The Toast The Toast Files with Natalie Joy Viall: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Jun 24, 2025
Natalie Joy Viall, host of the Viall Files and a former surgical technologist, joins for a lively chat about reality TV and relationships. They explore the changing landscape of influencer culture and its impact on relatability. A fascinating discussion on the financial empowerment of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sheds light on gender equity in sports. Plus, they share humorous experiences like an unforgettable massage mishap and reflect on the unrealistic beauty standards set by shows like Love Island.
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Cheerleaders' historic pay gap
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders earned only $15 an hour before a recent 400% pay raise.
- Despite rigorous schedules and national fame, their pay was historically unfair compared to players.
Choose reality TV by age group
- Watch reality TV seasons aligned with your age cohort for better connection to content.
- TV audiences tend to identify most with contestants close to their own age bracket.
Natalie met Nick via DMs
- Natalie Joy Viall slid into Nick Viall's DMs after seeing an Instagram photo he posted in a Whole Foods parking lot.
- They FaceTimed, met up in New York, then LA; dating started after months of him initially resisting.
