As soon as it began, Love Island USA season 8's Casa Amor is about to come to an end. The reality-TV phenomenon's signature test of relationship loyalty revived a divisive season by diving headfirst into chaos, as season 8's Islanders all got to know a new set of eligible singles. Over the past few nights, chats were had, toes were sucked, and true colors were revealed as the internet devolved into speculation about whether the Islanders would either stay loyal to their original match or explore a new connection.

With the original villa dwellers expected to reunite on Friday, June 26, it's time to refresh your memory on each Islander's journey on the dating show over the past four weeks in Fiji (which is like, half a year's worth of relationship development). Below, read on for a recap of Love Island USA season 8's romances so far, with the couples ordered from least to most likely to stay together after Casa Amor. Spoilers ahead up to Episode 20 (released on June 25), and you can watch Love Island USA by subscribing to Peacock.

Jen and Caleb

In all fairness, Jen Terry and Caleb McDaniel are the closest we've gotten to a friendship couple in season 8. They both entered the villa as bombshells in week 2, alongside Sol Dean (more on her below). America voted for Caleb, a blond Charleston cowboy, to couple up with Kenzie, whose ideal type was a blond cowboy. However, the spark wasn't there, seemingly because Kenzie was so attracted to her previous match, Corbin. Even the female Islanders knew that Caleb got the short end of the stick, which is why they voted to save him from elimination after Kenzie went back to Corbin.

Meanwhile, Jen was voted into a couple with Gabriel Vasconcelos, who had been partnered with Beatriz Hatz but was still willing to explore. Gabriel got emotional when Beatriz was dumped, but as soon as she left, he quickly got physical with Jen. Though the pair got along great, the female Islanders wondered whether Gabriel was too lustful and was always looking for "the next best thing." The girls dumped Gabriel from the villa, leaving Jen and Caleb single.

So the question of who Jen and Caleb could bring back from Casa isn't that dramatic, since neither of them has lingering connections in the villa. Jen has been pretty set on surf-café owner Gal Tshnieder, though she also chatted with lacrosse player Ronnie Gunter after Gal expressed an interest in Kenzie. Meanwhile, after briefly finding himself in another love triangle with Corbin—this time over personal trainer Parmida Keshani—Caleb hit it off with new grad Jaiden Bacciocco.

Corbin and Kenzie

While Gabriel's dumping was the reason "lustful" became season 8's buzzword, it's also been pointed toward Corbin Mims and Kenzie Annis. Kenzie arrived in the villa on night one and had a rough go at first: Zach rejected her after 24 hours together, leaving her to explore with fellow single Sean Reifel, and even (briefly) Gabriel. But her head was quickly turned when Corbin arrived as a bombshell, and the pair had an easy chemistry. Things hit a bit of a snag when she learned that Corbin used the same lines on her as Kayda, but she quickly got over it. When Corbin used his bombshell privilege to choose Kenzie in a recoupling, she admitted she would've chosen him over Sean anyway.

Corbin and Kenzie weren't closed off when Caleb, Jen, and Sol came in as bombshells, so they got closer as a couple while also exploring other connections. After America voted for Kenzie to be with Caleb, leaving Corbin single, he chose to couple up with Melanie. Both Kenzie and Corbin seemed to want to give their new couplings a fair shot, but they were also physically drawn to each other. They even shared a kiss one night, and it was clear it was a crossed boundary because both of them kept it secret from their new matches. It was no surprise when Corbin and Kenzie chose each other in the next recoupling.

Then came this year's Casa Amor twist, where the boys were secreted away to the auxiliary villa during the "Hearts on Fire" challenge, and the girls watched them meet the six new Casa girls on a live feed. All of the boys were giving real strip-club energy, but Corbin took it the farthest, declaring that he's definitely bringing someone new back to the villa, just two girls in. And he clearly meant it; that second girl, Parmida, also liked him, and they started making out immediately.

Meanwhile, Kenzie seems interested in Casa Boys Gal and Dylan Wrona, but a bigger question than who she will bring back is whether she will stay with them. After Zach left her for a date with Kayda, Kenzie refused chats with him and didn't give him the time of day. But she had only been with Zach for 24 hours. Will Kenzie have the same energy after a week (which, again, is the real-world equivalent of a couple of months) with Corbin? We'll have to see.

Kayda and Zach

Situations change so quickly in Love Island. Back in weeks 1 and 2, Kayda Bosse and Zach Georgiou (A.K.A. Charlie from season 7's brother) were early favorites—and even seen as potential winners. Besides Zach's brief time with Kenzie, he and Kayda locked on to each other on day two and never looked back. (Remember Kayda curving Bryce as the three of them were forced to sleep in what we thought at the time was the show's biggest bed?) Though they both had opportunities to explore—Kayda with Sincere and Gabriel, and Zach with Jen—they never really crossed boundaries. (To me, each of their one kiss outside of a challenge cancels each other out.) They were even the first couple sent to the Hideaway.

However, though Zach wasn't unfaithful pre-Casa, he always had some sketchy behavior. While Kayda low-key thought jealousy is a sign of affection, Zach dealt with said jealousy by getting possessive and vindictive, as far back as pulling Jen for a chat after the giant-bed challenge. Zach has also been a regular shit-stirrer among the established couples, even telling his BFF Bryce that it didn't seem like Trinity liked him. But the biggest early red flag was when, literally as they were making the hideaway bed the morning after, Zach asked Kayda if she'd be okay with him chatting up a new bombshell.

The cracks in the couple continued after Sol and Gabriel's dumping, when the guys got pissed that the girls sent Gabriel home. Zach threatened that the boys might not make breakfast for the girls the next morning, which is one of the most disrespectful things you could do in the villa. (He's literally the only guy who followed through the next day!) He then jokingly said the girls should chat with Caleb since they saved him, and even told Caleb to pull Kayda. And then, when Caleb did pick Kayda in the next challenge, Zach accused her of liking it too much! If all that whining wasn't enough, he even threatened to pull Melanie for a chat, which left Kayda as confused as the rest of us.

By the time Casa started, Zach was ready to cheat, and Kayda's anger was mixed with tears as she watched him have the time of his life meeting the Casa girls. Even though Kayda didn't join the initial "I miss my man" contingent, she was still staring at pictures of Zach in a Joe Goldberg hoodie. She also collapsed into tears after seeing a picture of Zach kissing a Casa girl on night one, while she hadn't been kissing any of the Casa boys. Due to extenuating circumstances, Zach will likely return to the villa single. And despite how easily she hit it off with chiropractor Chay Nehra, Kayda may have too much unfinished business.

Aniya and KC

It only took a week of Casa Amor for Aniya Harvey and KC Chandler to go from one of the villa's strongest couples to one of the most divisive. However, as KC won't let anyone forget, they didn't choose each other at first. On night one, both Aniya and Melanie went for Sincere, while KC was left standing alone at his giant door. Still, his and Aniya's consolation match seemed to be blossoming into something real. KC's assurances that Aniya was "the blueprint" and that dark-skinned women were the most beautiful, even made her tear up.

But now, in hindsight, the red flags began popping up by week 2. When Sol arrived at the villa, KC admitted she resembled his ex-girlfriend, which eventually got to Aniya. Literally hours earlier, KC had told Aniya that he had always played it safe, like staying in his hometown instead of going away for college. But when Aniya expressed concern that she just felt like a safe option (and KC was really a Taylor waiting for his Clarke), KC’s previous reassurances had fans reading Aniya as unnecessarily insecure. Even as KC told Sol in private chats that he was holding himself back from pursuing her, he became offended when Aniya suggested he only saw her as a fallback.

Despite all of the above—and a gross conversation between KC and Corbin where KC called Aniya a “grandma” for not hooking up with him on national TV—KC and Aniya chose each other again at the love-letter recoupling. However, after KC defended Sol during the dumping vote and claimed he’d explore with her if they kept her around, he and Aniya had the same argument over again. So they were not in a good place when Aniya saw KC doing the absolute most while meeting the Casa Amor girls. She didn’t even see him fall lips-first into L.A. model Tierra Marsh, before doing the same “I’m all about you, but I’m gonna explore her” routine, and telling the guys that he liked Tierra because he didn’t have to “beg” for kisses anymore. And she didn’t see him claim that he and Aniya had nothing in common, which even threw Sincere off.

Aniya is the biggest lover girl there behind Melanie, so of course she cried when she saw the pic of KC kissing another girl. But thankfully, host Ariana Madix brought in 12(!) new men to woo the women. Aniya hit it off with Carl Schmidt, a 6'4'' personal trainer and world traveler who’s a volleyball player like her. Carl is gorgeous. Carl is chivalrous. Carl constantly says she's hot. Carl genuinely listens to her. Carl held her dress down while they were getting freaky in challenges. Carl’s ex-girlfriend posted TikToks about how great he is and that she’s rooting for him and Aniya.

If Aniya doesn’t pick Carl, I may have the biggest crash-out of my life. Unfortunately, since not everything that happens in the villa makes it to the screen, there’s no way to be entirely sure that the Internet’s prayers will be answered once Aniya and KC see each other again. (But seriously, girl, RUN.)

Melanie and Sincere

Oh, my girl Melanie. Sincere Rhea and Melanie Moreno's tumultuous romance was the central drama of the season pre-Casa, with Melanie filling a Love Island archetype: The girl who falls hard and fast. We love her vulnerability; we shade her decision-making. But without that central lover girl to influence the rest of the female cast, and provide the opposite of a slow burn, Love Island truly would be Friendship Island.

Sincere and Melanie were into each other from the very beginning, but Melanie's admitted jealousy issues quickly surfaced when she learned Sincere had a history of texting other girls while in a relationship. She didn't react in the best way, immediately declaring that she'd "cheat back" and arguably stepping on people's toes as she explored with Gabriel, Corbin, and even, very briefly, KC. (Going from Sincere to Corbin and back during the giant-bed challenge was a bad look.) Still, Sincere and Melanie were shaken but not broken...until Sol entered the villa.

Before Sol, Sincere was arguably doing what Love Island was designed for by playing the field. But then Sincere started lying. He'd chat with Sol for hours and kiss her outside of challenges. When confronted by Melanie, he'd admit to the kissing, then immediately downplay his connection with Sol and reassure Melanie that he only wanted her. And then next time he went off to chat with Sol, he'd kiss Sol and reassure her he only wanted to be with her. (This cycle repeated at least two more times.) Compare that to Gabriel, who was upfront with Bea about kissing bombshells, while Sincere had Melanie crying and feeling crazy.

Sincere and Melanie finally, briefly, split up when America voted for Sincere to couple up with Sol, while Melanie ended up with Corbin. Melanie said at the time that she was happy the love triangle would be over, but even if Corbin wasn't sneaking kisses with Kenzie, it was clear Melanie still wanted Sincere. But when it seemed like Melanie was opening up to Corbin, Sincere spun the block and told Melanie how much he missed her while assuring Sol that he only wanted her. Once again, it wasn't a surprise when Sincere chose to recouple with Melanie during the love-letter recoupling. (Sol understandably had smoke for Sincere for leading her on, but the male islanders dumped her from the villa the next night.)

Melanie and Sincere's happy reunion after trials and tribulations was quickly interrupted by the ultimate trial of Casa Amor. Once again, Sincere eagerly explored with a new girl, this time SCAD student Amora Robinson, but after the Sol of it all, I'm thinking he'll probably go back to Melanie once they're in the same villa again. Meanwhile, Melanie has seen ample evidence of the way he operates when she isn't around, and her Casa boy, Corey Sawyer Jr., also told her that Sincere was playing her. (The Casa girls and boys can watch the show before they go in.) Still, one thing about a lover girl, she's gonna stick beside him. Sincere and Melanie probably aren't over yet.

Trinity and Bryce

Aniya may be the princess, but Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff are the only couple right now who seem set for a Happily Ever After. (But again, Aniya, we can change that girl.) Brinity coupled up on night one, but they quickly realized that they had some major differences. (Most notably, Trinity called Gabriel old at the ripe age of 26, and Bryce is 29.) Both Trinity and Bryce chose to explore with new bombshells, Gabriel and Kayda, on day 2. Obviously, that didn't work out, so they ended up back in their couple.

Even as the pair got closer week by week, it was unclear whether they were forming a romantic connection beyond their growing friendship. Despite all the tears that exploring connections brings, that's how Islanders (and viewers) truly know that a couple is solid. The five bombshells who arrived before Casa didn't seem interested in either of them. However, neither of them rode the complacency of a friendship coupling. Trinity was vulnerable about her concerns and told Bryce to put in the work to strengthen their connection, and he made the effort. They're also one of the season's most transparent pairings; Bryce gave her a heads-up that he wanted to try to explore with Kayda again, and Trinity wasn't afraid to tell him that it upset her. (Kayda immediately friend-zoned him again, because duh.)

Unfortunately, it took Casa for Brinity to truly take flight. After his initial glee at meeting the Casa girls, Bryce looked miserable the rest of his time in Casa, and the rest of the boys took shifts to join him as he stared across the ocean at the villa day and night. Meanwhile, Trinity tried to explore a bit and kissed Corey, but she soon realized that she really did miss Bryce. By the third night of Casa, she had taken Melanie's place sleeping out in Soul Ties. Even though Bryce saw the postcard of Trinity kissing Corey, Brinity still only wants each other, which is more than I can say about any of the other couples.

It's wild to think Legally Blonde was released 25 years ago—an anniversary that star Reese Witherspoon has been more than happy to commemorate. On Saturday, June 20, the actress attended "Elle World," a celebration of all things Elle Woods, wearing an outfit the iconic lawyer would most definitely approve of.

The Oscar-winning actress was photographed arriving at the "Elle World" event at Hall des Lumières in New York City wearing a bright pink satin dress from Prada's Fall/Winter 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection. Cinched in at the waist and featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, the Prada outfit is extremely appropriate for any event involving the pink princess Elle Woods.

Witherspoon—whose stylist is Petra Flannery—accessorized her dress with a pale pink satin clutch bag and a pair of Christian Louboutin's Miss Z 100mm Laminated Calf Leather Pumps in Vintage Rose. Sadly, the actress's footwear is no longer available in this particular metallic shade, though the style itself remains very popular.

Witherspoons's successor, Lexi Minetree, who is portraying the role of Elle Woods in Prime Video's forthcoming prequel series, also opted for a pink dress. The dark pink fuchsia sequin midi dress features a square neckline and skinny black straps, and is accessorized with a very '90s-coded skinny diamanté belt.

Notably, Minetree's dress is the pink version of a blue Dolce and Gabbana dress worn by Elle Woods in the first Legally Blonde movie, via @nostalgiachick. The young actress has most definitely been taking notes when it comes to Witherspoon's Elle Woods styling.

In her eye-catching pink outfit, Witherspoon made her love for Legally Blonde completely clear, and she's obviously excited for the release of Prime Video's Elle.

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If you've read a Harlan Coben thriller or watched any of the numerous Netflix series based on his books, then you know the writer loves a twist. Netflix's latest Coben adaptation, I Will Find You, is no exception. In fact, it might be the twistiest one yet.

The mystery series begins with a simple premise: David Burroughs (Sam Worthington) is a man serving a life sentence after being convicted of his son's murder, but what happens when he learns that his son might not be dead after all? What follows can only be described as a rollercoaster of bad decisions in the pursuit of the truth.

David escapes prison with the help of his godfather and prison warden Philip (Peter Outerbridge), as well as his policeman son and David's childhood friend Adam (Jonathan Tucker), and his former sister-in-law, Rachel (Britt Lower), as he becomes convinced that Nicky Fisher (Clancy Brown), a local mob boss, set him up for murder and kidnapped his son as part of a very convoluted revenge plot against David's father. The truth, however, is much, much creepier. Read on as we break down how I Will Find You really ends.

Who kidnapped Matthew in 'I Will Find You?'

As it turns out, the local mob boss didn't kidnap Matthew (Ashton Cressman) in the Netflix thriller. In fact, he wasn't taken by anyone trying to get revenge on David or anyone in his family. He was taken by Hayden Payne (Milo Ventimiglia), Rachel's on-and-off boyfriend who previously interacted with Matthew once at a Fourth of July party.

So, why would a man supposedly in love with Matthew's aunt kidnap the boy and frame David for murder, you ask? And why did he help David and Rachel when they were on the run investigating? You're going to want to sit down for this one.

Why did Hayden kidnap Matthew in 'I Will Kill You?'

Hayden kidnapped Matthew for one very simple reason: He believed that Matthew was his biological son. Over the course of their investigation into the case, Rachel and David learn that Cheryl (Erin Richards), Rachel's sister and Matthew's mother, had visited a fertility clinic before getting pregnant. She and David had been trying for a while, and in her desperation to become a mother, Cheryl decided to use a sperm donor without telling her husband. Only, she didn't get the sperm she thought she was paying for.

The donor wasn't a stranger; it was Hayden, who paid off the fertility doctor to use his sperm in the insemination. It turns out, Cheryl used Rachel's name at the fertility clinic, fearing that she might be found out, so Hayden believed that Rachel was the woman he was inseminating. He couldn't stand the thought of her being tied to another man, so he orchestrated the entire operation using his family's money and connections.

How did Hayden set David up for murder on 'I Will Find You?'

After meeting Matthew at the Fourth of July party, Hayden couldn't stop thinking about him and became obsessed with the idea of taking back his biological son. So, he did the only logical thing: fake a murder. But first, he had to find a body. Lucky for him, his family owned a Swiss orphanage where a boy around Matthew's age had arrived. Hayden used his money to have the boy taken to the U.S. and murdered, planting the boy's dead body in Matthew's bed and making it look like David had killed his own son. With the help of his mother (Madeleine Stowe), he was able to manipulate the genetic testing so that the body found was identified as Matthew. With Matthew legally declared dead, Hayden was free to raise him as his own. Matthew, now 8, spent the last five years believing he was Hayden's son named Theo.

Who is Matthew's father in 'I Will Find You?'

Hayden spent years believing that he was Matthew's biological father, but in the final episode of I Will Find You, he learns the brutal truth: Matthew isn't his. Yes, Cheryl was artificially inseminated, but, as she learned soon after, she had already been pregnant at the time. David is Matthew's father.

By the time Hayden thought about getting a paternity test, he had already killed a boy and framed David for murder. Wanting desperately to protect her son and her family legacy, Hayden's mother lied to him about the results. What Hayden had done, after all, could not be undone.

What did David's dad and Nicky Fisher have to do with Matthew's Disappearance in 'I Will Find You?'

Once David breaks out of prison, he and Rachel follow the only lead they have: a witness who testified that she saw David burying the murder weapon in the woods on the night of Matthew's murder. David tracks her down, and while she maintains she saw an unidentified man burying the murder weapon that night, she admits that Nicky Fisher, the local mob boss, paid her to testify that she saw David.

David is convinced that Nicky Fisher has his son, but Nicky is actually just a red herring. He paid the witness to ensure that David would end up in jail, but only because David's cop father, Lenny (Hugh Thompson), had previously sent Nicky's own son to jail, where he then died. Nicky, blaming David's father, decided that David's trial was the perfect opportunity to get his revenge. (It also didn't hurt that David and his partner had, in fact, buried the murder weapon on the night of Matthew's death in an effort to save David from prison.)

How does 'I Will Find You' end?

After spending the season hunting David, FBI Agents Sarah Greer (Logan Browning) and Max Williams (Chi McBride)—partners and a father-daughter pair—take a leap of faith in the series finale, choosing to trust the escaped convict instead. Despite being suspended after a shootout with Nicky Fisher's men that left Max in the hospital, Sarah determines that Matthew's case is connected to that of a missing boy from Switzerland—the boy who was killed and believed to be Matthew. She decides to team up with Rachel and David to rescue Matthew from Hayden before they can leave the country.

While Rachel, David, and Sarah head to the Payne Estate, Cheryl heads to visit Max in the hospital and gives him proof that Matthew was not the boy who was found dead all those years ago. She had a family friend run another DNA test on the blood found the night of the murder, and it wasn't a match. With this new evidence, Max calls in reinforcements from the FBI.

Before the FBI can arrive, however, Hayden shoots his mother after learning that Matthew was never his biological son and shoots David as they both run after a very confused Matthew. Sarah and Rachel manage to catch up with him before he can escape, and, without a way out, Hayden decides not to surrender. He points his gun at Rachel instead, forcing Sarah to shoot him.

The finale then cuts to months later. After solving David's case, Sarah took over as the head of the FBI's Boston Fugitive Task Force. Meanwhile, David was cleared of all charges, and he and Cheryl were able to take their son home. Cheryl also gave birth to a baby girl with her new husband, and David and Rachel are giving their relationship a shot. Their entire blended family is adjusting to their new lives in Boston.

Love Island may dominate reality fans' summer watchlists, but the franchise isn't limited to two months. In addition to Love Island USA and Love Island UK, the dating-show franchise has expanded to dozens of countries. Of course, an international hit like Love Island has its own answer to a World Cup: Love Island: All Stars.

For those new to All Stars, the Love Island UK spinoff first aired in January 2024, reuniting several former Islanders for a second chance at love in the villa. Rather than changing up the show's format—for that, check out Peacock's Love Island Games—All Stars feels more like an extra season of the original phenomenon, tapping into an alumni roster with a lot of history.

Interested? Read on to learn how to tune into Love Island: All Stars next winter, including how to watch in the U.S. with no delay.

When does 'Love Island: All Stars' air?

For the past three years, Love Island: All Stars has arrived each winter to fill the LIUSA and LIUK-shaped holes in fans' hearts. The spinoff, led by host Maya Jama and narrator Iain Stirling, typically begins in mid-January and airs for five weeks.

Like the original series, Love Island: All Stars is filmed as close to real-time as possible. This means that the spinoff also includes audience votes that switch things up for the Islanders, as they film in a South African villa.

How can I watch 'Love Island: All Stars' in the U.S.?

All three seasons of Love Island: All Stars are currently available to stream on Peacock. While Love Island: All Stars season 4 has yet to be confirmed, the new season will likely air exclusively on Peacock in the U.S., following its fan-favorite third season. For season 3, new episodes hit Peacock two days after they air on ITV in the U.K.

If you're the impatient type or don't want to get spoiled by an IG reel, Love Island: All Stars will stream with no delay on ITVX, free with a TV license. If you don't have a VPN, you can use one like Nord VPN.

No one loves a romance novel quite like Prime Video. Over the last few years, the streamer's been on a roll—pouncing on the buzzy titles scrolling across your #BookTok FYP and snapping up their adaptation rights.

In the last five years alone, the platform has released series adaptations of Jenny Han's sun-drenched The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy, Elle Kennedy's over-10-year-old hockey romance series Off Campus, and Carley Fortune's splashy Every Summer After novel, re-titled Every Year After. There are a handful of best-sellers on Prime Video's book-to-screen docket, from this September's STEM romance The Love Hypothesis to the long-awaited Fourth Wing series—but fans of Irish novels and love triangles have another to look forward to: The Boys of Tommen.

Author Chloe Walsh's The Boys of Tommen series delighted readers with six novels' worth of steamy romance, charming athlete tropes, and top-tier yearning—which means excitement's at a fever pitch to see all those details come to life on the screen. Read on for everything we know about The Boys of Tommen TV series adaptation so far.

What is 'Boys of Tommen' about?

Written by Irish author Chloe Walsh, The Boys of Tommen series follows a team of rugby players at the elite school Tommen College in County Cork, Ireland, as each athlete navigates love, rugby, and growing up. With six books already released and at least a few more forthcoming, each coming-of-age sports romance explores the relationship between one of the players and their love interest.

"It’s just an unbelievable constellation of characters, but it’s also got such a specificity for place and the time," Prime Video's International Content Chief, Nicole Clemens, told Deadline in February 2026, when the adaptation was announced.

Though originally published in 2018, the series experienced something of a renaissance online in recent years—like its older American-hockey-playing brother, Off Campus. Fans have praised the books for how they explore heavy emotional topics, including addiction, abuse, and trauma. The renewed interest stirred enough buzz to catch the eye of Prime Video, which announced the series adaptation via an Instagram post in February 2026.

What 'Boys of Tommen' books are being adapted in season 1 of the TV series?

Prime Video has announced that the first season of the show will feature eight episodes that explore the first two books in the Boys of Tommen series, Binding 13 and Keeping 13. The duology focuses on the forbidden love story of star rugby player Johnny Kavanagh and shy new girl Shannon Lynch. "Both teenagers are hiding secrets; Johnny, a potentially career-ending injury, and Shannon, a troubled and violent home life," the show's logline describes. "Through their secret and highly charged connection, the two teens from opposite worlds battle against the odds and find a way to save each other."

Though future seasons have yet to be confirmed, should they be greenlit, viewers can expect them to follow the subsequent books: Saving 6, Redeeming 6, Taming 7, and Releasing 10.

Who is involved behind the scenes of the 'Boys of Tommen' TV show?

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder alum, Poppy Cogan, takes the helm as the show's lead writer and executive producer. She shares the latter title with author Chloe Walsh.

Prime Video's International Content Chief Nicole Clemens teased that "Poppy's scripts capture the intensity of Johnny and Shannon's powerful romance and dive into the rich constellation of characters to explore the themes of mental health, bullying, and resilience with the same authenticity that fans love in Chloe's books."

Also behind the series are the production houses Drama Republic (One Day), Temple Hill (Twilight), and wiip (The Summer I Turned Pretty). Irish filmmaker Brendan Canty—known for directing Hozier's "Take Me To Church" music video—is also attached to direct.

Who has been cast in the 'Boys of Tommen' TV show?

We already know a handful of the Tommen College coeds! In late May, Prime Video announced Nancy Surridge and Conor Sánchez will lead the first season as Shannon and Johnny. While Sánchez already has a few acting credits under his belt—including Power & Glory, One Night, and Invertigo—Boys of Tommen will be Surridge's breakout role.

James O'Donoghue and Sophie McGibbon were also cast as Joey Lynch and Aoife Molloy, the romantic leads of the third and fourth Boys of Tommen books. McGibbon will appear later this year alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones as Miss Grey in the forthcoming Sense & Sensibility movie adaptation. O'Donoghue, meanwhile, can be seen in Fair City and A Witch's Tale.

“We searched far and wide, receiving over 3,000 casting suggestions from across the U.K. and Ireland, but from the moment Nancy, Conor, James, and Sophie walked into the room, it was clear we’d found something beyond special," director Brendan Canty said in a statement via a Prime Video press release. "Each of them brings the spirit and emotional depth this story demands, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring Chloe’s world to the screen with this extraordinary young cast.”

Beyond the leads of books 1 through 4, a handful of supporting cast members (and potential eventual stars) were announced in late June 2026. According to Deadline, Amelia May (Wild Cherry) will play Claire Biggs, and John Hewson—the youngest son of Bono from U2—will have one of his first major roles as Gerard Gibson. As readers will know, Book 5 turns its focus to Claire and Gerard's romance. The leading characters of Book 6, Claire's brother Hugh and Lizzie Young, have also been cast: Indy Lewis (Industry) will take on Lizzie, and Irish racecar driver Alex Dunne will make his acting debut as Hugh.

Other members in the ensemble include Dixie Egerickx (The Secret Garden) as Katie Wilmot, theater actress Daisy Jacob as Bella Wilkinson, rising Irish actor/filmmaker Jonathan Heed as Cormac Ryan, and newcomer Cathal Ó Síocháin as Ronan McGarry.

When will the 'Boys of Tommen' TV series be released?

Though the series got the green light from Prime Video earlier this year, it'll still be a while before our screens transport us to Cork. With the casting of the leads complete, we can assume that the show may be ready to move into production later in 2026. If that's the case and filming goes smoothly, it's possible we could see episodes in late 2027 or early 2028.

Fingers crossed we get more information soon; we'll keep this story updated as more details become available.

Three new bombshells entered the Love Island USA villa in season 8’s sixth episode, but only one of them has made a real impact when it comes to testing the existing Islander couples. 24-year-old Sol Dean caught the eye of Sincere Rhea, whose relationship with Melanie Moreno has been tumultuous, to say the least. Sol, who also goes by Sol Mýa, and Sincere's chats have resulted in a few private kisses, which upset Melanie, and the original pair were on thin ice as he explored his other options.

America’s first vote of the season upped the ante when they officially broke up Melanie and Sincere for the foreseeable future by pairing Sol with Sincere. Now, they are exploring their connection in earnest...but if things don’t work out in the villa, she also has an off-island admirer in Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan. While we wait to find out her destiny, let’s get to know Sol better.

Sol works at a gym, and is also a model.

A native of Orange, California, Sol works at the front desk of a gym while also waitressing and modeling. On Instagram, she often posts from the BellaTec pilates studio in West Hollywood, citing pilates as the secret to her “toned and defined” body.

As a model, she is repped by Photogenics LA and was discovered at the U.S. Open of Surfing after high school. Sol briefly moved to Chicago to kickstart her modeling career, first signing to The Rock Agency, and then The Option Agency a few months later before eventually moving back to California.

Sol is a singer and has an interest in the entertainment industry.

Speaking with Voyage LA in 2024, Sol said that arts and creativity have always been a big part of her life and that she was heavily influenced by her father.

“Since a child, my father taught me how to sing and act, where that led me to a passion in the entertainment industry,” she said at the time. “Started off doing talent shows since 1st grade to get more comfortable in the public eye with expressing myself. Began writing my own music in my junior year of high school inspired once again by my father being a poet he helped me understand what I was feeling and was able to help me express it through my writing.” The confidence she built then led her to modeling, which launched her into the public eye.

Sol was close with her late father.

On Love Island USA, Sol tells Sincere that she recently lost her father—a loss that she is still grieving. In the few interviews she’s done, it’s clear how much her father influenced her, from her interest in the arts to building her confidence in her skills. When asked what her favorite childhood memories are, she cited her dad “playing oldies in the car, teaching me a classic duet by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack” as one of the key moments in her life that shaped her into the woman she is today.

Sol has pug dogs as pets.

Though Sol’s Instagram currently doesn’t feature any photos of her fur babies, she does mention her pugs in her professional bio on her modeling agency’s website. But unfortunately, unlike their mom, the dogs aren’t fans of hiking outdoors.

Today's romance fans have no shortage of ships to swoon over, but it hits a bit harder when the actors' chemistry can even be seen off set. In Prime Video's latest book-to-TV adaptation, Every Year After, rising stars Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett portray an irresistible second-chance romance. Former childhood besties Percy (Soverall) and Sam (Cornett) spent every summer together in Barry's Bay, until their building romance was interrupted by an irreparable mistake. When Percy returns to mourn a loved one's death, old feelings reemerge and threaten to upend the life that Sam has built without her.

In honor of the series' streaming debut, Soverall and Cornett sat down with Marie Claire to test their friendship with a game of How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?. The pair quickly proved how much they've learned about each other while making the show, as they guessed each other's favorite romance tropes, childhood celebrity crushes, and must-have snacks and sweet treats. Most tellingly, Cornett confirmed that the cast-mate he'd text first—minus Michael Bradway, who he considers his "brother" on- and off-screen—was Soverall. After all, he assured, he's "such a big Sadie Soverall fan."

Watch the full challenge above, then head to Prime Video to watch Every Year After, streaming now.

These days, reality TV is the closest thing we have to a monoculture—especially if you’re tuning into the new seasons of Love Island USA and UK, which have audiences tuning in daily. In both versions, a group of singles is flown to an island (Fiji for USA, Mallorca for UK) and filmed constantly for a six-week stint. During that time, they couple up with fellow contestants and their bonds are tested when new bombshells enter the villa. Fans can also weigh in by voting for who gets to stay and who gets dumped, ultimately crowning a winning couple at the end of the season.

Aside from love blooming in the Fiji villa, one of the most charming aspects of the Love Island franchise is Iain Stirling, the 38-year-old comedian who provides the sassy voiceover narration that pokes fun at the absurdity unfolding. But while Stirling’s voiceover is a crucial part of the Love Island ethos, we very rarely get to see him in the flesh.

So who is this mysterious Scottish jokester? With both Love Island USA season 8 and Love Island UK season 13 airing now, let’s get to know Stirling a little better below.

Iain Stirling dropped out of law school to become a comedian.

Stirling was in his final year of law school at the University of Edinburgh when he discovered comedy. He told The Telegraph that, oddly enough, comedy seemed like the more viable path forward. “I probably wouldn’t be doing comedy if it wasn’t for the fact that I was doing stand-up and getting a few gigs, while I was also applying for law internships and getting absolutely nothing,” he told the newspaper in 2017.

Those stand-up gigs led to him being named one of Scotland’s Hottest Newcomers, and his career soon began to take off. His TV appearances began in children’s television, where he earned a few BAFTA nominations, before he was tapped for Love Island.

Iain Stirling is a podcaster and a Twitch streamer, and is married to Irish actress and presenter Laura Whitmore.

In addition to performing as a stand-up comedian, Stirling has appeared on various TV series, including season 8 of Taskmaster, where he finished as the runner-up, and Celebrity MasterChef: Christmas Cook-Off, which he won. Since 2017, he has operated a Twitch account where he broadcasts himself playing FIFA.

He and his wife, Laura Whitmore, also host a true-crime podcast called "Murder They Wrote," produced by BBC. The couple has been married since 2020 and has two children, their youngest just born in May 2026. (Whitmore is also a Love Island alum; the Irish model and media personality stepped in to replace the late Caroline Flack as Love Island UK host for seasons 6 and 7.)

Iain Stirling didn’t have to audition for the 'Love Island' gig.

All of Stirling’s odd jobs led him to the villa. In 2018, he told the Evening Standard that a clip of his previous voiceover work landed him the job. “I’d done the voiceover for a show called Who Let the Dogs Out with Ashleigh and Pudsey, who were on Britain’s Got Talent. They taught children and their dogs to do tricks,” he explained at the time.

“That’s the clip that got sent to ITV to get me this job, insanely enough. I thought about not taking it because I wanted to get my Edinburgh show in shape. Imagine—I’d be a very bitter man right now,” he added.

Iain Stirling and his writing partner, Mark Busk-Cowley, write the jokes for the 'Love Island' narration.

Stirling explained to The Hollywood Reporter that he and Busk-Cowley (one of Love Island's co-creators) write the show's narration based on rough cuts of episodes, a few days before they air. “Where the voiceover would be, the producers have recorded some temporary voiceover, so we just start writing it,” he told the trade outlet last summer, during season 7 of Love Island USA. “We pause it when we hear a voiceover, put a little time code for where it goes and then just start writing the jokes. We go through act by act and just write them all, record them, send them to the channel.”

For Stirling, Love Island narration allows him to "say the thing that nobody should say." Speaking with Esquire, he added that "with Love Island, I get to say it with my chest … and get a bit naughty with it.”

Due to the semi-live nature of the entire experience, Stirling is also able to weigh in on real-time fan reactions and mishaps in production—like in episode 8, when he commented on the app crashing when the first fan vote opened. “It is scripted, but it is quite loose,” he told USA Insider. “And it is very recently written. The ink has yet to dry on the page.”

He admits to rooting for the cast members who are "slightly ostracized" from the group.

Stirling feels a kindred spirit with the Islanders who don’t fit in because that was his “entire time at high school.” While we don’t yet have his take on the season 8 cast, he told The Hollywood Reporter that he was rooting for Amaya, Huda, and Austin in the seventh season. “It’s funny calling them rejects or oddballs because obviously they’re also incredibly articulate and beautiful people, but by the weird Love Island law that we live in, that’s what they are, I suppose.”

He also admitted that the hardest days for him and his writing team are right after recouplings. “When they’ve all been put into the couples, and you watch them walk off in their own couples, to different parts of the villa and we’re like, ‘Oh, they’re all going to have a little chat now.' Because we know we’ve got to do a joke for every couple as they bounce around the villa.”

Once again, a buzzy summer romance show has arrived on Prime Video and made a cohort of fans fall in love with it. Based on Carley Fortune's 2022 debut novel, Every Summer After, Every Year After follows Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek (Matt Cornett), who reunite in the picturesque Barry's Bay a decade after a mysterious betrayal torpedoes their teenage friends-to-lovers romance. Alongside the pair's second-chance encounter, the show's eight episodes flesh out some of the original book's supporting characters, from Percy's best friends Chantal (Aurora Perrineau) and Delilah (Abigail Cowen) to Sam's older brother Charlie (Michael Bradway).

Although Percy and Sam's time in the spotlight has seemingly come to an end, fear not: Fortune has written another book set within the Every Year After universe, so there's ample source material to pull from.

If you've already torn through the first season and are itching to return to Barry's Bay, you're not alone. Keep reading to find out everything we know about a potential Every Year After season 2 so far, including which character is poised to become the show's new romantic lead.

Has 'Every Year After' been renewed for season 2?

At the time of writing, Every Year After hasn’t been renewed for season 2 just yet.

However, showrunner Amy B. Harris has already thought extensively about the show’s future. "I see five seasons," she told Entertainment Weekly. "Obviously, there’s another book that’s connected to Barry’s Bay that I think will be a very exciting blueprint for us for a potential season 2."

Which Carley Fortune book would 'Every Year After' season 2 adapt?

Every Year After season 2 would primarily adapt Carley Fortune's 2025 book, One Golden Summer. The romance novel, also set in Barry's Bay, follows Sam's brother Charlie (Michael Bradway). Meaning, that's right: He does, in fact, survive season 1's shocking cliffhanger!

Over the course of One Golden Summer, Charlie falls in love with photographer Alice Everly, who returns to Barry's Bay years after taking a photo there that changed the course of her life. And yes, that photo just so happens to be the snapshot of Charlie, Percy, and Sam that Charlie sees at the end of the season 1 finale.

During a recent Teen Vogue interview, Bradway teased that the cast and crew crafted his character's season 1 storyline with One Golden Summer in mind. "There were definitely things that we did in the first season that we were intentional about," the actor told the outlet. "[We] made sure that Charlie acted a certain way [in relationships] because we knew that Alice was going to be coming next season."

What would 'Every Year After' season 2 be about?

While Charlie and Alice's romance will drive season 2's plot, Harris also plans to continue fleshing out the rest of the Every Year After characters' stories.

"We intentionally built out the ensemble because I think we can tell lots of stories with our main characters," she told Deadline. "Obviously, Sam and Percy are our love story, the one we were following this season, but to me, the love triangle between Jordie, Chantal, and Delilah has much more to explore."

During an interview with Elle, Harris pointed out that this broader interest in the show's ensemble is part of what inspired the choice to rename the show rather than use the original book title, Every Summer After. "The book is obviously Every Summer After and takes place during the summer, and the first season does take place in the summer," she said. "But what I was intrigued by is that it isn't just every summer that [these characters] have been...dealing with the ramifications of their behavior. That doesn't just affect your summers...I've been thinking a lot about the next season [of the show], and wanting there to be a fall, a winter, a spring."

Which cast members would return for 'Every Year After' season 2?

If Every Year After is renewed, you can expect all of season 1's major players to return, including Michael Bradway as Charlie, Sadie Soverall as Percy, Matt Cornett as Sam, Aurora Perrineau as Chantal, Abigail Cowen as Delilah, and Joseph Chiu as Jordie.

Although Elisha Cuthbert's character Sue passed away in season 1, she could still appear in flashbacks.

Meanwhile, season 2 will introduce a major new character: Alice Everly, the show's new female romantic lead and Charlie's eventual love interest. The word is still out on who will play her, so start your fan casts now.

When would 'Every Year After' season 2 come out?

Since Every Year After hasn't been renewed yet, it's unclear when a hypothetical season 2 would premiere. However, we can look at the season 1 timeline for an idea; the show was originally ordered in summer 2024, and by mid-summer 2025, the series was cast and began production. If more episodes are ordered quickly and the writers get to work ASAP, it's possible the series could pick back up in late 2026 or early 2027—depending on the time of year that the new season is set, of course. Then, hopefully we'd be back in Barry's Bay by late summer 2027 or fall 2027.

We'll keep this story updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, you can get the show's source material, Every Summer After and One Golden Summer, on Bookshop.

This article contains major spoilers for season 1 of Every Year After. Like many buzzy romance shows, Prime Video's Every Year After started as a book. More specifically, the first season is an adaptation of author Carley Fortune's 2022 debut novel, Every Summer After.

Both versions follow Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek (Matt Cornett) across two timelines. One tracks how the childhood best friends became each other's first loves over several summers. The other takes place a decade later, as the two reunite after a mysterious period of estrangement has derailed their relationship.

Although many of the story's major plot beats are the same, Every Year After also makes some adaptive changes to flesh out Barry's Bay, the picturesque lake town that Percy and Sam call home. Read on as we break down the major differences between Every Year After and the original book.

Why is the title of 'Every Year After' different from the book, 'Every Summer After?'

Although Every Year After adapts Fortune’s 2022 novel Every Summer After, the show title is obviously different.

During a recent Variety interview, Fortune shared that there were “a lot of conversations” about the decision. “There were a lot of conversations about it,” she said. “The feeling was that Every Year After opened it up to live beyond the book. And it was one of those things that in an adaptation, things just change when other people come into the mix.”

Although it's too soon to say, here's to hoping that means many more seasons could be in store.

How does Barry's Bay from 'Every Summer After' to 'Every Year After?'

Both the show and movie are set in the idyllic Canadian lake town of Barry's Bay, although the setting differs slightly from the page to screen. Fortune famously writes her love stories in her native Canada, and in the book, Barry's Bay is supposed to be in Ontario's cottage country—and is, in fact, a real place. However, in the Prime Video series, it's been fictionalized to be on the opposite side of the country in British Columbia. To account for the switch-up, Percy also hails from Seattle, Washington, not Toronto. (In real life, the show was shot on Bowen Island, an island outside of Vancouver.)

How does Percy's job in 'Every Year After' differ from the book?

In the book, adult Percy works alongside her best friend, Chantal (Aurora Perrineau), as a senior editor at a home decor magazine. However, in the show, she finds herself writing local obituaries.

“[It’s] one of the few things newspapers still need writers for,” she says in the series premiere. “It pays the bills.”

Percy’s death-centered job takes on a more personal note when she discovers that her former parental figure, Sue Florek (Elisha Cuthbert), has died.

How was Percy and Sam's first kiss changed from the book in 'Every Year After?'

In Every Year After, Percy and Sam’s first kiss is a little later in the story’s timeline. The book characters kiss in summer 2013 after watching The Blair Witch Project during a sleepover, prompting a terrified Percy to open up about her crush on Sam.

Meanwhile, in the show, the duo don’t kiss until the next summer, while Sam is teaching Percy a steamy anatomy lesson.

Is the love triangle between Jordie, Chantal, and Delilah in 'Every Year After' in the book?

Chantal barely appears on the page in Every Summer After, since the book's Percy returns to Barry’s Bay solo. However, in the show, a recently engaged Chantal accompanies Percy to the lake town for Sue’s memorial. There, she finds herself falling for Sam’s best friend Jordie (Joseph Chiu). At the same time, Percy’s childhood BFF Delilah (Abigail Cowen) is also harboring feelings for him (while in a less-than-happy marriage with Sam's brother Charlie).

No matter which couple you’re rooting for, we’re in uncharted territory, since Jordie, Chantal, and Delilah’s love triangle is entirely a show invention.

How does Delilah change from 'Every Summer After' to 'Every Year After?'

Many of the book characters are expanded on-screen, including Percy's childhood best friend Delilah who's changed extensively. In the book, she attends the same college as Sam but is not a part of the present timeline, as she and Percy have drifted apart. In the show, however, she's changed to wound up in an unhappy marriage (resulting in a show-original affair with Charlie). Her being a wealthy, local fixture is also unique to the series, and leads to her want for The Tavern—none of which happens on the page because it doesn't continue her storyline into adulthood.

Her character is changed in the past, as well. The arc about her becoming pregnant and having an abortion as a teenager is only in the show and comes up as Percy reflects upon their youth.

Why were flashbacks involving Sue added to 'Every Year After?'

Although Sue’s death is the inciting incident that sends Percy back to Barry’s Bay in the adult timeline, she’s not a present character in Every Summer After. Yet in Every Year After, she’s a major character in the flashback timeline, playing a major role in Percy’s adolescence.

Showrunner Amy B. Harris told Deadline that casting Canadian actress and '00s icon Elisha Cuthbert as Sue inspired her and the other writers to expand the character’s role in the series. “We weren’t sure how much we would use [Sue] until Elisha signed on,” Harris said. “At first it was going to be touches, and then once I knew we could get her, I was like, ‘Oh, good, I get to write really meaty material,’ because she’s here for it and can do it.”

Why was Percy inheriting The Tavern added to 'Every Year After?'

Once Percy arrives back in Barry’s Bay, she’s given a reason to stay when she discovers that Sue has left her local business, The Tavern, to her. Harris told Deadline that this show invention came from Every Year After’s writers fleshing out Percy and Sue’s relationship.

“I added the stuff about The Tavern, and what I kept thinking about when we were coming up with that storyline was that Sue really understood Percy,” she said. “That scene with the tiara and the tutu, when Percy says, ‘I don’t know if I can handle the crown,’ and Sue says, ‘You’re going to need to learn, because my boys aren’t going to want to'—to me, that was as much about the tavern and this life in Barry’s Bay that her boys weren’t necessarily going to hold on to. She knew that, but I think she also understood Percy really needed that.”

What did Percy do to hurt Sam in 'Every Summer After' vs. the show?

It's eventually revealed that Percy and Sam became estranged after Sam discovered that Percy slept with Charlie (Michael Bradway) during a tumultuous period of their relationship. In the book, Charlie tells Sam and Sue about his hook-up with Percy mere months after it happened.

That’s not the case in the show, in which Sam doesn’t learn the truth until years later. During episode 5, Sam attempts to rekindle his relationship with Percy in the adult timeline—and only then does he discover what went down between her and his brother.

How does the 'Every Summer After' book end in comparison to 'Every Year After?'

As it turns out, Every Year After doesn't necessarily adapt all of Every Summer After. It leaves fans swooning just enough and seems to tease that there's more to come from Percy and Sam's story—which is what's left on the page at the end of the book. Both the novel and drama pick up a year after Sue's memorial. The show hints that the former flame has spent months apart, but now they're both in better places, and may be open to exploring a new chapter. Whereas on the page, the time jump has led the two to being in a relationship and living together in Toronto. With Percy and Sam's will-they-won't-they wide open, we definitely have reason to believe there's more to come between them.

Not only that, the final cliffhanger involving Charlie—in which he has such a strong reaction to looking at an old photograph that he appears to have a medical emergency—isn't in Every Summer After. The incident occurs in One Golden Summer, the sequel, which follows his romance. The show certainly implies it hopes to adapt that love story next, but we'll let you pick up the book in the meantime to know Charlie's fate before then.

When Amanda Batula and West Wilson stepped onto the stage at the Summer House season 10 reunion, it soon became clear that the reality TV special would disappoint fans. Over three weeks, there was no real reckoning for Amanda and West’s controversial romance, as the pair’s emotionless affect and perceived lack of remorse meant there was no resolution, especially regarding Amanda’s betrayal of her “most loving, loyal friend,” Ciara Miller. But really, I should have known that Summer House was never going to dissect the duplicity to the extent that Ciara deserves.

Like most non-watchers who binged the Bravo hit after Amanda and West went public, I spent the past two-plus months rooting for Ciara to get her moment of retribution. For the past five seasons of Summer House, Ciara has been one of Amanda’s biggest supporters; she defended Amanda in arguments with her ex-husband Kyle Cooke and held Amanda’s hand through everything from identity crises to fertility issues. Ciara’s place in “Scamanda” also hit me, and countless other Black women, on a deeper level: We immediately understood the added layer of Amanda being white and Ciara being Black. While the average non-Black Bravo fan is experienced in sidestepping issues of race, Black women have kept their feet on necks since March 31, in hopes that the reunion would actually significantly address the elephant in the room.

But we were inevitably disappointed. Race seldom came up throughout the three-part reunion, and only when brought up by Ciara, Mia Calabrese, and KJ Dillard, the Black members of the cast. Early in part 2, host Andy Cohen asked Ciara to reflect on her discussion of the blowback she’s faced for publicly dating white men, in episode 7 of season 10. Ciara responded by astutely putting words to several dynamics Black women experience in interracial relationships: the mental toll of having your reaction to microaggressions be met with “it’s not that deep;” the patronizing insult of friends using therapy talk to placate instead of actually hearing you; the soul-need for your friends to acknowledge and empathize with your full humanity as someone experiencing racial prejudice.

But Cohen didn’t ask her any follow-up questions. After he turned to Amanda and West with a weak “Any response?” race was dropped, and the focus returned to Amanda’s self-victimization.

Summer House has had conversations about race before. While they’ve been rare, they’ve also been impactful: Ciara having Mya Allen’s back about experiencing microaggressions in the house in season 6; Mya and Gabby Prescod’s season 8 discussion about racial prejudice in dating; and Ciara, Mia, and KJ’s many intra-cultural talks in season 10. But as Ciara pointed out during the reunion, the non-Black cast members can pretend to be engaged, while mentally detaching from what’s being said. The purpose of reunions is to reflect on the show’s pivotal moments, when the cast can (ideally) employ distance, hindsight, and new information. Not only did Ciara have little distance from the betrayal she experienced in her friendship, but she was also tasked with demanding accountability from Amanda in the right way: not too spirited, not too harsh, not harping on the “race card.”

Since the reunion, Ciara opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about how “fucking tired” she is of having to be “strategic” in anticipating others’ reactions to her pain. “I have to maintain face, like, ‘Oh, this hurt my feelings, but I can’t even really express why it hurt my feelings, because people think that I’m going to bring up the race card, and everyone’s going to get all freaked out and then immediately not hear what I have to say.’”

Ciara has exhausted herself bringing these much-needed conversations to reality TV, and it shouldn’t be all on her, or Mia, or KJ, or future Black Summer House stars to keep them going. The season 10 reunion was a clear example of what happens when non-Black people don’t do their part in continuing the discussion. When Ciara is too heated or too emotional to tiptoe around white people’s feelings, that doesn’t mean that the subject of race should be dropped. It means that everyone else needs to be the support system that they claim to be, by putting aside their knee-jerk deflection when faced with racial discomfort, and actively listening when their Black friends ask for what they need. Ciara, her Black costars, and the Black Bravo fandom have been fighting for deeper conversations about race—now it’s time for the network to full send it.

Love Island USA season 8 is fully underway on Peacock, which means we’ll be spending our summer dissecting every romantic gesture, offhanded remark, bombshell entrance, and cast departure. For those still getting acquainted, Love Island USA is a reality dating competition airing almost every night (they take Wednesdays off) from now through the end of July. Singles on the show form connections with each other at a remote villa in Fiji, which are then tested nightly through physical and emotional challenges and the new suitors who enter the villa.

Celebrities ranging from Kat Dennings to Tyler Hilton are tuning into the now-airing season 8, and the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Megan Thee Stallion, and Margot Robbie have admitted their fandom for previous seasons and the original UK version. And if you, like them, are looking for someone to talk to about all the drama unfolding daily, look no further than the companion talk show Love Island USA: Aftersun (not to be confused with the touching 2022 Paul Mescal film of the same name).

Here’s what you can expect from the talk show, including the format and the buzzy new hosts. (And if you're looking for the season 8 Islander's Instagrams, the current couple standings, or how to vote, we've got you covered.)

What is 'Love Island USA: Aftersun?'

Originally launched via the U.K. franchise, Aftersun is an after-show and space to dissect the drama that just unfolded, hear from dumped Islanders, and see exclusive never-before-seen clips from the previous week. Occasionally, the series will also feature celebrity panelists and contestants from previous seasons who dissect what's going on. Think of it like a video podcast that parses the details of everything that transpired in the villa, with the chance of seeing some of those outspoken celebrity fans.

Who hosts 'Love Island USA: Aftersun?'

Peacock and Love Island USA have officially pulled two new hosts for a chat! Summer House’s Ciara Miller and content creator and The Cut advice columnist Tefi Pessoa will be the new faces of the talk show, taking over from Love Island UK and Traitors alum Maura Higgins. Ariana Madix, of Vanderpump Rules fame, still hosts the main series.

When does 'Love Island USA: Aftersun' air?

Starting Saturday, June 13, Love Island USA: Aftersun will air every Saturday at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT) on Peacock. Love Island USA will continue to air every other night, except Wednesdays.

Is it worth tuning into 'Love Island USA: Aftersun?'

Fans are mixed about how much the after-show really adds to the series, but are generally willing to give it a chance. And with Ciara—fresh off her standing-ovation-worthy performance at the Summer House reunion—and Tefi by her side, it’s worth seeing how they freshen up the talk show.

Hannah Berner has perfected the art of the overshare.

Spend even a few minutes consuming the comedian and podcaster's content—whether on social media, on stage, or on her and best friend Paige DeSorbo’s hit podcast “Giggly Squad,”—and you'll quickly pick up deeply intimate details about her life. Her bowel movements. Her underwear preferences. The McDonald's order that nearly made her miss a flight. The exact conversation she had with her mom that morning.

But unlike the many creators spinning Internet fame into mainstream careers, for the 34-year-old, access isn’t a means to an end or a tool for influence. It is the product itself. Vulnerability, she says, is her “superpower.”

"My job is to be myself and put myself out there and, not to get too deep, but try to make people less alone," she tells Marie Claire during a whirlwind week that includes filming a still-under-wraps acting project (separate from the scripted Netflix series she's developing with DeSorbo, Amy Poehler, and Kay Cannon) and presenting at the American Music Awards alongside fellow reality TV vet Lisa Rinna.

Berner doubles down on that philosophy in her second comedy special, None of My Business, now streaming on Hulu. Across the hour, she mines everything from sexting disasters and body insecurities to the increasingly complicated question of whether she wants children—and how that decision intersects with her ambitions, her career, and a husband (comedian Des Bishop) who is 16 years older than she is. The result is a set that’s both fearlessly personal and surprisingly universal, as if Berner is the inner voice of a generation that processes life's biggest questions in real time and often online.

"It takes a lot for me to be embarrassed," she says. "I purposely talk about not shaving my legs above my knee, me sweating, and awkward situations I get in; I think it normalizes being human and a multifaceted woman."

So when Berner appears on Zoom from a Los Angeles hotel room, bedhead and all, it feels reasonable to assume there isn't much left to uncover. Yet away from the rapid-fire punchlines, she's more measured than expected—still warm, giggly, and disarmingly candid, but also intentional about the business of being herself. Here, she talks about building a comedy career in public, navigating fame without losing herself, the friendship-powered empire she's built with DeSorbo, and the Summer House scandal that continues to reverberate across the Bravoverse.

Marie Claire: Your comedy special is called None of My Business, but as a Giggler, I feel like I know all of your business. As your platform's grown, how do you navigate what parts of yourself to protect?

HB: Number one is protecting the family—not to be so Italian. I learned early in my career that other people didn't sign up for public access and also that not everyone has a sense of humor—if you make a joke about something, people can take it seriously. When I bring up my family or my husband in public, I make sure it's either really, really hilarious and worth the joke or I don't. I never talk about my marriage, and that's probably the number one thing that I think is really healthy.

MC: Hannah-the-person and Hannah-the-character feel closely linked, but do you feel there’s a distinction between you and that public perception of you?

HB: It's been really hard for me to be PR trained. I'm still not good at it because I just believe in honesty. I do think, though, why my comedy connects with people is because people want to feel like they're just FaceTiming their friends. And I also never tried to replicate a different comedic voice because I've done reality TV, because I've done sketches online, I yearned to be myself.

MC: There’s a common saying with comics: the first special's easy to write because it's a lifetime worth of material, but with second specials, you have to start from scratch. How did working on this one compare to your first special on Netflix, We Ride at Dawn?

HB: You feel like you won a Super Bowl when your special comes out, and then you have to learn how to play football again because you literally have zero jokes. [This time around] I was going to the clubs being like, "Are cankles funny?" I literally started from nothing. And you wonder, Was I funny because I'd written these jokes that I know work, or am I just good at performing?

I was able to realize I knew my voice even more. I was insecure [in the beginning], and my husband, who's done like a trillion specials, was like, “It's always scary in the beginning.” But I love this hour so much. It's almost sad to have to burn it and not be able to tour it anymore.

MC: What’s your typical writing process?

HB: I was lucky that after the Netflix special came out, I went on tour with “Giggly Squad.” So I didn't have pressure to be coming up with jokes every day. But I do think hanging out with your friends, like when you're riffing with them, you see where there's something. So if I make someone laugh really hard, whatever I said, I write it down. If Paige starts dying laughing at something, there's something there. Sometimes, also, I'll say a story on “Giggly Squad” that will cause a lot of reaction where people DM me, and I'll think, Okay, let's expand that on stage. I'm like a dog sniffing around, just trying to collect stuff, and then when I'm finally ready to start putting it together, I take all of my notes, and I start to combine themes, and write it out, and then you don't know if it's all crap or any of it's good until you go on stage.

MC: You've also earned so many celebrity fans like Nikki Glaser, Chelsea Handler, and Amy Poehler. Is there someone's opinion, whether in that group or otherwise, who still makes you nervous? Or whose feedback matters more on jokes?

HB: Comedians are so insecure because, well, if the people don't laugh, they are the judges. So I don't care how much you can intellectualize the bit; I'm like, “If the crowd didn't laugh, the crowd didn't laugh.”

But also just being able to like make those comedians laugh in conversation is my favorite. Having Chelsea or Nikki make fun of me, that's my favorite. The fact that they're shooting the shit and busting my balls is an honor and a privilege. To be around these women and be able to ask questions and see how their brain works is really, really, really cool.

MC: In the special, you're also very candid about motherhood and deciding if you should or shouldn’t have kids. Going into this, did you feel any pressure about how you were presenting that journey?

HB: I honestly was going in purely with curiosity of, I'm touring the country, speaking to women all over the country, I want to do some control groups. And every single show, I would have women debate, “should I, should I not [have kids]?” And I'd tell them my fears, and it was therapeutic for me.

One of my favorite lines of the special is, “I can't just have a baby and leave it at home and go on tour. I'm not a male comedian.” Because I see fellow male comics who are my age and they're like, "Oh, I wanna have a kid." And I'm like, "Yeah, but that's not gonna affect you how it's gonna affect me." And I'm competitive, and I see the career path, and I like to call that out. So I kind of just use it to say all my intrusive thoughts and questions, but I feel like anyone, whether you're a mom or not a mom, relates.

MC: I want to ask about Paige because she is such a big part of your life and your career. You guys have built such a brand off your friendship, but how has monetizing the friendship changed it?

HB: We really haven't changed our “business.” I put it in quotations because it's me, Paige, and Grace [Battle Thompson, executive producer]—who really runs the show—and it's an extremely small team. Yes, more people know who we are, but we're just doing what we've always done. I think it's been really beneficial because she's always had her own stuff, and I've always had my own stuff, so we've never needed “Giggly Squad.” It's always been a choice.

It's been able to be this passion project that has ended up being financially really worth it. But because we never went into it for that reason, it's been able to stay consistent, because you can tell we're not doing money grabs with it. Like, we purposely don't make Gigglers pay for our Substack. We only release merch that we're obsessed with. We just want to have this fun community.

MC: Do you guys have any rules around conflict, like couples might, where you say, "This issue we're having is going to stay private," or is everything fair game because it makes you relatable?

HB: I honestly have to thank reality TV because we were put through the wringer. They did everything they could to rip our friendship apart. I can't tell you the things behind the scenes that happened to, like, literally end our friendship [and] we fought against the system. Bravo doesn't want two women to love each other—that's just not good TV.

So I think surviving television drama made our friendship so strong and our communication so strong. Even on the show, we had one or two tiffs that when we had to make up, we couldn't stop laughing, and they were like, "This is horrible TV. You guys are just not giving us what we need." And I'm like, "Because I'm not actually mad at her." So because we've forgiven and overcome difficult things, now when it’s like, "Oh, do you wanna do this video for Dunkin' or this video for Dunkin'?" It's not life or death.

But also, I do have to say we got lucky that creatively we work really well together in that I'm a little more type A with how I want things to be. And Paige is really good at narrowing down all my ideas. She's really good at saying no to things. In a meeting, we can finish each other's sentences.

Our number one thing is making sure the other one's never uncomfortable. So, sometimes teams could be arguing about something, and I'm like, "I'm calling Paige." And Paige is like, "Yeah, let's figure this out, me and you." Because we actually love each other.

MC: Speaking of Bravo, did you watch the Summer House reunion?

HB: I'm not because I have something called PTSD. Ciara’s keeping me in the know. So I'm getting it from the source.

MC: There is a fan theory that you and Paige were a part of how Ciara caught West and Amanda dating because you both hired a PI. Can you confirm or deny this rumor?

HB: I'll just say that we were there for [Ciara], emotionally.

MC: People are rewatching old seasons, and there's a lot of "justice for Hannah" discourse now. Is it satisfying for you to see people reassessing you on the show? Or would you actually rather people leave it in the past because you've moved on?

HB: Reality TV is so crazy. You see this happen with a lot of shows where people realize we did what the storyline wanted us to do, but now that we have more information, we know that it was actually different than what was shown. So I think it's cool for people to understand some of the tricks of reality TV. It's like WWE for people to be like, "Wait, she actually wasn't the worst in this situation.” So I think it's funny.

MC: I also want to ask about your project with Amy Poehler. What can you tease about it?

HB: We're writing. We're trying to figure it out. I feel like I'm a sponge trying to learn everything I can from Amy. So Paige and I are, it feels like, [in] graduate school for TV. I always say, I love keeping the Gigglers and the gays fed, so I just wanna make the best, funniest show for them. Just know if we're quiet, it's because we're working hard to do it.

MC: Stand-up and acting aren’t exactly the same thing, and reality TV is so different. Does working on this scratch a different itch or did it feel like a really natural extension?

HB: It feels natural in terms of they give us a scenario, like, “Let's say you and Paige were in Walgreens, what would you do?” and I'm like, "I'll tell you exactly what we do and what we'd say." So it's cool that we kind of already know our characters in a way, but we're changing it a bit because it is fictional. But creatively, I want to be doing different things. So acting has been on my vision board. Back in the day, stand-up comedians, if you were good enough, you'd get your own series or your own movie. So I think deep down, I always wanted to act, but I just didn't think it was possible. Stand-up was, like, the thing that you could do without waiting to get picked.

MC: Are you taking acting classes or are you learning on the ground from Amy?

HB: We will be taking acting classes for this show. We cannot disappoint the Gigglers. Paige is already researching and stuff, so don't worry: We are gonna take acting classes to act more like ourselves. I always joke that Paige is an incredible actress if you've ever seen Summer House. She should win an Oscar. Some of her one-liners and reactions are just incredible. So I have a lot of confidence in her.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

From The Summer I Turned Pretty to Off Campus, Prime Video has become the go-to streamer for the next big book-to-screen romance series. This summer is no exception, as viewers can look forward to a brand-new second-chance romance tale—courtesy of Every Year After.

Based on Carley Fortune's 2022 novel Every Summer After, the series follows childhood best friends Percy (Sadie Soverall) and Sam (Matt Cornett) as they become each other's first loves, only to be torn apart for the next decade. When they finally reunite, old feelings and past secrets surface in the picturesque vacation town of Barry's Bay.

Before you dive into the show, which premieres on June 10, here's everything to know about the cast of Every Year After.

Sadie Soverall as Percy Fraser

As a teenager, Every Year After heroine Persephone “Percy” Fraser spends her summers in Barry’s Bay. Over the course of several years, her friendship with boy-next-door Sam Florek (Matt Cornett) blossoms into young love. Years later, an adult Percy returns for Florek family matriarch Sue’s funeral, forcing her to reconnect with Sam years after a mysterious, devastating breakup tore them apart.

Sadie Soverall, 24, is a British actress best known for playing Beatrice in the Netflix series Fate: The Winx Saga. You might also recognize her from her role as one of the ex-lovers of Jacob Elordi’s character, Felix, in Emerald Fennell’s 2023 thriller Saltburn.

Sadie Soverall's Instagram: @sadiesoverall

Matt Cornett as Sam Florek

Every Year After leading man Sam Florek had a formative, ill-fated summer romance with his best friend, Percy, as a teenager. Today, he’s a doctor grieving his mother and dating a pediatric surgeon. Sparks between Percy and Sam inevitably fly when she returns to Barry’s Bay, but will they end up back together?

Matt Cornett, 27, came to fame as perfectionist theater kid E.J. in Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Other acting credits include Zombies 3, Summer of 69, and Minimum Wage.

Matt Cornett's Instagram: @mattcornett

Aurora Perrineau as Chantal

Chantal is Percy’s best friend in adulthood. A straight-laced lawyer, Chantal’s decision to accompany Percy back to Barry’s Bay might help her find herself outside of her demanding job.

Aurora Perrineau, 31, is an actress and model best known for playing Shana in the 2015 live-action film adaptation of Jem and the Holograms. Perrineau has also appeared in the horror-thriller Truth or Dare, as well as shows like Westworld and When They See Us.

Aurora Perrineau's Instagram: @auroraperrineau

Abigail Cowen as Delilah

Delilah is Percy’s childhood best friend.

Abigail Cowen, 28, previously appeared alongside Soverall in Fate: The Winx Saga, playing protagonist Bloom Peters. The actress told Teen Vogue that working together on a previous show helped them capture Delilah and Percy’s close-knit dynamic. “[Sadie is] like a sister to me, which was cool to play because Delilah and Percy were like sisters when they were young,” Cowen said. “When they’re young, Delilah’s this firecracker, free-spirit girl, and Percy’s more internal and quiet. Delilah pushes her outside of her comfort zone. And in adulthood, Percy actually pushes Delilah out of her comfort zone to eventually confront her own demons.”

Cowen can also be seen as Vicki in Stranger Things and as Dorcas in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Abigail Cowen’s Instagram: @abbeycowen

Michael Bradway as Charlie Florek

Charlie Florek is Sam's older brother. After befriending a teenage Percy, Charlie later follows his dying mother's request to reach out to her, prompting her long-awaited return to Barry's Bay.

Michael Bradway, 27, previously portrayed Jack Damon on the NBC drama Chicago Fire. Additionally, he can be seen in Marked Men and Safe House.

Michael Bradway’s Instagram: @michaelbradway_

Joseph Chiu as Jordie

Jordie is Sam’s best friend. Although he also grew up with Percy, Jordie initially pretends not to know his BFF's ex when she returns to Barry's Bay. How's that for friend loyalty?

Joseph Chiu, 24, booked his first major role as Spider in the 2025 Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen. Although he’s still a relative newcomer, he’s already booked TV appearances in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and The Miniature Wife.

Joseph Chiu's Instagram: @josephchiu0812

Elisha Cuthbert as Sue Florek

Sue isn’t just Sam and Charlie’s mom. She’s also a key figure in young Percy’s teenage years. When Sue dies of lymphoma, it’s her death that prompts Percy to return to Barry’s Bay and reconnect with the Floreks years later.

Elisha Cuthbert, 43, rose to fame as a scream queen with roles in 2000s horror films like Captivity, House of Wax, and The Quiet. More recently, she played Abby Phillips in four seasons of the Netflix comedy The Ranch.

Elisha Cuthbert's Instagram: @elishaphaneuf

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Bravo fans, it’s all led up to this. Tonight, the three-part Summer House season 10 reunion comes to an end with a final round of highly-anticipated revelations. And once again, I, the resident reality TV expert on Marie Claire’s team will be here to discuss the “Scamanda” bombshells live. (Be sure to check out our Part 1 and Part 2 takeaways first.)

For the past two weeks, the Summer House cast has been unraveling the controversial timeline of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance. Host Andy Cohen has led the rest of the cast in demanding clarity, as the controversial couple admitted to lying to their friends, including Amanda and West’s respective exes, Kyle Cooke and Ciara Miller about their growing romance. The first two episodes dove deep into both the unraveling of Amanda and Kyle’s marriage and West’s pattern of behavior with exes like Ciara, Dara Levitan, and Meija Moreno. In the final hour, fans are hoping that Amanda and West will address lingering questions that have been subject to fan debate for over two months, including whether Amanda shows remorse (or an understanding) of the depth of her betrayal towards Ciara, and whether West actually has serious intentions of doing right by Amanda.

With the final part of the reunion set to begin in just a few minutes, I’ll be sharing live updates and thoughts on everything that’s revealed tonight’s special. —Quinci LeGardye, Culture Writer

This reunion has me feeling like an over-the-shoulder investigator, watching as Amanda and West’s narrative of their romance is picked apart. Some of the biggest bombshells from Parts 1 & 2:

Though Amanda and West claim they didn’t kiss until late February/early March, there are still questions about when their emotional connection began. Ciara’s suspicions started on January 17; she and West had been having “sleepovers” the previous fall, just a few months earlier.

Amanda and West admitted to lying about the cast about their connection in March, when the rumors about the romance began circulating.

West had been dating Mejia Moreno from February 2025 up to late March 2026. Though West denied that they’d been exclusive, Mejia told Ciara and Kyle, via FaceTime, that West had referred to her as his girlfriend, and that he’d allegedly told her that he’d get fired from the show if their relationship came out. Amanda knew about Mejia when she and West were getting together, but it’s unclear whether she knew the extent of the relationship.

Amanda’s biggest defense so far is that she got caught up in her feelings and “she’s just a girl in love [who] can’t be held accountable for [her] actions.” As Marie Claire contributor Radhika Menon points out, “Amanda continues to be defensive and hasn't acknowledged how hurtful her actions were—even as Ciara continuously points out the juxtaposition of how good of a friend she was to Amanda.”

I also want to recognize the rest of the Summer House cast, since the point of a normal reunion is to catch up with all the reality stars. Some developments:

Core threesome Kyle, Carl Radke, and Lindsay Hubbard seem to be in a much better place since season 10’s filming. Any lingering beef between Kyle and Carl regarding Soft Bar and their fight in the season 10 finale seems fully resolved. And ex-fiances Lindsay and Carl have rebuilt a friendship deeper than an UberEats collab, with Lindsay praising Carl for finally becoming “the person you are supposed to be and wanted to be.”

Mia Calabrese and Ciara are still besties and are now experiencing their single-girl eras while living in the same building. Mia confirmed that she ended things with her longtime boyfriend Scott Robert Williams after filming, and is now working on herself.

KJ Dillard revealed that he had a serious mental-health downturn after filming; he was hospitalized due to self-harm and diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. In a separate Ebony interview, he opened up about his mental-health journey, the toll it took on his relationship with Dara, and the pressures of being the first Black male cast member on Summer House.

Jesse Solomon is building his music career and ready to pursue a serious relationship. (And no, “Falling for Best Friend” isn’t about Ciara.)

Bailey Taylor accused Ben Waddell of "reprimanding women," including his girlfriend Sabrina Belle, and not having the same heat for men. (Frankly, there’s been too much else going on to focus on this, but Sabrina did respond on Instagram.)

And Levi Sebree popped in! Great to see her.

After some set-up, we are getting immediately into West and Amanda, thank Bravo. Since Part 2 caught all the way up to Amanda and Kyle’s separation (minus whatever will be shown on In the City), hopefully this hour will be all “Scamanda.”

Also, before I forget one very big question: What’s happening with Summer House season 11??? Ciara’s notably on her way to Fiji, so I need updates on the confirmed cast yesterday. —QL

It seems very clear that everyone in the Summer House cast started looking at the season 10 footage twice after Amanda and West’s announcement, even if Mia’s the one leading the charge. The way everyone chimes in when Ciara and Lindsay mention gaslighting shows how they’ve hurt all of their friends with the lying.

Also, after that unanimous assertion that Amanda had no friends in Part 1, interesting to hear West say that he and Amanda had mutual friends, closely followed by him recalling that he was bringing Amanda around his friends. —QL

This discussion on the semantics of cheating (i.e. emotional vs. physical) is definitely the deepest the reunion has dove in so far. But that is impossible to prove, especially going all the way back to last summer, so I appreciate Kyle trying to nail down the physical. His aside to Lindsay, “We’re not going to be able to prove that”? Chef’s kiss.

(Also, considering how much editing the show’s team probably had to do post-announcement, wouldn’t be mad if they got an Emmy nom.) —QL

Mia with an essential question: Did going public have more to do with showing accountability for their friends or getting ahead of the rumored video of them? And Amanda side-steps. —QL

Though Bravo’s reunion filming process is arguably excessive, Andy Cohen needed this length of time to get West tripping on his story and at least admitting that Mejia thought she and West were exclusive. If anything, the past three parts have solidified West’s seeming pattern of discarding the women he dates (notably, women of color in Ciara and Mejia’s case) without much regard for their feelings. —QL

It’s so sad to hear Kyle pointing out that Amanda was fresh out of a marriage and really vulnerable when West made the first move, and that she’s now so isolated from her cast mates, who have supported her through the reality-TV gauntlet for years.

Also, as Ciara points out, West hasn’t said anything yet like, Amanda’s worth it. —QL

The cast circles back to Amanda’s Instagram activity while she was sneaking around with West, from the song choices to the “this is how much I care” photo, and all she says is that those weren’t related to West, and that she…doesn’t put that much care into her posts? Ma’am, how long have you been a reality-TV celebrity? —QL

Ciara and Andy give Amanda a clear opening to speak directly to the Ciara friendship betrayal, after a montage of Ciara holding Amanda down all summer. Amanda repeats the I developed feelings for someone I shouldn’t have line, and does “deeply” apologize, but Ciara points out that Amanda barely gave her advance notice before the statement. Kyle and Lindsay were the ones to pick Ciara up off the floor.

Ciara then takes it to, why didn’t Amanda think and recognize that part of West's pursuit could've been spite towards Ciara. But I kind of wish she’d just stuck on the friendship level. ‘Cause, how does Amanda seemingly have no consideration for Ciara's feelings? Even in this talk, the emotions are in Ciara’s voice, not Amanda’s. —QL

I see a lot of myself in Ciara, as a fellow Black woman who hates crying in front of people, so I’m getting emotional watching her cry as she recalls seeing her mom get through romantic turmoil to become an independent single mom, and wanting that resilience for Amanda. Amanda’s reaction also seems like true remorse. But Amanda’s reasoning being a constant I didn’t think this far…it’s no wonder that fans have been shouting from the rooftops that Ciara deserved so much more. —QL

I have never heard the words “beta blockers” more than in the past three weeks. I still don’t really know what they are. But it seems very, very important that West does admit to taking one, after Andy points out that he and Amanda have been the least emotional participants in this entire reunion. —QL

At this point, a live-blog of this reunion could just be “This is so sad” over and over, but Kyle and Amanda’s hug killed me. Hearing their heartbeats over the mics…There was more love in that moment than when current partners West and Amanda were questioned on whether they were in love. —QL

I admittedly thought that it was a bit much when some fans crowned Lindsay the MVP of the reunion after Part 1… I stand corrected. I don’t think that Ciara, who’s closest to the situation, could get away with refusing to let go and vocalizing her confusion at all of West and Amanda’s half-answers and lack of introspection in this entire reunion, and consideration for the entire cast's feelings throughout their relationship. Sometimes we need someone further away to give their "birds-eye view."

Time to add “Andy, I didn’t learn anything” to the Bravo Hall of Fame. —QL

The biggest, most-explosive Summer House reunion ever ends on a bummer, despite a closing toast with Girl Scouts. Everything about this reality-TV friend group is up in the air, with no mention of Summer House season 11. What could be next for Summer House?

A BONUS EPISODE!!!!! Based on the post-reunion teaser, Summer House: The Aftermath will be a full episode(!) of the show picking up cameras three weeks after the reunion taping. We briefly see Amanda discuss West with Lindsay, Kyle discuss Amanda with West, and Ciara and Mejia sit down and compare notes face-to-face. Scamanda never ends!!!!

To be honest, this was such a surprise that I’m not sure if I’ll be back to live-blog the new episode. Whether or not, thank you for joining me as I put my reality-TV sociology fixation on main. And of course, Happy Summer! —QL

Back in the ‘70s—way before Twilight and True Blood got a new generation hooked on stories of sexy, brooding blood-suckers—prolific author Anne Rice ignited a vampire fever with Interview with the Vampire, the first book in her Vampire Chronicles series. A dozen more novels—plus a few spinoffs and crossover stories—followed over the course of more than 40 years. And though the paranormal book series is definitively complete following Rice’s 2021 death, it’s proven itself just as immortal as its main characters, finding new life in recent years as a prestige drama TV series on AMC that’s earned widespread critical acclaim and been praised for its depiction of queer characters and racial tensions.

The long-awaited third season arrives this summer, with a name change from Interview with the Vampire to The Vampire Lestat as it shifts focus from the first book in the series to its sequel. Whether you want to catch up on the source material before diving into the show or you’ve already sunk your teeth in and need more Louis and Lestat, read on for a full guide to The Vampire Chronicles book series.

What is 'The Vampire Chronicles' book series about?

With the core collection spanning 13 lengthy books, The Vampire Chronicles series covers quite a bit of ground. At the center of it all is Lestat de Lioncourt, a French nobleman who was turned into a vampire in the 1700s. The series starts with Interview with the Vampire, as he tells the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac, whom he made into a vampire.

We get Lestat’s autobiography in Book 2, The Vampire Lestat, culminating in his tenure as a rock star in the 1980s—the attention from which he’s hoping will reunite him with old friends and stir up some drama between humans and vampires. The next three books—The Queen of the Damned, The Tale of the Body Thief, and Memnoch the Devil—see Lestat fighting a major threat to the vampire community, grappling with his loneliness and lack of humanity, and coming into close contact with the devil.

Books 5 through 10 further build out Lestat’s world, both with and without him as a main character. We dive deep into the life stories of several familiar faces, including prominent vampires Marius and Armand, and see the universe expand to include characters from Rice’s witchy series, the Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy.

Though Rice initially meant for Lestat’s saga to end with the 10th Vampire Chronicles book, 2003’s Blood Canticle, she resurrected him once again a decade later. Between 2014 and 2018, she published three final books in the series: Prince Lestat, Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis, and Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat. The final installments begin as the vampire emerges from exile and attempts to calm widespread chaos by stepping up as leader of the vampire community.

Which books from 'The Vampire Chronicles' series have been adapted for the screen so far?

AMC’s critically adored TV series debuted in 2022 as Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and kept that title for 2024's season 2 as well. Those initial 15 episodes bring to life the events of the first novel in The Vampire Chronicles, with Game of Thrones alum Jacob Anderson as Louis and Australian actor Sam Reid portraying Lestat.

Starting with the third season, which premiered on June 7, the show has been renamed Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat and will dig into the eponymous second book in Rice’s series. The new installment will reportedly also tie in The Queen of the Damned.

Meanwhile, AMC is also adapting Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, the titular characters of which feature heavily in the Vampire Chronicles books. Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches is now two seasons in, with a third currently in production. Both shows are part of AMC’s Immortal Universe based on Rice’s vast bibliography.

So far, the Immortal Universe also includes another series: Talamasca: The Secret Order, which debuted in fall 2025 and focuses on an organization that crops up in both the Vampire Chronicles and Mayfair Witches books and is tasked with investigating and monitoring supernatural communities.

It's still early days, but in 2025, AMC revealed that an adaptation of Memnoch the Devil is also in development at the network. Lestat is still the main character in the fifth novel of the series, though without The Vampire Lestat renewed for additional seasons, it's unclear whether the Book 5 adaptation will be another installment, a spinoff, or a new show entirely.

Elsewhere, before The Vampire Chronicles got the prestige TV treatment, Interview with the Vampire was first brought to the screen as a 1994 film starring Tom Cruise as Lestat, Brad Pitt as Louis, and Kirsten Dunst as Claudia, a young girl-turned-vampire who becomes something of a daughter to the pair. (In the series, she's portrayed by Bailey Bass and Delainey Hayles.)

In 2002, a movie combining elements from both The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned—taking its title from the latter—premiered with Stuart Townsend as Lestat and Aaliyah as Akasha, the original vampire in Rice’s books.

How do I read 'The Vampire Chronicles' books in order?

Here are all 13 of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles books, from 1976’s Interview with the Vampire to 2018’s Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat:

• Interview With the Vampire (1976)
• The Vampire Lestat (1985)
• The Queen of the Damned (1988)
• The Tale of the Body Thief (1992)
• Memnoch the Devil (1995)
• The Vampire Armand (1998)
• Merrick (2000)
• Blood and Gold (2001)
• Blackwood Farm (2002)
• Blood Canticle (2003)
• Prince Lestat (2014)
• Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis (2016)
• Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat (2018)

Are there any spinoffs to 'The Vampire Chronicles' series?

Yes! About halfway through writing The Vampire Chronicles series, in 1998 and 1999, Rice published two more books that further flesh out the universe but can stand alone and don’t directly impact the plot of the main series. This New Tales of the Vampire series comprises Pandora and Vittorio, the Vampire. Pandora tells the story of the titular vampire, who has known Marius for centuries and crops up as a side character in Lestat’s 1980s timeline. Vittorio, the Vampire, meanwhile, is an autobiography of yet another centuries-old vampire. His story, however, doesn't crossover with the main characters of The Vampire Chronicles books.

And, while technically not direct spinoffs of the Vampire Chronicles books, Rice’s three Lives of the Mayfair Witches novels do take place in the same universe as and star characters that feature heavily in the vampire-focused series. They include 1990’s The Witching Hour, 1993’s Lasher, and 1994’s Taltos.

24-year-old Kenzie Annis is one of the original Islanders on the Love Island USA season 8—and of the OG cast, she’s had one of the more tumultuous romantic arcs. After first pairing with Zach Georgiou in the premiere, she was soon left single when he opted to leave her for bombshell Kayda Bosse. Kenzie then explored her connection with police officer Sean Reifel and two new bombshells, Gabriel Vasconcelos and Corbin Mims. Though briefly on the brink of elimination, Kenzie pairs with Corbin in the season’s fifth episode, which in turn resulted in Sean leaving the island.

Though she expressed remorse in leaving Sean vulnerable, she’s soon distracted by the latest bombshell to enter the villa in episode 6: Caleb McDaniel from North Carolina. While we wait to see whether she stays with Corbin or moves on to Caleb, let’s get to know the Kennesaw, Georgia native a little better.

Kenzie just graduated from nursing school.

Kenzie, whose real name is Mackenzie, posted a celebratory Instagram on May 17, 2026, announcing she could now “add ‘BSN’ to her name.” She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a nursing degree and posed with her friends and family in scrubs in an Instagram carousel just days before joining the Love Island USA cast. "I literally just graduated nursing school the day before getting here," she revealed in her intro in the season premiere.

In a pre-season interview, Kenzie added that she’s also a nanny to two young girls. “I could just eat them up, I love them!” she said.

Kenzie is a former competitive dancer.

In that same interview, Kenzie mentions her past as a competitive dancer and says that she does a split every morning as a stress reliever. She was a member of both the DancElite group and CK Danceworks Inc. She competed at the 2017 National Finals and placed 17th in the Top Intermediate Solo 15-19 category.

She had a mini-scandal before the season even premiered.

Before the cameras started rolling, eagle-eyed social media fans assumed Kenzie was affiliated with the MAGA movement when an image of her wearing a red hat with the slogan started circulating online. But after some investigation, it appears the photo was doctored and/or created using AI.

To throw more water on this controversy, Kenzie’s brother and father have both spoken out and clarified that their family does not support the president. “Me and my family are very against the Trump administration. We have never voted for Donald Trump,” her brother Alden said, while her father confirmed the same sentiment to TMZ.

Kenzie is hoping to emulate her parents' relationship.

In the pre-season interview, Kenzie calls herself a “big lovergirl inside” and mentions that her parents are still together after 30 years of marriage. “It’s beautiful to see how their marriage has grown…I want that kind of love,” she said.

Whether it’s with Corbin, Caleb, or some other still-to-be-seen bombshell, here’s hoping Kenzie finds what she’s looking for inside the villa!

Netflix's rom-com K-drama My Royal Nemesis has become the latest Korean series to catapult a rising actor into global fame. Written by Kang Hyun-joo, the weekly SBS series stars former The Glory villain Lim Ji-yeon as Kang Dan-shim, a Joseon-era commoner-turned-royal consort who finds herself transported into the body of a modern-day actress named Shin Seo-ri. Soon, she crosses paths with Cha Se-gye (Heo Nam-jun), a third-generation chaebol heir born out of wedlock who's determined to prove himself to his family. Thus begins the pair's enemies-to-lovers romance, a connection shown to span 300 years thanks to some past-lives plot twists.

Since its premiere on May 8, the time-travel romance has grown into one of the year's most popular K-dramas so far, catapulting Heo Nam-jun into the spotlight. After flying under the radar on acclaimed shows, the actor has doubled his Instagram following as fans have fallen for Dan-shim and Se-gye's swoon-worthy love story. Below, read on to learn more about Heo Nam-jun, from his own humble roots to his other shows to watch after My Royal Nemesis.

Heo Nam-jun grew up on a farm and first pursued music before becoming an actor.

Heo Nam-jun, 33, grew up on a farm in Korea's Gangwon province. (His birthday falls within My Royal Nemesis's run, on June 9.) According to The Korea Herald, he initially wanted to major in applied music for college; when it didn't work out, he turned to acting and decided to pursue it as a career.

"I realized in high school that no matter how hard I worked, music just wasn't going to work out for me," Heo explained in 2024. "That was the point where I realized that some things simply don't work out no matter how hard you try. It was the first time I really ran into a wall."

Before 'My Royal Nemesis,' Heo Nam-jun was best known for playing a sadistic villain.

After graduating from Sungkyunkwan University's Department of Acting Arts, Heo eventually made his acting debut in 2019. His first roles included supporting parts in dramas like Missing: The Other Side, Snowdrop, and The Impossible Heir; and movies including Double Patty and Night in Paradise. Netflix fans may also recognize him from his role playing soldier Kang Seok-chan in seasons 2 and 3 of Sweet Home.

In late 2024, Heo caught the attention of the K-drama industry in back-to-back roles. He played ruthless villain Kim Sang-hyuk in the Korean thriller adaptation of Your Honor, and warm second-lead Ji Sang-woo in When the Phone Rings. For the former, Heo received one of Korean television's biggest honors, a Blue Dragon Series Award nomination for Best New Actor.

Heo was lauded for giving great performances of the very different characters, and soon landed both a supporting role in Netflix's space drama When the Stars Gossip. He later got his first lead role, in the historical coming-of-age drama A Hundred Memories.

In a November 2025 interview, he told Forbes, "The past year was filled with both pressure and happiness. Being able to continue acting with great people in good projects is truly a blessing. For me, being able to do what I love for a living is already a success."

He's a fraternal twin and a loving uncle.

Though Heo mostly keeps his personal life private, he recently opened up about his bond with his sibling. While appearing on the popular YouTube show Salon Drip, hosted by Jang Do-yeon, the actor revealed that he's a fraternal twin and the elder of the brothers.

"We don't look alike at all," he explained. "My brother is totally a T [a Thinking type in MBTI] and a planner. He's taller than me and has darker features. My brother grew much faster than me so even though I'm the older brother in name, I was treated like the younger one. I ended up inheriting all the clothes."

When asked who was more popular with girls when they were young, Heo added, "My brother was more popular. I've never really been popular. I've received [love] confessions before, but not many."

Nam-jun's brother is also a new dad. Last January, the actor posted a sweet Instagram picture holding his nephew. Per Zapzee, he also mentioned the newborn in his acceptance speech at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards. "“Father, Mother, my brother and my nephew born just a few days ago, I love you," he said at the time.

He called starring in an IU music video the "biggest credit of his life."

Before My Royal Nemesis and A Hundred Memories, Heo starred in his first lead role alongside one of Korea's biggest stars. In May 2025, he played the romantic lead opposite IU in her nostalgic music video for the ballad "Never Ending Story."

A few months later, during his appearance on his former cast mate Yoo Yeon-seok's YouTube channel, Heo opened up about the video's filming, calling the video the "biggest credit of [his] life" so far.

"When the offer first came in, this thought hit me: 'IU knows I exist in this world.' I could say that I've made it. I want no more but to just work hard like how I did," he said. "Because I adored her when I was young. I really enjoyed her song and I was a big fan. I went up with my hands shaking and said hello, and couldn't say anything else. Even meeting her felt like a dream."

"I got more messages than ever in my life," he added. "They all said the same thing: 'You made it.' My parents said it was their happiest moment."

Love Island USA’s season 8 premiere ended in dramatic fashion when two new bombshells—one male and one female—dropped into the villa for the first time. 22-year-old Kayda Reese Bosse whisked away Bryce Dettloff and Zach Georgiou, both of whom were opting out of pursuing their current relationships, for a 24-hour getaway. By the end of episode 2, she chose to steal Zach from Kenzie Annis, and her confidence quickly had fans online paying attention.

“I’m 10 out of 10,” she asserts during her intro on the Peacock series. With Kayda officially coupled up on the show, now is the time to learn more about Love Island USA’s rising star.

Kayda is from the East Coast and has mixed heritage.

Kayda Bosse hails from Manchester, New Hampshire, which, as she explains to the girls in episode 3, is right above Boston. She has Haitian blood from her father’s side, while her mom is a mix of German and Irish.

At just 22, she’s one of the youngest contestants this season, with ages ranging from 22 to 29.

Kayda is a former model.

On Love Island USA, Kayda introduces herself as a server. She later admits that she did some modeling in New York City but left the profession because she didn’t enjoy the fast pace. At 5’9”, she is also a former high school basketball player and a shooting guard who set her hopes set on competing on "at least" a Division 2 college team.

Featured on the NCSA College Recruiting Page in 2023, her personal statement says she’s “been playing basketball since she learned how to walk” and that she credits her dad with “everything she knows.” She describes herself as “very smiley and happy person but when it comes to basketball, I always come ready to play.” Public information about Kayda's personal life is limited, so we're not sure if she achieved that collegiate athlete dream.

Kayda likes to travel.

During her one-on-one date with Zach, she cites traveling as one of her favorite hobbies, listing Croatia as a bucket list destination. On Instagram, her love of traveling is on display, with photos from the Bahamas, London, New York City, and more on her grid.

Her usual type is someone with dark features and tattoos.

While playing cornhole with Bryce in episode 2, she mentions that she is typically drawn to men with dark hair and dark features, and likes tattoos. It’s no surprise, then, that she picks Zach over blonde Bryce at the end of the episode, even though Zach doesn’t have any visible tattoos. Whether this will cause tension or make her eyes wander as new bombshells enter the villa remains to be seen.

This story contains spoilers about the Your Friends and Neighbors season 2 finale, "The Night of the Hunter." In art and in life, midlife has a way of piling on. Amanda Peet would know. On this season of Your Friends and Neighbors, Peet’s Mel—the ex-wife of Jon Hamm’s friendly neighborhood cat burglar—was a woman on the verge (or possibly in the midst of) a nervous breakdown. Fuming at a teenage daughter who refuses to follow her parentally-preordained path to Princeton; spinning out over her neighbors, both human and animal, who treat the property line dividing their yards as a light suggestion; enduring the sweaty, rage-inducing indignities of menopause, fearing that her days of being a sexually-vibrant person are behind her: Mel is pushed to the limits, and beyond them, in every aspect of her life.

Off-camera, as Peet recently documented in an essay for The New Yorker, she was diagnosed with (and underwent successful treatment for) breast cancer while her divorced parents were dying on opposite coasts. And with her husband of almost 20 years, David Benioff (of Game of Thrones showrunning fame), she’s a parent of three; her eldest daughter is about the same age as Mel’s daughter, Tori, and also just did the whole college-application rigamarole.

Ahead of the season 2 finale of the Apple TV series, Peet delves into it all, describing these trials in an endearingly matter-of-fact manner, whether delighting in her season of slapstick—including a particularly gross slip-and-slide experience with an overturned Port-a-Potty—or reflecting on aging, parenthood, and mortality.

Marie Claire: Tell me a bit about the creative process for Your Friends and Neighbors. How involved were you in what Mel's arc was going to be in this season?

Amanda Peet: Sometimes I beg [showrunner] Jonathan Tropper to give me a lot of pratfall or something like that, which he gave me. I really like a pratfall. I pitch him ideas, but he doesn't always take them.

MC: Was there anything in particular that you were really excited or nervous about?

AP: I'm excited, like most women my age, that menopause isn't a dirty word anymore and that we're seeing more of it on TV. And I thought it was great that Tropper made it funny, that she wasn't just this sexless couch potato.

MC: There's this moment in the first episode this season when Mel says, "I just feel like I'm getting older, and he's just getting better and better looking." Does it feel vulnerable or scary at all, even as a character, to be expressing an insecurity like that?

AP: Well, I mean after the movie I just did, [Fantasy Life], somebody came up to me and was like, "I love your wrinkles." And I was like, "Oh my God, that's the takeaway?" I mostly just feel lucky that I have a job, honestly. But it doesn't feel like I've done my job if the takeaway for an audience member is that they were bowled over by the amount of wrinkles I have.

MC: Well, we are in such a bizarre cultural moment with cosmetic interventions. It's so distracting as a viewer when someone has had work done that obviously their character would not. Like I'm supposed to believe someone's broke, but they have a very expensive face? But because that has become so common in your line of work, it is noteworthy, but it's also just a relief, [to see a face that moves].

AP: I want to do my job, and I want people to pay attention to the story. And she was distracted by the fact that there weren't cosmetic interventions on my face. So I was like, Maybe I should get some of those done so that I can sink into the story and not have people be so distracted by the level of droopiness.

MC: I did see you say recently that you think about getting a facelift every other day. Did I catch you on an ‘on’ day?

AP: Every time I look in the mirror, it crosses my mind. Maybe not every time. Maybe that's a little bit of an exaggeration. But you're facing mortality when you look in the mirror.

MC: In the show, you're in this very fraught mother-daughter dynamic. In your New Yorker essay, you talk about how you and your mom had this super intimate, open relationship. What do you remember about what you were like as a teenager? Were you ever a difficult teen?

AP: I had these sort of really feeble rebellions, because I think I didn't really go through a period where I was repelled by my mom. I was quite close with her in so many ways, so it was hard to do the fuck you thing to her without then being like, "Wait, I'm sorry I hurt you. I know that's a vulnerable spot for you." I started smoking, that kind of thing. [And] I gave her a hard time. I'm sure I wore really slinky clothes.

MC: That’s a classic! I loved to scandalize with a very short skirt.

AP: Yes. But my version of a short skirt is not the same as my daughter's version of a short skirt, just so you know. Our takes on feminism and which wave of feminism we're in can be exemplified in mini skirt length. I sometimes don't know what qualifies a skirt anymore.

MC: I'm curious what you make of how Mel handles her daughter's choices, which would test even the most chill, accepting parent. And Mel is not the world's most chill parent. Were you in Mel’s corner?

AP: I always feel like you have to get in the corner of the person you're playing. It wasn't that hard for me, for all the reasons you can probably imagine. I had just gone through the college process with my daughter the year before, so it was very natural for me to be having this conversation, not at this heated level.

MC: I don't know if this makes me insane, but I think [Mel’s] completely in the right with the neighbors. I really felt when she brought the dog shit to the neighbor's doorstep: This is a perfectly valid response to what's happening.

AP: That's hilarious. I do know that you can't be judgy about that character. You can't look down on your character. It becomes too hard to play, I think, especially if your character is in the midst of becoming a loose cannon.

MC: How much of Mel's behavior do you think was clinical? She’s going through menopause and one of the symptoms—I think in the show somebody describes it as “you'll feel the urge to murder people.” Is that all innate to who she is and maybe it's just that menopause is taking the breaks off of feelings or behaviors that were always there?

AP: This is the million dollar question. I wonder this with my own menopause and with some of my parents' dementia, and we as a culture definitely over-pathologize, over-medicate. So sometimes I think that these things are just the natural course. Then with Mel, to your point about the college thing, she’s definitely way too involved and doesn't seem to have any idea that she needs to have more of a life. Those people can be kind of dangerous because they don't know that they're angry and they're quick to erupt at the wrong problem, get upset over the wrong thing.

MC: There’s so much wrapped up in how you perceive somebody in your own family, how you perceive your own kid—how hard it can be, it seems, to see them as clearly as other people do.

AP: Yes. I've had a lot of talks with my friend about this: She's much easier on her son and he's much easier on the daughter. You're overly identified with your same-gender child, and so it's easier to get overly invested in their journey.

MC: I think moms are harder on their daughters because moms know how hard it is to be a woman in the world, and so they're trying to prepare you for the world as it is. Whereas when you're the daughter, you're like: “I'm going to bend the world to my will.”

AP: In some ways, [as a mom], you're passing the baton and it's very hard not to be like, “Run your heat like this. That's how you succeed.”

MC: Are you a mom in the style that you imagined you would be?

AP: Sometimes. I'm getting there, but I had to build the bike while I rode the bike. I didn't think I would be this worried and alarmist. I thought I was going to be more... David will laugh so hard if he ever reads this, but I thought I was going to be more chill. And there's just nothing chill about me.

MC: Was your mom chill or was she just open? They’re related but, I do think, different qualities.

AP: I think she got more chill as she got happier. When she was able to get divorced and have the kind of work that she wanted and the kind of friends that she wanted. It took her a while to come out of those sort of 1950s social mores in which she grew up. She was such a good girl, and I think her spirit was more wild than it appeared to be. When she was able to let go and become more of who she was inside, she was more chill, because I think she was happier.

MC: Does it help you as an actor to be in a relationship with somebody who works in the same industry as you and understands what you do?

AP: I don't know if everybody who works in the same industry has what I think I have with David, which is just a very, we are very aligned—it's almost weird. Our tastes are very aligned. I don't want to sound un-feminist, but I do feel that he mentored me as a writer. I hope that doesn't sound un-feminist, but, I mean, he's brutal. But that's how I learned, is from him being so fucking brutal and hurting my feelings.

MC: What are you excited about, thinking ahead?

AP: I am really excited that Mel seems to be considering writing something. It seems like she's on a path possibly to do some kind of roman a clef or tell-all or something. I think putting her on a collision course with Coop might be very exciting because I think she's also in love with him.

MC: I don't want to be that person who's Parent-Trapping them, but it does feel like they like each other more maybe than they ever have in the duration of the show.

AP: I think that there's a lot there. I know [Tropper] can't get us together yet, but I just... The last scene when Mel’s with this agent who's like, "You got to write about what happened with Coop, with him being framed for murder and stuff," I thought that was very exciting. Because I think she has his number in a lot of ways.

MC: I'm glad that she was single long enough to get to hook up with Miguel. I just feel like that was important for her. And she manifested it by wearing a bra that matched her underwear, because that's not a thing you're just doing when you're not expecting someone to take your clothes off.

AP: That is correct. The last time I did that was probably my wedding night. And I don't even know if I did in my wedding. Did I? I don't remember.

MC: It depends on if you were wearing a wedding dress where you had to wear a bra or not.

AP: That's a really good point. And you know what? I think I didn't.

MC: Well, that's freedom. That's how you know it's true love, like good, I don't have to wear a bra with this fucking dress.

AP: Yeah! That is true love.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Since its premiere on June 2, Love Island USA season 8, the biggest reality dating series in the country, has brought the meme-worthy drama. As the season 8 cast navigates hot bombshells, silly challenges, and countless love triangles, viewers can weigh in on the villa's goings-on via America's Vote.

If this is your first year tuning in, Love Island is not only a competition for love, but for public favor, with viewers ultimately deciding which of the remaining couples will walk away with $100,000. Even before the finale, fans get the chance to switch up the proceedings in the house, from choosing which Islanders will go on dates with incoming bombshells to controlling which couples are up for elimination. Since Islanders are unaware of their public perception, voting results can lead to the most jaw-dropping moments of each season (outside of Casa Amor or Movie Night).

Below, read on to find out how to vote for your favorite Islanders or couples on Love Island USA season 8.

When does voting happen on 'Love Island USA' season 8?

Unfortunately for those who like to plan, Love Island doesn't hold eliminations or add bombshells on a steady schedule. The best way to know when a vote is coming up is to tune in to the reality series every evening at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. New episodes stream on Peacock every night except Wednesdays, and, starting on June 13, Saturdays are reserved for weekly Aftersun specials.

(Pro tip: The Love Island USA Instagram and X/Twitter, and the Love Island USA app, will often tease votes in the morning before polls open, when they drop the First Look for that night's episode.)

On the nights when votes take place, the polls typically remain open for two to three hours after the end of the episode. The series will also occasionally extend the voting period due to technical difficulties. In fact, after the first vote of season 8 crashed the LIUSA app, polls remained open until the following afternoon.

How do you vote on the Love Island USA app?

The official Love Island USA app is free to download on your phone via the App Store or Google Play Store. You do need to register a valid U.S. phone number to vote, but beyond that, there is no charge.

Each registered participant can vote one time, and once you tap that button, you cannot change your vote, so choose wisely.

In addition to voting, the app features exclusive videos and photos from the villa, as well as exit interviews with departed Islanders, polls about the ongoing drama, and a shop for looks inspired by the Islanders and official merch. (Who else is eyeing a personalized water bottle?)

Who are the Islanders up for America's Vote on 'Love Island USA' season 8?

Love Island USA never reveals the details of a vote before it opens, so viewers won't know exactly what they're voting for until the polls open. The typical Love Island vote asks viewers to choose either their favorite couple or their favorite boy and girl for the villa, leaving the Islanders who receive the least votes vulnerable to going home.

Of course, there are also special votes, including season 7 and 8's chaotic twists where America paired the new bombshells with current Islanders. Producers could also bring back season 7's ranking challenge to reveal how viewers really think about the couples.

In case you need a recap, the current couples of Love Island USA season 8 are Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff, Aniya Harvey and KC Chandler, Kayda Bosse and Zach Georgiou, Kenzie Annis and Caleb McDaniel, Jen Terry and Gabriel Vasconcelos, Sol Dean and Sincere Rhea, and Melanie Moreno and Corbin Mims.

Any devout reality TV fan worth their salt knows summer starts with the premiere of Love Island USA. Almost every night for the next six weeks, viewers across the globe will tune in to see which new bombshells will enter (or exit) the villa, who will couple up with who, and what new drama this latest cast of Islanders will find themselves in.

What exactly that drama will look like, only time can tell. But the hit dating show, which returned for season 8 on June 2, also manufactures plenty of opportunities to stir the pot. New cast members, known as bombshells, get air-dropped into the villa throughout the season. Bonfire eliminations can cut short burgeoning relationships, while the show's Casa Amor—in which contestants switch houses and spend time with new contestants for a handful of days—tests those same connections. And, of course, there's the highly anticipated Movie Night, a challenge game often whispered across the Love Island discourse throughout the season.

So, what is Movie Night—often the most highly anticipated episode of the season? And will it happen in Love Island USA season 8? We're breaking down everything we know below.

What is Movie Night on 'Love Island USA?'

Throughout the season, the Islanders play a variety of challenges—often meant to incite drama. Movie Night is one of those challenges, popcorn and all. Sectioned off into groups of men and women, each team must answer an often romance-related trivia question. Whichever team answers correctly gets to pick from a selection of filmed clips from their time in the villa—which is then broadcast for everyone to see.

How does Movie Night on 'Love Island USA' work?

Almost everything is filmed in the Love Island villa. There are cameras just about everywhere, which is how the show manages to produce an hour-long episode almost every day of the week. The Movie Night challenge capitalizes on that surplus of footage.

Often taking place about midway through the season (usually after Casa Amor), Movie Night captures some of the juiciest, most jaw-dropping moments the audience has seen, but that other Islanders might not know about, and broadcasts it for the whole cast to watch together. Anything's up for grabs—snide comments made behind a cast member's back, flirty conversations and dalliances couples might not know about, matches being unfaithful to their partners, and the moments everyone thought would stay hidden. If someone hasn't been honest about something, Movie Night reveals that. People get caught in their lies, exposed for deceit, and more.

Will there be a Movie Night during 'Love Island USA' season 8?

It's still early days in Love Island world, so it's not yet confirmed if there will be a Movie Night. In fact, we might not know until just days before. While Love Island isn't filmed live, it also isn't filmed far in advance. What we watch on our screens is just a day or two delayed from what's happening in real time.

As such, a season of Love Island functions a bit like a living, breathing organism. Things are always growing, evolving, and shifting—both inside the villa and out. Couples are dating around and matching, while the world watches and reacts online. The production team responds to all of that accordingly, molding the show quite literally as it airs. They tailor challenges and bonfire re-couplings to what's happening in and out of the villa. A Movie Night might fit that, and it might not. Last season of Love Island USA didn't have a Movie Night, but the super popular season 6 did—meaning there's a decent chance a Movie Night could be in the cards.

What should we expect during Movie Night in 'Love Island USA' season 8?

Think about all those times you've watched a reality show and wished you could see another cast member react to some crazy that happened behind their backs, unbeknownst to them. Movie Night gives you and the Islanders the chance to see all of that. A lot can happen over the next six weeks. And if something happens that catches your eye, then trust that nothing stays buried on Love Island USA—you might see it again during Movie Night.

Love Island USA season 8 has hit the ground running. The Peacock reality series returned on June 2, with a super-sized premiere that saw season 8's Islanders make out, couple up, and welcome two new hot bombshells. Season 8's debut made it clear that each installment will be packed with dating-show chaos. Or, as Aniya would say, "The villa is villa-ing."

For those unfamiliar, Love Island has its own specific dating culture that has confused many newcomers. The name of the game is to get "coupled up," or officially link up, with another Islander, at which point you share a bed. Ideally, in early days, those who are coupled up can still "explore their connections" (i.e. get to know and flirt) with the other Islanders. Recouplings are ceremonies where Islanders either reaffirm their commitment or switch to a new couple, and the odd ones left single get "dumped from the villa," or eliminated from the show. All this is easier said than done, as disagreements on whether the cast is being respectful to their couple or each other make up the bulk of the villa's drama.

Below, we're keeping track of every new development about the villa's couples, episode by episode and vote by vote. Read on for everything to know about who's coupled up on Love Island USA season 8. (If you're looking for the Islanders' ages and Instagrams, check out our Love Island USA season 8 cast guide.) Spoilers up to Episode 13 (released on June 16) ahead.

Who's coupled up on 'Love Island USA' season 8?

Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff

Coupled Up: Episode 1.

Former Flings: Trinity and Bryce both chose to explore with new bombshells Gabriel and Kayda in Episode 2, but when Gabriel and Kayda rejected them, Trinity and Bryce became a couple again.

Recent Developments: Trinity and Bryce chose to stay together during Episode 13's love-letter recoupling.

Closed Off? No.

Aniya Harvey and KC Chandler

Coupled Up: Episode 1.

Former Flings: N/A

Recent Developments: Aniya and KC chose to stay together during Episode 13's love-letter recoupling.

Closed Off? No.

Kayla Bosse and Zach Georgiou

Coupled Up: Episode 2.

Former Flings: Zach initially coupled up with Kenzie, but he chose to explore with Kayda after admitting that Kenzie wasn't his type. Kayda and Zach have stayed together since, and even went to the Hideaway in Episode 12.

Recent Developments: Kayda and Zach chose to stay together during Episode 13's love-letter recoupling.

Closed Off? No.

Jen Terry and Gabriel Vasconcelos

Coupled Up: Episode 9.

Former Flings: Gabriel had been coupled up with Beatriz since Episode 2, though he had also chatted with Kenzie. In Episode 9, America voted for Gabriel to couple up with bombshell Jen.

Recent Developments: Jen and Gabriel chose to stay together during Episode 13's love-letter recoupling.

Closed Off? No.

Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea

Coupled Up: Day 13.

Former Flings: Sincere and Melanie first coupled up in Episode 1; though they stayed together, they fought often over exploring other islanders. When bombshell Sol arrived, Sincere began exploring with her behind Melanie's back. America then voted for Sincere to leave Melanie and couple up with Sol in Episode 9.

Recent Developments: Sincere and Melanie chose to reunite during Episode 13's love-letter recoupling.

Closed Off? No.

Kenzie Annis and Corbin Mims

Coupled Up: Episode 13.

Former Flings: Kenzie was initially coupled up with Zach, but he admitted that Kenzie wasn't his type. While she was single, Kenzie explored with Sean until bombshell Corbin arrived and chose to couple up with Kenzie. Corbin and Kenzie were later split up by America's vote in Episode 9, with Kenzie placed into a new couple with Caleb and Corbin choosing to couple up with Melanie.

Recent Developments: Corbin and Kenzie chose to reunite during Episode 13's love-letter recoupling.

Closed Off? No.

Sol Dean and Caleb McDaniel

Coupled Up: Episode 13.

Former Flings: After the bombshells arrived in the villa together, America voted for Caleb to couple up with Kenzie, and for Sol to couple up with Sincere.

Recent Developments: After Kenzie and Sincere returned to their previous couples during the love-letter recoupling, singles Caleb and Sol matched by default.

Closed Off? No.

Who has been dumped on 'Love Island USA' season 8?

Sean Reifel

Former Flings: Sean initially coupled up with Beatriz, but she chose to explore with Gabriel in Episode 2. Sean then explored his connection with Kenzie.

Sent Home: In Episode 5 (released on June 7) in the first recoupling, when Corbin chose Kenzie.

Beatriz Hatz

Former Flings: Beatriz initially coupled up with Sean, but she left him to explore with Gabriel in Episode 2. She and Gabriel then became a couple.

Sent Home: In Episode 9 (released on June 12), after she was left single when America chose to pair Gabriel with Jen, and Corbin chose to couple up with Melanie.

After a long week of waiting, it’s finally time to tune into Part 2 of the Summer House season 10 reunion. Once again, the resident reality TV expert on Marie Claire’s team will be here to discuss the Bravo special’s new revelations live.

Last week, the Summer House cast reunited to begin unraveling the controversial timeline of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s romance. Host Andy Cohen and Amanda and West’s respective exes, Kyle Cooke and Ciara Miller, led the rest of the cast in demanding clarity, as the controversial couple admitted to lying to their friends about their growing romance. When the hour was over, viewers were left to compile their lingering questions for the rest of the three-part reunion. (Anyone looking to refresh their memory further can read our live updates for Part 1.)

With the reunion set to continue in just a few minutes (before concluding on June 9 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT), I’ll be sharing live updates on everything you need to know from tonight’s special. —Quinci LeGardye, Culture Writer

Following Part 1, Marie Claire contributor Radhika Menon shared her biggest lingering questions heading into Parts 2 & 3 of the Summer House reunion. Amanda and West’s motivations are the biggest question mark that needs to be addressed: Why did Amanda and West lie? Why did West change his non-committal ways for Amanda? Does Amanda realize how much she hurt Ciara, who Amanda has called “one of [her] kindest, most loving, loyal friends”?

As Menon points out, “We still haven't heard the words ‘I'm sorry’ come out of either of their mouths (nor have we gotten closer to understanding where she's coming from). The clock is ticking.” —QL

I didn’t expect to tear up again this soon into the reunion, but KJ comparing West to his estranged father breaks my heart. KJ may not have been “directly impacted,” or whatever West said in Part 1, but KJ has obviously been truly hurt by his so-called and there are conversations to be had!

(Related: KJ spoke to Ebony last week about the pressures of being the first Black male cast member on Summer House and his mental health journey. If you haven’t read yet, it’s a great discussion!) —QL

Summer House has had some of the best conversations about interracial friendship in Bravo history ,thanks to Ciara. So I’m happy that she’s getting the space to address the racial aspects of “Scamanda,” especially since the racial dynamics are an integral part of Amanda and West’s treatment of Ciara. So many white fans of Summer House need to hear Ciara say, “Amanda and West were using buzz words of ‘I see you, I hear you’ to satiate maybe what I needed to hear, but they didn’t really see or hear me.”

Also, if Ciara prints “I don’t want to be friends if we’re not talking about the political climate of this world” on merch, I’ll be first in line to buy.—QL

This full moment of West not going after Amanda after she leaves the stage in tears is more mortifying than any preview could’ve teased. First there's West’s defense of himself: “I didn’t know if the questions were going to come back to me.” Then, as Lindsay keeps telling him to “be a fucking man,” and West still doesn’t get up until Kyle says he should?!? —QL

The biggest revelation of Part 2 so far: West was allegedly in an exclusive relationship with Meija Moreno (of horsehair tie fame) since February 2025(!). Kyle says he reached out to Meija, and everything she told him about West made Kyle “question who he is.” As far as Kyle and Ciara think, West could’ve had this plan to seduce Amanda during her post-divorce glow-up all along. —QL

Dara’s coming to the stage! Despite whatever’s gone on with her and KJ off camera, I’ve been so excited to hear from someone who has also dated West.

(Sidebar: Given KJ’s mental-health struggles, I vote we leave any parasocial speculation about his love life off of his timeline.) —QL

I agree that Amanda needs to be there to hear Dara tell West, “You treat the women who give themselves to you like they’re expendable.” Meanwhile, odds on Amanda coming back to the stage on her own? —QL

Amanda’s back, and Dara’s telling the same truths that elicited a “harsh” when Ciara said them at the end of Part 1.

“It will always be The West Show,” Dara tells Amanda. “He doesn’t prioritize treating the women he’s linked to romantically with the same respect he does anybody else… I foresee him for a very long time wanting someone who will mold and fold and fit into his life without excuse or complaint. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what’s worth sacrificing for that kind of person.” —QL

Good to hear that Jesse Solomon is building his music career and ready to start a relationship. Also, Kyle’s praise that Jesse’s “putting himself out there more than 99 percent of people I know” was so sweet, before the camera’s shady cut to Amanda and West. —QL

Another sweet moment as Lindsay says that Carl is “finally the person [he is] supposed to be and always wanted to be.” Also glad that the original “Carl’s a mess” clip has been enshrined on Bravo forever. —QL

Amanda coming down hard on Lindsay and Carl’s “Carl's a mess” UberEats ad…have you not been on reality TV for a decade? Also, as Ciara noted, “You would never monetize something but you would fuck your friend’s ex?” —QL

I’m glad that the reunion is addressing Kyle’s history of outbursts towards Amanda, because "Scamanda" doesn’t negate Kyle’s shitty behavior during their marriage. Two things can be true at once. That being said, it’s interesting that West is talking the most he has this episode, when he gets to be the white knight while Kyle’s under the spotlight. —QL

I’m admittedly new to Summer House (I binged seasons 3-6, 8, and 10 since “Scamanda” started), but Kyle and Amanda’s arguments over Kyle going out every night have fascinated me. It’s astonishing that over a 10-year relationship, they never seemed to come to any understanding over their biggest understanding: that one’s a homebody and the other is screaming, “Summer should be fun.” And now that they’re split up, Amanda says she didn’t hate going out; she just hated going out with Kyle?

Obviously, we have bigger questions to answer here, but I would really love for someone to get Amanda on the record explaining just how different partying with Kyle is from partying with West. —QL

Kyle, Carl, and Lindsay have been the backbone of Summer House since season 1 because, for good or bad, they’ve always brought their full selves to the show. (If this isn’t true, Kyle and Lindsay deserve Academy Awards.) So viewers believe Kyle when he says that he and Amanda didn’t fully call it quits until the day the statement went out. Meanwhile, Amanda reveals that the nail in the coffin was New Year’s Day, when Kyle spent the night in a hotel in Hoboken. She says she immediately contacted Bravo PR letting them know she was going to put out a break-up statement.

It’s two very different stories, followed by Amanda claiming that Kyle cheated on her during their marriage, and Kyle rebutting that, while there were moments where he has “acted out,” he’s never slept with someone or had an affair. Amanda claims that Kyle made out with a girl at a party, and there’s a video. (Lindsay chiming in: “We’ve talked about this for years.” And Bailey: “Making out is fully cheating.”) There’s no doubt that Kyle and Amanda’s marriage was unhappy and full of miscommunication. But in the “Scamanda of it all,” and her seeming lack of remorse towards Ciara, it’s hard to listen to her use Kyle’s past behavior to defend her current actions. —QL

Part 2 ending with another heater: While West and Amanda commiserate about being the villains of the reunion—West sums up his strategy for the rest of the time as “Breath. Apologies. And then delivering it simple”—Ciara video-calls Meija(!!!!!) to gab about West’s silence during the reunion. According to Meija, she was going to West’s place every weekend that he was filming, and she saw him the night before he went on Watch What Happens Live. He also allegedly told her that he’d get fired if it came out that he was in a relationship with someone who wasn’t in the Bravosphere. (Kyle points out that this is "bullshit."

Mejia also points out the hypocrisy in his reasoning, saying, “So [he was] concerned about people maybe pitting me against Ciara… but you’re very comfortable just dumping me and then popping out the next day in a new relationship with Amanda?” As Meija gets choked up, she adds, “So our relationship is that easy for him to completely discredit?”

The installment ends with Ciara promising to confront West on behalf of Meija, the other girl he discarded, and Meija thanking Ciara for having her back. And with that, there's just one more episode left. —QL

We got a text! Love Island USA season 8 is in full swing to heat up the summer. Peacock's reality TV phenomenon began on June 2nd this year, with a new batch of Islanders hoping to rise to the fame (and infamy) of season 7's cast (and to find love, of course). After three weeks of the original Islanders facing hot bombshells, controversial challenges, and public votes, it's time for the dating show to enter its most diabolical plot twist: Casa Amor.

Below, we're keeping track of the Love Island USA season 8 cast (and their Instagrams) as they enter and exit the villa. (We're also tracking the current Love Island USA season 8 couples episode-by-episode.) Spoilers ahead up to Episode 18 (released on June 22), and you can watch Love Island USA by subscribing to Peacock.

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Aniya Harvey

Age: 23

Star Sign: Virgo

Hometown: Tyrone, Georgia

Occupation: Non-profit marketing director and former college volleyball player

Fun Fact: Her dad is former NBA player Donnell Harvey.

Instagram: @aniyaharvey02

Kenzie Annis

Age: 24

Hometown: Kennesaw, Georgia

Occupation: Nurse and nanny

Fun Fact: She's a former competitive dancer.

Instagram: @kenzieannis

Melanie Moreno

Age: 24

Star Sign: Scorpio

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Manager at a bikini store

Instagram: @melanieelisa

Trinity Tatum

Age: 22

Hometown: Newport News, Virginia

Occupation: Model and makeup artist

Fun Fact: She quit her job at a hardware store to come on the show.

Instagram: @soootrini

Sincere Rhea

Age: 25

Star Sign: Aries

Hometown: Cape May, New Jersey; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Occupation: Former college track-and-field athlete

Fun Fact: He was a star hurdler at Penn State, the University of Miami, and Texas Tech.

Instagram: @sincere.rhea

Bryce Dettloff

Age: 29

Star Sign: Cancer

Hometown: Hawaii and Las Vegas, Nevada

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Model, DJ, and producer

Fun Fact: He has worked in construction and as a handyman.

Instagram: @brycealakai

Zach Georgiou

Age: 26

Hometown: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Occupation: Content creator

Fun Fact: His brother Charlie was on Love Island USA season 7.

Instagram: @zachgeorgio

KC Chandler

Age: 23

Star Sign: Aries

Hometown: Fresno, California

Occupation: Nursing assistant

Fun Fact: He hosts his own run club.

Instagram: @kc.thagreat

Kayda Bosse

Age: 22

Hometown: Manchester, New Hampshire

Occupation: Server and former model

Instagram: @kaydabosse

Corbin Mims

Age: 22

Lives In: Miami, Florida

Occupation: Co-founder of a luxury travel company and fitness content creator

Instagram: @corbiskii

Jen Terry

Age: 23

Hometown: Melbourne, Florida

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Model

Fun Fact: She's from the same hometown as LIUSA host Ariana Madix.

Instagram: @jennifertterry

Caleb McDaniel

Age: 21

Hometown: Asheboro, North Carolina

Lives In: Charleston, North Carolina

Occupation: Model

Fun Fact: He's friends with Jimmy Presnell from Love Is Blind and Perfect Match.

Instagram: @calebbmcdaniell

Casa Amor

Amora Cacheé

Age: 21

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Lives In: Atlanta, Georgia

Occupation: Model and fashion marketing and management student

Fun Fact: She's a former pageant queen.

Instagram: @amoracachee

Parmida Keshani

Age: 27

Star Sign: Gemini

Hometown: Isfahan, Iran

Lives In: San Antonio, Texas

Occupation: Personal trainer

Instagram: @paaarpaaarri

Jaiden Bacciocco

Age: 22

Hometown: Newbury Park, California

Fun Fact: She just graduated from Arizona State University.

Instagram: @jaidenbacciocco

Tierra Davis

Age: 25

Hometown: Los Angeles, California

Lives In: Inglewood, California

Occupation: Nanny and model

Instagram: @tierraaa_._

Alannah Keyser

Age: 21

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Student

Sydney Eugene

Age: 25

Star Sign: Capricorn

Hometown: Naples, Florida

Occupation: Medical assistant in cardiology

Instagram: @sydney_eugene

Carl Schmidt

Age: 28

Lives In: Denver, Colorado

Occupation: Personal trainer

Fun Fact: He's an world traveler and outdoors enthusiast.

Instagram: @carl_witness_lee

Chay Nehra

Age: 27

Lives In: San Diego, California

Occupation: Chiropractor

Instagram: @chaynehra

Corey Sawyer Jr.

Age: 24

Hometown: Longwood, Florida

Occupation: Former college basketball player

Instagram: @coreysawyerjr

Dylan Wrona

Age: 24

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Model

Instagram: @dylan_wrona

Gal Tshnieder

Age: 29

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Surf shop co-founder

Instagram: @gal.tuch

Ronnie Gunter

Age: 29

Hometown: Shakopee, Minnesota

Lives In: New York, NY

Occupation: Program director

Fun Fact: He played lacrosse at Drexel University.

Instagram: @_ronniegunter

Dumped

Vasana Montgomery

Age: 25

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon

Occupation: Business owner

Sent Home: By producers due to controversial clips that resurfaced, ahead of the season 8 premiere.

Sean Reifel

Age: 29

Star Sign: Aquarius

Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania

Occupation: Police officer

Fun Fact: He's a father. (Papacita?)

Instagram: @parm3_sean

Sent Home: In Episode 5 (released on June 7) in the first recoupling, after Corbin chose Kenzie.

Beatriz Hatz

Age: 25

Star Sign: Libra

Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado

Lives In: San Diego, California

Occupation: Track-and-field athlete

Fun Fact: She is a two-time Paralympian who won a bronze medal in the long jump at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Instagram: @bhatz_track

Sent Home: In Episode 9 (released on June 12), after she was left single when America chose to pair Gabriel with Jen.

Sol Dean

Age: 24

Hometown: Orange, California

Lives In: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Model, waitress, and gym front-desk clerk

Fun Fact: She's a singer-songwriter and former cheerleader.

Instagram: @itssoll

Sent Home: In Episode 14 (released on June 19), after she landed in the bottom three couples of America's vote, and the boys chose to dump her.

Gabriel Vasconcelos

Age: 26

Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lives In: Miami, Florida

Occupation: Model, DJ, and computer science student

Instagram: @gvasconcelosv

Sent Home: In Episode 14 (released on June 19), after he landed in the bottom three couples in America's vote and the girls chose to dump him.

Chandlar Wilson

Age: 26

Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Instagram: @steamboatwillly

Sent Home: In Episode 18 (released on June 22), when the girls didn't choose him to stay during Casa Amor.

Keyon Harry

Age: 24

Hometown: North Babylon, New York

Occupation: Professional bodybuilder, model, and photographer

Instagram: @mr.unfazed__

Sent Home: In Episode 18 (released on June 22), when the girls didn't choose him to stay during Casa Amor.

Kyle Greene

Age: 26

Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Instagram: @kylegreeneee

Sent Home: In Episode 18 (released on June 22), when the girls didn't choose him to stay during Casa Amor.

Ryan Ten Hulscher

Age: 27

Hometown: Rijswijk, Netherlands

Lives In: Silver City, New Mexico

Occupation: Former college football player

Instagram: @itsrth__

Sent Home: In Episode 18 (released on June 22), when the girls didn't choose him to stay during Casa Amor.

Tino Ellis

Age: 28

Hometown: Queens, New York

Occupation: Model and former NFL player

Instagram: @iamtinoellis

Sent Home: In Episode 18 (released on June 22), when the girls didn't choose him to stay during Casa Amor.

Trae Taylor

Age: 23

Lives In: Missoula, Montana

Occupation: Former college basketball player

Instagram: @traetaylorr

Sent Home: In Episode 18 (released on June 22), when the girls didn't choose him to stay during Casa Amor.

Good news, TV lovers: Mindy Kaling is continuing her apparent mission to make television about all stages of girlhood. After already tackling high school in her Netflix show Never Have I Ever and college in HBO's The Sex Lives of College Girls, Kaling is taking on that awkward time between college graduation and full, independent adulthood in her new Hulu show, Not Suitable for Work.

So, what is Not Suitable for Work about? The comedy, on which Kaling serves as executive producer, follows five 20-somethings living in N.Y.C.—roommates Abby and AJ, and their sometimes annoying, sometimes sweet, neighbors Kel, Davis, and Josh. They live across the hall from one another in matching, unrealistically spacious apartments, and though they're all career-driven, something tells me their lives will soon become more entangled than they might expect. Think of it like a Gen Z coming-of-age take on Friends.

Not Suitable for Work premieres Tuesday, June 2, on Hulu and Disney+, and while things might start pretty straightforward, it's only a matter of time before things get messy for Abby, AJ, Kel, Davis, and Josh. So, as you dive into the show, you're going to need some help keeping all the cast and characters straight. Here's everything you need to know about the cast of Not Suitable for Work.

Avantika as Abhinaya 'Abby' Chilukuri

Newly single Abby is focusing on work as a demanding stylist's assistant over love, which works out great—until she's hired to style a hot young actor. Meanwhile, she's welcoming her new roommate and college BFF, AJ, to the city while also getting closer to the lovable trio of men who live down the hall.

Avantika, 21, made history early in her career as the first Indian American lead in the 2021 Disney Channel Original Movie, Spin. Since then, she's continued to make a name for herself on the big screen. You probably recognize her as Karen from the Mean Girls movie musical, or maybe from the horror films Tarot and Pretty Lethal.

Avantika's Instagram: @avantika

Ella Hunt as AJ Pascarelli

AJ, Abby's best friend and new roommate, arrives in N.Y.C. to start her job as a financial analyst. She's eager for success and won't let anything, including her new attractive neighbors, distract her.

Ella Hunt, 28, is best known for her role in Apple TV+'s Dickinson and for playing Gilda Radner in Saturday Night. She's also a singer. Her debut album Blindspot will be released on June 5, and you can listen to the titular single, “Blindspot” now.

Ella Hunt's Instagram: @ellahunt

Nicholas Duvernay as Kel Washington

Kel lives across the hall from Abby and AJ with his two best friends. He's a med student by day, an actor by night. When he's not fainting at the sight of a dead body in the cadaver lab, he's pursuing his real passion: acting. Oh, and occasionally trying to sweep Abby off her feet.

Nicholas Duvernay, 26, is best known for his breakout role as Zion in The White Lotus season 3. Before that, he made a name for himself appearing on various television shows, including Tyler Perry's Assisted Living and Bel-Air. He recently appeared in the Colleen Hoover adaptation Reminders of Him.

Nicholas Duvernay's Instagram: @nicholasduvernay

Will Angus as Davis Beau Bradley Barrett III

Davis Beau Bradley Barrett III, Kel's roommate, might seem like a bro on the outside—what with his impressive name and his job as a financial analyst—but he's actually more of a romantic than a workhorse. He's on a quest to find his one true love, and he might luck out when AJ moves in across the hall...

Will Angus, 27, is best known for appearing in the YouTube sketch comedy show Almost Friday TV, and you might recognize him from his viral TikToks.

Will Angus' Instagram: @angus_william

Jack Martin as Josh Teitelbaum

Rounding out the boys' apartment is Josh Teitelbaum, a nepo baby who struggles to walk the line between acknowledging his privilege and abusing it. His dream is to work on a prestigious news show, but will he be taken seriously once he gets there?

Jack Martin, 27, got his big break in 2021, playing Josh Harris in three seasons of La Brea. He's since appeared on The Rookie, Almost Friday TV alongside Will Angus, and, most recently, starred in the new stoner comedy Pizza Movie. You might also recognize him from Lili Reinhart's Instagram, as the two have been dating since 2023.

Jack Martin's Instagram: @realjackmartin

Jay Ellis as Bill Gibson

Finance titan Bill Gibson is not a man you want to mess with. He expects perfection from all his employees, including first-year analyst AJ and her coworker Davis.

Jay Ellis, 44, is best known for playing Martin ‘Lawrence’ Walker on HBO's Insecure. He also starred in Top Gun: Maverick, Somebody I Used to Know, and plays Jay Brown on Mindy Kaling's Netflix show, Running Point.

Jay Ellis' Instagram: @jayrellis

Constance Wu as Vanessa Hsu

Celebrity stylist Vanessa Hsu demands loyalty from her assistant, Abby, and expects only the best—or else.

Constance Wu is best known for her breakout role as Jessica Huang in the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. She also helped revive the rom-com with Crazy Rich Asians and starred in the under-appreciated 2019 hit Hustlers. She previously worked with Kaling on the writer's animated Velma series, in which she voiced Daphne.

Constance Wu's Instagram: @constancewu

Victor Garber as Wes Dryden

Wes Dryden is a renowned investigative reporter and host of The West Dryden Show, A.K.A. Josh's icon. He also just so happens to recognize Josh as the son of David Teitelbaum, the network's chairman.

In his decades-long career, Victor Garber has played everything from King Maximillian in 1997's Cinderella (yes, the one starring Brandy and Whitney Houston) to Oliver Warbucks in Annie (1999), and one half of the superhero Firestorm on The Flash and the short-lived Legends of Tomorrow. You might also recognize him as Professor Callahan from Legally Blonde or Jack Bristow from Alias.

Victor Garber's Instagram: @therealvictorgarber

Harry Richardson as Austin Blanchett

Austin Blanchett (yes, as in Cate—they are fictionally related) is a rising star and British heartthrob, as well as a client of Vanessa Hsu's. And he might be the first man to test the limits of Abby's professionalism.

Harry Richardson, 33, is an Australian actor who is best known for playing Larry Russell in The Gilded Age.

Harry Richardson's Instagram: @harryrrichardson

May Hong as Jocelyn

Jocelyn is Davis and AJ's no-nonsense coworker, so committed to the job that she's sacrificed her own health. Though not particularly warm, she's there for Davis and AJ in times of need.

May Hong, 37, is an artist and model who got her big break in front of the camera in 2019, starring as Margot Park in Tales of the City. In the years since, she's appeared in multiple TV shows, including Hacks and Fantasmas, but she's best known for voicing Mira in the hit animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Netflix's The Four Seasons is a reminder that friendship has no age limit, and that your chosen family will be there for you through the biggest life changes. Starring Tina Fey (who also co-created the show), Kerri Kenney-Silver, Colman Domingo, and more, the comedy series returned for its second season on May 28, picking back up with a group of lifelong friends as they grieve the loss of one of their own. At the end of their year together, seen through four getaways throughout the titular seasons, the gang's bond is stronger than ever as they head into a new, exciting future.

Below, read on for everything we know about the fate of The Four Seasons season 3 so far, including what could happen next after that surprising cliffhanger cameo.

Is 'The Four Seasons' renewed for season 3?

It's time to pack your bags! Just over two weeks after season 2 was released, Netflix confirmed with a wholesome video on social media that The Four Seasons will return for season 3. The streamer shared a clip from season 2 of Kate telling Anne to let the group know of "any exciting updates" before revealing more episodes of the comfort show are on the way.

To celebrate, co-creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield also shared a hilarious joint statement via a press release: "We are thrilled to be able to bring a third season of The Four Seasons to life.  Thank you to everyone who watched. Middle-aged people, LFG!"

Netflix's Vice President of U.S. Comedy also shared a statement about how much the series has connected. "It's been a joy watching the chaotic, beautiful journey of these lifelong friends. Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield have a magical way of blending heart and sharp humor, making us feel like part of the inner circle. Audiences have fallen in love with these characters and this legendary cast’s electric chemistry. We're thrilled to keep the vacation going for season 3." 

It makes sense that a third installment was greenlit, considering its critical acclaim and strong viewership; season 2 instantly reached the streaming service's Top 10 in 56 countries.

Meanwhile, in an interview with ScreenRant, Wigfield confirmed that she wants the series to last much longer than four seasons. When asked how many installments she envisions for the show's run, the writer answered, "As many as they'd let us do for you! This is only the second season, so I think we'll know when it feels like it's coming to a natural stopping point."

When will 'The Four Seasons' season 3 come out?

Though nothing is confirmed, The Four Seasons could return for new episodes quite soon. After the comedy's series debut on May 1, 2025, season 2 was released just over a year later, on May 28, 2026. So, it's possible that season 3 would arrive in May or June 2027.

Who in the 'Four Seasons' cast will return for season 3?

Based on season 2's conclusion, all of the main cast will likely return for season 3, including Tina Fey (Kate), Will Forte (Jack), Colman Domingo (Danny), Marco Calvani (Claude), Kerri Kenney-Silver (Anne), and Erika Henningsen (Ginny).

To the delight of fans, Steve Carell (Nick) returned to The Four Seasons for a surprise season 2 appearance, via episode 6's flashback to the gang's COVID-era Thanksgiving. It's currently unknown whether Carell will be back for more flashbacks in season 3.

It's also unknown whether season 2 addition Steven Pasquale (Mark Brett) will be back for more episodes, since his spot as Kenney-Silver's love interest may have been filled in the season 2 finale...

Are there any new cast members in 'The Four Seasons' season 3?

In the final moments of The Four Seasons season 2, Anne—who has decided to move to Italy—meets a man named Gianpiero, played by Doctor Who alum and Rivals star David Tennant. Meaning, viewers left season 2 wondering whether Anne had just met the next love of her life.

Speaking to Tudum, Fey highlighted the difference between Anne's new romantic interest and her ex-husband Nick, posing the question, "What would happen if Anne chose someone who was similar to her?" However, she stayed coy about Tennant joining the show for season 3, only saying, "If we’re lucky, we’ll get to see what happens."

Now that season 3 is on the way, it seems all but confirmed that we'll get to see the next chapter of that love story.

What will 'The Four Seasons' season 3 be about?

By the end of season 2, the show's beloved friend group has begun to heal their many rifts. Spouses Kate and Jack reached a new place of understanding as they both mourned the loss of Nick. Ginny is a thriving mom who's become a full-fledged member of the group. And, after a brief stint in Claude's hometown of Trento, Italy, Claude decides to move back to the States, so he and Danny can care for Danny's ailing mother in Philadelphia.

Most exciting, Anne makes a major decision: With a house in Trento up for grabs, the widow decides to move to Italy to house-sit for Claude and Danny indefinitely. Having spent the entire season trying to find Anne 2.0, culminating in an embarrassing accidental sext to her summer fling Mark Brett, Ginny inspires Anne to channel her adventurous style before she married Nick. Alone in Italy, Anne quickly has a meet-cute with a quirky neighbor named Gianpiero—the same name she chose while dreaming up a fake boyfriend while texting Mark Brett.

With that delightful twist, it seems that Anne and Gianpiero's romance will be a major part of season 3, as the friends embark on another set of vacations that may include another jaunt to Europe. Only time will tell how the friendships will evolve in their next season together.

Season 2 of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder put young sleuth Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) at the center of another investigation in her quaint English town of Little Kilton. But the BBC/Netflix series is based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling series of YA mysteries, meaning there is more source material to draw from—so there may be even more cases for Pip to solve.

Season 1 followed Pip as she dug into the murder of popular high-schooler Andie Bell for a school project—but also because her instincts (correctly) told her the cops had pinned her death on the wrong person. In season 2, Pip and her friends investigated the disappearance of Jamie Reynolds (Eden H. Davies), the brother of friend Connor (Jude Morgan-Collie), who went missing right before he was set to testify in the rape trial of Andie’s classmate, Max Hastings (Henry Ashton).

This last season of the detective series ended with Jamie found safe, but the events surrounding the search for him (and Max’s acquittal) leave Pip traumatized. That aftermath would surely follow her into the next chapter of her story—as would the anonymous threats she received at home and school.

Curious what might come next for Pip, Ravi (Zain Iqbal), and the rest of their Little Kilton crew? Lucky for you, we’ve got some clues. Read on for everything we know about a potential season 3 of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

Has 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' been renewed for season 3?

In mid-June 2026, Netflix confirmed via a press release that A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will return for season 3. Considering that there’s still one more book in Jackson’s series to adapt—and that season 2 debuted on the streamer's Global Top 10 list just four days after its release—you didn't have to be a detective to think a renewal announcement could be forthcoming.

To celebrate the good news, author Holly Jackson shared a statement: "I am ecstatic that we are able to bring A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder to its (bloody) conclusion. As Good As Dead is my favourite of the book series and it’s by far my favourite season of the show too. You’ll see Pip as you’ve never seen her before. It’s dark, breathless, horrible and…somehow still manages to be funny. Come on back to Little Kilton for the final time…if you dare."

Not only that, but star Emma Myers also shared her excitement and emphasized just how great the source material is. "I'm very happy that we get to bring everyone season 3 of A Good Girl's Guide To Murder. Thank you so much to everyone who has given this show love and support throughout! This has truly been an incredible experience, and Pip will be a character I will never forget," she said. "Book 3 is my favorite of all the books, so I'm very excited to show everyone what we've done. Get ready for a crazy time!" 

Which 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' book will season 3 be based on?

As confirmed by Netflix and Jackson herself, the third season will adapt Book 3 of her mystery books, As Good As Dead. That makes sense, as season 1 was based on the 2019 novel A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and season 2 was adapted from 2020’s Good Girl, Bad Blood. The 2021 (ominously titled!) thriller is the conclusion to the trilogy, but there is also a prequel, Kill Joy; however, it's unclear if any scenes from that book will appear in flashbacks.

What will 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' season 3 be about?

According to a synopsis for As Good As Dead, Pip is about to head off to college but is still haunted by the events of her last investigation. By the end of season 2, we start to see as much, as she’s devastated by Stanley's death and feels guilty about the ways her sleuthing has hurt the people closest to her. Then there’s also the case of those anonymous threats she’s received: “Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears?”

“Soon the threats escalate, and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars,” the synopsis reads. “Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself—or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle...and if she doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears...”

Which 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' cast members will return for season 3?

You can’t have A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder without the titular girl, can you? Inevitably, Emma Myers will be back as Pip. Netflix has confirmed we'll also see more of her besties and fellow clue-following crew, including Zain Iqbal as her boyfriend, Ravi Singh, Asha Banks as Cara Ward, Jude Morgan-Collie as Connor Reynolds, and Yali Topol Margalith as Lauren Gibson.

Because Max is now a free man following his acquittal—which arguably would not have happened if Jamie, a key eyewitness in the case, had not gone missing during the trial—Henry Ashton will reprise his role as well. Jamie, played by Eden H. Davies, will also continue to be part of season 3.

It's safe to say that the case is far from over. There’s still plenty of bad blood (pun intended) between Pip and Max: Remember, she painted the word “rapist” on his front door, and he taunted her by saying, “You started this, Pip. It’s my turn next.”

When will season 3 of 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' be released?

We don't have a proper release date yet; however, Netflix has given us a major update. According to the streamer, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 3 has already wrapped production and will premiere sometime in 2027. The news was confirmed as soon as the renewal was announced. It seems possible that we could have new episodes at the same time next year, around spring 2027.

We'll keep following all the clues and update this story as more information becomes available.

For years, Calabasas was just one of the many cities located in the hills of L.A., full of gated communities and mansions to the rich and famous. And then Keeping Up With the Kardashians premiered in 2007—and suddenly the gates opened up. The mystique of Calabasas as a home to the upper echelon has only grown in the years since, as the Kardashians and other reality stars have given the world selective sneak peeks to a world of premium organic salads and luxury shopping complexes. Now, Netflix is revealing all with their latest reality show, Calabasas Confidential.

Calabasas Confidential, which premieres on May 29, follows a group of early-20-somethings—most of whom grew up and graduated high school ensconced within the polished streets of SoCal. Most of the cast are longtime friends who parted ways during college or as they set off to pursue their careers, but as they're reunited for a summer, they must face what they left behind at home and where to go next. Read on for what to know about every member of the Calabasas Confidential cast—including where you may recognize them from and their famous families.

Nicole Sahebi

Age: 22

Instagram: @nicolesahebi

Though Nicole claims she was quiet throughout her time at Calabasas High School, her social media following is anything but. The content creator boasts over 2 million Instagram followers and 3 million on TikTok. Before moving back to Calabasas, she studied marketing at Loyola Marymount University, where she launched her career as a full-time content creator, making aesthetic collegiate "day in the life" videos.

Nicole doesn't take center stage in much of the show's drama, but she certainly plays a part in some of it. Still, her more subdued demeanor makes her memorable among her boisterous castmates.

Suede Brooks

Age: 25

Instagram: @suedebrooks

Suede is introduced as an influencer friend of Nicole's, but quickly ingratiates herself into the fabric of the friend group (and its drama). Another big-time L.A. influencer, with over 1 million followers on TikTok and 1.7 million on Instagram, Suede first broke into the scene with a YouTube channel, where she spoke out against bullying.

Some might also recognize the bubbly blonde from the poker table. Brooks has appeared at a few poker tournaments over the years, namely competing in the Celebrity Poker Tour in 2024.

Jemma Durrant

Age: 24

Instagram: @jemmadurrant

After studying advertising at the University of Oregon, Jemma returns to Calabasas to live with her parents and work as a marketing coordinator for Kelly+Partners Group Holdings, a promotion she scores during the first season of the show. Jemma also boasts a social following of her own, with over 22,000 followers on Instagram and over 300,000 on TikTok. Her main tension throughout the show is with her high school ex, Dylan Wolf, with whom she had an on-and-off relationship during their time at Calabasas High School.

Dylan Wolf

Age: 24

Instagram: @dylannwolf and @malibuscowboy

If you're a frequent purveyor of #RodeoTok, then the moniker "Malibus Cowboy" might ring a bell. While Dylan's high school friends attended college or filmed their days for the internet's consumption, Dylan opted for a slightly different route and went to work on a Malibu ranch post-high school. He eventually began parlaying that hustle into social media content, posting under his own name as well as the pseudonym "Malibu's Cowboy."

Though he remains firmly in the Gen Z content creator bucket, his brand is a little different from the GRWM vlogs and brand deals common with some of his peers. Think: True Grit if Supreme handled all the marketing. And his lasso isn't the only thing at risk of tying Dylan up this first season. The 24-year-old finds himself in numerous entanglements throughout the course of the show—including with his ex flame, Jemma Durrant.

Emma Medrano

Age: 22

Instagram: @eemmamedrano

After studying business administration at Moorpark College, Emma returned to Calabasas with a job managing social media for Mercedes-Benz, boosting her own profiles (with over 80,000 TikTok followers), and stirring up a bit of drama in her old high school friend group. Things get especially tense in the first episode between her and Jemma, after the other girl discovers Emma might be dating Dylan.

Jodie Woods

Age: 19

Instagram: @jodiewoods and @wodiewrld

Jodie Woods might be a new face, but if you're a fan of The Kardashians, then you're likely familiar with her older sister Jordyn Woods. Like the Kardashians, the Woods family has become a Calabasas staple over the years. They're close with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Model and entrepreneur Jordyn was once among Kylie Jenner's close friends before a falling out, and now Jodie is paving her own path. With over 1 million Instagram followers, Jodie has over 800,000 TikTok followers, as well.

Kimora Lewis

Age: 23

Instagram: @kimoranicole and @kimoranicolebeauty

After attending Loyola Marymount University, Kimora returned to Calabasas to pursue a career as a beauty influencer, sharing content with her over 19,000 Instagram followers, and as a DJ. She even released a song, "Dreamin'," while filming the show. She's also one of the handful of cast members who attended Sierra Canyon School, rather than Calabasas High School. Her old high school flame, Hercy, is also in the cast.

Emilie Nelson

Age: 23

Instagram: @emiliennelson

Another graduate of Sierra Canyon School, Emilie enters the show as a Southern Methodist University graduate and a friend of Alexie and Kimora. However, tensions arise when Kimora's former flame, Hercy, shows interest in Emilie.

Hercy Miller

Age: 24

Instagram: @hercymiller

As the son of rappers Master P and Sonya C, Hercy knows a thing or two about fame. He returns to Calabasas with hopes of playing in the NBA. He played for the basketball team at the University of New Orleans Privateers (where his father is the president of basketball operations), but reveals on the show that he got injured in his freshman year. Most of this first season, Hercy spends training and working to be drafted into the NBA.

Ben Favaedi

Age: 22

Instagram: @ben_favaedi

Compared to his other cast members, Ben's a bit of an enigma. He doesn't have a massive social following—though he does seem to be starting his own jewelry business, according to his LinkedIn. He enters the show about midway through the season, and immediately catches the eye of a few girls in the cast.

Alexie Olivo

Age: 23

Instagram: @alexierolivo

Alexie returns to Calabasas with plans to eventually move to New York to pursue modeling (which, judging by her Instagram, she may have already). She starts the season as one of Emilie's good friends. There's also a bit of history and chemistry between Alexie and fellow cast member Preston Pippen, who have been crushing on each other for years.

Preston Pippen

Age: 23

Instagram: @prestonpippen

This isn't the first time a Pippen has graced our television screens. Preston's dad is professional basketball player Scottie Pippen, while his mother, Larsa Pippen, famously starred in Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami. Preston remains magnanimous with most everyone in the group (Jemma even tagged him in a recent post), and harbors a long-standing crush on Alexie.

Raine Michaels

Age: 25

Instagram: @rainee_m

As the daughter of actress Kristi Gibson and Poison singer Bret Michaels, Rain is among the cohort of cast members who come from a line of fame and all its fortunes. She's got ambitions to become a model, actress, and sports broadcaster, and has a passion for rescuing animals. She even takes some of the cast members to a rescue shelter later in the season. She's currently signed with Ford Models and with The Montag Group as a sports broadcaster and personality, according to her LinkedIn.

Sterling Retzlaff

Age: 24

Instagram: @retzlaff.sterling

You might not recognize Sterling from anywhere, but you'll definitely recognize his girlfriend, former Dance Moms alum Brynn Rumfallo, during the brief moments she appears on the show. Sterling is the only cast member in the group who didn't grow up in Calabasas, or even in California. The 24-year-old wannabe model moved to the area from Alaska, where he grew up and lived after graduating from Texas Tech University. He met and became friends with Dylan and later Hercy, who introduced him to the rest of the cast.

Sterling is somewhat of the audience stand-in as he experiences the world of Calabasas for the first time. Though he's sometimes a fish out of water in some of the group's more heightened moments, he also oftentimes functions as the voice of reason in the show.

Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) has a new case to crack. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder returned for its second season on May 27, bringing fans of the BBC/Netflix mystery series (and the Holly Jackson book series it’s adapted from) back to the quaint English town of Little Kilton. Season 2— based on the second book in Jackson’s series, Good Girl, Bad Blood—sees Pip dealing with the ramifications of discovering who really killed Andie Bell, including releasing a popular true-crime podcast about the investigation. She also finds herself in the middle of a new mystery: the disappearance of Jamie Reynolds (Eden H. Davies), just as he was about to testify in the trial against Max Hastings (Henry Ashton), who was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting classmates, including Andie’s sister, Becca Bell (Carla Woodcock).

The looming trial means Pip, Ravi (Zain Iqbal), and their friends need to race against time to find Jamie—and the search brings more twists and small-town secrets to light.

So, what happened to Jamie Reynolds? And what does this latest foray into detective work mean for Pip? Read on for our breakdown of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder’s surprising season 2 ending.

What happened to Jamie in 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' season 2?

Perhaps the biggest surprise about Jamie’s disappearance is how little the police are concerned about it when it first happens—a key witness in a major trial goes missing right before he’s supposed to testify? Seems pretty suspicious! But because he’s an adult and has been known to go off the grid, it falls to Pip to start the search herself.

In the course of her investigation, Pip discovers that Jamie had been acting strangely in the lead-up to his disappearance: He tried to take his mother’s credit card and claimed he needed the money for a life-or-death reason, he stole a bracelet from Pip’s new next-door neighbors, and left a large sum of money in the Little Kilton graveyard. Pip initially believed she was the last person to see Jamie before he went missing, at a memorial marking the sixth anniversary of Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies) and Sal Singh’s (Rahul Pattni) deaths. However, he was actually spotted again that night—first at a Calamity party, then by Max, who saw him walking down the road after midnight.

It’s not surprising that Pip suspected foul play tied to the trial, because Max is certainly capable of manipulation and threats. But Jamie’s disappearance actually had nothing to do with that trial at all: He was catfished by a woman named “Layla Mead,” whom he met on a dating app. Layla was looking for a man known as “Child Brunswick,” who would now be 29-years-old and thought to be living in the Little Kilton area. She was talking to any man in town who fit that criteria, and got linked up with Jamie, who’s only 24, because he lied about his age on the app.

Once Layla deduced that it couldn’t be Jamie, she manipulated him into helping her track down the real Child Brunswick—though he didn’t actually know what “Child Brunswick” was referring to, or why Layla was looking for him. That’s why he was acting strange: Layla was seeing how far he would go in the name of helping her. Jamie did encounter Child Brunswick on the night he went missing—but that man then took Jamie hostage and held him in his home. He didn't want to hurt Jamie, but was afraid of whoever was after him. And once Jamie learned more about Child Brunswick's life, he wanted to help him figure out Layla's real identity, which is why he didn't try to escape.

And why was Jamie supposed to testify at Max's trial?

Jamie was a key witness because of what he saw at one of the Calamity parties. One of the women testifying against Max is Nat Da Silva (Jessica Webber), Jamie’s close friend who he also harbors romantic feelings for.

During her own testimony at the trial, Nat recalls blacking out at a Calamity party and coming to hours later on a sofa, knowing she’d been assaulted because her skirt had been pulled up and her underwear was off. She didn’t know who was responsible until a few months ago, when she told Jamie what happened and he revealed he saw Max coming out of the room that night. That’s why Jamie’s testimony was so important—it placed Max at the scene, which Nat couldn’t do herself because she’d been drugged.

Who is "Child Brunswick" and what does he have to do with Jamie’s disappearance?

This takes us to a different murder case: Scott Brunswick, a man responsible for a string of child murders almost two decades earlier. Scott used his young son to lure his victims to him, and the boy—who was 10 at the time of the last murder—ultimately testified against his dad at trial. The boy’s name was kept out of the media because of his age, hence being referred to as “Child Brunswick.” He served time in a juvenile facility due to his role in the murders, and upon release was essentially placed into witness protection to protect him from retaliation: He was given a new identity, and the media was barred from reporting on his whereabouts.

Naturally, like with so many other true crime cases, rumors circulated online about who Child Brunswick could be and where he might live now. One commenter claimed to know he lived in Little Kilton, and that someone his friend was in prison with—local drug dealer Howie Bowers (Thomas Gray)—had uncovered his identity and was blackmailing the man into keeping his secret.

Pip, ever the masterful detective, figures out Child Brunswick really is: Stanley Forbes (Misia Butler), a local man working security at the Hastings’s golf club. He’s the right age, for starters, but also Pip spotted him giving money to Howie while investigating Jamie’s disappearance, which was the blackmail to keep his true identity under wraps. She also remembered that he didn’t respond to his name at the club when his boss called for him—because it isn’t actually “Stanley.”

So, who was Layla Mead in 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' season 2?

After deducing that Stanley is Child Brunswick, Pip messages him as Layla and asks to meet at the abandoned manor in town. Pip’s best friend Cara (Asha Banks) stays in the car as a lookout, while Ravi and Connor (Jude Morgan-Collie) search Stanley’s home—which is where they found Jamie.

Pip tells Stanley that she knows he’s Child Brunswick, and that there’s no way Jamie could be Layla because she’d been messaging with her during the week Jamie was off the grid.

As they’re talking, Cara is led in at gunpoint by the real Layla: Pip’s next-door neighbor, Charlie Green (Jack Rowan). His twin sister was one of Scott Brunswick’s victims, and he’s moved from town to town posing as Layla, obsessed with getting revenge. His wife, Flora, was in on the plan and helped whenever he needed a female voice on the phone.

Once Pip started looking for Jamie, he kept tabs as she narrowed the possibilities down to Stanley or Luke Eaton (Freddie Thorp), Nat’s jerk boyfriend. And now, thanks to Pip, he found the person he’s spent years looking for.

What happened to Stanley Forbes in 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' season 2?

Now that Pip has (unintentionally) done Charlie’s last bit of detective work for him, Stanley does what he set out to do: He shoots Charlie and sets the manor on fire.

Pip dragged him out of the building—this is the scene we see at the very start of the first episode—and tried to perform CPR before the authorities arrive. Unfortunately, she’s unable to save him, but before he dies, Stanley tells her it’s okay and reveals his real name: Jack Brunswick. Seeing him die, and knowing she led his killer directly to him, leaves her traumatized.

Two weeks later, when a funeral is held for Stanley, Pip and her friends are among the few people who attend.

Is Max Hastings found guilty in 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' season 2?

Max uses every lever his wealth, privilege, and family’s influence can afford him to try to sway the trial: He pushes Becca’s dad to convince her not to testify, threatening that his business will lose clients if she does. He gives himself a fake alibi for the night Jamie went missing by getting Stanley to doctor CCTV footage from the golf club, making it look like he was there. And he tries to get Pip to stand down from testifying in the case by threatening to get Ravi fired from his law firm.

Pip ultimately convinces Becca to go to court and tell the jury what Max did to her. She also speaks to the phone call she had with Max, in which she confronted him about drugging and raping Becca, which she had recorded, and Max tried to destroy by enlisting his cousin Robin (Freddie England) to steal her phone.

But Max’s lawyer undercuts both of them during cross-examination. And despite pressure from his mother to do the right thing and confess, Max doubles down on the stand and accuses Sal Singh of the assaults instead—a man who can’t defend himself, because he’s dead. And without Jamie on hand to corroborate Nat’s testimony, he’s acquitted of all charges.

Pip, furious about this, takes justice into her own hands: She couldn’t play her phone call with Max in court, but she does upload the footage to her podcast before throwing a rock through his window and painting “Rapist, I will get you” on his door.

What happens with Pip and Ravi in 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' season 2?

Pip’s relentless search for Jamie and passion for taking down Max put a strain on her relationship with Ravi. She lies about missing his speech at Andie and Sal’s memorial (because she was following up on a tip that she didn't realize Max planted). And she eventually feels guilty about him losing his job at the law firm because Max made good on his threat—one she didn’t tell Ravi about until after the fact.

Ravi is more upset that she felt like she couldn’t come to him, because they’re supposed to be a team. When she still pushes him away, he reminds her that he loves her.

After Max’s acquittal, they have a heart-to-heart where she admits she blames herself for everything that’s happened to the people closest to her, because she pursues these cases. But this is who she is: obsessive, relentless, and doesn’t mind bad things happening if she’s the one doing them—and she hopes Ravi is okay with all that, because she loves him too.

After they kiss, Ravi reassures her: “I know exactly who you are, and I always have done. I love her, I love you.”

How does 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' season 2 end?

The disappearance of Jamie Reynolds has been solved, but that doesn’t mean things are settled in Little Kilton. Charlie and Flora are on the run, and Pip still feels immense guilt about what happened to Stanley.

Jamie, now safely back home, confessed his feelings to Nat, and now the two are officially together and happy. Pip also cleared the air with Cara, who drunkenly told Pip earlier in the season that she ruined her life by uncovering her father as Andie Bell’s killer. Cara admits she doesn’t remember saying those things, and that it might have been easier to take her anger out on Pip because she’s still here, but she loves her friend and does not blame her.

Case closed, then? Not quite. Max still has a serious ax to grind with Pip. When she walks past him on her way to Stanley’s funeral, he taunts her by warning: “You started this, Pip. It’s my turn next.”

And then there’s one more mystery: Throughout the series, someone has been leaving threatening messages for Pip. First there was a news article about her, sent through her mail slot with tape covering her mouth in the photo, then an ominous note scrawled on her locker at school. The season ends with Pip going back to her room and finding that same message written over and over on her laptop, one that will surely come into play if (or when) the show returns for season 3: “Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears?”

Hulu's hit series The Testaments turned out to be so much more than a simple Handmaid's Tale sequel—it introduces viewers to a whole new side of Gilead. This time around, the dystopian tale unfolds as a coming-of-age story, told through the eyes of June Osborne's (Elisabeth Moss) eldest daughter, Agnes (Chase Infiniti). Raised in a totalitarian state with little knowledge of her origins, Agnes spends the first season realizing that the world around her isn't the virtuous place she thought it was. Alongside her new friend Daisy (Lucy Halliday)—who, unbeknownst to Agnes, is a Canadian spy—Gilead's next generation could be the one to bring it down across future seasons.

The first season, which aired in spring 2026 before its finale on May 27, definitely doesn't adapt the entire Margaret Atwood source novel of the same name, and it concludes implying there's more to come. So, below, we're breaking down everything we know about The Testaments season 2.

Is 'The Testaments' renewed for season 2?

Praise be! The Testaments has officially been renewed for season 2.

The announcement came on May 20, the same day that season 1's penultimate episode aired. The show's official Instagram shared a video featuring fan comments asking for a second season. The comments are cleverly edited into scenes from the show, such as Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) flipping through a file and June (Elisabeth Moss) reading a secret message hidden in a Gilead honey jar.

"A secret we couldn't keep any longer 💜," the caption reads. "THE TESTAMENTS will be back for Season 2 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+."

The news comes as The Testaments continues gaining viewers. According to Hulu, the show has been streamed globally for over 45 million hours.

Showrunner Bruce Miller recently even teased that the series could go on for multiple seasons during an interview with TechRadar, telling the outlet, "Every ending in Margaret's world is a very good beginning."

"I don't think in terms of [the] number of seasons," Miller continued. "But if you think of the awakening of a 14/15-year-old girl, her coming to and taking action, those things can go on for quite a while."

When will 'The Testaments' season 2 come out?

A premiere date for The Testaments season 2 hasn't been announced just yet. Showrunner Bruce Miller told Variety upon the release of the season 1 finale that the scripts are currently being written, and he's hopeful they can "move quickly" toward production—especially since the stars need to continue to resemble teenagers. He emphasized that he doesn't want to move too fast and "make a shitty show," but hopes to usher production along.

We can look to the season 1 production timeline for some clues about when our Gilead girls will be back on our screens. Season 1 filmed from April to August 2025 and premiered in April 2026. If season 2 follows a similar trajectory and starts filming late in the summer after the teleplays are complete, it could premiere as early as fall 2027.

Which cast members will return for 'The Testaments' season 2?

The Testaments tells Agnes's (Infiniti) and Daisy's (Halliday) coming-of-age stories, so we can rest assured knowing that they'll remain front and center in season 2. Ann Dowd will also return as the formidable Aunt Lydia, who's set to mentor Agnes in future episodes. Plus, it's a safe bet that Moss will make more guest appearances as June Osborne, who's still working with the Mayday rebellion to rescue her eldest daughter from Gilead. For instance, she told The Hollywood Reporter that she feels "very, very close to [June]" and hopes to continue to return to her. "I would never want to stop playing her," she said. "As long as there’s a Gilead, she’s never going to stop fighting."

We can also expect many of season 1's supporting characters to return, including Mattea Conforti as Becka, Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite, Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala, and Brad Alexander as Garth.

What will 'The Testaments' season 2 be about?

Although Hulu hasn't released an official synopsis for The Testaments season 2, the season 1 finale and the show's source material offer glimpses of what's in store.

By the end of season 1, Agnes's arranged marriage to Commander Weston (Reed Diamond) was canceled, and she was shocked upon learning that June is her birth mother. After initially trying to escape Gilead, Daisy ultimately decided to stay and fight for her new friends's freedom. Meanwhile, Agnes's best friend Becka reluctantly married the newly minted Commander Garth after her mother took the blame for Becka murdering her abusive father (Randal Edwards).

The Testaments has already taken liberties with the Margaret Atwood novel, such as making Agnes and Daisy the same age and not actually half-sisters. While season 1 roughly adapted the section of the book detailing Agnes's childhood, we can expect season 2 to draw from the events in Daisy and Agnes's teenage years. More flashes of Aunt Lydia's backstory and inner life are bound to pop up, too.

Showrunner Bruce Miller teased in an interview with Variety what direction season 2 will take, especially in terms of Agnes's development, now that she knows her true identity. "That’s what the show is about—it’s about the pot boiling over," he said. "When she realizes who her mother is, that turns up the temperature of that pot quite a bit—but it's still just burbling, it doesn’t explode. This is a woman who is raised in Gilead, those are her rules, she's not going to turn around one day and say, 'This is awful. We should change it.' You really want her to become who is on a hot fire, bubbling away, but you never know when she’s gonna start to pop."

He also noted that Agnes was seen as a "golden child" for quite some time, and will now have to face the ramifications at school and in her conservative community of her marriage falling through. "I think at the end, where you have Agnes coming in, she’s saying, ‘Boy, I’m a loser, this has never happened before.’ But the next thing you see is her walking down the hallway, absolutely full of strength," he explained. "So, it may never have never happened before, and I think Lydia is worried, but I think Agnes is going to make something out of this little bit of independence that she’s found."

Meanwhile, Infiniti herself told Collider that she's looking forward to seeing Agnes "taking charge and learning about her story."

"We literally leave her in this internal struggle of figuring out who she actually is versus what she's been told she is her entire life," she said. "That's something that I am very excited to explore."

The Summer House season 10 reunion may be the greatest reality TV cultural event of all time. Yes, only the first part of the three-part reunion special has been released—but the first bombshells following Amanda Batula and West Wilson's coupling—and its effect on their exes and friends Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke—have set social media ablaze. And eager fans still have so many lingering questions that need to be answered.

If this is your first time tuning into a Bravo reunion, part 1 of the Summer House reunion was the perfect way to set expectations. Andy Cohen and co. are very good at pacing out major reunion revelations across several parts, and night one was just the tip of the Scamanda-timeline iceberg.

According to the network's descriptions, Dara Levitan—who, in addition to dating KJ Dillard, also previously dated West—is set to join the cast in part 2. Then, part 3 will see West and Amanda "face the toughest questions yet about their relationship timeline, leaving the house to decide whether the friendships can ever fully recover."

With Bravo fans across the globe counting down the minutes til the next installment, read on for everything to know to tune into the rest of the Summer House season 10 reunion, including ways to watch the jaw-dropping special live.

When does the rest of the 'Summer House' season 10 reunion air?

The Summer House season 10 reunion will return to Bravo for part 2 on June 2, followed by part 3 on June 9. Both installments will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT, in the same time slot as part 1.

If you can't catch the shows live, "uncensored and extended" versions of each week's installment will stream on Peacock the following day. According to Variety, "the streaming cuts will feature additional footage not shown during the Bravo broadcast."

How can I watch the 'Summer House' season 10 reunion live?

Viewers with a cable subscription can watch the Summer House season 10 reunion live on their local Bravo channel or use their login to stream it from their respective provider's website or app.

For cord-cutters, live streaming TV services like Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling, and YouTube TV also provide access to Bravo (and offer free trials).

If you're the impatient type or don't want to get spoiled by an IG reel, the earliest way to watch the reunion is to tune into the ET broadcast. If you don't have a VPN, you can use one like Nord VPN.

Is there a trailer for the rest of the 'Summer House' season 10 reunion?

Summer House fans who stuck with Bravo to watch In The City after the reunion got a special reward. The network dropped a sneak peek at next week's installment, in which Dara takes the floor to share her thoughts about West. "You cannot be a good friend and treat the women that give themselves to you like they're expendable," the newcomer says, earning a "clock it" gesture from Ciara.

As the interrogation of Amanda and West continues, the clip also shows Kyle getting visibly heated. "You are the most immature, fraudulent phony I've ever met," Kyle says (presumably to West). Then, when Amanda gets emotional and walks off stage, Ciara reminds West, "You should go after your girl."

Just like Scandoval in 2023, Bravo was at the center of online discourse when this year’s Summer House scandal catapulted the reality series to must-watch television. When cast members West Wilson and Amanda Batula confirmed their new romance via matching Instagram stories in March 2026, they became the internet’s newest villains. The reason? Girl code. Amanda separated from her husband, fellow castmate Kyle Cooke, and promptly took up with West, who was previously involved with Amanda’s best friend Ciara Miller as recently as last summer.

Much of Summer House season 10’s tension stems from Ciara’s simmering feelings and her eventual reconciliation with West, complete with a drunken kiss in the season finale. The season’s other big storyline centers on Amanda and Kyle’s crumbling marriage, for which Ciara often provided Amanda a shoulder to lean on. Naturally, fans were distraught to find that Amanda had violated the No. 1 rule in girlhood: Don’t date your friend’s ex. So, where does that leave the Bravo show for future seasons? Here’s everything we know so far about the already greenlit Summer House season 11.

Is 'Summer House' renewed for season 11?

Despite (and maybe because of) all of the drama that went down in season 10, Bravo has officially invited everyone back to the Hamptons for another crazy summer. Season 11 was confirmed in early May 2026 at the NBC Upfronts presentation, with season 10 ranking in series-best ratings.

When will 'Summer House' season 11 come out?

Summer House follows a pretty tight schedule: It films over the titular summer, usually from July 4th through Labor Day, with episodes turned around for an early Q1 release. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, VP of Current Production for Bravo Josh Brown confirmed that the network is in the process of firming up the cast, plans to have the ensemble set by late June, and to pick up the cameras in July. That being said, should everything go to the show's typical schedule, we'll get more Summer House in early 2027.

Who in the 'Summer House' cast will return for season 11?

This is the biggest lingering question, especially now that Amanda and Kyle are no longer together, and Ciara and Amanda’s friendship won’t withstand Amanda’s betrayal. And with Kyle, Amanda, and Lindsay Hubbard starring on the Summer House spinoff In The City, it would be easy for them to trade the Hamptons-based series for the one in the Big Apple.

With Ciara expanding her reality TV footprint as the new co-host of Love Island: Aftersun and a contestant on Dancing With the Stars, it’s possible she may opt out of returning for season 11. However, DWTS airs in the fall, and TMZ claimed in early May that Ciara is set to return to Summer House, with filming Aftersun in Fiji wrapping in time for her to shoot the Bravo hit's new installment.

TMZ also reported in mid-June that sources revealed West is not scheduled to return in season 11. However, he may not be cut from the cast for good; according to TMZ's sources, he could appear in "a cameo at some point." Bravo nor West responded to TMZ's request for comment.

Marie Claire has also reached out to Bravo but have not received a response at the time of writing.

Ultimately, the network and the stars themselves haven't weighed in, so we'll have to see how TMZ's reporting plays out—and who else may resurface or not. Other series staples, like Jesse Solomon and Carl Radke, are also unknowns for season 11, but neither has a direct conflict of interest that would preclude them from coming back to the house. Season 10 also introduced a handful of new faces, including Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Ben Waddell, Dara Levitan, Bailey Taylor, and Levi Sebree, who may or may not be back—but could all be up for more screen time with the probable core cast shakeups.

The most clarity we've gotten perhaps came from Josh Brown, VP of Current Production for Bravo, after the release of the third part of the season 10 reunion. While speaking to THR, he said that Bravo does not see the next installment as "a reboot situation at all," but rather the show is "evolving." He noted that season 10 included a handful of new cast members, but wasn't considered a reboot, and it evolved then, as well.

"It really comes down to what the show is, which is obviously about a summer share in the Hamptons, and in real life, every summer, there might be a core group, but the group does evolve in real-life share houses," he explained. "We can’t say exactly how many people are returning or exactly how many new cast members are joining, but there’s always new people to freshen the dynamic, and we were planning for that before any of this scandal hit."

So, that being said, it does sound like some current stars will appear, but it remains to be seen who exactly. "I think it’s going to be very tough to get the full cast back together," the Bravo exec told THR. "I don’t think we’re thinking about that, actually."

It's hard to imagine Bravo won't want to continue building on the show's viral success post-Scamanda, so if Ciara is in, it seems feasible that she could return to her starring post and be joined by a new coterie of vacationers. We'll have to wait and see who is checking in soon.

Where will 'Summer House' season 11 be set?

While it seems likely that some familiar and fresh faces will make up the ensemble, Summer House season 11 may be in for an overhaul in a different way. The Sag Harbor house that's been the home base for the series since season 6 (and a character in its own right) has notably been put up for sale. That, coupled with a report by US Weekly that producers are looking for a new location, seems to indicate we'll be spending our summer somewhere new.

What will 'Summer House' season 11 be about?

The season’s storylines and drama will rest entirely upon which cast members return, so we’ll have to stay tuned for the casting announcements later this year. If Carl returns, we’ll surely see more dispatches from his non-alcoholic bar Soft Bar and potentially more of his relationship with newcomer Bailey. Both KJ and Ben found love in season 10, so if they return for an eleventh season, hopefully we’ll see more of their budding relationships.

Outside of 2023's Vanderpump Rules "Scandoval" bombshell, there had never been a reality TV reunion as anticipated as the three-parter for Summer House season 10. And with all the off-camera drama and revelations this year surrounding "Scamanda," it's understandable that fans couldn't wait to hear directly from the cast. Amanda Batula and West Wilson were in attendance and had to face their respective exes and former friends, Kyle Cooke and Ciara Miller, for the first time on camera since the earth-shattering news about their coupling broke on March 31, 2026.

The reunion itself has had its own share of drama beyond the cast's interpersonal relationships; a day after the April 23 recording, audio from the Bravo special was leaked by an unnamed member of production. Host Andy Cohen spoke out about the leak, calling it “disgusting and illegal for someone to leak or distribute this.”

Now, finally, the first two parts of the season's 3-part finale have aired, and the two hours gave us many of the answers we've been craving as it pertains to Amanda and West's relationship as well as Amanda and Kyle's breakup. But some things were still left unanswered, and will hopefully be addressed when part 3 airs on Tuesday, June 9. In the meantime, here are the storylines and questions we still have for the reality show's remaining reunion.

Why did West want to commit to Amanda?

When West is asked about his on-again-off-again relationship with Ciara, his most sturdy defense is that he wasn't looking for a relationship. The reunion plays back a few clips from season 10 in which West reiterates to different parties that he's not trying to be anyone's boyfriend right now, despite "having a crush" on Ciara. Part 2 of the reunion complicates this further when Ciara calls West's ex Meija during the cast's lunch break, who confirms that she and West were exclusive last summer during filming, but that he didn't want to go public with their relationship because he was allegedly afraid that he'd get kicked off the show.

His fear of a public relationship goes out the window in March 2026 when he and Amanda confirmed their relationship. While the Instagram statement didn't use the words "boyfriend" or "girlfriend," it did indicate a level of seriousness that runs counter to his previous statements and actions. Neither Andy nor anyone in the cast poked holes in this excuse in part 1 of the reunion, and in part 2, Amanda says that they've talked privately about what their entanglement would look and feel like. But we still haven't heard directly from West about how he's defining the relationship. It feels like the type of admission that could heal some wounds for Ciara—so here's hoping we get a better look inside West's mind in part 3.

Why did Amanda and West lie—and did they know how much they were risking?

Parts 1 and 2 of the reunion dive into some of the juicy details of their courtship, but we still don't have a concrete answer as to why they would do something so seismic to their friends (and, honestly, to us).

Amanda and West also acknowledge that they lied to everyone about their budding romance (Ciara does an incredible live reading of the text messages between her and Amanda from early March), which suggests they knew what they were doing was wrong. In part 2, Amanda doubles down on her defense that she had to follow her strong feelings for West. But there's much more to unpack about how they came to the decision to pursue each other, what they expected the fallout to be, and how they plan to make amends.

What is the exact timeline of Amanda and West's emotional relationship?

Amanda and West gave us some important details during part 1: West made the first move, they shared their first kiss at the end of February, and didn't sleep together until April, after the statement was released. But after the news about their coupling broke to the public, many fans began picking up on Amanda and West's physical proximity and "friendly" touching in the back half of season 10, raising the question of when each of them began having feelings for the other and whether it dated back to last summer.

Amidst all of this, Ciara also publicly revealed on the reunion that she and West had a few sleepovers in the fall and that West was dating someone else in January. January is when he allegedly first admitted his feelings to Amanda and when Ciara first realized something might be up when she clocked Amanda's location at West's apartment.

Part 2 didn't reveal much more about West and Amanda's timeline, but it did give us some more background on her breakup with Kyle. Kyle confirms that he didn't realize they were breaking up until the day the statement was drafted and released (he claims he barely even had time to tell his family), while Amanda says she knew she was done with the marriage on New Year's Day, when she found out that Kyle wound up in a Hoboken hotel after a night of DJing.

With their separation and impending divorce in the mix, and we might need to pull out a calendar and a ball of yarn to unpack the exact timeline and pinpoint the overlaps.

Does Amanda realize how much she hurt Ciara?

The reason that this scandal became the only thing the internet could talk about is that it violated the golden rule of girl code: don't date your friend's ex. After two parts, Amanda continues to be defensive and hasn't acknowledged how hurtful her actions were—even as Ciara continuously points out the juxtaposition of how good of a friend she was to Amanda.

As Marie Claire Fashion Features Writer Emma Childs said in our live Part 1 coverage, "I'm hoping Andy asks Amanda to reflect on how duplicitous she’s been to her so-called ‘best friend.’" So far, the jury is still out and the clock is ticking.

Will Amanda and West apologize to Ciara and Kyle (and the rest of the housemates)?

Near the beginning of the first hour, Amanda tells Andy that she's "prepared to own up to what I’ve done, take accountability, apologize—especially to Ciara and Kyle—and just hopefully be able to explain to everyone’s face what went on and where I’m coming from." But after two full hours, we still haven't heard the words "I'm sorry" come out of either of their mouths (nor have we gotten closer to understanding where she's coming from). With only one hour left, we're getting skeptical as to whether Ciara and Kyle will get an apology at all.

Are KJ and Dara still together?

We got major relationship updates from a few members of the cast: Ben Waddell leveled up his relationship with Sabrina Belle when he took her to Australia to meet his family, Mia Calabrese broke up with her boyfriend Scott Robert Williams and is in her single era, and Bailey Taylor and Carl Radke are keeping the door open.

The first part of the reunion didn't address KJ Dillard's relationship with Dara Levitan, which turned official during the filming of season 10. Instead, KJ shared a deeply personal update about his mental health, revealing that he was hospitalized due to self-harm in the fall and was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Thankfully, he says he's doing well and focusing on himself with the support of Ciara and Mia.

Dara joins the cast onstage in part 2, giving KJ a kiss while confirming their relationship, calling it the "strongest relationship" that she's had. But fans are wondering if the pair are still together after noticing that they no longer follow each other on Instagram and she didn't attend Carl's reunion watch party at Soft Bar. (After all, the reunion was filmed over a month ago.) To complicate things even further, Dara and KJ posed together at Ciara's DSW partnership party last week, so until they release a public statement, it's unclear where they stand.

What's going on with Kyle's DJ career, his drink company Loverboy, and Carl's non-alcoholic venture Soft Bar?

They're far from the juiciest parts of the season, but we'll likely still get some business update from both Kyle and Carl—especially because Kyle's DJ career was a driving force in his separation from Amanda. Kyle's lack of investment in Soft Bar also created some tension between him and Carl, though they mostly squashed that beef at the end of season 10.

Part 2 touched on the success of Soft Bar, which had been open for 10 months at the time of the recording with some admitted ups and downs, but so far we haven't checked in on Kyle's businesses at all. That's understandable, given there's much more heated discussions around him and his personal relationships to be had, but it would be nice to get a check-in on where Kyle's ventures stand today.

Who will return for 'Summer House' season 11?

Bravo officially announced that Summer House will return for season 11 next year, but there's no confirmation regarding which cast members will return. There's almost no chance that Ciara, Amanda, West, and Kyle will share another room, let alone a whole summer house, so we're hotly anticipating what cast shakeups are in store for the next season.

Bravo fans, it’s time. After months of debates, thinkpieces, and calls for “receipts, proof, timeline,” the Summer House season 10 reunion is about to begin. And we, the resident reality TV experts on Marie Claire’s team, are here live to discuss the minute-by-minute revelations.

Since Amanda Batula and West Wilson went public with their relationship on March 31, every reality TV fan with a pulse has followed along with the genre’s biggest phenomenon since Scandoval. The mess was layered: Amanda was freshly separated from her soon-to-be ex-husband, Kyle Cooke, and West’s attempted reconciliation with Amanda’s bestie Ciara Miller was playing out on the currently-airing season 10. Despite whatever Bravolebity reactions, buzzy profiles, meme-generating interviews, or unprecedented leaks have dropped over the past two months, it’s been clear from the start that the full story wouldn’t be revealed until Amanda and West were seated in front of God, Andy Cohen, and the rest of the Summer House cast to be grilled.

With the grilling set to commence in just a few minutes (and continuing on June 2 and June 9 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT), I’ll be sharing updates on all the jaw-dropping revelations, devastating shade, and instantly-iconic quotes throughout the night. Get ready to full send it. —Quinci LeGardye, Culture Writer

In February, Marie Claire Fashion Features Writer Emma Childs interviewed Amanda Batula about her divorce from Kyle Cooke. In that interview, she said she felt “unstoppable” in her new single-girl era, and spoke about building her confidence with the support of “one of the kindest, most loving, loyal friends,” Ciara Miller. Amanda also spoke openly about West Wilson, praising how “supportive” he was during season 10’s filming, “sometimes in ways [she] wasn't even aware of when filming.”

Two weeks later, in an Instagram post responding to fan speculation, Amanda announced that she and West were dating—and had allegedly been since the Super Bowl in early February. (The timeline is one of the biggest burning questions heading into the reunion.) The profile soon shifted from the triumphant start of a second act into a primary source for the unfolding scandal, as Bravo detectives pulled the star’s words apart to speculate on the breadth of her and West’s alleged deception. —QL

“Oh, boy, have I been waiting for this day. I left my February interview with Amanda feeling like I had gained a new friend. Three months later, in the wake of the joint statements, Deux Moi’s assorted blind items, the reunion audio leaks, and resurfaced podcast clips, I feel confused, unsettled, and like I’ve been played a fool. In our chat, Amanda mentioned how supportive Ciara is as a friend—exact quote: ‘It would have been a very difficult summer to get through without Ciara.’ Other pop culture outlets and Bravo sleuths have repeatedly cited this point from our conversation, and I’m hoping Andy asks Amanda to reflect on how duplicitous she’s been to her so-called ‘best friend.’

What I’m also hoping for tonight: clarity on the timeline, West to speak in complete sentences, and tips on Kyle’s skincare routine. What I don’t want is to hear Andy say, ‘I want to move on.’ There will be no moving on tonight.” —Emma Childs, Fashion Features Writer

"None of this makes sense!" I'm so glad that Lindsay's first words following Amanda and West's announcement—and the immediate group call with her, Kyle, and the rest of the cast—were captured on camera so we can see the housemates have the same reactions as the rest of us. What an excellent way to begin this reunion. —QL

Seeing West and Amanda’s names on a shared greenroom gave me chills—and not the good kind. We’re talking about people who frequently pile into a bed together in their outdoor clothes, but now they can’t even share a dressing room? The whole thing is heartbreaking. —CD

I love seeing Kyle and Ciara coming together in this moment. After he rode so hard for her last time West screwed up, it’s good to see he’s still showing up for her and that they’ll (hopefully) have each other’s backs tonight. And might I just say, I’m still waiting for Kyle to drop the skincare routine. The man is aging in reverse! —CD

Despite the black-and-white thinking that reigns on social media, Kyle is not the hero in this. Both he and Amanda have allegedly done dirty in their relationship. That being said, Kyle has had ten toes down for Ciara since the first talk about microaggressions in season 6, and it's great to see them keep that bond. —QL

And of course, some commotion for the dress (and the red hair)!! You can read more about Ciara's "Jessica Rabbit" ensemble in our breakdown. —QL

"I'm glad you could say our names this time," Ciara references the omission in Amanda and West's statement. Ms. Miller is ready and I need these commercials to pass faster.

Ciara adds a new entry to the timeline: On January 17, Ciara called Amanda, and Amanda didn't answer while her location was at West's house. Mia chimes in that it seemed like Amanda was prioritizing West over their friendships (which is rough after the entire past season). Amanda denies, and West keeps his mouth shut. —QL

Though West admits that he lies and takes accountability, Ciara says that he lives a different life on-camera then off-... before dropping the SECRET GIRLFRIEND. —QL

Oop! Not “you had a girlfriend.” Ciara is wasting no time tonight. She’s not buying any of it (and neither am I). We need the receipts, proof, timeline, screenshots, etc. ASAP! —CD

I know we all heard this audio already, but seeing it in action is next-level. Between the look on Amanda’s face and Ciara spitting absolute facts, it’s so clear how deep this betrayal goes. We’re nearly halfway through Part 1 and I don’t think I’ve heard an “I’m sorry” yet, so I’m not convinced Amanda fully understands the damage she’s done. —CD

Andy asking the important questions! Amanda and West have admitted to lying on the record, and now their first kiss was allegedly after a brunch in February. Amanda adds that they didn't sleep together until after the statement went out, and based on the cast's reactions, that seems to be the truth.

Meanwhile, shout out to Bailey for pointing out how West isn't saying anything while Amanda answers to the rest of the cast.—QL

"We might as well address the questions before I put them in the ground and cover them with dirt." Ciara's always been witty, but I need to know if she workshopped that dig at Amanda and West before the reunion. —QL

Levi's here!!! (I'm still confused whether she's a main cast member, but good to see her!) —QL

Mia Calabrese is absolutely the MVP, or Most Valuable New Member, of Summer House season 10. I'm so excited to follow single Mia next season! (Fingers crossed that gets confirmed soon.) —QL

Ahead of the reunion, Marie Claire got a chance to catch up with Mia and answer some burning questions.

Bailey has some words for Ben, accusing him of "reprimanding women," including his girlfriend Sabrina, and not having the same heat for men. Another year, I'd want another five minutes unpacking this, but we'll have to wait see whether Bailey will continue her journey on Summer House next season. —QL

It’s absolutely gut-wrenching to hear about what KJ went through after filming. It takes serious guts to be this vulnerable with so many people watching. It’s that heart-on-his-sleeve attitude that we’ve fallen in love with this season, and I’m just so glad he has the support he needs. We’re rooting for you, KJ! —CD

We already know that Ciara is booked and busy, with Love Island: Aftersun, Dancing With the Stars, and Summer House season 11 on the horizon, but Lindsay Hubbard has stolen the spotlight in every commercial break. Hubb House may be on In the City now, but she'll forever be in our Summer House hearts. —QL

A diabolical one-two combo from Kyle and Ciara. After Kyle tells West, "Sometimes it feels like you know what to say to win people over," Ciara says that West's romance with Amanda is the "best type of revenge" for his resentment towards Ciara. "Claps to you" has joined my fave quotes of the night. —QL

According to West, he had a conversation with Ciara after season 10 and ended their flirtation. But he and Ciara had "sleepovers" and kissed in the fall, according to Mia. So he basically pulled a season 8 again?? —QL

Activated Lindsay has entered the chat. Fortunately for us—and unfortunately for West—she finally reached her tipping point listening to West talk his way around the technicalities of his relationship with Ciara. I have a feeling that was just a taste of the Mother Hubbard reads to come, and I’m absolutely here for it. We can’t forget, she was the one to bring West into the group in the first place, so she’s coming into this reunion with a certain set of emotional baggage herself.

I’m usually firmly against a three-part reunion. But this? Give me every last second. It feels like part one only scratches the surface of what’s gone down since filming wrapped last summer. After that brutal final read by Ciara, I’m already seated for next week’s episode. —CD

Ok, rude for Bravo to just cut the reunion off there, but at least it's very clear that there's much more drama to hash out in the next two episodes. My biggest question: Do Amanda and West have any other defense besides, "I'm just a girl/boy in love; I can't be held responsible for my actions"? If not, it's unclear how they'll move forward with any of their housemates.

My second biggest question: Who's confirmed for Summer House season 11?? Please let us know sooner rather than later, Bravo!

Until next week, Bravo fans! —QL

Countless mystery-thriller authors have cult followings and ascend to the top of bestseller lists, but not all of them straddle YA and adult audiences. British phenom Holly Jackson, however, does—and has followed all of the clues and gathered all of the evidence to know how to be damn good at it.

In less than a decade, Jackson has become one of the top-selling crime authors in the U.K., thanks in part to her largely teen-girl readership, whom she reveres and have followed her with each release since her 2019 debut, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. The book, following teenage detective Pip's investigation into a cold case, peaked at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, where it spent over 77 weeks, and its Netflix adaptation went on to reach No. 1 on its streaming charts in roughly 80 countries.

With a highly devoted fan base and a healthy Easter egg-hiding habit, the author has even earned the nickname “The Taylor Swift of books,” selling more than 10 million novels in the process. It checks out, considering how intricately she plans her whodunnits. "I am obsessive about it," she has said. "I don't quite have a 'murder board' because it's not on the wall, but it is on the floor."

Whether you’re just discovering the British writer thanks to her recent foray into adult thrillers, you’re a diehard fan, or obsessed with Netflix's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, there's much to dive into. Below, we ranked every one of Holly Jackson's books so you know which one to pick up next.

Every Holly Jackson Book, Ranked

How to read Holly Jackson's books in order:

There are several different ways to approach Holly Jackson’s novels. If you want to dive straight into the young adult series that made the author famous, you’ll want to start with A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, followed by its sequels, Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good As Dead, and its prequel novella, Kill Joy.

Five Survive, The Reappearance of Rachel Price, and Not Quite Dead Yet can be read in any order, since they’re all standalone novels.

If you prefer to read your books in the order that Jackson wrote them, however, you’ll start with the same first two books, but switch up the order of Kill Joy, which was released in February 2021, and As Good As Dead, the final book in the Good Girl’s Guide series, which was released in August 2021.

You can see Jackson's full chronological list below:

• A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2019)
• Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020)
• Kill Joy (2021)
• As Good As Dead (2021)
• Five Survive (2022)
• The Reappearance of Rachel Price (2024)
• Not Quite Dead Yet (2025)

Which of Holly Jackson books are being adapted into TV shows or movies?

So far, two of Holly Jackson’s books—A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Good Girl, Bad Blood—have been adapted for the small screen. The first season of the series debuted on Netflix and BBC Three in 2024, and season 2 will premiere on May 27, 2026.

While Poppy Cogan adapted the novel for the screen for season 1, Jackson told Variety that she had a lot of input into the final product. “I was very heavily involved in the show,” she said. “I was doing script notes throughout. I was basically…working 24/7 on the show.”

According to the author, the work came naturally. “I like to joke that I’m a screenwriter trapped in the body of a novelist,” she once told the New York Times. “I’m very visual. I need to be able to run the entire story, kind of like a movie in my head, before I put it down on paper.”

As such, she had opinions on the series, which she said was originally “far too different” from the book. She told Variety, "I just made it very clear at that point that if they weren’t going to adapt the book as an adaptation, I could take it elsewhere."

The author added, "If I hadn’t offered my sage advice and guidance and butted in, the show wouldn’t look the way it is today."

Season 2, which adapts the sophomore novel, Good Girl, Bad Blood, sees Jackson even more involved. This time around, she has a co-writing credit with Cogan. "I am BEYOND thrilled that we can continue Pip’s story and, this time, I’m writing on the show!" she said in a statement to Netflix's Tudum.

She expounded upon her role to Radio Times, saying, "I’ve always wanted to write for the screen as well as books, and with season 2, this is my take on what the show should be. I’m confident fans will love it—I’m really proud of it."

We'll have to wait and see if Book 3, As Good As Dead, or even the prequel, makes it to the screen. We certainly hope we'll see more of Pip's story play out; after all, the material is there!

Why Trust Us

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re kind of obsessed with books. Our team of editors and writers regularly spends hours scrolling through #Booktok, reading feedback on Goodreads and Reddit to see what hidden gems we’ve yet to discover, and, most importantly, actually reading the books we put on our lists.

We’re interviewing your favorite authors, listening to podcasts for the dirt on the best new book adaptations, and out in the world, checking out buzzy literary scenes. Bottom line: You should trust us because we’re lovers of the written word—just like you.

When Off Campus arrived on Prime Video on May 13, the steamy hockey romance pulled off a surprise no one expected. Based on Elle Kennedy's book series of the same name, the romance adaptation's debut season was expected to solely focus on musician Hannah (Ella Bright) and team captain Garrett (Belmont Cameli), the leads of book one, The Deal. However, season 1 sneaks in a secondary couple that quickly stole viewers' hearts: actress Allie (Mika Abdalla) and ladies' man Dean (Stephen Kalyn) from book 3, The Score.

In the week since the show's debut, Dean and Allie have become an iconic couple with a co-sign from genuine rom-com royalty. Now Mika Abdalla, who plays Allie, has viewers around the world wondering who's that girl stealing scenes on TV's biggest romance of 2026 so far. Read on for everything to know about Mika Abdalla, from her child-star roots to her hopes for Allie in Off Campus season 2.

Mika Abdalla is a former teen actress with rom-com experience.

Mika Abdalla was born in Plano, Texas, on May 13, 2000. (In fact, Off Campus debuted on her 26th birthday!) She started as a child model at 6-years-old, before appearing on an episode of Barney & Friends. After appearing in shorts and indie films, she landed her breakout role as a teen spy on the Netflix series Project Mc², earning her a 2016 Young Artist Award nomination.

Since then, Abdalla has mostly held small roles in series like S.W.A.T., The Flash, Suits L.A., and The Pitt (where she shared the screen with her eventual Off Campus co-star Jalen Thomas Brooks!). She also starred in the coming-of-age films Snack Shack and Sex Appeal.

Mika Abdalla channeled her college days at UCLA while filming 'Off Campus.'

As a young star preparing to transition to adulthood, Abdalla decided to take a hiatus from her career. She enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2017, after graduating from high school a year early. In a Her Campus interview, Adballa explained that she "dabbled in being a kid" during her time at school.

"I had five roommates in my dorm at UCLA," she recalled of her early college days. "I went to a big UCLA-USC game [and] I got punched by a very drunk USC sorority girl. We were walking towards the stadium. She saw me, and she did not like the UCLA of it all. And she gave me a good, solid punch in the arm. So that was fun!"

Though Abdalla returned to working after the pandemic, she eventually graduated with a degree in philosophy and film, seven years after enrolling. Speaking to Her Campus, she credited it to the discipline she learned in her childhood days in equestrian sports. "I wanted to get [my] degree to honor that part of my life," she said.

Mika Abdalla was previously engaged to a fellow child actor.

Like Allie, Abdalla is entering her single-girl era after a long-term relationship. Three weeks after Off Campus's premiere, US Weekly revealed that the actress had split from her fiancé Jake Short after five years of dating.

"Due to recent interest in Mika’s personal life it would feel remiss to not address that her and Jake are no longer together," a rep for Abdalla told the outlet. "They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly ask for privacy and respect."

Abdalla and Short—a former child actor best known for a ubiquitous meme—first met as co-stars on Hulu's 2022 teen comedy Sex Appeal, where they played childhood besties who enter a friends-with-benefits/sexual-discovery situation. (Of course, Short's character is secretly in love with Adballa's the whole time.) The pair got engaged in May 2025, according to an Instagram tribute.

Mika Abdalla inspired Allie's onscreen look before she even auditioned.

Abdalla has been vocal about her deep connection to her character, and it turns out there was a bit of fate behind her casting as Allie. The actress initially auditioned for the role of Hannah, though she admitted to Her Campus that she "would not consider myself a singer or a musician." But even before Abdalla landed the audition, series creator Louisa Levy had already connected her to Allie.

Levy revealed to Her Campus that she and her co-showrunner, Gina Fattore, had unknowingly included Abdalla in their pitch for Off Campus, on a mood board evoking Allie's energy. "I found Mika and a lot of her photos in Snack Shack, and her Instagram page…she just felt like Allie to me," Levy told the outlet. And so we have this fake Instagram profile for Allie that is Mika, and it was well before she ever came to audition."

Abdalla elaborated on her connection to Allie in an interview with Numero Netherlands. "I see a lot of myself in Allie, but simultaneously, she is nothing like me. Her energy is at a pretty consistent 10/10. I like to say she’s me when I’m having the best day ever. I was really excited to explore a part of myself that doesn’t always show."

Mika Abdalla knew that her J.Lo-approved jungle dress would be a hit.

One of the buzziest scenes of Off Campus season 1 is Allie and Dean's meet-cute, which takes place on the dance floor of a costume party. For the scene, Abdalla wears a recreation of Jennifer Lopez's iconic Versace jungle dress from the 2000 Grammys. The moment was such a hit that it even made it to J.Lo's timeline; the multi-hyphenate reshared the clip on X/Twitter, adding the note, "love this shooooww."

Speaking to PEOPLE, Abdalla recalled her intuition that the scene would be a hit. "I had a feeling, especially because it happened so early on," she told the outlet. "When we were getting close to the dress being finished, and I saw what it was going to [look like], when we were shooting it, I was like, 'Huh, I think people are going to like this.'"

Abdalla also told Betches UK about the work it took to feel secure in the dress that inspired Google Images. "It was unreal. [The dress] was built from scratch," she said. "My first fitting was like, put on this nude leotard and we're going to cut it up and pin all this shit to you. It was five fittings. It was insane, I was so taped in. I was ready to dance the night away."

Mika Abdalla is excited to portray "deep emotional turmoil" Allie will go through in 'Off Campus' season 2.

In an interview with PEOPLE, Abdalla opened up about her hopes for Allie in the show's already-confirmed second season. Though she hinted that she's "not excited" about the challenges Allie will have to face in the future—which book readers will be well aware of—Abdalla is prepared to stretch her acting muscles.

"I am excited about it as an actor," she said. "I am excited for the deep emotional turmoil that Allie is going through, because I think that'll be a lot of fun [to play], and that's not really something I got to play around with too, too much this season."

She added, "I am excited to see the inner workings of her. It's really fun to play such a vibrant, larger-than-life character who also has these extremely deep feelings about herself and the world around her. It's such a balance. I'm excited to do the puzzle of Allie."

I never thought I'd say this, but it's almost time to say au revoir to Emily In Paris. On May 21, Lily Collins announced the Netflix series would end with "one final, epic adventure" in Season 6. As a fan who's been tuned in since 2020, I couldn't believe the actor's Instagram post. The Tommy Hilfiger espadrille sandals Collins wore in the now-viral photos didn't surprise me one bit, though.

Collins and her fellow Emily In Paris co-stars are on set as we speak, bidding adieu to their characters one unconventional designer look at a time. The leading lady broke the news in a quintessentially Emily outfit, which stood out in Santorini, Greece. Despite having "one last Greek summer," Collins styled red, white, and blue espadrilles from Tommy Hilfiger. She is an American girl, after all.

The curved, low-vamp toes were strawberry red, the ankle straps and heels white, and the wedged heels navy blue. The iconic, braided esparto rope that makes an espadrille an espadrille only lined bottom of each sidewall. It didn't touch the Grecian ground at all.

Collins's exact sandals sold out before Emily added them to her maximalist shoe rack. Her billowy blouse, on the other hand, is currently 30-percent off. Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi dressed Collins in a cotton muslin shirt from Ermanno Scervino.

The white, linen-esque blouse looked right at home on a Grecian island. Strawberry red embroidery inspired by traditional Manjaro motifs was woven onto the torso, collar, and sleeves. Its Spring 2026 color trend was shade-matched to perfection atop her sold-out shorts from Maje. To finish, Collins committed to the fruity color story with a complementary pair of cat-eye Aquazzura sunglasses. Emily would be proud.

It takes some persuasion from Fitoussi to get Emily out of statement stilettos or sky-high boots. But every once and awhile, a non-heeled It shoe catches her eye. Last season, for instance, Collins (aka Emily) tapped into the mesh ballet flats trend with woven Mary Janes from Le Monde Béryl.

The see-through style wasn't too far a detour from her own collection. The Love, Rosie star wore Alaïa's take on the trend in a metallic gold garnish at Wimbledon, the same silhouette in Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lawrence, and Lindsay Lohan's closets. Both single-strapped flats revealed Collins's (or her character's) pedicure color of choice.

If only the run of Emily In Paris hadn't reached its finale. Other summer 2026 sandal trends would've shined on the silver screen come Season 7. Well, there's always room for a spin-off.

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For reality TV fans, it's hard to remember a time when Love Island didn't dominate summer—or pop culture, for that matter. Since the dating show launched in the U.K. in 2015, with the U.S. version spinning off and debuting in 2019, it's become a full-blown, appointment-viewing phenomenon. The show, which airs on ITV2 in the U.K. and Peacock in the U.S., has launched bona fide stars, introduced phrases into the lexicon, inspired countless memes, and its near-real-time release schedule has made it unique in form—all of which contributed to the seventh season of Love Island USA to become the most-streamed show on TV.

This year, fans will need to make time between watching LIUSA and LIUK because a different kind of bombshell is set to arrive: The first-ever Love Island book. Titled Enter the Villa: The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island, the nonfiction release from Vanity Fair contributing editor Anna Peele explores how the reality show is made behind the scenes and what has led to its international success. Compiled with over 100 interviews with cast members, producers, and experts, it marks the most comprehensive deep dive to date of the reality hit we can't stop watching.

As Enter the Villa hits shelves on May 19, below, read an exclusive excerpt about the appeal of LIUK season 5 breakout star Maura Higgins, who's gone on to host the aftershow Aftersun and compete on The Traitors. In it, Higgins herself weighs in on how she feels now about the iconic moment in which she stood up to Tom Walker.

Maura Higgins’s star power was obvious to her castmates before she walked into the Villa; well before their season, Curtis [Pritchard] DMed Maura when he was pro on Dancing with the Stars Ireland and she was a local hottie. The twenty-eight-year-old Monster Energy event model came into the Villa on day ten after producers told her she had the personality to be a bombshell. Though Tommy [Fury] and Molly-Mae [Hague] were already a tight couple, Maura made her intentions for Tommy clear as soon as she stepped into the Villa, announced he gave her "fanny flutters," and went on a date with him as Molly-Mae watched from the balcony. Molly-Mae was aggravated to her emotional peak, whisper-shouting in annoyance to the other women.

After the date, Maura told Molly-Mae she was freezing, and Molly-Mae reverted to a more typical mode of operation: killing descension with kindness and co-opting the threat with fashion by offering Maura her jacket—which meant Maura was wearing the white leather moto when she pulled Tommy for a chat in front of Molly-Mae. Maura’s brazen interest in Tommy and her lack of intimidation at Molly-Mae’s presence activated Molly-Mae’s normally fluster-proof personality.

Molly-Mae was understanding on paper if not in practice, in that she recognized that, technically, it was Tommy’s decision whom he pursued, and Maura was doing her job. “A bombshell has every right to come in and just do your thing. That’s what you’re there to do,” Maura says. Molly-Mae became much more understanding when she realized Tommy was obsessed with her; even during the conversation with Maura where she flirted with him in Molly-Mae’s clothing, he’d kept looking over at Molly-Mae with a look that registered somewhere between longing and extreme anxiety about pissing her off.

After Tommy let down Maura, the two women became close. “We couldn’t deny our friendship,” Maura says. “We just got on so well, so all of that stuff, it never affected us.” Maura moved on to Tom Walker, a twenty-nine-year-old model who was youthfully handsome and immature, and whose mouth would soon get him in trouble.

In a scene that would become indelible, Maura was surprised to learn her fellow Islanders had chosen for her to a date with Tom in the Hideaway after they’d known each other only for a few days. “I really didn’t wanna go in there with him,” Maura says now, reflecting on the situation. “I wasn’t at that stage. Like, we had kissed a few times, but it kind of felt very early for that.” They weren’t even in an official couple yet. While it isn’t mandatory to hook up in the Hideaway, the building is strongly associated with the activity, and Maura was unusually sex positive even for an Islander. As he walked to his date, Tom was oozing with entitlement. He told the boys, “It will be interesting to see if she’s all mouth or not.”

Maura had gone downstairs to grab lingerie to wear to the Hideaway and saw that the men were gasping and clutching each other at the sight of her, thinking she’d overheard what Tom had just said. She had not and asked Tom to repeat it. For some reason, he did, to which a horrified Maura replied, “Are you fucking joking?” Tom, realizing his gaffe, tried to reframe it as a miscommunication. “You said it, making me feel like a piece of shit,” Maura yelled in the dressing room as the other women turned their backs in an effort to do something between disappear from this mortal coil and eavesdrop more effectively. The camera kept zooming in on a mirror, where Molly-Mae hid her face with knit fingers as Tom sputtered, no longer brave enough to slag off Maura now that they were face-to-face. “What? ‘Uh, uh’?” she said, mocking his inability to articulate. The shot cut to Molly-Mae’s reflection again, shown shaking with silent laughter. “They ‘asked you a question’?” Maura said. “Maybe you should have been a gentleman.” Cutting Tom to ribbons was what Maura could do with her mouth.

Along with the rest of the show’s fandom, Love Island USA host Ariana Madix became enraptured with Maura while watching this play out on-screen. “That’s my favorite Maura moment, because you know what? That is who she is through and through. She is an Irish queen,” she says of her friend and Aftersun castmate. Maura also enjoys it as a viewer. “Every time it comes up, I still watch it to this day,” she says. “You do really forget that the cameras are there, and you don’t know what’s being shown, what’s not. The way it was all edited together was just brilliant.”

Episode after episode and quip after flame-up, Maura generated evidence that she was a Hall of Fame Islander. She was incautious in a way that allowed her to role with the extemporaneous production style and social milieu; when Tom tried to make her look foolish or she managed to do that herself, Maura never felt embarrassed. After she decided she liked Curtis, she voraciously pursued him. Though Chris Taylor was ostensibly a much better match for someone who loved to spar through quips, Maura spent her date with him spying on Curtis, who was telling his own partner that he was interested in Maura.

Once he submitted to her crush, Curtis also relaxed into Maura's improvisatory approach to things. “She brought out a more fun side to me,” Curtis says. “I felt like with Amy [Hart], I was a married man. With Maura, I felt like I was more my age.”

She even got the not-always-quotable Molly-Mae to start riffing. “Maura’s going to literally destroy Curtis in the Hideaway,” Molly-Mae said when the pair got together and Maura was finally headed to the bungalow with someone who wasn’t using her sexuality to make himself look big. (Curtis did briefly workshop a joke referencing the “all mouth” line with the other men before deciding maybe it wasn’t the time, though as a bit, he did borrow Chris’s kimono, with the caveat that Curtis needed to fold the silk, not crease it.) “He’s going to come back with a limp,” Molly-Mae insisted.

When Maura returned, she issued her verdict: “It was fanny-tastic,” she said.

Spending less time in his head—not striving to be the group’s parental figure or barista but a guy flirting with one of the funniest Islanders ever—took Curtis to the end. “Maura’s vote probably got me to the final,” he says, now that he’s had time to reflect on it. “She had the whole of Love Island behind her. People loved her, so knowing all of this now, like, it wasn’t me [who] got to the final; it was bloody her.”

Excerpted from ENTER THE VILLA: The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island by Anna Peele. Copyright 2026 Anna Peele. Published by Atria Books.

Once again, a steamy hockey romance has taken over the internet. Prime Video debuted Off Campus on May 13, 2026, bringing Elle Kennedy's book series of the same name to life. Set at Briar University, the new series is centered on the stars of the school's famed hockey team, with each player getting their own love story a la Bridgerton. In season 1, team captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) and musician Hannah Wells (Ella Bright)'s fake-dating arrangement brings the swoon-worthy drama.

It's no surprise that the highly anticipated show was an instant hit, with the romance adaptation getting acclaim from critics and fans. Luckily, Prime Video has already fast-tracked Briar U's spring semester. Below, read on for every update and clue on Off Campus season 2 so far, including which couple from the Off Campus cast will lead the new episodes.

Has 'Off Campus' been renewed for season 2?

Yes! Prime Video confirmed that Off Campus will return for season 2 in February 2026, three months before season 1's debut. The early renewal seems to have been a good call; official viewership numbers for Off Campus won't come out for a few days, but season 1 quickly took over the streamer's Top 10 list (as well as most social media feeds) upon release.

"Off Campus captures the kind of emotionally charged, character-driven storytelling that truly resonates with our global Prime Video audience,” said Peter Friedlander, Amazon MGM Studios head of global TV, in the renewal announcement. “We have great confidence in the way Louisa has mastered this adaptation, and we’re excited to give fans even more of the romance, friendship, and heart that define the series.”

When will 'Off Campus' season 2 be released?

Viewers won't have to wait too long to return to Briar University! Thanks to that early renewal, the Off Campus team has already gotten a head start on season 2. Speaking to Variety on the day of the series premiere, creator Louisa Levy revealed that "all eight scripts are written" for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli confirmed that they were scheduled to begin filming season 2 just days after the season 1 premiere.

Filming for season 1 took place from June to October 2025 in Canada, before the episodes arrived on Prime Video in May 2026. If season 2 follows the same schedule, the hockey romance's spring semester could begin in May 2027.

Which Elle Kennedy book will 'Off Campus' season 2 adapt?

Get ready for a shake-up. After moving up Dean (Stephen Kalyn) and Allie (Mika Abdalla) to become season 1's secondary love story (the Scott and Kip of the season, if you will), the minds behind Off Campus have confirmed that season 2 will continue the couple's romance. This means that the rest of The Score, the third book in Elle Kennedy's series, will likely be adapted in Off Campus's second season.

Fans assumed as much while season 1 was airing, and then Prime Video confirmed Hannah and Garrett are passing the baton to Allie and Dean in late May. The streamer shared a swoon-worthy clip and charming photos of the stars to celebrate, along with the cheeky caption, "One couple made a deal. The next one is keeping the score. ❤️‍🔥🏒 From Garrett & Hannah to Dean & Allie — the Off Campus love story continues in Season 2."

Showrunner Louisa Levy also shared a statement in a press release. She said, "We are so excited to continue Allie and Dean’s story as our primary romance of season 2 after kickstarting their romance in season 1."

She also put fans at ease, ensuring we'll still see more of our beloved season 1 leads, adding, "But if you fell in love with Hannah and Garrett, don’t worry—they will still be an integral part of our robust ensemble."

"We’re looking forward to telling the next chapter of everyone’s story. There's a lot for fans to look forward to!” her statement concluded.

For non-readers, The Score mostly follows the same setup featured in the back half of season 1: Aspiring actor Allie Hayes breaks up with her longtime boyfriend, Sean, because he doesn't support her dreams. After a night out, Allie ends up commiserating over the breakup with the womanizing Dean Di Laurentis. (They hook up that same night in the book, while the show stretches out their flirting.) Dean becomes hooked on Allie, and though she turns him down for a while, they eventually become friends and begin secretly hooking up, even spending Thanksgiving together.

Thanksgiving is when Off Campus takes a completely different direction than The Score, with Allie deciding that she and Dean should sleep with other people (because she's lowkey catching feelings). She goes through with it, hooking up with Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans), a freshman hockey player who has beef with Dean. Off Campus season 1 ends with Dean and Hunter fighting in a cliffhanger twist that shocked fans of the book. (In The Score, Dean and Hunter have a sweet mentor-mentee relationship; Hunter later gets his own book in the Briar U spinoff book series.)

Though Off Campus includes many major plot points from The Score, there's still more to adapt in season 2. Dean and Allie both have individual storylines that aren't mentioned in season 1. These include Allie struggling to figure out her path after college (she's a senior in the book); Allie's dad's declining health; Dean's feud with his once-again coach Frank O'Shea, and his backstory with his high school girlfriend. Then there's the devastating turn that Dean and Allie's romance takes after tragedy strikes. (No spoilers, but if season 1 made you fond of Dean's football-playing bestie Beau Maxwell, maybe grab some tissues for season 2.)

We'll have to see how Off Campus fits in all of the above, plus the new drama with Hunter. (Not to mention a possible new secondary love story...)

Will 'Off Campus' season 2 also adapt 'The Mistake?'

While Dean and Allie will take the spotlight in Off Campus season 2, that still leaves the question of what will happen to the stars of the second book in Elle Kennedy's series, John Logan and Grace Ivers. Logan (Antonio Cipriano) plays a significant role in both season 1 and its source book, The Deal; he has a secret crush on Hannah, who, of course, ends up with his best friend Garrett. Grace only gets a brief mention in Off Campus season 1, but the show has already cast India Fowler to play Grace in season 2.

If season 2 follows a pattern of Off Campus exploring an upcoming couple as a secondary love story, then Grace and Logan's romance could fit in perfectly. Avoiding spoilers, Book 2, The Mistake, picks up right after The Deal; Logan, who is a junior, almost freshman Grace Ivers, before "a thoughtless mistake pushes her away," per the synopsis. When they return to Briar U as a senior and sophomore, respectively, Logan is determined to win Grace back, and she plans to make him work for it. The Off Campus team hasn't confirmed anything, but it would be very cute if season 2 features Grace and Logan's failed hookup, before season 3 focuses on their second-chance romance.

Who in the 'Off Campus' cast will return for season 2?

Prime Video has confirmed the season 2 cast for Off Campus, and the show's main cast will return, including Mika Abdalla (Allie Hayes), Stephen Kalyn (Dean Di Laurentis), Antonio Cipriano (John Logan), and Jalen Thomas Brooks (John Tucker). The streamer has yet to confirm whether Khobe Clarke (Beau Maxwell) and Charlie Evans (Hunter Davenport) will return, but it seems likely—especially Evans, considering that finale cliffhanger.

We're also set to see more of Ella Bright (Hannah Wells) and Belmont Cameli (Garrett Graham) in Off Campus season 2. Series creator Louisa Levy confirmed to TV Guide that she's interested in "continuing where each of them have left off" in the next installment, as they try to figure out their futures after college and navigate their relationship.

Unfortunately, it seems that Off Campus will lose one of season 1's actors. Levy revealed that Josh Heuston won't return to play Justin Kohl in season 2. However, she added, "I love Josh, and I would not write him off if I can find a way to bring Justin back at some point. We never got a chance to meet Stella, who is the person he ends up with in the book. So maybe we'll find a way to fold him into a future season. We don't have him [available] next season, but never say never."

Who are the new cast members joining 'Off Campus' season 2?

It's almost time to meet Grace Ivers! Two weeks before Off Campus's premiere, Prime Video revealed that Fear Street: Prom Queen alum India Fowler would join the cast as a series regular. The star behind Logan revealed the news to Fowler in a social media clip where Antonio Cipriano invited her to join the Off Campus production in Vancouver.

Meanwhile, Prime Video also announced that Hamilton and Doctor Odyssey alum Phillipa Soo will play "Scarlett, a theatre artist who is guest-directing an original play in the college’s drama department."

Spoilers for all of Perfect Match season 4, including the finale. On Netflix’s Perfect Match, singles from a multitude of reality shows—both Netflix series and not—arrive at an island destination to fall in love. The dating-show stars couple off and compete in compatibility challenges that win them one-on-one dates and control of “The Boardroom,” where they decide which new players to introduce to the game. At the end of each night, everyone must decide who they want to “match” with, and anyone left without a partner must leave the villa.

In Perfect Match season 4, Marissa George from Love is Blind’s Washington D.C. season and DeMari Davis, who won season 6 of Too Hot to Handle, couple up immediately and prove their compatibility by winning the first two challenges. But as more singles get added—including DeMari’s Too Hot to Handle ex Bri Balram—their sturdy foundation seems to have a few cracks. The finale delivers their biggest test yet, but they still end the season together. Here’s everything to know about Marissa and DeMari’s journey on Perfect Match season 4, and whether they might still be together after filming ended.

What happens between Marissa and DeMari on 'Perfect Match' season 4?

When Marissa, 34, and DeMari, 29, arrive in the villa, their attraction is immediate. Though other women express interest in DeMari, he chooses to get closer to Marissa—first in a card game that ends with them making out, and later when he asks to match with her for the first night. He says he feels chemistry with her, while Marissa compliments his personality, saying that’s the most important thing to her.

During the first compatibility challenge, Marissa and DeMari are in tune with each other and win the challenge easily. DeMari notices that Marissa is a bit territorial of him, but says he doesn’t mind—in fact, he says it makes him feel more connected to her, even though that is a bit scary. When they get to The Boardroom, Bri is an eligible option to come in and shake things up, and even though it might shake up their relationship, Marissa pushes to add Bri. But DeMari holds his ground, and Bri stays out of the game (for now).

Still, that doesn’t stop DeMari from getting to know the new girls they did add. Too Hot to Handle season 4 alum Kayla Richart asks DeMari if he’s committed, and he says he’s still open. Later, when he’s talking to Alison Ogden (Building the Band), Marissa attempts to interrupt the conversation but gets denied. DeMari says he feels like Marissa is acting messy, but he still asks her to match with him again on the second night.

DeMari and Marissa win the second compatibility challenge too, showcasing they’ve gotten to know each other beyond just physical attraction. They go on another solo date and seem to be locked in on each other. To the camera, Marissa expresses that she doesn’t want them to see other people, but she doesn’t say that to DeMari, and therefore, their relationship remains open. When they return to the boardroom, they’re tasked with bringing three women (and no men) into the experiment—and this time, Bri makes the cut. But Bri isn’t the only one Marissa is worried about; they also bring in another THTH season 6 alum, Katherine LaPrell, whom DeMari had eyes for. When asked if Marissa should be worried, DeMari answers, “Maybe.”

Katherine and DeMari talk almost immediately, which visibly irks Marissa. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, she tells him that she senses the dynamic between them changing and posits that she’s allowed to be possessive. He gets irritated and asks how it would be if it were the other way around, which she doesn’t like. Instead of talking things out, she tells him she’s going to go match with someone else, while he expresses the need to test their relationship with the new people coming in.

He chats with both Katherine and Love Island USA's Kassy Castillo, but none of the new girls chooses DeMari for their solo date. But when Katherine is rejected by TikTok star Jimmy Sotos, she tests the waters about matching with DeMari, telling him he’s her best option. DeMari doesn’t take the bait and instead goes back to Marissa, whom he asks to match that night, even though they are still at odds with one another. Before she says yes, Marissa expresses that she felt like he was rejecting her and doesn’t want him to only like her because of how she uplifts him. He thinks she’s self-sabotaging and that they’re too old for this. “If we’re going to argue with each other, I’m done,” he says.

At the end of the fifth episode, another twist is revealed: the single girl contestants will have a chance to mingle with all the unmatched men not in the villa—including those who have not entered the competition yet—and vice versa for the male contestants. During this, DeMari finally comes face-to-face with Bri, though she gives him the cold shoulder and doesn’t seem interested in rekindling their romance. Meanwhile, Marissa connects with Love Island USA alum Weston Richey, who shares a similar outlook on life. She says she sees potential with him, and when she is dared to make out with him later, she dives right into a prolonged kiss that surprises everyone.

When the series returned on May 20 with two new episodes, the aftermath of Marissa's kiss was immediately on display. She admits what she did to her match right away, but he's clearly miffed. DeMari is already in a weird headspace from a confrontational conversation with Bri, where they rehashed the details of their break-up and he revealed that he felt stifled in that relationship. Marissa is there for him and gives him space to parse through his emotions, which he appreciates, and they double down on the relationship.

The next challenge is a blindfolded kissing one (which is exactly what it sounds like: everyone in the villa has to make out with each other)—and both DeMari and Marissa have high compatibility scores with other people—Kayla for DeMari and Weston for Marissa. Both suitors "kiss their way in" to the villa based on their scores, and as the new singles, they both get to choose one person for a date. They obviously choose DeMari and Marissa, respectively, causing the first rift in their solid relationship.

Marissa and Weston do acrobatic yoga on their date, getting both physically and emotionally close as they share their outlook on the world. It's a bit of a contrast to Kayla and DeMari's, who have a more superficial conversation while going boating and eating oysters on their date. Despite having nice dates with other people, both DeMari and Marissa seem drawn back to each other, though things immediately become tense when they get back to the villa.

During their discussion, DeMari gets irritated by Marissa's constant interruptions—even when she tries to stop herself. She calls it progress, while he questions how much grace he's required to give her. They spend the entire night stewing in anger in different corners of the villa, occasionally seeking advice from other cast members, while others around them pair off (including their suitors Kayla and Weston, who got tired of waiting around for Marissa and DeMari to make a decision). By the end of the night, Marissa and DeMari match reluctantly after she admits her jealousy and he says he just wants to be "heard" in the relationship.

While Marissa says she thinks it's beneficial for them to have these difficult conversations, she admits to the cameras that she has doubts about their relationship going the distance. And once they're inside the bedroom, the episode ends with Marissa telling DeMari that she'll "just leave tomorrow," spelling trouble in paradise for what was the season's most solid couple.

Thankfully, the finale shows them communicating as partners. DeMari says that he doesn’t like how their disagreements are happening, but is fighting for it because he cares; Marissa admits she didn’t handle the situation with grace and acknowledges that he holds her accountable and challenges her in a productive way. They reconcile, but go on to lose the final compatibility—the first time they’ve lost this season.

The compatibility winners, Dave Hand and Sophie Willett, deliberately choose to bring Bri back into the mix to complicate DeMari and Marissa’s reconciliation—and sure enough, when Bri reenters the villa, she immediately chooses to discuss her and DeMari’s “unfinished business” on a one-on-one date. The former partners rehash more moments of their relationship (including Bri’s assertion on a podcast that he cheated on her, which he vehemently denies), and they both admit that they still love each other.

In a confessional, he says that when he and Bri were good, it was some of the best times he’s had with a partner. She was his best friend, and he misses her, and he’s open to seeing if this could happen again. But when it comes time to choose whether he’s taking Bri or Marissa to the final challenge, where a winner will be crowned, he chooses Marissa.

Do DeMari and Marissa win 'Perfect Match' season 4?

At the Perfect Match final judgment, both Kayla and Bri question DeMari’s behavior (Kayla says he ignored her after they had a great date, and he said he was open to exploring it more, while Bri tells everyone he told her he still loves her), but he and Marissa still stayed locked in. Unfortunately, despite being the frontrunners all season, Marissa and DeMari lose the Perfect Match crown (and all-expenses-paid vacation) to Dave and Sophie.

Are Marissa and DeMari still together after 'Perfect Match' season 4?

DeMari and Marissa certainly caused a stir among fans while the show was airing, since they seemed to be on good terms and even seemingly flirting on social media. Eagle-eyed viewers couldn’t help but notice when costar Jimmy S. shared a video with DeMari and Marissa and wrote in the caption, "When everybody happy for the winning couple but I’m a sore loser." He clarified in the comments that he was referring to their winning challenge, but the pair also chimed in. Marissa playfully replied, "haters were hating hard," while DeMari added, "yk I would too if we couldn’t win a challenge.

What really caused speculation, however, was a photo Marissa posted of herself on a beach in February. In the shot, she’s grinning ear-to-ear, and the caption reads, "It’s because I’m looking at him…" implying she was with someone special. Of course, she didn't indicate who was behind the camera, but it certainly implied she is in a relationship, or at least was earlier this year.

As it turns out, Marissa is, in fact, taken…and married. While speaking with Tudum upon the release of the May 27 finale, the reality star confirmed she and DeMari left Perfect Match still in touch and “spoke briefly, but just left it as a friendship.” She instead tied the knot with someone else who had been in her “life for a long time.”

“Sometimes timing really is everything, and it feels like we finally found ours,” she told the outlet, explaining they dated over 13 years ago, reunited once filming wrapped (reportedly in November 2025), and walked down the aisle in March 2026.

DeMari, meanwhile, is single and told Tudum that he’s ready to find the one. “The next person I date, I want to be my wife,” he said. “I am much more intentional about evaluating partners as such.”

Spoilers for all of Building the Band season 1 and episodes 1-5 of Perfect Match season 4 ahead. Avid Netflix reality show viewers are likely well aware of the streamer’s music competition series Building the Band (not to be confused with Making the Band, which was a seminal hit during MTV's heyday). Hosted by AJ McLean, the series debuted in 2025 and discovered 50 singers, organizing them into six bands—one of which was crowned a winner. Though her band, Sweet Seduction, was eliminated early on, Alison Ogden was one of the show’s breakout stars for her sassy personality, drive for perfection, and her onscreen romance with a fellow contestant.

Now she’s back on our screens in Perfect Match season 4—and while Alison is no stranger to reality TV, it marks her first time on a dating show. She's looking for “someone who loves every part” of her and is ready to find her life partner, and thankfully, she has her bestie, Kayla Rich, by her side in the process. Ahead, get to know Alison from Perfect Match season 4.

Alison is a lifelong musician and performer.

Growing up in Maryland, Alison, 25, knew at an early age that she wanted to work in music. “The second I learned to speak, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career as a recording artist,” she told Canvas Rebel in 2023. “Most little girls say they want to grow up to either be a princess or a pop star, but with me, it stuck.”

She attended dancing, acting, and singing lessons, and often spent more than 30 hours rehearsing. By the time she was applying to school, she had a one-track mind, but felt pressured by the adults in her life to have a backup plan. “I was always sort of dumbfounded by that mindset,” she revealed to the site. “Of course, I can see how that may seem like the responsible choice to them, but isn’t putting all of your eggs in the basket of your backup plan, the same as opting out of working your ass off for your dream?”

Alison majored in Commercial Vocal Performance and Music Business at Belmont University in Nashville, and moved to L.A. shortly thereafter.

Before participating in 'Building the Band,' Alison auditioned for 'American Idol.'

After moving out west, she appeared before American Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie, and Luke Bryan in a televised audition for the 21st season of the long-running music competition series, scoring the golden ticket to the show’s Hollywood week. “The first thing I ever said I wanted to do when I grew up was to be on American Idol and I DID IT MOM,” she celebrated on Instagram on March 26, 2023.

Unfortunately, despite an audition that ended with a standing ovation and “yes” votes from all three judges, she didn’t get to compete during the national broadcast.

She used to struggle with trichotillomania.

While Alison had a supportive family around her, she told Voyage LA that her dreams weren’t always taken seriously in the small, rural town where she grew up. The anxiety that caused her manifested in trichotillomania, a version of obsessive-compulsive anxiety disorder where people obsessively pull out their hair. “Some people affected by this pull out the hair on their heads, and my areas of choice were my eyelashes and eyebrows,” she told the site in 2023. “Trichotillomania is a shame-filled, vicious disease that is hard to break out of and led to a horrible amount of bullying in my youth as well as lost opportunities in the performing arts due to the way I looked.”

She no longer has trichotillomania, telling Voyage LA that “after years of struggling, and countless specialists, I found comfort in like-minded people and accepting myself through music. It sounds cliché, I know, but I truly found so much love and appreciation for myself through the release of great music and great friends; that was the end of my Trichotillomania.”

Her 'Building the Band' group, Sweet Seduction, never had a formal breakup

Following their exit from the reality competition show, Tudum reported that the group disbanded shortly after, without an official break-up conversation between Alison and her Sweet Seduction bandmates, Elise Kristine and Haley Gosserand. “We never had a closing conversation,” Alison told Tudum. “All of us had an unspoken, mutual understanding.”

Her bandmate Haley added that the band never talked about staying together. “We all had different paths, so we moved forward individually,” she said.

Still, Alison’s “harsh communication” style could’ve been the trigger for the band’s break-up. According to the Netflix site, Haley and Elise confronted Alison about her attitude right before their final live performance together, which surprised Alison as the group had had a heart-to-heart the previous night. All three maintain that there’s no bad blood between them, and that the door is open for a Sweet Seduction reunion, even though Alison is working on solo music, Haley is studying cinematic composition, and Elise has her sights set on music and acting in film and TV.

She dated her 'Building the Band' co-star Conor Smith.

The former Sweet Seduction singer and Midnight Til Morning member Conor Smith fell hard for each other on Building the Band. However, it didn’t exactly end with fireworks. Their dalliance in the music competition series nearly threatened Conor’s inclusion in the band—one of his bandmates likened Alison to Yoko Ono—but Conor remains a member of the still-active group.

Alison told Betches that she “just really liked him really fast,” and the pair even spent a week together in Paris after filming for their show ended. Ultimately, distance became too big a factor (Conor is based in Australia, while Alison lives in L.A.), and the pair decided to remain friends. Fans still wondered if her single “sweet surrender” was about Conor, but she maintains that she “separates her artistry and personal life.”

Alison connected quickly with social media influencer Jimmy S. on 'Perfect Match' season 4.

Coming into the Perfect Match villa, Alison was several men's object of affection—including Million Dollar Secret winner and finance bro Nick Pellecchia and Jimmy Sotos, a former basketball player who's now an influencer. She initially showed interest in Too Hot to Handle and Battle Camp alum Demari Davis, but because Demari matched with former Love Is Blind contestant Marissa George, Alison paired up with Yamen Sanders (Temptation Island, Love Island USA, and Love Island: All Stars) on the first night.

After the first villa shake-up that brought in a few new faces, Alison connected with Jimmy S., and by the end of the first batch of episodes, they seemed like a pretty solid couple that not even some innocent mingling with the opposite sex could break up.

Spoilers ahead for all of Perfect Match season 4, including the finale. In a reality dating show like Netflix's Perfect Match—which returned for season 4 on May 13—you can more often than not, group couples into buckets. There are the day ones who lock in early on. They could waver, but their spark remains strong enough that viewers want to root for them. There are also the convenient couples born of a scarcity mindset. And then there's a fair share of matches who seem to like each other enough and have chemistry, but you have to keep tuning in to see just how genuine their connection is. Among the Perfect Match season 4 cast, Ally Lewber and Jimmy Presnell are prime examples of the latter.

The tarot-reading, astrology-loving Ally of Vanderpump Rules fame and Love Is Blind season 6 alum Jimmy P. come together as she searches for something special and he hopes to rewrite his love story while exploring his options. "I'm shooting my shot with every single girl that walks up," Jimmy says in episode 1. The two circle each other on the first night before ultimately matching up. When Ally’s head is turned, Jimmy leaves the house but returns in the final days of the show, and the two end the show in each other’s arms. Seems romantic enough—a narrative only bolstered by their post-show social media activity. But that hasn’t stopped the public from speculating whether they’re truly each other’s perfect match. Below, we're breaking down Ally and Jimmy's relationship on Perfect Match season 4—and whether they might still be together post-finale.

What happens between Ally and Jimmy P. on 'Perfect Match' season 4?

Jimmy and Ally express interest in each other early on. Within minutes of entering the villa, they kissed in a challenge and pulled each other for a chat. But there's also a dating game to play—and both Ally and Jimmy spend most of the season deciding whether to play the field and try things out in pursuit of their perfect match, or embrace the security. During night one, for example, Jimmy chats with Temptation Island season 1 star Natalie Cruz, prompting Ally to get anxious and try to catch Jimmy's attention. Ultimately, the two pair up for the first night, sharing cuddles and flirty banter in bed.

In episode 2, however, Dave Hand from Married at First Sight Australia makes Ally's head turn. They talk and kiss, which incenses Jimmy. “I’m a Libra moon, and I’m very indecisive,” Ally tells the camera. “It's hard because you want to meet the singles, meet your match. But also, I'm actually starting to really like Jimmy, and I can tell that he likes me too."

The next day, the couples must decide who they'll match with to lock their spot on the show for another episode. Jimmy confides in a few of the men that Ally “snuck up on me." He's still considering his "number two," Natalie, with whom he briefly chats. However, he admits to the camera that he's built something real with Ally and that he wants to “try to lead with my emotional connection first” because he’s dated superficially in the past.

After Dave matches with Mackenzie from Squid Game: The Challenge season 2, Ally and Jimmy decide to match with each other again. Jimmy says it's the "direction I want to go," while Ally admits, "I did test the waters...but I feel confident in our match, and I do really like where we’re going.”

Their peace is short-lived. The next night, host Nick Lachey visits the contestants and inquires about everyone's current matches. Jimmy replies that "this is a game" and his goal is to "win." When Nick presses him on what a "win" looks like, Jimmy says it's "staying in the house and continuing to grow my relationships with everybody here." Fellow contestant Too Hot to Handle season 4 star Kayla Rich interjects that a "win should be the girl he's with."

The group appears a little unsettled by Jimmy's answer, creating the perfect storm for Nick to reveal they must vote for the man and woman they think aren’t there in pursuit of a genuine connection. The man and woman with the most votes will then have to leave the house. Jimmy gets four votes—but is saved from elimination when fellow contestant Chris Dahlan from Age of Attraction receives five.

The next day brings three new women and a few shake-ups to Jimmy and Ally's relationship. First, Dave tells Ally he's attracted to her personality. Then Jimmy chats with all three new girls—Kassy Castillo (Love Island USA season 5), Katherine LaPrell (Too Hot To Handle season 6), and Sophie Willett (Love Is Blind U.K. season 2). “She’s done some things that have agitated me," Jimmy tells Sophie of Ally. "And I have [seen] some signs that have made me question where we’re at.”

A jealous, nervous Ally turns to Dave to gauge how serious he is about her. “You’re the one that has to figure out how serious you are, not me,” Dave replies. The next day, both Dave and Jimmy are pulled for dates by Sophie and Kassy, respectively—leaving Ally anxious about her fate on the show. On the date, Jimmy tells Kassy that while he likes where things are going with Ally, he’s going to “embrace” the experience and proceeds to kiss Kassy. Back at the house, Ally admits to the girls that she misses Jimmy.

Ally confesses this to Jimmy later that night, adding that she “doesn’t want to be open anymore.” “I like where things are going. I like you,” Jimmy tells Ally, and they match for the night.

Peace is once again short-lived when Nick tells the group that the next day, the men and women will spend time separately with the remaining singles in place of a compatibility challenge. When Jimmy flippantly tells Ally to do her thing, Ally gets frustrated at his apparent apathy and desire to remain open—compounded by the fact that the two of them were intimate the night before. With a mission to do as Jimmy suggested, Ally kisses another contestant, former Temptation Island tempter Hashim Moore.

The kiss rattles Ally and makes her question her current relationship. She’s even more thrown to find out Jimmy didn’t kiss anyone at the men’s house. He tells her he’s hurt, but not mad, and that he cares for her. Ally similarly tells the camera she likes him too, but isn’t “feeling an urgency” to pursue her or wow her. Hashim, on the other hand, was quite forward to her.

“I wasn’t being open through this to get her to do something,” Jimmy says. “I genuinely just wanted to see if she felt the same way about me as I did her. Now we’re kind of in a place where, ‘where do we go from here?’”

Jimmy grows even more nervous the next day after a kissing challenge—where all the contestants and singles kiss each other while blindfolded, and then rank their best kisses to see which singles get to compete to become someone’s new match—allows Hashim to score his way into the house.

With just a few days left until the cast must pick the perfect match, Hashim takes Ally on a date—sending Jimmy into “combat mode” to try to win her back. When they return, Jimmy pulls Ally for a chat. She tells him it makes her “question” their relationship to see everyone else “elevating” while she and Jimmy are "plateauing." Jimmy responds, saying he can see himself with her. He continues saying he’s “going to be pissed” if he’s not in her bed tonight, because he’s “really, really, really into you” and wants to match with her right now.

Ally tells the camera it’s everything she wants to hear—she just wishes he’d said it sooner. Still, the words shake Ally, who spends the rest of the night overwhelmed by indecision. Jimmy, meanwhile, says he wanted to lean into the experience and test their relationship to the fullest because he wanted someone who wanted to choose him. However, he’s feeling a little blindsided because he didn’t think she would “be this indecisive.”

Do Ally and Jimmy stay together on 'Perfect Match' season 4?

After a night of ping-ponging back and forth (literally and figuratively) between Hashim and Jimmy, an impatient Jimmy pulls Ally for one last conversation to ask where her head’s at. “I want to leave here with you,” he says. “So how can I give you what you need?”

A visibly exhausted Ally replies that she doesn’t know. This frustrates Jimmy further, who says he likes her a lot and that her indecision hurts. “You don’t owe me anything, but you do owe a conversation,” he says.

When Hashim approaches to pull Ally, Jimmy finally breaks. He tells a shell-shocked Ally this isn’t fair to him, so he’ll decide for both of them and leave the house. With Jimmy gone, Ally and Hashim match. “The rejection tonight stings,” Jimmy tells the camera as he exits. “I really wanted her to choose me, and I feel a little betrayed, honestly.”

Still at the house, Ally says she was overwhelmed by the decision. While she leaned towards Hashim, she says the night was hard because her heart was telling her to pick Jimmy.

But the audience should know by now that nothing on Perfect Match is ever set in stone—even in the show’s final days. When couple Sophia Willett and Dave Hand end up in the boardroom after a compatibility challenge in the finale, they bring Jimmy back at the 11th hour. “The other night sucked. I left here feeling hurt. I lost something really important to me, and I’d be robbing myself if I didn’t continue to talk to you again and see what’s left for us,” Jimmy says before taking Ally on a date—their first on the show.

Finally alone after days spent circling each other, all the unspoken thoughts and feelings that had simmered between the two over the course of the season finally bubble over. Jimmy apologizes for walking out on her the other night. He explains that he couldn’t fight for her that night because she wasn’t giving him any clarity on what she wanted, but that he’s here to fight for her now and wants to “re-explore” their connection. He wanted to remain open and test as much as possible, but now that they've done “the damn thing,” he realizes she’s who he always wanted to end his nights with.

Ally seems hopeful, but skeptical—wondering out loud if there’s a chance Jimmy’s being strategic and saying what she wants to hear to maintain his spot on the show. She even grows annoyed when Jimmy mentions wanting to “lock things in.” “I wanted to be locked in, and you still were like ‘No,’” she explains. “That was my whole thing.”

Despite her reservations, Ally ultimately selects Jimmy to take into the finale of the show. “The person that I choose is someone who makes me laugh, someone that I feel like I can fully be myself around, someone that I feel like I could see us in the outside world continuing to grow together,” she says. “We were tested, and we still made our way back to each other, and I think that that’s really telling me a lot.”

Do Jimmy and Ally win 'Perfect Match' season 4?

Jimmy and Ally do not win Perfect Match season 4. Far from it, in fact. The two are actually put up to the fire during the finale’s bonfire deliberations, during which the whole cast—both matched and unmatched—meet to discuss the events of the show and determine the winners. Both Kassy and Hashim grill the couple, with Hashim even revealing he and Ally were physically intimate past just kissing—something Jimmy hadn’t previously known about. Allison also chimes in to accuse Jimmy of seeming “wishy washy,” while Marissa says that his “vagueness left Ally spiraling every single day about what was really going on.”

Are Ally and Jimmy still together after 'Perfect Match' season 4?

Ally and Jimmy are not still together—but they gave it a shot. Ally spoke to Tudum in an interview shared on the day of the show’s May 27th finale, in which she confirmed the two tried dating long-distance after filming wrapped (reportedly in November 2025), with nightly FaceTimes, Jimmy visiting her in L.A. on several occasions, and even meeting her friends. She explained that it ultimately didn’t make sense: “He had just moved to Miami, and remember, he’s fresh out of the glow up, so he was having fun…I wasn’t ready to really date either. I feel like it was one of those things where we knew, but we didn’t want to admit it, and we did like each other.”

She also revealed that Jimmy and castmate Natalie Cruz, who also recently moved to Miami, are seeing each other—and she has thoughts. “Now, he’s hanging out with Natalie all the time,” the reality star said. “It’s a big old confusing thing, but we’re fine.”

It makes sense that the pair gave it a go after filming ended, considering the hints they had been dropping on social media. The biggest hints came from Jimmy’s TikTok, where he shared videos of Ally cuddled up with him and poking fun at their time in the house. That’s not to mention the speculation that the two might have taken a vacation together, which seems quite possible, given they did try long-distance.

Still, Ally also previously admitted to Tudum that dating Jimmy helped break down her walls and feel more open. She said, "[Because he had] already been on a dating show, I think Jimmy was good at getting me to open up, as much as it sometimes annoyed me."

Calling all Netflix reality fans—Perfect Match season 4 has come early this year. The hit dating show that brings together stars from all corners of the Netflix Reality Universe decided to avoid getting name-dropped on Love Island USA by outpacing the show entirely, and offering a quick dose of reality mess before the jam-packed summer starts in earnest.

If you missed the first three seasons, Perfect Match gathers alums from shows like Love Is Blind, Temptation Island, Too Hot to Handle, and more to compete in a chaotic search for their titular match. This year builds out its ranks of Netflix stars with some new faces to the streaming giant, hailing from franchises like Love Island, Married at First Sight, and even Vanderpump Rules. With the season premiering on May 13, viewers can expect both familiar and unrecognizable faces to fuel a new round of love triangles and dating drama.

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Perfect Match season 4, including the TV personalities's most memorable moments and any pre-existing connections.

Alison Ogden

Age: 25

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Previous Show: Building the Band

Best Known For: Her former girl-group, Sweet Seduction; her situationship with Building the Band co-star Conor Smith

Instagram: @itsalisonogden

TikTok: @itsalisonogden

Ally Lewber

Age: 30

Astrological Sign: Capricorn

Previous Show: Vanderpump Rules seasons 10 and 11

Best Known For: Her love of astrology; her tumultuous relationship with Vanderpump villain James Kennedy

Instagram: @allylewber

TikTok: @allylewber

Bri Balram

Age: 28

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Previous Show: Too Hot to Handle season 6 and Battle Camp

Best Known For: Winning THTH with her ex (and now once-again co-star) DeMari Davis

Instagram: @thebriannabalram

TikTok: @thebriannabalram

Chris Dahlan

Age: 27

Astrological Sign: Leo

Previous Show: Age of Attraction season 1

Best Known For: Dating a woman 15 years his senior

Instagram: @chrisdahlan

TikTok: @chrisdahlan

Danny Spongberg

Age: 24

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Previous Show: Temptation Island season 1

Best Known For: Successfully tempting Ashley Moore away from her boyfriend

Instagram: @danny_spongberg

TikTok: @dannyspongberg

Dave Hand

Age: 38

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Previous Show: Married at First Sight: Australia

Best Known For: His controversial post-show breakup with bride Jamie Marinos

Instagram: @dth_9

TikTok: @davethomas9

DeMari Davis

Age: 29

Astrological Sign: Libra

Previous Show: Too Hot to Handle season 6

Best Known For: Winning THTH with his ex (and now once-again co-star) Bri Balram

Instagram: @demaridavis4

TikTok: @demaridavis_

Hashim Moore

Age: 31

Astrological Sign: Leo

Previous Show: Temptation Island season 1

Best Known For: Playing basketball and football at Princeton University

Instagram: @hashimmoore_

TikTok: @hashimmoore_

Jimmy Presnell

Age: 30

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Previous Show: Love Is Blind season 6

Best Known For: His romances with Jessica Vestal and Chelsea Blackwell, prompting two legendary LIB moments; his transparency about his five-figure hair transplant and other cosmetic work

Instagram: @jimmypresnell

TikTok: @jimmypresnell

Jimmy Sotos

Age: 27

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Previous Show: N/A

Best Known For: Getting 1.4 million followers on TikTok.

Instagram: @jsotos1

TikTok: @jimmysotos4

Kassy Castillo

Age: 25

Astrological Sign: Capricorn

Previous Show: Love Island USA seasons 5 and 6

Best Known For: Her short-lived romances with Leo Dionicio and Rob Rausch

Instagram: @kass.c

TikTok: @kass.c

Katherine LaPrell

Age: 30

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Previous Show: Too Hot to Handle season 6

Best Known For: Being the biggest rule-breaker on her season

Instagram: @katherine_laprell

TikTok: @katherinelaprell

Kayla Richart

Age: 25

Astrological Sign: Libra

Previous Show: Too Hot to Handle season 4

Best Known For: Dating her THTH co-star Seb Melrose for two years before a messy breakup (featuring Micah Lussier)

Instagram: @kaylarichart

TikTok: @kayla_richart

Mackenzie Bellows

Age: 25

Astrological Sign: Libra

Previous Show: Squid Game: The Challenge season 2

Best Known For: Sticking to her values and becoming a fan-favorite

Instagram: @mackbellows

TikTok: @mackbellows

Marissa George

Age: 34

Astrological Sign: Aries

Previous Show: Love Is Blind season 7

Best Known For: Her heartbreaking split from Ramses Prashad

Instagram: @rissa.george

TikTok: @official_marissag

Natalie Cruz

Age: 24

Astrological Sign: Leo

Previous Show: Temptation Island season 1

Best Known For: Tempting Grant Larsen away from his girlfriend

Instagram: @natcruzzz

TikTok: @natcruzzzz

Nick Pellecchia

Age: 24

Astrological Sign: Leo

Previous Show: Million Dollar Secret season 2

Best Known For: Winning the competition's million-dollar pot

Instagram: @nickypill

TikTok: @nickypill

Sophie Willett

Age: 30

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Previous Show: Love Is Blind: UK season 2

Best Known For: Walking out of the pods when she felt like a second choice

Instagram: @slw.3

Weston Richey

Age: 32

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Previous Show: Love Island USA season 1

Best Known For: Being a day one Islander and the villa cowboy

Instagram: @westonrichey

TikTok: @westonrichey

Yamen Sanders

Age: 31

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Previous Show: Temptation Island season 1, Love Island USA season 1, and Love Island: All Stars season 3

Best Known For: Being a serial dating-show contestant

Instagram: @yamensanders

TikTok: @yamensanders

Only a few months after Heated Rivalry took the world by storm—and sent sales surging for the Rachel Reid-penned book series the show is based on—another one of our hockey romance obsessions has followed in its footsteps, jumping from page to screen. Season 1 of the long-awaited TV series adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s beloved and best-selling Off Campus books debuted on Prime Video on May 13, with plans for each season to follow a different book in the series.

Each novel in the romance series centers on a love story between a hockey player and a fellow student at fictional Briar University, filled with enough spicy scenes and tried-and-true romance tropes to keep your heart fluttering and feet kicking throughout. For example, the first book, The Deal, which serves as the inspiration for the first season of Off Campus, follows team captain Garrett and music student Hannah on a fake-dating plot that—surprise, surprise—is jeopardized when a certain campus bad boy catches real feelings for his not-so-real girlfriend. Hannah and Garrett stick around the rest of the series, as each book follows the romantic escapades of Garrett’s close friends and teammates.

If you’ve already binged the first season of Off Campus and desperately need more Briar U in your life, or if you want to know what’s coming in future seasons of the show, read on for a guide to Kennedy’s book series. Below you'll find everything you need to know about the individual novels, how to read them in order, the multiple spinoff books, and series that are still expanding the broader Off Campus universe.

'Off Campus' Book 1 — 'The Deal' (Hannah and Garrett)

The first of Elle Kennedy's books set at Briar U—originally published in 2015 before it took off on #BookTok—follows a scheme between studious Hannah and hockey-obsessed Garrett. The two agree to very publicly fake-date when Garrett is in serious need of a tutor to help his GPA, and Hannah is looking for a way to make her crush jealous. The pact marks a major step forward for Hannah, who’s understandably guarded around all things sex and romance after surviving a traumatic incident in high school. Their relationship (inevitably) gets even more complicated when the two discover the decidedly not-fake chemistry between them.

In the TV version of their love story, Hannah is played by Ella Bright, while Belmont Cameli steps into Garrett’s skates. Season 1’s eight episodes include plenty of fake-dating, opposites-attract, forced-proximity goodness, from a semi-awkward Only One Bed situation to an intense hometown visit.

'Off Campus' Book 2 — 'The Mistake' (Grace and Logan)

Second-chance romance lovers, this one’s for you. The second installment in Kennedy’s series centers on another Briar U hockey star, John Logan (who, as one of two Johns on the team, goes by his last name), and his own headstrong love interest, Grace. Their lore runs deep: When Logan was a cocky junior and Grace a shy freshman, they started hooking up but stopped due to a careless mistake on Logan’s part. The following school year, he’s desperate to end his college career on a high note and make things up to Grace, who’s back on campus feeling much more confident for her sophomore year.

We’ve already met Logan in the first season of Off Campus, played by Antonio Cipriano. The show hasn't necessarily been unfolding book-by-book—for instance, Allie and Dean's romance from The Score is heavily featured in season 1—but we have reason to believe some or most of The Mistake will unfold in season 2. An April 2026 casting announcement named India Fowler as the on-screen Grace, so we suspect she'll be at least one of the leads.

'Off Campus' Book 3 — 'The Score' (Allie and Dean)

Next up on the roster is Dean, a ladies' man whom senior Allie has selected as the perfect target for some one-night-stand rebound sex once she gets her heart broken. Afterwards, Allie is perfectly content to move on with her life and get back to fretting over what she’s going to do after graduation. Dean, on the other hand, finds it difficult to leave their time together as just one night and move forward as friends. Let the chase begin!

As a member of the Briar U hockey team, Dean is also introduced in the first season of the Off Campus TV show, played by Stephen Kalyn. Allie’s there, too, since she’s best friends and roommates with The Deal’s Hannah; The Pitt alum Mika Abdalla brings her to life. Quite a bit of their love story plays out in season 1—though it ends on a major cliffhanger, leading us to believe it'll continue in season 2, as well. (And thank goodness: Some fans have swooned even harder over their fling than Hannah and Garrett's!)

'Of Campus' Book 4 — 'The Goal' (Sabrina and Tucker)

The final entry in the core four Off Campus books stars the other John (yes, his name really is John Tucker, but this one’s not a serial cheater). After a single, sexy hookup with aspiring lawyer Sabrina, the pair end up parents-to-be. Though Sabrina is determined to juggle her impending motherhood and career goals all on her own, the very sweet Tucker—who’s also the product of a devoted single mother—is equally determined to break down her walls and start building a life together.

On screen, Tucker is being played by another The Pitt star, Jalen Thomas Brooks. Sabrina is the only character among the main Off Campus couples who isn't cast yet, but that hasn't stopped the fancasts. Some readers have said they can see actresses such as Savannah Lee Smith, Isabella Briggs, and Sydney Park in the role.

'Off Campus' Book 5 — 'The Legacy'

Technically a compilation of four novellas, the fifth and final book in the Off Campus series checks in with all four couples from the preceding novels, three years after college graduation. They’re all still together, thankfully, and between them are a wedding, a proposal, an elopement, and a pregnancy. We'll keep it spoiler-free, though, so you'll have to dive in to find out exactly which couple is going through which major life event.

Will there be another book in the 'Off Campus' series?

Unfortunately for fans clamoring for even more love stories from this particular iteration of the Briar U hockey team, Kennedy seems to be done with the OG Off Campus series. The five aforementioned books were published between 2015 and 2021, with the final installment serving as a “where are they now”-type epilogue to wrap up the series.

That said, Kennedy has stayed plenty busy since putting out the original Off Campus books. She’s published many more romance novels, both standalones and entries in other series, including multiple set in the same universe as Off Campus. More on those below…

Are there any other books set in the 'Off Campus' universe?

Yes! Kennedy has written several books inspired by the Off Campus universe. First to follow the original series was Briar U, which she published between 2018 and 2020. The four-book collection is about the romantic dalliances of a new set of Briar University hockey players, a few years behind Garrett and the gang. There are plenty of overlaps between the two series: For example, the female main character in the first Briar U book, The Chase, is none other than Dean’s younger sister Summer (which, by the way, sets up a perfectly tangled “brother’s best friend” forbidden-romance situation).

There are more Easter eggs and romance tropes where that came from. So, after The Chase, you can dive into The Risk, The Play, and The Dare.

In fact, fans already deep in the book lore were surprised to see a character from The Play make his on-screen debut in Off Campus season 1. The character Hunter Davenport appears as the show diverges from Hannah and Garrett to focus on Allie and Dean. Charlie Evans portrays him, but he's not introduced as Hunter. He's first known as "Carter St. James V," the name on his fake ID, which is what Allie knows him as when she meets him at the campus hangout, Malone's, and Allie decides she's interested in pursuing another guy. They kiss and eventually hook up—the same night Dean confesses his love for Allie. (Yikes.)

Hunter's appearance is a major change from the books to the show. And as the series reveals, Dean and Hunter—who is really a freshman recruited to the team by Logan when Garrett is suspended—have bad blood because Hunter and Dean's sister Summer were classmates. This shift is stark from the books, in which they have a mentor-mentee relationship. It also certainly sets up conflict for season 2, which those showrunners have already teased. Although it remains to be seen if Hunter's romance with a character named Demi will make it to the screen eventually, as well.

Hunter's early introduction also implies the show is pulling from Kennedy's wider universe, and even more changes, Easter eggs, and cameos may be in store—all the more reason to get reading.

The characters may not make their on-screen debut any time soon, but, in addition to Briar U, Kennedy started yet another spinoff series, Campus Diaries, in 2023. These three books (The Graham Effect, The Dixon Rule, and The Charlie Method) are also set at Briar, also feature players from the hockey team, and also include cameos from some very familiar characters—20 years after the events of Off Campus. In a very fun continuation of the OG series, the main character of The Graham Effect, the first Campus Diaries book, is none other than Garrett and Hannah’s daughter, Gigi. She's following in her dad’s footsteps by serving as captain of the Briar U hockey team…and by getting caught up in her own deal-based romance. The next two main characters aren’t second-gen, but there are still plenty of Off Campus echoes throughout their stories, too.

Meanwhile, a double helping of second-gen romance can be found in Kennedy’s latest standalone book, Love Song. The novel arrived in March 2026 and details the steamy summer romance between Grace and Logan’s daughter, Blake, and Hannah and Garrett’s son, Wyatt—Gigi's twin brother—who have known each other for years but have never been able to get their feelings for one another in sync.

With XO, Kitty currently in renewal limbo and Heated Rivalry season 2 nearly a year away, fans are hoping Prime Video's new show, Off Campus, can fill the romance-shaped gap in their TV schedules. Based on the Off-Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the series brings the drama of college and the sexual tension of hockey together, and to say fans are already obsessed would be an understatement.

In case you're unfamiliar, Off Campus is a beloved romance series comprised of five books—The Deal, The Mistake, The Score, The Goal, and The Legacy. Each book focuses on a different couple at Briar U, with the leading men all playing on the school's hockey team. Some stories are more interconnected than others, and though Off Campus has already been renewed for season 2, co-showrunner Louisa Levy has confirmed that the show won't follow the exact timeline of the books, which means fans could get glimpses at their favorite series couples in season 1.

This means it's especially important that you get to know the Off Campus cast and their characters ASAP. Otherwise, you might miss the beginning of a new romance. Here's your guide to who's who in Off Campus, with a hint about what fans can expect from future seasons.

Ella Bright as Hannah Wells

Hannah Wells is a music major at Briar University who finds herself in a classic rom-com fake-dating scenario after she strikes a bargain with star hockey player, Garrett Graham. He promises to pretend to date her to help her catch the eye of her real crush, Justin, as long as she tutors him. But what begins as a simple exchange becomes complicated when the two actually start to catch feelings.

Ella Bright, 19, might be new to American audiences, but she's been appearing on stages and screens in the U.K. for years. She broke out in 2020 with the lead role in Malory Towers, a British TV show, which ran for five years. She also previously appeared as a Young Kate Middleton on The Crown, but Off Campus will be her first major U.S. role.

Ella Bright's Instagram: @ellabright__

Belmont Cameli as Garrett Graham

Garrett Graham is a junior at Briar University, captain of the hockey team, and star forward—but his dreams of playing in a professional league are in serious jeopardy due to his failing grades. To get his GPA up and remain on the team, he agrees to pretend to date Hannah in exchange for tutoring. What could go wrong?

Belmont Cameli, 28, is, according to his Instagram, a “Poet. Vigilante. Meatball Connoisseur.” He's also an actor and no stranger to romance adaptations. He starred as Eli in Netflix's Along for the Ride, but is best known for playing Jamie Spano in the criminally underrated Saved by the Bell reboot.

Belmont Cameli's Instagram: @belmontcameli

Josh Heuston as Justin Kohl

In the original book, Hannah has a major crush on Justin, a football player. For the show, Justin is getting a bit of a makeover. He's no longer a jock, but a musician and lead singer in his college rock band, which makes him the artsy opposite of Garrett.

Josh Heuston, 29, is an Australian actor who has appeared in Thor: Love and Thunder, Heartbreak High, and is currently in HBO Max's Dune: Prophecy series. He might not get the girl in Off Campus, but Heuston might soon get his chance. He's one of the actors rumored to be circling the role of Xaden in Prime Video's Fourth Wing TV show.

Josh Heuston's Instagram: @jheuston

Mika Abdalla as Allie Hayes

Allie Hayes is Hannah's ride-or-die. She's fun, smart, and also happens to be the daughter of a former hockey player. Who would have guessed it? Though she mainly supports Hannah's journey in The Deal, the TV series moves up the timeline of Book 3 of the Off Campus series, The Score, which gives Allie her own love story—with Garrett's teammate Dean Di Laurentis.

Mika Abdalla is a 25-year-old actress from Texas, best known for her leading role in Netflix's children's series, Project MC². She also appeared in season 1 of The Pitt and Suits LA.

Mika Abdalla's Instagram: @mike.abdalla

Stephen Kalyn as Dean Di Laurentis

Dean is, you guessed it, yet another stud from the Briar U hockey team. Charming and rich, Dean has a reputation as a playboy. He's also been aged up for the show and will be a senior in season 1. As stated, he and Allie strike up a casual (to eventually passionate!) relationship in the third installment, The Score, which is heavily featured in season 1 and will continue in season 2.

Fans of college TV dramas might recognize Stephen Kalyn, 28, from a guest spot on Prime Video's Cruel Intentions reboot, or his recurring role on Gen V. In addition to being an actor, Kalyn is a lifelong hockey player, so he knows what he's doing on the ice.

Stephen Kalyn's Instagram: @stephenkalyn

Antonio Cipriano as John Logan

John Logan, A.K.A. Logan, is Garrett's best friend and teammate. He's easy-going and sweet, but that doesn't mean he can't harbor a crush for his BFF's fake girlfriend. Things get even more complicated for Logan in book two, The Mistake, which delves into his complicated home life. Oh, and he has to figure all this out while navigating a relationship with Grace Ivers?

Antonio Cipriano is a man of many talents. At 25, he's already appeared on Broadway in 2019's Jagged Little Pill and on multiple television shows, including National Treasure: Edge of History and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. It also looks like he'll be among the leads of Off Campus season 2, as the show announced it cast India Fowler as Grace.

Antonio Cipriano's Instagram: @antoniocipriano_

Jalen Thomas Brooks as John Tucker

Rounding out the Briar U hockey friend group is John Tucker, A.K.A. Tucker. Though he's been aged down for the TV show, Tucker is still very much a core member of the team, and not just because he's the resident chef. In the books, Tucker takes center stage in book 4, The Goal, when he falls for Sabrina James, Dean's academic rival. Sabrina does not appear in season 1 of Off Campus, so fans should look forward to seeing their love story play out in later seasons.

If you watched any TV in the last two years, odds are you'll recognize Jalen Thomas Brooks. The actor, 24, currently plays nurse Mateo on HBO's hit medical drama, The Pitt. Before that, Brooks appeared on shows like Walker and Animal Kingdom.

Jalen Thomas Brooks's Instagram: @jalenthomasbrooks

Julia Sarah Stone as Jules Logan

The TV adaptation of Off Campus introduces a new original character in Jules Logan, Logan's younger sister, who also attends Briar U. When she's not serving as a quippy, observant younger sister to Logan and his roommates, she runs a popular fan page for the Briar Hawks.

Julia Sarah Stone has been acting her entire life. After getting into theater in elementary school, the Canadian star began landing indie and TV roles and racking up accolades like a Young Artists Award and a TIFF Rising Star honor. The now 28-year-old is best known for The Killing, Wet Bum, Weirdos, and Honey Bee.

Julia Sarah Stone's Instagram: @reel.jss

Khobe Clarke as Beau Maxwell

Beau Maxwell is the quarterback of Briar U's football team, but he spends more time around the hockey boys and his bestie, Dean. (Briar is a rare school where football isn't the star sport.) As readers know, Beau will have a big impact on the second half of Allie and Dean's love story.

Though he plays a football star in Off Campus, Khobe Clarke grew up playing hockey in Calgary. The 25-year-old made his TV debut in the first few seasons of Yellowjackets, and went on to appear in Firefly Lane and V.C. Andrews' Dawn. His first major role was Scott Russell in Prime Video's Cruel Intentions reboot.

Khobe Clarke's Instagram: @khobeclarke

Steve Howey as Phil Graham

Phil Graham, Garrett's father, is a former pro hockey player who wants his son to continue his legacy at all costs. In the books, Phil is both verbally and physically abusive, which, to put it lightly, puts a lot of strain on his relationship with his son.

Steve Howey has been a staple of American television for over two decades, starting with his breakout role in Reba, continuing on Shameless, and, most recently, on High Potential.

Steve Howey's Instagram: @stevehowey

Charlie Evans as Hunter Davenport

In its most surprising deviation from the source material, Off Campus season 1 introduces Hunter Davenport, a freshman hockey player who doesn't appear in the books until The Score (and who goes on to have his own romance in the Briar U spinoff book series). Avoiding spoilers, Show Hunter will have a much more contentious relationship with Dean than their mentor-mentee bond in the books.

Charlie Evans will be a familiar face to sci-fi fans, as he spent the past two years portraying Jeremy Bradford in Hulu's Paradise. Before that, the 22-year-old Australian actor/musician played Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke's son in the 2023 film adaptation of the disaster novel Leave the World Behind.

Charlie Evans's Instagram: @charliebluejay

India Fowler as Grace Ivers

In the books, Logan uses Grace to help get over his crush on Hannah, but when he realizes that his hookup might be the real deal, he must earn the chance to date her.

We already know that rising British actress India Fowler, 22, will play Grace. You may recognize her from Netflix's teen horror flick Fear Street: Prom Queen, or Showtime's spy thriller series, The Agency.

India Fowler's Instagram: @_indiafowler

The Traitors is the latest in a long line of reality TV hits that were already phenomenons in their home country before coming to the U.S. Like Love Island, The Traitors began in the U.K., with an extravagant social-deduction game populated by ordinary people. When Peacock brought the show to America, the spinoff swapped out the civilians for a celebrity cast, filled with buzzy stars ranging from Real Housewives and former Bachelors to Survivor and The Challenge legends. Now, fans regularly debate whether the U.K. civilians or the U.S. reality stars make for better TV.

With the popularity of both shows, it was only a matter of time until each country leaned into the other's strength. While Peacock has an all-normie season of The Traitors coming this fall to the U.S., last year the BBC premiered The Celebrity Traitors, a spinoff in which host Claudia Winkleman leads beloved British actors, comedians, pop stars, and athletes through the game of betrayal. (Not a reality star in sight.) After the smash-hit first season, The Celebrity Traitors UK is gearing up for a sophomore installment with an even bigger star factor, including several names sure to lure in viewers from across the pond.

Read on for our breakdown of everything to know about Celebrity Traitors UK season 2, including how to watch the upcoming season if you live in the U.S.

Who is in the cast of 'The Celebrity Traitors UK' season 2?

The Celebrity Traitors UK season 2 cast includes 21 stars across TV, film, music, and social media, who will "play the ultimate game of deception and betrayal in the hope of winning a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice," per the BBC. This year, several of the stars are familiar faces who've crossed over to the U.S. through music or acting, as well as two Americans.

The actors U.S. viewers may recognize include The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, Twilight and Good Omens actor Michael Sheen, Saltburn and Loki alum Richard E. Grant, and Industry lead Myha'la. Meanwhile, former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock and "You're Beautiful" singer James Blunt are the musicians competing this year. Some other familiar faces include Love Island UK host Maya Jama and 1970s supermodel Jerry Hall.

The rest of the cast includes comedians James Acaster, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan; actors Sebastian Croft, Miranda Hart, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sharon Rooney, and Ross Kemp; broadcasters Amol Rajan and Hannah Fry; and boxer and YouTuber King Kenny.

When does 'The Celebrity Traitors UK' season 2 come out?

The BBC has yet to announce the official release date for The Celebrity Traitors season 2, but the reality hit is expected to return in fall 2026.

The competition show's first season debuted on BBC One on October 8, 2025, at 9 p.m. BST, with episodes airing on Wednesday and Thursday nights until its season finale on November 6.

How can I watch 'The Celebrity Traitors UK' season 2 in the U.S.?

All international seasons of The Traitors are available to stream on Peacock, so it's expected that Celebrity Traitors UK season 2 is also headed to the streamer. However, U.S. viewers will likely have to wait until the entire series has aired in the U.K. Last year, Peacock got season 1 two weeks after the show concluded.

If you're the impatient type or don't want to get spoiled by an IG reel, The Celebrity Traitors UK season 2 will stream live, without a delay, on BBC iPlayer, free with TV license. If you don't have a VPN, you can use one like Nord VPN.

The Other Bennet Sister is the delightful comfort watch that took over the internet in the first half of 2026. Based on Janice Hadlow's novel of the same name, the BBC and BritBox's period drama is a retelling of Pride & Prejudice with the focus on Mary, the titular, oft-overlooked middle child of the Bennet family. While Jane Austen adaptations are nothing new, The Other Bennet Sister stands out with its charming focus on giving the late bloomer both the rom-com treatment and her own journey of self-discovery.

Though U.K. viewers were the first to fall in love with The Other Bennet Sister, the historical romance later arrived stateside, with the series finale landing on BritBox on June 24. Fans who are mourning the end of their new favorite show may be wondering whether Mary's story will continue. Read on for everything we know about the future of The Other Bennet Sister.

Is 'The Other Bennet Sister' renewed for season 2?

Unfortunately for fans, Mary Bennet's story has (mostly) come to an end. The Other Bennet Sister is billed as a limited series, and the 10-episode season is a complete adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel, so it doesn't look like the series will return for future seasons.

Of course, limited series tend to find ways to live on if they're popular enough. According to The Radio Times, The Other Bennet Sister became the BBC's biggest drama launch of the last 12 months, with the first episode drawing 7.3 million viewers in its first 28 days on BBC One and iPlayer. With that kind of popularity, the network may be taking note and considering how the show could continue.

Will 'The Other Bennet Sister' return for more episodes?

The Other Bennet Sister fans are getting more episodes! On the day of the BritBox series' finale, the streamer announced that Mary Bennet and co. will return for a three-part Christmas special, answering fans' pleas for a bit more time with their favorite Bennet.

"We know how much audiences have fallen in love with Mary Bennet, and we’re thrilled that her story isn’t over yet," Jess O’Riordan, Executive Producer and Commissioning Executive for BritBox, said in a statement. "We are so pleased Mary’s story will continue for three more chapters and to welcome audiences back into the world of The Other Bennet Sister this holiday season."

When will 'The Other Bennet Sister' Christmas Special come out?

There isn't an official release date for the special episodes of The Other Bennet Sister yet, but the biggest clue lies in their unofficial title. In the tradition of other smash-hit British shows, the special will debut during the Christmas season. (It's still unclear whether the U.S. and the U.K. will get the episodes at the same time.)

The show will also be working on quite a quick turnaround. According to the announcement, production is set to film the three-part special in Wales later this summer.

Which cast members will return for 'The Other Bennet Sister' Christmas special?

So far, Ella Bruccoleri (Mary Bennet) is the only actor confirmed to reprise her role, but the rest of the main cast will likely join her. The surest bet is Dónal Finn, who plays Mary's now-husband Tom Hayward.

The Other Bennet Sister also stars Poppy Gilbert (Lizzie Bennet), Maddie Close (Jane Bennet), Molly Wright (Kitty Bennet), Grace Hogg (Lydia Bennet), Ruth Jones (Mrs. Bennet), Laurie Davidson (William Ryder), Aaron Gill (John Sparrow), Varada Sethu (Ann Baxter), Indira Varma (Mrs. Gardiner), Richard Coyle (Mr. Gardiner), and Tanya Reynolds (Caroline Bingley).

What will 'The Other Bennet Sister' Christmas special be about?

While the overall plot is under wraps, executive producer Jane Tranter teased some details on The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special to IndieWire. The special won't see Mary celebrating Christmas, as "the Regency era wasn’t so big on [the holiday]." Instead, it'll focus on newlyweds Mary and Tom Hayward and their life post-wedding, with Quintrell writing the episodes based on storylines from source author Janice Hadlow.

“The thing that Janice was interested in is, Jane Austen always pulls the camera away, in her novelistic way, at the point of marriage,” Tranter told the outlet. “And I think it’s really because Jane Austen’s novels are about longing and about love, and once marriage has been found, Jane Austen herself knew well enough that it could easily not be a choice between marriage or misery, but marriage and misery. [She] doesn’t tread down that path and doesn’t delve in [to that], Jane Austen herself was never married and she doesn’t delve into that…but we were interested in seeing, but what if we did go into the next step of what life was going to be like for the Haywards?”

Will 'The Other Bennet Sister' get a spinoff?

Even before the Christmas special was announced, the team behind The Other Bennet Sister hinted that they were interested in exploring more of the Jane Austen canon. In an interview with Variety, executive producer Jane Tranter expressed an interest in returning to the world of the show, teasing that they're "thinking about" doing another Austen-related series.

"I think that Mary Bennet and the Bennet family continues to live on in our minds, so potentially," Tranter said, when asked about the possibility of a new series starring the Bennets. "But Mary Bennet isn’t the only character in Jane Austen’s novels who Jane Austen gives a bit of a side eye to, and that is really what interests me."

What would 'The Other Bennet Sister' spinoff be about?

Avoiding any spoilers, The Other Bennet Sister ends with a true happily-ever-after for Mary, wrapping up her story as she finds true happiness. If the series goes the anthology route, it probably wouldn't center on a Bennet woman at all, since Mary's sisters were married off before the show's timeline. (Unless the series decides to pull a Francesca Bridgerton on Lydia or Kitty.)

However, there is a well-known Pride & Prejudice character who gets a redemption arc in the new series. Warning: Stop reading here if you want to stay spoiler-free. Caroline Bingley (Tanya Reynolds) arrives in London soon after Mary, and the sisters-in-law's paths cross once again around halfway through the season. However, Mary gets to see Caroline in a new light, as the Bingley sister pursues her own love story. As IndieWire points out, this new take on Caroline Bingley could be great fodder for a new installment.

Of course, there's also the chance that future spinoffs could go beyond Pride & Prejudice to explore another unsung Austen heroine. Could a character like Margaret Dashwood or Jane Fairfax step into the spotlight next? We'll have to wait and see.

How can I watch 'The Other Bennet Sister?'

The Other Bennet Sister is currently streaming on BritBox, with every episode out now. BritBox offers a seven-day free trial, after which a subscription starts at $10.99 per month.

As stated, it hasn't been announced when the Christmas specials drop, but there is a chance they could air in the U.K. on BBC iPlayer before BritBox in the U.S. If that's the case, you can use a VPN to watch. If you don't have a VPN, you can use one like Nord VPN.

Every summer, dating show fans face the ultimate decision: Love Island USA or Love Island UK? Millions of new viewers have joined the Love Island fandom in recent years, thanks to the skyrocketing popularity of LIUSA seasons 6 and 7. But longtime reality fans know that LIUK is required viewing, as the franchise's original show was putting out legendary seasons before the American spinoff was a twinkle in an executive's eye. If you want to start a passionate debate among reality obsessives, just ask one question: Which Love Island do you watch?

New fans interested in watching the upcoming seasons of both shows may not know what they're signing up for. Since 2024, LIUK and LIUSA have debuted their seasons around the same time, with both countries claiming early June as the start of the summer. Typically, juggling shows like Love Is Blind or The Bachelorette is nothing new, but those reality hits only claim one or two days per week. Watching both versions of Love Island means signing up to binge two to four hours of vicarious romance drama every night for two months. It makes sense why many fans choose one to watch live, and maybe catch up with the other at a later date.

However, some fans watch both LIUSA and LIUK live—a true feat of dedication and endurance. Each series is returning this summer after massive success last year, so 2026 may bring each show's biggest year yet. Odds are, once TikTok is flooded with viral clips from both sets of Islanders, the allure may be too hard to resist.

With both shows starting in less than a month, read on for everything to know to tune into Love Island UK and Love Island USA in 2026, from each show's premiere dates to ways to watch Love Island UK in real time.

When do 'Love Island UK' and 'Love Island USA' start in 2026?

Get ready for a very busy June. This year's installment of Love Island UK, season 13, kicked off on Monday, June 1—just one day before Love Island USA launched its season 8 on Tuesday, June 2. (Last year, there was at least a week's gap between the two shows's premieres.)

Love Island UK season 13 sees Maya Jama return to the Spanish island of Mallorca for her fourth year as host, while Love Island USA season 8 welcomed Ariana Madix back to Fiji for a third year.

As of now, neither series has revealed details about how many episodes the season will run. However, LIUK is typically longer than LIUSA; UK seasons 7 through 12 have each clocked in at 49 episodes, while USA seasons 5 through 8 ran for 37.

How can I watch 'Love Island UK' in the U.S.?

Love Island UK is set to stream its season 13 on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S., and all 12 previous seasons are available to binge on the platforms. However, U.S. viewers won't get the episodes at the same time they air in the show's home country. Per Decider, LIUK will stream daily on Hulu starting on June 4, so fans watching on the streamer will be three days behind the U.K.

If you're the impatient type or don't want to get spoiled by an IG reel, Love Island UK will stream with no delay on ITVX, free with TV license. If you don't have a VPN, you can use one like Nord VPN.

How can I watch 'Love Island USA' live?

Love Island USA will stream every night at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Peacock. Since LIUSA is a Peacock Original, it's only available on the Premium tier at $11/month, or the Premium Plus tier at $16.99.

(If you need a more comprehensive guide to Love Island USA season 8 or the season 8 Islanders, we've got you covered.)

Reality TV fans, Love Island USA is fully underway. For the past two years, the Peacock dating show has grown into a cultural phenomenon, with iconic friendships like PPG and catchy memes like "Mamacita" becoming inescapable online. Last year saw the U.S. series reach its highest highs—Nicolandria's romance, Amaya Papaya's soundbites, 2025's most-watched show—and its lowest lows—racism scandals and toxic fandom behavior. If you're like me, LIUSA season 7 left you quite exhausted and a little wary: What can season 8 possibly have in store?

For everyone following the goings-on in Fiji from the comfort of your couch, we're tracking all the breaking news about Love Island USA season 8 so far, from this year's release schedule to the season 8 Islanders. (If you're also looking for a guide about how to watch Love Island UK this summer, we've got you covered.)