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Madelyn Cline recently opened up about her former relationship with Chase Stokes and how it affected her. The actor and model appeared in the latest episode of Jake Shane’s “Therapuss” podcast. Besides recalling the relationship, Cline even revealed how she started feeling lost after her breakup with Stokes.
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Madelyn Cline reveals feeling lost after breakup with Chase Stokes
Madelyn Cline got candid about her past relationship with her “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes while appearing in the new episode of the “Therapuss” podcast. After meeting in 2019 before the filming of the Netflix, the co-stars made their relationship public the following year. However, Cline and Stokes parted ways less than two years later.
During Jake Shane’s new “Therapuss” session, Cline recalled that at the time, she did not realize “what the repercussions” would be of “inviting so many people” into “something that’s intimate.” The 27-year-old shared that she was “so in love.” Cline added that people also “loved it” because of the romantically involved characters they played in “Outer Banks.”
Cline continued to tell Shane, “You look at any public breakup and so many people are invested, and of course that was really hard.” The actor added that she and Stokes still share “this huge thing that is a massive part” of their lives. After admitting “it was really hard to separate,” Cline said, “…but also like any breakup, you grow out of it, which is great.”
Following that, Cline got candid about feeling lost after the breakup. She said, “There was a period of time there where I truly did not know which way was up, which way was down.” Cline explained that it was because “Outer Banks” and her public relationship with Stokes was “kind of” her “identity.” She then recalled asking herself, “Who the f—k am I?”
The Netflix star added that she is “still figuring that out.” However, Cline noted, “But figuring that out and figuring out who you are in the public space just is truly, like, is such a mind f—k.”
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Benny Blanco‘s first kiss with Selena Gomez had him making future plans, and he didn’t back from revealing the same. The engaged couple is gearing up to drop their collaboration studio album “I Said I Love You First” on March 21. Ahead of the highly anticipated release, Blanco and Gomez have been actively promoting the project while also sharing deeper insights into their relationship. Recently, the record producer gushed over how he wanted to have a baby with the actor-singer after their first kiss.
Benny Blanco wanted to have baby with Selena Gomez after first kiss
Benny Blanco just got candid about his first kiss with Selena Gomez, and it couldn’t have been more romantic. The lovebirds appeared on the new episode of Spotify’s “Countdown To” series ahead of the release of their album I Said I Love You First.” The segment started with Gomez and Blanco discussing their love story at the latter’s home in Los Angeles.
The couple even cruised around the city while reminiscing on their favorite moments and looking back at the early days of their relationship, which began in 2023. At one point while driving, Blanco revealed what he thought after locking lips with Gomez for the first time. The 37-year-old said, “I knew right after we kissed, I was like, ‘Oh wow. I’m probably going to marry this person.'” Gomez couldn’t hide blushing after Blanco’s revelation as she said, “You’re so sweet.”
Blanco then corrected himself and clarified exactly what was going through his mind after their first kiss. The record producer said, “Well, I didn’t say marry, but I was like, ‘I’m probably going to have a baby with this person.'” The 32-year-old continued swooning over her fiancé’s confession and called it “so cute.”
Later, Gomez shared her excitement for the album’s release, expressing her eagerness to “let the world hear” their “little baby.” The actor-singer also told Blanco that she wants to spend the rest of her life with him.
Welcome back for the Survivor Season 48 Episode 4 recap! After a history-making third episode, can Survivor 48 continue to live up to its lofty expectations? Was there another blindside in this week’s installment, or did things go more or less as the viewers expected? Here’s everything that went down in Survivor 48 Episode 4: “The House Party’s Over.”
What happened in Survivor Season 48 Episode 4?
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Survivor Season 48 Episode 4 saw the tribes get a shake-up. Rewards were given out, immunity was granted, and one tribemate’s bag was even searched by an opponent. At another epic tribal council, some incredible gameplay led to another shocking blindside. All of that and more – read on for all of the juicy details!
Cedrek might have signed his own death certificate by bringing Mary and Sai together
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After an intense night of rainfall, and a traumatic tribal council, Cedrek, Sai, and Mary are on their tribe’s beach recovering. With Sai’s idol likely planted back into the game, they decide it’s time to go hunting. But Sai has her reservations about Cedrek.
“Why am I grateful you got me out of something you put me into?” Sai ponders. She knows the journey ahead will be a tough one if she’s to trust Cedrek completely. He did, after all, write her name down. But in the end, he relented, and sent Justin packing. Is that enough for a solid partnership in a game like Survivor? “Now, I just have to proceed with caution.”
Mary recognizes that she’s still in danger. But, she’s open to working with Sai, “if only because I don’t want to work against her.” Now, Mary’s comforting Sai about Cedrek voting for her. After all, he was like a “father figure.” These two women might actually band together for the cause. Could they become the most surprising alliance in Survivor 48? I kinda hope so!
As Day 8 and a new week dawn, so too does a twist in the game. It’s time to DROP! YOUR! BUFFS! We are switching tribes. Civa and Lagi seem devastated, but Vula’s remaining trio of players are ready to switch things up. Sai’s fighting words might leave her fellow competitors with a bitter taste in their mouths, though. She wants them to “eat each other alive.” That social game? It’s lacking…
The new Survivor 48 tribes are revealed in Episode 4
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“A lot of cross pollination happening,” Jeff Probst says as tribemates scatter. This is a real switch-up and exciting mix. “Completely new tribes,” Jeff notes.
The new Civa is Chrissy and Mitch, joined by Cedrek and Sai, as well as Bianca, who’s alone. “I’m right in the middle. They might both be fighting for me and my vote.” That might be true Bianca – but you’ve not got your vote! Better hope nobody realizes…
The new Vula tribe is Joe, Shauhin, and Thomas – the California Girls alliance – as well as Kyle, and Kamilla.
Finally, on Lagi, there’s David and Charity, Star and Eva, and Mary. “It’s opportunity for me,” says Mary, who also apologizes for the condition of the camp those now on Vula will be headed to.
Settling into new tribes
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Without Joe, Eva feels vulnerable. However, she immediately hits it off with THE David Kinne, stunt performer. It’s a duo I can immediately root for; their goofy energy and bonding over jet skis, of all things, is everything to me. The second Star walks away, Eva offers her up “on a silver platter.” Eva didn’t just throw Star under the bus; she was the woman driving it.
On Civa, Sai feels like she’s on a luxury vacation. “They have, not just food [but] a selection of food.” She’s feeling good, but wishes she wasn’t “stuck with Cedrek.” Bianca approaches Sai and tells her she really wants to work with her and Cedrek. But Sai pushes back, telling Bianca to “get a vibe first.” Bianca notes the “crack.”
“It’s as if you got dressed up in the morning, you’re about to go to a great house party … you show up to the house, the DJ’s out, mom and dad show up, and the party’s over,” Joe says upon arriving at Vula. “We really pulled the short end of the stick,” Thomas adds. Still, Thomas knows he’s got “best case scenario” with his alliance by his side. Little does he know that Kyle has an immunity idol, and Kamilla has an extra vote.
Kyle and Kamilla are playing dumb. Kamilla says she was on the bottom of her original tribe, and Kyle acts like he’s hardly spoken to her, when the truth is they’re an undercover duo. “In typical Kamilla fashion, I have some dirt on Thomas,” she says in confessional. “I know for sure Thomas lied to his tribe about his journey.” And it’s something she’s willing to use to make inroads here. The strategic gameplaying here? Chef’s kiss.
Thomas is ready to cut Kamilla
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“I do not trust her at all,” Thomas says of Kamilla. Her insinuations that he was lying about his journey got back to him via Shauhin. And he’s big mad.
Back on Civa, Cedrek and Mitch are bonding. Cedrek actually stuttered from the age of four, and that helps their connection build. “When I see Mitch, I see me,” Cedrek admits. “When I find commonalities, it creates a platform to establish the relationship. I definitely wanna work with Mitch, and I think if Sai and I play our cards right, we can take advantage of this swap to help our game. Because what Sai and I have is loyalty.”
And then, as if by clockwork, Sai tells Bianca that Cedrek almost “blindsided” her twice. She wants to work with “strong, competitive women,” which she sees in Bianca. “She’s a lone soldier. Cedrek’s already looking for his own gameplan, I can tell. But I have my own game because of the distrust he’s created between us.” Despite being saved by Cedrek, Sai’s not on the same page.
On Lagi, David’s surrounded by women, and feels right at home. He’s been surrounding by confident women his entire life, and it’s an environment he thrives in. Eva on the other hand much prefers the company of men. But she’s going to do her best to move forward.
In a one-on-one conversation with Eva, David admits he doesn’t trust Charity. Despite Charity thinking she has Prince Charming under her thumb, he’s willing to throw her out of the game as soon as he gets the opportunity. Will it be this week?
Who wins immunity in Survivor 48 Episode 4?
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It’s time for another Survivor Season 48 immunity challenge, and the physicality is ramped up in Episode 4. As is usually the case, the first two tribes to finish will win immunity, with the losing tribe sent to tribal council.
Vula think they’re first to finish, but something’s not right with their temple puzzle. Instead, slow and steady works for Lagi, who are actually the first to complete the challenge. Civa come in at second, sending Vula right back to tribal council, albeit with different tribemates. For the first time in the game, Sai, Cedrek, and Mary, will enjoy the night off.
Kyle and Kamilla’s backs look like they’re up against the wall. But if they play the idol and extra vote correctly, they could survive this; so long as Thomas doesn’t use his Steal-a-Vote advantage. In fact, they could even keep the extra vote in their back pocket, because they’ll need to play the idol correctly regardless.
Kamilla and Kyle continue to act like they’re down to vote each other out of the game. Shauhin tells Kamilla he can “see” her divide from Kyle. It’s hilarious, because they’re acting their asses off. It’s beautiful gameplay, unlike much of what we’ve seen in recent seasons. I’m not ragging on the New Era players – many have been great – but this feels elevated. I’m loving watching it all go down.
The California Girls are hoping for an “old school” vote. But who will their target be?
Kamilla tells Kyle to use his idol on himself, and vows to give him her extra vote. This could be another exciting tribal. Then, Shauhin goes through Kyle’s bag, right in front of Kamilla. Thankfully, he doesn’t find anything. That was a NASTY move; I’m glad the idol wasn’t found.
Who was voted out on Survivor Season 48 Episode 4?
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Thomas Krottinger was voted out on Survivor Season 48 Episode 4, by a vote of 2-0. Three votes cast against Kyle were negated after Kyle played an immunity idol for himself.
As tribal council opened, Kamilla and Kyle kept up appearances. They were fighting for their lives, and at the mercy of the California Girls. Joe tells Jeff that he had to have a conversation with his former tribemates about what to do, and seems extremely calm. If he only knew…
In the real world, Kyle likes to behave “irrationally confident.” He doesn’t want others to see him sweat. But being on Survivor? “It’s made me think about how I’m going to treat and care for the people I love. I’m gonna change my outlook on life a little bit.”
As for Kamilla, she came into the game “so hyper focused on people underestimating me.” Now she’s realized that the person who underestimates her the most is herself. “I completely underestimate myself more than anyone, and it’s crazy to realize that.” Kamilla got emotional, and “wants to play the game with people who want to play the game with me.” Will she be given that opportunity?
As Jeff asked for idols or advantages to be played, Kyle got to his feet. He played the idol on himself, negating all three against him. Kyle and Kamilla banded together to vote for Thomas, sending him right out of the game. An incredible move, against an incredible player.
“I am so thankful,” he said before his torch was snuffed. Thomas should return in the future for another shot. I hear Survivor 50 is looking for returnees!
Survivor Season 48 continues Wednesdays at 8/7c on CBS.
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Gal Gadot recently talked about a terrifying health emergency when she was eight months pregnant with her fourth child. The actor appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Tuesday and revealed that she had major blood clots in her brain during her pregnancy journey last year. The star said that she lost two of her senses due to the condition and was petrified over not being able to “hear or see.” Speaking from her own experience, she also advised the audience to advocate for their health fiercely.
Gal Gadot reveals blood clot left her ‘scared to death’
On March 18, Gal Gadot appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” to discuss her role in the 2025 film “Snow White.” The actor also opened up about a health scare during her fourth pregnancy. She recalled finding out about blood clots in her brain while she was eight months pregnant with her now 13-month-old daughter, Ori.
Gadot revealed that it all started from “massive headaches that completely put me down.” The star described losing her sight and hearing, leading her to consult several doctors, including neurologists. The medical professionals diagnosed her with a “nasty migraine,” but it only took a turn for the worse. Gadot recalled her mom sensing something wrong and advising her to get an MRI.
It was after the MRI that she was rushed to the hospital over a “major brain clot.” Gadot stressed that the scan practically saved her life. She said, “If I had gone through a spontaneous delivery, I would not have been here.” The actor pointed to her head to show how she had three different clots in her brain.
Gal Gadot revealed that the experience truly left her frightened. She continued, “And it was the first time that I felt what it meant to be scared to death.” The star recalled giving birth to her daughter Ori “within two hours.”
The actor then opened up about her health scare in a lengthy December 2024 post on Instagram. While speaking to host Drew Barrymore, Gadot revealed that she decided to speak up to raise more awareness of women’s health.
In other recent news, Gal Gadot received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. She was accompanied by her husband, Jaron Varsano, and four daughters — Alma, 13, Maya, 7, and Daniella, 3, and Ori, 1.
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Gal Gadot recently received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the ceremony encountered disruptions from pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters. The crowd reportedly chanted slogans and held signs even before the actor got up on the podium, delaying the event and leaving police and law enforcement officials to intervene. Amid the chaos, a new image has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), seemingly indicating that the star has been destroyed, leading to searches about “Gal Gadot star destroyed” soaring.
As of now, the image hasn’t been verified or confirmed to be real. However, it has already garnered significant attention from curious netizens.
Was Gal Gadot’s star destroyed?; Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony interrupted by protesters
On March 18, Gal Gadot received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, the ceremony wasn’t as smooth sailing. Ahead of the ceremony, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters caused disruptions, holding up the event. Eventually, police officials had to intervene and control the scene.
After the ceremony, an image went viral on X (formerly Twitter) that seemingly hinted at Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star being destroyed. The first photo captured a hammer beside the demolished star, indicating that it was the tool that enabled the destruction. Another picture offered a closer look at the star, prompting immediate responses from netizens in the comments section.
As of this writing, the post and the image stand unverified. Moreover, despite any confirmation, the tweet has already racked up over 12 million views. Many online users were curious if the star was actually destroyed. Some even expressed shock in the post’s comment section, given how it hasn’t even been a day since Gadot received her star.
Meanwhile, demonstrators on both the pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel sides arrived just before the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony with signs. According to Variety, they read, “Heros Fight Like Palestinians,” “Viva Viva Palestina,” and “No Other Land Won Oscar.” The crowd also exploded chants, saying, “Up up with liberation, down down with occupation” and “Not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crime.”
A spokesperson from LAPD told the New York Post that police officials were “assigned to the location, provided crowd control, and kept the peace.” They confirmed that there have been no arrests despite the disruption.
Gal Gadot received the star in a ceremony emceed by Steve Nissen. She was accompanied by her husband, Jaron Varsono, and their four daughters.
Justin and Hailey Bieber were total lovebirds while having the best time in their adorable Disneyland video. The star couple recently let their inner kids out to play and had a fun outing at the theme park. Justin also dropped a new set of photos and gave a peek inside their shenanigans. Moreover, they were joined by The Kid LAROI and Eddie Benjamin for an adventurous day at “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
Justin and Hailey Bieber step out on an adventure in Disneyland video
Justin and Hailey Bieber on a ride at Disneyland yesterday!
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Justin and Hailey Bieber’s fun new video showed them having the best time at Disneyland. The couple, who welcomed their first child last year, were all smiles as they cruised through the Radiator Springs Racers ride. The clip also showed Justin placing his arm around his wife while enjoying the Cars-themed adventure.
According to Just Jared, The Kid LAROI and Eddie Benjamin joined Justin and Hailey during the fun outing at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The squad reportedly also enjoyed the rides like Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and more. Some of the photos shared by the outlet even showed the star couple wearing Mickey and Minnie ears headbands while strolling through the theme park with their VIP tour guide.
Following the adventure-packed day out over the weekend, Justin dropped a new set of photos on his Instagram. The carousel includes snaps from some of the rides and a series of selfies. The 31-year-old singer also shared a fun snap of The Kid LAROI and Benjamin. In another cute photo, Justin and Hailey were seen enjoying a game in the arcade. Besides that, the four flaunted their Mickey and Minnie ears headbands in another selfie.
Suffice to say, the Biebers, along with their friends The Kid LAROI and Eddie Benjamin, undoubtedly made the best of their outing at Disneyland.
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Taylor Swift was honored at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards with the Tour of the Century award for her immensely successful The Eras Tour. The musician was unable to physically attend the awards night at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre and receive the trophy. However, she surprised fans with a heartwarming video acceptance speech, expressing her gratitude towards her fans, band, and crew members.
Taylor Swift accepted an award for The Eras Tour in iHeartRadio video
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"This is actually the 2 year anniversary of the first show of The Eras Tour. I've been doing a lot of processing"
On March 17, Taylor Swift could not attend the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards to receive the Tour of the Century award. However, that didn’t stop the global icon from giving a sincere acceptance speech at the award show. The singer-songwriter conveyed her gratefulness to fans and her hardworking teammates via a video clip.
Holding her award, Swift started her video acceptance speech by exclaiming, “This is amazing. Hi. Thank you so much to iHeart and thank you so much mainly to the fans.” She continued, “Tour of the Century, I really can’t tell you how much this means to me,” further saying she accepts the award on behalf of her band, tour mates, fellow performers, and “everyone who toured with us, our crew.”
Swift then went on to reveal, “This is actually the 2-year anniversary of the first show of The Eras Tour. So, I’ve been doing a lot of processing since I’ve been off the road these last few months.” The singer continued, “People often say that sometimes the greatest challenges in life end up being something you’re so proud of or end up being the most gratifying feeling in the end if you can rise to the occasion.”
In the iHeartRadio Awards 2025 video acceptance speech, Taylor Swift emphasized that The Eras Tour was “the most challenging thing” she had ever done in her life. “It really was the most gratifying thing,” the singer continued, later adding, “I think about that tour constantly. I’m so proud of it.” Swift ended her speech by thanking her fans, saying she is “never gonna stop being grateful for it.”
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On March 17, Madison Beer looked stunning in her iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 photos, wearing an LBD on the red carpet. The plunging black dress came with a keyhole cutout that was barely holding on. The flirty neckline was at the mercy of a string, with the bodycon silhouette hugging her curves beautifully.
Madison Beer arrives at iHeartRadio Awards 2025 in an itty bitty black dress
The latest photos from the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 red carpet event show Madison Beer arriving in a dazzling LBD. According to Page Six, the dress was a part of the H&M x Magda Butrym collaboration. Moreover, the black minidress was covered in sequins that interacted with the lights gorgeously.
The LBD had a bodycon fit, allowing the singer to flaunt her toned physique. It also featured a plunging sweetheart neckline, which was complete with a risqué keyhole cutout. The cutout was held together by a barely-there string, making the look all the more bold. As it is, Beer choosing the strapless LBD for her red carpet appearance proves the classic piece isn’t going out of style anytime soon.
Footwear News reported her footwear of choice for the event was a pair from Aldo. She went with Stessy slingback heels in black, matching them to her cute minidress. Beer also accessorized the ensemble with a pair of drop earrings and some rings. They added a hint of bling to the sequined look.
In her iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 photos, Madison Beer could be seen rocking an understated glam. She styled her dark hair into soft waves and ditched her signature middle part for a chic side part for the red carpet. The singer’s makeup for the night was flawless as well, coming with lots of blush and a healthy dose of highlighter. She completed the look with a creamy nude lip shade and eyeliner.
Lady Gaga’s 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards ended with a big win as she accepted the Innovator Award and addressed ageism in music in her powerful speech. After Doechii presented her with one of the most notable honors, Gaga didn’t know how to “think about” winning an award recognizing her two-decades-long run as a pop sensation while in her late 30s, making a subtle ageism dig. Dressed in a gorgeous red dress, she then announced that she was “just getting started” despite being around for what felt like “forever” to her.
Lady Gaga claps back at ageism in music: ‘I’m just getting warmed up’
Clapping back at ageism in music, Lady Gaga delivered an influential acceptance speech at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. “I don’t know totally how to think about this because winning an award honoring my entire career at 38 years old is a hard thing to get my head around,” she started in her speech after accepting the Innovator Award at the ceremony on Monday. Gaga then highlighted the irony of this by subtly slamming the prejudice with her moving words.
The singer admitted to feeling like she has “been doing this forever” one on hand. But, on the other hand, she announced that she is “just getting started.” Standing strong on her stance, she then remarked that “even though the world might consider a woman in her late 30s old for a pop star,” she promised she was “just getting warmed up.” Gaga also described the ageism as “insane” while promising the world has yet to see more of her innovative music.
Lady Gaga’s iHeartRadio 2025 achievement came two weeks after she released her latest album “Mayhem.” Billboard reported that the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with some of her best works to date. Moreover, it consists of her Grammy-winning track with Bruno Mars, “Die with a Smile,” as the final track.
Tyla recently went chauffeuring, but not without bringing a hint of her signature boldness that could be seen in her new Instagram photos for the Mercedes-Benz CLA world premiere. The snippets, as risqué as ever, flaunted not one but two stunning outfits that proved one flashy look is never enough. Besides showing off that she can chauffeur better than anyone else in her daring ensembles, the singer delivered some of her most charming poses while sharing a brief glimpse of her electric performance from the launch party event.
Tyla goes bold in red fit in Mercedes-Benz premiere event photos
Tyla proved she was the sexiest chauffeur in a sultry dress at the Mercedes-Benz CLA world premiere in Rome. Her latest Instagram photos showed her in a barely-there red dress with a halterneck and fringes throughout its bodice that extended to form a maxi skirt. In addition, the fit was completely backless, with a single strap holding it together. The second image exposed her fully bare back, while the South African pop sensation donned a black chauffeur hat and ran toward a brand new red CLA to make a bombshell entrance for her performance and take over the stage.
While her dress stood out and complemented the red for the show, Tyla’s hairdo and overall appearance were equally spellbinding. The kiss curls went hand in hand with her racy vibe, while her bling — consisting of drop-down earrings, a bracelet, and a whole lotta rings — made the outfit even more bedazzling. In addition, the singer shared a sneak peek of her other look, which was a body-hugging dazzling dress with a sky-high thigh slit. It also showed her likeness to razzle-dazzle as a prominent party girl.
Moreover, Mercedes-Benz dropped photos and videos of Tyla’s rocking performance from its world premiere event. One such clip shared a glimpse of the Grammy winner performing “Water” and completely charmed the audience with her extraordinary aura and sensual moves. All in all, she embraced her role as a chauffeur while singing and dancing the night away, proving only she could have nailed both sides of her.
The Big Brother spinoff, Big Brother Reindeer Games, was a welcome departure for fans of the long-running series. Host Julie Chen-Moonves announced the Christmas-themed competition show during a Big Brother 25 live eviction episode, calling it a “holiday surprise” for fans. At the time, CBS was dealing with scheduling concerns due to the WGA Strike, leaving a hole in programming for unscripted shows to fill. The Big Brother spinoff ran for one season in the winter of 2023 but did not return the following year.
BB fans loved Reindeer Games and have been vocal about their desire to see the show return. We don’t know much about the show’s future, but producers have dropped a few hints. Here’s what we know.
What is Big Brother Reindeer Games?
Big Brother Reindeer Games aired on CBS from December 11, 2023 – December 21, 2023. The short-lived series featured nine returning players who competed for a $100,000 grand prize. Additionally, three more beloved players returned to host the series. Derek Xiao, Jordan Lloyd, and Tiffany Mitchell served as “Elf Ambassadors,” who guided the players through a series of challenges.
A November 2023 press release described the show as “a new game with a new set of rules and a cast of BB legends who will compete through the most Holiday-riffic competitions to win the grand prize and save the holidays.”
Will Big Brother Reindeer Games ever return?
Fans loved the holiday-themed season and we’re hoping the series would continue, but sadly, the competition show was cut after Season 1. Big Brother producers told Entertainment Weekly that CBS’ packed schedule is the reason the spinoff could not return.
“Because we started so late this season and CBS’ fall schedule starts so late this season, everything just pushes back,” Executive Producer Rich Meehan told the outlet. “So if there’s not airtime, there’s not much you can do for that.”
However, it is possible the show will return in the future. Producers told EW they would like to bring the show back if scheduling allows for it.
“Reindeer Games is one of our favorite things that we’ve done recently,” he said.” It was really fun and we thought it worked really well.”
Executive Producer Allison Grodner echoed Rich’s sentiment, telling the outlet “Maybe next year.”
“Hopefully, we’re in a new year and everything looks like it’s going to be smooth sailing and everything’s worked out, so hopefully, maybe next year. That’s the goal,” she said.
Who won Season 1 of Big Brother Reindeer Games?
Big Brother 18 winner Nicole Franzel took home the $100,000 grand prize on the December 21, 2023 finale of Reindeer Games. The Michigan native won an impressive number of competitions that helped her eliminate her targets and get to the finale.
She spoke about her win in a December 2023 interview with Entertainment Weekly, saying the victory felt “special.”
“I feel like the Reindeer Games was so special because I had to do it completely myself,” she said. “There was no one. I had to win competitions. It wasn’t a vote. It wasn’t down to who’s friends with who. There wasn’t any really lying or backstabbing. It was just making genuine friendships and trying to win competitions when you needed to.”
She shared that the fast-paced nature of the series made it more challenging than a regular BB season.
“It was way harder than an actual Big Brother. I played [Big Brother] three times and the Reindeer Games was so fast and so much that it took a lot more on emotionally — especially because I loved everyone in there too, so it was really hard not having an enemy,” she said.
What Big Brother alums should appear on the show?
Fans have kept busy during the show’s hiatus by creating their dream cast list for Season 2. Big Brother winners Derrick Levasseur and Dan Gheesling regularly pop up on those lists. The aforementioned players are known as being two of the best BB players of all time, so it’s no surprise fans want to see them on the spinoff show. In addition to Dan and Derrick, fans want to see BB17 mastermind Vanessa Rousso and fan favorite Da’Vonne Rogers test their competition skills on the series.
The Valley Season 2 is coming in hot. To best prepare our readers, we have gathered all the tea about the release date, cast, Season 2 trailer, and rumors, tipping us off about what we might be in store for once the farmhouse families return on Bravo.
Next month, the cast will return to our screens, aided by four Vanderpump Rules alums. The Valley Season 2 trailer has already dropped, featuring these graduates alongside the original cast of The Valley. From divorces and an engagement to pregnancies and accusations that threaten to ruin characters, Season 2 looks like a terrific time.
To bring you up to speed before this chaos begins, here is everything you need to know about Season 2 of The Valley.
What is The Valley Season 2 release date?
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After a highly rated and raved-upon Season 1, Bravo renewed this series for another run and it was announced on May 9, 2024. We needed follow-up information in the form of another season, STAT.
Likewise, Michelle Saniei and Jesse Lally also departed from each other. Rumors of affairs and other accusations sounded, and, like their costars above, their dealings remain muddled at times.
Needless to say, Season 1 of The Valley delivered. But when can we expect to see Season 2 kicking off on our screens? Lean in, fam. Here is your much-anticipated answer: The Valley Season 2 premieres Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 9/8c on Bravo, and yes, every episode is available to stream on Peacock the following day.
The Valley Season 2 cast revealed
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The cast of The Valley Season 2 is stacked. Do you like chaotic characters? How about diversity and representation for days? If you answered yes to these asks, Season 2 has you covered.
The Valley is upping its circus side shows in Season 2 by adding seven new faces to its cast. As for the returning stars, the entire cast of Season 1 is back. We will start our Season 2 cast list by detailing their names first.
Jax Taylor
Brittany Cartwright
Kristen Doute
Luke Broderick
Danny Booko
Nia Booko
Jason Caperna
Janet Caperna
Jasmine Goode
Jesse Lally
Michelle Saniei
Zack Wickham
Jasmine, Michelle, and Zack’s significant others will also appear on Season 2 of The Valley. However, these three newbies will materialize in lesser capacities than their full-time lovers. Here are their names to help you start your social media deep dives.
Melissa Carelli
Aaron Nosler
Benji Quach
As promised, threatened, or whatever you wish to call it, four VPR alums will also grace The Valley during Season 2. Pump Rules got the reboot treatment, so this opportunity means the following stars will continue receiving paychecks from Bravo. But, as with the three names listed above, these four fighters will only appear in lesser degrees.
Lala Kent
Tom Schwartz
Scheana Shay
Brock Davies
The Valley Season 2 trailer
The Valley Season 2 trailer is lit. If you thought Season 1 was wild, here comes Season 2 screaming, “Hold my beer cheese.” Here is a recap of the highlights from this trailer of tears.
As the trailer starts, Luke Broderick appears, proposing to Kristen Doute. The scene cuts to Jax. He is joking about how Kristen and Luke now have the best relationship in this cast.
“Jax has been seeing people,” Brittany next narrates, noting, “He had a girl staying here in the house again last night. There is a thong on my bathroom sink. Why was there a baby wipe on top of it?” Later, Jax opens his door to a process server.
Meanwhile, Lala Kent tells Jesse that he is a narcissist that she would rather not deal with. Jesse gives zero f*cks.
Jesse has other farmhouses to fry. He “has evidence” that Michelle cheated and is now hooking up with a billionaire who writes her checks for her services. “You’re a f*cking drunk,” Michelle yells. Jesse responds, saying, “Well, she’s a hooker, so it’s fine.”
Then, Kristen accuses Jason Caperna of taking his wedding ring off whenever he goes out. Likewise, Danny Booko allegedly gets “wasted and handsy and inappropriate” at times. Everyone is fighting in Season 2 of The Valley, and yes, fans love it.
The Valley Season 2 storylines and rumors
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We can expect to yell at many storylines during Season 2 of The Valley. In addition to everything already stated, the cast has also spoken out, dropping several breadcrumbs about what else we might see.
Kristen and Jesse are friendly now after their arguments in Season 1. Kristen also stressed that Lala is not filming daily, as “The Valley isn’t about her, so come along for our ride!”
Jesse and Michelle will face many highs and lows in Season 2 as they work on navigating their split and co-parenting issues. But as Jesse teased, “If Season 1 was one of the best reality TV shows, Season 2 is gonna blow it out of the water.”
Speaking about water, Scheana Shay will also be cannonballing into the drama this season. Scheana is getting in the mud, making “her hands a little bit dirty, which I love,” Lala recently joked.
On a non-joking note, Jax recently admitted his addiction to cocaine. His declaration recently saw Brittany and Kristen speaking out, slamming Jax for his inconsistent statements. Will this narrative play out during Season 2 in any way? Only time will tell.
Cue the drama, fans are ready for Season 2 of The Valley on Bravo.
