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Angelina and Naomi whisper to each other while Snooki's ex-boyfriend Emilio Masella pretends not to listen.

We're always a little caught off guard when we see MTV stars chillaxin' together, but spotting a photo of two-time "Jersey Shore" cast member and Hot Topic's most-wanted woman Angelina Pivarnick singing "Happy Birthday" to Naomi from "Real World: Las Vegas" (and now, "Exes") is straight-up weird, yo.

This isn't the first time we've seen a "Jersey Shore"/"Real World" mashup (the casts got together for the "Las Vegas" premiere last year), but we're really curious about the above candid shot. When did Angie become close enough with Naomi to warrant secretive whispers?

While the newly blonde Naomi was celebrating her birthday at Taj II in New York this month, Angie and Emilio Masella (yup, Snooki's old news) showed up to hobnob with the casties. Check out the pics and let us know if you think Angie and Naomi are actually friends, or if the camera-ready party crasher was just there for the free booze to be seen.

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Arissa Hill as part of "Real World: Las Vegas" in 2002, and now, an aspiring TV chef.

Yoko Ono changed The Beatles, Michael Jordan changed the face of basketball and, in 2002, Las Vegas changed "Real World," forever. At 22, Boston native Arissa Hill did what she could to aid in the effort.

Hill and her six roommates took over a penthouse suite in the lavish Palms Resort and proceeded to tear the place up with fights and sexual escapades, the intensity of which the series had not yet seen. The quick-as-a-whip wisecracker made a good friend out of Irulan, a near-enemy out of Frank (who once literally slammed a door in her face) and left the desert after four months having cooled her temper by leaps and bounds. That is, until she returned to Sin City years later to film an unprecedented "Reunited" season.

Now, the one-time "Challenge" finalist is busy cooking up ways to land her food project on TV and get her very own restaurant out into the bright lights of L.A. See what she told Remote Control below and keep up with her Twitter for some mouth-watering meal-prep shots.

Do you remember some of your first impressions of Vegas and your housemates?
I was just in such awe of Vegas. I was raised a Jehova’s Witness, so I had never been out in a place called “Sin City.” I was definitely a little scared, and unsure of what was going to happen.

I remember what it was like to first meet Frank. It was definitely just like: "Oh! I see where they’re going with this." I just knew off the bat. He’s so different on that human spectrum--really the opposite side of the spectrum. That was my first indication that it would be a lot of conflicting personalities. But then I walked into the house and met essentially my doppelgänger, Irulan.

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With the upcoming "Battle of the Exes" premiere marking the 22nd season of "The Challenge," it's simple mathematics that most "Real World" alum have seen at least one competition at some point between "Road Rules: All Stars" and "Rivals." Still, there are some RW favorites that said goodbye to MTV permanently when they bid a final adieu to their roomies and respective cities. And we miss them, dammit!

We couldn't help but wonder if the cast members that decided to bolt could have carried the same clout as Coral or CT had they continued on with a "Challenge" or two. So, as we love us some hypothesizing, we decided to string together a little list of ex-Real Worlders that should've given "The Challenge" a shot. Take a look and tell us if you agree with our picks!

Cara Kahn of "Real World: Chicago": The exceedingly articulate 22-year-old from Boston was a roommate to "Challenge" vets Tonya and Aneesa in 2001. Cara was the first of her cast to hook up (in the hot tub, FTW!) but still had the brains to play potential opponents like fiddles. Plus, the generally composed college student had some fight in her when it was needed--when confronted by Tonya, who once mistakenly called her Keri, Cara shot back "Get my f***ing name right, Tonya!" in a criminally underrated quote from the series.

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Waiting for info about the next season of "The Challenge" has been agonizing, but finally, after what felt like endless radio silence, we got the news. "The Challenge: Battle of the Exes" is premiering on Jan. 25 at 10/9c, and the concept is about as explosive as it could possibly get. Exes, many of which don't get along or ended things on an awkward note, will now be forced to act as teammates, and if you watched the trailer, it looks like things get ugly. After we posted the first look yesterday, many of you commented about it on Remote Control and Facebook. Here's a sample of what was said:

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"Johanna and Wes would of been a better match!! This show is siiiick! CT is so sexy." -- Vanessa

"These Challenges are the reason I still watch MTV. I'm a little bummed that Kenny isn't on here, though. And as much as I can't stand Danny or Melinda, I think it would make good TV to have seen them on here since they got a divorce. Still, I'm excited that The Challenge is back." -- docs.and.recs

"I was afraid Frank would be on here, too; thank God none of his roommates hooked up with him. Have to say, wish Kenny was on here though." -- jessilynn

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Everyone remembers middle school, even if they don't want to. At the end of eighth grade, you passed around yearbooks and wrote cheesy things like "Never Change," "Stay Kool" or "HAGS," but really, there were only a few people you actually wanted to keep in touch with, and even less that you perceived to be truly "kool."

We wonder if that's the way it was when the "Real World: San Diego" cast parted ways. Sure, there were group hugs and crab circles on the final episode, but which of these former strangers will stay friends? We certainly don't have any money on Zach and Frank becoming pen pals, especially not after seeing last night's "Reunion."

+ If you were one of the chosen casties of San Diego, which of your roommates would you really work to keep in touch with? Would you want to stay close with Alex so you can tour with her when she becomes a famous songstress, or be buddy-buddy with Ashley so you always have a workout partner? Let us know which Real Worlder you deem worthy of an extended friendship in the poll below. Oh, and don't forget to stay kool, k?

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Earlier today, we spotted a sneak peek photo on Twitter of Nate giving ZAshley a menacing death stare at the "Reunion" taping, so we had a feeling when the show aired tonight, we'd see some low points. All season long, the "Real World: San Diego" friend divide grew further and further apart, with Frank, Alex, Sam, Nate and Priscilla holding it down for Team Crab Circle, and ZAshley making googly eyes at each other in their own little bubble.

Tonight, as host Maria Menounos fired off a round of antagonizing questions about forced friendships and feelings of dejection, the divide grew even wider. Ashley tried to explain why she spent such little time with the rest of the house, claiming it was because she was focused on nurturing a new relationship with Zach and there simply wasn't enough time to develop connections with everyone. Frank, who initially appeared to be making silent amends by wearing Zach-approved cowboy boots, huffed, puffed and blew down their little Barbie house of excuses. So much for the ostrich leather.

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Last season the brilliant minds behind MTV's "Challenge" franchise brought you "Rivals," a brutal physical and mental competition in which longtime enemies were paired together in two-person teams and forced to get along for the greater good (of their bank accounts). It was an interesting experiment in human nature, and the general findings were that people who dislike each other a) often have much more in common than they think and b) are willing to put aside their grudges if a whole lot of money's on the table.

But what happens when you throw love--and scorn--into the mix? Now that could be a totally different story...

On Jan. 25 at 10/9c, "The Challenge: Battle of the Exes" premieres on MTV. The idea is so genius, it's hard to believe no one thought of it before. Pairing up former sweethearts, many still harboring feelings of longing and/or resentment...we give you complete permission to give a great big squeal.

+ Check out the trailer for the new season to find out who's coupled with who (why, yes, that IS CT and Diem pictured above!) and tell us which team has a chance of hitting a homer, either on the playing field or between the sheets.

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During the season finale of "Real World: San Diego," Zach and Ashley shared a tearful goodbye, but they both made it clear that they intended to continue dating. We have no idea whether or not their San Diego-born relationship will withstand the agony of living apart, so we decided to look to other "Real World" couples for clues. Let's see if ZAshley have a chance at lasting romance.

Pam and Judd, "Real World: San Francisco"
No one expected these two to become a couple. For one thing, she was a busy medical student and he was a nerdy cartoonist. For another, she had a boyfriend at the time. So it was a surprise to all Frisco fans to learn that the two became a couple after the show ended. They have been married since 2001 and still live in The Bay.

Rachel, "Real World: San Francisco" and Sean, "Real World: Boston"
Rachel and Sean have three things in common: They're both "Real World" alumni, dedicated Republicans and very attractive. No wonder these two fell in love while filming "Road Rules: All Stars." They married 18 months after they met and have gone on to successful careers (Rachel as a guest host on "The View," and Sean as a first-year congressman). Rachel and Sean also have six (yes, six!) kids.

Alton and Irulan, "Real World: Las Vegas"
These roomies were instantly attracted to each other, which was problematic since Irulan already had a boyfriend. Eventually, they gave into temptation and hooked up, which led to a tempestuous romance filled with fights, tears and drama that lasted all season long. Alton and Irulan's relationship continued after the show ended, but they split up three years later. When the cast reunited in 2007, the exes revisited painful wounds and dragged old roomie Arissa into their mess.

Wes and Johanna, "Real World: Austin"
The "Austin" series is memorable for birthing two roommate romances. Wes and Johanna had a fun and flirty relationship during the show, and Wes even used Johanna to make his dream girl jealous. But these two only had eyes for each other once their season wrapped, and announced that they were dating during the reunion show. They both appeared on "Fresh Meat," and Wes pledged to use his prize money to buy the pretty brunette an engagement ring. Unfortunately, their relationship fizzled and the drama from the split played out during "The Ruins," when Wes, Johanna, and Wes' new girlfriend (KellyAnne from "Real World: Sydney") all competed on the show.

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Tami Roman on 1993's "Real World: Los Angeles," and now, on VH1's "Basketball Wives."

When "Real World" was still in its infancy and only had a single season under its belt, Tami Roman stepped into the picture and demanded that people take notice. At 22, Roman was one of the most outspoken of the Los Angeles cast, but struggled with body image issues that amounted to getting her jaw wired shut to lose weight. She was a caregiver to people with HIV and AIDS, opened up abortion dialogue in mainstream media and was even a member of a music group called Reality--but to many viewers, she was the woman who got bedding ripped off her while in her underwear and demanded that housemate David, the sheet-snatcher, be kicked out of the house in the first instance of eviction on "Real World."

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During the "Real World" crew's trip to Cabo San Lucas, they had a surprise visit from an eighth roomie. Her name was Dizzy Scrizzy, and she was Priscilla's tequila-loving alter ego, who unfortunately didn't get a chance to show her face until the gang went to a country with a lower legal drinking age.

Dizzy was fun and had a mantra that all the roommates could get behind: "Bikinis y bebidas!" A popular way of life, yes, but after overindulging for a few days, Dizzy Scrizzy's beach shenanigans took a toll on the young gal. While she may not remember the entire vacation, Scriz certainly left us with some memorable one-liners. Take a look at some of Dizzy Scrizzy's best philosophies on life.

"I am getting to know my roommates on another level…with my mouth."

"It's Priscilla's vacation. It's time to get crazy. It's time to go wild. I am not saying 'no' to a single thing this whole vacation."

"Dizzy Scrizzy is out, and my breasts are probably popping out everywhere and I love every second of it."

"One more drink and I am making OUT!"

"Parasailing is intended to be majestic, relaxing, with breathtaking views. I am literally contemplating vomiting into the ocean over all the speedboats going by."

Dizzy Scrizzy was obviously chock-full of wisdom, and it's unfortunate that her time with us was so brief. Do you have any fav Scrizzy sayings we left off? Let us know what you like about Priscilla's wild side in the comments.

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