Fans eager to see who will step into the shoes of the next 007 can officially cross Idris Elba off the list.

Following Daniel Craig’s exit from the iconic spy franchise, speculation has been swirling over who will take over as cinema’s most famous secret agent.

For years, many fans championed Elba as the perfect successor. However, the actor has now shut down the rumors once and for all, making it clear he was never in the running for the role.

During a recent appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie, “Masters of the Universe,” Elba addressed the long-running speculation surrounding the coveted role.

“My name’s not getting thrown out, no way,” Elba told PEOPLE Magazine. “They’re going younger. And I wish them all the luck of the world. I can’t wait — it’s going to be amazing.”

The actor also insisted he was never officially considered for the role in the first place. “I’m honestly not in the race ever,” he explained. “I wasn’t in the race in the first place.”

Although the “Hijack” star has now firmly ended the speculation, excitement around the possibility intensified late last year after a viral video showed him posing beside wax figures of actors who previously portrayed the famous British spy.

Idris joked in the video’s caption that his wife, Sabrina Elba, made him do it. Sabrina herself later talked about the clip on “Good Morning America,” admitting she stirred up speculation, but believed he looked good next to the lineup. 

Fans immediately flooded social media with excitement. One fan wrote, per The Blast, “Not just the Bond we want… the Bond we NEED.”

Why Idris Elba Was Put Off At The Idea Of Taking Up The Role 

While the “Beasts of No Nation” star has now removed himself from the conversation entirely, he previously admitted that the fan support initially felt flattering.

According to the 53-year-old actor, being considered for such a legendary character felt like recognition of how far he had come in his career.

Elba added that the conversation later took a negative turn when debates around the casting shifted toward race instead of his acting ability, ruining the experience for him.

“Those who weren’t happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting and off-putting because it became about race,” Elba shared.

Auditions Underway For The Next James Bond 

With Elba officially ruling himself out, the question remains who will take over from Craig as the franchise’s next leading man.

Variety confirmed that Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the search, with auditions for the iconic role already underway in recent weeks.

To lead the selection process, the studio brought in Nina Gold, a well-known casting director whose impressive résumé includes “Game of Thrones,” “The Crown,” and several “Star Wars” films. 

Despite growing curiosity from fans, the studio has remained tight-lipped about the process. In a statement, representatives said they would not be commenting on specific casting details at this stage, adding that audiences would be updated when the “time is right.”

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What The Film’s Director Is Looking For In The New Protagonist 

As the search continues, Gold has reportedly outlined the qualities needed to lead the blockbuster into its next era.

According to Deadline, Gold noted the chosen actor must “ooze s-x appeal,” alongside having strong acting skills. 

Beyond that, the candidate should be young enough to carry the role across several films, ensuring continuity for the franchise.

Although Gold recently signed the deal with Amazon MGM, her search for Craig’s successor began long before the ink dried, attending numerous productions in London’s West End.

When names like David Shields and Luke Thompson were mentioned to Gold as potential candidates, she nodded in response. However, the final decision will not rest with Gold alone. Director Denis Villeneuve is expected to review her recommendations later this year.

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Jimmy Kimmel Mocked Donald Trump As The Next 007

Amid conversation surrounding the franchise’s next star face, the White House jumped in on it, sharing a picture that depicted Donald Trump as James Bond.

The Blast reported that Jimmy Kimmel seized the opportunity during his May 19 night monologue to poke fun at the president playing Bond. 

He took digs at Trump’s appearance, mocking claims that he was “aging in reverse” and quipping, “Wearing diapers does not mean you’re aging in reverse.”

The comedian also aimed at Trump’s priorities, criticizing his focus on online posts while political tensions and rising costs dominate public concern.

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The 2026 American Music Awards are nearly here — and Us Weekly has all the information music lovers need to make sure they don’t miss a single second of celebratory evening.

“I think the energy of hosting the AMAs is the same energy of hosting the AMAs,” host Queen Latifah told the Associated Press in May 2026. “This is one of the biggest nights in music. It always has been.”

She added at the time, “Dick Clark Productions created this thing and you just feel such a joy to be in the building because people that have worked so hard have made it to this moment and it feels light. It feels energetic, not so buttoned-up and so I’m hoping everybody’s just going to have a good time.”

Keep scrolling to learn how to tune into the 2026 AMAs:

When Is the 2026 American Music Awards?

The AMAs will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026 — Memorial Day — from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

What Time Does the 2026 American Music Awards Start?

The AMAs ceremony kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.

Where Will the 2026 American Music Awards Air?

The awards show will air live on both CBS and Paramount+.

2026 American Music Awards Guest List Revealed

The complete guest list of AMAs attendees have not yet been revealed, though host Queen Latifah will be joined by performers such as Billy Idol, Busta Rhymes, Karol G, Katseye, Keith Urban, Riley Green, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and The Pussycat Dolls. BTS is also set to make a special appearance.

“There’s several of my favorite artists that will be on this show from Sombr to Olivia Dean,” Latifah teased to the AP. “And then there’s some secret performances. I can’t give them all up, but we got New Kids on the Block, that’s taking it back to my childhood era, and they’re still rocking.”

In addition, AMA presenters include Alysa Liu, Anthony Ramos, Hilary Duff, John Legend, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Nikki Glaser, Paul Abdul and Matt Rife.

What Queen Latifah Teased About the 2026 American Music Awards

“I think everybody’s going to bring it,” Latifah told the AP in May 2026. “That’s my most exciting part of it because it’s live. You don’t know what’s going to happen and you don’t know what you’re going to see. I love live music, live performances and how the artists feel when they’re in front of an audience, which is what takes it to another level.”

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Taylor Swift Makes History at the 2026 American Music Awards

Swift, who already won the most AMAs in ceremony history with 40 accolades, scored eight nods at the 2026 occasion. She is up for Artist of the Year, Best Female Pop Artist, Album of the Year, Best Pop Album, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Best Pop Song and Song of the Summer

Swift is up for the coveted Artist of the Year prize against Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, BTS, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter.

It is not known whether Swift will attend the AMAs in person. She was recently spotted in New York City with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, on May 22, 2026.

Ciara Miller is ready to move on from the drama surrounding the “Summer House” cast. In a new interview, the veteran reality star gave an update on her relationship with her former friend, Amanda Batula, and shed light on the upcoming three-part reunion.

Speaking with PEOPLE on the red carpet, Miller said she’s been in “survival” mode since the news that her former friend, Batula, was dating her ex-boyfriend, West Wilson.

She also spoke about the “Summer House” three-part reunion, which will air next week, starting May 26. “I’m excited to put it all behind me,” she said. “The reunion was quite a day, but we’re on to bigger and better.”

She continued, “You know, we can say goodbye to certain things.”

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Ciara Miller Confronts Batula Over Her New Relationship With Wilson In The ‘Summer House’ Reunion Trailer

According to a previous report from The Blast, Miller comes face-to-face with Batula and Wilson for the first time since they announced they were dating at the reunion.

In the teaser, Miller doesn’t hold back when talking to Batula, saying she’s been her “champion” for six years as she’s struggled in her marriage with Kyle Cooke.

“I couldn’t fathom that I would be sitting here p-ssed that you’re f–king my ex,” she said. “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little words in. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

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Elsewhere during her conversation with PEOPLE, Miller said that the reunion will give viewers “some clarity” regarding Wilson and Batula. “I think it was very cathartic. It was one of those situations that was very unfortunate, but I’m so excited to move on from this, and you can’t take everyone with you.”

Ciara Miller Is Excited About Starting A New Chapter

Continuing, Miller said that she was looking forward to heading into the “next chapter of my life [with] clarity on who’s supposed to be there and who’s not.”

Regarding her relationship with Batula, Miller confirmed that the former besties were completely done. “Yeah, for sure. For sure. I wouldn’t do this to my worst enemy.”

Speaking about her next chapter, PEOPLE reported that Miller landed a new job as the host of “Love Island’s Aftersun.”

For those who may be unfamiliar, “Aftersun” is the “companion talk show” to “Love Island USA,” where the hosts discuss what happened in the villa and speak with eliminated contestants.

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Batula And Wilson Confirm Their Romance In Joint Instagram Post

In late March 2026, Batula and Wilson confirmed their romance after weeks of speculation, per The Blast.

The two reality stars opened up about their unsuspected connection with a joint Instagram post, saying, “We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity.”

“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 need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it,” the pair added.

Continuing, Batula and Wilson said their new relationship was a surprise to even them. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care,” they wrote.

This ‘Summer House’ Cast Member Has No Time For Wilson

“Summer House” cast member Carl Radke spoke with the media about his friendship with Wilson, admitting that he hasn’t spoken to the 31-year-old since filming the reunion in April 2026.

“I’m not ready to respond,” Radke said after revealing Wilson texted him. “From what I know, what’s gone on and how he’s kinda handling it and how I handle things… part of me worries he doesn’t fully understand still the impact of this.”

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Radke explained that Wilson has displayed questionable behavior for years, adding, “We’ve been over this many times with him with Ciara and everything, many dinner tables on camera, many seasons.”

He added, “And here we are again. So, I don’t have a lot of grace for some of it.”

Kai Trump is giving some insight into how often her grandfather, President Donald Trump, calls her on the phone.

“My grandpa’s calling me,” Kai, 19, told her 1.49 million subscribers in a YouTube video shared on Friday, May 22, in celebration of her high school graduation.

The newly-minted graduate then picked up the phone while she was getting her hair done.

“Alright, I love you,” Kai told the president, 79. “Bye.”

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Kai then dished on how often her grandfather reaches out despite his busy schedule as commander-in-chief.

“So cute. Isn’t it so cute that he just calls me whenever?” she told her stylist. “He’s literally just, like, a grandpa, I swear. He literally is on the way back from China and he’s calling me. I know, very very cute.”

Kai is the eldest child of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex, Vanessa Pergolizzi. (The pair also share a son, Donald Trump III.)

Kai’s comments regarding her grandfather come after the president seemed uninterested in attending — and later confirmed he would not attend — Donald Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson.

“He’d like me to go,” the president told reporters on Thursday, May 21, when asked if he was planning to be present for his son’s nuptials. “It’s gonna be just a small, little private affair and I’m gonna try and make it. I said, ‘You know, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.”

The president added, “That’s one I can’t win on. If I do attend, I get killed. If I don’t attend, I get killed by the fake news, of course, I’m talking about.”

Donald Jr. and Anderson secretly tied the knot ahead of their scheduled Bahamas wedding, Us Weekly confirmed earlier this week. According to court documents obtained by Us, the pair obtained a marriage license in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday. The legal document was signed off by a deputy clerk, with real estate attorney Brad McPherson officiating the private ceremony.

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The license indicated that Anderson, a socialite and model, does not intend to take the “Trump” moniker as her legal last name.

According to TMZ, the pair plan to have a second ceremony in the Bahamas over the Memorial Day Weekend – a ceremony the president ultimately will not attend in person.

“While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so,” the president announced via social media. “I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time. Congratulations to Don and Bettina!”

2026 has been an exciting time for Hulu subscribers. In late February, the hit sci-fi series Paradise, starring Sterling K. Brown, returned to great acclaim, with the finale scoring 4.3 million global views in its first three days on Hulu and Disney+. More recently, the eye-catching trio of Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, and Eiza González delivered a crime thriller with a time travel twist in Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, which earned “certified fresh” status on Rotten Tomatoes. However, no Hulu release in 2026 has been more tantalizingly awaited than the return of Rivals.

The steamiest show on streaming made a name for itself after debuting in late 2024, with strong word-of-mouth helping to carry the show’s popularity as millions across the world couldn’t get enough of the filthy-rich debauchery against the backdrop of the 1980s British countryside. Earlier this month, the battle between Corinium and Venturer returned in all its NSFW glory, as David Tennant‘s Tony Baddingham recovers from his run-in with Nafessa Williams‘ Cameron Cook, vowing to take revenge by any means necessary.

Tennant and Williams are joined in Season 2 by the likes of Aidan Turner‘s Declan O’Hara, Alex Hassell’s Rupert Campbell-Black, Bella Maclean’s Taggie O’Hara, Danny Dyer‘s Freddie, Katherine Parkinson‘s Lizzie, and more, with Rupert Everett and Hayley Atwell joining the cast. Following Season 2’s three-episode premiere on May 15, the love for this indulgent drama has returned without missing a beat, helping Rivals rank as one of the most-watched shows on Hulu in the U.S., at the time of writing. Unsurprisingly, in the UK, the show ranks #1 on the Disney+ charts and places seventh on the global ranking.

‘Rivals’ Has Returned to Critical Acclaim

Following the loss of the late great Jilly Cooper in October last year, the team behind Rivals were intent on making Season 2 the perfect way to celebrate her legacy. According to both critics and audiences, they have successfully hit this target, with Rivals Season 2 earning a 100% score on thereview aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have been quick to praise the show’s subtle move into more emotionally grounded territory without losing the raunchy chaos of the first installment. In Therese Lacson‘s review for Collider, she declared that “Rivals Season 2 surpasses Season 1 on nearly every front​​​​​​,” which seems to be an opinion shared by many.

Rivals is a streaming hit on Hulu and Disney+. For more updates on the latest shows, stay tuned to Collider.

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October 18, 2024

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If we’re being honest, as much as we like Kayce Dutton and his team of Marshals on CBS, the series has always felt like Luke Grimes was dropped into a procedural and just happened to be a guy who’s previously existed on another TV series. We yearned for the open fields and the lingering shots of Yellowstone, from where he had been transplanted. And then, last week, Dutton Ranch arrived and with it, we got what we wanted once more.

Following its debut last week, Dutton Ranch has immediately become the most watched series on Paramount+, as audiences flock to watch the return of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, along with their ward (and not some boy they just randomly stole from outside a hospital), Carter. The first season will run for nine episodes, with new episodes rolling out every Friday after the two-part premiere. The official synopsis reads:

“As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together — far from the ghosts of Yellowstone — they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.”

Who’s Involved in ‘Dutton Ranch’?

Dutton Ranch stars Kelly Reilly (Flight, Pride & Prejudice) as Beth Dutton, Cole Hauser (Good Will Hunting, 2 Fast 2 Furious) as Rip Wheeler, Finn Little (Those Who Wish Me Dead, Storm Boy) as Carter, Ed Harris (Top Gun: Maverick, Apollo 13) as Everett McKinney, Annette Bening (American Beauty, Nyad) as Beulah Jackson, Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad, Terminator Genisys) as Rob-Will McKinney, Juan Pablo Raba (Peppermint, Narcos) as Silas Vela, Marc Menchaca (Ozark, The Creator) as Zachariah, Natalie Alyn Lind (The Goldbergs, Big Sky) as Tess McKinney, and J.R. Villarreal (Akeelah and the Bee, Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion) as Luis.

The series is created by Chad Feehan, based on characters created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. Feehan also serves as showrunner, while Christina Alexandra Voros directs multiple episodes, including the premiere and finale. Voros is a veteran of Sheridan’s shows, having directed all six episodes of The Madison, which was initially announced as another Yellowstone spin-off before it was later revealed as a standalone project ahead of its next two seasons. Voros also served as a director on Yellowstone.

Dutton Ranch airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Paramount Network and streams on Paramount+.

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Over the course of the last thirty years or so, video games have become so good-looking, so impactful, and so well-written that the best of them are effectively 15-hour-long movies. You’d think this would make them easy to adapt to the big screen, but apparently you’d be woefully mistaken.

Since the 1990s, audiences have been inundated with lackluster video game movies, bizarre studio notes, and downright disrespectful adaptations such as Borderlands, Rampage, and 1993’s Super Mario Bros. While we do get the occasional hit, nothing exemplifies the failure of film studios to grasp game adaptations quite like 2022’s Uncharted.

Uncharted is an adaptation of the PlayStation classic of the same name, which first released back in 2007. Over the course of four mainline games and a handful of spinoffs, the franchise follows the adventures of treasure hunter Nathan Drake. Drake is a borderline super-powered Indiana Jones type who spends his time uncovering lost pirate cities, locating buried treasure, and murdering thousands of enemy mercenaries without a moment’s hesitation. Ever since the first game released as a PlayStation 3 launch title, fans have been clamoring for a film adaptation, especially one that involves Nathan Fillion, who seems to be a dead ringer for the digital discoverer.

Released During Peak Tom Holland Fatigue

Unfortunately, the Uncharted movie we received might have been a monkey’s paw situation, as it completely failed to deliver on its premise. The casting is the most glaring issue of the film. For starters, Uncharted hit theaters right at the height of Tom Holland fatigue, so casting the Spider-Man actor in the main role seems like a giant mistake.

This could be easily forgiven if the film had procured the right actor for Sully, Drake’s mentor and right-hand man, but Sony fumbled that in spectacular fashion as well. Rather than giving us a grizzled, mustachioed, cigar-chomping elder such as JK Simmons, Bruce Campbell, or Bryan Cranston, Sony placed Mark Wahlberg in the passenger seat.

Mark Wahlberg Was Supposed To Be Nathan Drake

Wahlberg is so absurdly out of place in the film that watching Uncharted today feels like a fever dream. Still, a brief look at the behind-the-scenes history of the production helps to answer a few major questions. Apparently, Wahlberg signed on to portray Nathan Drake himself way back in 2010, when Academy Award-nominated filmmaker David O’Russell was still attached to direct.

At that time, O’Russell had cooked up some kind of off-the-walls pitch which included Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci joining the cast as Drake’s father and uncle, respectively. It sounds like something that wouldn’t gel with the game’s narrative at all, but at least it would be an interesting way to bring the character to the big screen.

A Ship Of Theseus Situation

Over the course of a decade, everything about the production changed, except for Wahlberg’s involvement. By the time the movie was ready to shoot, it had become a Ship of Theseus situation, resulting in the bland, poorly-realized adaptation we received.

So, Wahlberg aged out of the Drake role, became Sully instead, and made space for Tom Holland to do his confused little boy schtick. The writing is bland and forgettable, the stunts are half-baked recreations of the game franchise’s finest moments, and the direction is passable, but makes no lasting impact at all.

Fans Get It Right Where Hollywood Gets It Wrong

It’s a shame that the Uncharted movie couldn’t live up to the hype, especially since there are numerous unauthorized fan films on the internet that knock it out of the park. One viral fan film even features Nathan Fillion in the lead role, further exemplifying his willingness to bring the character to life. As it stands, we’ll probably never get another Uncharted film, and we don’t even have another Indiana Jones outing on the horizon to fill the treasure-hunting desire in our hearts.

If, for some reason, you’d like to see this train wreck for yourself, Uncharted is currently streaming on Hulu. If you have the means and the spare time, though, you’d really be better off playing any of the games instead.

A Virgin River actor has been found dead in British Columbia, and Canadian authorities now believe he was the victim of a homicide.

Stewart “Stew” McLean’s body was discovered in the Lions Bay area on May 22, 2026, marking the end of a weeklong search that began when he was reported missing from his home. He was 45. The late actor most recently appeared in season 7 of Virgin River, which premiered in March 2026.

As of publication, no suspects have been named and authorities have not disclosed a possible motive.

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Stewart McLean’s Disappearance

McLean was last seen on May 15, 2026 at his home in Lions Bay, a small village along the Sea-to-Sky Highway north of Vancouver. Three days later, on May 18, the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received a missing persons report and launched an investigation.

On May 19, 2026, the RCMP issued a public appeal for assistance, and Lions Bay Search and Rescue led the initial ground search. The case took a darker turn just one day later, when Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) deployed and assumed control of the case.

“Squamish RCMP initiated an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to believe Mr. McLean was a victim of homicide,” the team said in a press release.

A Homicide Investigation

Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed on May 22, 2026, that remains belonging to McLean had been found in the Lions Bay area.

The IHIT is a specialized unit that handles homicide cases across several jurisdictions in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Squamish RCMP is continuing to work alongside IHIT and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to advance the case.

“On May 20, IHIT deployed and assumed conduct of the investigation,” the team wrote in a statement. “Squamish RCMP continues to work closely with IHIT and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to advance the investigation.”

No cause of death has been publicly released, and authorities have not shared any theories about what may have happened to the actor. Us Weekly reached out to IHIT for additional comment.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about McLean’s disappearance or the circumstances surrounding his death to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp–grc.gc.ca.

Stewart McLean’s Agency Pays Tribute

Jodi Caplan, McLean’s longtime agent at Lucas Talent Inc., shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor.

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“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean. I was fortunate to have worked with Stew for more than 10 years,” Caplan wrote. “He was always such a pleasure to deal with — dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny. Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew’s family and with our agency, and every message says the same thing: what a truly great guy he was, and how deeply he will be missed. Rest in peace, Stew. xo”

Before McLean was found, the agency had posted a plea on Facebook: “We’re concerned about our dear client Stew McLean – Please see below and share.”

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. 

Bethenny Frankel is offering rare insight into her coparenting dynamic with her ex-husband Jason Hoppy.

“I want to be in a successful relationship for myself and my daughter because we’re rolling very light and it comes up during holidays,” Frankel, 55, claimed on the Tuesday, May 19, episode of the “Aspire” podcast. “It comes up just in different ways with our unit.”

She continued, “There are a lot of personal things going on within her family dynamic, let’s just say, that have made it that I want her to be more part of a community.”

Frankel and Hoppy, 54, were married from 2010 to 2012, during which period they welcomed their now-16-year-old daughter Bryn. Amid their contentious divorce, Frankel and Hoppy battled in court over custody of Bryn.

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A judge ultimately ruled in 2021 that Frankel was no longer required to pay Hoppy child support since Bryn primarily resides with her.

“I’m removing myself of this fight for Bryn and my physical, emotional and mental health,” Hoppy said in a court hearing at the time. “I will not spend the remainder of Bryn’s childhood fighting as we share joint physical custody. Bryn knows I love her, I want her and I will always be available for our time together.”

Frankel and Bryn eventually relocated to Florida in 2025.

“We were down in Florida and something very personal transpired,” Frankel said on her “Just B” podcast in May 2025, sharing the reason for the mother-daughter pair’s move to the Sunshine State. “I don’t want to get into all the details of this now, but something happened, and my daughter, who had said years ago, ‘I want to move to Florida,’ she cried to me.”

While Frankel initially dismissed Bryn’s request, the Skinnygirl founder soon realized how desperate her daughter seemed to be for a fresh start.

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“She meant it, and she begged me,” Frankel recalled. “She didn’t have to beg me, like, she was like, ‘I really want this.’ I know my kid and I knew that once this was presented … that she’d want to move. I was just like, ‘F***ing f*** it, OK.’”

Now, Frankel is hopeful to give her daughter a sense of community.

“I want a unit, I want a family,” she stated on Emma Grede’s podcast earlier this week. “I want to be part of a team, and I want to work for sure because I believe in the power of purpose and I believe in being connected to something. I just want enough of the vehicle that I can still connect with an audience in the way that I do now and laugh.”