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"Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans is allegedly shutting her mom, Barbara, out of her son Jace’s life while he’s receiving treatment in a mental health facility ... with Barbara telling us she’s been blocked from visiting or even speaking with him directly.

Barbara Evans tells TMZ ... she calls the facility every morning and night, asking staff to pass along messages to Jace -- telling him she loves him and urging him to “hang on.”

Barbara believes Jace is struggling without being able to communicate with her ... which is why she continues checking in daily and asking staff to reassure him she’s okay.

"The Bachelorette" isn't airing, but we're still uncovering Taylor Frankie Paul's most dramatic moments while she filmed ... including one of her suitors grilling her about her domestic violence arrest.

An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Taylor's 2023 assault case was brought up by a contestant named Casey Hux during a one-on-one date, and she got very emotional about the topic.

Another source tells us ... TFP had a full-fledged meltdown when the arrest was brought up -- and she stormed off the set.

We're told Casey raised the sensitive issue because he wanted to know what, if anything, Taylor learned from the experience and how she'd grown from it.

You won't be seeing Doug Mason on Season 22 of "The Bachelorette" ... but you can still get a look at him shirtless on the beach!

We got shots of the reality TV show hopeful hitting the water in San Diego. Check out the pics ... Doug looks absolutely ripped as he dons a wetsuit and grabs a surfboard to ride the California waves.

As you know, Doug was in the group of suitors competing for Taylor Frankie Paul's hand on the latest season of "The Bachelorette" ... before it was summarily canceled after we released video of TFP attacking her ex, Dakota Mortensen.

“The Bachelorette” contestants were counting down to the airing of their season with Taylor Frankie Paul ... but after the show was abruptly shut down, the guys are now revealing how they actually spent their Sunday night, instead of watching their network debut.

Several contestants from the now-canceled season took to social media Sunday night to post comical videos of their TV screens showing nothing but a blank display ... a depressing jab at the show’s sudden shutdown.

One former suitor -- Mike Turitto -- posted a video captioned "today was supposed to be THE day btw" along with various angles of the fella viewing an empty screen ... alluding to the show's absence on everyone's TV screens Sunday night.

While Jessi Draper's marriage may be ending, life goes on. "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star was snapped shopping with her mom, Diana Draper, and her daughter Jovi on Sunday ... and we have the pics.

As you can see, Jessi stepped out sans wedding ring during the family outing in Highland, Utah. The reality TV star kept cool in a purple crop-top in the unseasonably warm weather.

Despite the sunny forecast, a dark cloud descended on Jessi's marriage ... which now appears kaput.

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey really isn't looking for beef, but if beef finds her ... she's not about to back down!

When we caught up with Cynthia at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards on Saturday, she told us this upcoming season of 'RHOA' features a special cameo from her alter ego.

"I always choose peace, honey, but ole 50 Cynt had to pop out a time or two," she teased.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jennifer Affleck gets that castmate Taylor Frankie Paul's ongoing drama is bringing a lot of attention to their show ... but she's concerned it might be for the wrong reasons.

In an Instagram post shared Sunday, Jenn explained her journey to the show, saying she wanted to share her story of being a wife, mother, and member of the Church of Latter-day Saints ... but now, all that may be getting lost in the controversy.

She wrote, "I understand drama is what people expect from reality TV, but I wish more of the other real moments were shown too, the empowerment, the birth stories, the beauty of motherhood."

Brandi Glanville thinks her pal Lisa Rinna should go back to 'Real Housewives' if they offer her a fortune ... but, she's also encouraging her not to work as hard!

The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star talked about her longtime friend on a new episode of her podcast "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered" with James Maas ... telling fans she doesn't know if Rinna wants to rejoin the program.

However, Glanville says she'd tell Rinna to go back to the show ... get a lot of "f***ing money" and then do "f***ing nothing."

Denise Richards gave her confidence a lift ... by doing the same to her face!

Dr. Ben Talei -- a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon -- and Richards shared her facelift results to Instagram Saturday morning ... with Talei writing that he was honored to provide a little assistance to "one of the most lovely and beautiful people to ever walk this earth."

Dr. Talei then goes into the specific procedures Richards underwent ... but the pics really say it all -- because she looks rejuvenated after visiting the good doctor.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is paying tribute to her late costar Nicholas Brendon in an emotional tribute ... saying "I know you are at peace."

The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star took to Instagram early Saturday morning to honor Brendon, sharing a throwback photo of the two and a quote that Brendon's character famously said on the hit show ... "They’ll never know how tough it is to be the one who isn’t chosen. To live so near to the spotlight, and never step in it. But I know. I see more than anybody realizes, because nobody’s watching me"

SMG ends her tribute with "I saw you Nicky. I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky."

Devin Strader is clapping back at his foe Sam McKinney ... after Sam took a dig at him while cracking up at the news of Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season getting canned.

ICYMI, Sam hopped on Instagram Thursday and said he feels no sorrow for ABC amid the historic fallout ... adding it's their fault for the drama because they cast "the female version of Devin" as their lead.

Devin was often questioned by the suitors on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" ... as they saw him as disingenuous. He ended up winning Jenn's heart ... but then dumped her after they got engaged, because he had doubts about their relationship.

Devin didn't hold back when speaking to TMZ about the ordeal, saying Sam M. -- there were two Sams that season -- used his name to gain relevancy. He added ... "I guess my name pays more than his Home Depot spinoff or whatever it is they’re shooting down there. I’m hiring a new accountant soon, seems he needs a new career!"

In honor of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" 20th anniversary, we're taking you behind the infamous OC gates -- with the ladies whose oranges have been put on blast ... Can you guess the cast members?!

Noella Bergener, Tamra Judge and Gretchen Rossi look HOT AF -- but, "that's just our OPINION!!!"

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicholas Brendon has died.

Per a family statement to The Hollywood Reporter ... "We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes. Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years."

The statement continues ... "In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was. While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing. Our family asks for privacy during this time as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart. Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support.”

Taylor Frankie Paul's life turned upside down after video of her 2023 fight with Dakota Mortensen came out ... but, you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at her.

Photogs snapped the controversial reality star in Utah Friday ... chatting amiably with a friend while sitting in her car. She breaks into a big smile while they talk.

The star had been busy promoting her season of "The Bachelorette" -- which has now been canceled, as we told you ... but, now she's back in Utah and where we expect she'll hunker down and try to wait out the negative attention.

This season of "The Bachelorette" may be toast ... but that clearly doesn't mean some footage won't be seen.

An Instagram user posted footage she shot of Taylor Frankie Paul on a date with one of her suitors, walking along a beach that apparently was all theirs for the day.

There was some debate as to who the guy was ... the person who posted said it was Doug Mason ... but others in the comments said it was Casey Hux.

It's Friday at last and we've cooked up a smokin' mama ready to tease you in her itsy bitsy bikini. Can you guess who she is?!

She's an OG Housewife who also hit up the "Ultimate Girls Trip" in Turks and Caicos.