Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on October 26, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:
• Alfonso Ribeiro pushed back on speculation that Dancing With the Stars is rigged after cohost Alexa PenaVega shared a story on her “LEXLOS” podcast regarding former contestant Hayes Grier questioning the season 21 voting process. Replying in the comments section, Ribeiro wrote “no chance,” adding, “We want everyone who’s popular to stay on. It’s basic logic.”
• Dax Shepard revealed on the October 26 episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast that he initially refused to marry Kristen Bell because he didn’t believe a piece of paper should dictate how he treated her. He said a Christmas Eve night with Bell and his parents changed his mind, prompting him to grab a hidden engagement ring and propose on the spot.
• Chrishell Stause announced in an Instagram video on October 26 that she and G Flip have separated after three years of marriage, calling it a “pretty humbling update.” The Selling Sunset alum said she and G Flip agreed to handle the public separation with love and respect, adding, “I will always love G, and I don’t ever really see that changing.”
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
