Alex Rodriguez‘s new romance is heating up!

The former professional baseball shortstop, nicknamed “A-Rod,” appears to have a thing for fitness trainers, as his new lover is in the same line of work as his ex.

Alex Rodriguez moved on with fitness enthusiast Meghan Hayden months after ending his three-year romance with Jaclyn Cordeiro. Their breakup made waves in May, but they allegedly ended things around March.

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A-Rod is wasting no time with his new lover, as he reportedly skipped the formalities by cohabitating with the fitness instructor. A source confirmed the news, noting the couple rented a house out east together for the summer.

Their new living arrangements seemingly hint at them going full throttle in their relationship, as the duo was first spotted together at Michael Rubin’s star-studded Fanatics bash in the Hamptons earlier this month. Since then, Rodriguez and Hayden have been seen around the Hamptons on multiple occasions.

Page Six reported that they have been spotted spending time at Bounce Beach in Montauk and walking around Sag Harbor. Most recently, Hayden was seen teaching a workout class at Surf Lodge in Montauk this weekend. But her beau was not in attendance.

The New Couple Debuted Their Romance With A Kiss

The outlet was the first to reveal Rodriguez’s new relationship, reporting that he was caught kissing the fitness enthusiast at Rubin’s star-studded Fanatics bash in the Hamptons. A source confirmed their romance, claiming:

“They are dating. It’s new. She’s a really nice person from a great family.”

Following the star-studded bash, A-Rod and Hayden turned heads over the Fourth of July holiday weekend at Bounce Beach in Montauk. An eyewitness noted they came with a group of people and “looked coupled up.”

Alex Rodriguez Found Love Again After Ending A Three-Year Relationship

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The outlet reported that Rodriguez’s romance with Hayden came months after a source told them he had quietly ended a three-year relationship around March. The Blast covered more on the split in May, reporting that the former MLB star’s ex had confirmed the news in a statement.

Jaclyn Cordeiro, a fitness instructor, noted that her romance with A-Rod had ended but their love and respect for each other remained. She declared that they were still supportive of each other and shut down any speculations of animosity or drama.

Although Cordeiro did not share the reason for their breakup, she implied the exes did not split on bad terms, claiming they “continue to be very close.” She also asked for privacy, stating that she was “navigating a serious health matter involving a family member.”

The Former Couple Shared A Blended Family During Their Relationship

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Cordeiro and Rodriguez had many similarities that strengthened their bond during their romance, including their status as the proud parents of two daughters, respectively. The fitness instructor welcomed two daughters from a previous relationship while the former baseball player had two daughters from his marriage to Cynthia Scurtis.

Before their separation, Cordeiro and A-Rod were frequently spotted spending time as a blended family with their daughters. They were first romantically linked in October 2022 after they were seen walking down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California.

Cordeiro and Rodriguez reportedly bonded over family and a mutual love for fitness. A source even claimed the former athlete would never date someone who didn’t work out daily for more than a few months because fitness was “a major part of his life.”

Alex Rodriguez Allegedly Never Moved On From Jennifer Lopez

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Following the end of his relationship with Cordeiro, A-Rod began trending for allegedly making moves on his former fiancée, Jennifer Lopez. The Blast shared that sources claimed the media personality had contacted the actress after splitting from the fitness instructor.

They alleged that Rodriguez reaching out to Lopez wasn’t surprising because he had never fully moved on from the “Kiss of the Spider Woman” actress. “The relationship meant everything to him,” an insider said of the former athlete’s feelings for Lopez.

A-Rod and the actress were once one of the most publicized couples in Hollywood, dating from 2017 until 2021. Their engagement never made it down the aisle, with the pair separating amid reports of relationship struggles and public scrutiny.

Is Alex Rodriguez’s new relationship another shot at happily-ever-after?

Macaulay Culkin might have already started laying the blueprint for his return to the Holiday blockbuster!

The iconic actor rose to fame for playing Kevin McCallister in the 1990 family Christmas film, “Home Alone,” and stole the hearts of millions around the globe. Behind-the-scenes arrangements may already be in the works for a reboot of the classic film.

Macaulay Culkin, in recent years, has expressed that he is open to returning to the nostalgic franchise that put his name in lights globally even after over three decades.

Culkin was reportedly seen at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, to meet up with executives amd discuss a potential new “Home Alone” movie.

According to veteran entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni, who reportedly received a tip about the actor’s presence at the studio, Disney is beyond thrilled about Culkin’s ideas.

“I got a tip the other day that there was a very interesting sighting on the Disney lot: Macaulay Culkin was there. He’s talked about having an idea for a new ‘Home Alone,’ and Disney is like salivating,” Belloni shared on a recent episode of his “The Town” podcast.

He also claimed that Disney is going out of its way to offer Culkin another movie in addition to the holiday classic film. “They’re offering him another movie, like, he could do his own passion project if he could also do another ‘Home Alone’ and they have a good idea,” the podcaster shared.

A Reboot Is Still In Doubt

Speaking further on his podcast, Belloni, who is a founding partner of the digital media company Puck, shared that a reboot of the classic film may not happen; however, he personally thinks it will, adding, “They are courting him like nobody’s business.”

Belloni also remarked that “Home Alone” is one of the top-streamed franchises every holiday season; hence, a reboot “would be gigantic” for the studio. In addition to his comments, the podcaster revealed that he had insider information about the ideas on the table for the reboot.

“I’ve talked to people who have heard it, and it’s a really good idea for a ‘Home Alone’ reboot with Macaulay Culkin,” he said after joking that the former child star’s brother, Kieran Culkin, should be “the hot one” in Hollywood currently. Belloni’s comment stemmed from the fact that Kieran just won an Oscar for his role in “A Real Pain” last year.

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The Actor Previously Said Terms And Conditions Apply To His Return To The ‘Home Alone’ Franchise

Last year, during his event “A Nostalgic Night With Macaulay Culkin,” the TV star got candid about the possibility of returning to his iconic onscreen role after more than three decades.

He admitted to his fans that he is open to reprise his role as Kevin McCallister in another “Home Alone” sequel; however, there are conditions his return would largely depend on.

Culkin shared that the supposed sequel would have to meet a very high standard and “would have to be just right,” teasing one of his iconic lines in the film. As reported by The Blast, the actor disclosed some of his personal ideas for the film.

The 45-year-old shared that for his envisioned sequel, since Kevin is all grown up, he isn’t the one doing the locking out; rather, he is the one locked out of the house.

“I’m either a widower or a divorcé. I’m raising a kid… I’m working really hard, and I’m not paying enough attention, and the kid is getting miffed at me, and then I get locked out,” Culkin explained.

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The Actor Keeps His Iconic Character A Secret From His Kids

Culkin, who shares sons Dakota and Carson with his longtime partner, Brenda Song, revealed that his kids are still in the dark about his role as Kevin that made him a star.

This is not to say that they do not watch the movies, as he shared they watch them as a family and he enjoys seeing the films through his children’s eyes.

However, he is yet to drop the bombshell on them that their dad played Kevin in the classic films. “I try to keep the magic alive,” he said after sharing an instance of their conversation around the film as shared by The Blast. 

“They don’t even call it ‘Home Alone,’ they just say ‘Kevin. They’re like, ‘Wow, Kevin’s really funny.’ I go, ‘He’s also handsome, somebody that your mom might be into,’” Culkin recalled.

The actor’s oldest son is beginning to catch on, as Culkin recalled showing him an old family photo where Dakota pointed his young dad out and said, “That looks like Kevin.”

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Macaulay Culkin Recently Mourned His ‘Home Alone’ Mom

The ‘Home Alone’ reboot would definitely be missing an OG character, Kevin’s mother, played by Sara O’Hara. O’Hara passed away on January 30, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 71.

After her death, Culkin took to social media, sharing an emotional tribute where he honored her legacy and the memories they shared during her lifetime.

The actor uploaded a throwback photo of himself and his on-screen “mama” from “Home Alone,” writing how much he wished they had more time to spend together. In a separate interview, the father of two shared that O’Hara’s death came as a shock to him because they had “unfinished business” to handle.

Even though he did not detail what the business entailed, he admitted that the news of her death hit him hard and close to home. The Blast also reported that Culkin remembered O’Hara for being supportive from the beginning of his career in the industry.

Will Macaulay Culkin’s plans result in another blockbuster film?

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Fancasting is a popular pastime. Don’t you love to look at classic shows, wonder what the characters might look like if the show were made today, then picture current celebrities in the key and supporting roles? Friends is the perfect show to do this with. The iconic sitcom features a mixed bag of personalities. It’s famously known for lacking diversity, and you can’t help but wonder who might play each of the characters in a modern-day version.

The way the characters look might change, but with the right actors playing them, their essence would remain. Consider that while most of the cast was in their mid-to-late 20s and early 30s when the series started, celebrities today tend to look younger than ever. That means casting a 35-to-40-year-old wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility. When you consider who’s hot right now, a few names stand out as actors who could nail these characters in a modern-day dream casting scenario.

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Rachel Green: Sydney Sweeney

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Sydney Sweeney is this generation’s “it” girl — a status that Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel Green, understood all too well at the height of Friends‘ success. Sweeney has proven herself capable of handling both drama and comedy in shows like Euphoria. Though that HBO series has some of the heaviest TV episodes of the last 20 years, there are also lighter moments. Sweeney’s whiny and at times insufferable character Cassie sometimes delivers laughs, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Sweeney also starred in the romantic comedy Anyone But You, where she showed off more of her comedy talents.

She has the same distinct look Aniston does — a beauty that stands out from others. We could totally see whoever plays Ross having pined for her since they were in high school. And Sweeney would be believable as the runaway bride who works as a waitress in a coffee shop until pursuing a career in fashion.

Honorable mentions: Jenna Ortega (her comedic timing is brilliant); Zendaya (she’s a consummate pro who can tackle any role).

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Ross Geller: Jesse Eisenberg

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Fans either loved or hated Ross, played by David Schwimmer, who came across as annoying and complaining at times. But deep down, he was a good guy who not everyone understood. He lacked confidence in himself and couldn’t seem to figure out his love life until the bitter end of the show.

Jesse Eisenberg is a perfect actor to play him. He’s known for playing anxious characters, which fits right into the Ross wheelhouse. His characters are often intelligent, but also socially awkward like Ross. From portraying Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network to the illusionist in Now You See Me, one of those perfect action movies anyone can enjoy, his resume speaks for itself. While he’s already in his 40s, Eisenberg still has a boyish face, so he could pull off early 30s.

Honorable mentions: Jay Baruchel (he plays the awkwardly confident nerd so well); Tyler James Williams (his uptight and awkward character in Abbott Elementary proves he has what it takes).

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Chandler Bing: Daniel Radcliffe

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It would take a huge actor to tackle the role of Chandler Bing, and Daniel Radcliffe could be a good fit. While he’s best known for playing Harry Potter in that massive franchise, it’s easy to forget that he also portrayed “Weird Al” Yankovic in the musical parody Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. He’s also currently killing it in the sitcom The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins. He knows how to command a screen like the late Matthew Perry does, and he has demonstrated his skill for comedic timing as well.

Chandler often used sarcasm and self-deprecation to hide his insecurities, and we could totally see Radcliffe doing the same. He isn’t afraid to be silly either, playing everything from a flatulent dead body in Swiss Army Man to several humorous characters in Miracle Workers. Though older than Perry was when he started on Friends, Radcliffe forever has that youthful look.

Honorable mentions: Skylar Astin (he has a similar look and a reputation for playing sweet and likable characters); Joe Keery (the flowing hair and talent for sarcasm in Stranger Things make him a viable candidate).

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Monica Geller: Anya Taylor-Joy

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Anya Taylor-Joy is one of the most sought-after young actors of this generation. Rising to fame in The Queen’s Gambit, one of the greatest miniseries masterpieces of the 21^st century, then the movie The Menu, and now most recently starring in the Apple TV series Lucky, she has taken on diverse characters. While many have a certain sex appeal, Monica, originally played by Courteney Cox, is more upright. But Taylor-Joy is the type of actor you know could handle any type of character that’s thrown at her.

This version of Monica might have to change slightly, but we could see it working. She could be a cute pairing with Radcliffe, Astin, or Keery, and I could see Eisenberg as her annoying older brother. It would be a role out of Taylor-Joy’s usual darker, more intense shows and movies, but she could be convincing as the uptight, neat-freak, hard-working chef.

Honorable mentions: Hailee Steinfeld (she has the same adorably magnetic quality); Millie Bobby Brown (she has a sweet innocence about her like Monica); Ayo Edebiri (she’d taps into Monica’s sarcastic side); Chase Infiniti (she has the same classic beauty and tremendous acting talent); Maude Apatow (she’s an up-and-comer whose Euphoria character you could imagine as being a younger Monica).

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Joey Tribbiani: Dave Franco

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Matt LeBlanc beautifully portrayed the handsome but goofy and not very academically intelligent friend. This is a character type Dave Franco knows all too well and could play to a T. He leaned into the comedy angle in movies like Superbad and the Now You See Me films, as well as in shows like The Afterparty and The Studio, the latter of which he played an embellished version of himself.

While Franco is already 40, his boyish face would fit with a more mature version of the character. He could easily replicate Joey’s doe-eyed look, womanizing ways, and adorably naïve personality.

Honorable mentions: Zac Efron (he fits the hunky persona and knows comedy); Timothée Chalamet (he’s a versatile young actor who can take on any role); Robbie Amell (he’s dabbled in comedy with Upload, showing he can handle goofy, macho roles).

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Phoebe Buffay: Haley Lu Richardson

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It’s tough to imagine anyone but Lisa Kudrow embodying Phoebe. But when considering the younger generation of actors, Haley Lu Richardson is easy to picture in a boho outfit, playing her guitar in the coffee shop, singing about her smelly cat, and playing up the eccentric, kooky personality.

Richardson has shown her range in roles like The White Lotus, one of the most perfect HBO shows of the last 15 years, where she played a young assistant trying to find herself. She more recently appeared in the Peacock series Ponies as a confident and rebellious wife of a CIA agent in the ’70s. There’s no doubt she’d tackle Phoebe with a modern 21st-century twist.

Honorable mentions: Elle Fanning (she’s one of the most versatile young actors of this generation); Sadie Sink (the sarcastic slant of Max in Stranger Things would be perfect for the character); Hunter Schafer (her nuanced performance in Euphoria included some comedy as well); Emma Myers (her upbeat character in Wednesday has hints of Phoebe).

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Gunther: Suraj Sharma

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The late James Michael Tyler quietly played Gunther, the manager of Central Perk who not-so-secretly pined for Rachel. He quietly puts up with the antics of the group and keeps their favorite couch perpetually reserved so it’s always available to them when they want it. For a time, he was Rachel’s boss when she worked there as a waitress.

Suraj Sharma feels like a good actor for this role, perhaps because of his role as Sid in the short-lived How I Met Your Mother spin-off, How I Met Your Father. On that show, he’s a member of the core group who happens to own a bar. Even though he’s part of the friend group, they often visit the bar while he’s working. Beyond that, he could lend more personality to the role, since Tyler was mostly a background character with a few lines here and there. Sharma has great comedic timing, so even with a single line, he’d command attention and garner laughs.

Honorable mention: Reba McEntire (she would bring loads more comedy to the role with some good one-liners).

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Jacob Elordi: Richard Burke

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For some time, Monica dated the handsome Richard, played by the handsome Tom Selleck. He was tall, suave, wealthy, and much older. Unsurprisingly, Chandler was threatened by Richard when he felt like the old beau might return to Monica’s life. In this generation, I could easily see Jacob Elordi playing Richard. He’s tall and handsome as well, and while young, there’s no reason Richard couldn’t be switched to a young, successful businessman instead of an older one.

Given the shift to female empowerment nowadays, it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to have Monica dating a younger man and swapping the story angle. Elordi, for his part, knows how to play the prince charming type, having done so in projects like The Kissing Booth and Wuthering Heights.

Honorable mentions: Liam Hemsworth (has the same classic handsome look); Robert Pattinson (his characters often have an air of mystery about them); Glen Powell (his smile lights a room, and he’d easily fit as the ex that makes Chandler jealous).

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Isabela Merced: Janice Hosenstein

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Aside from Monica, Chandler had one other major girlfriend through the show’s run. Janice (Maggie Wheeler) is best known for her distinct accent, loud personality, bold clothing choices, and obnoxious cries of, “Oh my god!” Isabela Merced is an up-and-coming young actor who is best known for her role in The Last of Us. But her experience from Nickelodeon shows, as well as more serious ones like in Alien: Romulus, suggest this could be a fun role to show her comedic side, too.

Janice appears in multiple seasons of Friends, coming back into Chandler’s life more than once. Sometimes, the group just runs into her in various scenarios. Merced proved in Season 2 of The Last of Us that she could dominate scenes. That’s something Wheeler did whenever the camera was on her as Janice, oozing main character energy even though she wasn’t one.

Honorable mentions: Joey King (her range is tremendous, and though she mostly does serious roles, she’d ace this one); Melissa Rauch (she perfected the nasally, squeaky voice for Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory).

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Paul Rudd: Mike Hannigan

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I mean, could anyone else possibly play Mike, Phoebe’s long-term boyfriend and eventual husband, other than Paul Rudd himself? Sure, decades have passed since he last played the role, but as many joke, Rudd doesn’t seem to age. He still looks like he did back then, so it would be hilarious to have Rudd return in this same role.

The age difference might be a little unsettling, depending on who’s playing Phoebe, but would it really be any different than when Selleck played the older Richard dating Monica? Rudd has such a boyish charm that he’d slink so easily back into the role that everyone would forget he’s pushing 60 and totally believe that Phoebe has fallen head over heels for the weirdly wonderful pianist and former lawyer.

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1994 – 2004

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Marta Kauffman

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Kevin S. Bright, Gary Halvorson, Michael Lembeck, James Burrows, Gail Mancuso, Peter Bonerz, David Schwimmer, Robby Benson, Shelley Jensen, Terry Hughes, Dana De Vally Piazza, Alan Myerson, Pamela Fryman, Steve Zuckerman, Thomas Schlamme, Roger Christiansen, Sheldon Epps, Arlene Sanford, David Steinberg, Joe Regalbuto, Mary Kay Place, Paul Lazarus, Sam Simon, Todd Holland

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Ezra Sosa‘s sister, Stephani Sosa, was involved in an incident on Dancing With the Stars: Next Pro that resulted in a contestant’s abrupt exit.

During the Monday, July 27, episode of the ABC show, Stephani accidentally hit Natalie Jolley in the face while they were practicing choreography as a group. Stephani didn’t notice that she swung her arm in Natalie’s face until the latter started to cry.

Natalie said she felt dizzy as one of her eyes started to swell shut. Stephani explained in a confessional that she didn’t even realize she had hurt Natalie.

“I don’t know what happened. The dance was moving so quickly, and Natalie got hit in the face,” she explained. “I just hate being the one that caused that. Like, I just feel horrible. I know she’s worked really hard to be here, and I hope she’s OK. … Sorry, I just care.”

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Natalie was pulled out of rehearsals by production to get medical attention. An ambulance was eventually called once Natalie mentioned she couldn’t breathe through her nose.

“It hurts really bad,” she said before producers reassured her that the medical team would help, adding, “They’re going to give you some pain relief, OK? Just try to slow your breathing down.”

Natalie never returned to perform her group dance on DWTS: Next Pro. Instead, judge Shirley Ballas told the group that no one was going to be eliminated because Natalie’s health scare prevented her from continuing on the show.

“Tonight was the last dance for … neither of you,” she announced. “Following Natalie’s injury, she was not medically cleared to compete, and so she has been eliminated. This means you will all live to dance another day.”

Despite her abrupt exit, Natalie was given the chance to say goodbye.

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“I’m really sad and disappointed that I won’t be able to continue in this competition, but the most important thing is just to take care of my body so that I can dance again,” she said. “I love all of you so, so, so much and I’m going to miss you all. Thank you so much.”

Before DWTS: Next Pro premiered on ABC, Stephani spoke exclusively to Us about the pressure of competing on the show while her brother is already a pro on Dancing With the Stars. (Stephani was previously part of the DWTS troupe during season 33.)

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“I honestly felt like I was treated like everyone else,” she shared earlier this month. “I definitely feel like the experience for me wasn’t easy. It was very hard, and I definitely feel like they expected a lot more from me because I was Ezra’s sister.”

Stephani noted she “had a lot more to prove,” adding, “I went in being like, ‘Yeah, I’ve done this. I am Ezra’s sister, but this is a new chapter.’ This is me proving myself fully and there are no excuses.”

Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the next day on Hulu.

CBS has always been able to rely on Paramount Plus to deliver some of the biggest streaming hits in the world, and right now, it’s Taylor Sheridan and his legendary Western empire making the network a fortune right now. Sheridan’s original neo-Western drama, Yellowstone, is once again the #1 show in the world on Paramount Plus, where it streams around the world except in America, where the show has found a home on Peacock courtesy of NBCUniversal. Sheridan also has other shows like Dutton Ranch and Tulsa King dominating Paramount Plus right now, along with the first season of Marshals, which was Sheridan’s first-ever network show. CBS even announced yesterday, as part of a wider range of release date confirmations, that Marshals Season 2 will officially premiere on October 4, with new episodes releasing weekly after Episode 1.

Late September and early October is going to be a great time to be tuned into CBS, as now that the full slate — or most of it — has been revealed, we finally have an idea of how things are shaping up for the 2026 season on the network. One of the most exciting days heading into the new season is Friday, October 9, which will see the return of three beloved shows, some of which have been on the air longer than others. Kicking off the premiere Friday night on CBS is Sheriff Country, which will premiere its second season at 8. Following Sheriff Country Season 1 is Fire Country Season 5, which will air at 9 pm and lead directly into Boston Blue Season 2 at 10. New episodes will stream on Paramount+ the day after their premiere on CBS.

October 4 Is Another Big Day for CBS

Only a few days before the massive slate of new releases on October 9, CBS is bringing back even more shows that Sunday, October 4. Kicking off the night is the NFL on CBS doubleheader, which will lead directly into the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s Marshals, arriving on October 4 at 8:30. Once Marshals goes off the air at 9:30, Tracker fans will step in to see what’s next with Colter Shaw (played by Justin Hartley) in Season 4 of the hit series. Both shows will move to 8 and 9, respectively, after the season premiere.

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of all the new projects coming to CBS this season.

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October 7, 2022

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Tia Napolitano

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Bill Purple, Dermott Downs, Eagle Egilsson, Gonzalo Amat, Kevin Alejandro, Max Thieriot, Sarah Wayne Callies, Marie Jamora, Kantu Lentz, Antonio Negret, Laura Nisbet Peters, Lisa Demaine, Nicole Rubio, James Strong, Anton Cropper, Erica A. Watson, Joy T. Lane, Jacquie Gould, Chi-Yoon Chung

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Tia Napolitano, David Gould, Natalia Fernandez, Barbara Kaye Friend, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Dwain Worrell, Julia Fontana, Sara Casey, Manuel Herrera, Jen Klein, Anupam Nigam, Tonya Kong

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Marvel Studios has managed to pull off something that feels almost impossible in today’s internet age: keeping one of the biggest casting secrets completely under wraps.

As Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters this week, fans are still asking the same question they’ve been debating for more than a year:

Who is Sadie Sink actually playing?

The speculation reached another level after Sony released a new promotional clip featuring Sink, where her answer about her character is intentionally bleeped out, instantly sending social media into detective mode once again. While the clip offers no definitive answers, it is the latest example of Marvel leaning into one of the film’s biggest mysteries.

Marvel Isn’t Hiding It by Accident

Director Destin Daniel Cretton recently explained that the secrecy is completely intentional and for good reason.

“There is a very real reason” the role hasn’t been revealed, Cretton said, adding that audiences will understand why once they have seen the movie. He also noted that while some fans enjoy knowing every detail ahead of release, preserving surprises is part of the experience.

That comment alone has convinced many fans that Sink’s character is not simply another supporting role, but someone whose identity could reshape the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Biggest Fan Theories

Gwen Stacy

Perhaps the safest prediction is Gwen Stacy.

Peter Parker is beginning a brand new chapter following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, making this an ideal opportunity to introduce one of Spider Man’s most iconic comic book characters.

With MJ and Ned moving on with their lives and no longer remembering Peter, a new relationship could naturally fit into this next phase of the franchise.

Jean Grey

For months, the internet was convinced Sink would make her MCU debut as Jean Grey, finally bringing one of Marvel’s most powerful mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The theory made sense on paper. Sink has the look, the acting range, and Marvel is steadily building toward introducing the X Men.

However, Tom Holland recently appeared to pour cold water on that idea, saying, “Well, she’s not in this movie, but it would be pretty cool.” Whether fans believe Holland, or think he is simply protecting another Marvel secret, is another story entirely.

Jean Grey [Marvel Comics]

Mayday Parker

Another increasingly popular theory suggests Sink could be playing Mayday Parker, Peter Parker’s daughter from an alternate universe.

Given Marvel’s continued use of multiverse storytelling, introducing Mayday now could open the door for future Spider Man stories while expanding the Parker family legacy beyond Peter himself.

Rachel Summers

Some fans have gone even deeper into Marvel lore by predicting Rachel Summers, the daughter of Jean Grey and Cyclops from an alternate timeline.

If Marvel plans to merge Spider Man’s street level adventures with the arrival of mutants, Rachel could serve as an unexpected bridge between those worlds.

Rachel Summers [Marvel Comics]

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Why the Secret Matters

Marvel has spent years trying to preserve genuine surprises in an era dominated by leaks and spoilers.

The studio has kept Sadie Sink largely absent from trailers, TV spots, and promotional materials, making her one of the few major MCU characters whose identity has remained completely unknown leading up to release.

With Brand New Day positioned as a fresh beginning for Peter Parker after the world forgot his identity, introducing a significant new character makes perfect narrative sense.

Whether that character is Gwen Stacy, an X Men icon, or someone fans have not even considered yet, Marvel clearly believes the reveal is worth protecting.

The Wait Is Almost Over

Fortunately, fans will not have to speculate much longer.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters July 31, meaning the internet’s biggest MCU mystery is only days away from being solved. Until then, every new promotional clip, including the latest bleeped out interview with Sadie Sink, is only fueling the excitement.

One thing is certain: if Marvel has gone to these lengths to keep her character secret, the reveal is likely to be one of the film’s biggest moments.

Trina‘s husband, Swurv, reportedly performed during his wife’s set at the Taco and Tequila Festival on Saturday, July 25, in Cleveland, Ohio, and a clip of his performance and a rumored booking contract have sparked chatter online.

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Trina’s Husband Swurv Performs At The Tacos And Tequila Festival

Trina performed at the Taco and Tequila Festival in Cleveland over the weekend, and she seemingly surprised her fans with a performance by her husband, Benjamin “Swurv” Kearse Jr. The rapper, whose real name is Katrina Laverne Taylor, gave Swurv the microphone during her set, and a clip of the performance is going viral.

Swurv sported a red cap with matching shorts and a white T-shirt as he delivered some verses. His on-stage energy was good, but his tone seemed flat.

A clip of the performance is making the rounds on social media, and folks are sharing their unfiltered opinions.

Performance Prompts Fans To Question If Swurv Is Included In Trina’s Booking Contract

Fans reacted after the clip was shared on TSR’s Instagram page, and several Roomies gave kudos to the couple while others joked about Swurv’s performance. One fan claimed that Swurv performing is a condition of Trina’s appearance at shows.

@Persway82 wrote, “Booking agents are saying that if you want Trina to perform… you have to let her man perform!  Aye… it’s nothing wrong with that.”

@muniraanisa noted, “I meannnn the crowd said yea yea so they were responsive. That’s a positive sign yall lol.”

Trina and Swurv Went Viral Before

“I was NOT checking my husband! I was making sure he was good due to an altercation that took place on stage.!! Too many ni**as with bad energy… So l made everybody back up. I’m gonna always protect mine. Stop with the false narrative and lies. Sh*t so wack,” she wrote.