the Mommy Issue Monday / No Money Monday with the latest episode of Age Inappropriate (s1e2) "Broken Promises". On this episode, Tynisha continues to be the worst gold digger of all time. Vic may have a coke problem (allegedly) and Caroline seems like a wet…
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2104 - Pop and Bravo with Doug Budin
Mary Payne talks with her buddy Doug Budin about a bunch of nonsense (mattress covers, medicine cabinets, fun facts and trivia) and we also chat in depth about Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip / RHUGT! Be sure to follow Doug @dougbudin on Instagram Watch this episode on YouTube:...
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2103 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e14) "On Borrowed Time" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e14) "On Borrowed Time". On this episode, Marissa is nice to Edward and then immediately reverts to being mean as a snake. Debby meets with her friends who are not thrilled she and Mido might actually get married. Thomas...
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2102 - Age Inappropriate (s1e1) "Mind the Gap" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha delve into the first episode of a NEW series on WeTV called Age Inappropriate (s1e1) "Mind the Gap". On this episode we meet 4 of the 5 featured couples. First up are Tynisha (33) and Dr. Eric (74). They purchased their dream house but not moved in because she lacks…
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2101 - BONUS: Double Lives of Suburban Wives (s1e1) "Risky Business" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly tackle a GREAT new show on TLC Double Lives of Suburban Wives (s1e1) "Risky Business". On this first episode, we meet our narrator, Tammy, who is known online as Erika Swings. We also meet Macy, who is known as Church Girl. We also get to know Brianna, the most famous of...
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2100 - Pop and Bravo with Deanna Cheng
Mary Payne chats with friend Deanna Cheng about the latest happenings with Bravo and pop culture. We chat about The Valley (good), RHOC (not good), Next Gen NYC (she loves it), House of Stassi (she loves it), and RHUGT coming up (Deanna is on it!) Watch this episode on YouTube:...
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2099 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e13) "Do I Stay or Do I Go?" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e13) "Do I Stay or Do I Go?" Marissa and Edward make a list of things they need and set a 2 week timeline to decide if they will get married. Ashia and Maxwell discuss their wedding plans and later Rod grills Maxwell about...
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2098 - Love After Lockup (s7e18) "Toe Rings and Poly Flings" with Keisha
Mary Payne and Keisha chat about the end of the season, what's coming up on the show, how Sicily is a part of Italy and then we recap! On the season finale of Love After Lockup (s7e18) "Toe Rings and Poly Flings," Rich is surprised to see Felicia but later tells her he's not SURE if they should…
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2097 - Pop and Bravo with Jason Zeffir
Mary Payne chats with Jason Zeffir (author, Zombies of the Upper East Side) about his book and of course, Bravo! We discuss The Valley, RHOC, new RHONY, RHORI and the new series on E! "The Golden Life" with our OG New York gals! Follow Jason on Instagram @jasonzeffir Watch this episode on…
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2096 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e12) "So Help Me God" with Kimberly
Mary Payne and Kimberly chat about the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e12) "So Help Me God". On this episode, Mallorie tries on wedding dresses and talks about her childhood trauma. Thomas and Paula head back to California after visiting his dad and stepmom, and Paula still thinks it will be...
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2095 - Love After Lockup (s7e17) "The Math Ain't Mathin" with Keisha
On this episode of Love After Lockup (s7e17) "The Math Ain't Mathin" with Keisha, we find out we have one episode left! Also, Rich got arrested and spend 6 days in jail and Felicia and her SICILIAN family are headed his way! Hollywood Red aka Charlie Red picks up Hilary at the prison and it's all...
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2094 - Pop and Bravo with Melissa Reich (Your Bish Therapist)
Mary Payne chats with Melissa Reich (aka Your Bish Therapist) about the latest in pop culture and Bravo news. We chat about Jenna Keough's GoFundMe vs. Kenny and Armando's GoFundMe. We discuss Danny from The Valley and his problem with Janet. We chat about the ladies of RHOC and Riley on Next Gen...
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2093 - BONUS Interview with Paula of 90 Day Fiance (s12)
Mary Payne talks to Paula from Paula and Thomas on 90 Day Fiance (s12). We dive into her love of miniature items and manifestation. We chat about her very successful piercing business in Brazil. She reveals why Thomas has such an issue with a couch and a dresser, and she shares his backstory with...
About this show
Pink Shade, hosted by Mary Payne Gilbert, has the best breakdowns and takedowns of your favorite reality TV. Mary Payne recaps the shows we all love (and love to hate) three times a week with rotating co-hosts. Popular topics include:
WeTV's Love After Lockup franchise (including Love During Lockup, Life After Lockup and more)
TLC's 90 Day Fiance franchise including Before the 90 Days (BT90Days), 90 Day The Other Way (90DayTOW), 90 Day Happily Ever After (90DayHEA) and more
BravoTV's Real Housewives (RHOSLC, RHOC, RHOBH, RHOP, RHONY, RHOM, and more), The Valley, VanderPump Rules, and more
Popular guests include:
Keisha Owens (The Libra Lounge with Keisha) - permanent co-host on Mondays
Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) - permanent co-host on Tuesdays
Kate Casey (Reality Life with Kate Casey)
Doug Budin (Jeff Lewis Live)
John Hill (Radio Andy)
Amy Phillips (Drama, Darling)
Ace Fanning (Sh$t
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