BY DC CUEVA
For a lot of us who got our start covering MTV Reality earlier in this decade, those like myself can no doubt cite Marie's original Real World St. Thomas cast as a reason for us to go from just being fans of the show to now those who discuss the show and its related series, and talk to the castmates on podcasts and on blog sites like this one. Them being fan friendly to everyone that summer 2012 when their season aired and when four of them went straight from the Virgin Islands to Battle of the Seasons 2 helped ease that transition, and I still remember being able to talk with the cast a good deal right from when I joined Twitter the night of the season premiere back in late June 2012. And they were regular webcast guests of Andrew Kirk and others on podcast platforms during that summer and fall, which set the stage for the extensive audio coverage of the Trifecta we have now.
For quick synopsis of what their season is about - should you decide to binge watch it after this Challenge season ends, you might say that their season might resemble Siesta Key more than the usual drama-filled seasons were used to. Their Real World was more laid back than usual with not much in the way of blowups or big drama, them being stuck on an island with a gorgeous estate and with the beaches not far away, and all but one of the castmates were paired up during the season almost from right when they moved into Hassel Island.
Siesta had Alex & Juliette, Kelsey & Garrett and Madisson & Brandon with Chloe being that friend to turn to for the group, and here RW STT had Swift & LaToya, Marie & Robb, and Trey & Laura, with Brandon being the outsider. There was a love triangle with one of the guys on both shows: the Key's playboy Alex was juggling Juliette, high school friend Madisson and even made a play for Kelsey and common friend Amanda in Florida, while Trey had to deal with Laura and girl back home Chelsea which made her late-season visit to the island the most tense moment of that summer. And who can forget Marie and Robb with peanut butter, Ri and T's prank war with Swift and Brandon finding himself sent home for a drug test?
And if you were one of those who caught Battle of the Seasons II - which was up until Champs vs. Stars II the last Bananas-free Challenge season, they found themselves as outsiders looking in in not joining the house's main alliance in Turkey led by eventual champs in Team San Diego. It was what happened there that got Trey paired up with Zach on Rivals II and won the first two challenges before that shock DQ in elimination later on. And Marie made her mark by pushing Sam and Derek into a pot that was her most notable MTV moment up until recently.
On Friday, Laura welcomed family, friends and three of her original Real World roommates - Robb, Swift and LaToya, as she became Laura Lee Weander and became a wife in an intimate setting. She captioned on social media, "Yesterday was a dream. The weather was perfect with the sun coming out right before the ceremony. We had nothing but the most important people in our lives to help us celebrate becoming a family of 3! Nick and I can't thank everyone enough for their love and support and look forward to life as the Weanders!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤"
The rest of her St. Thomas castmates -- both who flew in Omaha and the rest who were too busy to make the trek there -- sent their well-wishes to Laura as she enters the next chapter of her life... it includes that guy who was part of that memorable relationship and love triangle in St. Thomas. Our congrats go out to her & Nick too.
● @swiftmtv/IG: "Blessed to be with and celebrate my lovebug @lauraleewaller wedding today. God has blessed you and your daughter with an an amazing husband/father.. I 100% approve !! The level of joy I have for you lovebug knows no bounds. Shoutout to my other castemates/family @robbertacus @anotherlatoya love y’all! #ThankGod4St.Thomas"
● @robbertacus/IG: "To put it very matter-of-factly, thank God for St. Thomas. My heart is so full, happy, and grateful to have these people in my life. What an outstanding occasion. Laura, I’m so happy for you, and thank you for having me be a part of it. #ItsAWeanderfulLife #SeriouslyCanNickBeMyBestFriend"
● @anotherlatoya/IG: "It’s been 6 years since I’ve seen my #realworldmtv gang 😩... but I couldn’t think of a better reunion than to be together again to watch the marriage of my beautiful TV sis Laura👰🏻. Congratulations Laura and Nick on your marriage!! Wishing you two to many years of happiness. And yes I finally made it to #nebraska to visit 😆. Love you 💕 @lauraleewaller @robbertacus @swiftmtv #RW27 #Stthomas #Omaha #itsaweanderfullife"
● @MTVtrey/Twitter: "Congratulations on your wedding @LauraLeeWaller_. You have always deserved the utmost happiness and I am genuinely happy for you, from the bottom of my heart. May your day be full of love."
● @mar8e/IG: "You look so stunning I’m sorry I missed out. Congratulations!!!"
● @brandonmichaelkane/IG: "Congrats @lauraleewaller thats a huge moment. Enjoy the crazy ride of marriage."
- I AM DC
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