
The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
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308: Padma Lakshmi on Reinventing Food Competition TV With America's Culinary Cup
307: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Jonathan Calls Seiger's Judges' Table Confrontation 'Very Uncomfortable'
306: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Anthony Jones Disagrees With Judges' Elimination Critique
305: Survivor 50 Finale Recap: Morgan Pope on Aubry’s Win, the Bitter Jury Debate & Jeff’s Big Slip-Up
304: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Brandon Deaden on Restaurant Wars & Fighting With His Brother
303: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Oscar Diaz Breaks Down the Mistakes That Sent Him Home
302: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 5th Place
301: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 4th Place
300: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 3rd Place
299: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Runner-Up
298: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: The Winner Speaks!
297: Survivor 50 Finale Preview: Breaking Down the Final 5 With Todd Herzog
296: Survivor 50: Izzy Gleicher Sounds Off on Cirie’s Brutal Exit & the Final 5
295: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 18th Player Voted Out
294: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 19th Player Voted Out
293: America’s Culinary Cup Showrunner Talks the Finale, Survivor & Taylor Swift Easter Eggs
292: Survivor 50: Jesse Lopez Reacts to Ozzy’s Blindside and Emily’s 'Legend Status' Move
291: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 17th Player Out
290: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 16th Player Out
289: Survivor 50: Domenick Abbate Breaks Down Rick Devens' WILDEST Episode Yet
288: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 15th Player Out
287: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Jennifer Hospitalized Mid-Season, Justin Breaks Down His Decision
286: Top Chef Showrunner Doneen Arquines Reveals What REALLY Happens on Restaurant Wars
285: Survivor 50: Jeremy Collins on the Jimmy Fallon Twist & Cirie’s ‘Magical’ Gameplay
284: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 14th Player Voted Out
283: House of Villains Season 3 Exit Interview: Paul Abrahamian
282: Survivor 50: Derrick Levasseur Breaks Down the Double Elimination Twist
281: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 12th Player Voted Out
280: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 13th Player Voted Out
279: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Brittany Cochran Says Equipment Issues Cost Her the Competition
270: House of Villains Season 3 Exit Interview: Tom Sandoval and Tyson Apostol
278: Survivor 50: Sophi Balerdi Reacts to Rizo's Game & Dee Pregaming Rumors
277: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Dee Valladares Admits Telling Emily About Rizo's Idol Hurt Her Game
276: The Valley Season 3: Luke & Danny on Filming Without Jax—and Why It Feels Different
275: The Valley Season 3: Michelle & Tom Schwartz Bond Over Divorcing on TV
274: The Valley Season 3: Jesse & Lacey Tease a ‘Different’ Side of Him
273: The Valley Season 3: Janet & Jason Address Awkward Cast Tension
272: The Valley Season 3: Zack & Jasmine Call Out 'Shady' Behavior
271: The Valley Season 3: Kristen & Nia Get Real About Postpartum Struggles
Ep 269269: Survivor 50: Omar Zaheer Says Blood Moon Twist Left Players With 'No Chance'
Survivor 42 alum Omar Zaheer joins The Exclusive to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the controversial “Blood Moon” twist and historic triple elimination. Omar explains why the players voted out “had no chance” in the split tribal format, reacts to Genevieve’s “unlucky” exit despite doing “so many things right,” and weighs in on the role of pre-gaming in returning player seasons. He also shares his take on the biggest strategic decisions of the episode—including whether the wrong players were targeted and who’s best positioned moving forward.
Ep 268268: Top Chef 23 Exit Interview: Nana Araba Wilmot on How 'Overthinking' Cost Her the Competition
Host Sharon Tharp is joined by latest chef eliminated from Top Chef Season 23, Nana Araba Wilmot, to break down the intense challenge that led to her early exit. The private chef opens up about the “overthinking” and “stage fright” that threw her off in the kitchen, why her dish never made it to the judges as intended, and the emotional moment that left her feeling like she was “stuck in her head.” Nana also reflects on the pressure of competing without a safety net, the panic attack viewers didn’t fully see, and how Kristen Kish’s support helped ground her in the moment. Plus, she opens up about finding her confidence in Last Chance Kitchen.
Ep 267267: Survivor’s Stephen Fishbach Explores the Truth Behind Reality TV in His New Book Escape!
Ep 266266: Breaking Down the Summer House Scandal With Bravo Expert Gibson Johns
Bravo expert and Gabbing With Gib host Gibson Johns joins The Exclusive to break down the Summer House scandal that has everyone talking after the shocking reveal that West Wilson and Amanda Batula are apparently an item. The news has sent shockwaves through the cast—especially given Amanda’s recent separation from Kyle Cooke, who is also West’s friend, and West’s past relationship with Ciara Miller, one of Amanda’s closest friends. Together, they unpack the messy timeline, behind-the-scenes dynamics, fan backlash, and what this could mean for the future of the show.
Ep 265265: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 9th Player Voted Out
SPOILER WARNING: This video contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the eliminated player. Genevieve Mushaluk, the latest player voted out of Survivor 50, joins The Exclusive to break down her exit and the twist that limited her options. She reacts to finding idols she couldn’t use, explains why she “absolutely” would have played one at Tribal, and shares her frustration with how the advantage favored players with stronger relationships. Genevieve also opens up about her "uncomfortable" rivalry with Aubry, the strategy she tried to execute at the merge, and where her game ultimately slipped away.
Ep 264264: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 8th Player Voted Out
SPOILER WARNING: This video contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the eliminated player. Kamilla Karthigesu, the latest player voted out of Survivor 50, joins The Exclusive to break down her blindside and the moments leading up to it. She reveals how she realized she was the decoy vote, why she ignored key red flags at camp, and how a pregame alliance ultimately left her with “no chance” in the game. Kamilla also shares what we didn’t see from her strategy—including a bold Shot in the Dark trade—and reflects on where her game slipped away at the merge.
Ep 263263: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: 10th Player Voted Out
SPOILER WARNING: This video contains major spoilers for the latest episode of Survivor 50, including the eliminated player. Colby Donaldson, the latest player voted out of Survivor 50, joins The Exclusive to unpack his emotional exit—and the risky move that could’ve changed everything. The Survivor icon reveals the secret plan to throw a challenge, why it never happened, and how losing his vote left him powerless at Tribal Council. He also opens up about battling a serious infection and the rare moment of clarity he had walking out of the game. Plus, Colby reflects on playing with old-school legends and whether he’d ever return again.
Ep 262262: Survivor 50: Abi Maria Gomes Sounds Off on Women Being ‘Purpled’ and Christian’s Dominance
Survivor alum Abi-Maria Gomes joins The Exclusive to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50 and sound off on what she calls the “purpling” of female players. The Philippines and Cambodia alum shares her unfiltered thoughts on Angelina Keeley’s edit, Christian Hubicki’s dominant gameplay, and why she believes too much of the women’s perspective is being left out. Abi also reacts to Charlie Davis’ blindside, critiques key strategic moves across both tribes, and explains how past-season “trauma” continues to shape players’ decisions in the game.
Ep 261261: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Charlie Davis Reveals the Moment He Knew He Was ‘Cooked’
The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Charlie Davis, joins The Exclusive to break down the moment he realized he was “cooked” at Tribal Council and the shocking blindside that sent him home. The Season 46 alum reflects on his strategic position within the tribe, why his alliance turned on him, and the comment from Dee calling him the “dumbest” player that caught him off guard. Charlie also explains his reasoning for targeting Rizo, shares why the vote may have been confusing for viewers, and reveals what wasn’t shown from his game.
Ep 260260: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Angelina Keeley Calls Out Missing Edit, Addresses Christian’s Betrayal
The latest player voted out of Survivor 50, Angelina Keeley, joins The Exclusive to break down what viewers didn’t see from her elimination and why she felt “so much” was missing from the episode. The David vs. Goliath alum opens up about the emotional fallout after Tribal Council, her failed attempt to flip the vote onto Christian, and why she believes she was targeted before the game even began. Angelina also addresses the lack of female voices shown in the edit this season, shares her unfiltered thoughts on Christian’s “premeditated” move against Mike White, and reveals where she stands with her former tribemates today.
Ep 259259: Survivor 50: Davie Rickenbacker Breaks Down Christian’s Big Move
The latest player voted out on Survivor 50, Mike White, goes home in a shocking 3-2-1 blindside—and David vs. Goliath alum Davie Rickenbacker joins The Exclusive to break it all down. Davie reacts to Christian’s bold move against his longtime ally, explains why the decision may have been driven by deeper history between the trio, and weighs in on whether it was too early to take such a big swing. He also dives into where Mike’s game went wrong, Emily’s messy gameplay, and how the dynamics between Christian, Angelina and the rest of the tribe could shift moving forward.Plus, Davie shares behind-the-scenes insight into the real-life relationships between the players, addresses the off-screen tension that’s been brewing, and gives his take on other key storylines—from the Genevieve vs. Aubry feud to Ozzy’s evolving strategy and the impact of the season’s celebrity cameos.