Anya Taylor-Joy Surprised by Lisa Barlow on the 'Today' Show

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Superfan Anya Taylor Joy Receives Epic Surprise From Lisa Barlow

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Anya Taylor-Joy had her wildest Real Housewives dreams come true while appearing on the Today show. During the promotion of her new movie, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the 28-year-old actress talked about her love for reality TV.

“I have a confession to make,” she shared with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Friday, May 24. “I am obsessed with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. I never really got reality TV before, but after watching the season finale, I needed to know what made these people act the way they did.”

Taylor-Joy, who started watching from season 1, is now completely hooked and eagerly awaiting the return of new episodes.

After expressing her love for the show on TV, The Queen's Gambit actress was surprised with a taped message from RHOSLC cast member Lisa Barlow on Today.

Hey Anya! I heard you're a big fan of our show. We really appreciate your support," she said. "Thank you for tuning in, beautiful."

Although Taylor-Joy didn't physically shake, her excitement was clearly visible when she received a personal message from one of the original cast members. "Oh my gosh! I can't believe it. I'm freaking out," she said. "My team backstage is going to go crazy."

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Taylor-Joy was asked if Barlow, 49, is her favorite. She responded by saying, “I can’t pick” before making a request to the cast. She pleaded, “Get back to filming,” and added, “You got me completely blushing.”

Season 5 of RHOSLC reportedly started filming in February. The cast includes familiar faces such as Barlow, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Heather Gay, Mary Cosby, and Angie Katsanevas.

Barlow previously hinted that the upcoming season of the show is going to be "very, very real." She mentioned that they strive to raise the bar with each season and that conflicts are genuine, without the need to fake anything.

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Superfan Anya Taylor Joy Receives Epic Surprise From Lisa Barlow

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Monica Garcia will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Andy Cohen confirmed that she will be taking a break from the show after it was discovered that she was involved in the anonymous troll account Reality Von Tease, which had been causing issues for the RHOSLC cast since March 2021.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City can be streamed on Peacock currently. As of now, there has been no announcement regarding the premiere date for season 5.

Editor's P/S:

Anya Taylor-Joy's love for "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" has been brought to the forefront, revealing a hidden passion for the reality TV genre. Her excitement upon receiving a message from Lisa Barlow, a cast member, highlights the impact these shows can have on viewers, even those of celebrity status. Taylor-Joy's request for the cast to resume filming underscores her anticipation for the upcoming season, promising genuine conflicts and compelling storylines.

The article also touches on the departure of Monica Garcia from the show due to her involvement in an anonymous troll account. This incident serves as a reminder that even the world of entertainment has its share of behind-the-scenes drama. Nonetheless, the article leaves fans eagerly awaiting the premiere of season 5, anticipating the return of familiar faces and the potential for more captivating moments like Taylor-Joy's newfound love for the show.