Reba McEntire's Ketchup Obsession: A Spicy Twist on Love and Life
Reba McEntire, the beloved country music icon and star of NBC's new sitcom "Happy's Place," has a unique culinary quirk that has captured the attention of her boyfriend, Rex Linn. Linn, who also stars in the show, has revealed that McEntire's love for ketchup knows no bounds, leading to a delightfully spicy dynamic in their relationship.Reba McEntire's Ketchup Craving: A Condiment Conundrum
Ketchup Connoisseur: Reba's Unconventional Taste Buds
Reba McEntire's affinity for ketchup is no secret, and her boyfriend, Rex Linn, has been on the receiving end of her unique culinary preferences. Linn, who has been dating McEntire for the past four years, has revealed that the country music legend has a penchant for dousing just about everything in the tangy red condiment."You won't believe it. She puts ketchup on everything," Linn shared with NBC Insider. "It just drives me nuts. Everything. She'll put ketchup on ice cream." Linn's exasperation is understandable, as he's had to contend with a veritable ketchup invasion in their shared refrigerator, with "17 bottles of ketchup" taking up valuable real estate.
A Condiment Connoisseur's Courtship: How Reba and Rex Fell in Love
Despite their differing opinions on the appropriate use of ketchup, Reba McEntire and Rex Linn's relationship has blossomed into a deep and meaningful connection. The two met in an unexpected way, with their mutual friend, Ed Gaylord, playing a pivotal role in their introduction."Well, Rex Linn, my boyfriend, he's a handsome rascal," McEntire shared during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. "His best friend from sixth grade is Ed Gaylord, and I've known Ed for a long time, and so we're all friends." It was during a chance encounter on the set of "Young Sheldon," where both McEntire and Linn were working, that the two decided to take their friendship to the next level."In January of 2020, before COVID, I was doing Young Sheldon, Rex was doing Young Sheldon, so was Melissa Peterman, who played Barbra Jean on the Reba show. So Rex texted me, 'You gonna be in town?' I said, 'Yeah,'" McEntire recalled. "We all went to dinner, had a good time, went down that street to a wine bar, and they said, 'Well, I understand that you've already had dinner, but we do have some good appetizers.' I said, 'What do you have?' They said, 'Well, we have tater tots.'"It was McEntire's enthusiastic response to the mention of tater tots that caught Linn's attention and ultimately led to their endearing nickname. "And so Rex said, 'That's your nickname from here on out: Tater Tot,'" McEntire revealed. "We're the tots, Sugar and Tate...we've been together ever since. He's a sweetheart."
A Love Story Seasoned with Ketchup: Reba and Rex's Enduring Romance
Despite their quirky differences, Reba McEntire and Rex Linn's relationship has stood the test of time. In her 2023 book, "Not That Fancy," McEntire expressed her deep affection for Linn, describing him as the first and last person she talks to each day."He's the first person I talk to when I get up each morning and the last person I talk to before I go to sleep each night," McEntire wrote. "I'm having fun being in love again. Romantic relationships should be fun — I don't care how old you are. Love should bring you joy and make you feel good, and I'm never going to settle for anything less."Despite Linn's occasional exasperation with McEntire's ketchup-centric culinary preferences, it's clear that their love and mutual respect for one another have created a strong foundation for their relationship. As they continue to navigate the ups and downs of life together, their shared passion for each other and their shared projects, like "Happy's Place," have only strengthened their bond.
