Concerned relatives are now speaking out about missing University of Alabama student James Gracey.

A statement from Gracey’s loved ones in Illinois, obtained by WVUA, read “it is completely out of character for him not to check in with family and friends.”

Gracey, 20, was last seen on March 17 in Barcelona, Spain, where he was visiting with friends who were studying abroad.

Gracey, who is known as Jimmy to friends and family, was last seen outside the popular Shôko nightclub in the Port Olímpic area. He was dressed in a white T-shirt, dark pants, and a gold chain with a rhinestone-encrusted cross.

Gracey, who reportedly stayed behind at the club when his friends decided to call it a night, stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 175 pounds, the family has said.

“We are asking anyone who may have seen Jimmy or has any information — no matter how small — to please contact 224.505.3886,” reads the statement, which called Jimmy “a kind, responsible, and devoted son and brother.”

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Added the statement: “We are working closely with local authorities and are incredibly grateful for the support we have received. We ask that you keep Jimmy in your thoughts as we continue to do everything we can to bring him home safely.”

Gracey’s mother, Therese Marren Gracey, previously shared a Facebook post about her missing son.

“My son is a university of Alabama student who is visiting friends in Barcelona who are studying abroad,” reads the missing man’s mother’s post, which was shared to a Students in Barcelona 2026 Facebook group. “They went to Shoko last night. The police have his phone but he didn’t make it back to the air bnb. Has anyone seen him?”

While she claimed in the post the police had recovered his phone. Investigators, investigators have not said one way or the other if they have it.

It is being reported a person was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 18, but Us Weekly could not independently confirm that information. Reports also indicate police recovered Gracey’s wallet from the sea.

David Gracey, Jimmy’s uncle and a senior CNN producer in Washington, D.C., said that his nephew was scheduled to return to the U.S. on Saturday, March 21. Jimmy is a hockey player who helps his parents in caring for his younger siblings, David said.

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Beth O’Reilly, Jimmy’s aunt, appeared on NewsNation’s Jesse Weber Live on Wednesday, March 18, and said he was seen on security footage leaving a popular Barcelona nightclub with an unidentified person.

“We do believe that the police have the phone, which is part of the reason why it’s been very difficult to track down his location,” said O’Reilly said. “We don’t know whether it was lost, stolen, whatever, but we do have that, but beyond that, we don’t have a lot of additional information right now. Obviously, it’s an ongoing investigation, and my brother-in-law is there now in Barcelona trying to work with the authorities directly there.”

Anyone who may have any information regarding Gracey’s disappearance is asked to call (224) 505-3886.

By Jonathan Klotz
| Published 32 seconds ago

Netflix’s smash hit One Piece live-action adaptation was always going to be compared to the record-setting anime series, but in some ways, it’s improved on the anime. The most obvious improvement is in the pacing, which has been all killer, and no filler. Less obvious is that going live-action provides a sense of weight and realism to even the most absurd action scenes. Then there was Season 2, Episode 5, “Wax On, Wax Off,” when the murderous Mr. 3 took the spotlight and went from an over-the-top supervillain in the original to a disturbing serial killer. Turns out, watching people be encased in wax is a lot more terrifying in live action. 

One Piece’s Villains Steal The Show

Mr. 3 is brought to life by David Dastmalchian, who you might recognize from The Suicide Squad, Late Night with the Devil, Murderbot, or Ant-Man. His casting as the Baroque Works agent powered by the Wax-Wax Devil Fruit, which, as the name implies, gives him the ability to generate wax harder than steel, was an inspired pick by the manga’s creator, Oda. Dastmalchian was on fan’s wish lists for the role, and when given the chance, he owned every single second spent on screen. 

One Piece’s colorful cast of characters revolves around taking a personality trait and amplifying it to a cartoonish level. Mr. 3’s murderous desire to turn people into artwork that immortalizes their suffering, anguish, and terror over slowly dying encased in wax is straight out of classic horror movies. In the anime, he’s off-putting, but in the series, Dastmalchian’s line delivery, coupled with his creepy smile, turns the absurdity of a giant wax candle covering Nami, Vivi, and Zoro with hardening wax flakes from cartoonish buffoonery into a nightmare. 

His Baroque Works partner, Miss Golden Week (Sophia Anne Caruso, from The School for Good and Evil), also has a horrifying power, utilizing different colors of paint to force her victims to experience emotions. She uses yellow to force Zoro to be cheerful, and blue to make Luffy feel the saddest he has in his life (to that point). Mind control is a common superpower but, then you think about it in the context of the real world, it’s one of the most terrifying experiences you can think of. Trapped inside your body, acting against your will as you’re forced to move, think, and feel a certain way? That’s pure Hell. 

One Piece Keeps Proving It’s The Best Anime Adaptation

Netflix’s One Piece didn’t bring over Mr. 3’s candle champion ability, but what it does keep intact is that the killer is a complete coward. Mr. 3’s running away at the first sign of an equal fight is a hilarious moment topped only by the very satisfying hammerpunch that Luffy lands on him to put an end to the nightmare. For now, as in the original story, he comes back later with his real name, Galdino, and while he’s not quite an ally to the Straw Hat Pirates, he does recognize when there’s a larger, much more dangerous enemy that needs to be taken down, and Luffy is the only one who can do it. 

Thanks to the inclusion of the manga’s author Oda, Netflix’s One Piece adaptation is not only faithful to the source material, it’s the perfect entry point for those curious about the Straw Hat Pirates but scared to tackle the 1000+ episodes of the anime. And sometimes, it might even be a little bit better.

Kim Kardashian has gone viral after recently taking a lil’ tumble while wearing 8-inch heels.

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Kim Kardashian Takes A Lil Tumble In 8-Inch Heels

According to Page Six, on Sunday, March 15, Kim Kardashian was on her way to the Vanity Fair Oscars Party when she almost fell into a bush. Per the outlet, Kardashian was wearing a tight Gucci gold gown with 8-inch stiletto heels and blue contacts as she made her way to the event and almost lost her footing.

Earlier this week, Kardashian shared a clip of the moment via TikTok and Instagram.

She Goes Viral As Social Media Reacts

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section to react to the clip of Kim Kardashian taking a lil’ tumble and going viral.

Kim Kardashian Isn’t The Only Celebrity To Go Viral After Taking A Lil’ Tumble…

Kim Kardashian isn’t the only celebrity to go viral after taking a lil’ tumble. As The Shade Room previously reported, in August 2024, The Game made headlines when he took a tumble at a wedding.

Furthermore, in July 2025, Saucy Santana went viral after falling while jumping off a yacht, per The Shade Room.

More recently, in September 2025, footage resurfaced and went viral of Stefon Diggs taking a tumble off a Pilates machine.

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By Chris Snellgrove
| Published 27 seconds ago

Gene Roddenberry famously didn’t like the idea of conflict between humans, believing that in the far future, everybody would have evolved beyond that. Ironically, however, the Star Trek franchise has always been full of conflict that most fans never see. I’m talking, of course, about the fighting between writers and producers.

More than a few Trek writers (especially in the early days of The Next Generation) have horror stories about how their scripts were changed by leadership; in fact, this happened to Tracy Tormé so often that he began writing under a pen name before fleeing the franchise altogether. By the time Deep Space Nine rolled around, things were usually more copacetic between the creative team and the production team. But for the memorable episode of “Melora,” one forgotten writer secretly called the producers out for ignoring the needs of those in wheelchairs!

Scotty, Ramp Me Up

To understand this bonkers tale, you’ll need to know a bit about “Melora” and the thought process behind making the episode. You see, the title of the episode refers to Melora Pazlar, an alien Starfleet officer who has trouble navigating the gravity of places like Deep Space Nine. Because of this, she uses a special mechanical apparatus to get from Point A to Point B. While characters like Dr. Bashir use plenty of technical jargon to describe the apparatus, all you really need to know is that it’s a futuristic wheelchair.

When Deep Space Nine was still being developed, the producers considered creating a wheelchair-bound officer as the show’s chief science officer, but they worried about the cost involved. That’s why the science officer became Jadzia Dax, an able-bodied Trill with generations of memories. However, then-showrunner Michael Piller really liked the idea of eventually featuring such a character, even if it was just in a one-shot episode. Because of this, the writers were encouraged to create a story featuring such a wheelchair-bound officer, and “Melora” is the fruit of their labors.

The Script Went Downhill First

Evan Carlos Somers was a Writers’ Guild intern at DS9, and he knew about their desire to create such an episode. When he was allowed to pitch episodes for the second season, he pitched “Melora” while pointing out that he could bring some insights into the episode that nobody else could. After all, Somers used a wheelchair, so he would be able to write the titular Melora (not to mention others’ reactions to seeing a handicapped person on the station) more authentically than anyone else.

However, Somers rushed the script, writing “Melora” in about a week and a half. Several people helped rewrite the script, including Michael Piller. While Somers didn’t love all of the rewrites, he did enjoy how the final episode preserved one thing that he secretly wrote into the script: his own difficulty navigating the set!

They See Her Rolling

In the 24th century, you’d expect a character like Melora to have a really fancier set of wheels for getting around. In fact, it wasn’t supposed to have wheels at all. The producers originally intended to re-use the antigravity chair from the TNG episode “Too Short a Season,” but it proved too big to use for the narrow sets of DS9. Therefore, the script handwaved an explanation about how Federation anti-grav technology doesn’t work with Cardassian technology, forcing Dr. Bashir to replicate Melora’s much simpler wheelchair design.

According to the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, Somers essentially channeled his frustrations of working on the show into his script. While working for Star Trek, he had to regularly get in and out of an ancient office that originally had no wheelchair ramps, and he had to use “one of the world’s smallest elevators.” Things weren’t much better on the actual set, either, but Somers got the last laugh by giving the fictional Melora his own very real struggles. 

“So Bashir has to replicate a much simpler wheelchair for her,” he said, referring to the chair that he helped design. “And she encounters all the problems that I did whenever I went down to the DS9 set to snoop around.” In this way, a relatively unknown writer secretly signalled that the producers of the most progressive franchise in television history weren’t that considerate about the needs of the handicapped.

Infinite Spite In Infinite Combinations

Personally, I love a writer who is motivated by spite, and it turns out that Evan Carlos Somers also used his “Melora” script to call out fellow Star Trek writers. As reported by The Official Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Magazine, Somers hated “Ethics,” the TNG episode where Worf gets paralyzed and, per Klingon cultural tradition, considers killing himself. The writers claimed he “resented the message in ‘Ethics’ that Worf is worthless now that he’s disabled and therefore must kill himself. 

Accordingly, he wrote “Melora” with a more positive message. The title character is offered a cure for her disability, but she refuses, a moment Somers describes as “the real driving force behind my wanting to do this episode.” In this way, the largely forgotten episode remains one of the most progressive Star Trek stories ever written. As for Somers, he proved that no handicap could hold him back. He could, in fact, do all things through spite, which strengthens him, especially when it comes to the producers!

Young and the Restless puts Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) in Las Vegas looking for Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). But things might take a turn that could put everyone in danger. But Adam most of all, the guy that everybody’s so worried about.

We’re going to talk about how Nick’s erratic addict behavior could get Adam hurt because Nick’s a hothead and he’s taking unnecessary risks.

Nick and Adam Head to Vegas to Find Matt on Young and the Restless

So, recently Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and Nick talked with Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) and Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and they all realized Matt may be in Las Vegas. And then Sienna said Matt used to go out to Vegas now and then and that he was always very vague about the trips.

Sienna suspected that Matt was having an affair and that he had a woman there and she had seen notes signed with an R initial, which makes sense because they found a link between Riza Thompson (Tina Casciani) and Matt. So, Sharon and Nick and the others assume that Matt is dealing drugs out there and had a fentanyl ring in Vegas that’s being run by Riza.

I mean Matt’s Shadow Room in LA was just a 4-hour drive or a 45-minute flight from Vegas. And of course Adam was shocked by all this because he knows Riza from when he was presumed dead and was a card shark in Vegas going by the name of Spyder. But Adam said that the Riza he knew was not involved with drug dealing. But you know how well did he know her?

Adam Eager to Help on YR

And Adam wanted to help. So he offered to go to Vegas with Nick, who was a little skeptical. And he said he didn’t want Adam to have to relive anything painful. But then he started to get the feeling that Nick was trying to get rid of him because he told Adam he could get Riza’s number and then just go back to Genoa City.

Meanwhile, Sharon, Chelsea Lawson Newman (Melissa Claire Egan), and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and others are worrying about Adam going dark in Vegas. But honestly, that’s not the brother that they need to be watching.

Because I think the real reason that Nick doesn’t want Adam sticking around is because Nick has either run out or he’s about to run out of fentanyl and he needs to score some more illegal opioids. And of course, he doesn’t want Adam to see him buying or using.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Riza Holds Adam at Gunpoint

Official Young and the Restless spoilers say next week, Adam meets with Riza. And it’s not a warm and fuzzy reunion. She’s holding a gun on Adam. And we’ve got impatient Nick down roaming on the casino floor, maybe looking to score some fetty.

That’s one of the street names for the synthetic opioid that Nick is hooked on now. So, he told Adam he wanted to make some inquiries. But he told Nick that he needs to lie low. But of course, the hothead can’t do that. He’s too twitchy from the drugs.

So, instead, he left Adam and went down and got into the chaos of the casino and he calls Noah from there next week. Also next week, Nick’s going to update the Genoa City fam that Adam has got a connection. But they haven’t got their hands on Matt yet.

So, it definitely looks like Nick thinks they’re getting closer. Unfortunately, what Adam doesn’t know is Nick is kind of drug sloppy and really, really on edge. He’s expecting his typical hothead big brother. But there’s a lot more there. Plus, Adam may be distracted because of the reminders of his painful past in Vegas.

But I suspect it’ll be Nick that goes dark in Sin City, not his little brother. Adam already asked Nick to cool his hothead tendencies and let him deal with Riza. And Adam promised that once they find Matt, then very angry Nick can do whatever he wants to Matt.

Nick’s Addiction Could Get Adam Hurt on Y&R

So, I am wondering if Nick goes back upstairs and finds Riza holding Adam at gunpoint and flips out and does something drastic. You know, Riza might fire on Adam if Nick amps things up. Riza might intentionally or accidentally shoot Adam. You know, I could see Nick charge in and try to get the gun away from Riza and it goes off.

If Nick was in his right mind, he might be more cautious. But he’s definitely not going to be cautious with all this stuff in Vegas. And while Adam is dealing with unhinged drug addict Nick, that is when Matt might make a move they don’t see coming.

I’m wondering if Riza was ordered by Matt to create a distraction to keep Nick and Adam busy because Matt may actually be across the country. Well, not technically across—a good ways across in Genoa City plotting to target Noah, Sharon, and Sienna while Nick is gone.

Young and the Restless Twist: Matt’s in GC?

And if you recall, Noah keeps getting texts from Matt that hint that he is in Genoa City. Like when he texted Noah asking Sienna and Noah to save him an empanada, which is what they were eating. And you know, Noah brushed it off. But Sienna’s concerned.

And if Riza’s been involved in Matt’s operation for years. If you know, also Riza’s been his side piece this whole time. Yeah, she could be helping Matt and tries to keep Nick and Adam in Vegas long enough for Matt to do bad things to the family.

Matt May Target Sienna, Sharon and Noah on Young and the Restless

He might target Sienna first to finish what he started in LA, which is trying to kill his wife. That way, Matt could devastate Noah, break his heart. And then Matt could just kill him. And that would devastate Sharon. So, Matt could plan to kidnap or kill all three, Sienna, Sharon, and Noah before Nick and Adam wise up and come back to Genoa City.

I also suspect that Riza and Matt know the signs of fentanyl addiction. So, Riza might report to Matt that Nick is twitchy and on drugs, you know, in a full-blown addiction, so he’s sloppy, making mistakes. And jonesing for his next high.

And Riza could even tempt Nick into taking more fentanyl. If he says no, Riza could just sneak a baggie into Nick’s pocket, knowing that he’ll get it out and take the drugs. And if he’s getting high and going nuts, you know, Adam may get hurt.

Riza May Target Adam

And of course, that could be by Riza since she is working with Matt and shows up with a gun drawn next week. But it could be by Nick himself if he comes so unglued and gets high, especially if they give him some tainted fentanyl. You know, drug addicts think crazy things and they’re really paranoid.

We could see Nick deciding that Adam is plotting against him or working for Matt or is in Vegas to stop him from finding him. You know, something totally deluded that Nick’s drug addict brain just creates out of thin air. That could be really problematic.

I mean, I think we’ve been hinting at this. I thought from the very first time when he ran out of painkillers, I was like, “Okay, yeah, he’s going to get addicted. He’s got Nikki Newman’s (Melody Thomas Scott) genes.” And what’s crazy is that Sienna was trying to talk to people about it and nobody will listen to her.

You know, before she didn’t know that Matt was dealing fentanyl. But being out in LA, she saw fentanyl and she knows what addiction looks like and she knows what the signs are and Nick’s showing them. But nobody will listen to her.

Young and the Restless: Matt Gets the Upper Hand

So, I do think Nick’s addiction is going to make things easier for Matt because Adam is Nick’s only backup out there in Vegas and Riza appears to be on Matt’s side completely. And Noah and Sharon and Sienna are pretty clueless.

Because they think that Matt is in Vegas despite some red flags that he may be in Genoa City.  So, he could creep up on them and catch Sharon and the others off-guard, you know. And do bad bad murdery kidnappy things to them.

I just think that there’s a very good chance that Matt has a few advantages over all of them because they’re in the dark. We’ll see how it goes. But I think things may legit go sideways in Vegas and Nick’s addiction and rage causes Adam to get hurt.

The Duggar family’s ongoing legal crisis has once again brought their private timeline into the public eye. 

As news of the serious allegations against Joseph Duggar spreads, many are looking back at the family’s past behavior for potential clues or changes in their public presence. This has led to a closer examination of how Joseph and his wife managed their digital life in the years leading up to this moment.

Joseph was recently arrested and is currently facing serious charges for alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Joseph Duggar’s Wife’s Social Media Silence Raised Alarms

Joseph and his wife, Kendra, famously stepped away from their shared Instagram account, @littleduggarfamily, in November 2021.

This digital disappearance occurred almost exactly one year after the 31-year-old former “19 Kids and Counting” star allegedly molested a nine-year-old girl during a 2020 trip to Panama City Beach, Florida. 

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While the alleged abuse took place in late 2020, the couple continued to post for several months following the incident, even announcing the birth of their third child, Brooklyn Praise Duggar, in February 2021.

PEOPLE Magazine confirmed that during that period, their social media was filled with images of their three children celebrating birthdays and various family holidays. However, the consistent updates came to an abrupt halt on November 3, 2021, after a post dedicated to Addison’s second birthday. Since that day, the account has remained untouched by the couple, though the comments have stayed open.

Fans Urge Kendra To ‘Get Out’ Of The Duggar Family 

In the wake of the recent charges, the final post has become a focal point for public reaction, with many users leaving messages denouncing Joseph for the alleged crimes. Fans and concerned observers flooded the comment section, leaving thousands of messages for his wife, Kendra. 

Many followers expressed their heartbreak over the situation, with one individual writing that they were praying for her and the children while urging her to leave the relationship immediately. “Get out of that family as fast as you can. Duggar men can’t be trusted. You have a great family, you will be fine,” one fan wrote.

“Praying for you and your children! Please take them and run! It won’t change! My heart is broken for you!” another fan lamented. 

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One follower suggested that the timeline of their social media silence was no coincidence, while others focused on the immediate safety of the couple’s children. “I bet she knew. That’s why she stopped posting,” one fan wrote. 

Joseph Duggar Was Arrested Over Disturbing Allegations

While the public’s focus remains on the social media activity of Joseph’s wife, the legal situation surrounding the former reality star has become increasingly grave. The 31-year-old was taken into custody after authorities revisited claims originating from a family vacation years prior. 

According to The Blast, law enforcement officials revealed that the investigation was triggered when a 14-year-old girl provided a detailed account of experiences she says occurred during a 2020 trip to Panama City Beach, Florida.

Given that the alleged events fell under the jurisdiction of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the Tontitown Police Department in Arkansas collaborated with Florida investigators to move forward with the case.

Joseph’s arrest on March 18, 2026, followed a series of investigative breakthroughs, including a forensic interview where the victim described multiple incidents of misconduct. Newly released records indicate that the case gained momentum after the girl’s father confronted the former TV personality on March 17, at which point Joseph reportedly admitted to his actions. 

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The Public Outcry Extended To The Entire Duggar Family

The detailed accounts of Joseph’s alleged actions and his subsequent arrest have not only impacted his immediate family but have also cast a shadow over the entire Duggar household. 

In the wake of this second major scandal involving one of their sons, public outrage has intensified, with many fans now pointing the finger at the family’s patriarch and matriarch. The outcry has moved beyond simple disappointment, with some observers suggesting that the repeated incidents point to a pattern of generational abuse. 

“An investigation needs to be done on that WHOLE FAMILY, including their father,” one fan wrote, per The Blast. 

Others also expressed a deep-seated distrust of the parents, claiming that something about their past handling of such issues just didn’t sit right.

Josh Duggar Is Reportedly Broke In Prison

While the legal and public pressure on the Duggar family continues to mount with Joseph’s recent arrest, his older brother, Josh, continues to serve out his 12-year prison sentence for possessing and receiving child sexual abuse materials. 

According to The Blast, in August 2025, Josh claimed to be facing extreme financial hardship. In court documents filed as part of his efforts to appeal his conviction, the former reality star revealed that his prison account had dwindled to just $0.22. 

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The “19 Kids and Counting” alum also shared that the occasional financial support he once received from friends and family members had completely stopped.

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Streamer Summyah Marie and rapper Aspen Kartier were a duo whose friendship instantly took over timelines. Their bond even led to the two being invited by Ari Fletcher to be apart of her Valentine’s Day shoot for her brand Remedy. However, things quickly took a turn after Aspen faced backlash and charges for allegedly abusing her dog on stream. As the drama continued to unfold, the two 20-year-old ladies came to the net to share what truly led to their fallout, seemingly dragging Ari in the mix.

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Summyah Marie And Aspen Kartier Share What Led To Their Fallout

Following the arrest, Aspen took a break from the internet before returning on her birthday to release her single ‘Let Em Know.’ In the song, she referenced someone coming to her house and how she had to “lock their jaw.”

Following the chatter, Summyah responded, feeling like the song was a diss aimed at her. Sum said their fallout began after Aspen felt like she no longer wanted to be her friend. Summyah added that despite appearances online, she was still communicating and trying to fix their friendship behind closed doors. She explained things escalated when she pulled up to Aspen’s house. When asked why she didn’t defend Aspen amid allegations, Summyah allegedly said she didn’t want to risk her brand deals.

Later, Aspen sat down for her own interview, saying the narrative online isn’t what actually happened. She added she wishes cameras captured a different angle of the situation. Aspen also opened up about her fallout with Summyah, saying she felt unsupported during the situation. She described Summyah as more of a social media than a real-life friend.

Aspen later released another video further explaining their fallout. In the video, she mentioned Ari was in the mix, sending messages to help them communicate and rebuild their friendship.

Ari Fletcher Calls Out Aspen Kartier While Clearing Her Name

Following the release of Aspen’s video, Ari Fletcher took to Snapchat to clear her name. She denied claims that she orchestrated the situation or dropped a location for a fight. Ari explained Summyah was in Atlanta for her Galentine’s event, which both women were invited to attend. She added Aspen could not attend due to an ongoing situation. 

“I’m 30 years old, I got children, I got businesses. I got so much sh**. Don’t get on this internet and be a liability to anything I got going on,” Ari said. 

Fletcher also shared she initially reached out to mentor both ladies. Additionally, she explained she wanted to support them despite the online negativity targeting them. Ari also wanted to put on Aspen as a fellow Chicago native, who wish she had the same opportunities. Fletcher said she tried to be there for Aspen and attempted to mend the differences with her and Summyah.

“You think with all these M’s I get, I’m thinking to orchestrate a fight between two children? Y’all are kids. I’m 30,” Ari Fletcher said. “It’s really unfortunate and sad that you involved me.” And that you even said my name and brought me into this situation. I’m only addressing this because it was an actual fight, and that could turn into a lawsuit. That’s a real problem. You probably don’t understand that because you’re young, and I get it. But at the same time, what you’re doing isn’t right.  never told you Summyah was on her way over there. None of that happened. I don’t even play like that. I didn’t know she was on the way to Atlanta. didn’t know anything until after the fight happened and she called me. You know that was never going down like that. I can’t believe you said my name and put me in this drama. Don’t speak on me. Don’t speak to me.” 

Social Media Weighs In 

Many folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they tuned into Ari’s videos. While some agreed with her statements and supported her message, others felt she may have misheard what Aspen initially said. Meanwhile, a few called Ari out for responding to Aspen but not addressing Jayda amid the recent rumors involving Lil Baby.

Instagram user @touchedby_t.220 wrote, “She Literally Said She Only Addressing THIS Because Someone Has Actually Been TOUCHED!!! Which Is A Wild Claim That She Was The Middle Man Of A Fight! Yall Typing Just To Type Atp. Talking About Rumors With A Mannnn.”

Instagram user @queen liyaaa added, “Ari lost a whole Fenty Deal behind some kid sh**, playing too much. She over serious and for good reason!”

While Instagram user @5ivestarrki wrote, “Mind u aspen never said nun wrong Ari was being middle man NOT in a bad way tho 😭😭”

Instagram user @jus_hoodprincess wrote, “I love Ari down but the fact that you can get • on here and respond to these “20” yr old is because you wanted too. When Jayda posted about you you didn’t respond back with sh** ion like it.”

Instagram user @onlystarkashia added. “Until you address the rumors with lil baby ion wanna hear you address nothing.”

While Instagram user @quenshae_ 20h wrote, “Y’all really in these comments tryna pop it like she scared of Jayda 😭 omg.”

Instagram user @Only1keeweee_ wrote, “She’s basically implying that Ari was going back n and forth telling both of them what the other persons said. Soooo from the outside looking in you’ll think Ari was being messy.”

Instagram user @straightouttachat added, “Aspen use pseudo names for all the men in her story, but couldn’t keep Ari’s name out of this mess when Ari was the only one who was kind and supported both of them.”

While Instagram user @expen.sivedreams wrote, “Y’all can’t get mad she chooses to speak when she wants to … yall don’t dictate this lady’s responses.” 

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General Hospital explodes as Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) and Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) are officially dating now and things are heating up really fast. One date and they are hitting the sheets. But there might be a Nathan twist coming that could rock Lulu’s boat.

We’re going to talk about another leak from our very reliable source. I mentioned this leak in passing about a month ago and with a bunch of others. But now that we’ve got some more info on Nathan and Lulu, I want to really talk about it.

Nathan and Lulu’s First Official Date on General Hospital

During that big blizzard, remember that hit Port Charles in late January, Lulu and Nathan were searching for Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke). They got stranded and they shared that first passionate kiss and acknowledged they are developing feelings for each other. And of course, Lulu’s worry was they would be betraying Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and that she’d lose her best friend. But Lulu was honest with Maxie and reminded her that she chose Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson). And Nathan also had a solo chat with Maxie. While she’s not thrilled, she eventually accepted it.

And Nathan’s best friend, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna), was obviously a concern as well since he’s Lulu’s ex-husband. But Dante took it better than Maxie. And he said it’s his own fault for passing up on the chance to get back with Lulu when she woke up from her four-year coma. But of course, Dante was still grieving Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco), and it just hasn’t gotten outside the co-parent zone.

Romantic Date Goes Sideways on GH

So, Nathan and Lulu’s first official date was whackadoo. Nathan couldn’t find his sitter, so he brought along James West. And then Lulu burned the chicken. So then it was pizza at an arcade. Not exactly super romantic, but you know, she loves James. That’s her nephew, as he calls her, you know, Aunt Lulu. And after Nathan gave Lulu a quick kiss, he just kind of abruptly left. But then chemistry spontaneously combusted and Nathan rushed back to the door.

And then you know Lulu rushed down to him and he scooped her up and then took her upstairs. So, they’re in the sheets this week. But General Hospital spoilers also say that they get interrupted. Hopefully not for too long. But in the end, there’s all these questions though that are lurking. And before Lulu can really give her heart to Nathan, she may need some answers. You know, she’s a reporter. She likes information.

Lulu May Investigate Nathan’s Missing Seven Years on General Hospital

And the leak we reported a month ago said that Lulu would put on her investigative reporter hat and dig into the mystery of Nathan’s missing seven years. So, Lulu wants to know where he was, what happened to Nathan, and why he can’t remember anything. But of course, if Lulu goes snooping, that could put her in grave danger. Especially because we have some suspicions about what happened to Nathan and who’s behind this.

GH fans knew from the moment he came back, something wasn’t quite right. If you remember, Lulu found him, but didn’t see his face and just called 911. And Nathan had no ID on him, and it looked like he was fleeing from someone or something and the car he was in had supposedly been destroyed in Mississippi. So, no valid vent or anything. And then he said he had no memory of the last seven years, but at the same time seemed perfectly healthy.

General Hospital: No One Wants to Investigate Nathan’s Lost 7 Years

And since then, what’s bizarre is Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) and Dante and Nathan himself haven’t really dug into it. As for Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), I think she knows something about where Nathan’s been. You know, Britt seemed genuinely kind of scared of Nathan at first and she initially didn’t want James to meet him.

And of course, Nathan, if it is really him, is super nice and a gentle guy. And he and Britt were very close. So, it just didn’t all make sense. She should have been absolutely thrilled that Nathan was alive. So, right away, pretty sure that Britt knew it, right?

Is This Really Nathan or Someone Else?

So, Nathan might have somebody’s memories inside his brain or maybe the WSB had him and pulled something shady like the kind of programming they did on Dante years ago. You know, maybe there’s a Cassadine leak. But I tend to think this is more back to kind of WSB stuff, but the shady side, not the legit side. And very soon, I think Lulu is going to decide she needs to know more and she’s going to find out.

She might not even tell Nathan that she’s looking for answers about his missing years. You know, Lulu may start thinking about the strange things like during the blizzard when Nathan said his dad made him memorize the periodic table and he still remembers it. That makes no sense. He was raised by a businessman, Nina Reeves’ (Cynthia Watros) dad, not a scientist.

General Hospital: Major Faison Clue

Meanwhile, Nathan’s bio father, Cesar Faison (Anders Hove), absolutely was a scientist, a sick, twisted scientist, but still. And he did all that memory mapping stuff. And with Britt resurrected by people who have a close tie to Faison, you could almost say a fixation on him, it makes sense that Lulu might find out that Nathan’s resurrection is linked back to those same people.

Lulu’s investigative skills might lead her to be able to backtrack Nathan’s journey that first brought him to Port Charles. You know, Lulu could dig in and find traffic cam footage, if he took a toll road or was on a ferry. They usually have records of tags that come on. They video them. I mean, Nathan clearly jumped into that truck and ran from wherever he was held and Lulu found him after he crashed.

So, if there is something going on with memory mapping, for instance, Nathan might have lost control and then the other person’s memories overtook him and, you know, was like, “Oh, I’m behind the wheel of the car.” And they caused the wreck. You know, we talked the other day about the red flag about Nathan forgetting how to play baseball despite the past as an amazing power hitter. Plus, his lack of interest in Maxie is kind of problematic and a red flag.

Lulu May Start Digging After Getting Intimate on General Hospital

And I suspect that Lulu getting intimate with Nathan this week is what really starts her thinking. Lulu is letting Nathan into her bed. That means him being in her house even more now than he was before and into her kids’ lives. Plus, Maxie just said she was stunned that Nathan got over her in just six months.

So, Lulu may want to know what happened in those missing seven years. That might be the reason he was lukewarm on Maxie because I’m sure that Lulu doesn’t want to fall hard and then wind up heartbroken. So, asking questions about Nathan’s missing years makes perfect sense.

The leaker said that Lulu starts investigating and clearly, you know, with Nathan’s incident, this was not a benevolent resurrection and kidnapping. Somebody had Nathan with an agenda and I think messed with his head like literally. And Lulu’s done this kind of thing before.

Not that long ago, she dug into Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) past to prove she and Dante were Gio Palmieri’s (Giovanni Mazza) bio parents. And that blew up in Lulu’s face in a big way. And everything came out in the worst possible way.

Lulu’s Investigation Could Put Her in Danger on GH

So, if Lulu starts a secret investigation into Nathan’s past, something similar could happen. You know, there’s emotional danger for Lulu because she might lose Nathan or even Maxie.

There may also be physical danger because if Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) or Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) is involved in Nathan’s missing years because of their fixation on the family Faison, you know, they’re a danger.

I mean, heck, Sidwell put Maxie in a coma and Cullum firebombed Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) while aiming for Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). So, depending on what Lulu finds out, this could go badly. If Nathan’s somebody else because of memory mapping, that might make them furious with Lulu.

They might hurt her. The real Nathan may still want Maxie. That would be heartbreaking. And Nathan may also be upset, just plain old Nathan, that Lulu went digging into his past without telling him.

General Hospital: Peter August Twist Ahead?

You know, we still could have a Peter August (Wes Ramsey) twist in this because Britt and Nathan were both Faison’s kids that died and resurrected. I mean, why not collect the whole set and bring him back for a short time? I mean, the WSB took his body and Cullum is running the WSB.

And I am no fan of Peter, although I will admit that he’s quite hot, but people have talked about there’s a height difference between Peter and Nathan. They ignore stuff like that on soaps, like when people wear masks and it’s like, oh, your voice is magically changed, you know? So, plastic surgery, cloning mask, something.

Faison and Liesl Obrecht both used a very realistic mask to masquerade her as Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and him as Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan) back in the day. I suspect that Lulu is going to start investigating soon.

But I think it’s going to be another month before she finds something on Nathan’s missing years just in time for May sweeps that kicks off on April 23rd. I expect Lulu to dig up something absolutely stunning about Nathan’s death and seven years of captivity that will change everything on General Hospital.

But as always, since it is a leak, just a reminder, it’s not a confirmed spoiler, but seems really plausible.