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‘Dancing with the Stars’: Mark Ballas, Derek Hough’s Brotherly Bond Helps Them Dance Through Life

Lucille Barilla — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:14:36 +0000

No more apparent was the deep bond between Dancing with the Stars dancers Mark Ballas and Derek Hough displayed than during their male-led Argentine tango at the close of season 33. However, that dynamic dance was just the tip of the iceberg for their brotherly relationship.

Derek Hough and Mark Ballas danced through some of life’s biggest challenges together

Much ado was made of OG pros Derek Hough and Mark Ballas’ dynamic, male-led Argentine Tango during the Dancing with the Stars season finale. Subsequently, that dance was a vehicle to showcase the trust and deep brotherly bond the men have had for over a quarter century.

On the Trading Secrets podcast, Ballas shared how he and Hough have been there for one another through life’s most difficult challenges. Their love and respect for one another have helped them navigate some rough personal waters.

“During season [31] with Charli [D’Amelio], my wife [BC Jean] and I had a miscarriage,” Ballas said to podcast host Jason Tartick. “I had to go to rehearsal, and that was a really heavy time. At the time, Derek was one of the only people who knew.” The couple would go on to welcome a son, Banksi, in November 2023.

He added, “We really are like brothers. And we’ve been there for each other through each other’s ups and downs.”

Mark Ballas was there for Derek Hough after his wife Hayley’s horrifying medical emergency

Mark Ballas provided support to Derek Hough after his wife Hayley Erbert was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma in December 2023. Erbert suffered a brain bleed and underwent emergency surgery after becoming disoriented during a tour stop with her husband.

He told Fox News, “I was one of the first calls Derek made when it happened. That was one of the most intense phone calls I’ve ever had.”

Ballas continued, “I was with him through a lot of this. My wife and I were on our hands and knees, hoping and praying for a miracle.”

“They were blessed with one,” he said of Erbert’s miraculous recovery. “I don’t think people understood how serious this was.”

Ballas was a Dancing with the Stars guest judge as Hough and Erbert performed a “Dedication Night” dance to “Beautiful Things (Acoustic)” by Benson Boone. It encapsulated their experiences throughout the life-changing ordeal.

Derek Hough and Mark Ballas’ trust and deep friendship was displayed during ‘DWTS’ finale

As season 33 of Dancing with the Stars came to an end, Derek Hough and Mark Ballas created a breathtaking male-led Argentine Tango. The traditional ballroom dance was historically performed by men in an effort to impress women.

Typically, the show features male and female partners performing the ballroom dance staple. However, there were two other times when same-sex partners danced Tango on the ABC competition series.

The first was during season 30. JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson performed the Argentine tango to Britney Spears’s “Baby One More Time.” The second was during season 31 when Gleb Savchenko and Shangela danced Tango to Michael Buble’s “Hollywood.”

Dancing with the Stars is currently on hiatus. The series airs on ABC, Disney Plus, and Hulu.

’90 Day: The Last Resort’: Are Rob and Sophie Still Together?

Megan Elliott — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:38:21 +0000

Can Rob Warne and Sophie Sierra make it work? The 90 Day Fiancé couple’s relationship has been on shaky ground from the moment she arrived in Los Angeles from the U.K. Now, they’re giving their marriage one last chance by participating in season 2 of 90 Day: The Last Resort. The goal of the intensive group couples retreat is to force them to work through their issues or convince them that it’s time to go their separate ways for good. Unfortunately, it looks like the last-ditch effort to repair their relationship did not work.

Rob and Sophie from ‘90 Day Fiancé’ have a troubled relationship

Rob and Sophie connected on Instagram and quickly fell for each other. She moved from London to the U.S. to be with him. But when the posh Sophie arrived in America, she was stunned by Rob’s living situation. However, the real issues in their relationship were insecurity, infidelity, and differing visions for their future together.

Despite the challenges, Rob and Sophie went through with a small beachfront wedding at the end of 90 Day Fiancé Season 10. But saying “I do” didn’t solve their problems. The pair continued to clash over Sophie’s bisexuality, her relationship with her friend Kae, Rob’s online cheating, and other issues. Soon after getting hitched, Sophie moved out. While they were still married during the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 tell-all, their relationship was clearly on life support.

“I don’t think we’re good for each other, to be honest. I think we bring out the worst in each other,” Sophie admitted during the tell-all. Meanwhile, Rob seemed to have given up all hope of reconciling with his wife.

Rob and Sophie signed on for ‘90 Day: The Last Resort’ Season 2

While Rob and Sophie’s chances for a happy future together looked bleak, the pair decided to make one final effort to save the marriage. They signed on for 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2, where they’ll join five other 90 Day couples – including Gino and Jasmine and Brandon and Julia – at a resort in Arizona to work on their relationship.

“Looking around, we might not be the most dysfunctional couple here,” Rob says in the teaser (via YouTube) for the new season.

“I want us both to be happy,” a tearful Sophie says during a brief glimpse at their recommitment ceremony.

Are Rob and Sophie still together?

Rob and Sophie are keeping quiet about their relationship status ahead of the 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2 premiere. But there are signs that they are no longer together. Neither has appeared on the other’s social media for over a year. According to his latest updates, Rob spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Australia with friends, while Sophie has been spending time in Miami and LA, apparently without Rob.

Earlier this year, a source told In Touch that Rob and Sophie had split up after one year of marriage. However, they had not yet filed for divorce.

“They haven’t officially filed because the show is still going on,” the insider said. “Sophie and Rob still keep in touch and are friends but they are not together.”

90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2 premieres Monday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

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‘Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Acts Like a Snake Oil Salesman: True Colors Shown After Being Backed Into a Corner Over Coyote Pass Property

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:50:59 +0000

Sister Wives star Kody Brown showed his true colors after being backed into a corner after talks over the family’s Coyote Pass property came to a standstill. But, after both Meri and Janelle Brown spoke out about how unfairly the plots of land have been divided, Kody fought back by being noncommittal about the “pain” of the property, acting like a snake oil salesman.

Coyote Pass is the only link Kody Brown has to Meri and Janelle Brown

Both Janelle and Meri Brown have ended their spiritual unions with Kody Brown. The women are no longer romantically linked to their former husband.

However, the reality TV stars remain tied together financially. Subsequently, the plot of land they own with Robyn Brown, Coyote Pass, remained unpaid at the time the Dec. 1, 2024 episode was filmed in early 2023.

Previously, Janelle spoke to Meri about paying off the land, as she was worried Kody would let it go back to the seller and they would lose their investment.

Initially, Kody sectioned off plots for each family. His and Robyn’s name is on two lots. Then, there’s one for Janelle and Kody and one for Janelle, Meri, and Kody.

On the Dec. 1, 2024, episode of Sister Wives, viewers learned Kody tentatively switched up the plots. Robyn, Janelle, Meri, and Kody would all have their parcels, and Kody and Meri shared a middle piece of land between their two lots.

Janelle believes the 14-acre property should be split equally in four ways. Meri went a step further and spoke to Kody about having the property appraised.

In turn, he responded like a snake oil salesman, a term used to describe someone who deceives people to get money from them. “I look out there and it’s sort of a source of pain in a way,” Kody explained.

“I don’t want to put in more money and I don’t want to do appraisals. And I don’t want to talk to lawyers about it. I don’t know what to do. I’m not interested in doing anything.”

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Kody Brown acted diabolical in this episode. He appeared to know what he was doing when he tried to brush Meri and Janelle Brown off regarding their Coyote Pass concerns said fans on Reddit.

“You can totally see it on his face he’s hiding something. He wanted the extra money,” wrote one fan.

“Kody is a con artist. That’s it. All of it,” claimed a second Sister Wives viewer.

A third shared, “Janelle – truth bomb – he doesn’t want an appraisal because he’s making out like a bandit !!!”

“He said having 5 plots means it will go to the kids….hmmm….who has 5 kids?” wondered a fourth viewer, referencing Kody’s five kids with Robyn Brown.

Did Coyote Pass get paid off?

Coyote Pass is the property for the ‘Sister Wives’ Brown family | TLC

The Brown family purchased a parcel of land called Coyote Pass in 2018 for $820,000. The family intended to split it into five parcels.

By June 2023, the land was ultimately paid off, ending months of discussion about the property. However, Coyote Pass as an asset remains in question for Meri, Janelle, Robyn, and Kody Brown.

The Brown family remains at a standstill with the land. It appears the parcels, per the Coconino County website, are still registered to members of the family.

Per the latest Sister Wives episode, Janelle has retained a lawyer, and Meri said she too would get representation to expedite the process of recouping their assets. Subsequently, in October 2024, Kody and Robyn Brown purchased a new home to the tune of $2.1M.

Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.

’90 Day: The Last Resort’ Season 2: Which Couples Are Part of the Cast?

Megan Elliott — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:26:00 +0000

Six 90 Day Fiancé couples are about to embark on an experience like no other. They’ve agreed to participate in a one-of-a-kind couples retreat that will challenge them to fix the deep-seated issues in their relationships. And if they can’t work things out? Well, it may be time for them to go their separate ways for good.

The first season of 90 Day: The Last Resort featured some of the most notorious couples from the TLC franchise, including Michael Ilesanmi and Angela Deem and Big Ed Brown and Liz Woods. The show returns for its second season on Dec. 2 with an entirely new cast of dysfunctional couples. Let’s meet the cast.

Ari and Bini

Bini and Ari | TLC

Ari, who is from New Jersey, and Bini, who is from Ethiopia, made their 90 Day debut on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 2. They were last seen on 90 Day Fiancé Season 9. When The Last Resort begins, they’ve been separated for four months as they try to navigate trust and infidelity issues.

“He’s going to try to say that he hasn’t been unfaithful, but I have all the evidence,” Ari says in a teaser for the new season (via YouTube).

Yet despite their issues, Ari and Bini want to continue to work on their relationship for the sake of their son, Avi.

Brandon and Julia

Julia and Brandon | TLC

Brandon and Julia most recently appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 6. They’ve signed on for The Last Resort because of some serious issues in their marriage. For one, they’re not on the same page when it comes to having kids. Plus, Julia, who is from Russia, has been increasingly homesick. They fear they are growing apart and slowly losing touch with what’s important in their marriage.

“Time to share what we have been holding back,” Brandon wrote on Instagram when their casting was announced. “This has been difficult to share but [it’s] time to face it.”

Gino and Jasmine

Jasmine and Gino | TLC

Gino and Jasmine, who tied the knot in 90 Day Fiancé Season 10, were last seen on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8, which followed them as they struggled to adapt to married life. It hasn’t been easy. Not only is Jasmine adjusting to life in the U.S., but they are also facing other issues. Jasmine feels controlled, while Gino is worn out from the constant arguments.

“If we don’t do something now, we’re going to end up divorcing and hating each other,” Jasmine says in the teaser.

Rob and Sophie

Rob and Sophie | TLC

Rob and Sophie made their TLC debut in 90 Day Fiancé Season 10. But 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 exposed the cracks in their relationship. Sophie had trust issues related to Rob’s conversations with other women on social media, while he couldn’t handle the dramatic ups and downs of their relationship. In the end, he decided to end things. But could The Last Resort inspire them to rekindle their romance?

Stacey and Florian

Stacey and Florian | TLC

Stacey and Florian last appeared (alone with Stacey’s twin sister) on the 90 Day spinoff Darcey and Stacey in 2023. They’ve been together for years, but Stacey still has issues with Florian’s partying, especially since they moved to Miami. Following a health scare, Stacey is even more frustrated with Florian, whom she claims was not there for when she really needed him. Florian isn’t a fan of therapy, but he’s agreed to participate in The Last Resort in an effort to save their marriage.

Natalie and Josh

Josh and Natalie | TLC

Natalie and Josh last appeared on 90 Day: The Single Life Season 4. They’re the only unmarried couple who are part of The Last Resort Season 2 cast. But Natalie is hoping to change that. She wants to be in a committed relationship with Josh, but he has not welcomed Natalie into his family life. They’ve broken up three times in the past, and this is their last attempt to find a path forward together.

“I think I deserve to have some answers,” Natalie tells the group in a clip from the new season.

90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2 premieres Monday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.

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’90 Day: The Last Resort’: Are Brandon and Julia Still Together?

Megan Elliott — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:35:00 +0000

It’s the last chance for these 90 Day Fiancé couples. After reaching a breaking point in their relationships, six couples from the hit franchise embark on a unique relationship experiment in 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2, premiering Dec. 2 on TLC.

Brandon and Julia, Ari and Bini, Gino and Jasmine, Rob and Sophie, Josh and Natalie, and Stacey and Florian will participate in a unique group couples retreat in Arizona, spending three weeks undergoing a rigorous relationship bootcamp aimed at repairing trust and building connections. Will the last-chance intervention work? While we’ll have to wait and see how it all plays out, there are some clues about the status of Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina’s marriage.

Brandon and Julia have been married since 2020

Brandon and Julia made their TLC debut in 90 Day Fiancé Season 8. After connecting online and meeting in person, Brandon proposed to Julia during a trip to Iceland. Soon, she was making plans to move to the U.S. from Russia on a K-1 visa.

Despite some challenges that came from living with Brandon’s parents, Brandon and Julia tied the knot in April 2020. They continued to share their story on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? They eventually purchased their own home in Virginia, and Julia focused on getting a job, though her desire to return to her career as a go-go dancer didn’t always sit well with Brandon.

The ‘90 Day Fiancé’ couple are part of ‘The Last Resort’ Season 2 cast

In October 2024, TLC confirmed that Brandon and Julia would be part of the cast for 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2. Exactly what marital problems led the couple to join the show aren’t clear, but a snippet of a conversation in the teaser for the new season suggests that infidelity has pushed them to the brink.

“She cheated on me,” Brandon says during a counseling session, which his parents are participating in via video chat. “You know that?”

“Now you bring this up?” Julia replies as Brandon storms off set.

Brandon and Julia are still together

Clues on social media suggest that Brandon and Julia were able to work through their issues and are still together today. The Last Resort filmed earlier this year, and both Brandon and Julia have been sharing posts on Instagram that indicate they’re still going strong.

In the fall of 2024, they took an epic trip to Europe, where they visited Scotland, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, and Italy.

“Message to our future child,” Brandon captioned one post. “Sorry for the delay Mom and dad are kinda busy seeing the world.”

In another post, Brandon implied that he and his wife had come through a difficult time stronger as a couple.

“There is a rainbow after the rain?” he wrote.

While it appears that things work out for Brandon and Julia, that doesn’t mean it will be an easy journey on The Last Resort.

“I have been strong for so long and now I have to open my soul and everything that has weighed on me, not only to my family, but to all of you,” she wrote after their casting was announced. “It will be difficult, emotional. Thank you to everyone who always writes warm words.”

90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2 premieres Monday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

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Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Take a Major Step: Is Another Golden Wedding in the Works?

Andrea Francese — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:10:00 +0000

Joan Vassos walked away from The Golden Bachelorette as an engaged woman. Fans of the series noted the chemistry between Vassos and her winner, Chock Chapple, early on. Now that the season has ended, that chemistry has carried over into their real life. It looks like Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are very serious about making their relationship work; while they haven’t announced a wedding date, they are taking big steps in their fledgling romance.

Joan Vassos once insisted fans wouldn’t see a quick engagement

Long before The Golden Bachelorette premiered on ABC, Joan Vassos sat down for several interviews. During the lead-up to filming, Vassos opened up about her life. She also discussed what she was looking for in a relationship and what she wasn’t looking for from the show.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ lead Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

During a chat with CNN, Vassos insisted she would not rush down the aisle. She insisted she was happy to leave the series engaged but had no plans to get married just months after meeting her new partner. Those statements were made in May 2024, just weeks before she flew to California to film the series. Vassos seems more interested in linking herself to a new partner now that the season is over. Perhaps her feelings changed once she met Chock Chapple.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are investing in their future together

Despite her early insistence that she wouldn’t marry quickly following the end of The Golden Bachelorette, she is happy to link herself, financially and legally, to Chock Chapple. While the duo haven’t set a wedding date, they are shopping for property together, which is a big commitment in its own respect.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple in ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Earlier this month, the couple took to Instagram to tell their followers they planned to make Chapple’s promise of a New York City pied-à-terre a reality. The duo has settled on a neighborhood (SoHo) but has yet to find the perfect property. Still, Vassos insisted they hope they’ll have a New York City address before the year is out.

Is a wedding next? It could be. While The Golden Bachelorette fans expressed significant concerns about Chapple when Vassos picked him, the couple appears better suited to each other than Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the first golden couple. We’ll have to wait and see, but a shared property is a significant milestone. It is a step that Nist and Turner never got to, despite marrying on national TV.

Kathy Griffin Offers to Lead X-Rated Version of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Andrea Francese — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:50:51 +0000

Just a few weeks ago, The Golden Bachelorette fans watched Joan Vassos pick Chock Chapple. Now, their focus is on the eventual second season of The Golden Bachelor. Famed comedian Kathy Griffin is looking even further into the future than that; the comedian is interested in leading The Golden Bachelorette season 2. Griffin has some X-rated suggestions for the series, though.

Kathy Griffin proposes a risque version of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Kathy Griffin is known for her outlandish jokes and often controversial actions. While Griffin has been through a lot, she’s just as spunky and wild as ever. The 64-year-old comedian recently appeared on Politickin‘ and expressed her interest in appearing on The Golden Bachelorette. Griffin wants to lead a much more X-rated version of the wildly successful dating competition, though.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

Griffin joked that she had the perfect pitch for The Golden Bachelorette season 2 during her podcast appearance. She suggested she, as the lead, could sleep with each possible contestant before deciding who gets a rose and who gets sent home on the first night. She joked that it would be “ratings gold.”

Griffin is twice married. She married her first husband, Matt Moline, in 2001. She accused Moline of stealing money from her before their split. The couple called it quits in 2006. In 2020, she married Randy Bick. The couple, who were together since 2012, separated in December 2023. The divorce is not yet final.

ABC isn’t against the idea of casting a celebrity, claims an insider

While Griffin’s X-rated pitch won’t be making it to air, an insider claims ABC isn’t against casting a celebrity in the role. In fact, Griffin might have some actual pull with the network if it comes down to it. She has appeared in a reality TV competition on ABC before. Entertainment Weekly spoke to an insider who alleges the network is “open” to sitting down with Griffin to discuss the franchise.

The cast of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Michael Kirchoff

Despite rumors that ABC is willing to entertain the idea, it seems unlikely that the network will actually opt to go in the direction of a celebrity looking for love on TV. While the premise seems interesting, viewers have criticized the idea on social media each time rumors of a celebrity lead have swirled. The sentiment alone should be enough to keep The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette stars ordinary people.

We’ll just have to wait and see. The Golden Bachelorette season 2 is likely more than a year and a half away if it ever happens. Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor appears to be still casting contestants for a summer filming schedule. Fans can likely expect the competition to premiere in September 2025.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Comes Under Fire as Fans Freak Out Over New Cast: ‘Nobody Is Gonna Be Watching’

Julia Mullaney — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:49:20 +0000

Bravo is making a major change. After 11 seasons, the popular show Vanderpump Rules, which started out as a measly Real Housewives spinoff but became one of network’s most-loved shows, is moving forward with a whole new cast.

It’s no secret that the show, which followed RHOBH star Lisa Rinna’s restaurant staff, has seen its share of drama over the last year (hello, Scandoval). Despite the chaos, fans are not alright with the change and have shown their distaste on social media.

The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast in 2013 | Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast is no more

It’s always hard to see even one cast member leave your favorite show. But what happens when every one of them gets axed? Well, Bravo fans are about to find out. After a massive cheating scandal rocked the original cast in 2023, Bravo has decided to take the show in a totally new direction. For quite a while, both the cast and the fans were holding out hope that Bravo would allow them to return, but it seems the whole show just needed a breath of fresh air. Still, most fans are not pleased.

“Nobody is gonna be watching, nothing can compare to the OG cast,” one person wrote under an Instagram announcement from fan account pumprulesbravo.

“They should have changed the show to fit the old cast instead of changed the cast to fit the show. I don’t want to invest in some new kids when I’m now 41,” one fan joked.

“The original cast will never be replaced and bravo is just gonna get negative feedback … you’d think both Lisa [Vanderpump] and producers would be much smarter than this after 12 years,” another user added.

Very few details of the new show have been released, and as of right now, none of the cast members are known. While it seems that Bravo has made their decision final, the fans are certainly fighting back.

Some fans are open to watching a new ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast

Although it looks like the majority of people are not satisfied with Bravo’s decision, not everyone is so quick to judge. There are a number of people who seem to be open about the idea of a new cast.

“It makes sense, Ariana is too busy and no one likes the toms,” someone wrote.

“I personally think this is the best decision! I love the OG cast, but the show was centred [sic] around a group of young people working at SUR trying to make it in LA and now the OG cast have all outgrown that,” another user commented.

“The show ran its course with the old cast,” someone else added.

Bravo has said that the new cast will begin filming in 2025, though a premiere date is not known.

Kody Brown Calls Robyn Brown His ‘Wife With a Conscience’

Andrea Francese — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:04:00 +0000

Kody Brown is down to a single wife. Sister Wives fans and Kody’s three estranged partners agree that Robyn Brown and her influence over Kody are primarily to blame for the family’s breakdown. While the Brown family patriarch has spent years trying to suggest his other wives are the reason for the plural family’s demise, he’s managed to do the exact opposite. Even in season 19 of Sister Wives, after all three of his original wives have left him behind, Kody is revealing just how much influence Robyn Brown has over him. In a sneak peek for the upcoming episode, the father of 18 alleges he was going to misbehave, but his “wife with a conscience” wouldn’t let him.

Kody Brown calls Robyn Brown his wife with a ‘conscience’

Kody Brown looks worse and worse the more he tries to make Robyn Brown look better. In a sneak peek for an upcoming episode, Kody reveals that he considered “screwing over” Janelle Brown regarding Coyote Pass. Coyote Pass is the property the family purchased in 2018.

Kody and Janelle Brown in a confessional filmed for TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

He said he gave it serious thought, but his “wife with a conscience” wouldn’t have allowed it. The clip, obtained by Us Weekly, also shows Kody fuming over the notion that his second wife would have “screwed him over” if she could have.

Janelle and Kody have had several conversations about the land the family purchased ahead of their Flagstaff, Arizona move. Janelle, hoping to get the loan paid off and the equity split equally, has encountered several roadblocks. Throughout season 19 of the series, Kody has been entirely uncooperative and secretive about his plans for the property. He claims he won’t speak to her on the topic because he doesn’t trust her.

Kody isn’t proving what he thinks he’s proving

Kody Brown and TLC have spent the last several episodes trying to rehabilitate Robyn Brown’s image. Season 19 has attempted to show her as a caring and concerned family member. Kody is pushing the narrative that she’s always wanted to keep the family together. Still, he isn’t proving what he thinks he is.

‘Sister Wives’ season 19 cast includes Meri, Janelle, Christine, Kody, and Robyn Brown | TLC

By suggesting that Robyn Brown wouldn’t “let him” do something, Kody is reinforcing what Sister Wives fans always assumed. He is proving that Robyn Brown has pulled the strings behind the scenes all along. Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and even Meri Brown have all suggested that Kody’s fourth wife had inserted herself into his other relationships. They’ve all suggested she caused problems. Kody is proving them right despite trying to do the opposite.

Jason Duggar’s Wife Responds to Rumors That She’s Pregnant Already

Andrea Francese — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:49:58 +0000

Jason Duggar and his wife, Maddie Jones, shocked Duggar family followers with their public displays of affection ahead of their October 2024 wedding. The couple canoodled and looked perfectly comfortable with each other long before they announced their engagement. They seemed to make their own rules for their wedding, too. Now, they are deviating from the standard Duggar family guidelines when it comes to starting a family. Maddie recently responded to followers on Instagram who suspected she was expecting her first baby less than two months after her nuptials.

How did Jason Duggar and Maddie Jones meet?

Jason Duggar is the latest Duggar sibling to tie the knot. Over the last few years, rumors linked him to several women from his family’s ultra-conservative Christian ministry. The rumors were wrong. He found his perfect match the way more mainstream men and women find love.

Jason Duggar | Instagram

Jason Duggar met Maddie Jones via Instagram. The couple revealed to People that Jason slid into Maddie’s DMs while trying to prove a point. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 12th child claimed he was trying to show his older sister, Jana Duggar, that it was entirely possible to meet someone new online. He did prove his point, but Jana found her love the old-fashioned way.

Maddie Jones responds to inquiries about pregnancy

While Jason and Maddie are officially married, the couple is not in any big rush to start growing their family. A follower recently asked the newlywed if she was pregnant, as rumors have been swirling that a pregnancy announcement is imminent. While she doesn’t respond to many comments, she felt compelled to clap back at speculation that she’s pregnant.

The Duggar family | Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC Newswire/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Maddie responded to a fan who asked about a potential pregnancy on Instagram by stating that she’s “thankfully” not expecting. Jason Duggar popped up in a different comment thread to reiterate that the duo are not currently expecting a baby. While it would be a quick turnaround for their first pregnancy, anyway, Duggar family followers are reading into her “thankfully” word choice. They theorize that the 20-something is hinting that they might be carefully planning how and when to grow their family.

There are only two Duggar couples who don’t have kids yet

Jason and Maddie have made it clear that they are not expecting their first baby yet. That shouldn’t be a huge shock because they are still just seven weeks into marriage. Still, they are just one of two Duggar couples with no kids.

‘Counting On’: Justin Duggar and Claire Spivey | Us Weekly via YouTube

Jason Duggar’s younger brother, Justin Duggar, and his wife, Claire Spivey, haven’t announced a pregnancy either, and they are much further along in their married life. Justin and Claire married in February 2021, just a few months after Justin turned 18. They are living in Texas and seem to prefer a quiet life. They have not announced a pregnancy, and there is no indication that they’ve secretly welcomed a baby despite being married for nearly four years.