Monique Samuels has apparently seen the reports and online chatter about her potential return to “Real Housewives of Potomac” for the upcoming 11th season, and she’s having a little fun with the rumors.

Samuels took to social media to add more fuel to the fire regarding rumors that she will once again occupy a “friend of” role on the show like last season.

In an Instagram post, on April 24, Monique Samuels, who was a full-time “RHOP” cast member seasons 2-5, appeared to tease her returning “friend of” status.

Dressed in a black full-length gown in full glam, Samuels posed for the photo in her kitchen with a caption that read, “In the kitchen…cooking,” accompanied by a winking kiss emoji.

Many fans took her post to mean that what Samuels is “cooking” is a return to “RHOP,” a rumor that the reality star has not denied.

Rumors Have Swirled About Samuels’ Return Since She Was Left Out Of The Season 11 Cast Announcement

Per The Neighborhood Talk, sources close to Samuels shared with the outlet that she will be returning to “RHOP” once again in a “friend of” role. However, neither she, Bravo or the show’s production team have confirmed her inclusion in the new season.

According to previous reports, Samuels was left out of the season 11 cast due to lack of drama surrounding her ex-husband Chris Samuels, who was rumored to have dated cast member Stacey Rusch.

Per Reality Blurb, a source said that “Bravo thought they were going to get some drama from the Chris Samuels and Stacey Rusch situation,” but “The rumored situation with Chris and Monique failed to bring any real drama.”

The source also noted that Samuels’ “failed receipts” at the reunion and her “backpedaling” afterward on social media didn’t inspire Bravo to grant her another season.

‘RHOP’ Season 11 Drama Is Rumored To Have Already Started

“RHOP” OG Ashley Darby and alleged new cast member Courtney Ajinca are rumored to be feuding as season 11 continues to film.

Per a post from reality TV blogger Nate Williams the two women recently got into an explosive fight that culminated with Ajinca calling Darby a pedophile.

“POTOMAC SEASON 11 TEA. (exclusively from close source) -Word on the street is that the fierce newbie Courtney Ajinca and Ashley Darby are feuding BAD. Things allegedly got so bad, Courtney called Ashley a p*dop*hle,” the post read.

Williams then clarified that sharing the information was not intended for online users to cyberbully either of the women.

”Let’s be clear, I do not want to send any hate to Ashley or Courtney. I’m simply relaying the news that was brought to me by someone in Potomac.”

Fans Recently Shared Seeing The The Cast Filming

Eager “RHOP” fans were excited earlier this month when the cast was seen filming in D.C. Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Stacey Rusch were all seen filming at a Washington Wizards game.

It should also be noted that since filming has already started, it is highly likely that Bravo cameras will capture Osefo’s fraud trial that starts in May.

The ‘RHOP’ Season 11 Cast Announcement Featured Return Of Two OGs

On April 10, Bravo took to social media to announce the returning cast for “RHOP” season 11, and while it was expected that Bryant, Darby, Osefo, and Rusch would return, the inclusion of franchise OGs Robyn Dixon and Karen Huger grabbed all the attention.

Huger was last seen during part three of the season 10 reunion, which followed her sit-down interview with Andy Cohen discussing her prison stay, sobriety, and future on the show. She will return to the show in a full-time role after being absent last season.

As for Dixon, she has not appeared on “RHOP” since she was fired after season 8. She was set to appear last season for a celebration of her “Reasonably Shady” podcast with Bryant, who confirmed that Dixon chose not to attend because she was not happy “with how she left the show.”

Her inclusion in season 11 marks the return of the show’s “Green-Eyed Bandits,” which is the nickname of her bestie friendship with Bryant.

“Euphoria” season 3 is in full swing, and the episode that fans have been waiting for since the premiere is just around the corner.

After two episodes of the cast fractured into groups, the highly-anticipated wedding episode will be the first time this season that the entire cast will be in the same place.

On Sunday, April 26, the wedding of Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard, and Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs will finally air, as the series has been building up to the nuptials throughout the season so far.

The wedding is the key reason why Cassie has decided to become an OnlyFans model, and those highly sexually suggestive scenes of Sweeney’s character have resulted in massive backlash.

However, whether fans are hate-watching or genuinely excited to see the show’s first wedding, they are making their voices heard.

In the “Euphoria” Reddit forum, fans let loose about the episode, including what they think will happen and what they hope will occur.

“I’m so ready for this episode but I swear to god Cassie will make me die of cringe by the time this season is over ffs their wedding dance looks horrifying,” a Redditor wrote. “The wedding already looks like a disaster and I’m here for it,” a second user shared.

Another noted a moment in the teaser for the episode that pointed to comments from the previous season.

“Cassie’s mom saying “you’re my masterpiece,” when she’s in her tight white wedding dress, is an exact parallel to Cassie’s parents saying “you’re perfect”, when she was a tween in a tight white romper – just before they sent her out to be leered at and fondled by adult men,” the user commented.

“Okay I’m actually so ready for this episode. Jules’s ‘remember me,’ also having the whole cast together,” a Reddit user wrote. “We’ll finally see what has changed between all of them, and not just in bits and pieces.”

“I have a theory about Cassie & Maddie storyline,” a fellow user began. “I think she won’t screw Cassie during the wedding but after. We saw that Cassie deleted her account after Nate found out BUT from trailers we can also see that it’s not the end of her career…She definitely continued working with Maddie.”

Controversy Hasn’t Impacted ‘Euphoria’ Ratings Success

According to Variety, episode two of the current third season of “Euphoria,” which aired April 19, amassed 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days. Those numbers match the viewership of the April 12 season premiere. 

Additionally, the global total for “Euphoria” season three has surpassed 20 million viewers to date, which is a 68% increase in global viewership from the second season premiere in the same timeframe.

“Euphoria” fans were excited when the show finally returned to catch up with the cast of characters as they venture into adulthood via a five-year time jump. However, the backlash came immediately after the season three premiere, as many fans couldn’t get past the scenes of Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard.

As part of the character’s storyline, Cassie has embarked on a career on OnlyFans, resulting in her taking very suggestive and highly sexualized photos that many have deemed degrading.

Some critics have also accused the show’s creator Sam Levinson of leaning into “disturbing” and “misogynistic” storylines more than ever in comparison to previous seasons. 

In her very first scene in season three, Sweeney is dressed as a dog, as she pants, eats out of a bowl and is led on a leash. Additionally, the following episode sees her dressed as an adult baby with her legs spread while sucking a pacifier, and also being topless with ice cream dripping down her nipples.

Other scenes feature Sweeney wearing a soaking wet American flag T-shirt without a bra and also dressed as a baseball catcher in only a nude thong. 

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Responded To Dog Costume Backlash

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Levinson discussed the trajectory of Cassie’s character in season three.

“[Cassie] has got her dog house and her little dog ears and the nose, and that has its own humor, but what makes the scene is the fact that her housekeeper is the one filming it,” Levinson said. 

“What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion — the gag is to jump out, to break the wall,” he told the outlet. “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it, but then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.” 

This Is Largely Rumored To Be The Show’s Final Season

During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Zendaya, who won two Emmys for her portrayal of lead character Rue Bennett, spoke on the show’s future.

When asked if season three was the end of the series, Zendaya replied, “I think so, yeah,” before reiterating, “Yes, I think so. That closure is coming.”

Although HBO has not confirmed the end of the successful show, the end is likely near, as multiple cast members have become highly sought after in Hollywood, specifically Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney.

Elliot Page got vulnerable as he opened up about how he experienced debilitating “shame” and loneliness while growing up as queer.

The “Umbrella Academy” actor, who worked on a new documentary focusing on same-sex relationships among animals, said he hopes it challenges what people have long believed to be “natural.”

Last year, Elliot Page appeared to debut his relationship with actress Julia Shiplett, but it remains unclear what the state of their romance is.

Page got candid about the struggles he endured in his formative years, saying he had to endure shame and loneliness growing up queer.

Speaking with People Magazine to promote the new documentary “Second Nature,” the “Juno” actor expressed how he couldn’t find a place in the world for himself at the time, while also making a case for why queer representation is important.

Page narrated and produced the documentary, which aims to bring to attention the increasingly prevailing reality of same-sex marriage and gender fluidity in the animal kingdom, something that isn’t often talked about.

On why he felt the need to be a part of the project, Page said, “To really have this real, thorough investigatory piece about the reality of this information, the reality of what has been left out and what we’ve not been taught.”

“And I think that sense of growing up as a queer kid and feeling alone — ’cause you feel like you are alone, even, of course, in retrospect, you’re not — you weren’t. You feel excluded, you feel like something’s wrong with you,” he continued.

The Actor Expressed How ‘Censorship’ Makes Being Queer Difficult

Page has become a leading voice for transgender rights and LGBTQ+ visibility since coming out as a transgender man in 2020.

In his chat with the publication, the actor pointed out that while dealing with shame, it’s difficult to speak openly about being queer because of “censorship” and “erasure.”

“You’re carrying these bricks of shame, and there are such implications and consequences in terms of censorship and erasure … and this idea that nature is organized around a cis heteronormative system is just completely false,” Page said.

Elliot Page Says His New Documentary Has ‘Incredibly Valuable Information’

He then said that people will be able to learn a thing or two from the documentary.

“First of all, it’s just beautifully made. It’s entertaining. It’s funny. It’s gonna captivate you, and it’s just such incredibly valuable information. No matter who you are, no matter how you identify,” he told the news outlet.

“And I think it’s [full of] interesting facts that you can’t believe you didn’t know before, but it’s also the ripple effect of conversation that comes from watching this,” he continued.

“What are the impacts of censorship, and what are the impacts of censorship on art and science and all facets of our society?” Page added.

The Actor Hopes To Help The Trans Cause

Page has previously spoken about how he hopes coming out and sharing his own journey will help bring more visibility to the trans community and push their cause.

“When I’m walking down the street, and young people come up to me, it means the world to me,” he told People Magazine in 2023. “Them being themselves, having the courage to say, ‘This is who I am, and I’m gonna live authentically.’”

At the time, he also said that he had experienced so much peace and tranquility since he came out.

“It definitely feels a way that I never thought I would get to feel, and that mostly manifests in how present I feel, the ease I feel, and the ability to exist,” he said.

The Direct Of The Documentary Speaks On ‘Learning About Queerness In Nature’

The Drew Denny-directed film profiles scientists who have researched more than 1,500 animal species that engage in same sex sexual behavior and parenting, while also calling attention to how this phenomenon is widely underreported in contemporary science and research.

Denny, who also grew up queer, noted that she first got wind of the idea while reading ecologist and evolutionary biologist Joan Roughgarden’s 2004 book “Evolution’s Rainbow” several years ago.

“Learning about queerness in nature, and learning about matriarchal lesbian bonobos, and sex-changing fish, and gender-queer chimps, it’s what did it for me,” Denny said, per People. “It’s what flipped the switch finally to being like, ‘Oh, like, there isn’t anything wrong with me.’”

“I didn’t know how badly I needed that until I read that book and finally felt like, ‘Oh, I get to be here. Like I belong on Earth, no one can kick me out because of this,’” she added.

Brittany Mahomes just delivered a lesson in festival dressing.

Mahomes, 30, attended the annual Stagecoach music festival on Friday, April 24, making a serious style statement in a white, cap-sleeved corset and barely-there ruffled, lace shorts. She completed her ‘fit with a silver pendant necklace and belt, coordinating with her ivory cowboy boots.

For glam, Mahomes styled her signature blonde tresses in loose waves that she topped with a black cowboy hat.

Mahomes went to the concert with a group of pals, including Miranda Hogue and Mallory McDaniel, and they had prime seats for Ella Langley’s Friday performance.

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Brittany usually makes a statement wherever she goes, including to husband Patrick Mahomes’ NFL games. Patrick, 30, is the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, where Brittany and the pair’s three children often cheer on his game with flair.

Brittany, for her part, often rocks designer gear in Chiefs colors or custom merch emblazoned with her husband’s name and jersey number.

“I think being the significant other to an NFL player is an incredibly hard role, and we take on a lot of important stuff behind the scenes that people don’t get to see,” Brittany told Sports Illustrated in February. “We also get to enjoy life and do things that we love, too.”

Brittany and Patrick have been together since high school, eventually tying the knot in 2022.

As for Patrick, he is grateful that Brittany is such a supportive partner amid his NFL career.

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“I think people don’t even realize how much she does,” the quarterback said on the “Impaulsive” podcast in 2024. “I mean, taking care of the day-to-day stuff and make it where I can focus on football and focus on my craft and everything like that. [She’s] a Hall of Fame mom and a Hall of Fame wife, [which] makes it a lot easier.”

Patrick added at the time, “I mean, when you get to come home and your best friend’s there and you can just hang out, it makes you want to be there all the time and she pushes me to be great and she’s done a lot of great things herself.”

Patrick and the Chiefs are currently in their offseason until games kick off in the fall.

Earlier this month, Tom Hardy fans received the news that his hit crime series MobLand had officially completed production on a second season. Also starring the likes of Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, this Guy Ritchie crime saga was a huge streaming hit when it debuted last year, launching as Paramount+’s biggest global hit of 2025. Its initial 2.2 million premiere viewership quickly rose to 8.8 million viewers in its first week, with the show eventually accumulating over 26 million viewers in its first season.

In a social media video released at the end of production, Hardy’s co-star Emmett J. Scanlan teased that Season 2 feels like “Season 1 on steroids,” before adding, “It was ambitious, fast-moving, but despite being fast-moving, you never felt that you were being rushed.” With plenty to be explored in the second season, one question remains on everyone’s minds: What happened to Harry? With his life in the balance, we know Hardy’s Harry is set to return, but his life is sure to be affected.

Sadly, this great news for Hardy fans is balanced by a disappointing update, as one of the actor’s more underrated movies is about to leave its streaming home. The title in question is the spy thriller meets romantic comedy, This Means War, which sees Hardy and Chris Pine warring over the affection of Reese Witherspoon. The 2012 release might have been met with poor reviews, earning just 24% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but it has since become somewhat of a cult classic for Hardy fans. Sadly, as of May 1, This Means War is leaving HBO Max.

How Did ‘This Means War’ Perform at the Box Office?

Against a reported production budget of $65 million, This Means War performed admirably during a near-four-month theatrical run in 2012. In total, the film returned a global haul of $157 million, split between $55 million in domestic revenue and a further $102 million from overseas markets. Frustratingly, in the U.S., This Means War never rose higher than fifth in the box office ranks, falling short of the likes of Safe House, The Vow, and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance in its opening weekend. A synopsis reads:

“The world’s two foremost covert CIA operatives are trained assassins and master spies. They’ve saved the world on countless occasions, but these partners and best friends are about to experience the one situation way beyond their formidable skills – when they realize they’re in love with the same woman. For the now-divided duo, this means war – and they’re coming at each other with an arsenal capable of bringing down a small country.”

This Means War is leaving HBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more stories.

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Australian comedy has always had a distinct flavor—dry, self-aware, a little bit unhinged, and completely unafraid to laugh at itself. Whether it’s skewering institutions, exposing social awkwardness, or simply leaning into the absurdity of everyday life, Aussie comedies have a way of feeling both hyper-specific and yet universally relatable. It’s emblematic of our larrikin ways. There’s a looseness to the humor—a sense that anything could happen (to which it often does).

So, while Australia has made some strides in the world of cinema—especially in recent years—it’s important to celebrate the brilliance of our comedic shows. From razor-sharp satires to chaotic character studies, this list represents the very best of what Australian television has to offer. Some became cultural landmarks, while others built their reputations more quietly, but no less deservedly. Together, they prove the strengths of the underrated giant that is the Australian comedy scene.

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‘Rake’ (2010–2018)

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Cleaver Green (Richard Roxburgh) is a brilliant barrister with a talent for taking on unusual cases—and an even greater talent for ruining his own life. Yet between courtroom battles, personal scandals, and a string of questionable decisions, Cleaver somehow manages to keep going, no matter how chaotic things may become.

Without a doubt, Roxburgh carries Rake into iconic status by delivering a performance that’s equal parts charming and infuriating. Sure, the legal cases provide structure, but it’s Cleaver’s personal life that drives the show’s energy. The writing is sharp, the humor is biting, and the tone constantly shifts between comedy and drama without ever feeling disjointed. It’s unpredictable in the best way, making it an endlessly watchable procedural.

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‘Summer Heights High’ (2007)

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Set in a fictional Australian high school, three wildly different characters—Ja’mie, Jonah, and Mr. G (all played by Chris Lilley)—navigate the chaos and drama of school life. Presented in a mockumentary style, the series captures both the students and teachers with equal parts affection and satire.

Yes, Lilley’s series hasn’t exactly aged well given its divisive style of humor, but Summer Heights High‘s impact on Australian comedy is undeniable. The jokes are bold, extremely quotable, sometimes uncomfortable, and yet very observational in a way that captures the awkwardness of adolescence and the absurdity of institutional culture. It doesn’t ever play it safe—but that’s exactly why it resonates. At its best, it feels like a time capsule of a very specific (and very real) school experience.

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‘Deadloch’ (2023–Present)

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In the quiet Tasmanian town of Deadloch, a shocking murder disrupts the community’s sense of calm, bringing together Dulcie Collins (Kate Box) and Eddie Redcliffe (Madeline Sami)—two wildly different detectives to solve the case. But as more bodies appear, the investigation grows increasingly complex, revealing dark secrets that ripple through the entire town.

While a lot is stuffed into the plot, Deadloch deserves its flowers for its ability to juggle tone without ever dropping the ball. Part noir crime thriller, part biting satire, the show uses its central mystery as a vehicle to explore gender dynamics, small-town politics, and cultural tensions. The humor is sharp, crass, and often unexpected, emerging from character clashes and observational details rather than punchlines alone. It’s a show that can make you laugh one moment and genuinely invest in the stakes the next—something that only becomes more prevalent in the second season.

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‘Frontline’ (1994–1997)

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Taking viewers behind the scenes of a current affairs program, Frontline exposes the inner workings of television journalism—where ratings, egos, and network pressures often take precedence over truth. Anchored by the ever-ambitious Mike Moor (Rob Sitch), the show dissects how stories are shaped before they ever reach the public.

Similar to other legacy shows, decades on, Frontline feels almost eerily relevant. Its satire is precise and unrelenting, skewering media practices with a clarity that hasn’t dulled over time. The humor is intelligent rather than loud, built on character dynamics and ethical compromises that feel all too familiar. It’s the kind of show that earns its laughs through insight, making it as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

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‘Utopia’ (2014–Present)

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Set within the National Buildings Authority, a fictional government infrastructure agency, Utopia follows the team’s daily operations as they’re tasked with delivering large-scale projects—despite endless bureaucratic obstacles, shifting political priorities, and an overwhelming number of meetings that achieve very little.

The genius of Utopia purely lies in its accuracy. Just like other great workplace-sitcoms, every scario feels ripped straight from real life, capturing the absurdity of workplace culture with painful precision. The humor builds through repetitions and escalation, turning minor frustrations into major comedic payoffs. It’s not flashy, but it doesn’t need to be—because anyone who’s ever worked in an office will recognise exactly what it’s doing, and probably laugh a little too hard in response.

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‘Class of ’07’ (2023)

When a catastrophic tidal wave wipes out most of civilization, a group of former all-girls high school classmates find themselves stranded at their 10-year reunion—now forced to survive together on the one piece of land left above water. Hoping to somehow make contact with the outside world (or at least what remains), they’re left to fend for themselves, building a new society while confronting the ghosts of who they used to be.

Of all modern Aussie shows, Class of ’07 proved to be a surprising standout. Not only did it twist the tropes of the survival genre, but it brilliantly weaponized social dynamics to generate genuine comedy gold. Here, the apocalypse becomes a backdrop for petty grudges, power plays, and painfully familiar social hierarchies that never really left high school. It’s chaotic, self-aware, and often absurd—and yet, a sharp emotional undercurrent lingers beneath the madness. Think of it as a messy tale of sisterhood that’s shown through the lens of a Lord of the Flies-esque reality. How it wasn’t immediately renewed for a second season is perplexing to say the least.

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‘Mr Inbetween’ (2018–2021)

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Ray Shoesmith (Scott Ryan) is a professional hitman trying to balance his violent line of work with the demands of everyday life, from raising his daughter, maintaining friendships, and dealing with the general annoyances of suburban living. Unfortunately for him, it’s a precarious balance that becomes harder to maintain as his two worlds begin to collide.

While Mr Inbetween often leans into darker territory, its humor is razor-sharp and deeply effective. Indeed, the comedy comes from contrast: watching Ray switch from brutal enforcer to quietly attentive father in the span of a single episode. Ryan’s understated performance gives the show its unique tone, allowing absurdity and menace to coexist seamlessly. It’s funny in a way that sneaks up on you, often leaving you laughing before you fully realize why. A truly underrated piece of the crime genre.

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‘Fisk’ (2021–Present)

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After a humiliating professional and personal implosion, high-end contract lawyer Helen Tudor-Fisk (Kitty Flanagan) leaves her life in Sydney and relocates to her home in Melbourne. Seeking a fresh start, she takes a job at a small, shabby suburban wills and probate firm, where she must navigate her eccentric clients and equally odd colleagues who don’t quite operate on her wavelength.

Like all good ensemble comedies, Fisk shines in its banter and understated qualities. Flanagan’s performance is built on micro-reactions, dry line deliveries, and a complete refusal to overplay a joke. In many ways, the humor often comes from what isn’t said, lingering in uncomfortable silences and painfully polite interactions. It’s deceptively simple, but incredibly precise—turning the mundane into something quietly hilarious. The result is a show that feels effortlessly funny, even when it operates at the smallest possible scale.

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‘Colin From Accountants’ (2022–Present)

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After a chance encounter leads to a car accident and an injured dog, two strangers—Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall)—find themselves unexpectedly connected. What follows is a messy, often awkward exploration of modern relationships, as they attempt to navigate their growing feelings alongside their many personal flaws.

What makes Colin from Accounts so refreshing is its commitment to authenticity. The humor isn’t heightened or exaggerated. Instead, it’s rooted in awkward pauses, miscommunications, and the small, painfully real moments that define relationships. Dyer and Brammall (the show’s writer-creators and real-life husband-and-wife) bring an easy, natural chemistry that makes everything feel lived-in rather than performed. It’s romantic, yes, but never idealized, and that honesty is where the comedy truly shines.

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‘Kath & Kim’ (2002–2007)

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Set in the fictional suburbs of Fountain Lakes, Kath & Kim follows the day-to-day lives of Kath Day-Knight (Jane Turner) and her daughter Kim Craig (Gina Riley), along with their equally memorable circle of friends and family. From shopping trips to romantic misadventures, the show turns everyday life into iconic moments of hilarity.

To anyone who doesn’t know Australian culture, there’s a reason why this show remains the gold standard of the nation’s comedy landscape. For one, its humor is deeply rooted in character, language, and cultural specificity, creating something that feels both heightened and instantly recognizable. Turner and Riley are utter perfection, delivering performances that are endlessly quotable and consistently camp. It’s more than just a sitcom—it’s a cultural touchstone and one that continues to resonate because it understands exactly who it’s portraying and why it’s so funny. Nothing can touch it (even, and especially, the poorly made American remake).

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Makai Lemon was prepared to be part of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2026 NFL Draft … until he wasn’t.

The star wide receiver went viral after the Philadelphia Eagles traded up on the draft board to snag Lemon, as he was on the phone with the Steelers.

“I was definitely shocked,” Lemon said after the Eagles snatched him away from their in-state rival. “Definitely. I couldn’t be more happy that they did. I’m super blessed.”

The Eagles traded to the No. 20 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, jumping ahead of the Steelers at No. 21, and used that opportunity to take the wide receiver off the board.

The viral social media video shows Lemon and his family celebrating after receiving a phone call from Steelers general manager Omar Khan. While on the phone with the Steelers, Lemon’s agent runs up to hand him another phone and tell him that the Eagles traded up to pick him.

The moment quickly became one of the more memorable moments from the first round of the draft.

Keep scrolling to read more about Lemon:

Played 3 Years At University of Southern California

After an excellent high school football career, Lemon earned a scholarship offer from the University of Southern California and elected to play his college football career with the Trojans.

He originally committed to play at Oklahoma — under head coach Lincoln Riley — but when Riley left the Sooners to join USC, Lemon followed suit.

Won the 2025 Fred Biletnikoff Award For Most Outstanding Receiver

Lemon put together a successful college football career with the Trojans, culminating in the 2025 Fred Biletnikoff Award in his final season, given to the most outstanding receiver.

He became just the second winner of the award from USC.

Received his 1st College Scholarship Offer As a Freshman in High School

Just like in college, Lemon was a standout during his high school years and received his first college scholarship offer during his freshman year.

By the end of his sophomore year of high school, he had 12 scholarship offers lined up from some of the top football programs in the nation, including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas.

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Father Played Football Before Career Was Thrown Off Course Because of Injury

Lemon comes from an athletic family — his dad, Michael, was a top football recruit out of high school in California. However, a gruesome injury to his leg threw his career off its trajectory. Despite some of the bigger college football programs rescinding their interest, UNLV stayed the course and Michael played his college career in Las Vegas.

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Additionally, Lemon’s uncle, Tim, was a second-round pick in the 1998 MLB Draft to the St. Louis Cardinals, and another uncle, Jerry, had a successful football career at Fresno State.

Skipped USC’s Bowl Game to Prepare for the NFL Draft

It’s common for college players to skip out on their team’s Bowl Game to prepare for the NFL Draft, and Lemon did just that after his final year at USC.

He finished his career with 2008 yards on 137 receptions and 14 touchdowns.

Darrel Sheets’ Storage Wars costars say that, like the late reality TV star, they are subjected to cyberbullying every single day.

“We’ve all had a little bit of that,” Dave Hester exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, April 24. “We’ve been at this 16, 17 years, and so there’s always people [who] want to get on the internet and say rude things, but I don’t even pay attention to it.”

He continued, “I don’t understand cyberbullying because when people have something bad to say, I don’t even waste my time. If you wanna support me, that’s great. You don’t want to support me, that’s fine too. It doesn’t bother me.”

Us confirmed on Wednesday, April 22, that Sheets died by an apparent suicide. He was 67.

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A spokesperson for the Lake Havasu City Police Department told Us that authorities responded to a call in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched to an Arizona residence, where they discovered the reality star’s body.

An official cause of death has not been confirmed as the incident is under active investigation.

Prior to his death, Sheets discussed his experience with depression via social media.

“Depression is the Devil’s way of attacking us,” Sheets wrote via Instagram in June 2018. “It knows no mercy, it takes our smiles it comes and goes, it ruins our relationships, it takes away our happiness, it leads to suicide in some cases, it destroys all thoughts of positivity, it is a 24/7 battle and allows no rest for the suffering.”

Sheets’ show rival, Rene Nezhoda, claimed former Storage Wars costar experienced cyberbullying before his untimely death.

“I know Darrell would want something positive out of this,” he said in a video obtained by TMZ. “He had a guy really tormenting him lately on cyberbullying. Just cause you watch us on television doesn’t mean you know us … it doesn’t mean you know what we’re about. Also it doesn’t entitle you to bully somebody.”

Nezhoda spoke exclusively to Us about Sheet’s alleged experience online, adding he has also been the subject of online bullying.

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“I know some of the stuff that Darrell told me [about this], and then also what he posted, obviously,” he told Us on Friday. “Life has its ups and downs, but when you already have a lot of pressure on your back, and then you have to deal with [cyberbullying] on top of it? Every day, we have people telling us we’re fat, we’re not good enough, we’re broke. Our wives are cheating on us, like, pretty much whatever you can imagine.”

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He added, “Honestly, I didn’t take it that serious, because that’s something we all deal with every day. So when we hear that, we take it with a grain of salt. But he did tell me that this person is really doing a lot of stuff, but I just didn’t take it as serious, or was as concerned, because it’s just part of it.”

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