Dibs On This

The legendary host of Netflix's Temptation Island, Mark L. Walberg, joins producer Michelle DeBellis on Dibs On This! With over 25 years hosting one of reality TV's most iconic dating shows. From Temptations Island’s wild Fox debut in 2001, to USA Network, now streaming on Netflix - Mark L. Walberg is the last man standing, and the reason the bonfires hit as hard as they do.

Mark opens up about how he stumbled into TV hosting after getting his start as a runner and audience warmup man at Dick Clark Productions, the audition that almost didn't happen for Temptation Island, the hurricane that stranded the entire cast and crew without food or water at the end of Season 1, and why his approach to the bonfires has never once involved a script or a plan. He also gets candid about surviving a nine-month anxiety episode during his own talk show era, what it really means to be an empath, the social media shift that changed everything for reality TV stars, and the hilariously self-sabotaging story of the night he won Netflix's "Host With the Most" award. Plus, Michelle puts Mark through a rapid-fire round on green flags, red flags, and the one thing he never does at a bonfire!

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Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight ~ This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn't stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it's time to hear the rest of their true life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn't have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

If you love Reality TV, please join us in reconnecting with the stars beyond the spotlight!

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The Voice Season 10 winner Alisan Porter joins producer Michelle DeBellis on Dibs On This for one of Hollywood's most remarkable full-circle stories! From finishing as a Junior Finalist on Star Search at just five years old, to starring opposite Jim Belushi as Curly Sue at nine, to walking away from the spotlight at the height of her child star fame, then taking a chance on Broadway, to go back to TV where she won season 10 of The Voice Season at 34 years old. There is truly no story like Alisan Porter’s!

Alisan opens up about what it was really like growing up as a child star with a show business family, the Broadway crash-out that became the turning point of her life, her sobriety journey, and what was going on behind the scenes of The Voice - including the demise of her marriage happening in real time simultaneously as she was rising to major success on the show. She also gets candid about the music industry's treatment of women and mothers, why she walked away from her Republic Records deal, and how she found her calling as a vocal coach and talent manager. Plus, Michelle and Alisan play a fun round of This or That with so many laughs you won't want to miss!

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Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight ~ This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn't stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it's time to hear the rest of their true life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn't have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

If you love Reality TV, please join us in reconnecting with the stars beyond the spotlight!

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Fresh off two of Netflix's biggest reality dating shows, Hashim Moore joins producer Michelle DeBellis on Dibs On This! Known as the soft-spoken tempter from Temptation Island season one, Hashim quickly became a fan favorite before stepping back into the Netflix reality universe on the most recent season of Perfect Match, building a reputation that's equal parts confident, mysterious, and smooth.

Hashim opens up about his unlikely path from Princeton basketball and football to running a tech startup, growing up as the calm "golden child" of the family, and the wild story behind his very unexpected name. He shares what it was really like to navigate life as the single "safe place" on Temptation Island, the phone-DM chaos that followed, and how everything changed the second he got the call for Perfect Match. Michelle also gets him to spill on the finale drama with Jimmy P, his family watching his most intimate moments on Netflix, dating life after fame, and his honest advice for anyone chasing their own reality TV dream. Plus, Michelle puts Hashim through a fun rapid-fire round you won't want to miss!

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Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight ~ This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn't stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it's time to hear the rest of their true life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn't have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

If you love Reality TV, please join us in reconnecting with the stars beyond the spotlight!

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One of American Idol's all-time fan-favorites, Haley Reinhart, joins producer Michelle DeBellis on Dibs On This! From making history as the first contestant to perform with her dad on Idol, to becoming a viral sensation with Postmodern Jukebox, to recording the version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" that's become the soundtrack to millions of love stories (including Michelle's own wedding), Haley has built a career that's gone far beyond her reality TV beginnings.

Haley talks about growing up surrounded by music in Chicago, the wild story of her two American Idol auditions, unforgettable moments with legends like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Tony Bennett, and the jaw-dropping coincidence that actually led Michelle to her own career in LA. She also gets into staying fiercely independent in the music industry, her full-circle reunion with Anderson Paak, her new single "Promise," and her 11-year love story with her fiancé. Plus, Michelle puts Haley through a fun rapid-fire round you won't want to miss!

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Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight ~ This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn't stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it's time to hear the rest of their true-life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn't have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

If you love Reality TV, please join us in reconnecting with the stars beyond the spotlight!

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One of the most physically dominant players in Survivor history, Jonathan Young, joins producer Michelle DeBellis on Dibs On This! From carrying his tribe on his back during Survivor 42 to completely reinventing his game and fighting his way to second place on the monumental Survivor 50, Jonathan has become one of the most talked-about competitors of the modern Survivor era.

Jonathan opens up about the discipline and faith that got him through reality TV's toughest game, what it really feels like to starve on an island, losing 30 pounds during Survivor 50, and the surprising reality TV experience that started it all when he was just 14 years old. He also reveals how Boston Rob helped him rebuild his social game, the secret strategy Jonathan used to convince his Survivor 50 castmates he was still "just the big strong guy," and what he wishes he could redo about Final Tribal Council. Plus, Jonathan gets candid about the fan criticism that hurt him most, how he truly feels about Aubry's win, and whether he'd play Survivor a third time!

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Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight - This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn't stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it's time to hear the rest of their true life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn't have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

If you love Reality TV, please join us in reconnecting with the stars beyond the spotlight!

Welcome to Season 2! Subscribe on YouTube and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

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Temptation Island Season 2's most talked-about baddie, Shyanne Blankenship, joins Michelle DeBellis on Dibs On This! Shyanne entered the villa in a five-year relationship with Jack Mason, carrying the weight of his cheating past, and had to relive that drama over and over again at every bonfire in front of the world. She brought raw honesty and was never afraid to choose herself when things got tough - and things got tough.

Shyanne opens up about the casting process, her codependent seven-year history with Jack, the wildest bonfire moments, and the chaos that unfolded once the finale dropped - including a hotel lobby confrontation you have to hear to believe. Then, in a surprise twist, Jack himself joins the conversation for the first time on a podcast, and the two get brutally honest about cheating, retaliation, and whether there's any chance they ever get back together.

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Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight ~ This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn't stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it's time to hear the rest of their true life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn't have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

If you love Reality TV, please join us in reconnecting with the stars beyond the spotlight!

Welcome to Season 2! Subscribe on YouTube and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

#ShyanneBlankenship #JackMason #TemptationIsland #DibsOnThisPodcast #Netflix #RealityTV #MichelleDeBellis #Season2

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Reality TV superstar Harry Jowsey joins producer Michelle DeBellis for the Season 2 premiere of Dibs On This! From Too Hot To Handle and Perfect Match to Dancing with the Stars and his brand-new Netflix series Let's Marry Harry, Harry gets more candid than ever about the reality TV journey that made him one of the biggest names in entertainment.

Harry opens up about losing his father, navigating fame and public scrutiny, why this will be his last dating show, and the surprising lessons he's learned from life in the spotlight. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from reality TV, reveals what really goes into building a massive social media following, talks dating, friendships, philanthropy, and what he hopes his legacy will be beyond reality television. Plus, Michelle puts Harry through a fun rapid-fire round you won't want to miss.

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Welcome to Season 2! Subscribe on YouTube and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Reality TV turns everyday people into stars overnight ~ This podcast dives deeper into the personal stories behind the fan favorites you couldn’t stop watching. You binged their journey on screen. Now it’s time to hear the rest of their true life story.

Hosted by Reality TV producer Michelle DeBellis, Dibs On This goes beyond the TV edit to explore the stories the show didn’t have time to tell. With nearly two decades of producing unscripted television and a passion for interviewing, Michelle sits down with your favorite Reality TV stars, influencers, actors, musicians and athletes to revisit the moments that defined them, open up about their experience behind the scenes, and discover how their lives changed forever after becoming household names.

#HarryJowsey #LetsMarryHarry #TooHotToHandle #PerfectMatch #Netflix #DibsOnThis #RealityTV #BehindTheScenes #Podcast #Producer

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Soulidified EXCLUSIVE on Dibs On This! Reality TV Producer and Host Michelle DeBellis dives into the world of the hottest new Boy Band with Shade, Bradley, Malik, and Landon from Netflix's Building the Band. Hear their exclusive stories about the unique reality TV experience, the immediate connection that formed the group, Shade's viral TikTok success, Landon's Utah roots, Malik's Texas royalty connection to Kelly Rowland, Bradley's Berklee background, and their life-changing advice from One Direction star Liam Payne. Plus, they perform a special live snippet of their breakout single "One and Only" and discuss their process for redefining the boy band genre. Don't miss this candid conversation that feels like a hang-out session with the boys!

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This episode is Created and Executive Produced by DIBS TV, Inc. with Michelle DeBellis and Patrick Reina as Executive Producers and Michelle DeBellis as Host. Post Production and Marketing and Growth Support by Rainbow Creative.

Reality TV Queen Kyra Green (OG Love Island USA Bombshell) tells producer Michelle DeBellis all her SECRETS from filming The Challenge, Ex on the Beach, Love Island & Love Island Games! Kyra Green reveals the crazy casting story where her sister was contacted first, the truth about her mental health struggle, and the groundbreaking impact of Love Island USA's first queer kiss with Emily Salch. 

In this episode, Kyra also shares what it was like to be a bisexual contestant on a dating show, her hospital scare on The Challenge, the major misconceptions people have about her after seeing her on so many shows and how much her family means to her!

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NFL legend and Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis is here to join reality television producer, Michelle DeBellis to discuss his time on Dancing with the Stars and a dozen other Reality TV show appearances! In this exclusive interview, Vernon opens up about his unexpected retirement from the NFL, his challenging and surprising journey on Dancing with the Stars, and his transition into Hollywood as an actor and host. Get a true behind-the-scenes look at what it was like for a football player to train in professional dance, his pressures of reality TV, and his hosting experience on shows like Domino Masters & The Challenge. This episode is from a unique POV and filled with insights you won't hear anywhere else!

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This episode is Created and Executive Produced by DIBS TV, Inc. with Michelle DeBellis and Patrick Reina as Executive Producers and Michelle DeBellis as Host. Post Production and Marketing and Growth Support by Rainbow Creative.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome to Dibs on This with Vernon Davis

02:40 - Vernon's Experience on Dancing with the Stars

09:47 - What Led Vernon Davis to Retirement?

13:30 - Vernon's Favorite Dance Routine

19:15 - Behind the Scenes of Reality TV

27:00 - Vernon's New Film & Acting Career

34:55 - Michelle's "Quick Step" Game with Vernon

37:10 - The NFL Hall of Fame

42:30 - What's Next for Vernon?

45:00 - Dedicating His DWTS Performance to His Grandfather

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