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Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom have truly overcome a lot after going through a rocky divorce following nearly seven years of marriage. From public disagreements to YouTube tell-alls after their split, the pair continued prioritizing co-parenting their three children, Elle, Alaïa, and Steel. That bond naturally extended into Catherine’s new chapter with her husband, Igor Ten, as they embraced this new season together.
As Catherine celebrated the arrival of her baby girl, she and Igor officially welcomed their first child together, bringing their household to four children. Austin also stepped in to congratulate the couple, continuing to show support.
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Catherine Paiz & Igor Ten Welcome Their Bundle Of Joy Following Home Birth
Over the weekend, Catherine Paiz and her husband, Igor Ten, took to social media to share a glimpse of their baby girl’s arrival, including footage of their outdoor water birth beneath the stars.
In the caption, Catherine reflected on the emotional experience, writing, “Laboured under the open sky in my garden. Three hours of surrendering, trusting, and giving my body fully to the most powerful experience of my life. The hardest thing I’ve ever done, and somehow the most beautiful.”
Igor also shared his perspective, writing, “There are moments that divide life into a before and an after. Witnessing labor, experiencing the power of nature, feeling every breath, and finally holding my baby for the first time… there are no words that can truly describe it. It was intense, transformative, and sacred. A moment I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”
As family, friends, and fans filled the comments with congratulatory messages, Catherine’s ex-husband, Austin McBroom, also shared his support. He commented, “Congratulations to you both. The kids are blessed to have another sibling.”
Catherine Paiz & Igor Ten Officially Reveal The Gender And Name Of Their Baby Girl
Throughout Catherine’s pregnancy, she and her husband chose to keep their baby’s gender a surprise. So, on Saturday, the couple officially revealed that they welcomed a baby girl named Sea’Vanna. Alongside more heartfelt moments from the home birth, Catherine wrote, “We waited nine months for this surprise! My husband was the first to meet our baby and tell me, ‘It’s a girl.’ Sea’Vanna. Born on July 8, 2026.” Igor also shared a touching message of his own, writing, “Welcome to the world, my little princess. Sea’Vanna. July 8, 2026.”
Social Media Sends Congratulations
Many flooded the couple’s comment section to congratulate Catherine and Igor on their newest addition. Others also reacted to Austin McBroom’s supportive comment.
Instagram user @shaye.milian wrote. “A beautiful representation of growth 🩷 congratulations to her on her new bundle of joy 😇 “
Instagram user @swaggerjaggermya added, “And that’s how you move on from a fck nikka name Austin, fall in love again, remarried & have beautiful children!!!! ❤️ 🔥🙌🏾”2
While Instagram user @kangelica added, “His love for her has to be studied. I love Igor. Much blessing to them.”
Instagram user @katyemajamane wrote, “austinnn plssss 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾♂️”
Instagram user @justqaad added. “austin hate ts 🤣🤣🤣”
While Instagram user @goldiiglockss wrote, “bruh leave Austin alone, congrats to them ❤️ “
Instagram user @hollywood_sadity wrote, “Anything Austin 😂 say would be considered shade even if it’s genuine”
Instagram user @kendraandthecity added. “Why the negative comments lol? They both moved on and clearly can wish the best for each other. It’s a win.”
While Instagram user @aliyalz_ wrote, “I love when woman with kids move on and find happiness. The internet will have you believe that you can’t find love after having kids.”
Instagram user @_maame_ wrote, “It’s the first letter of the other three children S. E. A then they added the vanna part. I love it”
Igor Ten Reflects On Blended Family & Healthy Co-Parenting
Back in June, Igor Ten, who is known for his tattoo work, gave Austin McBroom a special Destiny tattoo on his back. Reflecting on the experience, Igor said it reminded him that maturity, respect, and healthy co-parenting are essential for blended families to thrive. He added that putting the children first and setting aside ego helps create a loving environment that benefits future generations together.
Later that month, the blended family came together to celebrate Father’s Day, marking Igor’s very first Father’s Day as an expectant dad. Reflecting on the milestone, Igor said fatherhood is about love, presence, and showing up every day while putting children above everything.
He also praised Austin McBroom for choosing respect over ego and thanked Catherine, the kids, Austin, and their growing family. Austin later returned the love by commenting, “Happy Father’s Day, my man.”
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Bold and the Beautiful showrunner Brad Bell recently did an interview and leaked a spoilery tidbit that we’re getting a murder mystery on B&B. That sounds kind of bizarre because it’s a fashion-led soap and they usually don’t do murderous stuff, especially with Luna Nozawa gone and Sheila Carter reformed.
We’re going to share with you what Brad Bell said and who might be the victim of this leaked murder mystery plot if it manifests.
Bold and the Beautiful: Brad Bell’s Murder Mystery Tease
So recently, Bold and the Beautiful showrunner Brad Bell appeared on Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart’s podcast. So Rebecca currently plays Taylor Hayes on B&B and Greg Rikaart is on Days of Our Lives as Leo Stark, but he was also on Y&R as Kevin Fischer for a long time. Rebecca Budig said one of the things that she loves about acting on a soap is that they get to do a little bit of everything.
And she talked about laughing and crying and anger. And Brad Bell agreed and said, “You’re doing a murder mystery now and then something campy and ridiculous.” So, the big question is, were Rebecca Budig and Brad Bell talking about a real plot they’re doing now or was he just rattling off examples? I mean, it really caught my ear and it sounds kind of fun.
B&B Drops Huge Hint!
So, we are going to talk about what kind of murder mystery that B&B might do if they are doing it. Plus, the day before Brad Bell’s appearance on the CBS sponsored podcast that Rebecca Budig hosts, the B&B Instagram account dropped a murderous tidbit as well.
We’re going to show you a couple of scenes from this little Insta video they did. It showed Sheila Carter actress Kimberlin Brown jogging up some stairs and flipping through a script looking at what’s next for Sheila. And then she poured a martini and then she was really smirking. So, the words across the screen read Kimberlin warming up to kill in her scenes with kill in all caps and the caption on the post was don’t say we didn’t warn you.
So yeah, maybe we are getting something murderous. I mean it’s been a minute since they’ve had this sort of drama. The last time they killed off somebody was homeless Tom and bartender Hollis. And the main murder mystery of course was about Tom. And it turned out that Luna did it. But this time, we might get somebody else doing murder stuff. I mean, it would be stunning if they killed off a main character. Tom was a disposable character that they brought in specifically to kill off. And Hollis was a glorified extra. He was killed off, too. But never say never.
Bold and Beautiful: Who Could Die in a Murder Mystery?
Let’s talk about who could die. Now, first off, Brad Bell said something happens in Monaco that is life-changing. That was in a different interview. And those Monaco episodes kick off on July 29th. We know Sheila is stalking Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) follows them to Monaco. And with that and the hint about killing in her scenes, Sheila might be involved because murder certainly is life-changing. If Brad Bell was dropping a real hint, then Sheila being involved makes absolute sense. She’s very upset about losing Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) to Taylor and Sheila’s desperate to be back in Finn’s life, but he told her Steffy will never agree.
So, one possibility is that Sheila stages her own death and frames Taylor. Now, we’ve seen Sheila claim that she’s changed and people are starting to believe it. Finn, actually, Taylor and Deacon, but that doesn’t mean it’s true. And if Sheila can’t have Deacon and can’t have Finn in her life, then she may want to punish Taylor for stealing her husband and punish others. So, Sheila faking her death would actually punish Taylor and Steffy and Deacon because Taylor would lose her freedom. Steffy would lose her mom and Deacon would lose his companion.
B&B: Sheila Fakes her Own Death?
And then Sheila could go off and start a new life somewhere new, knowing that she’s left chaos behind her. And let’s face it, Sheila has already faked her death several times, so it wouldn’t be something new. Now, related to that, she might want a different kind of payback. She might fake Taylor’s death instead of her own.
Maybe you remember, if you were watching back then, it was in the Hunter Tylo days. I think it was 1994, but Taylor was presumed dead in a plane crash and she had amnesia and Prince Omar saw Taylor, thought she was beautiful, hid her away at his palace and then Omar fell in love with her. And that wasn’t her only presumed death involving Omar. Because in 2002, Taylor was again presumed dead. That was when Sheila shot both Taylor and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang).
And Omar stole Taylor away and had a dummy buried in her coffin. And that time she was gone for three years until Taylor was revealed to be alive in like I think 2005. So, Sheila could contact Prince Omar and tell him he should come snatch Taylor again and Sheila could work with Omar to stage a death scene to get rid of Taylor.
That way Omar gets Taylor and Sheila might get Deacon back if Taylor is dead and gone. But in any murder investigation with Taylor as the victim, Sheila would be a top suspect. However, if she was with Deacon at the time or somewhere public with lots of witnesses, then Sheila would have an airtight alibi and could get away with it. I mean, it’s not unbelievable that B&B would sideline Taylor or repeat this plot.
Bold and the Beautiful: RJ Needs to Go!
Now, speaking of killing off front burner characters, I think top on the list of ones that fans would like to see the subject of a murder mystery is R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti). He is so unbelievably annoying that fans might cheer if he was off. But if something happened to Ridge Forrester‘s (Thorsten Kaye) son, of course, Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) would be the top suspect, especially since Ridge has been going on and on about how violent and dangerous Will is.
So, if something happened to his precious R.J., you bet. Ridge would point the finger at Will. And of course, R.J. dying would make the Spencer and Forrester feud explode. Now, I don’t think Will would kill R.J. ever. But something might happen where it appears that Will hurt R.J. and it’s just bad timing and assumptions and then, you know, Ridge Jr. turns up alive. But that’s fine, too.
Remy Killed Off B&B?
Another person who’s pretty disposable on Bold and the Beautiful at this point is Remy. I could definitely see him getting killed off. Everybody hates Deke’s (Harrison Cone) ex for those deep fakes he made to torment Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). But the only bad thing is Remy might set up his own death, fake it, and try to frame Deke to punish him for refusing to get back with him. One of those, if you can’t be with me, you can’t be with anybody scenarios.
Bold and the Beautiful: Miss Dylan Murdered?
Now, one last person I could see in a murder mystery is Miss Dylan (Sydney Bullock). She’s getting close to Will again now that Electra confirmed to Dylan she cannot be with Will because of Ridge’s insane and inappropriate ultimatum. But if something happened to Dylan after she got back with Will, Electra could be a suspect, especially if she threatens Dylan that she needs to stay away from Will and somebody overhears it.
However, I don’t think Electra would ever physically harm Dylan, but a not so dead Luna would totally do it. That would be a really fun twist. She could stage a murder scene and either really kill Dylan or make it look like she’s been killed and then Luna plants evidence to implicate Electra.
Because in Luna’s crazy head, that would leave Will available for her. With Dylan dead or gone and Electra locked up for her murder. That’s perfect. Then Luna can creep up and grab Will for herself. So, we’ll see if this murder mystery manifests or if Brad Bell was just teasing fans. I’d be totally down for it if they take out an annoying character that fans would like to see gone. I think it could be a lot of fun.
The closure of Hudson’s Bay in Canada at the beginning of 2025 signified much more than the end of one of the country’s last major department store chains. It also meant that the retail institution had existed for 355 years and had lived through many challenging times throughout its long history. Despite the popularity of the Hudson’s Bay striped blankets and symbols, the company has become part of the past. Hudson’s Bay ceased being relevant as long ago as 2025.
Now, the story of Hudson’s Bay has become relevant again due to its representation in the Netflix series Frontier, which is more than just a story of bloodshed and wilderness. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company and the troubles it faced for a long time before the chain became popular, thus becoming the story of how one of the oldest companies in the USA started.
‘Frontier’ Reveals the Violent Origins of the Hudson’s Bay Company
Long before Canadians associated Hudson’s Bay with cosmetics counters, holiday window displays, and striped blankets, it was one of the most powerful commercial enterprises in North America. Founded in 1670, the Hudson’s Bay Company controlled enormous swaths of land and dominated the fur trade, wielding economic influence that often blurred the line between business and government.
Set during the late 18th century, the three-season series follows Declan Harp (Jason Momoa), a half-Irish, half-Cree outlaw determined to dismantle the company’s grip on the lucrative fur trade. Standing in his way is the ruthless Lord Benton, whose brutal tactics represent a corporation willing to use violence and intimidation to protect its monopoly.
Rather than treating the Hudson’s Bay Company as little more than historical background, Frontier makes it the driving force behind nearly every conflict. Alliances shift, fortunes change, and entire communities are caught between rival traders competing for control of what was once one of the world’s most valuable commodities.
Jason Momoa Anchors One of Netflix’s Most Underrated Historical Dramas
We can easily forget that Frontier was released during a period when television became fascinated with heroes who are not so virtuous – just like shows such as Game of Thrones and Vikings, which made it hard for many other good shows to succeed. Momoa portrays one of his most captivating television roles as Declan Harp – a character who seeks revenge while also wanting to be free from a society that takes advantage of others. Harp is not a conventional hero, and it is very rare for Frontier to classify its characters as good or bad. Practically every character has the same goal in life — the pursuit of power, wealth, or even survival — which complicates interpersonal relationships among the main characters.
The show also benefits from embracing perspectives often sidelined in period dramas. Indigenous characters, in addition to supporting players orbiting European conflicts, are central to the story, with Cree communities and cultures woven into the show’s broader examination of colonial expansion. Rather than reducing history to a straightforward battle between heroes and villains, Frontier presents competing interests, fractured loyalties, and the human cost of empire. Combined with sweeping Canadian landscapes, convincing production design, and plenty of brutal action, the result is a historical drama that feels more ambitious than its relatively modest reputation suggests.
Hudson’s Bay’s Collapse Gives Frontier an Entirely New Perspective
When Frontier debuted in 2016, the Hudson’s Bay Company was still a functioning retailer with hundreds of years of history behind it. Viewers could watch the series knowing the corporation eventually evolved from a fur-trading powerhouse into the department store many grew up shopping at. Today, the stores are gone. Former flagship locations are being redeveloped, shopping centers have found new tenants, and the Hudson’s Bay name exists largely as intellectual property after being acquired by Canadian Tire. The company itself no longer operates the business that defined generations of Canadians’ retail experience.
Watching Frontier now creates an unusual sense of historical symmetry. The series begins at the height of the company’s influence, when the Hudson’s Bay Company seemed untouchable and capable of shaping the future of an entire region. Modern audiences already know that even institutions with centuries of history eventually reach an endpoint.
What once played primarily as a historical adventure now doubles as the origin story of a company whose remarkable run has finally come to an end. Its battles over commerce, competition, and corporate power no longer point toward an uncertain future — they point toward a conclusion we’ve only recently witnessed. Nearly a decade after it premiered, that’s enough reason to give one of Netflix’s most overlooked historical dramas another look.
The Bachelor alum Courtney Robertson is opening up about her decision to file for divorce from estranged husband Humberto Preciado.
“I really took marriage seriously. I never stepped out on my marriage,” Robertson, 43, claimed on the Saturday, July 11, episode of her “After Reality” podcast. “That was the scary part about getting married. Like, oh my God. I’m just going to be with one guy for the rest of my life.”
In her candid podcast episode, Robertson claimed Preciado, 47, had “inappropriate talk to women.”
“This is not what I signed up for. It was always [that] I was made to be crazy,” she alleged. “I feel the shame and I feel stupid. … I do as much as I can to show up as a wife. It’s not for a lack of trying.”
A slew of breakups rocked the celebrity world throughout 2026, beginning with Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January. In March, NFL quarterback Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, called it quits. News broke in April that The Real Housewives of New York City stars Sai De Silva and her husband, David Craig, […]
Robertson — who shares three children with Preciado — continued, “I can’t speak for him, but he’s like, ‘I’m going to be labeled a cheater.’ I’m like, ‘Well, you should have thought about that sooner.’”
Us Weekly has reached out to Preciado for comment on Robertson’s podcast.
When first announcing her split on Friday, July 10, Robertson — who appeared on season 16 of The Bachelor with Ben Flajnik in 2012 — said she made the decision to split from her husband “after learning information that irreparably damaged the trust in our marriage.”
“This has been one of the hardest seasons of my life, and as I continue to process everything, my focus remains on my three beautiful children,” she said in a statement to People. “They are, and always will be, my highest priority.”
In her latest podcast, Robertson said the split has taken a toll on her physical health, with her hair falling out.
“I’ve lost sight of who I was and my trust has been shattered to the point where I’m in the rebuilding phase,” she claimed. “I don’t want to coexist with anybody. I want to be happy.”
Robertson and Preciado connected via social media in 2019, seven years after her reality TV debut. (Most recently, she appeared on HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Takeover to renovate the dating series’ iconic backdrop.)
Bachelor Nation’s Courtney Robertson handed out her final rose offscreen after Humberto Preciado reached out via Instagram in April 2019. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us […]
“There was just a level of comfort and connection that I’ve never felt before,” Robertson exclusively told Us in December 2019 when recalling her love story. “I never believed in that feeling of when you know, you know until I met him. Nor have I been with someone that I so clearly wanted to start a family with.”
As a new chapter for Robertson and Preciado begins, the reality star hopes the pair can coparent successfully.
“I believe choosing peace and a healthy, stable environment for my children is the right path forward,” Robertson said when announcing her split. “I remain committed to coparenting with kindness and respect. I kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this next chapter, especially for the sake of our children. I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve received and am taking things one
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Rachael Ray has left many fans worried for her after her appearance sparked health concerns in a new cooking video posted on social media.
The celebrity chef has been through a lot over the last couple of years, including the loss of her mom, Elsa, as well as a fire incident that destroyed her home, and an alleged marital issue with her husband, John Cusimano.
Rachael Ray also had to defend herself by revealing the health issue that caused “slurred” speech, which fans bashed her for at the time.
Ray has once again found herself at the center of a social media storm after she shared a new cooking video on Instagram.
In the clip, the 57-year-old culinary star shared instructions to her followers on how to season dishes by “feel,” instead of using any measuring devices.
She encouraged followers to rather stick it out with their palm, noting that the center of the palm, when folded, is “equivalent to about a tablespoon.”
“I think it’s really uptight and stupid to use a bunch of little measuring devices unless you’re baking,” she said, going on to add that measurement-taking when baking is a very “specific art,” but when it comes to other things, the hand will do just fine.
“Your hand is the original measuring spoon,” Ray captioned the post. “When you’re seasoning as you go, don’t overthink it. A little pinch, a little palmful, a little confidence is all you need to cook by feel. Your food will thank you.”
Fans Were Left Alarmed By Her Appearance In The Video
Instead of some fans focusing on the cooking lessons, they turned their attention to Ray’s appearance, with some voicing fears about her physical well-being, while others claimed they couldn’t recognize her.
“I haven’t seen her in so long. I’m genuinely wondering… is she okay?” One user asked, while another wrote, “She is not aging well.”
A third user commented, “She got so old- heavy and weird.” Someone else added, “Wow. Didn’t recognize her. A lot of weight. Hope she gets help.”
Conversely, other fans came to Ray’s defense, urging critics to show basic empathy and decrying harsh online judgment.
“A swift Google search would let y’all know that she has been going through some very stressful events and taken a couple of serious falls. Be kind,” someone else noted.
Another person added, “People, she hasn’t had an easy time lately. Her mom passed away last year. I send her tons of hugs … Ease up on her. You’re beautiful, Rachel, & I love you!!”
Rachael Ray Has Been Through A Lot In The Past Couple Of Years
This isn’t the first time Ray has been dragged into such public scrutiny over her physical state.
Back in 2024, fans raised alarms over her health after she shared a cooking clip at the time, paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett by making his favorite dish, ossobuco. Many claimed her speech sounded “slurred,” but she later clarified that it was due to a “bum wisdom tooth,” per Page Six.
She also sparked concern in July 2025 when she allegedly exhibited “bizarre behavior” at a meet-and-greet and bottle signing event for her new gin. According to the news outlet, she came 20 minutes late for that event, as a source pointed out that she “seemed off” while greeting fans.
During the summer of 2020, she lost her Lake Luzerne home to a fire, and was dealt a major blow in the closing stages of 2025 when she lost her mom, Elsa Scuderi, at the age of 92.
The Popular Chef Shutdown Rumors Of Her Marriage And Health
The “30-Minute Meals” alum has also faced allegations of a troubled marriage with her husband of 20 years, John Cusimano, as well as other business challenges.
In a conversation with AP News back in March, she addressed rumors that her marriage to Cusimano had hit the rocks.
“We’re very volatile people. We’re loud, and then we’re lovey-dovey, and I think we confuse a lot of folks because of that,” she said.
The chef continued, “I have a great marriage. My health is fine. I lift weights every morning, 4 o’clock, you know. I’m doing just fine.”
Rachael Ray Clapped Back At Speculations She ‘Disappeared’ Because Of The Worries Over Her Health
Having moved most of her life to Italy, many pointed out that Ray had “disappeared” in 2025 amid the rising concerns for her health.
However, she clapped back in a conversation with US Weekly, noting that she’s still very much active.
“I don’t know what they’re talking about,” she told the news outlet during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash in New York City that year.
In another chat with the news outlet, Ray shared why she prefers Italy to NYC, saying, “It’s quiet. The dog is much happier. She hates New York City. Bella is not a New Yorker at all. So, for the dog’s sake, I spend as much time [in Italy] as I can.”
Ray added, “She has a swimming pool and 66 hectares to run around on, and everything is very quiet, and the air is very fresh, and we have huge gardens and a vineyard and olive trees, and I just prefer that life.”
UFC superstar Conor McGregor is revealing the next steps in his mixed martial arts career following his shocking 69-second loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11.
“Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again. Final fight of the contract. Please God!” McGregor, 38, shared via Instagram on Monday, July 13.
McGregor’s comeback dreams hanging on his fight against Holloway, 34, were cut short when McGregor suffered a leg injury just over a minute into the bout.
“My faith is unconditional and I am thankful I get to prove it!” McGregor wrote. “My lifestyle changes are permanent and not just until. I am thankful I get to prove it.”
Conor McGregor was a no-show at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan’s UFC afterparty after his shocking fight loss, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. McGregor, 37, was scheduled to emcee the Las Vegas bash hours after his Saturday, July 11, fight against rival Max Holloway during UFC 329. McGregor ultimately lost the match just […]
He added, “I am a child of God. I am a friend of God. God makes a way for me where there seems to be no way. I am not a victim of my circumstances, I overcome them. God is at work in me to will and to work his good pleasure! My youth is being renewed like the eagles! In Jesus I am thoroughly loved, cherished, adored. I walk in divine health. I live under supernatural protection. All things work out for my good! All things are possible for me because I am a believer!”
McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC contract, though there is no timetable for his return. Holloway has suggested he may be McGregor’s final fight opponent, which would bring an end to their trilogy. McGregor previously defeated Holloway via decision in 2013.
Hours after the loss at UFC 329, McGregor broke his silence on social media.
“I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened,” he wrote via X. “The talk of me being off while walking in to the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow.”
UFC president Dana White expressed disappointment in the highly-anticipated fight, telling reporters, “I was expecting at least a one-round war.”
“Who knew what Conor was capable of as far as cardio, whatever else, after a five-year layoff, and there you go,” White said of McGregor, who last fought at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg during the first round. “We’re assuming a blown ACL. I’m no doctor, but that’s what I figured when I saw it, and doctors think the same thing too.”
McGregor did not specify the exact injury he suffered against Holloway on Saturday, but in revealing he plans on having surgery, UFC fans can rest assured it will be a long time before they see him in the octagon again.
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‘House of the Dragon’s James Norton Confirms What Makes Ormund Hightower Such a Dangerous Villain
Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4.
We’re at the halfway point of House of the Dragon Season 3, and already the HBO fantasy spin-off has made some decisive moves with its characters on the overall chessboard that is Westeros. Although Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) has definitively claimed the Iron Throne, the strife she’s inherited in King’s Landing is only the half of it. With the knowledge that Ormund Hightower (James Norton) has deceived her — not only by sending her a fake Daeryon Targaryen but also by seizing the adjacent town of Tumbleton instead of retreating — it’s clear that Season 3 is setting up an inevitable clash between these armies, one that could have devastating consequences for the smallfolk caught in the middle.
Ahead of the premiere of Episode 4, “Tumbleton,” Collider had the opportunity to speak with Norton about playing House of the Dragon‘s newest villain and why he wanted to take “big swings” with Ormund’s most pivotal scenes. Over the course of the interview, which you can read below, the actor breaks down that memorable bath moment, the intricacies of Ormund’s admittedly “toxic” relationship with Daeron (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth), what his opinion of House Targaryen and their dragons reveals about his inner nature, and more.
COLLIDER: This episode is so fabulous for your character, starting with the very memorable scene in the bath. What sort of energy did you want to bring to that scene? So often, we associate nudity with vulnerability, and here it feels like he’s using it as a form of intimidation.
JAMES NORTON: Yes, he certainly is. What was lovely about this scene was it was an opportunity to see Ormund really enjoy being Ormund. A lot of the time, we see him very stressed, particularly later on in the series. As the stakes rise, he gets more and more stressed. Obviously, this is a man who lives at a high level of stress. You get a sense that he’s hyper-aware and hypersensitive to certain smells and sounds, and he has a lot of OCD, and so it was really lovely to see him delighting in his power and his playfulness.
What was really great in the scene, for me, was that I was able to give them versions of it where I basically said to the director [Claire Kilner], “Can I go quite camp with this?” And again, testament and credit to the creators of the show, they were like, “Yeah, just go. See how far you can go, and have it still exist within the world.” Getting out of that bath, I got campier and campier until I was literally cocking my head and going, “Is she a queen, or is she a bitch with a dragon?” It felt like I was going so ludicrously big, and then they went with it! They were brave in the edit, and they were like, “Let’s make this character delicious.” And as a result, he kind of feels into all different facets of the contradictory mess that he is, and I just think, “Good for them.”
Sometimes, as an actor, if you don’t trust the creators, you don’t give them the wide parameters of performance, and on this, I gave them very wide parameters. I gave them very subtle and nuanced and very big and panto, and generally, they went with the big swings, and I think the show and the character benefit as a result.
James Norton Nearly Fainted During Ormund’s Sword-Swinging Scene
“Your body just doesn’t know where the hell it’s at…”
You brought up Ormund’s emotions, and it does call to mind the scene where he gets the raven from Harrenhal. As much as there has been this question hanging over the nature of Ormund and Daeron’s relationship, Daeron is the one who sees Ormund go still and immediately tells everybody else to get out of the line of fire. What did you want to convey not just through Ormund’s reaction, swinging a sword at that table over and over again, but also what Daeron’s response reveals about the history between these characters?
NORTON: It was actually quite a tough scene to shoot because what happens, usually, when you do those types of explosions, those types of physical moments, which are very important in the script, you usually do the scene up to the moment of explosion, and then the shot to shoot the explosion is a pick-up or a pop or a special, whatever you want to call it, so the camera’s set up in a certain way. So, after we shot the bulk of the scene, the meat of the dialogue, and they called action, I would just be smashing the table, and then I would go back to being calm, and then I would smash the table. Your body just doesn’t know where the hell it’s at because you’re going high adrenaline to nothing, to high adrenaline. By the end, I was nearly fainting. My head was spinning. I had a terrible headache. It was kind of weirdly taxing. I don’t know. I felt really drained by the end of it.
In terms of the more important part of that scene and what it tells us about those characters, it was fun for me because it allowed us to show what is below Ormund and all the control, and what happens if that control is undermined, and the danger. Up until that point, we get a sense of there being this kind of fury bubbling underneath; we don’t actually see it manifest. Then, to allow it to be manifested was really important. Also, it just contextualizes the fear and the way people respond to him, particularly Daeron.
There’s also a sinister part of it, which is: how many times has that rage been directed at Daeron? I mean, Daeron is a young boy. He’s been brought up by this man. He’s as close to a father figure as Daeron has. There is a real pain and tragedy in that moment because he’s looking at that young servant and saying, “Get out, because otherwise you’re going to get hurt.” And, implicit in that act is, “Because I’ve been hurt before, as well. So just get out.” And a real selflessness. He doesn’t leave himself. He stays, and he watches, and he observes, partly, I think, probably to protect Ormund against himself and other people. So, there’s a stoicism and a courageousness in Daeron in that moment, but also an acknowledgment that he’s had to suffer this man.
It really goes to the heart of how toxic that relationship is, because despite there being this kind of abusive element, there is love there. I think, almost, Daeron stays because it’s like he might be a menace to himself, and a bit like a parent who needs caring by their child. Daeron stays, I think, partly out of — you’d have to ask Ben [Evan Ainsworth], but I think partly out of affection and love. It’s almost like Stockholm syndrome. He’s under duress. He’s almost imprisoned by Ormund, but also sort of loves him. That, for me, was the most exciting and most interesting part of this journey, excavating that relationship, because it’s really complicated.
James Norton Reveals the Truth at the Heart of Ormund’s Hatred of Dragons
“He sees them as beasts — not just the dragons, but the dragon riders themselves.”
Ormund is among the characters on the show who have a clear distaste for dragons, and does not hesitate to make those feelings known — but when Tessarion steps to him a little bit, he physically recoils. What did you want to convey about his attitude towards dragons juxtaposed with that reaction?
NORTON: We did one version where I literally fell to the ground as I recoiled from the dragon. In Episode 3, the High Septon describes the dragons as this “impure force.” It’s when Rhaenyra’s asking to be ordained, and the response she gets is that the dragons are a sort of impurity — “They just destroy. They don’t create.” I think Ormund, for all his theatricality and the fun, playful side to him, there is this very sinister side where he’s almost fascistic in his commitment to the Hightower cause and their claim to the throne. The way he talks about Daeron and his Targaryen lineage, being like, “Your blood is tainted,” he really sees them as savages, and he thinks the world should be rid of them. It’s really dark when you go down that. Almost like ethnic cleansing, in a weird way. He’s so binary in his approach and his view of how the two families are so different, and one being superior to the other.
I guess his attitude to dragons is kind of tied up in that. He sees them as beasts — not just the dragons, but the dragon riders themselves. Savages. Beasts. They do not deserve to be on that throne. It goes to the root of him and the darker side of him. It was an opportunity for me, alongside the relationship with Daeron and that particular part of his character, to root him and anger him alongside the more playful, delicious stuff.
Templeton, obviously, is a name that book fans will immediately hear and think about what’s coming. Can you tease any big battle scenes later this season?
NORTON: We’ve obviously already experienced an incredible battle, and there has been no secret about this series being very muscular and delivering what I think fans are excited by. Now, we’re at Episode 4. Ormund is so proud and so committed to the cause. The moment when he pretends to promise fealty to Rhaenyra, when Daemon forces him to bend the knee, you kind of know that that’s all bullshit, and you know that he hasn’t been back to Oldtown.
All I’ll say is, as you know, the setup is pretty spicy. He’s using human shields intentionally. He’s using women and children to protect him and the Hightower army in Templeton. So, we are set up for something. I don’t know what. [Laughs] It’s a very exciting series, is all I can say.
New episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere Sundays on HBO and HBO Max.
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” OG Vicki Gunvalson is reminding people that she built the franchise from the ground up. In a new interview, the outspoken reality star commented on the franchise’s newest cast, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” and accused them of being inauthentic and desperate for attention.
While chatting with Page Six, Gunvalson, who just returned to season 20 of “RHOC,” slammed the new cast of “RHORI” as “very aggressive.”
“I didn’t even know who they were,” she said. “I was like, ‘Hi, bye. You’re all fighting. I’m staying away from that.’”
Gunvalson recently crossed paths with the Ocean State women while filming scenes for the upcoming “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” special.
The cast, featuring Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi, will appear in the finale episode, which was filmed at Dorinda Medley’s Massachusetts estate.
Vicki Gunvalson Has Choice Words For The ‘RHORI’ Cast
Based on the trailer, two of the women, Swanson and DiMare, bump heads, forcing Medley to tell them to get their acts together or be removed.
“It’s like, ‘The cameras aren’t here. What’re you guys doing? Shut up. This is my show. We are here for Season 20, ‘Ultimate Girls Trip,’” Gunvalson said. “It was just awkward.”
Gunvalson, who first appeared in season 1 of “RHOC” in 2006, finished by giving the women of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” a bit of advice.
“Be authentic,” she said. “Would you do this in real life? Because if you wouldn’t do it in real life, what are you doing it on camera for?”
Vicki Gunvalson Was Asked To Return To ‘RHOC’ During BravoCon 2025
Gunvalson’s return comes seven years after she departed the series in 2019. Host Andy Cohen asked her to make her comeback during BravoCon 2025, per the Daily Dish, and she gladly accepted.
While accepting the Wifetime Achievement award in 2023, Gunvalson reflected on her time on the series, thanking not only her co-stars but also the fans for their unwavering support over the years.
“None of this would be possible without all the fans who supported me and loved me through all the s—t that I had. It has not been easy,” she said.
According to a previous report from The Blast, Gunvalson said she was more than excited Cohen asked her to return because she had started to believe her time as a full-time cast member had come to an end.
“He’s sending me off into the wilderness by myself without an orange. And when he said that, I kind of lost all where I was. And he goes, ‘Please say yes.’ And I said, “I think I’m getting my orange.’ He goes, ‘We want you back full-time.’ And I just thought, ‘Thank you, Jesus.’ Because I miss filming. I missed my girls. I missed the joy of being an Orange County Housewife,” she said.
Bravo Is Celebrating 20 Years Of ‘The Real Housewives’
Another report from The Blast details the upcoming 20th-anniversary special, which will feature a group of seven All-Star housewives traveling across several states to hang out with beloved cast members from the past and present.
Throughout the upcoming batch of episodes, more than 80 “Real Housewives” alums will appear, including the iconic NeNe Leakes.
Leakes, who has been estranged from Bravo since 2022 after suing the network and Cohen, opened up about her return in an emotional video, thanking everybody who played a role in her comeback.
Leakes Gets Emotional Thinking About Her Return To Bravo
“This has been a really long, long journey, and gosh, I’m happy, overjoyed to say that I will be returning to Bravo,” the mother of two said in an Instagram video. “I almost can’t believe the words that are coming out of my mouth. I’m so happy. I’m excited to see all of you girls. It’s going to be a time. Yes! B-tches, I am back. Now pick your faces off the floor. OK!? See you on Bravo. Love you.”
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” premieres on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 9 PM ET on Bravo.
Keke “Keep A Man” Wyatt has sparked pregnancy speculation after sharing a new video alongside a mystery man.
RELATED: Issa Wrap! Keke Wyatt Shares Strong Words While Confirming Divorce From Zackariah Darring (Exclusive)
Keke “Keep A Man” Wyatt Shares New Video Alongside Mystery Man
On Monday, July 13, Keke Wyatt took to Instagram to share a short clip with her more than 1.7 million followers. Furthermore, the clip appeared to show her posing in a short white dress, cradled by a man standing behind her, his hands around her waist. To note, as the camera rolled, Wyatt even placed her hand on her stomach.
“💋💋💋,” Wyatt captioned the clip.
Keke Wyatt Sparks Pregnancy Speculation
Immediately, social media users entered TSR’s comment section, noting their questions for Keke Wyatt. Many seemed to wonder if this was a soft pregnancy announcement.
Instagram user @_pettyking wrote, “Not tryna be funny…but is this a baby bump reveal or just a man reveal?”
While Instagram user @lolo_bangzz added, “Keke been pregnant my whole life.. 😩😩🙏🏽”
Instagram user @queeneek wrote, “Idk man y’all glorifying the ‘Keke keep a man Wyatt’ slogan but I honestly think there’s a deep rooted issue when a person can’t stay by themselves for a year or two because like my gosh do you ever turn anybody away??🥴😂 lmao”
While Instagram user @lifeoftoya1 added, “Keke keep a man & a baby 😂”
Instagram user @wristworkmylk wrote, “The female Nick Cannon”
While Instagram user @lavidavicious added, “I didn’t know if it was a relationship reveal or a baby announcement…..”
Instagram user @therealnayblanco wrote, “She keep a man and don’t at the same time 😅”
While Instagram user @rosaspuddin added, “Here comes baby #354″
Instagram user @ci_error wrote, “It’s giving baby and a shotgun wedding vibes, if you like it I love it sis! 🫶🏾”
While Instagram user @tr3_rhose added, “I’m pretty sure this is a pregnancy announcement too. Lawd girl, you not tired yet! 😂”
Instagram user @caffeinatedcusswords wrote, “Girl you ain’t gotta give em all a baby.”
More On Her Mystery Man & Previous Headlines
As The Shade Room previously reported, Keke Wyatt has made headlines in recent years for her apparent romances. In June 2024, she raised eyebrows when she stepped out with a mystery man while apparently still being married to Zackariah Darring.
Later that month, Wyatt seemingly revealed that her marriage to Darring was over, per The Shade Room. Simultaneously, fans came to know her new boo to be an automotive specialist, Anthony Whitehead.
By July of that year, Wyatt confirmed her divorce, exclusively sharing that she was happy to be “free,” per The Shade Room. In February 2025, she shared a clip of Whitehead and her children. But it now appears she has moved on to someone new.
Over the weekend, she shared what appears to be an initial video with her new mystery man. The clip apparently showed them at the movies together. However, his identity remains unclear.
RELATED: Awww! Keke Wyatt Posts Sweet Moment Between Her Boyfriend Anthony Whitehead & Her Youngest Son (WATCH)
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