# E1108 - West and Amanda, Temptation Island w/ Xzavier, Horace Gold, Rachel Zoe Divorce Drama & Alex vs Alix

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Podcast: [The Viall Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-viall-files-533268)
Published: 2026-04-14T07:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5809

## Resource

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Happy Tuesday!! And what a lineup, today we're joined by the one and only Horace Gold, internet diva, bringing the hot takes. We dive back into the West and Amanda saga, unpack the Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper drama, and ask the real question: is Coachella actually overrated or are we just deep in FOMO? We even get into a little WNBA lore. Plus, Xzavier from Temptation Island is here spilling what really went down- You'll have to listen to find out!! "I ended a friendship one time because a friend invited my ex boyfriend and I to the same party." The Viall Files is going LIVE with the new cast of Temptation Island on May 4th! Tickets are on sale NOW! For more information, please visit netflixisajokefest.com . Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774298881 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NWA8LBk15l2u5tNQqDcOO?si=3b868996930347e8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod Listen To Disrespectfully with Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book and/or learn mo…

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