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Tristan Thompson Shrugs Off Cheating Scandal: This is Just Who I Am!

Tristan Thompson is known for doing the dirty work on the basketball court. He sets screens. He crashes the boards. He dives to the basketball on a pick and roll. And the same thing can now be said about Tristan Thompson away from the basketball court, too. He’s a dirty player who lies, deceives and just hooks up with anyone that possesses boobs, regardless of the affect it might have on Khloe Kardashian. As you undoubtedly have read about by now,  Khloe finally dumped Tristan  after he was yet again caught cheating on her. This time, however, Thompson didn’t just go hard to the hole with some random Instagram models, as he was captured doing on camera in the fall of 2017. No: this time, he made an inappropriate post move with Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner’s best friend and a close acquaintance of his long-tine girlfriend. Multiple outlets have confirmed that Thompson went out with Woods and a bunch of people on Sunday night. He then invited this group back to his house to continue the party, but mostly focused his attention on the 21-year old he’s known for several months. The two sat on a couch for most of the evening, flirted a lot, allegedly made out and possibly did even more than that. After Khloe learned about what happened , she kicked Thompson to the curb. For good this time, we sincerely hope. Was it really surprising that Tristan would cheat again? No, not in our opinion. It’s just surprising he’d so with Woods, someone who has been a member of the Jenner-Kardashian inner circle for years. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian: Tristan Thompson CONFESSED to Banging Jordyn Woods! (And It Was All Caught on Camera?!) “Tristan isn’t a manipulative person,” an insider tells Us Weekly of Thompson, kind of defending the 27-year old, but then saying of the power forward: “He’s just a cheater and doesn’t care about anyone besides himself, his wants and his needs in the moment.” As far as we can tell, Khloe and Tristan were nearing a break-up long before he he engaged in a full court bodily press with Woods, who has been kicked out of her home by Kylie . The stars had not been seen out in public since January 13 and Khloe has shared numerous cryptic quotes on Instagram about love over the past mont or so. This same tabloid source alleges that Thompson thought the romance was basically over, which is why his warped and self-centered mind didn’t think twice about entering Woods. “He doesn’t even think him hooking up with Jordyn is ‘bad’ because him and Khloé [Kardashian] were broken up in his mind. He just truly doesn’t care,” Us Weekly writes. Of course, even if Tristan and Khloe had officially called it quits prior to this hook-up, it barely gets the former off the hook. Is it really too much to ask of him not to bang a friend of his girlfriend’s within days of a split? Apparently it is in this case. Thompson and Kardashian attended Jordyn’s 21st birthday party together in September. Woods also modeled for Khloe’s Good American clothing brand. They were very tight and this is just an effed up situation all around. “Khloe loved Jordyn before this. This is completely shocking to Khloé’s family,” this insider adds. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian to Tristan Thompson: Yes, You Cheated! God, You Suck! Because these stars share a 10-month old daughter, Thompson will remain in Khloe’s life going forward. But neither side is about to try and make things work again. “Tristan isn’t too worried about not seeing True, or Khloe establishing new rules when it comes to coparenting,” another source tells Us, concluding” “He honestly doesn’t really care and was over it. He was never trying to win Khloe back.” Yeah. That much is obvious.

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Meghan Markle Spotted in NYC Ahead of Secret Baby Shower!

We’re less than two months away from Meghan Markle’s due date , which means the Duchess of Sussex is approaching her travel deadline. (Those who fly private are given a bit more leeway, but you still want to avoid a midair delivery whenever possible.) Fortunately, Meg is taking full advantage by hopping across the pond for a few days of partying with her American besties. Yes, according to multiple outlets, Meg is wrapping up a five-day trip to NYC today with a baby shower hosted by several of her closest friends. Obviously, the “partying” we’re talking about here was fairly subdued, as Meghan is 1. pregnant, and 2. a member of the Royal Family. But despite the diva-like picture painted by Meghan’s awful family , the Duchess reportedly favors the simple things in life. A report published today by Harper’s Bazaar indicates that Meg spent much of the past few days enjoying the SoHo district in the company of Jessica Mulroney, a longtime friend and stylist who currently works for Good Morning America. “The trip is a lovely chance to catch up with friends and spend time in a city she loves,” says a source close to the Meghan, who notes that the trip was planned several months ago. “This will be the last time a lot of them will see Meg until after the baby is born so it’s nice to share precious moments.” Meg’s baby shower is reportedly being held this afternoon at Manhattan hotel The Mark. And what was on Meg’s agenda aside from being showered with gifts? Well, insiders say the Duchess kept a low profile during her time in the Big Apple (largely out of obligation, of course). She, Mulroney, and several other gal pals were spotted shopping and enjoying tea and macarons near their hotel.  “It’s been a relaxing visit,” says the insider. “Nothing beats face time with your friends. Meg will be flying home refreshed and relaxed—and with a lot of new baby clothes.” As for the longstanding rumor that Kate Middleton would be planning Meghan’s shower — well, insiders say that was always bunk. Apparently, Brits don’t do baby showers and actually consider the custom “gauche.” Who knew?! View Slideshow: Meghan Markle Baby Bump Watch: Is She Showing Yet?

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Tristan Thompson Spent Valentine’s Day Flirting With Female Fans

Late last week, fans were relieved to hear that Khloe Kardashian has finally dumped Tristan Thompson . The pair’s distance on Valentine’s Day really drove home the message that things appear to be over between them. And it looks like the notorious cheater is already back on the market … if he was ever off the market to begin with. According to Life & Style , Tristan Thompson spent part of Valentine’s Day at the Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill in Sherman Oaks, California. “Tristan was being flirty,” an insider reports. “Hitting up girls.” He is said to have chatted and posed for selfies with girls at the bar. For dinner, at least, he was less of a flirt. Us Weekly reports that Tristan dined with a couple of male pals at Gyu-Kaku restaurant. “He was with two other male friends,” a source says. “He seemed very calm and reserved. All of them did.” That’s less flrity … but it’s a far cry from a Valentine’s Day dinner with the mother of his daughter. But Us Weekly says that Tristan was much more flirtatious before he flew out from Ohio. The basketball player apparently spent some time with women at Barley House bar in Cleveland. “He came in the back door and he was snuck quickly through the back by two or three bouncers,” an insider revealed. “They took him immediately upstairs,” the source said. But Tristan didn’t spend much time alone. “There were some girls who went up afterward,” the insider shared. “One of the bouncers said, ‘Tristan Thompson is upstairs.'” “And they just said, ‘Really?’ and he took them up there,” the source described. Khloe has now had ten months to grapple with the reality of Tristan’s cheating scandal. As a source told Us Weekly last month, processing that betrayal takes time. “Tristan is a great father, but it’s not yet clear if they can fully rebuild what they had,” the insider admitted. “The extent of what Tristan did is still setting in,” the source noted. “She hasn’t gotten over it yet.” Sometimes, in an emotionally charged crisis, people latch onto a decision — such as to remain with a man who humiliated them. It can takes months or even years for them to realize that they madea  catastrophic mistake. As we reported on Friday, Khloe has allegedly finally kicked Tristan to the curb. “They are done — for good,” an insider claimed. “Khloe began to see what everyone else had been seeing for months,” the source added. “That he doesn’t deserve her.” “Khloe suspected he had cheated on her during the holidays,” the insider revealed. “And that,” the source said. “Was when she decided to remain in Los Angeles with True.” The insider concluded: “her only priority is True” It’s good to hear that Khloe is focusing her energy and affection where it belongs: on her child, precious baby True. Of course, it was widely reported that Khloe’s mistaken beliefs about what is best for True were why she stuck with Tristan in the first place. Some children who are deeply impacted by a parent’s divorce assume that all children with parents in different households feel the same way. Reports said that Khloe was worried that True would grow up with issues if her parents weren’t together. Some even claimed that Khloe thought that Tristan would be distant from True if Khloe didn’t use their relationship to encourage him to act as True’s father. Obviously, any man who needs to be induced to act as a good father is not actually a good father to begin with. For weeks, Khloe has been dropping strong hints about her feelings regarding Tristan. Instead of referring to him by name, she has been subtweeting and vagueing him social media. A lot of fans are encouraged that she’s taking this brave, difficult step by breaking things off. Others are concerned that Khloe is still on the fence, and that she could take Tristan back — again — at any given moment. Only time will tell. View Slideshow: Tristan Thompson: CAUGHT with Two New Women!

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Will Sofia Richie Appear On The Show?!

With the 16th season of Keeping up With the Kardashians right around the corner , a lot of fans are wondering if Scott Disick’s girlfriend, Sofia Richie, will make an appearance.  Well, don’t get your hopes up. The 20-year-old model told US Weekly that she will not be participating in the new season of the E! reality show.  “Not that I’m against it, [but]] I’m just very private,” she explained on Valentine’s Day while celebrating with Scott at the Sugar Factory in San Diego.  While Scott is still going to be an active castmember on KUWTK , he is also in the process of creating his own E! reality series.  Keeping Up with Scott and Sofia?  We wish. The show is actually not going to be about  his intriguing love life , but rather about Scott’s new passion.   Which is flipping houses, apparently.  “It will probably come out next year, and it’s basically about me doing things that I’m interested in, which is buying and selling properties,” Disick told People  recently while in Las Vegas.  So will we see Sofia in this HGTV-inspired show?  “Oh, God no, he’s the expert,” she told US . “I might put in my two-cents but he’s the expert.”  Reality TV is clearly a big part of Disick’s life, seeing how KUWTK made him and ex-girlfriend, Kourtney Kardashian famous.  But he isn’t trying to pressure his current girlfriend into being involved. “Everyone has their own choices and nobody should have to do anything they don’t want to do…it’s her choice.”  A source told US last month that the couple is “extremely serious” about each other. Though they are in no rush to put a ring on it.  In fact, “it’s more likely that she gets pregnant before getting engaged,” shared the insider.  I wonder how Kourtney would feel about that considering her and Scott share three super adorable children together.  But when it comes to the idea of Scott and his youthful girlfriend getting married, Kourtney wouldn’t care.  “I’d say congratulations” Kourtney admitted on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen . Younger sister Kim Kardashian also added that there is no tension between their family and Sofia.  We don’t buy it.  Kourtney and Scott were on again/off again for nine years before finally ending it in 2015.  The two still get along and often spend time together, though it is mainly to focus on their co-parenting skills.  Even though most of the world would love to see Kourtney and Scott’s love rekindle … It’s not looking too promising. And overall, it makes sense why Sofia doesn’t want to step foot into the Kardashian’s E! territory, as entertaining as the awkwardness would be.  Maybe one day.  View Slideshow: Scott Disick: Banging ALL of the Kardashians?!

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Khloe Kardashian Finally DUMPS Tristan Thompson!

Well, it only took 10 months, but Khloe Kardashian has finally come to her senses. According to a report published today by Radar Online, Khloe has broken up with Tristan Thompson , the NBA star who was caught cheating on her while she was pregnant with his child. “They are done — for good,” a family insider tells the site. “Khloe began to see what everyone else had been seeing for months: that he doesn’t deserve her.” Fans noticed that Tristan and Khloe seemed to be spending very little time with another in 2019 — and it seems there was good reason for that. “Khloe suspected he had cheated on her during the holidays, and that was when she decided to remain in Los Angeles with True,” the source claims. The tipster adds that Khloe is not terribly upset about the breakup, as motherhood is her dream come true and takes up 100 percent of her focus. “Her only priority is True,” says the insider. Fans began to suspect that something was amiss when Khloe spent Valentine’s day alone . The very next day, she posted a cryptic message to Instagram that led many fans to believe she’d kicked Tristan to the curb. “Shout out to every woman who is trying to heal from things they can’t talk about,” Khloe wrote on her Instagram story. “Sometimes God breaks your heart to save your soul.” The informant says Khloe has a very good reason for giving Tristan a second chance, and she’s not keeping it a secret any longer: “She is out of the fog, and blaming it on baby hormones,” the insider explains. “She sees the situation for what it is.” Yes, it may have been easy for all the outsiders urging her to give Tristan the boot, but the situation was a bit more complicated for Khloe herself. As a new mom who’s been longing for a family of her own for years, the decision to end her relationship couldn’t have been an easy one. We wish Khloe all the best going forward. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian: Why She SHOULD Leave Tristan Thompson, But Never Will

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Vicki Gunvalson Demotion Earns Pity, Sympathy from Tamra Judge

In an absolutely stunning move, Bravo is demoting Vicki Gunvalson to “Friend” of the Housewives . Fans are almost speechless about this polarizing move, but Vicki claims that she’s still negotiating. In the mean time, her own castmates — well, most of them — are reacting with sympathy. Vicki losing her title as the OG of the OC has hit hard. Some fans can’t even believe it. RadarOnline spoke to an inside source who says that Vicki’s demotion is shocking and sad to her castmates, too. “Tamra feels really bad for her, of course,” the insider says. “All of the ladies besides Kelly Dodd do,” the source adds. Kelly Dodd and Vicki have been feuding intensely, lately, and Kelly has even pushed for Vicki’s removal from the show. She finally got her wish. However, Kelly isn’t the only one who feels tha tit’s past time for Vicki to step down. “Vicki set herself up for this,” the insider says. Apparently, some of the folks at Bravo felt that deposing the queen was a long time coming. “It wasn’t just one particular incident,” the source clarifies. “It was,” the insider then explains. “A culmination of a lot of different things over the past couple of seasons.” Her baseless accusations that Kelly Dodd is a coke fiend were only the latest hurtful, serious rumors to which she gave voice. But more to the point, Vicki just didn’t have a storyline this season. It has been entertaining to watch Vicki’s on-screen flirtations with Steve Lodge. However, her castmates — other than Kelly — hope that her romance can blossom off-camera. “The ladies saw Vicki go through so many relationships,” the source notes. “And,” the insider says. “They do feel like she and Steve could have a chance of staying together if she leaves the show.” “From what I hear,” the source shares. “He is supportive of her leaving and wants her to focus on her health and her family.” That’s great! Vicki has reportedly balked at the offer to become a mere “Friend” of the Housewives. She has stated on Twitter that she is still in negotiations. It is unclear if she will accept a diminished role. “She’s expected to return to the U.S. either Wednesday or Thursday” the source says. “And,” the insider adds. “She has to make up her mind about what she is going to do about the RHOC friend role offer when she returns.” That is a tough decision. Quitting the show altogether is an option, and may feel more dignified, but being a “Friend” could be a path back to Housewife status. Besides, surely some of her castmates would miss her. Notably, Vicki very recently mended fences with both Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador after ages of feuding. Two years ago, they would have been dancing on the grave of Vicki’s career. Now, not so much. With Vicki gone, Tamra will be the longest-running Housewife. Tamra has had her own off-screen drama lately. Her adult son went on a vicious transphobic rant , calling for the murder of transgender individuals. Any threats of indiscriminate violence against vulnerable minorities is serious business. And the trans community is notoriously a target for both bigotry and violence. Though Tamra apologized for his words, she had clicked “like” on one of his posts, deeply alarming fans of the show. While Tamra is of course not responsible for the hateful words of her adult son, that “like” was deeply disturbing. If it becomes part of a pattern, will Tamra be the next to lose her Housewife status? View Slideshow: Tamra Judge’s Son Pushes for Murder of a “Transgendered F-ck Head”

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NeNe Leakes Flips Out, Attacks Camera Crew on The Real Housewives of Atlanta

While there's never any shortage of drama on The Real Housewives of Atlanta , this is a new one. New footage hints at NeNe Leakes flipping out, screaming, and even going after the camera crew. An accompanying report says that the meltdown was so much worse than the footage revealed. The Real Housewives of Atlanta has a new trailer that teases the rest of the season. After a lot of laughs and fun, things turn serious. NeNe can be seen breaking down into tears, in part over Gregg's cancer diagnosis . She also gets into what can best be described as a screaming match with Marlo Hampton. Trailers can be (deliberately) misleading, but it looked like NeNe threatened Marlo. “Let’s be clear b–ch,” NeNe can be heard yelling. “I will f–k you up.” And things from there only escalated. RadarOnline   reports on the details of NeNe's epic meltdown. “NeNe completely lost it that day,” an insider reveals. And there was more than just what we saw in the video. “She was so mad and so out of control,” the source adds. The insider continues: “that she dragged the camera crew out of her house.” What?! We saw a half-second of NeNe appearing to attack, or at least tug on, camera people. But apparently she booted them out of the house in a fit of fury. “NeNe made the whole crew leave,” the source says. The insider said that she banished “the camera guys and the producers.” “She threw them out,” adds the source. Elsewhere in the trailer, we see NeNe trash-talking Eva Marcille and Eva's home. RadarOnline 's inside source elaborates on that. “NeNe and Eva had an epic fight,” the insider reports. The source semi-praises: “Eva really knows how to bring the drama.” That really goes with the territory of being a reality star — especially a Real Housewife. People do not always respond well or with dignity to stress, and cameras can be a contributor to anxiety. It may be that it all became too much for NeNe, and she just snapped. We are reminded of Marguerite Perrin, the infamous “God Warrior” from Trading Spouses . After days and days of culture shock as she lived in a household with different beliefs than her own, she flipped out. She delivered a meme-worthy rant and drove the camera people from her home. Is this like what happened to NeNe? It's possible that NeNe was emotionally overwhelmed. But it's also possible that NeNe dialed up the drama in true Fake Housewives fashion. She doesn't make her massive salary purely because her facial expressions are intensely meme-worthy. (That's probably part of it, though) She knows how and when to bring explosive drama and she's developed a sense for when a feud can be blown out of proportion. At least, we hope that this is the case. We'd hate to think that NeNe had really lost her entire mind.

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Alaskan Bush People: Matt Brown Reconnects with Family Post-Rehab

We’re all hyped for the newly revealed Alaskan Bush People premiere date , but we don’t have to wait that long for an update. Matt Brown is giving fans updates on social media. And a new report tells us even more about his journey back to sobriety. “Sometimes, all you need is the sea,” Matt Brown captioned a pair of images of himself at the beach. “So beautiful,” he remarked, adding a smiley-face emoticon. Matt Brown has gone through some troubles recently. But, with support from his family, he came out the other side of his 30-day stint in rehab feeling healthier. Now, he has the help of group therapy and a sober coach to keep him on the straight and narrow. Images like these, shared to Instagram, really help to reassure fans that he is doing so much better. Sometimes, however, fans would like more than just some happy photos and to take someone’s word for it. RadarOnline reports on the context of these pics and on how Matt is doing. “Matt went to LA last week because his mother, Ami, was getting her cancer check-up,” the insider shared. Ami overcame considerable odds to beat lung cancer, but regular cancer screenings are now part of her life. The source notes that these are screenings “which she now has to get every three months.” As fans may recall, the Browns own a Beverly Hills mansion where Ami resides when undergoing treatments at the hospital. Ami is not the only member of the Brown family whose health is in question. “Matt is in an outpatient rehab,” the insider says to RadarOnline . That means that he continues to attend therapy for his excessive drinking, but gets to sleep in his own bed. “And,” the source says, Matt is “working with a sober coach again.” It’s wonderful that his family has the resources to help him. Matt is doing his part to let fans know how he’s doing. “He is posting a lot of photos of himself online,” the insider points out. The beach pics are only one recent example. He also likes to photograph birds and insects. “And,” the source notes, Matt has “even started a youtube channel.” YouTube can be a monetization tool, but it can also work wonders for connecting with fans and creative expression. The insider explains that Matt is doing all of this “because he wants to keep his fans updated on his progress” This is great news for two big reasons. First of all, that means that less of a burden falls on Rain’s narrow shoulders. Rain just turned 16 last year, but has been her family’s de facto spokesperson on social media since she was 14. Second of all, regular posts that fans can see can help Matt remain accountable to them and ultimately to himself. Of course, as is sometimes the case, Matt’s decision to recover his sobriety came after some strong encouragement from his loved ones. He had unfortunately had a tense argument with his family and stormed off to live in the desert outside of Palm Springs last year. “Basically, Billy’s threats to cut him off woke him up,” the source says of what drove Matt to seek treatment. According to the insider: “Matt knows that if he messes up again, he will lose it all” “And he also knows that no one really trusts him anymore,” the source adds. Matt does not want to repeat past mistakes. “But he is trying to do things differently this time around,” the insider shares. He fell off the wagon once before. This time, he turned to drinking during the most frightening moments of his mother’s cancer battle. (As is almost always the case, abusing alcohol is a coping mechanism) “And” the source explains. “He wants to show his parents that he can stay clean on his own.” “Matt has reconnected with everyone,” the insider says. So after he emerged from rehab, he set about repairing any damaged or strained relationships brought on by his drinking. “And of course,” the source says. “His siblings are supportive.” The insider concludes: “they just cannot wait to see him back home again.” And neither can fans and viewers. View Slideshow: Alaskan Bush People: 13 Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

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Scientologists to Taylor Swift: Join Our Freaky Space Cult!

When us regular folk find ourselves overcome by the occasional wave of existential dread, we have various options for tamping down the terror. Some folks turn to Jesus, others to a fifth of Maker’s Mark, and no doubt lots of folks — residents of Kentucky, mostly — enjoy a heady cocktail of equal parts divine salvation and blackout-inducing hooch. The same is true of Hollywood A-listers, except their numbing agent preferences run more toward cocaine and the homespun wisdom of Mr. L. Ron Hubbard. Hubbard, as you may know, is the founder of Scientology, and some have described him as the most powerful man in Hollywood. Sure, he’s been dead for 33 years, but Hubbard’s followers believe he’s “still with us” in the spiritual sense and regularly performs miracles like convincing the masses that Tom Cruise is taller than 5’4″. Countless celebrities are already under the sway of Ghost Hubbard and the alien overlord Xenu, who populated Earth with human souls 75 million years ago. (We’re not joking. This is really what Scientologists believe .) But Scientology’s hunger for human souls is almost as powerful as L. Ron Hubbard’s — and it seems the CoS has already set its sights on their next A-list  victim recruit. Yes, according to a new report from Radar Online, Scientology officials are more obsessed with Taylor Swift than 14-year-old girl who just got dumped for the first time. “The church would be thrilled to have someone like Taylor with her massive fan base to attract new, younger members,” a source tells the site. And apparently, CoS officials spotted an opening when they learned that Taylor recently sent a video message to actress and lifelong Scientologist Elisabeth Moss. “Taylor was responding to an interview Elisabeth had given where she said that she listens to Taylor’s music in her dressing room,” says the insider . “When she viewed the video, Elisabeth’s face lit up like a Christmas tree and she sent a message to Taylor saying, ‘Taylor, I’m free to hang out anytime!’” Yes, like a drug pusher in a ’90s afterschool special, these intergalactic loonies approach you as a friend, and the next thing you know, you’re writing a six-figure check to have your thetans cleansed, or some sh-t. “Now that Elisabeth has made a connection with Taylor, it will be her job to get Taylor to trust her and slowly sell her on the benefits of Scientology,” the source adds. “But even if she doesn’t, Elisabeth has already scored a win by having Taylor buddy up to a Scientologist. “The church loves that kind of positive press.” What is it with the fringe weirdos of American society trying to claim Taylor as their own? First, the MAGA crowd tried to force itself on Swift , and now the Hubbardites are attempting to beam her up. If that’s the price of fame, we’ll stick with living out the remainder of our sad lives in total obscurity, thank you very much. View Slideshow: 17 Celebrity Scientologists

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Steve Harvey: Trying to "Steal" Wendy Williams’ Talk Show?!

In recent weeks, Wendy Williams has been struggling with health issues that have prevented her from filming new episodes of her famously trashy talk show. Steve Harvey longs for a future in which you could channel surf for hours and see nothing but Steve Harvey with maybe the occasional glimpse of Kenan Thompson doing a Steve Harvey impression thrown in for variety. What do these two facts have to do with one another? Well, if a new report from Radar Online is to be believed, Wendy and Steve are embroiled in some sort of Shakespearean intrigue, and the media personality who emerges victorious will enjoy the coveted title of King or Queen of Syndicated Daytime Television. A source tells the site that producers are desperate for someone to fill in for Wendy while she’s on leave — and Steve believes he’s just the man for the job. “Wendy’s fans are very particular. They didn’t take well to Don Lemon when he stepped in. He lasted just one week,” a production insider tells the site. “It would take a very particular personality to step into Wendy’s shoes,” the insider adds. “The Fox guys see Steve as a big enough name, and word in the industry is the way he’s been treated by NBC, he feels they don’t deserve him.” That last comment refers to Harvey’s feeling that his current bosses are edging him out in favor of daytime newcomer Kelly Clarkson. NBC has apparently given coveted timeslots to Clarkson in several major markets, a fact that Harvey is clearly not thrilled with. As host of roughly 47 shows, Harvey obviously isn’t hurting for money, but those who know the host best say he has a competitive streak that cannot be contained. “Steve is all about one thing — winning,” says the insider. “He’s not going to let Kelly come out of nowhere, steal his time slot and get an easy ride.” Harvey reportedly feels a partnership with Fox will take him back to the top, and sees Williams’ show as an easy way to get his foot in the door. “If he goes back to a show run by a big network, they will pump lots of money into it — and he thinks it will get him back on top of the TV ratings,” the insider says. Unfortunately, for Harvey, Williams and Clarkson are not his only competition. Producers on Williams’ show are reportedly favoring Nick Cannon as a younger, hipper option. Let the battle for daytime supremacy begin! View Slideshow: 19 Times Wendy Williams Has Totally Sucked as a Person

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