Reba McEntire Teases Second Season Of Happy Place With Boyfriend Rex Linn

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News worthy: Country-music queen Reba McEntire released a humorous video featuring herself and Rex Linn that has the streets buzzing about Happy Place suddenly returning for a second season. The duo teased a little about the fate of their characters, building that tantalizingly vague air of secrecy that has fans pulling their hair and going crazy.

Reba starts the video by saying, “Hi, this is my boyfriend. He’s gonna tell you about the second seasons of Happy Place. You better listen and be nice.” The combination of funny threat had her followers in stitches, right in time for the fun-filled announcement! Rex Linn, who plays Emmett on the NBC sitcom, continued to discuss the fall premiere and promised that the storyline would be exciting. He half-jokingly references rumors that his character might finally be getting with Reba’s character Bobby: “I mean we don’t know that for a fact, but it would be great for Bobby,” and that sly smile alone sent the shippers into a frenzy.

The chemistry plays out in the performances, “OHMYGOODNESS…can’t wait!! I love how Emmett is concerned about Bobby’s well being… yes.. it would be good for Bobby if she got together with him!!” says a jubilant viewer, with the comments section filled with similar comments on the will-they-won’t-they dynamic that has captivated the audience.

Many fans call Happy Place “one of the best shows” currently airing on television, whereas some express dismay over the length of time until fall. “90 some days away is too long!” one impatient fan complained, gladly representing the feelings of much of the audience who binge-watched the first season. Joining the debate was an international audience, one of whom asked, “…can we see this in Europe?” Another indication of a growing interest in the show.

The announcement apparently triggered a lot of speculative casting talk as well. Suddenly one user offered, “Dollies and Hulk Hogan video marriage links up these two faces and similar personalities,” which… okay then? The internet will never cease to surprise. Now a bit more sober, other comments read, “Who is your dream guest star?” Somehow viewers are already entertaining the idea of a cameo.

Perhaps the connection between Reba and Rex is so ample that its relatability might be a powerful substance for their fans. Many called them “sweet couple,” and are lined with comments such as, “I just love these two together!!” Their real-life romance surely contributes to the believability of their fictional chums, which means a great deal to the loyal fans.

 

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Several people are missing from a sight that many will undoubtedly point out. “I never saw the 1 st I want to but don t have the channel u r on” the very frustrated fan complains, while another says, “I wish I could watch this. We have no cable.” Such comments reflect the ongoing plight of content availability in the streaming era.

Given the success of Season 1 and the fuel this announcement is putting behind Season 2, Happy Place looks set for bigger things when it returns. The amalgamation of Reba’s star power and undeniable chemistry with Rex alongside the show’s heartwarming humor creates something utterly special, hence that one fan who said, “This show is really great!!! I hope Emmit and Bobbie do get together in the show. I’m so excited!!!” That just made the countdown to fall much more excruciating for the dedicated Happy Place audience.

Everybody Loves Raymond Was Canceled For A Very Specific Reason, But Fans Are Still Confused Today

Summary

Everybody Loves Raymond ended on top with 210 episodes, avoiding the overstay common in sitcoms for maximum profit.
Despite CBS wanting more seasons, the creators knew it was time to wrap up with exhausted storylines for quality.
The cast walked out for higher pay before the last season, leading to elevated salaries and successful negotiations.

Everybody Loves Raymond was one of the most successful television sitcoms CBS had ever produced. The show aired from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. Despite the rocky start that Raymond had when it first aired, audiences soon tuned in to see the hijinks that Ray Barone and his family were involved in week after week. The love of the show after it was greenlit changed Ray Romano’s life — and the love from audiences continued for nine seasons.

Even though Everybody Loves Raymond was the number one show during its time slot on Monday nights, even going so far as to beat the likes of Monday Night Football, the writers of the show, including Phil Rosenthal and Romano, always knew that they wanted to go out on top when they decided to bring the series to a finale. However, the ninth season was not when audiences anticipated saying goodbye to the Barone family. Even CBS was willing to pay the actors more money if they would stay for a season or two more. But it would not do any good.

In May 2005, audiences tuned in to watch Everybody Loves Raymond for the last time. Many were left wondering what the truth behind the abrupt cancellation of Everybody Loves Raymond was. But as it turns out, there was no drama and no one trying to make a power move. It was just time for the sitcom to come to an end.

Why ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Was Abruptly Canceled

Everybody Loves Raymond ended because there simply were no more storylines to write

While it seemed to audiences that Everybody Loves Raymond was canceled without warning, what many do not know is that Rosenthal had the desire to cancel the series before Season Eight. However, there was still enough material to make it through another season and keep the quality at a high level. But, when the time came to write Season Nine, Rosenthal recognized that with ideas running out, Everybody Loes Raymond had to wrap up. An abbreviated last season is what audiences received, as there was only guaranteed material for 13 episodes.

“We do pride ourselves in going home, getting in fights with our wives, parents, and kids, and making stories from them. There’s a limit to that,” Rosenthal explained. “If we kept getting in fights with these people, they’ll leave us.”

Not everyone agreed with Rosenthal, however. This was especially true of the co-COO of Viacom, who owns CBS, Les Moonves. Moonves believed that Raymond could go on for at least one more season.

“I know it could go another season, and I’ve said that to Ray and Phil,” Moonves stated. “They want to leave on top — but I still think they’re leaving a year too early.”

However, no matter how much Moonves tried to convince Rosenthal and Romano, they could not be swayed. From the get-go, the duo had agreed that when one was ready to bring the show to an end, the other would agree.

Because of this, Romano backed Rosenthal and his decision to end the series after Rosenthal believed that the stories to be told on the show had been depleted.

While it may seem like Everybody Loves Raymond may not have completed as many episodes as other successful sitcoms of the same era, 210 episodes aired before the series concluded.

To put this in perspective, Friends had 236 episodes when it ended. How I Met Your Mother had 208 episodes before the series finale. Home Improvement had 204 episodes and Frasier had 264 episodes.

Raymond is not an outlier when it comes to how many episodes aired. The only difference is that the show went out on top before audiences had an opportunity to get tired of it, something that many sitcoms do not do, preferring to milk the show for as much money as possible instead.

The Cast Of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Was Willing To Quit The Show Before It Was Canceled

The cast was ready to walk from Everybody Loves Raymond before it entered its last season

What was also interesting about Everybody Loves Raymond was that, before reaching the last couple of seasons, the cast was willing to throw in the towel and walk away from the hit series to be paid what they were worth. That figure was based on what Romano was making and how successful Raymond had become over the years.

In 2003, Romano went into negotiations with CBS to increase his paycheck to continue on Everybody Loves Raymond. While CBS had thought that the contract would be hammered out fairly easily, what they were not counting on was that Romano was willing to walk from the show if he did not get what he wanted.

Aafter months of back and forth, Romano went from $800,000 per episode to $1.8 million per episode. This effectively made Romano become the highest-paid sitcom star in the history of television.

With Romano receiving a boost in pay, the other stars of Raymond wanted to be paid more as well. After all, they were being paid a small figure compared to Romano’s newly awarded contract.

Patricia Heaton, who wasn’t the first choice but wound up playing Ray’s wife, Doris Roberts, who played Ray’s mother, Peter Boyle, who played Ray’s father, and Brad Garrett, who played Ray’s brother, all called in sick, or simply walked off the show.

As a result of the cast not returning to set until they received higher pay, the show had no choice but to shut down. This put production behind schedule. However, it got the point across to CBS executives. In the end, the cast got the pay raises they deserved.

Patricia Heaton
First Season Salary: $100,000 per episode
Salary Before Calling In Sick: $250,000 per episode
Salary After Negotiations: $450,000 per episode

Doris Roberts
First Season Salary: $100,000 per episode
Salary Before Calling In Sick: $250,000 per episode
Salary After Negotiations: Unknown small increase

Peter Boyle
First Season Salary: $100,000 per episode
Salary Before Calling In Sick: $250,000 per episode
Salary After Negotiations: Unknown small increase

Brad Garrett
First Season Salary: $100,000 per episode
Salary Before Calling In Sick: $160,000 per episode
Salary After Negotiations: $250,000 per episode

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As a result of the cast being willing to walk before CBS wanted Everybody Loves Raymond to come to an end, CBS was able to retain a top-rated show for another couple of seasons and the actors felt they were receiving proper pay for their roles on a hit sitcom.

Phil Rosenthal Never Sold Another Sitcom After ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Ended

Phil Rosenthal did not work on another sitcom after Everybody Loves Raymond ended

Rosenthal has had the Midas touch when it comes to being a showrunner on successful sitcoms. It is because of this that Rosenthal has been able to amass his impressive net worth.

First, it was with Coach and then with Everybody Loves Raymond, Rosenthal knows his business with these types of shows. However, after Raymond came to an end, Rosenthal decided not to work on another sitcom. Instead, he took to producing and hosting the reality shows, I’ll Have What Phil’s Having and Somebody Feed Phil. Reality shows that specifically dealt with trying food from around the world.

When Rosenthal is not busy with his world travels, he produces Everybody Loves Raymond in different languages. This is not putting subtitles on the previously filmed shows. Instead, it is using the same theme that came with Raymond but using cultural norms to make it work for the country in which it is being aired.

The first time that Rosenthal converted Everybody Loves Raymond was in Russia. While it took some time to get the producers in the country and Rosenthal on the same page, they finally did. Raymond, known as The Voronins, became a success.

“At a certain point, you do have to let it go,” Rosenthal explained. “It’s like with your own children: You raise and nurture them as best you can, but then they must be free to go off and disappoint you.”

Not only has this concept of exporting the show not been disappointing, it has been a success in other countries as well. Most recently, Serbia was the country that picked the show up, and Rosenthal helped to get it up and running. This proved that not only is the concept of Everybody Loves Raymond a continued pop culture success in the US today but overseas to new audiences as well.

🎬 Ray’s Red-Faced Revelation | Peggy’s Unexpected Move! | Everybody Loves Raymond

For fans of Everybody Loves Raymond, the sitcom is a treasure trove of laughter, family chaos, and unforgettable moments. But behind the scenes, not everything was as picture-perfect as it seemed. In a recent interview, Ray Romano—star and co-creator of the beloved series—shared a candid confession that left fans both amused and surprised.

😳 Ray’s Red-Faced Revelation

Romano admitted that one recurring element of the show always made him cringe: filming scenes in front of a live studio audience. While many actors thrive on the energy of a crowd, Ray found it nerve-wracking. “I hated it,” he confessed with a laugh. “Every time I messed up a line, I’d turn beet red. It felt like bombing on stage—even if the audience was forgiving.”

Despite his discomfort, Romano powered through, delivering performances that helped make the show a classic. His vulnerability adds a new layer to the character of Ray Barone, reminding us that even seasoned comedians have their moments of self-doubt.

🕵️ Peggy’s Unexpected Move

Adding to the behind-the-scenes drama was a surprising twist involving the character Peggy, played by Georgia Engel. Known for her sweet demeanor and quirky charm, Peggy was originally intended to be a minor character. But Engel’s performance was so endearing that the writers expanded her role, giving her more screen time and a deeper connection to the Barone family.

Fans were delighted—but the cast was caught off guard. “We didn’t expect Peggy to stick around,” Romano said. “But Georgia brought something magical. She made awkward lovable.”

📺 A Sitcom That Keeps Surprising

Even decades after its final episode aired, Everybody Loves Raymond continues to reveal new layers. From Ray’s stage fright to Peggy’s rise from side character to fan favorite, the show’s legacy is built not just on laughs, but on the real-life quirks and surprises that shaped it.

So next time you rewatch an episode, keep an eye out for those red-faced moments and Peggy’s scene-stealing charm. There’s more to the Barone family than meets the eye—and that’s exactly why we still love them.

Everybody Loves Raymond Star Ray Romano Hated Sitcom’s Title

The One Thing Ray Romano Hated About ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’

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Everybody loved Everybody Loves Raymond, but not everybody loved that title. In fact, star Ray Romano begged CBS to rename the sitcom, according to writer and executive producer Tom Caltabiano.

“Ray was tortured by the name,” Caltabiano told The New York Post recently. “Because Ray in real life is a modest guy, and he’s like, ‘Everybody loves Ray — what if the show stinks? Every journalist is going to be like, oh, really, everyone loves Ray?’ … Thank God it was a hit. He had to make it a hit just to overcome that title!”

As Caltabiano explained, Romano’s real-life cop brother would lament that he risks his life every day, but “everybody loves Raymond.” For the Everybody Loves Raymond pilot, creator Phil Rosenthal gave that line to the onscreen Ray’s brother, Robert (Brad Garrett). And Monica Horan — Rosenthal’s wife, who played Amy, Robert’s love interest — thought that snippet of dialogue “would be a great title for the show.”

“And then Ray was like, ‘Oh, no. Are you kidding me?’ So, he called [David] Letterman [who executive produced the show through his Worldwide Pants company], and he called the president of CBS and said, ‘Please, can we change the show name?’ So the president said, ‘Look, if it’s a hit, we’ll change it.’ And then it became a hit and the president says, ‘Well, we can’t change it now!’”

Now Raymond fans can see props, costumes and around 300 photos from the making of the show — most of which Caltabiano snapped — at New York City’s Paley Museum, which is hosting an exhibit called “30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute” through Sept. 7.

One of the items on display is Romano’s handwritten list of potential titles for the sitcom. Some of his ideas: Related to Ray, Guy Named Raymond, That Raymond Guy and even Um, Raymond.

Where Is the Everybody Loves Raymond Cast Now? See the Stars 20 Years After the Show Ended (Including Who Did a Full Rewatch!)

The beloved series earned multiple Emmys during its nine-season run, which ended on May 16, 2005

Patricia Heaton, Ray Romano, Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett and Doris Roberts in ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’. Credit :© CBS / Courtesy Everett Collection

NEED TO KNOW

Everybody Loves Raymond premiered in 1996
The sitcom ran for nine seasons, and the cast earned multiple Emmys for their hilarious portrayals of the Barone family
Since the series wrapped two decades ago, on May 16, 2005, the original cast members have gone on to have successful careers

It’s been two decades since fans were first introduced to Ray Barone (Ray Romano) and his dysfunctional family.

The hit CBS live-studio sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond premiered on Sept. 13, 1996. It starred the comedian as an Italian sports columnist living in Long Island with his wife (Patricia Heaton) and their three kids, with his nosy parents just across the street.

After winning 15 Emmy Awards — including two for Outstanding Comedy Series and several for acting — the show aired its final episode 20 years ago on May 16, 2005.

Although fans have missed the Barones’ weekly antics, Everybody Loves Raymond lives on with all 210 episodes available to stream on Peacock and Paramount+ — a binge undertaken by Romano in April 2024, who watched and rated all the episodes for the first time since the series finale in 2005.

“I got on a little kick there. I hadn’t seen the episodes,” the actor told PEOPLE. “They took on a new look to me. I was appreciating them more. I was very hard on them back then … But you see when you’re removed from it a little, I felt like an audience member. And then I said, ‘Let me rate them.’ I rated them, and I was hard on some.”

Whether you’re a newbie to the series or a longtime fan, here’s what the Everybody Loves Raymond cast is up to now.

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Ray Romano as Raymond Barone

Left: Ray Romano as Ray Barone on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; Right: Ray Romano attends the 24th annual SAG Awards on Jan. 21, 2018.CBS /Everett Collection; Kevin Mazur/Getty

Romano — in the role of sportswriter Raymond Barone — kept the laughs coming through interactions with his overbearing parents and put-upon wife, Debra (Heaton). The role earned him one Emmy and a handful of nominations, however, he’s admitted that not every episode was award-worthy.

“When you do 210 episodes, you’re going to have episodes that you think are brilliant and you’re going to have episodes that you think, ‘Wow, you know what? We kind of missed it on that one,’ ” Romano told PEOPLE of his Everybody Loves Raymond rewatch.

He continued, “Then you’re going to have episodes that are very good, great, and somewhere in the middle, you know what I mean? That’s just to be expected when you’re cranking an episode out every week.”

Following Romano’s run on the hit show, the Queens-born actor remained a fixture on TV, appearing on Men of a Certain Age, Parenthood, Vinyl, Get Shorty, Made for Love and Bupkis. He also starred alongside Lisa Kudrow, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson and more on the 2025 Netflix comedy series No Good Deed.

Romano voiced Manny in the Ice Age film series and appeared in The Big Sick and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. Before his appearance in Greg Berlanti’s 2024 film Fly Me to the Moon, he wrote, directed and starred in 2022’s Somewhere in Queens, opposite Laurie Metcalf.

He shares four children — Alexandra, Matthew, Gregory and Joseph — with wife Anna Romano.

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Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone

Left: Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; Right: Patricia Heaton visits Build Series in New York City on Nov. 26, 2018.HBO/REX;

Heaton played Debra on the sitcom, a hard-working mom who just couldn’t see eye to eye with her in-laws, though she had a soft spot for her brother-in-law, Robert (Brad Garrett). She won back-to-back Emmys for her performance in 2000 and 2001.

After Raymond‘s end, Heaton joined actor Kelsey Grammer on Fox’s Back to You before finding a new home on the small screen as an overworked mom on ABC’s The Middle, then as a mom pursuing medical school on CBS’ Carol’s Second Act, which inspired the title of her 2020 book, Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention.

Since 1990, Heaton has been married to British actor David Hunt, with whom she has four sons.

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Brad Garrett as Robert Barone

Left: Brad Garrett as Robert Barone on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; Right: Brad Garrett attends a Los Angeles screening of ‘Gloria Bell’ on Feb. 27, 2019.CBS /Everett Collection; Amanda Edwards/Getty

As Raymond’s slightly less beloved big brother Robbie, a New York City cop, Garrett earned lots of laughs with his “woe is me” attitude and comebacks to his mom and dad, with whom he lived for much of the series.

Like his costars, Garrett scored several Emmy nominations and took home three trophies — as well as a green dial telephone he snagged from the set.

“I wanted to steal [the phone], and they were like, ‘What are you doing?’ And I’m like, ‘Nothing.’ It was really lame,” he told PEOPLE in June 2023. “They said, ‘Would you like that phone?’ And Rhonda, who was the head of props, gave it to me, and so I treasure it.”

Following Raymond, he appeared on ‘Til Death and other series, including Single Parents, High Desert and Not Dead Yet. He’s done a fair amount of voice work for Disney, too, though he’s also known for his stand-up.

After finalizing his divorce from his first wife, Jill Diven — with whom he shares two kids, Maxwell and Hope — Garrett wed actress IsaBeall Quella in November 2021.

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Monica Horan as Amy MacDougall

Left Monica Horan as Amy MacDougall on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; Right: Monica Horan Rosenthal attends the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles Celebrates 95 Years of Right to Vote on Nov. 8, 2015.Monty Brinton/CBS Photo Archive/Getty; Jennifer Lourie/Getty

Monica Horan joined the cast slightly later as Robbie’s girlfriend (and later, wife) Amy MacDougall. Like sister-in-law Debra, Amy couldn’t win with her future in-laws, sparking a bond between the two over the sheer absurdity of the Barones.

Following the show’s end in 2005, she appeared on Enlightened, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Middle and Better Things.

Horan is married to Raymond creator Philip Rosenthal; together, they have two kids.

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Peter Boyle as Frank Barone

Left: Peter Boyle as Frank Barone on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; Right: Peter Boyle attends an N.Y.C. screening of ‘Thank You for Smoking’ on March 12, 2006.CBS/Everett Collection; Chance Yeh/Getty

Peter Boyle had quite the career in the years before Raymond, appearing in Joe (1970), The Candidate (1972), Young Frankenstein (1974) and Taxi Driver (1976), as well as on and off-Broadway.

Though he never won an Emmy for his work as the patriarch on Raymond, fans adored him in the role of Ray and Robbie’s deadpan, slightly cranky dad, Frank. However, off-screen, he was nothing like his character, as Romano told PEOPLE, “He made me feel welcome. He made me feel part of the club.”

Shortly after Raymond wrapped, Boyle died of multiple myeloma and heart disease in 2006 at age 71.

He is survived by his wife, Loraine Alterman, and their two daughters.

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Doris Roberts as Marie Barone

Left: Doris Roberts as Marie Barone on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’; Right: Doris Roberts attends the N.Y.C. premiere of ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection’ on June 25, 2012.CBS/Getty; Sykes/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock

As the overbearing Barone family matriarch, Doris Roberts was the queen of laughs, doting on her sons, berating her two daughters-in-law and bickering with her husband.

Roberts earned four Emmys for her work on the series and, like Boyle, had a long list of credits prior to Raymond, including the shows Angie and Remington Steele.

Before she died at age 90 in 2016, Roberts kept working, reuniting with Heaton for a few episodes of The Middle and bringing laughs in 2006’s Grandma’s Boy.

Roberts was twice married and had one son, Michael Cannata Jr.

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Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten as Geoffrey and Michael Barone

Left: Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten attend the ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ series wrap party on April 28, 2005; Right: Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten arrive at the 8th annual TV Land Awards on April 17, 2010.Kevin Winter/Getty; Jordan Strauss/REX

Twin brothers Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten — along with older sister Madylin Sweeten — starred as Barone children Geoffrey, Michael and Ally, respectively. The boys were cast on the series when they were just 16 months old and were featured on 142 episodes (the series ran for 210).

When the show ended, the brothers chose to remain out of the spotlight until Sawyer died by suicide in 2015. He was 19.

“Sawyer was more than just a brother,” Madylin told PEOPLE following her brother’s death. “He was a strong and selfless friend. When confiding in one another, Sawyer always had the kindest words of encouragement. He will live on in my head and those shared moments forever.”

In 2019, the Sweeten family restored two old theaters and dedicated them in Sawyer’s name.

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Madylin Sweeten as Ally Barone

Madylin Sweeten attend the 11th Annual Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards on April 4, 1998 in Westwood, California ; Madylin Sweeten poses for a photo in January 2022.Madylin Sweeten poses for a photo in January 2022.Ron Galella Collection via Getty ; Madylin Sweeten/ Instagram

Like her brothers, Madylin played one of the Barone children, appearing on 206 episodes. She has worked steadily since the show ended, popping up on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Lucifer.

As revealed on her Instagram, Madylin is married to Sean Durrie, whom she started dating in 2014, according to a post she shared of the couple. They welcomed a son in 2025.

A Family Affair: Ray Romano’s Real-Life Daughter Appeared on Everybody Loves Raymond as “Molly”

Everybody Loves Raymond wasn’t just a hit sitcom—it was a family affair in more ways than one. While the show centered around Ray Barone’s chaotic but lovable household, few fans realize that Ray Romano’s real-life daughter, Alexandra “Ally” Romano, made appearances on the show too—playing a character named Molly.

Though Molly wasn’t a central figure in the series, her presence added a subtle layer of authenticity to the set.

Alexandra appeared in a few episodes, blending into the world of Raymond with ease. But what’s even more heartwarming is that she often came to the set during filming—even when she wasn’t in the episode.

According to cast and crew, Alexandra was a regular backstage visitor, soaking in the energy of the live audience, the camaraderie among actors, and the behind-the-scenes magic that made the show so beloved. Her visits weren’t just about being close to her dad—they reflected the tight-knit, family-oriented spirit that defined the series.

Ray Romano, known for drawing inspiration from his own life for the show’s storylines, clearly valued having his family nearby.

Alexandra’s presence on set was a quiet reminder that Everybody Loves Raymond wasn’t just a sitcom—it was a reflection of real relationships, real laughter, and real love.

So next time you rewatch an episode and spot Molly in the background, know that she’s not just another character—she’s part of the Romano legacy, woven into the heart of the show.

Chrissy Teigen Posts Heartbreaking Photo One Year After Losing Baby Jack – Motherly

Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking photo one year after losing her baby

“A year ago you gave me the greatest pain I could ever imagine to show me I could survive anything, even if I didn’t want to.”

Chrissy Teigen crying next to John Legend
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One year after the devastating loss of her son, Jack, Chrissy Teigen is marking the painful anniversary on Instagram. In her post, she shares a previously unseen hospital photo from last year and heartbreaking words about her journey after pregnancy loss.

Teigen and her husband, John Legend, are parents to Luna, 5, and Miles, 3. She honored both kiddos in sweet posts this week for National Sons/Daughters Day—and she also honored their brother, Jack.

“And to the son we almost had,” she begins. “A year ago you gave me the greatest pain I could ever imagine to show me I could survive anything, even if I didn’t want to.”

After experiencing weeks of pregnancy complications, Teigen and Legend lost their son about halfway through her pregnancy. Afterward, she shared heartbreaking photos documenting her experience and later wrote an essay about her grief.

In her anniversary post, Teigen acknowledges that her grief lead her down a path of sobriety and taking better care of herself overall.

“I didn’t get to take care of you but you came and went to get me to love myself and take care of myself because our bodies are precious and life is a miracle,” she concludes in the caption. “They told me it would get easier but yeah, that hasn’t started yet. mom and dad love you forever.”

She’s previously talked about ways she’s honored her son’s memory—back in May, she mentioned that the new Teigen-Legend family home features an indoor tree dedicated to Jack.

“The whole reason why I wanted it was so Jack’s ashes could be in that soil and he could be with us all the time and grow through the beautiful leaves on this tree, and always be a part of us,” she said. “Because… he wasn’t just a moment in time. He was real and he was real to us and we loved him.”

Earlier this month, Teigen reflected on how her postpartum body serves as a constant reminder of her loss.

“It’s really weird when you lose a baby and your body gets paused in time,” she wrote. “When you lose a baby halfway through, your body just pauses. It has nothing to do. No one to feed. And you’re just…stuck. Stuck with saggy boobs that were prepping to be milk bags, a belly that was ready to bake.”

Sending love and healing thoughts to Chrissy Teigen today, and to every mother and family who has experienced the devastating grief of pregnancy loss.

Reba McEntire Calls ‘The Voice’ a ‘Well-Oiled Machine’

Heavy/NBC Reba McEntire on The Voice.

With ‘The Voice’ being in the midst of its 23rd season and Blake Shelton, the only coach who has been a part of the series since the beginning, there has been much reflection on the show.

In a behind-the-scenes exclusive with People, McEntire and Shelton went back and watched old show clips, including Season 1 when the country icon was the first mentor on ‘The Voice’ for Shelton. The two spent plenty of time joking around and reflecting on how far the show had come.

Shelton announced ahead of Season 23 that this will be the final chapter for him with ‘The Voice.’ Over his illustrious run on the show, he has guided nine of his singers to victory, by far the most of any ‘Voice’ judge. As he continues through his final season, he’s looking to continue his winning ways after taking home the prize in Season 22.

Reba McEntire & Blake Shelton Reflect on the Show’s Growth

In their retrospective through the years, McEntire pointed out how ‘The Voice’ has become a staple among reality competition shows.

“Things have a changed a lot here on ‘The Voice’,” McEntire explained in the People clip while taking in an old clip from Season 1 with Shelton. “That was the first year here in the United States. It’s a well-oiled machine now.”

When McEntire made her first appearance this season as the Mega Mentor, a role she will continue serving in through the remaining Knockout Round, the Grammy-winning artist shared what it means to have another chance at offering her advice to all of these hopefuls.

“It’s always a lot of fun to give advice because I study people when they perform,” McEntire shared during the Knockouts premiere episode. “I want to be touched when they’re singing to me.”

When discussing the show’s value, McEntire noted that it’s the exposure that ‘The Voice’ offers to each aspiring performer but more importantly, the “chance of a lifetime” to get to work with successful artists like Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper, Niall Horan, and Shelton. McEntire approaches her role as a Mega Mentor knowing the impact that everything she says can have on each individual.

Reba McEntire Could Have Been a Coach on ‘The Voice’

Ahead of her Mega Mentor appearance, McEntire sat down with the show’s host, Carson Daly, on The Today Show. Daly mentioned that during the planning phase of ‘The Voice,’ they had originally wanted to bring her on as a coach. She wound up being a mentor that season, instead. Just as she did in that People interview, she also referred to the franchise as a “well-oiled machine’ when talking to Daly.

Speaking like a coach, McEntire said her goal with this season is to teach the importance of stage presence and connecting with the audience. Her main point is “to sell the song to the audience” which is something viewers of this season have seen her preach to each individual, “It was a lot of fun. They’re like sponges.”

New episodes of ‘The Voice’ air every Monday night on NBC.

The Voice fans are outraged as they claim the competition is rigged to favor Blake Shelton’s team… before he says goodbye after 12 years as a coach

Fans of the popular singing competition The Voice have been up in arms in the week leading up to Tuesday night’s season 23 finale.

Several viewers have taken to social media to claim that the series has been ‘rigged,’ and they believe it is all to give country star Blake Shelton a triumphant send-off.

Shelton, 46, the last remaining coach dating back to season one, is finally leaving the show after 12 years and an astounding 23 consecutive seasons.

After several contestants were eliminated on Monday, May 15’s episode, some fans became convinced that the show was trying to set up a final win for him so that he can go out on a high note.

Team Blake’s Grace West and NOIVAS, along with Team Kelly’s D. Smooth, Team Niall’s Gina Miles and Team Chance’s Sorelle were all allowed to move on to the finale on Tuesday night.

Going out on a high note? Several fans of The Voice posted conspiracy theories this week alleging that the show is rigged to allow departing coach Blake Shelton’s team to win

Saying goodbye: Shelton is leaving after 12 years and 23 consecutive seasons. He is the last remaining original coach; the trio Sorelle, which made it to the finale, is pictured

But Ryley Tate Wilson of Team Niall, an apparent fan favorite, along with Team Chance’s Ray Uriel and Team Kelly’s Holly Brand were all eliminated.

In particularly, Ryley and Holly being kicked off the show seemed to send some fans into a fury on Twitter.

Despite the fact that the advancing singers were all voted on by fans, the most suspicious viewers believe that something is amiss because they are convinced that the vote totals for Ryley and Holly are lower than they should have been based on their apparent fan support on social media.

However, some users may be posting positively about the singers without voting, and curated social media feeds may make it so fans are mostly seeing posts backing up their prior beliefs, rather than giving them an accurate picture of where fan support lies.

One user wrote, ‘ryley tate not making it just proves how rigged this competition is, especially for blake on his last season. look anywhere online, notice the overwhelming love for ryley, and realize the votes don’t correlate. the contestants deserve better.’

‘Not saying it’s rigged for Blake to win but I feel like I never see anyone talk about his team compared to like Ryley and Holly,’ added another

‘Sorelle made it over Holly and Ryley!? This is exactly why I haven’t watched this show in years. It’s rigged and it’s such bulls***!!’ wrote one fan with similar gripes.

Another person seemed to think that the posts they saw on a social media should have been a proxy for the final vote tally.

‘I literally saw everyone tweeting they were voting for ryley tate and it was crickets for grace they rigged this for blake so badly actually,’ added one person.

Outraged: Several fans were up in arms about the voted-off contestants, particularly Ryley Tate Wilson of Team Niall and Team Kelly’s Holly Brand

Echo chamber? Many fans who complained of the alleged rigging didn’t take into account that their social media feeds are not representative of The Voice voters, and fans of different singers may not show up on their pages; Kelly Clarkson, Shelton, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper pictured

Others weren’t so concerned about whether The Voice was rigged, as they felt the contestants were always meant to flatter the coaches’ egos.

‘everyone yelling rigged as if the voice is not the worst singing competition in existence… it’s all about the judges rather than the contestants let’s be real,’ complained one Twitter user.

Part one of the two-part season 23 finale aired Monday night.

The second and final part — and Shelton’s apparent final episode of The Voice — airs Tuesday, May 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

The Voice 2024 LIVE — Coaches ‘gang up’ on John Legend – but fans believe it’s because they’re ‘intimidated’

BATTLE Rounds have come to a close on The Voice – and fans think they’ve spotted the reason why one coach gets “ganged up” on.

The coaches on The Voice have always had playful banter and competition as they seek victory for their teams, something that does not escape fans.

During this season, viewers have noticed that all of the coaches are playfully goading coach John Legend, one-time winner of the show.

“The way they’re all ganging up on @johnlegend
is hilarious!” wrote one viewer. “All that means is that they’re intimidated by #TeamLegend is going all the way! All jokes aside, I love the judges’ chemistry!”

The Voice returns next Monday at 8 pm ET on NBC. Fans without cable can stream the show with subscriptions to Peacock, Fubo, Sling, or Hulu.

Past coach salaries revealed

Niall Horan was a coach of seasons 23 and 24, and he reportedly only earned $8million a season despite being a famed One Direction singer.

Blake, an original coach on The Voice, made a cool $13million a season.

Considering he was on the show for the first 23 seasons, the country singer walked away with almost $300million before taxes.

His wife, Gwen Stefani, sporadically appeared on the show for a total of eight seasons.

She made the usual $13million for most of them.

Singer Camila Cabello from the group Fifth Harmony followed in fellow band member Niall’s footsteps and only pulled in $8million for her appearance in season 22.