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The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

Fan Favorite and one of the most popular Bachelors, Ben Higgins, and Real Housewives of Rhode Island star and Bachelor Nation alum, Ashley Iaconetti, are covering everything Bachelor related! From episode recaps to catching up with past Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants! Plus, interactions from their most loyal fans.

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Shanna Moakler Is In Love, But Regrets Doing THIS For Her Ex-Husband

Jana Kramer sits down with Shanna Moakler to talk about the hardships of her divorce from ex-husband Travis Barker, her regrets, and when it’s appropriate to share more with your kids.

Shanna has a new women’s wellness brand, Hello Foxi, teases about her upcoming memoir, and tells us how her real love story was 30 years in the making! 

Plus, how does she REALLY feel now about appearing in her ex’s documentary? 

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2026-09-10
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The Most Dramatic Book Club Ever: The Love Producer by Julie LaPlaca

Producer Heather has assembled a team of superstars from The Golden Bachelor to unpack the controversial memoir “The Love Producer” by former Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca. 

Kathy Swarts, Joan Vassos, Susan Noles and Cindy Cullers dive headfirst into the drama around Peter Weber’s season and debate on if Julie was ever REALLY a candidate for The Bachelorette. 

Plus, the Golden Ladies hold nothing back as they rate the book!

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2026-09-10
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Excuses Instead of Apologies (RHUGT EP 5 Recap)

Ben and Lauren are back to recap all the drama from alter ego party at the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip! 

We dissect every costume, we break down Vicki’s gloomy mood, and we go along on Kyle’s journey of learning the true meaning of a “circle jerk”. 

Plus, Lauren explains why Luann is the “perfect Housewife”. 

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2026-09-09
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Peter Weber Is Going To Be A Dad, and Tyler Cameron Is Getting ANOTHER TV Show!

Ben and Ashley are breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! Peter Weber has twins on the way, Tyler Cameron is taking on the ballroom on Dancing With The Stars, and a Paradise couple finally moves in together after a year of long-distance.
Plus, Ashley shows her true colors as a hardcore “Fanson”. 

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2026-09-09
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Understanding Clayton Echard’s “Love Trapped” Case

Former Bachelor, Clayton Echard, has been trapped in never ending legal drama that is stranger than fiction! Ashley called in criminal defense attorney, Ryan Kerns, to help us understand the latest developments in the paternity fraud case. 

We’re explaining the details in the plea agreement that was recently accepted, and what potential outcome could be expected at the upcoming sentencing.

Plus, find out how the internet rallied together to reveal a pattern with multiple victims and why a good lawyer can make or break a case!

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2026-09-07
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We have a girl inside the house during rush leaking us information.

It’s the middle of rush at one prestigious west coast university, and our source is in the middle of it all.

Listen in as things get dirty.

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2026-09-06
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Is this season's style sexy, silly, or sophisticated?

Will a fashion faux pas lose you a chance at the sorority you love?

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2026-09-05
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The Red Flags You Can't Ignore With A Prenup

Thinking about getting a prenup in your chapter two marriage? You need to listen to what divorce attorney Dennis Vetrano says to look out for when reviewing a prenup! 

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2026-09-05
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Are these OOTDs over the top?!

Rush is synonymous with fashion. Does a high-end brand get you a bid? Are we spending a fortune to find friends? 

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2026-09-05
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Let’s Marry Harry’s Emily Stone Isn’t A Virgin To Reality TV

DeAnna and Producer Heather connect with Emily to unpack her reality TV show past!

We find out if she ever told Harry she was a virgin, and what part of the explosive reunion was disappointing to experience.

Could we see her on reality TV for a 3rd time???

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2026-09-04
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Don’t F**k Around, Get A Prenup!

Prenups aren’t just for rich people! Divorce attorney Dennis Vetrano joins RHONY Kelly Bensimon and Bachelor Nation alum Courtney Robertson to explain why prenups are important!

From pet clauses to infidelity clauses, we are covering it all!

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2026-09-03
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Is Jill Chin’s Relationship Endgame? Plus She Unpacks The HGTV Drama!

Bachelor Nation alum, Jill Chin, is catching up with Ben and Ashley about going instagram official with her boyfriend of one year, what the vibes were REALLY like on “Bachelor Mansion Takeover” and if we’ll see her on reality TV in the future now that she’s found love!

Plus, Jill spills on some “beef” she has with a former Bachelor! 

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2026-09-02
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Justice For Clayton Echard

Ben and Ashley bring you the latest news in Bachelor Nation. Clayton Echard reacts to the outcome of his false paternity case, a former Bachelor is moving to a farm, and a health update on Grocery Store Joe!

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2026-09-02
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The Whole Truth with Let’s Marry Harry’s Sam Kruse

DeAnna and Producer Heather catch up with “Let’s Marry Harry” fan favorite Sam!

Find out if Harry actually lived In the house with the contestants and what really happened on the night of Juliana’s meltdown. 

Plus, we get into why we didn’t see her confront Harry at the reunion about lying to her!

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2026-09-01
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A Veteran Housewife Breaks Down NeNe’s Return (RHUGT EP 4 Recap)

Real Housewives of New York alum Kelly Bensimon joins Ben to get into all the drama as the Ultimate Girl’s Trip hits the road to Atlanta!

Ben and Kelly dissect Vicki’s lack of interest on the trip and try to figure out the source of her bad mood. And they unpack NeNe Leakes’ unexpected appearance at a drag brunch!

Plus, Kelly gives us her expert perspective on Kyle confront Ashley over the Mauricio flirting rumors!

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2026-09-01
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What You Might Have Missed!

Almost Famous covered a lot in the month of August, be sure to check out anything you might have missed!

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2026-08-31
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Dirty Rush: What it really means if you aren’t in a TOP HOUSE?

Things get spicy as Salley and Hunter get SERIOUSLY REAL about Sorority Rush, the whole TOP house thing, and the drawbacks of “sisterhood”!

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2026-08-29
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Guys Give Their Hot Takes On: Men’s Sex Drive, Long-Distance Dating, And Money!

Brian Austin Green, Bachelor Nation’s Bob Guiney, and resident real-life single guy Mr. Right are giving you the male point of view you NEED! 

Do men’s sex drive decrease as they age? Should you consider dating overseas if you can’t meet anyone? If the guy you’re dating is bad with money…what should you do? 

Take notes - these guys are answering your questions!

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2026-08-29
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Dirty Rush: The REALITY of Sisterhood - we’re answering the internet's most perplexing GREEK LIFE questions.

Join special guest host Southern Charm’s Salley Carson and her “sister” from the Bachelor Hunter Haag.

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2026-08-29
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Should Dannelle Davidson of Let’s Marry Harry Be The Next Bachelorette?

Ben and DeAnna check in with Let’s Marry Harry runner-up Dannelle! 

Does she still think Amber was the “safe option” for Harry? What did she think watching back her spicy moments with Harry? Could we see her on reality TV again soon? 

We’re asking it all! 

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2026-08-28
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Amber Mozo of Let’s Marry Harry Speaks Her Truth

Ben and DeAnna have an intimate conversation with Amber Mozo about her Bachelor Nation connection, if her marriage was real to Harry Jowsey, and where she stands with Dannelle.

Plus, is Amber dating?? We find out!

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2026-08-28
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No One Wants To Marry Harry (Let’s Marry Harry Reunion Recap)

We break down the explosive reunion and the things that DIDN’T get talked about! 

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2026-08-27
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Why Do Men Date Younger Women After Divorce? We Got The Answer!

The men are taking over! Brian Austin Green, Bob Guiney, and Mr. Right are giving you the male perspective on your burning questions - and there is no sugarcoating going on here!

Why do men tend to date younger after divorce? Is it ever OK to date your ex’s friend after you split? What are the rules for dating when you’re separated vs. divorced? They are covering it all! 

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2026-08-27
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STILL Single and Famously Available

Famously Available is back! DeAnna Pappas, Kathy Swarts, Annaliese Puccini, and Cindy Cullers are putting their hearts on the line for love. 
The ladies catch up on their dating lives, and some relationships have crashed and burned since we last heard from them! Plus, our newbies get honest about the kind of men they are hoping to attract!
One thing's for sure...dating isn't easy at ANY age! 

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2026-08-26
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A Pop Culture Pro Knows Who Should Be The Next Bachelor

Meredith Lavergne, managing editor at Pix Media, joins Ben to share her unfiltered thoughts on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, what The Bachelor franchise needs to do to regain its cultural relevancy, and her ultimate dream stunt-casting picks for the next lead!

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2026-08-25
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Everything isn’t Black and White at the White Party (RHUGT EP 3 Recap)

The Housewives multiverse collides at Kyle’s White Party on the Ultimate Girl’s Trip and Ben & Lauren are ready to recap every dramatic moment. 

Is the connection between Mauricio and Kyle truly over?? We break down their interaction at the party and try to figure out what’s next. 

Countess LuAnn makes an over the top entrance and clears the air with Vicki after comparing her to the wrong fictional pig. 

Plus, we get into all the rumors surrounding Lisa Barlow!

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2026-08-24
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Dirty Rush: IS IT REALLY SORORITY JAIL!?!???!

She went viral for comparing Standards to Prison!  That does seem like a bit of a stretch but we’ll admit Standards can be VERY strict and often makes the sisters STRESSED!
Let’s go deep into the controversies surrounding STANDARDS!

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2026-08-23
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Dirty Rush: Since when should a dorm room look like the Four Seasons?

What the heck is going on with dorm rooms looking like they belong in Architectural Digest?

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2026-08-22
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It’s Hot Divorcée Summer! 

Divorce is hard - but it’s also HOT!

Our resident divorcées from Bachelor Nation DeAnna Pappas and Courtney Robertson are joined by real-life single gal Louise to talk about how the latest trend is lifting the stigma that used to surround splits! 

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2026-08-22
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Dirty Rush: What in the Love Shack Fancy is Going On Here?

It is time to peel back the curtains on the madness that is taking place in college dorm room design and decor.

Is it five-star chic? Or girls gone wild? Should a dorm room break the bank?

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2026-08-22
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Stefanie Parker From “She’s All Bach” Isn’t Scared!

Stefanie Parker, host of the “She’s All Bach” podcast is opening up to Bob Guiney about her feelings on receiving a letter from ABC legal, what she thinks the franchise needs to be relevant again, and her take on the next lead Bachelor rumors! 

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2026-08-20
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I’m Living With My Ex-Husband, And It’s Better Than You Could Imagine!

Could you imagine living with your ex-husband after 30+ years? Kathy Swarts is connecting with Lynn Large, who’s going viral on TikTok for documenting her journey to becoming roommates with her ex-husband in her Chapter Two!

This episode will inspire you to find joy in your second act and show how choosing a non-traditional path can be fulfilling!

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2026-08-20
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The Plan to Save The Bachelor

Jared Haibon joins Ashley to dive into the latest Bachelor Nation headlines! The happy couple takes us back to their dreamy Paradise proposal to celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary, and they share their true feelings on how the moment was edited into the show. 

We have an update on Joe Amabile’s recovery after brain surgery to remove a tumor, and Jared & Ashley share their reactions to Susan Nole’s break-up. 

Plus, a passionate case for our next Bachelor… a fan favorite who could revive the franchise from the ashes!

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2026-08-18
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Should Kyle And Mauricio Try To Stay Together? (RHUGT EP 2 Recap)

Ben and Lauren follow the housewives on their road trip to Beverly Hills - and we know that a sprinter van ride with housewives = drama! 

Kyle opens up about why she’s feeling emotional, we meet Countess LuAnn’s boyfriend, and things get awkward at the ugly leather pants party! 

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2026-08-17
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Dirty Rush: This S**t is Crazy- Sorority Rush is truly unhinged... but also kind awesome

Bachelor fan favorite Gabi Elnicki joins mom Trista Sutter and Grandma Joan Vassos to give you the real Dirty Rush dirt. 

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2026-08-15
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A Real Housewife is Officially Dating A Younger Man, And An Ex-Wife Accused Of Being Shady To A Kardashian!

RHONY favorites Kelly Bensimon and Sonja Morgan are digging into the latest chapter two celebrity headlines!

A former housewife is opening a cafe - will our NY ladies be checking it out?

Did a rocker’s ex-wife shade a Kardashian? We get into the comment that made us do a double-take! 

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2026-08-15
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Did Harry Get Married?? (Let’s Marry Harry Ep 7 & 8 Recap)

We’ve reached the end of Let’s Marry Harry and talk about his final pick, the connection to Bachelor Nation, and what the mentors thought about the final women!

Plus, Harry is spilling before the reunion!

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2026-08-15
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Dirty Rush: Moms Listen Up

If you have a daughter going through rush, this is crucial information.

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2026-08-15
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Viva Las Vegas! (Let's Marry Harry EP 5 & 6 Recap)

As we near the end of Let's Marry Harry, we're left wondering why we are just now starting to root for certain contestants??

Harry takes the women to Sin City, meets the families, AND tackles his first elimination ceremony on his own!

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2026-08-14
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Do Ben and Ashley Have FOMO?

Ben and Ashley catch up, and talk about why they missed the annual Tahoe Pickleball Event, and give their take on the tense conversation they missed. 

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2026-08-13
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I Feel Guilty! I’m Divorced…And Now, So Is My Child!

Our favorite Golden Bachelor alum Susan Noles, Joan Vassos, Kathy Swarts, and Cindy Cullers are reflecting on how far they’ve come in their chapter two. 

Things get emotional when Susan opens up about what’s going on in her family and how she’s trying to be supportive. 

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2026-08-13
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Reflecting, Not Rehashing with Trista and Bob

Bob and Trista catch up after the annual pickleball event! 

After her uncomfortable conversation with Courtney, Trista has some more things she’d like to say. 

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2026-08-12
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Mean Girl Behavior (Let’s Marry Harry EP 3 & 4 Recap)

DeAnna is back to take us through two more episodes of Let’s Marry Harry, and our former F*** Boy might be back to his old tricks. 

Did things really get steamy with Harry and Dannelle?? Or were we tricked by the audio? 
Harry gets clear about one woman being in the friend zone, but sends us mixed messages about his number one pick!

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2026-08-12
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Getting Spiritually Fit with Eric Bigger

Bachelor Nation alum Eric Bigger joins Ben and Ashley to talk about his third book, how he found love, and how he coped with loneliness in the height of fame. 

Eric's book, Spiritual Fitness, is out now!

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2026-08-11
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The Most Dramatic Conversation with Trista Sutter, Joan Vassos, and Courtney Robertson

Trista Sutter, Joan Vassos, and Courtney Robertson attempt to squash their issues…but this conversation takes a turn!

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2026-08-10
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Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th Ep 1 Recap

Ben and Lauren are back to dive into the Real Housewives universe! 

As the ladies start their road trip in Orange County, Ben and Lauren try to decipher what comments are shady, and which ones are just housewives chatter.  

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2026-08-10
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Lawsuits and Blurred Lines, A Former Bachelor Producer Joins To Spill!

Bob Guiney is joined by Bachelor Nation’s Courtney Robertson and Kaity Biggar and former Bachelor producer, Alanna Noel.

They’re talking about the “She’s All Bach” drama, Julie LaPlaca’s book, and how they think the franchise can be revived. 

Plus, Bob spills about his own dramatic experience with the franchise!

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2026-08-10
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Do Bachelor Nation Alums Want Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season To Air?

Bob Guiney continues his chat with Kaity Biggar, Mercedes Northup, and Gabi Elnicki! From how long you should keep your Christmas tree up, to thoughts on TFP’s unaired season (and her men on social media) - the ladies are giving their honest opinions! 

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2026-08-09
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We Went to Bama Rush Work Week

Live from Tuscaloosa 

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2026-08-08
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Bachelor Nation’s Courtney Robertson Is In The Middle Of Divorce Hell!

The Bachelor’s Courtney Robertson didn’t come here to make friends…or get divorced - but here she is!

Her fellow Bachelor Nation alum, DeAnna Pappas, and Bob Guiney are taking her under their wings to help her weather the nasty divorce storm she’s in the middle of. 

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2026-08-08
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