It has been more than 25 years since “Jackass” first hit screens, and co-creator Johnny Knoxville is offering a glimpse of what’s to come in the fifth and final movie. While fans of the franchise know what to expect, Knoxville is holding back details to avoid spoiling the fun.

“Jackass” first aired in 2000 and began as a TV series on MTV. In the last 25 years, Knoxville and his reckless crew have released four movies and a few spin-offs, but it has been confirmed that the upcoming movie will be the last.

Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp, talked to Rolling Stone about his experiences on set, as well as what to expect in “Jackass 5.” “This will be the last one. This is the natural place to end. So it’s going to be absolutely awful,” he shared.

When asked what fans should hope for, the 54-year-old stunt performer said, “You hope it doesn’t go well at all! Should be a f-cking train wreck. That’s what you should hope for. I think we designed it that way.”

The “Jackass” cast members have pulled off dangerous and outrageous stunts over the years, from enduring painful pranks involving wild animals to launching themselves out of cannons, but there’s one particular animal that Knoxville prefers to work with.

In the interview, Knoxville shared that his favorite animals to “f-ck with” are bulls. When asked if there are any stunts he knows he would never get to do, he became emotional and had to compose himself before saying, “I can’t mess around with bulls anymore.”

Knoxville’s reaction stems from the fact that he would no longer be able to “play” with them. “Yeah, it’s terrible. I just want to play with them. I’m trying not to indulge in those thoughts,” he shared.

In 2022, Knoxville opened up about a brain injury he sustained while filming the fourth movie, “Jackass Forever.” In full matador regalia, Knoxville was violently rammed by a bull, which resulted in multiple injuries.

In an interview on the “Howard Stern Show” in 2022, Knoxville said it was the “worst hit” he had taken in all the stunts he had done throughout the years. “I got a brain hemorrhage from that, so my cognitive abilities were in steep decline after that hit,” he explained.

He also suffered from depression while recovering and undergoing treatments for his injuries. As he told Rolling Stone, it took about six months for him to fully recover, and it felt like his “mind just fell off a cliff.” After suffering 16 concussions throughout the years and the last injury with the bull, he could no longer do those types of stunts.

According to reports, the full cast from “Jackass Forever” will be returning for the final movie. Many fans have wondered whether former cast member and skateboarder Bam Margera will appear, though that seems unlikely based on what he said.

As previously reported by The Blast, Margera said he won’t be filming for the new movie, and his appearance in the film will be limited to old “Jackass” footage that has never been seen. Margera was let go from the fourth movie after allegedly breaking a clause related to substance abuse in his contract.

When asked about Margera, Knoxville said, “I hear he’s doing a lot better and that makes me happy, because we’ve been through so much together and I love him. I’m happy he’s doing well,” he stated.

However, as tributes poured in online, one unexpected voice shifted the conversation. 

A former background actress from the long-running medical drama stepped into the comments under a viral post about his passing, and made explosive claims about her experience on set. 

Her blunt remarks quickly sparked backlash, debate, and renewed scrutiny around Dane’s time on the hit show.

The controversy began a few days ago after Variety took to their account on Threads to announce Eric Dane’s death. 

Among condolences and heartfelt reactions, Laura Ann Tull, who identified herself as a former background actress on “Grey’s Anatomy,” posted a comment that immediately grabbed attention.

She wrote that Dane was a “bully” and an “a hole,” a statement that drew swift pushback from other users. As replies flooded in, Tull doubled down rather than stepping back. 

In one follow-up, she wrote, “I have never watched Euphoria. I tried watching the pilot. It was so drug intensive I got turned off.”

Tull continued her rant, noting that she was sexually abused by a cocaine user. 

The actress noted that after getting attacked for her comment about the actor, she decided to Google his acting.

“I’ve seen Dane’s mean side 1st hand. He behaved like a misogynist the last few times I worked with him,” she added. 

Several fans slammed Laura Ann Tull for calling Eric Dane a “bully” and “-sshole.” One person wrote per the Daily Mail, “So why didn’t you speak to your story while he was alive?”

Another person added, “You couldn’t say these things about him when he was alive and able to defend himself? You’re both of those also for saying this about someone who just passed away.”

A third person also said, “He can’t defend himself, so now you’re brave? That’s not honesty that’s cowardice. Shame on you.”

As criticism mounted, Tull continued expanding on her allegations. In another post shared on the same day, she noted that she was contacted by a member of the press regarding her comments about Dane.

According to her, she provided evidence of her accusations, which included copies of emails and documents confirming that she was raped. 

“I also showed them I had filed charges with NLRB in 2014 & with sag aftra in 2013. I was a quirky quiet looney person in Greys. It was ok Dempsey & Dane treated me like piggy? I had talent. You were evil to me,” she added.

Amid the uproar, conversations resurfaced about Dane’s departure from “Grey’s Anatomy.” 

The late actor portrayed Dr. Mark Sloan from 2006 until 2012, first appearing as a guest star in season two before becoming a series regular in season three. 

His character was ultimately written out after a tragic plane crash storyline, with Sloan succumbing to his injuries early in season nine.

In 2024, Dane addressed his exit during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. “I didn’t leave so much as I think I was let go,” he said. 

When Shepard asked about substance struggles during that period, Dane admitted that he was struggling. However, he clarified that his struggle with substance abuse wasn’t the reason he was let go. 

Instead, he suggested financial factors played a role. “I was starting to become, as most of these actors who have spent significant time on the show, you start to become very expensive for the network,” he explained. 

Those remarks stand in contrast to Tull’s claim that she was responsible for his departure. 

“In 2012 there were rumors after I made the call that Greys was going go of either Dane or Dempsey. That was early 2012. They fired Dane in September,” Tull claimed in one of her posts on Threads.

In another post, Tull addressed comments about getting sued due to her allegations. 

She argued that in the United States, defaming someone who has died does not usually result in a lawsuit, whereas living individuals can still pursue legal action for slander. 

She suggested that this legal reality may be why the press now feels free to report claims she has been making since 2008. 

Tull also alleged that in 2012, SAG-AFTRA had her institutionalized after she stated she held a law degree, claiming she believed it was an effort to derail her acting career so she would turn to law instead. 

Demi Lovato is giving a glimpse into her daily routine in preparation for her “It’s Not That Deep Tour,” which kicks off in April. This comes after the singer canceled several tour dates, citing she needed more time to rest and focus on her health before taking the stage once again.

Lovato is getting ready to entertain fans on stage once again, a couple of years after saying that she wasn’t sure she would ever go on tour again. The singer-songwriter completed the “Holy Fvck Tour” in 2022, which took a toll on her.

Lovato talked to People about her past statement, saying that the reason she wanted to stop touring was because of “how taxing it can be on the body, on the mind.” Regardless, she has now decided to go back on the road for her fans.

Despite knowing how tiring touring can be, Lovato said that the outcome is rewarding. “It’s the feeling when I see a fan crying through a smile because they’re so excited to be there,” she shared.

The former Disney star said she is left speechless whenever she sees fans enjoying her music. “As hard as touring can be, it is so much fun, and that’s what I’m looking forward to is the connection with my fans,” she added.

Lovato, who is now 33 years old, has been training her body in order to be in tip-top shape for her tour. She has been religiously going to the gym for several months, adding that she does a lot of cardio exercises. “I’m doing a lot of cario so I’m not out of breath when I sing and dance at the same time,” she explained.

Moreover, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer also exercises specific areas of her body, as she has back issues that she wants to take care of before her tour. “I have some back issues and getting my glutes and my quads strong so that I’m protecting my body,” Lovato said.

Lovato is also religiously rehearsing, sharing how excited she is for the tour, adding, “I can’t wait!”

Apart from training her body, Lovato is also mentally preparing herself by making sure she remembers all the lyrics to her songs, something that she, at times, forgets due to her ADHD, a diagnosis she shared with The New York Times in 2021. “Turns out I have ADHD, but I’m not bipolar,” she told the publication, correcting a prior diagnosis she once thought she had.

At times, Lovato says her mind wanders in the middle of a song, and she loses her focus. “I’ll see a poster in the audience or something, lose my focus and forget the words to my own songs,” she shared.

Lovato has also released nine albums to date, and because she’s had to learn the lyrics of so many songs over the course of her career, she sometimes forgets the words.

Another challenge Lovato will be facing once her tour starts is being away from her husband, musician Jordan Lutes aka Jutes, whom she married in 2025.

According to the singer, they make an effort not to be apart for longer than two weeks. Lutes, she says, will go and see her for the first month of her tour, but the succeeding dates may be more difficult, as he himself will be on the road.

“So we’ll be away from each other for a little bit longer than two weeks, which will be a little difficult, but I’ve got my fans to keep me company, and it’ll be great,” Lovato shared.