Blake Lively absent from TNT wedding
Blake Lively, who was the godmother of Taylor's children and a constant presence at NFL games during the courtship, was not invited to the wedding.
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Lindsay Hubbard & Matt James Flirty Sighting
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Reality Blurb reported that Summer House star Lindsay Hubbard and Bachelor alum Matt James were spotted getting flirty at a PR event with a group of people. Claudia likes this pairing in theory, while Jackie has reservations about Matt as a boyfriend based on his conduct during his high-profile relationship with Rachel Kirkconnell — specifically what she sees as throwing Kirkconnell under the bus after she was canceled, leaving her to navigate alone. The hosts briefly revisit the 'Rachel Kirkale' episode where they discussed the relationship at length, agreeing that the dynamic was cursed from the start due to the cancellation fallout. Jackie ultimately frames Matt favorably based on his post-show behavior, noting he keeps Shabbat dinners and has been relatively quiet. The sticking point: Lindsay has a daughter, and the complexity of that is a high bar for any new relationship.
Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James: Flirty Sighting or Nothing?
Sources say Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James were 'flirty' at a PR event. The hosts like the idea of Lindsay dating outside her show, but flag Matt's complicated history with Rachel Kirkconnell and wonder if a single mom is really what he's looking for right now.
Karamo Brown and Jussie Smollett Are Dating — And It's Perfect
Queer Eye's Karamo Brown confirmed he is deeply in love with Jussie Smollett — a convicted and disgraced actor — and believes he will be his husband. The hosts' verdict: two 'con men' neutralizing each other is actually a public service.
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