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Kenzie Annis is heading to the "Love Island USA" villa this summer ... but some viewers are already trying to send her packing before it even begins.

The Kennesaw, Georgia native and recent nursing school graduate was announced Thursday as part of the cast for season 8 of the hit dating show ... and it didn't take long for people to start digging through her social media history.

Among the posts making the rounds online are photos of Kenzie hanging out with friends who appear to be wearing MAGA attire ... and another alleged photo of her with a Trump flag in the background ... prompting criticism from some liberal fans before the season airs.

Helen Mirren looks like she's got deep mob ties to Tom Hardy ... because she's showing support for her "MobLand" co-star amid reports of tensions on set.

Helen posted a photo of Tom on social media Thursday and wrote, "Love you now and always."

The public show of support comes on the heels of a report that Tom was difficult to work with on Season 2 of the Paramount+ hit ... he was allegedly holed up in his trailer and kept Helen, Pierce Brosnan, and the rest of the cast and crew waiting.

"Love Island USA" is turning up the heat before the Season 8 premiere ... because Peacock just dropped its fresh batch of bombshell babes, and fans are already losing it online.

The new Islanders were officially unveiled on Thursday ahead of the June 2 premiere, with the upcoming cast bringing plenty of abs, bikinis, and drama-ready energy to the Fiji villa.

Among the hot new singles entering the dating battlefield are athletes, influencers, models, and even a Paralympic bronze medalist -- Beatriz Hatz.

Sandra Vergara’s time on "Selling Sunset" may have been short-lived ... but she’s making it crystal clear she’s not crying over leaving the show behind.

The reality star chopped it up with TMZ’s Charlie Neff and Alexa Klohn on "The TMZ Podcast" ... and admitted it almost felt like fate when another opportunity landed in her lap at the exact same time -- one she says felt way more aligned with where she’s headed.

Catch the full clip because Sandra gets real about her one-season run on Season 9 ... calling the environment toxic and chaotic, which made her decision to move on pretty damn easy when the new gig came knocking.

Dominic Russo's sister Christine is ripping her brother's murderer, Mackenzie Shirilla ... and she's taking issue with the fame, notoriety, and money flowing Mackenzie's way on the heels of a popular Netflix documentary.

Christine joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday, and we asked her about "The Crash" ... a Netflix production about Mackenzie's double murder case following the fatal car crash that killed Dominic and his friend, Davion Flanagan.

Dominic's sister says she's "furious" her brother's "cold-blooded evil killer" is getting a bunch of attention and, in some instances, support ... Christine says Mackenzie is a narcissist, and this is exactly what she craves.

"Teen Mom" star Ryan Edwards' wife Amanda Conner has broken her silence about her recent arrest for child abuse/neglect.

Amanda shared a video on TikTok on Wednesday apologizing for her actions while curling her hair ... admitting to relapsing after 3 years of sobriety, saying she "got too comfortable" and let her "guard down."

You can see her get emotional as she talks about disappointing those around her. She explains ... "Just saying that out loud, just letting it be known, it’s just so uncomfortable, it’s shameful ... disappointed, I feel guilty, scared. I’m not perfect. I’ve never come to be perfect."

Tom Hardy's alleged trailer habits are becoming the real "MobLand" drama ... with a report claiming the actor repeatedly stayed holed up for hours during filming, causing major frustration behind the scenes.

Hardy allegedly spent long stretches inside his trailer while cameras and cast members waited around during Season 2 production in the UK, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The reported delays apparently didn't sit well with producers ... especially with heavyweight co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren also being left waiting on set during filming.

Here's one to throw into the movie mix ... Chix On Netflix just got steamier with this hot actress flaunting her bod, can you score the unknown babe?!

She starred in the thriller "You Get Me" with Taylor John Smith and Halston Sage.

Don't get too close now, you don't wanna get poked by her thornes.

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"Summer House" star KJ Dillard needed mental health treatment after the most recent season of the hit reality show ... revealing he was hospitalized shortly after filming wrapped.

The reality TV star made the shocking revelation during the season 10 reunion ... telling Andy Cohen he went to the hospital for about a week due to self-harm.

Dillard says doctors diagnosed him with Borderline Personality Disorder ... a mental illness that "severely impacts a person's ability to regulate their emotions" ... affecting feelings about themselves and negatively impacting relationships they have with others -- according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

Pierre Deny -- who played fashion boss Louis de Léon in "Emily in Paris" -- died Monday after complications from ALS.

His daughters confirmed the sad news in a statement obtained by DailyMail, which read ... "It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of ALS."

Pierre appeared in seasons 3 and 4 of the hit Netflix series, portraying the CEO of the luxury goods company JVMA.

Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s messy relationship timeline finally blew wide open during part one of the "Summer House" reunion Tuesday night ... and the Bravo bunch did not hold back on setting the record straight.

The season 10 cast peeled back the curtain to break down when sparks first flew between Amanda and West, as the forbidden couple revealed it all was "PG" at first ... until the day the pair dropped their joint statement in March.

As the episode begins, reunion host Andy Cohen is seen in a private moment with Ciara Miller -- who dated West and was best friends with Amanda -- as she reveals she is way more hurt by Amanda's part in the scandalous, friendship-ruining incident that was revealed earlier this year.

Once the bunch was settled on the couch, questions about the timeline of Amanda and West's relationship began to unravel ... Ciara revealed she first became suspicious back on Jan. 17 after Amanda ignored multiple calls and texts while her location showed she was allegedly at West’s apartment.

Before this beach boy was part of the reality TV drama, he was was just growing up in Pittsburgh, playing lacrosse and attending Syracuse University.

Best known for Bravo’s “Summer House,” he’s openly shared his sobriety journey with millions -- even turning it into a business with NYC hotspot Soft Bar + Cafe.

Casting for the next 'Bachelor' is in overdrive ... and among the men under consideration to be the next face of the franchise are contestants from Taylor Frankie Paul's shelved 'Bachelorette' season.

A source with knowledge tells TMZ ... an undisclosed number of guys from TFP's run are definitely being eyed ... and dual auditions are ongoing for both the next leading man -- and his group of would-be singles. The hunt for the next 'Bachelor' leading lad kicked off a few weeks ago.

A production source tells us ... shooting "The Bachelor" Season 30 may be pushed until next Janurary -- it usually shoots in the fall, but nothing is set in stone. Even if production is pushed ... we're told the show is still expected to premiere in early 2027, as previously announced.

Amanda Batula and West Wilson are getting the hell out of the U.S. ... just as the "Summer House" reunion is about to air.

The scandalized reality stars were spotted at the airport hopping on a flight to Italy ... just before part 1 of the reunion hits Bravo. TMZ has confirmed with sources close to the couple that Amanda is his plus-1 to his cousin's wedding abroad.

As we previously reported, leaked audio from the taping seems to show the 3-part reunion is going to be an explosive one ... with the cast turning on Amanda and West.

Farrah Abraham was flying the stars and stripes for Memorial Day ... and doing it in her signature fashion -- poolside in a tiny American flag bikini!

Check out these scorching snaps from Monday ... the former "Teen Mom" star looked fully locked into holiday mode while rocking a barely-there two-piece.

If there’s one thing Farrah’s gonna do, it’s commit to the bit -- she was serving confidence from every angle and making sure the camera caught all of it.