Kelsea Ballerini addresses pregnancy rumors amid postponing concerts due to being sick

Kelsea Ballerini is addressing pregnancy comments swirling after she was unwell during a series of recent stops on her current tour.

In early February, the country music star was unable to finish her setlist during her concert in Buffalo, New York. After leaving the stage early, she later posted an explanation on social media.

“Buffalo, I am so, so sorry that I could not finish the show tonight,” she said in a video. “I am sicker than I’m trying to be, and I did not want to let anyone down tonight, and I just got through the first few songs and I couldn’t do it. I’m so sorry, but I never want to give you a half-ass show.”

Ballerini then announced that she needed to reschedule multiple upcoming shows to focus on her health. Just prior to the Buffalo shows, after the singer confessed during her concert stop in Detroit, Michigan, that she was sick, some fans speculated in the comments about the “Miss Me More” singer’s health, with one asking “Maybe pregnant?!?”

The new “Voice” coach immediately shut down the rumors in a TikTok video.

@kelseaballerini

Replying to @HollyS050 anyway feeling better and can’t wait to see you tonight buffalo

♬ original sound – Kelsea Ballerini

In response to the fan’s question, Ballerini said, “Or maybe it’s the flu?” She sniffled and added “Yeah, cool,” before ending the clip.

Multiple fans offered support in the comments. “The flu is the worst. Hope you are feeling better,” one said.

Another wrote, “People can be so rude sometimes kelsea im sorry i hope u feel better.”

Ballerini said soon after on social media that she will make the rescheduled shows “the best I’ve ever played in my whole life.”

“I’m going to go rest now, and get better, so I can really show up for the rest of this tour, and I hope you understand, and thank you for the grace to be human, and I love you.”

Ballerini will now perform the rescheduled Buffalo concert on April 11. Her Pittsburgh show has been moved to April 12 and she will visit Toronto on April 13. The new dates will be the final performances of her current tour, featuring songs from her 2024 album, “Patterns.”

Kelsea Ballerini joins The Voice as a new coach, but her first blind audition ‘mistake’ has fans talking

NBC’s The Voice returned for Season 27 on Monday, bringing aboard new judge Kelsea Ballerini to replace Gwen Stefani.

The 31-year-old singer had previously served as a coach in Season 15 during a new round called The Comeback Stage and she also filled in for Kelly Clarkson as well.

Now she’s a full-time judge on the hit reality show, though she made a rather big self-admitted ‘mistake’ pretty early on.

Thankfully, though, she was able to rectify that mistake by using the Coach Replay, which was introduced in Season 26.

However, she used it in a way that no other coach had in the Coach Replay’s brief history… essentially using it to steal.

The historic moment came after Dan Kiernan, a 33-year-old wedding singer from New York City took the stage.

NBC’s The Voice returned for Season 27 on Monday, bringing aboard new judge Kelsea Ballerini to replace Gwen Stefani

The historic moment came after Dan Kiernan, a 33-year-old wedding singer from New York City took the stage

Kiernan sang High Hopes by Panic! At the Disco, getting Michael Buble and John Legend to turn their chairs, though Ballerini and returning coach Adam Levine did not.

Both Buble and Legend admitted that the song was ‘nearly impossible’ to sing and they applauded him for going big in his audition.

While Kelsea didn’t turn her chair for Dan, she was interested in what he wanted to become as an artist.

‘I’m really interested in songwriting. I have so much to say and represent for my community,’ Dan told her.

Kelsea admitted she was ‘not sure’ why she didn’t turn her chair, before she realized that she had made a mistake.

‘I’m gonna do something. I’m gonna do something crazy. There’s this thing. I only get one. It’s called the Replay,’ she said, as the other coaches were stunned, as Legend admitted the Replay, ‘has never been used in this way.’

‘I made a mistake. I think you are fantastic,’ Ballerini said as she hit her button for the Coach’s Replay, adding, ‘I would really like to put my name in the running.’

‘I don’t know how to do this, but I think I did it right,’ Ballerini said, as Legend pointed out, ‘Kelsea is the first coach to use the Coach Replay to try to steal,’ before joking that it’s, ‘very dirty and underhanded.’

The gamble by Ballerini paid off as Kiernan picked her, as she explained, ‘The Coach Replay is basically our whoopsie.’

Kelsea Ballerini shares behind the scenes moments on The Voice

Carrie Underwood Sues ‘The V!ew’ Hosts, Demands They Shut Down Show “This Is A Show That Lies To Its Viewers”

In early 2025, rumors circulated that country music star Carrie Underwood had filed a lawsuit against the hosts of the daytime talk show “The View,” demanding the show’s cancellation due to alleged defamation and invasion of privacy. These claims originated from a YouTube video by the channel OkayRickk, which quickly amassed over 350,000 views. However, upon closer examination, reputable sources have debunked these rumors, confirming that Underwood has not taken any legal action against “The View” or its hosts.

 

The controversy began when Underwood announced her decision to perform at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. This announcement sparked a range of reactions, including criticism from “The View” co-host Joy Behar. Behar questioned Underwood’s support for Trump, stating, “How do you love your country and support and normalize somebody who’s a convicted felon and, in my opinion, wants to destroy the country?”

Despite the heated discussions, Underwood has not publicly responded to Behar’s comments, nor has she pursued any legal recourse. In fact, sources indicate that Underwood prefers to focus on her music and avoid political drama.

 

In response to the backlash and to protect Underwood’s image, ABC executives reportedly instructed “The View” co-hosts to refrain from further criticism of the singer. An insider revealed that the network is keen on maintaining a positive relationship with Underwood, recognizing her as a “ratings magnet” with a substantial fanbase.

The rapid spread of the lawsuit rumor highlights the challenges of misinformation in the digital age. It underscores the importance of verifying information through credible sources before accepting sensational claims as truth. As it stands, Carrie Underwood has not initiated any legal action against “The View,” and the talk show continues its regular programming.

Reba McEntire’s relationship comes full circle with new sitcom also starring boyfriend Rex Linn

Reba McEntire and Rex Linn first met on set of the 1991 movie ‘The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw’

Reba McEntire is ready to get back in front of the camera.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, McEntire gave some insight about what it was like returning to television for her new sitcom “Happy’s Place,” telling the outlet she has already shot the pilot.

“We have been working on trying to get another show since we were canceled on the ‘Reba’ show,” McEntire said. “We got to do ‘Malibu Country’ for one season. We’ve got the same producers, same showrunner, same writers, and now we’re back with Melissa Peterman and Rex Linn, my boyfriend, and wonderful, wonderful cast and crew.”

When speaking with the outlet, she had high hopes the network would like the pilot, saying she has her “fingers crossed they take us to series.” A few days after the interview took place, NBC announced the show had been picked up.

“We had such a good time doing the pilot — we can’t wait to go back,” she told Entertainment Tonight.

“Happy’s Place” will follow the story of Bobbie, played by McEntire, who inherits her father’s restaurant after his death. The plot intensifies when she learns she will be running the place with her business partner Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo, who also happens to be the younger half-sister she never knew she had.

Linn and Peterman will also be starring on the show as Gabbi and Emmett, the restaurant’s bartender and cook.

McEntire first appeared alongside Peterman in the hit sitcom “Reba,” which aired on The WB and then The CW, for six seasons from 2001 to 2007. The show was a huge success, and aside from the dynamic characters, it is remembered for its iconic theme song, “I’m a Survivor,” sung by McEntire herself.

“Oh, definitely. I’ll be singing the theme song. We’ve started working on it, and we’ll have it soon finished,” McEntire told People in May about the theme song for “Happy’s Place,” prior to the announcement the show was picked up. “If they say it’s a go, I’ll finish it up and have it ready for when we go to series.”

She and Linn have also worked together more than a few times, including the 1991 film, “The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw,” which is when the couple first met.

They reconnected nearly 30 years later when McEntire guest starred on his show, “Young Sheldon,” and had an instant connection, later working together again on Season 3 of “Big Sky,” after they had already started dating.

“I’ve been married twice. After the second one dissolved, I don’t have much faith in… being bound by a piece of paper or a ring,” she told E! News. “But I’m truly committed to Rex, so if that’s something he feels totally strong about, that’s fine with me. He’s never been married before. So if he wants to experience that, I’m OK with that.”

McEntire was previously married to Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987, and Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015.

Steve Harvey Could Be ‘Pushed To Retire’ From ‘Family Feud’ Over Wild ‘Outbursts’

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt seems inconceivable that Steve Harvey would ever retire from his gig as host of Family Feud.

Yet, if reports are to be believed, if he doesn’t rein in his behavior with contestants, he might see himself pushed out the door, whether he likes it or not.

While Steve’s hosting style has always been outlandish, producers are supposedly “concerned” that his behavior is crossing lines that even his charm can’t come back from.
Steve Harvey and host Tyra Banks speak onstage during The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 26, 2015 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NATAS)

‘Family Feud’ Execs ‘Concerned’ about Steve Harvey’s Behavior

For over two decades, Steve Harvey has hosted Family Feud to the delight of fans around the world. His most devoted fans include everyone from Kanye West to Meagan Thee Stallion.

The latter appeared on the season premiere of Celebrity Family Feud in the fall of 2024 and her wild answer during the Fast Money sent Steve over the edge – in a good way.

But the same cannot be said of Steven during the regular play. In fact, more than once over the years, Steve has had a hard time hiding his annoyance with contestants who come up with “stupid” answers. Usually, the interactions he has with players is comical — but lately, things have taken a turn, according to those in the show’s inner circle.

“Steve’s king of the hill and has become an intrinsic part of the show’s success,” shared an insider with Closer Weekly. “But insulting contestants and calling their answers stupid right to their face is the last thing people need.”

Will He Be Pushed To Retire Over Bad Behavior?

As of right now, fans can take a breath. There are no reports that Steve is considering retiring or that the show is forcing him to do anything … yet.

But the truth is, if Steve can’t control his emotions with contestants, he may find himself right behind Pat Sajak as the next game show “pushed to retire”.

See, if the murmurs are to be believed, Pat was actually pushed out of Wheel of Fortune after four decades because of how irritable he was with players towards the end.

“Pat has put his foot in it one too many times and offended people with his off-color humor and temperamental behavior,” an insider told OK! in the fall of 2023. “Network brass and top-level producers have come down hard on him and read him the riot act.”

By the following year, Pat was out as host, with Ryan Seacrest set to replace him at the end of 2024.
Steve Harvey’s wife and children attend the 2nd annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation)

But What Has Steve In Such A Mood?

Still, Steve being a curmudgeon with contestants over ridiculous answers is nothing new. It’s part of what makes the show entertaining.

Why, then, do execs feel like he’s crossing the line? And what’s going on with him that’s keeping him from recognizing that he’s towing that line?

To hear the Closer insider tell it, it has everything to do with his family. No, he isn’t getting a divorce — people love to talk about that — but there’s still some family drama he’s contending with.

“It’s got people around him panicky,” said the insider. “They’re concerned Steve’s working too hard. Maybe there’s pressure at home that’s getting to him and making him short-tempered.”

One of those pressures may be his eldest daughter, Lori Harvey, who has become a celebrity in her own right the last few years.

“Lori’s had a high-profile love life that seems to be going nowhere, and Steve wonders when she’ll ever settle down,” adds the insider. “Everyone’s hoping this is just a phase of his and not Sajak-gate all over again!”

Here’s hoping it all works out for him!

‘Jeopardy!’ Ken Jennings Shocking Opinion Of Ryan Seacrest

Ken Jennings was set as the Jeopardy! host when Wheel of Fortune hired Ryan Seacrest. This move created rumors that Jeopardy! might consider watching Wheel’s ratings to see if a celebrity host might be better than a former contestant like Jennings.

This made some fans wonder if Ken found Ryan to be a threat. While some wondered what Ken thought of Ryan, the Jeopardy! host has finally admitted to his opinion of the Wheel of Fortune host.

 Ken Jennings Reveals Thoughts On Ryan Seacrest

Ken Jennings and Ryan Seacrest host two of the most popular game shows on television. However, they come from different worlds. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! champion and brings that knowledge to his role. Seacrest is a celebrity who got the Wheel job thanks to his popularity.
Jeopardy: Ken Jennings
While some fans assumed that Ryan’s success could mark the end for Jennings on Jeopardy!, that might not be true. It turns out that Ken is very much underpaid compared to other game show hosts, and he doesn’t care about the amount of his pay. This makes him a great budget choice for his game show.

However, Ken felt the pressure, and he finally revealed his thoughts on his rival game show host. A Jeopardy! insider said that recently, Ken had a chance to go to the Wheel stage and watch Ryan and Vanna White working on their game show. Ken is rarely even on set when Wheel tapes, so this was a rare opportunity.

“Ken was sincerely blown away by how seamlessly Ryan has not just stepped into Pat’s shoes but made it his own,” the insider said (via The U.S. Sun). “At one point, he even joked that Ryan is a ‘much better’ host than himself. He was very complimentary of Ryan. You can tell there is a lot of respect there and it was fun to see them work their magic next door.”

Ken Jennings Solidifying His Place As Jeopardy! Host

While some people guessed that Jeopardy! was looking at getting rid of Ken Jennings, that is apparently not the truth. When Pop Culture Jeopardy! brought in Colin Jost, the idea was to see if fans preferred a celeb host. It turns out that Ken is better in his role than Colin.
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According to one host, Sony knows “they can pay [Ken] a fraction of what they would have to pay a well-known celebrity, comedian, or even a professional game show host.” The rumor is that Ken makes $4 million a year, whereas Ryan Seacrest makes up to $28 million on Wheel of Fortune.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Blast Ryan Seacrest For Teasing Player

Wheel of Fortune continues a successful season with Ryan Seacrest as the host. The ratings are up and fans seem to be tuning in at a high rate. However, there are many fans who refuse to accept Seacrest as the host and will nitpick everything he does. This happened again this week after he made an innocent quip with a player.

Here is what Ryan said and why it has some fans up in arms.

Ryan Seacrest Blasted For Comment To Player

Ryan Seacrest invited a player named Matt Benton to come and try to solve the Bonus Puzzle in a recent episode. Matt had already won an impressive $22,148 in cash and prizes. He moved over to the Bonus Puzzle and Ryan did what he always does – he asked who was there with Matt for this big moment.
Wheel Of Fortune: Ryan Seacrest
Matt said that his “sexy” wife Stephanie was with him. He said they also have three kids who were all at home watching on TV. Ryan than playfully quipped that he just “embarrassed all your kids with that exchange right there.” This is in response to Matt calling his wife “sexy.” Anyone with kids would know that is likely true, but many fans seemed oblivious to that.

“I love how they just assume his kids were embarrassed.”
“Seriously: as every day passes, this show gets more out-of-context. It’s kinda funny.”
“I’m still not used to the awkwardness known as SEACREST.”

While these fans seemed triggered, there was one funny comment from one of Matt’s kids. He said, “I’m his kid I was low key thrown off by the title I was like how did he embarrass me.” It seems his son didn’t feel bothered at all that his mom was considered “sexy.”

Matt Won His Wheel Of Fortune Bonus Puzzle

Ryan Seacrest told Matt to give the wheel a good spin and said his family was rooting for him. Matt got the envelope, and then they went to the puzzle. Matt chose “Place.”

The given letters were R, S, T, L, N, and E. At this point, the board read “- / –R—- / L-N-.” Matt looked at the board and chose the letters F, D, G, and O. This made the puzzle now read: “- / F-R—- / L-ND.” This made it a little tough and Matt tried to sound it out.

He sounded out a few, knowing the first word was “A” and the last was “Land.” He finally said “A Faraway Land” and won the puzzle. Ryan opened up the prize, and Matt won $40,000. Ryan excitedly gave him a high five, and then Matt’s wife ran over to hug her husband.

Ryan Seacrest Protects Himself, Has Shocking Criteria For Next Girlfriend

Ryan Seacrest is single again, and it sounds like he will make it hard for any future girlfriends. While his last relationship just ended, Ryan is making it clear that he won’t just date anyone in the future. They not only have to pass muster with him personally but also have to pass background checks.

Here is what Ryan is looking for in future relationships.

Ryan Seacrest Plans Background Checks For Future Girlfriends

Ryan Seacrest is dating again after his breakup with Aubrey Paige Petcosky. He doesn’t seem too worried about the breakup and has returned to the dating world. Someone close to Seacrest leaked what the future Wheel of Fortune host has in mind for future options.
Ryan Seacrest-YouTube
First, the insider said that Ryan had three things he was looking for in new girlfriends. “She must be young, pretty, and ambitious to a point,” the insider said (via Closer Weekly). That is disturbing enough in itself, as Seachret is 49 and turns 50 this year. It is unclear how “young” he wants his future girlfriends.

However, Ryan also plans to run background checks on any women before he agrees to date them. “Ryan’s insisting on background checks,” the insider revealed. “He’s not proud about it, but he feels they’re necessary to protect himself.”

Ryan is worth $450 million. The insider said if any woman has a record where they lied about a job or has a criminal conviction or lawsuit, Ryan won’t even take the chance. “Just because someone said they graduated from Harvard doesn’t make it true. He wants it verified.”

Ryan Seacrest Ready To Join Wheel Of Fortune

Ryan Seacrest is ready to join as its new host this September. Pat Sajak ends his run on the show this next Friday. After a summer break, Ryan will join Vanna White on the long-running game show when it returns for the new season.

Many fans are not happy that Ryan has replaced Pat. However, someone had to step in because Sajak felt it was time to retire, and he earned that right. As for Seacrest, he said this was full circle for him because it was one of the first soundstages he ever walked onto when he first showed up in Hollywood.

“No one can ever do what Pat has done. He is incredible. He has made that show just something so very special for so long, and he has done such a seamless, remarkable job, so no one can be him,” Ryan said. “I hope to do a great job as well.”

Why ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Fans Think Contestant Was ‘Ripped Off’

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There are times when Wheel of Fortune judges have to make some hard calls when it comes to contestants’ answers on the game show, and it’s usually divisive for fans.

Denise Zinzi, from Oakton, Virginia, appeared on the Tuesday, February 11, episode of the beloved game show, where she competed against Yumemi Turk from Torrance, California, and Chris Wiley from Meridianville, Alabama.

Outrage from fans was sparked during the Mystery Round of the episode, where contestants had to solve a four-word “Before and After” puzzle. The puzzle read: “L O V E / L E T T E R / O _ / R E S I G N _ T I O N” when Zinzi attempted to guess the answer and said, “Love Letter Of Resination” without clearly pronouncing the “G” in the latter.

After a short pause, host Ryan Seacrest confirmed that the response was not correct and said, “No, that’s not it.” Turk then answered, “Love Letter Of Resignation,” making sure to emphasize the “G.” Judges and Seacrest deemed his answer correct, giving him the winnings.

A number of Wheel fans have expressed their opinions on the ruling on Reddit, with some believing that Zinzi’s answer was unfairly judged.

“I think they ripped Denise off, with the ‘Letter of Resignation’ puzzle tonight. Bless her heart,” wrote one viewer, while another noted, “She was ripped off, she had already put the G on the board, she was obviously saying ‘resignation.’”

A third viewer seemed to think that the mispronunciation may be because of a regional accent and wrote, “Wondering if she has an accent. Strange you couldn’t hear the “G”. “Resination” with the G on the board. Feel bad for her.”

A fourth disagreed and wrote, “She was absolutely not ripped off. She didn’t know the word. She made one up.” A fifth simply added, “Resination is not the same as resignation.”

Seacrest, 50, took over as host of Wheel in 2024 following Pat Sajak’s exit after over 40 years on the show and has been receiving both praise and critique for his hosting skills.

‘Family Feud’ host Steve Harvey calls out contestant who made an awful joke about his pregnant wife

Screenshot from a YouTube video showing Steve Harvey and the contestant (Cover image source: YouTube/Family Feud)

Steve Harvey has heard a lot of outrageous answers on “Family Feud” but few people have ever shocked him as much as Tarak Suthar. The Suthar family was on the popular game show in a 2016 episode. It was a fun episode but there was one moment that left the long-time host of the show shocked. The seasoned host was not ready when the contestant said something about his pregnant wife that was bound to get him in trouble.

Tarak’s wife Sneha was pregnant when the episode was being recorded and even had a name tag with Alaya written on her belly, as a cute gesture to introduce their baby to the world. However, it wouldn’t take long for all that cuteness to turn into a potentially real family feud in the Suthar household. Harvey went to their table and asked the survey question, “Admit it, just once you’d like to tell your wife that she’s what?”
Screenshot showing the Suthar family and Steve Harvey on “Family Feud” (Image source: YouTube | Family Feud)
According to a report in the US Weekly, Tarak said, “I’m going to get in a lot of trouble for this. She’s fat.” Harvey was not the only person who was shocked by this answer as every single person in that studio, including the audience, got awkward when they heard those words. Sneha took it like a good sport and playfully slapped her husband’s arm. One can only imagine how she actually felt at that moment.

“[You’re] standing next to her. She’s pregnant with your child. You don’t understand [why she’s put on weight]?” Harvey asked Tarak in disbelief. “Good luck back at the house.” Calling the mother of your child fat on national television is a good way to end up sleeping on the couch for a few weeks. Watch the video of the incident here.
Screenshot showing Tarak Suthar’s wife Sneha on “Family Feud” (Image credit: YouTube | Family Feud)
But Tarak’s wild answers did not just end there. He made the audience and Steve Harvey gasp one more time. Thankfully he didn’t body shame anyone this time around. He was competing against a contestant named Mike. The pair were asked the survey question, “Name a kind of place that might have mirrors installed on the ceiling.” Mike pressed the buzzer first but could not come up with an answer.

Tarak, on the other hand, knew exactly what he was going to say. “Strip club,” he said as Harvey once again looked at him in shock. Even his wife covered her face laughing at the answer. Turns out that it was there on the screen so things weren’t all that bad. As the host walked to the Suthar family, Sneha said, “He does what he wants.”

Harvey immediately knew that wasn’t true. “Oh no he don’t,” he said. “That’s a TV answer you just gave me.” Fans in the comments section on YouTube had a field day laughing at the incident. “Lol… he keeps getting into more trouble every time he answers,” one user called @Zoumbiz wrote. “When he gets back home, watch out,” quipped another user named @AlearPaste.