Top reality TV moments of the week: From 'Masterchef' proposal to shocking 'Love Island USA' recoupling
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A global scandal involving cheating. A second blow left the skull shattered. An unprecedented tribal council. These are only a handful of the most talked-about events from the last year of reality TV, and this year is still young.
To compile some of the most outrageous moments from the past seven days, we reached out to some of the team's most ardent unscripted TV viewers.
Note: Since it might be difficult to determine which is the most unhinged, they are not ranked.
'MasterChef: Generations' star Daniela Peregina bags live proposal
'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 witnessed a historic live moment that surprised the contestants as well as the viewers. During the Gen X auditions, aspiring chef Daniela Peregina tried to impress the FOX show judges with her signature dish, Chiles En Nogada with Sherry & Pomegranate Reduction and Almond & Pine Nut White Sauce.
The judges notably loved the stunning plating and the dish "packed with flavor" and awarded her the apron. However, when Daniela went to surprise her longtime beau, Rick, with the exciting news, she was amazed.
Rick went down to one knee and popped the question during the live premiere of the Fox show. Daniela was left in tears and said "yes" before they got engaged in the presence of special guests.
'RHONJ' star Margaret Josephs's 'text message' creates rift between Dolores Catania and Jackie Goldschneider
During the most recent episode of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, there was a heated confrontation between Dolores Catania and Jackie Goldschneider at the Gorgas' housewarming party. Jackie also got into an argument with Margaret Josephs towards the end of the episode.
Tensions escalated when Margaret shared screenshots of hurtful comments Jackie made about Dolores, causing further conflict as Dolores and Jackie tried to work through their issues. Joe Benigno, Margaret's spouse, interrupted Dolores while she was talking to Jackie to remind her to look at her phone.
Dolores quickly glanced at the message and clarified that she was only checking on her pet. Jackie accused Dolores of intentionally not tagging her in a photo from a charity softball game, as shown in a screenshot shared by Margaret.
"I definitely think intentional. She’s a f***ing slob, and I hate her," Jackie wrote in the message.
Then, Dolores asked Jackie, "Am I a slob?" to which she replied, "No, that’s so mean. That’s what she sent you?"
Leah Kateb’s confrontation pushes Robert Rausch into a dramatic pool dive in 'Love Island USA'
In a tense moment on 'Love Island USA' Season 6, Leah Kateb confronted Robert Rausch after discovering he had secretly kissed bombshell Andrea Carmona. Feeling betrayed, Leah accused Rob of lying about the incident.
Emotions ran high as Leah confronted Rob, who initially appeared distant and defensive. Leah further accused Rob of making her feel "stupid" for believing his lies and investing her emotions in their relationship.
Encouraged by fellow Islander Olivia Walker, Leah confronted Rob about his deceit. As the confrontation escalated, Rob broke down in tears and unexpectedly jumped into the pool, shocking everyone on the island.
The emotional fallout continued as Rob struggled to cope with the situation, visibly breaking down after Leah exposed his lies. The dramatic turn of events left both Leah and Rob emotionally shaken, casting doubt on the future of their relationship.
After they had another talk, it appeared like they had made some progress. Rob informed Leah that he was hurt, not angry, and that he forgives her.
He concurred that he ought to have refrained from discussing their sexual chemistry. He told Leah again that he has to see it through, even if he likes Andrea and her too.
Rob made his choice during the recoupling by standing up for Andrea, and she ended up choosing him.
Frontrunner Da’Vonne Rogers gets evicted from 'The GOAT' mansion
You guys, Da'Vonne Rogers tried. And the 'Big Brother' was so, so close.
Unfortunately for Da'Vonne, however, she was ousted from 'The GOAT' this week. With the support of 'The Real Housewives of New York' star, Jill Zarin and herself, the reality star had a shot to stay; all she needed was an ally, Food Network star, Jason Smith, to vote in her favor.
Jason, though—can't blame him—used reason and decided to vote to send her home. In actuality, Day outperformed everyone, which is why sour candidates like CJ Franco unfairly disqualified her, just as Dan Gheesling did with Phaedra Parks in 'The Traitors'.
Da'Vonne would have won the entire competition if she had advanced to the finals. As she was departing, she talked about her legacy on the program and expressed pride in the decisions she had made.
"The narrative will always be, ‘Yeah, such and such won. But Da’Vonne played one hell of a game," she remarked.
Caroline Brooks calls 'RHODubai' costar Caroline Stanbury a 'c**t'
At last, Sergio Carrallo and Caroline Stanbury are relocating in this week of 'The Real Housewives of Dubai'. Caroline's best friend, Michael Davis, is eager to take back his own place.
He's so happy that all the "girls are coming" to his "Good Riddance Party." Caroline Stanbury remarks, "Things turned up after leaving Taleen Marie's party," as she packs.
Chanel Ayan tells Caroline Stanbury in a flashback that "She [Caroline Brooks] called you a bad, bad name." Caroline Stanbury makes the right guess.
In Caroline Brooks' words, she was a "c*nt." Chanel is confused by the whole thing, as are the spectators.
Concerning Caroline Stanbury, she quips that she wishes she could give up alcohol because of Caroline Brooks' actions. She then needs to clarify that she doesn't intend this to a confused-Sergio.
That was only "a metaphor."
When the hypnotist for Caroline Stanbury shows up, she is put into a trance. It appears like she is growing into a mother.
Because she's acting like Sergio's mother. She declares that she will no longer micromanage Sergio as she opens her eyes.
Sergio enters the scene and grins. Stop, says Caroline Stanbury; she can't be mended in a day.
Later on, Taleen, Sara Al Madani, and Caroline Brooks come together.
Caroline Brooks chuckles, "Ayan called and told me I called Caroline Stanbury a c*nt." Her buddies appear dissatisfied.
However, Taleen can't recall this, so in her confessional, she asks a producer whether it was filmed. Yes, it was.
After discussing her Southern hemisphere, Taleen believes that the issue is more complex than just her little coochie cartwheel.
Lesa Milan concurs and queries Caroline Brooks on whether the friendship between Chanel and Caroline Stanbury is to blame. No, says Caroline Brooks.
Caroline Brooks makes a suggestion in her confessional that Lesa, not her, is the one who is actually set off by this. In agreement, Caroline Brooks calls Caroline Stanbury, who "isn’t a c*nt. She is a b***h though."
