Cher Lloyd has revealed that she and husband Craig Monk have separated after 13 years of marriage, confirming the news in a candid social media exchange.

The announcement comes during a challenging period for the singer, who is still mourning the recent loss of her father.

While the split has surprised fans, Cher Lloyd and Craig Monk’s relationship began in an unexpected way shortly after her rise to fame on The X Factor, a story the singer once admitted was “embarrassing” to tell.

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Cher Lloyd has confirmed that her marriage to longtime partner Craig Monk has come to an end after more than a decade together.

The 32-year-old singer appeared to address the split on social media, revealing that her wedding ring was “in the bin,” and no longer part of her life.

Fans began speculating about her relationship status after she shared a photo showing her left hand without the ring. When one follower asked about its absence, Cher responded bluntly, saying it had been thrown away.

The revelation comes during an especially difficult period for the former “X Factor” star, who recently experienced the loss of her father, Darren, earlier this year.

Lloyd and Monk first crossed paths in 2011 shortly after her rise to fame on The X Factor. At the time, Monk worked as a hairstylist and reportedly met the singer while fitting her for hair extensions.

The ‘X Factor’ Star Once Called The Story Of Meeting Craig Monk ‘Embarrassing’

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Lloyd has previously shared the unusual story of how she first crossed paths with Monk in the months following her rise to fame on “The X Factor.”

In an interview with Metro in 2014, the singer admitted their first meeting happened under rather unexpected circumstances. “It’s embarrassing how we met when I think about it,” she recalled. “I went to a hair salon to get my hair done just after I got off The X Factor.”

She continued: “I wanted to go for a cigarette, but I couldn’t go out the front because it was swimming with paparazzi. He was the only one who could take me out the back. So that’s where I met him.”

Their relationship progressed quickly, leading to an engagement in 2012 and a wedding the following year.

Over the course of their 13-year marriage, the couple welcomed two daughters, Delilah-Rae and Eliza Violet.

Cher Lloyd Shares Touching Final Text Exchange With Her Father

The end of Lloyd’s marriage comes just months after she shared the heartbreaking news of her father’s death at the age of 53. In a touching tribute posted online, she revealed one of their final text exchanges, in which they expressed their love for each other.

“I love you, dad. More than you’ll ever know,” Lloyd wrote, to which Darren replied: “I know you do. And I love you more and more each day. See you tomorrow.”

The singer’s concerns about her father’s health had been public for several years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she revealed that he had been hospitalized and was battling serious health issues.

At the time, travel restrictions prevented her from being by his side, something she admitted was incredibly difficult for both her and her family.

“I wish I could see him and I wish I could be with my family to support them, especially mum,” she said at the time.

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The Singer Enjoyed Early Success In Her Career

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Lloyd first captured public attention in 2010 when, at just 16 years old, she auditioned for The X Factor.

Her confident performance earned praise from the judging panel and quickly turned her into one of the competition’s standout contestants. She ultimately finished fourth but secured a recording contract with Simon Cowell’s Syco label shortly afterward.

Her debut album, “Sticks and Stones,” arrived in 2011 and included the chart-topping hit “Swagger Jagger.” She followed it up with “Sorry I’m Late” in 2014, further establishing herself as a pop artist.

Despite her early success, Lloyd eventually parted ways with Syco, later speaking about creative differences and frustrations over the level of control she felt was placed on her career.

Cher Lloyd Says ‘Head Down’ Was Inspired By Feeling Alone In The Music Industry

More recently, fans have speculated that Lloyd’s 2025 single “Head Down” references some of those experiences.

The track includes lyrics about broken promises and feeling exploited at a young age, themes that Lloyd has suggested were inspired by her own journey through the music industry, particularly the lyric: “You sold me the dream, I was just 17, chewed me up, spit me out.”

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While promoting the song, she described the industry as a challenging environment and hinted that many untold stories remain behind the scenes.

According to Lloyd, the track was written for anyone who has felt isolated, overlooked, or stuck while trying to pursue their dreams. “I wrote this song about when it feels like you’re the only one when it feels like you’ve hit a brick wall,” she said.

Big Brother saw some fallout from the epic nomination ceremony fight but it won’t be until Wednesday’s CBS episode that we get to see the full fight – and it was BIG! And now, HOH Rick Devens is torn on how to use the veto, and one guy’s regretting trying to fight a girl. We’ll get into a quick rundown of some of the best stuff from the feeds since the big fight.

Big Brother 28: Rome’s Bad Move

Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the post-nomination verbal brawl. They always end right as they adjourn the nomination ceremony, but Jason de Puy’s fury erupted and things got wild.

But one big moment seemed to be Rome Seymour gearing up to get physical with Haley Thogmartin. Rome told her he was tired of her snarky comments. And then, I have to laugh, Haley said Rome has small balls. Those are fighting words.

Looks like he was offended by Haley, stood up, and his chair fell back. And Barrett Pfeiffer, Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk and Chuk Anyanwu thought Rome was going to get aggressive physically with Haley and stepped in front of her.

But maybe the chair falling just made things look more aggressive. I wouldn’t count out Haley in a brawl with Rome. She might have him hog tied in five seconds – and not in a fun way.

Big Brother 28: Rome’s Faked Breakup and Veto Strategy

So, Rome’s been roasting his (allegedly small) chestnuts since the nomination ceremony. He and Lyric Medeiros have continued to fake like they’re broken up. And Lyric has been baby voicing and flirting her way around the house.

Meanwhile, she and Rome are stealing kisses and swapping “I love you’s” thinking they have everyone fooled. They do not. Not one person. Meanwhile, Devens has the veto and is going to use it to renominate Rome.

But he’s been a bit torn on whether to take down Melody Morris or Lyric. At this point, Jason’s not getting off the block unless he wins that Blockbuster and gets himself off of it. When Rome and Jason are alone, they’re non-stop hating on Devens.

Jason told Rome it’s crazy how it reverts to high school in the BB28 house. But then he proceeded to act like an idiot teenager. Jason said Devens is threatened by Rome and jealous of him because he’s attractive.

He called Devens a silly guy who can’t get an attractive girl. Jason’s talking from ignorance here – Devens’ wife is cute. Jason basically said the same thing about Angela Murray and I’ve seen younger photos of her. She was pretty cute too.

Jason also called Devens “Dollar Store Adam Sandler” and called him a drag queen. Jason clarified he means Devens is a stage whore and a show clown who wants the spotlight. Then Jason said America loves Devens and said, it’s annoying.

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Despite all that, Rome’s headed for the block and I don’t think he’s got a firm enough grip on his alliance to survive a vote if he doesn’t win Blockbuster. Lyric went up to talk to Devens to plead the case for him to use the veto on her.

Lyric promised him safety and a bunch of other stuff, said she didn’t want Rome to ruin her game. Devens believes her and does not believe Melody. But Devens is still likely going to use the veto on Melody and renominate Rome in her place.

He and Drew Campbell talked about Rome being distracted during the BB Blockbuster if Lyric is also competing. But if it’s Melody and Jason up there, Rome will be more locked in on winning.

Also despite him sending Lyric to act like they broke up and flirt with Kamu, now Rome is bothered about Lyric flirting with Kamu. After she chatted with the other guys, Lyric reported back that Kamu wants her to be on their side on BB28. Rome seemed jealous.

Big Brother 28: Veto Decision and Houseguest Drama

In a meeting on Sunday, Devens talked to Barrett, Angela and Drew. And Devens said the other side of the house is faking a breakup. So, not just Lyric and Rome but of that whole power group. And Devens said they’re all throwing Rome under the bus hard to him.

Devens asked how the three of them feel about this. They agree the breakups are fake, and Devens would rather take Melody off the block with the veto. That way, she’ll be cooler with him. And he sees her as a bigger player in the game than Lyric who everyone’s written off.

Devens was debating using the veto on Jason versus Melody. And Devens thinks any of them will come after the Crossovers anyway but they think Jason’s got the best chance of winning a comp and nominating them.

Angela asked what if Rome stays and he’s mad Devens didn’t use the veto on Lyric. Angela mentioned a deal that Rome offered. Devens said he doesn’t think Rome will stick to it anyway – said it wasn’t much of a deal.

Big Brother 28: Melody and Rome as Renomms?

Also, other live feeds fun. LaTrice “Lala” Verrett has entered get off my lawn, cranky phase because everyone’s staying up late, keeping her up, being noisy and inconsiderate. And she’s tired and also tired of it. Taylor Brown has been napping a lot. She’s enjoying safety.

She’s literally lying low for the most part. Mallory Aurichio thinks she’s unpopular because she never gets called to the DR. Rome also told Lyric he’s going to flirt with Haley. That ticked her off. But when Rome said he was going to flirt with Mallory, that made Lyric laugh.

At this point, Rome, Jason and Mallory all want the icons on the block next week. And two of the three will be in the house to possibly make it happen. The veto meeting happens Monday, so there’s still time for Devens to finesse his decision.

But at the moment, he and the Crossovers seem locked in on Melody down and Rome renominated. And Jun Song’s Big Brother 4 winner asked: “Is there anyway to ask Yash Patel’s family or friends about his hair? Is it part of some dare, or a bet he lost? Is it medical?”

Jim Parsons has opened up about reprising his role as Sheldon Cooper. The award-winning actor played the role for 16 years on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory and returned as both a narrator and a cameo in the prequel series Young Sheldon. With The Big Bang Theory universe expanding, with the success of the spin-off show, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, and the upcoming series, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Parsons has revealed whether he would return as the iconic sitcom character.

The Big Bang Theory is a sitcom that follows two scientist roommates, Sheldon (Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki), whose world changes after they meet their new next-door neighbor, Penny (Kaley Cuoco). The first few seasons revolved around the guys’ friendship circle, which started with just Howard (Simon Helberg) and Raj (Kunal Nayyar), but in later seasons, more cast members have been added to the group — namely Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) and Amy (Mayim Bialik), who were love interests for Howard and Sheldon.

Parsons has played Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory since the pilot episode, and the character has become a familiar face on the show, appearing in all 12 seasons. His character has been so popular that a spin-off show called Young Sheldon was greenlit, which tells the story of a young Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) during his time in Texas, and showcases his family dynamic until the death of his father, George Cooper Sr (Lance Barber), and his move to California to study at Caltech. As the franchise expands with more titles, fans wondered if the Emmy Award-winning actor would make a return to the franchise that led to his career success.

In a recent interview on All Out with Jon Dean, Parsons reflected on his time in the role of Sheldon and was asked if he would return. Parsons said that working on The Big Bang Theory was “some of the best moments” of his life, but he was also miserable. Additionally, he said he wouldn’t return as Sheldon “for any amount of money” because of the stress and emotional toll. He explained:

“I look back now and realize that there were many ways, at some of the best moments of my life, I was miserable. I was not happy. I was stressed. I was, I felt that there was so many plates I was supposed to be keeping in the air and that the success and the good things of life that were happening were only due to this overworking, discipline, and whatever. And maybe to a degree that was true. I don’t know. I can’t say because that’s how I was. But I wouldn’t do that again for any amount of money. I just, because it was like, it was stressful and miserable at times. I made myself miserable.”

Jim Parsons’ Career Has Grown Beyond ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Despite his complicated feelings about his time on The Big Bang Theory, Parsons went on to talk about being recognized for one role. He acknowledged that that recognition isn’t going away anytime soon, and his relationship with the character has become healthier in the years since the show ended. “It’s not going away. But I’m changing my relationship to it,” said Parsons. “It’s evolving, and it gets better all the time. What I feel is better, what I feel is healthier.” He continued:

“It is a weird feeling to know people know you when you walk into a room, but you don’t know them. And it’s an even weirder feeling when, if I think about it, to go, ‘Oh, and most of them only know me as a character that I no longer even play anymore and haven’t for seven years now.’ So sometimes I’m being, what’s coming reflected back at me from a person, if it’s odd to me at all, it makes sense. Because I don’t think of myself in that way because I’m not doing it every day anymore, and that could be the majority of what they’re putting on me. I don’t know.”

Parsons started his career in 1993, and while he’s best known for his role in The Big Bang Theory, he has appeared in numerous other projects. He played a supporting role in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, in which he portrayed Paul Stanford. He also appeared in the 2020 TV miniseries Hollywood, where he played Henry Wilson. He also played the lead role in the 2015 animated film Home, where he voiced the alien named Oh. Recently, Parsons’ latest work has been in theater, where he plays Ruth DeWitt Bukater in the jukebox musical Titanique, a parody of James Cameron‘s 1997 film Titanic.

The Big Bang Theory is available to stream on HBO Max. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe ​​​​​​premieres on HBO on July 23.

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ABC’s The Rookie has always prided itself on depicting fresh talent joining the Los Angeles Police Department. The police procedural started out with the lead protagonist, John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), becoming the oldest rookie to join the force. Along with Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Jackson West (Titus Makin Jr.), we have been able to watch these rookies traverse their way through a dangerous, high-pressure career. Throughout the past eight seasons, we’ve also met some truly great officers, including Aaron Thorsen (Tru Valentino) and Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez), and some not-so-great ones, like Larry “Badger” Macer (Greg Grunberg), who washed out on his first day for accidentally firing a gun during roll call, and Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), who turned out to be a pathological liar. Now, with one more rookie graduating from the lowest ranks, The Rookie will be getting more recruits in Season 9.

In the Season 8 finale, it was questionable whether rookie Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) would actually continue on with the Mid-Wilshire precinct or not. After fumbling a shift where a shootout occurs in the station, Miles seems prepared to accept the consequences. However, Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) discovers that Miles isn’t at fault. Not only does she not boot him from the rookie program, but she actually states that she’ll put in a recommendation so that he’s accelerated out of the program, and can graduate early. Creator Alexi Hawley noted in an interview back in May that Season 9 will, in fact, feature Miles as an official police officer, who is 100% done with his training. This sets up an exciting opening for new storylines for Miles’s character — who will he partner up with? How will he handle being out on the streets on his own? Will his fellow officers stop treating him like the newbie? But aside from getting to see Miles grow and mature, this also means that The Rookie now has an opening for a new rookie to join the team.

A Fresh Face Will Breathe New Life Into ‘The Rookie’

As much as viewers love the familiar characters in the series, it’s also true that The Rookie thrives when it can bring new characters onboard. In that same interview, Hawley stated that rookies are “always an opportunity to serve two stories. One is, who that person is, and then how that person affects everyone around them, especially their training officer.” With that in mind, including at least one brand-new character in Season 9 is an exciting prospect. Not only would a new character inject a different energy into the show, but it would also provide a variety of ideas for storylines for them, especially dramatic ones that can bring the whole crew together. As Hawley mentioned, a new rookie can also highlight different partnerships, and seeing characters paired up in new ways is always fun. Getting to see our beloved, familiar characters in new situations is also a way to insert characters we already know into thrilling scenarios, and allows us to see different sides to their personality.

The world of law enforcement is always changing, so the Mid-Wilshire police precinct needs to reflect that. Bringing in a new rookie can help showcase how the police department is evolving over the years/seasons. It would be entertaining to bring in characters from all walks of life that can also illustrate the diversity of Los Angeles. The Rookie is most successful when there is a naive or rough-around-the-edges rookie who needs to learn the ropes and discover the harsh realities of being a police officer. So, having a young (or old) recruit joining the gang would be instantly compelling to watch. Luckily, we’ll still get to follow the adventures of Miles and his fellow officers, but it’s high time that another rookie gets to come along and shake things up.

The Rookie does need to stay relevant, especially because its spin-off, The Rookie: North, will be debuting soon. The flagship series won’t want to lose any viewers to the new series because audiences are tired of seeing the same characters and storylines. Making Miles a regular member of the force and debuting a new rookie (even if they don’t last) will certainly help ensure that the series stays relevant, even after being on the air for so many seasons.

Seasons 1–8 of The Rookie are available to stream on Hulu. Season 9 will premiere in January 2027.

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Tori Garrett, Chi-Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Lanre Olabisi, Bill Johnson, David McWhirter, Liz Friedlander, Daniel Willis, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jon Huertas, Cherie Nowlan, TK Shom, Rob Seidenglanz, Valerie Weiss, Barbara Brown, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, SJ Main Muñoz, Nelson McCormick, Marcus Stokes, Adam Davidson, Anna Mastro

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Jenelle Evans is fully committed to the course of helping her oldest son Jace get back in shape!

The reality star has kept a hands-on approach to seek professional help for her 16-year-old son, who was checked into a mental health facility earlier in the year after he allegedly pulled a gun on his granny.

Jenelle Evans and her mother Barbara Evans have also engaged in a very feisty custody war shortly after the incident happened, with the latter insisting she could do a better job looking after him than her daughter.

The media personality took to her Instagram to share a post about her visit to her son, who is currently addressing his issues with the help of a professional. According to the reality star, the latest set of images is the result of her making a conscious decision to share Jace’s journey in treatment.

In her words: “… He’s working on himself and focusing on his emotions. He’s obviously had ups and downs, but I’m hoping for the best in his future. Here are some awesome pictures of his progress.”

She continued in the caption that she has had to experience some difficult times over the past six months, all for her son’s happiness. Jenelle added that she would do whatever it takes to help her son physically and mentally, and she concluded the caption by declaring, “As his mother I WILL NOT give up,” then wrote hashtag, team Jace.

Jenelle’s photo story featured her teenage son doing a lot of physical activities on his time away, including building tents, rock climbing, fishing, playing the guitar, and even taking a cold plunge outdoors.

On the topic of sharing measured content about her son’s life, The Blast previously noted that the actress broke her silence in March at the peak of public attention on her family.

Jenelle stressed in a TikTok video that she has been forced to declare her innocence in how Jace turned out and also ensure that her family’s privacy remains respected.

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However, Jenelle recognized that some unscrupulous elements within her family are hell-bent on disrupting that arrangement and would rather sell stories to the media.

While she did not mention the name of these extended family members, Jenelle had previously condemned her mother and sister, who, according to her, were committed to making her the villain.

Jenelle affirmed her belief in her capability as a good mom, not just to Jace, but to her other kids, noting that when the situation demanded it, she had paused her whole life to attend to her children’s needs.

Jenelle Evans’ Mother Feared Her Grandson Was Struggling Without Her Presence

Jace’s journey to the treatment facility after he allegedly pulled out a gun from Barbara also meant he would be out of her life for a while; an arrangement his grandmother was displeased with.

As shared by The Blast, Barbara revealed that she finds herself calling the facility twice daily to find out about Jace’s well-being, reminding him how much she loves him and is thinking about him. Barbara added that she was certain Jace was having a difficult time there without constant communication with her.

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Barbara previously raised Jace for more than a decade after Jenelle voluntarily transferred legal and primary custody of him to her when he was a baby. Jenelle has maintained regular contact with her son, reportedly visiting the facility on a weekly basis.

The reality star has also previously blamed her mother for not doing her best in raising the teenager, accusing her of continuing the same toxic cycle she experienced during her childhood with Barbara.

The 34-year-old did not take the news of her son wielding a weapon at Barbara with a pinch of salt, telling everyone who cared to listen on social media that Barbara and her sister Ashleigh have handled the issue wrongly. Jenelle slammed her mother for betraying her trust despite being there for her during her health struggles. 

On one hand, she also watered down her sister’s criticism of her parenting as hypocritical, adding that she also had parenting challenges of her own in the past. Ashleigh trashed reports of Jace pulling a gun at Barbara as false, noting that Jenelle blew up the story online for sympathy narratives. 

Jenelle also cleared up the screenshot saga on her own end, claiming that the content was selectively edited and shared after she disciplined him, saying his actions stemmed from frustration rather than the full reality of their relationship. 

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While admitting the incident was painful, Jenelle said she believes Jace has been dealing with significant personal and medical challenges. She stressed that her focus remains on helping him recover and promised to continue providing whatever support and resources he needs.

Jenelle Evans’ Ex indicates Interest In Fighting For Jace’s Custody

Last year, Jace famously moved into his father, Andrew Lewis’ home in Florida, indicating a leap in their relationship after years of estrangement. Jenelle welcomed her eldest child, Jace, with Andrew in 2009, which became the central focus of Jenelle’s debut episode on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” which aired in 2010.

Following Jace’s scandal, Andrew registered his interest in fighting for his custody and turned to the public for help by launching a GoFundMe campaign. He shared that he and Barbara have been handicapped financially from the crushing legal and medical bills to bring him home.

However, Barbara has attested to some limitations in the relationship Jace has with Andrew, stating that he was not interested in knowing him and would only ask about him once in a blue moon. When Jace eventually moved in with Andrew in 2025, the reality star was sure it was in his best interest to sample what it felt like living in different households of his parents.

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A former dental assistant in Arizona was sentenced to 40 years in prison after he admitted to sexually abusing several minor patients during X-ray exams at a children’s dental office.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced in a news release on Friday, July 17, that Deion Garcia learned his sentence after he pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including attempted molestation of a child and sexual conduct with a minor.

The statement also revealed that Garcia, 29, will receive lifetime supervised probation for his crimes.

The investigation into Garcia was launched in May 2024 after a parent of one of his victims reported him for sexual abuse while he was working as a dental assistant at a children’s dental office in Chandler, Arizona.

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The office has since been identified as Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics, according to Arizona’s Family.

The parent of the 6-year-old girl reported Garcia to Chandler police and claimed that he had “inappropriately touched the victim” and “taken inappropriate photos of her” while administering an X-ray exam, according to the attorney’s office.

Investigators then connected the incident with a previous situation that took place in September 2022. At the time, a different 6-year-old patient was allegedly sexually abused during an X-ray exam.

Investigators also learned that Garcia had “multiple inappropriate images of a 4-year-old victim” on his phone. The attorney’s office said that the victim in the photos was under anesthesia when Garcia allegedly abused them.

Following his arrest, Garcia pleaded guilty to one count of attempted molestation of a child, one count of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. All of the counts he was convicted of are deemed to be dangerous crimes against children.

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A Florida doctor is facing sexual battery charges after one of his patients told authorities she found footage of him sexually assaulting her during a cosmetic procedure, according to court filings. The alleged assault occurred on October 25, 2025, when the 29-year-old woman saw Dr. Ronald F. DeMeo at his Miami practice and was allegedly […]

It is not currently clear when Garcia stopped working at the Chandler dental office and the circumstances of how his employment came to an end.

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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement shared in the release that Garcia “was trusted with the care of vulnerable children during routine dental procedures, and he exploited that trust for his own sexual gratification.”

“I commend the work of the Chandler Police Department and sex crimes prosecutor Anshika Mehrotra in securing justice for these victims,” Mitchell added. “This 40-year sentence reflects the seriousness of his crimes.”

Parents, teachers, and guardians interested in learning more about protecting children from exploitation can find useful tools and information at Know2Protect.

Robert Irwin is proving — again — that music and dance both have the power to heal.

In Us’ exclusive sneak peek of the Monday, July 20, episode of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, Robert, 22, sits down with contestant Allen Genkin before an emotional challenge.

“I wanted to visit Allen today because I know he’s telling a very important story and a story that’s hard to tell,” Robert shares. “I want to see if I can help him through it.”

For this week’s challenge, the remaining 10 dancers must bring a personal story to life through dance. While dancing the Rumba to Charlie Puth’s “See You Again” with fellow contestant Adele Zaikman, Allen, 36, hopes to honor his late mom.

“My mom died when I was 15. I lost my best friend,” Allen shares while trying to hold back tears. “Twenty years have gone by and they say time heals all wounds, but it really doesn’t. The only way I can really do it justice is to really showcase it through art and that’s what I’m going to do.”

Robert begins to recall his experience on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars when he honored his mom, Terri Irwin, and late dad, Steve Irwin, during Dedication Night.

To this day, Robert still remembers the emotions he felt after dancing a contemporary routine to Phil Collins’ ballad “You’ll Be in My Heart.”

“As soon as the music stopped, my mom joined me on stage and I completely broke down,” Robert recalls in the preview. “It’s like you’re facing something for the first time in your life that you’ve never had the strength to face. Movement and dance is the thing that gives you the ability to face that.”

Although it’s only week two in the competition, Allen has impressed the judges and viewers with his dance moves.

While attending the Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro Watch Party on July 13, Allen explained why he wanted to make his mom proud throughout the competition.

“My mom’s dream when Dancing with the Stars came out was she said, ‘One day, I envision you on a main stage like that,’” Allen exclusively recalled to Us from The Palm & The Pine in Hollywood. “I kept that dream alive. I kept that story alive, and it pushed me to this moment now. I’m going to keep fighting until I get to that goal.”

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As the competition continues, the San Jose, California-based dancer hopes his late mom is able to witness the latest milestone in his dance career from the great beyond.

“I have an angel looking after me and she’s guiding me through all of this,” Allen told Us. “God, I hope she’s watching. I hope she’s proud. I hope I make her proud. That’s all that I care about.”

Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. with episodes available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.

More than 20 years after his relationship with Giuliana Rancic ended, Jerry O’Connell is taking ownership of one of the most infamous celebrity breakup stories of the early 2000s.

The actor recently reflected on the split during an appearance on Kelly Ripa‘s “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast, admitting he was “a terrible boyfriend” while revealing he couldn’t dispute Rancic’s long-standing account of how their relationship came to an end. His comments also offer a new perspective on a breakup that first made headlines again in 2015, when the entertainment journalist detailed the painful split in her memoir “Going Off Script.”

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During the podcast, Ripa asked O’Connell about one of the most memorable moments from Rancic’s memoir, in which she claimed he ended their relationship over his condominium’s intercom system. In “Going Off Script,” Rancic recalled O’Connell allegedly telling her, “Nope, sorry, homegirl. Things change, but you take care, OK?”

While O’Connell admitted he doesn’t remember the exact exchange from their 2004 breakup, he also wasn’t prepared to say Rancic got it wrong. “I can’t deny that I said that,” the “Jerry Maguire” actor admitted. “It doesn’t sound like something I would say, but again, if I was writing a memoir, it made for a good quote.”

Rather than criticizing his ex, O’Connell praised the way she told the story. “I applaud her for using colorful dialogue and everything,” he said.

O’Connell Explains Why The Relationship Was Already Falling Apart

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While acknowledging the breakup was handled poorly, O’Connell also offered additional context that wasn’t widely known when Rancic first shared the story in her memoir. Calling himself “a terrible boyfriend” during their 2003-2004 relationship, the actor apologized before revealing another woman was inside his condominium when Rancic unexpectedly arrived.

“[Another woman] was inside my condominium,” he admitted. “Giuliana Rancic wanted entry into my condominium. Thank goodness, buzzer, gate, security. I paid a pretty hefty homeowners’ fee for these things. Cameras and everything.”

Although O’Connell declined to identify the woman, Ripa speculated it could have been either former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell or O’Connell’s future wife, Rebecca Romijn.

Jerry O’Connell Explains The Context Behind Their Infamous Breakup

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The actor also insisted the relationship had already begun unraveling before that moment. “Our relationship was already in trouble,” he explained, adding that he hadn’t expected Rancic to stop by.

“I said, ‘I did not know you were coming. You can’t come here unannounced,’” O’Connell recalled. “Notice no one had a key, so the relationship was not like that. There was no warning, and I didn’t want someone coming in because I didn’t want any confrontation.”

Giuliana Rancic’s Memoir Kept The Story Alive For Years

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Although O’Connell and Rancic split more than two decades ago, the breakup became part of Hollywood lore after the television personality revisited the relationship in her 2015 memoir.

Along with recounting the intercom incident, Rancic accused O’Connell of cheating on her with Geri Halliwell and compared his reaction during the breakup to an airline employee delivering bad news. “[He gave me] as much emotion as the customer service representative who tells you your bags missed the flight,” she wrote.

Rather than push back against that characterization, O’Connell again complimented Rancic’s storytelling during the podcast.

When Ripa referenced the cheating allegations, O’Connell called Rancic “a smart girl” and described her writing as “great,” suggesting he appreciated the colorful way she recounted their relationship despite being at the center of it.

Jerry O’Connell Also Looked Back On Dating Sarah Michelle Gellar

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Elsewhere during the interview, O’Connell reflected on another famous relationship from his younger years, joking about going on “literally one date” with Sarah Michelle Gellar before she decided not to pursue things further. “We were kids, and Sarah Michelle dumped my ass,” he joked. “She was the smartest one. Sarah Michelle took one look at me and was like, ‘I’ve got to get away from this drunk. One and done.’”

O’Connell quickly added that he has no interest in revisiting that chapter, joking that he doesn’t “want any beef” with Gellar’s husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., while praising the couple’s longtime marriage and “beautiful family.”

Today, O’Connell has been married to Romijn since 2007, and the couple shares twin daughters.

Days of Our Lives 2-Week Spoilers for July 20 – 31, 2026 scare with Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) collapsing in public and being rushed to the hospital where she is on her deathbed soon. Plus, Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) is in panic mode and determined to save his bestie Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien).

Also, in the two weeks from July 20th through the 31st, expect to see EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) trying to tie up loose ends as things continue to unravel for him. Plus, Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) is desperate to avoid consequences and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) faces an emotional shocker.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Holly in the Hot Seat

On Monday, July 20th, it’s the last day of July sweeps. And we know that Tate Black (Leo Howard) found the pills in Holly Jonas’ (Ashley Puzemis) bag on Friday. So, we’re going to pick back up with that on Monday. And of course, we know that EJ planted the Coriseal while Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) are away. Tate has to tell Sarah about the pills he found.

She’ll confirm they’re Coriseal and they assume the worst of Holly. So then Tate and Sarah confront Holly about the pills. And Holly’s asking Sarah if she can go home, Sarah says she can’t. And when Holly asks why not, Sarah says because of the pills and waggles the little packet of drugs that EJ planted. So Holly’s going to be stunned when Tate says he found them in her bag. Holly insists the pills are not hers. They will not believe her.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: EJ Sets Holly Up & Apologizes to Cat

And when Tate asks if they can talk, Holly explodes at Tate in front of Sarah. And Holly’s going to explode at Sarah. Also, she feels like everybody is accusing her except EJ, which is really sad because he is the one who’s setting Holly up. Also, Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) gets an apology from EJ. And this may be because she’s stressed out.

She’ll lose her job if EJ can’t keep the hospital. Not that Cat’s really stressed out about it, but EJ may tell Cat he’ll straighten it out. And EJ may be feeling cocky since he’s got Gwen on ice, so she can’t finish the deal to buy the hospital. And of course, Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) will wonder why Gwen is ghosting her.

DOOL Spoilers: Lexie’s Terminal Collapse and Escape Plans

Leo admits something to Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) in therapy, something difficult, and it may be Leo saying that he realizes he’s lost Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) for good. Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) and Belle Black (Martha Madison) discuss the clue from the chess set and the letter and they realize that all the clues are pointing to Italy. Sounds to me like we’re going to get a trip to Venice or wherever. But of course Days of our Lives can’t afford a location shoot. So, they’re going to set dress one of those Salem rooms to look like an Italian hotel, I’m sure, and just use stock footage of Europe.

So, Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) is listening as Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) is griping. I suspect this is her venting to her FBI brother Rafe about the counterfeit bag that Gwen bought. And of course, she showed Gabi a couple of websites that were selling her fake merchandise. On the plus side, Gabi should have a large deposit in her bank account, which is her inheritance from Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) estate.

Days Spoilers: Foster Apologizes to Julie

Then on Tuesday, July 21st, we’ve got Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) getting an apology from Foster. I’m sure it’s about him bailing on the concert. Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) have a nice time celebrating their anniversary. Eli surprises Lani with a gorgeous necklace and a fun afternoon at the Salem Inn. Gabi stuns Xander and Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) when she drops the bombshell on them that she’s got the money.

But she’s taking back her offer to bail out Titan. Gabi will not invest her DiMera inheritance in them. And Xander and Philip are shocked and they want to know why she changed her mind. So, I wonder if Xander’s going to push Philip to guilt Gabi into investing. I doubt Xander’s going to let her walk out the door without him doing all he can to change Gabi’s mind.

Kristen has this brilliant idea that she and Lexie need to leave Salem together. She already warned Kristen about EJ’s plan to snatch her up and Lexie’s going to need a caretaker as she withers away and dies. So, the DiMera sisters may cook up an exit plan. Of course, it’s going to go awry, but they both have to say goodbye to loved ones first.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Kayla Makes Cat and Offer

Then on Wednesday, July 22nd, Cat gets an offer from Kayla. Is this Kayla offering Cat a job where she can stay at the hospital once EJ’s officially out? Of course, Cat really probably doesn’t want that job because she works for the ISA and she’s only there to spy on EJ. Gabi teams up with Leo. I suspect it’s about Gwen. This week, Leo stops by Gwen’s room at the Salem Inn and he realizes her bed wasn’t slept in.

So, Leo knows Gwen didn’t make it back the night before, and he may tell Gabi that Gwen warned him if something happened to her, that EJ did it. Holly angrily denies taking pills and keeps insisting they’re not hers. Tate and Sarah don’t seem to believe her. We’re going to see a crying Holly with her bags packed. And it looks like she might actually walk out of the hospital when Sarah’s back is turned.

Tate’s back, too. Sarah asks for Xander’s help. But I wonder if Sarah will tell Xander about the drugs that Tate found in Holly’s bag and ask if Xander saw the pills since he’s the one who packed her things. If he confirms that Holly’s bag was empty before he packed it, that might signal to Sarah that there’s more to this.

EJ’s worried and talks things through with Rita. This may be about him losing the hospital or Johnny being so upset with him or maybe about EJ’s guilt over setting up Holly.

DOOL Spoilers: Goodbye Moments and Exposed Conspiracies

Thursday, July 23rd. We have Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) telling Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) his feelings. So, it sounds like Shawn is falling for Jada. Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) is venting to Belle. I’m sure it’s another tirade about Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins). Speaking of that, Chad is there for Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) who’s feeling torn on all sides.

Kristen has a sweet moment with Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote). And as Brady watches with tears in his eyes, Kristen is hugging Rachel and telling her, “You are my heart and my greatest treasure.” And Kristen tells Rachel that she wants her life to be bright and beautiful. Clearly, Kristen’s planning on ditching her daughter, and Brady may realize this is some sort of goodbye.

Lexie and Abe Carver (James Reynolds) renew their vows. Lexie seems to want this final moment before she bails on Theo and Abe so they don’t have to watch her die all over again. But Lexie isn’t going to make it out of Salem. And she and Kristen’s whole plan to run off isn’t going to work out. Instead Lexie is going to wind up in the hospital and we’ll see. But she may collapse at the vow renewal.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Johnny Goes Off on EJ

Then on Friday, July 24th, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) is blasting EJ with accusations. He’s asking Johnny, “What’s this about?” And he wants to know if EJ planted the drugs in Holly’s bag. Well, of course EJ did, but will he actually tell Johnny? He’s been pretty transparent with him, but I don’t think the more criminal things like kidnapping Gwen and things like that are things that EJ will share with his son.

Sarah and Xander share a peaceful moment. Despite them getting closer, Sarah and Brady will soon swap “I love yous.” And Kayla and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) are worried about what is ahead. There’s trouble at the hospital with Coriseal. There’s the EJ stuff, trouble with Stephanie’s marriage that’s not going away ever, and lots more happening. Leo convinces someone to help him.

This may be about Gwen, especially if this person is the lawyer that Gwen used to hold that stack of EJ’s secrets and receipts that can expose him. Leo’s supposed to get them after Gwen’s been gone a certain amount of time, but Leo may try to get those materials earlier to force EJ’s hand, so he has to give Gwen back.

Days Spoilers: Lexie’s Final Days and Unraveling Conspiracies

The week of July 27th through the 31st, Kristen’s time is just about up. After Lexie collapses, she’ll wind up at the hospital after the vow renewal with Abe. That was supposed to be their final moment before Lexie slunk off to die with just her sister at her side. Abe and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) are panicking as Lexie begins to slip away. They’re facing losing her again.

And while Abe is going to rage at EJ when he comes to the hospital, as this goes on, he and Theo may ask EJ if there’s any way to stop what’s happening to Lexie. So, their desperation may have them looking for any solutions to keep her with them, even if that means turning to EJ. Gabi may offer Theo her support once she hears what’s going on with his mom, Lexie. And Holly is frustrated with her life with the lawsuit, with Sarah and Tate and Brady and others, thinking she’s taking pills.

So, Holly may consider bailing on Salem because life is too hard for her there. Cat does more hypnosis with Marlena soon, and we’ll find out just how deep she got in with EJ in Italy, and Belle and Chad could take the DiMera private jet to Italy following the next clue they get. But there was that Irish symbol as well, so we’ll see how it goes. Also, soon we’re going to see the guy who’s keeping track of them on spy cameras who’s orchestrating the delivery of all these clues.

Young and the Restless 2-Week Spoilers for July 20 – 31, 2026 begin with Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) spiraling. And when he sees an ex-wife doing something very sketchy, he may actually relapse. Also, Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) is scrambling with threats to her business in a tempting offer that could save her.

Also, during the two weeks of July 20th through the 31st, we’re going to see Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) get her bandages off and we find out if her eyesight is working. There’s a big secret that Jill Abbott (Lauren Koslow) is keeping and Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) is going all out for family. Let’s get right to it.

Young and the Restless: Matt’s Departure and Newman Family Drama

On Monday, July 20th, we have got Matt Clark (Roger Howorth) telling Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun), Nick and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case), that he is leaving town. Noah lectures him on forgiveness and Matt snaps that Noah slept with his wife and never apologized. Then Nick gets in Matt’s face and asks what is his next move. Matt wants to leave Genoa City, make a life, find somebody to love. Sounds nice. Sharon wants Matt gone and she offers to help him pack.

Matt doubts that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) will let him go, but Nick says he’ll take care of that. And Sienna agrees it’s best for everybody if Matt leaves town. He wishes Sienna and Noah good luck with the Shadow Room. Says sorry for all the pain he caused. And Matt walks out.

Y&R Spoilers: Victor Rages

Meanwhile, Nikki asks Victor if he’d even be speaking to her if she wasn’t blind. Nikki knows he’s furious that she went to see Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) in the hospital. And Nikki tells Victor that Jack is her friend, but he tells Nikki she’s got to cut Jack out of her life. Nikki claps back about him letting Matt live on the ranch and then treating her best friend like this. Nikki walks away but stops to tell Victor she’ll always love him despite what he has done.

He’s mad and that’s when Matt shows up to tell Victor he can’t get the dirt on Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) and just wants to leave Genoa City. Victor says no and then he threatens him. Matt says the rest of his family wants him gone. Walks out and then Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) meets up with Matt after he leaves the new ranch very upset and he’s telling Phyllis he just wants to leave town. He is tired of being emotionally kicked and always being the villain. But Phyllis also refuses to let Matt go, just like Victor.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Adam’s Shocking Offer

Elsewhere, Sally is looking at nursery paint colors as Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) strolls up. He reminds her the color that she was going to paint their baby Ava’s nursery. And then Adam proposes a plan to take care of Newman Media so that Victor won’t try and destroy her and Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver).

Adam says that Victor will never take Sally’s offer to sell to him. So, Adam suggests that he will secretly pay her for Newman Media. Sally will sign it over to him and then Adam will tell Victor that he yanked it away from her just like his dad wants to do. And Adam says Victor will think he won. And Sally asks why Adam is willing to risk his father’s eye over this. And he says Victor shut him out of Newman Enterprises.

So, he promises Sally that only her and Audra and him and Chelsea Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) will know about this deal. Sally doesn’t want to owe Adam, but he says he’s the one who owes Sally, and he always will. It’s very sweet. I miss them together as a couple.

Across town, Noah checks on Sharon, who wishes that Nick would just let Victor handle Matt because Sharon’s afraid that this is too much on Nick and he may relapse. Victor and Nick talk about Matt wanting to leave town, and Victor asks Nick if he was in charge of Matt’s fate, what would it be?

Young and the Restless: Markham Search and Nikki’s Medical Appointment

Then on Tuesday, July 21st, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) share secrets with each other. And I wonder if Kyle drops the bombshell that Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) rolled over on Victor and is going to give the DA evidence that her dad orchestrated all of this madness done to Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) and Jack. We don’t know if that’s the deal that Kyle made with Patty. I know it’s the deal he wants. So maybe we’ll find out that he made it happen.

And speaking of them, Diane is thrilled that Jack is now at home, but he’s still recovering. But at least Diane gets to cuddle with him. And she wants loose ends tied up, particularly with Dr. Markham. She wants that guy behind bars so she can breathe.

So, Diane presses Traci about Martin Laurent (Christopher Cousins), who of course is Tracy’s sociopathic ex. Diane thinks Martin may have a clue how to find Markham, who had tons of Alan Laurent (also Christopher Cousins) books on his shelves. But Traci tells Diane that Martin will never talk to her. But Traci admits that Martin would talk to her. And of course, Traci never wanted to lay eyes on that creep again, but she is willing to do it for Diane. So, we’ll have scenes of Christopher Cousins as Martin talking with Traci soon.

Y&R Spoilers: Victor Makes Nikke a Promise

Then on Wednesday, July 22nd, Victor promises Nikki something as she is up at the doctor’s office. Victor’s there with her. The doctor takes off Nikki’s bandages and then Victor holds her hand and the doctor says to Nikki, “It’s time to open your eyes.” I would be shocked if she can see. There should be more to this story. Phyllis is watching Matt like a hawk. Phyllis does not want Matt to leave Genoa City, and she may tempt him to stay by seducing him on Young and the Restless.

Because this week, Phyllis has Matt in her room at the GCAC. She’s in sexy blue satin pajamas that are practically falling off of her as she flirts. And we know that Nick is going to catch Matt and Phyllis in a compromising position soon. And that could be what sends him spiraling back to drugs. Also, it’s just gross to see a woman seducing a man who assaulted her friend. I’m sorry. It’s awful. Josh Griffith needs therapy.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nick Fesses Up

Thursday, July 23rd, Nick makes a confession to Sharon, and I wonder if it’s Nick saying out loud, actually confirming that he wants Matt dead. Then again, Nick may tell Sharon that he popped a pill and needs a meeting. Sally and Audra consider their options. I’m sure Sally’s going to run to Audra and tell her about Adam’s offer. They may feel like they have no choice but to accept.

Chelsea and Adam try to impress Victor with a power move they are planning. I expect Adam and Chelsea to lie and to tell Victor that he’s right. They need to get back Newman Media, but they’re going to take care of it. They’re going to snatch it from Sally. They’re going to be ruthless. I am guessing that Victor will be skeptical about their reversal of attitude.

Young and the Restless: Secrets and Health Crises

Then on Friday, July 24th, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Sally find out Jill’s keeping a secret from them. Could be about business with Victor. Maybe she’s investing in Chancellor to help Cane or it could be something about her heart condition and Billy finds out his mom is dying.

And if Cane finds out first, Billy will have a meltdown. We also have Cane driving a hard bargain with somebody on Friday.  Could be about Billy and the whole deal for him to work at Chancellor or it could be something fun and flirty with Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) because they are sparking every time they’re together these days.

Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) find common ground. I’m sure that’s about Abigail and Dominic. And I wonder if Devon will open up to Ashley about his anger issues. Maybe he’ll get some good advice from his mother-in-law.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nick Pushed Over the Edge?

Then the week of July 27th through the 31st, we could see Nick popping some pills because he’s ramping up to deliver the fate that he and Victor agreed Matt should face. Nick seeing his ex-wife Phyllis in Matt’s arms might push him over the edge towards violence and possibly also drugs. We’ll find out more about Jill’s big secret and how it’s going to affect Billy and Cane and many others. Sally and Audra let Adam know what they decided about his sneaky scheme to trick Victor.

And Tracy’s probably going to have some PTSD after having to see her ex-fiancé Martin. And we’ll find out if he has any idea where to find Dr. Markham or if he knows that his dead brother Alan Laurent and Dr. Markham perhaps knew each other. I also expect Ashley to leave town again now that Jack is on the road to recovery. We’ll find out if Kyle cut a devil’s bargain with Patty that will make Victor face consequences at last. And we’ll get more on Nikki’s health struggle and find out the extent of what Victor did with Patty and whether Nikki can live with that or not.