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Perry Carpenter

Perry Carpenter has been writing about entertainment news for more than 20 years and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019.

Perry’s experience translates to covering multiple topics with expertise. She writes about the British royal family, reality TV shows including The Challenge and The Real Housewives, and popular dramas like Yellowstone and Outlander. Perry can wholeheartedly claim her status as an Outlander fan and expert on our team: She started reading the books 10 years before the show started, and has reread the series each time Diana Gabaldon releases a new one. She’s also visited Scotland four times and visited a location mentioned in the books on each trip.

Perry is also a member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors. A storied freelance career before her tenure at Showbiz means that you can find more from Perry at Oola, Reality Blurb, Inhabitat, Inquisitr, and her Muck Rack profile.

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Does the Cast of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Have to Follow Any Real Rules?

‘Vanderpump Rules’ is back for season 9, but the cast looks a lot different. Still, a number of cast members are slated to return, along with one new face. As the season 9 premiere approaches, it's the perfect time to ask: does the cast of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ have to follow any real rules?
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‘NCIS’ Season 19 Episode 2 Recap ‘Nearly Departed’

The second episode of 'NCIS' season 19 seemingly began with a return to the traditional case of the week format. The episode's cold open featured a man buying some items at a market. But when he opened the back door of his van, it was revealed that he had a female hostage in the back.
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‘NCIS’ Fans Think This 1 Clue Means Mark Harmon’s Exit Is Truly Coming

‘NCIS’ season 19 is finally underway. After months of news about Mark Harmon taking a reduced role after 18 seasons, fans were surprised that the season premiere focused primarily on his character Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Now, fans think they spotted a clue in a new promo proving that season 19 will be Harmon’s last.
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’90 Day Fiancé’ Fans Are Shocked to Learn Exactly How Old Jovi Really Is

‘90 Day Fiancé’ fans first met Jovi Dufren and Yara Zaya on season 8 of the flagship series. They instantly became a fan-favorite couple, resulting in them joining season 6 cast of ‘Happily Ever After?.’ After witnessing his poor parenting skills and his partying ways, fans are shocked to learn how old Jovi really is.
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‘The Challenge’: Breaking This 1 Rule Has Cost Players $25,000

‘The Challenge’ contestants have quite a few rules to follow while they are competing for that $1 million prize. They can't leave The Challenge house property during the weeks it takes to film a season, and they agree to being filmed 24/7. The producers are also extremely strict when it comes to contraband.