Beyond the Gates spoilers for Feb 16-20, 2026 see Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings) cornered and Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) possibly tapping the brakes with one of her new guys.

As we always do on early edition day, we’re going to talk about what is coming the rest of this week. Then, we’ll dive into what is coming next week.

Hayley, Nicole, and the Latest Relationship Twists on Beyond the Gates

On Wednesday, February 11th, we’ve got Dr. Carlton Fitzgerald (Robert Christopher Riley) interrupting Dr. Kyle Rollins (Greg Vaughn) and Nicole’s hot date. We’ve already seen Kyle and Nicole out once together. They were making out. Kyle wanted to take it back to his place, but Nicole said she wasn’t quite ready for that. It looks like she might be soon.

I suspect that Nicole is not going to like Carlton butting into her date since he knew she was going to be seeing other people. He didn’t want monogamy or anything serious right now. So this may not work out well for him.

Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) and Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) offer some wisdom to teenagers Jessica (Camryn Jade), Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson), and Tyrell Richardson (Jaden Lucas Miller). This may be prompted by more antics by Anastasia (Timeca M. Seretti) over at the country club. She’s stirring up trouble and stirring the pot. She keeps smack-talking.

Anastasia’s Schemes and Anita’s Perspective in BTG

Anita, who herself was not a cotillion debutante, is interesting in this context. I wonder if Anastasia is back hitting at Anita or if Fairmont Crest’s worst gossip is targeting someone else instead. Probably somebody near and dear to Anita since she likes picking on the Dupree.

Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) wonders if Hamilton history is going to repeat itself. I wonder if this is her thinking about Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) giving up her modeling career to start a family with Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Chelsea may be worried about Dr. Madison Montgomery (Kenjah McNeil) giving up on her fellowship. I think it’s Parkinson’s research and giving up that dream for Chelsea.

She may be worried long term it won’t work out because she watched her parents’ marriage fall apart. Hayley seems off to Bill after her recent mugging and injury. Of course, that was all cooked up with Lynette Wise (Domini Madison). Lynette now has Hayley’s big old diamond engagement ring. Like a dummy, Lynette let June (Jasmine Burke) see it. I wonder if June might mention to somebody that she saw it. Nothing much gets by her. She notices things.

Navigating Family Worries: Chelsea, Hayley, and Bill on Beyond the Gates

Thursday, February 12th, we have Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) encouraging Nicole that she shouldn’t be indulging in any guilty feelings. Now, Nicole may be opening up to Vanessa about feeling bad about wanting too much. You know, dating Kyle and Carlton simultaneously and sleeping with both of them, if at that point she’s gotten intimate with Kyle as well.

But Nicole told both Kyle and Carlton what the deal was. They both accepted it. So Vanessa’s right, Nicole should not feel bad about anything. Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Johnson) chews out Carlton. By the way, Shanice is putting him in his place on Beyond the Gates. I wonder if she finds out that Carlton interrupted Nicole’s date.

It’s interesting because Shanice is the one who fixed Nicole up with Kyle. I thought Dr. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) handled it pretty well finding out that his girlfriend fixed up his ex-wife with this hottie doctor. Fortunately, he left it alone.

BTG Spoilers: Shanice, Ted, and Nicole’s Complicated Connections

Dana ‘Leslie’ Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) needs advice from Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) about a personal matter. It’s probably more stuff with Teddy Bear.

Speaking of Teddy Bear, he endures the rantings of an ex. So it may be Leslie griping about Shanice or maybe Nicole griping about Carlton.

Plus, Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) is upset with Hayley. When she tells him what she and Lynette pulled off, Randy is really tired of Hayley’s impatience and going off script. With Bill off the tee, she’ll have to find another way to drug him.

Plus, the new doctor is looking for the medication. So it’s getting messy for the little con women.

Leslie, Teddy Bear, and New Schemes in BTG

Friday, February 13th, we have a reporter hassling and heckling Dani. She is announcing her new role as a lead model. It’s her big comeback. But she’s had a very headline-worthy past year. You know, whipping out a gun at her ex-husband’s wedding, which she was a guest at when she shouldn’t have ever been there. But that was on Bill. I think she’s going to be asked some tough questions.

Plus, she’s got a much younger new husband. I hope Dani owns it all and puts that person in their place. Katherine ‘Kat’ Richardson (Colby Muhammad) and Vernon have a heart-to-heart. This may be about Anita and the cancer. Or it could be about Kat’s issues with Eva Thomas Richardson (Ambyr Michelle) and thinking that Ted has no right to love his other child.

Dani Hamilton’s Comeback and Kat’s Confessions in BTG

Anita is reassuring to both Dani and Nicole. This may be about the cancer or the side effects of the chemo and the dizzy spells she’s been having.

Plus, Lynette gets what she wants from Bill and Hayley. Lynette already got the pro bono case thing from Bill’s law firm. Lynette has Hayley’s ring. I’m wondering if she claims that she found it.

She did say to June that it was too valuable to put on her finger. So, I guess she can try to pawn it. Maybe if she says she was able to get it back, I don’t know.

Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) is already giving Lynette side-eye because they noticed she had a mark on her hand from when she punched Hayley. She put her gloves on to cover it.

Secrets, Betrayals, and New Rivalries on Beyond the Gates

The week of February 16th to the 20th is the last full week of February sweeps. The following week, we’ll have three more episodes, then it’s all done on February 25th. So we’re getting closer to seeing Cotillion. Anita is hoping that Samantha or Jessica win the top prize and edge out Anastasia’s granddaughter.

Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) is edging into dangerous territory with his undercover Impaler assignment. June may give him and Bradley ‘Smitty’ Smith (Mike Manning) some more info, although she backed off before.

We could see Nicole tapping the brakes with Carlton and focusing on Kyle if Carlton cannot find some chill about the fact that she wants to date casually. Dani is going to start wedding planning, but I think Chelsea is going to be worried about Madison giving up her dream to be her wife.

Hayley’s move to play victim and get Bill’s attention away from Dani may not go exactly as Hayley hopes. Bill is distracted by Chelsea’s engagement. His former family is basically taking up all his time.

Now Hayley’s frustrated because she can’t even keep poisoning his tea. This means she can’t just up and kill Bill like she was really wanting to. She’s lost all the progress she had of slowly poisoning him.

Cotillion Tension, Undercover Drama, and Wedding Worries on BTG

Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) supports Dani and encourages her not to let the scrutiny from this reporter get to her. He tells her she should just live her life. Leslie cannot stand how close Shanice and Ted are getting. I think she’s going to up the ante on breaking them up.

Ted already warned Leslie to stop this or they’re not even going to be friends. But as we all know, Leslie can’t ever stop anything. Anita’s cancer treatments progress. Of course, she’s giving it her all, but I do expect more side effects soon.

Lynette’s going to be an ongoing problem for Hayley and also for Randy. Plus, Vanessa’s ready to move in with Joey. He is very worried about her safety. But I don’t think Vanessa is going to take no for an answer. She may just show up with moving boxes.

Grayson Perez (Jordie Vilasuso) and Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) heat up. She’s not going to hear any criticism about him from Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) now that she knows Grayson is caretaking his sick mom. Derek’s new job should start soon. Working with Leslie should be a nightmare.

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Victoria Woods shared a few spicy words for Charlamagne Tha God after he weighed in on her back-and-forth with GloRilla.

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Charlamagne Tha God Weighs In On Victoria Woods’ Back And Forth With GloRilla

On Tuesday, February 10, a clip was posted from ‘The Breakfast Club’ which showed the hosts recapping and weighing in on the recent events between Victoria Woods and her sister, GloRilla. Furthermore, in the clip, the group spoke about GloRilla’s parents showing their gratitude for her help over the years. At one point, Charlamagne weighed in, saying that it was unfortunate that Glo had to resort to sharing a conversation with parents just to refute her sister’s claims and prove she’s been helpful.

“I’m really sad GloRilla had to do that, and I heard the momma and daddy say the three words GloRilla sister really need to hear, and that’s: get a job!” Charlamagne initially said before the cast spoke on Woods now getting club bookings and doing skits. “You shouldn’t want to be known as GloRilla’s sister, so go figure something else out on your own.”

Peep the clip and his comments below.

Victoria Woods Shared Spicy Words For Charlamagne Tha God

Then, on Wednesday, February 11, Woods took to Facebook to share a message with a few spicy words about Charlamagne Tha God.

“and for the breakfast club you a n***a with a name like Charlemagne tf we gone change the last name to Goddess sassy ass,” she wrote.

Afterward, Woods added:

“bruh ion be going live if ion have s**t to talk about but since yall wanna sit at the table and discuss me it’s only right i discuss yall..mfs won’t let the going live s**t die cause im always getting mentioned”

More On Victoria Woods’ Back And Forth With Her Sister GloRilla

As The Shade Room previously reported, Victoria Woods set the internet ablaze earlier this month when she accused GloRilla of neglecting their family. Specifically, Woods alleged that their dad borrowed $100 from their mom, and their mom needed money for her $2,400 rent.

GloRilla subtly reacted to the claims by sharing apparent screenshots of their mom thanking her for her help, per The Shade Room.

However, Woods doubled down on her stance.

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Additionally, Woods sat down with TMZ to further explain her claims about her sister, per The Shade Room. Then, by February 6, Tory Lanez sent Woods the $2,500 she was requesting for help. Additionally, Finesse2Tymes weighed in on the situation, explaining why he strongly disagreed with Woods’ feeling entitled to GloRilla’s money and airing out her sister online, per The Shade Room.

Then, earlier this week, after GloRilla went live with their parents, Woods appeared to call cap on her mom’s sentiments and support of the rapper. Subsequently, she shared alleged screenshots of her mom sharing her grievances with Glo.

This, all amid Glo seemingly confirming that Woods allegedly tried to assault her with a weapon back in 2015.

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Sparkle has called out her niece, Reshona Landfair, for her “false statements” and said she never instructed Landfair to sit on R. Kelly‘s lap when she was a child.

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Sparkle Calls Out Niece Reshona Landfair For “False Statements” – Says She Never Told Her To Sit On R. Kelly’s Lap

Earlier this week, Instagram user @livebitez shared footage from what appears to be a recent livestream of Sparkle’s. In the clip, the singer told viewers, “… Not all that you heard yesterday from my niece is true.” To note, Sparkle appeared to be referencing Landfair’s recent sitdown with CBS News.

“I don’t want to hinder this legal process — I don’t. But to testify that I had my niece sit on Robert’s lap and rub his head, and have her ask him to be her godfather is an absolute f*****g lie,” she continued. “You all cannot imagine the hurt that comes from pain caused by the people that you live and are willing to die for.”

From there, Sparkle addressed “another lie,” and stated that she and R. Kelly “were never in a romantic relationship.”

“To show you that sabotage is a high priority within them — if Robert and I were in a romantic relationship, you and your mom were cool with you starting a relationship with him?” Sparkle asked, referencing Landfair and her mother.

Ultimately, Sparkle shared that she started her defense of Reshona Landfair with “the greatest of intention.” But all she’s received in return is hell. Additionally, she noted that Landfair’s “false statements” don’t “bother” her because she’s used to her words falling on deaf ears. However, she’s alarmed by Landfair’s willingness to lie.

“I’m certain it’s from her mom,” Sparkle said. “… But she’s now old enough to start bearing some level of responsibility of her actions. I love her more than life itself, so this is all I’m going to say regarding her and her mother — unless I have to.”

Social Media Reacts To Sparkle’s Statements

Social media users reacted to Sparkle’s comments about her niece, Reshona Landfair, and her recent statements about the singer and R. Kelly in @livebitez’s comment section.

More On Reshona Landfair & Her Connection To R. Kelly

As The Shade Room previously reported, last month, Reshona Landfair began promoting her memoir, ‘Who’s Watching Shorty? Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly’s Abuse.’ Since then, Landfair appeared on CBS Mornings and alleged that Sparkle introduced her to Kelly and instructed her to sit on his lap, rub her head, and ask him to be her godfather.

This reportedly began the cycle of Kelly inappropriately touching her and them filming an NSFW tape when she was only 14 years old. Years later, the tape would circulate nationwide.

At the time, Sparkle reacted to her niece’s sitdown by saying that she supports Landfair but hopes “accountability” will come from those “closest to her.”

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Roommates… some news hits you right in the nostalgia. For so many of us, James Van Der Beek was the face of late-night teen drama, the sensitive heartthrob whose coming-of-age story felt like our own. He grew up on our screens — and in many ways, with us. Now, his name is trending for a heartbreaking reason — the news of his passing has left fans stunned and deeply saddened.

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His Wife Confirms News & Shares Heartfelt Tribute

James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the hit WB series ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ has passed away at the age of 48. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed the devastating news on Instagram, sharing that he “met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.” She added that while there is much to share about his wishes and his love for humanity, the family is asking for “peaceful privacy” as they grieve their “loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.” In the wake of his passing, the family has also created a GoFundMe to help maintain stability during this incredibly difficult time.

James Previously Revealed Private Cancer Battle

Back in early November 2024, James revealed that he had been privately battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer. In an emotional Instagram post dated Nov. 3, 2024, he shared that he had been undergoing treatment and focusing on his health with greater intention than ever before. Throughout his journey, he kept fans updated in heartfelt posts, often expressing deep gratitude for his wife and children, who stood by his side. Even while facing such a serious diagnosis, he maintained a tone of hope and appreciation, thanking supporters for the outpouring of love.

From Teen Heartthrob To Devoted Family Man

Born James David Van Der Beek on March 8, 1977, in Cheshire, Connecticut, he discovered his love for acting at a young age, performing in school plays before making his professional debut in an off-Broadway production of Edward Albee’s ‘Finding the Sun.’ He was a devoted family man, survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children. He was previously married to actress Heather McComb. In interviews over the years, James often spoke candidly about fatherhood, fame, and personal growth, showing a grounded side that fans admired just as much as his on-screen roles.

Of course, for many millennials, James will forever be Dawson Leery — the earnest aspiring filmmaker at the center of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ which ran for six seasons and became a staple of teen television. The show turned him into a household name and teen heartthrob almost overnight. During its run, he starred in films like ‘Varsity Blues’ and made memorable appearances in ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.’ He even embraced a self-aware, comedic twist on his fame with his role as a fictionalized version of himself in ‘Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23,’ proving he didn’t mind making fun of his own legacy. He also appeared in series including ‘CSI: Cyber’ and ‘Pose,’ continuing to evolve as an actor long after his teen idol days.

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Many stars grew their families in 2026 — or announced their newest arrivals for the first time.

Former Bachelor contestant Sydney Warner announced in January that she gave birth to her second baby with her husband, NFL star Fred Warner.

The Warners aren’t the only stars who have their hands full this year. Meghan McCain, for her part, welcomed baby No. 3 nearly a week earlier.

Adding to the baby bliss, Meghan Trainor revealed she and husband Daryl Sabara secretly welcomed a baby girl via surrogate. Emily Maynard’s daughter Ricki officially became a mom at the age of 20 in January, with Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario later welcoming their third baby.

Soap star Lucas Adams, meanwhile, announced in February that he and his wife had welcomed their first baby together. The View‘s Alyssa Farah Griffin later gave birth to her first baby with husband Justin Griffin.

Keep scrolling to meet the stars’ newest additions of 2026:

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Ansel Elgort quietly welcomed his first baby, a son, after spending some time out of the spotlight.

“Fatherhood is exhilarating, exhausting, it’s everything and more,” Elgort, 31, captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday, February 10. “The present feels more present and the future brighter.”

The actor cradled his son, who was bundled up in what appeared to be a fleece swaddle, in the black-and-white image shared alongside the birth announcement. Elgort did not reveal his son’s name.

“He wakes us up all night and yet I’ve never felt stronger during the day. He goes from crying to laughing, expressing everything he feels and it’s freed me to do the same,” Elgort’s caption continued. “I wanted to keep it sacred, just for us, but now I want to share this story with you as it’s the brightest happiest thing I’ve ever experienced. I hope it brings you happiness too.”

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Elgort also shared a video of himself playing a guitar in front of his son, who was being rocked in a baby carrier.

Nearly one month before Elgort’s confirmation, multiple outlets obtained photos of Elgort walking around New York City with a baby strapped to his chest. A source revealed to People at the time that the baby belonged to Elgort .

Elgort has stayed out of the spotlight over the years after being accused of sexual assault, making rare appearances following the controversy. He recently starred on two seasons of the HBO series Tokyo Vice, which ran from 2022 to 2024.

In June 2020, a woman claimed via X that Elgort assaulted her in 2014, one day after she turned 17. Elgort allegedly forced himself on the woman “instead of asking me if I wanted to stop having sex knowing it was my first time.” She claimed she didn’t tell anyone at the time of the incident “because he said it could ‘ruin his career.’”

“Years later I have PTSD, I have panic attacks, I go to therapy,” she continued. “I just want to heal and I want other girls who have been through the same s*** as me, you’re not alone. It’s a lot for me to even come on here and tell my story but I know it’s needed.”

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Elgort addressed the allegations in a social media statement of his own.

“I was distressed to see the social media posts about me that have been circulating in the past 24 hours,” he wrote via Instagram at the time, claiming the alleged victim’s version of events was “simply not what happened.”

“I have never and would never assault anyone,” he added, explaining that they had a “brief, legal and entirely consensual relationship” in 2014.

“Unfortunately, I did not handle the breakup well. I stopped responding to her, which is an immature and cruel thing to do to someone,” he added. “I know this belated apology does not absolve me of my unacceptable behavior when I disappeared.”

His statement concluded: “As I look back at my attitude, I am disgusted and deeply ashamed of the way I acted. I am truly sorry. I know I must continue to reflect, learn, and work to grow in empathy.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).