We need to talk about this because it was not a good reunion. I don’t know how much footage they got from this day and if this really was the best edit but like give me the uncut footage or something like this gave me NOTHING.
First of all, Brett and Zac fighting backstage immediately lead me to believe the reunion was going to be spicy. Them hashing it out after five minutes and being cool is such a guy thing. Ugh. Give me a smackdown besties! Also Brett is twice the age of everyone else and is acting like the biggest child, which is so embarrassing.
Meanwhile, on the main stage (deadass this kinda feels like RuPaul’s Drag Race untucked with the men backstage and the women on stage lol) they bring in these random side guests at the sponsored bar which serves NO PURPOSE. Like Chase comes on and says NOTHING. Like what’s the point??? “What til season 4” nah this is not what a reunion is for. Why bring him here at all??
They also brought out Layla’s boyfriend and Chase’s brother Mason. And okay, that made sense to confirm about him and Layla being together but again it was kind of a nothing moment. But I am happy Layla is happy. I wish they had talked more about her growth this season and coming into her own because that was a moment.
One thing we did learn at this reunion is that basically half of these women have experienced sexual assault in their lives, and it is horrible. I think these kind of things are important to share but also for the sake of their health I feel like this is something they need to work through in private. Like I respect Mikalya for feeling open enough to share her struggles in the hopes to help other people but I think filming therapy sessions is too deep to be sharing with the world.
Also, I don’t know what Demi’s story really is but I feel like her piling on at the end of everyone else crying felt a bit insincere. It’s probably just the tone and how she speaks but yeah, I understand it’s frustrating if people don’t believe her and I know she shouldn’t have to justify her interactions with Marciano but at the same time it’s all a bit weird. Plus for her to bring up Mayci as an example of someone being abused and still keeping in touch with her abuser that was so out of line. I dislike how she deflects and goes on the offensive when all she has to do is say “yeah it was fucked up, I kept talking to him” and move on.
I also hate that Brett and Demi are attacking Jen and Zac for Jen lying like why is this so serious?? It just feels like a tactic because they know what Jen says is actually true. I am glad that Jen is in a better place mentally to handle that shit because it’s so uncalled for.
While we are on Brett and Demi I will also say that Brett’s apology to Miranda felt fake as fuck but I appreciate how mature Miranda was about the situation. Again, Brett is the oldest one there and him calling someone “white trash” and having to apologise like a child later is so embarrassing. Smh.
Anyway, moving on from that train wreck, I find it so wild how blunt Jessi can be when talking. I think that’s why I like her as a narrator during the confessionals, especially in season 2, when she explains situations, it’s very clear. But when she’s casually talking about how ready she was to leave her husband and he’s sitting right there it’s so crazy. I mean, obviously Jordan knows that, they’ve talked about it but it’s just like not something I would be so casually bringing up lol. I respect her for being open though and that’s why it’s easy to forgive her for her situation, because she, dare I say it, took accountability.
Also, as I was watching the reunion I couldn’t help but think that Jordan’s look kind of reminded me of Scott Disick and I am wondering if that’s the angle he’s trying to play now. But that could just be me reaching lol.
So at this point, it’s halfway through the reunion and it’s been derailed. I mean was it really on the track to begin with? I don’t know. We needed to know what was going on with Jessi and Jordan and how Mikalya and Jace were doing but the answers we got were vague. And fair enough, these are ongoing situations that need to be handled but if there’s no update we need to be asking other questions.
Next thing you know, the women are being KICKED OFF the stage because POS Dakota has entered the building. Now, TELL ME WHY he has the power to do this because last time I checked, this was the Secret Lives of Mormon WIVES. Not Secret Lives of Mormon Baby Daddies. Get OUT.
Not to mention the fact Dakota did not bring anything to the table. Shocker. I’m glad Taylor came back onto the stage because let’s be real, there’s no show without her. I think it’s wild Dakota thought he was coming to clear up this story as if anyone would feel bad for him even the MEN were looking at him as if they didn’t believe him and if he’s lost even Dadtok he’s lost everyone. So yeah, I don’t care, I’m ready for his story arc to be over. Goodbye.
And if I was Taylor, I would also regret having a baby with him. Good dad or not, he’s a shitty person and I would not want to have to co-parent with him either. So I get it girlie.
That’s where we end this reunion. It was so unsatisfying I can’t even explain. Like why did Dakota get so much airtime when he just rehashed the same story? I would’ve rather heard what Taylor had to say than him. Because at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what he did, it’s who he did it with and the fact he hid it.
Why are half the women invited to this when they don’t get to speak? Why aren’t we talking to Layla about her new found confidence and her hair chat with Jessi? Why are you not asking Miranda how she feels about the girls officially bringing her back into momtok? Why are we not talking about Dancing with the Stars? Why don’t you take fan questions? Like come on Hulu do your job!
I am not sure what season 4 has in store but it’s giving vibes that they have already filmed it but cannot give us any information which is terrible marketing tbh. I think I would rather they didn’t do a reunion if they aren’t going to give us anything from it because then we can just wait to see what happens next season.
But yeah this was a shambles. The only thing I got from this reunion is a little bit of Twitter fame due to me complaining when they asked the women to leave the stage. At least they did not give Dadtok time because I am not about any of that.
Here’s hoping season 4 brings us the drama and answers we actually want but in the meantime, I will be tuning into watch Taylor on the Bachelorette as I think it’ll be fun. I’ve never watched it before so it could become a new reality TV show fave. Not sure if I have hope she’ll find love but it’ll be entertaining nonetheless.
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