On Friday’s Beyond the Gates, the Dupree family celebrates Easter with the rest of the patrons at the Fairmont Crest Country Club. But since they are the Duprees, one in particular decided to make this holiday even more special. Original Dreamgirl Jennifer Holliday arrives to add some spice to the brunch. And Nicole brings Kial, who will be facing the Duprees all at once. Will he sink or swim? Here’s a photo preview of the April 3 episode.
Key Takeaways
- The Duprees host a festive Easter brunch at the Fairmont Crest Country Club with a special musical guest.
- Anita gets involved in a tense country club showdown.
- Nicole brings Kial to meet the entire Dupree family, raising the stakes.
Scenes from the Fairmont Crest Country Club
The Dupree family is sporting their colorful Sunday best for Easter Brunch at the Fairmont Crest Country Club, the building that the Duprees built. The spoilers reveal that special guest star Jennifer Holliday stops by to sing for a friend. A friend who probably goes by the name of Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie, who’s BTG’s Performer of the Month for March 2026).
From the photos above, it looks like Holliday will also get to talk to the family. And if she sticks around, the Tony and Grammy-winning singer will get to see some drama. On Friday’s agenda, Anita is supposed to have a confrontation with the country club’s resident gossip, Anastasia (Timeca Seretti). Anita will have no time for her. So she put Anastasia firmly in her place.
Meanwhile, Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) is fresh off a falling-out with Carlton (Robert Christopher Riley), who gave her some choice words she didn’t want to hear. So she ends up bringing Kial (Greg Vaughan) to brunch instead. This is a big step for the two, who repeatedly say they want to keep what they have going casual. So will Kial have a good showing with Nicole’s family? He’s met many of them individually. But now they are together as a group.
Finally, there are some behind-the-scenes photos featuring the core four Duprees: Vernon, Anita, Nicole, and Dani (Karla Mosley). Are you ready for Easter Dupree-style?
Credit for Photos: Chris Reel/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.
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