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Biden sits down for first interview since debate, says he will not drop out
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Tanya Sumner Dies: Former News Anchor At Indianapolis ABC Affiliate WRTV Was 53
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Tanya Sumner, a former Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV news anchor, has died. She was 53.
The journalist and politician was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of colon cancer in November 2022 following an emergency surgery. WRTV reports that Sumner died in her home on May 24.
“Time. Good health. Those are our only true commodities. Our only true currencies that matter,” Sumner wrote in her final post on Facebook.
Sumner spent 20 years as a television journalist, 10 of which she spent at WRTV, where she was known as Tanya Spencer before getting married. The former Indianapolis, Indiana, news anchor left her post to pursue other dreams like running for local government and serving District Three on the Whitestown Town Council.
Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr, said in a statement, “The town of Whitestown has lost a dedicated leader who will leave a void in all our hearts. Vice President Sumner wasn’t just a dedicated councilwoman, she was ingrained in our community and cared deeply for her family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Her love for this community was infectious and will be sorely missed.”
Sumner opened up about her battle with cancer in a report that aired on WRTV in November 2023. The television personality said she had a rare genetic mutation called Kras G12C, which was “very aggressive” and “very fast growing.”
To treat the cancer, Sumner went through rounds of chemotherapy, which ultimately didn’t help. Sumner also tried a drug treatment that didn’t stop the spread of cancer.
In the 2023 report, Sumner advised viewers to get a colonoscopy as early as possible to catch the cancer before it’s too late. The CDC recommends people get a colorectal cancer screening at the age of 45.
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‘The Conners’ Finale: What Could Have Happened If ABC Comedy Was Coming To An End This Season
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SPOILER ALERT! This story contains details about the season 6 finale of The Conners on ABC.
There was a chance, albeit a small one, that the Roseanne sequel would have to say goodbye after 100-plus episodes. For the first time in its run, The Conners found itself on the bubble earlier this month even though the Werner Entertainment comedy remains a sturdy ratings performer.
But in the 11th hour, The Conners got its much-deserved reprieve and is planning a six-episode-long goodbye during the 2024-25 season. Here, executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan talk about what would have happened had the show ended for good, and what there hopes are for the seventh and final season.
DEADLINE We reported in early May that a tag scene was shot to be added to the season 6 finale should it become a series finale. What did you shoot?
BRUCE HELFORD Obviously negotiations were going on and we really had one of those situations where if the negotiations didn’t work out, it would be our last show. So it was literally just goodbyes from the cast. That was really all that was shot. There were no scenes that tied anything up. We had an alternate script ready had we been told, but ABC was telling us no, this probably isn’t the end. We all wanted to do more episodes to really wrap it up properly. We all wanted the six-episode thing to happen for next season. But no, there was nothing. I wish there was something more exciting to report to you.
DAVE CAPLAN The actors, like the producers and everybody else associated, didn’t want to just leave the audience hanging. We didn’t know whether the show was going to get more episodes to wrap it up in the way that we all felt it deserved. They just made a very quick goodbye. But we were hopeful that we were going to get to tell the end of the Conners’ story in multiple episodes and that did become the case.
DEADLINE So that alternative script that you wrote. Is that going to be trashed now or can you still use it for next season?
HELFORD It’s a bit different now. That was an alternate meant to be if that episode was going to be the series finale as opposed to the season finale. Now with six episodes, there are probably elements of it that may come back, but we’re really approaching this differently now. We’re approaching this like a six-episode event. It’s going to be a piece unto itself that will be the end of the series after 16 or 17 years, whatever it’s been now.
CAPLAN So as opposed to having to kind of a rush one episode, we now can finish this up the way we wanted to — over six episodes with a bit more room to bring the giant Conners’ saga to the right conclusion.
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DEADLINE I thought when Dan [John Goodman] paid off the house, you were going to set up a situation where he’s going to end up taking out a second so he could pay for Mark’s tuition at the University of Chicago. Was that a possibility?
HELFORD Well, that would be a very Conners’ thing, wouldn’t it be? We can’t tell you anything much about what’s going to happen. We’re talking a lot about it, but that would’ve been very Conners’ like, for sure.
CAPLAN I thought that now that he’s paid off the house, it was going to burn down. It’s like, there’s usually a light at the end of the tunnel, but very often it’s an oncoming train.
DEADLINE Why only six episodes? Did you want more?
HELFORD No, really it was a matter of what it would take to do it right. The reason we came back with the Roseanne reboot was to reclaim the legacy of the end of Roseanne. And then as you know, that went awry. So we had to do The Conners and we were going to do a season that was going to be to reclaim the legacy of Roseanne. And so after that, none of us ever expected that it would go 100 episodes. It was delightful and wonderful. It felt so good that people responded to it and we were really happy. But we always had requested they let us know that it’s going to be the end, so we can accommodate that.
This to everybody feels like the appropriate time. We’re going out on top. We’re the most watched comedy on ABC, we had a great season, and this just feels like the right time to do this. That said, 10 years from now there’ll be another group of people starting up the New Roseanne reboot, but right now we feel this is the right way to do it.
CAPLAN We didn’t want to try to squeeze blood from the stone until it was over. We just wanted to go out strong on top when we were on top of our game. And that’s how we feel like we’re doing it on our terms.
DEADLINE There was a moment in the final episode where Sara Gilbert is choking up because everyone’s moving out of her character’s home. I’m wondering in that moment if she thought the episode was her last?
HELFORD It’s interesting because we didn’t know for sure, even though ABC was giving us the signals that there would more. All of the actors are so invested in this. They’ve played these characters for so long, they’re definitely a family when they come to the stage. It’s the blessing to be able to get together after all these years. I do believe that was definitely an emotion coming up as a result of what was going on. I really do believe that.
DEADLINE Do you any desire to call back the end of Roseanne in those final six episodes?
HELFORD I don’t think we will. Those were the things we already excised, more or less.
DEADLINE Will you bring a lot of guest stars back in those final six episodes?
HELFORD I would expect some of that, yeah.
DEADLINE Why midseason? Why do fans have to wait so long?
HELFORD We’re very happy to have the extra time because we really didn’t want to rush these episodes and we would probably have to be in the writing room right now. So we really appreciate having the extra time. But also, I’m pretty sure they’re going to launch another show and they want to use the event of the end of Conners to help it because they’ve got two new sitcoms they’re working on there.
DEADLINE When this is all over, will you stick with multi-camera comedies? You and Chuck Lorre are members of the old guard. Will you keep the genre alive?
HELFORD I always say this and no one seems to believe it until it happens. It is not about the format, it’s about the quality of the show. I think younger audiences have a little bit of an issue with the laugh track, but at the same time, when they go to a movie and everybody laughs, they all do it together. But I believe this will live as long as people are committing to doing quality. So I’m personally committing to it.
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, with first set for June 27 on CNN
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Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27, a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of the 2024 campaign.
“I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place,” Biden said in a post on X.
Trump later told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, “The answer is yes, I will accept.”
Later Wednesday morning, both men said they had accepted an invitation from ABC to hold a second debate on September 10.
The news is the latest development in a quickly escalating tit-for-tat over debates between the two political rivals. Biden’s campaign earlier called on Trump to join him for two presidential debates hosted by news organizations and formally informed the Commission on Presidential Debates that the president will not participate in its previously scheduled fall debates. The former president quickly said he was on board with earlier debates and told radio host Hugh Hewitt that he would accept any moderator.
Biden only recently said that he was happy to debate Trump, though he was non-committal on the format of such a debate, telling radio host Howard Stern, “I’m happy to debate him.” In a social media video and a subsequent letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates, Biden’s campaign laid out its proposed terms, including possible debate dates in June and September.
The video of Biden speaking directly to a camera released Wednesday morning was a more direct challenge.
“Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again,” Biden said.
“Well, make my day, pal, I’ll even do it twice. So let’s pick the dates, Donald – I hear you’re free on Wednesdays,” Biden continued, alluding to Trump’s court schedule. In the letter, Biden’s campaign acknowledged that the first debate would likely take place after Trump’s criminal hush-money trial has concluded.
In a post to Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump accepted the revised schedule: “I am Ready and Willing to Debate Crooked Joe at the two proposed times in June and September,” adding that he would “strongly recommend” more than the two debates proposed. A senior Trump adviser told CNN they are “ready to debate” Biden, and reviewing the terms but are eager for an onstage match-up.
Trump’s team also called for the candidates to participate in four total debates – twice the number requested by Biden. The Biden campaign sidestepped questions about that request on Wednesday.
“President Biden didn’t mince his words in the video,” Biden’s deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, adding, “He said two debates — one in June, one in September, before voters began casting their votes — no spectacle, respect for the rules.”
Informal conversations between the Biden and Trump campaigns about debates have taken place in recent weeks and were largely focused on a mutual disdain for the Commission on Presidential Debates and potential scenarios to work around the commission, three sources familiar with the discussions told CNN. The Washington Post was first to report on those conversations.
According to a news release from CNN, the debate will be held in the network’s Atlanta studios with no audience present – an anomaly in debates between presidential candidates. The first televised presidential debates, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960, occurred in television studios with no live audience present. Debates did not take place again until the 1976 election, and from then on took place in front of live audiences who were instructed to not make noise aside from the beginning and ends of the debate.
Moderators for the debate and additional details will come at a later time, the announcement said.
The format is in line with a proposal from the Biden campaign to the commission in its letter, which Trump pushed back on in his Truth Social post, saying he would prefer, “for excitement purposes, a very large venue, although Biden is supposedly afraid of crowds.”
“Just tell me when, I’ll be there,” Trump said. “Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!”
Foregoing traditional fall debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced dates for three presidential debates last November. The first debate was scheduled for September 16 in Texas, the second on October 1 in Virginia and a third on October 9 in Utah.
In the letter on Wednesday, Biden campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said the campaign is proposing an altered schedule because the original dates are “out of step with changes with changes in the structure of our elections and the interests of voters,” pointing to the timeline of early voting, the way the commission has built debates as an “entertainment spectacle” and the commission being “unable or unwilling” to enforce rules in 2020 debates.
The campaign also proposed that a vice presidential debate take place in late July after the Republican Party nominates its candidate for that position.
The Biden campaign’s decision to withdraw from the debates hosted by the commission is in line with a move made by the Republican National Committee two years ago. Back then, the RNC voted unanimously to withdraw from its participation in the nonpartisan organization, alleging bias. That withdrawal followed months of then-chairwoman Ronna McDaniel pressing the commission to change various practices on behalf of Trump.
In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said it remained prepared to host its originally scheduled debates.
“Our 2024 sites, all locations of higher learning, are prepared to host debates on dates chosen to accommodate early voters,” the commission said. “We will continue to be ready to execute this plan.”
The request for an earlier debate schedule could be seen as indicative of the campaign’s desire to get voters involved in the political process as soon as possible. The campaign has repeatedly waved away negative polling by saying most Americans aren’t tuned into the electoral process until much closer to the election.
Calling for earlier debates might also help weed out third-party candidates that could cause problems for both Trump and Biden. Candidates need to meet certain criteria concerning ballot access, polling, and constitutional eligibility to qualify. Trump and Biden are all but certain to qualify but it’s unclear if third-party candidates like Cornel West or Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will meet the requirements. The Commission on Presidential Debates won’t determine who is eligible to participate in the debates until after Labor Day.
A critical campaign moment
For millions of Americans, the debates will represent the most extensive scrutiny they’ll be able to give either candidate since the debates leading up to the 2020 election four years ago.
The chance to see how both candidates preform will be critical for voters who are concerned about Biden and Trump’s ages; Trump turns 78 on June 14, around the time when the campaign is proposing the first debate, while Biden turns 82 in November after the election.
Republicans have for months been piling the pressure on Biden to debate Trump after the president offered non-committal answers on whether the face-offs would take place. Biden had previously conditioned debates with his predecessor, telling reporters, “It depends on his behavior,” but declining to elaborate further.
Trump’s team is eager to get the former president on the debate stage as early as possible for a number of reasons, a source familiar with the discussions told CNN last month. The Trump campaign in April asked the Commission on Presidential Debates for this year’s general election debates to take place “much earlier.” The source cited that debates were scheduled to occur after early voting started in some areas, and they want Trump to be able to reach voters before they make a decision.
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How to Watch American Idol Live For Free to See Katy Perry’s Final Season as a Judge
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If you’re a fan of music and competition shows, look no further than American Idol. It’s the singing series that sparked several others because of its unique talent, judges, and performances. The show has produced many successes, and season 22 could see yet another star born. If you’re itching to see who wins this season, keep reading to discover how to watch American Idol live for free.
Created by Simon Fuller, American Idol is an American singing competition television series that premiered in 2002, underwent a two-year hiatus, and came back in 2018. The revival on ABC saw a completely new panel of judges, welcoming Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan to the three seats behind the big blue desk. American Idol discovers unsigned singing talent in hopes of turning them into recording stars. The show relies on viewers to vote for their favorites and determine each season’s winner. Previous winners whose music careers sky rocketed after performing on the American Idol stage include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia Barrino, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, and more. Former contestants who didn’t win but gained popularity and entered the mainstream include Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, and Gabby Barrett.
In season 22, auditions took place in Georgia, Alabama, California, and Tennessee. After Hollywood week, 56 contestants moved on to the Showstopper round, in which they got to perform for the judges and a live audience. The judges narrowed it down to 24 contestants and then 20 the following week. The top 14 performed songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Gene Simmons appearing as a guest mentor. The next week featured the top 12 and saw Meghan Trainor as a guest mentor. There are a few more themed weeks left and then the winner will be crowned in the grand finale on May 19, 2024.
If you’re a fan of singing competition television shows like The Voice and The Masked Singer, you’ve got to tune into the one that started it all: American Idol. Keep scrolling to find out how to watch American Idol live for free to see who comes out on top in season 22. Plus, it’s your last chance to see Katy Perry serve as a judge on the show.
Disney/Eric McCandless. When does American Idol air?
American Idol airs every Sunday and Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The “Top 10,” “Judges Song Contest,” “Adele Night,” and “Disney Night,” are left in season 22. The finale will take place on May 19, 2024. However, the final three episodes—”Adele Night,” “Disney Night,” and “Grand Finale”—will only air on Sunday (no episodes on those Mondays).
How to watch American Idol live for free
American Idol airs on ABC, which is available to stream on services like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Hulu+ With Live TV. DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial, and starts at $79.99 per month after the trial ends. Fubo offers a seven-day free trial, and starts at $79.99 per month after the trial ends. While Hulu+ With Live TV doesn’t have a free trial, it is cheaper per month than the other options, starting at $68.99 per month, and offers plans that include free subscriptions to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.
Best Overall Pick to Watch American Idol: DirecTV Stream’s Free Trial
Direct TV is our best overall pick to watch American Idol for free for its free trial, price, and channel selection. DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial. DirecTV offers four plans: Entertainment, which costs $79.99 per month; Choice, which costs $108.99 per month with the first two months at $83.99 per month; Ultimate, which costs $84.99 per month with the first two months at $94.99 per month; and Premiere, which costs $159.99 per month.
As for other differences between the plans, Entertainment includes more than 75 channels, the ability to stream on unlimited devices in your home, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and a special offer on premium channels. Choice, which is the most popular plan, includes more than 105 channels, regional sports networks, and everything included in Entertainment. Ultimate includes more than 140 channels and everything included in Entertainment and Choice. Premiere includes more than 150 channels including premium channels like HBO and Starz and everything included in Entertainment, Choice, and Premiere. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch American Idol with DirecTV Stream’s free trial.
- Visit streamtv.directv.com‘s packages page
- Click “Try It Free” for the plan of your choice
- Enter your information and payment method
- Search for ABC and start watching American Idol
Best Free Trial Pick to Watch American Idol: Fubo’s Free Trial
Fubo is our best free trial pick to watch American Idol live for free. Fubo offers a seven-day free trial (two days longer than DirecTV Stream) and offers offers two plans: Pro, which costs $79.99 per month; and Elite, which costs $89.99 per month.
As for the difference between the plans, Pro includes 180 channels, 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once. Elite includes everything in Pro, as well as a total of 256 channels and 4K resolution. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch American Idol with Fubo’s free trial.
- Visit Fubo.TV
- Click “Start Free Trial”
- Enter your information and payment method
- Search for ABC and start watching American Idol
Best Upgrade Pick to Watch American Idol: Hulu+ Live TV
Hulu+ With Live TV is our best upgrade pick to watch TK based on its channel selection and its free subscriptions to Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus. Hulu+ With Live TV offers four plans: a $68.99 per month plan with access to only live TV; a $69.99 per month plan with free subscriptions to Hulu with ads, Disney Plus with ads, and ESPN Plus with ads; a $74.99 per month plan with free subscriptions to Hulu with ads, Disney Plus with no ads, and ESPN Plus with ads; and a $82.99 per month plan with free subscriptions to Hulu with no ads, Disney Plus with no ads, and ESPN Plus with ads. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch American Idol with Hulu+ Live TV.
- Visit Hulu.com/liveTV
- Click “Sign Up Now”
- Enter your information and payment method
- Search for ABC and start watching American Idol
Disney/Eric McCandless. Who’s in the American Idol Cast?
Here’s a full list of the American Idol cast for season 22:
Top 10
- Abi Carter
- Will Moseley
- Mia Matthews
- Jack Blocker
- Emma Russell
- Triston Harper
- Julia Gagnon
- Kaibrienne
- McKenna Faith Breinholt
- KAYKO
Disney/Eric McCandless. Who are the American Idol judges?
Who are the American Idol judges for season 22? Singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality Lionel Richie, singer, songwriter, and television personality Katy Perry, and country singer, songwriter, and television personality Luke Bryan are back behind the big blue desk. All three have been judges since the 2018 ABC revival of American Idol (season 16). Perry announced that season 22 will mark her final season on American Idol.
Disney/Eric McCandless. Who hosts American Idol?
Ryan Seacrest has been the show’s only host since the series premiered in 2002. Technically, Seacrest co-hosted the first season alongside Brian Dunkleman, but the very next season, Dunkleman left the show. Since then, Seacrest has been the sole host of American Idol, except for the seasons between 2016 and 2019 due to illness.
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Detroit sets all-time NFL draft record with 275,000 fans in attendance for Round 1
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DETROIT — 275,000 fans packed the area around Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit for night one of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Voice was there for the record-breaking moment and more.
By 6:30 PM, the crowd rivaled the scene in Nashville from 2019. More than 200,000 people crowded Broadway for the NFL Draft on night one. It was the last draft held before the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I heard there’s close to 150,000 (people) already outside, waiting to get in,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
At the end of Day Two of the NFL Draft, Goodell said that 230,000 people are there for night two. Plus, that Detroit is only 100,000 people away from breaking the all-time NFL Draft attendance record. Nashville drew 600,000 fans over the three days of the NFL draft in 2019.
It was also a great night in the television ratings department. The NFL reported Round 1 coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft was seen by audience of 12.1 million people. The number combines viewers on linear and streaming platforms. The event was broadcast on ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, and ESPN Deportes. Ratings are up 6% compared to Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft (11.4 million). It was the highest Round 1 viewership since 2021.
Marvin Harrison, Jr., speaks to reporters after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 4th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) Detroit is bouncing back
It was an opportunity that Detroit and the state of Michigan could not pass up. The last time Detroit hosted an event of this magnitude was Super Bowl XL in 2006. Visit Detroit VP Claude Molinari estimated Wednesday the economic impacts in the Motor City could be north of 175 million to $200 million during the weekend.
Friday, Goodell admitted on The Pat McAfee Show there are cities seeking to host the NFL’s springtime football festival. However, Michiganders knew this was the opportunity to show up and let America know Detroit is a proud city and is making a comeback.
“I think the exciting thing about hosting the NFL, and the Lions in particular, is they really are emblematic of who we are. We’ve been knocked down, but we get back up,” Whitmer said. “And we get back up stronger than ever.”
Next year, the NFL draft will move to Green Bay. Initial expectations are attendance will rival what was seen in Nashville and Detroit, respectively.
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‘Will Trent’ Renewed for Season 3 at ABC
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“Will Trent” has been renewed for Season 3 at ABC.
The news comes as the police procedural, which is based on the Karin Slaughter’s Will Trent novels, has aired five episodes of its second season. The show has proven to be popular with audiences, building on its ratings each week since its second season premiered. Most recently, the show delivered its highest-rated episode ever with just over 9 million multiplatform viewers over seven days, per ABC.
Ramón Rodríguez stars in the series in the title role of Trent, the top agent at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Despite suffering from dyslexia and a childhood spent in the foster care system, Trent is able to solve cases others can’t due to his unique point of view.
The series also stars Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner, Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski, Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell, and Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood.
Liz Heldens and Daniel Thomsen developed the series for television and serve as executive producers. Slaughter is also an executive producer on the show, as is Oly Obst. Rodríguez serves as a producer in addition to starring. 20th Television is the studio. Heldens is currently under an overall deal at 20th TV.
This is the third ABC drama series renewal in the past two days. The network previously renewed “9-1-1” for an eighth season and then renewed “Grey’s Anatomy” for a 21st season. The renewal will bring “9-1-1” back for its second season on ABC, as the show aired on Fox for its first six seasons before it moved over for Season 7.
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‘The Bachelorette’: Jenn Tran Becomes First Asian American Woman To Lead ABC Series For Season 21
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The Bachelorette has found its next leading lady.
Jenn Tran will be embarking on her own journey for love on Season 21 of the ABC dating series, the network announced during Monday night’s finale of The Bachelor. She is the first Asian American woman to lead the franchise.
Tran dated Joey Graziadei during Season 28 of The Bachelor and made it to the final five before she was sent home.
Tran is a 25-year-old from Florida who “loves reading books like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, paddleboarding, and traveling whenever she has the chance,” her ABC bio reads.
The Bachelor is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Claire Freeland, Jason Ehrlich, Bennett Graebner, Peter Gust, Tim Warner, Jodi Baskerville and Jeff Thomas serve as executive producers.
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I’m Not Even Sure If I Can Finish The Bachelor
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For the first time in years, I decided to watch
The Bachelor.Maybe it’s because my friends were talking about it incessantly and I have a severe case of FOMO. Maybe it’s because I felt contractually obligated to write about something related to television and pop culture. Either way, I locked in for Season 28 led by Joey Graziadei, who the internet has spent the past year fawning over.
But here’s the thing: I genuinely have grown to vehemently dislike just about everyone in this show. As a 25 year old woman, I’m appalled by the behavior of
everyone (including you, Joey). Last night’s Women Tell All episode left me with one consistent question: were the women aware what show they signed up for?@mygetawaycar13 women tell all 🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️
♬ VA VA VOOM – Nightcore RevivalBeginning with Kelsey Anderson, who made it all the way to the final three and realized she
might not be okay with him seeing other women. This is a similar problem that Maria Gorgas had, who essentially sent herself home via an epic self-sabotage attempt that resulted in her being deemed the people’s princess. However, I have my qualms with Gorgas as well.Maria had her issues with Lea and Sydney among others, who respectively seemed more focused on fighting with other women in the house than talking to Joey. But this entire season, Maria has been complaining, or talking over someone, or talking herself out of being on the show, so I’m having trouble seeing why people are finding her inability to communicate impressive.
She started struggling beyond the inner-household issues when she realized she didn’t want to see Joey date a bunch of women. Sound familiar? Again, you all signed up to go on a show with 30 women and you’re angry he’s cheating on you? I understand why she’d want to be the next Bachelorette- the reverse is a much better situation.
@bachelor.tok this gotta be the weirdest drama in bachelor history #thebachelor #thebachelorette #bachelornation #thebachelorabc #fyp #CapCut ♬ original sound – Bachelor Tok
Once a dying franchise, ABC somehow has revived
The Bachelor with successful spinoffs like The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Yet, the thing about the show is that it’s a weird concept. These engagements hardly last, mostly because you get to know your future spouse within the span of three months…and in that span of time they’ve been dating many other people. Ideal.
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How To Watch This Year’s Oscars Online And On TV: Don’t Forget About That Early Start
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The 96th Oscars are set for Sunday, March 10 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Here’s what you need to know.
What Time Do The Oscars Start?
The ceremony is airing live on ABC and elsewhere beginning at 4 p.m. PT/7 pm ET, an hour earlier than the Oscarcast’s traditional start. It’s also the first full day of Daylight Saving Time, with the spring forward taking effect as of 2 a.m. Sunday morning.
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting Sunday’s Academy Awards for a fourth time, and for a second year in a row.
What Channels Are The Oscars On?
In addition to ABC, the Oscars ceremony will be available on ABC.com and the ABC app via authentication with a cable or satellite provider. ABC is also available through streaming services including Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and FuboTV, many of which have free trials at signup.
The show will also be available in more than 200 countries and territories (see the list of international broadcasters below).
This year’s Oscars will also be available in American Sign Language via livestream. Follow that livestream via the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences here.
Red Carpet Pre-Shows
The official ABC pre-show, The Oscars Red Carpet Show, will get underway at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. PT with Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough as hosts. On E!, the network’s annual Live From Oscars red-carpet coverage kicks off at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET.
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In L.A., the CW’s KTLA-5 will air a live red-carpet show Live From the Oscars from 1-3:30 p.m. PT hosted by the news team’s Sam Rubin, Jessica Holmes, Megan Henderson and Doug Kolk.
Earlier in the day, ABC News will present Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT/1-4 p.m. ET that will air on ABC and stream on ABC News Live, with Linsey Davis and Whit Johnson hosting live from the Dolby Theater’s red carpet.
What To Expect During The Ceremony
Kimmel will preside over a planned three-and-a-half-hour show honoring the year’s best in motion pictures. He will be joined by a presenter list that includes Mahershala Ali, Bad Bunny, Emily Blunt, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Brendan Fraser, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Ben Kingsley, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, Melissa McCarthy, Matthew McConaughey, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Lupita Nyong’o, Catherine O’Hara, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Sam Rockwell, Octavia Spencer, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz, Forest Whitaker, Michelle Yeoh, Ramy Youssef and Zendaya.
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All five songs nominated for the Original Song category will be performed Sunday. That loaded list includes a pair of tunes from Barbie, the queen of the 2023 box office that is up for eight Oscar nominations (one of those songs, Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” won Song of the Year earlier this month at the Grammys where she and her brother/co-songwriter Finneas O’Connell performed it).
The nominated songs to be features Sunday are:
“The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot
Performed by Becky G
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren“I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
Performed by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson
Music and Lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt“It Never Went Away” from American Symphony
Performed by Jon Batiste
Music and Lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson“Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon
Performed by Scott George and the Osage Singers
Music and Lyric by Scott George“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
Performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’ConnellWho’s Nominated?
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is up for a leading 13 nominations Sunday and comes in sweeping through most of the major awards shows so far this season including the guilds (major and craft), the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs. The record for the most Oscars in one year is 11 (co-held by Ben-Hur, Titanic and most recently Lord of the Rings: Return of the King in 2004).
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Other top nominees Sunday are Poor Things with 11 noms including Best Actress for Emma Stone and Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos; Killers of the Flower Moon with 10 including Best Actress for Lily Gladstone and Best Director for Martin Scorsese; and Barbie with eight including supporting noms for Gosling and America Ferrera and Adapted Screenplay for Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach (yes, Oscar voters snubbed Margot Robbie for Lead Actress and Gerwig for Directing).
The above four films along with American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, Maestro, Past Lives and The Zone of Interest are nominated in the marquee Best Picture race, won last year by Everything Everywhere All at Once.
RELATED: Deadline’s Reviews Of All The Oscar Best Picture Nominees
Other frontrunners to watch Sunday include in the acting categories, where Gladstone, Cillian Murphy (lead) and Robert Downey Jr and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (supporting) have been consistent winners during the long awards season and are favored to take statues.
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International Broadcast
The Oscars are also being broadcast in more than 200 countries and territories. Here is the list of broadcasters per the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:
Africa (M-Net, DSTV Now); Armenia (First Channel); Australia (Seven Network, 7Plus); Austria, Alto Adige (Orf 1); Baltics (Duo 3, Duo 4, Duo 5, Duo 6, Filmzone, Filmzone +, Kidzone, Kino 7, Semeika, Kanal 2, Kanal 7, Kanal 7+); Belgium (Play6, Play More, GoPlay in Flemish; Proximus TV, Pickx in French); Bosnia & Herzegovina (Federalna Televizija); Bulgaria (Nova Television); Canada (CTV, CTV2); Croatia (HRT 1, HRT 2); Cyprus (Movies Best HD); Czech Republic (CT1, CT2, CT Art); Denmark (TV2 Denmark, TV2 Play, TV2 Zulu, DR2); El Salvador (Channel 2); Fiji & Fijian Islands (FBC TV); Finland (YLE Teema Fem, YLE Areena); France, Andora, Mauritius, Monaco (Canal + France, Canal + On Demand, Canal Plus Decalle, Canal Plus Cinema, Canal Plus Sport, Canal + Family, Canal + Series); Georgia (Imedi TV); Germany, Austria, Alto Adige, Liechtenstein, Switzerland (Pro 7, Kabel1, Kabel1 Doku, ProSieben Maxx, Sat.1, Sat.1 Gold, Sixx, Maxdome (Aka Joyn), 7TV, http://www.prosieben.de in German); Greece (Ote TV); Guatemala (Canal 31, Canal 35);
Iceland (Leigan, Stod 2, Channel 2); India (Disney+ Hotstar); India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka (Fox, Fox Crime, FX, Star Gold, Star Movies, Star Movies Select, Star One, Star Plus, Star Utsav, Star World, Star World Premiere HD, Vijay); Indonesia (Disney+ Hotstar); Ireland (RTE, RTE 2, RTE Player); Israel (Yes Movies HD); Japan (Wowwow, Wowwow Members on Demand); Latin America & Caribbean (TNT, CNN Chile, HBO Max); Luxembourg (Proximus TV, Pickx in Belgian; Pro 7, Kabel1, Kabel1 Doku, ProSieben Maxx, Sat.1, Sat.1 Gold, Sixx, Maxdome (Aka Joyn), 7TV, http://www.prosieben.de in German); Macedonia (Macedonian Radio Television); Mexico (Azteca 7, Azteca 13); Middle East & North Africa (MBC 2, MBC Mox, Al Thaqafeya, Shahid Plus); Mongolia (Edutainment TV Channel, Moviebox Channel); Montenegro (TVCG1);
Netherlands (Film 1, Filmbox, ANOs [“Canal Digitaal” “KPN” and “Ziggo”]); Poland (Canal + [Poland], Player+, myCanal); Portugal (RTP 1); Romania, Moldova (ProTV, Pro Cinema and Voyo); Serbia (RTS); Singapore (Channel 5, meWatch); South Korea (OCN, OCN Movies, OCN Movies 2, TVN Limited, Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, LG U+TV, LG U+ Mobile TV, Uflix); Spain, Andorra (Moviestar+, Movistar Accion, Movistar Comedia, Movistar Drama, Movistar Estrenos, Movistar Estrenos 2, Movistar Series, Movistar Series 2, #0 Channel, pop-up channel “The Oscars® on Movistar Plus+”); Switzerland (SF DRS [SF1 and SF2] in German); Taiwan (Taiwan Television); Thailand (True Movie Hits HD, True Film 1, TrueID, TrueVisions Now); Ukraine (Suspilne Kultura); UK, Ireland (ITV, ITVX); and Vietnam (K+, K+ Cine).
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The Oscars are almost here. Here’s what to know and how to watch
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner.
The 96th Oscars may be a coronation for “Oppenheimer,” which comes in with a leading 13 nominations, though other films, including “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things” are in the mix.
The Oscars will be held Sunday, March 10, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The ceremony is set to begin at 5 p.m. MDT — one hour earlier than usual — and be broadcast live on Denver7. A preshow will begin at 4:30 p.m. MDT.
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Joey talks about how he makes his decisions on ‘The Bachelor’ | Episode 7 preview
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NEW YORK — When we last left “The Bachelor”, Joey was in Canada with half a dozen women and still wondering which one would make the ideal mate for him.
We first met this guy when “The Bachelorette” Charity Lawson sent him home.
Now, he’s worried his heart might get broken again.
Hometowns are on the horizon! Fans of the show know that means “The Bachelor” must narrow the field to select four women he likes enough to go on a date in their hometowns and meet their families.
Joey says this particular week in Jasper, Alberta was particularly challenging because he had six solid connections with each of the remaining women, yet he knew his process of elimination had to continue.
His biggest fear remains being rejected, and one of his strongest connections with Daisy, said at this point, she isn’t ready to say she loves him, although others are more willing.
“There were real connections and relationships with each of those women,” Joey said.
“And, how did you nation it down further? What were you looking for? Eyewitness News Entertainment Reporter Sandy Kenyon asked.
“It sounds very obvious, but which connections were stronger? They were all different, but each week that’s all it is: is thinking which is the strongest? Which you can see the most future with, what kind of makes the most sense?” Joey said.
“The Bachelor” airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET right here on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
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Saying goodbye and looking ahead: Freddie Highmore reflects on the final season of ‘The Good Doctor’
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LOS ANGELES — “The Good Doctor” returns for its seventh and final season. Star and executive producer Freddie Highmore says that when it’s all over, viewers will feel satisfied with swan song season of “The Good Doctor.”
“As you move through, you know, these last 10 episodes, there’s definitely going to be something special that feels right for everyone involved,” Highmore said.
For Freddie’s character, Dr. Shaun Murphy, that something special is fatherhood.
“It’s a pretty big, crazy season,” Highmore said. “Obviously, we left off season six with Shaun and Leah’s newborn baby. And we’re going to be following, you know, Shaun as he has the joys and also the struggles of fatherhood and sort of juggling those two roles.”
Highmore reflected on saying goodbye to this favorite character.
“The analogy that someone gave me to me and I’ve been borrowing is that it’ feels a bit like graduation in the sense that it’s this big momentous event and sort of goodbye, and it makes you nostalgic and at the same time excited for the future and looking forward to other opportunities,” Highmore said.
This final season will be dramatic… and as always, unexpected.
“It will be genuinely conclusive for everyone. I think, you know, the way that the stories are being written and continue to be written at the moment, it will feel satisfying for everyone involved,” Highmore said. “I think that’s our aim. Certainly a few surprises along the way.”
The surprises begin Tuesday, Feb. 20 on ABC.
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LOS ANGELES — “The Good Doctor” returns for its seventh and final season. Star and executive producer Freddie Highmore says that when it’s all over, viewers will feel satisfied with swan song season of “The Good Doctor.”
“As you move through, you know, these last 10 episodes, there’s definitely going to be something special that feels right for everyone involved,” Highmore said.
For Freddie’s character, Dr. Shaun Murphy, that something special is fatherhood.
“It’s a pretty big, crazy season,” Highmore said. “Obviously, we left off season six with Shaun and Leah’s newborn baby. And we’re going to be following, you know, Shaun as he has the joys and also the struggles of fatherhood and sort of juggling those two roles.”
Highmore reflected on saying goodbye to this favorite character.
“The analogy that someone gave me to me and I’ve been borrowing is that it’ feels a bit like graduation in the sense that it’s this big momentous event and sort of goodbye, and it makes you nostalgic and at the same time excited for the future and looking forward to other opportunities,” Highmore said.
This final season will be dramatic… and as always, unexpected.
“It will be genuinely conclusive for everyone. I think, you know, the way that the stories are being written and continue to be written at the moment, it will feel satisfying for everyone involved,” Highmore said. “I think that’s our aim. Certainly a few surprises along the way.”
The surprises begin Tuesday, Feb. 20 on ABC.
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Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest back for Season 22 of ‘American Idol’
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HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest will be taking viewers down the yellow brick road on the new season of “American Idol.”
“Home” will be one of the big themes for Season 22 of the reality competition series, as the show will visit hometowns of past winners like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. But in the end, all the contestants are hoping to hear one special phrase:
“It’s one of the great moments that every contestant wants to hear,” said Seacrest. “It is….”
“You’re going to Hollywood!” cheered Bryan, Perry and Richie.
“I say that in my sleep now,” laughed Perry.
These three judges are back for their seventh season on “Idol.” Seacrest has been at the helm as host since the beginning of the competition series.
Do they have fun? No doubt. However, they also know that for many of the contestants there is something much deeper going on here.
“Sometimes we’re kind of investing in the future too. These kids come from these backgrounds that nobody ever helped them in their music journey,” said Bryan.
“Or in life,” said Richie.
“So we like to, sometimes, roll the dice on somebody to see how they grow,” said Bryan. “It’s just magic. They create magic and you can’t take your eyes off of them.”
“We want the best for them and you know we are going to put them through their paces because we want them to win but yeah I know like, I can read the room anywhere I go that’s like my little special intuitive skill,” said Perry.
“I know that they don’t understand the journey that we have the ability to take them on. And so I’m sitting there, holding in our collective hands here, an opportunity for them to go forward,” said Richie.
Seacrest told us what we can expect from this season’s contestants: “Great stories, great voices. We think every time, you know, I talk about it, what’s gonna be out there? What’s left to find? What can we mine from this great nation? Well, a lot. And they did it.”
“American Idol” returns Sunday, Feb. 18 on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
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‘Bachelor’ Joey deepens connections while drama grows with Maria
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“The Bachelor” picked up Tuesday night with Maria walking out of the cocktail party saying that she wanted to go home. “I’m trying to navigate this with grace,” Lea said to Joey. It’s really ridiculous that she inserted herself in this situation. “I’m just trying to put my best foot forward.”
Gina: The part that got me was when Lea noted that Maria was leaving the castle and “we were all confused.” I nearly spit out my water. Girl, YOU DID THAT!
Madina went out to Maria and told her that she wasn’t alone. “That’s an awful feeling and I want you to know that you are not alone,” she said. Madina really is a sweet, yet emotional person. Jesse Palmer chose that moment to “ding, ding!” and end the cocktail party.
Maria gathers herself and walks into where the group of women is lined up and waiting for Joey. Remember, she already has a rose from the two-on-one date.
Rose Ceremony
1) Lexi (1-on-1 date)
2) Kelsey T. (group date)
3) Maria (2-on-1 date)
4) Kelsey A.
5) Katelyn
6) Daisy
7) Rachel
8) Jenn
9) Autumn
10) Jess
11) Madina
12) Lea
I suppose he had to keep Lea because she’s bringing the drama. That meant Allison and Edwina were eliminated. Maria vowed not to run and to keep her eye on the prize: Joey. He announced they were all heading to Andalusia, Spain!
Gina: Edwina said that she was proud to be going home knowing she gave 100% and she’s right. I liked her a lot! Also, what was that little smirk Lea gave when Daisy was called? I want to know. Also, that she almost tripped when she got back to her place felt like a little Lea karma. Just me?
Women Arrive in Spain
The women hoped for a fresh start without drama, but I have a feeling, as I’m sure most of Bachelor Nation does, there’s no avoiding drama. Joey met up with the woman by riding in on a Vespa. Kelsey A. said her grandma is actually from this part of Spain. “Kelsey A., would you like to jump on that Vespa and get out of here?” he asked her. She happily jumped up and zipped away with Joey. Maria asked the other women as they watched Kelsey ride away, if they had gotten the Lea card, where they could steal a one-on-one, would they have used it in that moment. Kelsey T. said she would have kept it, but she’s not sure if she would have used it or not. Lea spoke up and said that if she had to “cheat” to get a one-on-one she didn’t want it, she wanted to wait to get her turn. Maria nodded. Kelsey T. walked away and cried because she was sad she didn’t get the one-on-one.
Gina: I like that Maria tried to really wipe the slate clean and toasted to all the women there. Lea, of course, is showing her true colors and you’re right, Jen, there is no avoiding drama. Maria wishes you were not right!
Kelsey A.’s 1-on-1 date
Kelsey A. hoped that she wasn’t too far behind the other women who already had one-on-one dates. Joey took Kelsey A. to a shop to get food for a picnic. They also did a bit of wine tasting. Then they went for a walk, played some soccer, and a couple told them they would have a happy future because the fountain they visited was magic. We’ll see! They each tossed a coin in and made a wish. Joey said the day felt very natural and they definitely have chemistry!
That evening, they went to a 13th-century bathhouse for dinner. Joey told her that he felt butterflies with her. Kelsey A. said that it was so great to have a full day to get to know him and strengthen their relationship. She shared that her mom and dad met in the military and her mom was even soldier of the year multiple times. Ten years ago, she got breast cancer and it metastasized to her bones, she had six months to live, but she died after two months. Kelsey A. cried as she shared this with Joey. “I know at the end there is an engagement but it’s hard to think of my mom not being at my wedding,” she said. “I think she’d like you.”
Joey appreciated everything that Kelsey A. shared with him. It was no surprise that he offered her the date rose! As they walked outside, a man serenaded them with a guitar and they danced and kissed into the night. “I guess I might be starting to fall for Joey!” Kelsey A. said.
Gina: They’re really trying to make me cry with these heartfelt conversations, aren’t they? I’ve lost both my parents and those realizations that you’re not able to share the big life moments and even the small ones really hit you. Kudos to Kelsey A. for being able to talk about it with Joey. And kudos to Joey for being so sweet and understanding.
Date Card Arrives
Back with the women, Kelsey T. continued to cry. Rachel tried to lend a supportive ear, but she was just struggling. “Today felt very real,” she said to the whole group. There was a knock at the door. The date card read, “Lexi, Daisy, Jenn, Autumn, Maria, Katelyn, Madina, Lea, Jess, and Kelsey T. Our love is a work of art.” That means that Rachel was going to get a one-on-one!
Group Date
In Marbella, the group of women met up with Joey at a villa. Paula, a mixed-media artist, she asked them to write a quote about their life and feelings for Joey. They also had to paint something that conveyed that quote. Lea just kept talking about how she wished Maria wasn’t there. Maria painted a picture of their two-on-one date.
Joey’s painting was of himself holding an engagement ring. Daisy liked that included a ring because it showed it was top of mind. The paintings and sayings were very sweet by all of the women. Jess was the one that won! They had to get in their bathing suits because they were going to do some couples painting, with their bodies! They rolled all over a blanket canvas with their very painted selves. They had a great time!
Later on, they had a cocktail party where they could have some one-on-one conversations. Jenn was first. He told her he did take notice of her painting and loved the reminder of the fun time and connection they have. “I see a real future, I see something that can build,” he said. Kelsey T. shared a little bit of the internal struggle she’s having. Joey told her to hang in there.
Gina: I mentioned this last night, their connection seems super strong and I like where it’s going.
Maria shared with Joey that her mom left and she wasn’t around. They were in a very bad accident when she was 1 year old. Her car seat was in pieces and she was declared dead at the scene but managed somehow to be revived and is a walking miracle. Her mother broke every bone in her body, went through an awful depression, and wasn’t around for most of her childhood. Her dad fought for her and stayed there to remain married. So it seems they eventually worked everything out. She describes her mother and her relationship as “a work in progress.” In the end, he offered her the date rose! Lea could have spit nails! “My heart is in my *expletive*,” she said. “I thought she was the last person this rose could have gone to.”
Gina: Well, Lea, you are not Joey. So your opinion on who gets the date rose is not relevant here. Also, she had the audacity to say that Maria was putting on a good performance. Really? I believe it’s Lea who had us all believing she was more mature than she really is. Just sayin’.
Rachel’s 1-on-1 Date
Rachel’s date card said, “Bailamos mi amor.” They would be going dancing! Joey was excited to see her because he said there was a spark and level of ease between them. They walked to a Flamenco show! Rachel said that she’s always wanted to see this in real life. Joey looked so funny in his shorts and Flamenco boots. You really need some pants with those, ha ha! After some practice, they got to take part in the Flamenco show in front of a real audience. Thankfully, they wore real Flamenco outfits, so he had some pants with his dance boots.
Gina: Dear ABC, the next time I interview Joey, I’d ask that he wears shorts and flamenco boots because that was a serious VIBE! I’m with you, Jen, on being glad they went with traditional flamenco garb for their performance.
They walked around in the evening and visited a local pizzeria. It was beautiful inside! Rachel said that she’s a slow burn and doesn’t share too much but she wanted to share some of the big points. She talked about how important nursing is to her. It’s a tough job, especially because she works in the ICU. “I am deserving of what you have to offer,” Rachel said. Yes! It’s sad that she ever felt like she wasn’t! Joey was so happy that she felt that way with him and that he reminds her of her dad. He offered her the date rose! “With us, I can just be and this rose is to let you know I’m all in on the slow burn,” Joey said. “I’m excited about the potential future.” Cute! Once she had the rose comfortably in hand, she walked with Joey to the beach where they watched a fireworks display just for them!
Gina: ICU nurses deserve the world, period, end of story. Rachel, you are awesome and I love your spirit. If I’m being honest, I was questioning their connection. I wasn’t sure it was there! I’m glad to be wrong about it and that they had this moment tonight.
Cocktail Party
The next day, Joey and Jesse played some tennis and got a good workout in. But, it’s already time for another rose ceremony. Joey looked very handsome as he arrived for the cocktail party. Daisy asked him how he was doing and he said that he means the best through the situation and wants to be sensitive through all of the emotions. He told her that he hoped she’s doing OK, and she said that there was no place else she’d rather be. “Daisy is 100% someone I could fall in love with.”
Gina: Thank you, Joey, for clearing that up. We weren’t sure how you were feeling. KIDDING! We can all see there are true feelings there. Even in the moments we don’t hear them talking, when Daisy and Joey are near each other, they both light up.
Jess is worried that her connection with Joey is more in her head. She’s trying to not compare herself to others but the nerves are creeping in. Maria stole him away from Katelyn and Jess did not like that. Maria already has a rose so Jess felt she had no business cutting in. Katelyn added that she’d probably want more time too and she was nice about it. Maria is brewing up another enemy it seems!
I was wondering why Jess was holding back on getting up and it’s because she felt because she got extra time on the group date with him, she should let the other girls go first. Well, all’s fair in love and war, Jess. Maria came back from talking with Joey and Jess said it was disrespectful. She then accused Maria of shutting her down. Maria said she’s already in a situation with Lea and she wants Jess to stay out of it. Then Jess started calling her a B****. Yikes. Of course, Lea was there to comfort her. Jess never got time! Maybe she should have gotten up to talk to him… just sayin…
Gina: This is exactly what I was yelling at my TV screen. If you’re so worried about not getting time, get up and go to him!! Jess is just mad that Maria did what she should have. Also, I’d like to note that Jess is 24 and Lea is 23. The immaturity in their little vent session was extremely obvious.
Rose Ceremony
1) Kelsey A. (1-on-1 date)
2) Maria (group date)
3) Rachel (1-on-1 date)
4) Jenn
5) Kelsey T.
6) Daisy
7) Lea
8) Lexi
9) Katelyn
10) Jess
Oh my goodness, that means we have two girls in the house now who hate Maria. I’m actually a bit nervous for her. Autumn and Madina were sent home.
Gina: It’s gonna get worse before it gets better in the drama department. Also, Autumn, Madina, we’ll see you on Bachelor In Paradise, won’t we? There are some good Bachelor Nation guys out there. I think you’ll do well.
Coming Up
Next week, Joey and the women traveled west to Montreal. It seems that the women’s insecurities are going to start raring up and the women are having a hard time seeing each other go on dates with him. It shows a preview of the final weeks and Joey said his worst nightmare is coming true. We see a rose and Joey crying at the podium. “I can’t think that’s happened before,” Joey said. What could it be? Does he propose and someone rejects him? This is really upping the tension and we aren’t even at hometowns yet!
Don’t miss new episodes of Joey’s season of “The Bachelor” on Monday nights on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
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‘The Bachelor’ star Joey Graziadei gets a visit from Delco’s Susan Noles in latest episode
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Fan-favorite “Golden Bachelor” contestant Susan Noles, of Delco, made a cameo during the latest episode of “The Bachelor” to assist Montgomery County’s Joey Graziadei in his journey as the star of the ABC dating show.
The third episode of “The Bachelor” Season 28, which began with 18 contestants, featured two group dates, a one-on-one date and a dramatic pool party. During the episode, Graziadei, a 28-year-old tennis instructor from Collegeville, also collaborated with a pair of tennis pros, showed off his surfing skills and addressed bullying among the cast, as he continued his journey to form connections with his eligible bachelorettes.
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Here are some highlights from this week’s episode of the reality show:
(Spoilers ahead)
‘If you’re ASKN, we’re telling’
The first date of the episode is a group date involving eight women. The ladies were invited with a date card reading, “I’m looking for my Mrs. Right…” “Mrs. Right” refers to the title of a pageant that the ladies must enter as the main activity of the date. The pageant, which takes place in front of a live audience, has three rounds: loungewear, Q&A and talent.
Graziadei can’t judge the pageant on his own, of course. He solicits the help of “ASKN” — April Kirkwood, Delco’s own Susan Noles, Kathy Swarts and Nancy Hulkower — a girl gang of fan-favorite contestants from “The Golden Bachelor” senior-citizen dating show, to help. Ironically, Graziadei made a cameo on Season 1 of “Golden Bachelor” for a group date in which he helped Noles and her fellow contestants play in a pickleball tournament.
For the first round, the contestants rock their finest “Sunday chill” loungewear, before being asked some pressing questions by the ASKN ladies in the next round.
“So, Lexi, what’s Joey’s most attractive quality to you?,” Noles, a wedding officiant from Aston Township, asks contestant Lexi Young.
Young first compliments Graziadei’s physical attractiveness before commending his “heart and his sincerity.” This response impresses Graziadei, and Young continues capturing the lead’s attention during the final talent round. While other contestants’ performances included songs, cheer routines and dance numbers, Young decides to show off her status as “the world’s best kisser.” She invites Graziadei onstage where they share a passionate smooch.
Philly’s Allison Hollinger, a 26-year-old realtor whose older sister Lauren exited the show last week, is also on the date. For her talent, she uses her feet to juggle a basketball. Graziadei later describes Hollinger as “extremely attractive” and “fun to be around.”
Living up to their group’s motto, “If you’re ASKN, we’re telling,” the “Golden Bachelor” women offer Graziadei some thoughts on his ladies as he tries to determine the pageant winner. Noles says her favorites on the date are Edwina Dorbor and Maria Georgas. Regardless, Graziadei follows his heart and crowns Young as the winner of the pageant.
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‘The Bachelor’ star Joey Graziadei consults with a group of former ‘Golden Bachelor’ contestants, including Delco’s Susan Noles, during a pageant-themed group date.
The date ends on a sour note when she-said-she-said drama from last week resurfaces between Georgas and fellow contestants Sydney Gordon and Madina Alam. Comments that Georgas said behind Alam’s back were relayed to Alam by Gordon, and Georgas’ meaning may have been misconstrued in the process.
During the evening portion of the date, Graziadei hears that Alam feels that she’s been bullied. Graziadei, who says he wants to make a “safe space” for the contestants, tries to address the situation.
“I know there’s things that happened in the house, and I’m definitely the type of person that tries to rise above it and not talk about it, but to even hear the idea of the word of a ‘bully’ scares me because I am taking this seriously,” Graziadei tells the women on the group date. “I’m trying to find my forever person. And the idea of possibly something going on that I don’t know what it is, it scares me.”
Despite the solemn vibes, Graziadei gives the group date rose to Kelsey Anderson.
Surf’s up!
For the only one-on-one date of the episode, Graziadei selects Jenn Tran, a 25-year-old physician assistant student who lives in Miami. Graziadei takes Tran to the beach, where they pull on their wetsuits and hit the waves. Graziadei shows off his surfing prowess throughout the date, teaching Tran — who can barely stand up on the board — a thing or two.
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Joey Graziadei shows off his surfing skills during a one-on-one date with contestant Jenn Tran.
From there, there is certainly more smooching than surfing as the couple makes out, shares drinks and generally enjoys each other’s company during a picnic on the sand.
“I left today truthfully feeling some butterflies,” Graziadei tells Tran.
Later, Graziadei and Tran meet back up for a dinner, where they continue connecting over deeper topics. Tran opens up about her parents’ tumultuous relationship and how she no longer keeps in touch with her father. At the end of the date, a light show blazes across the sky with a rose design and the words, “Jenn, will you accept this rose?”
She says yes, of course.
Looking for his doubles partner
For the second group date of the episode, Graziadei invites the eight contestants with a date card reading, “I’m done playing singles…” It would surely be a missed opportunity if Graziadei, who has been playing tennis since he was 13, didn’t host at least one date revolving around the sport.
The invited ladies show up to tennis courts in their trendiest tennis outfits, which Graziadei describes as a “fantasy,” and are introduced to two former tennis pros, Pam Shriver and James Blake, who will be assisting with the date. The contestants are soon split into four teams of two, and are informed they’ll be competing in the first-ever “Bachelor Open” tennis tourney.
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Joey Graziadei is joined by former tennis pros Pam Shriver and James Blake on a tennis-themed group date.
But, there’s a catch — instead of their fashionable tennis skirts and dresses, the women have to change into outlandish costumes for the matches. The kooky costumes include babies, a hot dog, a lobster, butter and bumblebee. The “lobster and butter” team, Evalin Clark and Kelsey Toussant, emerge victorious in the inaugural Bachelor Open.
During the evening portion of the date, Graziadei gave a rose to Katelyn DeBacker, who opens up about how all of the women in her family are single and she hopes to break the “curse.”
A dramatic pool party, featuring KFC
Eager to see his ladies before the rose ceremony, Graziadei chooses to forgo a formal evening cocktail party in favor of a more casual pool party. In what can only be described as a commercial for KFC, the pool party is catered by the fast food chain, with tables lined with red-and-white buckets filled to the brim with fried fare.
But, despite the sunshine and fried chicken, the event turns out to be a total dud. One contestant, Rachel Nance, describes it as “the worst pool party I’ve ever been to in my life.” This is because the drama from earlier in the episode reaches a boiling point. While Alam and Georgas have a conversation and appear squash their beef, Gordon’s feud with Georgas only intensifies.
At the pool party, Gordon pulls Graziadei aside to tell him that Georgas “verbally attacked” her and called her names. This disturbs Graziadei, because he doesn’t want a hostile environment in the house. Gordon’s story also doesn’t match the version of Georgas that Graziadei feels he has already known and connected with. Graziadei then has a chat with Georgas, who explains her side of the drama, and how Gordon has fabricated parts of the story. Graziadei leaves the conversation feeling even more torn.
“I feel like I maybe should have asked more from Sydney,” Graziadei says, reflecting on his conversations with the two women. “Just because, if I’m being honest, how Maria was talking to me felt more real than how Sydney was talking to me. So I’m very distraught right now, just because I like both of them.”
In the end, the drama takes up most of the pool party, much to the chagrin of the contestants who missed out on quality time with Graziadei.
Who went home?
At the end of the rose ceremony, three women — Clark, Chrissa Perez and Starr Skyler — were sent home, bringing the roster of eligible ladies on Graziadei’s season down to 15. With Georgas and Gordon both still in the running, more drama is sure to follow.
According to teasers, Graziadei’s journey will continue abroad next episode, to the European island Malta. “The Bachelor” will air on two consecutive nights next week, on Monday and Tuesday.
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I Was Brave Enough To Watch The Bachelor
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Okay let’s just start off by saying that I do unironically enjoy
Love Island.I love the chaos, the characters, and shameless self-promotion. Every season, two people on average fall in love while the rest compete for screen time to land brand deals. Isn’t all drama better served in a British accent?
While
The Bachelorreigned in my childhood, it certainly dwindled in popularity over the years. Riddled with recent scandals, I thought they would cancel it entirely. However, the recent popularity of Gerry Turner in The Golden Bachelor launched us back in the rose ceremony swing.So, here I am, watching another insufferable television show for the sake of my readers. And what’s better than a little live-action commentary?
Here is everything I thought while watching The Bachelor.
This year’s Bachelor is Joey Graziadei, hailing from Royersford, PA. Apparently he’s the bee’s knees. Personally, my ideal man won’t simultaneously date 30 other women, but whatever — I can only hope he’s an
Eagles fan.@annashellabella Girls r down bad tonight #boston #postgrad #girlsnight #thebachelor ♬ original sound – smiski We begin this episode with the lovely group date, which is wedding-themed. The girls are dressed to the nines in wedding gowns, and only one of them is going to fake marry Joey. This will go swimmingly, I’m sure. I can’t imagine anything more torturous than putting women
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Oh my goodness, they’re making them play musical chairs and already we have a girl launching herself, linebacker-style, across the table to get into a seat. The only thing holding her back was her dress. Seriously, NFL agents, you’re missing out if you don’t sign Evalin.
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Now we have a cheesy, yet eloquent speech from Rachel, who is an ICU nurse. She also gets to dance with Joey. The camera people, ready to instigate drama, keep zooming in on the other brides who are mentally murdering her as she leans in for the kiss.
Seriously, they keep kissing in front of everyone. I don’t know what I expected. I am surprised Evalin isn’t throwing herself over the table by now…I would be.
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I need to be honest: at this point in the episode, I still don’t know anyone’s name. All of these girls could be named Jess and Lauren and I’d believe you. I’m trying, but I grow weary with every minute.
I’ve learned that one-on-one time during a group date is the equivalent of a Hail Mary in football. You’ve got about 10 seconds left on the clock, you need to do something borderline insane to win the prize (Joey). If you’re not sharing your sob story, you’re going in for the kiss.
And Joey always has the right thing to say, doesn’t he? Either he’s the best person ever or he’s been programmed by AI technology by ABC. I wouldn’t be shocked by either.
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Maria sitting Joey down, “changing into something more comfortable”, and going in for the kiss is awesome. Joey is living the American dream right now.
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@daisyykent I didnt know what i expected but taking it all in as the show goes on & remebering to be kind to myself. Bc we can be our biggest critic #thebachelor #bachelornation #realitytv ♬ original sound – Daisy Kent Now, we have the one-on-one with Daisy, where they get to go to a pseudo-music festival and dance onstage in front of the crowd. The best part is when they have to act like they know a single song by these artists. Give me “Things I Could Never Do In Front Of A Large Crowd” for 100, please.
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In potentially the busiest episode in
Bachelor history, there is a second group date. How is Joey not exhausted and, also, does he really know their names yet? More torture, the women have to compete in bootcamp and a paint battle. At least they got to see Joey shirtless for like one unnecessary second.This show has me questioning the things I’d do to find love. But then again, I’d probably run through a paint battle course for Harry Styles.
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Inevitably, a bunch of women of any age shouldn’t live in the same house together and date the same man. Drama is bound to ensue. According to some women, Madina (first time hearing her name) thinks Maria made ageist comments against her…this totally won’t come up before the dreaded Rose Ceremony.
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….And there it is. They’re all fighting the most ridiculous battle:
did Maria call Madina an old hag who will never be loved by Joey or not?! Even Maria says this is dumb. I agree. I think everyone’s just bored at this point…including myself?In the midst of it all, Lauren (who is here with her sister, no comment), declares she is leaving and she does not want to even speak to Joey because she’s in a bad mood. Poor Joey is apologizing for anything he’s done…and she’s throwing a fit because the cake she ordered was not red velvet? Wait, I need her gone, I’m getting anxious.
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Honestly, everyone has gotten really invested in the matter of one episode. This is my level of delusion as well, so I can’t even judge them. Joey even says this is the first week of dating and we have girls clawing up the walls already.
To quote Madina, “This has been, like, emotionally taxing with everything that’s going on,”…I need a glass of wine after this.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ returns for Season 3 next week. Here’s what to know
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It’s back to school for fans of “Abbott Elementary” as the ABC sitcom returns next week.
The series, which was created by and stars West Philadelphia-native Quinta Brunson, returns Wednesday, Feb. 7 with a special, hour-long Season 3 premiere. A new trailer shows what the staff of the titular Philly public school have been up to since viewers last saw them in the spring, and it’s clear that changes have been afoot.
To commemorate the mockumentary’s return to TV, the “Abbott Elementary” team is launching a “Lunch Break” tour to donate meals and supplies to underserved schools across the country. The tour, which features a giant “lunch box vehicle,” will make a stop in Philadelphia on Friday, Feb. 2. No further information has been released about where the Philly stop will be.
With just one week before “Abbott Elementary” returns, here’s what to know about Season 3:
Who’s in the Season 3 cast?
There will be some new faces this season. “Abbott Elementary” is welcoming actors Josh Segarra, Kimia Behpoornia and Benjamin Norris to recurring roles. The trio will portray “good-natured Philadelphia school district representatives who aim to bring fresh perspectives to their roles as school ambassadors,” Deadline reported.
Segarra — known for roles in “The Other Two,” “Scream VI” and “She-Hulk” — will play a character named Manny, Behpoornia (“Hacks”) will play Emily and Norris (“Never Have I Ever”) will play Simon.
Lisa Ann Walter, the recent “Celebrity Jeopardy!” champion who plays sassy second-grade teacher Melissa on the show, told Entertainment Tonight “so many great characters” will be in the third season.
Segarra, Behpoornia and Norris join a beloved returning cast that includes Brunson, who also produces and writes the show, as plucky second-grade teacher Janine Teagues. The fictional public school’s other quirky staff members are played by Walter, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti and William Stanford Davis. The show has featured cameos by acclaimed actors like Ayo Edebiri, Leslie Odom Jr. and Taraji P. Henson.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Abbott Elementary’ is almost back in session and Season 3 will bring three new characters starring Josh Segarra, Kimia Behpoornia and Benjamin Norris in recurring roles https://t.co/nlBh40mx3r
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) January 29, 2024
What can we expect from Season 3?
The new season is sure to set itself apart from previous installments, for multiple reasons.
Rather than beginning the season at the start of the school year, as the show did previously, the series will pick up in the middle of the school year to reflect its February premiere. The show experienced monthslong delays due to last year’s dual Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. For this reason, the season will also be shorter than Season 2, containing just 14 episodes compared to 22.
“Our season will still be on the school calendar. Last year, we started airing in September, when school started. We’re not doing that this year,” Brunson told Deadline in October. “It’s not like coming back to a family show where you can pop in on that family on any sitcom-y thing. It’s really like, what’s going on in the school?”
The hour-long premiere will center on a district-wide career day planned by Janine, who is anxious for it to be a success. The first episode also will show Ava (James) trying out a new approach to her role as principal, according to ABC. The first episode contains some surprises, according to Walter.
“I will tell you this, the premiere episode of Season 3 is so chock full of new, exciting stuff,” Walter told Entertainment Tonight. “I can’t even, we’re not allowed to say it obviously. But all I can say is stay tuned. It’s a lot.”
One such surprise seems to be the formerly lax Ava’s newfound rigidity as leader of the school, following an Ivy league stint over the break.
“I went to Harvard this summer,” Ava says during the trailer. “I’ve learned what it truly takes to do the job of a principal.”
ABC also teased details of the second episode, which airs Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Valentine’s Day episode handles the revelation that Janine’s ex Tariq (Zack Fox) is dating the mother of one of the school’s students, while Gregory (Williams) hesitantly deals with his newfound status as the “cool teacher.”
Where did we leave off?
When viewers last saw the “Abbott” crew, they were on a school field trip at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The Season 2 finale marked the first time the show, which is set in Philly, was actually filmed in the city.
During that fateful night at the museum, Janine and Gregory finally had a tense chat about their feelings for each other. The pair, who have been pushing the boundaries between friendship and flirtation since the show began, shared a highly anticipated kiss earlier that season. But things were complicated because Janine was dating Gregory’s friend at the time.
The coworkers walked away from the Franklin Institute as just friends, with Janine hoping to focus on herself and Gregory looking for new beginnings. One of the most pressing concerns on fans’ minds is how the pair’s will-they-won’t-they relationship will resolve, but Season 3 is sure to give their slow burn more time to either simmer or fizzle.
In the Season 3 trailer, Gregory and Janine refer to their friendship as “good” and “fine,” which appears to be a polite way of saying things are awkward.
The latest accolades
At the Emmys earlier this month, “Abbott Elementary” added to its long list of awards. Brunson won outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her performance in the second season. It was Brunson’s second Emmy, having previously won for writing the pilot episode of “Abbott Elementary.” On Instagram, Brunson shared a larger-than-life congratulatory bouquet sent to the “Abbott” set by Oprah Winfrey, who Brunson portrayed in a 2022 Weird Al Yankovic biopic.
When and where to watch
Fans can catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 of “Abbott Elementary” on Hulu before the new season premieres Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. on ABC. Watch the trailer below:
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