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Reba & Rex: On-Screen Chemistry Sparks Real Romance
22 Nov
Summary
- Reba McEntire stars with ex-Reba costar Melissa Peterman.
- The show centers on a woman inheriting her father's bar.
- McEntire and costar Rex Linn are dating in real life.
NBC's latest sitcom, premiering on November 7th, reunites "Reba" stars Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman. The show, set in Knoxville, Tennessee, features McEntire as Bobbie, who takes over her late father's bar, Happy's Place. The narrative takes an unexpected turn with the appearance of her half-sister, Isabella, creating a shared challenge for the siblings.
Adding a layer of real-life romance to the series, Reba McEntire is dating her co-star Rex Linn, who plays Emmett. The couple has been together since 2020. Linn shared that they sometimes share quick kisses on set during filming breaks, a detail that Peterman affectionately described as "adorably cute."
"Happy's Place" explores the dynamic between Bobbie and Isabella as they manage the bar, with potential on-screen romance developing for Bobbie and Emmett. The series offers viewers a blend of humor, family dynamics, and the heartwarming off-screen relationship between its leading stars.
