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Daniel Radcliffe on the Ridiculous ‘30 Rock’ Cameo He Wants in ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Episode 4
Summary
As we near the halfway point of NBC’s funniest new sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Daniel Radcliffe’s documentarian character, Arthur, is already in much deeper than he was probably meant to be. What starts as a film about Reggie’s (Tracy Morgan) comeback turns into something a lot more personal for Arthur, who Radcliffe tells Collider is “actually pretty unhinged and in a pretty desperate place in his life.”
That kind of tension gives the show’s fourth episode, “Save the Cat,” so much of its edge and humor. Reggie’s search for Namath the cat might look like a way to earn back Duck Donovan’s (Corbin Bernsen) trust, but it turns into something a lot sadder and more revealing, especially as Arthur starts to understand why this so-called lost cause matters so much. Back at home, Monica’s (Erika Alexander) attempt to get back into dating brings out some of the episode’s biggest laughs thanks to Rusty (Bobby Moynihan), even if Carmelo’s (Jayln Hall) reaction reminds us how much change this family is dealing with all at once.
When Collider spoke with Radcliffe, Moynihan, Hall, and Precious Way, the cast revealed how Arthur is becoming a big part of the family, Rusty’s place as the home’s unexpected source of comfort, and Carmelo’s real fear of losing the one constant he thought he could count on. Radcliffe also had one very clear response to a possible 30 Rock crossover moment: “Please make that happen.”
Radcliffe Teases Arthur Gets More Unhinged as ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Goes On
Meanwhile, Moynihan says Rusty might be “the most emotionally at peace” in the house.
From Episodes 1 to 4, the show really nails the nuance between people that you think you know who they are, but you really don’t. Did either of you feel a connection to that while playing your characters?
MOYNIHAN: I have it easy. I feel like Rusty thinks he’s the king of his own world, and I think he kind of is. [Laughs] I think Rusty might be the most…
RADCLIFFE: There is a world in which he’s kind of the most emotionally at peace, I think, of any of the characters.
MOYNIHAN: He is! I think he is. He’s figured it out. But he just wants people to join him. He wants to be included.
RADCLIFFE: Honestly, you just remind me of my son. My son is like that. Sorry, it’s a tangent. We were in a library the other day, and he was at this little kitchenette set that they had in the library, and he was playing with some stuff. My son’s almost three, and this older kid, like five or six, just came over and absolutely rinsed him. He took a bunch of the stuff he was playing with, threw a bunch of other stuff on the table, and walked away. My son turned to me and went, “He’s playing with me.” It was heartbreaking. It was so sweet. I was like, “No, bro, he’s not, but it’s really nice that you think he was.” Sorry. I’ll answer your question now.
MOYNIHAN: I’m sorry. I’m going to go leave and beat up that kid.
RADCLIFFE: It was tough. So, I do think the appeal about Arthur is that he’s somebody who, on the surface, when he comes in, seems like he has got it all under control and like he’s got himself together, but actually, as you learn more about him, you realize that he’s actually pretty unhinged and in a pretty desperate place in his life. As the series goes on, his desperation to make this documentary work means he is becoming a more and more unhinged person.
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Bobby, your character, I love how there’s a lot behind him that we don’t know yet. He enters the show as Reggie’s best friend, but by Episode 4, he’s also the emotional utility player for the entire house. When did you realize Rusty’s job wasn’t just to be funny, but to also sort of absorb everyone’s tension and be that relief for everyone when they need it most?
MOYNIHAN: Oh my God, that’s me in real life. [Laughs] No, coming in, I knew my job was to be the funny guy in the basement, but then by Episode 4, my favorite thing about this show is it’s like, “Oh, this is a me and Erika [Alexander] episode,” or “This is a me and Tracy [Morgan] episode.” Once we started pairing off, or we all started having our own little pockets of like, “This is how we act together,” and “This is how we act together,” when we all come together as a family in that living room to shoot a scene, it felt better. It felt like we were becoming more of a family. So, I think I and Rusty naturally just feel more comfortable around them and got better with them.
Radcliffe and Moynihan Explain Why Arthur and Rusty Can’t Stay on the Sidelines
Radcliffe’s response to a possible Tracy Jordan cameo: “Please make that happen.”
Daniel, Arthur mirrors Reggie more and more as the season goes on. From Episodes 1 to 4, we see that there’s the avoidance, the shame, the fear of being seen going out. By Episode 4, though, do you think Arthur realizes he’s no longer just the observer, he’s sort of enabling things to be a certain way?
RADCLIFFE: I think that’s the battle that he has throughout the series, is that he has these rules and this code of ethics when it comes to documentary filmmaking, and we must remain separate, a sort of church and state thing. But actually, as he’s carrying on, he realizes that not only is that becoming harder to maintain, but also he really likes these people, and they have actually been incredibly kind to him and are showing him more kindness and friendship than a lot of other people in his life have. So, I think his journey across this series is admitting to himself that he’s not going to be objective, and he is becoming a part of this family.
I know you’re both huge fans of 30 Rock, so for a show that quietly lives in that universe, I clocked little things, but are there any Easter eggs that you guys saw, or even had no idea they were going to be put in there when you were watching and looking at the script?
MOYNIHAN: They’re drinking Donaghy wine in the first episode. I’m looking through files or something, and Mr. Frumpus comes up, from [Unbreakable] Kimmy Schmidt. There’s a lot of Tina [Fey]/Robert [Carlock] universe Easter eggs in it.
RADCLIFFE: And Mike Carlsen, who plays… What’s the character’s name in our show?
MOYNIHAN: The guy who screams at Reggie.
RADCLIFFE: Yeah, the Jets fan. Nick! In theory, he is potentially related to other versions of that character.
I loved seeing that. Robert and Sam [Means] were talking about having, in, like, Season 7, Tracy Jordan play Reggie Dinkins. It would look like the Spider-Man meme!
RADCLIFFE: That’s incredible. Please make that happen. We have to run long enough for that to happen.
MOYNIHAN: Yeah, exactly.
Hall and Way Break Down Carmelo and Brina’s Very Different Reactions to Monica Dating
Brina “becomes protective of Monica” as the season goes on.
So, in Episode 4, “Save the Cat,” Carmelo finds out that Monica is getting dating advice from Rusty, which hits him kind of hard, but it’s also very funny. Jalyn, what do you think Carmelo is really reacting to in that moment, especially when we see him supporting her later on with that video?
HALL: I think it’s more so the sentiment that Carmelo has really been focused on all the changes that his father has been going through, because there have been so many over the years. With mom, like you said, this is mom — mom is only ever going to be mom, and she’s going to stay that way. I think that this is the realization of, like, “Oh, not only is my dad going through changes, but my mom, my cornerstone, the one thing that is supposed to be a constant and never change, is trying to get back into the dating field?”
I feel like for him, he’s always been the one to get the most attention from his mother, and now with her getting back out there, that’s a change in the dynamic. And surprisingly enough, he’s seen the efficiency that Rusty dates with, so, “If he’s the coach, oh my god, I’m doomed.” So he has to put a stop to it. He has to put a stop to it.
Precious, Brina and Monica have this great scene in Episode 3, where she decides to trust her, and they have this really close relationship. What does that relationship start to look like as the series progresses, especially as we see her now rooting for Monica when she does eventually start dating?
WAY: To people’s surprise, Brina… Well, she already loves Monica, admires her, and wants to be friends. So, no matter how unlikely, that’s just the attitude that she has. She has such an appreciation for her, as do I with Erika [Alexander] in real life. I love her. And I feel like Brina becomes protective of Monica as the series goes on. I feel like Brina is a lover, you know? And she has no problem saying what’s on her mind and being out there with how she feels and protecting what she loves, and that includes Monica. So it’ll be fun to see how that unfolds and how people see that in the coming episodes. I think people will really get a kick out of that.
Hall and Way Share What Tracy Morgan Brings to the Set of ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
After Episode 4, Brina is “locked and loaded” while Carmelo is pulled in two directions.
I will say, Tracy [Morgan] is a legend, and for you guys sharing those scenes with him, I love the dynamics because there are so many different elements of comedy that we see between all of you, but he’s also so human and heartfelt on camera. What’s the funniest thing that you learned just by watching him work so close to you guys in those moments you share, or maybe something you never thought to put into effect as an actor for yourself?
HALL: Oh, that’s a great question.
WAY: That really is a good question.
WAY: I mean, not that we don’t already, but I feel like Tracy has a way of fully committing. You know how people say, “Don’t just dip your toe in the pool, completely get in if you’re gonna get in?” Well, Tracy dives in, and he stays underwater, in the sense of his work and his acting. He brings so much of his heart and who he is as a person to the role, to where you just automatically feel comfortable and settled in. He has this way of making you feel comfortable as a viewer, as an actor, everything, and I feel like if I could steal or borrow or learn a little piece of that, that’s definitely a gift.
HALL: Yes. And then one thing I would say that’s not necessarily out-of-the-box thinking, but keeping the scene going through, even when we’re not filming. What that looks like is there’ll definitely be times where we’re setting up shots, or we’ve yelled cut!, but he’ll keep going. He’s talking, he’s building that rapport that can easily be picked up in the scene. So, those times where you’ll maybe cut to a group shot of us, the conversation, you’re catching us in the middle of it. That’s never the start of it. And I feel like that kind of helps the flow of the scene, the emotions through the scene, how we’re feeling through the scene, and also gets those creative juices and comedic juices flowing to help the scene be that much better. I’ve kind of watched and learned that from him, too.
After Episode 4, what’s the biggest shift for each of your characters? How will we see some of these dynamics shift for the rest of the season?
WAY: Ooh, I think for Brina, she just steps more into her power and more into her mission in life, and what she wants and her belief in her family. She really just takes the whole experience on fully. She’s like, “Okay, the cameras are going to be here. This is my family. This is what we’re after. I’m locked and loaded. I’m ready to be a team player. I’m ready to get the ball rolling for the whole game plan.” I feel like we see her step more into her power and where she lies within the family.
HALL: I think that for Carmelo, in comparison, I feel like he’s kind of like…a diagram. So, you have two circles and then the little oval, diamond thing in the middle. On this side, he’s still a teenage boy, right? He’s still living his life, growing up, and doing teenage things. But on this side, he wants to be there for his family in a way that may be a little bit like Overwatch. You know, when you walk behind someone, and they might drop something, you’re there to see it and pick it up. He kind of does that for his family. But he’s kind of in the middle, where he’s bopping between both of those sides.
I feel like the dynamic for him, you will definitely see him indulge in his teenage, living-his-personal-life side, and going out and doing teenage things, and then also having to jump back into his more parental, well, third parental side. I feel like that dynamic and that balance is very interesting to watch because you’ll see him do this, and you’ll be like, “Oh, look at Carmelo!” And then you’ll see this, and you’ll be like, “Look at Carmelo!” And I can’t wait for you guys to see that.
This interview has been edited and abridged for clarity and length.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins airs Monday nights at 8:30 p.m. EST on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
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January 18, 2026
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Rhys Thomas
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For Hollywood’s A-list, Iván Pol’s treatment bed is the place where skincare dreams come true.
His famed Beauty Sandwich facial leaves stars looking snatched — what Pol describes as “a defined jawline, a tight lower face [and] plump cheeks.” They also feel healed and grounded, thanks to a calming playlist and radiofrequency technology. “People are carrying a bunch of other weight,” he tells Us. “[I sandwich] these energies together to snatch not only your face, but your spirit. That’s what the celebrities become addicted to — the way they feel.”
While results appear effortless without any downtime or redness, there’s meticulous choreography behind the method. “It’s three different [layers], that’s why it’s a sandwich,” Pol explains. He spent more than a decade as a makeup artist, and one pivotal moment came while working with Jennifer Lopez, whose flawless skin left a lasting impression. When he asked her secret, she credited facials — and he remembers thinking, “That’s it. I’m going to create the best red carpet pre-glam facial.”
Fast-forward to this year’s Oscars week, when Pol officially unveiled his new Lunchtime Lift. “The signature Beauty Sandwich was more modeled [after] getting Botox and fillers,” he says. “Now I can completely diffuse the look of the jowl.” The added ingredient? Erchonia, a low-level laser therapy that fights inflammation and rejuvenates the skin. Used with his other noninvasive radiofrequency tools, including the Pellevé wand and a bipolar RF device with infrared, the multilayer technique helps shrink tissue and reposition muscles to achieve the V-shaped, heartlike contour he’s known for.
To Dr. Ellie Byun, an L.A.-based licensed acupuncturist of 17 years, beauty comes from within. “I’ve helped patients heal from the inside out using acupuncture, cupping and customized herbal medicine,” says Byun, whose impressive clientele includes Miranda Kerr, Brooks Nader, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Elsa Hosk and more, in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Eventually, she […]
Pol’s trained with the best, spending 10 years with Dr. Martin Zaiac at Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center. For the past five years, he’s shared clients with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond, whose natural-looking facelifts he admires. “I want to learn from people who have the most knowledge,” he says. (Pol sees clients at Dr. Diamond’s practice and in Miami.)
Topical skincare completes the ritual. Pol uses his favorite products from Chanel’s science-backed Sublimage line — which targets cellular aging and promotes a radiant, firm, and hydrated glow — as part of his pre-red-carpet treatments, along with the brand’s Le Lift Sérum. He finishes with a spritz of Amuse Bouche from his own Beauty Sandwich skincare line to “plump everything and snatch pores.”
In just 45 minutes, Pol can transform you. “I reposition where [the weight] resides — it’s like a redesign,” he notes. The effects are instant, but “the real result will come in a month,” as collagen, elastin and muscle synthesis kick in. Pol isn’t offering an antiaging session — it’s a one-of-a-kind skin-longevity treatment that leaves faces enhanced.
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After moisturizing, use Chanel’s N°1 de Chanel Massage Accessory along the jawline, gliding upward along the face’s natural heart-shaped contours in a gentle motion. The expert says its “ripple tier” targets areas with more adhesions for enhanced sculpting.
DON’T OVER-EXFOLIATE
“As we age, our skin naturally sheds — why accelerate it? Focus on strengthening and boosting functionality instead,” he says. Chanel’s Sublimage L’Huile-En-Gel De Démaquillage fits the bill: Its gel-to-oil formula gently removes impurities.
Most people know Dr. Jason Diamond for his vampire facials, which made headlines for their rejuvenating skin benefits and their potential for thumb-stopping Instagrams — as demonstrated by Kim Kardashian in 2018. But Diamond’s latest must-have procedure among celebrity circles can be done in the comfort of your own home with the release of a […]
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“My Beauty Sandwich SS02 Snatching Sauce does everything,” Pol says. Warm it between your fingers and massage it into the skin (or lips!) to re-energize facial fat for a plump look. “Think of it as a fatty serum — richer than your usual cream and nourishing.”
YES, YOU CAN USE YOGURT
“I swear by organic, whole-fat yogurt as a cleanser,” Pol says. “It has lactic acid and is rich in fat,” he notes, which is why he uses it as a mild exfoliating cleanser or natural peel.
Head to Pol’s Instagram to see some of the stars he’s worked with, including Gracie Abrams, Penélope Cruz and Teyana Taylor.
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In Just Over 1 Week, Netflix’s New 8-Part Thriller Is One of the Most-Watched Shows on the Streamer
When a show that’s clearly meant for a niche audience manages to enter the mainstream despite a negligible marketing push, you know it’s going to be something out of the ordinary. Viewers across the world seem to be deciding for themselves if Netflix’s new eight-part horror series is actually as good as everyone says it is. Created by Haley Z. Boston and executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers, the show has now spent a full week on the streamer’s viewership rankings. It’s competing against a Nordic noir mystery series, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, and the recently released third season of XO, Kitty, the spin-off to Netflix’s popular teen romance film trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
The new horror series serves as a star-making vehicle for Camila Morrone, best known for Daisy Jones & the Six and the second season of The Night Manager. In the new show, she plays a young woman on the verge of marrying her supposed soulmate, played by Adam DiMarco. However, things take a turn for the worst when they arrive at the wedding venue, the groom’s sinister-looking family manor in the middle of nowhere. Boston has said in interviews that the show is an analogy for the millennial experience, particularly the commitment-phobia that people of a certain generation often go through.
Party Down in Pawnee — Adam Scott Comedies Collide in Today’s Collider TV Quiz!
Whether you’re an innie or an outie, you’ve undoubtedly enjoyed the workplace comedies of Adam Scott. Let’s all cater to this state auditor.
Here’s Your New Horror Binge Watch
We’re talking, of course, about the evocatively-titled new series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. Combining the rich atmospheric lore of The Shining with the creepy thrills of Rosemary’s Baby, the series has received positive reviews. It holds a “Certified Fresh” 88% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Marrying horror and atmospheric storytelling to thrilling effect, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen ably transports newlywed jitters to the surrealist realm of binge-worthy TV.” In her review, Collider’s Jasneet Singh described it as “a visually stunning watch that effectively employs all the camera tricks at its disposal to tell a tale as old as time, one where the uncertainty around soulmates takes on a more sinister form.” According to FlixPatrol, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has spent over a week on Netflix’s domestic and global viewership charts, having peaked at the number one position. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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2026 – 2026-00-00
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Netflix
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Haley Z. Boston
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Weronika Tofilska, Axelle Carolyn, Lisa Brühlmann
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Ben Bolea, Kate Trefry, Alex Delyle, Alana B. Lytle, Haley Z. Boston
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Adam DiMarco
Nicky Cunningham
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Camila Morrone
Rachel Harkin
After landing like a hot summer storm, one of the most controversial movies of 2026 made its PVOD debut this week. The movie had a stupendous run in theaters, but it seemed to disappear from the public’s consciousness rather rapidly after generating significant buzz. The film marked a return to form for star and producer Margot Robbie, who needed the win in order to consolidate her success after Barbie. That movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, grossed $1.4 billion worldwide and was a bona fide cultural phenomenon. Robbie’s follow-up project, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, tanked both critically and commercially in 2025. While her 2026 release wasn’t exactly a four-quadrant hit, it still did well enough to put her back on track.
The movie divided critics with its controversial interpretation of a classic text, filtering complex themes for a generation that has grown up online. It also featured Jacob Elordi, one of the stars of perhaps the defining show of the generation, HBO’s Euphoria. He’s set to return in the third season of the series this month, now as an Oscar nominee. Elordi was nominated for his performance as The Creature in Guillermo del Toro‘s critically acclaimed Frankenstein, which was released on Netflix in 2025.
Party Down in Pawnee — Adam Scott Comedies Collide in Today’s Collider TV Quiz!
Whether you’re an innie or an outie, you’ve undoubtedly enjoyed the workplace comedies of Adam Scott. Let’s all cater to this state auditor.
Margot Robbie’s New Movie Is Finding a Larger Audience at Home
The new movie starring Elordi and Robbie is Wuthering Heights, of course. Written and directed by the Oscar-winning Emerald Fennell, the movie grossed around $240 million at the worldwide box office, against a reported budget of $80 million. It now holds a 57% critics’ score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Liberally adapting Emily Brontë’s classic story with a heavy dose of carnality and chic stylization, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights might not be the stuff of high literature, but it is a visually vibrant pleasure.” The R-rated romantic drama’s significantly higher 76% audience score sets it up for a solid run on the PVOD market. According to FlixPatrol, Wuthering Heights emerged as one of the most-watched movies on the domestic Amazon and Vudu charts immediately after its debut. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 13, 2026
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136 Minutes
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Emerald Fennell
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Emerald Fennell, Emily Brontë
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Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Emerald Fennell, Josey McNamara
Meghan Markle has responded after her former Suits love interest Patrick J. Adams spoke about her on a recent podcast.
After Adams, 44, shared that he never received any of Duchess of Sussex’s famous As Ever jam while appearing on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat,” podcast on Tuesday, March 31, Meghan responded two days later.
Posting via the comments section of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” Instagram account, Meghan, 44, said she was rectifying Adam’s lack of jam situation immediately.
“Jams en route for you @patrickjadams & @sleepinthegardn,” Meghan wrote, tagging the actor and his wife, Troian Bellisario.
Patrick J. Adams poked fun at Suits‘ recent success on streaming by giving all the credit to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Eagle-eyed followers noticed on Sunday, September 3, that Adams, 42, updated his Instagram bio to read, “The guy from that show you’re watching on that app because that girl married that prince.” The […]
Meghan also sent well wishes to other members of Adams’ family via the rare public comment.
“Hugs to those beautiful babies. Send my love to your mom ❤️,” Meghan added, referencing Adam and Bellisario’s three daughters, Aurora, 7, Elliot, 4, and Imogen, 2 months, as well as the actor’s mother.
During the podcast episode, Adam disclosed that he “did not get a jam” when Meghan’s brand, As Ever, was launched despite starring alongside her for years on the legal drama.
“I didn’t get anything,” he joked. “I don’t have enough followers, I don’t think.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P)
Podcast host Amanda Hirsch admitted that she had been one of the recipients of Meghan’s jam but explained she hadn’t tasted it yet as she’s preserving it in the box.
“You’re treating it like a champagne?” Adams asked. “It’s gonna go bad,” he added. “How long do preserves last? It’s going to go bad.”
Adams played Mike Ross in Suits from 2011 to 2018. His character struck up a romance with colleague Rachel Zane, portrayed by Meghan.
They both left Suits after the show’s seventh season and Meghan quit acting to join the British Royal Family full time. Meghan and her husband Prince Harry married in 2018 and announced they were stepping back from royal duties in January 2020. (The couple also share two children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.)
Meghan Markle still has nothing but love for her former Suits costars. “We are not really in touch. She leads a very different life now for obvious and important reasons,” Patrick J. Adams replied to a fan asking about his and Markle’s relationship via Reddit on Sunday, October 6. “[But] upon hearing about the [Suits […]
During Tuesday’s podcast, Adams also explained why he’s been protective over his former costar amid her romance with Harry.
“What she’s gone through is insane,” he said. Adams also referenced his Instagram bio — which reads, “The other guy from that show that you’re watching on that app because that girl married that prince.”
“I’ve got to change that,” Adams said. “It’s the sort of thing that wherever Meghan is, if she’s ever read that, she’s going, ‘Patrick, give me a break’.”
Adams added, “I got a lot of eye rolls — that was a constant with Meghan.”
Last week, I started off the Flavor Swap review series with Madison Beer and her Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Cheetos. While I was less than impressed with the results, I had high hopes for the Ruffles potato chips. Potato chips have been used as a vehicle for all sorts of eclectic flavors over the years, and Cool Ranch is one of the most popular Doritos flavors out there. Could combining the two possibly create a flavor variation that was anything but delicious? That’s what I set out to discover.
Inside The Flavor Swap Series
The Flavor Swap is a 2026 collaboration between PepsiCo Foods and Gen-Z influencers in order to create limited-edition snack mashups. While Madison Beer put Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat BBQ seasoning on Cheetos Crunchy and iShowSpeed put Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream seasoning on Doritos, Dude Perfect’s made a mashup of Doritos Cool Ranch and Ruffles, putting the iconic tangy, herby seasoning of Cool Ranch Doritos on the thick, ridged texture of a Ruffles potato chip.
The chips were first released on the TikTok shop in February 2026 before hitting nationwide grocery store chains like Safeway, Walmart, and Kroger in March 2026. Eager fans have also been scoring them on Amazon, although the price is much higher than you’ll find in an average grocery store.
Dude Perfect Scores Major Points With This Mashup
Instead of breaking down the nutrition facts – they’re basically just potato chips with added seasoning, after all – let’s get straight to the review! The good news is that the Ruffles potato chip texture is spot-on. If you were the kind of kid consuming these chips at backyard barbecues and holiday parties, then you won’t be disappointed. They weren’t greasy. They weren’t flimsy. They had the same kind of structure that you would expect from a Ruffles chip, with textures and ridges that make it great for dipping. To focus on the Flavor Swap aspect of this taste test, I decided not to use any dip for these chips, but the option is there!
As for the taste itself, I would have told you that these were Sour Cream and Onion potato chips if I had been blindfolded. The Cool Ranch aspect just tastes right on a Dorito, and I’m not sure if the potato chip was the right vehicle for this flavor. I actually think Cool Ranch Cheetos would have been a better way to go, since there would have been a bit more of that classic Cheeto-powder dust (hopefully).
Madison Beer vs. Dude Perfect: Who Made The Better Chip Mashup?
In my last celebrity food taste test, I was disappointed with Madison Beer’s Sweet Heat BBQ Cheetos because I was expecting a little bit of that classic Cheetos cheese flavor with the addition of a sweet BBQ. Unfortunately, as I stated in my review, there was little to no cheese dust on these. The sweet BBQ flavor came through, but the heat did not. Overall, they were a big pass for me.
Looking at the two flavor combinations side by side, I’m going to give the win to the Cool Ranch potato chips. If you can only go to the store and grab one snack, then the potato chips will most certainly have more mass appeal while the subtle Cool Ranch tang will have everyone asking, “What flavor IS that?” People who love Cheetos and the delicious, sticky Cheetos dust will be disappointed by the lack of it and may be put off by the sweet BBQ flavor, which, to me, still reads as a little too sweet.
Who Is Dude Perfect?
If you’ve never heard of Dude Perfect before, you may be about to become a fan! They’re a comedy group that boasts over 60 million subscribers on YouTube. The group consists of Tyler Toner, Coby & Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones. The five best friends were roommates at Texas A&M University.
They’re best known for “Go Big” stunts, such as trick shots, comedic sketches poking fun at gym and driving stereotypes, competitive stunts with a “Wheel Unfortunate” penalty, and hilarious attempts to break bizarre Guinness World Records.
The good news is that this isn’t the end of the taste test. Next up, we have Doritos, which are usually a crowd-pleasing favorite. I’ve yet to come across a Dorito flavor I didn’t like, so I have high hopes to try this Flavor Swap variety.
Spencer Pratt has become a strong contender in the race to become the mayor of Los Angeles.
According to a new poll released by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs on Friday, April 3, Spencer, 42, has jumped to second place in the survey of preferred candidates.
Incumbent mayor Karen Bass currently holds the most support from potential voters at 25 per cent while the reality TV star is right behind her at 11 per cent support.
Per the poll, city council member Nithya Raman is currently in third position, with 9 per cent support.
Meanwhile, 40 per cent voters are still undecided before the June 2 primary.
Us Weekly has reached out to Spencer for comment.
Spencer announced his political candidacy in January, one year after he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their family’s home in the Palisades fires that devastated California.
“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling, it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt, 42, said at the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration on January 7, via the New York Post. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”
Spencer Pratt. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Pratt continued, “That’s why I am running for mayor. And let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system.”
While Pratt has a substantial number of backers according to the new poll, not everyone supports his bid to become mayor.
In February, his sister Stephanie Pratt, 39, urged Los Angeles residents not to vote for him despite applauding his advocacy effort following the deadly 2026 wildfires.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power (LADWP) following the destruction of their home in the Palisades wildfire. Spencer, 41, and Heidi, 38, were among nearly two dozen plaintiffs – which also included Spencer’s mother Janet Pratt – in the lawsuit […]
“Spencer has done great work for the palisades. But LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor,” Stephanie wrote via X on February 14.
“A vote for him is a vote for stupidity,” Stephanie continued.
In follow-up posts, Stephanie explained why she wouldn’t be voting for her brother to become the new L.A. mayor.
“He’s just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir don’t be fooled,” she wrote. “In an ideal world the palisades would have their own mayor and police department. I would love [for] him to be mayor of [the] Palisades but not LA with 4 million people. I’d be impressed if a republican could turn LA democrats tbh.”
She added, “At least hire someone with work experience who wasn’t in a cult. I’m WORRIED about LA. I have no problem with Spencer playing government but our city needs help.”
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In new photos published by Page Six, Batula, 34, was snapped reuniting with Cooke, 43, on Friday, April 4.
During the outing, the pair chatted on the street while walking their dogs. At one point, Cooke hugged Batula.
Batula and her Summer House costar Wilson, 31, confirmed their romance earlier this week after speculation increasingly swirled about the nature of their relationship.
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” read an Instagram statement on Tuesday, March 31. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
Batula and Wilson continued to address how their relationship changed.
“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
West Wilson. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Both Batula and Wilson have come under fire for the relationship, as Wilson previously dated Batula’s best friend and Summer House costar, Ciara Miller, in 2023.
Cooke broke his silence on his ex’s burgeoning romance with Wilson on Wednesday, April 1.
“I’m good. I appreciate people checking in. I’m actually really worried about Amanda, if I’m being honest,” Cooke told street journalist Adam Glyn in a TikTok video.
Cooke added that he had spoken to Batula, who gave him “a heads-up” about making a statement on her relationship with Wilson.
“I talked to her last night, and I understand people have all sorts of opinions, and I’m not justifying any behavior, but, like, from what I’m seeing, she’s getting cyberbullied,” he said.
Cooke and Batula announced in January that they had separated after four years of marriage.
“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” the pair said in a joint statement at the time. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.”
Of all the major crime procedurals, Criminal Minds is considered one of the darkest, thanks to its focus on serial killers and their often twisted psyches. But that is also the reason why this show has been around for so long, with its 19th season airing this year and its renewal for a 20th season already confirmed. Serial killers can be heinously creative, which means Criminal Minds still has so much inspiration to draw from and ideas to churn out. Really, the series could go on forever. Apart from pushing the bandwidth of morbid creativity, the show has a legacy that survived a rebranding, one that bodes well for its future.
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Criminal Minds dug into the niche of serial killers and gave it a psychological twist that makes every episode feel new, even if some of the basics are recycled. We’ve seen countless iterations of sexual sadists, yet by analyzing behavior, each episode feels fresh with different M.O.’s that can be traced back to the perpetrator’s childhood. Other times, there are antagonists whom we can’t help but sympathize with, or ones that chill us to our core, like children who turn out to be sociopaths. As social customs and technology evolve, the show’s capacity for creativity does too, leading to a hauntingly never-ending supply of ways to terrify.
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However, the true marker of success in Criminal Minds’ approach to episodes is that the show manages to root out horror realism in every idea. Of course, some are as simple as the awful sentiment of children being stolen from their families and tortured for years, or the terror of just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But even in the most seemingly outrageous ideas, like an underground social media for serial killers or a Norman Bates-styled hallucination or the psychosis of bugs crawling under one’s skin, the show maintains a grounded semblance of horror, as if these things could really happen. They feed on very real concepts of the dark web and mental health, then push it for entertainment value while never losing sight of why it’s so chilling. The formula works, and as long as Criminal Minds sticks to it, the show can continue to churn out grisly episodes while still provoking the same addictive response.
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What really cements Criminal Minds’ longevity is its proven ability to survive and thrive after a rebranding. In 2020, the original show was canceled after Season 15, but only two years later, it returned in full force as Criminal Minds: Evolution. As the subtitle suggests, the show evolved from a crime procedural to something akin to a psychological thriller, where longer overarching storylines are prioritized over episodic ones. However, that doesn’t mean the show has forgotten its roots, as the cases explored during these three seasons are still creepily realistic in the most unexpected ways, even when it dips into bureaucratic conspiracies and schools for budding psychopaths.
Even though the episodic cases aren’t the foundation of the series anymore, it’s actually beneficial for the show. Opting for these longer storylines forces Criminal Minds to be more mindful about the occasional standalone case inserted into the season, while allowing the team to pace their creativity and offer killers that are more twisted than ever. Since the rebranding, we’ve gotten acid chambers, misogynistic zookeepers, and (shudder) spiders, all proving that Criminal Minds still has a deft handle on what makes them stand out in the world of crime.
Over the years, the show has adapted and pivoted to remain relevant, finding unique ways to inject a bit of terror into our lives while exercising its creative muscles. Serial killers will always hold space in the public imagination, and as long as that’s the case, Criminal Minds does too.
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