Reality TV

Claudia Jordan is coming to the defense of her former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' costar, Kenya Moore ... after the latter exited the show following an alleged scandal.

We caught up with Claudia in L.A., who called Kenya's early exit from season 16 a tragedy ... and suggested the show may not be watchable without KM's loud and proud personality.

CJ, who appeared on seasons 7 and 8 of 'RHOA,' added ... "I think she's a big part of that success and I hope it's only a temporary thing."

Kim Zolciak and Chet Hanks never left the friend zone while filming the new season of 'Surreal Life' ... despite a recent trailer suggesting otherwise.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Bravo personality and Tom Hanks' son did NOT hook up during their time in the 'Surreal Life' house -- though some people in the cast did feel the pair had sexual chemistry.

Still, we're told nothing physical occurred between Kim and Chet ... even though MTV's first look for "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets" showed the 2 contestants embracing in a bedroom with the lights off.

Rachel Lindsay's estranged husband says he's going to need way more spousal support than the reality TV star is proposing ... claiming his expenses are draining his bank account.

Bryan Abasolo -- who Rachel married after her run on "The Bachelorette" -- is scoffing at the $9,882 she's offering to pay him every month.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Bryan says he needs $16,275 in spousal support ... explaining, "After I pay monthly expenses there is nothing left."

Karen and Deon Derrico's grand finale on TLC showed them moving into their dream home -- a heartwarming moment, but as we first told you ... it's also a very dated one, as they divorced months later.

In the "Doubling Down With the Derricos" season 5 finale Tuesday, viewers watched as the family finally moved their 14 kids into their new Vegas abode after facing the hardship of the delayed relocation throughout the season ... which led to significant strain for the now exes.

In one tense moment, Deon admitted in a confessional, "We are really and truly grateful to finally be here because there's been a lot of tension between Karen and I."

KeKe Jabbar, famous for starring on OWN's "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," is dead.

The reality TV star's death was announced Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube live stream, where she read a statement she said was from Keke's family.

In the statement, her fam says Keke died "peacefully at home surrounded in love." They did not mention a cause of death.

Brandi Glanville is sounding off on how "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" legal drama is impacting her mentally and financially ... and she's, once again, threatening to take legal action.

The former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star took to X Tuesday to further deny Caroline Manzo's lawsuit claim Brandi sexually assaulted her during production for the Morocco-based season.

As Brandi put it, she's been put through the wringer over the lawsuit -- saying she was "fired, removed from the cast [and] held hostage in a hotel in Morocco for days."

Andrew Jury -- famous for being one of the grooms on the first season of "Married at First Sight New Zealand" -- is dead.

Andrew died Thursday while he was in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, New Zealand ... his father, Roy Jury, told The New Zealand Herald.

The cause of death is unclear ... and prison officials reportedly rushed to save Andrew's life.

Shekinah Garner's standing by her guy, who's getting raked over the coals for revealing his body count -- with Shekinah lamenting slut-shaming in this day and age.

We caught up with the "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" star in L.A. ... and had to ask about her future husband Sarper revealing on air he's slept with more than 2,500 women.

Check out the clip... Garner kicks it off by saying she thinks the slut-shaming's terrible -- before adding she doesn't think sleeping with so many women was a wise choice. That said, she also gives props to Sarper for his honesty here.

Shereé Whitfield is not feeling confident about the future of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" on the heels of Kenya Moore's controversial exit, but says she knows exactly what/who the producers need!

The former 'RHOA' star was shopping in ATL, when she broke it down ... telling a photog the reality show is slowly sinking after losing herself, Kandi Burruss and now Kenya in recent months.

Shereé says she feels particularly bad for Kenya, who exited 'RHOA' after being put on pause for allegedly showing posters of newcomer Brittany Eady performing oral sex.

Mauricio Umansky's revealing details of his recent birthday ... including what Kyle Richards bought him -- but, he says he's not the right person to ask about reconciliation.

We caught up with the reality television star and real estate mogul in Los Angeles Friday with his daughter Alexia ... and, we asked how the festivities went.

After pointing out he and his daughter are June birthday buddies -- Alexia turned 28 in mid-June -- Mauricio dished on the best part of any birthday ... the presents, specifically those from his estranged wife.

Finally some good news for "Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison in a difficult year ... he's found himself in a brand-spankin' new relationship -- this nearly 4 years after his divorce.

Sources close to the reality star tell TMZ .. he's dating a Vegas nurse named Angie Polushkin -- who, at 41, is 18 years younger than him.

The lovebirds are currently savoring the early stages of their relationship during a romantic European getaway -- hitting up spots like the upscale restaurant Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Omarosa is blasting Donald Trump for having the audacity to claim illegal immigrants are taking away "Black jobs" ... and says he owes voters some explanation for what he meant.

Trump's former 'Apprentice' ally tells TMZ ... his remarks at the debate about "Black jobs" and "Hispanic jobs" were totally insane. Like millions of people watching Thursday night, she says she was left wondering what exactly those terms signify to the former president.

As far as Omarosa is concerned, the only exclusively Black job she can remember in America is slavery ... which has her thinking Trump might have let some racism slip there by throwing it back 400 years.

Kim Zolciak's found herself a flirtatious escape from all her marital struggles ... in the arms of one Chet Hanks, and now there's video proof of their connection.

MTV dropped the first teaser Friday for "Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets," and in it, the former Bravo personality and Tom Hanks' son were filmed sharing a steamy moment.

Check it out ... Chet praised Kim's good looks, applauding the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum as a "MILF."

Lizzy Musi -- a drag racer who rose to fame on Discovery's "Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings" -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

A family member of the television personality tells us ... Lizzy passed away Thursday at her home in North Carolina after struggling with breast cancer for several years.

Her father, Pat, broke the news on Facebook last night, moments after his daughter passed away ... and thanked her fans for supporting her and the family.

Kourtney Kardashian has shared another confession about her private parts ... though her concern for her vagina may be pretty valid.

During Thursday's episode of "The Kardashians," the Poosh founder shared the worries she had regarding her postpartum body ... and it had nothing to do with the baby weight she gained.

While Kourtney admitted she'd like to drop 10 pounds after welcoming baby Rocky, she said she was more worried about keeping her "vagina intact" -- watch the clip, which is why she said she's avoiding any vigorous activities, like jumping or running.