Matt James has some thoughts on Chris Harrison's return to the dating-show world years after "The Bachelor" blew up in his face ... and let’s just say, he’s already handing over a rose to the host, who he calls the "GOAT."
TMZ caught up with the former 'Bachelor' lead at the Sports Illustrated Invitational Golf Tournament in San Francisco Thursday, where Matt said it was only a matter of time before Chris found his way back onto the dating TV circuit.
Matt also weighed in on the backlash surrounding Chris’ new show, particularly over a casting call that mentions "traditional values." According to Matt, that word is pretty much open to interpretation.
Political commentator Quentin Jiles was a runner-up on "The Traitors" 3 years ago, so he knows what it takes to survive the roundtable ... and he told us the politicians he thinks would be immediately banished.
Watch the video ... Quentin stopped by "TMZ Live" to dish on who in D.C. gives off so much overtly traitorous energy, the other Faithfuls would banish them whether they were Traitors or not.
Quentin gave us 2 very notable names ... and one them, Quentin joked, catches a flight out of his state "every time the wind blows," which would be an immediate red flag to the rest of the contestants.
Spencer Pratt officially entered the 2026 race for mayor of Los Angeles this week ... and he says winning will be easy, because he says Mayor Karen Bass is probably going to jail!
Watch the video ... TMZ caught up with Spencer at a campaign event Wednesday, where he followed in the footsteps of another famous reality star who ran for office.
Spencer gave his opponent a pejorative nickname, "Karen Basura" -- that's Spanish for "trash" -- and predicted her arrest. Sound like anybody else you know? This man basically took Donald Trump's whole flow! Watch the second clip ... Spencer also delivered his plans for the city last night.
Congresswoman Sarah McBride is always looking out for traitors ... which is probably why she's such a fan of "The Traitors" on Peacock -- and she tells us the show isn't all that different from Washington!
We caught up with McBride Tuesday on Capitol Hill, where she described what it's like working in D.C. … "Sometimes it feels more like 'Real Housewives,' sometimes it feels more like 'Traitors,' and let's be honest, there's a lot of overlap between the two."
With the revelation that the Democratic Representative from Delaware is an avid viewer of the reality show, our photog had to ask ... how does she rank the political players in D.C.?
Major congrats are in order ... 'cause Nick Viall and Natalie Joy just dropped some huge baby news ... they’re expecting twins!
After enduring three heartbreaking miscarriages last year, the couple shared the happy update in a joint IG post Wednesday, showing Natalie cradling her baby bump while kissing "The Bachelor" alum Nick, who was holding their 2-year-old daughter, River.
Natalie also flashed her ultrasound scans in the post, along with a few sweet, candid family Polaroids that made it clear this moment’s been a long time coming.
Former "The Bachelor" host Chris Harrison is back with another dating series, and he wants all you singles to apply ... as long as you fit his very specific mold.
Harrison shared a casting call on Instagram Wednesday, writing, "It’s time to help people find love again." But not just anybody!
The description reads, "A prominent streaming service is casting single men and women (21+) who want a traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values."
It continues ... "We're looking for singles who believe in clear roles, long-term commitment, and building a life together -- and who are dating with real intention."
"Mob Wives" is returning to TV screens with leading lady Renee Graziano ... but her co-star Drita D’Avanzo says she's sitting this one out!
TMZ has learned networks are currently looking to make the reboot happen, partly due to the surge of the "mob wife aesthetic" trend. Sources say Renee is set to star, while the OG cast may be making cameos ... though the lineup is unconfirmed.
One person who will 100% not be joining the remake is the show's breakout star, Drita D’Avanzo. She tells TMZ she was asked to make an appearance, but she made it clear she has no interest at all.
Tragedy struck Dog the Bounty Hunter's family last year when his 13-year-old step-grandson Anthony was shot and killed ... and now we've learned Dog's stepson Gregory Zecca has been arrested for the fatal accident.
According to Florida's Collier County Sheriff's Office ... Zecca was determined to have been under the influence of alcohol while he was handling the firearm last July. Law enforcement obtained an arrest warrant charging Zecca with aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and using a firearm while under the influence.
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said in a statement ... "This was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy. Our detectives conducted an exhaustive and thorough investigation, examining every element of what happened through witness statements, forensic testing, subpoenas, search warrants, and more. I commend their hard work and professionalism in uncovering the facts in an incredibly difficult case."
According to the investigation, Gregory was drinking for several hours before sitting down to watch a UFC fight on TV with his son at a friend's house. At the friend's house, Gregory continued to drink and got high on marijuana, authorities say.
Former "America's Next Top Model" star Lisa D'Amato ain't smizing no more ... she's using some very choice words to describe Tyra Banks while accusing her of trying to one-up her with a new Netflix doc tied to the infamous modelling series.
Lisa was on "TMZ Live" Tuesday ... labeling Tyra a "slimy little snake" and claiming that even though she isn’t officially listed as producer on "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model," she’s all over it BTS to soften accusations of mistreatment while dodging accountability.
It gets messier... Lisa claims Tyra caught wind of her own 'ANTM' exposé set to air on E! in March -- and rushed to lock down Netflix so she could get her version out first on Feb 16th.
Singer and "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss is trying her heart out to maintain a friendship with estranged husband Todd Tucker for the sake of their kids ... but it hasn't been easy.
We caught up with Kandi in NYC last week, where she told us -- like anyone going through a divorce -- she and Todd have their good days and their not-so-good days, but they're making the best of it.
She said, "We're just trying to get used to our new normal."
Kandi previously told "TODAY" she and Todd still spent the holidays together ... 'cause their top priority is keeping things as smooth as possible for their 10-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.
A single mom in West Virginia grows her own snacks, but it's not what you think ... because she says she's addicted to eating her own toenails.
TMZ has an exclusive sneak peek from tonight's episode of "My Strange Addiction" ... and it features Janet from Hedgesville, WV ... she literally chews her nails off her toes.
Janet says she eats over 60 nail clippings every single week ... and sometimes, when her chompers encounter a really crunchy one, she saves it for later in a special jar ... getting it extra crunchy.
Quad Webb is officially single again ... TMZ has learned.
The "Married to Medicine" star tells us she and longtime boyfriend Kirk King have ended their relationship after more than two years together.
"Kirk and I mutually decided to bring our relationship to a close in 2025," Quad tells us. "While our time together encompassed many meaningful moments, that chapter of my life has now concluded. I wish him well. In 2026, I am focused on moving forward with clarity and purpose. Thank you for your support."
From the dugout to the spotlight ...Banana Ball star Jayson Arendt knocked his "American Idol" audition out of the park!
TMZ Sportscaught upwith the ballplaying country artist after he stole the show on the 24th season premiere when several of his teammates joined him for the audition ... dancing and hyping up the room before Arendtperformed Chris Stapleton's "Fire Away."
His raw, country sound resonated with judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood ... all gave Arendt their approval to punch his Golden Ticket to Hollywood!
Kanye West's fully embracing the mentor role for his daughter North West's rap career ... bringing her out at his Mexico show to perform her new song.
The music legend performed in Mexico City Friday night -- his first show in the country in nearly 20 years -- and, North joined him onstage to play "Piercing On My Hand" ... a song which references the dermal implants she got in her right hand a few months ago.
Check out the clip ... like father, like daughter when it comes to the outfit -- thick sunglasses and an all-black 'fit which looks a lot like a mini version of something Ye would wear.
Carson Kressleysays he's shocked to see a rift betweenKaramo Brown and his fellow 'Queer Eye' hosts Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness ... telling us there was never any such drama when he was on the show.
We got the OG 'Queer Eye' star in New York City and our photog asked him about Karamo's beef with three of his co-hosts.
Carson says there was some good-natured ribbing among the cast back in his day ... but nothing ever rose to the point of someone backing out of media appearances to plug the show, as has been the case with Karamo.
Brooks Nader might be the queen of steamy flings, but this Valentine’s, she’s flying the single-girl flag -- and schooling everyone on how to do Galentine’s right.
We caught her at Clarins’ Sugar & Shine bash at L.A. hotspot Alba Thursday night, where Brooks happily crowned single life the real win -- joking ladies should be grateful to dodge "annoying dudes" and lean into Galentine’s instead.
