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Well! The best part was the very end! The suspense! "What is Emily's condition?" "Will Brennan suddenly realize that he can't live without Emily?" "Conversely, will Emily put paid both to these dangerous outdoor activities and also to Brennan?" "Was there ever redder blood than Emily's?!" Aside from that, I need no more of: ---Orion. Go away, gaslighter, and lie in the bed you made. ---Anyone in a sauna. Was this supposed to bring Becca and Austin closer? ---Chloe and/or Pastor Cal stressing Michael's "feminine side."** A penny, though, for Chloe's real thoughts, because it seemed to me some doubts are creeping in. ---You're not fooling anyone, Clare. You miss Cameron. **Props to KKP for "going there" in asking Michael about his sexuality. I'm undecided on his haircut, though!

I think some people are underestimating the number of Americans who would do anything to be on television. Dress up ridiculously, traipse naked through a wilderness, sing out of tune---or get married to a stranger. Infamy, fame, it's all the same. And if perks include visiting scenic areas with someone ostensibly compatible with you, all the better. So I'm gonna Occam's Razor this thing and opine that all the participants and production crew are for real, playing by the rules, nothing pre-arranged in an elaborate "Case of the Replaced Bride." No Chloe the Actress or Chloe the Already Bride or Michael the Recruit. Just two more people who think somehow their dreams will come true through the magic of television. I took the point to be that the show was precluded from any offers of bribes.

The 4 returning Golden Oldies: https://www.dexerto.com/reality-tv/viewer-confused-by-golden-bachelor-contestants-season-28-cameo-2516641/

Re: "Dune: Part 2" popcorn buckets: SNL was without doubt supplied with this OFFICIAL movie merchandise, the same way Jimmy Kimmel was the other night with "D:2" stars Chalamet, Butler, Zendaya, and Pugh. 100% for PR.

Theresa and Gerry dining in New Jersey. https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/people/2024/01/19/golden-bachelor-couple-dined-in-long-branch-new-jersey-this-week/72279327007/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=MobileBelowArticleFeed-FeedRedesign

Not alone! I posted in favor of them wee hours last Thursday! Said I thought they stood a good chance of joining the Still-Marrieds!

My Samsung TV Guide has this for Lifetime, 1/31, 8:00 p.m.-- 9:31 p.m.: "Afterparty: Honeyspoonin'." At 9:31 p.m. it's "Prison Brides." Then a 1/2 hour "Afterparty" at 10:34 p.m. ETA: The Lifetime website has it correct: 8:00 p.m. = Episode "Honeyspoonin'." 10:34 p.m. = "Afterparty."

Just because we aren't shown the couples getting marriage licenses doesn't mean it wasn't done. I mean, it's not exactly riveting television! [Cue all the "But neither is/was...."] Emily is young. Long hair with extensions seems to me the current style for her age. Re: Michael's 2nd wedding. There is another possibility besides "fake drama." Or even besides "show wants to do right by Michael." And behind Door #3 is Michael saying, "I signed a contract to be MAFS, so my actually getting married will allow ABC to avoid legal problems."

Emily hasn't learned that "Party Girl Who Whoops and Drinks and Dances Sans Culottes" is not a synonym for "Cherished Wife." At least, not to Brennan. As for Chloe's being an actress or just OTT, maybe her conventional appearance hides a Bohemian girl who is absolutely thrilled to be matched with a man matching her interior style! The kind of wife who will live with a conventional white kitchen, but really wants a turquoise fridge. And then wins one!

Austin Butler was a great guest. Thank you, Stephen.

Best MAFS episode EVER! Michael and Chloe seem ready to join the pantheon of MAFS Still-Marrieds! Clare seems to be re-assessing Cameron's worth to her. I believe she really did miss him then. Austin is still psychologically hiding from Becca, as that beard takes over his face like kudzu. She should tell him it's a good thing he's "not ready for intimacy," because neither is she, with him! Too bad we had to see a disgusted Brennan walking away from the dancing. What a royal jerk. But then, Emily didn't have to literally whoop it up. ETA: This is it? There's not a different thread I'm missing here?

The crown was a gift, right? Or am I misremembering?

Digression, somewhat: The above linked channel also has Season 1 of MAFS: South Africa. Six episodes.

Becca and Emily, read the signs..... https://www.boredpanda.com/signs-man-is-never-going-marry-girlfriend-tiktok/

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Season 11 is nigh! If you have a Smart TV that connects to the Internet, put the following URL in the Search bar (or Google Search southhemitv): https://southhemitv.com/2024/01/15/season-11-2/

Brennan and Austin are Liars Extraordinaire. Watching these two normal young men pretend that waiting for "deeper conversations" or "pressure from getting in my head about it" is somehow preventing them from feeling, ahem, romantic towards their spouses is MADDENING in the assumption we the viewers are as gullible as their "counselors." And frankly, Emily and Becca are equally maddening in their self-debasing "But I think you're HOT" admissions. Boys, get some integrity. Girls, get some pride.

https://southhemitv.com/tag/married-at-first-sight-au-season-10/page/2/

81 is the new "Presidential Minimum Age of 35," hahaha!

For the same reason the original screenplay of "Barbie" was moved to "Best Adaptation": To ensure a win.

Two-time Oscar Winner Tom Hanks and his filmography might disagree! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tom_Hanks_filmography_and_performances

RDJr is also great in "Zodiac," along with fellow CC nominee Mark Ruffalo.

Dominic Sessa was so wonderful, so natural, in "The Holdovers," so important to practically all of the decisions made by (his teacher) Paul Giamatti, including THE most significant one, that he should have received his award more publicly. I missed it, but for a mention in the interview with Da'Vine.

Gold Derby predictions. I disagree with their pick of Bradley Cooper over Cillian Murphy for "Best Actor." https://www.goldderby.com/c/film/critics-choice-awards/

Brennan and Austin "shut down so fast and so completely" because they knew immediately that their brides didn't and were never going to, how shall I put this, stir their loins. The hot tub scene was painful to watch. Brennan wanted to be anywhere else. He will not touch or even smile at Emily. Apparently Austin has decided to play his part with a bit more energy, including putting his arm around Becca. But he's phony, too.