''Kendra on Top'' is an American

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series on WE tv that debuted June 5, 2012. The series follows the day-to-day life of former ''

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'' model and ''

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'' reality television personality Kendra Baskett as she balances motherhood and her business ventures. Season 2 chronicles Wilkinson as she prepares and participates as a celebrity contestant on '' Splash'' and stars on '' Celebrity Wife Swap''. The series also documents the activities of her husband,

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, as he works on his transition from

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football player to businessman. Kendra's car accident that occurred in April 2013 is also included. The show ran for six seasons until 2017.

Production

From June 2009 through November 2011, Kendra Wilkinson starred on '' Kendra'', a reality series that aired on E!. Upon the conclusion of the series' fourth season, the network and Wilkinson parted ways as the network "went in a different direction" with its programming. In March 2012, WE tv confirmed that the network had ordered fourteen episodes of ''Kendra on Top''. Production began later that month. On October 22, 2012,

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, the owners of WE tv, announced that the series has been renewed for a second season. Along with the renewal, it was revealed that the first season acquired 7.5 million total viewers. Season 2 premiered on September 13, 2013. As with the first season, it is bookended by hour-long premiere and finale episodes.

Cast

Main

* Kendra Wilkinson *

, Kendra's husband * Hank Baskett IV, Kendra and Hank's son * Alijah Mary Baskett, Kendra and Hank's daughter

Recurring

* Bethany Coffee, Kendra's friend * Jessica Hall, Kendra's friend * Travelle Gaines, Hank's friend * Patti Wilkinson, Kendra's mother * Eric Wilkinson, Kendra's father * Colin Wilkinson, Kendra's brother * Amy Wilkinson, Eric's wife *

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, Kendra's friend and vegas co-star

Guest

Caitlyn Jenner Caitlyn Marie Jenner (born William Bruce Jenner, October 28, 1949), formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is an American media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. Jenner played college football for the Graceland Yell ...

– Season 2, episode 9: "Truce or Dare" * Jimmy Bullard – Season 4, episode 1: "A Hard Night's Day" *

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– Season 4, episode 1: "A Hard Night's Day" *

Coleen Nolan Coleen Patricia Nolan (born 12 March 1965) is an English singer, television personality and author. She was a member of the pop group The Nolans, in which she sang with her sisters. With over 30 million records sold worldwide, The Nolans are on ...

– Season 4, episode 1: "A Hard Night's Day" *

Jamelia Jamelia Niela Davis (born 11 January 1981) is a British singer, actress and television personality. Her three studio albums each peaked inside the Top 40 and they spawned eight top-10 singles. In addition, Jamelia has won four MOBO Awards, a Q ...

– Season 4, episode 1: "A Hard Night's Day" *

Janet Street-Porter Janet Vera Street-Porter (''née'' Bull; born 27 December 1946) is an English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and media personality. She began her career in 1969 as a fashion writer and columnist at the ''Daily Mail'' and was appointed fashion ...

– Season 4, episode 1: "A Hard Night's Day" * Gemma Collins – Season 4, episode 1: "A Hard Night's Day" *

Jake Quickenden Jacob Quickenden (born 3 September 1988) is an English singer, ex-footballer and reality television personality. He was a contestant on the ninth and eleventh series of '' The X Factor'' in 2012 and 2014, before being runner-up in series 14 o ...

– Season 4, episode 2: "A London Bridge Too Far" *

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– Season 4, episode 2: "A London Bridge Too Far" *

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– Season 4, episode 3: "Homeward Boundage" *

Alex Brooker Alexander James Brooker (born 15 May 1984) is an English journalist and presenter best known for his television work with Channel 4. Since 2012, Brooker has co-hosted ''The Last Leg'', a Channel 4 panel show with Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe ...

– Season 4, episode 3: "Homeward Boundage" * James Anderson – Season 4, episode 3: "Homeward Boundage" * Jenni "JWoww" Farley – Season 4, episode 6: "Assistant Living" * Jaleel White – Season 4, episode 6: "Assistant Living" * Barry Williams – Season 4, episode 6: "Assistant Living" *

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– Season 4, episode 6: "Assistant Living" *

Chris Soules Christopher Douglas Soules (born November 6, 1981) is an American reality television personality and farmer who starred in the nineteenth season of ABC's '' The Bachelor''. He earned his role as the Bachelor by becoming a fan favorite during h ...

– Season 4, episode 6: "Assistant Living" *

Rachael Ray Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosted the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program '' Rachael Ray''. Other programs to her credit include ''30 Minut ...

– Season 4, episode 8: "Thirsty Is the New Kendra" *

Anne Burrell Anne W. Burrell (September 21, 1969 – June 17, 2025) was an American chef, television personality, and instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. She was the host of the Food Network show '' Secrets of a Restaurant Chef'' and co-host ...

– Season 4, episode 8: "Thirsty Is the New Kendra" *

Jayde Nicole Jayde Nicole (born February 19, 1986) is a Canadian model and businesswoman. She was ''Playboy''′s Playmate of the Month for January 2007 and was named the 2008 Playmate of the Year in the June issue of the men's magazine. She is the first Cana ...

– Season 5, episode 1: "Return of the Jayde-Eye" * Louis Vito – Season 5, episode 2: "Snowblinded" * Bridget Marquardt – Season 5, episode 12: "A Bridget Too Far"

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2012)

Season 2 (2013)

Season 3 (2014)

Season 4 (2015)

Season 5 (2016)

Season 6 (2017)

References

External links

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