Game of Alliances: Unlikely Bond Forms between Omarosa and Jax Taylor on ‘House of Villains’
The House of Villains' cast reveals their unexpected alliances during filming of the first season Find out who formed a surprising friendship on the show: Corinne Olympios, Jax Taylor, Johnny Bananas, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, and Tiffany 'New York' Pollard
Who says villains can't be friends? The cast of House of Villains are notorious in the world of reality TV, but even the most wicked individuals have a soft spot for one another.
When asked about her closest companion on set, Tiffany "New York" Pollard, 41, exclusively told We ahead of the House of Villains premiere, "I must give credit to my roommate, Corinne [Olympios]. She is incredibly talented, stunningly beautiful, and incredibly courageous. The moment she walked through that door, it was like a blonde ray of sunshine, bringing fresh air and positivity to the entire house. She exuded the kind of charm that makes people 'aww' in the movies; that's who she was all throughout her stay."
While Tiffany gained fame for her confrontational style on reality TV, she confessed that without Corinne, she might not have been able to cope with the experience. The Bachelor alum shared similar feelings, expressing gratitude for Tiffany's support and considering herself fortunate to have met her and become roommates. Corinne gushed about their friendship, saying it was a blessing and one of the best outcomes of the show for her.
Omarosa Manigault Newman, who gained fame for declaring on her debut season of The Apprentice that she had no intention to form friendships, shockingly admitted in a recent interview with Us that she has indeed managed to forge some friendships this time around.
"I consider myself extremely fortunate as I haven't really formed strong connections with the cast in previous experiences. However, this time I lucked out with two amazing roommates, and I'm not just saying that because they're sitting here," Omarosa, 49, exclusively shared with Us, while acknowledging Jax Taylor and Anfisa Arkhipchenko. "I genuinely feel grateful to have found two exceptional roommates who have become wonderful friends. And now Jax has gained two incredible sisters who he can't seem to get rid of. It was truly a fantastic opportunity to finally connect with people."
Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Johnny Bananas. Casey Durkin/E! Entertainment
"Tiffany and Corinne playfully suggested that their fellow costar Jonny Fairplay had developed a close bond with Survivor alum Shake Chatterjee. However, Fairplay disagreed with their interpretation of the situation.
Fairplay remarked with a chuckle, "Shake is quite peculiar," dismissing his costars' ideas. "I recall mentioning during a confessional that I genuinely enjoy Shake's company. It's strange to think I have to apologize for liking Shake, and it makes me question whether I truly do. The entire situation is quite perplexing."
Jax Taylor, Jonny Fairplay. Casey Durkin/E! Entertainment
Fairplay and Shake, both aged 39, seemed to have a great relationship in the house. The former wrestler included the Love is Blind alum in his alliance with Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, bonding over their shared love for the pool and hot tub. Although Fairplay joked about working closely with Shake and Bananas, he actually got along very well with his roommate, Bobby Lytes.
Speaking about his roommate, Fairplay stated, "Personally, I believe Bobby Lytes is the best choice for a roommate. It's so crazy because I'm usually wicked, I guess. Every night, we would wish each other good night, and every morning, we would say good morning. I would even wish Bobby a Happy Earth Day, and he would question if it was really Earth Day. I would respond with a no. Our room was always tidy and well-maintained."
House of Villains premieres on E! Thursday, October 12, at 10 p.m. ET.
