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“The Challenge” Season 40, but Mateo admitted in her exclusive interview with The Post that she had a hard time competing with her boyfriend.“I will say I really didn’t enjoy it too much, because now I’m not only playing for myself, I’m also playing for him,” the 29-year-old said.“I’m, like, very protective of him,” she added.Mateo explained that Gutierrez Jr.’s presence on “Battle of the Eras” (premiering Wednesday) “hindered” her gameplay with the rest of the 40-person cast.“I found myself not wanting to hang out with other people too much,” she said. “I wanted to be just with him. I’m a very social person, so I think that might have hindered me a bit in the game only because I rather hang out with my boo than hang out with a lot of other people.“But normally if he wasn’t there, or if I was single, I definitely would have been more outgoing, talking to everybody more and maybe more present than I actually was,” Mateo added.

the seven-time champion of the MTV reality series explained that he went into Season 40: “Battle of the Eras” (premiering Wednesday) wondering if he could still dominate his competitors.“This season for me was a big kind of question mark in that regard,” the 42-year-old said.“Back in the day I was like a pitcher that had a fastball that no one could hit. I’ve lost some speed on that,” Bananas added.

Jax Taylor.Lala Kent shared that the “Vanderpump Rules” alum entering in-patient treatment for his mental health struggles last month was the right move for him and his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright.“Brittany and I are very close, and we speak often about a lot of things, including Jax,” Kent exclusively told The Post on Thursday. “And anytime anybody goes out and decides to get help, no matter what the reasoning, of course I’m going to stand by them 100%.”The 33-year-old, who is approaching six years sober in October, knows what it is like to take the steps to make positive life changes.“You know, I’m someone who reached out and got help,” Kent recalled.

“Big Brother 26” following his eviction last week.In an exclusive interview with The Post, the 52-year-old former undercover cop from Boston said that while he doesn’t regret going on the CBS reality show, he wasn’t prepared for how difficult the experience turned out to be for him.“I completely underestimated the emotional aspect of it. I didn’t realize the amount of downtime that came along with the game,” Kelley said. “I was really into the HOH competition and nominations and Veto comp, things like that,” he continued.

Lala Kent is SUR-ving up the tea on her dating life.The time has come for the “Vanderpump Rules” star, who is pregnant with her second child, a baby girl, to give them lala — in the dating field, that is.Lala exclusively revealed to The Post that she has had a change of heart when it comes to finding her other half.The 33-year-old shares daughter Ocean, 3, with ex Randall Emmett and was clear that this time around, she was ready to be a mom again — sans a partner.After the arrival of Lala’s newest addition — who she’s dubbed “baby S” for the time being — the reality personality is looking to get back in the saddle.“I think because I was so adamant Season 10, and then Season 11, we brought in the donor party,” Lala told The Post on Thursday, “it seems like I’m off men and I really — I love and appreciate men, and I can’t wait to go out and date and like, find my person.”She added, “I just think that I don’t see any correlation between having a baby and finding a partner. Like I think that those two things can happen separately.”And for those trying to give their opinion, Lala isn’t interested.

Stassi Schroeder is returning to reality TV. The 36-year-old is making her own rules with her new half-hour docu-comedy series at Hulu, “Stassi Says,” per deadline.Schroeder created “Stassi Says” alongside former “Vanderpump Rules” producers Erin Foye and Jenna Rosenfeld.

“Big Brother 26.”The 33-year-old celebrity chef and 50-year-old real estate agent were at odds in the house, with Murray calling Weintraub a “twit” during one heated exchange.The two faced the eviction vote during last Thursday’s episode — and both were shocked when Weintraub was sent home by a near-unanimous vote, despite Murray causing chaos in the house.In an exclusive interview with The Post after her eviction, Weintraub confirmed she wants nothing to do with Murray ever again.“She had every opportunity to have a follow-up conversation, and she chose to bully me for just existing in the house,” Weintraub said. “I didn’t do anything to provoke her,” she added.

Katie Ginella, who claimed that the former actress ignored her when they met at “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Sutton Stracke’s Christmas party before filming.Ginella, 40, also said that the next day, Dubrow tagged her in an Instagram picture that she wasn’t in.Ahead of their explosive fight on tonight’s episode, Dubrow addressed her drama with Ginella in an exclusive interview with The Post.“I think it’s so weird. I don’t know what handbook she’s playing from. I don’t get it,” the mother of four said.“If you wanna come into a friend group, try making friends,” she added about Ginella.Dubrow explained that she was initially “really excited” for Ginella to join the show, since the former golf reporter is friends with Stracke, 52, and co-star Gina Kirschenheiter.

Instagram account on Tuesday.“It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life,” the caption began.“Hailey faced this journey with unimaginable strength, grace, and selflessness. Her determination, courage, and will to live surpassed every timeline the doctors gave her, and she chose to spend her final moments surrounded by loved ones and doing what she cherished most with no regrets.”The message continued, “She will forever be remembered as anything but boring, always hysterically funny, and as someone who lived fully in the present moment.

Season 26 of the CBS competition show, Hardeman, 25, said in an exclusive interview with The Post that he forgives Murray, 50, for lashing out at him and sending him home.“This has been the same narrative I’ve told since it happened and it will continue to be that,” the tech sales rep said.“I signed my life up for a life of forgiveness and it will continue to be that,” said Hardeman. “I will continue to try to model what that looks like, not just for people who have been in situations like that, but also for all viewers and all people who watch.”He continued, “Forgiveness and reconciliation is always going to be the best route.

“The Kardashians.”The 40-year-old underwent testing to find out her biological age with Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Scott Disick on Thursday’s episode.“I honestly feel like all of my sisters would be younger,” Khloé said in a confessional, noting that her oldest sibling, Kourtney Kardashian, “works out” and “eats great.”On the flip side, Khloé acknowledged that she isn’t a healthy eater.“I love ice cream. Cookies and Goldfish. Wheat Thins.

“Love Island USA” has sparked mixed feelings among viewers, with one person in particular expressing strong emotions — Martin’s mother.Kara Kaylor-Stewart took to social media to share her disapproval after Evans, 27, hooked up with another contestant at Casa Amor, and failed to be completely truthful about his actions.“My heart bleeds for you baby girl and I wish I could take the pain/hurt you will endure,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “Kaylor, you’re a strong advocate for empowering your loved ones, having faith and trusting one another and most of all… your loyalty to your friends and invested allegiance to do whatever it takes for them to feel joy, experience peace and serenity….

filed for divorce from each other this week.The competition series, announced in May, was supposed to see Haack and Hall, 43, face off with her first husband, Tarek El Moussa, and El Moussa’s current wife, “Selling Sunset” alum Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young).However, things have reportedly changed following the breakup.“They are in production of ‘The Flip Off’ without Josh,” a source told Us Weekly Wednesday. “They’re moving forward with the show without him.”The source also claimed Haack and Hall’s split after almost three years of marriage was not “sudden.”They said the exes “have had issues for a while.”The Post has reached out to HGTV for comment.Haack and Hall each filed paperwork to end their marriage earlier this week.

“Big Brother” is no stranger to controversy. The hit CBS reality series, which returns for Season 26 tonight, has made headlines at times for the wrong reasons since it started airing in 2000.The show follows a group of people living in a house that is under constant surveillance.

Entertainment Tonight” Tuesday that Baldwin, 66, should think twice about starring in the upcoming TLC reality show, “The Baldwins,” about the actor, his wife Hilaria Baldwin, and their seven children.“I’d say, ‘Don’t do it. Only because you’ve already made it, you’re like an amazing award-winning actor,’ ” Gosselin said.

star on “The Bachelorette,” said she’s disappointed at the lack of men who share her culture and background during her season.“I can’t really speak to the casting process and the decisions that were made, but it is unfortunate that there weren’t a lot of Asian men this season,” Tran said in an interview with Glamour, which was published on July 1. “Asian men haven’t always seen themselves in this position, and I am hoping that me being and [contestant] Thomas N.

missing in action last month, TMZ reports.The outlet reported Tuesday that Trista, 51, was filming Season 3 of the Fox competition reality series “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.”The series sees a group of celebrities go overseas and participate in grueling challenges — taken straight from the US military’s playbook that aids in its Special Forces selection process. According to TMZ, Ali Fedotowsky of Bachelor Nation is also on the upcoming season.Celebrities who were on the first two seasons of “Special Forces” include Jamie Lynn Spears, Mel B, Brian Austin Green, Tom Sandoval, Jack Osbourne, JoJo Siwa and more.Last month, Trista’s husband Ryan Sutter shared several bizarre Instagram posts amid her absence, and fans became concerned over her whereabouts and well-being.On Mother’s Day, Ryan said that he was missing Trista but gave no further context about where she was.

Daniel Wai — forcing production to step in. “Ariana, don’t do this,” executive producer Jeremiah Smith told Madix. “Don’t end like this.” But Madix wasn’t interested in speaking to her former boyfriend of almost 10 years for the sake of the Bravo reality show.

Anderson said while showing a small Graziadei voodoo doll.During fantasy suite week, Graziadei and Anderson shared time alone on a small boat exploring Tulum, Mexico.“The way that Kelsey makes me feel is different,” said Graziadei. “She has this light and energy that I just feel so lucky when I’m around her.” He even went on to say that he could picture a future with her and told her that he was falling in love with her.All that took a turn when Anderson started to doubt herself while Graziadei was on his other two dates.Anderson stopped by Graziadei’s room and left him a note, saying that they needed to talk.

who died by an apparent suicide at age 25 earlier this week. Garrison was found dead at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Tuesday as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Flagstaff PD confirmed to The Post.“Garrison was a wonderful, caring brother who understood Truely’s need for a hobby and built her a flowerbed,” Christine wrote via Instagram. She shared a video of Garrison working with her youngest daughter, Truely, 13, at their house.“We’ll miss him forever,” she wrote.

ahead of the Season 9 premiere of “Bar Rescue,” which airs Sunday on Paramount Network. “He climbed into the kitchen one night, and he obviously fell asleep or died there.”Taffer just finished filming his 250th episode of the reality series, where he rescues failing bars around the nation with his signature no-nonsense attitude.He’s been in so many foul-smelling bar kitchens that he’s devised a method to withstand the stench often brought on by uncleaned grease traps.“There are some kitchens that I go into that smell so bad, I have to pour garlic on the tip of my tongue and breathe through my nose. And I can still only stay in there for a minute or so,” he revealed.