‘Wayne Brady: The Family Remix’ Recap: ‘Ready or Not’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Wayne Brady, Jason Fordham, and Mandie Taketa in ‘Wayne Brady: The Family’ Remix’. (Photo Courtesy of Kevin Estrada/Freeform/Disney.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Seven of ‘Wayne Brady: The Family Remix’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.

One particular act that each and every one of us take part in, when we are on the cusp of something important in our lives, are little routines that serve our mental health well. In some cases, those routines could involve something simple and calming in nature, or something complex but they are all designed to clear our heads and keep us from losing ourselves within the gravity of that big moment, and it is no joke that every single person on the planet takes part in this in some form or fashion, and for proof, look no further than the next episode of Wayne Brady: The Family Remix on Freeform.

For ‘Ready or Not’ saw the day draw closer and closer for Wayne, regarding his People Magazine interview, the one that would showcase his truth to the world and there were a bit of nerves building. So, everyone took part in acts that helped calm the stress of that. Maile for instance focused on her schoolwork and out of the house activities while Mandie and Jason, took a minute to appreciate one another again. Through lovely date nights and dancing and reflection upon what lie ahead. Because Jason was starting to seriously think about life with Mandie in a far more intimate manner. The marriage kind no less.

But of course, it was Wayne and his routine to maintain calm that this story focused upon, and what we learned was that Wayne is all about burying himself in meaningful work when there are nerves at hand. Because that gives him focus, helps him find purpose and in the case of this bit of stress… helped him find closure to embrace what tomorrow would bring. Which was why, he put on a Vegas style show in Los Angeles, with all of his friends helping out. Because that was a huge part of his foundation as an actor/performer, and of course, his grandmother loved those shows so very much. So, to find peace, to find focus, and to pay proper tribute to the fallen, that was what he did to get there, along with some other unique actions. 

Specifically, spending a lot of time with family, and extended family. To just… feel that good vibe, feel the love and the sense of belonging that accompanies those moments and of course, he really needed all of that, because there was some hard work to be done before the article launched. Specifically, Wayne had an important TikTok to make. One that was designed to speak his truth and needed to be timed to the article launch, so that the world would know in every way imaginable, the real Wayne Brady and well, despite some hiccups and some stress, the video was indeed launched and just like that… the truth was spoken and Wayne felt like a whole new man for certain. One that was out, proud, and content. 
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As to the reception of that truth, well that will have to wait until next week’s episode. But while we wait for it, we can celebrate another honest and raw tale. One that truly showcased how nerves for big moments in life, impact all of us, even the world’s biggest stars, and that we all have to do something to bring that temperature down and cool our nerves and it was fascinating to see how Wayne did that. To know that his family felt the nerves along with him, because that’s beautiful to say the least, and it was just wonderful to witness the moment that Wayne Brady found his peace, and it will be interesting to see what confidence it gives him, come next week. Until then.

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