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Metro
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE star demonstrates how broken finger 'still won't bend from knuckle to tip'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video WWE superstar Bianca Belair has shown the extent of her 'complicated' recovery after breaking her fingers over three months ago. The 36-year-old star suffered the gruesome injury during her Triple Threat match with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025, and has been out of action ever since. Bianca, who appears in Netflix's new docu-series WWE Unreal, returned to the ring as a special guest referee for Naomi and Jade Cargill's match at Evolution a couple of weeks ago, but she exclusively showed Metro the extent of the the issue. 'Right now the finger, it's fully healed, but the problem is that it won't bend from the knuckle to the tip,' she said, before demonstrating on camera. 'Trying to get in the ring to wrestle like this, it's just sticking out there. So right now, we're working on that aspect. So it's been a lot more complicated than I thought. 'We're just sticking in there.' Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The EST of WWE confirmed while the break is 'fully healed', now she's focused on 'getting the mobility back and getting it into a safe place'. 'I'm in rehab and therapy nonstop, so we're working on it,' she smiled. The pain and struggles that come with being a WWE superstar will be on full display in Unreal on Netflix, as the series gives viewers an unprecedented peek behind the curtain. In that same spirit, Bianca opened up on how Rhea – who also features heavily in the series recounting her own injury setbacks – helped her finish the WrestleMania match. 'I felt it immediately, but I thought I had broke all my fingers, and it took Rhea to really snap me out of that moment,' she said. 'I was just rolling around in pain. And she's like, 'Ay! Ay!' And I'm like, 'Oh, sorry, we have to finish this match!' ' At one point in the documentary, Bianca – who is famous for handmaking every single one of her wrestling outfits – accidentally stabs herself with a needle as she finishes her Elimination Chamber gear at the last second. 'I'm always poking myself with needles, and I'm anxious. It's just crazy chaos backstage, and it's amazing to see all that,' she said. 'And then when we go out there, nobody even knows the chaos that was happening.' It's these kinds of struggles that Bianca hopes WWE Unreal can shine a light on. Asked which preconceptions she hopes the series can get rid of, she said: 'The general idea of wrestling just being fake. Is it scripted? Yes, it is. But there's so much realness that goes into it. 'It's a lot of hard work. It's an engine. From the production and creative, trying to write storylines, and then injuries happen, and us having to pivot, and go with the flow.' That's proven true for Bianca as she recovers from her injury. Despite the lingering issues, she recently returned as the special guest referee for the No Holds Barred match between Jade and Naomi. 'I get more nervous refereeing than actually having a match. I've gained so much respect for the referees,' she admitted, having also refereed a match between Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky earlier this year. 'You can completely mess up the match just being the referee,' she explained, and in WWE Unreal it's explained how the referee is essentially the bridge between the wrestlers in the ring, and the producers backstage. 'You're such an integral part of the matches. People, a lot of times, don't realise that,' Bianca pointed out, while recalling an awkward moment the first time she put on the stripes live on Monday Night Raw. 'The battery pack kept falling out,' she laughed. 'At the same time as you're trying to ref and you're trying to count and you're trying to make sure that you're in the right spot, you also have people in your ear talking to you from backstage.' These kinds of secrets being spilled are well known by diehard fans, but even they have never seen the realities of wrestling laid out like they are in WWE Unreal. Bianca is no stranger to reality TV, but she admitted there was a certain level of nerves going into pulling back the curtain so far. 'You're not really your Bianca Belair character. You're frustrated, you're anxious, you're nervous,' she said. 'It was really nerve wracking sometimes to pull that curtain back and have that camera in our face in that type of way.' However, she hopes the end results will be a 'newfound respect' for wrestling – and specifically the women involved. More Trending 'As a woman, we're in there wrestling, just like everybody else, we're putting on amazing matches, and showing the art and skill of what we do,' she said. She added: 'I think that a new found respect is going to be had for wrestlers when this documentary comes out.' View More » All five episodes of WWE Unreal are coming to Netflix on July 29. Subscribers can also watch WWE SummerSlam live on August 2 and 3. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Hulk Hogan 'lost a lot of weight in final weeks before death' MORE: Netflix viewers rush to watch 'absorbing' reboot of beloved Scottish crime drama MORE: Inside Hulk Hogan's three marriages and reality TV series Hogan Knows Best
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Reveals First Look at Daniel Diemer's Tyson in Season 2 — and Finds Its Nico and Bianca
The next installment of the Disney+ series premieres Dec. 10 Some highly anticipated demigods are headed to Camp Half-Blood, and during the show's Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday morning, fans got their first look at them. Featuring series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer, the panel debuted a full teaser for Season 2 of the Disney+ series, and in it came the first footage of Percy's half-brother Tyson (Diemer). More from TheWrap 'E! News' Nightly Broadcast Canceled Ahead of Network's Move to Versant 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Reveals First Look at Daniel Diemer's Tyson in Season 2 — and Finds Its Nico and Bianca Adam Scott Got a Concussion Filming That Big 'Severance' Fight: 'You Can See My Head Get Slammed' 'Externally Yours,' New Vampire Comedy From 'Ghosts' Creators, Lands Pilot Order at CBS As an added bonus, fans learned that Season 2 will officially premiere on Dec. 10. You can watch the teaser below. Tyson is a cyclops who's really excited to help his brother but isn't exactly welcome right away, given how Thalia died. Best known for playing Paul Munsky in Netflix's 'The Half of It,' and starring as Scott Bentland in 'Under the Bridge' alongside Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough, Diemer's casting was announced almost exactly a year ago, also at the show's SDCC panel. To keep the casting announcement trend going, executive producer and creator Rick Riordan also appeared via video message on Thursday to reveal that season 3 — the series scored an early renewal back in March — has officially found its Nico di Angelo and his sister Bianca. Fans of the books have long anticipated their arrival, as they are the children of Hades, and beloved in the series. Levi Chrisopulos is set to star as Nico, a series regular, with Olive Abercrombie appearing in a recurring role as Bianca. Production on Season 3 is set to begin soon. Season 2 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' is based on the second book in the series, 'The Sea of Monsters.' After Camp Half-Blood's protective border is breached, Percy heads to the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save the camp — the Golden Fleece. With help from Annabeth, Clarisse and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy's survival is crucial in the fight to stop Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood — and ultimately, Olympus. Season 2 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' hits Disney+ on Dec. 10. The post 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Reveals First Look at Daniel Diemer's Tyson in Season 2 — and Finds Its Nico and Bianca appeared first on TheWrap. Solve the daily Crossword
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GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Will Ashley, Bianca De Vera treat WillCa fans to cute TikTok video
This one is for the WillCa fans! Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera did their own cute take on the trending audio of 'Got to Be Real' by Cheryl Lynn. In the video, Bianca acted as if her bag was heavy. Will offered to carry it, before doing a fierce runway walk. Will's video currently has 2.3 million views, 462,800 likes, and 11,900 comments from kilig fans who are loving the WillCa ayuda. Michael Sager also commented, "GALING NUNG NAG VIDEO." Will and Bianca previously acted together in the GMA Network and ABS-CBN collaboration, 'Unbreak My Heart.' They reunited in 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition,' where they both confessed to having unresolved tension from their "Unbreak My Heart" days. WillCa then became a popular ship. During the PBB Big Night, they became viral after hugging on stage. Their first TikTok together since coming out of the house has fetched over 17 million views. The 20 housemates will reunite on August 10 for "The Big ColLOVE" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
David Licauco third wheels for Dustin Yu, Bianca De Vera
David Licauco just had a hilarious and relatable moment with Dustin Yu and Bianca De Vera. On X, the Pambansang Ginoo shared a photo of DustBia dining out at a restaurant and wrote a cheeky caption. 'Mahirap pala mag third wheel shet,' David said. Amused fans thanked David for the DustBia ayuda. DustBia became a popular ship on 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.' Dustin first confessed to the boys that he likes Bianca, and he later told Bianca herself during a confrontation. Afterwards, they settled into a mutual understanding and became each other's final duo. Following their time inside Bahay ni Kuya, Dustin and Bianca held a fan meet and have been sharing kilig-filled content. "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" ended its four-month run on July 5. Mika and Brent Manalo (BreKa) won the title of Big Winner Duo. Ralph De Leon and Will (RaWi) placed second, Charlie Fleming and Esnyr (CharEs) placed third, and AZ Martinez and River Joseph (AzVer) placed fourth. The 20 housemates will reunite on August 10 for "The Big ColLOVE" at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Following the success of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition," a second season is in the works. Mahirap pala mag third wheel shet — David Licauco (@davidlicauco) July 22, 2025 —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ioan Gruffudd snogs pregnant Bianca at premiere of franchise he brought Alice Evans to years ago
Ioan Gruffudd and his wife Bianca Wallace packed on the PDA on the red carpet at the world premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles on Monday night Dad-to-be Ioan Gruffudd returned to his Fantastic Four roots on Monday night as he posed on the red carpet with his pregnant wife. The Welsh actor, who is already a father to two teenagers, and Australian actress Bianca Wallace looked happy than ever has they packed on the PDA at the world premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in Los Angeles. A previous Fantastic Four film came out in 1994, followed by a reboot in 2005 starring Ioan, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis. They all returned in 2007 for Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer, in which they learned they were not the only superpowered beings in the universe. During his stint as Mister Fantastic two decades ago, Ioan, 51, was in a relationship with ex-wife Alice Evans, whom he bitterly split from in January 2021. The former couple, who are still embroiled in a bitter legal battle regarding their two daughters, met while working on a movie together in 1999 and tied the knot in 2007. Following their messy split four years ago, Ioan went on to find love again with Bianca, with the two actors tying the knot in April this year. The happy couple announced Bianca 's pregnancy in June, just weeks after becoming husband and wife. As Bianca's due date grows closer, the mum-to-be, 32, and Ioan enjoyed a date night at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to watch the new Fantastic Four movie. Bianca dressed her bump in a chic grey midi dress, completing her look with black sandals and a black clutch bag, while Ioan rocked a classic black suit and white shirt. The parents-to-be shared a kiss on the red carpet as they posed for pictures, with Titanic actor Ioan tenderly placing his hand on his wife's stomach for some snaps. Ioan and Bianca announced their baby news on social media, posting a charming black and white photo of Ioan tenderly kissing Bianca's growing baby bump on Instagram. "Baby Gruffudd poppin' out to say hello!" read the caption. The couple's announcement was quickly inundated with congratulatory messages from friends. The couple also announced their marriage on social media, posting a grainy video of them exchanging vows and captioning their post: "Mr and Mrs Gruffudd. Marriage now, wedding later." In the romantic video, Ioan can be seen wiping away tears as they said 'I do' on a balcony overlooking the sea. Bride Bianca looked stunning in a plunging ivory gown, clutching a bouquet of elegant pink roses. In another clip, Ioan and Bianca were seen celebrating with champagne and playing with their dog, who was an honoured guest at their nuptials. Ioan moved forward with co-star Bianca following his acrimonious split from ex-wife Alice, the mother of his two daughters. A heartbroken Alice spoke openly about the separation, revealing to her followers that she was in 'excruciating pain' as she detailed the break up. The pair first met on the set of 102 Dalmations in 1999 - at a time when Alice was dating Pablo Picasso's grandson Oliver. Alice and Ioan announced their engagement six months later and eventually exchanged vows in Mexico in 2007. The couple were blessed with two daughters, both conceived through IVF after Alice was diagnosed with a low antral follicle count at 38. Following the birth of their first child Ella, Alice expressed: "It was as close to being in heaven as I'd ever get." Ioan and Bianca made their relationship public in 2021 after collaborating on a new TV series. However, it took another two years for Ioan's divorce from Alice to be finalised. During this period, he endured a contentious court battle with Alice, during which he sought a restraining order against her. The actor and his new partner Bianca alleged they had been subjected to a 'smear campaign' of malicious text messages, emails and social media posts from Alice. Ioan also contested Alice's request for increased spousal support, asserting that he had already paid $400,000 more than necessary. In legal documents, he labelled Alice's claims of poverty as 'exaggerated', dismissing it as a 'false narrative' that she and the children have been left destitute. In February of this year, Alice claimed she had been evicted from her Los Angeles home due to her inability to pay rent. The actress stated that she and her daughters were forced to vacate and had 'no way of renting even the cheapest room in the city.
