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‘Love Is Blind’ Contestant Chelsea Teases Fans in TikTok With Ex Jimmy, Offers to Gift Wedding Dress

‘Love Is Blind’ Contestant Chelsea Teases Fans in TikTok With Ex Jimmy, Offers to Gift Wedding Dress

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Season 6 of Love Is Blind might be over, but the cast is still having some fun. Exes Chelsea Blackwell and Jimmy Presnell got together over the weekend for a cute TikTok video on Chelsea’s account.  Set to the soundtrack of Willow Smith’s song, “Wait a Minute!,” the clip begins with Chelsea taking a sip of a light beer before her former fiancé pops into the frame and they give each other a friendly hug.  Chelsea captioned the video, “???????? @jimmypresnell #loveisblind #loveisblindseason6 #lib #coorslight #loveisblindnetflix.”  After the reunion special dropped on Netflix last Wednesday, Chelsea shared a sweet montage video of her relationship with Jimmy, featuring many parts not shown on the show.  “Our story wasn’t perfect by any means but it was my favorite. ????????❤️,” Chelsea captioned the video.  Both Chelsea and Jimmy spoke with ET after the show, describing themselves as “single.”  The former couple got engaged on season 6 of Love Is Blind, but their romance got off to a rocky start with Jimmy accusing Chelsea of “lying” when she compared …

Meghan Markle’s favorite iconic American Idol contestant is pretty famous – details

Meghan Markle’s favorite iconic American Idol contestant is pretty famous – details

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When Abigail Spencer graced Kelly Clarkson’s acclaimed talk show, she brought with her not only her impeccable fashion sense but also a heartfelt message from Meghan Markle, her cherished friend and former Suits co-star.  The episode, which aired on Monday, February 26, saw Spencer, at the age of 42, engaging in lively conversation alongside Donald Faison, her co-star from Extended Family. The discussion took a nostalgic turn when Donald reminisced about the enduring friendship he discovered with Zach Braff on the set of Scrubs, thanks to their professional collaboration.  This prompted Kelly to inquire if Abigail had experienced a similar kindred connection with any of her past co-stars.  © Stefanie KeenanActors Abigail Spencer, Meghan Markle, attend ELLE’s 6th Annual Women in Television Dinner Abigail’s response painted a picture of serendipity and immediate rapport. “Back in 2007, I was auditioning for a pilot on NBC, and during the screen tests, I encountered this strikingly beautiful person who was auditioning for the role of my best friend,” Abigail recounted. “There was this instant connection between us, and her name …

Former ‘Voice’ Contestant Tom Nitti’s Girlfriend Ashley Bryant to Compete in Season 25

Former ‘Voice’ Contestant Tom Nitti’s Girlfriend Ashley Bryant to Compete in Season 25

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Tom Nitti left The Voice season 24 in the middle of the competition — but he’s tuning back in for the new season to cheer on someone special in his life! Nitti’s girlfriend, Ashley Bryant, will be a competitor on the upcoming 25th season of the show. Their pair met when their season were filming simultaneously, and Nitti credited the show with introducing them in his post announcing his departure from the competition last November. “Thanks to @nbcthevoice I was able to live my wildest dreams and do what I’ve always hoped,” he wrote. “I made friends that’ll last a life time, experiences that I can hold on to forever and even found REAL and TRUE love (@ashleybryantofficial).” While it’s unclear when Bryant’s Blind Audition will air over the next three weeks, the country artist took to Instagram to celebrate the premiere episode on Monday. “SEASON 25 OF THE VOICE PREMIERS TONIGHT?!?!? Is this real or am I dreaming..????️????❤️,” she captioned a pic of herself on set. “Keep in mind, not every audition will air tonight/tomorrow, there’s …

24-year-old American Idol contestant with tear-jerking audition has super famous grandmother – can you guess who?

24-year-old American Idol contestant with tear-jerking audition has super famous grandmother – can you guess who?

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Emmy Russell has a powerful country music legacy backing her through her attempt at becoming the next American Idol. The singer-songwriter, 24, made her debut on the long-running music competition during Sunday’s episode, and left judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan dumbfounded when she revealed just where her singing genes come from. Though soft-spoken and modest at first, as the judges inquired about her background, Emmy eventually revealed that her grandmother is the one and only Loretta Lynn, whose songs about love and being a woman of rural America in the 1950s and 1960s transformed the way women were perceived within the country music industry and genre. You may also likeWATCH: Jim Carrey’s daughter Jane Erin was a contestant on American Idol in 2012 For her audition, Emmy stepped up to the stage in a casual green hoodie and jeans, and explained that though she doesn’t sing in public much, she grew up singing on the road because of her grandmother. After Luke asked just who her grandmother is and Emmy made the …

Dancing on Ice fans call judges decision ‘an absolute travesty’ as contestant Ricky Norwood is eliminated over Amber Davies

Dancing on Ice fans call judges decision ‘an absolute travesty’ as contestant Ricky Norwood is eliminated over Amber Davies

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Dancing on Ice viewers were left fuming after Amber Davies survived a skate-off against fellow competitor Ricky Norwood on Sunday (18 February). Fans lambasted Davies for “not solo skating enough”, with some calling the decision “a farce” and an “absolute travesty”. It came as both Norwood and Davies received the fewest votes following their performances and were forced to dance again to stay in the running. Contestants were asked to dance to a song close to their hearts for Personal Week for their main performances and the former Love Island star opted to dance to “Mama” by the Spice Girls. The 27-year-old presenter’s performance with partner Simon Proulx Senecal scored 33 points. Davies was left in tears as she dedicated the dance to her mother, Susan. Former EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood, 40, chose “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and the Wailers for his performance with partner Annette …

NBA champion, ‘Survivor’ contestant Scot Pollard is feeling great after heart transplant, wife says

NBA champion, ‘Survivor’ contestant Scot Pollard is feeling great after heart transplant, wife says

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NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard is “awake and feeling great” a day after a heart transplant, his wife said Saturday on social media. “Scot has a new heart!” Dawn Pollard posted Friday night on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Surgery went well and I’ve been told the heart is big, powerful and is a perfect fit! Now on to the crucial part of recovery.” She posted an update Saturday, writing: “Look who’s awake and is feeling great! Breathing tube came out early this morning and he started cracking jokes and singing, ‘I left my heart in San Fran-Nashville.’ We are all amazed at Scot’s recovery so far!” Pollard, who turned 49 on Monday, needed a transplant because of damage to his heart from a virus he caught in 2021 that likely triggered a genetic condition he has known about since it killed his father at 54, when Scot was 16. Pollard’s size complicated efforts to find a donor with a heart big enough to fit his 6-foot-11, 260-pound body. Earlier Friday, Dawn Pollard posted that a heart …

NBA Champion, ‘Survivor’ Contestant Scot Pollard Receives Heart Transplant

NBA Champion, ‘Survivor’ Contestant Scot Pollard Receives Heart Transplant

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NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has had a heart transplant, his wife said on social media on Friday night. “Scot has a new heart!” Dawn Pollard posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Surgery went well and I’ve been told the heart is big, powerful and is a perfect fit! Now on to the crucial part of recovery. Thank you to everyone for the continued prayers and support, but most of all, deepest thanks to the donor, our hero.” Pollard, who turned 49 on Monday, needed a transplant because of damage to his heart from a virus he caught in 2021 that likely triggered a genetic condition he has known about since it killed his father at 54, when Scot was 16. Pollard’s size complicated efforts to find a donor with a heart big enough to fit his 6-foot-11, 260-pound body. Earlier Friday, Dawn Pollard posted that a heart had been found. “It’s go time!” she posted on X. “Please keep the prayers coming for Scot, the surgeons, for the donor and his …

Bachelor fans accuse producers of ‘manufacturing drama’ with ‘mean girl’ contestant

Bachelor fans accuse producers of ‘manufacturing drama’ with ‘mean girl’ contestant

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Bachelor is already halfway through season 28, and fans have been shocked by one contestant’s swift transition from early favourite to “mean girl”. Throughout the first half of the season – which has seen Bachelorette alum Joey Graziadei narrow down a pool of 32 women to find his could-be wife – 23-year-old Hawaii native Lea has found herself at the centre of the drama. In the fourth episode, Lea was annoyed when Joey chose to eliminate her friend Sydney rather than Maria – the two had been involved in a dramatic feud after Sydney found Maria’s comments about Madina’s age to be offensive. Lea had sided with Sydney and was upset that Madina and the other women seemed to embrace Maria after Sydney was sent home. Lea even took Joey aside to tell him she was “shocked” that he had picked Maria over Sydney. “Just because of …

Israel picks Eurovision 2024 contestant amid calls for boycott ceasefire

Israel picks Eurovision 2024 contestant amid calls for boycott ceasefire

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Eurovision Song Contest is facing growing calls for a boycott after entrant Israel announced its representative this week. Eden Golan, 20, was picked to perform for the country after a TV talent show in which she covered Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”. In a politically charged performance, she dedicated the song to the Israeli hostages taken by Hamas following attacks on 7 October. Golan, who was born in Israel but raised in Russia, would mark the country’s 46th appearance in the competition, Israel being the first non-European entrant in the competition’s history when it joined in 1973. However, organisers are facing growing calls to have the country kicked out over its military operations in the Gaza strip as Palestinians face an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Last month, Iceland’s Association of Composers and Lyricists called for Israel to be suspended from the competition in a statement …

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? contestant ‘cheats’ with celebrity phone-a-friend

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? contestant ‘cheats’ with celebrity phone-a-friend

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(ITV) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? viewers have joked that a contestant “cheated” after using the perfect celebrity “phone-a-friend”. The latest episode of the ITV game show, which has been hosted by the Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson since 2018, was broadcast on Sunday (4 February), with contestant Adrian sitting in the quizzing seat. Proving himself to be something of a general knowledge expert, Adrian sailed through the episode with ease, but hit a stumbling block with the £64,000 question. Clarkson, whose Prime Video series Clarkson’s Farm will soon return, asked Adrian: “In the natural world, the term ‘nidification’ refers specifically to the building of what?” and offered him the following four answers: webs, dams, reefs or nests. Adrian had no idea and asked to use one of his lifelines, opting for “phone-a-friend”. Clarkson, knowing Adrian was in need of a nature expert, quipped: “David Attenborough?” but had no idea that Adrian was, in fact, calling a TV star. “Sadly not, no,” Adrian said, adding: “Nearly as good, can I call Kevin please?” It …