Days of Our Lives spoilers for Oct 19-23, 2026 bring intrigue with Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) targeted, possibly by more than one person. Also, we’ve got Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) doubtful when he hears a theory, but he may become more convinced soon.

Also, the week of October 19th – 23rd, there’s Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) and Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) stirring the pot in Salem. Plus, it is almost time for Dominic Marino’s big debut. As we always do on early edition day, we talk about what’s happening the rest of this week, and then we get into what is ahead next week. So, let’s dive in.

Days of Our Lives: EJ Wants Cat Back

Wednesday, October 14th on Days of Our Lives, we’ve got EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) wanting Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) to come back to work for him again as his personal assistant. And EJ making this offer is exactly what Cat was hoping for. But with Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) questioning Cat about her feelings for EJ, things could get pretty messy, because I think Cat is protesting a little too much.

Lani Price (Sal Stowers) gets some pretty surprising news, and I imagine it’s an update that Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) wrangled a full pardon from the governor. And Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart)’s podcast talking about Lani’s heroics is likely a big reason that it might have come through.

DOOL Spoilers: Gwen Spooks Philip

Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) makes Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) feel uneasy. He’s working on the Gabi Chic counterfeit case with Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez), and Gwen has been helping along with Leo, but Gwen is also Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer)’s ex. So, we’ll see what she’s doing that is rubbing Philip the wrong way, because at one point, when they were both brokenhearted, they were briefly flirty.

Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and Belle Black (Martha Madison) are concerned, and they want answers about Dominic. I expect Chad’s going to tell her that EJ said Dominic might be their brother and also Marlena’s son. And at that point, Belle may confess that Marlena told her about the birth certificate. And she may confirm to Chad it listed Marlena and Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) as Dominic’s parents.

Days Spoilers: Stephanie Spills Her Suspicions

Thursday, October 15th on Days of Our Lives, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) spills her suspicions about Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) to Alex. Hopefully, he will believe Stephanie that she thought she saw Joy moving her leg and foot. Alex did set Joy straight about getting her own place as soon as possible. But Alex may think Stephanie is grudge-holding, so we’ll see how open Alex is to this.

Meanwhile, Joy sets her sights on Tate Donovan Black (Leo Howard), and she starts flirting with him. If you remember, Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) asked Tate to see Joy for strength training, but I’m sure that her flirtations with Tate are part of Joy working some agenda. You know, maybe she wants to make Alex jealous. I’m sure it’s going to make Tate uncomfortable.

DOOL Spoilers: Holly & Mason Get Closer

Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) and Mason Whitfield (Brandon Butler) do some bonding. So, Holly and Mason already had one positive interaction earlier in the week, when he finally got Holly’s side of the Sophia story. Plus, Mason asked Holly to consider volunteering at the mental health hotline where he works for Marlena in his free time, and she’s thinking about it.

Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) gets some wisdom from her dear friend Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Susanne Rogers). And I’m also betting that she is going to share the good news with Julie that she won’t need to stay with her much longer, since Dominic backed out of the house sale after Maggie, Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow), and the others did all that sabotage.

Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and his son Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) are ready to plan the celebration of Lexie Carver‘s (Nikki Crawford) life. Theo and Abe are going to be doing the remembrance up at the Brady Pub, with Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) hosting. As Abe and Theo are planning, Paulina stops by their table.

Days of Our Lives: Marlena Warns Brady About Kristen

Friday, October 16th on Days of Our Lives, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is warned by Marlena to be careful when it comes to Kristen. They both know she’s dangerous and a bad influence on Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote). I mean, heck, even Brady’s daughter knows Kristen’s a bad influence on her.

Marlena and Brady also know that Rachel would love to see Kristen. Rachel wanted her mom there when she was in extreme pain before her appendectomy. But all of them know that Kristen is still a loose cannon. And Marlena and Brady know that EJ had a good reason to want revenge on Kristen, now that word has spread.

Police Commissioner Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) offers Lani her old detective job back. And I wonder if she’s going to tell Jada yes. We know that Lani misses working in law enforcement, and Paulina specifically wanted to get Lani that pardon so she could pick back up with a career in law enforcement, if that’s what Lani wants.

DOOL Spoilers: Sophia Back in Salem

Sophia sneaks back into Salem, and she nearly runs into the man that she almost killed. Johnny is rushing through the square and has a close brush with Sophia. Johnny doesn’t see her, but Sophia watches Johnny hurry past. So, I guess we’ll see if Sophia is truly over her grudge against him.

Xander and his ex-wife Sarah get help from Johnny to expose the truth about the Coriseal cover-up. They need hard facts to get EJ arrested, but they also need info to get Sarah exonerated in the investigation and to deal with this shady lawsuit that EJ has Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) pursuing.

Kristen creeps in to visit Rachel. I’m guessing she’s still up at Salem University Hospital, which is an easier place for Kristen to sneak in and out of. So, will Rachel be happy to see her mom, and will Brady catch Kristen? We’ll see.

Days Spoilers: What’s Ahead October 19th – 23rd

October 19th – 23rd on Days of Our Lives, we’ll find out if Cat takes EJ’s job offer, but I do think Marlena was right, and Cat has got feelings for EJ that she is in denial about. But with Johnny’s confession, the FBI and ISA may want Cat to get solid proof to back up Johnny’s statement, so it’s not just his word against EJ’s.

Kristen may talk Sophia into one last scheme, because if Kristen finds out how close EJ is to going to prison, I could see Kristen scheming to get him out of the way, so she can come back to Salem to be with Rachel and not worry about EJ being around to ship her off to a remote island.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Good News for the Kiriakis Family

Xander and Philip, plus Maggie and Sarah, are all excited that Dominic wants to cancel the contract on the Kiriakis mansion. Our leaker told us, though, that it may not be until the holidays that the Kiriakis family gets their house back officially. So, I do wonder if they have to have repairs that last a few weeks because of all the damage they did.

Dante Vitali (Franco LoPresti) could be making sneaky preparations for Dominic’s arrival in Salem, with November sweeps kicking off on October 29th. We could see EJ, Chad, and Belle’s new brother showing up in just a couple of weeks. So, I’m also curious to see if Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) is going to sweep back into Salem at his side as Dominic’s lackey.

DOOL Spoilers: Sydney Struggles

Look for Sydney DiMera (Sydney Malakeh) to talk to Johnny about the accusations he leveled at their dad, EJ. I am sure that Sydney doesn’t think Johnny’s lying, but this all may be very hard for Sydney to hear. Stephanie wants proof that Joy is running a con, and Stephanie may make a bold move to get it, because time is running out. And I do expect Joy is likely going to be busted in November sweeps as well.

Holly and Mason keep getting friendlier, and this may be a problem for Tate. I’m also curious to see if Sophia is lurking and realizes that Mason is the suicide hotline guy that she talked to. Lani may be a detective again soon, and Johnny needs to watch his back, with Sophia in Salem and EJ frustrated that he squealed to the cops. Leo gets a redo on that second date with Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez). Of course, Leo had to explain he didn’t ditch on purpose. Also, look for more on the Gabi Chic bag fraud, as all roads lead back to EJ.

On 90 Day Fiance, Zuri Soto is willing to give France another chance to be with her long-distance love, Benjamin “Ben” Brachet, in spite of it not working the first time. Jessy Peralta lands in Florence, but she’s blindsided by Vittorio Palchetti‘s new house in the countryside. Andi Jane gets quite the greeting in Australia. And Niles Valentine gets support elsewhere when his family disappoints. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 8, Episode 2, Kiasu, Kancheong, And Carry On.

90 Day Fiance: Zuri Returns to France a Second Time

On 90 Day Fiance, Zuri admits she’s got concerns about moving to France a second time. But in spite of her fears, she is in love with Ben and is willing to try again. The couple first met in London and went headfirst into a relationship. Zuri quickly moved in with Ben in Nice, France. But not speaking French and icy treatment from Ben’s friends (including literally throwing ice at her) proved too much for Zuri. So she moved back home to Connecticut.

Zuri has a lot of support back home. She has a dream job as a marketer of musicians, and a mom and dad who adore her. Her mom expresses concern that Zuri is packing up and leaving again. When Zuri reveals how rude Ben’s friends were, it makes her blood boil. Later, at a going-away party, Zuri’s friends question Ben’s honesty, because there was an incident the first time of him talking to another girl online. Zuri is willing to move past it, but her friends have doubts.

Over in France, Ben talks with his friends about Zuri’s return. They are obnoxious and do not hide their disdain for Zuri. Ben asks them to be open-minded. But they double down that she hasn’t tried to learn the language, and that he would honestly be better off without her. Zuri’s mom drives her to the airport and lets her know she can always come back. But Zuri is determined to give Ben and France another chance.

90 Day Fiance – The Other Way: Jessy Didn’t Sign Up for This

Jessy models pageant dresses and sips wine with her BFF before heading to Florence to start a life with Vittorio on 90 Day Fiance. He asks if she’s willing to give her pageant life up for Vittorio. Jessy gets emotional recalling her memories of pageants with her mom, and her mom passing away when she was young. But Jessy believes she can have a great life with Vittorio and prepares an outfit for her travels.

Vittorio eagerly prepares for her arrival. But he’s kept one pretty big detail from her. He no longer lives in the city. He moved to a home in the countryside, complete with horses and chickens. Jessy arrives and is a little irritated that Vittorio doesn’t answer his phone. But that doesn’t compare to her shock when the car goes further and further past the city, and she’s in the middle of nowhere in her new home. She admits this isn’t the part of Italy she signed up for.

90 Day Fiance – TOW: Andi Jane Gets Quite the Welcome

Andi Jane pens a quick song about her quirky boyfriend, Nigel. His eyes are wandering, and it has her wondering. But Andi is taking the leap of faith, in spite of some shady activity on Nigel’s part, including sticking her with a bill for a timeshare and getting a little too close to a “lover.” But it’s go time, and Andi leaves her home, her music career, and her family behind to see if Nigel really is her person after all.

In the land down under, we get a glimpse of Nigel’s life on 90 Day Fiance. He doesn’t really work, since he has invested money wisely. Well, except for the timeshare. He hustles playing a pirate at kids’ birthday parties and the occasional drumming gig. He loves his unconventional life of freedom, including the joys of polyamory that he discovered attending music festivals. And he says Andi was on board with it when they met.

However, Andi proved a bit of a polyamory party pooper when she suggested he was getting a little too close to one of his casual partners. He brags to a friend that she’s just jealous because he landed more play than she did. Nonetheless, Nigel is thrilled to have Andi arriving. And he greets her at the airport with nothing less than a flash mob, complete with a bearded dragon and bubbles. She’s excited but wonders if she will fit into his scene.

90 Day Fiance: Niles Heads to Ghana

It’s officially time for Niles to head to Ghana for good. Only his wife, Matilda Nti, doesn’t know that. She thinks they will be relocating to America, where she can continue her education and live out her dream. Her family is skeptical of Niles, since he promised to get her to the States in five months, and it’s now been two years. Niles decides it’s best for him to move permanently to Ghana, but fears her reaction, so he keeps it secret.

Niles is sad at the airport on 90 Day Fiance. Neither his mother nor his father is supportive of his marriage or his move to Ghana. He tries to connect with them by phone, but they don’t answer. So he calls Mr. Arc, a village elder who stood up for him at his wedding to Matilda when his father wouldn’t. Mr. Arc is supportive and welcoming to Niles. He suggests Niles stay with him when he arrives. Niles agrees but asks that Matilda stay there too. And Mr. Arc gives the green light.

90 Day Fiance: Ally Is Disappointed in Jonathan

Alimna “Ally” and Jonathan Pearce have a lot going on. She’s pregnant and needs to tell her parents. John left it all behind to relocate to Singapore to support Ally and the baby. The couple head out for some lunch, and Ally explains all the rules John will need to follow in his new country. John eagerly orders some chicken and admits he’s already feeling good about his new home and their future on 90 Day Fiance.

But things go south quickly when Ally demands John get a move on and get a job already. She explains she’s got major anxiety called kiasu and kancheong, and he needs to step up. After all, she’s been working while pregnant and alone, and asked him to save up for the co-pay of the medical bills she’ll have after giving birth. John is annoyed that she’s starting on him over his street food, and suggests she’s not suffering or wanting for anything, while Ally begs to differ. Till next time!

DC fans are about to find out what happens when the studio lets one of Batman’s most disturbing villains take over the big screen. Clayface releases in theaters just before Halloween, putting a monster at the center of a franchise better known for capes and crime-fighting. But Gotham’s shapeshifting nightmare isn’t the only DC character horror fans have been waiting to see get his own movie.

Swamp Thing has been a particularly intriguing prospect since the project was first listed among the plans for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe. Having James Mangold, the filmmaker behind Logan, tackle the character only made the wait harder. With years passing since the project was announced and very few updates since, though, fans have understandably wanted to know whether that trip into the swamp is actually going to happen.

Ahead of Clayface, Safran confirmed to Collider’s Steven Weintraub that Swamp Thing is still moving forward with Mangold, and the studio is waiting for him to deliver a draft. He explained that the director’s work on his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, had kept him occupied before he was ready to return to DC’s monster movie. Asked about the project’s status, Safran said:

“It’s moving forward. Literally, we’re waiting on a draft. James Mangold’s a fantastic filmmaker — obviously one of our favorite superhero movies, but plenty of other great, great films. He was busy making his Bob Dylan movie with [Timothée] Chalamet, so we were waiting for Mangold to come up for air, and when he did, he’s like, ‘I’m ready now.’ And that was it.”

James Mangold Has Been Working on ‘Swamp Thing’ for Years

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When asked to clarify that Mangold is still currently working on Swamp Thing and that the movie is in very active development, Safran answered, “Yes.” That gives fans a direct answer about both the filmmaker’s involvement and the project’s future. It also establishes where things stand: DC is awaiting a screenplay, so there is still work to do before the creature can make his theatrical return. Mangold confirmed to Collider in April 2023 that he was writing Swamp Thing, alongside his planned Star Wars movie. His involvement made the project especially appealing after Logan demonstrated how effectively he could take a familiar comic book character into more brutal territory.

Swamp Thing offers another opportunity to build a movie around a character whose monstrous appearance is only part of the story. DC’s official character description identifies the creature as a being made of vegetation that has absorbed scientist Alec Holland’s memories, personality, and grief. That leaves plenty for Mangold to explore beyond the spectacle of bringing a plant monster to life. The character’s relationship with the natural world also opens up a very different corner of DC from the streets of Gotham.

For now, Safran’s update gives Swamp Thing fans something concrete to hold onto while they wait for more. Mangold remains involved, and the screenplay is the next step. Swamp Thing does not yet have an announced release date, while Clayface arrives in theaters on October 23. Stay tuned at Collider for more.

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Kourtney Kardashian has released her inner vamp to mark her stepson Landon Barker’s 23rd birthday.

“Bite me,” the Poosh founder captioned a Tuesday, October 13, Instagram post that featured a string of sexy photos of herself snapped during a celebratory night out with her husband, Travis Barker, and their son.

Kourtney is stepmother to Landon and Alabama, 20, after marrying the Blink-182 drummer, 50, in 2022. The couple also share son Rocky, 2, while Kourtney is also mother to sons Mason, 16, and Reign, 11, and daughter Penelope, 14, whom she shares with ex Scott Disick.

The pics captured every angle of Kourtney in a stunning low-cut lace ensemble, which she teamed with a long sheer black shirt that hung off her arms. Her look popped thanks to a deep red lip that dripped with faux blood at one side. A black choker, wavy hair extensions and dark nails completed the reality TV star’s vampire transformation.

One sweet snap in the mix also showed Kourtney posing alongside Travis and Landon, who each sported their own all-black outfits complemented with bloodied lips. Landon’s homemade birthday cake was also revealed, topped with black icing that read, “Nobody likes you when you’re 23.”

The text served as a reference to the lyrics of Blink-182’s hit 1999 single “What’s My Age Again?” that mirrors the exact phrasing.

Landon showed his approval of Kourtney’s look and public tribute to his birthday, commenting on the post, “Love you!” which sparked her response, “Love u more.” Kourtney’s sister, Khloe Kardashian, also approved of the post, commenting “Yessssss,” while Travis staked his claim by commenting, “Mrs. Barker.”

Fans also threw their support Kourtney’s way, with one person writing, “THE HOTTEST KARDASH!” and another commenting, “Spooky season has found its leading lady.”

The family celebration comes just days after Kourtney was seen discussing her bond with Landon during the season 8 premiere of The Kardashians. Amid her loving confessional, which aired on Thursday, October 8, Kourtney was interrupted by little Rocky.

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The toddler, who is largely kept out of the spotlight, appeared on camera in his father’s arms. “Ah, hi!” Kourtney said to the duo at the time. “I was just talking about Landon.”

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While Travis held Rocky, the child, whose face was blurred in the clip for privacy, said that he wanted to go “that way” and leave the group.

Kourtney explained to the camera, “That’s how he is when there’s too many people lately,” before Travis was seen asking Rocky, “Is it pandemonium?” to which he adorably responded, “Yeah,” and they both exited the frame.

Shane Gillis seems to have a supporter in Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce amid the fallout from his recent — and controversial — Saturday Night Live monologue.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end liked a video of the monologue on Instagram, which featured a joke disparaging women at the gym.

“I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t realize women just dressed like whores now,” Gillis, 38, said at the start of the Saturday, October 10 episode. “Look, I’m sorry, there’s no other way to describe [it]. Have you seen it? I’ve seen it. You’ve seen the shorts? They’re those neon, like, artificial bait-colored [shorts], and the wrinkles go around the cheeks and all combine at the butthole. And don’t look! You’re not allowed to look. For real, don’t look because they are filming. I’m in the background of about 10 TikToks right now.”

A source close to Kelce, 37, downplayed the social media interaction, telling Page Six that “he’s always been a massive fan of the show and he was supporting a friend.” Us has reached out to Kelce for comment.

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The comedian and the pro athlete have publicly supported each other before. In June, Gillis appeared at Kelce’s annual Tight End University, hosted alongside fellow tight ends George Kittle and Greg Olsen.

While Kelce has not commented publicly about the controversial joke, others have spoken out since the Saturday, October 10, episode. Schitt’s Creek alum Dan Levy blasted Gillis in a scathing Instagram video the following day.

“Women wearing short shorts to the gym does not make them whores,” Levy, 43, said on Sunday, October 11. “It makes the men calling them whores misogynists. There’s a difference there.”

He added that he has “seen more men’s nipples at the gym than I’ve ever seen women showing their bodies off.”

Levy continued, “But I’m speechless that something like that can exist on live national television. And to be perfectly honest, more men need to be standing up in opposition to it because it’s complacency that has created the environment [in] which women are sexually assaulted, and it’s a conversation as opposed to a crime.”

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“This is not a women’s issue,” he concluded. “This is an everybody issue, because the more that men objectify women in the media, the more that other men see them as objects and treat them as objects. They are not objects. They are superior human beings to men, OK? And I’m sorry if this gets me in trouble with the internet, but f***.”

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Gillis’ monologue wasn’t the only controversial moment in the most recent SNL episode. The comedian also accidentally swore during a sketch parodying Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs & Ham,” unceremoniously saying “f***” before awkwardly replying with an, “Oh, geeze.”

Gillis burst out laughing at the time, holding his arm up as a way of silently apologizing to the crowd. He also apologized at the end of the show.

“Sorry about earlier,” he said during the goodnights segment. “Thank you very much. [I] had a good night.”

Sleep tight! tarte founder and CEO Maureen Kelly is here to help you get a good night’s sleep or at least look like you did.

Kelly, who created a beauty line loved by Shay Mitchell, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kourtney Kardashian, teamed up with lifestyle brand Roller Rabbit, whose designs have been worn by Angelina Jolie, Bella Hadid, and Reese Witherspoon, for the ultimate slumber party collaboration, complete with makeup and matching pajamas.

“The best girls’ nights are all about the little rituals you never really grow out of, doing your makeup together, ordering your favorite food, putting on a movie, and staying up way too late talking. … That’s the spirit behind tarte x Roller Rabbit, celebrating those girls’ nights, and the joy of girlhood together,” she tells ET.

While cozy is the dress code, there’s no reason to skip the glam.

“Wear the shimmer and glossy lip for a girls’ night on the couch. Getting ready can be the event. You never age out of playing with makeup, and you never outgrow a great sleepover,” she shares.

As for what’s in Kelly’s overnight bag? The entrepreneur has a few tried-and-true favorites.

“My biggest tip is not to overcomplicate it. Start with good skin prep, then focus on a few products that make you feel your best. For me, that’s a little shape tape, some blush on the cheeks to bring my face to life, mascara, and a good lip. … Don’t worry about making it perfect. Some of the best looks happen when you’re just getting ready with your girlfriends and trying out each other’s products and routines as you go.”

Swapping beauty secrets is part of the fun, but some products call for a more personal touch.

“We have four shape tape options because you can get the shade right and still need a different formula. The OG is for oily or combination skin and gives you full coverage with a matte finish. The creamy has a built-in eye cream, so you get that coverage with extra hydration. The stick is your swipe-and-go option for blurring and spot coverage, and radiant gives you medium coverage with more glow, so your skin still shines through.”

And once the night winds down, there’s one step she’ll never skip.

“Take your makeup off! I love that our tubing mascara comes off with just warm water because at the end of a long day, nobody wants another project. Then moisturize, put your phone down, and give yourself permission to be done for the night. I need that reminder too,” she spills.

Even if you stay up past your bedtime, there’s still a way to look bright-eyed the next morning.

“More tired doesn’t have to mean more makeup. A little product makes a big difference. I swear by the dot-and-dash method with shape tape for an instant eye lift. Place a dot at the inner corner to brighten and a little dash at the outer corner and blend upward for a lifted look. You don’t need that big triangle of concealer under your eyes. … Just one swipe makes you look like you had 8 hours of sleep. I always say it’s like an espresso shot for your under-eyes.”

Concealer might act like caffeine for dark circles, but an actual pick-me-up calls for something else.

“FINSUUL is energy, focus and hydration in one stick, because my morning routine needs to multitask as much as I do and coffee can’t keep up.”

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RJ Mitte spent years fighting for the chance to prove that his cerebral palsy did not define the roles he could play. 

Behind the success of “Breaking Bad,” the actor privately questioned Hollywood’s reluctance to give disabled performers meaningful opportunities, even as he kept auditioning and developing his own projects. 

Messages that now reveal his frustrations offer a painful look at a career shaped by persistence, disappointment, and a determination to change an industry he believed overlooked his talent.

RJ Mitte Challenged Hollywood’s Casting Practices

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RJ Mitte’s frustration with Hollywood was rooted in a recurring problem: casting professionals often treated disability as a reason to exclude him from roles that had not been written specifically for disabled characters. 

In an April 2017 private message to a longtime friend obtained by the Daily Mail, he described the uncomfortable reactions he encountered when he questioned that approach.

“When I go for a part, they sometimes tell me that it’s not a character with a disability, and I’m like why can’t the character be disabled?” he wrote.

Mitte believed a character could have cerebral palsy without the entire storyline revolving around the condition. 

His role as Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s chemistry teacher turned drug manufacturer on AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” had demonstrated his ability to play a character whose life extended beyond his disability. 

Yet the show’s success did not bring the steady stream of opportunities he had hoped for. “I can do any role, but some of [the casting agents and directors] are a**h****s who won’t even look at me,” he wrote in another 2017 message. 

He kept auditioning, but a television pilot he worked on didn’t move forward. “Worked on a pilot that didn’t go, a few months ago. Brutal biz,” he wrote that December.

Mitte Struggled To Find Consistent Work

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The difficulty securing roles also affected RJ Mitte’s ability to plan for his future. After completing an independent film project in Sydney, Australia, he explained in February 2019 that he hoped to find more work in the United States. 

The overseas project had been enjoyable, but it did not guarantee another opportunity at home. “I did a job in Sydney, and it was fun,” the 34-year-old wrote. 

He added, “But it’s a film not going to be here, it’s Australian, I hope I can find stuff here. I would like to work enough to keep my [health] insurance. Pain in the ass lol.”

When the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the entertainment industry in 2020, Mitte continued pursuing projects, including work in Canada and voice acting. He also recognized that completing projects was not enough if casting professionals forgot he was available.

“I’ve got to figure out more work,” he wrote in June 2020, adding, “I need to keep myself relevant lol.” He later offered to do video interviews and other promotional opportunities, explaining, “I just need to remind people to book me.”

By March 2021, Mitte believed disabled actors were facing additional barriers because of assumptions about their health and insurability during the pandemic. 

“Gotta convince people that I’m not going to die of Covid. There’s a backlash about people with disabilities, they think that we can’t be insured or that we are going to die in the middle of a scene, its bullshit,” he wrote.

RJ Mitte Pursued Greater Representation And New Projects

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Mitte’s concerns extended beyond finding work for himself. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at three, he became an advocate for disabled performers, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. 

In 2016, he publicly called for television to portray disabled people in ordinary, varied roles rather than limiting them to stories about their conditions.

“I would love to switch on my TV and see a disabled person talking about something they are genuinely interested in or acting out a part that doesn’t just focus on their impairment,” the star said.

His private messages showed that he remained dissatisfied with the scripts he received. In April 2022, he told his friend that some offered little more than a token appearance. 

“Looking for interesting stuff to do, getting a lot of scripts where I would be a prop and they don’t want to give any depth, 3 lines if that,” he wrote. “I’m writing my own s**t now.”

Four months later, he complained that they were mainly offering him animation work. By July 2025, however, he was considering “Dancing with the Stars” as a possible platform to challenge assumptions about cerebral palsy, provided the experience preserved his dignity.

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Details Of Mitte’s Tragic Demise Revealed

According to a report from The Blast, RJ Mitte died by suicide on Monday, October 12, at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. 

His representatives confirmed his death, with a statement that read, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”

The statement also said Mitte drew on his experience living with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to his role as Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad and to promote disability awareness and inclusion.

It added that he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, and led The Mitte Foundation, which supported philanthropic efforts and community initiatives.

RJ Mitte’s Upcoming Movie Put On Hold After Death

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Mitte’s death also disrupted production of “Forgotten Outlaw,” a Western in which he was cast as the lead. 

TMZ reported that the film had been placed on hold, with director Nik Tizekker planning to continue the project in the late actor’s honor.

Tizekker told the outlet that the film was in pre-production and that Mitte had been helping the team secure additional financing before his death. The director considered the Hollywood star a strong fit for the central role because of his mindset and physical resemblance to the person he was set to portray.

Although the production would need to find another leading actor, Tizekker said he intended to move forward with the movie rather than abandon it.

Mitte had also been collaborating with Tizekker on “Like It Was Yesterday,” a limited series exploring near-death experiences. The actor had filmed scenes with Catherine Carlen, who played his mother in the project.

The series was about half complete before Mitte’s death. Tizekker hoped to finish and release it if the necessary funding could be secured.

Since Taylor Sheridan‘s hit neo-Western Yellowstone premiered in 2018, many attempts to create a story of that magnitude have been made, but none has matched its success. Almost every streaming service has tried to make a Yellowstone version, from sweeping romances in Ransom Canyon to family feuds with sci-fi twists in Outer Range. Only recently has a TV show captured the Yellowstone spirit, and it has become a streaming favorite.

At 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, the drama is a certified hit in its own right. Viewers also rated it favorably, giving it an 85% score. Part of that success is that Dutton Ranch is set in the Yellowstone universe and directly continues the story. Critics agreed that “Dutton Ranch takes what its predecessor perfected and carries the mantle well in a new town with the same well-worn trappings, perfectly dusted and ripe for entertaining.”

But the Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser-led series isn’t the first direct sequel to Yellowstone, with Marshals preceding it a few months earlier. However, critics and viewers seemed to agree that Marshals didn’t feel like a perfect continuation of Yellowstone, since it lacked the grit and expansive storytelling that were Yellowstone‘s hallmarks. Dutton Ranch, by contrast, features ranching, family feuds, and violence. However, both shows stream on the same platform, and with Marshals‘ return for a new season, Dutton Ranch has also seen renewed interest and has been among the most-watched shows on Paramount+ over the last week, peaking at number 7 according to FlixPatrol’s rankings. It’s a decent performance for a show that’s not airing new episodes, but once the new season comes out, Dutton Ranch will reclaim its glory from earlier this year.

Will ‘Dutton Ranch’ Return for Season 2?

Dutton Ranch is officially returning for a second season on Paramount+ following a record-breaking debut. Filming for Season 2 is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with the writers’ room actively developing scripts throughout the remainder of 2026. While a definitive premiere date hasn’t been announced, a late 2027 premiere date is more likely. Behind the scenes, the series is undergoing a major creative shift. Benjamin Cavell, the creator of SEAL Team, takes over as showrunner from Chad Feehan, who exited the series due to creative differences. Plot details remain tightly under wraps, but the season is expected to immediately address the finale’s dramatic cliffhangers, focusing on tense cartel conflicts and the mission to rescue Carter (Finn Little) from his kidnappers. Meanwhile, Ed Harris will also have a larger role after calling out the show for him being underutilized in Season 1.

Stream Dutton Ranch and Marshals on Paramount+ in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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May 15, 2026

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Below Deck Med‘s Gael Cameron made a rare comment about the complicated period in her life before Nathan Gallagher‘s arrest.

“And there goes the close of another season of Med… and another chapter of life 🤍,” Gael wrote via Instagram on Thursday, October 8.

Gael noted that most of her experience wasn’t shown on camera.

“You didn’t get to see much of my time in Croatia. It wasn’t the easiest chapter of my life, and there’s still so much left to be said about that time,” she wrote. “But I’d love to share a bit of the good you guys didn’t get to see.”

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Below Deck couples haven’t had long lasting success — and Mediterranean‘s Gael Cameron and Nathan Gallagher aren’t the exception. The couple, who met on season 9, got off to a rocky start as Gael navigated a breakup from an offscreen boyfriend. Nathan, meanwhile, was clear about his immediate attraction to Gael, which blossomed as they […]

The reality star recalled the difficult time in her life, writing, “I moved away with a new baby and [was] still living in survival mode. But honestly? I think I did okay. I got to explore one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been while figuring out my new life as a mother, and I got to share my love for the unfamiliar with my new little best friend.”

Gael was grateful to have support from her loved ones. “For almost three of the six weeks we were there, my best friend flew over to be with us,” she continued. “With an extra set of hands and a bit of care I stopped just surviving and moments there I got to feel like myself again.”

She continued: “I just wish I had more photos with this incredible cast. And huge props to everyone, cast and crew, in front of the camera and behind it. I get to see how hard you all work and how much heart and soul goes into what you do.”

Despite the challenges, Gael was determined to take away something from her time in Croatia.

“Leaving my support system at home wasn’t the plan, but I’m so grateful for the experience,” she concluded. “Croatia showed me the strength I have as a mother and as a woman: no matter how challenging the circumstances, I will survive. And not only that, I’ll always find the pockets of joy, cause life is a beautiful thing and there is always light as long as you keep looking for it xx.”

As viewers know, Gael spent most of her time in season 11 on land with her and Nathan’s infant son, Kayden. Nathan, for his part, would visit the pair at their home when there wasn’t a charter on board.

News broke in August, however, that Nathan was arrested on domestic violence charges in Australia in December 2025. Nathan was charged with “assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally chok[ing] a person without consent and common assault” following an alleged incident with an unnamed victim.

A police memo revealed that Nathan was eventually granted conditional bail. He was later convicted on three counts of domestic violence after failing to appear in court. Us also confirmed that Nathan is the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application that was filed on behalf of Gael in New South Wales.

Related: Below Deck Med’s Gael Makes Rare Comment About Nathan Split and Arrest

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Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Gael Cameron admitted she’s faced struggles following ex Nathan Gallagher‘s arrest for domestic violence. “You handled it so well. No, I didn’t,” she wrote via Instagram on Saturday, September 12. “I lost myself, I lost my spark. I didn’t handle it.” Gael continued: “My best friend did. She sat with me, let […]

“I’m not claiming I was perfect. I wasn’t. I made mistakes, and I will take responsibility for my own actions,” Nathan told Rolling Stone in a statement in August. “I will not accept being portrayed solely through one account of a relationship when there is another side and evidence relating to it. I have contemporaneous video footage from the night in question, as well as messages and other records, which I believe provide important context.”

In his statement, Nathan revealed he and Gael had split.

“There are also other matters surrounding the relationship that I have never discussed publicly,” he claimed. “My priority is being recognized as his father, establishing a relationship with him and ultimately finding a way for both of us to move forward and coparent peacefully.”

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Us has since confirmed that Bravo fired Nathan in light of his domestic violence arrest.

“Bravo does not plan on working with Nathan in the future,” a rep for the network noted in a statement.

Below Deck airs on Bravo Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

Roomies, Lil Wayne and Madison Cannon have folks keeping an eye on the little details, and her latest social media moment has a certain accessory catching attention!

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Lil Wayne’s Fiancée Madison Cannon Seemingly Shows Off THAT Ring

This weekend, Lil Wayne’s fiancée, Madison Cannon, seemingly gave fans a closer look at her engagement ring while showing off her fresh nail set. In a photo shared to what appears to be Madi’s Instagram Story, she shows off her hand as she seemingly lounges poolside, surrounded by beige tile. Her nails feature a soft blush-pink polish, while a noticeable yellow-toned ring sits on THAT finger, appearing to be her engagement ring. Madi kept the caption simple, adding, “pink mani kinda day” over the photo.

The Comments Are All Over The Place

Chile, TSR’s Instagram comment section was jumping as folks shared mixed reactions to Lil Wayne and Madi’s relationship, with some pointing out that she’s reportedly younger than his daughter Reginae Carter. Meanwhile, others put the chatter aside to send the couple congratulations and wish them well as they seemingly prepare to tie the knot.

One Instagram user @noaveragetxla said, “He always engaged …. Hope this one the last”

This Instagram user @lieclothingcompany added, “BRO GOT HIM A BADDIE DON’T FUMBLE HER FAM!!🔥🔥🔥”

And, Instagram user @spinninboutkai wrote, “I’m surprised it’s not a Ring Pop 🍭💍🤣”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @starflow commented, “Congrats Wayne 🔥🔥”

While Instagram user @therealsofinee added, “This dead wrong 😂😂😂 I can be her older sister lmfaooooo F**K wrong with these 🥷”

Then Instagram user @lexxyy.xo_ said, “How does Reginae feel about this ? Y’all know she don’t play about her daddy lol”

Lastly, Instagram user @crazy_sexybunny_keyz shard, “🔥🔥🔥🔥 haters will hate I love it for them”

Lil Wayne Talks Wedding Plans And Calls Madison His Fiancée

As for what we know about the couple, Lil Wayne recently gave fans a little insight into his wedding plans. On the October 7, episode of ‘The Joint Venture Show,’ host Craig Carton asked the rapper who he would want to perform at his wedding, and Wayne named R&B legend Anita Baker as his first choice. He also mentioned Keith Sweat and Babyface as possible alternatives, while leaving the final song selection up to his bride-to-be.

Wayne has also been getting excited about wedding festivities after congratulating rapper B.G. on his engagement to Brooke Jones in a video message, joking that he would be the best man and needed to know what color suit to wear. During the clip, Wayne panned the camera to Madi and proudly told viewers, “This is my fiancée,” before asking the couple to let him know what color they would be wearing.

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