Has Desi Rascals created a recipe for the perfect man? Not quite, but they have certainly chosen cast members who have had men and women drooling all over them.
Desi Rascals, the new reality TV show similar to TOWIE, came to our TV screens in January this year and we all got hooked on the story lines and the cast members.
The most intriguing pair were Moses Baig and Jo Shah, now known as Mojo, who’s love story blossomed before our eyes and is still going strong.
Owais Khan and his string of bad luck brought a few laughs; despite his dapper looks and charm, Owais developed a stutter at a young age and this was portrayed on television. He was also ‘pied’ by a few ladies on the show for being too arrogant and self-centered. It began with Yasmin Karimi, continued with Rita Siddiqui and ended with his not so blossoming relationship with Scottish girl Feryal Javid Khan.
Anj Baig, owner of PMG gym and Anjees Dessert Lounge, certainly did not go unnoticed to the audience, but unlucky for everyone Anj made it clear that he was in a relationship from the beginning and his other half will not be appearing on the show. However Anj was not hesitant on playing cupid and even set up Owais and Feryal, unaware how that would end.
I can’t forget to mention our very own Zayn Malik lookalike Shmoyel Siddiqui, a pop up art gallery owner. Shmoyel was not as loud as the other boys and only went on a few dates with Yasmin before calling it a day. He kept a little reserved on his love life and despite interest from Faryal, causing an extremely awkward scene but great entertainment, we did not see much of Shmoyel’s love life. However it seems that him and Natalie Shah, sister of Jo, are getting rather close so let’s wait and see if that develops.
With Desi Rascals 2 back on our screens this summer lets hope we see the continued relationship of Mojo, Owais finally finding his Mrs. right, Shmoyel and Natalie becoming a pair and Anj’s arms getting even bigger.
Tamra Barney – Tamra joined the show in series three and quickly became friends with Vicky. She allowed the cameras to come into her life and see the breakdown of her marriage with ex husband Simon, her wild side came out, She started a business called Wines by Wives with Vicky and her love affair with Eddie Judge has also been shown from the beginning. We also saw her amazing holiday to Boro Boro with Eddie, where he proposed to her, and in the latest series we are watching her plan her wedding. 
Gretchen Rossi – Gretchen came on in series four and was instantly disliked by Vicky and Tamra. She was the centre of many controversies such as the ‘naked wasted’ dinner, her questionable relationship with the late, much older Jeff, her now long term relationship with Slade Smiley since the passing of Jeff (Slade also dated former RHOC Jo), her new found friendship with Tamra, and the friendship with Alexis Bellino; which has become non-existent in the past two series. 
Alexis Bellino – Devout, wife, mother and Christian Alexis has always stood by her man Jim throughout the show. She joined in series five and tried her hand at various jobs such as; a news correspondent, running her own dress line which is still on going, acting and now supports her husbands burgeoning trampoline park empire. Alexis has gone through a tough time with the ladies and has fought with almost everyone. However in the latest series she has managed to make amends with everyone, apart from Gretchen, and seems to be a lot more happier on the show. 
Heather Dubrow – Heather came on the show in series seven and has oozed class and elegance throughout. Wife of plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow, Heather is leading an eccentric lifestyle along with her four children. The Dubrow’s have a huge house in OC and are well known and liked amongst all the wives and the men of the show. Heather is also an actress, who has restarted her profession in the latest series; showing that a woman can have it all. 
Lauri Peterson – Lauri was part of the show in series one as she was working for Vicky. From being a single mum to having her fairy tale wedding with her prince charming George Peterson, Lauri is now living the dream of an affluent housewife along with an army of children. Lauri has started to reappear on the show in the latest series and has brought along with her lots of drama and grudges. She has revealed secrets about Vicky to Gretchen that were years old and has even held a grudge with Vicky for seven years. She is bringing about lots of entertainment by stirring things up but I’m just not sure how exciting her story-line will be once she’s got her revenge. 
Lynne Curtin – Lynne was part of the cast in series five and displayed her ditsy side to the world, as well as her oh too relaxed parenting style with her two daughters. Lynne is mainly remembered for her and her husband Frank’s explosive house eviction episode, in which one of their daughters had to retrieve the notice, Lynne came to realise that Frank had been hiding their financial problems from the family. I think a lot of the public felt sorry for Lynne, seeing the situation she was in and how distraught she was to have to find out about it last minute. 
Peggy Tanous – The leggy blonde Peggy was part of series six of the RHOC. Former model and stay at home mum, Peggy was a new-age woman and wealthy party girl. Peggy was a good friend of Alexis’ but that friendship turned sour when it was revealed on the show that Peggy had previously dated Alexis’ husband Jim. Although Peggy was now happily married Alexis was not willing to believe that Peggy even dated Jim and the friendship went down like a plane crash. 
Lydia McLaughlin- Lydia joined the cast in series eight, the most recent one. Lydia is married with two sons, and came on as a friend of Alexis. Just as Alexis is, Lydia is also a practicing christian. She owns a range of businesses and also runs a lifestyle magazine with her husband. So far on the show Lydia has been a little low key and quiet, trying to keep out of the drama and instead becoming a peacemaker between Alexis and Heather and Alexis and Tamra. She has had a small run in with Gretchen and her boyfriend Slade, but has since cleared that up. 
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