Country music star Reba McEntire came in last place in a chili cookoff, with actor Rex Linn serving as one of the judges. Despite being a couple, they didn't go easy on each other in the competition.
McEntire took part in a Hillbilly Chili Cookoff where Linn was serving as a judge. Despite their personal connection, it did not influence the judging process in her favor.
McEntire actually finished in last place. As a result, she received a humorous trophy as a prize: a chili pepper going down a toilet.
McEntire, always a good sport, posted a video on social media of her unsuccessful cookoff experience, showing herself gracefully accepting the last place position.
The complete video below depicts the entire event, with some additional entertaining details included. Country singer Terri Clark participated in the event and ended up in second place.
In a recent interview on CBS Mornings, McEntire talked about her unsuccessful chili cookoff experience and acknowledged that she has a good understanding of what caused the failure.
She forgot to add the spices to the dish, but she tried to make up for it by adding chili powder and hatch green chilis, thinking it would still turn out well. The recipe was from Texas and she was really excited about it.
Despite being in a romantic relationship with Linn, it did not help her improve her ranking in the competition. However, McEntire believes that being Linn's girlfriend may have lessened the impact of the judges' decision on her.
During the competition, one of the judges named Rex approached me and quietly informed me that I did not win. I asked him if he would reveal the winner, to which he replied apologetically that it was not me.
"Then he gave me the trophy, which turned out to be a chili pepper in the toilet. So, I made a joke about it taking a dump," McEntire elaborated.
Putting humor aside, McEntire also discussed her connection with Linn and the reasons behind its success. They have been acquainted for a long time, having first met in 1991 during the filming of The Gambler Returns alongside Kenny Rogers. However, their romantic relationship didn't begin until they reconnected in 2020. Prior to this, McEntire was married to her husband Narvel Blackstock, with whom she has a son named Shelby.
During a conversation with Rex, McEntire pondered why they hadn't connected sooner. Rex pointed out that one reason could be because she was previously married. McEntire describes Rex as fun and energetic, while she has become more relaxed over time. She believes that they have crossed paths at the perfect moment in their lives.
Following this, 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 reunite her with some of the crew from her popular show, Reba.
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