The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast - The U.S. Open is SERVING Up Men!

Episode Date: August 30, 2025

Are sporting events the watering hole for singles looking to match? The U.S. Open Tennis Championships are happening NOW, and Kelly Bensimon and Alexia Nepola are giving you all the reasons why it's a perfect place to meet eligible single men! From Honey Deuces to chic attire, we're breaking down the annual event and giving you the inside scoop on why it's THE place to be. Plus, find out what makes Alexia cry when she opens up to Kelly about her personal life. Email us at: [e-mail] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hey, guys, it's I Do Part 2. I'm Worstump of your celebrity ventures. I'm Alexia Napola, and I'm joined today by my fellow housewife, Kelly Bentham. Hi, Kelly. Hi, Alexia. How are you? Happy end of summer. Yes.

Well, I feel like it's so summer. For me, it's not officially over until, like, October. I mean, here in Miami, I feel like it's summer all year long. but yes, you know, we'll start getting into it in a couple of weeks, but we'll start feeling like it's fall. You're dressed for the U.S. Open. You're ready to go. In your tennis whites.

I actually have a little tennis dress because now they're very popular. I feel like tennis fashion is super hot right now. You would look so good in tennis dress too. Thank you. They're cute. I think they're so cute. Yeah, you'd be like, hi guys, let's go and have a honeydew. My name is Alexia.

I'm going to be like, I'm with her. Whatever the girl, the blonde is, the Barbie with the, I'm with her. Speaking of tennis, today we're going to be talking about the U.S. Open going on in New York City right now. And Kelly is going to give us all the information that we need to know for are you single ladies that want to attend the U.S. Open? Is it a good place to meet the love of your life or is it just a place to go have fun with your girls? You're based in New York, Kelly. So for our listeners, describe what the atmosphere is like. at the match?

So the atmosphere at the match is, first of all, it's outside of New York City. So it takes a second to get there. But the atmosphere is very colorful, like very energetic. Everyone is really excited to be there. And there's a lot of, you know, like you said, like super well-dressed, you know, men and women alike. I mean, it's definitely a vibe. And it's also, it's not like next door. It's not like you walk outside and you're like, I'm going to take a taxi there. It's, you know, it's a, it's a truck to get there. So people really, really make an effort. Amazing. Yeah, I feel like all those

big sporting events, you know, are always like posted outside of the city. But, you know, people really make it, you know, a thing to go and, you know, to attend, you know, especially the U.S. Open in New York. And I've never been. I would love to go. So, and, and, and, and, and, you know, And not only to find love, but I think just like the whole experience. You know, first of all, I love sports. You know, and I do believe that tennis is so much different, you know, from basketball, let's say, or baseball or football. I feel like when you go to a tennis match, the whole ambiance, the people that attend, and just everything is different. You know, it's a different sport where I feel like basketball and football and baseball are more like family events.

And don't get me wrong, tennis can be as well. but I just feel like in tennis it's more like you're there because you love the sport and you know you're a tennis man you want to you want to actually sit down and see the match where I feel like in basketball

and other sports it's more like you just want to be like everywhere you can see it from everywhere you want you know you want to drink and you want to have fun and you want to eat and in tennis I just see it more like a serious sport I mean I don't know I have I've only been to one US Open

I mean actually it wasn't even a US Open And we need to talk about that. Because in Miami, we don't have the U.S. Open. We have the Miami Open. And a lot of people confuse that with the U.S. Open. So, yeah, it's very similar. The Miami Open and the U.S. Openers are very, very similar. Well, they're similar and different.

But, yeah. Yes, they are. I mean, I think one thing that, like, one point that you're making is that when you go to, like, let's say you go to a basketball game, there's, the celebrities are on the floor or they're in the boxes. so you can like see celebrities and then there's like you know a lot of you know younger kids and parents kind of like you know just there with their with their families it's not far to get to you know you just like hop on a train or hop in an Uber to get there but like again like

going to the U.S. Open I mean it's in Queens it takes a lot of time to get there so and it's also very expensive so it's not like you it's not like you can just go and get like a ticket you can't be, like, at a bar and be like, hey, I'm going to pick a big. There you go. Well, you see, that's what right there makes it expensive. Yes. So the people, the caliber of men and women that you're going to be meeting there are, you know, people that are, you know, not afraid to spend, you know, a couple hundred dollars on, you know,

on tickets. Also, like, the vibe there. It's like all the activations are very high end, you know, like the big brands are there. and it's just like, it's, again, it's like when you're going to like a baseball game, or, I mean, a basketball game, you're seeing the celebrities, but all the celebrities are tucked into these boxes. So you're just sitting next to, you know, a finance guy or a tech guy or, and, you know, everyone is kind of like, it's like democratic because like people are all like baseball hats.

And they're all, ooh, oh, my God, did you see that? So it's like this very common, you're, you're, you don't feel intimidated to talk to someone. So you think definitely you can meet better guys. Single women could meet better quality men at a tennis. I mean, yes, if you can get tickets to a U.S. Open. If you can get your tickets there, then yes, you will meet higher quality guys. Also, like, if you go to, like, you were saying before, the comparison of, like, a, you know, basketball,

like, there's a lot of guys in suits. and so a lot of women are like when they see a guy in a suit some women are like oh my god i don't want a suit and other women are like i love suits everyone is kind of like in a vibe like sweaters and shirts and colored shirts and polo shirts right like more preppy more like lower piano more like like the real wealth right like that's how i like to say it i love a like too like coming from miami right in miami for example the miami open the crowd that's there there's a lot of like maybe you know Latina superstars, you know, Latin celebrities. Yeah.

But, you know, there's also, like, a lot of influencers. Like, do influencers, like, attend the U.S. Open? You know, I feel like Miami's become a lot of that. Like, the influencers get, you know, tickets and get invited to all these things when they really can't even afford to be there. You know, they're just there because, you know, they were hired, you know, to go or they were given tickets. You know, Miami's vibe was more like sexy, tropical.

And it's very different. You know, I feel the crowd that attends these things in Miami. they go for something different whereas they see the u.s open in new york more global you know there's international people you know from all over there's entrepreneurs there's you know business men from wall street there's also a lot of celebrities and i just think it's like a different vibe i just feel like i've never been but like reading about this i'm like excited to go by the way martina and julia are there so i have my ticket already i could definitely go with martina and julia and um and i've been reading about so many celebrities, you know, that we've seen that attend the U.S. Open.

You should come. You should come and we should go together. We should make it like a test, right? Like, we'll go both single girls and see how, you know, how it goes for us, right? And they get back to the viewers and say, you know, this is what happened. This is the research, at least, for us. And we'll share it. I would love that. If you want to come, we will go together. So just back to like the vibe there. There's this drink. that it's called the honey deuce like deuce but people call it the honey do because it's made it's like the condiment is honey do these little um these little melon balls you're so cute yeah rico it sounds so good and they were making non-alcoholic ones so it was really fun to like

and everyone's like is that a honey juice or a honey do so that could be kind of like what are you ordering you know what are you what are you getting in your honey do or deuce right people don't know So it's a fun way of, like, good opening line, you know, because people don't know. And so it's kind of like, if you meet someone, they're like, is that I would like a honeydo and they're like, it's a deuce, you're like, got it. Like that guy's been here before. We know him. And also, like, one of the things, Alexia, that like, if I tell this to my kids and to myself, like, you never know who you're going to meet. And like, I meet so many people.

And then someone's like, oh, my God, are you single? Someone's so single. And you meet so many different people being. in an environment. And this is a great environment because, again, like, there's, you're talking about, oh, my God, like, you know, that one athlete shaved his head. Why is that guy wearing purple? Oh, my God. It's so cool to see, you know, Venus back playing tennis. Like you said, like, you know, your friends, Martine and Troy are there. Like, there's, there's things to talk about. Like, I'll be like, like, literally, I was there the other day. And, like, I was with, I mean, Carl Radke and I was

like, I was like, oh my God, Carl, look, what they're wearing and Carl's like, we were like having fun, like talking about what they were wearing and it was fun. It was really fun. Do you think we need to know a little bit about tennis? No. I mean, there's so many things to talk about. Celebrities, clothing, vibe. Yeah, but I mean, I think I think we should be a little educated as far as, you know, like what you're there for, like who you're going for. You at least need to know, like, who's playing in the matches. and you know knowing that's basic i mean that's just me i like to do that like i just don't like to show up somewhere especially i mean i've always been a sport fanatic i love baseball i love all the sports and um so if i would go i would like to have a little bit of you know knowledge you know

about the sport and i think that's a good way too because you never know who's sitting next to you you know and some guys think that's hot some guys think it's hot like for the woman to know about sports and i mean i don't care what they think but i like it for myself like i want to know like at least who's playing. I feel like sometimes the ladies go to these sporting events and they're just there for that. So like pick up guys

and they're really not there for the sport and you know it doesn't for me like it doesn't like look you know doesn't look so sexy like for me you know like you're just there for that. Like I like to know what I'm there who's playing a little bit about the sport and you know I think that can also be like

you know cute you know like to start a conversation with a guy. You know I think guys like that. I mean I love that you are that engaged that you want to know. Not everybody knows really what's going on. They're just kind of like going to have fun or they're going to like, you know, see who's there.

Like you were talking about the influencers. There's not that many influencers there. A high ticket item. And it's not about your phone. People are not on their phone. This is like watching tennis. People are like, oh. Right.

Well, you know, I think that's what I'm saying. Like you're sitting there and you have like full access. and you're really, like, absorbing everything that's going on. So I love that. I love that nobody's on their phone because I feel like, you know, we've lost so much. You literally lose everything. If you go to a game and you're the whole time on your phone or taking videos or taking

pictures, you know, I think people are too caught up in that. Well, people too, they're like if I, if I, if it wasn't, if I didn't record it, if I don't have it on my phone, that I wasn't there. I mean, that's not my vibe. Like, I was there. I'm seeing it. I'm talking about it. Wait, but do you know what love means?

tennis? I don't know. Tell me. Tell me. It's a score. It's a score. Yes. Absolutely. It's like 40 love. Right. It's not like 40 kiss my face. It's like 40. Yes. That I know. But you see, that's what I mean. You need to know like that. It's like love. Let's kiss. Not the kiss down. Do you know what love is losing tennis? So that's why I was like pot off. But yeah, I know that. You see, that we need to know. You can't show up at a game and not know that. So it means, so 40 love. So it means zero. in scoring does not it's not the kiss cam people aren't like love and everyone kisses now it means zero

oh yeah i like it i like that more than the kiss cam we've seen a lot of things happening with the kiss cam lately exactly yeah but we don't want to see that in tennis yeah but um it would actually be fun if they had the kiss cam at um at the tennis i think it was open yeah my boyfriend's professor is way too friendly and now I'm seriously suspicious. Well, wait a minute, Sam, maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has been

hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor and they're the same age. And it's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them.

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Why did the prosecution take this? They were holding all the cars. How on earth could you make a deal? What message does that send? Listen to season three of the Idaho Massacre on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You know, it's funny, too, because people are like, are like, do you think that going to the U.S. Open is a good place for a first date? And, like, I'm totally on the fence about it. Like, on the one hand, I'm like, you have to, like, be ready at, like, 4.30. And then it takes, like, an hour to get out there. And then you're, like, having a drink and maybe having some chicken nuggets with caviar.

And it's a lot of fun thing. But it's a very long date. So I'm like, maybe a second date it would be really good for or like a third date, but I feel like a first date if you're just meeting someone and you're spending that much time with them. What are your thoughts? So, I mean, the reason why I don't think that it's a good, that I would like it for a first date is because I feel like a first date. You really need to have more conversations. You need to talk.

You need to get to know each other. So it depends. If it's your first date with somebody that you've already been talking to, it might be okay, even if it's a lot of hours. I think that that's actually good because you really get to know whether you like that person or not. So that can work,

but if it's like a first date that you haven't had like too much conversation with and you really don't know, I think it could be, you know, a little awkward. And yeah, I mean, that's like how I feel about it. Yeah, I totally agree with you. I think it could be a little awkward

to be spending that much time with someone. And by the way, like, I feel like when you're on a date, you should be on an actual date like how was your day not like oh my god did you see that job how was your day right it would be like very personal it's very like impersonal you know that's why like i like i wouldn't like it for a first date but if it's someone that i'm dating i think it's like a cool fun activity to do as a couple yes and how do you feel so the guys that go to the u.s open there i feel like there's a lot of couples

you know that send and um but do you also you know i guess it would also be like you know single men you know, like we talked about, you know, earlier, that, you know, with different professions that are just there, you know, to social network or because, you know, their company, you know, got the seeds or box or they're there for the brand. There's so many reasons, like, while they're there and just like single women. So as a woman, would you go there like by yourself or would you go with like a group of friends? I mean, it's a massive, massive arena. I wouldn't necessarily go by myself. I mean, I personally would not do that. But. But I have seen, you know, I see single women there.

I see like, but I think it's better to go with someone because then also, too, it's like I think that's the perfect. Like if you and I were together, we would be talking to people. We wouldn't just be standing there. I could be a wing woman also, right? We could be just like wing woman, which is great. And that's what the, that's the whole vibe. And, you know, I, and again, it's like a really fun environment.

And you meet a lot. there's a lot of interesting people. Like I literally was just there and I met so many new people and it was just really, you know, fun. And one person was in the theater. One person was on television. You know, one person was an, you know,

as an actor, I mean, I just met a lot of different kinds of people. And it's funny because my friend of mine was like, you have to go on Raya because there's all these tennis people are on Raya right now because they're all in town. Like all these pros are there.

So what do they do? they just get on Raya just while they're there? Well, you know, it's like tells you like their location of where they are. So people are like in town. You know what I mean? Oh, wow. People are on Raya? People would be like, Lexi's in town.

Lexi's in New York. Yeah. Okay. So are you on? I don't know some people have recommended that, but I've never, that's like a whole different podcast. I've never, I don't, I mean, I would, I mean, I dated an athlete and I really, I like athletes a lot.

I like, I feel like a women love athletes. I like that they have. discipline. That's what I like. The discipline. That's exactly what I like as well. Yeah. But I mean, if you date like a hockey player, like they have a certain like you can't like go out. They don't go out. You know, they eat the certain same meals. They get massaged all the time. They work exercising. So that would be hard. But yeah, I mean, I could date like, I don't know, like a football player or something or tennis player. I don't know. They seem to. I feel like a lot of tennis players are married.

There's like, there's like that hot tennis player that has the pretty girlfriend page, Lorenz, whatever. Do you know how I'm talking about? Yes, yes. So, yeah, I think she's fabulous. And, like, I mean, I just love to see her and her fashion. So she shows up at the U.S. Open looking beautiful. Right. And, like, all her outfits are on point because, you know,

I also feel like the women dress differently to go to a U.S. Open than obviously a basketball game or a baseball game. You know, I feel like, you know, they can show up elegantly. And then also, you know, like, sporty, but, like, sexy. but they know exactly like how to dress you know to the event people aren't in jeans

which is so nice too it's like it's just nice to go to like an event where people aren't in jeans like you know people are in white jeans or in tennis sweaters like you they're in dresses

there are in dresses but the men aren't in jeans and the women aren't in jeans I mean unless you're working for a tennis player then they're at you know at leisure but I think it's also nice

to just be in an environment people are like dressed and you're like oh okay So they put in the effort to get there. They put in the effort to get dressed. Do you know what I mean? They're like, it's like that's the kind of guy that you love that. I love that.

There's no scrubs. Like, it's very like, you know, they're putting in the effort to be there. And I love that. I agree. Got a guy that puts in the effort. We like a guy that dresses well. And I feel like the U.S. Open, like I said, it's like you're going to get the best of the best. Yeah.

I just not only in fashion, but I feel like the men that are there, you know, are all like educated men with careers. And I, like I said, I've never been, but I'm so excited to go next year. And you also have a fashion week going on in New York, no, the next week? Yeah, that's coming up. I mean, I wouldn't necessarily bring a date to Fashion Week. I would definitely bring a date to the U.S. Open. But if you were like, wow, this is really great. And for the way, you don't want your date, like looking at models and then being, right, and then look at you.

and you're like, hi. Oh, that would never happen. Yeah. You know, I don't think men belong there unless they go by themselves. And then they're, and that's creepy. Oh, my God. Alexia, I had a guy that was like, oh, my, he was like, can you bring me to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show?

And I was like, yeah, we can go. Then I'm like, taking him to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. He was like, oh, my God, it's going to be so great. We're going to see all these girls. And I'm like, hmm, not happening with me, right? No. Thank you so much for, no. trying to, like, no, I'm not going to sit there and watch you, like, you know,

salivate over all. Just up over, like, a 20-year-old. That's not happening. No, I was thinking because it's like the U.S. Open, fashion week, I'm like, maybe next year I can do a little bit of both. I can do the U.S. Open. It's at the same time. You have to come.

But you have to come to Fashion Week, obviously. But the U.S. opens at the same time. It's always like back to the U.S. Open, which is really fun. But another thing, you know, there is so much fashion on there. And the people do dress up. And it's interesting because this would be a good reason to go on a date with someone that wants to go to the U.S. Open because my algorithm is like, these are the kind of guys you want to date.

Like, I mean, I'm like, I literally wake up and my algorithm is like telling me all these different kinds of guys that I should be with. Well, I don't want to tell you what my algorithm says. We'll keep up private. My algorithm is it's so funny. You write the phone like knows what, like, we're going through in our lives. It's crazy. It's so crazy.

and it's good in many ways, but it's also not that great in others because it really gets to you because like the stuff is coming up by the phone. You start thinking, right? Yeah. But wait, so my algorithm is telling me, it says that this,

and this was something I was like, oh my God, this guy is, I can't remember his name, but I'm like, this guy is really on point, is that a guy who makes plans to see you in the future, to do things that are interesting, is a good guy.

Oh, can I tell you something? Because my algorithm is something different from me. yours so a guy that makes you he could be future faking he could make empty promises no empty promises no okay hold on like we're going get ready put your tennis sweater on a lot of these guys are boosters and they're like love bombing you in the beginning and they're saying you know like promising all these empty promises and future faking so you have to be you have to be careful you know obviously if you do like the guy you want to be excited about it and you want them to be making

plans for the future because that's a good sign but you also have to be very aware that it could as it could be a good sign for normal guys and you know emotionally available and well psychologically guys it can also be the type of guy that does it with every woman or it's just part of his personality trait that he's you know faking it and he's just like offering you all these things and making empty promises and you know I'm not trying to be negative you know I feel like you know if that's what it's something you to do and that's what you want but just be aware that's just all I'm saying because my algorithm say something else that empty promises to redfly but where are you Alexei where are you in your life right now so I am divorced and I am on the other side

luckily and gratefully it's been you know a very hard year for me you know the show is still airing. So reliving, you know, all these episodes and just seeing me like this, this episode, the season, you know, I, it's not me. You know, it's like not me. Like I put up with so much, not only on the show, you know, as, as a cast me. And if you're watching this show, you can see because it's not the Alexia. It's kind of like my life was dimmed. And, you know, I wasn't depressed because I really don't get depressed. But, you know, I was so emotional and I was so, I was going through so much of my personal life that I was just like shutting

out all the noise you know like I wasn't really invested you know with the girls what was going on I was just kind of like sitting back watching it play and it's kind of like what I was going through in my personal life you know I was just kind of like sitting back just watching it all play out seeing

the patterns gathering information and kind of just like figuring things out but like I said I'm like on the other side now and you know it was really difficult but you know and it's not that I chose the show I chose me I had to choose me and it took me all this time to know that what I did was the right thing so I hate that you say that your light was dim I mean obviously you're just so bright and beautiful and sweet and that makes me sweet Kelly thank you Kelly I know you've been through a lot you know it is and I look back and I see like even like you know looking at the comments and all that I was like I can't believe you know we have a certain girl on the show that like came in super strong and her new cast member

and she wanted to take over and like literally she was insulting me. It was like verbal assault and I was okay with that and I guess because I was okay with that in my personal life and I just I was just like in a really really you know dark

stage in my life you know going through that in my personal life and then I was just like taking it from everybody but you know the Alexi is back and I'm you know and you'll see a different you know I'm so excited for people to see who I really am. I've always been very genuine and raw on the show

as I am in my personal life. But, you know, when you're going through things like this in your personal life, it could really affect you, you know, in a way, and you don't even notice. I mean, that's awful, and I'm so sorry. But also, you know, just talking about like, you know, new beginnings and, you know,

fall is coming and just doing different things. And I just feel like when you're around other people, people, you know, like, okay, we can watch tennis and it's fun to meet new people and drink these honeydews and have fun and that's great. But, you know, just being around other people is just, you know, we're humans and we need that human interaction. And I think it's, I think that's one thing that's why people really love the open too is because the enthusiasm is so contagious. And so wherever you are in your life, if you're like, you know, if you have love issues or if your kids are going to college or having like kind of like an end of the summer,

it almost brings this new energy to like fall forward into fall. You know what I mean? And just a new way to connect with other people that's like there's no, there's nothing to win, nothing to lose. Like, oh my God, what do you think of that guy wearing purple? Do you know what I mean like there's nothing to lose and there's everything to gain by just having fun and yeah and thank God I have such great friends you know that have brought a lot of joy and laughter to my life I always have fun with you I know I'm going to be in New York next month and the following also like for the next two weeks I'm going to be in New York a lot so I'm going to call you so we can definitely go out and catch up I would love that

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Listen to season three of the Idaho Massacre on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You know, as far as dating, I'm like, I'm not there yet, Kelly, because I need to, you know, I'm still healing and I just need to be good with myself. You know, I feel like I've gone into a lot of these relationships with men because of coming to my life when I've been, I haven't been in a good place. And that's what I've attracted. So I need to be great.

I need to be so good. So I'm going to keep on focusing on week. on my voice that you know like you that I know you're a great mom that's their my life and that's you know what I've always like my life has been you know about them I'm going to continue to do that focus on me and you know when I just believe in love and I'm sure you know I'll move on with my life but you know for the first time in my life healthy I'm not ready to be with anybody else and I've always been ready I've gone from like one I feel like I've been married all my life and always in a relationship. But, you know, marriage didn't work out so good for me. So I'm not planning on getting

married again. Maybe I'll just say girlfriend or whatever, but I believe in love, whether it's in the tennis, whether I'm going to find it in U.S. Open or a fashion week or in Miami or in Madrid, wherever it is, my heart is always open for love, but my heart needs to heal. That's super brave of you, first of all. Oh, don't cry. I'm here for you. I think to listen, Alexia, you know, there's some people that just, you know, are like, I need to be with somebody. And, you know, do you know how, like, cool it is for you to just, like, take time for yourself? I mean, with everything that you've been going through personally, professionally, everybody loves you. And, you know, we're all here for you. We support you 100%. And, you know, you can take all the time you

want. This is not a race. This is not a sprint. It's a marathon. And, you know, there's, you have so much time. And some people are like, okay, I'm going to start September 1. Or some people are like, okay, I just need to start dating immediately. And I think it's just very cool of you. And I'm like that. Like I just like, after my breakup, I was like, I just need a second to like just take a second. And there's nothing wrong with that and nothing wrong with it. And there's just so many opportunities out there to meet people and just to have fun with no commitment, not trying to meet it,

no intention to meet anyone. Right. I'm not at that stage yet, like the intentional. Like, I'm not looking for any relationship. Like, I'm not. Like you said, I want to have fun. I want to feel free. I want to just be me.

You know, I want to like find myself again because sometimes you lose yourself in these relationships. That's one lesson that I have learned. And also my kids are like, mom, like, this is what's going on. This is how it's, I'm like, why is everyone like, how did they get so bright? Well, they learned through us. I'm like, wait, what? I'm the adult in the room.

They're like, no, no, no. This is how works. I'm like, got you. Good. Well, I love you. My daughters that call you out and remind you sometimes we need to be reminded. I know, by either our friends or our family or our daughters or whatever. But that's why this pod is so good, too, because we can connect and talk about things that we may not necessarily talk about, like, while we're filming or just in everyday life.

Yeah. I mean, filming is very different. You know, you've been part of it. So, you know, for filming, you know, we're nine girls. So we each have a story. And I was very protective of my story because I was going through it in real time. And I was protective of him. I was protective of us.

You know, I bet it on my relationship. So I didn't share a lot this season because when it's real and you're going through it. And what you guys saw is actually what was really happening in my life. It was emotional chaos and. turmoil, when they were good, one day or good, one day or bad. But, like you said, you know, when you're filming, you can't share all that. Like, the viewers don't see the whole story. They see, like, bits and pieces of it.

And then there's editing, obviously. So then, you know, it just changes things, right? So I love that you do have this platform, you know, and I love to share it with you what we can talk about relationships and we can talk about us and just, you know, inspire or help anybody else that's going through it. Now, I'm not ready to go with you this year. to the U.S. Open, but next year, I promise you will be ready

that we're going to kick ass and we're going to have fun more than anything because for me it's all about having fun. I've never, like, been that kind of woman and I don't know about you, even when I've been single, the short time that I've been single, like that I go out with my friends

and I'm like, oh, let's go here. Because, you know, the wealthy men go there and we can meet a wealthy, like, it's never been in my mind to meet somebody. And, you know, despite, you know, the, the whatever, you know, the image that some people may have of me that I'm a gold digger, which I'm not,

because I would have so many millions of it was. So I haven't gotten much from men, but whatever, except, you know, they sell you a, well, what is it that they say? They sell you a dream, and then they deliver a nightmare. So that's pretty been, yeah. But what I'm trying to say is, like, my thing has never been that, like, I want to go to the U.S. Open, besides that, you know, we're talking about that it could be a great place to meet eligible bachelors and whatnot.

But like you said, to have fun. And if something good comes out of it, if I meet, you know, a man that potentially I can have a relationship with a friend lover, good. But I feel like we need to just go for fun, not to really look for what you're looking for because for me, it's never happened that way. By the way, the U.S. Open is not a place to find billionaires or private plans or any of these things. It's just a baseline of people that have interests and how.

hobbies and that are using their, you know, their money that they work, you know, they work hard for to do things like they're playing tennis on a Tuesday if they want. They're playing, they're starting pickleball. You know, they're, they were invited. They're making an effort. You know, it's not necessarily about how much money that they have. For me, it's about who they are as a person and how they're living their life. I mean, I want to be with someone who, like, loves their life. A hundred percent. I don't to be with someone that's like, oh, here's my great life. Like, you can't have it. And that's not what I want.

I want to have someone that's like loving their life and be like, oh, my God, guess what we're doing today. Right, right. And wants to share it with you. So, yeah, I mean, absolutely. But that's like what, you know, I tell my, my girlfriends that have been single for a long time. And I think they go looking for it.

So, you know, I want to like make that, yeah, I want to send that message to the women that, like, don't go looking for it when you're, You're not looking for it. It's like when it comes to you. And at least that's how it's been, you know, for me. And, you know, yes, the U.S. Open might be a great place to potentially meet someone. But you know what? So is the supermarket.

So it's the bank. And so I always say. I always say Sundays at the supermarket is the best. Right. And Sundays at the gym in the morning, that means it's a guy that doesn't like to go out on night. Sundays early in the morning is also a good place, like, you know, to me, guys. But, you know, again, I feel like you can meet them anywhere. You just have to be open to it.

And, you know, at our age, you know, I think that we're at a stage in our lives, that we really know what we want and don't know. And we know, like, all the red flags, you know, because we've gone through it. We have experience, you know, we have life experience and lessons. So we have an advantage, my friend. We do. We have an advantage. We do.

Look at that. You're using all the tennis lingo. Yeah. I love it. Oh, my God. I, again, like, I think you're amazing and appreciate you opening up. And, you know, U.S. Open is really, really fun, but friendships are even more fun. And I'm just having such a great time, like, getting to know you and supporting you on your journey.

Thank you, Kelly. It's always great to talk to you. I look forward to seeing you in New York. Yes. And talking for sure. And doing more podcasts together. I would love that. to you.

I love that. So if you're going to the U.S. Open, we hope you have the best time. And if you meet someone, call us and tell us all about it, or email and phone number are in the show notes. Follow us on social. Make sure to rate and review the podcast. I do part two and IHeartRadio podcast where falling in love is the main objective.

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