Salt Lake City’s ‘Housewives’ return for shady second season
‘Real’ salty: As the newest series in the Real Housewives franchise, the women of Salt Lake City have a lot of gossip to catch viewers up on. Having first debuted during the pandemic in 2020, TV’s favorite Utah socialites are back for a second season of sassiness in “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” beginning Sunday, Sept. 12, on Bravo.
The show’s 17-episode premiere season kicked off last November as fans were introduced the Beehive State’s richest women amid the chaos and drama of the Tongan-themed birthday party Jen threw for Meredith. Since then, the show’s six leading women have experienced marriage troubles, judgmental behaviors, inappropriate actions in professional scenarios and oh so much more, while not forgetting to take in ski trips, fancy lunches, fashion shows and many, many parties.
Ahead of “Salt Lake City” Season 2, Housewife Heather Gay opened up to “Potomac” Housewife Dr.Wendy Osefo during a “Housewife to Housewife” conversation, saying, “If I weren’t living it, I’d be ... tuned in.” She followed up that statement with a reassuring, “It’s going to be good. Nothing’s changed, if that’s any consolation.”
When Season 1 closed out across a three-part reunion, Jen revealed some of the problems that are still affecting her marriage; Mary set the record straight about her church; Meredith faced Jen about the uncomfortable night at her place; tensions rose between Lisa [Barlow], Whitney and Heather; and the women discussed the cultural sensitivity of the group (and all this before the husbands weighed in during the final episode).
While no detailed plot points have been revealed as of writing, Bravo has confirmed that cast members Lisa Barlow, Mary Crosby, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Jen Shah will be returning alongside Heather for Season 2. The network also announced that a new Housewife, Jenny Nguyen, will be joining the pod.
Nailed It!: It seems that comedian Nicole Byer (“Wipeout”) has really been “nailing it” lately. From comedy specials and sitcom roles in such shows as “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” to work on various movies and cartoon series, Byer is full of commitment and dedication to the job — something the contestants on her show “Nailed It!” should have in spades if they hope to win the show’s $10,000 prize. Season 6 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 15, on Netflix.
Since the show began in 2018, Byer has been hosting the popular culinary show that pits home bakers against one another in a battle to recreate some of the most intricate, beautiful and creative edible masterpieces on the planet. While some of the show’s amateur confectioners might end up surprising the judges (and themselves!) with gorgeous and delicious final products, the humor often lies in the failed designs; those that make the baker internet famous for all the wrong reasons.
From complex cake pops and multitiered wedding cakes in the series’ pilot to Greek statue cupcakes and carnivalthemed delights in Season 5, Byer and judge Jacques Torres (“The Chew”) have their work cut out for them. Luckily, the pair have also gotten a lot of help from guest hosts, who last season included Andrea Savage (“Step Brothers,” 2008), Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” 2017) and Ron Funches (“Trolls,” 2016) among others.
While it’s been confirmed both Byer and Torres are returning to the show’s sixth season, Netflix has yet to announce any of the guest hosts or contestants. Either way, Byer is sure viewers will continue to relate to the bakers.
“I think everyone in their life has made something really ugly and been like, ‘I worked really hard, and I made that for someone,’ and then a loved one eats it and they’re like, ‘Mmm, that’s good,’” Byer told Deadline about the show last year. “I think people see a lot of themselves in a lot of the contestants.”
MTV does VMAs: Now that latenight shows, Broadway productions and sporting events are opening up to vaccinated audiences, the music industry is making sure it celebrates its artists’ achievements from the past year. The MTV Video Music Awards air Sunday, Sept. 12, on MTV and CW, from the Barclays Center in New York City.
Honoring the best in music video production, direction, song composition, musical collaborations and overall artistry across various genres, the VMAs have been a staple of the industry since 1984.
This year’s nominees include Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion (“W.A.P.”), Ed Sheeran (“Bad Habits”), Lil Naz X (“Montero,” aka “Call Me By Your Name”), The Weeknd (“Save Your Tears”), Doja Cat ft. SZA (“Kiss Me More”) and DJ Khaled ft. Drake (“Popstar” starring Justin Bieber) for Video of the Year, while Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber are up against Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion for Artist of the Year.
And while it’s been noted that Camila Cabello, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo are scheduled to perform at the ceremony, Rodrigo is the only performer nominated this year for the highly coveted Song of the Year award (for “Drivers License”). (The other nominees are 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior for “Mood,” Kpop sensation BTS for “Dynamite,” Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion for “W.A.P.,” Dua Lipa for “Levitating” and Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak and Silk Sonic for “Leave the Door Open.”)
Hosting details have been kept close to the vest as of press time, but word has it that Dave Grohl-fronted rock band The Foo Fighters are set to receive the prestigious Global Icon Award.