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by Ariana Joy and Renee Reina
Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know when your favourite reality TV star might make an appearance… because after all, they're both Friend Of.
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- Yesterday1h 15m
Summer House Reunion Part 2, Love Island Is Back! & In The City Recap: Thursday June 4th
June 4th 2026: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into ALL the chaos from Love Island bombshells to pop culture moments you need to know 👀We kick things off with some headlines:💘 Andy Cohen and his new boo.. what we know and our thoughts🏝️ The new season of Love Island and our early takes so farThen we get into the MAIN EVENT:🏠 Our full breakdown of Summer House Reunion Part 2😬 West Wilson and Amanda Batula continue to stay silent… and those smirks?! We have thoughts🔥 Dara absolutely GOES OFF and we are fully here for it👀 The looming question: will “horse hair girl” finally spill everything next episode?!And then we wrap with In The City:🍸 Why the producers deserve their flowers.. we cannot get over the timelines and storytelling🤨Lindsay Hubbard and the “milk man” situation🤝 Lindsay and Danielle Olivera rekindling their friendship😬 The dynamics between Kenny and Whitney and what it could mean moving forwardPop culture, reality TV, and unfiltered opinions.. exactly what you come to Friend Of for.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 days ago1h 1m
Sports Illustrated Swim Week, Heated Rivalry SLAYS & The Valley Recap: Monday June 1st
June 1st, 2026: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into everything from iconic fashion moments to full-blown Bravo drama 👀We kick things off with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Fashion Show, including Ilona Maher absolutely STEALING the show by jumping into the pool 🔥 We talk inclusivity, representation, and whether the fashion world is keeping up or moving back. Plus, our thoughts on Stassi Schroeder and Bethenny Frankel and how iconic their appearances were.Then we get into the chaos:😳 Khloé Kardashian having Tristan Thompson on her show and the shocking vasectomy ultimatum🏛️ Mike Sorrentino (aka The Situation) possibly entering politics… and whether Renee should follow suit 😂🏆 Heated Rivalry dominating the Canadian Screen Awards with SIXTEEN awards (!!)🎤 Tom Sandoval in Oshawa singing Stacy’s Mom (or… Schwartz’s mom 💀)And of course, we wrap with a full recap of The Valley:💔 Michelle and Jesse’s divorce😬 Nia and Danny, and the VERY divided opinions on their relationship💉 Brittany’s mommy makeover and the conversations surrounding itPop culture, reality TV, and unfiltered opinions, exactly what you come here for.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Summer House Reunion Part 1 Recap, Ciara vs Amanda & West Drama
Today’s episode of Friend Of is a BIG one. We’re diving deep into the chaos of the Summer House Reunion Part 1 and breaking down everything you need to know 👀We kick things off with some pop culture and sports chatter:🏀 The reality of NBA Playoffs ticket prices vs. WNBA tickets💪 Our love for Caitlin Clark and the viral Peloton moment featuring Hudson Williams🏎️ Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian taking things to the next level as the moms meet at Scott Disick’s birthday dinner🎬 Heated Rivalry filming in Toronto and Montreal—and yes, we want to be extras🚨 Breaking news: Did Dara and KJ break up?! Instagram says yes… and we have thoughts.Then we get into the MAIN EVENT:🔥 Our full recap of Summer House Reunion Part 1👑 Ciara Miller = QUEEN👏 Kyle is so kind😬 Amanda Batula and West Wilson needing to take accountability... we’re over the timelines, just own it👀 The West scandal everyone is talking about…We also get into:⚖️ The Bailey vs. Ben situation and why Bailey might actually have a point🍸 This week’s In The City recap, including Frank Acosta and the ongoing Lindsay/Kenny dramaUnfiltered opinions, hot takes, and everything Bravo fans are talking about.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
Renee's in Vegas, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Courtside + The Valley Drama
On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re coming to you virtually as Renee records live from Sphere in Las Vegas, and her experience seeing No Doubt is EVERYTHING 👀We get into:🎤 What it’s actually like inside the Sphere and whether it lives up to the hype🎩 Ariana’s unexpected love for a magic show (and why she’s fully leaning in)Then we bounce into pop culture + sports crossover chaos:🏀 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted at a Cavs game... Travis was betting, but how much did he win?!🏒 Max Domi injury update and what it could mean if he’s out indefinitely💪 Ariana’s weekend taking on extreme fitness competitions like Spartan RaceAnd of course… the Bravo + pop culture drama:🏠 Kyle Cooke clapping back at a fan.. why we’re loving how open, honest, and supportive he’s been lately🤖 The internet spiraling over Khloé Kardashian and Michael B. Jordan dating rumors… except it’s AI. And we’re annoyed.Then we recap the latest episode of The Valley:🔥 The Lala vs. Danny argument💔 Danny and Nia’s relationship dynamics👑 The chaotic boys’ pageant competition🚑 The basketball game that somehow ended in an ambulance pickup…From Vegas experiences to reality TV chaos, this episode has a little bit of everything.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 14m
The Summer House Finale + Reunion Trailer + In The City Premiere: Thursday May 21st
Thursday May 21st: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from Harry Style's massive stage to Bravo finales and premieres! We have LOTS to say 👀We kick things off with pop culture news, including Harry Styles kicking off his tour in Amsterdam. We break down the stage setup, the restricted view drama, and spiral into a full rant about concerts, ticket prices, and what fans should expect when they pay big money.Then we get into:😬 Danny’s public Instagram apology to Nia, genuine or a calculated PR move?⚖️ Whitney Leavitt on the cover of Weight Watchers and the conversation around weight loss, GLP-1 medications, and why people have such strong opinions about itAnd of course… the Bravo chaos:🏠 Our full recap of the Summer House finale, what went down and what it means going into reunion🎬 The Summer House reunion trailer, who’s in the hot seat and what we’re expecting🍸 First thoughts on the In The City premiere and what this next chapter could look likeUnfiltered opinions, hot takes, and the perfect mix of pop culture and reality TV drama.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1h 7m
Alex Cooper is Pregnant + Drake Drops 3 Albums + RHORI & The Valley Deep Dive: Tuesday May 19th
May 19th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! Today’s episode is a full pop culture spiral, in the best way 👀We kick things off with Drake and his THREE album releases… what’s going on and are we overwhelmed or impressed? Then we get into Alex Cooper’s pregnancy announcement and the internet’s reaction to her husband Matt, mean or just business-minded?Plus:🎶 The (not actually real… but still funny) “beef” between Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan🏠 A full recap of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the explosive fight between Kelsey and Rosie, who’s actually in the right, and the chaos surrounding Rulla’s husband’s alleged affair 😳💨 Starting a weed business… should we have done it??Then we dive into The Valley recap:👶 Kristen and Luke’s conflict over postpartum, and a real conversation about how hard postpartum actually is😬 Lacy and Michelle… is there ANY real relationship there or is it just for the show?👀 Danny and Nia, Is “Darkside Danny” back, or is Nia protecting him?👏 And we LOVE seeing Lala Kent step inFrom music drops to messy Bravo drama, we’re covering it all with our unfiltered takes.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago1h 16m
Summer House Recap: THE KISS + Mauricio Calls Lala a Liar + Granny Spills Isn't Real: May 14 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026: Today on Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from Bravo chaos to AI scams and reality TV tea 👀We kick things off with the reality TV star who randomly started following Renee this morning, plus the buzz surrounding the Dutton Ranch premiere event… yes, at an actual ranch 🤠Then we get into the drama:🍸 Mauricio Umansky finally speaks out about allegedly DMing Lala Kent🏠 The messy Jenn Fessler, West Wilson, and Ciara Miller situation continues to spiral💋 Ciara confirms her return to Summer House and opens up about her role on Love IslandThen it’s time for the Summer House recap:🔥 The explosive Carl vs. Kyle fight 💸 The shocking details about Loverboy’s financial struggles, including Kyle revealing the company’s debt and production issues on Trading Secrets📈 How Amanda and West’s joint statement allegedly caused a surge in Loverboy sales that may have actually saved the business🍽️ Lindsay stirring the pot at dinner and whether production pushed her to bring it all up😳 The unbelievably awkward Amanda/Kyle/West dynamic, while West hugs Amanda and kisses her head in front of Kyle?!💥 And the Summer Finale preview… where Ciara and West KISS. Just when we thought this couldn’t get messier.We wrap things up with our weekly “Ick & Icon,” plus our complete disbelief over AI after getting fully punked by Granny Spills 🤖If you love Bravo drama, reality TV recaps, pop culture chaos, and completely unfiltered opinions, this episode is for you.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago1h 10m
West & Jenn Fessler? The Kevin Hart Roast & Dorit's 1M Dollar Closet: May 11, 2026
Monday, May 11 2026: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from our relaxing Mother’s Day weekends to full-blown Bravo chaos 👀Topics we discuss at length today are:⚽ The chaos surrounding the Legends of Brazil vs. TFC Legends game🏠 A full Summer House scandal update, including the latest rumors involving West Wilson and Jenn Fessler?😳 West allegedly getting his plus one rescinded… and why we have SO many thoughts💰 Bobbi Althoff openly admitting she’s joining The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for money and exposure, not friendships 👀🤝 Surprisingly wholesome moments between Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke!😂 The absolute chaos of the Kevin Hart Roast!💎 Our full recap of Part 3 of the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion!Pop culture, reality TV, sports gossip, and completely unfiltered opinions, just how we like it.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About Friend Of
Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know when your favourite reality TV star might make an appearance… because after all, they're both Friend Of.
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