For nearly 20 years, Sharon Tharp has been breaking news, landing exclusive interviews, and covering reality television’s biggest stories. On The Exclusive, she takes fans behind the headlines with insider analysis, exclusive conversations, and behind-the-scenes access they won’t find anywhere else.
202: The Traitors Season 4: Monét X Change on Her Abrupt Murder and Feeling Betrayed
Jan 16, 2026
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Fourth player murdered on The Traitors Season 4, Monét X Change joins The Exclusive to unpack her abrupt exit, the betrayal that blindsided her, and why she believes the Traitors’ loyalty this season is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Monét opens up about trusting Candiace Dillard Bassett, suspecting Lisa Rinna, unshielding Tiffany Mitchell, and how planting the right seeds ultimately put a target on her back. She also reacts to discovering the Traitors’ identities, reflects on whether being murdered or banished is worse, and shares why she’d love another shot at strategic reality TV—possibly even inside the Big Brother house.
201: The Traitors Season 4: Tiffany Mitchell Reacts to Her Brutal Banishment & Being Put in the Hot Seat
Jan 16, 2026
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The third player banished from The Traitors Season 4, Tiffany Mitchell, joins The Exclusive to break down her emotional exit, what really went wrong at the roundtable, and who tipped her off that she may be getting votes. The Big Brother 23 mastermind reflects on her fiery confrontation with Colton Underwood, her close bonds with Ian Terry, Rob Cesternino, and Candiace Dillard Bassett, and what she believes ultimately sealed her fate. Tiffany also opens up about watching the season back and what future players should learn from her banishment.
200: The Traitors Season 4: Rob Cesternino Reacts to His Murder — and Yam Yam Putting a Target on His Back
Jan 12, 2026
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In this The Traitors Season 4 exit interview, Rob Cesternino joins host Sharon Tharp on The Exclusive to break down his shocking “murder in plain sight” and react to the moment he believes fellow Survivor player Yam Yam Arocho put a target on his back. Rob opens up about the emotional toll of his early exit, being labeled a “mastermind,” how that perception affected his game, and what he’d do differently if he ever returned to The Traitors.
199: The Traitors Season 4: Ian Terry Knew He’d Be an Early Target — Then He Was Murdered First
Jan 09, 2026
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Big Brother 14 winner Ian Terry joins Sharon Tharp to break down his experience on The Traitors Season 4 after becoming the first player murdered. From why he said yes, to how his reputation as a “smart player” made him an early target, Ian reflects on early-game randomness, missed connections, and what might have changed if he’d survived just one more round.
197: The Traitors Season 4: Tyson Apostol Breaks Down Episodes 1–3, Early Murders & Banished Players
Jan 09, 2026
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Survivor legend Tyson Apostol joins Sharon Tharp to break down Episodes 1–3 of The Traitors Season 4, diving into the early murders, banished players, and strategic mistakes that set the tone for the game. From first impressions to surprising moves and early-game chaos, Tyson shares his unfiltered take on what’s already shaping up to be a wild season.
198: Stephen Colletti on The Traitors, Reality TV, and His Career After Laguna Beach
Jan 08, 2026
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Host Sharon Tharp sits down with Stephen Colletti to talk about his experience on The Traitors, his complicated history with reality TV, and how Laguna Beach shaped — but didn’t define — his career. From why he finally said yes to a competition show to reflecting on life, growth, and navigating Hollywood after early fame, the conversation goes beyond the castle and into what comes next.
195: Rob Cesternino Breaks Down His Reality TV Return for 'The Traitors'
Jan 07, 2026
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Rob Cesternino joins Sharon Tharp to break down his return to reality TV on The Traitors, opening up about why the timing finally felt right after more than 20 years, how the opportunity differed from a potential Survivor return, and what it was like stepping into the castle as both a longtime player and podcasting powerhouse. Rob also reflects on building RHAP into a full-time business, balancing family life with a media career, and discusses his upcoming book, which explores the evolution of Survivor through the lens of a superfan-turned-player-turned-historian.
196: Bravo Expert Gibson Johns Breaks Down the Real Housewives of The Traitors Season 4
Jan 07, 2026
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Certified Bravo expert and Gabbing With Gib host Gibson Johns joins Sharon Tharp to break down the Real Housewives competing on The Traitors Season 4, including Dorinda Medley, Lisa Rinna, Porsha Williams, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Caroline Stanbury. Gibson dives into who these women really are beyond Bravo, how their Housewives history could shape their gameplay, and which cast dynamics, alliances, or clashes could define the season as the Housewives enter the castle.
194: Amazing Race 38 Winners Jag & Jas Bains Break Down the U-Turn Drama & Their Record-Breaking Run
Dec 24, 2025
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Amazing Race 38 winners Jag & Jas Bains join Sharon Tharp to break down the U-Turn drama that shook the race, explain how they pulled off a record-breaking run, and reveal what viewers didn’t see behind the scenes. The brothers open up about strategy, alliances, finale taxi luck, representation, and how their Big Brother experience shaped their approach—plus whether they’d return for All-Stars, or even Survivor.
193: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Sage Ahrens-Nichols
Dec 19, 2025
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Survivor 49 finalist Sage Ahrens-Nichols joins The Exclusive to reflect on her third-place finish and her path to Final Tribal Council, opening up about feeling misunderstood by the jury, the “flip-flopping” label that followed her game, and why she believes adaptation — not indecision — kept her alive in a volatile endgame. Sage also discusses the Steven vote, her complex dynamic with Savannah, her reaction to Kristina’s debated jury question, and whether she would ever consider playing Survivor again.
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