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Popular Rockville Eatery Reopens After 'Exciting' TV Food Competition Popular Rockville Eatery Reopens After 'Exciting' TV Food Competition
Popular Rockville Eatery Reopens After 'Exciting' TV Food Competition Bao Bei is back in business. The beloved Rockville ghost kitchen serving some of the region's best Taiwanese street food has opened up its doors following a brief reprieve to take part on a realty TV food competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bao Bei 🐽 (@baobei.kh) In January, the Montgomery County eatery temporarily turned off the gas and shut down in exchange for a showcase in what the owners described as "a very exciting food competition."  Details about the TV gig remain elusive, as the owners were unable to disc…
ICU Nurse From Dumont  Competes On 'Next Level Chef' ICU Nurse From Dumont  Competes On 'Next Level Chef'
ICU Nurse From Dumont Competes On 'Next Level Chef' With just two weeks notice, Christina Miros, a Bergen County native, found herself getting ready to fly to Ireland to compete on the new season of  "Next Level Chef." Miros, a Dumont native who lives in River Vale, is a contestant on the third season on the FOX cooking show hosted by Gordon Ramsey. And when she's not serving up culinary delights in the kitchen she works as a nurse in the intensive care unit. On "Next Level Chefs", Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais mentor the chefs as they face "unique" challenges on three different kitchen levels — literally. Contestants…
Second Philly Sister Eliminated From 'The Bachelor' Second Philly Sister Eliminated From 'The Bachelor'
Second Philly Sister Eliminated From 'The Bachelor' Common Pennsylvania roots weren't enough to foster a bond between Joey Graziadei and Allison Hollinger. The 26-year-old Hollinger sister did not receive a rose this week on ABC's "The Bachelor," starring the 28-year-old Collegeville tennis pro. Quick refresher: Allie joined the show with her big sister Lauren, who left the dating show soon after the season premiered. "Well cats out of the bag, it wasn’t me," Allie said on Instagram. "This was the experience of a lifetime and an opportunity that has taught me so much.  "I’m truly grateful for all the friendships and memories I’ve made…
Don't Miss NJ Teacher, Artist Competing For $1 Million On 'Survivor 46' Don't Miss NJ Teacher, Artist Competing For $1 Million On 'Survivor 46'
Don't Miss NJ Teacher, Artist Competing For $1 Million On 'Survivor 46' The Garden State is going to be well represented on the next season of "Survivor," which premieres Thursday, Feb. 28. Two contestants in the upcoming 46th season of the venerable reality show call New Jersey home- Soda Thompson, a Lake Hopatcong resident and Tiffany Nicole Ervin, a native of Franklin Township who lives in Elizabeth. Soda Thompson, 27 is a special education teacher who enjoys singing, talking walks and doing random crafts, according to a cast biography. She said she plans to play a game mirroring the 42nd season. View this post on Instagram …
Don't Miss Virginia Actor, College Coach On 'Survivor 46' Don't Miss Virginia Actor, College Coach On 'Survivor 46'
Don't Miss Virginia Actor, College Coach On 'Survivor 46' Two castaways with ties two Virginia are on this season of "Survivor." Tevin Davis, 24 who was born in Goochland but lives in Richmond, and Tim Spicer, 31, an Arlington native living in Georgia, are among the 18 castaways on "Survivor 46" airing Feb. 28 on CBS. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Survivor (@survivorcbs) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌻𝐓 𝐄 𝐕 𝐈 𝐍 𝐌 𝐀 𝐑 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍 𝐃 𝐀 𝐕 𝐈 𝐒🌻 (@tevin.m.davis) According to Entertainment Weekly, Davis is an actor and is proud…
Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer
Ron Returns: MTV Hints At Reunion With Ex Sammi Sweetheart In New 'Jersey Shore' Trailer Old wounds could resurface from the dramatic relationship at the center of the original run of MTV's "Jersey Shore." A trailer for the seventh season of the spinoff "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" was released on Thursday, Jan. 5. MTV said the reality TV show will return on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. EST. The sneak peek heavily promotes the return of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, whose on-and-off relationship with Hazlet's Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola was featured on "Jersey Shore" from 2009 to 2012. The couple split up in 2016. After all, the two were captured filming with the rest of the c…
Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (PHOTOS) Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (PHOTOS)
Grandma's Engaged! NJ's Theresa Nist Gets Final Rose On 'Golden Bachelor' (Photos) It's happily ever ever for New Jersey's Theresa Nist and Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner. The 70-year-old Shrewsbury grandmother got the final rose on the Thursday, Nov. 30 finale of the "Golden Bachelor" on ABC. But not without heartbreak for runner-up Leslie Fhima. Up until the finale, Turner had been insinuating to Fhima she was the one. Turner and Leslie Fhima. John Fleenor "I have to have you with morning coffee, I have to have you when I go to bed at night. There's no one else I'd rather figure it out with," he had said to her. But after his overnight date with Nist, Turner had a …
Saugerties Restaurant To Appear On 'Kitchen Nightmares,' Watch Party Planned Saugerties Restaurant To Appear On 'Kitchen Nightmares,' Watch Party Planned
Saugerties Restaurant To Appear On 'Kitchen Nightmares,' Watch Party Planned A restaurant in the region that closed a short time after filming an episode of Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares," is slated to be featured on the show's upcoming episode. The Love Bites cafe, which was located in Ulster County, will  be featured on the show that is known to rip apart a restaurant, and its owner, at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 on Fox. The restaurant in Saugerties was run by childhood sweethearts who "have trouble separating their work and personal lives," according to Fox. To help celebrate the beloved restaurant, wedding photographer and food blogger Jason Bover, wh…
Shrewsbury Grandmother Theresa Nist Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' Shrewsbury Grandmother Theresa Nist Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor'
Shrewsbury Grandmother Theresa Nist Heading To Fantasy Suites On 'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner must make a choice: Leslie Fhima or Theresa Nist. Nist, 70, of Shrewsbury, NJ, and Fhima, of Minnesota, have progressed to the top two contestants on ABC's "The Golden Bachelor," following a round of hometown dates. Turner, who sent Faith Martin home during the Thursday, Nov. 9 episode, visited with Nist's family last week, even having met three of her grandchildren, her daughter, and her sisters. When he asked the three little guys what they thought of him and their Nana dating, they seemed to be for it: "She comes over a lot because she's always lonely," one said. "It w…
Delco's Kris Jenner Doppleganger With Megawatt Smile Will Be Mega Missed On 'Golden Bachelor' Delco's Kris Jenner Doppleganger With Megawatt Smile Will Be Mega Missed On 'Golden Bachelor'
Delco's Kris Jenner Doppleganger With Megawatt Smile Will Be Mega Missed On 'Golden Bachelor' Susan Noles' "Golden Bachelor" journey has come to an end, and Gerry Turner isn't the only one who's sad to see her go. The 66-year-old wedding officiant from Aston and her mega-watt smile kept audiences and the other girls laughing from the jump.  Upon meeting 72-year-old Turner during the show's premiere, Noles struts in wearing a sparkly, silver gown. Her gregarious personality shines through, laughing and flirting with Turner.  As the Kris Jenner lookalike walks inside the Bachelor Mansion, she turns back to tell one last thing to Turner: "And by the way Gerry, you see these heals? I'…
'I'm Being Canceled': LI's Own Bethenny Frankel Bashed For Giving TJ Maxx Workers Used Makeup 'I'm Being Canceled': LI's Own Bethenny Frankel Bashed For Giving TJ Maxx Workers Used Makeup
'I'm Being Canceled': LI's Own Bethenny Frankel Bashed For Giving TJ Maxx Workers Used Makeup A random act of kindness didn’t go over so well for reality TV star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel. The 52-year-old Skinnygirl founder, who owns a home on Long Island in the hamlet of Bridgehampton, drew the internet’s ire after posting a TikTok video of herself giving out bags of used makeup to a TJ Maxx store manager. In the now-deleted clip, Frankel explains that the women who work at the store “are so nice” and are always complimenting her on what she buys. “So, I wanted to bring them some of the leftover makeup that I just tried, like opened up and put in a giveaway pile. But it’s…
Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor' Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
Hudson County Model Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor' The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And one of them is from Hudson County ABC did not include any background about the contestants on Joey Graziadei's season, whose first names, ages, and photos were released Saturday morning, Sept. 16. The only contestant representing the Garden State on Joey's season is Erika, a 25-year-old North Bergen resident. She appears to be a model represented by State MGMT. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joey Graziadei (@joeygraziadei) Graziadei is a 2…
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' 3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor'
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And three of them are from Philadelphia. Next season's Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, hails from the Philly burbs: He's a 28-year-old tennis coach who grew up in Collegeville. ABC on Saturday, Sept. 16 released just the names and ages of the contestants, but popular Reality TV blogger RealitySteve released some tea on his Instagram stories. According to Steve, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren are sisters. Daily Voice did some digging and according to the LinkedIn in Lanie's Instagram bio, she's a …
Wedding Officiant From Delco, 66, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant Wedding Officiant From Delco, 66, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant
Wedding Officiant From Delco, 66, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. And one of them is a 66-year-old wedding officiant from Delaware County. The women are all ages 60 to 75 and are hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, whose wife died in 2017. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Susan, of Aston, is quite the catch – she’s loyal, compassionate, has a longtime career as a hair and…
Private School Admin From Rockville, 60, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant Private School Admin From Rockville, 60, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant
Private School Admin From Rockville, 60, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. And one of them is a 60-year-old private school administrator from Rockville. The women are all ages 60 to 75 and are hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, whose wife died in 2017. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Joan is really something special. She has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love ag…
College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose' College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose'
College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose' He's a dog, on and off the field. That's what Keenan Annuay says about himself, anyway. The 23-year-old Washington DC college football player is among the five islanders on Season Five of "Love Island USA." Set in Fiji, the features a new group of "sexy singles" searching for love in a villa. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveislandusa) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveislandusa) They must couple up with other islanders who arrive ove…
Buff Mortgage Lender From Pittsburgh Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' Buff Mortgage Lender From Pittsburgh Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette'
Buff Mortgage Lender From Pittsburgh Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' A mortgage lender who moonlights as a fitness instructor is one of two Pennsylvania men — and one of 29 contestants total — competing on this season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC. This season, starring Charity Lawson, premiers Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. EST. Tanner Courtad, 30, of Pittsburgh, says in his show bio that a relationship like that of his parents' is what he strives for. ALSO SEE: Harvard Grad From Bethlehem Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanner Christian Courtad (@tannercourtad…
Harvard Grad From Bethlehem Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' Harvard Grad From Bethlehem Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette'
Harvard Grad From Bethlehem Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' A Harvard grad from Pennsylvania is one of 29 contestants competing on this season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC. This season, starring Charity Lawson, premiers Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. EST. Joshua Young, who attended Freedom High School before he headed to the Ivy Leagues, gave up a career on Wall Street and grad program at Harvard to work for a nonprofit building international affordable housing. ALSO SEE: Buff Mortgage Lender From Pittsburg Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' Knowing he's made someone else's day better is when he's at his happiest, according to his show bio. "Josh…
Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area
Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area Hollywood is coming calling to Washington, DC. The Writers Guild of America may be on strike, but a casting call has been listed for the pilot episode of “In The Arena,” a reality TV competition that is looking for “attractive, athletic, candidates,” who preferably “have a compelling life story” and a knack for debate. “This role is to be a candidate for a new reality tv competition show's pilot episode and sizzle reel,” officials said.  Fifteen candidates will be selected as finalists. A handful will also audition and be rejected in the episode. According to producers of the show, …
Divorce Party Today, Engaged Tomorrow: 'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Engaged To Vinny 2.0 Divorce Party Today, Engaged Tomorrow: 'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Engaged To Vinny 2.0
Divorce Party Today, Engaged Tomorrow: 'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Engaged To Vinny 2.0 Just one day after Angelina Pivarnick's divorce party, the MTV "Jersey Shore" star got engaged. Say hello to the future Mrs. Tortorella. Cameras stayed rolling as the 36-year-old's boyfriend, Vinny Tortorella — affectionately known as Vinny 2.0 — popped the question on this week's episode of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation." Tortorella, who met the gang just the day before, gave a heartfelt speech: When Vinny 2.0 suddenly pops THE question to Angelina at dinner, the whole fam is caught by surprise. Jersey Shore "If there's anything beyond life, I want us to love each other, do everyth…
'Laughingstock Lawsuit:' Baltimore Singer Sues 'American Idol' 'Laughingstock Lawsuit:' Baltimore Singer Sues 'American Idol'
'Laughingstock Lawsuit:' Baltimore Singer Sues 'American Idol' Baltimore's Normandy Vamos believes she went viral for all the wrong reasons. The 30-year-old singer who stunned judges on Season 20 of "American Idol" has filed a lawsuit against the show, ABC, and related production and entertainment companies, saying she was made a "laughing stock" and claims her wages were stolen. Vamos' attorneys are accusing the hit TV show of exploiting "starry-eyed" performers, asking them to be available during filming for up to 15 hours a day, according to the suit filed Friday, Feb. 3 in Los Angeles Superior Court. “American Idol’s producers seem to feel th…
Long Island Woman Announced As Contestant On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Long Island Woman Announced As Contestant On New Season Of 'The Bachelor'
Long Island Woman Announced As Contestant On New Season Of 'The Bachelor' A 29-year-old Long Island woman will be a contestant on the new season of the long-running reality series "The Bachelor." On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the show announced the group of women who will feature in the 27th season, including Long Islander Sonia Sharma. View this post on Instagram A post shared by sonia natasha sharma (@sonianatasha927) According to showrunners, Sharma works as a project manager and hoped to find a family-oriented partner in bachelor Zach Shallcross. Her precise place of residence on Long Island was not released. The new…
Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio
Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio It's been a long road, but tattoo artist Gia Rose is celebrating five years in business.  The Philadelphia-based artist has owned and operated White Oak Tattoo Company, a studio in West Chester, since 2017, according to its Facebook page.  But before becoming a successful entrepreneur, Rose faced her share of hardships. The artist was homeless for years and was later diagnosed with cancer at the age of 31, reported 6ABC. Things turned around when Rose landed a spot on reality competition show Ink Master.  Beloved by viewers, she was asked to return for an all-women spinoff …
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice tied the knot with beau Louie Ruelas Saturday, Aug. 6. The couple exchanged their vows at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick. The wedding was filmed for a Bravo special, according to People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RHONJ OBSESSED🍷 (@rhonjobsessed) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘑𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘐𝘍𝘌𝘙 𝘈𝘠𝘋𝘐𝘕 (@jenniferaydin) Giudice's four daughters along with former cast members Dolores Catanita and Jennifer Aydin served a…
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Apparently Splits From Fiancé 'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Apparently Splits From Fiancé
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Apparently Splits From Fiancé Just in time to hit New Jersey's beaches, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is apparently a single man. The MTV reality star and his fiancé, Saffire Matos, appear to have called it quits. Ortiz-Magro had made his Instagram page private as of Thursday, July 7, however, the day before posted the following to his story, as reported by Page Six: “A WRONG partner will find you in peace and leave you in pieces,” the message, a quote from @advice, read. “A RIGHT [partner] will find you in pieces and lead you to peace.” Matos responded to someone's comment inquiring about her relationship on an Instagram reel, …
Seeing Double: Brookfield Twins Featured On New Season Of Bachelorette Seeing Double: Brookfield Twins Featured On New Season Of Bachelorette
Seeing Double: Brookfield Twins Featured On New Season Of Bachelorette Twin brothers from Fairfield County are reportedly set to appear on the upcoming season of the reality series The Bachelorette. Joey and Justin Young, of Brookfield, will appear in the new season of the show, which is set to premiere on July 11, according to reality TV blogger Reality Steve. We have twins! Justin & Joey Young, 24, Brookfield, CT (IG: justin_young21 & joeyyoung30). pic.twitter.com/h1vsPssgII — RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) March 23, 2022 The 24-year-old brothers will reportedly be among the 35 contestants in season 19 of the show and have a chance at love with tw…
NJ Socialites Wanted For Reality TV Show With 'Real Housewives' Ties NJ Socialites Wanted For Reality TV Show With 'Real Housewives' Ties
NJ Socialites Wanted For Reality TV Show With 'Real Housewives' Ties Big personalities, big families and big dreams. Got those? You could be the next reality TV star on a network with ties to the "Real Housewives of New Jersey." Nina Malek, of ITV America, made the announcement seeking socialites from the Garden State on an Instagram post. Malek did not say which show she is casting for, however, her network partners with the company that produces "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" for Bravo, Sirens Media. “Do you have an amazing, full life that you’ve always wanted to share with the world?” the post says. “Do you have a strong, funny and outspoken persona…
NY Woman Will Be Contestant On New 'Bachelor' Season NY Woman Will Be Contestant On New 'Bachelor' Season
NY Woman Will Be Contestant On New 'Bachelor' Season You might not think of Long Island's Daria Rose as your typical reality TV star, but watch out as the Yale Law School student takes her turn on the upcoming season of the "Bachelor." The 24-year-old from Baldwin Harbor will try to grab that rose from this year's heartthrob, Clayton Echard, as she pours over the law books. According to her ABC bio, Rose, also a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, is known for more than her looks.  While at the high school she gained acclaim for getting accepted to seven Ivy League schools.  She choose Harvard, where she received a Bach…
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Fans of the reality TV cooking competition "Chopped" may want to check out a popular Long Island restaurant. The eatery, 317 Main Street, is owned by "Chopped" champion, Chef Eric LeVine.  The restaurant, named after its address at 317 Main St. in Farmingdale, is a gastropub and American Grill.  The menu features a variety of burgers, including a "Crispy Chicken" burger and "Cuban Style" burger, along with a "burger of the week," a new weekly creation by LeVine and his team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 317 Main Street (@317…
Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance
Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance Now is the time for reality TV fans to get their foot in the door to appear on a show of their own choosing while Netflix is hosting huge casting calls for several shows and taking ideas for future shows. The company recently announced is asking the public to join the reality show fun by hosting online casting calls for several of their new and returning unscripted shows, as well as taking ideas of what you think might make a great reality show. "After all, what is reality TV if it doesn’t represent real people?" Netflix said. Several of the shows they are casting for include: The Circle…
Watch NJ Native, Olympic Bobsled Hopeful On New HBO Max Reality Dating Show Watch NJ Native, Olympic Bobsled Hopeful On New HBO Max Reality Dating Show
Watch NJ Native, Olympic Bobsled Hopeful On New HBO Max Reality Dating Show He loves cracking backs and is hoping to make it to the U.S. men's bobsledding team later this summer. But there's one more thing you should know about New Jersey native Fernando Titus. There's a chance he's a major "F-boy." The 27-year-old chiropractor who was raised in Jersey City will be competing on a new HBO Max reality dating show "Fboy Island," premiering July 29. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fernando Titus | FBOY Island (@_nandeezy) Titus and 23 other male contestants are split into two groups of 12: Nice boys and …