Below Deck‘s Sunny Marquis proved she’s not dwelling in the past by posing topless following her split from Ben Willoughby.
Sunny shared a photo of her on a beach without a bikini on Saturday, December 21. “Chapter closed,” she wrote. “Happy holidays and a happy new year to all of you in my life and those who have supported me through their phone screens .”
The former reality star noted it was “time to look forward,” adding, “See you in 2025 #whatsnext.” Sunny’s cheeky social media upload came shortly after Ben confirmed that they had called it quits after previously sparking split rumors.
“I need to kindly ask that people respect my space at this time and stop the negative commenting and messages,” the bosun wrote via Instagram Story. “It’s been a very difficult couple of weeks and some things are private between two people. I understand that a relationship was publicly and followed by many. Thank you for understanding.”
Ben and Sunny met while filming season 11 of Below Deck. After first forming a casual relationship, their situation got more complicated when Ben was promoted. Ben was also still hung up on his former costar Camille Lamb, whom he reached out to while still hooking up with Sunny.
“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,” Ben told cameras during an April episode of the hit Bravo 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?”
“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. “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.”
He continued: “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.”
“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,” he captioned an Instagram post in May of him and Sunny. “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.”
The former reality star, 43, took to Instagram on Tuesday, December 24, to offer a glimpse at how she was spending the holidays solo in pal Kyle Richards‘ home.
“In my Bridget Jones era. If I didn’t laugh at myself, I would cry,” Mellencamp wrote alongside several videos of her in her pajamas singing “All By Myself,” channeling a scene from Renée Zellweger’s movie Bridget Jones’s Diary.
Mellencamp, who shares kids Slate, 12, Cruz, 10 and Dove, 4, with Arroyave, 47, opened up about adjusting to her new normal, adding, “First Christmas without my kids, and I know they’re in great hands with an amazing dad, but that doesn’t mean I can’t feel some type of way.”
She concluded: “Ordered $74 of Thai food, eating cookie dough (who has time to bake) and watched 9 episodes of Lioness. To all my parents out there going through this, I love you. What are all the tips for powering through?”
Mellencamp received messages of support from fellow Housewives. Richards, 55, who is in Aspen with Mauricio Umanskyamid their own separation, wrote, “Watching you do this in my bedroom is making me LOL Love you xx.”
Caroline Stansbury, who got divorced in 2019 from Cem Habib, replied, “It gets easier and now i am sitting with my kids and my ex husband having an amazing christmas again.”
Jana Kramer, who has been outspoken about her ups and downs with exMike Caussin, shared some advice as well.
“Sending love. The first one was brutal and I wish I could say it gets easier,” she wrote. “But even a new husband and a baby and it’s still not normal to not have all your babies under one roof on Christmas. Sending love. You got this momma.”
Mellencamp announced her split from Arroyave in November after 13 years of marriage.
“After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce,” Mellencamp wrote via Instagram at the time. “My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter.”
Mellencamp admitted she didn’t want to publicly address the breakup, adding, “Making a public statement is not something I wanted to do, but in an effort to protect my family from undue speculation and rumors, I felt being open, honest and vulnerable was the best path forward.”
After the statement, Mellencamp filed for divorce, listing October 20 as their separation date and citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Us Weekly subsequently confirmed that Mellencamp was involved in a romance with horse trainer Simon Schroedermonths before she separated from Arroyave.
A source subsequently claimed to Us that Mellencamp and Arroyave tried to make their marriage work before ultimately calling it quits.
“Simon and Teddi had a thing several months ago but it’s not still happening,” a source exclusively told Us before alleging that Arroyave was also unfaithful during his marriage. “Teddi and Edwin had been working on the problems of their marriage, despite his past indiscretions.”
The insider added: “Teddi isn’t excusing her behavior but this was the first and only time she strayed outside of the marriage and says there’s two sides to the story. They are both to blame.”
Getting into the Christmas spirit, Barstool’s Dave Portnoysaved a pizza shop from closing by donating $60,000.
Portnoy, 47, shared an Instagram video on Monday, December 23, which showed him visiting TinyBrickOven in Baltimore. Before trying a slice of pizza, Portnoy learned from the owner Will Fagg that the food establishment was planning to close in a few days because they weren’t able to get a liquor license.
“We can’t get our liquor license here,” Fagg said. “We’re just not making any money, man. It’s been crazy. The market opened and everyone inside was allowed to sell alcohol and we were never allowed to sell alcohol.”
Portnoy turned to the camera and said,, “We’re gonna have to keep this place open.” He asked Fagg how much money he would need to stay open for a year and subsequently gifted the business owner $60,000 to make it happen.
The President of Barstool Sports also gave his signature pizza rating — giving TinyBrickOven a 7.9 — after trying the “very good, thin, New York-kinda style” pizza. Portnoy promised that Fagg, who planned to close the shop on Christmas Day, would get the money by then.
“People say it’s a Christmas miracle,” Fagg later told CBS News on Wednesday, December 25. “It kind of feels like a Christmas miracle!”
Fagg revealed that since Portnoy’s video went viral, TinyBrickOven has had a line out the door. People have also shown their support by contributing to the shop’s fundraiser, which surpassed its goal of $50,000 by Tuesday, December 24.
“We’ve never had a crowd like this,” Fagg continued. “It’s an incredible feeling, I mean I’ve always had a lot of community support — it’s overwhelming and I thank everybody so much.”
Earlier this month, Portnoy visited several Maryland restaurants including Frank’s Pizza & Pasta and Pizza John’s, according to The Baltimore Banner. Portnoy started filming pizza reviews in 2013 and has expanded the reviews to his One Bite app and website.
Portnoy hasn’t just made headlines recently for his philanthropic endeavors over the years. In recent weeks, he has garnered public attention after getting involved in the drama following his podcast cohost Brianna “Chickenfry” Lapaglia‘s split from Zach Bryan.
After speaking out about the former couple — and taking digs at Bryan — Portnoy officially announced his exit from the “BFFs” podcast.
“The subjects don’t interest me at all,” Portnoy said on “The Unnamed Show” podcast in November one month after news broke about Bryan, 28, and Lapaglia’s split. “They show me the topics when I go in there. I haven’t done any research, and I’m just ripping apart 18-year-olds, who I don’t even know. I don’t love necessarily doing that. It’s a little different.”
Lapaglia, 25, and Josh Richards will keep the podcast going, which Portnoy originally launched in 2020.
“It certainly accomplished what I wanted to accomplish when we started it,” Portnoy continued. “Josh and Bri will continue it. It’s super successful. But, yeah, it’s time for me to try the next thing. I had run my course with it.”
The new TV season is just around the corner — and in honor of the holiday season, Us Weekly prepared a wishlist for our favorite shows including The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Rookie, Bridgerton and more.
Over on Prime Video, The Summer I Turned Prettymust be feeling the pressure as fans — including the Us — wait for Belly (Lola Tung) to finally choose Conrad (Christopher Briney) once and for all.
Meanwhile, at Netflix, Nobody Wants This has raised the bar when it comes to fictional couples — and good looking religious figures such as Adam Brody’s Hot Rabbit. But will season 2 be able to pull Us in even more without hitting a sophomore slump?
And what about The Bear? After riding an awards show high, season 3 proved that even the best shows can hit roadblocks.
Keep scrolling for a wide variety of TV requests from the Us Weekly staff — from onscreen romances to surprising cast returns:
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Uses the Right Taylor Swift Songs
There’s nothing we love more than The Summer I Turned Pretty having access to Swift’s discography. However, after season 2 used “Snow on the Beach” during a summer sequence instead of during Belly (Tung) and Conrad’s (Briney) romantic Christmas visit to Cousins, we have some notes about when to use which needledrop.
If you ask Us, the show should stick to just Conrad and Belly’s scenes getting those romantic tracks since we know they are endgame. — Yana Grebenyuk and Aileen Bergin
‘Nobody Wants This’ Raises the Bar
Creator Erin Foster has been honest about efforts to keep Hot Rabbi Noah (Brody) the internet’s favorite boyfriend, so we’re thinking there might not be THAT much conflict between Noah and Joanne (Kristen Bell) on season 2 of the Netflix hit. With that in mind, Sasha (Timothy Simons) and Morgan (Justine Lupe) provide the opportunity to bring real chaos if they cross the line and have an affair, despite actress Jackie Tohn (Ester) telling Us that she thinks her onscreen husband will stay faithful. — Sarah Hearon
‘Bridgerton’ Fans Learn How to Separate the Books From the Show
Julia Quinn created a world that can’t be replicated, which is why the Netflix adaptation has found ways to make the story its own. And while it has been interesting to see how the words from the books evolve on the screen, it’s also sparked online meltdowns at the slightest changes.
So before we get to Francesca’s (Hannah Dodd) season, it would be nice to see way less negativity surrounding Michaela (Masali Baduza) and the gender-swap of it all. — Y.G.
‘NCIS: Origins’ Gives Gibbs the Love He Deserves
Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) needs a little love in his life and there’s something undeniable about his connection with coworker Lala (Mariel Molino) that has Us craving a situationship. Side note: when can viewers get more details on Lala’s untold story — as teased by Gibbs at the start of the series? — Johnni Macke
‘The Bear’ Stops Taking Itself So Seriously
Here at Us, we miss the days when The Bear was Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) fighting over a blowup hotdog that wouldn’t fit in the car — or even the Berzatto family gathering for the most traumatic Christmas celebration of all time. The Bear deserves all the critical acclaim it has received but somewhere along the way, the show lost what made it so good. — Y.G.
Jenny Walser’s performance as Charlie’s (Joe Locke) older sister, and now her surprising connection with Michael (Darragh Hand), just makes Us want more. Since Heartstopper is likely ending after a potential fourth season, here’s a way for Netflix to grow the universe. (It also helps that Alice Oseman already has a graphic novella for Tori, right?) — A.B. and Y.G.
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Reunites Stabler and Benson On Screen Again
If SVU insists on taking its time when it comes to making Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni) an actual couple, then at least give Us more scenes between them next season. Stabler can find time off on Law & Order: Organized Crime — or Benson can visit him — to hold Us over.
Or better yet, just get them together already. — Shelby Stivale and Y.G.
‘Abbott Elementary’ Needs to Give Us More Ava and O’Shon
Fans were introduced to the hunky IT guy (played by Matthew Law) in season 4. While setting up the school’s new computers — which were secretly donated by the new golf course — O’Shon figured out the devices weren’t from the district and decided to help Ava (Janelle James) keep it a secret. The agreement led O’Shon to give Ava his private number in case she needed “tech support.” And while Ava didn’t give him the time of day at first, sparks flew between the pair once he took off his glasses — giving Us the perfect She’s All That moment. We need to see more of their chemistry! — Kaitlin Simpson
‘Blue Bloods’ Is Resurrected
Bring it back for season 15! While fans were warned well in advance that season 14 would be the last for the Reagan family on CBS, the series finale, which aired in December, left Us wanting more. Since a spinoff was previously teased by the network, we’ll also settle for official confirmation of the new show, ideally focusing on Eddie Janko (Vanessa Ray) and husband Jamie Reagan (Will Estes). Their series final conclusion did end with a pregnancy reveal, so we need to see them as parents. — J.M.
‘Fire Country’ Returns to the Basics
When did CBS’ gritty show about firefights turn into a soapy drama? Here at Us, we will support anything Max Thieriot does, but we wouldn’t mind going back to a time where Fire Country felt more life and death stakes and less constant indecision about when Bode (Thieriot) and Gabriela (Stephanie Arcila) finally get together. — Y.G.
January marks a full year since we watched Georgia (Brianne Howey) get arrested for murder at her wedding to Mayor Paul (Scott Porter), so all we’re begging for in 2025 is new footage of our favorite problematic mother-daughter duo! — S.H.
‘My Lady Jane’ Gets Revived Somehow
Stranger things have happened than a streaming service walking back its wrong decision. If you ask Us, My Lady Jane became a victim of questionable promotion that didn’t allow the show the chance to shine like it was meant to. Plus, more people deserved the chance to see Emily Bader and Edward Bluemel’s masterclass in onscreen chemistry. — Y.G.
A ‘St. Denis Medical’ and ‘Superstore’ Crossover
Creator and writer Justin Spitzer came back this year with the hilarious St. Denis Medical, but you may not know he also created Superstore. St. Denis already features Kaliko Kauahi andJosh Lawson. How great would it be to see another familiar face? While St. Denis takes place in Oregon and Superstore was set in St. Louis, a cameo from Spitzer’s fictional big box store isn’t totally out of the question. Cloud 9 has been used in other NBC shows including Good Girls, Kenan and I Feel Bad — so there could be a chance! — K.S.
‘Stranger Things’ Doesn’t Turn Into a Bloodbath
A final battle for Hawkins doesn’t mean everyone has to die. Stranger Things has proved in the past that it can do better than that. All we ask is that they stick to that going into the show’s fifth and final season.
At the very least, keep Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) alive. — Y.G.
‘Miss Scarlet’ Pulls Double Duty With Both Inspectors
Fans who have the PBS App and the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel have already met the newest character, Inspector Alexander Blake (Tom Durant-Pritchard) as part of the early premiere of season 5. While Blake has his own charm and has grown on Us, we’d be lying if we didn’t say we want to see The Duke a.k.a. Inspector William Wellington (Stuart Martin) back for season 6. Either way, Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips) deserves love, because really, why can’t a female private detective also be married? (For those watching on an actual TV, Masterpiece Mystery! on PBS will premiere season 5 Sunday, January 12.) — J.M.
‘Outer Banks’ Makes Amends
Most fans would argue JJ’s (Rudy Pankow) death didn’t land the way the showrunners thought it would. Or maybe it did — but that would be even worse. Could there be a way to make things right?! It wouldn’t be the first time the show leaned into unrealistic circumstances. — Y.G.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Goes Even More Musical
Something just hits different when OMITB lets Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin lean into the outrageous with various dance numbers and dream sequences. More, please! — A.B. and Y.G.
‘Tracker’ Makes a Decision About Colter’s Love Life
Not everyone will agree — in fact, the Us team has differing opinions on whether Colter (Justin Hartley) should be with Reenie (Fiona Rene) or Billie (Sofia Pernas). But Colter and Reenie getting together is something we need to see this season. For starters, their chemistry is off the charts. Secondly, when they solved the winery kidnapping and murder case — and Reenie had a date with her for the weekend — it was clear Colter was jealous. They are so good as collaborators that it needs to be explored further, even if Colter’s brother, Russell (Jensen Ackles), gets a wee bit jealous after shooting his shot and seemingly failing. — J.M.
The ‘Supernatural’ Men Get Their Well Deserved Spinoffs
Speaking of Tracker, when is Russell getting his own show? Ackles is already so booked and busy but we would be remiss not to pitch a spinoff focused on Russell’s adventures in between his onscreen reunions with Colter.
Elsewhere on CBS, Ackles’ costar Jared Padalecki was introduced on Fire Country as Camden Casey. There was a promise of a potential three-episode arc evolving into a new show in the Fire Country franchise. Now we wait. — Y.G.
The trailer for Grant’s season promises a Bachelor torn between his final two — so much so that host Jesse Palmer doesn’t know which girl to send out to talk to the lead first on proposal day. While we’re the first to give props to the editing team for producing an epic trailer, here’s hoping that this could actually be the most dramatic finale yet? — S.H.
The ‘Dance Moms’ Reboot Brings Back Abby Lee Miller
Abby Lee Miller on ‘Dance Moms’
It probably isn’t possible to have Miller on Dance Moms: A New Era full-time after she told Us Weekly how “greatly disappointed” she was in the show. But what about a cameo? Think of the drama. — A.B. and Y.G
‘Love Is Blind’ Gets Back to Basics
Season 7 of the Netflix series kind of lost the plot with nearly every couple breaking up … off camera. When season 8 debuts in February, there better be no signs of lost footage. — S.H.
James and Ruby Wreck Us When ‘Maxton Hall’ Returns
Season 2 of Maxton Hall is expected to deliver some shocking blows to James (Damian Hardung) and Ruby’s (Harriet Herbig-Matten) relationship. Luckily fans are prepared to enjoy the journey on the way to their destination, which means they will be settling in for grade A angst and Prime Video better deliver! — Y.G.
‘The Buccaneers’ Finds a Way to Get Nan and Guy Back Together
Season 1 broke everyone’s heart when Nan (Kristine Frøseth) chose to marry Theo (Guy Remmers) instead of running away with Guy (Matthew Broome) as a way to protect her sister. Now that Apple TV+ renewed the show for a second season, there’s time to fix that mistake once and for all.
Plus, please let Leighton Meester be as Blair Waldorf as possible when she joins for season 2. — A.B. and Y.G.
‘Suits LA’ Gets a Taste of Oliver Queen
We can’t help but be stoked to see Stephen Amell trade in his Green Arrow suit for a briefcase. While Amell’s character is trading rooftops for courtrooms, can you imagine him yelling, “You’ve failed this city” to Harvey Specter or another attorney? — K.S.
‘The Last of Us’ Commits to the Bit
Spoiler alert, it seems pretty obvious that Pedro Pascal’s character Joel is dying during the second season of The Last of Us. Since there’s no chance that will change in the name of “accuracy,” then at least make it hurt. HBO should have Us sobbing on the floor as the audience is forced to say goodbye to Pascal on the post-apocalyptic series. — S.S. and Y.G.
Before Wednesdaywas even renewed for a second season, Jenna Ortega already vocalized her dislike for certain elements on the show. Hopefully not everything was scrapped because we enjoyed Wednesday’s (Ortega) short-lived romance with Tyler (Hunter Doohan) and how it could become something more sinister — in true Addams Family fashion — in season 2. There’s also the lighter moments that make Wednesday entertaining that hopefully stay the same. — Y.G.
‘The Rookie’ Makes All Our Ship Dreams Come True
Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter
The last time fans saw Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and wife Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan), they learned she couldn’t get pregnant. They subsequently both seemed to come around to the idea of adoption or expanding their family in some way. Us is hoping to see Nolan as a dad (he has an adult son) when season 7 begins in January. While the writers work on fulfilling that request (fingers crossed!) Usis also sending it into the universe that the new season brings a rekindled romance for Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil). — J.M.
‘1923’ Gives Us More Answers
Brandon Sklenar to make it home! While a major highlight of season 1 of the Yellowstone prequel was watching Sklenar’s Spencer and Julia Schlaepfer’s Alexandra navigating safaris, shipwrecks and islands, we’re ready to see the pair interact with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirrin on the Yellowstone Ranch and (maybe?) get answers about how all of the characters relate directly to Kevin Cosnter’s John Dutton (RIP). — S.H.
A New Love Interest for Liam on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’
It would be an understatement to say Hope (Annika Noelle) had a busy year, so it’s time for justice for her ex-husband Liam (Scott Clifton). We’d also love to see a crossover with B&B and new CBS soap, Beyond the Gates — could Liam’s next great love be in Washington D.C.?! — S.H.
‘Chicago Med’ Keeps Us on the Edge of Our Seats
The first half of season 10 gave viewers a glimpse into Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) and Dr. Mitch Ripley’s (Luke Mitchell) budding romance. Yes, their Barbie and Ken Halloween costumes were adorable, but it left Us wanting to see more of the couple — off the clock — when the show returns.
PS: Us is also rooting for Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) to survive her vicious fall finale attack. The hospital just wouldn’t be the same without her running it. — J.M.
‘The Way Home’ Allows Andie MacDowell to Time Travel
MacDowell’s Del Landry is the only one of the Landry women who didn’t jump into the magical pond during seasons 1 and 2, which is a travesty. Fans need to see her in a different era like her daughter, Kat (Chyler Leigh), and granddaughter Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow), have done. Del also needs to know the truth, the full truth and nothing but the truth moving forward. Because, let’s be real, the secrets are getting too hard to keep track of for viewers and the characters. — J.M.
‘Selling the OC’ Finds a Way to Bring Tyler Stanaland Back
Every real estate show needs their messy lead that keeps Us tuning in and for Selling the O.C., it is definitely Stanaland. From love triangles to costar feuds, the man just makes good reality TV. — S.S. and Y.G.
More — Or Any — of Those Romance and Fantasy Adaptations to Hit the Small Screen
A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, From Blood and Ash are just some of the books to TV adaptations promised to Us. At this rate, we will take any as long as something gets released so non-readers can see what is so good about those stories. — Nicole Massabrook
Kevin Costner Makes a Cameo in the Taylor Sheridan Universe
If it wasn’t possible to get Kevin Costner back as John Dutton on Yellowstone then what about another Taylor Sheridan show? Landman is right there and there’s nothing we would buy more than Costner as a complicated oil tycoon. Or maybe he returns as the Dutton patriarch — despite John being killed off on Yellowstone — and we just pretend it makes sense.
We know it’s unlikely with that reported tension between the two men, but we’re calling this a wishlist for a reason, OK?! — S.S. and Y.G.
‘FBI’ and ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Deliver the Ultimate Crossover
Viewers have seen multiple crossovers between FBI and FBI: Most Wanted because of Stuart Scola (John Boyd) and Nina Chase’s (Shantel VanSanten) romance, but isn’t it time they get engaged? They have a baby, fans have met Nina’s parents (as of this season) and they can’t live without each other, so what is Dick Wolf and his team waiting for? Sure, the shows are driven by crimes and catching bad guys, but an engagement would be refreshing. — J.M.
‘FBI: International’ Helps Wes Find Love
Fans were worried that FBI: International wouldn’t be the same after Supervisory Special Agent Scott Forrester (Luke Kleintank) left the team after season 3. However, new Fly Team lead Wes Mitchell (Jesse Lee Soffer) has risen to the occasion and filled the void seamlessly. Now that he’s settled in, Us is ready to see Wes have a real love interest — and no, a fling won’t do. Plus, more banter and cases involving Wes and his former pal-turned-Fly-Team-newbie Tyler Booth (Jay Hayden) is a must moving forward. — J.M.
‘Basketball Wives’ Brings Back More Former Cast Members
After Laura Govan returned to the group for a cast trip last season, it’s time to see if other former cast members would be down to participate. Fans would love to check in with some unforgettable faces including Malaysia Pargo or even OGs like Royce Reed and Suzie Ketcham. — Mike Vulpo
‘Southern Charm’ Recruits Olivia Flowers for a Cameo
While Olivia is happily engaged to Alex Williams, season 10 of Southern Charm just isn’t the same without her. Us is pleading for a cameo from Olivia, even if it is just to stir the pot a little bit. Plus, she told Us in December that she’s not opposed to circling back to a friendship with former bestie Taylor Ann Green, so there’s no real reason she can’t return. — J.M.
CBS Brings Back ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Although Julie Chen Moonves warned fans that we may have to wait until the 2026 Winter Olympics, at the risk of quoting Paula Cole — I don’t want to wait! There has to be stars from Real Housewives, Love Island USA and other shows ready to compete for Head of Household. — M.V.
The Summer House season 10 trailer hinted there’s trouble in paradise for Paige DeSorbo and her boyfriend, Craig Conover. However, Craig shut down split rumors in December. Since the relationship is still a go, Us would like to see the couple get engaged on either Summer House or Southern Charm. But, since Paige has made it clear she’s in no rush to walk down the aisle, perhaps they can get their own spinoff or web series in the meantime? — J.M.
Keep ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Cast the Same
While Alexis Bellino’s return — and now exit — as a “friend” can be up for debate, season 18 was a huge success because Emily Simpson, Shannon Beador, Katie Ginella, Jennifer Pedrani, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge and Gina Kirschenheiter brought it week after week. In a franchise that seems to switch up casts more often than may be necessary, all of the Orange County ladies deserve to hold onto their Oranges for season 19 …. and maybe Gretchen Rossi can pop in too. — M.V.
‘Chicago Fire’ Finds a Way to Bring a Firehouse 51 Baby Into Our Lives
While it would derail Stella Kidd’s (Miranda Rae Mayo) career as a lieutenant to get pregnant, Us would be lying if we said we didn’t want to see her and husband Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) as parents. Plus, a pregnancy story line would secure more Kinney time on screen, which is always a good idea. — J.M.
Make Rupert a Jealous Mess — With a Side of Single Declan on ‘Rivals’
The first season of Rivals ended with Rupert (Alex Hassell) and Taggie (Bella MacLean) finally sharing a kiss. But for those who didn’t read Jilly Cooper’s books, we hate to tell you it likely won’t be smooth sailing from there. That is why the second season should lean into Rupert being jealous now that he knows how Taggie feels.
As for Declan (Aidan Turner), all we ask for is more shirtless scenes. Please and thank you. — Y.G.
‘Rescue HI-Surf’ Brings the Chaos
Us is going to give it to you straight here, when Rescue HI-Surf returns, Will (Adam Demos) needs to break off his engagement. It’s controversial for sure, but Will and Em (Arielle Kebbel) need to give their romance a second shot without it being so taboo. Could Will’s choice wreck havoc? Absolutely. But the engagement must end. Speaking of romances, Us is also all for the rookies, Hina (Zoe Cipres) and Kainalu (Alex Aiono) becoming more than a one-night stand. And no, Us doesn’t want Sonny (Robbie Magasiva) to resign even if that hurts Em’s career. — J.M.
‘Doctor Odyssey’ Doesn’t Solve the Paternity Question
What if Avery (Phillipa Soo) didn’t find out if Max (Joshua Jackson) or Tristan (Sean Teale) is the father of her baby? Just a thought … — Y.G.
Bravo Finds a Slot for ‘Ladies of London’
Hear Us out, isn’t it time to revive this franchise? It’s been seven years since this series ended and Bravo still hasn’t filled the void of a London-based show. While the OG stars returning would be wonderful, a whole new slew of lavish ladies stationed in the U.K. would also suffice. — J.M.
During the ad breaks for Survivor, fans of the reality competition series got to experience commentary from the Ghosts‘ characters themselves. The bits were inspired by real-life Survivor fan Rebecca Wisocky, who plays Hetty on the comedy series. While the spirits gave their hot takes on Survivor 47 during promo videos, let’s make the ghosts’ love of Survivor canon in the show too. Us would absolutely die to see a former player or Jeff Probst himself make a cameo at the Woodstone B&B. — K.S.
‘Hysteria!’ Gets a Well Deserved Renewal
Let Julie Bowen rise to her scream queen destiny. Peacock’s Hysteria! gave her the chance to explore a darker role — with some comedy on the side. Our only complaint? Hysteria! didn’t premiere weekly on USA Network until after all episodes dropped on Peacock. The next time around, Hysteria! deserves to be a week to week watch from the start. — Y.G.
During the Wednesday, December 25, episode of their “Amy and T.J.” podcast, Holmes, 47, and Robach, 51, answered fan questions about proposing on Christmas Day, with Robach making it clear she doesn’t want to get engaged on a holiday.
“I learned that no one should ever congratulate the bride after a proposal or a wedding,” she noted. “You should congratulate the groom because he’s lucky to have her. But that is maybe old fashioned.”
Holmes poked fun at the comment, adding, “Lucky me, I say it every day.” He followed that up by shutting down any speculation about whether he had plans to pop the question over the holidays.
“Random days that had zero significance,” she recalled. (Robach was married to Tim McIntosh from 1996 to 2008 and Andrew Shue from 2010 until their divorce was finalized in 2023.)
Holmes, who was married to Amy Ferson from 2004 to 2007 and Marilee Fiebig from 2010 to 2023, appeared to make a dig while recalling his own proposals, stating, “Random and insignificant [which] I think is a way to describe a lot.”
The couple have often used their podcast, which they launched in December 2023, to offer glimpses into their relationship dynamic. The joint venture came one year after the former GMA3 costars made headlines for getting cozy outside of the office.
Robach was married to Shue, 57, and Holmes was married to Fiebig, 47, at the time. Robach and Holmes both filed for divorce after their relationship was exposed in November 2022 and have since claimed their respective marriages were over before they started dating. Shue and Fiebig, for their part, have since moved on by dating each other.
“It’s not an if, it’s a when. I like that. I actually appreciate that,” Robach said before revealing how Holmes turned her down when she asked about proposing to him. “T.J., you told me that I should never propose to you.”
Holmes seemed surprised by Robach’s statement, to which she added, “Remember, we were talking about women proposing to men? But I’m just saying that if I answer this, I feel like that’d be kind of in part me saying when I would like to get married.”
Robach continued: “We don’t have a date, obviously, and we haven’t even decided what we’re going to do. [But] I said I want to and I’d like to in the fall [and] that would be akin to me proposing to you.”
“I say that based on my exclusive conversations with the bride,” he joked. “I say that because we are not trying to figure things out. We are not trying to see if we want to be together. We’re not trying to do a trial run to see if this thing can work. That’s not where we are.”
Holmes confirmed the “decision has been made” about his and Robach’s future, noting, “When we are getting married, that’s going to be a byproduct of what’s happening. And it’s coming.”
Meanwhile, Robach hinted that the pair have “talked about marriage” but haven’t discussed a wedding.
Being a Christmas grinch isn’t just reserved for movies — and some of your favorite TV shows have even had characters notorious for their dislike of all things Santa.
The Big Bang Theory introduced that through Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), who had an experience that made him distrust the holiday season.
“You asked me what I wanted for Christmas, and I told you, ‘My Pop-Pop,’ because that was the year my grandfather died,” Cooper revealed on the hit CBS show while playing a Dungeon & Dragons game with a Santa character. “I missed him, and I wanted him back. Instead, I got Lincoln Logs.”
Viewers got more glimpses at Cooper’s origin story in the Young Sheldon prequel. The franchise has since expanded into Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and the yet-to-be-released spinoff in the works at Max.
On Seinfeld, George (Jason Alexander) went out of his way to keep Festivus a secret from Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Kramer (Michael Richards). The idea actually came from one of the show’s writers and went on to become a fan-favorite episode.
“That’s the thing with Seinfeld stories, the real ones are always the best ones. There’s a nuance to reality sometimes that is just perfect,” executive producer Jeff Schaffer told Uproxx in 2017. “We could have sat in a room for a billion years and we never would have made up Festivus. It’s crazy and hilarious and just so funny and so disturbing. It’s awesome.”
Keep scrolling for more TV characters who dislike Christmas:
Sheldon Cooper (‘The Big Bang Theory’)
According to Sheldon, his main issue wasn’t with Christmas but with Santa Claus. He met Santa as a child at the mall and when his wish wasn’t granted, Sheldon swore off the entire holiday.
Britta Perry (‘Community’)
In case anyone somehow forgot, Britta was incredibly outspoken about her dislike for Christmas — largely for religious reasons or a lack thereof on her part.
Adrian Monk (‘Monk’)
Tony Shalhoub‘s iconic character turned his back on Christmas after one holiday season he was gifted a singular walkie-talkie from his dad.
Frank Reynolds (‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’)
Dee and Dennis often didn’t get to enjoy Christmas because Frank would buy great gifts but would keep them for himself. If that isn’t a Scrooge then we don’t know what is.
Donna Noble (‘Doctor Who’)
After vanishing from her wedding day on Christmas Eve, Donna told the Tenth Doctor her dislike for the holiday. Donna even said that she would rather go to her honeymoon in Morocco than get into the cozy holiday season.
Perry Cox (‘Scrubs’)
J.D. (Zach Braff) found out that Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) isn’t a fan of Christmas but no tangible reason was ever given.
Frank Costanza (‘Seinfeld’)
Not only did George’s dad Frank (Jerry Stiller) not support Christmas, he created Festivus instead so other like-minded people had a special day to celebrate their own beliefs.
Once again viewers didn’t get a proper explanation for Sue’s Christmas aversion. Instead, several scenes throughout the years showed her going out of her way to make the holidays suck for everyone.
Hallmark star John Reardon revealed that he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
Reardon, 49, took to Instagram on Tuesday, December 24, to share a photo of him sitting in a hospital bed, writing, “Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer. Has been a long road between these two pictures and the difference is from the love and support I received from my people in my life.”
The actor issued a thank you to those who supported him amid the health scare. “My amazing partner @officialmeghanory for taking on our whole world to help me get better,” Reardon wrote about tagging his wife, fellow Hallmark star Meghan Ory, who starred in Hallmark’s Believe in Christmas with him last month. “My brave kids who inspired me.”
Reardon — who is also known for his role in Canadian police procedural drama Hudson & Rex — also expressed gratitude to his family and friends.
“My Dad who took me for a walk everyday even when it was hard for me to get out of bed – and I’m sure hard for him to see his son in pain. My Mom @ocean__cottage who made me soups and ginger honey tea and green juices so I could get calories into my body,” he continued. “My sister and brother @dr_laura_reardon @marcreardon81 who helped with the kids and the challenges of life when I couldn’t. All my in-laws, who are not just in-laws they are family, who brought food and cookies and talked through challenges with us.”
He continued: “Our nanny, our neighbors and everyone who sent food or love and support or messages and kind words and also all the amazing doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital workers, psychologists you are all my heroes and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
After his cancer battle, Reardon shared some words of wisdom with those celebrating the holidays, concluding, “Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people. We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible. It is free and life changing. Happy Holidays .”
“This man inspires me every day with his strength, his kindness and love that didn’t falter once even when he was in insane pain. You are my hero,” she wrote. “So proud of you @johnny_reardon_. And #cancerfree I love you love you love you.”
In the comments section of his post, Reardon received an outpouring of support from fellow actors.
Luisa d’Oliveira wished Reardon an easy recovery, writing, “Oh wow I’m so sorry to hear this! So glad you’re on the other side of it. Love and strength to you and and your family .”
Meanwhile, Rebecca Mader sent well wishes following Reardon’s recovery. “So happy to hear you’re on the other side. Congratulations! Lots of love to you and yours!,” she replied.
Actress Leah Gibson added a message of love as well, writing, “It’s so hard to hear this John but I’m so glad you have the love and support around your family that you need and deserve. Sending huge hugs .”
Austin Stowell as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Mark Harmon as NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
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.”
“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.”
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.
“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.”
“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.
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.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are seen on the set of “It Ends with Us” on January 12, 2024 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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.”
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively
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 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.
“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.”
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.”
“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.”
Keep scrolling to learn more about HSMTMTS cast and their respective love lives:
Rodrigo, who left HSMTMTS after three years as Nini, sparked dating speculation with Bassett after they were cast as leads in the TV adaption of High School Musical. After music career catapulted following the release of "Drivers License," the singer was linked to Zack Bia and briefly dated producer Adam Faze.
Rodrigo has been in a relationship with actor Louis Partridge since late 2023.
Bassett, who is known for his role as Ricky, was rumored to be dating Rodrigo in 2020. He seemingly moved on with Carpenter, but the romance fizzled out.
Since becoming a household name for her role as Gina, Wylie initially didn't share much about her love life on social media. She made her relationship with Preston Hoffman official in 2024 after two years of dating.
Cornett, who plays E.J., has sparked romance rumors after fans noticed he was on the SAG strike picket lines with Zombies 3 costar Chandler Kinney in July 2023. He was previously linked to Brookelynn Elizabeth.
Lester, who portrays Ashlyn, has been open about her queer identity over the years. She is in a relationship with screenwriter Ilana Wolpert, whom she started dating in 2022.
Donnelly, who played Val in season 3 of HSMTMTS, was previously linked to her Zombies costar Noah Zulfikar. The duo have not publicly posted about each other since January 2022, but they remain Instagram mutuals.
Michelle Duggarhad 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.
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.
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.’”
“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].”
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 Baldoniappears 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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Could Tom Ellis Return as Bree’s Professor?
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.”
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.”
Tom Butler as Sam, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Ezra Wilson as Theo
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.
Tim Matheson as Doc, Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler and Mark Ghanimé as Dr. Cameron Hayek
“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.”
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.
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.)
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.
“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.”
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 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.”
“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:
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
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
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
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:
The singer dated Caroline Flack from 2011 to 2012. He was spotted on a date with Swift in Central Park in December 2012, but the couple broke up one month later. Styles was linked to Kendall Jenner in 2013 and they have reunited over the years.
The Brit casually dated Tess Ward in 2017 before getting into a relationship with Camille Rowe from 2017 to 2019.
Beginning in January 2021, Styles began dating Wilde — and the pair kept to themselves in London as much as possible. "Harry and Olivia have been spending time in London," a source told Us in April 2021. "She's been staying at his place. They're trying to be as low key as possible and go to places that aren't too crowded."
Us confirmed in November 2022 that the duo had split after nearly two years together. Us confirmed in August 2023 that Styles and actress Taylor Russell had been “dating for a few months” after first being linked in June of that year.
Horan has managed to keep his romantic life relatively quiet since his time in the popular boyband.
The "Slow Hands" singer was rumored to be dating Selena Gomez in 2015. He was later linked to Steinfeld, whom he dated for several months in 2018.
“It doesn’t make a difference. If I am seeing someone, if they’re just a friend of mine, [people think] I’m going out with them,” he said on Hit90.9 Gold Coast’s Breakfast With Lise, Sarah, Dan & Ben in December 2019 about his love life. “That’s the most annoying part, isn’t it really? I can’t even be friends with a female.”
Horan confirmed his relationship with Amelia Woolley in September 2021 when they made their red carpet couple debut at his Horan & Rose Gala. The pair began dating one year prior.
Payne dated dancer Danielle Peazer from 2010 until 2012. The following year he dated his childhood friend, Sophia Smith, for two years.
The "For You" singer started dating Cole in 2016, and they welcomed their son a year later. The twosome broke up in July 2018 but continue to coparent together. The singer was briefly linked to supermodel Naomi Campbell before his relationship with Henry started in 2018. The couple dated for two years before getting engaged and Payne confirmed their split in June 2021.
"I am indeed [single]," he said during an episode of the "The Diary of a CEO" podcast at the time.
In September 2021, Payne and Henry attended a London Fashion Week party together two months after giving their relationship another try.
Us confirmed in May 2022 that Payne and Henry ended their engagement after photos circulated of the band member getting cozy with Aliana Mawla.
He was later linked to Kate Cassidy before Us confirmed in May 2023 that the duo called it quits. The following month, the pair were spotted out and about together, which fueled speculation that they reconciled.
Payne died in October 2024 after falling from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Tomlinson dated Calder from 2011 to 2015. They reconciled shortly in 2017.
The singer welcomed his son Freddie with Jungwirth in 2016. He later dated Danielle Campbell from 2015 to 2016.
Edwards and Malik’s romance began in April 2012, and he proposed to her the following year. The “Pillowtalk” singer called off their engagement in July 2015, four months after he left One Direction.
Us broke the news that Malik was dating Hadid in November 2015, and the couple continued to date on and off until October 2021 when multiple sources confirmed to Us that the pair called it quits after "having problems for a while."
Hadid and Malik are the parents of daughter Khai born in September 2020. The Ocean's 8 actor continues to be "very much involved" in his baby's life,” one insider told Us. “He and Gigi still care deeply for each other.”
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:
Below Deck viewers witnessed Ben and Sunny's ups and downs during season 11. While working on deck, Ben and Sunny 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.
Camille ultimately shut Ben down and he remained unsure about a future with Sunny. They recoincled once filming ended but called it quits by the end of 2024.
After he started dating Sunny again, Ben claimed Camille was previously unfaithful with former deckhand Bobby Giancola. Camille denied the accusations by noting she wasn't exclusive with Ben at any point.
Bobby, who was on seasons 1 and 2 of Below Deck Mediterranean, also addressed the drama. He told The Daily Mail he thought Camille and Ben were "done for quite awhile" when he started seeing her.
Aesha Scott hinted during season 2 of Below Deck Down Under that Luka hooked up with Magda in the past — which he confirmed in a confessional. Magda, for her part, was a stew on season 1 of the spinoff series before being let go by Captain Jess.
The Below Deck Sailing Yacht costars originally explored their chemistry during a steamy makeout session while filming season 3. Gary revealed one year later that he and Daisy had sex off screen before returning to work together in season 4. The revelation came shortly after the chief stew shared a kiss with Colin Macrae — which created a complicated love triangle.
While filming season 10 of Below Deck, Ross revealed in a confessional that he dated Elizabeth in the past. “My longest relationship was with Elizabeth Frankini,” the bosun explained in the January 2023 episode, referring to the season 8 stew. “We were together on and off for four years. I guess we just broke each other’s hearts on multiple occasions in that relationship, which is why I don’t want a relationship at the moment.”
After sparking romance rumors in season 7, Natasha and David confirmed that they hooked up before working on Home together. The chef clarified that it was meant to be a secret because the chief stew still had a boyfriend when they first got together.
The pair's connection took a turn during the season when David grew frustrated with their private romance and threatened to out them to the crew.
"It was just unfortunate," Natasha told E! News in August 2022 about the dramatic breakup. "Because I didn't want everyone to know, everything was done through text message, which is what the viewers don't get to see. Dave's more open and speaks about it. So you get to see his side a little more, which is where judgment can come in from people."
In 2018, fans were surprised when Jamie and Chandler announced that they were dating. The deckhand appeared on season 3 of Below Deck Med while the bosun left halfway through season 6 of Below Deck.
Jamie previously gushed about her boyfriend in honor of their two-year anniversary, writing via Instagram in 2020, "I know that it’s only been two years, but it feels much longer than that. We have been through so much together. All our experiences have forced us to grow up and realize things about life and love that we never would have if our relationship was smooth sailing."
She added: "I’m thankful for the challenges because they showed us just what we are capable of. I’m thankful for the struggles because they showed us a different side of each other that made us love one another even more. Thank you for being the wonderful person that you are, and for always choosing me."
Before joining season 6 of Below Deck Med, the chief stew revealed that she dated Jack and that he has a tattoo of her face on his arm.
"I know a lot of his girlfriends often aren't the biggest fans of that," Katie told Us in June 2021, about the season 4 deckhand. "He says he'll always keep it."
The pair called it quits before Jack joined the Bravo series — where he started dating second stewardess Aesha Scott. After leaving the boat, Jack and girlfriend Kelly Hidge welcomed their first child, son Phoenix Sidney, in April 2020.
After parting ways with Tom, eagle-eyed fans questioned whether Malia found love with someone from another season of Below Deck Med. In August 2021, Malia made her relationship with Jake Instagram official but they romance ultimately fizzled out.
During season 5 of Below Deck Med, viewers saw Rob and Jessica More go through ups and downs in their relationship. The duo called it quits once they left the boat — but the deckhand later sparked romance rumors with another Below Deck star.
Madison, who appeared in season 1 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, later revealed that she was dating Rob in early 2020 before he ghosted her.
“So a domino effect thing happened where things progressed really quickly. And I haven’t dated anyone or been this emotionally invested in someone in years,” the second stew recalled during a since-deleted interview with Bravo Confessionals in October 2020, noting that he pulled back completely after that. “I’m not kidding you when I say this. I knew I did nothing wrong. I did everything right and two weeks went by without him even acknowledging a text message.”
Rob, for his part, has not publicly acknowledged the relationship or Madison's comments.
In April 2022, the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3 stew confirmed that she was dating Wes.
"It was really cute. In St. Thomas, they wear these bangle bracelets. It has like a little horseshoe on it — or like a hook. And if it’s facing outward, it means you’re open. And if it’s facing the other way, it means that you’re taken. So when he gave me the bracelet, he put it on me with the horseshoe, meaning closed," Gabriela told the "Gangplank Report" podcast about the Below Deck season 9 alum. “And I looked at him like, ‘Oh!’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah.’ I was like, ‘Awww, that's so cute.'”
“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?'”
After rising to stardom on Bravo’s Summer House, Hubbard has continued to look for ways to bring money into her household.
Lindsay Hubbard
“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.
“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!”
