​ABC’s “The View” is one of the longest-running shows in all of daytime television. Now, near the end of its historic 29th season, the show has finished out quarter one of 2026 with its strongest viewership in five years. This comes as cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin is set to return from maternity leave, and rumblings that former cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck may return full-time.. In addition to Griffin, the current co-hosts on “The View” are Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Ana Navarro.. ‘The View’ Has Had A Strong 2026 So Far. ZapatA/MEGA. According to The Wrap, “The View” has ended its first quarter of 2026 with an average of 2.78 million viewers, the show’s highest ratings since the same time period in 2021. The long-running daytime talk show also posted a healthy 1.86 household share.. That’s not all: among women aged 25 to 54, the show posted its best ratings in two years, averaging 242,000 viewers. “The View” also did well with women aged 18-49, delivering 182,000 viewers. Additionally, both demographics saw double-digit increases in viewership, with the former seeing an 11% rise and the 18-49 demographic posting 11% more viewers. Overall, the show is up 10%.. The Hit ABC Talker Is Number 1. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. In additon to reaching a five-year ratings milestone, “The View” also remains number one among daytime network talk shows and news programs. This is the case both in total viewership and households. For context, this excludes syndicated shows.. The second-rated show in the category is NBC’s “Today Third Hour,” with its 2.17 million viewers and 1.42 rating share. In third place is “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” which averaged 1.50 million viewers and a 0.87 household share.. “NBC News Daily” ranked last with 1.45 million viewers and a 0.96 rating.. ‘The View’ Clearly Retains A Strong Fanbase. Steven Bergman / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. Following news that “The View” scored its best quarter-one ratings in five years, many fans of the show took to social media not only to express excitement but also to defend it against online bashers.. One person said on Facebook, “I hate to break it to you people who are hating on ‘The View,’ however, there’s nothing you can do to take away their popularity. And your commenting on their social media page helps to grow their social media platform. So… keep the comments coming! Lol!!”. Someone else said, “Well deserved! The best tranquilizer for whatever the heck is going on in DC.”. Another “View” fan wrote, “Congratulations, ladies. MTG had a lot to do with that record-breaking view. Everyone was anticipating what she had to say about Trump. Bring her on again for Q2.”. A different Facebook user stated, “Thank you for keeping me sane during these crazy times!!!!. Love you, guys!!! Grateful for you and my View time.”. Some Wonder If Elisabeth Hasselbeck May Return. Kathy Hutchins / Hutchins Photo Newscom/  

​Michael Madsen‘s children have gone to court to try to prevent his ex-wife, Jeannine Bisignano Madsen, from getting her way after she asked a judge to put her in charge of his estate.. The famous actor passed away last year after suffering a cardiac arrest that was caused by a string of complications.. Earlier this year, Michael Madsen’s sister, Virgini, said his death didn’t come as a surprise and that he was “no longer suffering,” after enduring so much pain in his lifetime.. Michael Madsen’s Children Don’t Want His Ex-Wife To Be Given Control Of His Estate. MEGA. Even in death, Michael Madsen’s dispute with his ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano Madsen is not only proving to be a contentious one but also a multi-generational conflict.. The former couple got married in the early 90s and went on to welcome two sons, Christian and Max, before eventually calling it quits.. However, in the wake of his death, Jeannine filed court documents asking that she be put in charge of his estate because she wants to recover the $5 million that Michael allegedly owed her.. Reports claim she made the request on the premise of their divorce judgment, which she claims stipulates that she’s entitled to a certain percentage of payments Michael received for the films he made while they were together.. However, four of the late actor’s children have filed documents seeking to block the move from seeing the light of day, per TMZ.. Michael Madsen Died Of Natural Causes. MEGA. Michael was found dead at his home on July 3 2025, at the age of 67, after Los Angeles County deputies responded to an emergency call at his Malibu residence.. Medical reports following his passing revealed he died from cardiac arrest that was brought on by cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic alcoholism.. “What we understand is Michael had a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his Malibu home earlier this morning,” his manager Ron Smith said in a statement at the time, per People Magazine.. His manager also revealed that he’d privately been working on a couple of projects and was “really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.”. The Late Actor Appeared In Several Notable Movies. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Michael starred in major roles in Quentin Tarantino films, including “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill, “The Hateful Eight,” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.”. He seemingly didn’t get to fulfill one of his life’s goals of starring in “The Sopranos” as showrunner David Chase revealed that he always wanted to play a part on the crime series, but wasn’t cast because of his accent.. “Michael Madsen was not Italian, but he said, ‘You know, I’ve played all these gangsters for Tarantino, and David Chase won’t hire me,’” Chase recalled. “Yeah, because you have a Chicago accent. That was the only reason. He’s a great actor.”. Michael Madsen Endured The Loss Of His Son. MEGA. While he was alive, Michael endured t  

​New details are coming to light about “Summer House” stars West Wilson, Ciara Miller, and Amanda Batula. Just days after Wilson and Batula confirmed their new relationship, a source close to Miller claimed that she and Wilson were actively hooking up before he moved on to her former best friend.. Were West Wilson And Ciara Miller Hooking Up Before He Announced His New Relationship With Amanda Batula?. PHOTOS: Summer House stars Ciara Miller and West Wilson are spotted together at the Super Bowl amid rumors claiming that they’re back together https://t.co/JhyaDTq5ou pic.twitter.com/WzeEpHb8Ng. — Reality Blurb (@RealityBlurb) February 10, 2026. “West was hitting on Ciara, and they had hooked up recently, about three to four weeks ago,” a source told Us Weekly.. A second source told the outlet that Wilson and Miller were together as of “mid-to-late February,” and another said the pair were “rekindling and seeing if it would work again recently.”. For those unfamiliar, Wilson and Miller met during season 8 of Bravo’s “Summer House.” They dated on the show; however, they announced their split during the reunion.. Seasons 9 and 10 showed Wilson and Miller on better terms, and as of late, they were spotted getting cozy at the Super Bowl in California.. Was Wilson In A Relationship With Another Woman Before Confirming His Situationship With Batula?. Captain Morgan. Even crazier, Wilson was reportedly in an “exclusive” relationship with another woman when rumors about his relationship with Batula began circulating.. An insider told Page Six that Wilson was dating Meija Moreno and that she met the reality star’s close family and friends when they became exclusive in 2025.. The source went on to say that Wilson allegedly promised Moreno that he was not sleeping with other women.. West Wilson Shares He’s Dating His Ex, Ciara Miller’s, Friend In Joint Instagram Post. Bravo | Gabe Ginsberg. Wilson broke the internet earlier this week, however, when he confirmed he was dating Miller’s friend, Batula, after denying the speculation for weeks.. “We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” their joint statement read. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”. The post continued, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”. Dave Portnoy Slams Batula For Betraying Ciara Miller In Scathing Social Media Post. Image Press Agency / MEGA. The public hasn’t been shy regarding their feelings about Batula and  

​Former “Summer House” star Paige DeSorbo has broken her silence on the drama surrounding her friend, Ciara Miller, and her ex, West Wilson. On a recent episode of her podcast, DeSorbo and her co-host, Hannah Berner, showed their support for Miller, who recently learned that Wilson has been in a relationship with her former friend, Amanda Batula.. Paige DeSorbo, Hannah Berner Break Silence On ‘Summer House’ Drama. OConnor-Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA. “Obviously, we’re live. We see the internet, we know what’s going on,” DeSorbo said on the April 3rd episode of “Giggly Squad.”. DeSorbo continued, “Ciara is our real friend, in real life. So we have been talking to her, consoling her. We are behind her 100%. We would never capitalize or monetize off of our friend’s heartbreak.”. Berner also chimed in to offer support to Miller, whom she met during season 5 of the show in 2021. “We love you, Ciara, as the one and only guest that’s ever been on Giggly Squad,” the comedian said.. As the episode continued, DeSorbo called Miller “strong [and] intelligent” before revealing the reality star would “speak her truth when it is her time.”. Wilson And Batula Spark Chaos Among ‘Summer House’ Viewers. it’s really over as we know it pic.twitter.com/2ZFVNm2GCJ. — m (@pumptinis) March 31, 2026. DeSorbo and Berner’s comments come days after Wilson sparked chaos among “Summer House” viewers after confirming his relationship with Miller’s former friend, Batula.. “We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” Wilson and Batula said in a joint statement. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”. Rumors about Wilson and Batula’s relationship began circulating in March 2026 after an online blog shared a tip about them.. In their statement, the pair added, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”. Wilson Told Andy Cohen There Was Nothing Going On With His ‘Summer House’ Co-Star. Bravo | Bryan Bedder. As speculation about Wilson and Batula grew, the former initially denied there was something between them on an episode of Andy Cohen‘s “Watch What Happens Live.”. “We were just hanging out in New York. She’s single, I gotta show her the streets a little bit,” Wilson told the Bravo figurehead. “But if it’s not clear, that’s a very important person to me, and I care about her a lot.”. Batula’s ex, Kyle Cooke, whom she separated from in January 2026, also addressed th  

​Hulu is taking action against Dakota Mortensen. After making headlines due to his alleged ongoing domestic violence case with his ex, Taylor Frankie Paul, the streaming giant has decided to edit him out of an upcoming series. Weeks before that, ABC/Disney announced it was pulling Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette.”. Hulu Is Taking Action Against Dakota Mortensen, Reality Star Will Not Appear In The Upcoming Season Of ‘Vanderpump Villa’. Finally – some good news! pic.twitter.com/LTJ1HH6CH0. — Queens of Bravo (@queensofbravo) April 3, 2026. Mortensen, who stars in Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” was scheduled to appear in the upcoming season of “Vanderpump Villa” alongside fellow DadTok stars, Jordan Ngatikaura, Zac Affleck, Jacob Neeley, Jace Terry, and Chase McWhorter.. However, Hulu has recently decided to edit Mortensen out of the upcoming batch of episodes completely, according to Variety. The decision from the streamer comes after production on season 5 of “SLOMW” was paused due to another alleged domestic violence dispute between him and his ex, Paul.. Source Says Taylor Frankie Paul Got Into An Alleged Interaction With Dakota Mortensen In February 2026. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. “They are not filming,” a source told PEOPLE. “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”. A Draper City Police Department spokesperson told the outlet that there was an open “domestic assault investigation” regarding Paul and Mortensen. The spokesperson explained that both parties made allegations against the other and that they spoke with the individuals on February 24th and February 25th.. Taylor Frankie Paul Appears To Assault Dakota Mortensen In A Newly Released Video From 2023. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. The news of Mortensen and Paul’s alleged domestic violence case is not the first of its kind. According to a previous report from The Blast, Paul was arrested in 2023 after reportedly assaulting Mortensen during an argument.. Video from the night was released in March 2026, showing Paul striking Mortensen, grabbing his hair, and hurling heavy, metal chairs at him.. “This is called physical abuse. This is all you do,” Mortensen said in the video. “It’s the only thing you know how to do is hurt me. You think this is OK? It’s not OK. Holy sh-t.”. The video brought even more negative attention to Paul, prompting ABC and Disney to pull what would’ve been the 22nd season of “The Bachelorette.”. “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette, [starring Paul], at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” the company said in a statement.. Other brands, including Cinnabon, also cut ties with Paul, “The Bachelorette,” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”. “Cinnabon has made the