Our Ultimate Reality TV Star competition continues with votes coming in at a steady pace. Throughout the past week and a half of voting, Kelly Clarkson, Emmitt Smith, and Mark Cuban have dominated the top spots. Solid choices with varying talents. But there’s still time to shake up this competition. Voting ends Monday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m. Like any good producer, you control the destiny of these stars.
From aspiring musicians to lovelorn singles searching for their soulmates, Dallas has spawned several unforgettable characters since reality TV’s popularity boom in the late ’90s and early 2000s. From awkward breakups to “Charity World” faux pas, we thought you could use refresher on some of the memorable faces, phrases, and moments that have made Dallas a reality TV casting well.
The Poop Hat | The Real Housewives of Dallas, Season 1
It didn’t take long for the tension to build between former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Brandi Redmond and former carny LeeAnne Locken. Brandi’s sense of humor manifested in a fashion mistake at the “event of the season,” the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. LeeAnne’s face says it all.
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Courtney Kerr’s (Almost) Cry Face | Courtney Loves Dallas, Season 1
The lifestyle blogger made enough of an impression on Most Eligible Dallas to extend her stay on the small screen with Courtney Loves Dallas. Courtney’s best friend Tori arrives at a photo shoot visibly annoyed with Courtney’s demeanor. She references the seemingly misplaced tiara on Courtney’s head. It escalates from there. Tears are shed. Friendships are left fragile.
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Joey Greco Gets Stabbed … Maybe | Cheaters
With emotions elevated and hearts broken, there were several close calls throughout Cheaters‘ run. But the most theatrical confrontation happened on a boat. The altercation turned physical, leaving the host of the Dallas-based show with a stab wound. Maybe. We never really see the injury. Decide for yourself.
Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi Hash It Out in Primetime | The Bachelor, Season 14
The couple met, fell in love, broke up, and had a disastrous, awkward post-relationship interview all within the span of a few months. This exchange, moderated by Lake Highlands native and host Chris Harrison, cemented Pavelka’s place as one of the most disliked Bachelors within franchise history. (Watch the full 23-minute interview here.)
Be a Drag | RuPaul’s Drag Race
Don’t forget that three of the fiercest drag queens to ever strut down RuPaul’s Drag Race runway are from North Texas.
Laganja Estranja gives a “sickening” death drop, a signature, show-stopping move within drag culture.
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But I can’t forget Kennedy Davenport’s from-the-stage death drop. My legs hurt.
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Your memory has been refreshed. You have a new appreciation (or disdain) for these stars. Now, vote.
