This week on When Reality Hits, Ben Higgins from The Bachelor opens up about his journey from cubicle life to leading one of TV’s most famous franchises. He reflects on being the first Bachelor to say “I love you” to two women, the pressures of reality TV fame, and what dating was like after the show. Ben also shares how he ultimately found his wife, became a dad, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

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It’s spooky season on When Reality Hits! Brittany and Tom Schwartz share chilling ghost stories—from haunted Victorian houses to eerie sleep paralysis encounters—that will have you sleeping with the lights on. They dive into childhood fears of aliens, Halloween traditions, and even the possibility of vampires in New Orleans. Schwartz reflects on his early Vanderpump Rules days, reminisces about his favorite moment on the show, and clears up the story of how Brittany and Jax first met. Plus, Brittany opens up about her intense experience on Special Forces.

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Brittany welcomes back her friend and The Valley castmate Michelle Saniei for a candid catch-up on life, love, and everything in between. The two open up about the realities of divorce, co-parenting, and learning to set boundaries while raising kids in the spotlight. Michelle shares how working at Hooters helped her come out of her shell, what life after reality TV fame looks like, and her dreams for the future. Plus, Brittany recaps the jaw-dropping Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish—and Michelle’s reaction is priceless.

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