Love Island Daily Commitment Crisis + Valley Engagement Party Drama + Miami Tears
Reality TV served up DRAMA this week! From Love Island's impossible daily commitment to Luke's romantic Hawaii proposal, we're breaking down every messy moment. Join us as we dive into The Valley's engagement party chaos (Janet, what are you doing?), Miami's fake tears investigation, and why we're switching to Monday episodes for OC season 18!
THIS WEEK'S TEA:
Love Island's 1+ hour daily episodes are drowning us (but we're still obsessed)
Luke proposes to Kristen in Hawaii - the most genuine reality TV moment ever
Janet makes everything about herself AGAIN and goes private on Instagram
Gerdy's "violated" performance vs Russell was Oscar-worthy fake crying
New Miami girl Stephanie won't stop name-dropping Versace
Craig's ring story: believable or complete setup for redemption?
PLUS: Why Fraser's "it's not cheating because he's straight" logic is absolutely unhinged, Marisol's iconic cocktail order knowledge, and our predictions for who's lasting through finale season.
NEW SCHEDULE: Starting next week, episodes drop Monday mornings to cover all your OC drama!
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Jax’s Tears, Julia vs. Guerdy, Craig’s Ring Pic + Zack Wickham Interview!
On this week’s episode of Friend Of, we break down Jax Taylor’s latest spiral on The Valley, Julia & Guerdy’s explosive argument, and what we think about Tom Sandoval on America’s Got Talent. We discuss Craig’s ring photo, who Ariana thinks Paige should date next, and we analyze Charlie’s relationship with his Dad on next Gen NYC. Plus, Toronto gets a visit from Zack Wickham—and we sit down with him to talk behind-the-scenes moments, his thoughts on the cast, and what viewers don’t see.
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Lisa Hochstein Joins Us + RHOM, The Valley, and the Week’s Reality TV Headlines | Friend Of
This week on Friend Of, we’re covering all the major reality TV news you care about — and sitting down with Real Housewives of Miami’s own Lisa Hochstein.
We kick things off with the latest headlines from Bravo and beyond:
→ The Valley reunion fallout
→ Andy has a beard?
→ Raquel’s new podcast (?!), Rachel Goes Rogue
→ Jax Taylor’s dramatic bar opening
→ An update from Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard
Then we dive into Real Housewives of Miami — from the Larsa/Lisa/Marcus/Jody mess to loyalty in friendships when relationships end.
And finally, we’re joined by Lisa Hochstein herself to talk about life after filming, how she really feels about the reunion, and where things stand with Jody.
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Holes, Souls, and Drumrolls
How do you navigate a friend breakup on national TV — especially when it’s one-sided?
In today’s episode, Renee and Ariana unpack the emotional fallout from Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard and The Real Housewives of New York City — specifically the drama between New York castmates Brynn and Erin, and the shifting dynamics on Martha’s Vineyard.
From navigating loyalty shifts to decoding why certain cast members get excluded from big opportunities (like The Next Gen event in NYC), we’re diving deep into the unspoken politics of friend groups — on and off camera.
Plus, we talk about:
Why RHONY fans are still divided on Erin vs. Brynn
The shady aftermath of The Next Generation of NYC cast feature
Why Renee thinks Lexi got iced out of the Martha’s Vineyard cast
The impact of social media on reality TV loyalty and alliances
If you’ve ever been ghosted by a friend or felt left out of your own group, this episode hits close to home.
🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and let us know: whose side are you on?
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Daphne, It's Giving The Hills, and "My Ex"
June 6th 2025:
Daphe and Crown & Ivy
Next Gen NYC
Renee's Potomac Journey
Below Deck Recap
The Love Hotel Recap
The Valley Recap
Summer House Reunion Recap
Ick & Icon of the week
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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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