Holly Thompson Rehder was a sophomore when she dropped out of high school and married her 21-year-old boyfriend. Today, she’s a GOP state senator and the sponsor of a bill that would ban child marriage in Missouri — a bill that she has been surprised to see blocked by her Republican colleagues who argue there is nothing wrong with the practice.
“I know firsthand. I was married at 15. My sister was married at 16. My cousin was married at 16,” Rehder says. “I understand how a teenage girl being married off is harmful to her life,...
“I know firsthand. I was married at 15. My sister was married at 16. My cousin was married at 16,” Rehder says. “I understand how a teenage girl being married off is harmful to her life,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
Preparing to send someone home is a daunting task on The Bachelor. It’s good, in that case, that its star, Joey Graziadei, gets advice from host Jesse Palmer and other members of production. The Season 28 star tells TV Insider that there have been several moments this season when Jesse helped Joey stay true to his feelings when it came time to dish out the roses. There was an early elimination in The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 6 on Monday, February 19. The first to go home was Jess Edwards. After a group date in Montreal didn’t go as she’d hoped, Jess expressed her growing feelings for Joey and her displeasure that she wasn’t getting much alone time with him. Sadly, there was a reason for that. Joey revealed in this conversation that he didn’t reciprocate Jess’ feelings, and she was sent home right after. The rose ceremony wouldn...
- 2/26/2024
- TV Insider
Lea Cayanan could have been a Bachelor Nation fan favorite.
She started strong on Season 28 of The Bachelor when she burned her special power, which was to take a one-on-one date from someone else.
Joey rewarded Lea with the first impression rose for what she did, but it seems she made an even bigger impression — and not in a good way — later in the season.
Despite starting out strong and being one of the liked Bachelor women, Lea took a turn when it came to fan support when she turned on Maria.
It was after Sydney was sent home during the two-on-one date with Maria in Malta.
When Maria returned, and Sydney was sent packing, Lea questioned Madina’s loyalty because she welcomed Maria back.
Then, Lea went too far with the hate when she complained about having to be with Maria on a group date, and we’re still scratching our heads,...
She started strong on Season 28 of The Bachelor when she burned her special power, which was to take a one-on-one date from someone else.
Joey rewarded Lea with the first impression rose for what she did, but it seems she made an even bigger impression — and not in a good way — later in the season.
Despite starting out strong and being one of the liked Bachelor women, Lea took a turn when it came to fan support when she turned on Maria.
It was after Sydney was sent home during the two-on-one date with Maria in Malta.
When Maria returned, and Sydney was sent packing, Lea questioned Madina’s loyalty because she welcomed Maria back.
Then, Lea went too far with the hate when she complained about having to be with Maria on a group date, and we’re still scratching our heads,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Joey Graziadei just might be the nicest Bachelor star in the history of the franchise.
All season long, Bachelor Nation has been falling in love with the 28-year-old tennis coach as he continues to impress with his ability to connect, empathize, and make each woman feel seen and heard when he’s with them.
He’s been criticized for being too nice, though, with Nick Viall claiming that Joey has been “playing it safe” and not sending anyone home outside of a rose ceremony.
Things have been so smooth, except for the Sydney versus Maria drama, and that only one woman has self-eliminated.
But this week, Joey is getting his hands dirty, sending one woman home before he starts handing out roses and another self-eliminating when she realizes that their timetables just don’t match up.
As the number of women left on The Bachelor dwindles, the eliminations will get...
All season long, Bachelor Nation has been falling in love with the 28-year-old tennis coach as he continues to impress with his ability to connect, empathize, and make each woman feel seen and heard when he’s with them.
He’s been criticized for being too nice, though, with Nick Viall claiming that Joey has been “playing it safe” and not sending anyone home outside of a rose ceremony.
Things have been so smooth, except for the Sydney versus Maria drama, and that only one woman has self-eliminated.
But this week, Joey is getting his hands dirty, sending one woman home before he starts handing out roses and another self-eliminating when she realizes that their timetables just don’t match up.
As the number of women left on The Bachelor dwindles, the eliminations will get...
- 2/20/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Jess Edwards joined Season 28 of The Bachelor like a hurricane, shaking up the cast and causing quite a bit of commotion.
Right off the bat, The Bachelor viewers didn’t love her and had much to say about it on social media.
She didn’t win points with her castmates either, especially after she interrupted Joey’s time with Taylor to talk to The Bachelor star for a second time that night.
When Jess opened up to Joey about a traumatic relationship that still affected her, viewers weren’t impressed.
Jess managed to irk Bachelor Nation again after she took aim at Maria following Sydney’s exit, and it’s pretty clear that she’s not one of the fan-favorite cast members this season.
Jess, Lea, and Sydney have been called the “mean girls” of this Bachelor season.
She clearly was too focused on the drama to develop a solid relationship with Joey,...
Right off the bat, The Bachelor viewers didn’t love her and had much to say about it on social media.
She didn’t win points with her castmates either, especially after she interrupted Joey’s time with Taylor to talk to The Bachelor star for a second time that night.
When Jess opened up to Joey about a traumatic relationship that still affected her, viewers weren’t impressed.
Jess managed to irk Bachelor Nation again after she took aim at Maria following Sydney’s exit, and it’s pretty clear that she’s not one of the fan-favorite cast members this season.
Jess, Lea, and Sydney have been called the “mean girls” of this Bachelor season.
She clearly was too focused on the drama to develop a solid relationship with Joey,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
ABC’s The Bachelor Season 28 features Maria Georgas at the center of the drama in the house. Maria’s outspoken and positive nature rubbed some women the wrong way, resulting in disputes that Joey Graziadei had to get in the middle of. Recently, Maria took to social media to state that “things will be coming to light” soon.
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 star Maria Georgas promises that the drama will ‘come to light’ soon ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 cast members Sydney Gordon and Maria Georgas | Disney/John Fleenor
The Bachelor Season 28 star Maria Georgas has become a fan favorite. After Maria commented on something Madina Alam said about her age, Sydney Gordon came after her with a vengeance. Joey Graziadei ultimately sent Sydney home on a two-on-one date that included Maria. Then, Lea Cayanan voiced her concern over Maria’s alleged bullying in the house. Finally, Jess Edwards expressed contempt toward Maria...
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 star Maria Georgas promises that the drama will ‘come to light’ soon ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 cast members Sydney Gordon and Maria Georgas | Disney/John Fleenor
The Bachelor Season 28 star Maria Georgas has become a fan favorite. After Maria commented on something Madina Alam said about her age, Sydney Gordon came after her with a vengeance. Joey Graziadei ultimately sent Sydney home on a two-on-one date that included Maria. Then, Lea Cayanan voiced her concern over Maria’s alleged bullying in the house. Finally, Jess Edwards expressed contempt toward Maria...
- 2/20/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 6 is here, and fans are ready to see who Joey Graziadei chooses to move forward with. The fifth rose ceremony took place in Marbella, Spain, and Joey sent two women home. Now, his final 10 women move on to Montreal, Canada, and only six move forward. Who heads home? Here are The Bachelor Season 28 spoilers for the sixth rose ceremony.
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding the sixth rose ceremony.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 spoilers: Who goes home in the 6th rose ceremony?
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 6 features the sixth rose ceremony, and Joey Graziadei only brings six women forward after their trip to Montreal, Canada. Spoilers from Reality Steve note that while four women are eliminated during this episode, only two go home during the rose ceremony. Joey sends Katelyn DeBacker and Lea Cayanan during the sixth rose ceremony.
Lea caught Joey’s attention early after receiving the First Impression Rose. However, she found herself...
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding the sixth rose ceremony.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 spoilers: Who goes home in the 6th rose ceremony?
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 6 features the sixth rose ceremony, and Joey Graziadei only brings six women forward after their trip to Montreal, Canada. Spoilers from Reality Steve note that while four women are eliminated during this episode, only two go home during the rose ceremony. Joey sends Katelyn DeBacker and Lea Cayanan during the sixth rose ceremony.
Lea caught Joey’s attention early after receiving the First Impression Rose. However, she found herself...
- 2/19/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Maria Georgas has received quite a bit of screentime on Season 28 of The Bachelor.
She was thrust into drama with Sydney Gordon starting in Episode 2, and the fun hasn’t stopped yet.
Even though Sydney went home in Episode 4, there’s still more feuding for Maria as she continues to focus on her connection with Joey Graziadei.
After Sydney’s exit, Lea Cayanan stepped in to fill the drama void, questioning Madina’s loyalty and immediately taking aim at Maria, whom she now apparently cannot stand.
Jess also got in on the action, calling Maria out of her name and then apologizing for it after the episode aired.
With so much of the focus on Maria this season, there have been calls to make her the next Bachelorette star — and she’s receiving some unwanted attention on social media too.
Maria Georgas issues a warning
Maria Georgas is so popular...
She was thrust into drama with Sydney Gordon starting in Episode 2, and the fun hasn’t stopped yet.
Even though Sydney went home in Episode 4, there’s still more feuding for Maria as she continues to focus on her connection with Joey Graziadei.
After Sydney’s exit, Lea Cayanan stepped in to fill the drama void, questioning Madina’s loyalty and immediately taking aim at Maria, whom she now apparently cannot stand.
Jess also got in on the action, calling Maria out of her name and then apologizing for it after the episode aired.
With so much of the focus on Maria this season, there have been calls to make her the next Bachelorette star — and she’s receiving some unwanted attention on social media too.
Maria Georgas issues a warning
Maria Georgas is so popular...
- 2/18/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Madina Alam was sent home in Episode 5 when Joey chose not to give her or Autumn Waggoner a rose in the latest rose ceremony.
That sends home just one more person involved in the Maria Georgas bullying drama that has taken over The Bachelor since Episode 2.
In Episode 4, Joey sent Sydney Gordon home during a two-on-one date when he chose Maria in an epic moment where an opera singer sang Ave Maria as Sydney made her exit.
Madina mostly escaped The Bachelor viewers’ hate by keeping silent, something she has already addressed since her elimination from the show.
Unfortunately, we still have Lea Cayanan and Jess Edwards among Joey’s final 10 ladies, and they have taken over as the Season 28 villains and haven’t let Maria have any peace yet.
And even though Madina is gone now, she’s still explaining herself and what she said on the show, most...
That sends home just one more person involved in the Maria Georgas bullying drama that has taken over The Bachelor since Episode 2.
In Episode 4, Joey sent Sydney Gordon home during a two-on-one date when he chose Maria in an epic moment where an opera singer sang Ave Maria as Sydney made her exit.
Madina mostly escaped The Bachelor viewers’ hate by keeping silent, something she has already addressed since her elimination from the show.
Unfortunately, we still have Lea Cayanan and Jess Edwards among Joey’s final 10 ladies, and they have taken over as the Season 28 villains and haven’t let Maria have any peace yet.
And even though Madina is gone now, she’s still explaining herself and what she said on the show, most...
- 2/17/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
We’re hitting the halfway point of Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor.
While most of the 32 women who started Season 28 with Joey have already gone home, we’re getting to the part where many fan favorites start missing out on roses.
There are only 10 women left now, meaning we’ve already said goodbye to 22 hopefuls, with only one self-eliminating this season.
So far, everyone seems to love Joey, from the women left on his season to the viewers who can’t seem to get enough each week as he quickly becomes one of the favorite Bachelor stars of all time.
Thanks to Reality Steve, whose spoilers have been very accurate this season, we know who goes home, who wins, and who will get Joey’s final rose in Season 28.
Read on to see where The Bachelor is headed and who will be with Joey during this international search for love.
While most of the 32 women who started Season 28 with Joey have already gone home, we’re getting to the part where many fan favorites start missing out on roses.
There are only 10 women left now, meaning we’ve already said goodbye to 22 hopefuls, with only one self-eliminating this season.
So far, everyone seems to love Joey, from the women left on his season to the viewers who can’t seem to get enough each week as he quickly becomes one of the favorite Bachelor stars of all time.
Thanks to Reality Steve, whose spoilers have been very accurate this season, we know who goes home, who wins, and who will get Joey’s final rose in Season 28.
Read on to see where The Bachelor is headed and who will be with Joey during this international search for love.
- 2/17/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Jess Edwards is speaking out amid ongoing backlash from The Bachelor fans after Tuesday night’s episode.
Jess shared a lengthy message on social media and explained her behavior toward Maria Georgas – who was already being targeted by a few salty cast members after Sydney Gordon was sent home.
Bachelor Nation fans have been rallying around Maria for the past few weeks after she was unfairly accused of being a bully by Sydney.
Sydney was sent home on Monday night, and Maria enjoyed Joey’s company and was gifted the coveted rose.
Jess also spent some private time with Joey in Tuesday’s episode after winning the artwork challenge, but she didn’t get a rose.
Instead, that honor went to Maria again – and after a group date, no less.
However, when the brunette beauty — she was already safe from elimination — stole more time with Joey… Jess was furious.
During an angry rant,...
Jess shared a lengthy message on social media and explained her behavior toward Maria Georgas – who was already being targeted by a few salty cast members after Sydney Gordon was sent home.
Bachelor Nation fans have been rallying around Maria for the past few weeks after she was unfairly accused of being a bully by Sydney.
Sydney was sent home on Monday night, and Maria enjoyed Joey’s company and was gifted the coveted rose.
Jess also spent some private time with Joey in Tuesday’s episode after winning the artwork challenge, but she didn’t get a rose.
Instead, that honor went to Maria again – and after a group date, no less.
However, when the brunette beauty — she was already safe from elimination — stole more time with Joey… Jess was furious.
During an angry rant,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
ABC’s The Bachelor Season 28 continues with the third rose ceremony in episode 4, and the drama is heating up. The previous episode showed severe tension between Maria Georgas and Sydney Gordon, and several other women feel insecure about their connections to Joey Graziadei. So, who does Joey send home next? Here are The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 4 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding the fourth rose ceremony.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Episode 4 spoilers: Who heads home next?
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 4 shows Joey Graziadei getting to know the women even better, and there are several clear frontrunners as the season approaches its second half.
The season premiere showed Joey making an early connection with Jess Edwards, and viewers expected Jess to play a villain this season. However, Joey then started making solid connections with Daisy Kent, Lexi Young, and Jenn Tran, and his initial connection with Jess fell by the wayside. Additionally, while it seemed like Joey and First Impression Rose...
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding the fourth rose ceremony.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Episode 4 spoilers: Who heads home next?
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 4 shows Joey Graziadei getting to know the women even better, and there are several clear frontrunners as the season approaches its second half.
The season premiere showed Joey making an early connection with Jess Edwards, and viewers expected Jess to play a villain this season. However, Joey then started making solid connections with Daisy Kent, Lexi Young, and Jenn Tran, and his initial connection with Jess fell by the wayside. Additionally, while it seemed like Joey and First Impression Rose...
- 2/13/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Barbie movie is still making an impact, and moviegoers can’t stop talking about it almost a year after it came out in theaters.
What many thought would be a fun time at the movies turned into one of the most empowering movies for women of our time.
Ryan Gosling earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Ken in the Barbie movie.
That sparked controversy since the director, Greta Gerwig, and star, Margot Robbie, were both overlooked for the top honor.
The Barbie star spoke out about the snub, and it’s clear that she’s not letting it get her down.
Now, Ryan is speaking more about his role in the movie, and it turns out that he drew inspiration from some very interesting places.
Ryan Gosling opens up about The Bachelorette inspiration
It turns out that Ryan Gosling is tuning in to The Bachelorette.
In a recent interview with Variety,...
What many thought would be a fun time at the movies turned into one of the most empowering movies for women of our time.
Ryan Gosling earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Ken in the Barbie movie.
That sparked controversy since the director, Greta Gerwig, and star, Margot Robbie, were both overlooked for the top honor.
The Barbie star spoke out about the snub, and it’s clear that she’s not letting it get her down.
Now, Ryan is speaking more about his role in the movie, and it turns out that he drew inspiration from some very interesting places.
Ryan Gosling opens up about The Bachelorette inspiration
It turns out that Ryan Gosling is tuning in to The Bachelorette.
In a recent interview with Variety,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
Jess Edwards hit Season 28 of The Bachelor with a bang.
She started during the premiere of Joey Graziadei’s season by rubbing some of the other girls the wrong way.
But when Jess opened up to Joey about her trust issues after a bad breakup, she got a rose before the rose ceremony.
That had The Bachelor viewers hating on her despite looking like she could be sisters with Hannah Brown and Susie Evans.
It’s unfortunate that Bachelor Nation doesn’t like Jess more because she seems like she’s actually pretty fun.
At least based on her social media she’s a lot of fun, anyway.
Jess Edwards TikToks about trust issues in The Bachelor mansion
Jess Edwards has a fun TikTok account where she makes a lot of lip-sync videos and relates them to her Bachelor experience.
One of the more recent ones features Marysol Patton’s...
She started during the premiere of Joey Graziadei’s season by rubbing some of the other girls the wrong way.
But when Jess opened up to Joey about her trust issues after a bad breakup, she got a rose before the rose ceremony.
That had The Bachelor viewers hating on her despite looking like she could be sisters with Hannah Brown and Susie Evans.
It’s unfortunate that Bachelor Nation doesn’t like Jess more because she seems like she’s actually pretty fun.
At least based on her social media she’s a lot of fun, anyway.
Jess Edwards TikToks about trust issues in The Bachelor mansion
Jess Edwards has a fun TikTok account where she makes a lot of lip-sync videos and relates them to her Bachelor experience.
One of the more recent ones features Marysol Patton’s...
- 2/8/2024
- by Shaunee Flowers
- Monsters and Critics
ABC’s The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 3 includes serious drama, according to spoilers. In every season of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, some contestants don’t get along in the house. In season 38, Maria Georgas and Sydney Gordon begin to take issue with each other in episode 3, extending into future episodes. Here’s what goes on in Joey Graziadei’s love story.
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding episode 3.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Episode 3 spoilers: Sydney Gordon and Maria Georgas have drama during the group date Sydney Gordon in ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 | Disney/John Fleenor
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 3 spoilers note serious drama begins during the group date. The group date involves nine women — Allison Hollinger, Chrissa Perez, Edwina Dorbor, Kelsey Anderson, Maria Georgas, Madina Alam, Lexi Young, Lea Cayanan, and Sydney Gordon. Maria and Sydney have big personalities that came out on night one of the season. And they start to have serious problems with each other on the talent show date.
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding episode 3.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Episode 3 spoilers: Sydney Gordon and Maria Georgas have drama during the group date Sydney Gordon in ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 | Disney/John Fleenor
The Bachelor Season 28 Episode 3 spoilers note serious drama begins during the group date. The group date involves nine women — Allison Hollinger, Chrissa Perez, Edwina Dorbor, Kelsey Anderson, Maria Georgas, Madina Alam, Lexi Young, Lea Cayanan, and Sydney Gordon. Maria and Sydney have big personalities that came out on night one of the season. And they start to have serious problems with each other on the talent show date.
- 2/5/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s The Bachelor Season 28 is underway, and fans can’t wait to see who Joey Graziadei connects with after the first two rose ceremonies. So far, there appear to be a few clear frontrunners in the competition. And the drama’s about to heat up between contestants. So, who heads home during the third rose ceremony? Here are The Bachelor Season 28 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding episode 3.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 spoilers: Who heads home in the third rose ceremony?
The Bachelor Season 28 premiere featured more contestants than the show has ever seen. Thirty-two women greeted Joey Graziadei on the first night, and he sent 10 home during the first rose ceremony. The second rose ceremony showed Joey sending three women home, and one woman self-eliminated. Eighteen women head into the third rose ceremony.
So, who heads home during the third rose ceremony? According to The Bachelor Season 28 spoilers, three women are sent packing. They include Chrissa Perez,...
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding episode 3.]
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 spoilers: Who heads home in the third rose ceremony?
The Bachelor Season 28 premiere featured more contestants than the show has ever seen. Thirty-two women greeted Joey Graziadei on the first night, and he sent 10 home during the first rose ceremony. The second rose ceremony showed Joey sending three women home, and one woman self-eliminated. Eighteen women head into the third rose ceremony.
So, who heads home during the third rose ceremony? According to The Bachelor Season 28 spoilers, three women are sent packing. They include Chrissa Perez,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s The Bachelor 2024 is finally here, and fans can’t wait to see Joey Graziadei’s journey to find love. Joey fell in love with Charity Lawson in The Bachelorette, and she left him heartbroken when she chose Dotun Olubeko in the end. Now, fans watch as Joey falls in love and decides on his future wife. Here are The Bachelor 2024 spoilers regarding the final three women.
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding the final three women.]
‘The Bachelor’ 2024 spoilers: Here are the final 3 women ‘The Bachelor’ 2024 cast | Disney/Michael Kirchof
The Bachelor 2024 spoilers from Reality Steve are in, and fans can find out who Joey Graziadei’s top three women are before the premiere airs. According to the spoilers, Joey’s final three are Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, and Rachel Nance. These three women head on overnight dates with Joey before he eliminates one of them.
The Bachelor Nation on ABC YouTube channel posted sneak peeks of a...
[Spoiler alert: The Bachelor 2024 spoilers ahead regarding the final three women.]
‘The Bachelor’ 2024 spoilers: Here are the final 3 women ‘The Bachelor’ 2024 cast | Disney/Michael Kirchof
The Bachelor 2024 spoilers from Reality Steve are in, and fans can find out who Joey Graziadei’s top three women are before the premiere airs. According to the spoilers, Joey’s final three are Daisy Kent, Kelsey Anderson, and Rachel Nance. These three women head on overnight dates with Joey before he eliminates one of them.
The Bachelor Nation on ABC YouTube channel posted sneak peeks of a...
- 1/23/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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