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Cosmopolitan
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Clayton Echard Says He's 'Not Too Happy' With ‘Perfect Match' Edit
Netflix's latest reality show, Perfect Match, is back for its third season, and it's already brought on so much drama on and off screen. While the final episode drops on August 15, cast members like Louis Russell, Amber Desiree 'AD' Smith, Ollie Sutherland, and Hannah Burns have been making headlines for several reasons. The most recent contestant to join the ongoing list is Bachelor Nation alum Clayton Echard, who got candid about his edit in the season's first nine episodes. While he 'really enjoyed' the experience of appearing on the Netflix reality series, Clayton told The Viall Files host Nick Viall that he had a different reaction when watching the show. 'Unfortunately, I'm not too happy with the edit,' he admitted during the August 7 episode of the podcast. 'I'm not going to sit here and dodge responsibility, but I just thought it went differently. I thought it could have been portrayed differently.' Of course, he pointed out that these kinds of shows are 'always missing context,' and acknowledged that producers 'only [have] so much time to use when they air these episodes.' Though Clayton was originally matched with Siesta Key star Juliette Porter, things changed when his ex from his Bachelor era, Rachel Recchia, walked through the door. 'When she walked in, it was a rush of emotions. All the feelings that you once had, they come back up,' he shared, admitting he felt hopeful that it might work out between them this time around. 'Maybe now this is the right timing for us. So that's what all went through my head.' He only realized they weren't a match after he had asked her to pair up with him, explaining, 'How I got to that point was through the conversations we had, my intuition, the things that I'm looking for in life, prior experiences, the conversations her and I had. There were things that were said that I said, 'Yeah, this isn't going to work.'' The former Bachelor explained that his edits across several TV shows portrayed his connection with Rachel differently from how he experienced it IRL. 'The edit made it seem like Rachel and I had a stronger connection when I felt that my lived experience, I had a stronger connection with Susie [Evans],' he explained of his time on the The Bachelor in 2022. 'So when people kept saying it, though, it started to infiltrate my mind.' 'I'm willing to say that maybe I was wrong, like maybe I wasn't seeing the right things because I didn't have the emotional intelligence,' he added of reuniting with Rachel on Perfect Match. 'So maybe I need to listen more to what the majority is saying and give it a second chance and I guess this is my second chance.' Clayton's appearance on the pod comes after Rachel's recent visit, where she admitted how she feels around her former flame. 'Every time I'm around Clayton, I go back into a state of absolute delusion,' she dished, later adding, 'I wasn't going to bring my Bachelorette reputation into it. Unfortunately, that's not what happened.' The first nine episodes of Perfect Match are now streaming on Netflix.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Rachel Recchia Calls Louis Russell 'Selfish' for Spoiling ‘Perfect Match'
It looks like Love Island USA's Huda Mustafa found romance beyond the villa with Too Hot to Handle alum Louis Russell after they hard-launched their relationship on the red carpet. We love to see wait a minute. Hasn't Louis been exploring another connection with Love Is Blind's Sandy Gallagher on the current season of Perfect Match, which released its first six episodes this summer? Yes, yes he has. Allow us to elaborate. The Netflix reality series reportedly started filming over a year ago after it was renewed for its third season in June 2024, so his real-life relationship with Huda is, unfortunately, a major spoiler. Because of it, we know Louis and Sandy's flirtation will fizzle out at some point—and fellow Perfect Match cast member Rachel Recchia is fully calling him out for it, too. During an interview on Nick Viall's The Viall Files podcast, Rachel shared that she was 'disappointed' when she saw Louis and Huda walk the red carpet of the Weapons movie premiere on July 31. 'It's literally airing—we have what, maybe two weeks? It feels, like, a little selfish,' Rachel said, referring to the remaining episodes' release schedule. 'It affects the whole cast.' She clarified that while it's frustrating, there's no bad blood between her and Louis, adding, 'I love him as a person. I think he's amazing. I get along with him so well. He's such great TV.' She continued, 'I mean, Sandy and him have such a good connection on the show. Now people are kinda seeing things like, 'Oh, what's going on now?'' The Bachelor Nation alum also said that 'everything that's happening now is crazy' in the aftermath of Louis going public with Huda and his alleged falling out with Love Island: Beyond the Villa star, Miguel Harichi. ICYMI, Miguel's girlfriend, Leah Kateb, and her PPG besties Serena Page and JaNa Craig, all unfollowed Louis on social media after he stepped out on the red carpet with Huda. Love Island USA devotees thought this was Huda shade, but Leah later clarified that it had nothing to do with the season 7 fan favorite and more to do with Louis. Then, Miguel cleared the air with a series of Instagram Stories, in which he wrote, 'Leah and the girls didn't unfollow Louis because he was dating Huda, they did it because as women the reasoning behind why he was dating her didn't sit right with them.' He added, 'Whether or not they are truly falling for each other at this point I couldn't care less. I wish them nothing but peace, but my road is my own and I would prefer if my name and my girl's name no longer crossed into their world.' Oh, and if you're wondering how Rachel is feeling about her ill-fated reunion with Clayton Echard on Perfect Match? As she told Nick: 'I think he came on the show because he did want that redemption and I'm the easiest path to it... He said we're both better versions of ourselves. I definitely am.'
Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
JoJo Siwa's ex Kath Ebbs announces relationship with star athlete after heartbreak
Just months after their public split from the singer and dancer, the Australian influencer has confirmed their relationship with a famous athlete on social media JoJo Siwa's ex-partner, Kath Ebbs, has revealed that they are in a new relationship after their public split from the Dance Moms star. Kath and JoJo were together when the latter went into the Big Brother house. JoJo quickly formed a tight bond with Chris Hughes, of Love Island fame, and while viewers picked up on flirtatious vibes between the pair, they insisted that they were just friends. Shortly after JoJo came out of the Big Brother house, Kath posted a video online claiming that they had been dumped at the show's after-party. They said: "After two weeks of sitting back watching certain things unfold and not being able to get any clarity from the person that it involves... I was dumped at the after-party.' Kath continued: "I was told that there are confused feelings there - do with that what you will - and that they had realised in the house that I wasn't the person that they wanted to spend the foreseeable future with." During an interview with The Viall Files, JoJo said that Chris was not one of the reasons behind the break up. She said: "I actually told this to Kath, like, 'Maybe it would be easier if he was! But he is not one of them, so if you're going to share the story, share the story… Don't paint it out to look like I cheated on you with him because I did not… I would not, and I have not." JoJo went on to date Chris, and the pair are currently still together. She confirmed the relationship at the start of June during an interview with The Guardian, saying: 'It's not platonic any more, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way.' However, Kath has now revealed on social media that they are also in a new relationship - with Australian rules footballer Tilly Lucas-Rodd. Kath shared a post of the pair kissing and getting cosy in a photobooth and added the caption: 'The rumours are true! YES I still (stupidly) believe in love!!' Tilly is an athlete for the Hawthorn Football Club who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. Earlier this year they opened up about getting top surgery and how it helped them to feel at home in their body. Kath's new partner told ABC Sport in June: "People often have asked me, 'How do I feel now that I've had it' — post surgery seeing myself. "A lot of people [who've had the operation] have really big emotions and really big elation. But for me, it was like, 'this is how I've always looked when I saw myself' … This is what I've always thought and always seen internally."
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did 'Love Island' stars JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez break up? Fans notice sudden changes
The ' Love Island USA ' season 7 recently made headlines for its sensational finale episode – but the drama isn't over yet. The fan-favourite couple from the previous season, JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, are in talks again and not for the rings on their fingers but the unfollow button on social media. JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez have reportedly broken up According to TMZ , JaNa and Kenny have cut their ties, and she has unfollowed him on Instagram on Sunday. While there has been no official statement from the couple, the media outlet reported that Kenny initiated the break-up. Meanwhile, Craig has been leaning on her girlfriends during the vulnerable time in her life. Previously, the eagle-eyed fans speculated about the trouble in paradise a long time back, when the on-the-rocks couple had removed each other from their social media bio. While she clicked the unfollow button on Kenny, JaNa has also turned off her comments. Supporting their friend, Serena Page, and Leah Kateb also stopped following Rodriguez on Instagram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pensioners Can Buy These Electric Cars in Ipoh - See Prices Here! Electric Cars | Search Ads Search Now Undo The sudden changes have concerned the fans about the future of the couple. However, the fans are baffled by the chronology of the change. Just a day before the split-up on July 26, 2025, Kenny had shared a delightful story with Craig. In the clip, Rodriguez wore a sleek tux while she wore a stunning pink dress, blowing a kiss to the camera, according to Pinkvilla . The long-distance relationship After winning the show in third place, the couple had been in a long-distance relationship , where he lived in Dallas and she lived in Los Angeles. In a July 2024 episode of The Viall Files podcast, JaNa shared, 'I don't want to move [to Dallas] right away. I think we could do our own thing, change our work schedules so we can spend time [and do], like, a year of visiting each other, or less maybe, but me moving to Dallas right now would be crazy.' 'He leaves [Los Angeles] today, and I'm so sad! It was like, 'Oh, we're gonna be good and FaceTime all the time,'' she added.
Pink Villa
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Love Island USA Season 6: Did JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez Split After Instagram Unfollow Drama?
Love Island USA Season 6 couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez are making headlines again, this time not for romance, but for sparking breakup rumors. Fans were quick to notice that on Sunday, July 27, JaNa unfollowed Kenny on Instagram. Her close friends Serena Page and Leah Kateb also hit the unfollow button, adding fuel to the speculation. Meanwhile, Kenny removed JaNa's name from his Instagram bio, a move fans often associate with relationship troubles. The sudden changes have left many wondering if the long-distance couple have gone their separate ways after being together for over a year. They looked happy just a day earlier What's confusing for fans is the timing. Just a day before the social media shake-up, on Saturday, July 26, Kenny shared a cheerful Instagram story featuring JaNa. In the video, Kenny wore a tux while JaNa looked stunning in a pink dress, blowing a kiss to the camera. The post gave no hint that a split might be on the horizon. The pair first connected on Love Island USA Season 6 in 2024 and quickly became fan favorites. They briefly broke up during the Casa Amor twist when Kenny returned with a bombshell, but the couple reconciled and ultimately finished third in the finale. Long-distance relationship challenges Since the show ended, JaNa and Kenny have been navigating a long-distance relationship. Kenny is based in Dallas, while JaNa lives in Los Angeles. During a July 2024 episode of The Viall Files podcast, JaNa shared, 'I don't want to move [to Dallas] right away. I think we could do our own thing, change our work schedules so we can spend time [and do], like, a year of visiting each other, or less maybe, but me moving to Dallas right now would be crazy.' She added, 'He leaves [Los Angeles] today and I'm so sad! It was like, 'Oh, we're gonna be good and FaceTime all the time.'' Here's what Kenny said about their setup after the villa The couple recently appeared on Beyond the Villa, the Peacock spinoff. During the show, they revealed they were still living separately. 'Since leaving the villa, it's a big jump moving in together with someone, and I didn't want it to be televised, especially the first time,' Kenny told Variety. He shared, 'So we rented rooms next to each other. Another aspect for me is privacy. When JaNa gets ready for events, she has a huge glam team…sometimes I don't have the space to change and things like that.' Despite challenges, Kenny stated, 'It was great to experience L.A. and to be with her in the same city.'
