Y'all, it's been a WEEK. Dave and Sophie just won Perfect Match while Kayla made reality TV history by eliminating herself. Meanwhile, ABC straight up cancelled Bachelorette season 22 after filming was done — Taylor Frankie Paul's chaos was too much even for reality TV.
In an unprecedented move, ABC cancelled The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul after the entire season was filmed. The 22-man cast had been announced and promotional materials shot, but the network pulled the plug due to ongoing legal issues with the Mormon influencer lead.
Love Is Blind UK's Sophie Willett and Married at First Sight Australia's Dave Hand took home the title in Wednesday's Perfect Match finale. The couple won an all-expenses paid vacation after beating out five other final couples in the boardroom vote.
In a series first, Too Hot to Handle's Kayla Richart eliminated herself from Perfect Match to reunite with Chris. Fellow contestant Mackenzie accused the pair of secretly communicating through Spotify playlists, adding drama to the shocking self-elimination.
Bravo greenlit Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives set in Boerne, Texas Hill Country. The series follows glamorous women raising families and running ranches while managing social calendars in the wealthy town. Comparisons to Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are already brewing.
Bravo posted footage of Brittany Cartwright's recovery from her mommy makeover on The Valley. The clip showed the emotional aftermath as castmates rallied around her, but fans weren't feeling the empathy in the comments section.
At the ATX TV Festival, Survivor legend Boston Rob said The Amazing Race owes him money and called out the show's co-creator and executive producer by name. The reality TV veteran didn't hold back about his grievances with the CBS competition series.
Peacock announced Love Island USA Season 8 will premiere June 2, bringing sexy singles back to the villa. The dating competition returns with new episodes and likely a celebrity host following the recent shake-ups in reality dating shows.
Summer House newcomer West Wilson shared a major relationship update about his connection with Amanda Batula. The update comes as the cast transitions from Hamptons drama to New York City life in the upcoming In The City spinoff.
Wednesday's Survivor 50 finale drew 5.78 million viewers, making it the most-watched finale since Winners at War in 2020. The milestone season's success proves the franchise still has major pulling power after 25 years on air.
Celebrity chef Brian Malarkey was sent home from 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing after failing to prioritize pasta in a pasta challenge. Judge Marcus Samuelsson made the elimination call, shocking fans who expected Malarkey to go further.
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