Reality TV

Reality TV is the perfect place for politicians to start -- at least that's how Chris Lambton, runner-up of "The Bachelorette" Season 6 feels ... 'cause he's now running to be a state rep!

TMZ caught up with Chris -- who competed on Ali Fedotowsky's season of the hit ABC series in 2010 -- and he says his time on the show, followed by his multiple gigs as an HGTV host, gave him some of the best preparation possible to be now running for a state rep spot in Massachusetts.

It makes total sense -- Chris says "The Bachelorette" taught him how to interview and think on the spot, while also giving him a fantastic platform ... while hosting gigs with HGTV allowed him to learn from all sorts of people around the states. That's just part of why Chris says reality TV completely prepared him to represent his family and friends on Massachusetts' Cape Cod -- it's all in the clip!

Looks like Ye's fascination for the conspiratorial may have rubbed off on Kim Kardashian ... she's convinced the 1969 moon landing was faked.

In a clip from Thursday's episode of "The Kardashians," Kim is captured trying to sway her "All's Fair" costar Sarah Paulson the Apollo 11 moon landing didn't happen.

And what evidence does the aspiring lawyer bring forth to the court? A video from 10 years ago of Buzz Aldrin telling a student at The Oxford Union Society, "It didn't happen" ... in response to the question, "What was the scariest moment of the journey?" which the 95-year-old former astronaut apparently heard incorrectly.

"Scariest? It didn't happen," Aldrin replies. He then goes on to relate a story from the mission.

Hollywood stars showed out in droves to support their hometown team in the World Series ... packing Dodger Stadium to cheer on the Blue Crew as they faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 5.

Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted on the broadcast ... keeping it low-key in an all-black outfit and a fresh pair of shades.

"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper made her first World Series appearance -- joining fellow celebs Charlize Theron and Ellen Pompeo in the stands.

There's no love lost between Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia and Montana Boy Mark Estes ... at least not on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test"!

In an exclusive preview clip obtained by TMZ, the Barstool Sports star goes full beast mode on the TikTok hunk during one of the show's most brutal challenges, "Murderball." The wild footage shows Brianna sprinting across the mud before delivering a sharp kick straight to Mark's stomach, sending both of them crashing into the dirt as they wrestle for control of the ball like total warriors.

In addition to the muddy mayhem, the remaining recruits also take on the nerve-racking "Postman’s Walk" ... a 165-foot rope bridge suspended 200 feet above a canyon floor, which they have just 10 minutes to cross.

Elaine Hendrix was carried out of the ballroom on a stretcher before Tuesday's "Dancing with the Stars" taping ... but she put on a brave face from her hospital bed in a video shared to Instagram.

Watch the clip ... she gives us the lowdown on her hospitalization situation ... in the caption, the 'Parent Trap' actress admitted she's "devastated" to have missed the live performance, writing, "I was beyond excited to share what we had worked so hard on, although you’ll see a version of it. With your support, I’ll be back in the ballroom next week. I want nothing more."

People reports, the injury happened during rehearsals when Elaine said she couldn't breathe because of something wrong with her rib.

Kim Kardashian has a famous ass, and Sarah Paulson got really handsy with it Tuesday night -- literally smacking it again and again and again!!!

Check out the crazy clip ... The two stars are posing for paparazzi pics in front of The Whitby Hotel for the NYC premiere of the Ryan Murphy TV drama, "All's Fair" -- but then things take a very interesting turn.

Sarah starts playfully smacking Kim's derriere in front of everyone, which is pretty darn bold. What was Kim's reaction? Well, Kim seemed unfazed by the ass slaps -- and even laughed them off as she took Sarah's hand in hers, while the pair disappeared inside the hotel.

Freddie Freeman's aunt was with the rest of the family at Dodgers Stadium last night for that epic victory ... but she nearly missed her nephew's heroics!

Carol Freeman -- who was also a fan-favorite on this season of "The Golden Bachelor" -- tells TMZ ... She damn-near missed Freddie’s epic walk-off home run in the 18th inning … ‘cause she was hunting for ice cream at concessions.

She had to book it back to her seat ... but Carol tells us she made it in time to say a little prayer Freddie wouldn't be the final out after the huge battle between the Dodgers and Blue Jays that went until midnight.

Get me lube, stat! Kim Kardashian shared a fashion emergency which required a slippery solution ... and Naomi Watts was all too thrilled to help.

Kim posted a TikTok Monday showing her getting ready for press interviews in Europe for her new Hulu series "All's Fair." Everything seemed to be going fine until she ran into a snag -- her latex stockings were too tight.

"Fashion emergency!" Kim announced to her co-star Naomi Watts on FaceTime. "Really quick, I need lube for my latex pants. Do you have any?"

Lisa Vanderpump's nephew Sam Vanderpump has revealed a terrifying health diagnosis -- he has irreversible "end-stage" liver disease.

The 28-year-old "Made in Chelsea" star opened up about the diagnosis on Monday night's episode of the series, explaining docs told him the damage to his liver is untreatable and he can survive 4 to 5 years without a transplant.

Sam noted he's healthy otherwise and has his fingers crossed that one day he'll get the call he's found a match and can get a new liver.

Christmas came early for some shoppers at Target ... because Kourtney Kardashian showed up to film a Christmas shoot ... and she gave out some gifts.

TMZ obtained photos of Kourtney filming at a SoCal Target on Monday, and she was dressed up like Santa, with son Reign Disick in tow.

The shoot comes on the heels of Kourtney's new Lemme brand lollipops dropping at Target -- they have probiotics designed to help boost vaginal health -- and folks who were there told us she brought a cart of Lemme products and gave them out to some lucky shoppers.

Dylan Efron is shaking off a broken nose ... he says his schnoz is "perfect" despite taking an elbow from his "Dancing With The Stars" partner and breaking it.

We got Dylan at the 'DWTS' practice center Monday in Los Angeles and our photog asked him for a health update after Dylan posted about being in the hospital for a broken nose.

Dylan tells us he's all good now and the broken nose was just an accident from a rehearsal with 'DWTS' pro Daniella Karagach.

"Real Housewives of Potomac" star Stacey Rusch is pulling back the curtain on her emotional reunion with Wendy Osefo ... following Wendy's recent arrest on a slew of fraud charges.

Stacey appeared Sunday on "Watch What Happens Live" ... revealing she met with Wendy last week, and the emotional moment led to them holding one another.

She goes on to say she fully supports Wendy and can't wait for her to tell her story.

Dylan Efron went from dance breaks to nose breaks in the middle of his "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsals Saturday ... ending up in the hospital after suffering some damage to the ol' moneymaker.

The former "Traitors" winner took to Instagram to show pics of his injured snout from the emergency room, saying, "It's midnight, and I'm in the hospital because Dani broke my nose. We were trying a new move, and I took an elbow right here."

Dylan added that when dance partner Daniella Karaghach's elbow made contact with his nose, it made "a really loud crack."

It's officially happily never after for '90 Day Fiancé' stars Jasmine Del Carmen Palazzolo and Gino Palazzolo ... 'cause Jasmine has filed for divorce.

TMZ has learned  ... Jasmine filed to end her marriage to Gino in August, but there's a twist -- she hasn't been able to serve him divorce papers, so she published it in the local paper!

We've seen the article published in Pinellas County, Florida's La Gaceta newspaper informing Gino that Jasmine is dunzo. Our sources say Jasmine made the move after she was unable to serve her former lover papers at his home in Michigan, despite multiple attempts.

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Straight out of Salt Lake, the stars of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” — Jennifer Affleck, Demi Engemann, and Layla Taylor — just dropped their first-ever collab with Cupshe.

Featuring their favorite party 'fits for holiday festivities, the For the Plot Party Collection includes 44 different pieces, from sparkling dresses to shimmering skirts, perfect for any big events you’ve got coming up. Taking inspo from Jen, Demi and Layla's personal style, this collection is effortlessly chic ... and you definitely don't have to be Mormon to rock these looks.

Jen Affleck

• Big Reveal Maxi Dress -- $49
• Dance Floor Diva Mini Dress -- $42
• Vegas Mini Skirt -- $29

Rob Rausch and Andrea Carmona left each other on bad terms -- to say the least -- on "Love Island USA" ... and all eyes were on them when they were seen together for the first time since the Season 6 reunion.

A source familiar with the situation tells TMZ ... Andrea and Rob unwittingly both showed up to a Celsius event in Miami not knowing the other would be there. While this meeting could've gone either way ... we're told the two got along just fine.

Check out the pic ... they were even snapped enjoying a cold plunge together!