Reality TV

Simon Cowell's known for being a bit nasty to contestants on the TV shows he judges ... but, a couple wanted him to get nasty in the bedroom too -- asking him to judge them while they did the deed.

The former "American Idol" judge sat for an interview on the "How to Fail with Elizabeth Day" podcast ... and, Day asked him what people say to him most when they stop him in the street.

Cowell says fans -- particularly Americans -- used to ask him all the time to be rude to them ... a request he usually turned down.

Kyle Richards went to her ex Mauricio Umansky in full damsel-in-distress mode -- all because of a snake -- and now he’s spilling whether he swooped in to save the day.

We caught Mauricio outside L.A. hot spot Craig’s Wednesday, and he set the record straight -- turns out he was nowhere near the Palm Springs pad when Kyle called him last week, full shriek mode, about a rogue serpent on the loose in the house.

Check out the video -- from Mauricio’s tone, it sounds like if he had been nearby, he would've dashed over in a heartbeat to save Kyle from her hiss-terical crisis.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet finally hit the red carpet together after two years of low-key romance -- and it was pure fashion fireworks from start to finish.

The genetically blessed duo oozed A-list glam in coordinated looks as they strolled in hand-in-hand at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in Rome, where the photogs were basically foaming at the lens.

Kylie stunned in a curve-hugging black Schiaparelli gown, while Timothée rocked a sleek velvet suit -- and the two were not only matching, but practically glued at the hip.

Brooks Nader looks totally unbothered by her split with Gleb Savchenko -- soaking up the Miami sun and living her best life on a chill day off.

The Sports Illustrated stunner turned heads Wednesday in a teeny yellow bikini that showed off her killer bod and matched her golden glow -- which she was clearly out there topping up.

Brooks was impossible to miss -- rocking shades and a cowboy hat as she lounged with a friend, casually munching on some mozzarella sticks.

Jenelle Evans said "I do" ... and now she's saying "I'm done!"

The former "Teen Mom 2" star is starting her newly single life with a bang, throwing a divorce party at New York City's iconic Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club next month.

The 33-year-old single reality star says she's looking at this new phase of life as a "reset button" after years of public drama surrounding her marriage to David Eason, the man her teenage son Jace accused of assault in 2023.

Kristin Cavallari's haven doesn't have any bras in it ... or, at least her photo shoot for the Haven Collection doesn't -- 'cause her nipples are sticking right through her shirts in the ad.

The reality TV star and internet personality shared a series of photos to her Instagram Tuesday ... wearing a 'fit that left nothing to the imagination -- 'cause it was clear she was feeling a bit chilly without a bra on.

She's smoldering for the camera in these shots ... staring right down the barrel with a ton of confidence -- which ya gotta have a lot of to ditch the support.

Katie Thurston's cancer treatment has sent her body into menopause ... one of the many symptoms she's dealing with while fighting stage 4 breast cancer.

The former reality television star shared a video to social media ... telling her fans she's now experiencing hot flashes because her cancer treatment has forced her into menopause.

For those who don't know, chemotherapy is one of a few ways women can go through early menopause ... so, not totally shocking this is happening to Katie while she's dealing with her severe form of cancer.

Kim Kardashian, Ciara and La La Anthony hit the NYC party scene after the Met Gala Monday night, looking like a trio of fashion femme fatales.

Kim, Ciara and La La made a grand entrance at Teyana Taylor's bash inside the Times Square EDITION hotel in Midtown Manhattan following fashion's big night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

TMZ obtained exclusive footage of the three beauties walking hand in hand through the hotel with cameras flashing and all eyeballs staring at them.

Kim Kardashian is making the Met Gala a family affair ... and she's also taking the opportunity to throw some shade on the men who allegedly robbed her in Paris.

Kim K got ready for Monday's Met Gala in New York City by having some fun dressing up with North West ... and Kim's wearing a ton of diamonds.

There are rocks on Kim's neck and dangling from her ears ... and even more bling on her black dress.

Larsa Pippen and Jeff Coby just became boyfriend and girlfriend, but according to the reality TV star's new man -- they're about to be husband and wife soon.

Coby -- a 31-year-old former pro basketball player -- revealed to a gaggle of paparazzi outside of a swanky event in Miami on Sunday night he and Larsa are set to get married in November.

He made the announcement while hand-in-hand with Pippen ... proclaiming, "It's going to be a beautiful marriage."

Kristin Cavallari’s no stranger to dodging male attention -- but some dudes are pulling seriously ballsy moves to get noticed … just ask Harry Jowsey.

In the trailer for her new E! docuseries "Honest Cavallari: The Headline Tour," Kristin put the "Too Hot to Handle" star on blast for sliding into her DMs with an unsolicited d*** pic.

Yep, she went there -- but so did Harry with that NSFW pic, so major kudos to Kristin for putting him on blast in front of everyone … and yeah, he was mortified, even thumping his mic on his forehead in peak cringe.

"Love Is Blind" stars Joey Leveille and Sara Carton swear they're not dating ... but, they're not doing a great job of convincing fans -- further fanning the gossip flames with a late-night hang.

TMZ has obtained a video of Joey and Sara hanging out at Ethyl's Bar & Restaurant on NYC’s Upper East Side early Sunday morning ... drinking, chatting and hanging out with a pal.

Eyewitnesses say they didn't see any PDA between the reality stars ... but, the two did leave together at around 1:30 AM ET.

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes had some fun one-on-one time away from their kids over the weekend in South Florida where they were seen letting loose.

The couple was photographed having a great time at the club Carbone Beach on Friday night in Miami Beach ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix.

The couple was photographed hitting the dance floor at one point, showing off their best moves alongside former soccer star Ashlyn Harris.

The "Love Is Blind" finale proves a lot of Democrats are gonna end up lonely and loveless ... at least according to Bill Maher, who says the left better quit letting politics pollute their dating pool.

First off, who knew Bill was binge-watching 'LIB' -- we doubt he did, he's got people for that -- but he did highlight Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga's disastrous walk to the altar from the hit Netflix show's season 8 finale.

SPOILER ALERT!

5:25 PM PT -- "Floribama Shore" Exec. Producer SallyAnn Salsano and production co. 495 Productions are reacting to the passing of cast member Kirk Medas, telling TMZ ... “We are heartbroken over the passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of our Floribama Shore family. Kirk brought light, laughter, and loyalty to every moment—both on screen and off. He was more than a cast member; he was family."

They continue, "Our hearts are with his loved ones, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We will forever cherish the joy and memories he gave us.”

"Floribama Shore" star Kirk Medas has died after spending nearly two weeks hospitalized in an intensive care unit.

His family confirmed to TMZ ... Kirk died Friday. His father tells us doctors say Kirk died from liver failure.

As we reported ... Kirk was put on a ventilator in a Miami-area hospital and had been fighting for his life.

Adam Lambert is "Runnin'' from the City of Angels ... listing his mansion for a huge chunk of change.

The singer-songwriter has listed his gated home off the Sunset Strip for $7,375,000 after picking up the property back in 2018 for $6.5 million.

The 5,028-square-foot home sits on about a quarter of an acre -- which might not be a lot in Adam's native Indiana, but sure is in L.A.