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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman orders espresso martini at restaurant but is stunned by what arrives
A woman was left in hysterics after ordering an espresso martini at a restaurant - only to be served a very different version of the classic cocktail instead Many of us fancy a cheeky espresso martini while out and about. This timeless tipple, typically concocted from espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka is famed for its creamy froth, traditionally crowned with a trio of coffee beans. But, one woman's recent encounter has taken social media by storm. Her 'dreadful' espresso martini from American restaurant chain Chili's sparked viral hysteria. Em took to X to share her cocktail calamity, whipping up quite a frenzy as the post racked up a jaw-dropping 11 million views, leaving people "wheezing" at its appearance. Gone was the anticipated creamy surface, replaced instead with an abyss of murky brown liquid, excessively sprinkled with coffee beans compared to the usual garnish. Commenters couldn't help but jest about the concoction, with one user jesting: "When I get the job after lying on my resume." Another expressed sympathy: "Nah sis they played you. That ain't no espresso martini", while someone else echoed their astonishment: "I cannot believe that is even real omg." Some even likened it to Pepsi or Coke dashed with coffee beans. Elsewhere, a commenter was so tickled they exclaimed: "I am wheezing". Em later disclosed that this peculiar take on the drink was born from a collaboration between Chili's and 'Vanderpump Rules' stars Scheana Shay and Katie Maloney. One thing is certain, if Chili's ever makes the leap to British shores, let's pray this peculiar cocktail isn't part of the package. The Espresso Martini hails from the 1980s and is frequently attributed to a London bartender called Dick Bradsell – its popularity endures years on. As the story goes, a model once approached him with a request for a beverage that would "wake her up and then f*** her up." In response, Bradsell concocted a blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, birthing the now-iconic Espresso Martini.
Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Vanderpump Rules Scheana Shay explains why she has been 'depressed' for the past six months
Scheana Shay has been "feeling depressed" for the past six months. The 40-year-old reality star - who became known an original cast member on the Bravo series 'Vanderpump Rules' - took part in the Fox singing competition 'The Masked Singer' earlier this year, but knew when she signed up for it that it wasn't a great idea and it left her feeling incredibly low. Speaking on her 'Scheananigans' podcast, she said: "I have really just been feeling depressed the last six months. It was something that I kept trying to just mask and say, 'No, I'm fine. It'll go away'. "But it all started around 'The Masked Singer'. "I got asked to do the show. I immediately was like, 'Hard pass, absolutely not.' I didn't care how much money they're paying me. I was not going to go on another show on national television just to get made fun of. "This was something that was so far out of my comfort zone. That was so scary to go on a show that's primetime national television." Scheana - who competed as Bat and gave a rendition of Sabrina Carpenter's hit 'Espresso' but was eliminated soon after - recalled having a "meltdown" when she left the programme and immediately fell t that she was "not good enough" for any of it. She said: "I totally had a meltdown in my trailer. I'm like, 'This is why I didn't want to do this show. I'm not good enough. I get sent home first. Now everyone's going to make fun of me. 'I just wanted to put myself out there. "I just was like, 'Maybe I up my meds a little bit.' But then I started grinding my teeth a lot at night. So I'm like, 'No, I'll just go back to like 25 mg.' As if that's enough Zoloft for anyone. It's not. I've learned that and I'm now at 75 mg and considering 100 mg." Scheana was so traumatised by the whole incident that she had to consult both her psychiatrist and her therapist for help just in time for the holiday season but then she had to deal with the LA wildfires as they ripped across her hometown in January. She added: "In that time, I was able to talk to my psychiatrist and able to talk to my therapist. Then it's the holidays. We're getting into Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and then wildfires across Los Angeles It was just a few really heavy months emotionally. Then we're in March and the show's airing. 'Now I really need to focus on what's been brewing and what's going on. Because I felt like getting sent home first was part of it — but it couldn't be all of it."
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Masked Singer star claims show left her battling depression and having a meltdown in trailer
A Bravo celebrity says it wasn't the network's drama-filled Vanderpump Rules that triggered her recent mental health crisis—it was a completely different reality series. Scheana Shay opened up on a new episode of her Scheananigans podcast about falling into a months-long depression following her brief appearance on Season 13 of The Masked Singer. 'I have really just been feeling depressed the last six months,' Shay, 40, admitted. 'It was something that I kept trying to just mask and say, "No, I'm fine. It'll go away." But it all started around The Masked Singer.' Shay initially turned down the offer to compete on the show, saying she feared public humiliation. 'I got asked to do the show. I immediately was like, 'Hard pass, absolutely not,"' she recalled. 'I didn't care how much money they're paying me. I was not going to go on another show on national television just to get made fun of.' Despite her reservations, Shay ultimately joined the competition as The Bat, performing Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter—only to be eliminated after the first episode. 'I totally had a meltdown in my trailer,' she said. 'I'm like, "This is why I didn't want to do this show. I'm not good enough. I get sent home first. Now everyone's going to make fun of me.' I just wanted to put myself out there.' She revealed that rather than confronting her feelings, she tried to manage her depression by adjusting her medication without proper guidance. 'I just was like, 'Maybe I up my meds a little bit.' But then I started grinding my teeth a lot at night,' Shay explained. 'So I'm like, 'No, I'll just go back to like 25 mg.' As if that's enough Zoloft for anyone. It's not. I've learned that and I'm now at 75 mg and considering 100 mg.' Shay said she eventually sought professional help: 'In that time, I was able to talk to my psychiatrist and able to talk to my therapist. Then it's the holidays. We're getting into Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and then wildfires across Los Angeles.' Describing a cascade of emotional challenges, Shay added, 'It was just a few really heavy months emotionally. Then we're in March and the show's airing. Now I really need to focus on what's been brewing and what's going on. Because I felt like getting sent home first was part of it—but it couldn't be all of it. The reality star came to realize that broader changes in her life, including her departure from Vanderpump Rules, were also weighing heavily on her mental state. 'As excited as I am for this new chapter of my life—I got to film The Valley and be with all of my friends this past summer—it filled the void of not filming a season 12,' Shay explained. Shay was a staple on Vanderpump Rules from the very beginning, appearing on the Bravo hit since its debut in 2013. Over 10 seasons, she became known for her high-profile relationships, emotional storylines, and unwavering loyalty to her inner circle. But after more than a decade on the show, her time came to an end. Bravo recently confirmed that Vanderpump Rules will be rebooted with a new cast for Season 12, leaving Shay—and other longtime stars like Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Katie Maloney—off the roster. Though bittersweet, Shay has said she's looking forward to her next chapter. 'But then the show getting rebooted… that's a huge chapter of my life that now is just done. As happy as I was for honestly that chapter to be done, I'm like, "Wow, that's been a huge part of my identity that now is just done.' A combination of these things just led to me kind of going into a depression.' Ultimately, Shay said she felt compelled to speak out to help others who might be struggling behind the scenes. 'Everything is great but mentally it hasn't been,' she said. 'I just wanted to open up about that because I feel like you could have everything in the world and still not always feel completely happy. I just wanted to normalize it.' Shay is married to Brock Davies. The couple tied the knot in August 2021 and held a wedding celebration in August 2022. They share one daughter, Summer Moon Honey, who was born in April 2021.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Masked Singer': Bat revealed; here's who was under the costume
The Brief On "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday night, the five Group B contestants performed. Bat was unmasked and revealed as Scheana Shay, known as a cast member on "Vanderpump Rules." Next week's episode will feature "Ghostbuster's Night" with iconic performances and a special appearance by actor and original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson. LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday's new episode of "The Masked Singer," five new faces battled it out during "Voices of Olympus Night." The Group B contestants include: Boogie Woogie, Space Ranger, The Griffin, Bat and Pearl. The masked celebrities serenaded the crowd with some showstopping renditions of "I Believe In A Thing Called Love," "Bad Blood," "Rewrite The Stars," "Espresso" and "Saving All My Love For You." While four celebrities were able to move forward in the competition, Bat was ultimately chosen to be unmasked and sent home. "The Masked Singer" unveiled television personality Scheana Shay, known for being a cast member of the Bravo series "Vanderpump Rules." "Bats are one of my favorite animals ever," Shay told the audience following her reveal. "This has been so fun. I'm just proud of myself for doing it." Next week, there's something strange in "The Masked Singer" neighborhood. It's "Ghostbuster's Night," when the panelists will transform into ghost-busting detectives along with an iconic visit from an actor and original Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson. The show will be celebrating one of the most successful movie franchises of all time. Group B will return with performances including "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," "Disturbia," "Cleanin' Up The Town" and "Radioactive." RELATED: 'The Masked Singer' reveals identity of Ant: Here's who was under the costume Another celebrity will reveal themselves in the all-new "Ghostbuster's Night" episode of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, March 12 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
