Corinne Olympios, the unfiltered fan-favorite from Nick Viall’s 2017 season of The Bachelor, took over TMZ’s neon-green Brunch Bus last weekend and turned the Hollywood circuit into her own relationship TED Talk. Between bottomless mimosas at Saddle Ranch and red slushie margaritas at St. Felix, the 27-year-old entrepreneur defended dating older men with the same candor that once made her reality-TV famous.
From Mansion to Mimosa: Corinne’s Return to the Spotlight
Olympios hasn’t been on network television since her short-lived Bachelor in Paradise stint ended in 2018, but she never really left the public eye. She’s spent the last five years building a fashion line, a podcast, and a loyal TikTok following that still quotes her “I need my cheese pasta” line. The TMZ Brunch Tour—part celebrity sightseeing, part day-drinking field trip—was her first official L.A. appearance ahead of her new unscripted project, which she teased on the bus but wouldn’t fully name.
“I’m not allowed to say the title yet,” she told the 40 passengers while DJ Teo spun a remix of Levitating, “but think Cougar Town meets Shark Tank.” Whatever the format, cameras will follow her as she mentors young women launching businesses while navigating her own relationship with 49-year-old boyfriend Mike “Milo” Pernice, a real-estate developer she met at a charity gala last year.
Why Age Is Just a Number—And a “Limp” One at That
The conversation pivoted to romance when a rider asked whether the 22-year age gap ever creates awkward moments. Olympios laughed, twirled her extensions, and delivered the sound bite that already landed on TMZ’s homepage: “If you’re meant to be with someone, who cares if they’re 90 years old with a limp d?” The bus erupted, but she doubled down. “Viagra exists, therapy exists, and—news flash—intimacy isn’t just one thing.”
Her stance isn’t new. Back on Viall’s season she famously said she’d marry a man “as long as he has a pulse and a credit score.” Still, she clarified that her current relationship isn’t about money or status. “Milo and I meditate together, we both love terrible 90s action movies, and he supports my business like a partner, not a sugar daddy.”
Stops, Shots, and a Mechanical Bull
The four-hour tour is basically a roving happy hour. Highlights included:
- Beaches Love Bar – Olympios led a twerk-off with dancer Jake the Snake, then ordered the entire bus a round of fish-bowl cocktails.
- Saddle Ranch – She rode the mechanical bull for a full 38 seconds while the DJ played Old Town Road, later blaming “those damn $9.99 mimosas” for her near-wipeout.
- St. Felix Hollywood – The final stop featured the bar’s signature frozen margarita slushies and an impromptu Q&A where Olympios dished on skincare (she swears by drugstore Cera-Ve) and her favorite post-show paycheck: “I made more on one Instagram ad for teeth-whitening than I did in four weeks on Paradise.”
What’s Next for the Queen of Catchphrases
Olympios says 2024 is about “owning my narrative instead of letting Reddit threads do it for me.” She’s executive-producing her new show, shopping a memoir titled Platinum Vibes, and launching a Gen-Z skincare line called Corinne’s Cult. “I’m done being the villain people meme. I built a brand on being extra, but I’m also a CEO—those two things can coexist.”
As the bus pulled back to the TCL Chinese Theatre, she left riders with one last maxim: “Date who you want, post what you want, but never apologize for wanting both love and a 401(k).”
FAQ
Q: Is Corinne still with Mike “Milo” Pernice?
A: Yes. She confirmed on the tour that they’re planning a summer trip to Mykonos and have discussed engagement rings but are “in no rush.”
Q: How can fans book the next TMZ Brunch Tour?
A: Tickets are sold through TMZ’s official site, with new celebrity hosts announced weekly. Prices start at $89 and include drinks at three venues.
Q: When will her new TV show premiere?
A: No official date yet, but she hinted at a fall 2024 debut on a streaming platform “that rhymes with Max.”
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