NCIS: Origins has introduced younger versions of key characters from the Mark Harmon series — but are there plans for more surprise appearances?

“I don’t want to give anything away with that,” showrunner David J. North told TV Insider on Tuesday, December 24, before specifically referencing Lucas Dixon’s cameo as Fornell earlier in the season. “We really wanted to keep it secret about young Fornell appearing. I think it was better that we did that.”

NCIS: Origins fans likely won’t know ahead of time whether a familiar character would be popping up.

“People were really, really surprised. But I definitely saw on the internet there was a lot of talk after episode 6,” North recalled. “So we want to hold those, keep those close to the vest.”

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North went on to explain why Fornell crossed paths with Gibbs (Austin Stowell) and Franks (Kyle Schmid) so early in their journey, adding, “My coshowrunner Gina [Lucita Monreal] and I both really think it’s poetic that Fornell appeared in the pilot of what was then Navy NCIS and to bring him in early I think was a really a no-brainer.”

He continued: “We would love to see Young Fornell come back. And stay tuned. That might be happening sooner rather than later.”

NCIS: Origins, which premiered in October, follows a young Gibbs — a role originated by Mark Harmon — years prior to the events of NCIS. The new series picks up less than a year after Gibbs’ wife and daughter were killed. During season 1, Gibbs starts a new job as a special agent at the NIS Camp Pendleton office while still dealing with the aftermath of losing his family.

Harmon made his NCIS debut as Gibbs in 2003 and played the lead role for 18 years. His final appearance aired in late 2021, and Harmon hasn’t returned to the flagship show since. He did, however, sign on to be the narrator for the prequel series and has served as an executive producer on the project alongside his eldest son, Sean Harmon.

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“It’s a daunting task to recreate Gibbs and to go back and try to tell this story while being respectful to the fans and to the story line of the original show,” Stowell exclusively told Us Weekly in November. “We want to do our best job as actors, as artists, as writers and storytellers. While there could be a lot of pressure, Mark Harmon makes us feel so comfortable and he makes us feel justified in our decisions.”

The actor revealed that it didn’t take long for Harmon to share his opinion about Stowell’s performance.

“He gave it to me right away in the room,” Stowell quipped. “He was vocal about — maybe not what to do — but certainly [he was] guiding me more in terms of posture and mindset, things that I’ve learned to inhabit all the more over time.”

Harmon, however, has “never given” Stowell any notes on his acting. “He leads by example. He’s a guy who I’ve learned a lot more about being a human being than being Gibbs,” Stowell continued. “He’s been so welcoming — not just to me and not just to the rest of the cast, but the whole crew. He’s really such a wonderful leader for us because he makes everybody feel so comfortable.”

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While speaking with Us, Stowell broke down his approach to playing Gibbs.

“Mark Harmon created this character that the world fell in love with. He did that for 20 years. I would be a fool not to try to take some of what he did and bring it to this version of Gibbs. But it would’ve been a mistake just to try to do an imitation of who he is as an actor and as a man that it just didn’t appeal to me to do that,” he explained. “I had to pluck out what mannerisms were going to be innate because there are certain body movements and just the way that Mark speaks. There’s a certain pacing and volume to his speaking that is so unique to who he is. I certainly tried to inhabit some of those.”

Stowell continued: “But it was more interesting to me what characteristics and what behaviors were going to be learned by Gibbs over the years. So that will be so much fun to allow those behaviors to blossom and allow the fans to see them come to life.”

NCIS: Origins airs on CBS Mondays at 10 p.m. ET and is currently streaming on Paramount+.

Actor Rahul Kohli is stressing the importance of intimacy coordinators after Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment.

“I’ve had this happen a couple of times recently in the past, and now seems like a relevant time to bring this up. Stop asking actors or the director if we would like an intimacy coordinator present for the scene,” Kohli, 39, wrote via Instagram Story on Sunday, December 22, which has resurfaced on X. “It should just be mandatory at this point.”

Kohli, who was not a part of the production of It Ends With Us, reflected on his own experience on sets, adding, “We don’t get asked if we would like a stunt coordinators, they are always present for our safety and advice. This should be no different. And it is almost always put on the actresses like ‘I’m good without one, are you?’ Leaving them to have to either pass or speak up. F— that.”

He concluded that not wanting to work with an intimacy coordinator is a major sign that something is wrong. “You want intimate scenes in your film/show? You hire an intimacy coordinator. If anyone has a problem working with one, they’re a walking red flag,” he wrote.

Breaking Down Blake Lively’s Accusations Against Justin Baldoni

Intimacy coordinators have been a hot topic in Hollywood recently amid attempts to make filming sex scenes feel safer on set. It was also mentioned in Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni, 40, which she filed on Friday, December 20, after they worked together on It Ends With Us.

In the paperwork, Lively, 37, claimed Baldoni created a “hostile work environment” on set that caused her “severe emotional distress.” The lawsuit also alleged that Baldoni “ignored well-established industry protocols in filming intimate scenes, and exploited the lack of controls on set to behave inappropriately.”

“Without these protections in place, Mr. Baldoni improvised physical intimacy that had not been rehearsed, choreographed, or discussed with Ms. Lively, with no intimacy coordinator involved,” the lawsuit read. “For instance, Mr. Baldoni discreetly bit and sucked on Ms. Lively’s lower lip during a scene in which he improvised numerous kisses on each take. Mr. Baldoni insisted on shooting the full scene over and over again, well beyond what would have been required on an ordinary set, and without advance notice or consent.”

Lively specifically referenced a meeting held in January while they were still filming the movie to address her requests ahead of returning to set that included “no more showing nude videos or images of women to Blake, no more mention of Baldoni’s alleged previous “pornography addiction,” no more discussions about sexual conquests in front of Blake and others, no further mentions of cast and crew’s genitalia, no more inquiries about Blake’s weight, and no further mention of Blake’s dead father.”

After the meeting, all parties agreed to the “Protections for Return to Production” plan, which included intimacy coordinators on set. While promoting the movie, both Lively and Baldoni spoke about the need for intimacy coordinators, with Baldoni claiming to Harper’s Bazaar India that “having them on set and always in my eye line was invaluable because at any point I could look to one of them for a thumbs up, or we’d work on another approach together.”

 

In a statement to The New York Times on Saturday, December 21, Lively stated, “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”

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Baldoni denied the allegations against him in a statement to Us Weekly from his lawyer Bryan Freedman. The attorney referred to Lively’s claims as “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious,” while alleging she filed the lawsuit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” about the film’s production.

Freedman claimed Lively made “multiple demands and threats,” which included “threatening to not show up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release, if her demands were not met.”

Baldoni has been dropped by his agency WME, who also represent Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds. His “Man Enough” podcast host, Liz Plank, announced her exit on Monday along with women’s non-profit Vital Voices rescinding their Solitary Award, which Baldoni was presented with just last week.

What 'It Ends With Us' Cast Has Said About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

Meanwhile multiple costars including Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar have publicly sided with Lively.

“As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation,” Slate, 42, shared in a statement to Today.com on Monday, December 23. “Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”

She added: “What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.”

The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series cast has offered glimpses into their dating lives over the years.

In 2021, the Disney+ musical drama made headlines when Olivia Rodrigo released her hit single “Drivers License” — which seemingly hinted at a romantic fallout between her and costar Joshua Bassett, who played onscreen love interests at the time. Fans also questioned whether Rodrigo made a reference to Sabrina Carpenter, who was linked to Bassett in 2020.

As the song skyrocketed on the music charts, Rodrigo, Bassett and Carpenter initially remained largely tight-lipped about the apparent love triangle. Bassett and Carpenter, however, released separate tracks later which appeared to offer their individual perspectives on the situation.

Bassett, who plays Ricky on HSMTMTS, broke his silence about the drama later that year. “[Everyone] is asking me about Sabrina and Olivia,” he told GQ in December 2021. “Why don’t we focus on these women for who they are? Let’s focus on the art that they’re making and how great they are instead of their relationship to a boy.”

Rodrigo, for her part, waved off speculation about the inspiration behind her music.

“I totally understand people’s curiosity with the specifics of who the song’s about and what it’s about, but to me, that’s really the least important part of the song,” she told Billboard in January 2021. “It’s resonating with people because of how emotional it is, and I think everything else is not important.”

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Michelle Duggar had a rare reunion with all nine of her daughters — and some of the older girls made a surprising wardrobe choice.

Duggar, 58, posed for a photo with Jana, 34, Jill, 33, Jessa, 32, Jinger, 31, Joy-Anna, 27, Johannah, 19, Jennifer, 17, Jordyn-Grace, 16, and Josie, 15 while celebrating Jinger’s birthday on Sunday, December 22.

“How does my mom not age?,” Joy-Anna captioned an Instagram Reel showing the group as they prepped for the pic. “Also, thanks @jamesaduggar for the excellent videography. #family #9sisters #sisters #sistersbacktogetheragain.”

Michelle, who also shares sons Josh, 36, John-David, 34, Joseph, 29, Josiah, 28, Jedidiah, Jeremiah both 25, Jason, 24, James, 23, Justin, 22 and Jackson, 20, with husband Jim Bob Duggar, wore all blue with a black parka. Some of her older daughters donned pants instead of skirts, which breaks away from the family’s “modesty” protocol.

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Reality TV fans were introduced to the Duggar family in 2008 with the premiere of their TLC series 19 Kids and Counting. Jim Bob and Michelle’s large brood and conservative lifestyle fascinated viewers, but a darker side of their religious sect was exposed after TLC cut ties with the Duggars following Josh’s 2021 arrest and subsequent conviction on child pornography charges.

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Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, a four-episode special, premiered in June 2023 and addressed the family’s involvement in the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) teachings. Jill and her husband, Derick Dillard, were featured in the docuseries, as was Jill’s cousin Amy Duggar, who has been a vocal critic of her extended family.

Jinger also reflected on her strict upbringing in her 2021 book, The Hope We Hold: Finding Peace in the Promises of God, writing, “My mom had always dressed us girls in skirts and dresses, a standard that was taken from Deuteronomy 22:5, which says, ‘A woman shall not wear a man’s garment.’”

More recently, Jinger opened up about wearing pants in front of her family for the first time.

“It was maybe a couple years after I had started wearing pants,” Jinger said on the “Unplanned” podcast in June, recalling the conversation she had with her parents. “The first few times I went back I was not wearing pants. I wore a skirt just to honor [them].”

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She continued: “That’s a big deal for my family, and my heart is not to rub anything in anyone’s face and be like, ‘I’m doing this. I’m doing my own thing.’”

Jinger’s wardrobe evolution was a “massive” adjustment for some members of her family, but even Michelle has been seen wearing leggings in recent years.

“I think the big thing is just because we are in the public eye, I knew that there was gonna be so much that would blow up,” Jinger continued. “So let’s just be ready for it. I’m just gonna tell them and then that way they know and they know it came from a heart of, ‘Hey, this is what I feel convicted of or don’t anymore.’ And they can just know from my heart and then we’ll move on.”

Justin Baldoni appears to have the support of wife Emily Baldoni after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him.

Justin and Emily, both 40, were spotted for the first time on Monday, December 23, heading to an office meeting in Los Angeles, according to photos obtained by the Daily Mail. The couple, who share kids Maiya, 9, and Maxwell, 7, put on a united front after the actor was accused of alleged inappropriate conduct on the set It Ends With Us.

During the outing, Emily remained by Justin’s side as she kept one hand on his back. Justin has kept a low-profile since Lively, 37, filed paperwork on Friday, December 20, accusing him of sexual harassment, creating a “hostile work environment” and causing her “severe emotional distress” while working together.

“There are days when she has struggled to get out of bed, and she frequently chooses not to venture outside in public,” the lawsuit revealed. “While she has fought to maintain her personal life and business interests, behind closed doors she has suffered from grief, fear, trauma, and extreme anxiety. She also has been experiencing repeated and painful physical symptoms as a result of this experience.”

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The paperwork claimed Lively’s negative experience also impacted her family. (The actress shares daughters James, 9, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, as well as a son, Olin, whom they welcomed in early 2023 with husband Ryan Reynolds.)

“Mr. Reynolds, too, has been affected mentally, physically, and professionally by his wife and children’s pain,” the lawsuit concluded. “Worst of all, however, has been the impact on their young children, who have been traumatized and emotionally uprooted in ways that have substantially impacted their well-being.”

In a statement to The New York Times on Saturday, December 21, Lively stated, “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”

Baldoni’s legal counsel, however, called Lively’s claims “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious.” Bryan Freedman alleged in a statement to Us Weekly that Lively filed the lawsuit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” regarding the production of the film.

Breaking Down Blake Lively’s Accusations Against Justin Baldoni

Freedman went on to claim that Lively made “multiple demands and threats” during the film’s production, which included “threatening to not show up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release, if her demands were not met.”

Several of Lively and Baldoni’s costars from It Ends With Us including Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar have publicly sided with her. Baldoni, meanwhile, has been dropped by his agency WME, who also represent Lively and Reynolds, 48. His “Man Enough” podcast host, Liz Plank, announced her exit on Monday along with women’s non-profit Vital Voices rescinding their Solitary Award, which Baldoni was presented with just last week.

Tell Me Lies will continue to push boundaries now that it has been renewed for a third season.

Based on Carola Lovering‘s novel of the same name, Tell Me Lies follows the messy relationship between college students Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White). Their problematic on-and-off romance ends up lasting eight years — and everyone around them is affected by Lucy and Stephen’s ups and downs.

Season 2 raised the stakes after showcasing Lucy and Stephen’s first breakup. They initially were at odds while trying to move on but the pair reconciled in both the past and present timeline while in relationships with other people.

The drama escalated when Lucy and Stephen got back together in college — and he found out that she had previously hooked up with his friend Evan (Branden Cook). He seemed to take the news well — until Tell Me Lies jumped to the present day during Evan’s wedding to Lucy’s friend Bree (Cat Missal). No one could find Stephen as Cat received a voice message from Evan confessing to cheating on her with Lucy.

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Season 3, which has been ordered by Hulu, is expected to pick up immediately after Cat found out about Lucy’s betrayal. It also remains to be seen whether Lucy breaks things off with Stephen for good in the present timeline while viewers keep watching them crash and burn in the past.

Keep scrolling for everything we know so far about season 3 of Tell Me Lies:

When Is Season 3 Airing on Hulu — And Who Is Coming Back?

Hulu renewed Tell Me Lies in December 2024. In addition to White and Van Patten, Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Cook and Alicia Crowder are expected to return.

Is There a Plan for Where the Show Is Heading?

“I always had a sense of where they are in 2015 and what their dynamic is and what secrets everyone is holding. Once you at least know what people know and what they don’t know, that gives you a lot of space to play,” showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2024 about juggling two timelines. “But the way that we constructed it is we definitely did the 2008 storyline first in the room. We kind of mapped out the whole season and then we did 2015 as its own thing.”

Oppenheimer continued: “I knew where I wanted to end the season, though, in 2015. I knew where it needed to get to.”

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How Will Wrigley Deal With Drew’s Death?

Drew came back into Wrigley’s life at the end of season 2 after a year-long estrangement. Their reunion took a turn when Drew mixed alcohol with some pills Wrigley gave him and ultimately died from an overdose.

“He does kill him. It’s not on purpose. And people who work on the show will disagree with me, but Wrigley is with his brother at a bar,” House noted to Us in October 2024. “He gives him a pill that he’s not prescribed and it kills him. So he does kill his brother. He doesn’t mean to but that is a thing he’s always going to carry with him for the rest of his life.”

Despite flash forwards showing Wrigley in a dark place, House hoped he would get to a better place.

“Now that we’ve done the spiral [with him], I would like to see some sort of path in a positive direction. We know how that ends,” House said to Us in reference to the show’s present day timeline not allowing Wrigley a lot of growth. “He’s a little bit onto everything that’s going on. It’s up to the writers, but I would love to just do something different than another spiral. I love doing it, but I would like to see hope.”

He added: “Maybe in a 2015 storyline you would see if he gets better. But also we don’t spend a lot of time there, so I don’t know how they’re going to do that. I’ll do my job as always, and we’ll see how it goes.”

Will Bree Call Off the Wedding?

“I haven’t planned it but I do think that everyone would probably like to see Bree get some sort of revenge,” Oppenheimer teased to Us about how Bree will handle the revelation about Evan and Lucy. “Because she’s really been done dirty by everyone. She deserves that, and she probably wants it.”

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Bree had a secret romance with her professor, which came to an end in season 2. After Bree received calls on her wedding day from a mystery person, the Tell Me Lies cast and crew weighed in on whether it was Oliver.

“I don’t know that those voicemails are from Oliver. That’s probably what people think, but I think it’s probably someone more surprising than that,” Oppenheimer told Us.

Missal added, “It’s a little juicy, isn’t it? I’m going to let people have their theories and we’ll kind of see how it plays out. It’s really exciting to not know and be surprised at what happens.”

Ellis agreed that viewers will have to “wait and see” how the story unfolds.

Are Pippa and Diana Going to Last?

According to the present timeline, Pippa and Diana start dating — but will they make it in the long run?

“Man, I hope so. That would be cool. I think that they both deserve it,” Crowder exclusively told Us in October 2024. “They’ve both been through so much because of external factors, but also because of this group of people. I really hope so and it looks like they’re in a good place. Obviously no relationship is perfect and we have some issues that we’re working out.”

Mena, however, wasn’t sure based on the other Tell Me Lies couples, adding, “But nobody ever is happy on this show.”

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Will Thomas Doherty Reprise His Role as Leo?

Despite Leo’s arc seemingly coming to an end, Doherty didn’t rule out a return, telling Us in December 2024, “Maybe Leo isn’t all that he seems. There is a lot to do with him.”

He continued: “I wasn’t actually too surprised about the fans’ reaction to my character. After season 1, Leo just slotted into that gap. It made sense. What did surprise me was all the outpouring of love. It’s really kind of overwhelming at times.”

Could the ‘Tell Me Lies’ Franchise Grow?

After Tell Me Lies was renewed, Oppenheimer signed an overall deal with 20th TV, which is a part of Disney Television Studios.

“Meaghan has shepherded Tell Me Lies for two intensely addictive seasons that fueled an incredible wave of obsessive fan and social conversation,” President of 20th Television Karey Burke said in a December 2024 statement. “We are thrilled to have her officially in the studio fold and at the helm of another dramatic season.”

Virgin River is going full steam ahead for season 7 — minus one actor who has officially left the hit Netflix series.

After the sixth season premiered on Thursday, December 19, showrunner Patrick Sean Smith was asked about actor Mark Ghanimé‘s future on the show as Cameron, to which he exclusively told Us Weekly, “I love that relationship, and, I think this season saw a little bit of a sendoff for Cameron. In terms of Mark, the actor who I adore, he unfortunately won’t be coming back for season 7.”

Smith didn’t rule out a potential return in the future. “But that’s not to say that Cameron’s not a part of our world forever,” he added. “I would love to bring him back, and bring his character back when the story presents itself.”

Ghanimé, 47, joined Virgin River in season 4 as a new face at Doc’s clinic and a love interest for Mel. Things fizzled out for Cameron and Mel quickly and he subsequently reconnected with Muriel but had to part ways when his ex reentered the picture. Cameron and Muriel initially called it quits in season 5, but he came back after finding out about her breast cancer diagnosis.

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Elsewhere in the season, Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) finally got married. The pair were in for a surprise, however, when a local teen girl asked Mel to adopt her baby.

“With Marley and that situation, we will continue to see Mel and Jack move down their path towards parenthood,” Smith explained to Us. “We get to live in the newlywed bliss that they have and the challenges that come with that as a new married couple.”

He added: “I think that with the pace at which we’re moving comfortably gives us a lot of opportunity to just keep telling more and more stories for as many seasons to come as possible.”

‘Virgin River’ Cast’s Dating Histories Through the Years

There’s also a love triangle to worry about after exes Brie (Zibby Allen) and Brady (Ben Hollingsworth) slept together. Fans of the fictional couple didn’t get to see them ride off into the sunset, however, after they broke the news of their infidelity to Brie’s boyfriend, Mike (Marco Grazzini). Instead, Mike chose to propose to her, which left Brie conflicted.

“A good love triangle is only as strong as the options you’re presenting, and also looking at the influence that [Brie’s] choice would have on her life,” Smith noted to Us. “So imagining what her future could look like with Brady compared to what it could look like with Mike. And I think that’s where it works really well.”

Virgin River is currently streaming on Netflix and has already been renewed for season 7.

With reporting by Kat Pettibone

Vanderpump Rules fans were in for a surprise when they seemingly spotted James Kennedy‘s mother, Jacqueline Georgiou, in a scene from Showtime’s Dexter prequel.

“Just watching the new season of Dexter and rewinded like 6 times trying to remember where I know this lady from,” a social media user wrote via Reddit alongside a screen grab from the new series.

The comments section largely agreed that the background actress resembled Georgiou, 54. “Yes she’s been an extra in a lot of shows,” read one reply while another Bravo viewer added, “Jax [Taylor] was an extra on Dexter too .” (Taylor was an uncredited extra in a 2012 episode of the original Dexter series.)

According to another commentator, Georgiou and Kennedy’s girlfriend, Ally Lewber, “were extras in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” together, which they actually confirmed in a deleted VPR season 10 scene. Georgiou’s IMDB, however, doesn’t reflect the gig in the Brad Pitt film, which means something similar could’ve happened for Dexter: Original Sin. (TV shows and movies Call Me Crazy and Ray Donovan are included as her only scripted roles.)

See the 'Dexter: OG Sin' TV Cast Compared to Their Sequel Show Counterparts

One thing is for sure, Georgiou appeared in numerous episodes of Vanderpump Rules after Kennedy, 32, was hired as a busser at Lisa Vanderpump‘s restaurant SUR. Kennedy’s behavior — which often stemmed from his alcohol issues — frequently caused him to get fired or be on the outs with his costars. Georgiou, for her part, showed her support for Kennedy during her appearances on the show.

Earlier this month, Us Weekly confirmed that Kennedy was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. Police were dispatched to Kennedy’s home, where he lives with Lewber, 28, on December 10 after they received a call about an argument between a man and a woman. The authorities allegedly saw Kennedy grabbing the woman and officers who responded to the scene did not see any visible injuries.

Kennedy was released on a $20,000 bail and his legal team subsequently released a statement.

“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” his attorneys told Us. “We understand that there were no injuries and we are hoping that, after careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”

After the arrest made headlines, Kennedy noted that he is prioritizing his mental health, writing via Instagram, “I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life. I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones.”

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He continued: “Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the incredible support system around me.”

Lewber was subsequently seen carrying boxes outside of her and Kennedy’s shared home after sources told Us the couple was taking space.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support and for checking in on me,” Lewber wrote via her Instagram Story. “I’m OK and taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.”

Patrick Duffy praised Step by Step for not shying away from the more adult implications about the relationship between his and Suzanne Somers‘ characters.

During an episode of Staci Keanan and Christine Lakin‘s “Keanan and Lakin Give You Déjà Vu” rewatch podcast, the former costars addressed how some viewers referred to the show as “horny” after watching it back over the years.

“I could not believe that anyone would say that,” Keanan, 49, said in an episode from earlier this month. “I thought, ‘What are they talking about? Our show is a very wholesome and sweet family show.’ Now I start [re]watching the show [and I understand].”

Duffy, 75, joked about the undertones, adding, “It’s not like we demanded it. But we always pushed for the reason these two families got together on a whim and on a vacation. They got married after knowing each other for two days.”

‘Step by Step’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

Step by Step chose to lean into the subtext. “It wasn’t because we were both good at playing poker. So every chance that we could, we wanted to go upstairs and we couldn’t because we had a house full of kids, you know. And they wrote to that — and we played to that,” Duffy recalled. “We thought it was important. We could be appropriately attracted to one another and also good parenting models.”

The sitcom, which aired from 1991 to 1998, followed single parents Frank (Duffy) and Carol (Somers) who each had three children from previous relationships. They met by chance and quickly married, blending their families together.

“People have come up to me and have said that watching that show was pivotal for them as a child. They wanted — if they didn’t have one — a dad like that,” Duffy recalled. “One young man came up and said, ‘I watched the show and ever since I started watching the show as a young person, I said, I want to be a dad like that. I wanna have a dad like that and then I wanna be a dad like that if I ever have children.’ So we fulfilled a certain function.”

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Duffy did have one plot point he wasn’t thrilled to explore on screen.

“I had a disagreement [with the writers] when Suzanne wanted to get pregnant,” he shared about his costar, who died in October 2023. “I thought it was irresponsible. I thought we were a six-child family of a woman who was theoretically a beautician — but we never saw her work after the first two seasons — and a struggling contractor.”

Somers, however, wanted the story line so their characters welcomed daughter Lilly in season 4. “It wasn’t so much that she wanted another child on the show,” Duffy explained. “She just thought she could act that out, being pregnant, and she could. It’s a funny thing to have her doing all the Lucille Ball stuff. She was in heaven, it made her happy. So I was fine.”

The holiday season is upon Us on and off the screen.

ABC, NBC, CBS and more networks have shared their upcoming programming and there’s plenty for fans to choose from. Before Wicked is released in theaters, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are previewing the highly-anticipated movie with a TV special. Over at Freeform, there is never a dull moment with daily festive films and premieres.

There are even holiday-themed episodes for TV shows such as Ghosts, Abbott Elementary and more. For those looking for nostalgia, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and more movies are set to air multiple times throughout December.

Keep scrolling for a guide to the holiday programming for 2024:

Midseason 2025 TV Schedule: See When Your Favorite Shows Return and Premiere

Tuesday, November 19
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked: 10 p.m. on NBC

Thursday, November 21
Nugget Is Dead? A Christmas Story: 8 p.m. on CBS

Friday, November 22

All-American Christmas Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. on Fox

Wednesday, November 27
Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 8 p.m. on NBC

Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving: 9 p.m. on NBC

The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20: 9 p.m. on ABC

Thursday, November 28
98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 8:30 a.m. on NBC
National Dog Show Presented by Purina: 12 p.m. on NBC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Mary Poppins: 8 p.m. on ABC

Saturday, November 30
Reindeer in Here: 8 p.m. on CBS

Sunday, December 1
Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You: 10:30 a.m. on Freeform
America’s Funniest Home Video’s Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks: 7 p.m. on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular: 8 p.m. on ABC

Monday, December 2
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: 8 p.m. on ABC
Press Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III: 9 p.m. on ABC

Tuesday, December 3
CMA Country Christmas: 8 p.m. on ABC
Abbott Elementary: 8 p.m. on ABC
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town: 9 p.m. on ABC
Celebrity Family Feud: 9:02 p.m. on ABC

Wednesday, December 4
Christmas in Rockefeller Center: 8 p.m. on NBC
Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular: 10 p.m. on NBC

Thursday, December 5
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: 8 p.m. on NBC
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8 p.m. on ABC
Frosty the Snowman: 8:30 p.m. on NBC
Matlock Holiday Episode: 9 p.m. on CBS
Elsbeth Christmas Episode: 10 p.m. on CBS

Friday, December 6
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: 8 p.m. on NBC

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Sunday, December 8
The Equalizer Christmas Episode: 8:30 p.m. on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Lion King: 8:31 p.m. on ABC
Dashing Through the Snow: 9:55 p.m. on Freeform
Santa’s Little Helper: 12 a.m. on Freeform

Tuesday, December 10
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure: 8 p.m. on ABC
Toy Story That Time Forgot: 8:30 p.m. on ABC
Disney Prep & Landing: 9 p.m. on ABC
Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice: 9:30 p.m. on ABC

Wednesday, December 11
Shrek the Halls: 8:30 p.m. on NBC
A Motown Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC

Thursday, December 12
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8 p.m. on ABC

Friday, December 13
Shark Tank: 8 p.m. on ABC

Sunday, December 15
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Sound of Music: 7 p.m. on ABC
An Evening With Dua Lipa: 8:30 p.m. on CBS

Monday, December 16
Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry: 8 p.m. on NBC
NCIS Christmas Episode: 9 p.m. on CBS

Wednesday, December 18
HeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024: 8 p.m. on ABC
A Saturday Night Live Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC

Thursday, December 19
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8 p.m. on ABC
Ghosts: A One-Hour Ghostmas Special: 8 p.m. on CBS
Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas: 9 p.m. on CBS
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas: 10 p.m. on NBC

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Friday, December 20
National Christmas Tree Lighting: 8 p.m. on CBS
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays: 9 p.m. on CBS

Sunday, December 22
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Santa Clause: 8 p.m. on ABC
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: 8:30 p.m. on CBS

Tuesday, December 24
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Home Alone: 8 p.m. on ABC
It’s a Wonderful Life: 8 p.m. on NBC
The Price Is Right at Night Holiday Episode: 8 p.m. on CBS
Christmas Eve Mass: 11:30 p.m. on NBC

Wednesday, December 25
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: 10 a.m. on ABC
NBA Christmas Special: 12 p.m. on ABC
NBA Countdown: 7:30 p.m. on ABC
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: 8:30 p.m. on NBC

Thursday, December 26
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC
The Year: 2024: 9 p.m. on ABC

Friday, December 27
The Greatest Home Videos: Holiday Edition (Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer): 8 p.m. on CBS
Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs: 9 p.m. on CBS

Sunday, December 29
Grammy Greats: The Most Memorable Moments: 9 p.m. on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen: 7 p.m. on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen 2: 9 p.m. on ABC

Tuesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash: 8 p.m. on CBS
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: ABC

Monday, January 1
135th Rose Parade Presented by Honda: 11 a.m. on NBC
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 8 p.m. on ABC

One Direction may have hit pause on their music together, but band members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik continued to hit play when it comes to romance.

Malik’s relationship with fellow English singer Perrie Edwards was a fan-favorite as the couple started dating in 2011 and got engaged two years later. The pair later announced the end of their relationship in 2015. Since then, Malik dated Gigi Hadid on and off from 2015 to 2021. The pair welcomed daughter Khai in September 2020.

Styles, for his part, has dated Taylor Swift, Olivia Wilde and more A-listers both before and after going solo. Horan has also romanced a few stars since signing with 1D, including Hailee Steinfeld in 2018.

Tomlinson, meanwhile, shares son Freddie with ex Briana Jungwirth, while Payne shares son Bear with former flame Cheryl Cole. In October 2024, Us Weekly confirmed that Payne died at age 31.

Scroll down for a complete breakdown of which ladies the former One Direction bandmates have dated:

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Below Deck has followed various relationships and flings throughout the franchise — but some stars found love with one another outside their seasons.

Malia White‘s introduction to Below Deck Mediterranean in season 2 came with a love triangle between Adam Glick and Wesley Walton. Although Malia and Wes gave their romance another try offscreen — the couple later pulled the plug on their relationship.

When the now-bosun returned in 2020, she revealed that she was dating chef Tom Checketts. The twosome were reunited when the U.K. native joined season 5 of the show after Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran was fired by Captain Sandy Yawn.

After the season aired, Malia confirmed that she was no longer dating Tom. In August 2021, Malia hinted that she was dating an engineer that worked alongside her on season 6. That same month, Jake Barker, who only appeared on camera once, posted an Instagram photo of the duo kissing with a heart emoji.

Scroll down to find out which other Below Deck stars found a connection with someone outside their season:

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Lindsay Hubbard defended her decision to make her pregnancy announcement a paid partnership.

During the Monday, December 23, episode of Jason Tartick‘s “Trading Secrets” podcast, Hubbard, 39, was asked about the response to her announcing that she was expecting her first baby while promoting Clearblue pregnancy tests.

“People were very torn up about this,” Hubbard, who welcomed daughter Gemma with her boyfriend earlier this month, shared. “They were like, ‘I can’t believe she monetized her pregnancy announcement.’ And it’s like, why not? I’m gonna make the announcement anyway, why not make money from it?”

Hubbard said she was “already going to” share the news of her pregnancy when she saw an opportunity, adding, “I used Clearblue, I used the digital test — that was the test I used back in April when I found out I was pregnant. So why not go to them and say, ‘Hey, I used your test, I’m about to announce my pregnancy, do you want to sponsor this?'”

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After rising to stardom on Bravo’s Summer House, Hubbard has continued to look for ways to bring money into her household.

“This is how I’m making my money,” she noted. “I’m not doing PR anymore, I’m not sitting behind a desk. That was by far the biggest announcement of my entire life. At that point, I think it was the biggest deal [I ever did]. It tied another deal I’d done in the spring.”

Hubbard revealed to Tartick that she brought in $100,000 in social media deals last year alone. She announced her pregnancy in July.

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“Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!!,” Hubbard, who has preferred to leave her significant other out of the public eye, wrote at the time. “I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it! The second I had a feeling, I took a @clearblue Early Digital Pregnancy Test and getting a clear result, in words, made the next steps sooo much easier. My boyfriend and I are beyond excited to welcome our little #HubbCub this Holiday season 2024!!”

Hubbard then shared a post from a social media user that read, “Lindsay would have to make a pregnancy announcement at some point, so why not cash in? What was she supposed to do? Say no, to keep the bitter internet hags happy?”

The reality star added her own thoughts on the matter, writing alongside the post, “My thoughts exactly. “My expenses just doubled so…. Let’s goooo!”

Michelle Randolph knows Landman viewers are confused by her character Ainsley’s behavior — but she has no regrets about how she chose to play her.

“It’s hard to not be aware of it,” Randolph, 27, told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday, December 22. “But I disassociate and the thing is, I got the script. I read it. I had my moments, my thoughts.”

Randolph, however, doesn’t disagree that Ainsley’s actions can be confusing. “Some of the things that Ainsley has to say are shocking and there were moments where I thought, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to pull this off,'” she admitted. “I want to find the most human version of this character that I can, and I work really hard at doing that.”

Despite the online backlash, Randolph notes that she sticks to what’s on the page.

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“My job ended when I finished my last day on set, and then I released it. The show went out,” she continued. “I can’t tell people how to interpret my character, but at least it’s sparking conversation. And I’m really proud of the show that we made.”

In Landman, which premiered on Paramount+ in November, Billy Bob Thornton plays a corporate fixer for an oil titan (Jon Hamm). The West Texas-set drama has life-and-death stakes but its Thornton’s scenes with Randolph, who plays his 17-year-old daughter, have gone viral for moments such as her talking to her father about her sex rules while walking around his house — which he shares with two men of similar age — in bikinis and her underwear.

“I worked with a dialect coach, a movement coach and an acting coach and I just studied like crazy. I had about a year almost to prep for her,” Randolph told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday about her approach to Ainsley. “It was incredibly helpful to kind of sit with that character. I worked really hard to find ways to justify her behavior and make a full human out of something that doesn’t always seem like what a 17-year-old would say, but people like that exist.”

First appearing in Taylor Sheridan‘s 1923 series, Randolph said Landman “required 10 times more prep” for her.

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“I wanted to be very careful about the way that Ainsley comes across. There’s only so much that I can control, but you also can control a lot as an actor,” she shared. “And just being around Ali [Larter] and Billy [Bob Thornton] and Jacob [Lofland] and being in Texas really helped create this full person that Ainsley is. She has this free essence about her and she’s wild, and I loved every second of it.”

Randolph urged viewers to give Ainsley the space to evolve, saying, “She’s 17 and she’s growing. I think she gets it more than the audience gets to see. There are moments where your realize that she can be, not manipulative, but she knows how to play her dad, and also her mom. She knows how to get what she wants. She loves her family.”

She concluded: “She is figuring out who she is and meeting different peers and going to school. She’s not just the bratty young daughter; she is a person. We get to see 5 percent of who Ainsley is. Hopefully as the show goes on, we get to see all of who she is.”

New episodes of Landman premiere Sundays on Paramount+

Fans didn’t expect to see Candice Accola and Steven Krueger find love years after finding fame in The Vampire Diaries universe.

Accola rose to fame playing Caroline Forbes on TVD from 2009 to 2017. Krueger, meanwhile, played the role of Josh Rosza in The Vampire Diaries spinoff, The Originals. During her time on The CW series, Accola started dating Joe King. The couple, who got married in 2014, expanded their family with daughters Florence in 2016 and Josephine in 2020.

Us Weekly broke the news in May 2022 that Accola filed for divorce from King. She later started spending time with Krueger at TVD fan conventions and cast reunions.

In December 2023, Accola subtly launched her romance with Krueger on social media when she uploaded a video that included a clip of them kissing. Accola and Krueger have since offered glimpses into their romance.

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Keep scrolling to relive Accola and Krueger’s relationship timeline:

April 2023

Krueger shared a group photo that included Accola in Us‘ Inside a Day in My Life feature.

“We’ve all moved on to new projects, but we still jump at the opportunity to catch up any chance we get,” he told Us alongside a snap of him sitting next to Accola at dinner alongside their other former costars, including The Originals’ Charles Michael Davis.

That same month, Krueger hinted at his plans for parenthood, telling 26 Magazine, “A family is definitely in my future, as well.”

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November 2023

“I’ve been dating. I am going to say that out loud. That feels very personal and new and interesting and super cool and casual to say out loud. But I have,” Accola said on an episode of her “Superbloom” podcast. “Not multiple people — only one. And I don’t even want to get into it.”

Accola hinted she had a “really nice person” in her life, adding, “This is not brand new. This is the most you are going to hear me talk about it. It is good. There’s a smile on my face and joy in my heart.”

December 2023

“I laughed. I cried. I laughed til I cried. I loved. Thanks for the dance 2023 ,” Accola wrote alongside the various videos from the year, including a brief clip of her and Krueger sharing a kiss.

January 2024

Accola took to Instagram Story to document her attempt to spot Krueger in the background of red carpet footage at the Emmys. The actress posted multiple clips of other celebrities being interviewed before she finally found — and zoomed in on — Krueger outside of the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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February 2024

The pair enjoyed a romantic trip to Paris, France.

April 2024

“Had the dreamiest time at @blackberry.mountain last week swipe through for adventures and to see if what was rustling in the bushes was a Turkey or a Bear …. And it legit was ,” Accola captioned an Instagram photo of her and Krueger posing for the camera.

June 2024

Accola uploaded several Instagram photos of Krueger spending time with her and her daughters while the actress was on location filming season 1 of We Were Liars. 

October 2024

For Halloween, Accola and Krueger dressed up as Taylor Swift and Post Malone in the “Fortnight” music video. “Who uses typewriters anyway? #thetorturedboyfriendsdepartment ,” King captioned a clip via Instagram set to Swift’s Tortured Poets Department song.

December 2024

“December, you sure kept me on my toes From Mystic Falls to Paris to Florida… It’s been a beautiful adventure but I’m officially ready for that sleepy week between Christmas and New Years anyone else? ,” Accola wrote via Instagram alongside photos of her and Krueger kissing.

That same month, Krueger joined Accola and her two daughters — whom she shares with her ex-husband — on a trip to Florida.

In her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively claimed a lack of protocols led to her and her infant son contracting COVID on set of It Ends With Us.

In court documents obtained by Us Weekly, and filed by Lively, 37, on Friday, December 20, she alleges Baldoni, 40, and his business partner Jamey Heath “failed to implement” proper protocol when there was a COVID outbreak.

“Ms. Lively was told by another producer that because [Justin and Jamey’s production company] Wayfarer did not have insurance coverage for COVID, Mr. Baldoni and Mr. Heath deliberately withheld from Ms. Lively that she had been exposed to COVID,” her lawyers claimed in the paperwork. “Both Ms. Lively and her infant child contracted COVID from the outbreak.”

Lively — who shares daughters James, 9, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, as well as a son, Olin, whom they welcomed in early 2023 with husband Ryan Reynolds — “attempted to raise concerns” during a conversation with Baldoni and Heath.

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“When Ms. Lively expressed her upset that Mr. Heath and Mr. Baldoni had hidden the fact that she had been exposed to a COVID outbreak on set from which she and her infant contracted COVID,” the docs continued. “Instead of acknowledging responsibility and committing to safety moving forward, they expressed upset over production days missed and resulting costs.”

Lively included a copy of guidelines that needed to be “met without fail” for her to come back to film It Ends With Us after the writer’’s strike halted production.

“If BL is exposed to COVID-19, she must be provided notice as soon as possible after Wayfarer or any producer or production executive becomes aware of such exposure,” the request read.

Lively’s legal filing comes months after reports of their tension on set made waves all summer. The actress accused him of sexual harassment, creating a “hostile work environment” and causing her “severe emotional distress” while working on a movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s hit book.

Lively also claimed Baldoni and Heath “invaded” her privacy while she was breastfeeding her newborn.

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“Ms. Lively often had to work while breastfeeding, which she felt comfortable doing so long as she was given the time and space to cover herself. She did this frequently, because she was not given breaks to feed her baby,” the lawsuit continued. “But Ms. Lively did not expect or consent to anyone entering her private spaces while topless, exposed, and vulnerable with her newborn, or during body makeup application or removal. Mr. Baldoni and Mr. Heath both showed a shocking lack of boundaries by invading her personal space when she was undressed and vulnerable.”

In a footnote, Lively alleged she was “not given proper lactation breaks” by Baldoni’s production company.

“[This] sometimes stretched into six hours without a break. When filming finally broke, Ms. Lively would have to run to her trailer to breastfeed,” the documents noted. “The lack of accommodation for her need to express milk caused her to develop painful mastitis.”

Lively’s negative experience on set subsequently impacted her family.

“There are days when she has struggled to get out of bed, and she frequently chooses not to venture outside in public,” the lawsuit revealed. “While she has fought to maintain her personal life and business interests, behind closed doors she has suffered from grief, fear, trauma, and extreme anxiety. She also has been experiencing repeated and painful physical symptoms as a result of this experience.”

The lawsuit concluded: “Mr. Reynolds, too, has been affected mentally, physically, and professionally by his wife and children’s pain. Worst of all, however, has been the impact on their young children, who have been traumatized and emotionally uprooted in ways that have substantially impacted their well-being.”

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Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, addressed Lively’s “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” allegations in a statement to Us, claiming she filed the lawsuit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” regarding the production of the film.

Freedman alleged that Lively made “multiple demands and threats” during the film’s production, which included “threatening to not show up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release, if her demands were not met.”

In a statement to The New York Times on Saturday, December 21, Lively stated, “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”

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Below Deck costars Ben Willoughby and Sunny Marquis are officially over.

“I need to kindly ask that people respect my space at this time and stop the negative commenting and messages,” Willoughby wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 21. “It’s been a very difficult couple of weeks and some things are private between two people.”

Willoughby noted that he was focused “on moving forward,” adding, “I understand that a relationship was publicly and followed by many. Thank you for understanding.”

Willoughby sparked breakup speculation earlier this month when he removed photos of Marquis from his social media. The former coworkers often documented their romance online after reuniting when filming on season 11 wrapped earlier this year.

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“Yes you guessed it we are still together! Finally we can let go of the secrecy that has been held for the past 15 months,” Willoughby captioned an Instagram post in May of him and Marquis. “We want to thank you all for the support throughout season 11 @belowdeckbravo it’s been a rollercoaster to relive the season and the beginning of a relationship.”

Willoughby explained how his relationship with Marquis progressed outside of the show, noting, “We ended up traveling the globe together last year and Sunny made her way to Australia for Christmas. Anyways, hoping you all enjoyed the season. Sunny and Ben xx.”

He continued in a separate post: “We did a lot of traveling last year! From Mexico, Italy, Greece, Morocco, canary islands, Australia, we had a great time navigating life together. This one is a keeper, she’s a special person .”

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Below Deck viewers witnessed Willoughby and Marquis’ ups and downs during season 11. While working on deck, Willoughby and Marquis formed a casual relationship, which got more complicated when he was promoted. They continued to hook up when he became her boss — and before he attempted to rekindle his romance with former costar Camille Lamb.

“Being back on board St. David, it is like taking a stroll down memory lane. With Camille, it was this instant spark. We were very much like kids in love. I’ve just been really thinking about her recently,” Willoughby told cameras during an April episode of the show. “Maybe there’s a part of me believing there could be something because we were great together. See what girls have done to me?”

Lamb ultimately shut Willoughby down and he remained unsure about a future with Marquis.

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“It’s a bit of a roller coaster between Sunny and I. Sunny said she didn’t want a relationship. She was very much just there just to enjoy the experience and what was happening,” he exclusively told Us Weekly in March about their current status. “And then as things turned out, we both sort of got a bit more involved and it was quite hard for me to just tell her that I need to focus on my job because I’m stepping up into this leadership role.”

Willoughby saw his issues with Marquis as a lesson, adding, “I think she did take a lot of things personally when it should have just been for work and I very much want to see her after the show. So that’s where my head is at just at the moment. We just want to get work done first and then we can see what can blossom after that.”

Since their time on Pretty Little Liars, the cast of the hit Freeform series have been candid about their search for love.

Before and after starring on the hit Freeform series, which ran for seven seasons from 2010 to 2017, Lucy Hale dated a number of famous faces, including David Henrie, Chris Zylka and Skeet Ulrich.

“I haven’t really had rules with dating,” Hale, who played Aria on PLL, said of her love life during a January 2023 appearance on Rachel Bilson‘s “Broad Ideas” podcast. “I’ve dated all the way up to 52 — [from] 27 to 52. I’m 33 and I feel like I’ll probably end up with someone around my age or older, just because of the non-negotiables. I feel like a lot of people in that older age bracket will meet those.”

Hale’s onscreen love interest, Ian Harding, meanwhile, tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Sophie Hart in 2019 after eight years of dating.

Scroll down to see who the Pretty Little Liars cast has dated through the years:

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Outer Banks is coming to an end, but the fictional world is still growing with a prequel and a spinoff.

The hit Netflix series, which premiered in 2020, introduced the conflict between two groups of teenagers in a coastal North Carolina town. The social divide was focused on the Kooks, a.k.a. the wealthy residents, and the working-class crew known as the Pogues. The search for a lost treasure caused the two squads to be even more at odds, while a found family formed between the friend group at the center of the show.

Outer Banks catapulted stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant and Austin North to fame before Netflix confirmed in November 2024 that season 5 would be the show’s last.

“We are excited for season 5, and we’re excited for other stories in this universe down the line,” the executive producers said during an interview with Deadline about the future of Outer Banks. While the trio wouldn’t elaborate on their plans for the fictional universe, the outlet reported that no projects are currently in the works but offshoots are being explored.

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Fans already know about The Runarounds, which was ordered by Prime Video but will explore a teen band that originated on Outer Banks. Meanwhile, Netflix will remain in the treasure-hunting game through a potential prequel titled Kildare.

Keep scrolling for a comprehensive guide to the entire Outer Banks universe:

‘Outer Banks’

After premiering in 2020, Outer Banks quickly found its audience and the show continued to break streaming records for Netflix. Outer Banks made a controversial decision ahead of its final season when Pankow’s fan-favorite character, JJ, died.

‘The Runarounds’

Based on a teleplay from Jonas Pate and David Wilcox, the fictional series will follow the real band of the same name featuring William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock and Jesse Golliher.

Fans of Outer Banks might recognize The Runarounds after they appeared on an episode of the show in 2023. The Runarounds were seen in the background playing at an anniversary party for the parents of Kiara (Bailey).

Pate confirmed in December 2024 that Prime Video already ordered a second season before the show even premiered.

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‘Kildare’

Pate revealed in December 2024 that he was writing a prequel to Outer Banks titled Kildare. The series is still in the early stages but would feature a whole new set of young actors and focus on the founding of each group in the show’s fictional Figure 8 town.

Not all shows have stuck to their original premise over the years — in fact some changed their central story lines on purpose.

Family Matters is a great example since it shifted its cast. The sitcom, which aired from 1989 to 1998, was a spinoff of Perfect Strangers that followed a middle-class Black family living in Chicago. The hit sitcom starred Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Darius McCrary, Kellie Williams, Jaimee Foxworth, Bryton McClure and Michelle Thomas.

Jaleel White joined Family Matters halfway through the first season.

“My performance was so well received during that initial episode that they began writing me into the next episode,” White recalled in his November 2024 memoir, Growing Up Urkel. “They even reshot new teasers for the season that featured me prominently, as if l’d been an original cast member all along.”

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Meanwhile, Westworld writers enjoyed not being confined to a specific story line. (The dystopian show initially pulled inspiration from the 1973 film of the same name before evolving the story.)

“One of the fun things about me for the show, when [producer] Lisa [Joy] and I were talking about it way back when, was the ability of this show to shift genres every season, and the invitation to do it,” creator Jonathan Nolan told The Hollywood Reporter in May 2020. “We felt we had an open invitation to play around, especially in this moment where TV is reinventing itself constantly, to have a show that reinvents itself season after season.”

At the time, Nolan highlighted that the genre changed from one season to the next. “You have a Western, you have a samurai movie, you have war movies, you have science-fiction. There are all of the different versions of the future you have seen over the years in movies,” he added. “We get to play around with all of that, and make text of all of that. So the idea that next season will feel different and distinct in genre from the previous seasons? Yes, that’s absolutely part of the structure of the show.”

Keep scrolling for more shows that changed their premise between seasons:

‘Twin Peaks’ (ABC)

The Original Vision: The series, which ran from 1990 to 1991, followed an investigation into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington. The series developed a cult following in part because of its campy storytelling — and creator David Lynch and Mark Frost‘s unique vision.

Where the Show Ended Up: According to Lynch, there was never any plan to reveal who killed Laura. But after the network forced the show to answer that mystery, Twin Peaks had to pivot to a larger conversation about good and evil.

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‘Westworld’ (HBO)

The Original Vision: The season started out in a futuristic theme park with androids that look like humans staging a rebellion.

Where the Show Ended Up: As the show continued to air, the hosts were brought into the outside world and became integrated within human society.

‘iZombie’ (The CW)

The Original Vision: Based on a DC comic book series of the same name, iZombie was a take on a supernatural police procedural that had Liv Moore (Rose McIver) eating brains from people who were murdered to help the authorities figure out what happened to them.

Where the Show Ended Up: The third season introduced a major change when a zombie-run private military organization forced everyone in Seattle into a zombie state. As a result, Liv traded working at the morgue into a job where she smuggled people in and helped them complete their transformation into zombies.

‘Mom’ (CBS)

The Original Vision: The Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom originally introduced three generations of mothers. Anna Faris played Christy, who found out her teenage daughter Violet (Sadie Calvano), was pregnant. While attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Christy ran into her estranged mother Bonnie (Allison Janney), who also battled substance abuse problems.

Where the Show Ended Up: Christy’s attempts to raise her two kids with Bonnie’s help quickly fizzled out. Instead, the show pivoted to Christy, Bonnie and their group of friends from AA. This dynamic shifted again when Farris left the series during season 8.

‘Riverdale’ (The CW)

The Original Vision: Based on the iconic Archie Comics, the teen drama initially focused on a group of friends who came together to uncover the dark secrets that existed within their town.

Where the Show Ended Up: Riverdale didn’t wait long to push boundaries with their storylines, which ranged from cults to killer board games to time travel.

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‘Saved by the Bell’ (NBC)

The Original Vision: The first season of Saved by the Bell was actually titled Good Morning, Miss Bliss and starred Hayley Mills as a junior high school teacher navigating complicated situations with help from the students in her eighth grade class.

Where the Show Ended Up: Good Morning, Miss Bliss was ultimately retooled into Saved by the Bell, which changed the setting from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and recast many of the roles to focus on the students.

‘Scream Queens’ (Fox)

The Original Vision: The slasher series, which premiered in 2015, starred an ensemble cast that included Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Glen Powell and Keke Palmer. During the show’s first season, Scream Queens focused on members of the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority that were getting killed off by the mysterious Red Devil killer.

Where the Show Ended Up: Season 2 shook things up by having the satirical anthology introduce the Green Meanie that targeted a hospital and its staff — which included many of the cast members from the first season. Stars such as Kirstie Alley, Taylor Lautner, John Stamos and James Earl III rounded out the sophomore season.

‘Scrubs’ (NBC)

The Original Vision: Scrubs debuted in 2001 as a medical comedy focused on the lives of employees at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital. More specifically, it was about J.D.’s (Zach Braff) journey from naive med school grad to confident physician.

Where the Show Ended Up: After season 8, ABC renewed the show for a surprise season, which took Scrubs from a hospital to medical school.

‘Cougar Town’ (ABC)

The Original Vision: Created by Bill Lawrence in 2009, Cougar Town introduced Courteney Cox as a single mother named Jules who decided to get back into dating by spending time with men younger than her.

Where the Show Ended Up: Before the first scene was even over, Jules found love with her neighbor Grayson (Josh Hopkins) — who happened to be her own age. Cougar Town then pivoted to a show about a friend group in the fictional town of Gulfhaven, Florida. Since Cougar Town couldn’t change its title, the opening credits would usually suggest other options as a joke.

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‘Family Matters’ (ABC)

The Original Vision: Family Matters was a spinoff of ABC’s Perfect Strangers with Carl (VelJohnson) and Harriette (Payton) at the helm for the first few episodes.

Where the Show Ended Up: White joined Family Matters in 1989 — halfway through the first season — as the Winslows’ nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel. The role was only meant to last one episode, but Urkel became a breakout character that paved the way for White to join the main cast.

‘Kevin Can Wait’ (CBS)

The Original Vision: The sitcom, which premiered in 2016, initially followed a newly retired police officer Kevin (Kevin James), his wife Donna (Erinn Hayes) and their three kids. Kevin Can Wait showed Kevin and Donna navigating life after their daughter Kendra dropped out of college to support her new fiancé.

Where the Show Ended Up: Kevin Can Wait took a major risk when Hayes’ character was written off in between seasons. After killing Donna off, the show replaced Hayes with James’ former The King of Queens costar, Leah Remini, as the new female lead. While the first season centered on Kevin’s family life, the sophomore season had Kevin focusing on his new career, partnership with Vanessa (Remini) and life as a single parent.

Kevin Can Wait was canceled after two seasons and the outrage over Hayes’ shocking departure inspired AMC’s dramedy Kevin Can F**k Himself.