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Tim Allen’s Rare Emotional Statement Follows Scrutiny Over Alleged On-Set Conduct. Veteran actor Tim Allen has issued a notably personal and introspective post in the wake of recent reports detailing accusations of unprofessional behavior during his time on set. This unusual display of vulnerability from the typically stoic comedian suggests a potential acknowledgment of the controversy and a possible attempt to address the concerns raised by colleagues. The sincerity and impact of Allen’s statement are now being closely examined by industry observers and the public, raising questions about accountability in Hollywood.

Tim Allen Shares RARE EMOTIONAL POST After SLAMMING For On-Set Behavior

Tim Allen Shares Rare Emotional Post About His ‘Profound Sense of Sadness

Tim Allen Slammed For On-Set Behavior

Tim Allen is serving as an example that even the biggest stars can have their down days.

On Wednesday, February 26, the actor opened up to his followers on X (formerly Twitter) to share his solemn thoughts.

“So many blessings in my life yet woke up with profound sense of sadness, no explanation just sat and felt sadness. To experience sad is necessary to experience happiness one imagine,” Allen, 71, wrote, seemingly encouraging others to embrace their feelings.

 Tim Allen is seen on January 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Fans were quick to reply to the post, expressing their concern for Allen.

 

“You have helped so many find their way into laughter. I hope you find that for yourself very soon,” one fan shared.

A second fan added, “Sorry.🫂That’s a heavy feeling. I’ve been feeling that way too lately.”

“Watching Home Improvement and Last Man Standing always makes me happy,” a third commented.

Despite his candid acknowledgment of his emotional struggles, Allen has contributed to many successful projects over the years. His latest role is on ABC’s Shifting Gears – which premiered in January – comes after his beloved performance on Home Improvement from 1991 to 1999, and Last Man Standing from 2011 to 2021, with plenty of iconic movie roles in between.

In his new show, Allen plays Matt Parker, a character dealing with grief, family tension, and the world of custom car shops. “He’s more like me. I’m more of an artist. I was a design student and a philosopher and my standup comedy is really about messing with people in a good way,” Allen shared to Us Weekly in January about his character, emphasizing how the role is a departure from his past on-screen characters.

Fans can watch Allen in Shifting Gears on ABC Wednesday nights at 8/7c.

Baxter Family REASSEMBLED! First Look at “Last Man Standing” Reunion – Will Your Favorite Sitcom Return?! Get ready for a dose of nostalgia that will hit you right in the feels! A brand-new image featuring the beloved cast of “Last Man Standing” has just dropped, and the internet is EXPLODING with excitement

Last Man Standing Reunion Revealed in New Image of Upcoming Shifting Gears Episode

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Another Last Man Standing reunion episode is in the works for Tim Allen’s new sitcom Shifting Gears. However, unlike the recently aired Valentine’s Day episode, the returning Last Man Standing alum was not a main cast member during the show’s nine-season run on ABC/Fox.

Per Screen Rant, in an upcoming episode of Shifting Gears, Allen will reunite with Jay Leno, who made recurring appearances in Last Man Standing as semi-retired auto technician Joe Leonard in the show’s final five seasons. However, Allen and Leno’s working relationship goes back even further than that, with Leno having made two guest appearances as himself on Allen’s first sitcom, Home Improvement, in the 1980s. Leno will appear in the March 12 episode of Shifting Gears, titled “Gummies,” as himself, with the storyline seeing the former Tonight Show bringing his car into Allen’s character’s car restoration shop, yubi, Parker Customs, for repair. Check out a first look image of Leno below.

The sitcom’s production designer explains why some changes to the set were necessary.

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Leno isn’t the first Last Man Standing alum to make a guest appearance on Shifting Gears. Nancy Travis, who appeared in all nine seasons of the ABC/Fox sitcom as Tim Allen’s character’s wife Vanessa Baxter, guest starred in the sixth episode, “Valentine’s.” In the episode, directed by frequent Allen collaborator John Pasquin, Travis played a widow named Charlotte who stumbles upon Matt (Allen’s Shifting Gears character) visiting his wife’s gravesite on Valentine’s Day.

After the episode aired, Travis spoke with TheWrap about working with Allen again. “I got to work with Tim again, not in the role of a wife or a girlfriend, but as a stranger who shares a similar past and is a catalyst for him moving forward after the death of his wife in the show,” she said. “It was a very, very interesting character, and I was really excited to jump in and do these scenes with Tim.”

Shifting Gears Has Been a Ratings Hit for ABC

Created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully, Shifting Gears stars Allen as Matt Parker, a widower who runs an auto shop, and Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter, Riley Parker. The series revolves around Matt reluctantly taking in Riley and her two children after she returns home, as well as day-to-day auto shop life. Seann William Scott, Daryl Chill Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis are also part of the show’s main cast.

Shifting Gears star Kat Dennings fondly remembers Bob Saget, who once played her father in a sitcom on TV.

While his film career as a leading man was short-lived, Allen has remained a constant draw on television, with Home Improvement and Last Man Standing lasting eight and nine seasons, respectively. Shifting Gears has the potential to run just as long, especially if it maintains the ratings it’s currently getting. The series premiere of Shifting Gears set an audience record for ABC with its subsequent viewership on streaming, drawing almost 17 million viewers across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and digital platforms. This makes Shifting Gears the strongest series debut for ABC since the Roseanne spinoff series, The Conners, premiered in 2018.

“Gummies,” the ninth episode of Shifting Gears, guest starring Jay Leno, airs on ABC on Mar. 12.

Source: Screen Rant

Christopher Rich Marks Significant Return to Acting on “Happy’s Place” After Stroke Recovery, Shares Emotional Reunion with “Reba” Colleagues. Seven years after a life-altering stroke, actor Christopher Rich has made a remarkable return to the screen, guest-starring on “Happy’s Place.” The episode features a poignant reunion with his former “Reba” co-stars, a moment Rich describes as deeply moving

[AWESOME] Christopher Rich is ‘really good,’ reuniting with ‘Reba’ co-stars 7 years after a stroke. Now He Breaks Down Reba Nods on Happy’s Place After Acting Return

Christopher Rich is ‘really good,’ reuniting with ‘Reba’ co-stars 7 years after a stroke

On the eve of his return to TV, “Reba” star Christopher Rich is getting vulnerable about the health issues that kept him from acting in recent years.

Rich, 71, reunites with “Reba” co-stars Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire on Friday’s episode of “Happy’s Place.” He told Us Weekly in an interview published Wednesday that he’s feeling “really good” several years after experiencing a stroke and subsequent blood clots, which left him with limited mobility and a long road to recovery in their wake.

“After my stroke and having a brain injury, it is like I got hit with an atomic bomb. So it all gets traumatized, and it is a hard reset,” he told the outlet. “After I finally got out of the hospital, I was moving around again.”

He landed back in the hospital due to blood clots in his lungs and “debris in my heart.” But “after surviving all of that crap, I’m feeling really, really good,” he said. In his guest spot on “Happy’s Place,” Rich – who played Reba Hart’s ex-husband Brock during the show’s airing from 2001 to 2007 – takes on the role of a tattoo artist named Maverick who is also recovering from a stroke.

“It’s great to be able to be a disabled person and play a disabled person,” Rich said. “I’m hoping that when some of this gets out there, that people that I’ve worked with in the past are going to say, ‘OK, let’s bring him back. We can work with him.’”

Being back on set reminded Rich of how much he loves acting.

“The crew made it feel like the old Reba set because we were having a blast. They had as much fun as I did and that was really heartwarming for me. It felt like I was back home in a safe place,” he said. “I was really well taken care of. It was a blessing. I want to go back so badly.”

‘I don’t think I’ll ever be exactly what I was before’

Rich appeared in 2018’s “The Christmas Trap” and spent some time away from acting, making his return in the 2021 streaming film “Spiked.” Since his stroke, Rich has kept busy with philanthropy and work in “green energy.”

In promotional videos for medical clinics where he received treatment, Rich previously described undergoing stem cell treatments to “help heal the right side of my brain where the blood clot happened because it destroyed some of my brain.”

“My left side was completely frozen; I couldn’t walk or use my left arm,” he said in a clip for ReGen Clinics.

The stroke happened in the middle of the night on Easter morning in 2018, he said in a video series for the Centre for Neuro Skills.

Afterward, his voice sounded “abnormal,” he had saliva leaking from the left side of his mouth and he struggled with his memory.

“I don’t think I’ll ever be exactly what I was before, and I hope not, because this has been such a learning experience for me,” Rich said.

You WON’T BELIEVE What Just Happened to “The Five” and Its Biggest Star! Insider sources are buzzing with incredible news that will impact the very core of “The Five” and send shockwaves through its dedicated audience, especially concerning its top personality.

Fox News Dominates Ratings as ‘The Five’ Leads All Cable News

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Fox News finished 2024 with the highest audience share in nearly a decade and marked nine years in a row as the most-watched network in cable news.

The hit show “The Five” smashed records as the number one cable news program in viewers and became the “first non-primetime program to ever deliver four million viewers in the fourth quarter,” according to a press release from Fox News.

It was also a huge year for two hosts of “The Five,” Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld. The late-night hit ‘Gutfeld!’ was the most watched in the 25-54 age demographic and “Jesse Watters Primetime” topped the 18-49 year old demographic.

During its highest-rated fourth quarter ever (4,026,000 P2+; 429,000 A25-54), The Five made history by becoming the first non-primetime show to reach over four million viewers and by topping cable news in viewership for three straight years.

With an average of 3.4 million viewers and 331,000 in the 25–54 demographic, FNC’s late afternoon ensemble program (weekdays, 5 PM/ET) attracted the greatest audience of any cable news program in 2024. With The Ingraham Angle topping the 7 PM/ET timeslot with 2.5 million viewers and 278,000 in the 25-54 demographic, FNC’s primetime lineup dominated the cable news competition.

With 3.1 million primetime viewers and 352,000 in the 25–54 demographic, Jesse Watters Primetime was the most popular cable news program at 8 PM/ET.

Hannity, which airs weekdays at 9 PM/ET, attracted the third-largest viewership with 2.8 million viewers and 341,000 in the 25–54 demographic.

Averaging 2.5 million viewers and 355,000 in the 25-54 demo, FNC’s late-night hit Gutfeld! (weekdays, 10 PM/ET) had its finest year since its debut, surpassing both cable and broadcast competition and earning the program’s highest-ever rating.

Gutfeld! dominated all cable news during the 25-54 demo. In terms of viewers and the 25–54 demographic, Gutfeld! continued to upend the late-night scene, surpassing broadcast shows like ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said, “Throughout coverage of a tumultuous political cycle, wars in the Middle East, and major breaking news events, millions of viewers across the political spectrum continued to tune into FOX News Channel for our unrivaled reporting and analysis. I am extremely proud of our entire team for proving once again why we are the nation’s most-watched network, as we outpaced the competition in covering the stories that mattered most to everyday Americans.”

“During the 2024 election cycle, more viewers turned to FNC than any other cable news network for historic political news, including the lead-up to and following election night, headline-grabbing interviews, presidential debate simulcasts, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, the assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. According to Nielsen Media Research, FNC was the most watched cable news network in every swing state, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin,” Fox News said in a press release.

“Since the election, FOX News captured 72% of the cable news audience in primetime as MSNBC and CNN ushered in historic declines. In primetime, MSNBC has seen 65% of its A25-54 audience flee the channel, with the network delivering only 51,000 in A25-54 and 576,000 viewers (-57%). CNN has lost over half of its audience in primetime in the A25-54 demo, averaging 70,000 (-56%) in A25-54 and 378,000 viewers (-49%). FNC has notched 374 of the top cable news telecasts since the day after the election, with MSNBC and CNN failing to garner over two million viewers since November 6th,” the press release added.

More Independents than any other group get their news from the network, according to a YouGov study conducted during the election campaign.

The Wait is FINALLY Over! Your First Look at the Duttons’ Explosive Return in “Yellowstone”! Calling all “Yellowstone” addicts! The news you’ve been craving is here: the Duttons are officially back, and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single second of what’s coming. Get ready for gripping drama, stunning landscapes, and the return of your favorite (and most feared) characters

Luke Grimes confirms Yellowstone sequel as Duttons set to make a shock return: ‘Cowboys don’t say goodbye’

It’s official Yellowstone fans, the Duttons are back!

Yellowstone star Luke Grimes has announced he will be making a return to hit Western drama as a sequel series is in the works.

Reported on Deadline this week, the CBS Network has officially ordered the Yellowstone sequel under the working title Y: Marshals.

Continuing creator Taylor Sheridan’s universe, the new drama will star Grimes as he reprises his role of youngest Dutton son, Kayce Dutton.

Taking to Instagram, Luke Grimes confirmed the news.

“Cowboys don’t say goodbye, they say see you later,” he wrote sharing the announcement.
Luke Grimes who played youngest son Kayce Dutton will star in the spin-off. (Getty / Stan)
It’s reported Kayce Dutton will join an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in the new series, where he will combine his skills as a cowboy and military background to bring justice to Montana range.

Despite putting the Dutton Ranch behind him, Kayce will grapple with family, loyalty and duty – all themes set to be explored in the sequel series.

Some fans are hoping for flashbacks to Kayce’s military training days.

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Details of the supporting cast and release date are yet to be confirmed.

The news comes after fans begged for a spin-off series headlined by co-stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser.

Grimes’ latest post proves that when it comes to the world of Sheridan, anything could happen.

Fans and co-stars were ecstatic about the Kayce spin-off, with Dave Annable (who played Lee Dutton in the series) commenting:” GO BRO!!!!! This is great news!! 🤠.”
Fans were “so hyped” to see Kayce Dutton return to screens. (Stan)
“So hyped for this! Kayce was one of my favorite characters,” said one fan.

“YESSSS!!! Let’s go!” wrote actor Todd Lasance, while another added: “We’re so back!!!!!!”

Yellowstone‘s explosive finale saw the end of the Dutton Ranch. In an effort to protect the land and his family legacy, Kayce Dutton sold the ranch to Thomas Rainwater for $1.25 an acre, the same price his ancestors paid when they settled there.

That was, under two conditions: Kayce keeps East Camp for his family, and secondly, Rainwater could never develop on Yellowstone land.

“We’re free now,” Kayce held back tears while holding Monica in his arms.

We can’t wait for this new chapter to begin!

“1923” AXED?! Behind-the-Scenes Chaos Threatens Fan Favorite’s Future – Will the Duttons Return? Brace yourselves, “1923” devotees! Whispers from the set paint a grim picture, suggesting that the beloved Yellowstone prequel might be facing an untimely demise. Explosive production battles and runaway costs are allegedly pushing Paramount+ to the brink, leaving the fate of the Dutton saga hanging by a thread. Could this be the end of their epic journey? Insiders reveal the shocking truth behind the uncertainty, and why Season 3 might be a ghost of a dream for millions. Prepare for heartbreak!

Will 1923 Get a Season 3?

Here’s what we know about the fate of the much-loved Yellowstone prequel.

Spoilers below.

Season 2 of 1923 had us on the edge of our seats. The Yellowstone prequel series featured multiple thrilling storylines surrounding the Dutton family, with each arc leading up to a tense finale.

In the last episode, Spencer’s (Brandon Sklenar) homecoming is anything but peaceful. After taking out Jack Dutton, Banner’s men close in on the ranch, but Cara (Helen Mirren), Elizabeth (Michelle Randolph), and Zane (Brian Geraghty) manage to hold them off until Spencer arrives. Meanwhile, over at the train station, Jacob (Harrison Ford) and the sheriff kill Banner as his wife and son escape to Portland.

Alex (Julia Schlaepfer) manages to stay warm long enough for Spencer’s train to pass by, and the two share a heartwarming reunion. However, Alex’s frostbite is severe. She manages to have her baby in a neighboring town, but later dies from her injuries.

And as for Teonna (Aminah Nieves), the U.S. marshals arrest her and bring her to court. But when the case is brought in front of a judge—with no witnesses or concrete evidence—it’s immediately thrown out. Teonna walks out a free woman, and decides to head west and start over.

At the very end, Spencer and Jacob head to Whitfield’s house and kill both him and Lydia. We then see an epilogue for Spencer, along with a sweet dream sequence? of him and Alex dancing as the credits roll.

While this chapter of the Duttons’ history seems to be over, there’s still much more to the family saga all the way up to the present day. Following the finale, there’s been no official updates from Taylor Sheridan or Paramount about the future of the show.

But here’s what we know about 1923’s possible third season—and why we might not get it.

Will 1923 be renewed for season 3?

With the success of Taylor Sheridan’s other shows, it would be no surprise if Paramount+ ordered another season of 1923. All signs, however, point to season 2 closing out this chapter in the Dutton saga.

In a Q&A with The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, Brandon Sklenar described season 2 as the “bookend” of the 1923 story. “It’s still limited, but I think of it as one piece — there’s just a split in the middle, but it’s all one piece. It will conclude,” he said.

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And in an interview with Deadline in 2022, Sheridan said after shooting the first season, he laid out the overall scope of the show to Paramount. “I need to do this in two blocks,” he told the publication. “An eight episode block and a second eight episode block to wrap this up.”

While that likely concludes the 1923 story, that doesn’t mean it’s the last we’ll see of these Duttons.

Alongside the announcement of the final Yellowstone episodes back in 2023, Paramount also announced a new spin-off titled 1944, Deadline reported. As for which characters the new show could include, that’s still up in the air. At the beginning of 1923, Elsa Dutton (Isabel May)–featured in 1883 and serving as 1923’s narrator–makes it clear that “My father had three children. Only one would live to see their own children grown.” That could mean there’s more death to come in 1923. Could 1944 follow whoever is left standing?

Regardless of how 1923’s season 2 finale ended, there’s more of the Duttons coming, no matter what.

The Voice Coach Kelsea Ballerini Set to Announce Significant Development Regarding Her Career and Personal Life. Sources close to the acclaimed country-pop artist Kelsea Ballerini indicate that she is preparing to share substantial news with her fans and the wider publi

Kelsea Ballerini Reveals She Auditioned to Play Jennifer Coolidge’s Assistant on

The country singer also praised Haley Lu Richardson, who landed the role, for acting “so brilliantly and beautifully”

Kelsea Ballerini, Haley Lu Richardson. Credit :Jason Kempin/Variety via Getty; HBO

Kelsea Ballerini nearly took a trip to The White Lotus.

After telling Variety recently that she’s “auditioned for a lot of things and not gotten them,” the Grammy-nominated performer revealed to PEOPLE at the Variety Power of Women Nashville event on May 1 that she tried out for the role of Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge)’s assistant Portia on season 2 of the hit HBO series, which Haley Lu Richardson eventually landed.

“I have no shame in my game!” Ballerini, 31, told PEOPLE. “I auditioned for the second season of The White Lotus for the role [of] Jennifer Coolidge’s assistant that Haley did.”

She praised Richardson, 30, for acting “so brilliantly and beautifully” in the role, adding, “But yeah, I did audition for that. Fun fact.”

Kelsea Ballerini Worried ‘What If I Suck?’ Ahead of Acting Debut in Doctor Odyssey

Kelsea Ballerini in Nashville on May 1, 2025.Danielle Del Valle/Variety/Getty

On season 2 of the Mike White-created series, Portia found herself caught up in the criminal underbelly of Sicily, where she was exploited, kidnapped and eventually dumped and sent back to the U.S.

While Ballerini never made it to one of the show’s exotic locales, she made her acting debut in the Joshua Jackson-led series Doctor Odyssey. She played a bridezilla, who planned to tie the knot aboard The Odyssey on the ABC medical drama.

DOCTOR ODYSSEY.Disney/Tina Thorpe

In October, the country singer revealed that making a foray into acting was fitting for the current era of her life.

She described acting as “one of the things that I was like, ‘Run toward the things that scare you!’ ” in a cover story for Women’s Health, though she admitted she’d worried, “What if I suck on TV?”

“Then you know what I do? I’ll go put on my glitter and go back onstage,” Ballerini said. “That’s always going to be home base.”

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes in Nashville on May 1, 2025.Jason Kempin/Variety/Getty

At the show’s premiere in September, Ballerini told PEOPLE she was “timid” ahead of her debut, as it marks her “first time ever trying the acting hat on.”

“I wasn’t reserved on the fact that it was my first time,” she explained at the time. “So I asked a lot of questions and I feel like I learned so much, and I really hope that I did the character and the show proud.”

The Voice coach could turn to her boyfriend, Outer Banks star Chase Stokes if she had questions.

“I’ve always called acting his world, and so whenever I was asking him questions about this opportunity, I was like, ‘What about this in your world?’ ” she said. “And he was like, ‘Hey, it’s just a world. I’m a part of it and now you’re a part of it. It’s not my world.’ “

She added, “By the end of the conversation, I was like, ‘OK, so you’ll run the scene with me?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’ “

Carson Daly Just Revealed a HUGE “The Voice” Secret That Will Change EVERYTHING! Are you ready for a twist you’ll NEVER see coming? “The Voice” host Carson Daly has just dropped a major bombshell about the upcoming live shows, promising a “plot twist” so big, it will completely flip the script on your favorite singing competition

Carson Daly Reveals a Major ‘Plot Twist’ for The Voice Live Shows: ‘How Did You Keep This Secret?’

The live shows will kick off on Monday, May 12

Carson Daly, Adam Levine, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, Michael Buble. Credit :Trae Patton/NBC

The stakes are higher than ever before on The Voice.

At the end of the Monday, May 5 episode of The Voice, host Carson Daly delivered jaw-dropping news to this year’s coaches: Kelsea Ballerini, Adam Levine, Michael Bublé and John Legend.

“Coaches, lend me your ears. I come with great news,” Daly, 51, said as the coaches waited with bated breath.

“We’ve always intended to keep the best artists on this show for the longest amount of time,” the host said, before revealing the big news: “We’re going to allow each of you to bring back one more artist for the Top 8 live shows.”

He added, “The super-save is on.”

All in complete shock, Legend, 46, shared, “Have you realize the stress you unnecessarily put on us? They didn’t tell me I was going to be able to pick three all along.”

“How did you keep this secret?” said Bublé, 49, before Ballerini, 31, added: “I’m overstimulated.”

Then, Daly instructed the coaches to deliver the good news to their contestants.

“We love a good plot twist,” said the “Blindsided” singer.

Kelsea Ballerini, Michael Bublé, Adam Levine and John Legend on ‘The Voice’.Tyler Golden/NBC via Getty

Then, Bublé — who chose his two live show contestants on Monday — was filmed walking to a dressing room to deliver the news.

Meanwhile, Levine, 46 said it was “pretty awesome that we get to do this” before he was shown FaceTiming an anonymous contestant.

“I’m really happy to tell you that you’re coming back,” the Maroon 5 frontman said to his phone, where the excited contestant was blurred out.

Then, a message appeared on the screen reading “Meet our super save artists in next week’s lives.”

On Monday night, Bublé chose Adam David and Jadyn Cree to move on to the live shows. Meanwhile, Legend chose RENZO and Bryson Battle.

Last week, Ballerini chose Iris Herrera and Alanna Lynise, while Levine chose Lucia Flores-Wiseman and Kolby Cordell.

On Tuesday, May 6, NBC will air a one-hour recap episode of Monday night’s part two of the playoffs.

John Goodman’s Gut-Wrenching Admission: What “The Conners” Star Just Revealed Will Break Your Heart. Behind the laughter and familiar charm, “The Conners” star John Goodman has been grappling with a deeply personal heartbreak that he has now bravely shared. This raw and honest admission promises to offer a new perspective on the beloved actor, revealing a vulnerability that will deeply resonate with fans. Discovering the poignant truth Goodman has finally unveiled and understand the profound impact it has had on his life. Prepare to be moved by his courage and honesty.

‘The Conners’ star John Goodman admits he’s ‘old and resistant to change’ as he struggles with show’s ending

Goodman began playing Dan Conner in 1988 on the first season of ‘Roseanne’

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John Goodman isn’t ready to say goodbye to one of his most iconic characters.

In a recent interview with People, the 72-year-old actor shared how he is coping with “The Conners” coming to an end and saying goodbye to Dan Conner, a character he began playing nearly 40 years ago.

“It’s really hard,” he told the outlet. “It’s something I’m going to miss for a while. I’m old and resistant to change.”

Goodman first started playing Dan Conner in 1988 on the hit show “Roseanne,” which ran for nine seasons before it aired its final episode in 1997. The series revolved around the blue-collar Connor family and was celebrated for its portrayal of the realities of the working class, which resonated with audiences.

More than 20 years after the original show came to an end, the entire cast returned for a reboot of the popular sitcom, also titled “Roseanne,” which lasted one season. Following controversial tweets made by its star, Roseanne Barr, the reboot was rebranded as a new show, “The Conners,” featuring all the same cast members except for Barr.

“It was so exciting when we got this together and it seems like it was two weeks ago,” said Goodman. “Showing up every day and just being here with everybody. It’s a great place to work.”

Much like the original show, Goodman believes the reboot resonated with viewers because it shines a spotlight on “a normal family that’s really been up against it,” which is something that “a lot of people in this country” who feel like they “have been up against it for a long time” can relate to.

“It’s really hard. It’s something I’m going to miss for a while. I’m old and resistant to change.”

— John Goodman

The seventh and final season of “The Conners” is set to air its last episode on Wednesday, and although he is struggling to accept the show is over, Goodman said he will “be grateful for a long time” to ABC for allowing the series to have a proper finale.

During an appearance on the “Smartless” podcast in June 2024, the actor spoke about his career struggles and how he has grown more cautious when it comes to choosing roles after 50 years in the entertainment industry.

“It’s much different now. I feel like I’m still learning,” he said. “The last couple of years have been goofy for me because I’ve been trying to be good — and it doesn’t work that way. You know, like planning things way too much, and at the root of that was the fear of losing trust in myself.”

Goodman went on to say that he “overcompensated by working too much,” but after “practically having a nervous breakdown,” he learned the importance of being “relaxed when you do stuff.”

“You have to be ready to listen to yourself. You have to be relaxed. For me, that was the key,” he explained. “I already know this stuff, and that’s one thing I didn’t trust myself about.”

In addition to “The Conners” coming to an end, Goodman’s other successful show, “The Righteous Gemstones,” on which he plays Eli Gemstone, the leader of a megachurch, is also airing its last season, with the final episode set to air on HBO on May 4.

“The Voice” Integrity Under Scrutiny: Longstanding Concerns Erupt Over Allegations of Biased Judging and Production Manipulation. Whispers of unfair practices have long shadowed “The Voice,” but recent episodes have ignited serious debate regarding the show’s commitment to equitable competition. Insiders and disgruntled viewers alike are citing specific instances of perceived favoritism, questionable eliminations, and alleged behind-the-scenes influence that undermine the foundational premise of a level playing field for aspiring artists. This growing controversy threatens the credibility of the once-revered singing competition.

‘The Voice’ Has Completely Forgotten About Being Fair

Editing a reality television show can be a daunting task. Not everything that’s filmed can make it to air. It’s especially true for a show that records 24/7. But when it comes to talent competitions, things are a tad different. The focus should be on the actual performances, right? While the celebrity coaches are the draw to the show, the aspiring singers that we’re there to follow are the central piece. Like any reality talent show, The Voice has a series of rounds featuring a large pool of talent. But when it comes to showcasing all the talent, fairness doesn’t quite exist.

Even with a two-hour episode, with the occasional hour-long thrown in, not every Battle or Knockout performance can be shared in full. We get it, but when it gets to the point where an entire contest is removed as if she doesn’t exist, what’s up with that? Page Mackenzie, a promising young singer on Kelsea Ballerini‘s team, had a series of heartbreaks in the realm of editing, and like the singer, we can’t quite figure out why she was done so dirty.

Page Mackenzie Was Montaged Twice on ‘The Voice’

Season 27 of The Voice has been incredibly exciting thus far. Between immense talent, the return of Adam Levine, and the exciting dynamic of the quartet of coaches, it has been running down the course as a top-tier season. But there have been some unfortunate bumps in the road. On the journey of Page Mackenzie, it all started with a nerve-racking Blind Audition where Ballerini and Michael Bublé waited until that last note to turn. Page, a formidable country voice, opted to join her fellow female country singer’s team. From there, one might think that Ballerini would foster a blossoming arc for Page, but we didn’t get to see that. The edit nearly eliminated her from our minds.

First, she was “montaged” in her Battle Round victory against Robert Hunter. With no mentor session present, she was heard singing “Lies, Lies, Lies” by Morgan Wallen for a mere moment before Ballerini crowned her the winner. Then, during the Knockouts, all that could be seen was her giving a hug to Alanna Lynise following her victory. Not even a note could be heard. While it’s hard to fit every single singer into the season through equal screen time, they should all have their journeys documented as if they existed on the show.

Noting she felt invisible, Page wrote an Instagram post following the episode, saying, “Heartbroken to have this performance montaged on The Voice — it’s hard to understand why, especially when so much heart and hard work went into it.” She continued to write, “I’m not angry — but I am disappointed. These artists deserved to be seen & heard.” Noting that she was not alone in this treatment, fans came to her support. Even her coach wrote a comment to quell the displeasure. Ballerini wrote, “I see you, sister. I’m so sorry that happened. I’m gutted for you too. I remember how incredible that performance was in the room and it deserves to be shown. Yes to wine and couch time when we’re both home in Nashville. Always on your team.” While we can’t blame the rookie coach for the treatment in the edit, her acknowledgment speaks volumes.

‘The Voice’ Is About the Celebrities, Not the Contestants

It’s sometimes telling a singer’s fate based on how they’re edited during these rounds. During the Battles, Dan Kiernan‘s victory was minimized to a note and a line of feedback. We should have known then that the exceptional queer singer would lose maybe in the Playoffs, but the Knockout? That was a blindside to all. Page receiving a similar fate to Dan based on what was seen in the Battle might have made sense, but at least he was given a full segment of a final mentorship. Page received nothing. Fairness on reality television isn’t really a thing, but on a talent show, there should be some equal footing. Singers and their supportive fans deserve closure when their journey ends. American Idol gives those fallen hopefuls their moment to say goodbye. The singers on The Voice are merely pawns on a chessboard. Page deserved much better. Can we blame it on the edit, or is it simply just how reality TV is made? The Voice is a place to expand your platform and earn a following. When the edit determines who is shown, it sways the audience’s feelings. If a singer is erased from the show, like Page and Dan were, is that The Voice‘s way of saying they’re not worthy of stardom outside this game? If they’re not taking the chance on them, why should the audience? And that is not fair to any participant who signs up for this type of experience.

But there’s also something Page Mackenzie’s statement addressed that gets to the root of The Voice‘s main issue as a talent show. She wrote, “It’s clear the show is centered around other things. But for us it was always about music, connection & the courage it takes to show up.” The Voice is not about the singers but the coaches. It’s about the mentors who swoop in. Morgan Wallen aside, there’s a reason why The Voice hasn’t created a megastar like American Idol has. Part of what sets The Voice apart is the time we spend seeing the coaches develop a bond and chemistry. It’s why the biggest bromance on reality television between Adam Levin and Blake Shelton stood the test of time. But let’s not pretend that The Voice is a celebration of its artists at the forefront. They are the secondary storyline.

It’s okay to make the show different. The ratings don’t lie. Viewers come in droves to see the coaches work their magic, but it’s something that’s always been an elephant in the room. The Voice centers around the coaches as they play to win. It’s like fantasy football for music. They’re drafting their roster. They’re stealing. They’re saving. The Voice is not about the contestants because it’s about the celebrities. There’s a reason why Kelsea Ballerini and Michael Bublé offered their personal phone numbers to their eliminated contestants. They didn’t get a fair shake, and they wanted to give them a lifeline when the dust settles. They’re there to make television, not a recording artist. Life isn’t fair, so reality television can’t be fair. Part of what talent competition shows do is allow individuals to pursue their dreams. It’s understandably hard to have your dream cut short. It’s even harder when it’s erased completely, all so Adam Levine can showcase the various items he can balance on his face.

The Voice airs Mondays at 8:00pm on NBC. All episodes are available to stream on Peacock.