Reality TV 9/30

[Jalapeñomel]

I have today off, so I can catch up.

90 Day the Other Way—the relationship between the Colombia woman and the guy from the Carolinas (I’m blanking on their names, Jennifer maybe?), is not normal.

Unexpected: Max once again shows his true colors to his father in the preview for next week’s Unexpected. I wish Chloe had some self esteem and courage to leave him.

[joy]

I want to defend Chloe. I do. But.... I can’t.

“I didn’t want to leave Ava in the car to get the diaper bag, Mom. He was just stupid and posted a picture.”

None of this makes sense. Why didn’t Max sit in the car while Chloe went in? I mean - we all know why but sigh. She needs to wake up: STAT.

[Jalapeñomel]

Sept 30, 2019 11:14:56 GMT -5 joy said:

I want to defend Chloe. I do. But.... I can’t.

“I didn’t want to leave Ava in the car to get the diaper bag, Mom. He was just stupid and posted a picture.”

None of this makes sense. Why didn’t Max sit in the car while Chloe went in? I mean - we all know why but sigh. She needs to wake up: STAT.

Teenagers are so incredibly frustrating. I don’t know how anyone manages.

[joy]

I can’t decide on Max’s dad. He’s seen some shit. But, I also wonder about the whole picture of Max and his parents. These situations are so complex.

“I’m sure the first food on the list the pediatrician will say not to give a baby is steak.” I never got pregnancy pact from these three but woo boy, I did last night.

Angela and Michael at the fertility clinic was such a train wreck of knowledge that I’m actually saddened about reproductive education.

[mags]

Jenny and Sc boy...what a friggin mess. There is something so off about him. She is being straight up with him, but omg boy im on her side!

The thought of Angela having a baby makes me vomit.

Max is a master manipulator and user because everyone in his life lets him get away with it. I do not understand how his dad allows him to continue living in his house. Chloe is a moron, there are no other words.

Those 3 girls all having a baby within a few months of each other...ummm yeah

[NomadicMama]

Jeniffer and Tim are not well suited. She is far more independent than he is and that causes him to second guess everything. She wants a guy who is active and adventurous, who is as comfortable on the farm as he is in the city. Tim is not that. He wants a girl to do facials with and follow fashion trends. Go home, Tim. Get comfortable with yourself then maybe date a girl who lives closer.

Tyra, Tiara and the cousin very well did plan their pregnancies. It’s not ideal, in my opinion, but they do have a built in support system.

McKayla needs to grow up. She makes parenting decisions based on her emotions and what will stick it to Caelen and Shelly. Caelen may not be perfect, but he’s working to provide a home and other necessary things for his kids. I hate how McKayla’s grandparents act as though he’s neglecting the kids. He’s at work!!! He needs to go to court to formalize child support and to set a visitation schedule so he can see his kids.

Max…I can’t stand that guy. He is incapable of seeing any side other than his own. He posted that picture of himself with Ava without any care what so ever. Chloe would be so much better off without him. I’m impressed with how her parents are handling it, though. It is her choice. If they forbid her to see him, it would drive her right to him. I hope she wakes up soon. And before anyone signs a lease.

[Jalapeñomel]

Sept 30, 2019 11:34:29 GMT -5 joy said:

I can’t decide on Max’s dad. He’s seen some shit. But, I also wonder about the whole picture of Max and his parents. These situations are so complex.

“I’m sure the first food on the list the pediatrician will say not to give a baby is steak.” I never got pregnancy pact from these three but woo boy, I did last night.

Angela and Michael at the fertility clinic was such a train wreck of knowledge that I’m actually saddened about reproductive education.

Also, Angela smokes so much, her body at 45+ years old is certainly not equipped to handle a pregnancy. It’s hard enough for women who are in perfect health to safely carry children at this age.

The girls from Kentucky are a stereotype. Also, there are a lot of people living in that house: all three girls, their babies and the grandma, possibly the boyfriends?

[cleo29]

Sept 30, 2019 14:48:44 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Sept 30, 2019 11:34:29 GMT -5 joy said:

I can’t decide on Max’s dad. He’s seen some shit. But, I also wonder about the whole picture of Max and his parents. These situations are so complex.

“I’m sure the first food on the list the pediatrician will say not to give a baby is steak.” I never got pregnancy pact from these three but woo boy, I did last night.

Angela and Michael at the fertility clinic was such a train wreck of knowledge that I’m actually saddened about reproductive education.

Also, Angela smokes so much, her body at 45+ years old is certainly not equipped to handle a pregnancy. It’s hard enough for women who are in perfect health to safely carry children at this age.

The girls from Kentucky are a stereotype. Also, there are a lot of people living in that house: all three girls, their babies and the grandma, possibly the boyfriends?

I don't want to hear about her being able to "tote" the baby/fetus anymore. Also, how good did she think her eggs would be at this point?

I am team Caelen all the way. Mackayla needs to grow up and stop making decisions out of spite. He is the father of those two children, whether they are together or not. Deal with that and figure out a way to make it work. Her grandparents need to butt out and let her figure this out on her own. I don't think the grandpa would have liked any boy she dated. But, tell me truly what he is doing that is so wrong?? Working to support his kids and family? Getting a house for them?? The horror!

I can't even with Max and Chloe.

[Jalapeñomel]

Sept 30, 2019 16:11:13 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

Sept 30, 2019 14:48:44 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Also, Angela smokes so much, her body at 45+ years old is certainly not equipped to handle a pregnancy. It’s hard enough for women who are in perfect health to safely carry children at this age.

The girls from Kentucky are a stereotype. Also, there are a lot of people living in that house: all three girls, their babies and the grandma, possibly the boyfriends?

I don't want to hear about her being able to "tote" the baby/fetus anymore. Also, how good did she think her eggs would be at this point?

I am team Caelen all the way. Mackayla needs to grow up and stop making decisions out of spite. He is the father of those two children, whether they are together or not. Deal with that and figure out a way to make it work. Her grandparents need to butt out and let her figure this out on her own. I don't think the grandpa would have liked any boy she dated. But, tell me truly what he is doing that is so wrong?? Working to support his kids and family? Getting a house for them?? The horror!

I can't even with Max and Chloe.

I keep thinking we must be missing half the story, because otherwise it makes no sense other than “we don’t like him”.

[cleo29]

Sept 30, 2019 16:17:51 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Sept 30, 2019 16:11:13 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

I don't want to hear about her being able to "tote" the baby/fetus anymore. Also, how good did she think her eggs would be at this point?

I am team Caelen all the way. Mackayla needs to grow up and stop making decisions out of spite. He is the father of those two children, whether they are together or not. Deal with that and figure out a way to make it work. Her grandparents need to butt out and let her figure this out on her own. I don't think the grandpa would have liked any boy she dated. But, tell me truly what he is doing that is so wrong?? Working to support his kids and family? Getting a house for them?? The horror!

I can't even with Max and Chloe.

I keep thinking we must be missing half the story, because otherwise it makes no sense other than “we don’t like him”.

I think she has fed her grandparents some bullshit about how things have gone and I think when she does not get her way, she pouts and runs back home. I do see him as a bit checked out, but i also think no matter what he does it will not be enough and when a person is told that enough they stop trying.

[joy]

Sept 30, 2019 16:55:56 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

Sept 30, 2019 16:17:51 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I keep thinking we must be missing half the story, because otherwise it makes no sense other than “we don’t like him”.

I think she has fed her grandparents some bullshit about how things have gone and I think when she does not get her way, she pouts and runs back home. I do see him as a bit checked out, but i also think no matter what he does it will not be enough and when a person is told that enough they stop trying.

I thought it was very interesting that even within this series we’ve seen McKayla run hot and cold with Shelly. When Timmy was born she wouldn’t let them see him then they were BFFs last season and McKayla was there with Timmy and Shelly was stressed that McKayla may be pregnant again but now we’re back to Shelly can’t see the new baby.

These are two ends of an extreme. No contact —> close as possible —> no contact. It just strikes me as McKayla being all over the place with everyone in her life. The same trend is present with her grandparents, but less pronounced

TLC may fraud a lot, but McKayla has some patterns that can’t have been show written. So - team Caelan.

[cleo29]

Sept 30, 2019 17:34:36 GMT -5 joy said:

Sept 30, 2019 16:55:56 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

I think she has fed her grandparents some bullshit about how things have gone and I think when she does not get her way, she pouts and runs back home. I do see him as a bit checked out, but i also think no matter what he does it will not be enough and when a person is told that enough they stop trying.

I thought it was very interesting that even within this series we’ve seen McKayla run hot and cold with Shelly. When Timmy was born she wouldn’t let them see him then they were BFFs last season and McKayla was there with Timmy and Shelly was stressed that McKayla may be pregnant again but now we’re back to Shelly can’t see the new baby.

These are two ends of an extreme. No contact —> close as possible —> no contact. It just strikes me as McKayla being all over the place with everyone in her life. The same trend is present with her grandparents, but less pronounced

TLC may fraud a lot, but McKayla has some patterns that can’t have been show written. So - team Caelan.

I think she likes the power and control she now has in life. She is finally in a position where she can call the shots over people, adults especially, and i think she likes it. Her grandparents, whom I usually like and I think they took on raising a kid again when they did not have to, are feeding this and she is getting too old for it. She needs to grow the fuck up. Shelly will not harm those babies and I know she really knows that. She's just being a brat because she is mad.

[marie]

McKayla also does not work, correct? How did she buy herself a coach bag as a push present? It has to be why she moved back in with her grandparents, I am sure she does not pay for a thing. They are such enablers, which is a shame, she will spiral downward if something were to happen to them. I know he is not in good health too.

Max needs serious help and Chloe is so young and naive to see what is happening. She is just lacking that much life experience to get it. She needs to wake up.

The other couples are so immature too... I cannot recall their names, but why are so many boyfriends moved in with girlfriends at 16? They lived there before the pregnancy, which has to be part of the problem/reason why it happened in the first place!

90 Day fiance - Darcy's boobs are gross. That sister pair needs to move away from each other and grow up/mature separately.

Ziad using her money to buy a ring?! What a loser!

I have to assume the Angela/Michael pregnancy storyline is made up. Who paid to visit a fertility clinic in Africa for a non-citizen??

[pandora89]

This is the fertility patient in me talking about I hated how the fertility doctor Angela & Michael visited kept referring to it as "one EGG". No, it is not one egg, it is one follicle and there MAY be one egg in there, but probably not. I hope she doesnt try to pressure her daughter into giving her eggs for this sham of a marriage. Michael really wants that green card.

Darcey drives me insane. STOP CRYING. Every episode she just gets worse. Jesse was a dick for sure but I am starting to see that he may not be far off (with the alcoholism, desperation etc). I dont know why her and her sister live together, they obviously dont like each other. It just seems like a relationship where they constantly try to one-up each other. Wasnt Darcy arrested previously for an altercation she had with her sister at home?

Something is off with Tim.

Apparently Deavan from 90 Day Fiance the other Way is pregnant, again.

[wanderingback]

Oct 1, 2019 7:22:34 GMT -5 pandora89 said:

This is the fertility patient in me talking about I hated how the fertility doctor Angela & Michael visited kept referring to it as "one EGG". No, it is not one egg, it is one follicle and there MAY be one egg in there, but probably not. I hope she doesnt try to pressure her daughter into giving her an egg for this sham of a marriage. Michael really wants that green card.

Darcey drives me insane. STOP CRYING. Every episode she just gets worse. Jesse was a dick for sure but I am starting to see that he may not be far off (with the alcoholism, desperation etc). I dont know why her and her sister live together, they obviously dont like each other. It just seems like a relationship where they constantly try to one-up each other. Wasnt Darcy arrested previously for an altercation she had with her sister at home?

Something is off with Tim.

Apparently Deavan from 90 Day Fiance the other Way is pregnant, again.

Yes. I haven't put my finger on it. 

[lovelyshoes]

Someone is giving Michael very bad immigration advice.

Deavan is an idiot. I feel bad for her kids, but this girl is so boring and dumb.

[Jalapeñomel]

Oct 1, 2019 8:17:29 GMT -5 lovelyshoes said:

Someone is giving Michael very bad immigration advice.

Deavan is an idiot. I feel bad for her kids, but this girl is so boring and dumb.

I think Jihoon is hilarious, but he’s sooo immature and not ready for children or marriage.

I hope Jenny’s daughter and wife can slap some sense into her.

So much enabling with the teen moms, which is one of the reasons why the cycle will continue.

[cleo29]

Oct 1, 2019 7:22:34 GMT -5 pandora89 said:

This is the fertility patient in me talking about I hated how the fertility doctor Angela & Michael visited kept referring to it as "one EGG". No, it is not one egg, it is one follicle and there MAY be one egg in there, but probably not. I hope she doesnt try to pressure her daughter into giving her eggs for this sham of a marriage. Michael really wants that green card.

Darcey drives me insane. STOP CRYING. Every episode she just gets worse. Jesse was a dick for sure but I am starting to see that he may not be far off (with the alcoholism, desperation etc). I dont know why her and her sister live together, they obviously dont like each other. It just seems like a relationship where they constantly try to one-up each other. Wasnt Darcy arrested previously for an altercation she had with her sister at home?

Something is off with Tim.

Apparently Deavan from 90 Day Fiance the other Way is pregnant, again.

I agree with you about Darcey and Jesse. I don't think he was completely out there with his thoughts on Darcey. She puts so much pressure on everything with every guy she meets. And I think she and Stacy are toxic together.

I really don't like Angela and think she is abusive. There is something about her... so manipulative and mean and really always looking for something to yell at Michael about, like him ever being in around other random women.

[Jalapeñomel]

Oct 1, 2019 8:40:03 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

Oct 1, 2019 7:22:34 GMT -5 pandora89 said:

This is the fertility patient in me talking about I hated how the fertility doctor Angela & Michael visited kept referring to it as "one EGG". No, it is not one egg, it is one follicle and there MAY be one egg in there, but probably not. I hope she doesnt try to pressure her daughter into giving her eggs for this sham of a marriage. Michael really wants that green card.

Darcey drives me insane. STOP CRYING. Every episode she just gets worse. Jesse was a dick for sure but I am starting to see that he may not be far off (with the alcoholism, desperation etc). I dont know why her and her sister live together, they obviously dont like each other. It just seems like a relationship where they constantly try to one-up each other. Wasnt Darcy arrested previously for an altercation she had with her sister at home?

Something is off with Tim.

Apparently Deavan from 90 Day Fiance the other Way is pregnant, again.

I agree with you about Darcey and Jesse. I don't think he was completely out there with his thoughts on Darcey. She puts so much pressure on everything with every guy she meets. And I think she and Stacy are toxic together.

I really don't like Angela and think she is abusive. There is something about her... so manipulative and mean and really always looking for something to yell at Michael about, like him ever being in around other random women.

What’s the deal with Aladdin and Laura? I can’t figure out his angle.

[cleo29]

Oct 1, 2019 8:52:00 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Oct 1, 2019 8:40:03 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

I agree with you about Darcey and Jesse. I don't think he was completely out there with his thoughts on Darcey. She puts so much pressure on everything with every guy she meets. And I think she and Stacy are toxic together.

I really don't like Angela and think she is abusive. There is something about her... so manipulative and mean and really always looking for something to yell at Michael about, like him ever being in around other random women.

What’s the deal with Aladdin and Laura? I can’t figure out his angle.

I have no clue. It is so odd. Also, who knew men would go to get their face and neck waxed.

[notsocreepylurker]

RH of Potomac - I am glad the reunion is over. I am sick of the Michael grabbing butts story line.

90 day the other way: The lady in South Africa - she needs to go back to the US. Her kid doesn't like it there and she's pregnant. Figure out living with your hubby after the new kid is born.

[wanderingback]

Oct 1, 2019 17:12:07 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

RH of Potomac - I am glad the reunion is over. I am sick of the Michael grabbing butts story line.

90 day the other way: The lady in South Africa - she needs to go back to the US. Her kid doesn't like it there and she's pregnant. Figure out living with your hubby after the new kid is born.

I’m trying to figure out what she thought since they were trying to get pregnant. None of these issues crossed her mind at all?
As someone who used to live in that country she is really annoying about how she talks about how bad it is.

[cuadrado]

Oct 1, 2019 17:12:07 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

RH of Potomac - I am glad the reunion is over. I am sick of the Michael grabbing butts story line.

Me too. I hope they don't bring him back next season.

Below Deck - I agree with Captain Sandy that Hannah doesn't have the passion. She likes to please the guests but she's not going to go above and beyond to make everything amazing. I saw on WWHL that Jack immediately dumped Aisha after the season was over and then got back together with his ex girlfriend. 

[cleo29]

Oct 1, 2019 18:37:59 GMT -5 wanderingback said:

Oct 1, 2019 17:12:07 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

RH of Potomac - I am glad the reunion is over. I am sick of the Michael grabbing butts story line.

90 day the other way: The lady in South Africa - she needs to go back to the US. Her kid doesn't like it there and she's pregnant. Figure out living with your hubby after the new kid is born.

I’m trying to figure out what she thought since they were trying to get pregnant. None of these issues crossed her mind at all?
As someone who used to live in that country she is really annoying about how she talks about how bad it is.

The rudeness and disrespect that I see on this show from Americans about pretty much any other country is appalling. Newsflash things will be different that does not mean it is bad. That is the wonder about traveling to a new country.

And in regards to this woman, if you are so concerned about him not gambling and all that, perhaps this is not the time to get pregnant.

Below Deck- I think Sandy was correct about Hannah. I also wonder if she is burned out a bit. I imagine this career has a certain lifespan, other than say being Captain, before people burn out.

[egishere]

Totally agree about Hannah! Shes no Kate that's for sure. But I also wonder other than filming the show, how much those two work on a yacht anymore? It seems like they are probably making money off appearances and promoting stuff on IG so maybe they are only working when filming?

[pandora89]

The one living in south Africa with her son, I think she mentioned in the most recent episode that she has only been there for a few weeks (I THINK she said 2 months)? Wow do these people move fast, she met this guy for the first time, who LITERALLY only got out of rehab the day before, married him a few days later and then got pregnant.

[lovelyshoes]

Oct 2, 2019 10:08:38 GMT -5 pandora89 said:

The one living in south Africa with her son, I think she mentioned in the most recent episode that she has only been there for a few weeks (I THINK she said 2 months)? Wow do these people move fast, she met this guy for the first time, who LITERALLY only got out of rehab the day before, married him a few days later and then got pregnant.

She met him in SA when she went there with a friend and they dated long distance. I think she just went there to get married and stayed. I think I remember her saying now that we’re married it’s time to get pregnant. She is an idiot. If she’s so worried about having no money, no apartment, no job and her h gambling, why is she even considering having a baby? I’m just so angry at her for not considering her older son at all and then she does these I’m so concerned deer eyes talks and that makes me like her even less. Compete moron.
Does she really think holding his credit card for life will prevent him from gambling?

[pandora89]

Oct 2, 2019 10:15:13 GMT -5 lovelyshoes said:

Oct 2, 2019 10:08:38 GMT -5 pandora89 said:

The one living in south Africa with her son, I think she mentioned in the most recent episode that she has only been there for a few weeks (I THINK she said 2 months)? Wow do these people move fast, she met this guy for the first time, who LITERALLY only got out of rehab the day before, married him a few days later and then got pregnant.

She met him in SA when she went there with a friend and they dated long distance. I think she just went there to get married and stayed. I think I remember her saying now that we’re married it’s time to get pregnant. She is an idiot. If she’s so worried about having no money, no apartment, no job and her h gambling, why is she even considering having a baby? I’m just so angry at her for not considering her older son at all and then she does these I’m so concerned deer eyes talks and that makes me like her even less. Compete moron.
Does she really think holding his credit card for life will prevent him from gambling?

Ohh this makes sense, slightly less judge worthy but she still seems like a hot mess. 

But yes to everything else you said. She talked big about putting her son first and if he didnt like it/wasnt happy etc then she would head back. But then all of a sudden she decides shes going to move back because SA doesnt have adequate health care and conveniently also uses her son's unhappiness there as a reason even though he hasnt been happy there the entire time and she has known. 

[meowmaps]

Can someone explain to me why Ronald can't be present for the birth of their baby? I mean, I get that he needs a visa to be in the US long term but can't he come over on a tourist visa to be there for the birth, visit, and then go back to South Africa? What am I missing...?

[egishere]

meowmaps, I'm assuming he maybe can't get a visa due to his criminal history? I think he was arrested there? But I don't know much how that process works but I think it can be strict.