“I’m here. I’m alive. That was a crazy experience,” Rachel, 41, shared via Instagram on Thursday, July 9, after making a surprise appearance on the CBS reality show’s season 28 premiere. “Now, I can officially say that I have never been evicted from the Big Brother house for two seasons in a row.”

During Thursday’s premiere, host Julie Chen Moonves surprised the contestants by announcing Survivor’s Rick Devens and Big Brother alum Angela Murray would be joining the show.

In another twist, Rachel also entered the house to participate in a challenge. Ultimately, her visit was cut short when she was pushed by a velociraptor into a volcano to her fiery death. (A new reality TV legend is expected to take her spot in an upcoming episode.)

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“So, the volcano was extremely hot,” Rachel said after the show. “It was much better than the White Locust because that was horrible. But I will say, once you hit the volcano, you just evaporate. You’re good. No big deal.”

Rachel — who won season 13 in 2011 — is no stranger to the game. She first competed in season 12, where she met her husband, Brendon Villegas. The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, took their talents to The Amazing Race that same year.

The reality TV star also competed on season 27, but was sent to the jury house after failing to complete the White Locust challenge in time.

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After Thursday’s season premiere, Julie reflected on seeing a beloved cast member return to the show.

“Rachel Reilly RIP. Only the good die young. But then again… knowing Rachel Reilly, she probably has made the lava her minions, faked her own death, had Brendon in the dinosaur suit, and is coming back for revenge on Angela for celebrating her demise,” Julie, 56, joked to Entertainment Weekly in an interview published Friday, July 10. “Although one must always expect the unexpected in the BB World, in Rachel Reilly’s world, you should always expect her to somehow get the last laugh!”

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With the season just getting started, Julie certainly can’t predict who is going to make an unforgettable impression this summer. At the same time, she wouldn’t be surprised if a few familiar faces make quite the splash.

“I am wondering if Angela will be this season’s version of who Rachel Reilly was last year: the Queen,” Julie speculated. “She was definitely received like a rock star surprising their fans. As for Rick/Devens, the only person I saw freaking out was Angela. She is clearly a fan. But the others didn’t seem to know too much about who he is.”

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Foley, 53, took to Instagram on Thursday, July 9, to address Prime Video not renewing his faith-focused series, It’s Not Like That, for a second season.

“After six or so weeks in Prime Video’s Top 10, I think getting as high as, like, three or four, really great reviews — I think we have like 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — our little show called It’s Not Like That has been canceled at Amazon Prime,” he began in the video, admitting he was “disappointed” by the news.

“But I’m so grateful for the chance. I get to make — I got to make a show I’m so proud of with people I grew to like a lot, and now we don’t get to make it anymore, and you don’t get to watch it,” he continued. “If you watched it, thank you. I appreciate it. If you didn’t, it’s still on Amazon Prime.”

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Foley added: “It’s not going to change the cancellation, but I wanted to thank everybody who took the time to check it out. Whether it was you found it on your own, whether it was a recommendation you saw on social media, it’s appreciated. So thank you.”

The video concluded with Foley issuing a message to his costars.

“To the entire cast and crew of It’s Not Like That, I loved making the show with you, and I would work with you again and again and again,” he said.

It’s Not Like That followed Foley’s Malcolm in the aftermath of his wife’s death. Malcolm navigated returning to his congregation while raising his three children before growing closer to family friend Lori (Erinn Hayes).

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Foley has had a storied TV career with roles on Dawson’s Creek, Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, among other hit series. Earlier this year, ABC’s Will Trent killed off his character Seth in a shocking season finale twist.

The May episode showed Angie (Erika Christensen) finally giving birth, but her happiness was short-lived as Seth, her husband, died after collapsing in the hospital.

“What a wonderful gift to receive after a wonderful experience on #willtrent,” Foley wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of his name in the show’s title card. “Thanks to the cast and crew, the writers and creators who made the experience so special.”

He added: “This will surely make my wife and daughter say ‘Awww’ each time they pass by and really, that’s enough for me.”

The duo met on the set of Jane the Virgin, which premiered on The CW in 2014. Based on a Venezuelan telenovela, Jane the Virgin starred Rodriguez as devout virgin Jane who became pregnant after an accidental artificial insemination by her gynecologist while Baldoni played Rafael a.k.a the father of her baby.

Before Jane the Virgin came to an end five seasons later, Baldoni reflected on the impact the show had on his life.

“What a magical experience @cwjanethevirgin was. Even from the audition there was something so special / magical about it,” he wrote via Instagram in 2019. “Its a longer story for another time but we set our intention from the beginning (actually before the official beginning) to be of service with our work. Love @hereisgina — so proud of all the bad ass magic she is creating right now.”

Baldoni went on to praise Rodriguez as a scene partner, adding in a separate post, “So proud of my soul sister @hereisgina. I’ve been watching her create magic for the last five years, I’ve seen how hard she works both on screen and off to create change and make a difference.”

He continued: “The business deals in between scenes, the love and respect for the crew and family, the 14 hour days and press on the weekends, the fight for representation and care to always look to cast and hire the marginalized and under-represented. She is so full of love and talent and I am so damn proud to call her a friend.”

Rodriguez was just as proud of Baldoni amid his success as a director and producer. “Justin is also one of my closest friends and we talk all the time,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2024.

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Based on Elle Kennedy‘s book series, Off Campus follows an elite ice hockey team — and the women in their lives — as they “grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” per the show’s official synopsis.

Season 1, which premiered in May 2026, was centered on Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett’s (Belmont Cameli) love story.

Going by Kennedy’s book order, Logan’s (Antonio Cipriano) story was expected to be next, followed by Dean’s (Stephen Kalyn) and Tucker’s (Jalen Thomas Brooks). News broke, however, that Dean and Allie (Mika Abdalla) would be leading season 2 in a surprising shakeup.

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The changes didn’t stop there. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the show’s biggest BTS shakeups:

Cast Exits

After Josh Heuston had a scene-stealing role as Justin in season 1, news broke that he wouldn’t return — for now.

“[He is] not [in] next season, but I love Josh and I would not write him off if I can find a way to bring Justin back at some point,” creator Louisa Levy told TV Guide at the time. “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.”

Levy noted that it wasn’t always the plan for Justin to be absent. “We don’t have him [available] next season, but never say never,” she added.

Story Line Shakeups

With Justin gone, Levy hinted that season 2 is going to look a little different.

“There’s going to be less live songs. Because we don’t have all of Hannah’s songwriting journey to play into,” she said during Obsessed Fest in June 2026. “We don’t have Josh and After Hours this season so we don’t have those bands. But we still have a lot of music in other ways. We will still have some light music in the show.”

Levy concluded: “I still think the heart of the show lives in those needle drops and those songs that underscore a moment — as well as the actual score.”

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Book Shifts

Abdalla previously teased how season 2 will differ from Kennedy’s The Score.

“[It’s the] same as season 1 [where] season 1 didn’t exactly follow the books,” Abdalla shared on a June 2026 episode of the “Hey Jonas!” podcast. “There’s some new fun stuff and some fun new little things that we’re adding in.”

Lead Changes

With Dean taking over instead of Logan, all bets are off when it comes to future orders — and even possible character changes as new cast members are brought on.

“We haven’t picked up cameras, despite being in the Hamptons last weekend,” Kyle, 43, confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Wednesday, July 8. “I said it in a post, and I kind of said it accidentally and it set off a bit of an avalanche; I said it was the end of an era.”

He added, “I think for people that use that term, I think they probably would’ve preferred I say ‘chapter.’ But to me it feels like the end of 10 chapters. I call it an era, but I think what’s exciting is that season 11 has the potential to have a completely different look and feel.”

Summer House reached an all-time high during its milestone 10th season, which wrapped up last month, when Kyle’s estranged wife Amanda Batula and costar West Wilson announced that they were dating. The romance news came months after Kyle and Amanda, 34, announced their plans to separate after four years of marriage.

Fans were outraged at the budding romance, especially since West, 31, previously dated Amanda’s best friend Ciara Miller. The season 10 reunion focused mainly on Summer House cast members attempting to get to the bottom of Amanda and West’s timeline. Us Weekly has confirmed that both Amanda and West will not be returning for Summer House season 11.

“I feel like a lot of shows that reach a pinnacle, sometimes it’s a little unclear where to go from there,” Kyle continued on Wednesday. “The beauty of Summer House is, you [can] throw whatever cast is on season 11 into a house in the Hamptons, and you kind of let it do its thing.”

He continued, “I think [Summer House is] going to have, like I said, the potential for a whole new chapter, a whole new look and feel and can avoid getting stuck in certain storylines.”

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Fans were convinced that Kyle announced his Summer House departure last month with a cryptic Instagram post.

“End of an era,” he captioned the original post. “I can’t tell how hard it was to muster up a smile in this photo with my producers. Per usual I was the last to leave the house when we wrapped because I lug so much gear out. But this year was different. 10 seasons in the books. A new show [In the City] on the way. And a heartbreaking way to end one helluva run.”

Kyle wrote that he was “tearing up” when writing the caption, telling followers that “we can finally close this chapter.” The Bravo star later edited his caption, clarifying that the post wasn’t an announcement about his departure.

“End of Season 10 and a decade of filming this show as I know it,” he clarified. “The show isn’t cancelled and this is not me announcing I won’t return. I was feeling emo and always planned sharing the cover photo because it DID feel like the end of an era, which is why everyone else was so emotional saying their goodbyes on the finale. Sorry everyone!”

“I felt like I was in a different alternate universe because that was my life. Now even for Rose Day — that Jason [Oppenheim] and I go to every year together — had the tickets and I wasn’t allowed to go,” Mary, 45, exclusively told Us Weekly while discussing her current work with animal advocacy.

The reality star recalled being told the news.

“They said, ‘No, Mary can’t come because they were going to film part of it.’ They don’t want anybody from the [past] cast overpower or overshadow the new cast,” Mary claimed. “They don’t want people taking the attention away from their story lines.”

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She continued: “I was like, ‘You’re keeping me from my friends? You can’t keep me away from there.’ They sure did. So that part I was very frustrated about and I’m sad about that. I have to be separated from my friends.”

Mary also had to avoid the office due to production taking place.

“It’s just very strange to not know what’s going on and not be allowed to go to the office to work because they’re filming. … They will not allow us in the office,” she noted. “It’s my office and it is bizarre, but it’s OK because I need to work from home anyway.”

While adapting to the new normal, Mary went through “a bit of a grieving process,” adding, “I’ll watch [season 10] but for right now I don’t want to have any involvement in all of that. It was an amazing run and I’m so grateful for it. But I’m needed in other places right now — and in other ways — between the market and the show and how everything changed. I have this time so I’m using it for something good.”

Mary has been a cast member on the show since it premiered in 2019. After nine seasons, Us confirmed that Mary, Chrishell Stause, Emma Hernan, Chelsea Lazkani and more would not be returning to the show.

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“I know that they are switching up the cast so I hope that it becomes a more positive show. I really do,” Mary said. “Maybe I would go back on it if it were really positive. But it’s still Selling Sunset so I kind of doubt [that]. They’ve said that it’s going to be more positive and about fun for the last three seasons.”

For now, Mary is focused on fostering dogs and spreading awareness about adoption.

“There’s many, many ways that people can help either by fostering, adopting or with donations to the rescues. Because shelters are not allocating the funds to the dogs. There’s a huge crisis,” she claimed. “But what people can do if you don’t have any of those available is go to volunteer at a shelter — even if it’s just to go and take photos or videos of the animals and post them.”

Mary’s concerns about kill shelters led to her ongoing rescue journey, saying, “There’s a big misconception that shelter dogs are damaged. They are the most appreciative and loving animals. Even if it is just to foster for two weeks. They are so appreciative and so loving and they just want kindness and love.”

She concluded: “We need people’s help. Whatever people can do to need help — even if it’s just raising awareness themselves or reposting a dog if you see one that’s still available. You don’t know who will see it.”

The original series, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. As the fictional universe grew, so did the amount of shows filmed at the ranch, which in real life is known as Chief Joseph Ranch.

The working cattle ranch in Montana has opened to guests after finding fame on Yellowstone. There were also certain scenes for Yellowstone’s spinoff 1883 that took place at Montana’s Yellowstone Film Ranch, which features a Western town with 26 structures.

Sheridan, for his part, owns several pieces of land, including Texas’ Bosque Ranch, which is a personal ranch that now hosts film and TV shoots, concerts and special events. He quietly purchased the legendary Four Sixes Ranch in Texas in 2021. It is set to serve as the backdrop for the now-delayed 6666 spinoff which will follow Jimmy Hurdstrom (Jefferson White) during his time working at the ranch.

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As for Dutton Ranch, production of the series took place in Ferris, Texas. The Paramount+ series quickly found success and was renewed before season 1 came to an end in July 2026.

“We haven’t heard [about there being] five [seasons]. I think we’re taking it one season at a time,” lead Kelly Reilly told The Hollywood Reporter in July about the spinoff’s future, before her costar Cole Hauser noted, “This has been a beast. We haven’t had any time to even think about it either. We literally filmed [until] the end of March and we’ve been on the road selling the show.”

Reilly hinted there might be a story line in place — at least for season 2.

“I think we have some ideas about season 2, with where we left season 1,” she shared. “We can’t talk about the ending, but we’re super excited about where it goes and so we already know sort of where the beginning is and that’s exciting.”

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During the season 1 finale, Oreana (Natalie Alyn Lind) found out she is pregnant and Carter (Finn Little) is probably the father. The finale didn’t have enough time to clarify the paternity, however, because Oreana’s dad, Rob-Will (Jai Courtney), was shot and killed by his brother, Joaquin (Juan Pablo Raba), before she could leave town. Carter, meanwhile, was kidnapped as revenge against his parents, Beth (Reilly) and Rip (Hauser).

Season 2 is expected to look a bit different after Us confirmed that Chad Feehan will not return as showrunner. Puck News previously reported that Feehan stepped away from Dutton Ranch after alleged friction with series stars Hauser and Reilly, among others.

“Showrunners change all the time,” Hauser told The Hollywood Reporter. “This business is about adapting.”

He continued: “We’ve been doing this for a long time. Things change. People move on.”

Reilly had a similar outlook about the shakeup. “It was a really difficult but really satisfying show to make,” she said. “And so was Yellowstone.”

Dutton Ranch returns for season 2 in 2027.

During Family Day on Thursday, July 9, Zach immediately introduced Bryce to Charlie, who was previously on the show. Zach asked which moments Charlie had seen, who confirmed he had a front row seat (along with the rest of America) to Bryce’s “girth check.”

Earlier in the season, Bryce surprised viewers when he showed Zach his penis and asked for a “girth check.”

Zach brought it up later, saying, “That f**king snake you got down there.” After Bryce asked for Zach’s opinion on his anatomy, his friend called it “long.”

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“It is nearly my f**king boner, that was. I am not going to lie,” Zach added. “That was good s***.”

Love Island USA follows a group of singles who must pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa. The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and earn a shot at the $100,000 prize.

While the islanders are filming nonstop for weeks, viewers are watching daily episodes and casting votes that affect the couples and the fate of the contestants.

While the Islanders paired off during Day 1, it didn’t take long for those bonds to shift. There was also the arrival of bombshells, who tempted several Islanders to reconsider their connections.

Before viewers tuned in, Peacock issued a message to remind the audience to be kind.

“The Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community. We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected,” read their statement. “This is a space for fun, not negativity – so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!”

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Host Ariana Madix has also had to previously issue a message for those Love Island USA viewers who are taking things too far when expressing their frustrations with the show.

“I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,” she said during a June 2025 episode of Aftersun. “Don’t be contacting people’s families. Don’t be doxxing people.”

Ariana questioned the behavior she saw on social media.

“Don’t be going on islanders’ pages and saying rude things. You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don’t have their phones,” she noted. “So we are giving you a chance because this is a fun, amazing and beautiful show. We should be thanking each one of these islanders every single day for giving us themselves.”

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The Thursday, July 9, episode showed the couple reuniting with their family members. Sincere’s dad called him out in front of everyone because of how he explored other women in the villa. Melanie’s family, meanwhile, pulled her aside and urged her not to continue to stay with Sincere.

Melanie and Sincere only have a few more days to make a decision about their future. After weeks of connections, breakups and dramatic moments in the villa, the love experiment will come to an end on Sunday, July 12. The current couples will be broken up into a final four, which America will then vote on.

Similar to past seasons, each pair will get the chance to go on their own date. They will then decide if they want to remain together and write “vows” for each other before finding out who gets crowned the winning couple.

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The envelope ceremony will take place on finale night, where the duo who received the highest number of votes from the public are given two envelopes: one for each partner. One envelope contains $100,000, while the other is empty. The partner with the $100,000 envelope chooses whether to share the money with their partner as a test of trust and commitment — or walk away with all of it as a way of choosing the prize over love.

The Love Island franchise began in the U.K. in 2002 before expanding worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. Each season, a different group of single Islanders are challenged to pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa for a chance at the $100,000 prize.

Season 8 has had its fair share of drama — both while filming in Fiji and off screen. Earlier this season, Vasana Montgomery was cut from the show after resurfaced social media posts showed her using a slur.

Casa Amor bombshell Alannah Keyser also got pulled from the season after facing backlash for a resurfaced video that allegedly showed her using a racial slur.

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Similar issues arose during season 7, with Yulissa Escobar leaving days into the experience last year after clips of her using racial slurs on a podcast circulated online.

Season 7’s Cierra Ortega also faced backlash for using a slur in her own resurfaced social media post. She was pulled from the villa and later issued an apology for her past behavior.

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During the Thursday, July 9, episode of the show, Trinity and Bryce spoke with each other’s family members. Trinity recalled her initial concerns about their dynamic, saying, “In the beginning I was a little nervous. I wasn’t sure about Bryce.”

She continued: “The age gap is scary for me. But now I see it as a green flag.”

Love Island USA originally premiered in the U.K. in 2002 before it expanded worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows a different group of singles every season who have to pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa.

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The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa and are under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and stand a chance at receiving the$100,000 prize.

While finding a connection that you want to explore more intimately isn’t out of the question, season 7 of Love Island USA seemed to set some sort of record with the amount of times Islanders were caught hooking up — until season 8.

From Hannah Fields and Pepe Garcia to Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown, the reality stars found ways around having to address their sexual encounters for all of America to hear.

“We had a code name for intimacy,” Hannah exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2025. “We would say, ‘How was your journey? What was this journey like?’ Huda [started it when she] said something like, ‘Oh, I had a journey. My journey went all the way.’”

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Season 8 escalated the sex that took place in the villa with multiple couples going all the way while sharing a bedroom in the villa.

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“Here’s what happened. I filmed Housewives last season. Then I filmed Wife Swap and then I saw some photos of myself with that pig. I was like, ‘Girl, you’re about to turn 50. You need to get your act together,’” Emily, 50, exclusively told Us Weekly while celebrating season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. “So I just locked in, and I’ve been in the gym seven days a week for, like, two hours a day nonstop.”

Throughout the process, the host of iHeartRadio’s “Legally Brunette” podcast has been documenting her workouts on social media. She even grabbed the attention of some followers when she broke a sweat in bikinis.

“I turned 50 in the best shape I’ve ever been in, so I was very proud of that,” she told Us. “I think I’ve lost around 50 pounds, maybe between 40 and 50.”

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Emily — who shares daughter Annabelle and twin sons Luke and Keller with husband Shane Simpson — didn’t hesitate to reveal she used a weight-loss drug to kick-start her journey. At the same time, the Bravo star believed it’s only part of her story.

“I did take a GLP-1, so I always want to be honest about that,” she shared. “But I don’t think that you can transform the way I did with just that. I also spent hours and hours and hours lifting weights in the gym.” (Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have also gained popularity for their weight loss benefits.)

During the season 20 premiere of RHOC on Thursday, July 9, several cast members praised Emily for how great she looked.

According to Jennifer Pedranti, her costar and friend has put in the work away from the cameras to feel her best.

“Emily’s moved to the same gym [as me]. I see her there seven days a week,” Jennifer, 49, told Us. “She works her literal bleep off, and when I’m not there, I get text messages. ‘Where are you?’ I’m like, ‘Girl, I’m sleeping. Are you there again?’ It’s incredible. It’s so inspiring to women, to all of us, with the work she puts in.”

No matter how busy life gets, Emily supports women taking time to prioritize themselves and do something that makes them feel good.

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Saying “yes,” she said, could be the start of a beautiful new journey.

“I would say just do it, and I know a lot of people say, ‘How do you get motivated?’” Emily said. “But for me, it wasn’t motivation. It was just more about dedication. It’s a journey. You have to just think 12 months out — not tomorrow.”

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Based on the Off-Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they “grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” per the official synopsis.

Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett’s (Belmont Cameli) love story took center stage in season 1 — with several key moments from their book, The Deal, being updated. The season, which premiered in May 2026, received some backlash after audience members questioned a then-18-year-old Bright filming sex scenes with Cameli.

The cast — and creator Louisa Levy — have addressed the misconceptions. Keep scrolling for their candid responses:

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Louisa Levy

The creator broke her silence on the criticism surrounding the cast’s age differences.

“I had a conversation with Ella before we closed her deal to make sure she knew what was coming,” she told Variety in May 2026. “She’d read the book, so she already understood, but I walked her through everything and made sure she was comfortable and confident.”

Levy acknowledged that Bright and Cameli had a nearly nine-year age gap.

“If I had felt she wasn’t ready, I would have pumped the brakes immediately. But she was so game,” she continued. “And we have an extraordinary intimacy coordinator, Kathy Kadler, who had conversations with not just Belmont and Ella but with all the actors who had any intimacy work.”

Levy added: “[It was about] really understanding what made everyone comfortable, what they felt good about, what they didn’t. We never did anything that made anyone uncomfortable before we ever rolled a frame of camera.”

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Ella Bright

“For Hannah, the briefing was partial nudity, and for Allie [Hayes], it had to be full [nudity]. That was just because Allie has got this amazing confidence about her and she is so free with her body and sex is just such an important part of her life,” Bright explained on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast in June 2026, referencing the scenes Mika Abdalla had to shoot while playing Allie. “It’s honestly just showing the difference between these characters.”

She continued: “For Hannah — obviously, given her backstory [with sexual assault] — she dresses more innocently and she’s got the skinny jeans and the hoodies. It just shows the dichotomy between the characters. That was always — from the beginning — the idea.”

Bright clarified that nothing was altered when she got cast, adding, “All of [the people auditioning for] Hannah knew it was just going to be partial. For Allie, it was going to be full so everyone had [a] full understanding of what we were going into.”

When the show premiered on Thursday, July 9, the Ingalls family moved from Wisconsin to build a homestead near Independence, Kansas, in the 1870s. Laura Ingalls Wilder‘s book series, meanwhile, is centered on family during their time in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota.

At the end of season 1, the Ingalls struggled under the weight of their debt. They ultimately made the decision to move — and head to Plum Creek. This would connect the show back to its original story line, which will continue after Netflix renewed Little House on the Prairie for season 2. (The book series made reference to the family residing in Kansas before Plum Creek.)

Netflix’s version comes after NBC released an adaptation in 1974 with Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson leading the cast. Little House also launched the careers of Jason Bateman, who played James Cooper Ingalls, and reality star Kyle Richards, who starred as Alicia Sanderson Edwards.

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After Landon departed the show during the show’s ninth and final season, the show title was changed to Little House: A New Beginning. Three movies were released after Little House on the Prairie wrapped up its run.

Netflix announced plans for its own version, which stars Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald and Skywalker Hughes. Jocko Sims, Warren Christie, Wren Zhawenim Gotts, Meegwun Fairbrother, Alyssa Wapanatâhk and more round out the cast.

Before the show’s premiere, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine issued a message to fans who are concerned about how their favorite show would be adapted.

“I want people to know, first of all, everybody making this show cares about the books and bringing it to life and being as authentic as we can and bringing all those details to life that people love,” she told People. “Everyone cares so much.”

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Sonnenshine previewed the vision for the show.

“This series is basically told through the eyes of Laura, who’s taking all of us on this journey of discovery and joy and adventure,” she said, adding that “you needed someone who could really mine the reality of it.”

The screenwriter called the books “such an important piece of American literature” and “window into all the complicated and good things about our country.” She assured fans that the stories will be “focused on people doing good works and being generous and kind to each other and building community.”

Little House on the Prairie is streaming now.

Between a new showrunner takeover, Steve Howey’s exit as a series regular and lingering questions about Morgan Gillory’s presumed-dead ex Roman, there’s a lot to unpack before the Kaitlin Olson-led drama returns.

Keep scrolling for everything to know so far:

New Showrunners

The biggest behind-the-scenes shift came when Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman stepped in as coshowrunners and executive producers on High Potential season 3 as part of their overall deal at 20th Television, which produces the series.

The sisters previously ran Peacock’s Poker Face and have writing credits on Suits, Agents of SHIELD, Prodigal Son and Fringe. They’re also currently working on the Scream 8 script.

“We are so grateful to be working with Craig, Karey, Simran and our partners at 20th and ABC on this exciting new chapter of High Potential,” the Zuckermans said in a May 2026 statement. “The fact we get to collaborate with Drew, Sarah and Andrea at Goddard Textiles and the incomparable Kaitlin Olson is a dream come true.”

They added: “We’re looking forward to climbing into the brilliant, bustling mind of Morgan Gillory and crafting intricate mysteries worthy of her genius.”

Steve Howey Exits After Season 2 Finale

Steve Howey is out as a series regular. Howey joined High Potential in June 2025 on a one-year deal, playing new Major Crimes captain Nick Wagner. In the April 2026 season 2 finale, Wagner was shot and left bleeding — and Deadline confirmed the episode was Howey’s last as a series regular.

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Kaitlin Olson Leads a Mostly Returning Cast

The good news for fans: most of the ensemble is coming back. Olson is set to return as Morgan, with Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Oz, Judy Reyes as Lieutenant Selena Soto, Amirah J as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot and Taran Killam as Ludo Radovic.

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The pair played brothers-in-law Danny Tanner and Jesse Katsopolis, respectively, on the beloved sitcom. Saget, who died suddenly on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65, remained close with Stamos long after the show ended in 1995.

In October 2009, Saget reflected on just how rare it is to stay so close to one another after filming wrapped.

“When you get to work with someone, when that work ends, whatever it may be, you don’t often see them as much,” he said while honoring Stamos as the latter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “John has truly become my family. His family is my family … our work family meant a great deal to us.”

Saget and Stamos, along with much of the original Full House cast, brought their familial bond back to the small screen in 2019 for the Netflix revival, Fuller House.

“We’ve stayed friends all these years. It’s not just a press thing that we say,” Saget told Us Weekly in December 2019. He added that he “was more emotional about seeing [the cast] and being with them” than he was when saying goodbye to Danny Tanner.

Keep scrolling to relive Saget and Stamos’ brotherhood through the years:

“I hope that the viewers show a little grace, because it wasn’t easy,” Carmella exclusively told Us Weekly before the season 20 premiere in July 2026. “There were a lot of very difficult moments, and we had so many great times. I am so grateful, but it wasn’t the easiest.”

Based on the trailer, Carmella may find herself butting heads with the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson. At the same time, she will build close relationships with Jennifer Pedranti and Heather Dubrow.

“I’m sure I look very messy at times,” Carmella teased. “I’m sure there are moments that I’m not proud of, but as a whole, I’m proud to be a part of this franchise.”

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Keep reading to learn more about Carmella and watch RHOC on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the next day on Peacock.

Carmella Garcia Is a Mother of 4

Season 20 cameras rolled as Carmella raised four teens ranging in age from 14 to 18.

“I’m the sensitive [mom]. Sometimes I can be cool, but my kids don’t think so,” Carmella told Us. “I have a lot of rules, very OCD, but my kids are everything. I live for them, love them so much, and I’m just grateful to be their mom.”

When asked if they enjoyed filming for Bravo, Carmella said her daughters “were all about it” while her sons could “take it or leave it.”

Carmella Garcia Is Connected to the Oppenheim Group 

Although she didn’t appear on Netflix’s Selling the OC, Carmella works with Jason Oppenheim and various members of the Oppenheim Group as a broker associate.

“Carmella specializes in identifying opportunities, maximizing value and bringing high-level projects to life,” according to her online bio. “With over $100 million in career sales, she has successfully represented buyers, sellers and developers across some of the region’s most exclusive coastal and luxury communities.”

Carmella Garcia’s History With ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’

Although Carmella was friends with Jennifer — the pair share the same hairdresser — before joining the cast, Bravo’s newest reality star said she didn’t watch much of the show before filming.

“I watched a little bit of season 19. It’s probably better that I didn’t because I do feel like I could come in and really be the most authentic version of myself,” she said. “There were a couple of times that I thought, ‘Wow, I should have paid more attention and watched.’ But I don’t think anything could prepare you.”

When asked if she will watch herself on season 20, Carmella was unsure.

“I feel like it’s probably better that I don’t watch it, but I don’t know if I can stop myself,” she joked. “I’m curious to see how bad of a train wreck I am.”

Carmella Garcia Was a ‘Playboy’ Playmate 

Long before joining The Real Housewives of Orange County, Carmella was Playboy’s Miss April 2003 and the publication’s 2004 Playmate of the Year.

As loyal fans recall, original cast member Jeana Keough was Playboy’s November 1980 Playmate of the Month.

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Where Does Carmella Garcia Live?

Although she was born and raised in Ohio, Carmella moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue a career in modeling.

She currently splits her time between Corona Del Mar (the same city where The Quiet Woman is located for food and drinks) and Rancho Santa Fe, California.

That’s why fans were thrilled to learn that Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson, who played sisters Laura and Mary Ingalls, respectively, had reunited in December 2025. (The pair famously did not get along while filming the iconic series, which aired from September 1974 to March 1983. At one point, Gilbert called Anderson “bossy” on set.)

“I’ve been keeping [this] close to my heart for a while now. Reconnection with a sister. Long, healing talks,” Gilbert wrote via Instagram at the time. “Lots of reminiscing. Lots of catching up. Lots of laughter and a few tears.”

Gilbert and Anderson weren’t the only cast members who dealt with discord and dysfunction while filming. Keep scrolling to read more about the biggest offscreen drama from the Little House set.

Karen Grassle Explains Why She 'Separated' Herself From 'Little House' Fans

Karen Grassle Accused Michael Landon Of Sexism

Grassle and Landon might have played a sweetly married couple on TV, but behind the scenes the pair didn’t always see eye to eye. In November 2021, The New York Post reported things grew especially tense after Grassle asked Landon for a raise, only for Landson to claim she should be paid the same as the children on the show.

“I felt insulted as his co-star on a hit series,” she told the outlet. “I didn’t want to gouge anybody, but I expected a fair wage.” Grassle also claimed that her scenes started to get cut in the wake of her request, and that Landon would often mock her body on set.

Karen Grassle Struggled With Alcoholism

Grassle also admitted to the Post that she struggled with alcoholism while filming on the series, something she went into detail about in her memoir Bright Lights, Prairie Dust.

“I spent my drinking career trying to get a handle on it,” she said. “I wanted to drink the way other people drank — just to have fun at the party. But it started to get bad. I’d get horribly drunk and would sob, cry and carry on. I’d feel like everything in my life was wrong.”

Melissa Gilbert Also Abused Substances

Grassle wasn’t the only one who struggled with substance abuse. Per The List, in her own memoir Prairie Tale, Gilbert admitted to struggling with prescription drugs and alcohol before she got sober in 2004.

Melissa Gilbert And Melissa Sue Anderson Didn’t Get Along

Though they played sisters on the series, Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson were not good friends behind the scenes.

“From the moment we walked onto that set, Melissa Sue Anderson was the boss of me. She took that absolutely seriously,” Gilbert said in an old video reposted via Facebook in 2024. “She was two years older than me, which, you know, when you’re nine and 11 is a big deal.”

Gilbert added at the time, “She was tough. I mean both off and on camera, but on camera especially. One of the first episodes … when Ma comes home with fabric and I reach out to touch it. Melissa whacked me so hard and you can see [where] I almost started to laugh and you can see the whole spectrum of emotion on my face.”

Things changed when the pair reunited in December 2025.

“Worlds collide. Blessings abound. Hearts heal and reunite. Magic happens,” Gilbert wrote via Instagram on December 27. “Last night after @penpalsplay my genius costar @veannecox had a surprise in the audience. Boy, am I glad I didn’t know in advance that the remarkable @blbuckley was there. But I had a secret of my own.”

Gilbert added, “I’ve been keeping [this] close to my heart for a while now. Reconnection with a sister. Long, healing talks. Lots of reminiscing. Lots of catching up. Lots of laughter and a few tears.”

Gilbert went on to share that she was “so happy to have Melissa Anderson back in my life,” noting the “important history” the pair share that “no one else on earth truly understands.”.

“Just us Ingalls girls,” she explained. “The best part is, the past is now just that and we can move forward as the sisters/friends we always wanted to be. What a wonderful Christmas gift.”

Jason Bateman Was “Hazed” By Older Cast Members

In September 2025, Jason Bateman, who played James Cooper Ingalls on the series, accused his old cast mates of hazing him on the show. In the September 18 episode of Hot Ones, Bateman denied rumors that “the older kids in the cast played an April Fool’s joke” on the actor by telling him his “character had died.”

“Untrue,” he said at the time. “What they did do is they pinned me down on the ground, straddled me with knees on my shoulders and gave me noogies or whatever they call it on my chest.”

He added. “I went to the makeup artist and said, ‘Put a big black-and-blue mark all over my chest,'” Bateman added. “And then I went to their parents and I said, ‘Look what your kids did to me.’ And that was good. I got them in trouble.”

'Little House' TV Sisters Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson Reunite

Michael Landon Had An Affair

Though his character was considered the ideal husband and father, Landon wasn’t exactly the same in his real life. Grassle wrote in Bright Lights, Prairie Lights that the actor had an affair with a much younger woman who worked as a stand-in for Melissa Francis on the show, who played Cassandra Cooper Ingalls.

In a moment when Westerns are more popular than ever, it makes perfect sense that Netflix is launching a new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved, semi-autobiographical Little House on the Prairie series. (Season 1 premiered Thursday, July 9, and the show has already been renewed for season 2).

The books, of course, were originally adapted into an iconic 1970s TV show. This adaptation begins a bit earlier, prior to the Ingalls’ adventures in Walnut Creek, Minnesota. Instead, over eight heartfelt episodes, viewers follow 7-year-old Laura (newcomer Alice Halsey) and her family — Pa Charles (Luke Bracey), Ma Caroline (Crosby Fitzgerald) and sister Mary (Skywalker Hughes) — on their journey west to Independence, Kansas, and the trials and tribulations of building a new life from scratch.

The show succeeds in demonstrating just how dang near impossible pioneer days were and does a good job balancing the hardships of frontier life with the innocent perspective of an inquisitive, hopeful child. In a smart update, Netflix’s Little House wisely devotes significant time to the Native families — including Wren Zhawenim Gotts as Laura’s friend Good Eagle — who originally inhabited the land and are understandably unhappy as settlers arrive. The tension between these two groups is the show at its best.

'Little House on the Prairie' Cast: 1970s Show Compared to Netflix Version

A back-to-the-beginning reboot means viewers don’t need to be familiar with any of the previous work to enjoy this wholesome family program. This warm reimagining honors the spirit of the books — and sets the show up for many more years of wilderness adventures for a new generation.

Here’s what other critics had to say about Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reboot:

Time: “[Showrunner Rebecca] Sonnenshine’s intentions are noble in transforming Little House into a vision of frontier multiculturalism battling entrenched white supremacy, even if the show suggests a dubious moral equivalence between the Ingallses and the Mitchells. Its painterly exterior shots, all sun-dappled meadows and nights lit by campfire, surpass aesthetic expectations for Netflix fare. Halsey and Fitzgerald give their characters real energy and depth.”

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The Guardian: “It is exactly the revamp you would expect. The new LHOTP is a precision-tooled and well-oiled machine. All children’s and most adult problems are solvable within a one-to-three episode arc. Kansas may contain malaria, medicine-hoarders and mentions of how hard the war was but ultimately the vibe is the one we recognise: faith, hope and the American way will carry us cozily through. There are peppermint sticks in the general store, handmade quilts on the snug cabin’s beds and at least three songs and dances round the campfire per episode. You may take that as a promise or a warning as you wish.”

The Hollywood Reporter: “Over eight episodes, most running under 50 minutes but never dull even in the longer installments, Little House on the Prairie captures a tumultuous year in the life of the Ingalls family, a year with danger, romance, heroism and the learning of many important lessons. I don’t gravitate toward ‘wholesome’ or ‘earnest’ as attributes in most of my favorite shows, but I bought into Little House on the Prairie and I’m relieved that Netflix has already renewed it for a second season.”

New leads, returning faves and one notable absence have already reshaped the romance hit, and Levy has the entire next chapter mapped out.

Keep scrolling for everything to know about Off Campus season 2 so far:

The Season 2 Renewal

Amazon MGM Studios greenlit a second season before season 1 dropped in May 2026. Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios, gave the show an early vote of confidence in a public statement announcing season 2.

“Off Campus captures the kind of emotionally charged, character-driven storytelling that truly resonates with our global Prime Video audience,” Friedlander said. “With its passionate fan base, rich source material, and an incredible creative team bringing Briar U to life, we knew that this series had the depth and momentum to continue beyond its first season.”

The ‘Off Campus’ Season 2 Couple

In a switch from Kennedy’s book order, Prime Video confirmed season 2 will center on Allie (Mika Abdalla) and Dean (Stephen Kalyn) — the central couple of book three, The Score. Fans had expected John Logan (Antonio Cipriano) and Grace Ivers (India Fowler) to lead the second season, since their love story plays out in book two, The Mistake.

Abdalla teased the season 2 adaptation will take liberties, much like the first run did.

“[It’s the] same as season 1 [where] season 1 didn’t exactly follow the books,” Abdalla said on a June 2026 episode of the “Hey Jonas!” podcast. “There’s some new fun stuff and some fun new little things that we’re adding in.”

Abdalla also explained why writers bumped Allie and Dean up.

“Allie and Hannah’s story lines are so connected to one another that it just made a lot of sense to touch on that this season,” she added.

Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli Are Returning as Hannah and Garrett

Despite the rotating-couple format, season 1 leads Ella Bright (Hannah) and Belmont Cameli (Garrett) will be back.

“I totally understand your concern,” Cameli told Us about the show’s format. “We will be along for the ride the whole time.”

Bright confirmed she and Cameli are “sticking” around, with her costar adding, “We’re excited to see what season 2 holds for [us].”

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Josh Heuston’s Justin Is Sitting Out Season 2

Levy confirmed in May 2026 that Josh Heuston’s Justin won’t appear next season — but the door for him to eventually return isn’t closed for good.

“Not next season, but I love Josh and I would not write him off if I can find a way to bring Justin back at some point,” Levy said. “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.”

At Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest in June 2026, Levy revealed Heuston’s exit and how Hannah’s smaller songwriting arc will reshape the soundtrack.

“There’s going to be less live songs,” Levy said. “But we still have a lot of music in other ways.”

Season 2 Is Underway

Levy told Us the writers’ room finished all eight season 2 scripts before season 1 premiered.

“We have all eight scripts written,” Levy said. “We’ve given [two] to the actors but the writers’ room is done. It doesn’t mean that we can’t make adjustments. But we do have the plan, we have the map [for the season].”

Cameli revealed during a July 2026 appearance on the “Therapuss” podcast that they’re “almost finished with the first two episodes” of the second season.

“Getting back there and doing table reads, is just a really nice reminder that our show is in the right hands because every time we get one of these scripts,” he said. “They’re so well-written and our show really has a visual language now, and it’s been fun to see that what we established in season 1, get translated into a really firm identity for season 2.”

There Will Be Emotional Moments

Creator Levy shared during Obsessed Fest in June 2026 that fans can expect “lots of tears.”

Off Campus is now streaming on Prime Video.

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.

“Briana said, ‘No, Mom. The show has never been good for you. You’ve always lost relationships,’” Vicki, 64, said during a recent panel discussion celebrating the RHOC season 20 premiere.

Before the Bravo hit’s return on Thursday, June 9, Vicki told Us Weekly that Briana’s concerns extended to the reality star’s relationship with boyfriend Michael Smith, whom she began dating in 2022.

“My daughter is very protective over me, and she just said, ‘Please don’t ruin this relationship by putting Michael on [the show], because Lord knows it’s not easy for these guys,’” she recalled. “And I said, ‘I think we’re OK.’ And Michael is very supportive. I got incredible kids, and they got their lives.”

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Vicki shares Briana, 39, and son Michael Wolfsmith with first husband Michael J. Wolfsmith, whom she was married to from 1982 to 1991. The Bravolebrity was also previously married to Don Gunvalson from 1994 to 2014.

Vicki said during the panel discussion that she ultimately agreed to keep her relationship with Smith, 65, off camera — for the most part.

“[He] did appear a little bit this year,” she teased.

Vicki initially starred on RHOC from season 1 to season 13 before she was demoted to a “friend of” in season 14. She later returned to the show as a guest in seasons 17 and 18.

“The truth is we’re always looking to freshen up every show,” Andy Cohen exclusively told Us of the decision to demote Vicki in 2019. “She’s been on the show for 14 years. That is an unprecedented run on a scripted show, on a reality show, anything.”

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He added that Vicki was still “very much a part of” season 14 despite her different role, explaining, “It’s just about keeping everything fresh.”

Vicki was invited back to the show full-time in celebration of RHOC’s milestone 20th season. Andy, 58, announced the news at BravoCon in November 2025 by presenting Vicki with an orange.

“I was so excited to give Vicki that orange back,” he said at the time. “We don’t take it lightly that The Real Housewives of Orange County is turning 20, and so we thought it would be a really fun thing to bring her back. And I really wanted to do it in front of all of you.”

Vicki teased her return to RHOC while speaking to Us at the 2026 Newport Beach TV Fest on June 5.

“I was excited about being back and being with my girlfriends and showing everybody what I’ve been up to,” she said. “I’m still really good friends with Shannon [Beador] on and off camera, Tamra [Judge] as well. It was easy.”

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20 premieres on Bravo Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET.