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These 10 Great Sitcoms Were Cancelled Too Soon
Developing the perfect sitcom is what every writer dreams of doing. Given the legacy of the genre, getting your foot in the door can sometimes be a challenge in and of itself. But then, keeping it on the air is the battle. There have certainly been some wallops of flops over the years. Not just because you have a major name—Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, even Emeril Lagasse—doesn’t mean it’s going to be a surefire hit.
But then there are the cases of really strong shows that, for reasons beyond our control, get axed well before their expiration date. Maybe it was low ratings, too much competition, a risky concept, or simply the timing; losing a beloved sitcom can be a gut punch for the creators, actors, and fans alike. It’s time to take a trip down memory lane and remember the sitcoms that got the axe before we were ready. Let’s raise a glass and give them one last hurrah as they live rent-free in our minds.
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‘Rutherford Falls’ (2021–2022)
Being one of the first shows to help launch a streaming app is not an easy task. When Peacock first went live in 2020, it just so happened to be the same year as the COVID-19 pandemic. While we were all stuck at home, not everyone was eager to turn to something new. Especially a new streamer. Among some of the first titles to join Peacock was the severely underappreciated Rutherford Falls. Created by Ed Helms, Michael Schur, and Sierra Teller Ornelas, the series follows the unlikely friendship between history buff Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Native American museum curator Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding) in their quirky titular small town. A crisis of friendship is tested when the mayor (Dana L. Wilson) decides to move a statue of Nathan’s ancestor, the town founder, because drivers keep hitting it. Nathan embarks on an idealistic campaign to keep the statue in place. Reagan has to juggle loyalty to her friend and to her people, the Minishonka Nation. Using comedy and irony to highlight the biases that are present in today’s society surrounding Native Americans.
Rutherford Falls used a marginalized community and a white community to compare and contrast society’s views on their heritage and preservation throughout. It was praised for its authentic Native perspectives to mainstream comedy, focusing on community, identity, and everyday colonialism with heart and humor. But then, it was yanked. Despite critical praise, it was a battle between acclaim versus performance. Because of low viewership, the ultimate excuse was that Rutherford Falls was cancelled as a result of a cost-cutting measure. Ornelas attempted to shop the series around, but it didn’t pan out. The reality was that timing was everything. Perhaps if it had arrived a hair sooner or after lockdown was lifted and Peacock was more established, we’d be celebrating Rutherford Falls as a triumphant series.
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‘The Ropers’ (1979–1980)
Spin-offs are hard. Not only do you have to live up to the hype of the original series, but you also have to expand upon it and make it even better. After the massive success of Three’s Company, ABC was desperate to capitalize on the series, and fast. After the first season, Norman Fell and Audra Lindley were asked whether they would move their characters, Stanley and Helen Roper, to their own series. They passed, but the network was persistent. With Fell fearful of the series flopping and thus being out of a job and an iconic role, it eventually took some convincing, and a guarantee that he could return to the main series, The Ropers was finally born.
At first, the show did well. Feeding off the new iteration of Three’s Company, now with Don Knotts as the new landlord, The Ropers put the married couple in a new light. Having sold their apartment building, they move to Cheviot Hills, where social climber Helen attempts to fit in with the community, as Stanley does little to acquiesce. And thus, the comedy of the series. Believing it was a surefire hit anywhere ABC put it, the show was moved from Tuesday nights to Saturdays, and it bombed. Somehow, believing the show would appeal to a younger demographic, it failed, and thus, The Ropers was cancelled. While Fell tried to return to Three’s Company, the popularity of Knott’s Ralph Furley essentially prevented Stanley from returning full-time. Though the Ropers made one final appearance, the two iconic characters were forced into retirement.
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‘Happy Endings’ (2011–2013)
When your cancellation is deemed the “worst TV decision,” you know that’s worth something. Yet, that doesn’t soften the blow of having your series end before it should have. This is the story of the three-season hit Happy Endings. The series followed the antics of six best friends in Chicago: loving married couple, the overacheiver Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) and perfectionist Jane (Eliza Coupe), ditzy Alex (Elisha Cuthbert), daydreamer Dave (Zachary Knighton), slacker Max (Adam Pally), and party animal Penny (Casey Wilson). As the dynamic shifts, the comedy remains. The 2010s response to Friends and How I Met Your Mother, Happy Endings was a tight relationship sitcom that still managed to be refreshing. But if there’s one type of refreshing that can kill a series, it’s when you refresh the weekly lineup.
Despite the third season earning critical acclaim, ABC took a drastic measure and moved the series from Wednesdays first to Tuesdays and then eventually the death spot of Friday night. Back in the ’90s, ABC triumphed with a Friday night block, but that heyday had been so far removed that attempting to revitalize the evening with a beloved show was simply just a risk. Even being applauded as an underrated and under-watched series, ratings are everything. As much as fans tried to get the show shopped and revived, it was of no use. Happy Endings was a great series gone too soon.
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‘Better Off Ted’ (2009–2010)
With the rise of single-camera comedies taking over the ’00s, every network tried to capitalize on the new fad. But that also meant exploring an array of risky concepts. Not that satire is that brazen, but alas. Created by Victor Fresco, Better Off Ted followed the titular Ted Crisp (Jay Harrington), a single father and head of research and development at the soulless conglomerate of Veridian Dynamics. With the use of narration, Ted tends to break the fourth wall for comedic purposes. A witty approach to the workplace comedy, Better Off Ted lived in a similar realm to Arrested Development, and not just because Portia de Rossi was in the main ensemble.
Critics loved the concept, noting it as ahead of its time; but that didn’t translate into viewership. Audiences didn’t tune in enough. Fresco had felt that the series was not given fair promotion or enough time to build an audience, but the bigger problem was Better Off Ted was too smart for the time slot. ABC tended to place classic sitcoms in Better Off Ted‘s space, so audiences expecting a wholesome comedy instead found a surrealistic, rapid-fire show. Though the cast has reunited from time to time, the series lives on through its cult following.
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‘Samantha Who?’ (2007–2009)
After making her name as a young actress on Married with Children, it was finally time for Christina Applegate to lead her own show. Proving that she could handle the pressure thanks to an array of guest spots, including her brilliant recurring role on Friends, she got her shot on ABC’s Samantha Who? The title went through a few name changes before settling on the final answer. The series followed Applegate as Samantha Newly, who develops retrograde amnesia after a hit-and-run. Upon awakening, she discovers that her old self was selfish and unlikeable, so she sets off on a mission to rectify her past, making amends with everyone in her life. A brilliant concept with a strong cast, which also included Melissa McCarthy and Jean Smart, Samantha Who? had all the makings of a hit, and it did. Until that pesky schedule change.
For the first season, Samantha Who? was the highest rated sitcom on television, surpassing Two and a Half Men, which had previously held the honor. As a Monday night series that had a strong lead-in with Dancing with the Stars, Samantha Who? was golden. Then, by Season 2, things changed. Moving the air slot, the series featured a new lead-in: the failed series In the Motherhood. While the ultimate excuse was the inability to slash its budget to warrant a third season, its move to Thursday destroyed the following it once had. A truly smart series with a wonderfully mature performance from Applegate, Samantha Who? deserved a longer journey on television.
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‘Kevin Can F**k Himself’ (2021–2022)
Riding high off of the success of Schitt’s Creek, it was finally time for Annie Murphy to go solo. Created by Valerie Armstrong, AMC picked up a bold and incredibly risky series called Kevin Can F**k Himself. A riff off of the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait, which was criticized for how the lead character’s wife was written off the series, the AMC show took the incident as a jumping off point. The premise followed Allison McRoberts (Murphy), a woman struggling to redefine her life amid an unhappy marriage to her husband, Kevin (Eric Petersen), a narcissistic man-child whose treatment of Allison was borderline domestic abuse. The twist of the series was how the show was presented through contrasting perspectives. In one format, it was through a typical mutli-cam sitcom. The other, when Allison was navigating her personal struggles, was told through a dramatic single-camera approach.
By breaking television conventions, Kevin Can F**k Himself set itself apart from anything on TV. Especially what was on the network it was airing on. Perhaps the struggle was this was not the typical AMC show viewers watched on the cable channel. AMC made the decision to end the series after two seasons, similar to other series at the time. Further, it came down to a creative decision from Armstrong who felt, after Allison’s liberation, the story had concluded. Now, this did not bode well with the fans. Murphy’s star vehicle was exceptional, but in a self-contained world of television, some shows prefer not to overextend themselves to the dismay of its viewers.
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‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999–2000)
Surely you’ve heard of the mythical teen comedy Freaks and Geeks. Maybe you didn’t watch it, but the series has been discussed for decades thanks to the individuals involved who became some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow, Freaks and Geeks was set in the fictional town of Chippewa, Michigan at a suburban Detroit high school at the start of the ’80s. Lindsay Weird (Linda Cardellini) and her younger brother, Sam (John Fracis Daley), attend the same school with different friend groups. Lindsay is part of the freaks, alongside Daniel Desario (James Franco), Ken Miller (Seth Rogen), Nick Andopolis (Jason Segel), and Kim Kelly (Busy Philipps). Sam’s friends are the geeks, comprised of Neal Schwieber (Samm Levine) and Bill Haverchuck (Martin Starr). And thus, the title Freaks and Geeks. Littered with nostalgia, Freaks and Geeks was the show that never had the chance to soar.
The series’ ability to lampoon adolescence was a major draw into the show’s success. Even with Emmy nominations and critical praise, if you’re a victim of erratic scheduling, there’s little hope of remaining on screen. Compared to the network’s massive hits like Frasier and Friends earning double the viewers, Freaks and Geeks was an easy target to give cancellation to. Further, having to compete with the juggernaut game show Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, it was near impossible to have any safety net. The direction of the series did not align between network and creator, so they cut the chord. While many sitcoms have come and gone, essentially being lost to time, the legacy lives on thanks to the success of the individuals involved. As Apatow put it, “Everything I’ve done, in a way, is revenge for the people who cancelled Freaks and Geeks.”
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‘Two Guys and a Girl’ (1998–2001)
I like to believe I have an eye for talent because I was obsessed with Ryan Reynolds on Two Guys and a Girl, or Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place as it was originally titled. Unlike some titles on this list, Two Guys and a Girl did have a decently healthy run. However, when you end on a cliffhanger, the devoted fans will riot. I know I certainly did! Let’s back up to the premise. The original premise follows Pete (Richard Ruccolo), Berg (Reynolds), and Sharon (Traylor Howard), three friends in their twenties, as they navigate life, love, and careers in Boston. Starting at the pizza place they worked at during college, the series eventually expanded to focus on their post-collegiate lives, including the expansion of recurring characters, Johnny Donnelly (Nathan Fillion) and Ashley Walker (Suzanne Cryer).
Built upon the extraordinary chemistry of the lead trio, Two Guys and a Girl was a major hit during its run. But then, like other titles, ABC decided to move the series to the Friday night death spot, where it had a steep decline in ratings. After the shock result, the network tried to place it back to Wednesdays to restore its former glory, but it was too late. The series finale ended up being an episode called “The Internet Show.” It was an interactive show in which the fans of the show voted on the outcome online. The premise of the episode led to four different endings in whch each of the women believed they might be pregnant. The hope was to have the winner, who was Ashley, give birth by the end of Season 5. But that season never came to fruition as the show was canceled. It was a major blow, but that’s the business!
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‘Pushing Daisies’ (2007–2009)
This one still stings. It’s time to discuss the uniquely whimsical Pushing Daisies. Created by Bryan Fuller, the series followed Ned (Lee Pace), a pie-maker with the ability to bring things back to life with his touch. Of course, this power came with a stipulation. Alongside his formerly deceased childhood crush Chuck (Anna Friel), co-worker Olive Snook (Kristin Chenoweth), and private investigator Emerson Cod (Chi McBride), Ned and co use his special ability to solve murders. With a cast that also featured Swoosie Kurtz as Lily, Chuck’s agoraphobic birth mother, and Ellen Greene as Vivian, Chuck’s aunt, the brilliant ensemble helped make the series wonderfully charming and aesthetically delightful. But after two seasons, Pushing Daisies died, and it was unable to be brought back to life by Ned.
Timing is everything, and because of the 2007–2008 writers’ strike, Pushing Daisies suffered from fully coming to fruition. With the first season being impacted, Fuller went on to focus on the ordered second season. But when ratings declined, presumably due to the aftermath of television limbo, ABC opted not to order additional episodes beyond the second season’s initial pick-up. With so many more stories to tell, Fuller had hoped to expand the series into other media, but it never happened. A quirky and distinct series, Pushing Daisies truly never had its time to blossom.
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‘Sports Night’ (1998–2000)
One of the greatest entertainment writers of all time is Aaron Sorkin. If there is one thing he knows how to do, it’s write a story about the inner workings of a workplace. Before The West Wing or Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip or The Newsroom was Sports Night. Pulling the curtain back on a SportsCenter style show, Sorkin’s series focused on the professional and personal lives of the on and off-air staff producing a live nightly cable sports news show. Centering on anchor duo Casey McCall (Peter Krause) and Dan Rydell (Josh Charles) and executive producer Dana Whitaker (Felicity Huffman), Sports Night was notorious for Sorkin’s infamous “walk and talk,” as well as his fast-paced dialogue that captured the thematic elements of journalism ethics and the navigation of network pressure. A brilliant series that featured a dynamite ensemble that also included Joshua Malina and William H. Macy, it seemed as if ABC had a hit on its hands, but when the new millennium arrived, Sports Night departed.
Even through its smart writing, stellar cast, and unique direction, Sports Night struggled to find a devoted and dedicated audience. Because audiences expected a laugh riot and received something more in line with a dramedy, there was a disconnect. Perhaps it was ahead of its time or even on the right network. Sorkin did have the opportunity to move the series to another network, including Showtime; yet, he opted to dedicate all of his time to The West Wing on NBC. History tells us that it was the right decision, but the reality remains that Sports Night was one of Sorkin’s greatest projects.
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Kristin Cavallari has set a new standard for dating, shaped by her experiences as a mother.
The former reality TV star revealed that a man without children and who doesn’t want any is now a “deal breaker” for her.
Kristin Cavallari, who shares three kids with ex-husband Jay Cutler, also previously reflected on past relationships and parenting lessons that have influenced how she approaches dating.
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Kristin Cavallari Sets New Rule For Dating As A Mom
Cavallari opened up about a new non-negotiable in her dating life, shaped by her experiences as a mom.
During a rapid-fire segment on dating preferences, Cavallari said a man who doesn’t have children and doesn’t want them is now a deal breaker for her.
“That’s become a new deal breaker for me,” she explained. “Someone who doesn’t have kids and doesn’t want any, I’m like, ‘You won’t understand my life.’”
Shahi agreed, noting that motherhood expands a woman’s emotional perspective, and a potential partner without children might struggle to relate.
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Both women agreed that parenting changes priorities, making such a partner incompatible. Cavallari, 39, shares three children, Camden, Jaxon, and Saylor, with ex-husband Jay Cutler.
They were married for nearly seven years before divorcing in 2020.
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The TV Personality Revealed A Parenting Wake-Up Call Moment She Experienced As A Single Mom
On the “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, Cavallari also shared a parenting wake-up moment after friends of her sons, Camden, 13, and Jaxon, 11, overheard her discussing adult topics on her podcast with her former partner, Mark Estes.
She called the incident a “real eye-opener” and said it made her reconsider what she shares publicly.
“I don’t care at the end of the day what Jax and Camden think about me. It’s my kids,” she told guest Rachel Bilson. “But I can’t be saying stuff that’s gonna affect them and their friends.”
The “Laguna Beach” star explained she’s since “found this way to kind of say stuff without just saying it.”
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Why Kristin Cavallari Broke Up With Mark Estes
In 2024, Kristin Cavallari dated 26-year-old TikTok star Mark Estes, but their relationship ended after seven months.
Sources told Us Weekly at the time that differing long-term goals contributed to the split.
At the time, an insider shared that while Estes wanted to “settle down and start a family,” Cavallari was content with her life and three children, and the 13-year age gap also played a role.
The source added, “As they started to get more serious in their relationship, issues started to surface. They kept having conversations about the future, but weren’t aligned.”
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The Reality TV Star Claimed She Only Had One ‘Great’ Date In 2025
During an episode of her podcast, Cavallari revealed she had only gone on one “great” date last year but mostly focused on herself.
“I haven’t been dating this year, you guys. I haven’t been dating,” she said, per People Magazine. “I did just go on a date, and it was a great date … I went on one date. But I was excited to go on a date.”
Cavallari then added, “I’ve needed this year to kind of just focus on myself.”
Despite her claim about not going on dates in 2025, Cavallari had already revealed earlier that she had a brief romance with retired NHL player Nate Thompson.
She described their romance on an April 2025 episode as “the most honest, pure, amazing, quote-unquote relationship I’ve ever had.”
Kristin Cavallari’s Reason For Ending Her Brief Romance With Nate Thompson
Cavallari praised Thompson, a retired hockey player, as a dad and someone who had worked on himself, noting they connected deeply in a short time.
“Honestly, one of the deeper relationships I’ve had, especially in such a short amount of time,” she said at the time.
Their relationship ended in March after Cavallari realized she “just didn’t wanna be in a relationship” at that point.
Cavallari has since admitted that she’s taking a slower approach to dating. The reality TV star reflected on her romantic life, crediting her longtime friend and hairstylist Justin Anderson for providing much of the support she might otherwise seek from a partner.
“Other than sex, obviously,” she joked, acknowledging a lack in that department.
Jason Statham hasn’t exactly started the year on a hot streak after his new movie, Shelter, is struggling to get off the ground at the box office. The action thriller carries a $40 million budget, but it’s grossed only $29 million at the box office at the time of writing. Statham will have a chance to redeem himself later this year when Mutiny comes out this August, though. Over the years, he’s starred in plenty of action hits and misses, so Shelter‘s unfortunate box office failure likely won’t hold him back at all.
However, long before the idea of Shelter ever popped into anyone’s head, Statham starred in a critically panned drug crime thriller that’s finally getting its due on streaming. Statham stars alongside Winona Ryder (Stranger Things) and James Franco (Spider-Man 3) in Homefront, a conspiracy thriller following a former DEA agent who moves to a quiet town to spend more time with his daughter, when he gets tangled up with a local meth drug lord. Homefront has been compared to Denzel Washington’s first Equalizer movie, with both films having similar plots following a retired former operative who is pulled back into the action.
Homefront recently began streaming on Netflix in America, where it’s quietly become one of the streamer’s top 10 most popular movies in the last week. The film earned scores of 42% from critics and 61% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $48 million at the box office against a $22 million budget. Sylvester Stallone wrote the script for Homefront with Gary Fleder directing. Stallone originally wrote the part in Homefront for himself, but he later chose to go with Statham after deciding he was too old for the role.
Does Jason Statham Have Any Other Movies on Netflix?
Jason Statham does have other movies streaming on Netflix, but one of them is confirmed to leave soon. Netflix is removing Snatch, the crime thriller co-starring Brad Pitt, from its streaming library at the end of the month on February 28. Wrath of Man, the 2021 action thriller directed by Guy Ritchie, is also streaming on Netflix right now. It was one of the platform’s most popular movies in January. The fourth Expendables movie has even been confirmed to begin streaming on Netflix later this month, on February 20.
Be sure to watch Homefront before it leaves Netflix, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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November 27, 2013
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Streaming charts have a funny way of resurfacing movies that were always good but didn’t stay in the day-to-day conversation, and for this particular case, despite a billion-dollar footprint. Right now, one Disney sequel is quietly doing exactly that and reminding people what big, clean blockbuster craftsmanship looks like when it’s driven by set pieces, character momentum, and a premise that keeps escalating instead of stalling. It’s also a case study in why length doesn’t automatically mean bloat: this one runs 151 minutes, yet it’s paced like it’s trying to beat the clock.
This movie unleashed a villain so visually convincing and so immediately iconic that the movie’s entire mood shifts the second he enters. The filmmaking is confident, too, with a director who knows how to stage action so you always understand geography, stakes, and the next complication. And audiences showed up in a massive way back in 2006: it was made for about $225M and ended up crossing $1.06B worldwide, the kind of commercial footprint that turns a sequel into an event.
That sneaky sleeper, as per FlixPatrol, is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, which is currently charting on Disney+’s Top 10 this week — most notably in the United States, where it moved from #9 yesterday and is currently at #10 at the time of writing (with additional appearances in markets like Italy and San Marino). If you’ve ever wondered why Davy Jones still gets cited as a gold-standard blockbuster antagonist (brought to life by Bill Nighy’s performance and cutting-edge effects), the algorithm is basically telling you it’s time for a rewatch.
What’s New With the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot?
The latest, credible signal is still that Jerry Bruckheimer is still steering development and framing the next film as a reboot/soft reset rather than a straight “Part 6.” He’s also said the screenplay is still being worked on (with Jeff Nathanson on draft duty) and that the post-strike slowdown is part of why it’s taking longer to lock. Meanwhile, there’s no solid update on Johnny Depp’s involvement and Margot Robbie being in the orbit.
Depp, meanwhile, after all that controversy and a long hiatus, is set to have a big year with Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol and possibly Day Drinker. The release date for A Christmas Carol is currently stated as November 13, 2026, and the release date for Day Drinker is not yet unveiled. The next couple of months will also either completely open or close the door on Depp’s return for a potential sixth POTC film.
All Pirates of the Caribbean films are available to stream on Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 6, 2006
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Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert
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Fox to re-air“The Real Full Monty” cancer awareness special in memory of James Van Der Beek
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The striptease special marked one of the late “Dawson’s Creek” star’s final onscreen appearances.
Kevin Gates is apparently the only celebrity showing GloRilla‘s sister, Victoria Woods, support amid her spicy exchanges with Lil Pump, The Game, Finesse2Tymes, Charlamagne Tha God, Gloss Up, and others.
RELATED: Dis Tew Much! Victoria Woods Pops OFF After Gloss Up Begins Selling Disparaging, NSFW T-Shirts Of Her (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)
Kevin Gates Shows Victoria Woods Love
On Friday, February 13, Woods took to Facebook to share a video with her followers. Furthermore, the clip appeared to show a screenshot from her Instagram direct messages. Specifically, it showed that Woods messaged Gates’ account on January 12, writing, “Kevin!”
On Wednesday, February 11, he apparently sent a voice recording back. On it, he appeared to say, “Your video had just came across my desk. I just wanted to tell you something: I really appreciate you, bruh. Thank you. And I’m flattered. Like, that really mean a lot to me. S**t whenever you wanna meet me bruh… whenever.”
In the caption of the video, Woods wrote, “yall made this happen and for this i am grateful towards my supporters #teamscar”
She Reacts Afterward
Afterward, Woods shared a post, noting her gratitude and overwhelming emotions.
Then, she shared another clip admiring Gates.
More On Victoria Woods’ Spicy Exchanges With Lil Pump, The Game, Finesse2Tymes, Charlamagne Tha God, Gloss Up & Others
As The Shade Room previously reported, Victoria Woods sparked heat with a few other celebrities since going off on her sister GloRilla for alleged financial neglect. Earlier this month, Finesse2Tymes told her to get up off her ass and make money instead of airing out her family’s business. And she responded with her own set of NSFW words.
Subsequently, Charlamage Tha God told her to get a job, and she responded by calling him “sassy.” Furthermore, Boosie also weighed in, explaining that celebrities aren’t as rich as people think, and she clapped back by blasting him as homophobic. Then, she and Gloss Up traded words, and Gloss began selling NSFW T-shirts of Woods, per The Shade Room.
Most recently, Woods said The Game wasn’t a celebrity after she shared that he doesn’t feel GloRilla is obligated to help her. In turn, Game clapped back with a spicy post.
Since then, Woods has shared spicy words for Lil Pump. This, after Pump called her “dumb” and incorrectly claimed that she spent the $2,500 she received from Tory Lanez on a new chain.
See her NSFW post and clapback by clicking here.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Nancy Guthrie
Reward Demand Claims Kidnapper Is ‘International’
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Another clue about Nancy Guthrie‘s potential kidnapper is tucked into an email from a man who claims he knows the individual who abducted Nancy … and it sounds like the suspect may have crossed the border.
The latest money demand sent to TMZ ends with this … “for the man hunt of the main individual that can give you all the answers and be prepared to go International.”
It sounds to us like the guy demanding the $100,000 FBI reward implies that Nancy’s kidnapper is hiding out in Mexico.
Nancy was abducted from her home near Tucson, Arizona … and Mexico is a short drive south.
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It’s unlikely the kidnappers would have taken Nancy on a commercial jet … that would require ID and the jig would be up. Plus, a previous ransom note sent by the alleged kidnapper themselves indicated Nancy was within a 700-mile radius of Tucson, which further supports the theory this kidnapper may be in Mexico.
Our sources tell us the FBI is hyper focused on the ransom note we received … and they’re also very interested in this latest batch of emails demanding bitcoin in return for information on Nancy’s kidnapper.
The phrase “the main individual” is also significant … it clearly suggest there are accomplices.
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Harvey Levin broke it all down on CNN in a segment Friday evening … check out the clip here for the latest twist in this bizarre case.
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Studded heels are officially back. Sixteen years after Valentino’s Rockstud heel first hit the runway in 2010 (designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli), the edgy-chic shoe is reclaiming the spotlight. From Dakota Johnson stepping out in the style at the Valentino Haute Couture show to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in The Devil Wears Prada 2 teaser, the pointed pump with signature hardware is once again everywhere.
The original pair will set you back $1,190, but the sharp, polished statement-making vibe is far more accessible than it looks. We rounded up 14 studded heels from Amazon, Nordstrom and Walmart that channel the same glam energy without the designer price tag, so you can tap into the 2010s revival and still have room left in your budget for a matching bag.
16 Studded Shoes Inspired by Valentino’s Rockstud Heels
1. Kitten Kick: If sky-high stilettos aren’t your thing, this 2.5-inch kitten heel delivers the Rockstud vibe in a far more wearable way. Glossy synthetic leather, a pointed toe and polished studs give it a designer feel, while cushioned insoles and a non-slip sole keep things practical.
2. Leg-Lengthener: Two straps, a sharp pointed toe and a 4-inch heel? Consider your legs officially elongated. This bold pair brings full drama with stud detailing and enough stability to make them surprisingly walkable.
3. Open-Edge Glam: This under-$50 find blends elegance with edge thanks to its sleek open-toe silhouette and glossy stud accents. The structured heel and supportive sole make the 4-inch height feel far less intimidating.
4. Fashionable Flats: Give your achy feet a break by investing in studded flats instead of heels. This two-toned, T-strap pair gives off that enviable Valentino vibe and is made from water-resistant faux leather, making it an ideal choice for work or play.
Ballet flats will always have a place in our closets, but fashion insiders know there’s another shoe design quietly stealing the spotlight. Enter the Mary Jane: a classic footwear style with a modern edge that’s now everywhere, including celebrity closets. One A-lister who loves the trend is Katie Holmes who wears the style in fun […]
5. Patent Power: High-gloss patent leather and metallic buckles give these pointed-toe heels some serious attitude. Available in nude and black, they instantly elevate denim or finish off a cocktail look flawlessly.
6. Square Statement: Not into ankle straps? This easy slide-on style keeps things effortless. The square toe and block heel feel modern, while the subtle stud details add just enough bite for weddings or special events.
7. Leopard Luxe: Leopard print and glossy studs? Say less. This 3.5-inch Mary Jane pump fully commits to the glam aesthetic, with polished hardware highlighting the cap toe and an adjustable strap for a classic silhouette.
8. Sculpted Chic: Sleek, sharp and currently 41% off, this leather slingback feels especially elevated. The sculptural heel and comfort-focused design make it a smart choice if you want edge without sacrificing wearability.
9. Studded Boot Moment: Who says the trend stops at pumps? Naturalizer’s snip-toe booties feature glossy studs and a subtle flare heel for a cool-girl twist. With a side-zip and built-in comfort technology, they’re ideal for everyday styling.
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11. Subtle Spark: If you love the stud trend, but would prefer a softer take, grab Arezzo’s suede slingbacks that keep the studs as a trim detail rather than the main event. Asymmetric straps and a pointed toe give it just enough edge without going full statement.
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16. Block Heel Bold: A sturdy 4.25-inch block heel and square open toe give Soda’s stylish pair confident energy. Studded straps add just the right amount of attitude, striking a balance between edgy and elegant.
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It looks like the biggest break yet in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping … Pima County deputies swarming a home in the Tucson area, and apparently, taking 2 people into custody.
The Sheriff’s Department’s SWAT unit rolled out Friday night in the rain with a huge show of force … first reported by NewsNation’s Brian Entin, whose crew got the video of cops walking out with a man and woman.
The home is about 2 miles from Nancy’s home, and the Sheriff’s Dept came ready for anything — there are reportedly about 2 dozen officers on the scene .. including FBI agents.
Entin says it appears the 2 people taken out of the house are a mother and son.
It’s unclear if the 2 people are suspects or persons of interest … or if they’ve been arrested — but, law enforcement has a search warrant related to the Guthrie case, according to Entin.
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A judge apparently issued a search warrant and law enforcement is currently inside the house. NewsNation reports this was all set in motion after cops made a traffic stop of a white van, and the driver has also been detained.
Entin says there was no confrontation at the house … doors were not broken down. He says the 2 people appeared to voluntarily surrender.
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Dennis Quaid wasn’t “looking” for romance when he met wife Laura Savoie, but faith ultimately brought the pair together — and God has remained a crucial part of their marriage ever since.
“God is in our relationship. That [had] never even occurred to me before,” Quaid, 71, exclusively shared in the latest issue of Us Weekly while discussing his new film, I Can Only Imagine 2. “I thought, ‘Well, I have a relationship with God, so did she,’ but to have God be the third entity in the relationship is kind of a new idea. But that’s really the way it is.”
The Parent Trap star met Savoie, 32, in Las Vegas and proposed to her in October 2019, tying the knot the following year. Quaid, who was previously married three times before meeting Savoie, explained that the couple’s shared faith is a key part of what helps them maintain a healthy relationship.
“Otherwise you would wind up making the other person,” he explained. “You look to the other person to solve your problems, and we’re not equipped to do that. There’s a lot of things that we have, the baggage coming in [to a relationship], and it’s stuff that you need an expert [to deal with] — and that would be God.” (Quaid was married to P.J. Soles from 1978 to 1983, Meg Ryan from 1991 to 2001 and Kimberly Buffington from 2004 to 2018.)
Dennis Quaid has been married to Laura Savoie for five years and couldn’t be happier. Quaid, 71, told Fox News Digital in an interview published on Monday, July 28, that he and Savoie, 32, are doing great. “My life is paradise,” he said. “Every day is paradise with her. It really is.” “It’s the closest […]
While God existing within his marriage is new territory for Quaid, his faith has “always” been with him in both his personal life and professional career. He began his foray into faith-based content with 2011’s Soul Surfer before being cast in 2018’s I Can Only Imagine as Arthur Millard, the real-life abusive father of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard.
It’s a role that Quaid admits he was “uncomfortable” to play, particularly as a father himself. The actor shares son Jack Quaid, 33, with Ryan, 64, and twins Thomas and Zoe, 18, with Buffington, 53.
“The way [Bart’s] father was, no matter the era, even from back then, [was] very abusive, almost criminal,” Quaid explained. “And people who are like that, they were abused themselves as kids as well.”
I Can Only Imagine tells the true story of how Bart wrote the now-famous titular song and formed the Christian band MercyMe in the early 2000s after finding inspiration from his tumultuous and fragmented relationship with his father. Things changed for the pair, however, when Arthur revealed a terminally ill cancer diagnosis, and the twosome explored a path to forgiveness before Arthur’s death.
Quaid returns as Arthur in I Can Only Imagine 2, which hits theaters on Friday, February 20. The actor said it was important to him to “finish the story out the right way,” noting that the second film feels more like a “continuation” than a traditional sequel. The movie also gives audiences a chance to experience some of Bart and Arthur’s happier moments, as well as get a better look at Arthur’s redemption.
“The part of Arthur was very dear to me, and maybe the No. 1 movie that people come up to me in airports and whisper that they really love,” Quaid told Us while praising director Andrew Erwin. “And I just wanted to be a part of it in that sense.”
Quaid felt a certain protectiveness toward Arthur, who he feels was “genuine” in his attempt to repair his relationship with his estranged son. “Rarely do I find that people can actually really fundamentally change,” he explained. “It really takes a lot to do that. And I think that can only happen with God’s help.”
He continued, “It’s hard to ask for something you feel like you don’t deserve, but [Arthur] and Bart, not right away, they developed a relationship that turned out to be sweet in the end. It broke the chain of that abuse. That’s the gift that Arthur was able to give.”
Quaid noted that “the real” Bart was on set during the filming of the movies, an added challenge in having to portray some of the singer’s most traumatic childhood memories.
“You know, he’s watching all these scenes on the monitor in the next room of pretty horrific scenes,” Quaid said, adding that he was thankful to have the musician there. “He was very upfront and honest with me, which I really appreciated.”
Quaid, of course, is no newcomer to portraying real-life figures. He’s played the likes of astronaut Gordon Cooper, rock musician Jerry Lee Lewis and Ronald Reagan in his decades-long career, among many others.
“I actually have a kind of a preference to play real people, real stories. Real stories are pretty fantastic, because if they were fiction, you wouldn’t believe them,” Quaid told Us. “II feel like our responsibility to the person that I’m playing is to play them from their point of view. Nobody thinks of themselves as a villain or really as a hero. It’s just to try to get down to the essence of a person.”
“I know if somebody was playing me in a movie, I’d at least want to have it be my point of view of my life,” he added with a laugh.
I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters on Friday, February 20.
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