The Viall Files

E1089 - Age of Attraction Trailer, Sky Askari Spills Valley Persian Style Finale Tea, Summer House & RHOP

March 5, 2026

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  • The hosts previewed the new show *Age of Attraction*, which explores relationships with significant age differences, with Nick Viall noting his personal positive experience with an age gap relationship. 
  • Claudia Oshry exposed *Rhonj* (implied by context, but explicitly *Rhonj* cast member Haley Glassman) as one of her long-time online trolls, highlighting the bizarre nature of online harassment from seemingly established individuals. 
  • Sky Askari from *The Valley: Persian Style* expressed regret over how she handled conflict with her husband on camera and stated that the constant negativity from certain cast members makes her hesitant about returning for a second season. 
  • Sky Askari, a guest on "The Viall Files: Reality Recap," strongly asserts her authentic, high-standard personality, which she feels resonates positively with the younger generation watching "The Valley Persian Style." 
  • Sky Askari defended her lifestyle choices, including shopping at Erewhon since 2012 and her aversion to living in the Valley, by providing proof of her long-term habits and clarifying that her standards are not about looking down on others. 
  • The conversation concluded with a serious discussion where Sky Askari expressed deep heartbreak and concern over the ongoing war affecting her family and community, highlighting the devastating lack of safety and shelter for civilians. 

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Age of Attraction Trailer Reaction
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  • Key Takeaway: The Age of Attraction trailer showcases contestants dating without knowing their partner’s age, leading to potential shock reveals.
  • Summary: The trailer highlights the premise where commitment occurs before age is revealed, featuring clips of surprise and concern over age disparities. Nick Viall notes that he and Natalie J are the ‘blueprint’ for age-gap couples, suggesting the show aims to normalize these relationships. The discussion touches on the societal fetishization of older women dating younger men, as noted by Sienna Miller’s quote.
RHONJ New Cast Troll Exposure
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry exposed Haley Glassman, a new Rhonj cast member, as a long-time, aggressive online troll targeting her DMs.
  • Summary: Haley Glassman, a PR professional, was revealed to have sent consistent, often body-shaming, messages to Claudia Oshry under a private account. The hosts found it fascinating that someone with a professional background would engage in such behavior. This led to a broader discussion about Bravo casting ‘wildcards’ who stir drama, contrasting them with established ‘OGs’.
Rob Rausch Voice Acting News
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  • Key Takeaway: Rob Rausch has entered the field of voice acting for erotica, with his Southern accent being notably thicker in those recordings.
  • Summary: Rob Rausch is now doing voice work for erotica, joining other reality stars in this endeavor. The hosts noted the performance aspect of his accent in these recordings compared to his regular appearances. A viral, unverified reel of Rob’s reportedly very attractive father, dubbed ‘Dada Hunk,’ was also mentioned.
Vulture Housewives Ban Criticism
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  • Key Takeaway: A Vulture opinion piece called for banning Real Housewives cast members from The Traitors due to their tendency to discuss game betrayals post-show.
  • Summary: The hosts disagreed with the ban, arguing that The Traitors featuring Bravo stars is successful precisely because fans enjoy the interpersonal drama and social media fallout. They asserted that The Traitors is a game show, and the reunion is secondary to the core gameplay, unlike traditional Housewives reunions. Rob Rausch’s victory was deemed more impressive because he navigated the unpredictable nature of Bravo personalities.
Summer House Couple Dynamics
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  • Key Takeaway: Amanda Batula clarified that her separation from Kyle Richards began in October, followed by her moving out in November, with the agreement not to date others, which ultimately led to realizing the separation should be permanent.
  • Summary: Amanda Batula defended Kyle against harsh criticism, emphasizing that fans should not attack him while he is navigating the fallout of their separation. The hosts debated the authenticity of Summer House storylines, suggesting that while some scenes are staged for production, the relationship issues might be genuine due to the cast spending little time together outside filming.
Sky Askari Interview: Season Reflection
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  • Key Takeaway: Sky Askari regrets how she handled conflict with her husband on camera, feeling she reacted poorly due to external life pressures.
  • Summary: Sky views herself as a ’tough cookie’ who successfully navigated the season’s conflicts but disliked her reactions toward her husband. She stated she does not seek validation and will not change her lifestyle despite being called pretentious. Regarding Tannon and her jewelry line, Sky maintained that Tannon’s large purchases were not necessary for friendship support.
Sky Askari on Cast Dynamics
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  • Key Takeaway: Sky views Reza as sad and destructive, while she separates Mercedes from the negative group dynamic of Reza and Gvanessa, noting Mercedes’ focus on family.
  • Summary: Sky expressed pity for Reza, hoping he stops creating drama to ruin reputations. She noted that Gvanessa throwing a drink on her at Tannon’s party was childish and unscripted behavior. Sky is unsure about returning for Season 2 because the existing cast dynamic is exclusionary and hostile toward her and Bombshad.
Sky’s Authenticity and Standards
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  • Key Takeaway: Sky Askari embraces being an underdog and maintains high personal standards, which she believes resonates with younger viewers who see her as a strong woman standing up for herself.
  • Summary: Sky Askari stated she will not change to blend in, emphasizing her different standards and boundaries compared to others. She appreciates positive private messages from viewers whose teenagers look up to her for self-advocacy. She clarified that having standards does not equate to being stuck up.
Valley Living and Erewhon Loyalty
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  • Key Takeaway: Sky Askari’s reluctance to live in the Valley is based on distance/accessibility, not a judgment of the residents or the value of homes there.
  • Summary: Sky clarified that her preference against living in the Valley is due to its distance, not because she looks down on the area or its residents, noting some Valley homes are more expensive than those on the other side of the hill. She proved her long-term commitment to the high-end grocery store Erewhon by showing her membership details dating back to 2012/2016. She detailed her preferred Erewhon smoothie, the Cocoa Cloud and Blue, and suggested naming her own creation ‘Sky’s the Limit.’
Dog Oil and Nitrate Testing
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  • Key Takeaway: Sky Askari plans to develop a preservative-free oil for dogs after learning about the high nitrate levels in expensive Harry’s Berry strawberries using a nitrate-testing device.
  • Summary: Sky has never used Tannon’s facial oil but was inspired to create a coat oil for her fluffy dog, ensuring it would be preservative-free with known shelf life details. She advised against buying the $20 Harry’s Berry strawberries from Erewhon because her nitrate-testing device showed they have high levels of nitrates, making them unsafe. She noted that buying ice from Erewhon is also unwise, suggesting consumers must be selective about purchases there.
Personal Impact of Global Conflict
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  • Key Takeaway: Sky Askari’s family is directly affected by the ongoing war, causing her deep devastation as they lack basic safety measures like shelters.
  • Summary: Sky confirmed that her family is in the region where the war is occurring, causing her great heartbreak as she watches the suffering of innocent civilians. She noted that her father is not doing well due to the stress of the situation. She described the terrifying reality where family members sometimes lack internet and witness bombings near their location without access to shelters.
Valley Finale and Reza Jax
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  • Key Takeaway: Reza Jax unexpectedly evolved from a ‘fuckboy’ stereotype into a voice of reason by the end of “The Valley Persian Style” season.
  • Summary: The hosts praised Sky Askari’s performance on reality television, noting she ‘ate and left no crumbs.’ They observed that Reza Jax surprised them by becoming the voice of reason, despite his initial portrayal as vapid. His difficult childhood experiences were cited as context for his behavior, making it easier to empathize with his shortcomings in his marriage.
RHOP Reunion: Stacey and Legal Caution
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  • Key Takeaway: Monique publicly retracted her accusation against Stacey regarding the phone call drama during the “Real Housewives of Potomac” reunion, stating Stacey was not involved in the ‘bullshit.’
  • Summary: Monique recently stated on Twitter that she no longer believes Stacey was involved in the controversial incident discussed at the reunion, promising to share the full story later. The hosts found the entire situation confusing, especially since Ashley had previously provided a backstory suggesting Stacey was in contact with Chris, which Monique is now denying. The discussion highlighted the legal risks Wendy took by speaking openly about her situation on the reunion, contrasting it with Karen’s advice to remain silent.
Wendy’s Legal Exposure and Aliases
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  • Key Takeaway: Wendy’s explanation for using multiple credit card aliases made sense as a method for easier travel and package receiving, provided the aliases were not used for financial fraud.
  • Summary: The hosts noted the tension of having one cast member recently released from prison (Karen) advising another (Wendy) who is facing pending federal charges. Wendy’s legal team was reportedly aware of the line of questioning regarding her aliases, which she claimed were never used for financial purposes. The hosts agreed that using pseudonyms for travel and deliveries is common, but questioned why she needed so many if ‘Pam Oliver’ was sufficient.