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Taylor Frankie Paul's turn as the star of The Bachelorette has come to a screeching halt after ABC opted to shelve the premiere. The reality dating series was supposed to feature the star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but after allegations of a domestic violence incident and a video from a 2023 incident in which she is seen physically attacking her ex, the network pulled the show. "In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family," Disney noted in a statement. Following the news that the reality series would not air as planned, Paul's suitors have taken to social media to share their reactions. - Doug Mason shared on his Instagram Stories, "In light of everything that's happened, I'm just sending out prayers to Taylor because that was her moment and her moment was blocked. All we can do right now is be hopeful. Let's stay positive and show nothing but support for people in need." - Malik Evans also took to Instagram Stories and wrote, "I'm doing okay. Hope to share more soon. Thank you to everyone who has reached out." - Matthew Carroll reposted a video which shared the news of the momentary cancelation and added, "On pause for now. Thank you for everyone's support and thoughtful messages." - Johnnie LaRossa said, "Appreciate everyone reaching out. Grateful for the experience. I've gotta say the group of guys were truly unbelievable. Nothing but respect for them. Love you boys, and any woman would be lucky to have each and every one of them!" Clayton Johnson wrote, "I can honestly say this was one of the best groups of men I've ever been around. So much integrity, respect and heart across the board. Even the tough moments never took away from that. Any woman would be lucky to be with any of these guys." So far, ABC hasn't said whether Season 22 of The Bachelorette will ever see the light of day. Deadline reports that Disney even yanked the first episode off its press screening site around midday Thursday as the internal decision was made to pause this season's rollout. A spokesperson for Paul says in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, "Taylor is very grateful for ABC's support as she prioritizes her family's safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm." "There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story." This follows a bad 12 months for The Bachelor franchise after it parked The Bachelorette last season and fired the franchise's two top showrunners for their part in a "toxic" workplace. This was meant to be a triumphant return for the female-led version of the stalwart series, this time featuring a famous face from another popular Disney reality franchise, Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. News broke earlier this week that filming had paused on Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives due to a domestic assault investigation involving Paul and Dakota Mortensen. Both are regularly featured on the reality show, and very often their tumultuous relationship is on full display, particularly in Season 4, which filmed in the fall. A video that surfaced Thursday shows Paul, in 2023, repeatedly trying to physically attack Mortensen and throwing several metal barstools at him while a child is present, an incident that eventually led Paul to plead guilty to aggravated assault. Draper City Police Department confirmed that there is an open "domestic assault investigation" involving the pair with allegations "made in both directions." Paul also alleged wrongdoing on Mortensen's part in the 2023 case. During a press dinner Monday night, Paul was asked about the news, to which she said: "Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time. Just the timing is hard, and it's a big deal. I feel like every premiere that I've experienced, I've never enjoyed fully, so this is another one. … It's extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today." This is not the first time that the Bachelor franchise has been mired in scandal. In fact, it's far from it. That said, none of the previous scandals has resulted in an entire season of the show being scrapped just days before its premiere date. ABC could be out tens of millions of dollars if it can't find a way to salvage "The Bachelorette," according to sources familiar with the show (and the current predicament it finds itself in). That includes license fees to Warner Bros. Unscripted TV, marketing dollars and other loss of revenue. The last-minute pre-emption causes a host of problems — especially because it doesn't own the show, with comes from Warner Bros. TV Group. Warner Bros. distributes the show internationally to outlets like Rogers' Citytv in Canada, so it wasn't clear on Thursday if "The Bachelorette" might still wind up on TV somewhere. (While ABC had immediately scrubbed Paul and "The Bachelorette" from its website by Thursday afternoon, it still appeared on the Citytv+ website, for example.) According to insiders, Warner Bros. execs are taking a wait-and-see approach to what is happening, while staying in contact with ABC. (The studio gets paid the show's license fee regardless of whether the show ever airs.) Sources at the studio were shocked by the video, having found out about it at the same time ABC did on Thursday morning. And yet, some can't say they were surprised by the sudden turn of events. According to sources, Warner Bros. had concerns with casting Paul, given her well-known history of domestic violence — after all, it's documented at the very start of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." ABC is expected to air reruns of American Idol in its place on Sunday. ABC, in crisis mode after yanking "The Bachelorette" Season 22 premiere from its schedule amid domestic violence investigations involving star Taylor Frankie Paul, moved quickly to delete as much promotional material for the show as it could from its own website. Within hours of ABC's announcement, the network had removed the Season 22 trailer (captioned "Dare we say… the most dramatic season of 'The Bachelorette' yet?"); Paul's bio and the rest of cast list; and an article plugging "The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose" special preview episode that aired on ABC after the Oscars on March 15. (For now, that episode is still available on abc.com and Hulu; it's set to expire on Monday, March 23, according to the info on Hulu.) However, as of Variety's writing, the show's trailer and dozens of other video clips and photos remained live on internet platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. On YouTube, the Bachelor Nation on ABC channel has a playlist of 33 videos, including the trailer (with more than 1.1 million views). The Bachelorette account on TikTok also still features videos promoting Season 22. On Instagram and Facebook, ABC's official accounts for "The Bachelorette" on Thursday reminded fans that Season 22 was scheduled to premiere on March 22. "Attention, Bachelor Nation: #TheBachelorette is now on Sundays! Don't miss the season premiere this Sunday on ABC. Stream on Hulu!" Those posts went live at 11 a.m. Eastern, just under five hours before ABC said it would no longer premiere "The Bachelorette" S22 on Sunday. As of Friday morning, the tune-in posts were still active, along with dozens of photos and video clips for Season 22. While we'll never see any of Taylor's bachelors receive a rose from her, there's still a chance that some of them could be chosen for Bachelor in Paradise. Apparently, ABC held an emergency virtual meeting yesterday. All 22 doomed Bachelorette contestants were invited to a Zoom meeting, where production offered up consolation prizes.. |
posted 3/20/2026 |
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24 in 24: Day 2 |
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24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is back this spring with a brand-new season of the food world's most intense and ambitious competition. Shot in real time and hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi, the series is part culinary marathon and part social experiment, with 24 talented and fearless chefs taking on 24 challenges over the course of 24 straight hours. From strategy and speed to precision and elevation, the challenges are divided into eight shifts that reflect the intensity of a chef's daily life. This season's culinary murderer's row of competitors include Michelin-starred chefs, James Beard Award nominees and Food Network favorites who all must survive unexpected twists and turns while battling fatigue and each other to win $100,000 - the biggest prize in the show's history. 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing premieres Sunday, April 26th at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network and streams the next day on HBO Max and discovery+. "Life as a chef means giving your mind, body and soul to your craft 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and this competition really captures that level of intensity and unpredictability," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "This season we've added blind judging, reimagined shift themes and endless surprises that will leave our audience on the edge of their seats." The 24 chefs competing are: Robyn Almodovar, Avishar Barua, Chris Brown, Dawn Burrell, Monique Cadavona, Sam Fore, Lex Grant, Trimell Hawkins, Anthony Iracane, Maryam Ishtiaq, Joe Isidori, Brian Malarkey, Maria Mazon, Christina Miros, Shota Nakajima, Olivia Ostrow, Viet Pham, Michele Ragussis, Alex Stupak, Lee Anne Wong, Molly Yeh, Zac Young, Ara Zada and Antonello Zito. |
posted 3/20/2026 |
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"Naked and Afraid" Goes Global |
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The Discovery Channel has set its plans for 2026 and it includes a new spinoff of long-running hit Naked and Afraid. The WBD-owned cable network has greenlit a number of new shows including a new Alcatraz investigation and a series fronted by TikTok star Michael McWhorter. The big news is Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown (w/t). It is the eighth spinoff of the franchise, which premiered in 2013. It will feature survivalists from all over the world including Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and the United States, representing their homelands in a 40-day primitive bushcraft competition. Paired with a partner, their skills, toughness and teamwork will be tested as they compete for national pride and the largest cash prize in franchise history. |
posted 3/20/2026 |
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Chuck Norris, who turned a talent and expertise in the martial arts into a hugely successful Hollywood career that including his long-running signature series Walker, Texas Ranger, died Thursday. He was 86. His death was announced by his family on Instagram. Norris was hospitalized on Thursday in Hawaii. "It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning," the family posted today. "While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. "To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength," the statement continues. "To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives." Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, Norris served in the U.S. Air Force as a young man before dedicating himself to training in martial arts. During that time, he developed a friendship with martial arts icon Bruce Lee and moved to Hollywood to train film stars in combat. He later moved in front of the camera and began one of the great action movie star careers. Aside from a 1970 appearance on the TV dramedy Room 222, Norris' acting career initially focused on the big screen, with 1972's The Way of the Dragon with Lee considered his breakthrough. The pic's climactic fight scene between Norris' Colt and Lee's Tang in Rome's Colosseum is considered a genre classic. The following years and decades would see his feature film credits grow, with entries including Breaker! Breaker! (1978), Good Guys Wear Black (1978), The Octagon (1980), An Eye for an Eye (1981), Lone Wolf McQuade (1983), Code of Silence (1985), Invasion U.S.A. (1985), The Delta Force (1986), Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) and the 1984-88 Missing in Action trilogy in which he played a Vietnam-era American prisoner of war who returns to that country to rescue other POWs. Although many of Norris' films, and his often wooden acting style, weren't critical favorites, he developed a strong fan base that grew from a cult following impressed by his martial arts skills to millions of people thrilled with his action stories. His signature role came in 1993 when CBS began airing Walker, Texas Ranger, an action series inspired by Norris' Lone Wolf McQuade. In the series, he played Texas Ranger Sgt. Cordell Walker, ex-Marine and Vietnam vet raised on a Cherokee reservation after his parents were murdered. With a combination of martial arts moves and Cherokee hunting skills, Walker was a crime-solving crusader for justice, moral values and a good butt-kicking. The hit series ran for nine seasons, wrapping up in 2001, and spawned both a standalone TV reunion movie (Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire in 2005) and a four-season 2021 CW reboot starring Jared Padalecki. He parlayed his stature into appearances on "The Contender" and "The Price Is Right $1,000,000 Spectacular". As with many of his projects, Norris also served as a writer and producer on his series. His stuntman-brother Aaron was a director on the show. Although known for his earnest and usually stoic performance style and screen persona, Norris occasionally let fans know he was in on all the jokes about his strongman reputation, most notably when he played himself in the 2004 comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. In 2012, he played a mercenary in star-laden The Expendables 2. Still, he took his place in show business and the world at large with considerable intent. In his 1988 memoir The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story, he wrote that his fans "want and need someone to identify with, a man who is self-reliant, stands on his own two feet, and is not afraid to face adversity." He added, "They want to believe in me, just as I believed in John Wayne when I was a boy." Norris received a number of black belts for his martial arts prowess, including taekwondo, judo, jiu-jitsu and others. He won the Professional Middleweight Karate championship in 1968, a title he'd hold for six consecutive years, and was named Black Belt magazine's Fighter of the Year in 1969. Norris got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989 and was among the inaugural class of the Martial Arts History Hall of Fame in 1999. Norris is survived by wife Gena O'Kelley; children Mike, Eric, Dina, Danilee and Dakota; brother Aaron Norris; and numerous grandchildren.
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posted 3/20/2026 |
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Jordan Wright, a former ITV reality star who appeared on The Only Way Is Essex and MTV's Ex on the Beach, has died. He was 33. Wright died in Thailand, and his death was confirmed by ITV and the local foreign office. Local reports said he was found dead March 14 in a concrete drainage system on the Thai island of Phuket. He was discovered by a worker face-down in stagnant water, according to the reports. Police were called and are looking into what happened, reports said, with circumstances around Wright's death remaining unclear. A hotel key card reportedly was discovered in his pocket. "Everyone at TOWIE sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jordan Wright at this very sad time," a spokesman for The Only Way Is Essex told Deadline. Wright appeared on ITV reality show The Only Way Is Essex toward the end of last decade. The reality series follows a group of people in the town of Brentwood in Essex and has been airing for more than 15 years. Wright made his TV debut the year before in 2017 on MTV's Ex on the Beach. He briefly dated Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattinson. Wright stopped making TV in the 2020s, and his social media appeared to indicate that he moved to Thailand several weeks ago. |
posted 3/20/2026 |
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Picture a Renewal |
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Objective Entertainment has secured a fourth and expanded run of Alan Carr's Picture Slam. Produced alongside OMG Scotland the new series will consist of 9×45 minute episodes, including two celebrity episodes and a celebrity Christmas special. Alan Carr's Picture Slam has ranked in the top ten quiz shows across all UK channels from January 2023 to date. Over its three series tenure the program has consistently exceeded three million viewers and has grown year on year, with the most recent series, which aired in November 2025, winning the slot for Adults 16-34 and Adults 35-54 across all UK channels for BBC One. The fourth series will welcome celebrity guests for the first time. Neale Simpson, MD Objective Entertainment says: "Picture Slam is such a joy to make. Audiences adore Alan and the mischief he brings to the addictive and our inventively visual play-along games." Alan Carr says: "I am excited to return for another series of Picture Slam and to spice things up with brand new Celebrity episodes. Being part of this show is always a blast whether you're in the studio or playing along at home – let's get picture slamming!" Picture Slam ('9×45') is made by Objective Entertainment, part of All3Media's Objective Media Group and was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC. The Executive Producers are Julie Kelling, Neale Simpson and Ben Shephard for Objective Entertainment and Toby Stevens for OMG Scotland. Chris Hulme is the Series Producer. The Executive Producer for the BBC is Neil McCallum. The series will be distributed by All3media international, who also handle format rights. |
posted 3/20/2026 |
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Nexstar/Tegna Merger Clears Hurdle |
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Nexstar Media Group said it "has closed its acquisition" of Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal that would following approval of the transaction from the FCC and the Department of Justice. The deal would augment Nexstar, already the biggest TV station group in the U.S., with Tegna's footprint — resulting in a company with 259 full-power stations (after divesting six), variously affiliated with networks including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. While the deal will give the combined company reach across 80% of U.S. TV households, it will own less than 15% of the 1,777 local TV stations in the country. Nexstar's announcement comes after eight state attorneys general and DirecTV filed federal lawsuits seeking to block the Tegna takeover, which both alleged that the merger will increase prices for consumers and harm the production of local news. A day after Nexstar said that it had closed its deal to buy Tegna, creating a broadcasting giant, California and seven other states filed an emergency motion to stop it. The motion for a temporary restraining order was filed Friday in Sacramento, seeking court action to halt integration and consolidation of the two companies. In approving the deal, the FCC granted the companies a waiver of its ownership-cap rule that prohibits any local station owner from reaching more than 39% of U.S. households. Nexstar has committed to divesting six stations across six different markets as well as "commitments that go to affordability and localism," per the FCC. |
posted 3/20/2026 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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"Funny AF" Adds Judges |
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Netflix's new comedy competition series, Funny AF with Kevin Hart, adds a line-up of comedy legends including Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Kumail Nanjiani, Chelsea Handler and Nikki Glaser as special guest judges in Episodes 1-6. Netflix and global superstar Kevin Hart are on a mission to crown the next big name in stand-up with Funny AF premiering on April 20, 2026. The winner will be awarded with their very own Netflix Stand-Up Special. New episodes will be released over the course of 3-weeks culminating with the semi-final and finale LIVE on Netflix at 6PM PT / 9 PM ET on May 4th and May 5th, respectively. Viewers around the world will be able to vote in real-time during the live shows for their favorite stand-up comedian. The winner will be announced live in-show on May 5th. - Week 1 (4/20/2026): Episodes 1-4 The May 4th and May 5th live shows will take place during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. Kevin Hart knows what it takes to turn a mic and a dream into comedy superstardom. In Funny AF, he's searching for the next comedian ready to follow that path. In this uncensored comedy competition, rising stand-ups from across the country step into the spotlight hoping to make the same leap Kevin once did from grinding it out in small clubs to headlining their own specials. Along the way, Kevin and a circle of comedy heavyweights will decide who progresses in the competition, offering a behind-the-curtain look at the pressure, triumphs and occasional bombs that shape a career in stand-up. The mission is simple: find the next great voice in comedy with the guts, perspective, and punchlines to become the next household name. The competition builds to live final rounds where a global vote will determine the ultimate winner. "Funny AF with Kevin Hart" is a production of Hartbeat and Alfred Street Industries, run by Bill Dixon, Liz Cook, San Heng, and Jason Raff. Executive Producers are Kevin Hart; Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Nan Strait and Dan Volpe (for Alfred Street Industries); Luke Kelly-Clyne, Meghan Hoffman and Jeff Clanagan (for Hartbeat), and Jenny Groom. |
posted 3/19/2026 |
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Amazon is opening the Atlasphere. The streamer has revealed the premiere date for its reboot of American Gladiators. The physical competition series, which is hosted by WWE and Real World alum Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and his partner from "Cannonball" Rocsi Diaz, will launch on April 17. The streamer will premiere with its first three episodes with three more episodes streaming on April 24 and the final four episodes launching on May 1. It comes nearly two years after Amazon ordered the reboot of the iconic format, which is considered one of the first reality shows. American Gladiators originally launched in syndication and aired weekly between 1989 and 1996. The series was created by Johnny C. Ferraro after he and Dan Carr came up with the original concept for the competition event. Ferraro is creator and exec producer of the reboot. Daniel Calin, who has worked on Iron Chef and Nailed It!, serves as showrunner and will exec produce alongside Barry Poznick, who recently exited Amazon MGM Studios but will continue to exec produce a number of shows. Susan Janis-Mashayekhi, Sarah Happel Jackson and Adam Cooper serve as co-executive producers and Ramy Romany directs. Amazon MGM Studios produces. The new version will feature 16 new American Gladiators as well as classic events such as Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall as well as new events such as The Ring and Collision. Contestants will compete for the $100,000 prize and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion. Gladiators became a big hit in the UK with a reboot on the BBC, where it has been renewed for a fourth season. |
posted 3/18/2026 |
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More on "Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 |
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"Million Dollar Secret," Netflix's reality competition series hosted by Peter Serafinowicz, will return for Season 2 on April 15 with three new episodes. The following three episodes of the eight-episode season will be released on April 22, and the final two on April 29. In the show, 14 contestants are brought to a glamorous lakeside estate and each given a mysterious box. Thirteen of the boxes are empty, but one contains $1 million. The lucky player can keep the money as long as they can keep their identity a secret. Per Netflix, "This season, the stakes are higher than ever as players face trickier agendas, grueling challenges and navigate the ever-changing game of deception. Do they have what it takes to keep their Million Dollar Secret?" Charles Wachter serves as showrunner of the series, which is executive produced by Brent Montgomery, Glenn Hugill, Will Nothacker and Russ Friedman. The production company is Wheelhouse Studios. "Season 2 of 'Million Dollar Secret' is more twisted than ever. The secret tasks are pulled off with breathtaking audacity and the millionaire has never been more dangerous. The whole season is completely addictive," Hugill said in a statement. "And then there's Peter Serafinowicz, who somehow manages to make players feel completely safe and absolutely doomed with the same raised eyebrow. I genuinely don't think there's a better host alive." "Million Dollar Secret" debuted on Netflix in March 2025. The first season was filmed in British Columbia, Canada, and featured 12 contestants. The winner was a Los Angeles-based cook who worked at In-N-Out Burger. |
posted 3/18/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Welsh actor Michael Sheen has been confirmed as the new host of the next series of the House of Games. The announcement follows Richard Osman's decision to step down after presenting the BBC series for the past nine years. Marking his debut as a quiz show host, Newport-born Sheen will preside over 100 episodes due to be broadcast later this year. He said he was a huge fan of the show, adding he had "large shoes to fill". The series sees four famous faces go head-to-head and test their general knowledge. Sheen said: "Quite literally very large shoes to fill but as a huge fan of the show I'm incredibly excited to be able to move into the House and at long last see my silhouette on a fondue set." On Instagram, Osman promised to clean the place before the new presenter arrived. He said: "Beyond thrilled to be handing the #HouseOfGames keys over to the one and only Michael Sheen. I promise to put the hoover round before he arrives. "Best of luck Michael, you're such a great choice, and I know you, and the viewers, will have an amazing time." Caroline O'Neill, BBC commissioning executive, said: "We're delighted to have Michael Sheen stepping into the House of Games. "His charisma and passion for playfulness will be a joy for audiences and we've no doubt he'll relish throwing himself into a fiercely fought Answer Smash." |
posted 3/17/2026 |
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Reality Goes Vertical |
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Refinery Media and COL Group Intl. have struck a deal to reimagine hit modelling competition franchise "SupermodelMe" as one of the world's first reality microdrama series. The new series, titled "SupermodelMe: Make It or Break It," will premiere on COL's global mobile platform FlareFlow in mid-year, with the announcement made at Hong Kong FilMart. The move marks a milestone for the unscripted television industry: for the first time, an established reality IP is being fully retooled for mobile-native, vertical-format episodic storytelling at this scale. Created and owned by Refinery Media, "SupermodelMe" ran for six seasons, including an international run on Netflix, and built a following that positioned it as one of the most recognizable modelling competition brands to emerge from Asia. Thai-American television personality Cindy Bishop, who hosted previous seasons of the franchise, will return as host of the new series, joined by returning judge Ase Wang and co-judge Patricia Gouw. "'SupermodelMe' has always been about finding raw talent and giving them a real shot," Bishop told Variety. "Going vertical doesn't change that, it just puts us where more people are actually watching shows now: their mobiles. I'm excited to be back, and I'm excited about being part of something so groundbreaking." "'SupermodelMe' is proof that regionally rooted content can carry universal appeal, and this is the first time a franchise of this caliber has made the move to the vertical format on any major global microdrama platform," added Timothy Oh, general manager of COL Group. "I am excited that FlareFlow is leading that charge. By leveraging COL's depth of experience in the vertical space and FlareFlow's global reach, we are creating the right environment for 'SupermodelMe's' legacy to continue evolving and to introduce the IP to more global, younger, mobile-first audiences." Karen Seah, founder and CEO of Refinery Media, said: "'SupermodelMe' has always embraced reinvention. From its early beginnings as an online-only series, evolving into traditional long-form television, and now reimagined for vertical storytelling, each chapter has brought the franchise closer to its audience. This partnership allows us to demonstrate how unscripted formats can successfully adapt to vertical storytelling, opening the door for a new wave of micro entertainment." |
posted 3/17/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Haley Baylee has been tapped to host Netflix's upcoming reality competition show Win The Mall. Haley Baylee has rewritten the script on what it means to be a modern-day content creator and celebrity. Once a scientist, she's now a full time creator, host and model who's taken the internet by storm. Starting with winning Sports Illustrated's Model Search in 2017, Haley's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. She's graced magazine covers (Numero Netherlands, Glamour Bulgaria, Modeliste, Basic Magazine, etc.), attended every major red carpet (Grammys, Oscars, Tonys, Golden Globes, VMAs, Actors Awards, Emmy Awards, CMA Awards, and Gotham Awards), led panels for Fortune 500 companies, and collaborated with A-list celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Jacob Elordi, ENYPHEN, Coleman Domingo,Olivia Rodrigo, Courtney Cox, Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran and more. Haley has achieved unheard of growth across all of her social platforms, with over 35 million collective followers gained in just three years. Her down-to-earth vibe, comedy skits and relatable content have struck a chord with an international audience. Haley has been named a Forbes Top Creator for both 2025 & 2024, a Time 100 Top Creator, listed on Maxim Top 100, nominated for a Streamy award, and continues to empower young women around the world to embrace their truest self. Haley Baylee is proof that you can be a model, a scientist, a creator, and a force for positive change all at once. Her journey is an inspiration, showing us that passions can lead to incredible places and that embracing who you are is a superpower in itself. Part shopping spree, part social strategy, this high-gloss reality competition drops players into a living mall where they'll fight to outshop, outsmart, and outlast one another - and only one will walk away with the keys to the ultimate prize. Win the Mall, eyed for a fall 2026 release, is a Fremantle production. Executive producers are Jimmy Fox (for Fremantle), Charles Wachter (Showrunner), Robert Cohen and Melanie Brobyn (Media Headquarters). |
posted 3/16/2026 |
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Last One Podcasting |
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It's time for the podcast community to contain their laughter – or maybe not. With Season 2 of Prime Video UK original LOL: Last One Laughing dropping on Thursday (March 19), Audible is launching a companion audio show, The Last Laugh: The Last One Laughing Podcast. Roisin Conaty, who plays presenter Jimmy Carr's sidekick in the TV show, is making her podcast debut as the host. She will dissect all the action, provide backstage insight and tell behind-the-scenes stories from the new season as she's joined by comedians from the first season and other celebrity super-fan guests. Guests from the new season will include Diane Morgan, Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Gbemisola Ikumelo, along with Season 1's Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, Lou Sanders and Sara Pascoe, and fans such as actress Natalie Cassidy, author Emily Dean and stand-up Faitha El-Ghorri. Best friends Gledhill and Kemsley will share their favourite moments from both seasons, Wilkinson and Cassidy will react to the Season 2 cast and reminisce on Wilkinson's best bits from Season 1, and Morgan and Dean will team for a conversation about the show. The podcast will follow the release cadence of the show, with three episodes releasing on March 19, another two on March 26 and the finale on April 2. It will be offered through Audible and other podcast platforms, with the TV shows co-producers, Banijay companies Zeppotron and Initial, make the podcast for Audible Originals. "It's been a real treat for me getting to do my first podcast," said Conaty. "The recording experience was an absolute joy, and I absolutely loved chatting about Last One Laughing and all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans with some of the funniest people around." There have been numerous remakes of Last One Laughing, which began life as Japanese show Documental. Amazon acquired international rights to the format and has adapted it in numerous territories around the world, though no U.S. yet exists. |
posted 3/16/2026 |
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SAG-AFTRA to Reconvene in June |
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SAG-AFTRA has concluded a month of negotiations with the major studios without reaching a new contract, and will resume talks in June. The outcome was not unexpected, though negotiators had held out some hope that a new contract could be reached in March. "SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP completed productive bargaining sessions, including going several days beyond what was originally planned," the two sides said in a statement. "While we will continue ongoing conversations, formal negotiations will resume later this spring as planned, before the current contract expires June 30. We thank both negotiating committees for their shared commitment to reaching a fair deal and their thoughtful engagement, including over this entire weekend. We will continue to respect the press blackout and will provide an update in the coming months." The union began talks on Feb. 9, and originally expected to conclude on March 6. With some encouraging signs, the parties agreed to extend the original schedule by an extra week in hopes of reaching a deal. The Writers Guild of America negotiations are due to begin on Monday, which functioned as a hard deadline on the SAG-AFTRA talks. The WGA contract expires first, on May 1. After that, the AMPTP is scheduled to sit down with the Directors Guild of America on May 11. Both the DGA and the SAG-AFTRA contracts expire on June 30. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union's executive director, has been leading the negotiations for the union, while Greg Hessinger, the newly installed CEO of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, has been representing the studios. |
posted 3/16/2026 |
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NBCUniversal will no longer produce first-run syndicated TV programming, ending production of shows like Access Hollywood, Access Live, Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show in a major strategic shift for the company. Karamo and Steve Wilkos have both completed production, with the new episodes that have been taped airing through the summer. Access Hollywood and Access Live will continue production through the summer before ending their run. "NBCUniversal is making changes to our first-run syndication division to better align with the programming preferences of local stations," said Frances Berwick, chairman of Bravo & Peacock unscripted for NBCUniversal, in a statement. "The company will remain active in the distribution of our existing program library and other off-network titles, while winding down production of our first-run shows. These shows have provided audiences with great talk and entertainment content for many years and we're very proud of the teams behind them." Access Hollywood has been in production for nearly 30 years, with its first episode airing in September 1996. Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Scott Evans and Zuri Hall are the show's current hosts. Karamo is hosted by Queer Eye veteran Karamo Brown, and began production in 2022. Steve Wilkos is hosted by Wilkos, the former security guard for Jerry Springer. His show has served as something of a successor to Springer's program, and has been in production since 2007. The two talk shows are produced at NBCU's Stamford Studios facility in Stamford, Connecticut, and the company is expected to vacate the building later in the year. NBCUniversal has determined that the syndicated studio model is not sustainable, given the preferences of local TV stations, which are programming more local and national news, community-focused programming select national franchises. The decision to essentially shut down syndicated production comes a month after the company announced that The Kelly Clarkson Show would end its run later this year. Talk shows in general have been coming under both financial and competitive pressure, with rising costs, waning demand and increased competition from other platforms. Video podcasts in particular have filled some of the gap, picking up more celebrity interviews, investigating true crimes and tackling many of the same subjects as their TV predecessors at a fraction of the price. Access Hollywood, for example, was hit by layoffs last fall in connection with the cancellation of E!'s daily news show. Still, there is no question that it is the end of an era for NBC, and for entertainment journalism with the end of Access. The biggest player in the space, CBS' Entertainment Tonight, is still in production, as is Inside Edition and Extra, which is produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The company will continue to distribute its existing program library to stations and other platforms that want it, including titles like Dateline, Law & Order, Chicago PD, Maury, Jerry Springer, Steve Wilkos and Karamo. |
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Peacock has renewed an eighth season of the hit series "Love Island USA," which once again takes place in Fiji as Ariana Madix returns as host. The new season premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. Additionally, season two of "Love Island: Beyond the Villa," featuring fan favorite Islanders from "Love Island USA" season seven, will premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, April 15. The season will continue with a pair of new episodes streaming every Wednesday at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. As previously announced, the cast will include Bryan Arenales, Gracyn Blackmore, Jeremiah Brown, Clarke Carraway, Amaya Espinal, Hannah Fields, Pepe Garcia, Iris Kendall, TJ Palma, Andreina Santos, Chris Seeley, Belle-A Walker, Coco Watson and Taylor Williams. Also joining the group this season are Charlie Georgio and Austin Shepard. "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" follows former Islanders as they return to their homes after a life-altering summer in Fiji and navigate their newfound fame. Surrounded by familiar faces and past connections, these Islanders test their romantic relationships in the real world, resolve unfinished business with their exes and discover that life outside of the villa comes with its own set of challenges. During its six-week run, "Love Island USA" season seven garnered over 18.4 billion minutes streamed on Peacock. The blockbuster reality series "Love Island USA" scores #1 streaming original title in the United States for six consecutive weeks, further solidifying its massive cultural impact. Season one of "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" ranks as Peacock's #1 highest-reaching unscripted original debut season ever on the platform. "Love Island USA" executive producers include David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Sophie Brown, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Ali Hill and Martin Oxley. Produced by ITV America. The series is based on a format owned by Lifted Entertainment and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company and distributed by ITV Studios. "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" is produced by ITV America in association with Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company. David George, Adam Sher, Jordana Hochman, Sarah Howell, Brian Appel, Tom Ciaccio and Blake Garrett executive produce, alongside Ali Hill and Martin Oxley. James Barker is consulting executive producer. |
posted 3/13/2026 |
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Paramount Buys Out Tyler Perry |
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And then there was one. Paramount, which three years ago had three SVOD platforms available in the U.S., will soon have only one. Paramount+ will absorb BET+ at the beginning of June, when more than 1,000 hours of BET+ content – originals, movies, and specials – will migrate to the flagship streamer. The news was just shared internally by BET Networks President Louis Carr in a memo, a copy of which was provided to Deadline by a Paramount spokesperson. "This powerful next step ensures the stories we champion, the creators we support and the culture we represent go further than ever before," Carr wrote. The consolidation – part of the new Paramount leadership's effort to gain scale and improve economics in the streaming space – became possible after Paramount bought out Tyler Perry Studios' ownership in BET+, believed to be 25%. Financial details have not been revealed, but Perry's stake had been valued at tens of millions of dollars. "As part of this evolution, Paramount acquired Tyler Perry Studios' equity stake in BET+," a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement. "We share the same ambition to expand the reach of BET content, and Tyler will continue to be a valued and important partner through his overall programming agreement." Perry's most recent nine-figure overall deal with BET Media Group, which was announced in 2024 and goes until 2028, has him delivering hundreds of new episodes to BET and BET+ (now Paramount+) across existing and new series. premiere on BET+. |
posted 3/13/2026 |
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