Toast Passion News: Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Episode of The Toast · May 28, 2026 · 55 min
Sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry discuss West Wilson's rumored Summer House exit, Love Island USA, Keke Palmer and Sean Evans, Mormon Wives, and Susan Boyle's makeover.
Summary
Jackie and Claudia Oshry opened the episode by bickering over who was responsible for a bag of leftover lunch garbage left overnight in Claudia's car after a work meeting, then recounted a merchandise photo shoot, rainy-day driving, and a Hamptons house they believe had mold.
The main news segment began with reports that West Wilson had not been asked back to Summer House after Ciara Miller reportedly refused to return if he did. Claudia called the move a win for Ciara, while Jackie noted Wilson has a spinoff and questioned why Ciara would return. Both doubted Wilson's credibility after he admitted lying, and argued that the timeline he and Amanda Batula offered for their relationship did not absolve them. They discussed Kyle Cooke endorsing a Threads theory that Wilson had strategically "hitched his wagon" to Batula; Claudia thought the theory gave Wilson too much credit, while Jackie found it plausible. Jackie estimated Batula's financial loss from the scandal at about $10 million, and the hosts looked up what beta blockers are after discussing her demeanor at the reunion.
The hosts criticized Love Island USA's production for urging fans to "keep it kind" while casting and repeatedly saving divisive contestants such as Huda Mustafa, and discussed plans for recapping the upcoming season. They enthusiastically endorsed a possible romance between Keke Palmer and Hot Ones host Sean Evans after a flirtatious podcast appearance. On The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, both said Taylor Frankie Paul should be welcome back but objected to Dakota Mortensen's return given dual restraining orders.
The episode closed with a new "Toast Passion News" segment on Susan Boyle wiping her Instagram and debuting a bob-and-fur-coat makeover, with Claudia questioning whether audiences would embrace a glamorous Boyle, followed by a conversation about Jackie considering cutting her hair.
Chapters
- 0:03
Intro and the lunch garbage dispute
The sisters argue over who should have thrown out the leftover lunch bag left overnight in Claudia's car.
- 6:33
Meeting mishaps and merch photo shoot
They recount a clumsy entrance to a business meeting and complain about the stress of a merchandise photo shoot.
- 10:43
Weather, mold and windshield wipers
Banter about a moldy Hamptons house, rainy-day driving and windshield wiper settings, followed by a preview of the day's stories.
- 18:27
West Wilson's rumored Summer House exit
The hosts react to reports that Ciara Miller's ultimatum kept West Wilson off Summer House and discuss his credibility.
- 25:18
Kyle Cooke's 'hitched his wagon' theory
They debate Kyle Cooke's endorsement of a theory that Wilson strategically attached himself to Amanda Batula, and Batula's financial fallout.
- 31:56
Love Island USA's 'keep it kind' plea
Claudia and Jackie criticize Love Island USA's production ahead of season 8 and plan their recaps.
- 41:57
Keke Palmer and Sean Evans
The hosts cheer on romance rumors between Keke Palmer and Hot Ones host Sean Evans.
- 45:26
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives casting
They respond to a producer saying Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen are welcome back despite dual restraining orders.
- 48:16
Toast Passion News: Susan Boyle's new era
A new segment covers Susan Boyle wiping her Instagram and unveiling a dramatic makeover.
- 51:33
Jackie's hair dilemma and sign-off
Jackie muses about cutting her hair while Claudia offers joking suggestions before the show closes.
Key points
What was said, by whom, with the exact words. Timestamps jump to the moment.
Linked moment · 18:27Skip to 18:27 using a listen link in the info box.
Claudia OshryClaudia Oshry argued that, if true, Ciara Miller blocking West Wilson's return would be a power move since Ciara herself does not need the show.
“this is such a slay on Ciara's behalf, because I'm sure a part of Ciara didn't even want to return and doesn't need to”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry doubted Ciara Miller could end West Wilson's fame given his spinoff, and was surprised Ciara would want to return.
“I don't think she can, like, stop him from being famous. I'm shocked that she wants to go back”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry argued that staying on Summer House is a low-commitment, prime-time job that never hurts a cast member's career.
“it's like a low lift yeah it's like it's never going to be a bad thing to stay”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry said that while justice favors Ciara, West Wilson and Amanda Batula would make for more entertaining television.
“But like in terms of shit I want to watch, I want to see those two lunatics”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry argued that lying destroys credibility for the moments when one needs to be believed, as happened with West Wilson.
“don't lie because then when you need people to believe you, they won't”
Listen from 21:56 · West Wilson and Amanda Batula relationship
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry said the couple's claim that they did not sleep together until after their statement does not absolve them.
“People have no reason to believe that. The lie that they're telling doesn't absolve them of anything”
Listen from 23:01 · West Wilson and Amanda Batula relationship
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry said the theory Kyle Cooke endorsed credits West Wilson with more strategic thinking than he is capable of.
“I do think the theory gives him a little too much credit in terms of being that strategic. I don't think he's that smart”
Listen from 26:44 · West Wilson and Amanda Batula relationship
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry found it plausible that Wilson strategically sided with Batula as the sympathetic figure of the season.
“I could see it having been like a little strategic of like, I'm going to support like this victimized woman”
Listen from 27:39 · West Wilson and Amanda Batula relationship
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry estimated that Amanda Batula lost around $10 million in brand deals and opportunities because of the scandal.
“Net-net, I would say that's the financial loss here. $10 million”
Listen from 28:53 · West Wilson and Amanda Batula relationship
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry criticized Love Island USA producers for casting and repeatedly protecting a divisive contestant, then scolding fans for reacting.
“Not only did you cast a crazy person, you saved her time and time again”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry said Love Island USA's production lets its intense fandom steer the show.
“and their fandom is crazy and they let the fandom like run the show”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry said she would stop watching Love Island USA if the new season's production was as frustrating as last season's.
“Like keeping Huda over and over again. So if it's really bad, I'm going to stop watching”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry credited Keke Palmer's Hot Ones appearance with helping put the show on the map.
“her episode put the show on the map and she was being so funny”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry described Sean Evans's appearance on Keke Palmer's podcast as an hour of flirting and said she supports the pairing.
“And now she had him on her podcast where they're literally just flirting for an hour”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry said Taylor Frankie Paul should be allowed back on the show despite being problematic, but objected to Dakota Mortensen returning.
“I have no problem with taylor returning like she's problematic but it's her show like she can return to her show”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry argued that producers invested in Taylor Frankie Paul's recovery should keep Dakota Mortensen off the show.
“if we're really invested in her healing, you should not put him on the show because it just sets her back”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry doubted audiences would embrace a glamorous Susan Boyle, arguing her appeal lies in her humble persona.
“I think a lot of the appeal is her sadness and like her homely vibe”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry defended Susan Boyle's makeover as authentic to how Boyle is feeling.
“But I think those of us who know and trust Susan, like no, she wouldn't do something inauthentic”
People
In the conversation
- Claudia OshryAmerican media personality, podcaster and co-host of The Toast, known as Girl With No Job
- Jackie OshryAmerican podcaster and co-host of The Toast, Claudia Oshry's sister
Discussed
- West WilsonSummer House cast member
- Amanda BatulaSummer House cast member
- Kyle CookeSummer House cast member and Amanda Batula's husband
- Ciara MillerSummer House cast member
- Sophie CunninghamWNBA player praised by the hosts
- Lexi WoodFormer Summer House cast member
- Huda MustafaFormer Love Island USA contestant who has released music
- Keke PalmerAmerican actress and podcast host
- Sean EvansHost of the YouTube interview show Hot Ones
- Taylor Frankie PaulStar of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
- Dakota MortensenTaylor Frankie Paul's ex-partner and Mormon Wives cast member
- Susan BoyleScottish singer who rose to fame on Britain's Got Talent
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From the publisher
1. West Wilson Allegedly Not Returning To "Summer House", As Insiders Call Lies (Deux Moi) (18:30), Kyle Cooke Slams West Wilson for “Hitching His Wagon” to Amanda Batula After Their Divorce (Cosmopolitan) (25:24) 2. ‘Love Island USA’ Asks Fans to “Keep It Kind” on Social Media Ahead of Season 8 Premiere (The Hollywood Reporter) (31:56) 3. Keke Palmer romance rumors swirl with ‘Hot Ones’ host Sean Evans after his crush confession (Page Six) (41:59) 4. Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Are Welcome Back to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Despite Dual Restraining Orders, Says Producer (PEOPLE) (45:27) 5. Susan Boyle reveals jaw-dropping, radical transformation as 'a new era starts' for recently reclusive star (Entertainment Weekly) (48:25) The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) The Toast Patreon Toast Merch Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry The Camper & The Counselor Lean In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary, chapters and key points were generated from the episode transcript on September 28, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.