Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard surprised with VRT Awards nominations live at Cannes Lions

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Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard were surprised with “Virtual Reali-Tea” Award nominations at Cannes Lions Wednesday.

The “Summer House” stars joined Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real for a live podcast taping from FreeWheel Beach.

“I feel it’s only fair we give you guys a little exclusive because we’re doing our award show again this October,” Murphy told the Bravolebrities. “You are both nominated.”

Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard were surprised with “Virtual Reali-Tea” Award nominations during a live panel at Cannes Lions. FreeWheel
Hubbard and daughter Gemma are nominated for the “Virtual Reali-Tea” Award’s Favorite Dynamic Duo. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Spotify

Murphy revealed Hubbard and her 1-year-old daughter, Gemma, are nominated for the Favorite Dynamic Duo award, which recognizes true friendship and real besties, explaining, “One of my favorite things that I’ve been watching this year is you being a mom.

“Watching you both interact is the sweetest thing ever,” he continued.

“I feel we watched you grow up on the show, and the mother era has been the most beautiful one to see, and I just love seeing you guys together.”

Hubbard shares 1-year-old daughter Gemma (seen together here) with ex Turner Kufe (not pictured). bravotv/Instagram
Hubbard’s daughter was called a “crowd favorite.” FreeWheel

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Murphy went on to call Gemma “a crowd favorite.”

During the panel, the “In The City” star recalled being nominated for the same award with close friend Gabby Prescod during last year’s inaugural VRT Awards.

As for Cooke, he is nominated for “Hot-Tea of the Year,” which recognizes television hotties who have made a splash in 2026.

Cooke is nominated for “Hot-Tear of the Year.” Kareem Black/Bravo
The “Summer House” stars joined Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” hosts, Danny Murphy and Evan Real, for a live taping of their podcast at Cannes Lions. FreeWheel
Real shared that last year’s “Hot-Tea Award” winner was Andy Cohen. FreeWheel

During his announcement, Real noted that Bravo boss Andy Cohen had snagged last year’s award in the same category.

The 2026 VRT Awards will take place on Oct. 6 at Edison Ballroom in New York City and will feature performances and appearances by top talent across the unscripted universe.

Tickets to the live event — which will also feature a cocktail hour, seated dinner and VIP afterparty — are available to purchase now. Voting will open in August at PageSix.com.

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