There’s something in the air in Hollywood, and some of the most famous faces in the entertainment industry are breathing it in!

Five months into 2026, and May has been filled with good news left and right as celebrities are in full baby-making mode. The list includes actors such as Ireland Baldwin, Brianne Howey, Dylan Sprouse, Sebastian Stan, and podcast host Alex Cooper.

Some of these Hollywood stars are expecting their first child with their respective partners, while others are adding a new bundle of joy to their families.

Ireland Baldwin is expecting baby number two! On May 23, the daughter of the former couple, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, broke the news of her second pregnancy on Instagram, in a joint post with her longtime beau, RAC.

The video set to Justin Hurwitz’s “Planetarium” began with a close-up of a family of three’s bathroom robes hanging from a rack before a brown robe was added. Then a cute onesie was placed on top of a toddler’s pink pajamas on the bed, followed by a baby bottle beside a sippy cup.

Next came a hand, presumably Ireland’s, pushing away a bottle of wine and opting for a bottle of Unisom SleepTabs. The video concluded with Ireland’s hand holding a strip of sonogram images. Since the heartwarming clip did all the talking for them, the couple captioned the post with a single red heart emoji.

Ireland And RAC Welcomed Their First Child In 2023

News of Ireland’s second pregnancy comes three years after she and RAC became parents for the first time in 2023. PEOPLE reported that they announced they were expecting a child in December 2022 and welcomed a daughter named Holland in May 2023.

While Ireland followed in her famous parents’ footsteps as an actress, her beau gained prestige as a musician. Born André Allen Anjos, the musician and record producer began using the stage name RAC or Remix Artist Collective in 2007.

Before releasing his own original music, such as 2017’s “Ego,” RAC became famous for his remixes. He has since cemented himself as a renowned figure in the music industry, going on tour and performing at music festivals like Coachella.

Brianne Howey Is Expecting Baby No. 2

Ireland isn’t the only actress expecting her second child, as “Ginny & Georgia” star Brianne Howey has another bun in her oven. The TV personality confirmed the good news on Instagram, flaunting her burgeoning baby bump on May 10, in honor of Mother’s Day.

Howey shared a mirror selfie that captured her beaming brightly in a yellow strapless dress. She held her phone in one hand to take the bathroom selfie while using the other to hold her baby bump. “Here we grow again [yellow heart emoji] Happy Mother’s Day!” Howey captioned the snap.

The post generated an outpouring of love and support from fans, including the official Netflix family account. Stars like Howey’s onscreen daughter, Antonia Gentry, and Canadian actress Jennifer Robertson also joined fans in celebrating the soon-to-be mother of two.

The Actress Has Been Married To Matt Ziering Since 2021

Similar to Ireland’s motherhood journey, Howey became a mother for the first time in June 2023. She welcomed her bundle of joy nearly two years after she tied the knot to Matt Ziering in July 2021, following a hiccup in their wedding plans.

Howey and Ziering initially scheduled their wedding for 2021 following their engagement; however, they were forced to postpone the ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, per Hello! Magazine. They eventually said their vows in a private residence in Palos Verdes, California.

Unlike Howey, who makes her daily bread from the entertainment industry, Ziering graduated from Loyola Law School. He has reportedly been a member of the State Bar of California since 2017. The lovebirds first met at a bar in Los Angeles in 2015 through mutual friends.

Dylan Sprouse And Barbara Palvin Are Going To Be First-Time Parents

The 2026 baby fever season continues with actor Dylan Sprouse and his supermodel wife Barbara Palvin expecting their first child. The lovebirds broke the news in a joint Instagram post on May 14, sharing three pictures commemorating the upcoming addition to their family.

The first snap captured Sprouse in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and a bow tie. He was seated in a chair with Palvin next to him, seated on the armrest in a stunning Cinderella-blue dress. The couple beamed brightly at each other while touching the model’s growing baby bump.

The next slide was a close-up of a sonogram which captured what appeared to be the couple’s unborn child throwing the “rock on” hand gesture, officially known as the sign of the horns. The final picture showed Sprouse and Palvin making the same hand gesture, and they captioned the post with the same sign.

Inside The Power Couple’s Relationship 

According to ELLE,  Sprouse and Palvin first met at a party in 2017, which prompted the model to follow the Disney alum on Instagram. Since she took the first step, Sprouse slid into her DMs with an offer to hang out and his phone number.

“The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” star confirmed that Palvin did not message him for six months, with the model explaining in the same interview why she waited. Palvin noted that she had not been in the right headspace when Sprouse contacted her.

They finally reconnected in June 2018, with dating rumors sparking a month later. Sprouse and Palvin finally made things official in August 2018, giving fans plenty to talk about with their lovey-dovey moments. The actor popped the big question in September 2022, and they tied the knot in July 2023.

Sebastian Stan Is Set To Be A First-Time Dad

Sprouse isn’t the only first-time parent in the works, as Marvel star Sebastian Stan is gearing up to be a dad. The actor and his girlfriend Annabelle Wallis first made waves for the pregnancy in April when they were spotted on a stroll, with the actress’s baby bump on display.

Stan addressed his status as a soon-to-be father weeks earlier in an interview with Deadline, declaring, “I want to be a good dad.” He weighed in on what it meant to be a father in his forties, confessing that he felt the responsibility tied to being a good father and a good man.

“I’m 43, and I feel, in a lot of ways, I’m just starting to learn now. It’s just crazy to me,” Stan said. He added that his latest role in the movie “Fjord” motivated him to take a closer look at his own life. The film follows a man forced to contemplate his own value as a father and as a man.

The MCU Star Is Dating Actress Annabelle Wallis

Stan is set to become a father thanks to his girlfriend, Wallis. The pair first sparked dating rumors in May 2022 when they were spotted at Robert Pattinson’s 36th birthday party in New York. PEOPLE reported that a since-deleted picture shared by photographer Myles Hendrik caught them kissing.

A few months after the party, Stan amd Wallis were seen grabbing lunch together in Manhattan and cuddling while on a stroll. They enjoyed more PDA moments, including celebrating Stan’s 40th birthday in Greece. In 2024, they walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

The love between them kept blooming with Stan giving Wallis a special shout-out in January 2025 during his acceptance speech. At the time, the actor won the Golden Globe Award for best performance by a leading actor in a musical or comedy film. “Annabelle, I love you,” Stan declared.

Alex Cooper Is Pregnant With Her First Child

The baby news extends beyond Hollywood, with “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper set to be a first-time mom. The media personality broke the news on Instagram, sharing two pictures with her husband Matt Kaplan. Both images captured the couple outdoors, with Cooper’s baby bump on display.

Copper dropped the pictures on May 17, captioning the post with a white heart emoji and the words, “Our family.” She beamed at her partner with joy in the images, showing off her growing baby bump in a white crop top while Kaplan backed the camera with his hand on her thigh.

The pictures received over 1 million likes and over 12 thousand comments, as fans and celebrities celebrated the couple’s latest addition to their family. Media personality Savannah Montano dubbed Cooper the “cutest mom ever,” while model Winnie Harlow wished the soon-to-be mom a healthy pregnancy.

The Podcast Host Is Married To TV Producer Matt Kaplan

According to TODAY, Cooper and Kaplan first met in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She had a meeting with her future husband’s ACE Productions company and recalled falling for him at first sight during a 2024 interview.

Cooper’s feelings were not one-sided, as she eventually started dating Kaplan during the pandemic. Although she initially never saw herself as someone who would tie the knot, she changed her mind in December 2022 and urged Kaplan to propose.

The TV producer popped the big question in May 2023 in their home, and they got married months later in April 2024, saying their vows in an intimate beachside wedding in Mexico. Cooper described their ceremony as a “fairy tale,” while praising Kaplan as “the most romantic man” in her life.

John Cena has become one of the most reliable comedy actors working today. A huge part of that success comes from how committed he stays to every situation his characters find themselves in, regardless of how absurd things become. Some of Cena’s funniest performances work because he approaches escalating chaos with complete sincerity, usually while looking increasingly disgruntled — or horrified — that everything around him is falling apart. Eric André, meanwhile, has built an entire career around creating exactly that kind of chaos.

That combination sits at the center of Netflix’s upcoming comedy Little Brother, which pairs Cena and André together in what already looks like one of the streamer’s strongest comedic pairings of the summer. Combining André’s unpredictable, confrontational energy with Cena’s increasingly refined straight-man comedy style makes Little Brother feel especially well-suited to both actors’ strengths. If you find yourself unable to wait for more from the upcoming movie after the official trailer debuted last week, Collider is thrilled to reveal an exclusive image of the starring duo in the movie ahead of its release next month as part of our Exclusive Summer Preview series.

Who Else Is in ‘Little Brother’?

Netflix’s upcoming comedy Little Brother stars Cena as a successful real estate agent whose carefully curated life begins unraveling after the sudden return of his eccentric former “little brother,” played by André. Directed by Ingrid Goes West filmmaker Matt Spicer, the movie also stars Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola, Ego Nwodim, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, and Pilot Bunch. Little Brother was written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, and is produced by David Bernad for Middle Child Pictures and Ruben Fleischer.

The movie marks the first major collaboration between Cena and André since Cena’s memorable appearance on The Eric Andre Show in 2020, where the actor brought the WWE skills he was still using pre-retirement to crash through the set. Little Brother appears ready to channel some of that same chaotic energy into a full-length feature, with André playing a character who rapidly dismantles the carefully controlled life Cena’s character has built for himself. Early details about the movie suggest a comedy driven heavily by escalating discomfort, awkward family dynamics, and the increasingly fragile patience of a man watching his perfectly organized world collapse.

Little Brother premieres on Netflix on June 26. Stay tuned with Collider for the next few days as we reveal exclusives from the biggest movies of the upcoming season.

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Yellowstone‘s Marshals is returning for season 2 — but is everyone from the cast coming back?

The Paramount Network show, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family. Yellowstone came to an end in 2024, expanding its universe with Luke Grimes‘ CBS show Marshals and Dutton Ranch, which premiered in May.

According to the official synopsis, Marshals follows Kayce as he leaves “ranching life behind to join an elite unit” of the U.S. Marshals while “combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence.”

In addition to Grimes, the show stars Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Brett Cullen and Logan Marshall Green. The season 1 finale hinted at several character deaths — and a possible cast exit.

Keep scrolling to see who is — and isn’t — returning in season 2:

Luke Grimes

There would be no Marshals without Grimes so Kayce is coming back.

Logan Marshall-Green

Cal’s life was left up in the air in the season 1 finale following a raid.

Arielle Kebbel

Kebbel’s Belle was also part of the raid that teased a shooting.

Ash Santos

As of the season 1 finale, Santos’ character Andrea was considering a move out of Montana.

Tatanka Means

Miles will be back when the show returns for a sophomore season on CBS.

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If you’re ever really hungry for new Star Wars content, you don’t need to rely on Disney+. Instead, all you have to do is bust out your old Blu-rays and check out the special features. There, you will find deleted scenes that may completely change how you see the movie. For example, 2005’s Revenge of the Sith may be a goofy movie, but it has deleted scenes featuring Genevieve O’Reilly killing it as Mon Mothma nearly two decades before she played the character in Andor.  Of course, the movie also has a deleted scene that will remind you of just how batsh*t insane George Lucas really is.

This deleted scene has been making the rounds on social media lately, and most who watch it have the same question: “is this AI?” The answer is no, this scene is very real, but it does involve the most famous artificial intelligence in a galaxy far, far away: droids. In this scene, we see Anakin and Obi-Wan discussing droid language, and then Anakin repeatedly speaks the droid language, complete with beeps and boops. It is (and I don’t say this lightly) one of the stupidest things in Star Wars history. However, in a bizarre twist, this scene plays a major part in some largely forgotten franchise lore.

The Dumbest Star Wars Deleted Scene

The deleted Revenge of the Sith scene takes place early in the movie, when Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have boarded General Grievous’ ship to rescue Chancellor Palpatine. They have been in communication with R2-D2, but Anakin’s translator breaks. He asks his mentor if he can understand what the astromech is saying, and Obi-Wan responds by reminding his former padawan, “I’m not a protocol droid.” Anakin then tries to translate part of what R2 said, complete with droid noises. He does so again when Obi-Wan corrects him about the interpretation (namely, that the droid wants them to go up, not down).

The scene is wonderfully absurd. It wouldn’t be so crazy for Anakin Skywalker to simply know what R2-D2 is saying. At different points in the franchise, we have seen characters like Luke Skywalker, Poe Dameron, and Rey understand droids’ binary language without the use of a translator or a protocol droid. But actually having Anakin speak that language out loud, with perfect robotic inflection, is insane. Could anybody do this (kind of like how Han Solo learned to speak Wookie), or is this a Jedi thing? If nothing else, the scene is hilarious because it sounds like Anakin is cursing, and his vulgar language has been bleeped (or should we say beeped?) out.

Did Obi-Wan Use DuoLingo?

As stupid as this Revenge of the Sith deleted scene is, though, it arguably plays an important part in the lore. For example, many fans think that Obi-Wan Kenobi can understand what R2-D2 is saying in A New Hope because he speaks to the droid conversationally and finds Princess Leia’s hidden message so easily, possibly because R2 had told him what to do. If that’s true, then it’s evidence of weird character development. Obi-Wan couldn’t speak Binary (the droid language) in Revenge of the Sith, but he may have found the time to do so while watching over young Luke Skywalker (after all, there’s not much to do on Tatooine).

Additionally, the Anakin in this deleted scene is a bit more like his later portrayal in the Clone Wars cartoon. Over the years, some fans have felt like there were basically two different Anakins: the brooding, future Vader of the prequels and the quirky, slightly wacky Jedi warrior of the cartoon. Here, we see that these two Anakins are one and the same, and the same guy who would be slaughtering children by the end of the film is doing robot impressions at the beginning. 

This isn’t the most important deleted scene in Star Wars history, but it might just be the weirdest. It shows us a different side of Anakin Skywalker while also injecting a bit of sideways humor into an otherwise very serious film. In its own way, this scene also hints at Anakin’s future transformation into Darth Vader because (based on his goofy beeps and boops) he was clearly “more machine than man” long before his duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Bam Margera would not be gracing the “Jackass” carpets.

The stuntman would be unavoidably absent at the big event when the movie drops next month. Even though he returned to the franchise after his major fallout and legal ordeals with the director, Jeff Tremaine, and his fellow actor, Johnny Knoxville, it seems that old wounds are yet to be completely healed.

Bam Margera’s being a no-show at the movie premiere does not indicate his support for the franchise. He previously agreed to have footage of some of his exclusive stunts featured in the upcoming movie.

Surprisingly, the stuntman received an invitation to the Hollywood premiere of “Jackass: Best and Last” but has reportedly RSVP’d that he will not attend.

Margera got the ticket to the big event for the final “Jackass” movie, which would hit the theatres next month. Although others are counting down the days until the star-studded event, the actor will not be present due to a prior engagement.

Sources tell TMZ that, in addition to his other plans, he is not quite ready for a heavily publicized reunion after a bitter fallout with the cast, specifically Knoxville and Tremaine. Notwithstanding, Margera is rooting for the film to be a huge success like the others have been.

Margera was fired from the last film for allegedly breaking his contract with the franchise. He reportedly did not stick to the terms that stipulated he had to remain sober following his struggles with substance abuse and addiction.

This firing was the tip of the iceberg for a bitter fallout, public callouts, and legal scruffles with the “Jackass” crew and Paramount.

The Actor Still Supports The Franchise Despite Messy Fallout

The stuntman sued Paramount, Knoxville, and Tremaine over wrongful termination in 2022. This became heated online, as Margera called out his fellow actor on social media and even challenged him to a bare-knuckle fight in 2024.

The legal war apparently became water under the bridge after they settled the case and he returned to be part of “Best and Last.”

The professional skateboarder also made a deal earlier this year that allowed producers to use previously unseen footage of him in the upcoming movie, along with some newly shot stunts. 

Margera might not be present at the premiere, but he would have some sort of representatives, according to insiders.

His parents, April and Phil, who are huge fans of the franchise, would be at the Hollywood premiere of the final film next month, even though their son would not be there.

Recovery Was Top Of The List For The Stuntman

Margera’s struggles with substance abuse and addiction are no secret, as he has faced multiple arrests for public intoxication and physical altercation.

He was jailed in Pennsylvania in September 2024 for violating his probation following a September 16 arrest for suspicion of DUI. 

The actor was released on September 25, 2024, after agreeing to enter a treatment facility. The Blast reported that he agreed to undergo a short-term program at the Recovery Centers of America for Inpatient Treatment.

According to his attorney, Margera had stayed on the right track for over a year and passed all his drug screenings at the time. Because he went directly from jail to the recovery center, it helped expedite the closure of his probation case.

Before the pro-skateboarder decided to turn his life around, he almost lost the use of his legs due to drug abuse, which would have been fatal considering his career.

The ‘Jackass’ Star  Opened Up About His Struggles

As reported by The Blast, Margera recalled a dark period in his life when he almost lost the most valuable part of his body because of his bad habits.

He shared his story at an event for the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” video game, revealing that he had also lost passion for the physical activity he had previously loved most.

The actor shared that, at that time, he felt so lost and out of touch with skating for about a decade, until he took time to reflect on his major sources of happiness.

After deep thought, Margera realized that skateboarding was at the top of the list and ultimately decided to pick himself back up.

“You know, in 2013, the doctor said they were dry-rotted rubber bands from alcohol abuse, so I kind of lost hope. But now they are back to 100percent. I’m skating again,” the stuntman previously said of his legs. 

With the help of his wire, Dannii Marie, he was able to regain his physical health, work on his sobriety, and return to the skating rink.

Bam Margera Had Years Long Legal Battle With Ex-Wife

The stunt expert was involved in a legal feud with his ex-wife, Nikki Boyd, over child support fees for their son, Phoenix.

Boyd had primary custody of Phoenix since the couple split and requested that the court order her ex to pay $15,000 in child support monthly.

She claimed that her request stemmed from her financial struggles in addition to alleging that Margera did not cover their son’s health insurance, housing, child care, or education.

Boyd also claimed that her ex-husband, as a prominent media figure, could afford to shoulder the financial burden of Phoenix’s needs.

After dueling for years in court, the former lovers reached an agreement for the former MTV star to pay $2,500 per month in child support fees.

The Blast reported that Boyd, however, remained the provider for Phoenix’s health insurance coverage. Margera and Boyd were married for almost ten years, and she filed for full custody of their son after they pulled the plug on their union in 2021.

Pretty Woman is easily one of the most popular romantic comedies of all time. The rags-to-riches tale of a sex worker who falls in love with a wealthy businessman has charmed audiences the world over and made Julia Roberts into a movie star overnight.

But is it the best?

While Pretty Woman continues to endure as a high point of the rom-com genre, we feel that there are just three other romantic comedy movies that manage to surpass it.

Watch With Us has pooled together a list of rom-coms that we believe are the only ones that outshine Pretty Woman.

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‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)

While in bed recovering from illness, a young boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his grandfather (Peter Falk), who brings the fantasy romance story of Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) and the swashbuckling farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). Reluctant to be read a “love story,” the boy can’t help but be pulled into the riveting tale of pirates, giants, duels to the death and, ultimately, true love. After Buttercup falls in love with Westley while he works for her, he leaves to seek a fortune for them. In his absence, Buttercup is forcibly betrothed to the nefarious Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon), and Westley must return to fight for his soulmate.

Infused with charm, tenderness and laugh-out-loud humor through direction by Rob Reiner and a screenplay by William Goldman, The Princess Bride is a timeless fantasy-adventure rom-com classic that will tug at your heartstrings just as intensely as it leaves you in stitches. The post-modern fairytale is a deft blend of romance, action and comedy that takes familiar tropes of damsels in distress and turns them into something fresh and exciting. Almost 40 years later, The Princess Bride still feels just as fresh.

‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ (2001)

32-year-old publicity assistant Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) decides her life needs an overhaul, and at the start of the new year, she dedicates herself to keeping a diary to help make herself accountable for quitting smoking, drinking less and losing weight. Having mostly relegated her fantasies about her attractive but womanizing boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), to only her diary musings, the two begin flirting at the office. But no sooner does Bridget begin manifesting the life she wants to have than she suddenly finds herself the object of affection between two handsome men: Daniel and his ex-friend, Mark (Colin Firth).

Part of the reason Bridget Jones’s Diary has endured is its relatable and unapologetically authentic portrayal of womanhood through the character of Bridget, a flawed woman struggling to navigate a hellish modern dating landscape. Bridget’s humorous inner monologues are both insightful and hilarious, allowing her to be an endearing and memorable character. Ultimately, the movie is an honest look at the desire for love, connection and self-acceptance.

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‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ (2008)

Composer Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) was formerly known as the boyfriend of TV star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), but after she unceremoniously dumps him for British rockstar Aldous Snow (Russell Brand), Peter would rather just not exist. Struggling with the breakup, Peter decides to help himself get over Sarah by booking a trip to Oahu, Hawaii — but when he gets there, he finds his ex already staying there with her new boyfriend. Nevertheless, Peter tries to make the most of his less-than-ideal vacation, where he befriends the pretty hotel receptionist (Mila Kunis) and a doofy surfing instructor (Paul Rudd).

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a rom-com that is equal parts funny and tender; a warm-hearted look at forgiveness, moving past heartbreak and finding new love that is unique in that it is essentially a romantic comedy geared towards men. Segel is outstanding in his role as the desperate and painfully humiliated Peter, and the film surpasses any notions of just being a superficial bro comedy in its nuanced screenplay and well-developed characters. Plus, the in-universe Dracula puppet musical is a genuine work of art.

Brynn Whitfield joined Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” for its 14th season, which served as a full reboot for the series. However, in June 2025, she announced her departure after appearing in two seasons. Now, the “RHONY” alum is opening up about her decision to leave and reflecting on why she fell out of love with being a housewife.

Whitfield appeared on “Casual Chos with Gia Giudice” in May 2026. During the episode, Giudice mentioned that many “RHONY” fans are unhappy that Whitfield will not be a part of the upcoming 16th season. She then asked the Bravo alum if she regrets her decision to leave.

She responded, “Walking away from it, I did it definitely with a heavy heart.” Whitfield then stated that she enjoyed several aspects of being on “RHONY,” including working with Bravo and NBCUniversal, as well as some of her costars. However, the 39-year-old went on to say, “When something’s no longer fun, I’m out immediately.”

From there, the “Housewives” alum claimed “it felt icky during filming,” then recalled removing her microphone pack and fleeing to London, only to receive a phone call demanding she return to film the season.

According to her, “I was kicking and screaming the whole season.”

Brynn Went Into Detail About Season 15

Whitfield continued discussing season 15 of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” which was filmed in early to mid 2024. After stating that she enjoyed her first outing on the show, she said, “The entire time filming that season 15, it was miserable. It was just pulling teeth, and I felt, I was just like, ‘this is gonna bomb.’”

From there, she recalled conversations with her costars in which she told them, “You gotta bring it,” while they felt the season was going well and would be well received by “RHONY” fans. Still, Whitfield says she has no regrets, though there are certain things she perhaps wouldn’t share on camera if she could have the experience again.

Fans Are Weighing In

Bravo’s reboot of “The Real Housewives of New York City” never won over most fans. Still, people are weighing in on Whitfield’s reasoning for leaving the show and her thoughts on season 15. Overall, many think she’s rewriting history.

One person said on X, “She’s the one who made it icky by trying to engineer fake fights and then lying to Ubah.” Someone else wrote, “Didn’t she start some BS & was caught in a lie? I can’t remember exactly what happened bc this new cast wasn’t as good as the Original – except for Jenna Lyons; I dig her & her style.”

A different person stated, “So basically she was just as bored as we were and fabricated some sh-t to attempt to make the season bearable.”

Lastly, another fan doubted everything Whitfield said. According to them, “I’m sorry, but I cannot believe one word she says. I don’t believe she was asked back, and at the very least, it would have been a mutual agreement. She skirts over the last season, like she didn’t accuse a cast member of something horrific.”

Brynn Announced Her Exit In June 2025

Season 15 of “The Real Housewives of New York City” finished airing in February 2025. After that, it was unclear when the show would return and which ladies would resume their stints as cast members. Then, in June 2025, Whitfield took to Instagram Stories to share that she would not be returning.

Per PEOPLE, she said, “After a lot of thought, I’ve made the decision to walk away from reality TV. For now. ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ will always be one of the most fun, chaotic, and magical chapters of my life. It was the honor of a lifetime to help reboot such an iconic franchise.”

She continued, “From day one, I’ve believed ‘RHONY’ is a fan’s show — we’re just temporary custodians of something that truly belongs to the viewers.” Whitfield also used her exit statement to discuss her dating app, Hoppy.

‘RHONY’ Season 16 Is Now In Production

Several months after Whitfield announced her exit, Bravo revealed the returning cast members for “RHONY” season 16, a soft reboot. They are Sai De Silva, Jessel Taank, and Erin Lichy. It was also announced that “Housewives” legend Carole Radziwill would be a friend of the show.

The new cast members are Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye. Production is currently underway.

Stephen Colbert is not done with TV, at least not yet!

Just a day after hosting the grand finale of his CBS late-night show, the comedian made a surprise return to the airwaves on a program he previously appeared on back in 2015.

Meanwhile, Colbert’s CBS farewell has sparked reactions from Donald Trump, who celebrated the news and hoped the same fate would hit other late-night hosts.

When Colbert gave his final run, he quipped that show business is probably where his fans would see him “next.” Staying true to his words, Colbert guest-hosted the May 22 episode of “Only in Monroe”.

He was joined by music director Jack White and guest Jeff Daniels, with cameo appearances by Eminem and Steve Buscemi. The 62-year-old TV personality kicked off his appearance on the Michigan public access show with a jab at the close of his 11-year run with his former employers.

“It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV,” Colbert said. “So I am grateful to be able to be here on Monroe Community Media before they also get acquired by Paramount.”

Colbert continued the night with more jabs at his previous role, even FaceTiming his successor, Byron Allen, and joking that the small-town show was now competing with Allen’s “Comics Unleashed.”

“So we’re opposite you right now,” Colbert said on the call, per Variety. “I hate to do that, but I’m coming for you, brother. I can’t give up. I’m coming for you.”

Stephen Colbert Wanted More Time On The Late Night Show 

As Colbert moves on from his past role, he has reflected on his exit, admitting it was not how he imagined. Per The Blast, the writer said he would have preferred to leave “a little older” and on his own terms.

Colbert then compared the close of the late show with the ending of “The Colbert Report,” explaining that back then, he chose the final day himself and had known about it two years in advance. This time, however, the decision wasn’t his, and it took months before he even knew when the last episode would happen.

Still, he joked that maybe it was a hidden gift, because since the choice wasn’t his, he could make fun of the situation without being seen as the “bad guy.”

Colbert certainly leaned into the humor, reportedly throwing a themed party with the dress code “fired and festive” to mark the occasion.

How Donald Trump Celebrated Stephen Colbert’s Departure 

Following Colbert’s last episode, Trump did not hide his excitement. The president took to his Truth Social platform, mocking the political commentator as talentless and comparing him to a “dead person,” according to The Blast.

Later that morning, Trump doubled down, calling Colbert’s exit the “Beginning of the End” for late-night hosts he considers overpaid and unfunny. 

He wrapped up his comments with a sharp jab, saying others “of even less talent” would follow before adding, “Rest in Peace.”

Trump took his celebration a step further by posting an AI-generated video that showed him sneaking up behind Colbert during what looked like the start of a monologue. In the clip, Trump grabbed Colbert by the suit and tossed him into a green dumpster.

Robert De Niro Slammed Donald Trump On Colbert’s Program

While Trump now makes merry about Colbert’s farewell, the final stretch of the show still included several jabs aimed at him. In the days leading up to the finale, Robert De Niro appeared and used the moment to criticize the US leader.

The Blast reported that during a segment in which guests asked Colbert questions, he revealed that his secret number was three. 

De Niro quickly joked that he thought the number should have been “two and a half million,” a pointed reference to the Epstein files he claimed Trump had not released.

Colbert Said He Would Continue Speaking Out About the Country

Even as Colbert’s show continued taking shots at Trump in its last days, the host made it clear that stepping away from the CBS desk would not change his commitment to the country. “I’ll never stop caring about my country,” Colbert declared, per The Blast.

He added that while he’s fine being a fan of himself, he doesn’t believe his absence from the national conversation will harm the republic.

The producer also reflected on his career path, describing the journey as a “happy accident” that turned out beautifully.