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‘Survivor 46’ Release Date, Time, How to Watch, and More

Eighteen new castaways are competing for the title of Sole Survivor in season 46, which premieres Feb. 28 on CBS.

by Megan Elliott

Published on February 26, 2024

3 min read

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‘Survivor 46’: Meet the Cast

Meet the 18 castaways fighting for the title of Sole Survivor (and $1 million) in 'Survivor 46.'

by Megan Elliott

The five finalists sitting on the beach in 'Survivor' Season 45

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‘Survivor’ Season 45 Finalists Agree 1 Night Was the Worst of the Entire Season

'Survivor' isn't an easy game, the finalists in season 45 explained why one night in Fiji was the worst night in the entire show. Here's what went down.

by Lauren Weiler

Ex-’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Mike Eloshway Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A judge in Ohio sentenced Michael Eloshway to 10 years in prison after he was convicted on child pornography charges.

by Megan Elliott

Published on October 30, 2024

2 min read

'90 Day: The Last Resort' Season 2 couples against a desert backdrop

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’90 Day: The Last Resort’ Returns to TLC in December 2024 – See the Trailer

Six couples make a last-ditch effort to save their relationships in the next season of '90 Day: The Last Resort.'

by Megan Elliott

Faith and Loren on a purple background in a promo shot for ''90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' Season 7

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Faith From ’90 Day Fiancé’ Shares Inspirational Message as Fans Wonder About Her Relationship Status

Faith has put Loren in the friend zone after a series of disturbing revelations.

by Megan Elliott

Johnny ‘Bananas’ Allegedly Threatened to Quit ‘The Challenge 40’ and Wanted to Leave Set for Days

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio allegedly threatened to quit 'The Challenge 40' if his requests weren't met by production. Here's what an insider claimed.

by Lauren Weiler

Published on August 28, 2024

3 min read

(L-R) Kyland Young, Olivia Kaiser, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Emily Schromm, Tori Deal, Leroy Garrett, Rachel Robinson, and Darrell Taylor stand together and pose at MTV's 'The Challenge 40: Battle Of The Eras' LA event at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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‘The Challenge 40’ Cast Dealt With Horrible Living Conditions and Only 2 Porta-Potties

'The Challenge 40' living conditions were allegedly less than ideal. Here's what an insider said about how 40 competitors had to live with only 2 porta-potties.

by Lauren Weiler

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‘The Challenge 40’ Spoilers: Who’s Eliminated First From Each Era?

'The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras' divides 40 competitors into 4 eras. Here are spoilers regarding the first men and women eliminated from each era.

by Lauren Weiler

Paris Hilton Explained Her Voice and ‘The Simple Life’ Persona in 2011: ‘It’s a Character I Developed’

Paris Hilton stopped using her 'The Simple Life' voice years ago. It came about before the show, but became a part of the character she played.

by Robert Arissen

‘The Bachelor’: Matt James Says the Show Left Out His Opening Up About Race and His Family

'The Bachelor' star Matt James got honest and vulnerable on the show, but viewers never saw those moments.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

‘BIP’: Kendall Long Isn’t Afraid of Commitment Anymore With Boyfriend Mitchell Sage

'Bachelor in Paradise' star Kendall Long dishes on her relationship with new boyfriend Mitchell Sage.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

‘Survivor 42’ Winner Reveals Plans for the $1 Million Prize Money

The 'Survivor 42' winner reveals how the $1 million prize money will be spent.

by Nicole Weaver

‘BIP’: Kendall Long Didn’t Know Joe Was Proposing to Serena When She Talked to Him on the Final Day

Kendall Long explains how she felt the day Joe Amabile proposed to Serena Pitt on 'Bachelor in Paradise.'

by Mishal Ali Zafar

‘Survivor’: Maryanne Was an ‘Emotional Wreck’ After the Season and ‘Sleeping on the Floor’

Maryanne Oketch talks about struggling emotionally after 'Survivor 42'.

by Nicole Weaver

‘Survivor’ Season 42: Who Voted for Mike Turner? He Only Received 1 Vote

Mike Turner made it to the final three in 'Survivor' Season 42, but he only received one vote from the jury. Who voted for him to win?

by Lauren Weiler

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Stars Talk About Instagram When They’re Not Filming, Says Chelsea Vaughn

Chelsea Vaughn reveals behind-the-scenes conversations on 'Bachelor in Paradise'.

by Nicole Weaver

What’s Up With the Metal Cups in ‘The Ultimatum’ and ‘Love Is Blind’?

Learn why both the 'Love is Blind' and 'The Ultimatum' casts use so many metallic wine glasses.

by Katie Maloney

‘Is It Cake?’: Why Host Mikey Day Looks So Familiar

'Is It Cake?' host Mikey Day has had a successful 20-year career. How might you recognize him?

by Tamara Grant

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‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’: What Does Whitney’s Brother Hunter Thore Do for a Living?

Learn more about Hunter Thore of 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life.'

by Terri Deno

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What Happened to Nick on ‘Deadliest Catch’?

Nick McGlashan from 'Deadliest Catch' died as a result of a drug overdose — not from his dangerous job.

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Maria and Christian film an update for their YouTube channel

‘Arranged’: Christian and Maria Return for a Long-Awaited Marriage Update, Reveal the Truth Behind the Slap

Christian and Maria Miller from FYI’s reality TV show ‘Arranged’ recently took to YouTube to answer questions from fans who wanted updated on their arranged marriage.

by Laura Dorwart

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Who Is Tran Dang From ‘Love Is Blind’? Season 5 Cast Member Is Suing the Show

‘Sister Wives’ Drama: Paedon Might Not Be the Only Brown Kid Not on Board With Christine’s Whirlwind Romance

‘Sister Wives’ Fans Furious: Claim Robyn Brown ‘Dropped Her Mask’ and ‘Carefully Cultivated Persona’ During Latest Episode of TLC Series

How Much Is Reba McEntire Paid to Coach in ‘The Voice’?

‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19: Where Is the Cornelia Marie in 2023?

‘Survivor 46’ Release Date, Time, How to Watch, and More

‘Survivor 46’: Meet the Cast

‘Survivor’ Season 45 Finalists Agree 1 Night Was the Worst of the Entire Season

Ex-’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Mike Eloshway Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

’90 Day: The Last Resort’ Returns to TLC in December 2024 – See the Trailer

Faith From ’90 Day Fiancé’ Shares Inspirational Message as Fans Wonder About Her Relationship Status

Johnny ‘Bananas’ Allegedly Threatened to Quit ‘The Challenge 40’ and Wanted to Leave Set for Days

‘The Challenge 40’ Cast Dealt With Horrible Living Conditions and Only 2 Porta-Potties

‘The Challenge 40’ Spoilers: Who’s Eliminated First From Each Era?

Paris Hilton Explained Her Voice and ‘The Simple Life’ Persona in 2011: ‘It’s a Character I Developed’

‘The Bachelor’: Matt James Says the Show Left Out His Opening Up About Race and His Family

‘BIP’: Kendall Long Isn’t Afraid of Commitment Anymore With Boyfriend Mitchell Sage

‘Survivor 42’ Winner Reveals Plans for the $1 Million Prize Money

‘BIP’: Kendall Long Didn’t Know Joe Was Proposing to Serena When She Talked to Him on the Final Day

‘Survivor’: Maryanne Was an ‘Emotional Wreck’ After the Season and ‘Sleeping on the Floor’

‘Survivor’ Season 42: Who Voted for Mike Turner? He Only Received 1 Vote

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Stars Talk About Instagram When They’re Not Filming, Says Chelsea Vaughn

What’s Up With the Metal Cups in ‘The Ultimatum’ and ‘Love Is Blind’?

‘Is It Cake?’: Why Host Mikey Day Looks So Familiar

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’: What Does Whitney’s Brother Hunter Thore Do for a Living?

What Happened to Nick on ‘Deadliest Catch’?

‘Arranged’: Christian and Maria Return for a Long-Awaited Marriage Update, Reveal the Truth Behind the Slap

‘Rock of Love With Bret Michaels’: Where Is Jes Rickleff Now? [Exclusive]

‘Jersey Shore’: The Truth About Danielle, the Girl Who ‘Stalked’ Pauly D’s Life On the Boardwalk

Bravo’s ‘Family Karma’: Vishal Parvani Says There Are ‘Multiple Reasons’ Why He and Richa Sadana Aren’t Married

‘Survivor’ Winner Richard Hatch Claims CBS Is Responsible for Controversial Incident With Sue Hawk

‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’: The Real Reason Dr. Emily Left