Reba McEntire came in last place in a chili cookoff that was judged by Rex Linn. Despite being a cute couple in country music, they don't go easy on each other in cook-off competitions.
McEntire recently took part in a Hillbilly Chili Cookoff, where Linn served as one of the judges. Despite their personal connection, it did not influence the outcome of the judging.
McEntire actually finished in last place. As a result, she received a humorous trophy as a prize: a chili pepper being flushed down a toilet.
Always willing to have a good time, McEntire posted a video on her social media of her unsuccessful cooking competition, showing her gracefully accepting the fact that she came in last place.
Watch the complete video below to see everything that happened, including some interesting details. Country singer Terri Clark participated in the event and came in second place.
In a recent interview on CBS Mornings, Reba McEntire discussed her unsuccessful chili cookoff experience and acknowledged that she has a good understanding of what went awry.
"I forgot to add the spices," she confessed. "I added chili powder and hatch green chilis, thinking it would be enough. I was following a Texas recipe and was really excited about it."
Even though she was Linn's girlfriend, it didn't help her avoid finishing in last place. However, McEntire believes that her relationship with Linn may have lessened the impact when the judges announced the results.
"Rex, who was one of the judges, approached me and quietly informed me. He expressed his apologies and then revealed that I did not win the competition."
"Then he gave me the trophy, which turned out to be a chili pepper inside a toilet. So I added mine to the collection," McEntire explains.
Setting humor aside, McEntire also discussed her connection with Linn and the reasons behind its success. The two have been acquainted for a long time – they first met in 1991 during the making of the Kenny Rogers film The Gambler Returns. However, romantic feelings didn't develop until they reconnected in 2020. During this period, McEntire was married to her husband Narvel Blackstock, with whom she has a son named Shelby.
During a conversation with Rex, McEntire wondered why they had not connected sooner. Rex pointed out that one reason may have been because she was previously married. McEntire describes Rex as fun and energetic, while she has become more relaxed. She believes they have come together at the perfect moment in their lives.
Following that, McEntire will be traveling 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 members of the team from her popular show, Reba.
Check out the current appearance of the cast members from the TV show Reba.
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