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  • A Rare Glimpse: Ryan Seacrest’s Emotional On-Air Breakdown Leaves Viewers Deeply Moved.

    A Rare Glimpse: Ryan Seacrest’s Emotional On-Air Breakdown Leaves Viewers Deeply Moved.

    [EMOTIONAL] Ryan Seacrest breaks down crying on air

    Ryan Seacrest breaks down crying on air while chatting with new host Mark Consuelos

    Ryan Seacrest broke down in tears Friday during an episode of "Live with Kelly and Ryan" after welcoming Ripa's husband and new cohost Mark Consuelos onto the show.

    Ryan Seacrest broke down in tears Friday during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after welcoming Ripa’s husband and new co-host, Mark Consuelos, onto the show. ABC

    It was an emotional exchange.

    Ryan Seacrest broke down in tears Friday during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after welcoming Ripa’s husband and new co-host, Mark Consuelos, onto the show, reports Entertainment Weekly.

    It was announced Thursday that Seacrest, 48, would leave the daytime talk show after six years and focus on hosting the singing show “American Idol.”

    “This is something that [Kelly] and I have been talking about for a long time, and it was a tough, tough decision,” Seacrest stated. “Last year we spoke, and I made the decision to make this my last season as co-host.”

    Seacrest said he wouldn’t be gone from the show forever and would appear as a special guest host from time to time.

    It was later revealed that Consuelos would take over the vacant spot.

    Ryan Seacrest cries as Mark Consuelos honors him

    The “All My Children” star appeared on the show Friday to pay tribute to Seacrest.
    It was announced Thursday that Seacrest, 48, would leave the daytime talk show after six years and focus on hosting the singing show “American Idol.” ABC

    “I do want to say, you’re a brother to me, you’re a family member to me. I’ve become so close with both of you,” Seacrest told Consuelos, 51. “The three of us sat — before I moved out here — and had real conversations about doing this for a few years. It ended up being longer than I thought, and I couldn’t be happier to see you come in and be next to your wife, who we both know is the most amazing human being on the planet.”

    Consuelos echoed the sentiment, saying that he was glad the “American Idol” host had become a part of the family.

    “I couldn’t think of a better person to sit next to my wife for the past six years,” gushed Consuelos. “You’re a true friend. You’re a brother. You’re generous to my wife, to my whole family. I got to meet your family. I love your parents, your niece, your sister, your brother-in-law.”
    According to an insider at the show, no one was surprised at the host’s departure. The insider revealed that Seacrest was feeling the strain of pulling triple duty between his radio show, “Idol” and the talk show. ryanseacrest/Instagram

    “That chair you’re sitting in, it’s an iconic seat. It’s a great honor for me to sit there. It’s an iconic show, and I think it’s going to be a blast. Thank you.”

    According to an insider at the show, no one was surprised at the host's departure. The insider revealed that Seacrest was feeling the strain of pulling triple duty between his radio show, "Idol," and the talk show.

    According to an insider at the show, no one was surprised at the host’s departure. The insider revealed that Seacrest was feeling the strain of pulling triple duty between his radio show, “Idol” and the talk show.

    “Some of Ryan’s absences created tension with everyone involved on the show,” said the insider. “But everyone cares about him and respects him and just wants to make sure he’s OK.”

    Meanwhile, Ripa, 52, has rarely missed a day in her 23 years on the show.

  • The Truth Revealed! Vanna White Finally Breaks Silence on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Exit Rumors and Ryan Seacrest Feud.

    The Truth Revealed! Vanna White Finally Breaks Silence on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Exit Rumors and Ryan Seacrest Feud.

    H0T! Vanna White seemingly addresses ‘Wheel of Fortune’ quitting and feud with Ryan Seacrest

    Vanna White seemingly addresses ‘Wheel of Fortune’ quitting, feud rumors after private dinner with Ryan Seacrest

    No bad blood over here!

    Vanna White has brushed off rumors of a feud between her and new “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest.

    Taking to social media, White — a longtime fixture on the hit game show — shared a photo of her with Seacrest, 49, at a restaurant as the pair grabbed a bite together.

    Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White dining together at a table
    Vanna White shared a photo of her dining out with Ryan Seacrest.Vanna White / Instagram
    “Friends on and off camera. Enjoying one of our favorites, Chicken and Dumplings,” White, 67, captioned her Instagram post.

    Seacrest, for his part, rushed to the comments section, writing, “Always a treat! Here’s to more fun moments and delicious bites 🥟!”

    He later reposted the pic on his Instagram Story for his 6.5 followers on the platform.

    “You two will make a great team. Can’t wait,” wrote one fan, while another added, “Looking forward to this duo and the new set in the fall!”

    Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White on American Idol stage, interacting with crowd in the background
    White brushed off rumors of a feud between her and new “Wheel of Fortune” host.Disney
    White’s post came just weeks after it was reported that she and Seacrest, who replaced longtime host Pat Sajak after 41 seasons, aren’t seeing eye-to-eye.

    “She just doesn’t jibe with Ryan like she did with Pat, and no one really ever expected her to,” a source told the Daily Mail. “There is just no way that she possibly could.”

    Pat Sajak and Vanna White hosting a Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episode
    White had appeared alongside Pat Sajak on “Wheel of Fortune” for over 40 years.ABC via Getty Images
    However, an insider close to Seacrest told The Post, “There is absolutely no truth to this story. Ryan and Vanna have started working together and have been having a lovely time on set.”

    Seacrest will officially replace Sajak, 77, when “Wheel of Fortune” returns for Season 42 in September.

    White, meanwhile, extended her contract to stay on the show until the 2025-2026 season after a salary dispute. According to TMZ, White secured a “substantial pay increase” with her deal.

    White, who first appeared on Wheel of Fortune in 1982, was reportedly considering leaving “Wheel of Fortune” following Pat Sajak’s exit.

    Ryan Seacrest, Pat Sajak, and Vanna White standing in front of a 'Wheel of Fortune'
    Seacrest will officially replace Sajak, 77, when “Wheel of Fortune” returns for Season 42 in September.Instagram / @ryanseacrest
    White’s contract is up in 2026, but the insider claimed that “there is a part of her that wants to walk away sooner.”

    “It is just so difficult to do this without Pat,” the source said.

  • The Buzzer’s About to Sound! Find Out When “The Price Is Right” Airs Its Season Finale and When Your Favorite Game Show Is Slated to Make Its Triumphant Return.

    The Buzzer’s About to Sound! Find Out When “The Price Is Right” Airs Its Season Finale and When Your Favorite Game Show Is Slated to Make Its Triumphant Return.

    The Buzzer’s About to Sound! Find Out When “The Price Is Right” Airs Its Season Finale and When Your Favorite Game Show Is Slated to Make Its Triumphant Return.

    Drew Carey hosting The Price Is Right
    Sonja Flemming/CBS

    The Price Is Right fans will surely want to “come on down” and check out the next couple of weeks of new episodes because the final installment of Season 52 is coming sooner than you might think.

    This season of The Price Is Right marked its first at its new location at Haven Studios in Glendale, California, after 51 years of being taped at Television City’s Bob Barker Studio 33 in Hollywood. The season first premiered on Monday, September 25, 2023, and after almost 200 episodes, the season will end on Friday, June 28.

    When Does 'The Price Is Right' Return With New Season 52 Episodes?

    The Price Is Right is expected to return to regular airings in the fall at CBS. Additionally, the eye network has announced that The Price Is Right at Night will return during the midseason as well.

    The game show has been on the air since September 4, 1972, and has been hosted by Drew Carey ever since 2007, when Bob Barker decided to retire from his iconic place on the stage.

    The Price Is Right': Mother-to-Be Steals the Show During Mother's Day  Episode (Exclusive) - PopCulture.com

    Carey has since indicated that, unlike Barker, who died at the age of 99 last August, he has no intentions of retiring from the show: “I’ll say, for the record, I wanna die on stage with a microphone in my hand,” he told Entertainment Tonight in May. “I think Bob made a mistake by retiring. I’m not gonna make that same mistake. As long as my heart is ticking and they want me to be on the show, I think I’m gonna do The Price is Right. I just love it. I think I was made for it.”

    CBS Sets 'The Talk' Slot Programming Until 'Beyond The Gates' Debuts

    Season 52 of the show has seen some truly jaw-dropping moments, including what Carey himself called the “best showcase bid in the history of the show.”

  • The Untold Story: Drew Carey’s Heartbreaking Journey After His Fiancée’s Tragic Passing

    The Untold Story: Drew Carey’s Heartbreaking Journey After His Fiancée’s Tragic Passing

    Inside Price is Right Drew Carey’s hard life and how he got through after fiance passed away

    Drew Carey has talked about his past relationship with the late Amie Harwick, who died in 2020.

    Drew Carey talked about his past relationship.

    Their relationship moved quickly, leading to an engagement in 2018 that ended the same year.

    Drew Carey and Amie Harwick.

    “Amie and I had a love that people are lucky to have once in a lifetime,” Carey said in an earlier interview.

    Harwick, 38, died in February 2020 after suffering blunt force injuries at her Hollywood Hills home.

    Police arrested her former boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse.

    Investigators say Pursehouse waited outside Harwick’s apartment and attacked her after she returned home.

    Harwick had obtained two restraining orders against him.

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    Carey expressed.

    “I can barely remember the guy’s name — that’s how much I’ve put him out of my life,” Carey said.

    “Since the final sentencing, it feels like we’ve all let out a breath and can finally move on.”

    Carey, who hosts The Price Is Right, keeps several photos of Harwick in his home.

    He also keeps a picture of her in his dressing room, which he looks at daily before filming.

  • Big News for ‘The Price Is Right’: Drew Carey Just Made a Major Move!

    Big News for ‘The Price Is Right’: Drew Carey Just Made a Major Move!

    ‘The Price Is Right’ Drew Carey Has Major Change In Appearance

    Drew Carey - YouTube/The Price Is Right

    A contestant on The Price Is Right pointed out a change in Drew Carey’s appearance recently. The game show host has undergone some significant transformations over the years, but what has he changed now? Keep reading to find out.

    Contestant Points Out A Change In Drew Carey’s Face

    Drew Carey has been the face of The Price Is Right for nearly 17 years. During that time, viewers have seen him undergo various changes in appearance. Most notably, he’s lost a lot of weight in that time. However, that isn’t what a recent contestant on the show pointed out.

    David, a barber from Pasadena, California, was brought down to The Price Is Right stage. As he chatted with Drew before taking his turn, David spoke with the game show host about his hair grooming habits.

    “What’s up man, nice to see you! Welcome to the show,” Drew said, shaking David’s hand. The contestant replied, “Thank you so much,” and then spoke about his job as a barber.
    Drew Carey - YouTube/The Price Is RightYouTube/The Price Is Right
    “I was wondering when you’re going to grow your beard back?” David asked The Price Is Right host. He gestured toward his own long beard.

    “Oh, I don’t know. I just got tired of it,” Drew responded, rubbing his own chin. Then David pointed out Drew’s soul patch, saying that it is “looking good.” Drew Carey complimented the man back, telling him that his beard looked “great.”

    Drew Carey Never Saw Himself On The Price Is Right, But Loves It

    The Price Is Right host recently participated in an interview with TV Insider. During the conversation, Drew revealed that many of the contestants on the game show will show up to the studio smelling like booze.

    “Oh, that happens here all the time,” he said. “They’ll have a gummy or I’ll smell alcohol on their breath. Not unusual. There was a guy here that was tripping on mushrooms.”

    He also opened up about his future on the game show. Drew has mentioned several times that he doesn’t plan on retiring from The Price Is Right any time soon.
    The Price Is Right: Drew CareyThe Price Is Right: Drew Carey
    The Whose Line Is It Anyway? star initially took over for Bob Barker when he retired. Drew has admitted that he never saw himself in the role of game show host, but he has embraced the job over the years.

    Now, he has a lot of fun hosting the show and plans to do everything he can to keep it on the air.

    “And I want to be a good steward of the show, so I don’t screw it up and wreck it from the very beginning,” he said, as the anniversary of Bob Barker’s death approaches. “I just wanted to make sure it was always on.”

  • “The Price Is Right” Uproar: Fans Brand Model ‘Fake’ and ‘Annoying’ After Shocking On-Stage Incident

    “The Price Is Right” Uproar: Fans Brand Model ‘Fake’ and ‘Annoying’ After Shocking On-Stage Incident

    The Price Is Right fans blast model as ‘fake’ and ‘annoying’ after reaction during game show

    the price is right model alexis gaube face shot from 2024 episode hole in one gameModel Alexis Gaube during Hole in One on The Price Is Right. Pic credit: CBS
    Viewers called out a model from The Price Is Right for what they felt were “fake” and “annoying” reactions during a game.

    The popular game show, hosted by Drew Carey, also features models, including Manuela Arbelaez, Amber Lancaster, Rachel Reynolds, Alexis Gaube, and Devin Goda.

    They regularly appear on the show in various rotations to help present the games and prizes.

    Contestants often celebrate their wins with Drew and the nearby models with hugs, handshakes, and high-fives.

    However, some fans called attention to a model during an episode earlier this week.

    It featured what some consider a “tricky” game for The Price Is Right contestant.

    TPIR contestant played a challenging game due to item prices

    The Price Is Right’s Tuesday episode included a contestant playing the game Hole In One, which involves several challenges.

    The main aspect involves making a putt on a fake golf green set up on stage. The contestant gets their putt from a closer spot based on how well they price items in the game.

    If they make the shot, the contestant wins a big prize, such as a new car.

    On Tuesday’s episode, a contestant named Lorena played the game for a chance to win a new Honda Civic Sport.

    TPIR’s models Alexis and Rachel were on stage to present the car and the other items Lorena had to guess prices for.
    screengrab of hole in one game from the price is right 2024 episode with drew and modelsHost Drew Carey on stage with a contestant and models Rachel and Alexis for Hole In One. Pic credit: CBS
    She had to rank six items in the game from most to least expensive. They included a box of organic waffles, car cleaner, a bag of trail mix, Primatene Mist asthma relief, Sriracha spread, and Pilot erasable marker pens.

    As she guessed each product from least to most expensive, the models arranged their flags at the corresponding lines on the golf green.

    One by one, they revealed each item’s price on the flags. Lorena correctly guessed the first three items with prices under $10. However, Alexis then revealed $25.20 for a set of erasable marker pens by Pilot, seemingly indicating that would end the correct guesses.

    After showing the item’s price to the contestant, audience, and viewers, she first made a surprised “O” face. She then changed her expression to the one shown below after the reveal.
    screengrab of model alexis gaube during the price is right episode 2024Alexis reacted to a contestant’s incorrect guess for a price on The Price Is Right. Pic credit: CBS
    Even Drew was shocked by the item’s price. It ended her correct guesses, but he told Lorena she did well by getting closer to the hole for her putt than others recently had. She attempted the shot from only a few lines away.

    She was close enough to sink the putt and win herself a car worth over $26,000. After the win, models Alexis and Rachel applauded, then joined Lorena next to her new car to celebrate.

    Viewers called out TPIR model for her reactions during the game show

    In a Reddit post, an individual uploaded a close-up shot of Alexis’s face from the abovementioned moment and said it was a “tricky” game due to the items and that her expression summed it up. However, other fans reacted differently to her expression.

    “She’s just the worst. Not trying to be mean but I really dislike her. All the others are wonderful, she’s just way too fake with those facial reactions – like chill,” a critic commented.
    screenshot shows reddit commenter calling out model from the price is rightPic credit: @ABPlanetEarth/Reddit
    The downvoted comment received multiple replies, including one who said they disagreed and liked all of the show’s models.

    Another commenter agreed and said they find her “really annoying” during the game show.
    screenshot shows tpir fan comments on reddit about models from the game showPic credit: @ABPlanetEarth/Reddit
    Alexis regularly appears on the game show along with the other models mentioned. According to her The Price Is Right bio, she’s the newest of the models on the game show, having joined in 2021.

    She’s appeared in campaigns for Target, Jockey, and Kohl’s. Alexis also appeared as a model in the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful several times.

  • Shocking Moment: ‘The Price is Right’ Contestant Suffers Dangerous On-Air Accident!

    Shocking Moment: ‘The Price is Right’ Contestant Suffers Dangerous On-Air Accident!

    The Price is Right contestant suffers wardrobe malfunction on air as host Drew Carey says ‘we’ll get you another one!’

    A THE PRICE is Right contestant has suffered a wardrobe malfunction on air.

    The show’s host Drew Carey, 66, was unfazed by the mishap and promised to get the excited player “another one.”

    A The Price is Right contestant suffered a wardrobe malfunction on air
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    A The Price is Right contestant suffered a wardrobe malfunction on airCredit: CBS

    The Price is Right host Drew Carey was unfazed by the wardrobe mishap
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    The Price is Right host Drew Carey was unfazed by the wardrobe mishapCredit: CBS
    Contestant Zaniya received a chance to play Time is Money after she guessed closest to the actual price of a Nordic Track exercise bike.

    Last but certainly not least, The Price Is Right contestant estimated the gym equipment cost $1,700 – the highest bid among the four eager players.

    As Drew revealed the “actual retail price” of $2,079, Zaniya began excitedly jumping up and down yelling “That’s me!” as her podium lit up and began to ring.

    In her excitement, Zaniya’s name tag flew off, and without noticing, she ran onto the stage, leaving it behind, as she yelled at the top of her lungs.

    One of the players still standing behind the podium picked up the name tag and handed it to Zaniya.

    While still yelling, the Michigan-based player accepted her tag, briefly waving it around, before hurrying to join Drew on stage.

    Once there, Zaniya held up her name tag for the camera and studio audience to see as The Price is Right host assured her that he wouldn’t forget her name.

    “I won’t forget your name. We’ll get you another name tag later for a souvenir,” Drew said.

    PICKING FAVORITES

    Recently, The Price Is Right viewers claimed the game show was fixed after a contestant won a trip of a lifetime.

    Fans took their grievance online as many claimed that Drew allows the players he likes to win.

    The Price is Right show fakery revealed from green screen game setup to how contestants really get chosen to play
    A contestant on a recent episode had to pick bags that each had dollar amounts on them.

    If she picked the right ones, and it balanced out with the Morocco bag, she would win a trip there.

    Letitia got emotional when she revealed that she had been planning a trip with her daughter, who lives in Spain, to Morocco for years.

    “Well, then it’s meant to be, baby,” Drew said before adding, “Good luck.”

    Contestant Zaniya received a chance to play Time is Money after she guessed closest to the actual price of an exercise bike
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    Contestant Zaniya received a chance to play Time is Money after she guessed closest to the actual price of an exercise bikeCredit: CBS

    Zaniya's name tag flew off as she excitedly jumped up and down after her bid won her the chance to continue playing
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    Zaniya’s name tag flew off as she excitedly jumped up and down after her bid won her the chance to continue playingCredit: CBS
    Letitia picked the $6,000 and the $4,000 bags to make the total $10,625.

    Model Rachel put the Morocco bag on the other side of the scale and it moved up and down until it stopped perfectly balanced.

    The bags Letitia picked and the Morocco bag evened out, causing her to win the trip.

    She hugged Drew who said, “She’s going to see her daughter in Morocco! That’s amazing.”

    Even Rachel admitted it was meant to be.

    However, game show fans thought the show was rigged and Drew let people he likes win.

    The clip was posted to Instagram and fans sounded off in the comments.

    “Sometimes I think they just give people they like the win,” one user said.

    “Funny. Because I thought the same way also,” replied a fan.

    “WTF,” wrote another fan with a thumbs-down emoji.

    STAYING PUT

    Earlier this week, Drew revealed his future with the game show.

    Since Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak’s retirement, Drew, 66, has become the longest-serving host of a game show currently airing.

    In a new interview, the host of The Price Is Right provided an update on his contract with CBS.

    While speaking with TV Insider, Drew discussed the major hosting milestone, shocking show moments, and whether he would ever retire.

    The Price Is Right Hosts

    The Price Is Right first came on TV in 1972. Fans fell in love with the game show so much that it has been on for over 50 years. Throughout that time, the show has had a few different hosts. Find out who they are below.

    Bob Barker – 1972 to June 2007 (also became executive producer in 1988)

    Drew Carey – October 2007 to present

    Dennis James – filled in for Bob in 1974 when he missed four episodes and also hosted the nighttime version

    Craig Ferguson – 2014 April Fools Day Special

    “I just show up and punch the clock and hope I have a job every day,” he said.

    “I do have a goal: I want to keep going until I die. This is my 18th season. I’ve got to get the 35 and 41 so I can catch Bob Barker and Pat Sajak.”

    Bob Barker hosted The Price Is Right from September 4, 1972, until June 15, 2007 – the same year Drew took the reigns.

    “The longest I’d been on TV was The Drew Carey Show, nine years. Once I hit 10 years here, I was like, ‘Wow, that’s the longest I’ve ever had a job in my life,” Drew continued.

    “It’s such just a great part of my day, my year, my life. I can’t imagine giving it up.’

    “I don’t like CBS to know that, but it’s going to be a few years ’til my next contract negotiation. So maybe forget I said this.

    “I can quit anytime I want!”

    In a Reddit forum dedicated to The Price Is Right, fans discussed Drew’s vow to host for as long as he can.

    “I’m ok with this. I didn’t think anyone could fill Bob’s shoes. But Drew has been wonderful,” one person wrote.

    “He brings so much light and love to the show!!” a second fan shared.

    “He’s the perfect host. You can tell he really enjoys the games and meeting people,” someone else commented.

    “I remember thinking in 2007 that I’d never watch it without Bob. I’ve grown to love Drew as he’s grown into the role. Happy to see him keep going!” a fourth pointed out.

    Drew promised to get Zaniya a replacement name tag as many players like to take them home as a keepsake from their time on the game show
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    Drew promised to get Zaniya a replacement name tag as many players like to take them home as a keepsake from their time on the game showCredit: Getty

    Drew recently provided an update on his contract with CBS
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    Drew recently provided an update on his contract with CBSCredit: Getty

    Drew revealed he has no plans to retire and hopes to host the show for the rest of his life
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    Drew revealed he has no plans to retire and hopes to host the show for the rest of his lifeCredit: Getty

  • Big Changes Are Brewing at ‘The Price Is Right’: EP Hints at What’s Next!

    Big Changes Are Brewing at ‘The Price Is Right’: EP Hints at What’s Next!

    Big Changes Are Brewing at ‘The Price Is Right’: EP Hints at What’s Next!

    The Price Is Right
    Sonja Flemming/CBS

    Much like its Shell Game, The Price Is Right is mixing things up. Producers of the long-running CBS game show are preparing a new themed installment and even a redemption episode.

    In the past, The Price Is Right has themed episodes around holidays like Christmas, Halloween, and April Fool’s Day, as well as events like the Super Bowl, the Grammy Awards, and NCAA March Madness. And viewers can expect at least one new theme in upcoming episodes.

    “We switch it up,” executive producer Evelyn Warfel told TV Insider during our recent set visit. “This year we’re doing Galentine’s [Day].”

    The Price Is Right

    Sonja Flemming/CBS

    The Price Is Right is also gearing up for a “redemption” episode, Warfel teased. What exactly does that mean? Are past contestants getting another shot at the Showcase Showdown? Details are scarce — Warfel only said it’s a concept “never done before” in the show’s 51-year history.

    Producers are also keeping The Price Is Right exciting with its wide variety of games, from Any Number to Vend-O-Price and everything in between. “We have 79 games for a reason,” Warfel explained, referring to the options kept in a warehouse when they’re not in use on set. “When you tune into the show, it feels different every time.”

    Despite the variety of games and the upcoming changes, The Price Is Right is still sticking to the format that that has been entertaining audiences since 1972. “For me, the importance of the show is holding on to the nostalgia,” Warfel said. “The reason people continue to tune in year after year is because they remember how it made them feel, the place they were in their life when they watched — like with one of their grandparents or being home sick from school. We do our best with every change we make to still remind people.”

  • First Look Alert! Get Ready for Reba McEntire’s Brand-New Season, ‘Happy’s Place’ (See the Photos!)

    First Look Alert! Get Ready for Reba McEntire’s Brand-New Season, ‘Happy’s Place’ (See the Photos!)

    Reba McEntire’s New Sitcom ‘Happy’s Place’ — Get Your First Look (PHOTOS)

    Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Belissa Escobedo in Happy's Place
    Trae Patton/NBC

    NBC has revealed its first images from Reba McEntire‘s new fall sitcom Happy’s Place. The series features her as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father’s restaurant and learns she’ll have to co-manage it with the half-sister she never knew she had. McEntire’s fellow former Reba alum (and cohost of the Living & Learning With Reba McEntire podcast) Melissa Peterman co-stars in the show as Gabby, a longtime bartender, while Belissa Escobedo stars as Bobbie’s new sis Isabella, and Rex Linn, McEntire’s real-life boyfriend, portrays Emmett.

    The first photos show each of these series leads in various emotional states (most often, appearing annoyed) as they deal with each other and their new shared workspace.

    Also starring in the series are Pablo Castelblanco and Tokala Black Elk. It’s written by Kevin Abbott, who executive produces with McEntire, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, and Julie Abbott.

    Happy’s Place was picked up as a series as part of NBC’s fall 2024-2025 slate. It’s one of three new originals hitting the network this autumn, alongside medical drama Brilliant Minds and hospital mockumentary comedy St. Denis Medical. The show is slated to air on Friday nights at 8/7c.

    Find out more about NBC’s fall 2024-2025 lineup here, and check out the first-look images below.

    Melissa Peterman as Gabby and Reba McEntire as Bobbie in Happy's Place pilot
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    Melissa Peterman as Gabby and Reba McEntire as Bobbie in Happy’s Place pilot.

    Reba McEntire as Bobbie and Belissa Escobedo as Isabella in Happy's Place pilot
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    Reba McEntire as Bobbie and Belissa Escobedo as Isabella in Happy’s Place pilot.

    Rex Linn as Emmett and Reba McEntire as Bobbie in Happy's Place pilot
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    Rex Linn as Emmett and Reba McEntire as Bobbie in Happy’s Place pilot.

    Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Belissa Escobedo in Happy's Place
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    Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, and Belissa Escobedo in Happy’s Place promotional image.

  • Heartbreaking Revelation: The Tragic Truth Behind a Beloved “Reba” Star’s Fate

    Heartbreaking Revelation: The Tragic Truth Behind a Beloved “Reba” Star’s Fate

    [VERY SAD] The Tragic Truth About What Happened To “Reba” Star

    Scarlett Pomers: What Happened To Kyra From Reba (& Where The Actress Is Now)

    Blended image of Kyra Hart (Scarlett Pomers) overtop a background of question marks and the Reba cast

    Scarlett Pomers played a pivotal role in the sitcom Reba (2001-2007) as Kyra Hart, so her absence from the sitcom’s fifth season was notable, causing fans to wonder what happened. The six-season show was one of its kind, a multi-cam sitcom filmed in front of a large studio audience. At its anchor was country superstar Reba McEntire as Reba Hart, a single mom of three kids whose husband leaves her for his dental hygenist.

    Many Star Trek fans recognize Pomers as the young Naomi Wildman in Star Trek: Voyager, and the child actress was right at home when she joined the cast of Reba as a teenager in the role of Kyra. Reba’s middle child, Kyra was known for her sharp wit, sarcastic humor, yubi, and rebellious nature. Kyra’s character often challenged her mother and older sister, bringing an edge to the show’s family dynamics. As one of the key characters, Kyra’s quick comebacks and teenage rebellion endeared her to fans, and she was sorely missed in season 5.

    Blended image of the Reba cast with Reba McEntire prominently featured

    How Kyra’s Absence Was Explained On Reba

    Scarlett Pomers Sought Treatment For An Eating Disorder

    Scarlett Pomers as Kyra in Reba (2001) looking sad

    Pomers had appeared as Kyra in every season of Reba up until season 5, where her character was only in two episodes. This absence was due to Pomers’ battle with anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder that led to her weight dropping dangerously low. In late 2005, she sought treatment and took time off from the show to focus on her health, checking herself into a treatment facility. After leaving the facility in 2006, Pomers went public about her struggles, and she used her platform to raise awareness about eating disorders (via Wide Open Country).

    Following her recovery, Pomers became an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association, using her experience to help others struggling with similar issues. She also launched Arch-Angels, a charity dedicated to raising funds for those who cannot afford treatment for eating disorders. Pomers started the organization after witnessing families go bankrupt trying to save their children from these life-threatening conditions. She told The Baltimore Sun,

    A lot of people only think it affects women – young, white women. It can happen to anybody, and it does happen to a lot of people. No one’s safe.

    How Kyra’s Absence Was Explained On Reba

    Kyra Says She “Went To Get Something To Eat”

    The cast of Reba posing for a promotional image

    Scarlett Pomers did return to Reba for the sitcom’s sixth and final season, and was greeted by enthusiastic applause from the live studio audience. Rather than offer a lengthy explanation as to Kyra’s absence, Reba simply asks her daughter, “Where have you been?. The middle Hart child replies, “I went to get something to eat.”

    This joke was later repeated throughout the episode, an obvious reference to Pomers’ eating disorder. While this may seem like it was in poor taste, Pomers has never publically spoken out about it, and her willingness to come back to the show after departing in season 5 suggests she was fine with the joke.

    Where Scarlett Pomers Is Now

    Scarlett Pomers Left Hollywood & Has Pursued Other Artistic Endeavors

    Scarlett Pomers as Kyra Hart standing by the fridge and frowning in Reba

    After Reba ended, Scarlett Pomers continued to focus on advocacy and raising awareness about eating disorders, following her personal battle with anorexia. She also made the decision to permanently retire from acting and explore other interests. In an interview with StarTrek.com, Pomers was asked if she was finished with Hollywood, and she replied,

    Pretty much. I’ve been doing some voiceover work here and there, but for the most part I’m focused on the music and photography. That keeps me busy and happy, and I can make enough of a living doing it.

    Pomers has thoroughly embraced her passion for music, forming the band SCARLETT, which played various event venues in Los Angeles. She also released her debut EP, Insane, in 2010, though she confessed in the StarTrek.com interview that it was a pure passion project and she wasn’t in it for the money.

    In addition to her photography pursuits, Pomers also opened an online jewelry store, The Mermaid’s Lure, though it doesn’t appear to be selling more products. However, Pomers has recently resurfaced on social media, and has begun posting on her Facebook and Instagram pages again. In her Instagram bio, she describes herself as “Writer. Director. Horror enthusiast,” so it could very well be possible that directing a horror movie is in Pomers’ post-Reba future.