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Bravo’s ‘toxic work culture’ pushed producer to OnlyFans, then he was ‘iced out’ of TV gig

A beloved, Emmy-nominated producer on a string of Bravo hits says he joined OnlyFans as a side hustle after being worn down by the grind of reality TV — and now he feels he’s not welcome on the Bravo sets.
But he tells Page Six he’s been “blown away” by the support he’s had from the reality community after speaking out about the “toxic” work culture in the reality industry.
Patrick McDonald, a former supervising producer who became a favorite of “Real Housewives” stars including Robyn Dixon, Marlo Hampton and Sutton Stacke, said on social media this week that he was partly pushed to make adult content by exhaustion and the “incredibly toxic work culture on many of the shows I worked on.”
He said in a video that his workload on shows such as “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” and Lisa Vanderpump’s hit spinoff, “Vanderpump Rules” consisted of 12-plus hour days, six days a week, “three to four months at a time.” He said he was “extremely burned-out, overworked and exhausted” — and that he noticed friends who do OnlyFans “living a life of freedom,” and making a lot more money.
Perhaps to underscore the special stresses of working in the reality field, he also posted a video of himself physically breaking up a fight between members of a “Real Housewives” cast.
(McDonald has worked for several such production companies, and it’s not clear what which companies he has accused for fostering a “toxic” culture).
He didn’t tell brass that he’d started creating NSFW content, but he believes they eventually found out.
“Things went radio silent with executive teams” when it was time for him to hop on another project, he said, “It hurt my feelings – for the last five years, [I’ve] given so much of myself to these shows.”
“It’s 2025,” he said, “There are ‘Real Housewives’ and Bravo stars with OnlyFans accounts. [It] shouldn’t be a problem [for people working] behind the scenes.” McDonald also pointed out there have been adult stars featured on “Housewives” honcho Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” show.
Meanwhile, the “Houseswives” certainly seem to have his back. Former “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Dixon commented on the video, “I love you Patrick! The brightest light in any room/industry you are in. You deserve all the peace and happiness!”
Her co-star Charisse Jackson-Jordan said: “Happiness over everything. You’re…by far one of the realest producers in the industry.”
Former “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” star Hampton described him as “one of the most hard-working producers I ever had.”
“RHOBH” star Stracke also wrote fondly of him.
“Honestly, I’ve been blown away by the support I’ve received from the reality TV community,” he told Page Six.
He said the outpouring of support came as no surprise “because so many of us have been complaining about these poor working conditions for so long.”
McDonald admitted he’s not sure if it was Bravo brass or the heads of the production companies who went cold on him.
A source familiar with the situation, insists Bravo knew nothing about it.
“[Bravo is] not responsible for hiring employees of the production company,” they said, adding, “it’s unlikely people at the network know him at all.”
“His video was aimed at the production company. Bravo’s not involved,” they said.
McDonald said he hopes good can come out of his video posts and that it helps “usher in some change in the way these shows, that so many of us love, are produced.”
“All I’m doing here is advocating for fair and humane treatment in the workplace… This has been going on for years and it’s time for some long overdue change… this is just the beginning,” he said.
A rep for the network did not comment.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Sweetly Kisses Daughter, Honors Late Son in Birthday Message

Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweet tribute to his daughter on her birthday, while honoring his late son.
The Portuguese pro soccer player’s daughter, Bella, turned 3 on Friday, April 18. In an Instagram post, Ronaldo shared a photo of him kissing his young daughter on the forehead in the grass, with the caption “¡Feliz día, mi amor! Nuestro amor siempre está contigo. #AngelyBella. 🥰❤️.”
The hashtag refers to Bella’s late twin brother, who died in 2022. Ronaldo shares Bella with partner Georgina Rodríguez, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2017, when they met at the Gucci store she once worked at.
Rodríguez shared her own post on Instagram in honor of Bella and Angel’s birthday. She posted a video of Ronaldo saying “I love you very much” to Bella, who wore a pink tutu. The caption read, “My babies are 3 years old today I love you with all my heart. This video with dad is one of my favorites 💕🧡💞🌸💝✨ Congratulations and thank you so much for choosing me as your mom 💞.”
In 2022, the couple shared an emotional statement upon Bella’s birth and Angel’s passing. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” Ronaldo wrote. “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
Ronaldo continued by thanking their doctors and nurses for “all their expert care and support.”
“We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you,” he concluded the post, signed by him and Rodríguez.
The couple additionally shares twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 7, and daughter Alana, 8. Ronaldo additionally shares son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., 14, with a mystery woman.
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The soccer star told Jonathan Ross in 2015 that he intends to honor her wishes and keep her identity private, saying, “Some points in life are private and people have to respect the privacy. When Cristiano is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son. But I am not going to say [it just] because people want me to say.”
The pair frequently shares glimpses into their lives with their children. In February 2025, Rodríguez posted a sentimental shot of the family on Instagram in honor of Ronaldo’s 40th birthday, captioned “Here’s to a lifetime together holding each other so tight. Todo lo mejor para el mejor 👑 ✨💙🦋✨💙.”
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Sexyy Red breaks silence after viral kiss video with Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber made sure that there was “one less lonely girl” at Sexyy Red’s 27th birthday party. People were quick to bash Hailey Bieber, after the pop star posted a video of him on Instagram giving the birthday girl a smooch on the cheek. Watch the full video to learn more about Sexyy Red’s reaction to the viral frenzy.
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‘Teen Mom’ ‘s Ryan Edwards Has Heart-to-Heart with Son Bentley in New Home

Ryan Edwards is excited for the opportunity to forge a new relationship with his son.
The Teen Mom: Next Chapter star, 36, shows son Bentley, 16, whom he shares with ex Maci Bookout McKinney, around his new home on the Thursday, April 17 episode of the reality series.
The home is a big move for Edwards and fiancée Amanda Conner, who were excited to treat their blended family to a new start. During that time, Conner regained custody of her 11-year-old son, Brandon, who would also join the couple and their daughter, Presley, in the new family home.
During the tour, Brandon and Bentley can be seen talking about where to put things in the basement. The teen asks Brandon, “What do you think about your mom having a baby?”
“I’m really happy because I’ll have her. I’ll live with my mom,” he said.
“I never really stayed with my dad either, unless it’s at Mimi and Papa’s house,” Bentley told him.
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“I’m really looking forward to having a big brother around,” Brandon adds with a big smile, making the teen blush a bit.
Later, Bentley and Ryan step outside for a talk of their own. Ryan tells Bentley, “I’m excited for you. I’m excited for Brandon and Stella and Jagger,” he says, referring to his other two children with ex MacKenzie Standifer.
After joking with Bentley about not sneaking out of the house, Ryan says, “When I was your age, I was most definitely running around. But you’re a good kid, I don’t have to worry about you.”
Ryan then starts to reflect on the fact that Maci was just 16 when they had Bentley. “For the longest, I’ve not been in a good place. And there, for a while, your mama didn’t want us together alone at all. I don’t blame her. Yeah, it made me mad, but I don’t blame her now.”
He continued, “And now, your mom and I get along great. Taylor and I get along. We played golf and I enjoyed it. I wish we would have done it a lot sooner, but like I told Taylor when we was golfing, I wouldn’t have wanted to deal with me then either, so I don’t blame him. And your mama was just protecting you, and I don’t blame her either.”
“Sixteen years later, here we are. I’m sorry it took us so long, but it’s better now than ever,” Ryan says. “I’d love to spend more time with you whenever. And you can come over here because I know we ain’t been able to, but I would enjoy that.”
“I’ve never really gotten to spend a night at a house you’ve been in,” Bentley says.
“I know, And if you’re ever uncomfortable with anything, if you don’t even want to tell me, just tell Mom and she’ll tell me. But just let us know.”
Bentley agrees to do that. Ryan concludes, “I think about this a lot. There were times, you know, that I wasn’t there for you. But I hope, by showing you that it’s a little different… I love you, though.”
“I love you, too,” Bentley says as the two hug.
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Ahead of the big moment, Amanda opened up to Maci about what this move means to her and Ryan, who have each struggled in their relationship with their children as a result of their respective struggles with addiction.
“I’m excited. It’s going to be new, it’s going to be stressful, but we’re all just learning to do this together. So it’s really important for me and Ryan to bond with the kids and have them come over,” she says, asking Maci if she’d be comfortable with Bentley staying there overnight.
“I’m okay with Bentley staying the night. This will honestly, it will be the first time where he goes to where Ryan is living and be happy about it,” she says.
“That makes me happy, but I hate that it was like that,” Amanda says.
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.
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