Alexia Umansky exclusively opened up to Us about the support she received from Next Gen NYC’s Gia Giudice before competing on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.

“[Gia] really inspired me to keep going and keep pushing. Her season, she was so incredible,” Alexia, 30, told Us while promoting the fifth season of the Fox reality competition. “Her telling me anything would have gotten me through. I was like, ‘Anything you say, just yes!’”

Gia, 25, and Alexia share a bond not just because their respective moms, Teresa Giudice and Kyle Richards, are Real Housewives OGs but also because they both competed on Special Forces with a parent. In season 4, Gia took on the grueling Special Forces selection course alongside Teresa, 54, whereas Alexia is competing in the Malaysian jungle in season 5 with her dad, Mauricio Umansky.

“[Gia] was just so reassuring. I wanted to call her since she won,” Alexia explained to Us. “I thought, ‘This is the perfect person to [ask for advice].’ We share some parts of our life. We both grew up with our moms being who they are, icons. I called her and she was so sweet, so reassuring. I was so scared. I was very, very nervous.”

She continued, “Actually, I never get homesick, but when I left my house to go to Malaysia, I cried in the car to the airport. I was not well. … Gia, when I called her … she calls me babe and it makes me feel at home. [I knew] it’s going to be OK. She seemed like she really loved the experience, and that’s what made me feel instantly relieved.”

Gia previously shared with Us some of the advice she offered Alexia before cameras rolled on Special Forces season 5.

“[Alexia] was like, ‘Give me the lowdown from start to finish,’ and I did,” Gia, 25, exclusively told Us in August. “I was like, ‘The physical aspect of it was the hardest part for me.’ I felt like my body was crumbling. But then as you keep going on, I was like, ‘Alexia, we’re young, so yes, it was really hard for me in the beginning, but each day I genuinely felt my body getting stronger and stronger.’ So then, by the end, it’s more of a mental thing than a physical thing.”

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Kyle Richards wasn’t particularly pleased to hear about her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, and their daughter Alexia Umansky’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test journey. “My first thought was, ‘I’m going to kill you, Mauricio,’” Kyle, 57, told Page Six on Tuesday, August 4. “I was actually not happy at all. I was so worried about […]

Gia wasn’t the only one offering the Umanskys guidance on Special Forces — they also had a private session with life coach Tony Robbins to get them in the right headspace for the competition.

“We had a session with Tony Robbins,” Mauricio, 56, told Us. “I called him up and I asked him to do this with us. He did a little Zoom session just to get us mentally prepared. He was amazing. He definitely helped us get mentally prepared, talked about creating mantras. …. He helped us a lot.”

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season 5 premieres on Fox Thursday, September 24, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Lightsabers can be put away, class. We need the Bunsen burners out instead. Trade in one fascist space government for an academic committee, perhaps remove the patricide element involving your smuggler dad, blend in one fake relationship and you’ve got something akin to Star Wars crossed with Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You. In this one, we don’t need to blow up the Death Star because we’re too busy swooning.

Lili Reinhart (Riverdale) and Tom Bateman (Based on a True Story) star in The Love Hypothesis, which is officially Prime Video’s No. 1 movie in the United States after premiering on September 23. The romantic comedy is based on Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, a story whose origins famously trace back to Star Wars Kylo Ren x Rey fan fiction before it became a publishing phenomenon in its own right.

Based on the New York Times bestseller, The Love Hypothesis follows Olive, a Ph.D. candidate who impulsively kisses her department’s most intimidating professor, Adam Carlsen. Their mutual need for a fake relationship turns into an experiment in chemistry that might actually solve for love. This being a romantic comedy rather than an academic ethics seminar, their experiment eventually produces some results neither of them included in the hypothesis.

The cast is led by Reinhart as Olive and Bateman as Adam, alongside Rachel Marsh as Anh Pham, Nicholas Duvernay(Bel-Air), Jaboukie Young-White (Only Murders in the Building), Arty Froushan (House of the Dragon), Aadi Maaj, and Jeananne Goossen (The Night Shift).

How Successful Is ‘The Love Hypothesis’?

Even prior to Hollywood coming around, the novel was a ridiculous viral success that had then spawned its own viral moments once the movie was in production. Reinhart and Bateman recreated the book’s famous one-armed lift for TikTok ahead of release, and the video accumulated more than 84.5 million views. Proof, if any was needed, that the scientific method now includes checking whether your lead can pick somebody up with one arm. We can tick that one off the list. We’re good scientists here, so put your feet up, bring out your scientific journals and prepare to discover just exactly what ingredients are needed to make you go “yes please”.

The Love Hypothesis is streaming now exclusively on Prime Video.

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Beyond the Gates spoilers for Sept 28-Oct 2, 2026 excite with Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) exploding at her boyfriend about his job. And also, little Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings) is going to go down swinging despite being caught red-handed.

And we are going to dive into all the good stuff coming from Sept 28th to Oct 2nd, including Bill Hamilton’s (Timon Kyle Durrett) total humiliation and Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) feeling caught between a rock and a hard place. But first, as we always do on early edition day, we’re going to talk about what’s happening the last couple of episodes this week and then we are going to get into next week’s actions.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Vernon & Anita Shocked

So, on Thursday, Sept 24th on Beyond the Gates, we’ve got Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) bringing bad news to Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon Dupree (Clifton  Davis). I’m sure that Leslie is thrilled to tell Vernon and Anita that Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) was hauled down to the cop shop because Marcel Malone (Darryl W. Handy) was on duty. Obviously, Leslie hears it from him.

Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) needs to lean on Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson). This could be about Bradley “Smitty” Smith (Mike Manning) possibly being suspected of giving Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) the pills that killed her since Heather faked that footage of Smitty and Max a couple of days before Lia died. Hopefully Ted can comfort Martin. Vernon and Anita go over and confront Dani in front of Andre at her house and Vernon demands to know why Dani was at the police station all night.

BTG Spoilers: Dani Lies Through Her Teeth

And Anita is irate and asks why they hear to hear about all of this from horrible Leslie. And of course, Andre cannot believe what he hears. Dani lied and told him she was with Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) when really Dani was in Bill’s house rifling through his safe and looking for evidence against Hayley.

And of course, Dani will feel vindicated because she was always right about Hayley. But Andre will not like the lengths that Dani went to on Bill’s behalf. But Andre will look really bad if he says that Dani should have just stayed out of it and let Hayley finish killing Bill, which honestly would have made Andre’s life so much easier.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Bill in Shock

We also have Bill completely stunned by some news from Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges). It’s a bitter pill to swallow. And I expect he tells Bill about Dani being at the house and Hayley holding a gun on her and then Marcel finding poison on Hayley, which confirms not only that she played Bill for a fool. But she was trying to kill him for his money.

Bill is steeped in regret right now. Also, Hayley enlists Tomas Navarro’s (Alex Alegria) help. After they took Hayley out of the house in handcuffs down at the cop shop, after they found the poison, she told Jacob she wanted him to contact Tomas as her legal counsel. Hayley thinks Bill is out of town and Jacob did not correct her. So Hayley still has no idea about the collapse and that Bill is in the hospital.

BTG Spoilers: Kat Hits Her Breaking Point

Friday, Sept 25th on Beyond the Gates, Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe)’s plans with Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) are interrupted. That is the same day that Kat is fed up with Tomas. I’m guessing that Kat may be mad that he went down to the cop shop to defend Hayley. In the interim, Bill may ask Tomas to drop Hayley as a client, and she may wind up with a public defender because without Bill’s money, Hayley can’t afford a good lawyer.

Also, Andre is rattled when Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) gets impatient. I expect she may threaten Andre or threaten Dani might get hurt if Heather doesn’t get what she wants from Andre. And I am curious if that video that he gave Joey will help him put a stop to his psycho sister Heather.

Naomi’s news shocked Chelsea. And I’m sure this is about Hayley poisoning their dad. And of course, Naomi is going to tell Chelsea that Hayley almost killed their mom, Dani, and that now Hayley’s been arrested. Also, speaking of Bill’s wife, Hayley gives an ominous warning. So, it doesn’t seem like that murderous little troll has any leverage. But you never know. It may be something a residual threat about Bill, something that she says to infuriate Dani.

A pair of exes gets real during a chat. It could be Ted and Leslie. Because this week he asked her doesn’t she want something real and Leslie asked Ted if he thinks she’s capable of being a good woman. I don’t. And it may be after this chat with her ex that Leslie puts her money where her mouth is.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Bill Absolutely Humiliated

Then Sept 28th through Oct 2nd on Beyond the Gates, we should see Madison Montgomery (Kenja McNeill) comparing Bill’s lab test to whatever the crime lab says was in that poison bottle they got out of Hayley’s cleavage to confirm that the substance explains all of Bill’s symptoms, including the stroke and his subsequent collapses.

Leslie is likely going to make Anita regret letting her bully her way into the Articulates project. And of course, Dani played hero and exposed Hayley at great risk to her own life. And Bill is going to be so embarrassed that he was played for a fool by Hayley and that he broke Dani’s heart for horrible little Hayley. But then again, Bill was breaking Dani’s heart long before Hayley came along with his rampant cheating.

BTG Spoilers: Bill Out for Justice

I’m interested to see if Bill gets to go see Hayley in an orange jumpsuit and tells her he’s going to make sure she goes to jail forever. Because Bill knows a lot of judges in the DMV. Andre’s got double trouble as he struggles under the weight of Heather’s obsession with him. And of course, he’s upset that Dani risked her life to save Bill’s. Poor Andre does not deserve any of this. His best hope is that Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) puts a stop to Heather and that Bill will stay out of their marriage.

Heather’s time flying under the radar as the Impaler is about to run out unless Joey forces Heather out of town or puts her six feet under. Nicole just updated her profile on the Impaler for Jacob and said it’s a narcissist who will get even more dangerous if they lose their patience or they feel challenged. Because Smitty’s going to keep being a problem.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Smitty Makes a Big Move

He may write another article that directly provokes her deliberately trying to get the Impaler to do something. Smitty knows the Impaler is framing him with the Max and Lia stuff. So, Smitty might feel the best thing to do is write another article, very provocative, draw out the Impaler and just end this.

I expect Joey to confront Heather about terrorizing the owner of Uptown into selling to her. Despite Joey telling her no, Heather is clearly setting up shop again in the DMV and her being outed as the Impaler will be horrible for Joey personally and professionally. So, he may have to do something drastic about Heather.

BTG Spoilers: Eva’s Patience Wearing Thin

Eva feels Izaiah’s friendship with Kat isn’t appropriate. She’s being very patient about it. But it is a problem. And since Tomas showing up at the jail to meet with Hayley ticks off Kat, she may run to Izaiah to vent, which will annoy Eva, and Tomas may run to Eva to vent about Kat. So, this is all getting really messy with these two couples.

And I do wonder if Bill’s going to check out of the hospital and go home to the house that he shared with Hayley or if he’s going to join Ted and get a room at the fancy hotel. Because Bill may not want to be in the place where his toxic little wife Hayley nearly murdered him.

Most of Bill’s memories from that house that he shared with Hayley are going to be bad. So, I can picture Bill putting his and Hayley’s home on the market rather than living there. And I also expect Bill to start campaigning to steal Dani away from Andre after this. And then Bill’s probably hoping to come home to her house.

Hudson McLeroy is explaining his personal decision to move back to Atlanta after his split from Ariana Biermann.

“I was starting a business out of Atlanta, a car company. It was going really good until I had that car explode and a couple of speed bumps along the way,” Hudson, 24, shared on the Wednesday, September 23, episode of Next Gen NYC. “I didn’t f*** off to Atlanta. I was genuinely trying to start a business, trying to put forth effort into what Ariana said I wasn’t doing while we were dating.”

The Bravo star continued, “I also got readdicted to drugs. I was dealing with a lot of different things that were going on all at once.”

During the reunion show, which was hosted by Andy Cohen, Charlie Zakkour was critical of Hudson for moving out of New York City and not fighting for Ariana, 24, as she stayed in the Big Apple.

At one point, Ariana defended her ex and wished Charlie, 30, had a bit more empathy.

“You act like Hudson wasn’t down bad in a f***ing drug addiction,” she shared during the reunion taping. “You don’t think of situations. He went to rehab!”

Charlie, who claimed he didn’t know all the details about Hudson’s reality, replied, “At the time, all I saw was a guy saying a lot of things that he wanted about his ex and not doing jack s*** to get her.”

As Hudson struggled with his health, Ariana revealed that she remained in touch with his relatives.

“I was talking to his family often, helping with every kind of aspect with everything that I could and also not overstepping a boundary I was trying to create with him at the same time,” she shared. “When your life is at risk, all bets are off.”

When Andy, 58, asked if the pair briefly reconciled, Ariana confirmed that they tried to give things another chance. Ultimately, they decided to remain just friends and costars.

“Hudson had just gotten out of rehab, and I was going through a very traumatic point in my life,” she explained. “We found comfort in each other again. We’re family. We really are. And when push comes to shove, if Hudson needs me, no matter where I am in the world, I always want to be able to help him.”

In a separate interview with Bravo’s The Daily Dish, Hudson shared more insight into his journey.

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“I can’t control everything that’s going on around me. I can’t control every relationship, every disappointment or everything life throws at me, but I am learning that I do have to control how I respond to those things,” he said in an interview published on Thursday, September 24. “I think that’s something I’m gonna continue to do for the rest of my life.”

Next Gen NYC is available to stream now on Peacock.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

As soon as the temps start to chill, fall maxi dresses become one of my go-to staples. But sadly, not every style works. The wrong cuts can highlight the tummy area or feel too bulky for everyday wear. That’s where finding the perfect balance between flattering and chic is key.

To solve the struggle, I rounded up 21 slimming maxi dresses that truly check all the boxes. From loose T-shirt styles to flowy floral options, these dresses manage to disguise the tummy while looking effortlessly expensive. Even better? Prices kick off at $14.

21 Fall Maxi Dresses That Hide the Tummy While Looking Expensive

Everyday Errands

1. Our Favorite: This button-down maxi is exactly what we imagine a Hamptons rich mom wearing while grocery shopping. Add a belt for an extra polished look!

2. Runner-up: We love how this comfy maxi dress can easily be elevated with strappy heels or made casual with sneakers.

3. Tummy-Friendly: This loose maxi dress glides right over the belly and comes in dozens of fall-ready colors.

4. Loungewear-Like: Stay cozy this season with this T-shirt maxi dress that feels as soft and lightweight as your go-to loungewear.

5. Has Pockets: You can’t beat the convenience of this short-sleeve maxi dress that has pockets for holding your keys or cell phone.

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6. Our Favorite: Fall brunch or baby shower on the calendar? This boho-chic floral maxi dress checks every box. The hardest part is choosing a color!

7. Runner-up: Fall 2026 is all about rich-looking neutrals, and this navy floral maxi dress delivers. The smocked top slims your frame without squeezing.

8. Curve-Slimming: We can picture this waist-slimming maxi dress pairing flawlessly with statement jewelry and chunky fall heels.

9. Autumn Chic: Be the best-dressed at brunch in this stunning boho maxi dress that streamlines the figure with a cinched waist.

10. Fall Florals: Perfect for an afternoon of apple picking, this floral wrap dress comes in several fall-perfect shades.

11. Boutique-Worthy: Channel boutique-level style with this eyelet maxi dress that could easily pass for a $500 find.

12. Short-Sleeve Chic: This short-sleeve maxi drapes beautifully, giving off effortless fall elegance.

13. Boho Babe: Flow meets sophistication in this chic boho maxi that feels like a designer piece for a fraction of the price.

Office-Ready

14. Our Favorite: Between the gorgeous floral print, subtle V-neckline and pockets, this slimming fall maxi is appropriate for the office without looking frumpy.  Just add jewelry and ankle boots!

15. Runner-up: Thanks to a contrast-knit skirt, this belted maxi dress creates the illusion of a more sculpted silhouette.

16. Rich Mom-Worthy: Serving rich mom energy is this flattering shirt dress that gives you a sophisticated office look in minutes.

17. Very Versatile: One of the more versatile options on our list is this black maxi dress. It can easily mix and match with your closet year-round.

18. Figure-Skimming: Highlight your curves with this flowy wrap dress that smooths over the midsection.

Evening and Special Events

19. Our Favorite: The ultimate fall wedding guest pick? It’s this slimming wrap dress that smooths over curves while looking chic.

20. Harvest Hues: Nothing screams ‘fall’ like this velvet maxi dress that’s the perfect blend of elegance and comfort.

21. Flowy and Flattering: Both romantic and fun, this tulle midi dress glides effortlessly from evening plans to the dance floor.

Red carpet stylists have never treated shapewear as a secret — it’s standard kit. Here’s how to build the same foundation for a wedding, a party, or any night the camera’s out.

Every award season, the same behind-the-scenes detail resurfaces: stylists don’t just pick a dress; they build the whole foundation underneath it. Industry reporting on red-carpet prep has long described stylists keeping a full rotation of undergarments on hand for clients — slips, tummy-control shorts, strapless bras, bodysuits — swapped in based on the cut of the dress and where a client wants to be smoothed. Beauty and fashion coverage of recent awards seasons has made shapewear a consistent part of the equipment list, not a scandal.

None of that requires a stylist on retainer. The same logic — pick the undergarment based on what the outfit actually needs, not what’s in the top drawer — works for a wedding, a work party, or a night out with photos involved. It just means knowing what to reach for.

The usual culprits behind a messy outfit are familiar: digging underwire, straps that slide, bunching around the waist, visible panty lines, or texture showing through where you want it smooth. Most of that is fixable with the right base layer, not a different outfit.

Under Bodycon or Silk Slip Dresses

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Tight, unforgiving fabric shows everything, including lines and texture that a looser dress would hide. High-waisted shaper shorts handle this without the mid-thigh “sausage” effect that too-short shapewear can create — they smooth the tummy and thighs, stay invisible under clothing, and help prevent chafing between the legs.

Under Sheer Blouses or Blazers

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Underwear-as-outerwear has become its own trend, which raises the stakes on visible layers looking intentional rather than accidental. A shape-enhancing scoop-neck cami does that job under sheer or light-colored fabric — matching the color to skin tone keeps it invisible if that’s the goal. It adds the tummy control a regular cami doesn’t have, with adjustable straps and enough versatility to wear alone or layered.

Under Strapless or Off-Shoulder Looks

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Strapless styles come with their own failure points: slipping, the flattened “uniboob” look, straps that need constant adjusting. A wireless strapless bandeau bra solves the two big issues at once — no underwire to dig in, and a thin silicone strip along the top edge to keep it in place. Convertible straps mean it can adapt to whatever the top requires, and a wide, seamless band smooths the sides and back instead of cutting into them.

Under High-Waisted Skirts or Fitted Trousers

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For anything that needs a tucked-in midsection — office wear included — a high-waisted panty with tummy shaping and light mid-back smoothing covers most situations. It also works under tighter dresses for anyone who wants less coverage than full shorts.

Sizing: Down, True, or Up?

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This is the most common question in shapewear, and the answer depends on the occasion:

• Sizing down adds extra contouring for a short special-occasion wear, but sacrifices comfort — not something to do for anything longer than a few hours.
• True size is the right call for everyday wear, balancing support with actual comfort.
• Sizing up makes sense for a relaxed fit or for anyone between sizes.

A couple of practical checks help confirm the fit is right. If the fabric rolls, digs in, or pinches, it’s too small. If it shifts or won’t stay put while sitting, bending, and walking, it’s too large — test all three before deciding it’s the right size.

Two other habits from stylists are worth borrowing: measure actual waist and hip size rather than going off jean size, and check the fit against each product’s specific size chart rather than assuming sizes are consistent across brands. Once it’s on, two fingers should slide comfortably under the waistband — if they can’t, size up. And any shapewear, camisoles included, goes on best when stepped into and pulled up, so the built-in support lands where it’s designed to.

Comfort and camera-readiness aren’t actually in competition. Getting the base layer right just means the outfit — and the pictures — take care of themselves.

The Young and the Restless prepares as Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Sally Spectra‘s (Courtney Hope) wedding coming up fast. And we know from official fall The Young and the Restless spoilers to expect the unexpected at Billy and Sally’s big day.

So, that’s got me thinking whether we might see some unexpected guest there. Today we’re going to talk about who might crash Billy and Sally’s wedding and cause absolute chaos. Maybe in a good way, maybe in a bad way, maybe both.

Young and the Restless: Prepare for Drama

So, recently in the official The Young and the Restless preview for fall, it said that Billy and Sally’s wedding would be the event of the year and that unanticipated things may happen. Now, we already know things are getting quite interesting because Chelsea Lawson Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) is now one of Sally’s bridesmaids and now it looks like Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) may be attending the wedding.

And then we’ve also got Billy at odds with his mother Jill Abbott (Jess Walton). And even though Billy agreed this week he would invite Jill to the wedding, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be tension between her and Billy, he’s already worried that he and Jill might make a scene at his and Sally’s wedding. So already that’s more than enough drama right there.

But we’re also wondering if there may be some more unexpected guests. Maybe surprises or maybe mean-spirited wedding crashers. Depending on who shows up, it could really shake things up at Sally and Billy’s wedding. But the question is, who might show up and start trouble?

Adam Can’t Resist Provoking Billy on Y&R

And the most obvious place to start is Adam Newman (Mark Grossman). We know that Billy does not want him at the wedding, but Chelsea asked Adam to please come as her date. So, right now, Adam is sort of invited because Sally doesn’t think it would be terrible if Adam came, especially now that Chelsea’s in the wedding party, but Billy is not happy about it and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) doesn’t want Chelsea in the wedding or Adam coming. But if Sally’s okay with it, then Billy has to accept it. So does Audra.

But we know originally Billy told Adam, “Do not come to the wedding.” So something might happen between now and then over the next couple of weeks and Billy’s really annoyed and he may uninvite Adam and says, “Don’t show your face.” If Billy gets angry enough, he might tell Adam, “It doesn’t matter what Sally said. Doesn’t matter that Chelsea’s a bridesmaid. You are not welcome.” And I could see Adam showing up anyway because Chelsea wants him there. Of course, Adam might crash just to get under Billy’s skin. And Adam may even do something insane like speaking up at the speak now or forever hold your peace part of the event.

Young and Restless: Crazy Patty Can’t Stay Away

But at the same time, there’s somebody so much worse than Adam that may crash Billy and Sally’s wedding. And that’s crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk). She loves to wreak havoc on the Abbotts. And of course, she would know that Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) would be at the wedding. So, I could absolutely see Patty using the wedding as an opportunity to do something diabolical. With the Abbotts all in the same place for Billy and Sally’s big day, it is the perfect time for Patty to strike. She might creep in and try to drug and sneak him out of there so you know Patty can run off with Jack.

Or she could poison Diane, try to kill her with a slice of wedding cake. Or Patty could just waltz right into the middle of the wedding, bold as brass just to terrorize and scare the crap out of everybody. Diane is already really scared that Patty’s going to sneak up on them and try to hurt her and hurt Jack. So Patty may show up just to cause chaos and then, you know, run off.

Young and the Restless: Victor Ruins the Big Day

Next up as a possible Billy and Sally wedding crasher is Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). He despises Billy and he doesn’t care for Sally either. So, I could see Victor showing up to curse their union like a goblin from a fairy tale. And of course, that would send Jack through the roof. He’d be furious if Victor showed up and ruined Billy’s wedding. And that might reignite the Victor versus Jack war from the Abbott side. Obviously, Victor’s never dropped the vendetta, but Jack tried to. But if Victor crashes and causes trouble, that could be Jack’s breaking point, and he declares open war on Victor.

So, another possible wedding crasher that could be more benevolent is somebody we’ve never seen before, Sally Spectra’s dad. He was never seen on The Bold and the Beautiful. He’s never been seen on The Young and the Restless. That would be super soapy because Sally doesn’t have a relationship with her alcoholic gambler dad. He always let her down. She and her sister Coco Spectra (Ashley Campbell) were primarily raised by her grandmother Shirley Spectra (Patrika Darbo) and Sally’s sister Coco and her grandma Shirley are coming to The Young and the Restless soon.

Sally’s Parents Finally Appear on Y&R?

So, Sally’s parents have always been offscreen. As far as we know, they’re both still alive. They are carny trash people, but there’s always a chance that Sally’s father could show up and he crashes the wedding so that he can walk Sally down the aisle. Actually show up and do something for her for once. I’m wondering if Billy maybe searches for Sally’s dad so that she’s there.

He’s there to walk her down the aisle. Billy may find him. And you know, initially maybe Sally’s deadbeat dad says no. And if Billy does find and talks to her dad and he says no, I don’t think that he would tell Sally that he found her dad and he refused because there’s no reason for Billy to hurt Sally that way. But Sally’s dad may have a change of heart and he shows up and crashes.

Hopefully, he won’t show up drunk if he does. So, they said on both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful that her dad has always had a drinking problem, so it could get messy. What would be really wild is if Sally’s dad shows up to walk her down the aisle, but it’s not Billy who arranges to have Sally’s dad at the wedding. Can you imagine if it’s Adam that sets it up? He may think that he would be doing something really nice for Sally to make up for some of the ways that Adam hurt her in the past.

Young and Restless: Sally’s Mom Shows Up?

Related to that, there is an off chance that Sally’s mom could crash the wedding. It’s unclear whether or not Sally’s parents are still married. Maybe they are, maybe they aren’t. But if they are married and her dad crashes, her mom might crash along with him. And if they’re not married, you know, maybe Sally’s mom hears that her ex-husband was invited and she doesn’t want to be outdone, so she shows up on Sally and Billy’s big day.

That would be absolutely crazy soapy. I mean, it’s really sad for Sally that her parents aren’t around for her big day. And obviously, Billy’s dad, John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), has passed away, but his mom will be there, Jill. And I think it could be good if Sally had more family there.

Crazy Possibility on Y&R

The last possible crasher that I can think of, it would be somebody really fun, maybe Sally’s ex fiancé from The Bold and the Beautiful shows up, and that is Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks). He and Sally have a really messy past. When she was losing Wyatt to another woman, Sally faked a terminal illness to try and keep Wyatt.

So, maybe Sally’s ex crashes to warn Billy that Sally’s no good and Wyatt can say that Billy’s getting in over his head with Sally. That would be a fun and dramatic crossover. That being said, I doubt it will happen. I don’t see anybody from The Bold and the Beautiful at Sally’s wedding aside from the other two Spectras, Shirley and Coco. But the spoiler said to expect the unexpected, so a wedding crasher seems likely to me.

Victoria “BroRilla” Woods is tugging on fans’ heartstrings after dropping an AI video featuring her sister, GloRilla. BroRilla hopped on the viral Quavo and Takeoff ‘HOTEL LOBBY’ trend that has social media in a chokehold right now. But once Woods dropped her version, fans quickly flooded in, hoping the sisters could squash their beef and give everybody a REAL reunion.

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Sister, Sister! BroRilla’s AI Has Fans Hoping That She & GloRilla Will Make Peace

Roommates, be honest — did y’all ever think you would see BroRilla and GloRilla together in one video? Well, it’s kinda happening! Victoria Woods hit Instagram with an AI video, hopping on the viral Quavo and Takeoff ‘HOTEL LOBBY’ trend. She had Glo reenact Takeoff’s verse while she took on Quavo’s dance moves. The clip had fans seeing double immediately, with folks saying the sisters are twins for real!

Fans Want BroRilla & GloRilla Together IRL

Once The Shade Room Teens reshared the viral video, the Roomies flooded the comment section with reactions. Some hoped BroRilla and Glo could eventually make things right, while others felt the video might be a lil’ sign that BroRilla misses her sister.

Instagram user @connie_omalicha wrote, “They twins fr 🤣” 

Instagram user @sharnelldean wrote, “Mane I hope they get it right , this duo is needed 🤣😭” 

While Instagram user @prettyasskiyahh._ wrote, “Sh”” they siblings they probably been back talking ❤️” 

Then Instagram user @notcecesdiary wrote, “telling my kids this the hood Mary Kate and Ashley.” 

Another Instagram user @_sheisolivia wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 gone and make that right.” 

Instagram user @twylastouch2 wrote, “Y’all keep saying it’s jealousy I don’t think so , I just think she wanted to be involved with her sister more than fame!” 

Then another Instagram user @aijabaeja wrote, “She love her sister. She would probably even be a great bodyguard.” 

While another Instagram user @alykkyla.__ wrote, “this what BroRilla wanted fr 😂😂😂” 

BroRilla Publicly Apologizes To Her Mom & Opens Up About Wanting To Make Things Right

It’s unclear where the sisters stand right now, but BroRilla recently took to Facebook to publicly apologize to another family member — her mother. Victoria Woods shared a few photos alongside an emotional message saying she would do anything to make things right with her mom. She also revealed that they haven’t been speaking and said she hasn’t been able to reach her.

“hope it’s not to late to say Sorry Momma i need you not talking to you or being able to reach you is driving me crazy i hope God is hearing my prayers i can’t even call to ask for forgiveness so i’ll do it publicly like i did everything else,” she wrote.

BroRilla later followed up with another Facebook message and kept it real about how the situation has affected her. She said she’s been feeling depressed over everything and admitted that she truly felt bad for seemingly dragging her mom into other family issues.

“i’m not gonna ever stop needing my momma ion gaf what we went thru,” BroRilla added.

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In the long list of iconic TV fantasy series, there are quite a few fantastic vampire shows available. From supernatural drama and gothic romances to dark comedies, survival stories, and emotional tales about immortality, the best vampire fantasy shows do so much more than use vampires for style or scares; they turn captivating bloodlust, enthralling power, swoon-worthy love, debilitating loneliness, and heart-pumping danger into stories that feel rich and unforgettable.

Fantasy shows like the beloved series The Vampire Diaries, which turns small-town romance into a sprawling supernatural saga filled with curses, betrayal, witches, werewolves, and love, and action-thriller Van Helsing, which introduces the much darker post-apocalyptic side of vampiric fantasy, are just two series in the heavily coated blood-sucking genre that genuinely feel alive and stand as stunningly captivating. Compiled on this list are nine fantasy shows that feature vampires and stand as 10/10 masterpieces.

‘Interview with the Vampire’ (2022–Present)

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Interview with the Vampire is one of the greatest and most overlooked masterpieces in the fantasy genre. Based on Anne Rice‘s novels, the show follows gangster and pimp Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) as he recounts his life with his vampire lover and maker, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), while navigating the present with a new companion.

Interview with the Vampire is an underrated icon that makes this list because of how it masterfully treats immortality as something cruel, beautiful, seductive, and emotionally devastating. The series is easily a 10/10 masterpiece not only due to the captivating chemistry between its leads, but also because its overall story is genuinely addictive. Interview with the Vampire is enticingly poetic, and few vampire series can match it in craft and richness, making it one of the greatest fantasy vampire shows to ever exist.

‘The Vampire Lestat’ (2026)

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This expansion of Anne Rice’s universe stands as one of the strongest modern vampire fantasies ever seen on TV. The Vampire Lestat centers around the immortal vampire, Lestat, as he’s confronted with his past while navigating his rock-star present, all the while falling into romantic entanglements with various lovers.

The Vampire Lestat is one of the best expansions of not only any vampire series, but any fantasy shows in the genre. The iconic but horribly underrated gem definitely knows how to deliver a vampire legend, as Lestat stands as one of the most magnetic figures in vampire fiction. Very few fantasy series in the blood-sucking TV catalog are able to deliver characters that are actually built for spectacle in the way Lestat and others are. The Vampire Lestat, with its tension, drama, and character chemistry, makes for a truly 10/10 viewing experience, marking the series as a genuine masterpiece among vampire fantasies.

‘The Vampire Diaries’ (2009–2017)

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The Vampire Diaries is a true teen drama icon that stood at the top of fantasy television during its time on air. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, the series centers on high school student Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), who unknowingly begins to fall for a 162-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Their growing romance is sent into turmoil when Stefan’s older brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) returns home.

The Vampire Diaries is well known for its angst, love triangle romance, and, of course, rather broody vampires. The show is loved dearly for its writing and emotional depth, as it delivers quite the vampiric good time. From the show’s fast-paced mythology to the sizzling chemistry among its leads, The Vampire Diaries is the perfect vampire fantasy TV show for those who are interested in a masterful television landmark that is both swoon-inducing and violently chaotic.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (1997–2003)

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This vampire fantasy series is a genuine genre-redefining epic. Buffy the Vampire Slayer follows the young Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), who is the latest in a line of young women destined to fight dastardly things with rather sharp teeth that go bump in the night.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the witty fantasy fans of the genre go crazy for. It’s a true classic staple with likable characters, heartfelt drama, and boundary-breaking writing. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an iconic benchmark for TV fantasy due to both its mythology and genre-savvy dialogue. The show may be one of the oldest on this list, but Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a fantastic vampire TV masterpiece that belongs in any 10/10 conversation, not only because of its influence, but also due to its emotional range that remains enormous.

‘True Blood’ (2008–2014)

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True Blood is a vampire fantasy masterpiece beloved greatly for its metaphorical storytelling and bold worldbuilding. Set in Louisiana, the show focuses on telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who lives in a town where vampires live openly after inventing synthetic “Tru Blood.” There she meets and falls for Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a 174 -year-old vampire, which thrusts her into vampire politics, religions, and war.

True Blood is genuinely one of the best vampire shows ever created. Aired on HBO in 2008, the series is no doubt a mature good time that is definitely not the average vampire teen fantasy. True Blood masterfully blends soap opera romance with southern Gothic drama, exploring vampires’ fight for equal rights and the emergence of extremist groups. Most of the show’s earlier seasons are heavily praised for their gripping plots, with most dubbing it a fantasy masterpiece that stands as a 10/10 vampire drama landmark.

‘A Discovery of Witches’ (2018–2022)

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This series may not entirely be about vampires, but with its male lead and iconic, swoony love interest, it makes a perfect addition to this list of fantasy shows rife with vampires. Based on Deborah Harkness‘ novels, A Discovery of Witches centers around a reluctant witch and scholar, Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), and suave vampire, Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), as they begin falling in love despite the historical feud between their kind.

A Discovery of Witches is definitely a 10/10 fantasy experience that really draws its audience in. It’s a truly captivating series, obsessively beloved for its forbidden romance between a witch and a vampire. With its romantic storytelling and world-building, fans have dubbed it fascinating, an enthralling vampire romance that is as sexy as it is sweet. A Discovery of Witches has a strong blend of magic, history, and science, and with its standout performances, it cements its place as one of the finest contemporary classics in the vampire genre.

‘Van Helsing’ (2016–2021)

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Van Helsing is an underrated comfort watch that definitely deserves far more recognition than it received. The American-Canadian post-apocalyptic gem centers on nurse Vanessa Helsing (Kelly Overton) as she awakens from a coma, only to realize that the world isn’t as she left it; instead, it’s overrun by vampires with civilization broken.

Van Helsing may have a few mixed reviews about some of its later seasons, but it stands as a fantastically creative vampire series. With a mix of sci-fi tropes and supernatural fantasy mischief, the show delivers a captivating watch that masterfully blends horror, action, and mythology. Van Helsing definitely earned its small but devoted fanbase due to how entertaining it is, with its high stakes and grim aesthetic. The show is a brilliant addition to the vampiric genre, one that stands as a truly worthy addition to this list of vampire fantasy masterpieces.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (2019–2024)

This comedy-mockumentary is consistently inventive and never runs out of ways to make immortality knee-slappingly funny. What We Do in the Shadows focuses on four vampire roommates, Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch), as they struggle to take over the “New World.”

What We Do in the Shadows is ridiculously amusing and delightfully absurd. It’s a true comedic gem that is often praised for its sharp humor and off-kilter cast. What We Do in the Shadows is a loving parody of vampire lore, with impeccable comedic timing and witty writing. The series is truly perfect for fantasy fans in need of a vampire series with a fresh perspective. With a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and award nominations, the vampiric fantasy comedy is a masterful watch with both clever storytelling and top-tier performances.

‘Moonlight’ (2007–2008)

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Moonlight is an underrated cult gem that should definitely be recognized as one of the best vampire fantasies to make it onto TV. The fantasy gem follows the wisecracking private investigator Mick St. John (Alex O’Loughlin), who is secretly a 200-year-old vampire.

Moonlight may have had a short run, but it easily remains one of the greatest romantic vampire fantasies. With its thrilling combination of forbidden attraction, crime cases, emotional restraint, and immortality, the series delivers a moody story about a vampire just trying to live by some sort of moral standard. Moonlight is a genuine one-season masterpiece that is still frequently praised for both its story and charismatic lead performance, marking it as a high-quality—albeit short-lived—vampire drama that is quite masterful.