Meenal Mehta
Meenal Mehta is a travel enthusiast, a movie buff, and a cricket fan all wrapped in one. She loves to capture moments through her words. Writing is her happy space, it has been a great way for her to put out her thoughts and feel liberated.
Industry Focus
Meenal is an entertainment writer for MEAWW. She has covered both news and feature articles for the department since 2023. She often writes about shows like The Real Housewives of Miami, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy, and Life After Lockup. She also covers shows including MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays, Selena+ Chef, and Shark Tank.
Expertise
Meenal is an entertainment buff. She has a vast knowledge of reality TV including shows like Love Is Blind, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Bachelor.
Latest From Meenal Mehta
‘Shark Tank’ founders pitch futuristic vending machine, get roasted by Mark Cuban — still land $1.5M anyway
Mark Cuban calls ‘Shark Tank’ contestants' burger vending machine a ‘huge mistake’ in intense TV moment
Using everyday work skills, guidance counselor conquers ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and drives home a Mini Cooper
Joined by family for support, Chelsea Hall revealed her sister also won big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ years ago.
Refugee camp survivor refuses to take no for an answer, turns simple shoe idea into $100K ‘Shark Tank’ deal
Even after five rejections on ‘Shark Tank,’ Baubles + Soles co-founder Lisa Nguyen refused to give up — landing a deal with a bold final pitch
‘Wheel of Fortune’ mom loses $40K in bonus round — breaking her kids’ hearts and their ultimate dream
Contestant Kyla’s husband promised the kids that if she won a trip on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ they could finally get a dog
'Wheel of Fortune' firefighter loses out on $40K — and fans blame Bonus Round puzzle that made no sense
'What a dumb puzzle. Plus, that was impossible without any letters in the last word,' a 'Wheel of Fortune' fan said
This ‘Voice’ coach has won the show twice, but his surprise audition got zero chair turns and a lot of laughs
Michael Bublé gave fans a hilarious backstage moment when he tried out a virtual audition filter on ‘The Voice’ set
Alix Earle reveals her wildest struggle for ‘DWTS’ — and it’s surprisingly relatable: ‘Can’t be on TV with…’
"I’ve been working out this summer and stuff, every time I put on a workout set, somehow there’s a camel toe," Alix Earle said.
Rylee Arnold reveals her dream partner for ‘DWTS’ Season 34 and he’s a total heartthrob: ‘I would love...’
"I would honestly be OK with anyone that just wants to be there and wants to just learn," Rylee Arnold said.
'Shark Tank’ contestant pitches wild transformer suit — but one missing detail nearly derails everything
Then, O'Leary jumped in and offered $1,50,000 for 30% equity with one condition.
'Shark Tank' founder pitched a game Kevin O’Leary hated — now it’s a hit with ESPN tournaments
"Now I think it's poopu on a stick, so, nom absolutely not, I'm out," Kevin O'Leary said.
‘Shark Tank’ founders solve pesky bed bug issue with simple idea — and land epic 5-shark deal you’ll want
Buggy Beds founders Maria Curcio and Veronica Purlongo reeled in all 5 Sharks with their simple yet powerful product
'American Idol' winner Iam Tongi’s weight loss journey hits new milestone — nearly 8 years in the making
Iam Tongi has taken his fans along with him on his weight loss journey and he just achieved a new milestone
‘DWTS’ pro Gleb Savchenko hints he might not return for new season — and the reason isn’t what you think
"My favorite dance that I’ve done on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ has got to be the shower dance with Jana Kramer," Gleb Savchenko said.
‘Shark Tank’ judge Kevin O’Leary doubted her charms — until sales numbers made him eat his words
"I want to know is if it is selling through? It's a lot of c*ap but it's not c*ap if it's selling through," Kevin O'Leary said.
Double trouble! Identical twins team up on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and secure a flawless $88K win
In the special pairs episode, released on January 9, twins Christina and Katie Currie from Severna Park won big on the show's 50th anniversary week.
Teen stuns ‘AGT’ judges with dance routine that’s part gymnastics, part poetry — and 100% unforgettable
"I mean, I don't even know what you call that because it wasn't just acro-contemporary dance," Mel B said.
‘Shark Tank’ contestant's high heels turned into flats in seconds — but none of the sharks took the bait
"With all due respect, I don't think we're going to make a deal today," Haley Pavone said.
‘American Idol’ judge once covered an Ozzy Osbourne song — now it feels like a hauntingly perfect tribute
'Black Sabbath' frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who recently died, originally wrote 'Mama, I’m Coming Home' for his wife, Sharon
11-year-old founder with tiny skateboard and big dreams got 'Shark Tank' judges fighting for a deal
Carson Kropfl pitched his company Locker Board, which designs skateboards that fit in school lockers and backpacks
'AGT' judges stunned as married comedians audition separately — and reveal surprise twist on stage
"We’re just a married couple who happen to be in the same industry," Julia Hladkowicz said.