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Every Savage Joke Nikki Glaser Cut From Her Golden Globes Monologue

By: Sarah Hearon

6 January 2025 at 09:19

Many expected Nikki Glaser to go full roast-mode at the 2025 Golden Globes, but the comedian is getting rave reviews from critics and viewers alike for her slightly tamer opening monologue.

Those fans of Glaser’s more savage jokes shouldn’t fear, however. While she wasn’t too brutal in the room at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 5, Glaser didn’t hold back when delivering the jokes that didn’t make the cut during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show on Monday, January 6.

“The Golden Globes is the only show where you can see the biggest stars and movies and television joined together with the same goal — getting out of here tonight before Dax Shepard asked them to do his podcast,” Glaser began from the list of jokes she called the “Stern file,” which she worked on in the writer’s room. “This is the last time all of you will be in the same room together until the Diddy trial.”

Stern subsequently stopped Glaser because he couldn’t believe she didn’t make the joke about Diddy.

Nikki Glaser Delivers Savage Jokes She Cut From 2025 Golden Globes Monologue to Howard Stern — Nikki Glaser. Sonja Flemming/CBS

“We had another Diddy mention that works better and led us to more other jokes,” she replied, referring to her joke included in the broadcast; “Zendaya is here. Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune [2]. Oh, my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good. And Challengers, girl? It was so good. I mean, that movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card. “Oh, I’m upset too. The afterparty’s not going to be good this year. But, we have to move on. A Stanley Tucci freak-off just doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.”

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Talking to Stern, Glaser explained why she opted for the version of the joke she told on CBS: “But that [cut] one was so fun, and it was so nice to be like, ‘I’ll just tell it to Stern anyway.’ And that one you don’t want to do, because it’s like you’re accusing the people of that room of being involved in that, and they might turn on you.”

Keep scrolling for more wild jokes that Glaser opted not to perform at the Globes:

A Moment for Luigi Mangione

“Glen Powell is nominated tonight for Hit Man. Who would have thought that by the end of the year, you’d only be the second hottest hit man in America,” Glaser said before revealing, “And that one we didn’t do because people Luigi was a big deal for a while, and then it kind of faded and took a while for people to get it.”

Coming for the Catholic Church
“I love Conclave, and I think it’s about the cardinals choosing a new pope. And I think everyone should see it. It was so heartwarming. Honestly, it’ll touch you so much that the church will have to move it to another theater. Conclave is rated PG, bring the kids. They’ll love it. The Catholic Church will love it. Hot tip, you don’t need ID to get into the Conclave afterparty,” Glaser said, noting that she felt “Catholic Church pedophile jokes” are played out.

A Twist on the Adrien Brody Joke

“Oh, look, it’s two-time Holocaust survivor, Adrien Brody,” Glaser said during the show, but the original quip was more detailed. “If Adrian Brody could go back in time, he would thank baby Hitler for his career.” When Stern asked if he broke her heart that she couldn’t deliver that quip, Glaser explained that her assistant didn’t understand it.

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“My assistant is Gen Z, and she was like, ‘I don’t get it.’ And we’re like, ‘Well, there’s this whole thing where you could, if you have a time machine, you go back and kill Hitler and you prevent the Holocaust.’ And so it’s like, oh, we’re gonna lose a whole demo of people that don’t know. And then I just said Hitler for nothing,” she said.

An ‘Only Murders’ Jab

“Only Murders in the Building is amazing. And I think it’s so cool that legends like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Meryl Streep, we’re still at it, putting up some of the best performances of their careers, and it’s so inspiring,” Glaser said. “And it just goes to show you, you are never too old to still need money. Guys, please don’t fight Jake Paul, please don’t do it. Why are you still working so hard? Did you get caught up in Hawk Tuah girl’s crypto scheme?”

A Self-Deprecating Joke
“Amy Adams is nominated for her performance in Night Bitch, while I was totally snubbed for my performance in ‘Day Slut,’” Glaser, who is known for poking fun at herself in her sets. “The documentary category is tough, though, by the way, Night Bitch is what Diddy hears every evening before it lights out.”

A Nicole Kidman Gag

“The Wild Robot is nominated tonight. And by that, I mean Nicole Kidman after two white wines,” Glaser said, noting she wishes she could’ve told that joke but wasn’t sure of Kidman’s reaction. “If she makes a face, then … [but] I think she would have been cool with it.”

Back to Ben
Affleck seemed to be on the brain. “[I almost said], like, ‘Am I gonna roast or am I gonna toast? You know what? I’m not roasting. I’m gonna toast.’ And I just did all these toasts that were roasts. Like, ‘Here’s to Ben Affleck, I can’t wait to see which Jennifer you try to ruin next,’” Glaser said. “And I argued like, ‘Oh, I didn’t say ruin them. I said he tried to ruin them so it’s not against them.’ But I was like, ‘That would have been insane.’”

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A Cocaine Quip
“Denzel Washington is here. The only thing that has convinced more middle aged men they could pull off an earring than Denzel Washington is cocaine. Kate Winslet is a lot like cocaine. She’s white. She’s always with Leonard DiCaprio, and I can’t wait to find her at the after party tonight,” Glaser said.

A More Savage Bob Dylan Joke

Glaser shared a different version of the Timothee Chalamet/Bob Dylan joke she told at the show. “To sound like Bob Dylan, Timothée Chalamet took years of vocal lessons because, apparently, that’s how long it takes to learn to smoke 40,000 cigarettes. Timothée took lessons in guitar, dialect movement and vocals to become Bob Dylan, while Bob Dylan became Bob Dylan the old-fashioned way – heroin and autism,” Glaser said, leading Stern to burst into laughter. “Undiagnosed, but come on now, a lot of songs about trains.”

‘Wicked’ x ‘Queer’
“Daniel Craig is nominated for his performance in Queer, which is a movie and not just what my uncle Chuckie calls Wicked,” she quipped.

She Spared Nic
“Nicolas Cage is here tonight looking well-rested after a night of sleeping in Elvis’s coffin,” Glaser said, leading to more laughs from Stern. “Nicolas Cage is here, and so is the band of skeletons that follows him playing Ragtime jazz.”

A ‘Rust’ Roast

“Please know that I know this is not nice,” Glaser began before launching into the joke: “Michael Keaton was so great in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and Alec Baldwin, sadly, did not come back to play a ghost because he was too busy making them.” She added that the joke was “too mean” and she didn’t want to “retraumatize” Baldwin.

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A Tab Into Politics
“The film Anora is nominated for four awards tonight. It’s been called the most unflinching look at sex work since Matt Gaetz’s payment history,” Glaser joked.

A Final Blow
“Squid Games is a show where people starve themselves while ruthlessly competing for the ultimate prize. Oh, wait, no, sorry that’s this show,” she said. “I saw Joker 2 and, you know, it reminded me of when the first Joker came out and I was in the theaters and I was afraid someone was going to shoot it up. And then during Joker 2, I was really hoping they would.”

Mindy Kaling Shimmers While Walking Golden Globes Red Carpet

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By: Sarah Hearon

5 January 2025 at 15:44

Mindy Kaling has been open about her health journey over the years.

Many fans met the comedian through her character on The Office, Kelly Kapoor, which debuted in 2005. In addition to recurring on screen, Kaling was in the writer’s room. During a season 5 episode, Kelly went on a diet inspired by Beyoncé — replacing meals with a cleanse that consists of lemons, cayenne pepper, water and maple syrup.

That same year, Kaling released her first book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? In the candid memoir, she wrote about creating a “makeshift diet formula” in high school after a classmate told her she would “be really pretty if you lost weight.” As a result, Kaling “would eat exactly half of what was put in front of me, and no dessert.”

The actress explained that she “stayed at a pretty normal weight until college” when she gained 35 pounds during the first six months of her freshman year. She dropped the weight by introducing exercise into her life but declared she would be “chubby for life” for four reasons: she has “no hobbies except dieting,” she has “no discipline,” men she’s “dated have been into me the way I am” and she’s “pretty happy with the way I look, so long as I don’t break a beach chair.”

Kaling’s new approach to wellness came after she navigated losing baby weight. She welcomed daughters Katherine and Anne in 2017 and 2024, respectively, and son Spencer in 2020.

Scroll through for more from Kaling:

2005 — Kaling became a well-known comedy writer and actress after The Office premiered.

2009 — The star wasn’t afraid to take fashion risks as she navigated her own body image issues.
"On TV, if you were really thin, then you could be the lead. Otherwise, you had to be like 250 pounds, and you had to be the slapstick comic relief," she explained on Good Morning America in 2021. "But what was crazy, what was left out, is just like this range of people which is a majority of American women over the age of 24. What if you're like a [size] 12 and you want to just live your life and look cute and date?"

2012 — Kaling’s character on The Mindy Project, Mindy Lahiri, became a fashion and body image icon in her own right, once declaring: “First of all, I am not overweight; I fluctuate between chubby and curvy.”

In her second book, Why Not Me?, released in 2015, Kaling wrote about a 21-day juice cleanse ahead of a Mindy Project scene in a whipped-cream bathing suit with James Franco.
“Like every heterosexual woman and gay man in the country, I think James is a very mysterious and sexy weirdo … I didn’t want him to feel my bra-strap pudge on the set,” she wrote.
While she loved that she got to dress like “a slutty teenage hitchhiker and it felt great,” she spent her days laying “in my bed, grinding my teeth, waiting for dawn to break.”

Kaling welcomed her daughter in 2017, opting not to reveal any details about the father of her kids.
“After I had my daughter I had to shoot a movie, like, two months later, so I was very much like, ‘Just give me grilled salmon and sautéed spinach. I’m going to eat that for three months,’” she recalled to Entertainment Tonight in 2022 of losing the baby weight.

2019 — "IDK who needs to hear this but," the Four Weddings & A Funeral producer wrote via social media in July, “WEAR A BIKINI IF YOU WANT TO WEAR A BIKINI. You don't have to be a size 0."

One year later, she gave birth to son Spencer in September 2020.

Kaling posted a pic in a one-piece bathing suit in August 2021.
“I feel like in conversations about fitness and exercise, if you’re going to be talking about someone who’s healthy and fit, you have to be a hard body with, like, a six-pack. But that’s not really how it works, and I have learned to embrace [my body] in the past six months [since having a baby],” she noted to Shape three months earlier.

2022 — Kaling joked about dropping “thirst trap pics” with her new figure.

2023 — Kaling documented her adventures during a trip to India.

Blake Lively Through the Years: From 'Gossip Girl' to Fashion Icon

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By: Sarah Hearon

3 January 2025 at 15:30

Blake Lively got her start in Hollywood with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants films — the first of which premiered in 2005 — and never looked back.

Shortly after playing Bridget in the coming-of-age movie, Lively landed the role of Serena van der Woodsen on The CW’s Gossip Girl. The teen drama, which premiered in 2007, shot the actress to superstardom and her star has only risen in the decades since.

Following a romance with Gossip Girl costar Penn Badgley, which ended in 2010 after three years, and a brief fling with Leonardo DiCaprio, Lively found love with her Green Lantern costar Ryan Reynolds. The couple wed in 2012 and have since welcomed four children.

Lively has also expanded her brand with several business ventures including Betty Buzz and Blake Brown Beauty.

Scroll down to see Lively’s evolution in Hollywood:

2006 — The following year, the actress starred alongside Justin Long in the movie Accepted.

Lively’s star rose when Gossip Girl premiered on The CW in 2007.

2011 — Lively’s time as a redhead was brief, but memorable.

2014 — After Gossip Girl wrapped, Lively launched a lifestyle site called Preserve. That same year, she and Reynolds welcomed their first child, daughter James. Preserve was shut down in 2015 and Lively returned to making movies.

The California native looked chic at The Shallows premiere in January 2016 wearing a strapless gown and leather gloves. Later that year, she gave birth to her and Reynolds second baby, daughter Inez.

The fashion icon turned heads at the 2018 Met Gala.

2024 — Lively joined the beauty community in July with the launch of her own brand, Blake Brown Beauty, tailored to hair products. (Her family’s last name is Brown, which he gave up when he married her mother, Elaine.)
She also reunited with Reynolds onscreen voicing Ladypool in Deadpool & Wolverine.

2025 — While Lively and Baldoni’s It Ends With Us lawsuits were filed at the end of 2024, the legal battle trickled over into the new year. Baldoni’s lawyers claimed on January 3 that Baldoni did not coordinate a smear campaign against Lively like she alleged.
“Justin Baldoni, from the get-go, said, ‘I don’t want to do anything negative toward her. I don’t want to hurt her,’” the attorney said during an appearance on the Today show. The lawyer also said that Baldoni plans to countersue Lively and release all of their text conversations from their time working together.

Nikki Glaser’s Most Savage (and Controversial) Pop Culture Jokes

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By: Sarah Hearon

5 January 2025 at 19:22

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No one goes there quite like Nikki Glaser.

While the comedian made major headlines in May 2024 for her epic set at The Roast of Tom Brady, which streamed live on Netflix, it certainly wasn’t the first time she came for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Glaser was also a force at Comedy Central roasts for Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin. She’s since given insight into how she prepares for the big events, revealing she practices her jokes at stand-up sets for weeks leading up to the taping.

Glaser is taking the same approach for the 2025 Golden Globes, which she’ll host on January 5.

“I have I think nine shows between now and Sunday, because I want to keep testing out jokes and I want to keep getting the monologue in the [most] perfect place it can be,” Glaser told The Hollywood Reporter days before the ceremony. “Not every host does that. I’m lucky enough to be a comedian who can go and find these rehearsal spaces in front of a live audience, and I trust my audience members to not leak jokes or tell anyone. And we have enough jokes that even if they do, I’ll be OK.”

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From Brady to Cybill Shepherd to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, keep reading for some of Glaser’s most savage jokes over the years:

Jewel

“Jewel is here, so as I call her, Trailer Swift. Jewel, I do not want to badmouth you since God already did. … Your teeth are like the Spice Girls, they’re all different colors and doing their own things.” (Roast of Rob Lowe)

Peyton Manning

“I love you in commercials. I’d say you’re the greatest of all time. You’re like the Tom Brady of commercials. Like, the greatest.” (Roast of Rob Lowe)

Rob Lowe

“Rob defies age … restrictions. God, I had such a crush on you when I was a little girl. If only I had known that’s when I had my best shot.” (Roast of Rob Lowe)

Martha Stewart

“Martha Stewart, shank you for being here . … I’m a huge fan and my mom is an even bigger fan. My mom has learned everything from Martha Stewart, including cooking, cleaning, and withholding affection.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

“He’s so cute, so adorable. I bet you eat p—y, but only with the crust cut off first. Isn’t that his look? Speaking of crusty p—-y, I’ll get to you in a second, Cybill.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

Cybill Shepherd

“Cybill’s gorgeous. I’m, like, honored to meet her. Her resume is insane — model, actor, singer, you name it. She’s f—-ed it.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

Bruce Willis

“Your daughters must be so proud of their father … Ashton Kutcher.” (Roast of Bruce Willis)

Caitlyn Jenner

“You are such an incredible athlete. People forget just how fast you once ran … from your first family to go be on a reality show. Seriously, I know being a new mom is hard, but even Casey Anthony knows the current location of her daughter.” (Roast of Alec Baldwin)

Blake Griffin

“Blake, you look like a Black guy that got made by a printer running out of ink. Yeah. Chris Redd is here because Comedy Central wasn’t sure if Blake was Black or not.” (Roast of Alec Baldwin)

Alec Baldwin

“Alec Baldwin, what an honor to be here roasting Justin Bieber’s wife’s oldest, fattest uncle. I’ll never forget that voicemail when you called your daughter Ireland a thoughtless little pig. It’s got to be one of the worst things you can call your daughter — after Ireland, actually. That name, yikes.” (Roast of Alec Baldwin)

Kevin Hart

“No one works harder than this man. Do you know that every morning Kevin wakes up at 4 a.m. to make a shitty movie? No, I love your movies. Or as I call them ‘short films.’ No, I’m kidding. I hate them. No, sorry, Kevin, I don’t mean to belittle you, but you ‘be little,’ man. Like, you’re a tiny guy. Kevin is 5’2’’, 150 pounds. Um, 155 after The Rock finishes.” (Roast of Tom Brady)

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Drew Bledsoe

“But let’s get to the reason we’re all here tonight. Uh, Drew Bledsoe. ‘Drew bled so Tom could run.’ But I’m gonna move on from you, just like your team did after you almost died.” (Roast of Tom Brady)

Tom Brady

“Tom Brady, five-time Super Bowl MVP, most career wins, most career touchdowns, you have seven rings. … Well, eight now that Gisele gave hers back, but … Tom, the only thing dumber than you saying yes to this roast was when you said, ‘Hey, babe, you should try jujitsu.’” (Roast of Tom Brady)

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“I mean, you’re the best to ever play for too long. I mean … you retired, then you came back, and then you retired again. I get it. Hard to walk away from something that’s not your pregnant girlfriend. Hey. To be fair, he didn’t know she was pregnant. He just thought she was getting fat.” (Roast of Tom Brady)

Rob Gronkowski

“Tom also lost $30 million in crypto. Tom, how did you fall for that? I mean, even Gronk was like, ‘Me know that not real money.’” (Roast of Tom Brady)

Ben Affleck

While Affleck wasn’t present at the 2025 Golden Globes, Glaser gave him a shout-out in her opening monologue.

“Tonight, we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television,” she said. “Yes, Wicked, Queer, Nightbitch: These are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he orgasms. These are some of the incredible movies nominated tonight.”

Diddy

The disgraced music mogul was also referenced in her Golden Globes monologue.

“Zendaya, you were incredible in Dune [2]. Oh, my God, I woke up for all of your scenes. You were so good,” Glaser told the actress. “And Challengers, girl? It was so good. I mean, that movie was more sexually charged than Diddy’s credit card.”

She added, “Oh, I’m upset too. The afterparty’s not going to be good this year. But, we have to move on. A Stanley Tucci freak-off just doesn’t have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil.”

Benny Blanco

During the 2025 Golden Globes that January, Glaser congratulated Blanco on proposing to Selena Gomez one month earlier.

“Benny Blanco is here because of the genie who granted him that wish,” she quipped. “Man, lucky guy!”

Gomez was seen pointing up at the stage in response

Matthew Lawrence and Chilli Pack on the PDA as They Celebrate the New Year

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By: Sarah Hearon

1 January 2025 at 16:10

Matthew Lawrence officially started Chilli following his divorce from Cheryl Burke.

The actor and the TLC singer, whose real name is Rozonda Thomas, started seeing each other romantically in November 2022, three months after her rep told Us Weekly that they were “just friends” when they stepped out together in Hawaii. By the New Year, the twosome were “in love.”

Lawrence’s relationship with Chilli comes after Burke announced her split from him in February 2022. Their divorce documents stated their date of separation as January 7, 2022.

Burke, who cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the breakup, later alleged that Lawrence was being “cruel” by forcing them to go to trial over custody of their dog, Ysabella.

As Lawrence and Chilli went Instagram official on New Year’s Eve 2022, Burke gave her followers an update on how she was coping following the tough year.

“I made it through the year that did everything it could to try and break me, and there were a lot of moments where I thought I would break, but here I AM,” the dancer wrote on December 31. “2022 was a year filled with the most ups, downs & heartbreak (if I’m being honest) that I have ever experienced, but I wouldn’t be who or where I am today without those life experiences … I’m eager to move forward, to no longer be defined by my past, and SO ready to start the next chapter of my life. 2023, LET’S SHOW ‘EM HOW IT’S DONE!”

Scroll through for Chilli and Lawrence’s relationship timeline:

August 2022 — As his divorce from Burke continued to make headlines, Chilli and Lawrence were seen together in Hawaii on August 8, with her rep telling Us that they were “just friends.”
“TLC had a show in Hawaii and has been touring most of the summer. There was a group that went to the beach,” Jordan said in a statement at the time. “Chilli simply wanted to get some sun after being on planes and tour buses for the last few weeks. TLC had a few more stateside shows before heading to Australia.”

November 2022 — The singer’s rep confirmed that the pair’s connection turned romantic shortly before Thanksgiving.

December 2022 — Lawrence spent Christmas in Atlanta with Chilli’s family.

January 2023 — "Chilli has this permanent smile on her face, she’s so happy and telling everyone she really likes Matthew," a source exclusively told Us. "He’s equally smitten and it’s very clear to everyone around them that what they have together has a huge amount of potential."
The insider added: "They didn’t intend for things to move as quickly, it was a go-with-the-flow situation but right away, they just clicked and wanted to be together as often as possible. They’re both very optimistic and excited though, it’s an incredibly happy time for them right now.”

February 2023 — The duo were spotted packing on the PDA outside of LAX in photos obtained by Daily Mail.

March 2023 — "That's the game plan. That's what we're trying to do," the actor revealed to Entertainment Tonight when asked about expanding his family with Chilli. "My life is in complete bloom right now. I get to spend time with an amazing woman like Chilli. I've never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before. She's really, really special."

April 2023 — “It’s real and there is nothing fake about it,” the TLC singer told Page Six about her romance with Lawrence. “I’m here with him because I wanna be and he wants to be. We’re just so happy, we really are. I honestly didn’t think that I would experience what I’m experiencing now, and I was OK with that. He has changed everything [about] the way I look at relationships. It’s so different."

January 2024 — The couple shared a photo of them kissing one year after they became Instagram official.

January 2025 — Lawrence and Chilli packed on the PDA as they counted down the last seconds of 2024 and welcomed a new year. The actor shared a video of the moment via his Instagram and captioned it,“HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎊 Hoping 2025 brings many blessings to everyone 🙌🏼”

Bachelorette's Garrett Yrigoyen and Pregnant Wife’s Relationship Timeline

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By: Sarah Hearon

1 January 2025 at 14:04

Garrett Yrigoyen found The One with wife Alex Yrigoyen after his messy split from Becca Kufrin following The Bachelorette.

Garrett got engaged to Kufrin during the season 14 finale in 2018, but by 2020 there was trouble in paradise. Kufrin announced that September that the pair called it quits after Garrett made waves for his controversial comments about “Blue Lives Matter” after George Floyd’s death.

Garrett bounced back later that year after meeting now-wife Alex. The pair tied the knot in November 2023 on Oahu. Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January 2025 that Alex is pregnant with the couple’s first baby.

“Immediately I got super giddy. I was pumped up,” Garrett gushed to Us at the time. “She ran over, and she’s like, ‘Oh, my God, can you believe it?’ I was like, ‘No way,’ because I was thinking, like, that happened so fast.”

Scroll through for a timeline of Garrett and Alex’s relationship from the start:

Kufrin confirmed her split from Garrett in early September 2020, but made it clear things were over for a while.

Garrett revealed via Instagram that he was dating Alex in October 2020. The twosome subsequently shared a series of photos from different days and trips, hinting that they’ve been in item for some time.
Kufrin seemingly reacted with a cryptic quote at the time: “Sunday lesson. Be mindful of how you react to people when you feel disrespected.”

The couple celebrated Thanksgiving together in November 2020.

The pair proved they were going strong on Christmas in December 2020.”Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you all had an amazing holiday & fired it up. 🎅🏼⚡️🔥🎄,” Garrett wrote via Instagram at the time.

The former reality TV personality gushed about the yoga instructor after she planned a trip for his birthday in February 2021.
“Feeling fortunate and full of gratitude! Amazing time out on the water and at dinner with great people. Thank you all for the special birthday!” he wrote via Instagram. “Thanks @alexfarrarii for taking the time and energy to set it all up 😘⚡️."

May 2021 — Garrett and Alex often document their adventures together via Instagram.

February 2022 — “I love the life we are creating together G — you are my person and my best friend,” Alex captioned a 33rd birthday tribute via Instagram. “Happy happy Birthday and to another electric year around the sun. I am proud of you every day for chasing your dreams, and making them come true. I love you. ”

March 2022 — Alex marked Garrett's graduation from the fire academy.
“Honor, commitment, dedication and strength are just a few of the many qualities you displayed over the last few months. I’m proud — to say the least, of where you are today and the man you continue to show up as every single day.,,” she wrote via Instagram. “I will always remember this special day pinning your badge Here’s to your success my love! (and im now taking any advice from those with a partner in fire!) ”

April 2022 — “Beach daze with my ,” he wrote via Instagram alongside beach snaps with his love.

October 2022 — Garrett proposed on a boat in San Diego.
“Our engagement was exactly how I imagined it,” he wrote via Instagram. “I love you so much Alexandra. I can’t wait to spend forever with you lil Al. #engaged #shellyeah.”

September 2023 — “Happy 3 years to my beautiful, smart, fun, loving, hard-working, fake harmonica playing, moon walking, car karaoke champion, yoga master, adventure co-pilot, ocean swimming, football throwing, banana pancake expert and so much more fiancé,” Garrett gushed via Instagram. “Can’t wait to come back here to take this same picture with you as my wife. Love you so much ❤️.”

November 2023 — The pair tied the knot on November 3. “Forever till the end of time … what a magic moment and the most perfect day,” Garrett wrote via social media, sharing photos from their nuptials. “I’m through the roof, over the moon, on top of the fricken world and down right FIRED UP to be married and starting this new journey with an incredible person and best friend. I’m looking forward to what the world has in store for us.”

May 2024 — The twosome took a cooking class in Florence, Italy.

September 2024 — Garrett and Alex explored Rome and other parts of Italy during a fall getaway.

December 2024 — “Merry Christmas 🎄 The best present is having you as a wife! Love you,” Garrett captioned a holiday Instagram snap. “Hope everyone has a great day with their families and loved ones.”

CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’: Most Controversial Moments Through the Years

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By: Sarah Hearon

31 December 2024 at 13:25

Not long after Anderson Cooper started hosting CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage from Times Square in 2002, the news program often became the news.

In 2007, Kathy Griffin joined as the journalist’s official cohost. While the unlikely duo brought the laughs, Griffin made waves annually for her dirty jokes and cursing. Still, the network stood by her — until May 2017 when Griffin came under fire for posing with a fake severed head of then-President Donald Trump.

After Cooper tweeted that he was “appalled by the photo shoot,” calling it “clearly disgusting and completely inappropriate,” the network cut ties with Griffin.

Cooper continued to keep the coverage light by teaming up with pal Andy Cohen as his official cohost for the 2017-18 broadcast — and the twosome began their tradition of taking shots to celebrate the show.

A few years later, Cohen made headlines during the 2021-22 broadcast when he threw shade at Mayor Bill de Blasio and Ryan Seacrest. The outburst resulted in an alcohol ban for one year for both Cooper and Cohen.

Scroll through for the most-talked-about moments from the broadcast over the years:

Kathy Griffin’s Dirty Mouth — During her tenure, the comedian made wives for cursing several times. In December 2008, she told a heckler, "I don't go to your job and knock the dicks out of your mouth.” The following year, she said the F-bomb, joked about threesomes and asked Cooper why he doesn’t “stare in the mirror all day and pleasure yourself because you're so gorgeous.”

Kathy Griffin Strips Down and Kisses Anderson Cooper — After kissing a crew member during the 2010-11 show, Griffin planted one on Cooper the next year. The 2011-12 broadcast also featured her stripping down to just a bra.

Don Lemon Drunkenly Gets His Ears Pierced — Cohen isn’t the only one who has been tipsy on air. After several shots, Don Lemon ended 2016 by getting his ears pierced on air. During the same broadcast, the network seemingly cut his mic after he declared “2016 was awful.”

Kathy Griffin Is Fired — CNN announced in May 2017 that the network had “terminated our agreement with Kathy Griffin to appear on our New Year's Eve program” amid the fallout from her graphic Trump photo shoot.

Andy Cohen vs. The Times Square Alliance — Cohen’s first target on NYE was The Times Square Alliance. During the 2018-19 show, the Real Housewives producer claimed he and Anderson were being singled out after being asked to put down their umbrellas on the rainy holiday. Cohen ranted on air and alleged that the Alliance threatened to pull CNN’s credentials despite other networks using umbrellas.
The Times Square Alliance fired back in a statement at the time: “It has been our policy that umbrellas are not permitted on the media riser so as to not interfere with media colleagues’ sightlines. There were over 100 credentialed members of the media and 15 live broadcast camera spots on the media riser this year. We don’t monitor this issue on other stages that are stand-alone with no other networks present, thus no potential for other camera shots to be blocked. Some tempers flared, but it was never the case, nor will it be the case, that CNN would be denied credentials or the ability to cover New Year’s Eve.”

Andy Cohen Shades de Blasio — 2 Years in a Row — Cohen has been triggered by the (former) NYC mayor on several occasions.
“I just don't need to see that in the beginning of 2021,” he said after watching de Blasio and wife Chirlane McCray dance in Times Square during the 2020-21 show. “Do something with this city! Honestly, get it together!”
The next year, he declared that de Blasio wouldn’t be reelected.
“Watching Mayor de Blasio do his victory lap dance after four years of the crappiest term as the mayor of New York — the only thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on is what a horrible mayor he has been,” Cohen said. “So sayonara sucka. 2022! It’s a new year because guess what? I have a feeling I’m gonna be standing right here next year, and you know who I’m not going to be looking at dancing as the city comes apart? You!”

Andy Cohen Disses Ryan Seacrest — “If you look behind me, you’ll see Ryan Seacrest’s group of losers performing. … I’m sorry but if you’re watching ABC, you’re watching nothing,” Cohen quipped during the 2021-22 broadcast. “We were doused with confetti from fake Journey on ABC. If it’s not Steve Perry, it doesn’t count! You get it? It’s not Journey! It’s propaganda! It’s propaganda! It’s not Journey! It’s not Journey! No, that was not Journey. Steve Perry is Journey.”
That same year, Lemon joked about “broke dick” with comedian Dulcé Sloan and told haters: “You can kiss my behind, I do not care."
Cohen later apologized to Seacrest for his comments and the pair made amends. “I don’t like fighting with people,” Cohen said during a January 2023 episode of On Air With Ryan Seacrest. Seacrest insisted, “Well, we’re not [fighting]. We’re not.”

Drinking Ban — Following Cohen and Lemon’s drunken antics on the 2021-22 show, Variety reported that the network wanted to sober up the show. Cohen fired back at the claims on WWHL, saying that he and Cooper were going to “party harder" for the 2022-23 broadcast. He also addressed the situation during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“What [CNN CEO Chris Licht] said was that he didn’t want the correspondents out there drinking, but that he wanted Anderson and I to do our thing,” he said in November 2022. “So I’m happy to do our thing. My only directive for years on CNN has been to have fun on New Year’s Eve, and that is absolutely what I plan to do."
Despite his claims to the contrary, Cohen and Cooper were not allowed to drink during the 2022-23 broadcast. “Are you going to be able to make it?” Cooper asked Cohen at the start of the December 31, 2022, countdown.
“That’s the question. We will see! Do I have a pocket full of edibles? I do. Will I take them? I don’t think so,” Cohen teased. “I don’t know, it’s a long night. This is a telethon with no disease, do you understand? We’re here all night passing time.”

Anderson Cooper Trolls the French — During the 2023-24 broadcast, Cooper and Cohen brought back their annual tequila shots and shenanigans ensued. In addition to Cohen laughing uncontrollably over John Mayer making a cameo from a cat café mid-show, Cooper went off on the French over their coffee choices.
"The thing that drives me nuts about France is they don't know what iced coffee is," Cooper shared, noting that he celebrated Christmas in Paris. "Literally, I would go into every cafe and ask for iced coffee and they would look at me like I was the first person in the world that has ever even mentioned there is such a thing as black coffee with ice."
While Cooper got fired up over coffee, Cohen went off the rails talking about his theory that The Brady Bunch’s Alice (Ann B. Davis) was actually a lesbian.
“When are we going to admit that Alice was a lesbian? Wake up America!” Cohen yelled, hinting that Alice’s romance with Sam the Butcher (Allan Melvin) on the show was a cover story. “We all have Sam the Butcher?” he added. “What does that mean?” Cooper said with a laugh, to which Cohen admitted, “I don’t know.”

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Settle Their Divorce After 8 Years

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By: Sarah Hearon

30 December 2024 at 19:46

Eight years after filing to legally end their relationship, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have settled their divorce.

Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, signed off on their divorce on Monday, December 30, Us Weekly confirmed.

“More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family,” Jolie’s lawyer James Simon told Us in a statement. “This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.”

A rep for Pitt declined to confirm or comment.

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Pitt and Jolie were together for a decade before they exchanged vows in August 2014. Two years later, Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016 after two years of marriage and a decade as a couple, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. They share six kids: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne. Jolie’s rep said at the time that she filed for divorce “for the health of the family.” Pitt was later investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services regarding an incident with their eldest son on a plane. Although the allegations — which Pitt has denied — were investigated by the FBI, no charges were brought against the actor.

The exes have been declared legally single since November 2019, but have been battling it out in court over custody issues and their French winery, Château Miraval.

In November, Jolie took a major step forward in her ongoing legal feud with Pitt when a judge tentatively ruled that the actor must turn over documents and communications that Jolie claimed would prove that he covered up alleged domestic violence against her and their children.

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“I want to again emphasize that Angelina never wanted any of this. She never pressed charges, she left all their properties, and she is the one who tried to sell him the business in the first place,” Jolie’s attorney Paul Murphy exclusively told Us in a statement at the time. “To this day, Mr. Pitt has never been held accountable for his actions and has at all times controlled Miraval and the winery, yet he still demands more.”

The statement concluded: “She wants this to end, the children want this to end, and Mr. Pitt should focus on healing their family, not pursuing lawsuits. If he does not, Angelina will defend herself in court by presenting the evidence necessary to demonstrate that Pitt’s allegations are demonstrably false.”

A source close to Pitt exclusively told Us later that month that the ruling was “mostly irrelevant because he has provided so much information already.”

Jolie and Pitt have also continued to fight over Miraval throughout this past year, which is not connected to their divorce proceedings. The legal battle over the $164 million French estate and winery began in February 2022 when Pitt filed a lawsuit against her claiming she illegally sold her shares of Château Miraval. Pitt claimed that he and Jolie previously agreed they could only sell their shares with each other’s approval.

Brad Pitt Scores Legal Win With Angelina Jolie Winery Battle Headed to Trial

In November, Us confirmed that a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the Château Miraval case heading to trial — and Pitt’s remaining claims against Jolie have been allowed to proceed. The judge upheld that Pitt has sufficiently alleged a contract regarding shares in the holding company, and Pitt’s claims were valid on two counts of interference. The update came after a judge previously shut down Jolie’s attempts to have the case tossed.

Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s Relationship Timeline

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By: Sarah Hearon

30 December 2024 at 06:50

Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover went from friends to lovers to exes.

The Southern Charm star and the Summer House personality crossed paths while starring on their respective Bravo shows. “I met Craig, actually, three years ago and he was single. I had a boyfriend, and I absolutely respected that I was in a relationship,” DeSorbo exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2021, referring to ex Perry Rahbar.

While they initially struck up a friendship, DeSorbo and Conover spent more time together in 2021 when they filmed Winter House — but never crossed the line. Conover was dating Natalie Hegnauer at the time, but the pair called it quits not long after he wrapped the crossover series.

Conover confirmed he was single in May 2021. Things between him and DeSorbo were on by the summer, per insiders, and by the fall, the twosome were officially dating.

“We actually love long-distance,” DeSorbo told Us in October 2021. “I feel like we’re more present with each other when we are together.”

After three years together, DeSorbo confirmed their split in December 2024, saying on “The Giggly Squad” podcast, “I love him, I think he loves me. I think we will remain friends. No one did anything. It wasn’t a bad thing. I think we both were just being really mature and saying what we want and what we didn’t want, and I think that’s extremely powerful to be able to voice how you’re feeling in real time and what you want for your future.”

Scroll through for a complete timeline of their relationship:

After filming on the crossover series wrapped, fans were convinced something went down between DeSorbo and Conover in Vermont after she traveled to Charleston with friends. She denied they were dating during an April 2021 interview with Us.

Summer 2021 — The pair were hooking up during the summer of 2021. Conover was also spotted filming Summer House season 6 on multiple occasions.

September 2021 — The duo confirmed their relationship at Batula and Cooke’s September nuptials.
“We did get a little drunk at the wedding and threw a Story up there from the photo booth,” DeSorbo told Us one month later. “[But] I’m just waiting [for] the right scenery to happen to snap [an official] pic.”

October 2021 — While promoting season 1 of Winter House, DeSorbo gushed about Conover during an exclusive interview with Us.
“You’ll just have to see how it kind of plays out toward the end of our vacation. It sounds so cliché, but Craig just gets me,” she said. “There’s a lot of things I don’t have to explain to him because we look at things very similarly. It just fits, like, it just is very natural and it’s a lot of fun.”

November 2021 — During an interview with E!'s Daily Pop, DeSorbo shared that the pair celebrated Thanksgiving together with Conover's family in Delaware and her family in New York. When asked about a possible engagement in the future, she quipped, "I mean, we have only been dating for a couple of months. But if I can trick him into a diamond ring, I'm going to do it!"

December 2021 — The couple became Instagram official after attending the season 8 Southern Charm wrap party in Charleston. “Sew in love,” DeSorbo captioned the snap, giving her boyfriend’s sewing skills and company, Sewing Down South, a shout-out.

DeSorbo and Conover’s love story will play out on the season 4 of Summer House, but their romance actually started a few months before filming in the summer of 2021. The New York native explained to Entertainment Tonight that she and Conover first kissed in April 2021 but were just “casually dating” in the months that followed — which viewers will see on the Bravo series.DeSorbo was also keeping things casual with her Winter House flame, Andrea Denver, after the Vermont spinoff filmed in March 2021. She explained in January 2022 that she was single when the Summer House cameras started rolling in July 2021 — but she did find herself in a bit of a love triangle when Conover came to visit the Hamptons house and Denver was staying there too.“Craig was not the reason I stopped hanging out with Andrea,” she told ET. "I was no one's girlfriend, so I was very much in the mentality of, I don't really owe any of these guys any explanation on my decisions because I'm not their girlfriend. So I definitely was playing the field all spring and certainly all summer."

May 2022 — On an episode of “Behind the Velvet Rope with Davi Yontef,” the Southern Charm star warned fans that they shouldn’t expect an onscreen proposal from the couple.
"I think if you guys ever saw it, the answer would be ‘No' from Paige. We do a good job of keeping…some of our milestones outside of the camera's reach,” the Delaware native said, adding: “You won’t see a proposal until we’re at least together for a year.”

June 2022 — The Bravo stars looked smitten on the red carpet at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards Unscripted.

“If people mutually hate us, it kind of brings us together,” DeSorbo told E! News in July 2022, noting she feels “lucky” to be dating a man who understands what it’s like to show off life on reality TV. “I'm like, 'Everybody hates us.' And he's like, 'Whatever, I love you.’"

May 2023 — DeSorbo admitted during an April 2023 episode of Summer House that the “thought of getting engaged and getting married and being someone’s wife is very f—king scary.” The following month, her relationship once again faced a bump in the road when Conover had his own doubts.
“Everyone in the world can see that something is wrong except the one person that I wanna see,” Conover told DeSorbo during the May 15 episode the show, which was filmed in September 2022, referring to his girlfriend seemingly ignoring how sad he was that he missed his mom’s birthday.
When the New York native confronted Conover about what he was crying about, he quipped: “Every time I get sad about something or I have a feeling, your response is, ‘Stop being a f—king p—y.’”
The businessman later confided in Cooke, saying, “I’m just sad. I just feel like I have to have a solid rock in my life.” While Cooke insisted that he had both his company and DeSorbo as something “solid” in his life, the Delaware native said, “Sometimes I just feel really alone.”

December 2023 — DeSorbo revealed to Elite Daily that she and Conover considered getting married during BravoCon weekend in Las Vegas. “I said, ‘Let’s go do it in a chapel,’” she recalled of the November getaway. “Craig chickened out, though.”
Conover was happy with his choice, explaining, “I’m not going to get married in Vegas. I want something more real than that.” DeSorbo joked, “What’s more real than me, you and Elvis, honey?”

February 2024 — The pair proved their relationship is going well — and full of trolling — on Valentine’s Day. “Life is this. I like this,” Conover wrote via Instagram, sharing a montage of moments with DeSorbo set to Anella Herim’s “Tennessee Love Song.”
DeSorbo initially poked fun at the over-the-top heartfelt tribute, writing in the comments, “CRAIG I’M ALIVE I DIDN’T DIE.” She added, “I take a nap for two hours and this is what happens on the internet.” DeSorbo added a third comment with three pink hearts, seemingly giving Conover the stamp of approval for the post.
Later that month, DeSorbo once again called out her boyfriend’s social media activity after Conover posted a sexy picture of himself after a gym workout. “Did you just post a thirst trap? We will talk when I get home,” she teased.

Biggest Bachelor Nation Moments and Takeaways of 2024

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By: Sarah Hearon

30 December 2024 at 06:10

Biggest Bachelor Nation Moments and Takeaways of 2024 — Kelsey Anderson and Joey Graziadei, Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner, and Jenn Tran.

More than two decades after The Bachelor premiered, the franchise still never fails to deliver plenty of headlines.

The year began with 5.22 million fans tuning in to see The Golden Bachelor stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist exchange vows live on ABC on January 4, with more than 50 Bachelor and Bachelorette alums in attendance. Three months later, they called it quits — but they weren’t the only ones.

Also in January, news broke that season 13 Bachelorette couple Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo had filed for divorce after four years of marriage. Things between the pair quickly got messy, with Bryan seeking large amounts of spousal support and Rachel claiming she found out he took legal action via text.

It wasn’t all wilted roses in 2024, however. Season 28 Bachelor Joey Graziadei won the hearts of Bachelor Nation and now-fiancée Kelsey Anderson. The proof was in the numbers as Joey’s season was one of the most-watched in years (outside of Gerry’s season) and Joey and Kelsey both gained large Instagram followings (Joey is just shy of 1 million and Kelsey hovers around 827,000) just as it seemed like the reality show wasn’t breeding influencers like it used to.

OG Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos also got engaged in 2024, accepting a ring from Chock Chapple during the November finale. It’s still early for the duo, but all signs point to a long engagement (in comparison to Theresa and Gerry) and plans to make it work.

Keep scrolling for more of the biggest Bachelor Nation moments of the year — plus, what they could mean for the future of the franchise:

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Gerry and Theresa’s Wedding, Divorce and Revelations
Gerry and Theresa announced their breakup on Good Morning America in April. At the time, distance was mostly cited as the cause for their divorce as they struggled to agree on where to live despite plans to relocate to Charleston. Fans later learned in December that Gerry had been diagnosed with an incurable cancer shortly after the wedding, which he told People “had a huge bearing on my decisions and I think probably Theresa’s as well.” Theresa denied that she broke up with Gerry because he was sick, but acknowledged that his decision not to leave Indiana affected their marriage.

Takeaway: After getting invested in the senior franchise, some fans were quick to write it off because of Gerry and Theresa’s whirlwind divorce. While their love story still came to an early end, learning about Gerry’s health battle, which began weeks into the marriage and only months after they met on the show, changed things for Us.

Joey and Kelsey’s Love Story
While runner-up Daisy Kent appeared to be the front-runner for Joey’s heart, there’s now no denying that we all fell for some classic editing tricks as Joey and Kelsey got engaged during the March finale and are still going strong.

Takeaway: Love isn’t completely dead in Bachelor Nation! In addition to giving fans something solid to root for, Joey and Kelsey made it through his stint on Dancing With the Stars with a mirrorball trophy and their relationship intact despite the dancing competition often coinciding with Bachelor Nation couples calling it quits. Kelsey’s open communication with fans — a.k.a asking them to stop trying to make it seem like something weird was happening between Joey and his married partner, Jenna Johnson — definitely helped too.

Bonus takeaway: It’s time to take a closer look at the numbers in 2025. Gerry and Joey both proved that the franchise is still popular — or at least can be — but the ratings for Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette and Joan’s season of The Golden Bachelorette didn’t quite compare. Historically, the male-lead seasons bring in more fans, so all signs from this year prove that the franchise isn’t going anywhere.

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Rachel and Bryan’s Messy Breakup
Bryan filed for divorce on January 2, citing their date of separation as December 31, 2023. He later revealed that the pair had been sleeping in separate rooms for months and were in counseling. Rachel, for her part, opted to stay quiet — at least at first. During an appearance on The View in December, she noted she saw “signs” that things might not work out between them even before they wed. “But as women, we’re fixers and we think that we can figure it out. They’re a challenge to us!” she said. “But eventually I saw it more. I would say within two years, and we were married for four and a half.”

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Takeaway: Everything is not what it seems … unless it is? During their relationship, Rachel said several times that the lack of Instagram posts shared by the twosome wasn’t a sign of trouble. Bryan basically said the opposite in his tell-all interview in July. “We didn’t spend enough time with each other. I mean, in my estimation, we saw what the other person was doing in the relationship, mainly on Instagram, although we lived in the same house,” he claimed.

Bonus takeaway: Get another job? We didn’t say it, the judge did! Bryan — who claimed his annual income is $16,000 after he was forced to relocate for Rachel’s career — scored a major legal win over the summer when a judge ordered Rachel to pay the chiropractor over $13,200 a month in temporary spousal support. The court also ruled that the support should end in March 2026, advising Bryan to pursue more work and not rely on Rachel. The court battle is set to rage on into 2025.

Jenn’s Journey
Jenn Tran made history as the first-ever Asian lead in the franchise, but wasn’t necessarily given a fair chance by some fans who were rooting for Daisy or Joey’s other fan-favorite Maria Georgas to get the gig. The season was soured again when her winner, Devin Strader, broke up with her shortly after production wrapped despite accepting a proposal from Jenn (never forget, she was the one to propose to him!) Things started looking up for Jenn when she landed a last-minute spot on DWTS (and a position on Us’ Reality Stars of the Year list) and a new love interest in dance partner Sasha Farber.

Takeaway: Let people show their own true colors. It was heartbreaking to watch Jenn cry over a less-than-remorseful Devin at After the Final Rose — especially watching the twosome relive their proposal live in front of a studio audience. Devin, feeling like he was made out to be the bad boy of Bachelor Nation, subsequently opted to release hundreds of his and Jenn’s private text messages to prove … well, we still don’t know what he was trying to convince Us of, tbh. In the end, he looked worse and Jenn cha-cha’d her way to 600,000 Instagram followers, several more weeks of TV time on DWTS and a showmance-turned-romance with Sasha.

No ‘BiP’
Outside of 2020 (because of Covid-19), 2024 was the first year the beaches of Mexico were closed since Bachelor in Paradise debuted in 2014. While several crossover duos still formed — remember when Christina Mandrell and Brayden Bowers got engaged during the aforementioned Golden Wedding? — this break allowed Us to get excited when the spinoff does return in 2025 as ABC already confirmed the show will be back.

Takeaway: We miss it! Yes, Love Island USA season 6 was one of the best seasons of summer TV in history, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get invested in BiP, too. The back-and-forth of Susie Evans and Justin Glaze’s romance would have carried the season alone. Plus, we’ve still got several single stars from Joey’s season who we are begging to have back on our TV screens.

Joan and Chock Get Engaged

Two-time Us Weekly cover star Joan accepted a Neil Lane sparkler from Chock during the November finale, giving hope that the Golden franchise could create happy endings after all. With the twosome spending the holidays as a blended family and looking to split their time between mutual location NYC, Joan’s house in Maryland and Chock’s homebase in Kansas, they might be the modern fairytale the show needs to create chatter for any Golden seasons in 2025.

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Takeaway: Could The Golden Bachelorette revive the idea that the female leads have more success than the male leads? Just like the OG Bachelorette Trista Sutter back in 2003, Joan could be the first Golden Bachelorette to wed. And in the heyday of the franchise, there was a run of female leads who appeared to have cracked the code with season 11’s Kaitlyn Bristowe, season 12’s JoJo Fletcher, season 13’s Rachel and season 14’s Becca Kufrin all having long-term relationships outside of the show. Yes, we know only JoJo is still with her final rose winner (shout-out Jordan Rodgers!), but it was one of the more successful streaks in franchise history.

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The Restraining Orders
Us can’t ignore that there were three different legal cases against contestants unearthed across two seasons in 2024. Bachelorette season 21 Devin’s ex had filed a restraining order against him in 2017, The Golden Bachelorette’s Gil Ramirez was accused of stalking an ex and The Golden Bachelorette runner-up Guy Gansert’s ex-wife had once taken legal action against him, later voluntarily dismissing her request for a protective order.

Takeaway: All three situations are different, but it certainly feels like the current setup for background checks needs to be reevaluated to protect the leads.

Grant Ellis Is Named the New Bachelor
ABC named Grant, one of Jenn’s contestants, the season 29 lead shortly after his week six elimination. While there’s no denying Grant has got the looks to lead a season, some fans were confused by the franchise making the announcement when they did. This isn’t the first time this has happened, however, with season 26 star Clayton Echard seemingly being plucked out of nowhere in the middle of Michelle Young’s season. While season 27 Zach Shallcrosss was announced in a more traditional manner (AFR), viewers had deemed him boring before even watching a second of the season. If you ask Us, both Clayton and Zach delivered wildly entertaining seasons — not to mention Zach and winner Kaity Bigger are still together — but there’s no denying that season 28 lead Joey was the most popular lead in a long time.

Takeaway: The jury is obviously still out, but based on the trailer, Grant’s season could break the random Bachelor pick curse and continue the momentum Joey brought?! Stay tuned for the 2025 Bachelor Nation recap to find out.

How Andy Cohen Really Feels About Making His Own Headlines

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By: Sarah Hearon

27 December 2024 at 05:00

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At the risk of sounding like a Real Housewives tagline, when Andy Cohen talks, people listen. That’s true when he hosts Watch What Happens Live and the Bravo reunions, and it’s especially true for his SiriusXM show, where he has time to dig into everything from Wicked to Bravolebrity brouhahas.

“There are things I say that the viewers disagree with,” Cohen, 56, tells Us from his Andy Cohen Live studio in NYC. “There was a moment early in Vanderpump Rules where I said [on the radio], ‘Lala [Kent] is the voice of reason this season.’ People played that clip for months on end and were all over me.”

During the daily broadcast on Radio Andy (channel 102, 10 a.m.), Cohen and cohost John Hill — also his ex-boyfriend, more on that later — “generate a lot of pop culture news,” he says. “And we also reflect on it. Whatever’s going on in pop culture, it will be dissected here.” And at Andy Cohen Live, that often means the latest in the Bravo universe.

Cohen is the first to acknowledge it can be tricky to navigate giving his frank take while wearing so many hats in reality TV (he also produces the Housewives franchise). “Sometimes I mess up, but I think I have a good sense,” Cohen says, adding, “[Radio] is also a place I talk more often as a producer than I do anywhere else. It’s a great opportunity for me to give background and explain further my point of view.”

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The people he discusses on-air might respond in the media — or they might even respond directly. “I remember Teresa [Giudice] called me about something I said, but I was like, ‘Teresa, did you hear the clip? Let me explain,’” Cohen recalls of the Real Housewives of New Jersey star. “And she was like, ‘Oh, my God, I get the context now.’”

On December 2, he addressed VPR again, telling listeners: “Bravo announced, or word got out, that they are revamping the show, and I have to say, this is, first of all, the absolute right thing to do.” No, he’s not a producer on that particular show, but fans looked to him — as did a slew of celebrities. Without naming names, he confirmed his phone blew up when news broke of the season 12 recasting. “[The response was] mainly sadness and, ‘Oh, my God,’” he says. “Then I have to say, ‘Look, it’s how it needs to be.’”

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How does it feel to see his opinions be sought after and passed along? “If it’s a good headline, I’m happy about it. If it’s a bad headline, I’m annoyed by it just like anyone else,” Cohen says. “We have a lot of airtime. [Often] it’s just John and I talking. Anything that could be said could wind up either making a headline or [laughs] coming back to bite me.”

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He Doesn’t Do It Alone

The secret sauce to Andy Cohen Live just might be cohost Hill. “I can’t think of too many exes that host something together — Sonny and Cher hosted after they got divorced — but I think it’s interesting for the listener to hear John absolutely shading me,” Cohen admits. “Or he totally knocks me down in a way that no one else would go there. Even Jeff Lewis.”

And when Hill gets into his own Housewives feuds — most recently exchanging in a back-and-forth with former RHOC star Kelly Dodd — Cohen lets him fight his own battles. “That was between John and she. I sat it out and he quickly apologized,” he said. “At Radio Andy, I’m just proud of everybody in the family for what each person has built, because they’ve all kind of come to this with their own personality and point of view. And they’ve all built their own followings and their own little universes on the channel.”

Ah, back to Jeff Lewis — another personality under the Radio Andy umbrella on SiriusXM. His remarks on Jeff Lewis Live have become storylines on several Bravo series this year, including The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of New York City, which Cohen acknowledges plays a part in why the shows now break the fourth wall.

“It’s wild that the tentacles of the Housewives have reached him, and he’s reached into the show,” Cohen says of the “outspoken” and “provocative” host. So outspoken that Lewis hears from his boss? Not unless Cohen wants to be part of that storyline too. “It will take a lot for me to get involved because I’ve been burned,” he says. “He’s read my messages on the air!”

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There’s also Dorinda Medley, the only former Housewife on the channel. “I wouldn’t have done it if she was still on the Housewives. It would’ve created some potential issues,” Cohen says. “She’s got a very unique perspective. She’s been in the game. She’s also a fan. She’s very savvy. She’s opinionated, so she works on a bunch of levels.”

Outside of the Bravo universe, Radio Andy features talent like newswoman Gayle King, who “brings a totally legit perspective on pop culture to radio,” Cohen says; actress Sandra Bernhard; the Smith sisters (“they disseminate pop culture is unlike anything else”) and perhaps the most popular addition to the team of late, social media influencer Tinx. “When Tinx is on, the phone lines are absolutely jammed. She gives the best relationship advice — people really want to hear from her,” Cohen says. (Us witnessed the calls rolling in before Tinx’s broadcast had even started.) Time to make your own headlines, Tinx!

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While music is part of Andy Cohen Live — just three minutes before going to air during Us’ visit, Cohen confirms to his producer that “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin is the choice to bring in that particular Wednesday’s show — it’s the main event on his separate SiriusXM channel, Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge. “During Covid, I spent many nights searching for my most perfect 600 or so songs,” he tells Us. “They are just songs that touch me, songs I have a story about [and] songs that have affected me in my life.”

Song He Can’t Get Enough Of: Cohen adds and subtracts from the Kiki Lounge lineup “all the time.” His latest obsession: Troye Sivan’s “One of Your Girls.”

Song He Overdid: Should Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” stay in 2024? “It’s a great song but such an annoying earworm at this point.”

Song of the Summer: “I was a brat this summer,” Cohen happily declares, referencing the title track of Charli XCX’s critical fave. “I love that album.”

Song for the Holidays: Cohen’s preferred classic tune is “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses, but he’s also a sucker for Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” telling Us as a fact: “Mariah is everyone’s queen of Christmas.”

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Song His Kids Make Him Listen To: Son Ben, 5, “loves ‘Life Is a Highway’ from Cars,” Cohen reveals. Asked whether he feels the same way about the Rascal Flatts cover from the 2006 animated film, he simply replies, “No.”

Song That Makes Him Cry: Coldplay’s “Warning Song” can still put him in his feels as he considers it his “breakup song” from cohost Hill.

Song That’s a Hit With the Family: Cohen beams as he reports Ben and daughter Lucy, 2, are on board with his devotion to Madonna, naming “Hung Up” as the family’s No. 1 song. But when they’re stuck in traffic (as often documented on Cohen’s Instagram Stories), his go-to is the Grateful Dead.

Celebrity Couples Who Starred in Hallmark Channel Movies Together

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By: Sarah Hearon

26 December 2024 at 13:57

It wouldn’t be a Hallmark Channel movie without chemistry between the two leads … and sometimes the love isn’t just onscreen!

Three years after Carlos and Alexa PenaVega wed in 2014, they starred in the made-for-TV film Enchanted Christmas. The pair have gone on to costar in their own Hallmark Movies & Mysteries franchise, Picture Perfect Mysteries.

Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez, who tied the knot in 2008, collaborated on Hallmark’s A Taste of Summer in 2019.

“We had a blast but our process is very different. This was a lighthearted romantic comedy, so there was no point in us being all crazy serious. I goof around on set and have fun with everybody,” Winter exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “Roselyn was so serious. I was looking at her like, ‘Why do you look like you want to kill me? We’re working together, we’re supposed to be falling in love!’”

Colin O’Donnell revealed via Instagram in December 2019 that he felt “pretty darn lucky” to work with his wife, Patti Murin, in Love on Iceland.

Scroll through for other couples who have appeared in Hallmark movies together:

John Reardon and Meghan Ory — Reardon and Ory tied the knot in 2008 after meeting on the set of 2006’s Merlin’s Apprentice. They made their respective debuts on Hallmark separately in 2014 and 2015 with The Christmas Secret and Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow. After more than a decade with the network, the couple costarred in their first rom-com for Hallmark with 2024’s Believe in Christmas.
The Chesapeake Shores alum shares three children with Reardon.

Katie Cassidy and Stephen Huszar — The couple confirmed their romance in June 2023, one month before their Hallmark movie, A Royal Christmas Crush, premiered.
Cassidy and Huszar exclusively told Us that same month that they connected over crystals on set before falling deeper during their shooting schedule. “I remember there’s this one scene in the barn where I literally am looking at him, and that was the moment for me. I’m not kidding you. I’m, like, leaning on the table and he’s saying his lines and I just like, I think I like almost fell over,” Cassidy gushed to Us, confessing that she and Huszar later realized they first began falling for each other “30 seconds apart” while filming the “same scene.”

Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace — The duo both joined the cast of When Calls the Heart in 2019, which appears to be where they met. The actors confirmed their romance in November 2020 when McGarry shared a series of Polaroids of them together via social media. The twosome have since starred in Hallmark’s 2022 hits Feeling Butterflies and My Grown-Up Christmas List.
They got engaged in December 2022. Nearly two years later, Wallace announced via Instagram that they were married. “Just McGarried,” she captioned a photo from their special day in September 2024.

Chris McNally and Julie Gonzalo — The pair met while filming 2018's The Sweetest Heart, where they played exes who reunited after 14 years apart. Fans speculated for years after the film that the two were actually dating, and they confirmed their relationship status when they announced in June 2022 that they welcomed their first child together. The baby's birth was a surprise to fans since neither publicly revealed they were expecting. In October 2023, the twosome reunited onscreen for Hallmark’s 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost.

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega — After making their joint Countdown to Christmas debut in 2017’s Enchanted Christmas, the duo went on to star in several Hallmark movies together, including 2018’s Love at Sea and the Picture Perfect Mysteries films. They reunited onscreen for Hallmark’s 2022 rom-com Love in the Limelight and 2023’s Never Too Late to Celebrate.
The twosome share sons Ocean King and Kingston James, born in 2016 and 2019, respectively, and welcomed daughter Rio in May 2021. The PenaVegas announced in November 2023 that they were expecting their fourth baby. The pair revealed in April 2024 that Alexa suffered a stillbirth.

Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez — The pair starred in 2019’s A Taste of Summer. The spouses share daughter Sebella and son Dylan.

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell — The couple, who wed in 2015, appeared in the 2020 movie Love on Iceland. They welcomed daughter Cecily in July 2020 and announced in October 2022 that a second child was on the way. Their second daughter, Lorelai, was born in April 2023.

Victor Webster and Shantel VanSanten — After meeting on the set of 2017’s Love Blossoms, Webster and VanSanten started dating. In February 2021, the One Tree Hill alum revealed that Webster had proposed.
“We hiked 2000ft to the top of the mountain where @iamvictorwebster told me he loved me for the first time years ago! What happened next still has me in shock … He told me he wanted to spend forever with me, as he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him!!” the actress wrote via Instagram. “I didn’t say anything for awhile, not out of suspense although it would have been a good prank, but because my legs stopped working, I had to sit down and I couldn’t stop crying and kissing him … I forgot to say anything at all … BUT OBVIOUSLY I SAID YES!!! I cant wait to spend FOR-EV-ER with my best friend!!!! I F—KING LOVE YOU.”
They tied the knot three times in 2021. After less than two years of marriage, Webster filed for divorce. He listed their date of separation as January 10, 2023.

Daniel Stine and Rachel Hendrix — The couple, who met in 2016 on the set of Virginia Minnesota, starred alongside one another in Hallmark’s Midway to Love. The pair tied the knot in May 2019.

Today’s Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman’s Relationship Timeline

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By: Sarah Hearon

25 December 2024 at 08:50

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have remained on good terms after their split.

The couple met and started dating in 2013. As their relationship progressed, the TV personality was often asked whether she wanted to walk down the aisle again. Kotb was previously married to Burzis Kanga from 2005 to 2008. After Kotb adopted daughter Haley in 2017, questions about her future with Schiffman continued. In January 2018, she told Ellen DeGeneres that they “might” tie the knot.

“I feel like everything’s great. He’s Haley’s dad. I’m Haley’s mom. We’re together,” she said at the time. “I feel like there’s not a rush other than we’re old, and we probably — if we’re going to do it, we might as well do it. But I think it’s fun like this. I don’t mind it. … We’re enjoying our lives. Yeah, I think we’re good this way.”

Their family grew again in April 2019 when she adopted daughter Hope. That November, he proposed. Less than three years later, however, she announced their breakup.

“Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and really meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple,” she told Today viewers in January 2022. “So we decided that we are going to start this new year and begin it kind of on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends.”

Scroll through for a timeline of their relationship:

2013 — The pair met in New York City after she spoke at an event.
"I asked someone from the place — I asked, 'Will you find out his situation?’ Because I didn't know anything about him,” Kotb told Andy Cohen in 2015. “I knew he didn't have a wedding ring, but that's all I knew. Then she emailed him and he emailed me and asked me out on a date."

June 2023 — “Happy father’s day to a great dad!!” the TV host wrote via Instagram alongside a sweet photo of Schiffman laughing with their two daughters.

Former One Direction Members: Where Are They Now?

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By: Sarah Hearon

24 December 2024 at 13:45

The One Direction days are over, but Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have continued to make music — and headlines — over the years.

After forming and finishing in third place on the U.K.’s version of The X Factor in 2010, One Direction released four successful studio albums — Up All Night, Take Me Home, Midnight Memories and Four. Following five years as a group, however, Malik was the first to leave the band, announcing his departure in March 2015.

Horan, Payne, Styles and Tomlinson went on to release a fifth album, Made in the A.M., without Malik. Shortly after the record dropped, however, the remaining band members announced they were taking an extended hiatus. Less than a year later, Us Weekly broke the news in that the foursome decided “not to renew their recording contract,” ultimately calling it quits as a band.

In October 2024, Payne died at age 31.

Scroll through for an update on where the former 1D stars are today:

Niall Horan — The Irish singer landed a solo record deal in 2016, releasing singles “This Town” and “Slow Hands” from his debut album, Flicker, in 2017.
In addition to hitting the road to promote his new music, Horan started a relationship with Hailee Steinfeld in 2018. Us confirmed in December 2018 that the twosome called it quits after months of dating. “Niall wrapped up his tour and had more free time, but Hailee’s work schedule really ramped up, so they didn’t have time for a relationship,” a source told Us at the time. “They still have a lot of love for each other.” He released his second album, Heartbreak Weather, in 2020.
He began dating fashion buyer Amelia Woolley in May 2020. His third record, The Show, debuted in June 2023.

Liam Payne — One year after Payne started dating singer Cheryl Cole in 2016, they welcomed a son named Bear. After the duo called it quits in July 2018, they worked together to coparent their baby boy. “I’m the strict one; Liam isn’t,” Cole told The Telegraph in April 2019. “[Liam is] much softer than me. But it is what it is, and I’m OK about it. When you have a baby, you are not consumed with just thinking about yourself. It’s your responsibility to keep things settled and happy, so you make the best of everything. And we have.”
Payne released “Strip That Down” in 2017, followed by his debut album, LP1, in 2019. The British crooner was also briefly linked to supermodel Naomi Campbell before getting engaged to model Maya Henry in August 2020. He confirmed the pair's split in June 2021. The following month, news broke that they were back together.
In May 2022, Us confirmed that the duo called it quits for good. Payne was linked to Kate Cassidy in late 2022, but the romance fizzled by early 2023, Us confirmed at the time. They later reconciled.
Us confirmed Payne died in October 2024. He was 31 years old. The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Harry Styles — Styles’ self-titled debut album topped the charts in 14 countries following its 2017 release. Rolling Stone also named the lead single, “Sign of the Times,” the song of the year. Styles hasn’t stopped there though — he made his movie debut in 2017’s Dunkirk alongside Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney and Jack Lowden and released a second critically acclaimed album, Fine Line, in 2019.
The singer’s personal life made headlines when he reunited with ex-flame Kendall Jenner several times since their original 2013 fling. In September 2016, the pair even spent three consecutive days together, with a source telling Us that the model was “superhappy, bubbly and excited that he got back in touch with her.” The exes most recently hung out on The Late Late Show With James Corden in December 2019.
After meeting on the set of Don’t Worry Darling, Styles began dating Olivia Wilde in January 2021. Us confirmed in November 2022 that the twosome had split after nearly two years as a couple. The following year, Styles moved on with Taylor Russell. Us confirmed in August 2023 that the pair had been “dating for a few months” after first being linked in June of that year. Us confirmed in May 2024 that the twosome split.
Styles' third solo album, Harry's House, dropped in May 2022. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2023, the LP took home prizes for Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year.

Louis Tomlinson — Tomlinson paved the way for Payne as the first member of the band to start a family in January 2016 when his ex Briana Jungwirth gave birth to their son, Freddie.
He released singles “Back to You” and “Just Like You” in 2017 following One Direction’s split. The musician also returned to The X Factor, serving as a judge on the 15th season of the U.K. singing competition. His first album, Walls, came out in 2020. In November 2022, he released his second album, Faith in the Future, and announced a solo headlining tour for the following year. In March 2023, Tomlinson dropped the documentary All of Those Voices about his life post-1D. Tomlinson’s first live album, simply titled Live, arrived in April 2024.
The “Two of Us” singer faced a personal hardship in March 2019 when his 18-year-old sister, Félicité, died. “Just wanted to thank everyone for their lovely words over the past couple of weeks,” Tomlinson tweeted in April 2019. “Back in the studio today to vocal something I wrote a few months ago. Sending you all loads of love x.” His mother also passed in December 2016, a year after the group last sang together.

Zayn Malik — Malik found success with hit single “Pillowtalk” and debut studio album Mind of Mine in 2016. After taking home an American Music Award and MTV VMA, the “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” singer released his second studio album, Icarus Falls, in December 2018. His third album, Nobody Is Listening, debuted in January 2021.
Malik dropped his fourth studio album, Room Under the Stairs, in May 2024. The LP found the pop star taking his music in a country-inspired direction.
Malik split from fiancée Perrie Edwards shortly after his exit from 1D and began seeing model Gigi Hadid. The twosome started seeing each other in late 2015 and continued dating on and off for years. In September 2020, they welcomed their first child, Khai Hadid Malik.
One year after the birth of their daughter, Us confirmed that Malik and Hadid had split.

Bachelorette's Andi Dorfman and Blaine Hart’s Relationship Timeline

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By: Sarah Hearon

20 December 2024 at 13:48

More than five years after Andi Dorfman handed out roses on The Bachelorette, she accepted a proposal from Blaine Hart.

The lawyer first appeared on season 18 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2014. After she (infamously) dumped Juan Pablo Galavis during the fantasy suite dates, Dorfman was named the season 10 Bachelorette. During her season, she picked Josh Murray over runner-up Nick Viall.

Five months after the finale aired, Dorfman confirmed the end of their engagement in February 2015. Dorfman, however, eventually found The One in Hart, whom she initially met through a mutual friend 15 years before they got together in 2021.

Dorfman and Hart tied the knot in Italy in May 2023 in front of their family and friends, including Bachelor Nation’s Tayshia Adams, Hannah Ann Sluss, Nikki Ferrell and Amanda Stanton. More than a year later, they welcomed their first baby.

Scroll through for a complete timeline of their romance:

Fall 2021 — The twosome split time between South Carolina and Los Angeles. “I’m trying to convince him [to move to L.A.],” the Georgia native told Us in early 2022 about their long-distance romance.

September 2022 — “My forever +1,” Dorfman gushed of her fiancé while attending Amanda Stanton and Michael Fogel’s September wedding.

August 2024 — Dorfman announced via Instagram that she and Hart were expecting their first child “later this year.” She wrote alongside a photo that captured the couple holding sonogram photos of their growing little one, “Future Mom + Dad!!!! To say we are over the moon is an understatement!”

From Bethenny to NeNe to Camille! 'Real Housewives' Who Left and Returned

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By: Sarah Hearon

20 December 2024 at 12:45

Not all Real Housewives give up their diamonds — or peaches/apples — for good. Bethenny Frankel, NeNe Leakes and Dina Manzo are among the ladies who left their respective franchises only to return years later.

While Bethenny, NeNe and Dina all returned in a full-time role, other women, including Camille Grammer and Danielle Staub, made their second mark on the Real Housewives franchise in a friend role.

Other ladies have opted — or been offered — to make guest appearances on their old shows. Following her season 4 exit, Jill Zarin joined Luann de Lesseps to play tennis during season 11 of The Real Housewives of New York City, which aired in May 2019.

Brandi Glanville, who left RHOBH after season 5 in 2015, made a brief appearance the following season. The controversial Housewife is also appeared on season 9 of the franchise in 2019.

While Kim Richards, the sister of Kyle Richards, pops in and out of RHOBH, she has yet to return full-time following her season 5 departure. During season 9, the other women ran into the former child star while out to dinner in Beverly Hills. While Kyle embraced her sister onscreen, Lisa Rinna avoided interacting with her former costar.

Executive producer Andy Cohen has been open about when it’s time to say goodbye to a Housewife, noting at the Tribeca TV Festival in 2018 that it’s “usually a conversation” between him and the star.

“At the end of every season, we talk to the women about what they have coming up and whether they want to come back. What they see for the future. Then we also look at the show and say, ‘How do we want to change the show?’” he said. “I think part of the reason the entire franchise is successful is it’s an ensemble show. It’s all about what’s best for the group. What’s best for the ensemble? How’s it going to be different? Do we want to continue this conversation? Do we want to pivot into a new conversation?”

One of the biggest returning players in recent seasons is Heather Dubrow, who left RHOC after starring on seasons 7 through 11. News broke in 2021 that she would be back in a full-time role for season 16.

“It just is a testament to kind of everything at the right time,” Andy said on the “Heather Dubrow’s World” podcast in June 2021. “I think the viewers want it, the show is at a crossroads right now, we have some rebuilding to do. … I think when you left the show you were at a place where you were really over it. You just weren’t into it. It just goes to show that you could, years later, just have the perspective to be like, ‘You know what? Maybe I can handle this in a different way.’ … I love your attitude about coming back.”

Tell Us Weekly: Who else should make a comeback on their respective series? Plus, scroll through for a complete list of the Real Housewives who returned full-time or in a “friend” role:

Alexis Bellino — Alexis first joined RHOC during season 5 in 2008 before leaving in season 8. While she was a brief guest in season 14, she became an official “friend” of the cast for season 18.
In 2024, Alexis found herself feuding with several costars including Emily Simpson and Shannon Beador. At the end of the year, Alexis announced she was not asked back for season 19.
“I can’t say it came as a shock, it did not come as a shock,” Alexis said on the iHeartRadio “Going Rogue” podcast. “It was a hard conversation. … I guess I wasn’t really prepared [because] I didn’t think contracts were coming out — like, I thought we had more time. … It was a shock when the call came, but I was never shocked about that information.”

Tamra Judge — RHOC — Ahead of season 15 of RHOC, news broke that Tamra wouldn’t be returning after 12 seasons. Her time off was short-lived, however, as she announced her comeback in July 2022, days before season 17 started filming.

Heather Thompson — RHONY — After starring on seasons 5 through 7 of RHONY, Heather returned as “friend” for season 13.

Heather Dubrow — RHOC — After five seasons as a full-time cast member — leaving after season 11 — Heather returned for season 16, with Andy calling her return a “reboot” for the franchise.

NeNe Leakes — RHOA — The Atlanta OG exited after season 7 in 2015. Two years later, however, the Glee alum announced her return to the popular franchise. "I don't think I go anywhere and don't get asked the question, 'When are you coming back to Housewives?' Or I get fans coming up to me saying, 'I really miss seeing you on the show.' I'm told this daily. My fans have supported me all these years, and it started to feel like I was disappointing them," NeNe told The Daily Dish in a statement. "I just want to be the person to finally say to my fans who have supported me for so many years … I’m back and ready for season 10. Let the shade begin, hunni!"
NeNe left RHOA for the second time after season 12.

Bethenny Frankel — RHONY — Us Weekly broke the news in 2014 that the Skinnygirl CEO was returning to RHONY for season 7 after three seasons off. "I'm genuinely excited, with a side of slightly nervous, for my return to The Real Housewives of New York City," Bethenny, who appeared on the first three seasons of RHONY, said in a statement to Us at the time. ”Bravo has always been the place on television where I have the freedom to be unfiltered, honest and inappropriate, with an audience who has been with me from the beginning. I can't wait to see what this next chapter brings for all of us. Watch what happens!"
She departed again ahead of season 12.

Camille Grammer — RHOBH — Camille, who starred on the first two seasons of RHOBH, switched to a friend role in season 3 before departing in 2013. The former MTV dancer returned as a friend for the second time in season 8.
She continued her “friend” role for season 9 and appeared as a “guest” on season 10. In December 2024, she attended Kyle Richards’ Diamonds and Denim party where she reignited her feud with Dorit Kemsley.

Kim Zolciak — RHOA — NeNe’s return to RHOA was nearly overshadowed by Kim’s decision to also start filming again following a four-season break. The Don’t Be Tardy star’s role as friend only lasted for season 10, however, as Kim declared in 2018 that she would never appear on the series again because it’s “too much stress.”

Sheree Whitfield — RHOA — After starring on RHOA for the first four seasons, the She By Shereé designer left in 2012. She rejoined RHOA in a friend role for season 8 in 2015 and returned as a full-time Housewife the following year for seasons 9 and 10.
Sheree made history as the first Housewife to return for a third time when she became a full-time cast member on season 14.

Lydia McLaughlin — RHOC — The self-proclaimed friendship whisperer left the Orange County ladies after only one season in 2013. While Lydia returned for season 12 in 2017, she exited for the second time a year later. “I need a break!” Lydia said in a statement after her one season return. “There is a lot of good that comes from the show, but also a lot of negativity.”

Danielle Staub — RHONJ — Danielle left RHONJ after the first two seasons, but following an offscreen reunion with former enemy Teresa Giudice in 2017, Us broke the news that she was returning in a friend role for season 8.
Following three seasons as a “friend,” Danielle told Andy in 2020 that she was officially done with RHONJ.

Dina Manzo — RHONJ — After the former party planner abruptly exited RHONJ during season 2, Dina came back for season 6 in 2014. Her return was short-lived, however, following her relocation to California.

Lauri Peterson — RHOC — Lauri starred on seasons 1-4 of RHOC before exiting in 2009. Four years later, the former Coto Insurance employee returned in a friend role for season 8.

Katie Rost — RHOP — Following her season 1 departure, Katie surprised fans by returning in a friend role for season 4 in 2019.

Real Housewives’ Legal Troubles Through the Years

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By: Sarah Hearon

19 December 2024 at 14:48

Being a Real Housewife isn’t all diamonds and rosé — just ask the many Bravolebrities who’ve legal woes have played out in the spotlight.

While some franchises tackle the lawsuits on air — including Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa and Joe Giudice’s fraud case, Real Housewives of New York City’s Sonja Morgan’s bankruptcy filing and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne’s estranged husband’s embezzlement lawsuit — other stars try to keep the courtroom proceedings off air. Dorit Kemsley, for instance, was confronted by her RHOBH castmates over claims that she allegedly owed her former business partner money, but the drama never made it to air. Onlookers’ videos of the incident, however, went viral online.

“Obviously it happened, it’s all over the Internet,” Kemsley told Andy Cohen in 2019 while reflecting on the “embarrassing” confrontation caught on tape. “I was grateful that the other ladies didn’t bring it up this season. … I’m very comfortable with our position, but unfortunately my hands are tied. You can’t discuss legal issues when they are going on and I respect that.”

Keep scrolling for more of the Real Housewives’ biggest legal dramas throughout the years:

Michael Darby and Candiace Dillard Bassett — According to court documents obtained by TMZ in March 2023, Ashley Darby's estranged husband, Michael Darby, is suing Candiace Dillard Bassett for comments the “Drive Back” singer made on season 7 of RHOP.
"Your husband likes to leave you and go to a man named [bleep]’s house and suck his d—k,” Dillard Bassett said on the show. Michael is seeking $2 million in damages.

After splitting from her husband, Lenny Hochstein, in May 2022, the Real Housewives of Miami star faced a legal battle with Lenny's girlfriend, Katharina Mazepa. In July 2022, Us Weekly confirmed that the model filed a restraining order against Lisa, alleging that the Bravo personality had been harassing her since she and Lenny went public with their romance. “I have been a victim of cyberbullying, intimidation and harassment from Lisa Hochstein,” Mazepa exclusively told Us in August 2022. “Lisa denying these claims and calling them ridiculous are unfortunately just another lie and another deceptive tactic to portray herself. My attorneys and myself have evidence to back up every claim I have made in restraining order filing.”
Lisa, for her part, denied the Austria native's allegations, telling Us: “She didn’t have any respect for my life, my children, or my family … why should I have any respect for her attempt at a sob story? I’m not going to waste my time and energy responding to a woman who is a self-proclaimed home-wrecker who does nothing but lie. She’s writing her own version of reality, and I can’t wait for my day in court to showcase the truth.”

New housewife, same drama! Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah and her assistant Stuart Smith were arrested in March 2021 for their alleged role in a nationwide telemarketing scheme.
As news of the legal trouble unfolded, a source told Us that “Jen was filming with a few of the other women present when she was arrested.” Though legal trouble is often hinted at on the Housewives franchise, fans rarely get to see the direct drama playing out onscreen.
According to the source, the Utah native’s fellow RHOSLC cast members were shocked when Jen was taken away. “The women were all about the take a trip to Colorado in the coming days. The women aren’t sure if they are still going yet,” the insider added.
Shah and Smith were booked on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Both the Housewife and her assistant face a maximum sentence of 30 years for the wire fraud charges, as well as an additional 20 years for the money laundering charges.
In a statement, HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh mentioned that the luxurious lifestyle Shah showed off on RHOSLC was likely not the result of her hard work running her marketing businesses.
“In reality, they allegedly built their opulent lifestyle at the expense of vulnerable, often elderly, working-class people,” Fitzhugh said.
In July 2022, Shah changed her plea from not guilty to guilty, which cut 20 years off of her maximum prison sentence. Her guilty plea also caused the U.S. attorney to drop the conspiracy to commit money laundering charge. In January 2023, Shah was sentenced to six and a half years behind bars and five years of supervised release.

Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi — While the RHOBH previously brushed off any headlines about the lawyer’s firm, news broke in December 2020 that the pair were being sued by class action firm Edelson PC one month after Erika filed for divorce. In the court docs obtained by Us, the former couple were accused of embezzling settlement funds intended to help the families of Lion Air Flight 610 victims, a crash that killed 189 people in 2018. The firm alleged that their divorce was “a sham attempt to fraudulently protect Tom and Erika’s money” and that they “are on the verge of financial collapse and locked in a downward spiral of mounting debts and dwindling funds.”
Amid the fraud case, Tom was also sued by his business partners Robert Keese, Robert Finnerty and Jill O’Callahan. Their firm, Girardi Keese, also allegedly owes Wells Fargo more than $882 million after failing to make monthly payments for rent, taxes, fees and more on their office.
“Erika was completely unaware of the very serious allegations that were being made against Tom in court,” the source told Us in December 2020, referring to the plane crash case. “Tom always handled all of the finances and that was how they handled things. Erika feels betrayed by Tom because she completely trusted him. She is just reeling from all of this, but make no mistake. Erika is a tough cookie and she isn’t stupid. She will get through this.”

Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd — The restaurateurs made headlines twice in 2020 for lawsuits accusing them of breaking several California labor laws. In January 2020, former SUR employee Adam Pierce Antoine alleged that the couple were “not paying wages” “failing to pay minimum wages” or “providing meal breaks.” Several months later, Olivia Beverly Hanson filed a class action lawsuit against Vanderpump, Todd and their business partners, Guillermo Zapata and Nathalie Pouille-Zapata, for similar claims.
“For at least four years prior to the filing of this action and continuing to present, defendants have had a policy or practice of failing to pay overtime wags to Plaintiff and other non-exempt employees,” the paperwork obtained by Us stated, alleging employees “routinely [worked] over eight hours per day, 40 hours per week and seven consecutive work days in a work week without being properly compensated for hours worked in excess.”
The lawsuit also alleged that the SUR owners “accurately track and/or pay for all hours actually worked” and allegedly manipulated or edited “time records to show lesser hours than actually worked during the pay period, to the detriment of Plaintiff and other situated employees.”
Us reached out to Vanderpump and Todd for comment.

Teresa and Joe Giudice — The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars pleaded guilty in 2014 to 41 counts of fraud, including mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud. While Teresa served 11 months in prison, Joe, who also admitted that he did not pay approximately $200,000 in taxes, was sentenced to 41 months in jail. After the former construction worker completed his sentence in March 2019, he was taken into ICE custody following a judge’s order for him to be deported back to his native Italy.
Joe, who lost the appeals in his deportation case twice, moved to Italy in October 2019. The duo subsequently split.

Dorit and PK Kemsley — The RHOBH couple made headlines in August 2018 after they were sued by her former Beverly Beach partner Ryan Horne, who claimed he was never reimbursed the $205,000 he fronted for Dorit’s new swimsuit line. A judge ordered Dorit and Horne to mediation in January 2019, warning the twosome that the case will go to trial if they do not figure out an agreement within the year.
Dorit and PK were back in the news in May 2019 after a man named Nico Kirzis claimed that he loaned PK $1.2 million eight years prior. According to the documents, the talent manager allegedly only paid Kirzis $250,000, which covered the interest accumulated over the years, but left a balance of $1,235,573.66. Following an examination of finances, Dorit and PK’s bank account was frozen. A judge ordered that the duo’s funds remain untouched until their September 2019 court date.
According to The Blast, Kirzis dismissed all claims against PK in October 2019. The following month, news broke that Dorit and Horne dropped all of the charges against each other.

Kim Richards — The former child actress was arrested for public intoxication in April 2015 following a confrontation with police at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Months later, the RHOBH star was taken into custody again after she was accused of stealing close to $600 worth of items from Target in August 2015.
Kim, who was open about her substance abuse struggles on RHOBH, was placed on three-year probation after the drama. She was also ordered to complete 450 hours of community service and to attend AA meetings. According to TMZ, Kim was officially off probation in September 2018.
Kim came under fire again in August 2018 when she was ordered to pay $266,000 in damages after her pit bull Kingsley allegedly attacked her then-neighbor three years prior.

Apollo Nida — Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Phaedra Parks’ ex-husband pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud in May 2014. After completing his 96-month prison sentence in June 2019, Apollo was released and moved to a halfway house in Philadelphia. Nine days later, he was arrested again for violating his parole.
“I was disappointed, but at the same time, I don’t know if I was that shocked because he is a risk taker and I just hate it because now it’s just above all of us, only Jesus can fix it,” Phaedra told the DailyMail at time. “I can’t make him be what he doesn’t want to be. He has to want to change.”

Sonja Morgan — The Real Housewives of New York City star filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2010. Sonja, who listed $19.8 million in debt and $13.5 million in assets on the petition, blamed her debt on a movie venture with Hannibal Pictures Inc. at the time. Nearly five years later, the Bravo star settled the case.
"It feels great. I did a great job,” she told E! News at the time. “I paid what I had to pay and it wasn't easy, but at the same time it was an experience," Sonja continues. "It's nice to be free of everyone looking at my money. I finally have my financial privacy back."

Sheree Whitfield — The RHOA alum was sued by her divorce attorneys for lack of payment following her split from ex-husband Bob Whitfield in 2010. While Sherée initially paid her lawyers $69K for their services, she reportedly owed them a total of $165K in legal bills. The reality personality was ordered to pay the outstanding balance with interest in December 2012, per TMZ.

Bethenny Frankel — The Skinnygirl CEO’s divorce and custody battle with her ex-husband Jason Hoppy has made headlines since their 2012 split. (They did not finalized their divorce until 2016.) While the exes reached a custody agreement over their daughter, Bryn, after a tense trial in 2014, they were back in court in 2019 after Bethenny sued Jason for full custody.
The RHONY star compared living with her ex to being in a “torture chamber” during a March 2019 hearing.
“The conflict was day in and day out torture. Emotional, mental, phone, FaceTime, being followed, being harassed, being verbally attacked and all-out assault in every possible way — on my character, on my mental state, on my family, on my parenting, on my career, on my life,” she said at the time. “I had a padlock on my door to protect myself.”
Jason previously denied Bethenny’s harassment allegations.

Jacqueline and Chris Laurita — The former RHONJ star’s husband’s clothing firm Signature Apparel filed for bankruptcy in 2009. The following year, the couple were accused of using the company’s bank accounts to pay for their lavish lifestyle. Radar Online reported in August 2017 that Chris was found guilty of fraud, “breaching of fiduciary duties” and “tortious interference.” As a result, he was ordered to pay $1.8 million to Signature Apparel Group.
In May 2019, Page Six reported that Chris was selling items from their home, which was in foreclosure in both 2013 and 2015, on Facebook marketplace. “Why can’t someone write something positive about a family pulling up their bootstraps and moving on to bigger and better opportunities?” he told the outlet at the time. “What we’re doing is a good thing and is best for our families future. We are looking forward to it.”

Kandi Burruss and Kim Zolciak — The RHOA costars headed to court after Kandi and producer Don Vito accused Kim of denying them payment and rights to her 2009 single “Tardy for the Party.” A judge ordered for the case to be dismissed in October 2013.
"It's just the principal of it at this point," Kandi told Us after the ruling. ”It's not about the money. I'm doing great otherwise. It's all just silly. It's not a big deal to me.”

Shannon Beador — Beador was arrested and charged in September 2023 with a hit-and-run and DUI after driving onto a residential property and clipping a house in Newport Beach. The Real Housewives of Orange County star, who denied having a drinking problem days before the incident, was released without bond. Her car was seized for further investigation.
Beador “is extremely apologetic and remorseful,” her lawyer said in a statement following her arrest. “We will be awaiting the official information on this case as it becomes available, and Shannon is prepared to accept full responsibility for her actions.”

Shannon Beador and John Janssen — Janssen sued Beador in March 2024 for breach of oral contract and promissory fraud. He claimed that she owed him $75,000, alleging that $40,000 was wire transferred to Beador in January 2022 for plastic surgery procedures. Janssen also claimed that he gave her $35,000 via personal check in May 2023.
Beador explained during The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion in November 2024 that she offered Janssen an agreed $70,000 if they signed a mutual non-disparagement agreement. She claimed he denied the request. That same month, Us Weekly confirmed that Janssen filed a “notice of settlement” in his suit against Beador.

Karen Huger — The Real Housewives of Potomac star was found guilty of driving under the influence and four other charges in December 2024, following a car accident that occurred in Maryland that March.
“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Huger’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, told People in a statement at the time. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”
Body cam footage played at the trial showed an officer tell Huger she was “hammered.” Police dash cam footage showed Huger sitting in the passenger seat of a police car, telling an officer that Andy Cohen refers to her as the “Grande Dame.” Elsewhere in the video, she referred to herself as “Thomas Jefferson’s concubine.”

Peter Thomas — The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star — who was previously married to Cynthia Bailey — was sentenced to 18 months in prison in December 2024, after pleading guilty to tax fraud. Multiple outlets confirmed the news, revealing that he will undergo two years of supervised release and pay $2.5 million in restitution.

Let's Revisit 'The Bachelorette' Scene Aaron Rodgers Is Still So Mad About

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By: Sarah Hearon

18 December 2024 at 09:56

In light of Aaron Rodgers comments about The Bachelorette on his new Netflix docuseries, allow Us to present a quick Bachelor Nation history lesson (or refresh).

The year was 2016, and JoJo Fletcher was handing out roses after Ben Higgins broke her heart by picking Lauren Bushnell despite telling both of his final two that he loved them. JoJo, then 25, quickly bounced back and fell hard for one of her season 12 contestants with a famous last name — Jordan Rodgers.

While the season featured some men that would go on to be big names in Bachelor Nation like Wells Adams, Evan Bass and bad boy Chad Johnson, the fighting for JoJo’s heart was less of a competition and more of a debate on whether Jordan, then 27, was there for “the right reasons.” Stories popped up all over the internet questioning if Jordan was just looking for fame (and a job as a football broadcaster) and his ex-girlfriend accused him of being a cheater, which he denied repeatedly. (It feels important to note now that JoJo and Jordan ended up being one of the rare Bachelorette success stories, tying the knot in 2022 after taking the time to get to know each other post-show. And he did land a gig as an SEC commentator, which ended up being a natural fit!)

It’s safe to say there was plenty of chatter around Jordan — and concerns for America’s sweetheart JoJo as she fell head over heels for him — but the biggest story line at the time was the revelation that Aaron was estranged from parents Ed and Darla and brothers Jordan and Luke. Jordan’s hometown date really put a spotlight on the drama.

Aaron Rodgers Goes Off About Jordan Rodgers on 'The Bachelorette'

“He comes from such an amazing family with so much love and so much character, but sitting down at that table, there’s two empty seats and I know they probably wish Aaron was sitting at one of them,” JoJo told the ABC cameras. “It’s hard because, like, that’s Jordan’s brother. That’s Luke’s brother. That’s Ed and Darla’s son. I have no idea nor could I even imagine why Aaron wouldn’t want to be a part of their lives.”

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JoJo subsequently sat down with Luke, the eldest Rodgers son, and told him that she thinks Jordan “really misses” Aaron but doesn’t like to talk about it.

“It’s something we don’t like to talk about a whole lot,” Luke replied. “It pains both of us, like, not to have that relationship. We miss our brother. I trust that God brings things full circle and I also wish that everything would get back to us being a family. I’m impressed Jordan shared those things with you because I don’t think he would’ve if he didn’t care.”

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After the dinner, Jordan reflected on Aaron’s absence in a confessional.

“It would’ve been nice to share JoJo with not only my parents and my brother Luke, but, you know, Aaron as well,” Jordan said. “I miss my brother a lot especially in moments like this because my family means so much. JoJo’s everything to me right now and they know that.”

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At the time, Aaron told reporters that he wasn’t watching the show but wished his brother “luck in the competition,” which was taken as a major dig at JoJo and Jordan’s love story. Aaron Rodgers: Enigma marked the first time that the NFL quarterback spoke about the show and hometown date in depth. After revealing that he and Jordan started having issues in high school (seemingly related to football as Jordan tried to follow in his brother’s footsteps), Aaron went off.

Revisit The Bachelorette Scene Aaron Rodgers Is So Mad About

“I thought the best way to do it was just don’t talk about it publicly. And what do they do? They go on a bulls— show and leave two empty chairs,” Aaron told Netflix cameras. “They all agreed this was a good thing to do, to leave two empty chairs at a stupid dating show that my brother just went on to get famous — his words, not mine. That he ended up winning, But a dinner that was during the season, I was never asked to go to. Not that I would’ve gone.”

Jordan has yet to respond to Aaron’s diss, and based on previous actions, it’s unlikely he will. Despite the dig, Aaron did claim that the door on a reconciliation wasn’t closed.

Jordan Rodgers Celebrates 8 Years Since Proposing to JoJo Fletcher

“People ask me, ‘Is there hope for reconciliation?’ I say, ‘Yeah of course. Of course,’” Aaron said.“I don’t want them to fail, to struggle, to have any strife or issues. I don’t wish any ill will on them at all. It’s more like this — we’re just different steps on a timeline of our own journeys.”

There Won't Be a 'RHONJ' Update for a 'Year' So 'Stop Asking' Andy Cohen

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By: Sarah Hearon

17 December 2024 at 16:30

Fans of The Real Housewives of New Jersey shouldn’t expect a season 15 update anytime soon.

Ahead of Andy Cohen’s Fresca Mixed holiday happy hour at Magic Hour Elephant Lounge on Monday, December 16, Us Weekly asked the Bravo boss when there would be an update on RHONJ (so we could stop asking him for one!).

“You’re not gonna get it for, like, a year, so everyone stop asking,” he told Us. “And I keep saying you are going to get nothing, so stop asking!”

Season 14 of RHONJ, which finished airing in August 2024, starred OG Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Margaret Josephs, Rachel Fuda, Danielle Cabrael and “friends” Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler. In addition to sisters-in-law Teresa and Melissa refusing to film together after a decade-long feud, the season was so divided that the reunion was canceled, leaving Dolores as the only cast member who didn’t have issues with anyone on the show.

“I’m a realistic pessimist, so I’m just being very Italian and being like, ‘Ah, it’s over. It’s done.’ But I say that every year,” Dolores told Us last month about what she thinks will happen to RHONJ. “I, every year, thought I was never coming back. That’s just me being, if you want to say humble, if that’s how you want to call it. Or not taking it for granted.”

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Cohen previously said that the network and production company is “taking our time” when it comes to planning what’s next.

There Won t Be an Update for RHONJ for a Year – So Stop Asking Andy Cohen Pleads 298 — Teresa Giudice, Andy Cohen, Melissa Gorga.

“We are in no rush. We’re really gratified with what’s on the slate for next year,” Cohen said on his SiriusXM show in November. “[For instance], the new Atlanta, which I’m seven episodes in of watching, it’s outstanding. I’m so excited for people to see this, and they’re going to see it early next year.”

Speaking of the new year, Cohen will ring in 2025 on CNN with BFF Anderson Cooper — and with Fresca Mixed by his side.

Andy Cohen Addresses Speculation There's Plans to Reboot 'RHONJ'

“One of the reasons I love Fresca Mixed is not only because I’ve been drinking Fresca with tequila for many years, famously — I think I gave them the idea, but that’s fine — I also love it because it’s easy and they have a ton of flavors,” he said. “Your guests [at a NYE party will] feel totally taken care of and they’re like, ‘Wow, you have mango citrus, you have tequila Paloma.’ And it’s like, ‘Yeah, I have whatever you want!'”

He added, “It’s easy. It tastes great. And your guests will love it.”

For more from Cohen, read his full Bravo breakdown with Us here or watch the video above.

Andy Cohen on Making Up With Carole Radziwill, More 'Housewives' Hot Topics

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By: Sarah Hearon

17 December 2024 at 14:13

From Dorit Kemsley vs. Kyle Richards to the latest Bravo reunion tapings, Us Weekly caught up with Andy Cohen to chat Housewives hot topics, New Year’s Eve and more.

Speaking to Us ahead of his Fresca Mixed holiday happy hour at Magic Hour Elephant Lounge on Monday, December 16, Cohen began with tips for his the perfect NYE party (if you aren’t hosting a live broadcast on CNN, of course).

“I would say [arrival at] 9 o’clock. I would invite more people than you think you can fit in your apartment because it’s New Year’s Eve and it’s crazy. And people are party hopping!” Cohen told Us. “You also want a flow to be happening through your apartment all night. So people can leave and be like, ‘Hey, I’m going to Rod’s house.’ ‘Oh, OK. See you guys later. ‘And then other people show up and they’re like, ‘Oh, we just came from this place.’ And it’s fun! I would not tell everybody who’s coming – leave a few names off the list, so it feels like they’re surprise guests. I threw a party the other night and I didn’t tell people that, like, three different old friends were coming and they were really surprised and it felt festive!”

Cohen was also passionate about lighting — “You want everyone to look beautiful. Super dim is great” — before circling back to the time.

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“The reason I say after 8:30 or 9 is you don’t really have to serve food. You can just have snacks and, like, cookies and sugary things. You really need to focus on having enough spirits for everyone. And one of the reasons I love Fresca Mixed is not only because I’ve been drinking Fresca with tequila for many years, famously — I think I gave them the idea, but that’s fine — I also love it because it’s easy and they have a ton of flavors,” he said. “Your guests feel totally taken care of and they’re like, ‘Wow, you have mango citrus, you have tequila Paloma.’ And it’s like, yeah, I have whatever you want!'” (For the record, Cohen’s BFF Anderson Cooper is a tequila Paloma fan, while Cohen is currently into mango citrus.)

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Keep reading to see Cohen spill the tea — or a Fresca Mixed — on the latest Bravo news:

‘RHONJ’
When asked when there’s going to be an update on the status of the Garden State, Cohen made it clear he had nothing new to share. “You’re not gonna get it for, like, a year, so everyone stop asking,” he told Us. “And I keep saying you are going to get nothing, so stop asking!”

‘RHOBH’
Over in Beverly Hills, Cohen acknowledged that fans are seeing another side of Dorit as she navigates her separation from husband PK — cigarette and all. “She’s at a fork in her life and she’s redefining her own life. And I think that that process isn’t a clean process,” he said. “You’re seeing that as she’s living through it.”

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OG Kyle is also documenting her split from husband Mauricio on the show, but as viewers know the respective breakups aren’t bringing the two former BFFs together — yet. “Kyle’s at a similar place in her life. So I think you’re dealing with two people who are actually, I mean, I think it’s sad because they could [support each other],” Cohen said. “You will see them, at times, this season being a great support for each other. They actually weirdly need each other more now than they probably have.”

When asked his No. 1 question for the group when he shoots the reunion in the 90210, Cohen stayed mum. “I don’t want to spoil the season!”

‘RHONY’
Cohen told Us that the recent RHONY reunion taping went “really good” — and promised the pranks will not be a focus. “We talked about the pranks for about three minutes,” he confirmed before teasing more to come on the show despite fans’ criticism. “This trip from this trip to Puerto Rico is explosive all the way through. And it tees up the reunion very decisively.”

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Speaking of NYC, Cohen recently revealed that he and former star Carole Radzwill made amends. “She texted me. We were conversing publicly a little bit, and she texted me privately, and then we just started texting,” he said. “Then we ran into each other. Weirdly, I’ve not seen her since she left the show — I’ve not seen her or run into her since [2018]. I [ran] into her, like, 10 days later at the Polo Bar, which was crazy. I’ve known her since the early 2000s, I think, or late 90s. So we have a long history together that predates the Housewives.”

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When asked whether Carole could be part of the new cast of RHONY, Cohen said, “Funnily enough, she actually says she knows or has seen most of the new women. I know she’s known Jenna, probably, for a long time.” That said, he made it clear he wasn’t hinting at anything: “I’m not saying that. I’m just saying she knows these women.”

‘Southern Charm’
Cohen doesn’t produce Bravo programs outside of the Housewives franchise, but he does host reunions for shows like Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck and has the cast members on WWHL often. Most recently, he hosted Craig Conover to chat about the latest season of Southern Charm — and pressed the longtime Bravo star to admit to lying on camera in the last decade after he claimed he hadn’t.

“I can’t wait for the reunion. We’re gonna watch it with him — we’re gonna play the montage.” Cohen said, before clarifying that he just “made that up.”

“I can’t imagine we’re not! …We’ll see what he says,” he continued. “He always has an answer for everything.” What remains unclear is if JT Thomas will show up after claiming in November that he quit the show. “JT is a wild ride,” he added “I don’t know [what is going on with him] … but I’m a fan.”

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‘VPR’
“A lot of us have DMed or texted,” Cohen told Us about the network’s plans to revamp Vanderpump Rules with a new cast. “I don’t think anyone was surprised, but it was certainly the end of an era. I was like, ‘Let me look at the oldest pictures that I have of these guys. And I went back and I posted pictures of Jax, Sandoval, Stassi and Scheana. The four of them came on WWHL at the beginning. It was just very sweet to see — they looked so young and not innocent.” When asked if Cohen has been in touch with James Kennedy, who was recently arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence earlier this month, Cohen replied, “No.”

‘RHOC’
“[It was] one of the most loved seasons of Orange County Housewives ever. And that’s 18 seasons and the highest ratings in many years, over 3 million viewers,” Cohen said when Us brought up the original franchise, which ended with Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador seemingly attempting to turn over a new leaf in their friendship. When asked if they could really turn the page, Cohen admitted, “I would never try to guess.”

Regarding “friend” Alexis Bellino‘s status with the group, Cohen offered: “Here’s the thing about the Housewives — and especially the Housewives of Orange County — that is a group of people that is always kind of weirdly in each other’s lives in some dotted line way, or running into each other at Javier’s, The Quiet Woman. She’ll always exist in the universe.”

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‘RHOSLC’
Calling Angie K.‘s viral remark about high body count hair “unbelievable,” Cohen noted that he loves “seeing a Housewife in bloom.” He continued: “The thing about the Housewives of Salt Lake City, they’re all in bloom. And this is five seasons in! And this is two seasons after the conjecture was, ‘Can they survive without Jen Shah?’ And a season after the conjecture was, ‘Can they survive without Monica?’ So it’s really exciting to see.”

Us also had to ask about newcomer Britani Bateman and opting to have her as a “friend” instead of a snowflake holder. “I think at this point, especially if you look at Miami Housewives, I think the lines between ‘friend’ and Housewife, you know, have become a little blurred. I think that it means, we use you at our discretion a little differently, maybe, but I’m not sure that it matters as long as they’re part of the ensemble.”

‘RHOP’
Cohen “totally agreed” with Us that it’s been interesting to see Gizelle Bryant sans BFF Robyn Dixon on RHOP, adding, “I think Gizelle is having a great season.”