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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Movies 'Wedding Season' Brings the Fake Dating Trope to Netflix (Again) — Is It Based on a Book?
Is Netflix's 'Wedding Season' based on a book? The romcom follows Ravi (Suraj Sharma) and Asha (Pallavi Sharda) as they pretend to date in order to attend weddings together.Reality TV Raygan Tyler's Fate on 'Below Deck Med' Season 7 Has Been Revealed (SPOILERS)
Does Raygan Tyler get fired on 'Below Deck Med' Season 7? The Bosun has been struggling to find her footing since she joined the 'Home' crew.Reality TV Have Any of the Winners Ever Stolen the Prize Money on 'Love Island U.K.'?
Has anyone ever taken the money on 'Love Island'? One of the partners in the winning couple usually has the opportunity to take the entire £50,000 each season.Reality TV Jenelle Evans and Her Mom Barbara Are Still at Odds Today Over Custody of Jace
Where is Jenelle Evans' mom Barbara now? She had custody of the former 'Teen Mom 2' star's eldest son, Jace Evans, until January 2021.Reality TV Does Rachel Recchia Leave 'The Bachelorette' as an Engaged Woman?
Is Rachel Recchia engaged now? The pilot is one of the leads on Season 19 of 'The Bachelorette,' but does she leave the show with a Neil Lane ring?Reality TV All Aboard the Love Boat! Rachel and Gabby Filmed Part of 'The Bachelorette' on a Cruise Ship
Why is 'The Bachelorette' Season 19 filming on a cruise ship? Leads Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia spent some of the season on the sea.Reality TV A Second Baby Situation Is on the Way — but When Is Lauren Sorrentino Due?
When is Lauren's due date? The 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' star and Mike Sorrentino welcomed a son in 2021, and are expecting baby No. 2.Reality TV What Has Ronnie Been Up to Since He Left 'Jersey Shore Family Vacation'?
Where is Ronnie Ortiz-Magro from 'Jersey Shore' now? The original cast member "step[ped] away" from 'Jersey Shore Family Vacation' in 2021.Reality TV 'Love Island USA' Star Timmy Pandolfi Wants a Woman Who Is "Inviting" and "Calm"... Like His Mother
Timmy Pandolfi is starring on Season 4 of 'Love Island USA,' and he's been connecting with Zeta Morrison. Details on his job, and his life before the show.Reality TV 'Love Island USA' Star Isaiah Is Looking for a Relationship Like Travis and Kylie's
Isaiah Campbell is an islander on Season 4 of 'Love Island USA.' Find out about his job, his hometown, and his life outside of the Peacock series.Reality TV Syd and Shea McGee Go Back and Forth Between Two States to Film 'Dream Home Makeover'
Where does 'Dream Home Makeover' take place? The Netflix design series returned for a third season on July 27, and it filmed in two different states.Reality TV 'Love Island USA' Star Sydney Paight Works for a Tech Start-Up, But Her Dream Job Is Very Different
Sydney Paight is one of the islanders on 'Love Island USA' who is already turning heads in the villa. Details on her job outside of the Peacock series.Reality TV Syd and Shea McGee From 'Dream Home Makeover' Are the Parents of Three Kids
Do Syd and Shea McGee have kids? Aside from hosting 'Dream Home Makeover,' the designer duo own a business and share three children.Reality TV Will 'Dream Home Makeover' Return for Season 4?
'Dream Home Makeover' follows married pair Syd and Shea McGee as they help clients with their design goals. Will the show come back for Season 4?Reality TV Step Aside, HGTV — Some of the Best Home Design Shows Are on Netflix
What are the best design shows to stream on Netflix? We've rounded up a list of five of the top offerings on the streaming service.Reality TV Tino Franco Is Already a Frontrunner for Rachel Recchia's Final Rose on 'The Bachelorette'
Tino Franco is a frontrunner for Rachel Recchia's heart on 'The Bachelorette.' Details on his job, and his interests outside of the show.Reality TV For 'Street Outlaws' Star Lizzy Musi, Racing Is a Family Business
Lizzy Musi is one of the stars of hit Discovery reality series 'Street Outlaws.' Details on her role on the show, her personal life, and her career.Reality TV Vanessa Lachey Teases That 'Love Is Blind' Season 3 Is a "Little Spicy" (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix's hit experimental dating series, 'Love Is Blind' will return for Season 3. Co-host Vanessa Lachey teased what viewers can expect from the Dallas-based season.Reality TV 'Love Island USA' Star Deb Chubb Usually Goes for Guys Who Have Lots of Red Flags
Deb Chubb is one of the islanders looking for love and a long-term relationship on Season 4 of 'Love Island USA.' Details on her job, and her pre-show life.Reality TV ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ Season 3 Cast Posted Their First Vacation Photo
'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip' is getting a Season 3, and the cast began filming in July 2022. Find out the details on the cast!Stream & Chill The Identities of the FBoys on 'FBoy Island' Season 2 Have Officially Been Revealed (SPOILERS)
On the sixth episode of 'FBoy Island' Season 2, all of the remaining guys revealed if they were an FBoy, or a Nice Guy. Details on who is who.Reality TV New Episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 4 Will Drop Almost Every Night
'Love Island USA' is returning for Season 4 on Peacock. Details on the changes that were made to the U.S. series, and on the episode release scheduleReality TV When Is the 'Love Island U.K.' Finale, and When Will It Drop on Hulu?
When is the 'Love Island U.K.' finale? The eighth season will soon wrap up on ITV2, and the final episode will drop on Hulu more than a week later.Television Virgin River Is Located in Northern California, But Where Is the Netflix Series Actually Filmed?
Where is 'Virgin River' filmed? The Netflix series takes place in a fictional town in Northern California, but is that where production takes place?Reality TV Are 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 7 Stars Natasha and Dave Dating Now?
Are Natasha and Dave dating now, after filming 'Below Deck Mediterranean'? The chief stew and chef worked together before Season 7.Reality TV After the Most Dramatic Season in 'Bachelor' History, Clayton and Susie Are Still Going Strong
Is Clayton Echard Still with Susie Evans? The two first met and got together on Season 26 of 'The Bachelor,' and they continued dating after the show.Reality TV U.K. Comedian Iain Stirling on High Stakes for 'Love Island USA': "If America Mugs Me off, I'll Be Gutted" (EXCLUSIVE)
Iain Stirling, who has narrated 'Love Island U.K.' since it was rebooted in 2015, is taking on the same role for 'Love Island USA.' He spoke with us about it.Entertainment ABC News Staple Gio Benitez Met His Husband on Instagram
Gio Benitez's latest ABC project is his new GMA gig. Outside of work he has a husband named Tommy DiDario.Entertainment Are Nikki Glaser and Chris Convy Still Together After 'Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?'
Nikki Glaser has been dominating the comedy scene, and she's returned to her St. Louis roots on her E! series. Does she have a boyfriend?Reality TV What Is Limbro on 'FBoy Island'? It's a Far Cry from the Nice Guy Grotto
What Is Limbro on 'FBoy Island'? The FBoys go to Limbro once they are eliminated, while the Nice Guys get a different experience at the Nice Guy Grotto.Stream & Chill 'FBoy Island' Season 2 Sets Itself Apart from Other Dating Shows with One Key Twist
'FBoy Island' is officially back on HBO Max for Season 2 — and it already features several jaw-dropping new twists. Details on what fans can expect.Reality TV Why Did 'Love Island' Stars Cashay Proudfoot and Cinco Holland Jr. Break Up?
Cashay Proudfoot and Cinco Holland dated for several months after they appeared on 'Love Island' Season 3 together. Why did they break up?Exclusives The 'FBoy Island' Season 2 Leads "Worked as a Team" to Identify the FBoys From the Nice Guys (EXCLUSIVE)
'FBoy Island' is back on HBO Max for Season 2 with host Nikki Glaser, three new leads, and a stacked cast of Nice Guys and FBoys.Reality TV Kimberly Wonders If She's Getting Scammed on 'Catfish' — "What Did I Get Myself Into?" (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Kimberly is appearing on the July 12 episode of 'Catfish' because she believes she's been talking to Nigerian musician Flavour — but could she now be getting scammed?Reality TV Aven Jones Is Set to Appear on 'The Bachelorette' Season 19 — What Is His Job?
Aven Jones will be vying for either Rachel Recchia or Gabby Windey's heart on Season 19 of 'The Bachelorette.' Who is he, and what is his job? Details.Reality TV Adam Collard Makes History As the First Ex-Islander to Return to 'Love Island U.K.'
Who Is Adam Collard from 'Love Island'? The personal trainer is the first ever islander to return to the show for a second season. Details.Reality TV How Old Are the Stars of Bravo's 'Married to Medicine'?
'Married to Medicine' has officially returned for Season 9, and many of the cast members are back. Details on the ages of the doctors and doctors' wives.Entertainment 'Married to Medicine' Star Toya Bush-Harris Dished on Why She Decided to Sell Her House
On 'Married to Medicine,' Toya Bush-Harris' decision to sell her house has been a source of contention with the other ladies. Details.Reality TV Quad Webb Has a New Roommate on 'Married to Medicine' Season 9 — Her Nephew, Mason
Quad Webb is living her best single life on 'Married to Medicine' Season 9, and she has two new roommates: her nephew, Mason, and her mom.Reality TV Audra Frimpong Curry Is a "Friend" on 'Married to Medicine' Season 9 — Who Is Her Husband?
Audra Frimpong Curry is joining to 'Married to Medicine' as a "friend" on Season 9. Details on her husband, her job, and her family life.Reality TV Are Contessa and Scott Metcalfe Still Married When 'Married to Medicine' Season 9 Begins?
Are Contessa and Scott Metcalfe still married when 'Married to Medicine' Season 9 begins? Find out the doctors' current relationship status.Reality TV Here's How You Can Stream 'The Challenge: USA'
'The Challenge: USA' features some of the biggest stars from 'The Amazing Race,' 'Big Brother,' 'Survivor,' and 'Love Island USA.' Find out how to stream the show.Reality TV 'Million Dollar Listing New York' Has Been "Paused" After Nine Seasons on Bravo
Why Did 'Million Dollar Listing New York' get canceled? Bravo has put the once-popular real estate reality series "on pause" after nine seasons.Reality TV Where Is Jen Howell from 'Below Deck' Season 5 Now?
Where is Jen Howell from 'Below Deck' Season 5 now? The stew made waves on the 'Valor' yacht when she clashed with chief stew Kate Chastain.Reality TV When Was the Paramount Plus Original 'All Star Shore' Filmed?
When was 'All Star Shore' filmed? The Paramount Plus original features stars from your favorite reality shows as they compete for bragging rights and $150,000.Reality TV Sarah Hyland Will Host 'Love Island' When the Show Debuts on Peacock
'Love Island USA' will return for Season 4 on Peacock. Find out the premiere date, the location of the new villa, and everything else you need to know about the show.Reality TV Will 'Snowflake Mountain,' Return to Netflix for Season 2?
'Snowflake Mountain' is a binge-watch-worthy reality competition series that is getting a lot of attention on Netflix. Will it return for Season 2?Reality TV 'Southern Charm' Star Venita Aspen Went to High School with Naomie Olindo
Is Venita Aspen dating anyone? The model and influencer joined the cast of 'Southern Charm' as a "friend" in Season 7, and she's now a full-time star.Reality TV The Fox Force Five Is a Clique of Current 'RHOBH' Stars and One Former Housewife
Who are the Fox Force Five members on 'RHOBH'? Four current stars and one former housewife from the Bravo series make up the friend group.Reality TV Luke Gulbranson Will Not Be Back for 'Summer House' Season 7
Why Did Luke Gulbranson leave 'Summer House'? The model, actor, and hockey coach joined the cast of the Bravo series in Season 4, but he won't be back for Season 7.