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Miami Herald
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Has a Big Difference From Other Reality TV
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is filled with a lot of the same elements that make other reality shows popular, except for one major difference. For the most part, the women on the show don't drink alcohol. "I think that's what makes the show even crazier," Taylor Frankie Paul told Newsweek. "We're kind of crazy, but we're sober, so it makes it that much crazier if you think about it." Reality television shows often put groups of people, whether it's friends or strangers, together to party and hang out while drinking to fuel emotions and some drama. And, for decades, it's been a winning formula for high ratings for reality television shows, although it's come with its own set of problems in the form of lawsuits alleging the shows push alcohol on cast members and put them in harmful situations. Paul has had her own problems with alcohol and was ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation after she was arrested for domestic violence in 2023. While Paul wouldn't necessarily categorize the cast as a "good example" for people given their own craziness, she said she is the perfect example of someone who thought they needed alcohol to have fun and learned it's actually not necessary. "I just felt like socially for me, it was like, I don't think it'll be that fun without it," Paul, who's been sober for several years, said. "It's a mind shift. Get out of the mindset that you need that. And it's been really good for me to have a group of girls that don't need it and we still have so much fun." Alcohol has been a staple of American life for decades and is an estimated $600 billion industry in the United States alone. But, Generation Z is charting a new path where alcohol consumption may be lower than their older counterparts. A Gallup survey from 2023 showed the share of people under the age of 35 who ever drink dropped 10 points to 62 percent from 72 percent in 2001 to 2003. It's given rise to the "sober curious" lifestyle trend, and the low or no-alcohol beverage industry is expected to grow by 25 percent between 2022 and 2026, according to IWSR, a drinks market analysis firm. Given how central alcohol is to so many reality shows, Paul said Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers an alternative for viewers and bucks the narrative that you need alcohol to have fun. The cast has parties at their houses, and they even traveled to Las Vegas for a girls' weekend. While the cast admitted it might not seem like the most natural place for a group of Mormon women to visit, they spent time at clubs and casinos. They even acknowledged that just because they don't drink, it doesn't mean they don't love to dance, just like any other 20- or 30-something woman. "I think it's awesome to showcase that you can go out and have fun without alcohol involved," Paul said. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives broke records for Hulu and has left fans absolutely clamoring for new episodes. Along with sobriety, the show tackles a host of issues, including infertility, religion, divorce and co-parenting, and the changing role of women in traditional cultures. That openness is why Paul thinks the show has become so popular. Given the different paths the women take and the parts of their lives that they share, there's likely at least one thing that everyone who watches the show can relate to or sympathize with. "The Housewives, obviously, are a little older or there's Teen Mom where they're young, but we're kind of smack in the middle where we're young moms, either single, divorced or married, in the church or not. It's just everything," Paul said. "I think it just resonates with a huge crowd." Related Articles 'Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives': Taylor Frankie Paul On What To Expect NextIs There a Season 2, Part 2 of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'? What We Know 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Metro
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
All Neighbours spoilers for next week as unexpected death twist is confirmed
Neighbours is lining up a huge week for Jane Harris (Annie Jones) in the wake of her mum Amanda's (Briony Behets) death. The family are stunned during the will reading, as they discover she has left her entire estate to one resident – and it's not dastardly Dr Darcy Tyler (Mark Raffety)! He's attempting to wriggle his way out of Karl Kennedy's (Alan Fletcher) suspicions, but is in for his own big shock next week when former business associate Anthony Hallsworth shows up at Eirini Rising. Tensions run high in the penthouse when Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) learns that partner Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) isn't the biological father of son Thomas. To make matters worse, the child's mother Chelsea Murphy (Viva Bianca) flees Erinsborough and leaves him in Paul's care. The Varga-Murphy family decide that they want a part in his upbringing, with Cara (Sara West) thinking she could adopt him. Elsewhere on Ramsay Street, Wendy Rodwell (Candice Leask) does some underhand digging into husband Andrew's (Lloyd Will) family tree, and Taye Obasi (Lakota Johnson) lands himself in hot water during his escorting. For all the hottest goss from Down Under, I'm your man! Here's a look at next week's Neighbours spoilers… With the damning letter from Jeffrey in her hands, Terese is devastated to learn that Thomas isn't Paul's son. He floor has fallen from beneath his feet, and he's lost yet another child. However, there's an element of relief that Jeffrey hasn't revealed that Paul knew the secret for a week in advance. Terese demands that more DNA tests are undertaken to ensure the truth, but Chelsea knows that it would just delay more heartbreak. The family gather around Paul, and as he holds Thomas for possibly the final time, he crumbles in devastation. The revelation has also had huge effects for Chelsea – Cara has disowned her again, she's broken Paul's heart and has had a huge dressing down from Krista (Majella Davis). Realising that she doesn't have a future in Erinsborough, she dumps her baby in the Penthouse and leaves. Elsewhere, Taye takes on a new escorting job for the night and is eager to rebuild his bank balance. However, when he can't get out of his Piano Bar shift, he tries to sneak off to his new client's room at the hotel without Krista or his colleagues finding out. Under pressure, he's unable to perform and makes to escape, unaware that Krista has seen him flee from the room. Max (Ben Jackson) attempts to cover for him, spinning a story about having a tummy bug and needing to use a shower… which leaves Taye squirm even more. To make matters worse, he didn't make his money! Terese is confused to arrive home and find Paul cradling Thomas. They discover a letter from Chelsea in his belongings and alert the Varga-Murphys, who assert that it's best if he's in their care. Paul remains firm, and Cara grudgingly agrees to leave him there so not to disturb his sleep. The next day, he tells his family that he has no intentions of going against Chelsea's wishes. Leo (Tim Kano) warns his dad to be careful as he isn't Thomas' biological father, and therefore has no legal rights to him. Terese points out that they need to be smart and try and get Cara and Remi (Naomi Rukavina) back on side if they don't want to lose access completely. Paul reluctantly hands him over, hoping for a commitment to his future, but Cara is vague. Elsewhere, the Harris' gather for Amanda's memorial, but Jane doesn't feel able to attend. She's still riddled with guilt over their fractured relationship prior to her mother's death and feels like she doesn't deserve to be there. Sadie (Emerald Chan) manages to convince her otherwise, and her words get her thinking – not just about her own guilt, but also how self-centred Amanda could be too. During the service, Jane makes an emotional speech and allows her anger to spill over into sadness. The family then head to Amanda's will reading, and there's a huge surprise in store! The lawyer explains that her estate is to be liquidated, and everything should be held in a trust for a scholarship, that will help to support fashion and beauty students – to be administered by Sadie. Plus, still suspicious of Darcy's actions, Karl keeps working to prove that he's up to something sinister. He makes out that he's still taking the supplements that have provided him, to lull him into a false sense of security. Karl also takes opportunity to question Darcy on his feelings towards Amanda's death, sensing that something is 'off'. Sadie looks for advice from Darcy as Jane and her children grapple with the news that they've been left nothing in Amanda's will. He convinces her that she should keep control of the trust herself, and she later relays his advice to the family. While Jane accepts the decision, Byron and Nicolette (Hannah Monson) are in disbelief that their nanna would give away her money to strangers. An argument escalates, and despite Byron's attempts at finding a compromise, Sadie stands her ground. The cracks in their relationship start to grow… Susan (Jackie Woodburne) feels uneasy by Karl's pretence that he's put everything to one side with Darcy. She seeks a distraction and speaks with Wendy, admitting that although things have settled down, there's a lot of unresolved tension bubbling beneath the surface. Returning home, she sees Karl maintaining his ruse with Holly (Lucinda Armstrong-Hall), who he later divulges his plan to. His intrigue grows when she explains about Amanda leaving Sadie her estate, and how Darcy hasn't benefitted at all. Karl then heads to drops over to No. 22 under the guise of giving Darcy some vegetables, and is surprised to find Sadie seeking more comfort over her situation. He isn't convinced that Darcy is being honest in his acceptance, but when he begins to air his questions about Amanda's death to Susan and Jane, Susan shuts him down. It's clearly playing on his mind! The next day, Karl researches Darcy's former business partner, Dr Anthony Hallsworth, and plans to give him a call. Next door, Wendy admits to Susan that she doesn't feel secure in her marriage to Andrew following the catfishing saga. She's tried her hardest to resolve things, but he needs time to forgive her. Using the Ramsay-Robinson family tree, Wendy broaches the subject of exploring his own biological parents, though he's reluctant. Undeterred, she does some digging of her own. Cara suggests the idea of adopting Thomas, which throws Remi. Emotions are stirring back at the penthouse, with Paul worrying about not seeing the child. As Krista tries to get him to let go, they're stunned by Chelsea's arrival. She admits that she couldn't be without Thomas, and they all head to No. 32. Cara and Chelsea clash over her behaviour, and realises that she too is unable to part ways with her nephew. Remi counsels Chelsea to consider her sister and Paul's feelings before putting such a drastic plan into action. After realising she has nowhere to stay, Paul floats the idea of offering her a room at the hotel. Terese and Krista are adamant that it's a bad move, but he ignores their advice and secretly arranges a suite. There's one condition – she doesn't tell Terese that he knew Thomas wasn't his son. When Krista realises what's happening, she calls a shocked Terese who decides to pack her bags and move back to Ramsay Street with Nell (Ayisha Salem-Towner). Elsewhere, Sadie is comforted by Andrew following her fight with Byron, who intends to contest the will. Sadie remains adamant that their differences can't be put to one side, and ends the relationship. Darcy tries to keep Susan onside while they work, and the scales fall from his eyes when Dr Anthony Hallsworth strolls in. He explains that Karl called him about his health centre investment, and he wants a 50% stake in the business for his attempt at ruining his career. Before leaving, he introduces himself to Susan. Darcy quickly covers saying that he's a potential investor. At home, Karl tells Holly that Anthony was once in business with Darcy in a failed venture, and while Darcy made things sound amicable, Tess told him otherwise. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Susan arrives and explains that she was introduced to Darcy's new investor Dr Hallsworth, and Karl is lost for words. He rushes to tell Paul everything, and is convinced to keep Darcy thinking they're friends as he'll slip up eventually. More Trending On a hunt for Andrew's birth parents, Wendy tells Jane that she's found three potential families, including one of them who made a sizeable donation to the hospital where Andrew was born three days following his birth. As she contemplates reaching out, Jane questions whether she should inform Andrew first. Will Wendy take note of her advice? View More » Neighbours streams – for free – from 7am, Monday to Thursday on Amazon Prime Video. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Amazon Prime fans rush to save 'incredible' axed series as 70,000 sign petition MORE: The Grand Tour's 'new line-up revealed' after Jeremy Clarkson leaves Amazon series MORE: Amazon Prime fans can now binge all 8 episodes of 'juicy' thriller
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tension builds between John Cena and Logan Paul ahead of Money in the Bank
Image via WWE The upcoming Money in the Bank event on June 7 is already stirring excitement, but behind the scenes on WWE SmackDown, tensions between WWE Champion John Cena and his tag team partner Logan Paul have started to show. The duo is set to team up against Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso in what promises to be a high-stakes tag team match. However, their alliance seems far from smooth, as recent SmackDown episodes have revealed moments of disagreement and frustration between the two. SmackDown Showdown Reveals Early Signs of Discord On the May 30 episode of SmackDown, the segment opened with Rhodes and Uso standing in the ring, only to be interrupted by Cena, who quickly brought out Paul to join him. Cena spoke highly of Paul, praising him for 'doing WWE better than any professional wrestler.' This endorsement, however, did not prevent a clash of opinions soon after. FULL SEGMENT: Cody Rhodes goes in on John Cena and Logan Paul in epic promo: SmackDown, May 30, 2025 The tension arose when Uso challenged Cena and Paul to an immediate brawl. Cena appeared reluctant to engage, preferring to walk away, but Paul insisted on accepting the challenge. This disagreement between Cena and Paul led to a brief but noticeable argument, highlighting cracks in their partnership. The verbal sparring quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, but it was Rhodes and Uso who gained the upper hand. They landed their signature Co-D combo, Cody Cutter and 1D - and ended the show with Rhodes holding Cena's WWE Championship belt aloft, a symbolic moment that hinted at Cena's frustration. Verbal Exchanges and Fan Reactions Add to the Drama The bitterness between Cena and Paul was further underscored earlier in the show when Cena called out Rhodes and Uso as 'wannabes' and labeled them 'John Cena wannabes.' He also defended Paul, calling him a 'self-made man' and suggesting that Paul didn't need to pay his dues like others. Paul followed this up with verbal attacks on Uso and Rhodes, claiming he nearly won the World Heavyweight Championship on his own. However, the differences between Cena and Paul became more evident when Paul pushed Cena to join a brawl he seemed hesitant to enter. Cena's reluctance contrasted with Paul's eagerness to fight, leaving fans wondering how well this tag team can function. Fans on social media have noticed the tension as well. A tweet from Wrestle Ops highlighted that 'Cena and Paul's alliance has only begun and there's already tension.' Fans have expressed mixed feelings about the partnership, with some doubting Paul's role and others questioning Cena's current direction. With only one more SmackDown episode before Money in the Bank, all eyes will be on Cena and Paul's relationship as the countdown begins for their high-profile match. Whether they can put aside their differences or if this internal conflict will cost them the match remains to be seen.
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I was left to rot in rat-infested jail on ‘spying' charges for 100 days with 80 crammed in cell – I thought I would die
Two Brit men were threatened with sexual and physical violence and pushed to the brink HELL ON EARTH I was left to rot in rat-infested jail on 'spying' charges for 100 days with 80 crammed in cell – I thought I would die Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT dad jailed on unfounded spying charges has told how he was crammed into a tiny rat-infested cell for 100 days. Richard Perham, 30, told The Sun how he and fellow Brit Paul Inch, 50, had been on a four-day job to collect a downed research balloon in Guinea - but ended up in a hellhole jail for three months. 13 Richard Perham (L) and Paul Inch (C) were kept in a Guinea prison for 100 days Credit: PR Handout 13 The two men should have only been in Guinea for four days to recover equipment for Aerostar International Credit: PR Handout 13 Paul said how 'survival became his full time job' Credit: PR Handout 13 Two days into their trip, Richard, from Bristol, and Paul, of Blaenau Ffestiniog, were cuffed and accused of spying, sedition, breaching national defence, and violating airspace by cops. They were thrown into one of West Africa's most overcrowded and dangerous jails - Conakry Central Prison - that operates at 475 per cent of its capacity. The Brits claim they were extorted, threatened with sexual and physical violence, and pushed to the brink - not knowing if or when they were going to get let out. After returning to the UK just over a week ago, Richard recalled the nightmare he has lived since the beginning of the year. He told The Sun: "Day to day we were facing challenges such as hygiene, cramped conditions, distressing things - maybe we were seeing violence. "We were staying in a cell the size of a train carriage - and that was housing about 80 people. "And during the night, when everyone was sleeping, the whole floor was covered with mattresses, people sleeping, two by two, one, two people to one mattress. "[We] were all sharing one toilet, one shower, the place was really unhygienic." To avoid being transferred to a more violent section of the prison, the two Brits were forced to make regular extortion payments to prisoners and staff. There were also no guards stationed inside cell blocks. Moment deported Tren de Aragua gang inmates scream and rattle cells at US officials in notorious El Salvador mega-prison And Richard described how diseases such as malaria were rampant in the hellhole jail. The water was so contaminated they had to disinfect their skin after washing - and both men suffered dehydration, gastrointestinal illnesses, and skin infections. Richard said: "There were open sewers. There were rats running around in the rafters, and you know, sometimes even dropping down and running over us whilst we were sleeping. "It was really difficult, as you can imagine." Brave Richard and Paul thought their nightmare was finally over 60 days later when they were told they were being let go. But at this point, they unknowingly had 82 days of hell to go. 13 The two Brits were in Conakry Central Prison in a cramped cell with 80 others Credit: PR Handout 13 Richard Perham with his baby before the Guinea ordeal Credit: PR Handout 13 Paul Inch endured the ordeal alongside Richard Credit: PR Handout Richard said: "We had the embassy waiting at the gates to collect us. "We packed our things up, we gave away things to other prisoners, and we signed out of the prison. "This all took about an hour and was really emotional. It was really high, and also really nerve wracking. "We hadn't been out of the prison, for, two months at that point. "We got to the outer gate, at which point one of the guards made a phone call to the local prosecutor and we were turned around and marched back in which was absolutely crushing. "It just totally smashed us." Another 40 days passed of being locked up in the hellhole slammer - with the pair living in "fear for our lives each day" and only being able to contact family members via letter. Richard said he "missed the first steps and first words of my baby daughter" which he "can never get back". And Paul's detention saw him torn away from his wife, their five children, and his three brothers. Richard explained how survival became his "full time job" where he either had the choice to "survive or give in". Describing just how he got through it, he said: "I just had to pull on all of the tools I've learned over my life to stay strong, basically. "That involved things like meditation, daily routines involving exercise, and as I said, pulling on the resilience. "I've learned from some of the sports I do regularly. "I like to run ultra marathons, and I do a lot of rock climbing and mountaineering, and through this I've learned to be resilient and to have sort of focus and make the right decisions that are gonna get you through." On the 100th day, Richard and Paul were finally freed, but neither of them could process their ordeal and instead focused on putting "one foot in front of the other". 13 Paul Inch walking out of the hellhole prison Credit: PR Handout 13 Conakry prison is renowned for its dire conditions Credit: AFP 13 A confined prisoner gestures during an attempted prison escape in Conakry in 2015 Credit: AFP Richard explained: "We packed our things, said our goodbyes and left the prison, and we left in the clothes we were wearing which was a pair of shorts, flip-flops, and a vest. "We left with our lawyer with a rucksack and two massive plastic bags in each hand, and we walked out. "We literally walked out of the prison gates. "It was very surreal. It took days to sort of catch up mentally." The first moment Richard processed his ordeal was when he finally had access to a clean, hot shower. He said: "Whilst we were in the prison, the water was not clean, so we had to disinfect ourselves after every shower. "Just simply to have a hot shower and then put some clean clothes on was just amazing." Just when they thought their ordeal was over, the two were held for another 42 days on conditional release - which Richard described as being like "a prison in itself". While he was able to finally see and speak to his family over the phone - including his daughter - it "brought new challenges because we were still having to fight our case and to secure our release". Richard said: "It wasn't guaranteed and even until the last the last day we didn't know how long we would be there. "We were still fighting to get our passports back and get our names cleared, get the charges of espionage and sedition dropped - so we we didn't know whether we'd be there for another week or another three months. "So that was that was really tricky to deal with that uncertainty." Richard ended up being released on his 30th birthday. He said that while he is happy to be home with his family, "it's going to take some time to adjust" and there are "some things I will need to unpack" due to the ordeal he had to endure. Despite this, he is "excited about the future". 13 Richard (L) and Paul (R) returning to the UK after their ordeal Credit: PR Handout 13 The two men pictured at the airport before heading home Credit: PR Handout
Newsweek
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Has a Big Difference From Other Reality TV
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is filled with a lot of the same elements that make other reality shows popular, except for one major difference. For the most part, the women on the show don't drink alcohol. "I think that's what makes the show even crazier," Taylor Frankie Paul told Newsweek. "We're kind of crazy, but we're sober, so it makes it that much crazier if you think about it." Reality television shows often put groups of people, whether it's friends or strangers, together to party and hang out while drinking to fuel emotions and some drama. And, for decades, it's been a winning formula for high ratings for reality television shows, although it's come with its own set of problems in the form of lawsuits alleging the shows push alcohol on cast members and put them in harmful situations. Paul has had her own problems with alcohol and was ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation after she was arrested for domestic violence in 2023. While Paul wouldn't necessarily categorize the cast as a "good example" for people given their own craziness, she said she is the perfect example of someone who thought they needed alcohol to have fun and learned it's actually not necessary. "I just felt like socially for me, it was like, I don't think it'll be that fun without it," Paul, who's been sober for several years, said. "It's a mind shift. Get out of the mindset that you need that. And it's been really good for me to have a group of girls that don't need it and we still have so much fun." Alcohol has been a staple of American life for decades and is an estimated $600 billion industry in the United States alone. But, Generation Z is charting a new path where alcohol consumption may be lower than their older counterparts. A Gallup survey from 2023 showed the share of people under the age of 35 who ever drink dropped 10 points to 62 percent from 72 percent in 2001 to 2003. Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Disney+/Canva It's given rise to the "sober curious" lifestyle trend, and the low or no-alcohol beverage industry is expected to grow by 25 percent between 2022 and 2026, according to IWSR, a drinks market analysis firm. Given how central alcohol is to so many reality shows, Paul said Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers an alternative for viewers and bucks the narrative that you need alcohol to have fun. The cast has parties at their houses, and they even traveled to Las Vegas for a girls' weekend. While the cast admitted it might not seem like the most natural place for a group of Mormon women to visit, they spent time at clubs and casinos. They even acknowledged that just because they don't drink, it doesn't mean they don't love to dance, just like any other 20- or 30-something woman. "I think it's awesome to showcase that you can go out and have fun without alcohol involved," Paul said. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives broke records for Hulu and has left fans absolutely clamoring for new episodes. Along with sobriety, the show tackles a host of issues, including infertility, religion, divorce and co-parenting, and the changing role of women in traditional cultures. That openness is why Paul thinks the show has become so popular. Given the different paths the women take and the parts of their lives that they share, there's likely at least one thing that everyone who watches the show can relate to or sympathize with. "The Housewives, obviously, are a little older or there's Teen Mom where they're young, but we're kind of smack in the middle where we're young moms, either single, divorced or married, in the church or not. It's just everything," Paul said. "I think it just resonates with a huge crowd."
