Bridesman and full-time Valley cast member Zack Wickham chats with Brittany about how they first met living in Kentucky, the Bravo Universe's reaction to Zack's hair and him being an industry plant, how he was Kristen Doute's original sperm donor, OTHER reality show Zack has been on before the Valley, and Zack's feelings about Jax & Brittany's separation. PLUS: VALLEY RECAP (including Jax & Brittany's unfortunate date night) and Brittany shares who she got to meet at the WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER!!! Originally aired: 05/02/24

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Brittany is back with a full recap of her epic Victorian Vampire Halloween party — from blood-red pools to edible glitter cocktails. She opens up about celebrating the holidays as a single mom, the online backlash over Cruz’s stroller, and how she’s healing (both physically and emotionally) after her mommy makeover. Plus, she spills on BravoCon prep, her chewed-up Louboutins, and answers fan questions about dating, co-parenting with Jax, and life in LA.

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It’s a spooky season special! Brittany celebrates Halloween by sharing her family’s costume plans, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating hacks for Cruz, and details on her over-the-top Victorian vampire masquerade party. She also opens up about life after her mommy makeover — from recovery and mom guilt to fan questions about surgery, healing, and confidence. Plus, Brittany takes listeners back to her Kentucky roots with ghost stories from her real-life haunted childhood home. 👻🎃

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Former Bachelor Grant Ellis joins When Reality Hits for a candid talk about life after reality TV — from his unexpected start on The Bachelorette to becoming the lead, falling in love with two women, and what really happened after the finale. Grant opens up about his dad’s sobriety, his decision to stay celibate, and how he’s turning lessons from TV into his new dating show Spin the Block.

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VPR legend Kristen Doute stops by to help Brittany celebrate her birthday, reflect on some b-day memories, and discuss their upcoming show THE VALLEY!!! Originally aired: 01/26/24

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Ten days post-surgery, Brittany gets real from her recovery bed to answer fan questions about her recent mommy makeover. From the procedures she had done and the emotional reasons behind her decision, to how she’s balancing recovery with motherhood and facing online trolls—Brittany shares it all. She talks candidly about body image, confidence, mom guilt, and what life looks like as she heals and steps into her next chapter feeling stronger than ever.

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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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