Reba McEntire came in last place in a chili cookoff that was judged by Rex Linn. Despite being a cute couple in the country music scene, they don't show each other any favoritism when it comes to cooking contests.
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 judging process in her favor.
McEntire ended up in last place in the competition. As a consolation prize, she received a trophy in the shape of a chili pepper being flushed down a toilet.
Always up for a challenge, McEntire posted a video on her social media accounts showing her participation in a cooking competition where she did not win, and even shared a moment of her gracefully acknowledging her placement in last.
The entire video below captures the entire event, with some additional interesting details included. For instance, country singer Terri Clark participated and ended up coming in second place.
McEntire talked about her chili cookoff mishap during a recent interview on CBS Mornings and shared that she has a good understanding of what went awry.
She confesses that she forgot to add any spices to the dish, but she added chili powder and hatch green chilis thinking it would be enough. She was following a recipe from Texas and was really excited about it.
Despite being in a relationship with Linn, it didn't prevent her from finishing in last place. McEntire believes that her girlfriend status may have helped soften the disappointment when the judges announced the results.
Rex, who was one of the judges, quietly told me the news. He apologized and then revealed 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 ended up throwing it away," McEntire explained further.
Setting aside humor, McEntire discussed her connection with Linn and the reasons behind its success. The two have been acquainted for a long time, meeting in 1991 during the filming of The Gambler Returns starring Kenny Rogers. However, it wasn't until they reconnected in 2020 that they felt a romantic spark. During this time, McEntire was still married to her husband Narvel Blackstock, with whom she has a son named Shelby.
During a conversation with Rex, McEntire wondered 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 mellow. She believes they have met at the perfect time in their lives.
Following this, McEntire will be going to Las Vegas to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Additionally, she is working on a new television show that will involve reuniting with some of the crew from her popular series, Reba.
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