
Shannon Raphael
Associate Editor, Reality TVShannon Raphael is a New York-based writer who is always willing to discuss reality TV, the latest pop culture news, and pasta.
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Reality TVAre Emma and Micah Still Together After 'Selling Sunset' Season 5?
Are agent Emma and developer Micah still together after 'Selling Sunset'? The two bonded over their shared interests during a mezcal and empanadas date on the show. Reality TVWhen Was 'Selling Sunset' Season 5 Filmed? Fans Got Insight Into Chrishell and Jason's Break-Up
When was 'Selling Sunset' Season 5 filmed? The hit Netflix series returned for another season on April 22, but it chronicled Chrishell and Jason's 2021 romance. Reality TVDoes Vanessa Villela Move to England at the End of 'Selling Sunset' Season 5?
Does Vanessa Villela move to England at the end of 'Selling Sunset' Season 5? The agent, who joined the cast in Season 4, had a difficult decision to make for love. Reality TVMary and Romain on Chrishell and Jason's Breakup: "Neither of Them Did Anything Wrong" (EXCLUSIVE)
Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim's relationship will be featured on 'Selling Sunset' Season 5. Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet spoke with us about the exes and their dating timeline. EntertainmentNick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's Baby Girl's Name Has Officially Been Revealed
The name of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's baby girl has officially been revealed. Here's everything we know about the new bundle of joy. EntertainmentAll of the Women Scott Disick Has Been Romantically Linked to Since Kourtney Kardashian Split
Scott Disick was previously with Kourtney Kardashian for eight years. Since their breakup in 2015, he has dated Sofia Richie and Amelia Hamlin. Reality TV‘RHOBH’ Star Garcelle Beauvais’s Exes Include Michael Jordan and Will Smith
Garcelle Beauvais's husband drama and other personal life matters contributed to her 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' fame. Details on it all. Celebrity RelationshipsAmber Heard's Drama With Johnny Depp Rages on — but Who Is She Dating Now?
Who is Amber Heard dating? The actress had a high-profile marriage and divorce from Johnny Depp. Here's the scoop on her love life now. Reality TV'Below Deck Down Under' Star Brittini Burton on Her Unique Job Outside of the Show (EXCLUSIVE)
Brittini Burton, who is a deckhand featured on the debut season of 'Below Deck Down Under,' spoke with 'Distractify' about her sensual embodiment coaching. Reality TVGet Ready to See More from the KarJenners — 'The Kardashians' Will Return to Hulu for Season 2
Will 'The Kardashians' return for Season 2? About a year after the 'KUWTK' conclusion, the famous family returned with a new series for Hulu. Reality TVOne Couple Called Off Their Engagement Ahead of 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' Reunion (SPOILERS)
Are Shanique and Randall still engaged? Randall proposed during 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' finale, but the two had an update during the reunion. Reality TVMadlyn and Colby Took a Huge Step in Their Relationship on 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' Finale (SPOILERS)
Are Madlyn Ballatori and Colby Kissinger still together after 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On'? Colby was ready to marry his college sweetheart, but she had doubts. Reality TVAre Rae and Jake Still Together After 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move on'?
Are Rae and Jake still together after 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On'? Jake offered Rae, who was not his original partner, a plane ticket in the fianale. EntertainmentAmber Riley and Desean Black Have Called Off Their Engagement
Amber Riley, who played Mercedes Jones for six seasons on the Fox dramedy 'Glee,' spoke with Distractify in 2020 about her holiday song and her engagement. Reality TVThe Cast of 'Bake or Break' Features Stars from the Food Network and HGTV
'Bake or Break' host Stephanie Boswell is helping struggling bakeries get back to business. Details on the cast of the Food Network show. Reality TVThe 'Summer House' Stars Brought the Heat for Their Season 6 Reunion Looks
'Summer House' Season 6 is far from over, but the cast got together already to film the reunion special. Find out what the cast members wore for their reunion looks. Reality TVTaniya Nayak's Husband Has Been Supportive of Her HGTV Career for Over a Decade
Longtime TV host Taniya Nayak is tackling a new HGTV show called 'Build It Forward.' Who is her husband? Here's everything we know so far. Reality TVHow Old Are the Cast Members on Season 1 of 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On'?
The first eight episodes of 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' Season 1 debuted on Netflix on April 6. Details on the ages of the cast members. Reality TVSanela Diana Jenkins Says She Can Be the "New Villain" of 'RHOBH' Season 12
Lisa Rinna's friend, Sanela Diana Jenkins, will join the cast of 'RHOBH' for Season 12 — and she's bringing the drama. Details on her family life and her career. Reality TV'Shahs of Sunset' Has Reportedly Been Canceled After Nine Seasons
Why was 'Shahs of Sunset' canceled? The Bravo series, which followed a group of Persian-American friends in Los Angeles, is not returning. Reality TVThe 'RHOBH' Season 12 Cast Features One Newcomer and a "Friend" Who Has a Major Connection to Will Smith
The 'RHOBH' Season 12 trailer has officially arrived, and fans can catch a glimpse at the returning cast members, and the two new additions. Reality TVNoella Bergener Reveals She Has a Boyfriend Amid Her Divorce Battle with Ex "Sweet" James Bergener
Noella Bergener, who joined the cast of 'RHOC' in Season 16, shared that she has a new boyfriend. On the show, Noella is in the process of getting a divorce. EntertainmentTyler Hubbard Might Have Country Music's Cutest Family
Tyler Hubbard and Hayley Hubbard's kids Liv, Luca, and Atlas are stars in their own right as fixtures on the Florida Georgia Line singer's Instagram page. Reality TVRae and Zay Made a Serious Decision About Their Relationship on 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' (SPOILERS)
Are Rae and Zay still together on 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On'? Rae wanted to appear on the show because she was ready to get married to Zay. Reality TVCheck Out 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' Season 1 Cast Members on Instagram
'The Ultimatum' Season 1 features six couples who must decide whether to get married, or to move on. Details on the cast, and their Instagram accounts. Reality TVTom Pearson's Fate on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Has Been Revealed
Does Tom Pearson get fired on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 3? Following a dragging anchor emergency, the deckhand's spot on the boat is in jeopardy. Reality TVClea and Joanna Are on a Tight Schedule to Complete the Makeovers on 'Get Organized with The Home Edit'
Is 'Get Organized with The Home Edit' real? The Netflix series, which follows The Home Edit founders Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, returned for Season 2 on April 1. Reality TVAre Any of the 'Below Deck' Captains Single? Your Guide to Their Romantic Lives
Several of the captains on the various shows in the 'Below Deck' franchise are in relationships. Who are their partners? Details on their relationship statuses. Reality TVWill Clea and Joanna Be Back for a Third Season of 'Get Organized with The Home Edit'?
'Get Organized with The Home Edit' is back for a second, just in time for people who need a bit of spring cleaning inspiration. Will the Netflix show return for Season 3? Reality TVCaroline Stanbury Will Return to Reality TV with 'The Real Housewives of Dubai' — Meet the Rest of the Cast
'The Real Housewives of Dubai,' the first international 'Housewives' franchise, will debut on Bravo in June of 2022. Details on the cast and what we know so far. Reality TV'Get Organized with The Home Edit' Season 2 Features A-List Celebrity Clientele
'Get Organized with The Home Edit' is officially back for a Season 2 spring cleaning. Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer are working with new celebrity clients this time around. Reality TVIs MTV's 'Ex on the Beach' Available to Stream on Hulu?
Is 'Ex on the Beach' available to stream on Hulu? The fifth season is set to debut on MTV on March 31, and fans may be wondering how they can stream it. TelevisionWhat Happens to Kate Sharma at the End of 'Bridgerton' Season 2? Her Fate, Explained (SPOILERS)
Does Kate Sharma die in 'Bridgerton' Season 2? The heroine, who is Anthony Bridgerton's love interest, suffers an accident in the penultimate episode. Reality TV'Survivor' Alum Kim Wolfe Is Trading in Her Buff for a Paintbrush with Her New HGTV Series
Kim Wolfe, who rose to fame when she won Season 24 of 'Survivor,' is back on TV with a renovation series for HGTV. Her newest co-star is her husband. Reality TVWhere Is Lydia McLaughlin from 'RHOC' Now? She Left the Show Twice
Lydia McLaughlin starred on two non-consecutive seasons of 'RHOC,' before she left the show for good after Season 12. What is she up to now? Reality TVMs. Tessa Cleary Shared Whether She Had Feelings for Mr. Saffa During 'The Courtship'
Tessa Cleary is helping her close friend, Nicole Rémy, find love on 'The Courtship.' After Tessa caught Mr. Saffa's eye, fans are wondering about her dating life. EntertainmentJackie Siegel and Her 90,000 Square Foot House Are Back on TV in 'Queen of Versailles Reigns Again' (EXCLUSIVE)
Jackie Siegel, who is building the biggest single-family home in the U.S. with her husband, David Siegel, is back on TV with 'Queen of Versailles Reigns Again.' TelevisionKate and Anthony Have Slow-Burn Romance on 'Bridgerton' — When Do They Kiss? (SPOILERS)
When do Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton first kiss on 'Bridgerton' Season 2? The enemies-to-lovers duo has a slow-burn romance on the Netflix original. EntertainmentMilk Bar Founder Christina Tosi on Her Best Baking Advice and Her M&M'S Collaboration (EXCLUSIVE)
Christina Tosi, the founder, owner, and CEO of Milk Bar, spoke with 'Distractify' about her collaboration with M&M'S and her best advice for new bakers. Reality TVDaisy Kelliher Is "Not Dating" Gary King After 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' — Is She Single?
Daisy Kelliher, the chief stew on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht,' shared a kiss with co-star and First Mate Gary King. Is she dating anyone now, after the show? Reality TVWhat Happened to Alex Wach on 'Summer House' Season 6?
What Happened to Alex Wach on 'Summer House'? The fitness model joined the cast in Season 6, but he was absent from Lindsay Hubbard's birthday party. Reality TVThe Stanley Cup Helped Bring Gail Simmons and Her Husband, Jeremy Abrams, Together
Gail Simmons and her husband, Jeremy Abrams, have been married since 2008. Details on how the spouses met, and what their family life is like now. Television'Bridgerton' Takes Place in the Regency Era, But When Did Season 2 Actually Film?
When did 'Bridgerton' Season 2 film? The hit Netflix period drama series returned (sans Regé-Jean Page) for a second season on March 25. Reality TVChef Ryan McKeown Shared How His Father's Death Influenced His Cooking on 'Below Deck Down Under'
Chef Ryan McKeown discussed how his father's passing influenced the way that he cooks for the charter guests on Season 1 of 'Below Deck Down Under.' Reality TVChristina Haack Shared Why It Was "Not Really Fair" to Continue 'Flip or Flop' on the Series Finale
Why did Christina Haack leave 'Flip or Flop'? The mom of three worked with her ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, for years following their divorce. EntertainmentNicole Rémy Teases Disagreements Among the Members of Her Court on 'The Courtship' (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicole Rémy is dating a number of eligible suitors as the lead on 'The Courtship.' She spoke with 'Distractify' about her court, and why honesty was so important to her. Reality TVCulver Bradbury Proves He's Not Shy During a Pirate-Themed Party on 'Below Deck Down Under' (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Culver Bradbury, a deckhand on 'Below Deck Down Under,' dresses like a pirate and dances for the guests in an upcoming episode of the Peacock original. Reality TV'The Courtship' Lead Nicole Rémy Talks Connecting with Multiple Suitors on the Show: "The Love Stories Are Real" (EXCLUSIVE)
Does 'The Courtship' end with an engagement? Nicole Rémy, the heroine of the first season, spoke with 'Distractify' about the ending and where things stand now. Reality TVFollow the 'Below Deck Down Under' Season 1 Cast on Instagram
'Below Deck Down Under' has officially kicked off on Peacock, and the cast members know how to bring the drama. Find out how to follow their Instagrams. Reality TVWill Netflix's Deceptive Baking Series, 'Is It Cake?,' Return for Season 2?
'Is It Cake?' is a baking competition that expands on a popular TikTok trend from 2020 — but is that enough to bring it back for Season 2? Details.