
Maria Lockard
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About Maria Lockard
Maria Lockard studied English and Creative Writing at Virginia Commonwealth University. When not binge-watching TV or reading the news, she enjoys running, being outdoors, and attempting to tame chaos by making to-do lists.
Industry Focus
As a Reality TV Features writer, Maria has been a reality TV devotee since the first season of The Real Housewives of Orange County crossed her screen. She is fascinated by the ability of reality shows to blur the lines between entertainment and real life.
Favorite Media
Maria enjoys all things Bravo, especially real housewives, and shows that cover complex familty dynamics. She believes documentary-style series build empathy and understanding of human conditions that might not otherwise have exposure.
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90 Day Fiancé: Throuple Matt, Amani, & Any Should Never Have Been Cast (I Doubt They’ll Ever Marry)
90 Day Fiancé stars Matt and Amani Jlassi’s marriage complicates their plan to bring girlfriend Any Aguirre to the United States on a K-1 visa.

6 Casting Opportunities I Think The Below Deck Franchise Is Missing
The Below Deck franchise runs the risk of becoming stale if it doesn’t embrace some new techniques as it approaches 12 years on the air.

Sister Wives: Janelle Brown’s Take On Her Life As A Movie Is Perfect (She’s Embracing Her New Start)
Janelle Brown has transformed her life, moving across the country to pursue her dreams, since ending her marriage to Sister Wives star Kody Brown.

What Happened To Captain Jason Chambers After Below Deck Down Under Season 3?
Captain Jason Chambers is focusing on his health and his family after Below Deck Down Under season 3 following a December 2024 cancer diagnosis.

Kody Brown Should Film Sister Wives Season 20 Without Robyn (He Could Salvage His Reputation)
Sister Wives star Kody Brown’s estrangement from his children will never be repaired as long as his wife, Robyn Brown, continues to interfere.

I'm Excited For This Editing Overhaul In Below Deck Season 12 (Signs It's The Best Season Yet)
Below Deck season 12’s first moments suggest producers are experimenting with bold editing techniques that first appeared in Below Deck Down Under.

What Happened To Marina Marcondes de Barros After Below Deck Down Under Season 3?
Marina Marcondes de Barros earned a promotion on Below Deck Down Under season 3 and ended the season in a relationship with Nicolas Cattelan.

Where Was Bachelor In Paradise Season 10 Filmed? (The New Resort Is A Huge Upgrade)
Bachelor In Paradise moves to a new luxurious resort in Costa Rica as contestants from the Golden spinoffs younger singles at the beach.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph’s Newest Below Deck Down Under Feud Isn’t Helping Her Mean Girl Reputation
After her season-long feud with Lara Rigby, Below Deck Down Under Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph is now no longer on speaking with Harry Van Vliet.

90 Day Fiancé: Is Mahdi Al-Saadi Right To Question Stevi Nichole’s Honesty About Her Sexuality?
90 Day Fiancé season 11 star Mahdi Al-Saadi’s conservative background made him suspicious of his fiancé Stevi Nichole’s hobby of painting nude women.

Below Deck Down Under Captain Jason Defended Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph Online Amid Feud With Lara
The feud between Below Deck Down Under Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph and Chief Stew Lara Rigby continues to escalate, leaving the rest of the cast divided.

90 Day Fiancé: I’m More Confused Than Ever About Shawn Finch And Alliya de Batista’s Relationship
90 Day Fiancé’s Shawn Finch and Alliya de Batista contend with an age gap and conflicting views on Alliya’s transition ahead of their wedding.

I’m Concerned The Golden Bachelor’s New Time Slot Could Set It Up For Failure
The Golden Bachelor’s season 2 schedule delivers a notable change from both its widely popular first season and The Golden Bachelorette.

The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Who Is Demi Engemann’s Husband Bret? (His Ex Is A Reality Star)
MomTok influencer Demi Engemann and her husband, Bret Engemann, both face accusations of infidelity in The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives season 2.

90 Day Fiancé: Signs Shekinah Garner & Sarper Güven Will Stay Together Despite Their Major Drama
Shekinah Garner and Sarper Güven continue to be spotted together in public despite breakup rumors after their explosive fight on 90 Day Fiancé.

90 Day Fiancé: I'm Convinced Juan David Daza’s Secret Plan To Resume His Cruise Ship Career Is A Huge Red Flag For His Relationship
90 Day Fiancé’s Juan David Daza was a cruise ship bartender before moving to Wyoming to be with his fiancée, Jessica Parsons, and their infant son.

The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Mikayla Matthews's Age, Job, Instagram, & More
Mikayla Matthews is sharing the next chapter of her life with The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives viewers as she prepares to welcome her fourth child.

The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Jessi Ngatikaura's Age, Job, Instagram, & More
Jessi Ngatikaura made her television debut on The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives after rising to fame on social media with the MomTok group.

I Don't Think Ariana Madix Should Have Been Cast As The Love Island USA Host Again (Should She Move On From Reality TV?)
Ariana Madix became the host of Love Island USA season 6 on the heels of her explosive breakup from Vanderpump Rules costar Tom Sandoval.

The Way Sister Wives Season 19 Handled Garrison Brown’s Death Was So Important (The Brown Family Honored His Memory Beautifully)
Sister Wives season 19 paid homage to Garrison Brown as it documented the Brown family’s heartbreak in the aftermath of his March 2024 death.