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Ray Lewis Quits ‘DWTS’ After Injury

Ray Lewis ’ time on Dancing With the Stars season 28 is over.  Dancing With the Stars’ Hottest Hookups! The former NFL linebacker, 44, announced on the Monday, September 30, episode of DWTS that he will no longer compete on the ABC reality competition due to a foot injury.  “An old injury flared up,” host Tom Bergeron said, explaining why Lewis had to drop out of the season.   After the announcement, Lewis’ former partner, Cheryl Burke , took to her Instagram to reflect on her DWTS journey with the football player. “Dancing with Ray has meant so much to me. His positivity and dedication are admirable, and his smile is contagious. The hard work he put into every practice and performance is something only a true athlete could do,” she wrote. “Being an athlete means pushing yourself past your limits, but also knowing when to take care of your body. Unfortunately, due to injuries he sustained to his foot, our journey to the mirror ball ends tonight. Ray, I wish you a safe and spe

Jonathan Scott, Zooey Deschanel Double Date With His Brother at ‘DWTS’

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Paso doble double date? Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel attended the live taping of Dancing With the Stars on Monday, September 30, alongside his twin brother, Drew Scott , and Drew’s wife, Linda Phan . Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel at Dancing with the Stars ABC ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Reveals New Voting Twist and Judges Make Surprising First Elimination The two couples were spotted at neighboring tables in the ballroom audience, with Deschanel giggling as she and Jonathan whispered back and forth. At one point during the show, “Jonathan moved his chair closer to Zooey and put his arm around her as he whispered closely in her ear,” an eyewitness told Us Weekly . “They appeared very comfortable together and looked sweet.” Jonathan and Drew — the 41-year-olds who have gained fame as HGTV’s Property Brothers — both have a history with DWTS . Drew competed in the ABC show’s 25th season in 2017, dancing with pro Emma Slater , and in one episode, Jonathan surprised fans b

'Dancing With the Stars' Movie Night: Breaking Down Every Dance

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Week two has arrived! After the devastating first elimination on season 28 of Dancing With the Stars , the celebs were ready to work even harder during movie week. Each pair took on a different dance style to a song from a popular film during the Monday, September 30, show. One pair that didn’t compete was  Ray Lewis and  Cheryl Burke , as the pair had to sit the week out due to the 44-year-old former NFL star suffering from an injury. “Due to injuries he sustained to his foot, our journey to the mirror ball ends tonight ,” Burke, 35, wrote on Instagram ahead of the episode. “Ray, I wish you a safe and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you do the squirrel dance again very soon. #TeamRAVENous.” While the duo were training to perform a cha-cha to “Twist and Shout” from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off , a foot injury that that Lewis suffered in 2010 resurfaced. He found out that he had torn three tendons in his foot and would need surgery; the doctor said if he continued dancing, i

Ray Lewis and Cheryl Burke Withdraw From ‘DWTS’ Episode After Injury

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Ray Lewis and Cheryl Burke will reportedly not compete on the Monday, September 30, episode of Dancing With the Stars after the former NFL linebacker suffered an injury.   Dancing With the Stars’ Hottest Hookups! According to Entertainment Tonight , the former Baltimore Ravens player, 44, and the professional dancer, 35, will withdraw from Monday’s episode because of a physical complication. A representative for ABC told Us Weekly , “No comment from the show. You can tune-in tonight to find out!” Ray Lewis and Cheryl Burke on ‘Dancing With The Stars’. ABC/Eric McCandless On Saturday, September 28, Lewis shared a cryptic Instagram post about sacrifice.   “Don’t get me wrong — I understand the grind — the effort and commitment it takes is unparalleled,” he wrote in the caption. “But when you finally level up what else will be left? Did you cut off your friends and family or sacrifice your mental health? Make time for what matters. Take care of yourself. Mind, Body, and Spirit

Swoon! Mike Johnson Is Writing a Book About Body Positivity and Self-Love

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Mike Johnson imageSPACE/Shutterstock Mike Johnson is gearing up to add a new title to his resume: author! The former Bachelorette contestant told Us Weekly exclusively that he is writing a book. Celebrity Scribes “I have a book coming out next year. It’s about self-love and body positivity,” Johnson, 31, told Us Weekly exclusively while he prepped for a night out with the Lumenis GeneO 3-in-1 Super Facial in Toronto on Friday, September 27. The ABC personality revealed his new plans after shutting down speculation that he was cozying up to his Bachelor in Paradise costar Tayshia Adams at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas earlier this month. Former ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ Leads: Where Are They Now? “Dean [Unglert] was right there, Caelynn [Miller-Keyes] was right there, Derek [Peth] was right there. Tayshia and I FaceTimed JPJ when we were in the car going to some event. She is happy and is beautiful in her relationship with JPJ. Those guys would never

Bryce Dallas Howard: Original Stars Joining ‘Jurassic Park 3’ Feels ‘Right’

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Bryce Dallas Howard attends the Environmental Media Association 2nd Annual Honors Benefit Gala in Los Angeles on September 28, 2019. John Photography/Shutterstock Getting the prehistoric gang back together! Bryce Dallas Howard is “thrilled” that original Jurassic Park stars Laura Dern , Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum are joining her and Chris Pratt in Jurassic World 3 — especially because she doesn’t have to stay tight-lipped about the news anymore. Why Bryce Dallas Howard Wore Pre-Owned Outfits From the RealReal at the Cannes Film Festival “That was painful!” the 38-year-old joked to Us Weekly and other reporters at the 2nd Annual Environmental Media Association Honors Benefit Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 28. “I don’t think I was very effective in keeping that secret. … I was like not effectively cagey about it, basically. People were like, ‘Is it happening?’ I’m like, ‘Mmm …’” Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Laura Dern and Sam Neill in ‘Jurassic Park.’ M

Chase McNary Regrets Leaving Bachelor Nation for MTV: 'It Crushed Me'

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Chase McNary Brian To/Variety/Shutterstock Not all reality TV shows are created equally. Chase McNary wasn’t a fan of his portrayals on MTV’s Ex on the Beach and The Challenge. Stars Who Got Their Start on Reality TV “I went over to MTV. … It was definitely something I learned from and if I went back, I probably wouldn’t do it again,” the 30-year-old former Bachelorette contestant told Us Weekly after getting a Lumenis GeneO 3-in-1 Super Facial in Toronto on Friday, September 27. “And I’ve been pretty vocal and outspoken of advising other people not to do that.” While the Denver bar owner, who competed for JoJo Fletcher ‘s heart on season 12 of The Bachelorette , admitted that he was enticed by MTV financially, he said the network had a “different feel” and a “different following.” “It didn’t represent who I was as a person,” Chase admitted. “And it crushed me for a while, so it feels good to get back with ABC and have a little touch back into Paradise and to show the worl

'Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Challenge’ Debuts a Woodland Fairy Dress

Wedding fashion on a budget! The folksy bridal-shower game of creating a wedding dress out of toilet paper was transformed into an annual worldwide competition in 2003, and for the first time, TLC is capturing all of the bathrooms to craft room action. Best Celebrity Wedding Dresses On The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Challenge , contestants compete to create a wedding gown and headpiece using tape, glue, thread and toilet paper, with the dream of winning fame and a cash prize. Gale, 63, created a dress that incorporates whimsical and fairytale elements inspired by her love for nature. “I love trees. I like to touch them, I like to talk to them. I feel connected to them,” the Chesterfield, Missouri resident explains in Us Weekly’s exclusive sneak peek. Gale’s fantasy-themed, woodland fairy dress includes fairy wings, a bunny on the train and an owl held with on a toilet paper falconry glove. Celebs Who Didn't Wear White to Their Wedding “I figured out a way to make an owl. He

Ryan Guzman: Ronda Rousey's '9-1-1' Character Has a 'Connection' With Eddie

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Ronda Rousey is coming in swinging. The WWE star will make her first appearance on the Monday, September 30, episode of 9-1-1 , as Lena Bosko, a member of LAFD’s Station 136 who gets caught up in a massive tsunami — along with the rest of Los Angeles. Inside Fall TV's New and Returning Shows “She kind of introduces Eddie a new outlet and really connects with him on a level where no other cast member had been able to do,” star Ryan Guzman , who plays single father and firefighter Eddie Diaz, tells Us Weekly exclusively. “Lena is caught in the wrong circumstances at their first meeting throughout the tsunami. Through that point on, we kind of figure out, she’s sticking around. She’s created this little connection with Eddie and she’s helping him out more than she actually realizes and Eddie’s getting help more than he actually wants.” This season will also include Eddie trying to move forward after “dealing with all the heartache” at the end of season 2. Movie Stars Who Made th

'RHOBH' Cast Dishes on How Garcelle and Sutton Are Fitting in So Far

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Are new diamonds still a girl’s best friend in Beverly Hills? The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 10 cast dished exclusively to Us Weekly about their new costars, Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke. “I think [Sutton’s] got a lot of personality, so she’ll fit right in,” Erika Jayne told Us Weekly at the Sutton store opening in West Hollywood on Thursday, September 26. The Pretty Mess author then confirmed that adding Sutton and Garcelle to the group has been an organic transition following Lisa Vanderpump ’s departure at the end of season 9. Dorit Kemsley also appeared to be a fan of both of the new ladies. “We’re all here to support [Sutton]. She’s great. She’s a great addition to the group. She’s fun, she’s full of life, and she’s got some exciting things on the horizon, so we’re all excited to see it,” the swimwear designer told Us . “I love Garcelle. She’s so wonderful. Great spirit, she’s super sweet, she’s fun, she’s funny.” Teddi Mellencamp , meanwhile, told

How 'The Rookie' Wrote Off Afton Williamson's Talia Bishop

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Afton Williamson as Talia on ‘The Rookie’. ABC The Rookie goes on. When Afton Williamson deciding to leave the drama following the end of season 1, ABC was left to figure out a way to write off her character, Officer Talia Bishop. The Sunday, September 29, premiere picked up two weeks after the finale and John Nolan ( Nathan Fillion ) was left to find his way without his training officer. Shocking TV Exits “It’s not going to be quite the same without Talia,” he said during the episode. It was then revealed that Bishop had taken a job at ATF (the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) after lying about her brother. That was all that was said about Talia’s absence during the episode. In August, the actress, 34, announced that she would not be returning to the ABC police drama, making multiple allegations about both cast members and the show’s hair department . She detailed the allegations in a lengthy Instagram post, claiming she received “racial discrimination fro

Shocking TV Exits

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All good things must come to an end – even on TV. Whether it’s a death or an actor’s decision to leave a show, it’s never easy to say goodbye to a beloved character. Scroll through Us Weekly ’s gallery to relive the most shocking TV exits. Shocking TV Exits At the end of The Rookie's first season, Williamson announced she would not be returning and made allegations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment on set. Production company eONe launched an investigation, which included "nearly 400 hours of interviews," and those identified "did not conduct themselves in an unlawful manner or demonstrate behavior inappropriate for the workplace." Her character, Talia Bishop, was written off the series; in the season 2 premiere, Officer Bishop had decided to leave the LAPD.   ABC Ruth Wilson During season 4 of The Affair , Ruth Wilson’s Alison was murdered, shocking longtime viewers. Showrunner Sarah Treem revealed that she had requested to leave the show

Connor S. Admits 'BiP' Process Was 'Heartbreaking' After Whitney Split

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Connor Saeli and Whitney Fransway. ABC/John Fleenor; Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com A whirlwind year. Connor Saeli is still healing after filming The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise within months of each other. ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Couples Who Are Still Together Connor, who first competed for Hannah Brown ’s heart on season 15 of The Bachelorette, started dating Caelynn Miller-Keyes during season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise. Their relationship was short-lived, however, when the former pageant queen opted to leave the beach with former season 6 contestant Dean Unglert , whom she met at the beginning of the summer. “To be honest, the whole Paradise and Bachelorette situation as a whole, to me, was a little heartbreaking,” Connor told Us Weekly  exclusively while he prepped for a night out with the Lumenis OxyGeneo 3-in-1 Super Facial in Toronto on Friday, September 27. “Because you go onto The Bachelorette and you’re hopeful that it might work out for you, but y

Taylor! Katy! Musicians Who Put Their Pets in Music Videos

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Something to howl about! Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are among the celebrities who have included their beloved pets in one — or more — of their music videos. Celebrities and Their Pets Fans of Swift know her cats are a big part of her life; therefore, it’s always a special surprise when one of the felines pop up in her work. Most recently, her famous furry friends Meredith Grey, Benjamin Button, and Olivia Benson graced the screen in the video for her hit song “Me!” featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco. “I’m trying to give them a normal upbringing but when the little ones and I ran into the flawless @paulaabdul on the way to red carpet we STRAIGHT UP had to get a pic,” Swift captioned a photo from backstage at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards that shows her holding one cat and Paula Abdul holding the other. However, it’s not always fun and games for Swift and her three cats. In 2014, Swift hilariously revealed one of her four-legged friends destroyed her d

Pete Davidson Is a No-Show for ‘Saturday Night Live’ Premiere

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Host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish during promos for ‘Saturday Night Live’ on September 24, 2019 in New York City. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC Pete Davidson stayed out of the spotlight during the season 45 premiere of  Saturday Night Live  on Saturday, September 28. ‘Saturday Night Live’ Stars Who Landed A-List Romances: Photos Where’s Pete? Davidson did not appear in the first episode of the new season, despite keeping his spot in the cast and the opening credits. He was not on the stage with his costars for the closing either. Welcome Back SNL  vet Maya Rudolph stole the show as Kamala Harris in a surprise cameo. The senator faced off with her fellow presidential candidates in a CNN town hall, but no one held a candle to the “fun aunt” vibes the comedian was laying on in epic proportions. Larry David also returned as Bernie Sanders , while host Woody Harrelson portrayed Joe Biden . Good Girl Musical guest Billie Eilish played with visual effects, da

Back to School! Everything We Know About ‘Riverdale’ Season 4

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It’s officially senior year at Riverdale High. Riverdale returns for season 4 in less than two weeks, and according to the showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the core four’s relationships will be front and center. “I guess the one thing that could break up the foursome, well, besides death, is something romantic happening. They’re great friends. They’ve been through stuff no other friends have been through,” Sacasa told Us Weekly exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con in July. “It may not seem like it, but I genuinely love these characters and I love this quartet. I want them to be OK. It feels like I put them through the ringer, and I do, but there’s a part of me that always thinks that they’ll survive, they’ll be OK, they’ll win.” The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina creator added that the season 4 mystery will play out more similar to season 1, calling the plot a “slow burn.” “The reason for that is so we can tell character stories and friendship stories without the threat of ‘Oh m