Reba McEntire came in last place in a chili cookoff that was judged by Rex Linn. Despite being a cute couple in country music, Reba and Rex don't go easy on each other in cooking competitions.
McEntire took part in a Hillbilly Chili Cookoff where Linn was a judge, but their personal connection did not influence the judging outcome.
McEntire ended up in last place. As a result, she received a humorous trophy: a chili pepper going down a toilet.
Always willing to have a good time, McEntire posted a video on social media of her unsuccessful cooking competition attempt, which included a moment of her gracefully accepting the last place position.
The complete video below demonstrates the entire sequence of events, and also includes some interesting details. Country singer Terri Clark participated in the event and ended up in second place.
In a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, McEntire discussed her unsuccessful experience at a chili cookoff and acknowledged that she has a good understanding of what caused it to go wrong.
"I accidentally forgot to add any spices," she confesses. "But I added chili powder and hatch green chilis thinking it would be enough. I was following a recipe from Texas and I was really excited about it."
Even though Linn's relationship with McEntire didn't improve her ranking, McEntire believes that being his girlfriend may have helped cushion the disappointment when the judges announced her last place finish.
"Rex, who was one of the judges, approached me and quietly shared the news. He expressed his apologies and mentioned that I was not the winner of the competition."
"Then he gave me the trophy, which turned out to be a chili pepper in the toilet. So, I ended up flushing mine down the toilet," McEntire added.
Putting humor aside, McEntire discussed her connection with Linn and the reasons behind its success. They have been acquainted for a long time, meeting in 1991 during the filming of The Gambler Returns. However, they did not develop romantic feelings until they reconnected in 2020. During this time, McEntire was married to her husband Narvel Blackstock, with whom she has a son named Shelby.
During a conversation with Rex, McEntire questioned why they hadn't connected sooner. Rex pointed out that she had been married previously. McEntire describes Rex as energetic and fun, while she has become more relaxed. She believes they have crossed paths at the perfect moment.
Following that, McEntire will be going to Las Vegas to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. She is also working on a new sitcom that will bring her back together with some of the people who worked on her popular TV show, Reba.
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