Reba McEntire came in last place in a chili cookoff, with the judging being done by Rex Linn. Despite being a cute couple in the world of country music, Reba and Rex don't go easy on each other when it comes to cook-off competitions.
McEntire took part in a Hillbilly Chili Cookoff, where Linn served as a judge. Despite their personal relationship, it did not influence the judging process in her favor.
McEntire actually finished in last place. As a result, she received a comical trophy, which was a chili pepper going down a toilet.
Always one to keep a positive attitude, McEntire posted a video on her social media showing her participation in a cooking competition where she did not win, and even included a clip of her gracefully accepting the last place position.
Watch the entire video below to see everything that happened, including some additional interesting details. Terri Clark, a popular country singer, was also present at the event and ended up coming in second place.
In a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, Reba McEntire talked about her unsuccessful chili cookoff experience and acknowledged that she has a good understanding of what went awry.
"I realized that I forgot to add any spices," she confesses. "But I added chili powder and hatch green chilis, thinking it would be enough. I followed a Texas recipe and I was really excited about it."
Even though Linn's girlfriend status didn't help her avoid being in last place, McEntire believes that being in a relationship may have lessened the impact of the judges' announcement on her.
Rex, who was one of the judges, approached me and quietly told me the news. He expressed his regret and I asked if he would reveal the winner. Rex then informed me that I was not the winner.
"Then he gave me the award, which turned out to be a chili pepper in the toilet. So, I made a joke about it," McEntire added.
Putting humor aside, McEntire discussed her connection with Linn and the reasons behind its success. The pair have been acquainted for a long time, meeting in 1991 during the filming of The Gambler Returns starring Kenny Rogers. Despite not feeling a romantic spark at first, they eventually reconnected in 2020. Prior to this, McEntire was married to her husband Narvel Blackstock for a long period, with whom she has a son named Shelby.
During a conversation, McEntire questioned why she and Rex hadn't connected sooner. Rex pointed out that she had been married before, which may have been a factor. McEntire describes Rex as fun and energetic, while she has become more relaxed. She believes they met each other at the perfect time in their lives.
Following that, McEntire will be going to Las Vegas to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Additionally, she is working on a new comedy series that will involve reuniting with some of the crew members from her popular TV show, Reba.
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