### Welcome to Queen of the Beach 2026: The Ultimate Sand Showdown!
The sun is blazing, the waves are crashing, and the beach is packed – **Queen of the Beach 2026** is officially underway! This single-elimination fantasy tournament brings together 32 of the world's most stunning and fierce contenders in skimpy bikinis for grapples, pins, submissions, and plenty of curve-on-curve action under the relentless sun. It's all about power, poise, and dominance on the golden sand – where legends rise and rivals fall.
Reigning supreme as the **defending 2025 Champion** is **Sydney Sweeney**, the radiant voluptuous bombshell with gravity-defying assets and unbeatable charisma. The beloved queen enters with her tiara shining, aiming for back-to-back glory amid massive crowd love. Can anyone dethrone the radiant favorite? The bracket is loaded with veterans, rookies, heroes, and villains ready to challenge her crown!
#### Day 1 Featured Matchups: Fireworks from the Start
The opening round delivers instant classics and high drama – here's the spotlight action kicking off the tournament:
- **Alexandra Daddario vs. Ashley Graham**
The blue-eyed temptress and tournament darling faces the body-positive powerhouse in a clash of precision vs. raw voluptuous strength. Expect lockdown grapples and piercing stares!
- **Brooklyn Decker vs. Yoko Matsugane**
Golden SI veteran legend takes on the hated Japanese gravure juggernaut – athletic poise meets malicious overflowing dominance. Crowd favorite vs. ultimate heel!
- **Dafne Keen vs. Salma Hayek**
Fierce rookie predator debuts against the timeless Latin legend in her emotional farewell tournament. Explosive youth vs. passionate veteran fire – stakes couldn't be higher!
- **Jennifer Lawrence vs. Emily Ratajkowski**
Two adored veterans in a respect-filled war: fierce warrior grit battles sultry Insta poise. Pure technical mastery guaranteed!
Reminder Core Rules
* Match Format: Best-of-3 rounds (first to win 2 rounds wins the match). Each round lasts until a decisive finish or time expires (points decide if no finish).
* Winning a Round/Match:
* Pinfall: Shoulders down for a 3-count (classic schoolgirl pin, grapevine, or mount variations common).
* Submission: Tap-out (from holds like scissors, armbars, chokes) or verbal "I quit."
* Knockout/Smother: Opponent goes limp (often via breast smother, facesit, or exhaustion).
* Points: If no finish, judged on control time, strikes, takedowns, and dominance.
QOTB Round 1
### Queen of the Beach 2026: Round 1 – Alexandra Daddario vs. Ashley Graham
The sun-drenched sands of the Queen of the Beach arena are electric for this Round 1 clash. **Alexandra Daddario**, the mesmerizing blue-eyed temptress and piercing-stare specialist, enters as the massive crowd favorite and one of the tournament's top overall contenders. Her toned, athletic curves – honed from Baywatch days and beyond – make her a lockdown machine in grapples and holds. Facing her is **Ashley Graham**, the body-positive powerhouse with voluptuous strength and unyielding presence, bringing raw power and curves that demand respect.
The crowd erupts as Alex struts out in a sleek black bikini, her piercing blue eyes scanning the sand like a predator, toned body glistening under the sun.
Ashley counters with confident swagger in a bold red swimsuit, her fuller, curvaceous figure radiating power and poise – a true force ready to overwhelm.
**Round 1:** The bell sounds, and Ashley charges like a juggernaut, using her voluptuous strength to bull-rush Alex into a clinch. Graham's powerful hips and thick thighs drive Daddario back, slamming her into the soft sand with authority. Ashley mounts quickly, grinding down with heavy pressure, her overflowing curves smothering Alex's attempts to bridge out. The crowd gasps as Ashley dominates position, pouring on the power for a near-submission. Alex's face flushes under the assault, but her piercing eyes stay locked – she survives the onslaught, slipping free just before the round ends. Ashley takes Round 1 decisively, proving her raw power is no joke.
**Round 2:** Alex adjusts, using her lithe agility and those endless toned legs to keep distance early. She circles, dodging Ashley's grabs, then shoots in for a takedown. Daddario reverses position mid-round, wrapping her legs around Graham in a body scissors while locking eyes – that hypnotic blue stare unnerving Ashley as Alex squeezes with precision. Graham powers up, muscling out with sheer strength, but the effort takes a toll. Alex transitions to side control, grinding her toned curves down methodically, wearing on Ashley's reserves. The round goes back and forth, but Alex's veteran poise edges it – she evens the match 1-1, with the crowd roaring her name.
**Round 3:** Ashley starts strong again, fueled by pride, but the gas tank is dipping after two rounds of all-out power expenditure. She lands a big hip throw, mounting once more and trying to bury Alex under her voluptuous frame. But Alex bridges explosively, reversing with cat-like quickness. Daddario pounces, securing full mount as Ashley gasps for breath on the hot sand. Alex locks in tight, her piercing stare inches away, toned body pressing down inescapably while those legendary blue-eyed assets seal the deal. Ashley fights valiantly, but exhaustion hits – she runs out of gas, unable to escape the lockdown hold.
The ref calls it: **Pinfall victory for Alexandra Daddario** in Round 3! Alex rises triumphantly, blowing kisses to the adoring crowd, while Ashley earns respect for pushing the favorite to the limit.
What a war – Alex advances, proving why she's a tournament darling. Who's next for the blue-eyed temptress?
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### Queen of the Beach 2026: Round 1 – Brooklyn Decker vs. Yoko Matsugane
The beach arena is absolutely electric for this Round 1 showdown, the sun beating down on the golden sand as waves crash in the background. **Brooklyn Decker**, the golden SI legend and sun-bronzed athletic veteran, emerges to thunderous applause – the overwhelming crowd favorite with her wave-riding power, crushing athleticism, and timeless beach icon status. Fans chant "Brook-lyn! Brook-lyn!" as she waves confidently, her experience making her the one everyone expects to cruise deep into the tournament.
Her opponent, **Yoko Matsugane**, the Japanese gravure legend with iconic overflowing assets and timeless smother mastery, struts out to a wall of boos and jeers. The crowd despises her arrogant smirk and ruthless, villainous style – she's the hated outsider, viewed as a dangerous disruptor with her malicious dominance.
Brooklyn dazzles in a classic golden yellow bikini that accentuates her toned, athletic curves and sun-kissed glow. Yoko fires back in a skimpy black string bikini, her legendary, overflowing gravure assets barely contained, drawing even louder boos as she blows mocking kisses to the hostile fans.
**Round 1:** The bell sounds, and Brooklyn explodes with veteran precision. She circles fluidly on the hot sand, using her superior footwork and athleticism to dictate the pace. Early on, Decker shoots for a double-leg takedown, lifting Yoko off her feet and slamming her down with wave-like power. The crowd erupts as Brooklyn transitions seamlessly to side control, grinding her toned hips down while landing short, controlled strikes to the body for points. Yoko defends stubbornly, using her arms to frame and push, but Brooklyn's experience shines – she reverses every escape attempt, mounting briefly to pour on pressure with elbow drives and chest compression. Matsugane's heavier frame works against her in the fast exchanges; she gasps as Decker wraps her in a tight body lock, squeezing the air out while racking up dominance time. Yoko manages a late scramble to her feet, but Brooklyn clinches and trips her again just before the buzzer. Clear Round 1 on points for Decker – the fans roar in approval as she stands tall, veteran poise intact.
**Round 2:** Yoko comes out aggressive, her eyes locked with malicious intent, knowing she needs to change the game. She closes distance immediately, bulling forward and forcing a heated stand-up clinch against the ropes. The action intensifies as it devolves into a brutal, sweat-slicked titfight – chest slamming against chest in a battle of iconic assets. Brooklyn's legendary SI curves hold firm at first, pushing back with athletic force and drawing cheers, but Yoko's overflowing gravure volume proves overwhelming. Matsugane grinds forward relentlessly, her iconic assets battering and engulfing Decker's in wave after wave of pressure, forcing Brooklyn to stagger back. The crowd's cheers turn to gasps as Yoko's smothering intensity takes over – she hip-throws Decker to the sand with authority, the impact echoing.
Mounted high, Yoko pours it on, transitioning from grapevines to full chest control. Brooklyn bridges desperately, her toned legs kicking sand as she tries to buck free, face reddening under the assault. But Yoko adjusts viciously, sliding up into a schoolgirl pin before locking in the devastating breast smother. Her timeless mastery seals it – overflowing assets pressing down inescapably, cutting off air as Brooklyn's struggles weaken. Decker's hands slap weakly at Yoko's sides, then tap frantically before going limp.
The ref waves it off frantically: **Smother submission victory for Yoko Matsugane** in Round 2! The arena falls into stunned silence before erupting in shocked boos and disappointed groans – the beloved veteran Brooklyn Decker has been upset in devastating fashion!
Yoko rises slowly, flexing triumphantly over the dazed and heaving Decker. She adds humiliation by planting a foot on Brooklyn's back, grinding down as the legend coughs and stirs weakly on the sand. Grabbing the mic amid deafening jeers, Yoko snarls: "This is what happens to your 'legends'! Alexandra Daddario – I see you with those pathetic blue eyes. You're next, and I'll bury you just like this!" The boos reach fever pitch as Yoko struts away victoriously.
#### Media Reactions to Brooklyn's Shocking Defeat
The beach combat world is in absolute chaos after this massive upset. Social media and outlets are blowing up:
- **ESPN Beach Beat**: "UNBELIEVABLE UPSET! Brooklyn Decker dominated Round 1 only to get overwhelmed in a savage Round 2 titfight and smothered out by Yoko Matsugane. Crowd stunned silent – that post-match humiliation? Villain status confirmed. Daddario callout has the bracket on fire! #QueenOfTheBeach2026"
- **Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Twitter**: "Devastated for our eternal legend Brooklyn Decker That smother was brutal, and the foot grind? Too far. Yoko's staring down Daddario now – we need justice! Who's with us?"
- **Bleacher Beach Report**: "Shock of the tournament: Yoko Matsugane turns titfight into total domination, smothering Brooklyn Decker unconscious after a points loss in Round 1. Veteran fans in tears – this heel run is real. Alex, avenge the SI queen!"
- **Fan Forums (Reddit r/BeachQueens)**: "I'm speechless... Brooklyn had it, then that chest clash turned nightmare. Yoko is the ultimate villain – humiliating her like that? Disgusting. All aboard the Daddario train to smash this gravure monster!"
- **TMZ Beach**: "Chaos on the sand! Hated Yoko Matsugane smothers fan-fave Brooklyn Decker out cold, then stomps and calls out Alexandra Daddario. Boos were DEAFENING – this is peak drama!"
The bracket is shaken to its core – Yoko advances as the ultimate heel. Will Alexandra Daddario step up and answer the challenge? This one's personal now.
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### Queen of the Beach 2026: Round 1 – Dafne Keen vs. Salma Hayek
The beach arena is charged with raw emotion under the blazing sun, waves crashing like applause for a legend's farewell. **Salma Hayek**, the timeless Latin firecracker and undisputed veteran legend, receives a thunderous standing ovation as she makes her entrance. With smoldering eyes, voluptuous curves, and that passionate, fiery intensity that's defined eras, she's the massive crowd favorite. Banners wave: "Salma Forever," "Gracias Legend," and "One Last Dance." Announced as her final tournament ever, this feels like a coronation – fans chant her name, tears in many eyes, honoring the icon who's graced the sand with unmatched charisma.
Her challenger, **Dafne Keen**, the fierce young predator making her debut tournament appearance, emerges to curious murmurs and scattered applause. Lean, explosive, and radiating raw athletic talent from her action-hero roots, the rookie stares down the legend with unblinking intensity, ready to shatter dreams.
Salma ignites the crowd in a sizzling red string bikini, her voluptuous hourglass figure glistening with oil, curves bouncing with every passionate step.
Dafne counters in a predatory black one-piece cut high on the hips, her toned, youthful muscles rippling, exuding coiled aggression.
**Round 1:** The bell sounds, and Dafne detonates instantly. She explodes forward with blinding speed, ducking under Salma's opening clinch attempt and blasting a double-leg takedown that slams the legend into the sand. The crowd gasps as Keen mounts aggressively, raining down sharp elbows to the body and thighs while transitioning to full guard pass. Salma bucks with fiery passion, her voluptuous hips bridging explosively to sweep, but Dafne's raw power stuffs it cold. The rookie locks in a crushing body triangle, squeezing Salma's midsection while landing hammerfists that echo across the beach. Hayek scrambles desperately, using her curves to create space and reverse briefly to her knees – the fans roar hopefully – but Dafne chains seamlessly into a backpack hold, dragging her back down and grinding from side control. Salma's face flushes under the relentless pressure, her smoldering eyes wide as Keen dominates position after position, racking up massive points with vicious ground-and-pound bursts. The veteran survives the round on pure heart, but it's a one-sided destruction – Dafne takes Round 1 decisively, and concerned boos start trickling in.
**Round 2:** Salma charges out fueled by legacy pride, landing early passionate knees in the clinch and a hip toss that draws massive cheers. She mounts briefly, grinding down with voluptuous pressure, trying to smother the rookie's fire. But Dafne reverses with explosive athleticism, scrambling to top position and unleashing hell. Keen batters Salma with knee rides, elbow flurries to the ribs, and thigh slaps that leave red marks on the legend's curves. She locks in a tight armbar, cranking it deep – Salma screams in defiance, stacking to escape – but Dafne releases at the last second, smirking wickedly. The crowd boos loudly as it's clear: the rookie is toying, deliberately prolonging the pain to humiliate the icon and force a grueling third round. Dafne follows with a rear-naked choke sink, body scissors crushing Salma's waist as the legend's struggles weaken. Hayek powers to her feet once, slamming Keen down in desperation, but the young predator absorbs it and reverses again, pouring on top pressure with chest-to-chest grinds and short punches. Salma's breaths come in gasps, battered and bruised across the sand, surviving multiple near-finishes only because Dafne eases off each time. Round 2 is total domination – Dafne wins handily, the boos now a thunderous wave as the crowd turns fully against the cruel rookie.
Between rounds, Salma stumbles to her stool, body heaving, curves marked with sand and red welts. The legend looks to her corner, eyes filled with tears of exhaustion and heartbreak. She shakes her head slowly – unable to continue in her final tournament. The ref confirms: Salma quits before Round 3. The arena erupts in sorrowful applause for the icon, quickly drowned by vicious boos aimed at Dafne.
**Dafne Keen wins – Salma Hayek's legendary career ends in devastating fashion!**
As Salma is tenderly helped from the sand to a final standing ovation, Dafne stands victorious in the center, flexing with arrogant swagger. She amplifies the humiliation: strutting over to Salma's discarded towel, grinding it underfoot, then mimicking the legend's iconic hip sway in an exaggerated, mocking dance. Grabbing the mic amid deafening jeers, Dafne sneers: "That's it? The 'great' Salma quits like a coward? Too slow, too old, abuela – go home and retire for good!" She blows sarcastic kisses toward the exiting legend, drawing objects tossed from angry fans. The rookie has transformed into the tournament's most despised villain in one brutal display.
#### Media Reactions to the End of Salma Hayek's Career
The entire beach community is in mourning over the cruel curtain call for an all-time great. Reactions pour in:
- **ESPN Beach Beat**: "Absolute heartbreak – Salma Hayek's iconic career ends with stool retirement after Dafne Keen's sadistic domination and toying. Releasing holds on purpose? Mocking dances and 'abuela' taunts? Pure villainy. Thank you, Salma, for the passion and fire. A legend forever."
- **Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Twitter**: "Tears for Salma Hayek – her farewell tournament stolen by rookie Dafne Keen's ruthless beatdown and post-match mockery. That deliberate prolongation in Round 2 was cruel. Salma, you've inspired generations. Eternal queen!"
- **Bleacher Beach Report**: "Gut-wrenching: Dafne Keen destroys and humiliates Salma Hayek, forcing quit before Round 3 with toyed submissions and final taunts. Crowd (and world) turns heel on the debutant instantly. Salma's legacy untouched – but what a bitter end."
- **Fan Forums (Reddit r/BeachQueens)**: "Devastated and furious. Salma fought with heart, but Dafne toyed like a monster – releasing finishes just to hurt more? Then that dance and mic trash? Most hated ever. Salma deserved glory, not this. RIP to an era."
- **TMZ Beach**: "Iconic career over in controversy! Dafne Keen batters Salma Hayek into retirement, then humiliates with mocks and 'abuela' jabs. Standing O for Salma mixed with trash thrown at Dafne – villain arc unlocked! Drama at max."
Salma bows out amid heartbreak, her fiery legacy burning bright despite the shadows. Dafne marches on as public enemy #1 – vengeance awaits.
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### Queen of the Beach 2026: Round 1 – Jennifer Lawrence vs. Emily Ratajkowski
The sun-drenched beach arena is absolutely buzzing for this epic Round 1 showdown between two adored veterans and undeniable crowd favorites. **Jennifer Lawrence**, the fierce warrior charisma bombshell with athletic fire, no-quit intensity, and that unbreakable grit forged in blockbuster battles, strides out to deafening cheers – her powerful legs and toned curves radiating pure determination.
**Emily Ratajkowski**, the sultry Insta siren and beach warfare veteran with hypnotic hourglass perfection and veteran savvy, matches the roar with her own massive ovation – her flawless, sun-kissed skin and poised dominance drawing wolf whistles from the packed stands.
Jennifer powers out in a bold electric blue bikini, hugging her athletic curves and highlighting her fierce, toned physique. Emily sizzles in a barely-there white string bikini, her iconic hourglass figure oiled and gleaming, every move hypnotic.
**Round 1:** The bell rings, and it's instant fireworks – a technical clinic laced with intensity. Jennifer explodes with her warrior athleticism, circling aggressively on the hot sand and feinting strikes before shooting a lightning double-leg takedown. She slams Emily down, the impact kicking up sand as the crowd erupts. Lawrence transitions swiftly to half-guard, landing short, sharp elbows to the body and thighs while stuffing Ratajkowski's hip escapes. Emily defends slickly, using butterfly guard to elevate and sweep, nearly reversing – fans hold their breath – but JLaw's no-quit power bases down hard, reclaiming side control. She grinds with knee-on-belly pressure, drawing winces from Emily, then mounts briefly to rain controlled hammerfists and chest compression for points. Ratajkowski scrambles valiantly, framing with arms and shrimping to regain guard late in the round, but Jennifer's relentless top game dominates time and strikes. JLaw takes Round 1 on points in a gritty display, the split cheers loving every second.
**Round 2:** Emily adapts like the veteran she is, closing distance early and forcing heated clinches against the ropes. She uses sultry hip control to off-balance Jennifer, landing crisp knees to the midsection before executing a beautiful harai goshi hip throw that flips Lawrence to the sand – the arena explodes! Mounted high, Ratajkowski pours on hypnotic pressure, grinding chest-to-chest while wrapping legs in a tight body scissors that squeezes audible gasps from JLaw. Emily transitions fluidly to north-south, landing precise short punches and elbow drives to the ribs, wearing down Jennifer's explosive reserves. Lawrence bridges explosively multiple times, her athletic fire shining as she explodes to her knees and nearly reverses, but Emily's beach-honed poise anticipates, stuffing and reclaiming mount. Ratajkowski controls the pace masterfully, mixing smothering grinds with strike flurries that redden Jennifer's toned abs. JLaw survives on pure grit, scrambling to her feet late, but the damage is done – Emily dominates Round 2 decisively, evening the match amid thunderous applause for the comeback.
**Round 3:** Both warriors dig to their cores in an exhausting, edge-of-your-seat war. Emily presses early with takedown chains, forcing Jennifer defensive and landing a brief trip to side control. But Lawrence's fierce intensity ignites – she explodes a reversal mid-round, bucking Emily off and pouncing to full mount as the crowd surges. JLaw unleashes athletic hell: knee rides that pin arms, short elbow bursts to the body, and relentless positional advances that rack up crucial dominance points. Emily defends brilliantly with hip escapes and guard retention, locking a near-armbar that forces Jennifer to stack and defend desperately – gasps all around! But Lawrence powers through, breaking free and grinding back to top with chest pressure and controlled strikes. The final minute is chaos: scrambles, near-reversals, both women slick with sweat and sand, but JLaw's no-quit endurance edges the control time and octane. Jennifer takes Round 3 on points, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory in an absolute classic!
The final bell sounds, and the two exhausted veterans meet in the center, embracing tightly with genuine smiles and mutual nods of respect. They raise each other's arms together, drawing a massive standing ovation for the display of skill and sportsmanship. The energy shifts as the bracket flashes: Jennifer's Round 2 opponent is the despised rookie villain **Dafne Keen**. The crowd erupts in unified "J-Law! J-Law!" chants, with Emily staying ringside to hype her up – pumping fists and shouting encouragement: "End her! For all of us!" The arena is fully united behind Lawrence heading into the vengeance-fueled showdown.
**Jennifer Lawrence advances in a tournament highlight-reel war – pure class from both queens!**
#### Media Reactions to the Looming Jennifer Lawrence vs. Dafne Keen Round 2 Match
The hype train is full speed after this thriller sets up hero vs. heel perfection:
- **ESPN Beach Beat**: "Instant classic! JLaw edges EmRata 2-1 in a technical war, then that heartfelt embrace Now vs. Dafne Keen – the Salma-destroying villain. Jennifer's warrior fire vs. rookie's cruelty? This Round 2 is MUST-SEE for redemption! #QueenOfTheBeach2026"
- **Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Twitter**: "JLaw vs EmRata delivered Gritty points battle ends in respect hug. Crowd (and Emily!) rallying Jennifer vs. hated Dafne Keen next. Avenge Salma – America's warrior got this!"
- **Bleacher Beach Report**: "What a fight! Jennifer Lawrence's no-quit intensity outlasts Emily Ratajkowski's poise. Post-match love beautiful. Round 2 vs Dafne Keen? Good vs pure evil – betting on JLaw to dismantle the taunting rookie."
- **Fan Forums (Reddit r/BeachQueens)**: "That Round 3 scramble had me screaming! Hug was wholesome AF. Now JLaw vs Dafne – perfect karma setup. Jennifer's athleticism destroys villains. Let's gooo, avenge the legends!"
- **TMZ Beach**: "Epic vet battle ends in bro-hug vibes Jennifer Lawrence wins thriller, crowd chants her into war vs. Dafne Keen. The mock-master vs. fierce fave? Round 2 drama incoming – JLaw revenge tour starts now!"
Vengeance is brewing – this Round 2 clash is already legendary in the making.
### Queen of the Beach 2026: Day 1 Recap
The opening day of **Queen of the Beach 2026** exploded with drama, upsets, and emotional rollercoasters – here's how the media is breaking it all down:
- Lead story: "Alexandra Daddario survives Ashley Graham's power assault with a clutch Round 3 pinfall – blue-eyed favorite advances amid roars. But the real shocks? Yoko Matsugane smothers out Brooklyn Decker in brutal fashion, calling out Daddario next. Dafne Keen forces Salma Hayek's retirement with sadistic toying – legend quits in tears. Jennifer Lawrence edges Emily Ratajkowski in a classic, setting up match vs. Keen."
**Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Twitter Thread**: "Day 1 Delivered"
- "Alex Daddario pins Ashley Graham after war – poised for deep run!"
- "Heartbroken for Brooklyn Decker – smothered by Yoko Justice needed!"
- "Salma Hayek's farewell ends in retirement quit vs Dafne Keen – rookie villain mocks legend. Unacceptable."
- "JLaw vs EmRata = instant classic! Respect hug Now avenge Salma vs Keen!"
**Bleacher Beach Report**: "Day 1 Shockwaves: Heroes Hold, Villains Surge"
- Highlights: "Daddario's comeback pin keeps favorites alive. Lawrence's gritty win over Ratajkowski unites crowd for Keen showdown. But Yoko's Decker upset and Keen's Hayek destruction flip the script – villain heat at all-time high."
**TMZ Beach**: "Drama Overload on Day 1! Tears, Smothers, and Callouts"
- "Rookie Dafne Keen toys with Salma Hayek into retirement – mocks with 'abuela' dance. Boos deafening!"
- "Yoko buries Brooklyn Decker, stomps and calls Daddario – feud locked!"
- "JLaw wins thriller vs EmRata – crowd chants her into Keen war."
- "Alex pins Graham – blue eyes prevail!"
**Reddit r/BeachQueens Megathread**: "Day 1 Discussion – I'm Speechless"
- Top: "Dafne is pure evil – Salma deserved better farewell"
- "Yoko upsetting Brooklyn? Bracket broken."
- "JLaw/EmRata respect >> Dafne needs karma."
- "Alex comeback pin was chef's kiss – Sydney still queen tho."
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