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Gina Ragusa

Gina Ragusa is a veteran of the journalism industry, covering all aspects of entertainment, which includes comedians, musicians, and reality TV. She is an expert on Bravo series including Below Deck and its extensive cast members, The Real Housewives, and Vanderpump Rules. She’s trusted by many readers to provide a true look behind the scenes at the drama of reality TV, but also into real issues, like new relationships, diversity and inclusion among the casts, and overcoming addiction.

Gina’s exclusive interviews give readers a chance to know more about the humanity and essence of the people she speaks with, which helps her to build a unique story every time. Over her career, she’s built a network of insider entertainment sources and connections with industry professionals that provide her with unique insights into breaking news. Read more of her work featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Bastille, Shaggy, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alison Brie, and Derek Hough, to name several.

She admires dark satirists like John Mullaney, David Sedaris, Augusten Burroughs, and Jerry Stahl. See Gina’s previous work on TheStreet, Vice, Mic, and Business Insider, along with Muck Rack.

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‘Below Deck Med:’ What Was the Most Asked Question Last Season?

From yachting terms to casting questions, Below Deck Mediterranean fans are a curious bunch. Captain Sandy Yawn and Captain Lee Rosbach do a great job addressing as many fan questions on Twitter as possible. When trouble started brewing in the kitchen on Below Deck Med, Yawn was flooded with questions about the chef. Fans couldn’t …
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These Are the States With the Most (and Least) ‘Seinfeld’ Fans

Seinfeld, the beloved television show about “nothing,” celebrates 30 years of making audiences laugh. The enduring series introduced audiences to comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s brand of observational comedy and continues to entertain new audiences today. Although the show was well-received throughout the country (and abroad), most of the humor was grounded in Seinfeld and co-creator Larry …
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‘Southern Charm:’ What Is J.D. Madison’s Career and Net Worth?

John David “J.D.” Madison from Southern Charm became a visible part of the show even though he was never deemed an official cast member. The real estate developer and businessman first appeared in the series as Thomas Ravenel’s friend, but quickly integrated into the cast and storyline. He often played host to the various gatherings …
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What Did Hannah Ferrier Reveal About Chef Mila Being Fired from ‘Below Deck Med?’

Now that Chef Mila Kolomeitseva from Below Deck Mediterranean has left the yacht, chief stew Hannah Ferrier has some thoughts about working with her for two charters. Kolomeitseva never seemed to recover after serving food from grocery store boxed ingredients, plus she freely let the crew know she had a negative view of homosexuality. Although …
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What Is Lauri Peterson from ‘RHOC’ Doing Today?

Lauri Peterson from The Real Housewives of Orange County rode off into the sunset with her prince charming when she left the show. The OG cast member was part of the flagship series, debuting as a struggling single mom during her first four seasons of the show. Cameras followed her as she worked alongside Vicki …
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Did Chef Mila from ‘Below Deck Med’ Get Fired?

The most anticipated Below Deck Mediterranean moment this season has arrived. Chef Mila Kolomeitseva struggled from the minute she started the season and Captain Sandy Yawn finally let her go. Viewers and the crew were shocked when Kolomeitseva kicked off the season serving meals using pre-packaged ingredients. But when she was captured on camera licking …
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‘Below Deck Med’ Shows How Quickly Bad Weather Can Turn Dangerous

Stew Kasey Cohen from Below Deck Mediterranean described yachting conditions in the Med as being pretty rough. Cohen, who is an experienced yachtie told Showbiz Cheat Sheet she didn’t anticipate the rough conditions and ended up getting pretty seasick during the season. Having an experienced captain like Captain Sandy Yawn helps reduce the likelihood that …
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‘Below Deck Med:’ Who Cooks the Crew Meals?

Yacht chefs like those featured on Below Deck Mediterranean have to do more than just impress the guests with their culinary skills. They also have to keep the crew fed and happy so that workers have enough juice to service the guests. A happy crew translates to happy charter guests, which ultimately means a better …
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Andy Cohen Reveals Who Was His Least Favorite ‘WWHL’ Guest

Bravo producer and Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen reflects on 10 years of his groundbreaking late-night talk show. Cohen did a deep dive on moments over the past decade. He told Vulture the “little show that could” became a blockbuster speed train that he painstakingly nurtured. “We were picked up once a week, …
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What Happened to Jennifer Snowden from ‘Southern Charm?’

When Kathryn Dennis from Southern Charm was on the outs with the cast, friend Jennifer Snowden seemed to be the only person in town who had her back. At one point both women had Thomas Ravenel’s in their crosshairs. Dennis and Ravenel were barely on speaking terms, plus Dennis was hardly speaking with any cast …
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‘Below Deck:’ Does the Crew Receive Health Insurance?

From Ashton Pienaar’s near-death experience on Below Deck to crew members falling ill with the flu. How do crew members pay for health-related expenses? And do crew members receive health insurance while working on yachts? Like some employees, a comprehensive medical package is often offered as a benefit of employment. But the yachting industry operates …
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Who Is ‘Below Deck Med’ Guest Dr. Jennifer Berman?

If Below Deck Mediterranean charter guest Dr. Jennifer Berman looks familiar, it’s because she and friends enjoyed a birthday voyage last year on the Talisman Maiton. Berman, who is also friends with Captain Sandy Yawn brought her pals to see Yawn in action. She was treated to a fun birthday rap courtesy of deckhand Colin …
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This ‘Below Deck’ Charter Guest Spills About Whether the Show Is Real or Fake

Below Deck Mediterranean viewers have recently accused Bravo and cast members of planting a fake chef this season to create drama. Chef Mila Kolomeitseva hasn’t exactly been hitting it out of the park and, in fact, she’s been continuously striking out. Despite the cast and production crew’s insistence that she isn’t a plant, fans don’t …
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Why Does Travis from ‘Below Deck Med’ Regret His Infamous ‘Oxygen Thief’ Comment?

Deckhand Travis Michalzik from Below Deck Mediterranean delivered the mic drop moment of the season when he referred to Chef Mila Kolomeitseva as an “absolutely oxygen thief.” The crew was venturing out for their first off-charter dinner. And Michalzik, deckhand Jack Stirrup, stew Aesha Scott, and Kolomeitseva were in a van together. Kolomeitseva observed that …
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Were Kate Chastain and Captain Lee from’Below Deck’ Always Close?

Chief stew Kate Chastain from Below Deck almost seems like one of Captain Lee Rosbach’s children at this point. The two have worked together since season two and today have a warm, loving relationship. During the last season, their relationship was put to the test. Not only did the crew encounter a near-death experience, but …
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Does Bethenny Frankel from ‘RHONY’ Still Talk to Alex McCord?

As Bravo strolls down memory lane, season one reruns of its most popular shows are stirring up memories of former cast members. One alum from The Real Housewives of New York City who made quite an impression during season one was Alex McCord. The former designer had tight (and not so tight) friendships with certain …