The Viall Files Monét X Change & Daria Berenato Talk Traitors, The Valley: Persian Style, RHOBH & Blake/Taylor Texts
Jan 27, 2026
Monét X Change, drag performer and comedian known from RuPaul's Drag Race, shares tea from the Traitors castle and gameplay takes. Daria Berenato, pro wrestler formerly of WWE/TNA, talks about her heel persona, career moves, and a harrowing stalking incident. They riff on Traitors strategy, reality-TV parallels, RHOBH, The Valley: Persian Style, and the Blake/Taylor text fallout.
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Context Matters Before Judging Texts
- Nick and Natalie defend Blake Lively and Taylor Swift's texts as a caring, honest friend check-in rather than a scheme.
- They urge viewers to resist manufactured smear narratives and consider context before judging.
Smear Campaigns Shape Online Narratives
- The hosts warn that PR firms and smear campaigns can easily manufacture narratives online.
- They call this capability frightening and emphasize skepticism toward organized online attacks.
Binging Traitors Across Seasons
- Daria is simultaneously watching three seasons of The Traitors and binge-watching the current season obsessively.
- She praises contestants like Lisa Rinna and Rob for making the show entertaining and memorable.