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CNN is gearing up for staff reductions this week as CEO Mark Thompson advances a comprehensive digital transformation, with more significant layoffs on the horizon due to a potential merger reshaping the network’s landscape.
The news outlet, under the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery, plans to reduce its workforce by “a few dozen” employees. This strategic move aims to modernize CNN’s expansive global team of over 3,000, as detailed in the Status newsletter.
The impending job cuts will primarily affect positions not aligned with growth areas, signifying CNN’s ongoing shift from traditional cable broadcasting to a digital-centric approach, according to Status.
This decision follows a previous wave of layoffs under Thompson, who last year cut approximately 6% of CNN’s staff. This effort is part of a broader strategy to transition the network from its conventional cable origins towards robust digital expansion.
While this week’s layoffs might seem moderate, they are likely to be eclipsed by more substantial job losses if Paramount acquires CNN in its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Paramount agreed last month to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at about $31 per share, or roughly $110 billion, fending off a rival bid from Netflix, which had previously struck an agreement to buy the company’s studios and streaming assets before walking away.
Paramount’s deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, which is still subject to government approval, comes months after the company merged with Skydance Media in August 2025 under CEO David Ellison.
Under Ellison, Paramount’s CBS News division has already undergone sweeping layoffs as part of a broader restructuring — cuts that could foreshadow similar moves at CNN if the deal is approved.
CBS News earlier this month cut about 6% of its workforce — roughly 60 to 70 employees — as part of a sweeping restructuring under new leadership.
The layoffs were outlined in a memo from editor in chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski, who said parts of the newsroom must shrink to fund digital and audience-growth initiatives.
The network also shuttered its nearly century-old CBS News Radio division, eliminating all jobs in the unit and ending service to roughly 700 affiliate stations effective May 22.
Once Paramount takes control of CNN, David Ellison is expected to combine it with CBS News — a move likely to spark sweeping job cuts as duplicative roles are eliminated, according to Status.
CNN does not break out its financials, but proxy filings show the network is projected to generate roughly $1.8 billion in revenue this year, with its core business expected to decline.
“The day of reckoning is coming, and they’re going to have to cut costs,” Derek Reisfield, a former CBS executive, told The Post.
“You are going to see dramatic changes in the industry continue.”
Reisfield added that any combination of CNN and CBS News would likely involve consolidating overlapping operations, saying “you can combine a number of functions and save a lot of money.”
Warning: Spoilers Ahead for “Marshals” Season 1 Episode 4 — “The Gathering Storm”
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In “The Gathering Storm,” Kayce Dutton, portrayed by Luke Grimes, finds himself in a precarious situation. He’s accused of murder following the death of rancher Randall Clegg’s son, Carson. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between local ranchers and the Broken Rock Reservation, drawing the attention of federal marshals. As a result, Kayce is now under the scrutiny of the Department of Justice. Randall Clegg, played by Michael Cudlitz, has lodged a formal complaint, hoping to dismantle Kayce’s life as part of a long-standing vendetta between the Clegg and Dutton families.
Kayce’s own team has been tasked with the investigation, and they waste no time digging into his past. His history is riddled with troubling events, especially the drastic measures he took during his son Tate’s kidnapping ordeal.
This harrowing event unfolded during the climactic episodes of “Yellowstone” Season 2, titled “Enemies by Monday” and “Sins of the Father.” Tate, played by Brecken Merrill, was abducted by a group of white supremacists at the behest of the Beck brothers, who were locked in a bitter conflict with Tate’s grandfather, John Dutton, portrayed by Kevin Costner. In retaliation, Kayce embarked on a relentless and violent pursuit of the Beck brothers, showcasing some of the series’ most intense scenes.
Kayce’s quest for retribution, which “Marshals” describes as “frontier justice,” culminates in a confrontation with Teal Beck, played by Terry Serpico. He forces Teal to divulge the location of the militia holding his son by subjecting him to brutal torture. Ultimately, Kayce shoots Teal in the stomach, delivering a fatal blow while Teal sits helplessly on the toilet. This grim act is arguably Kayce’s darkest moment in “Yellowstone,” yet it’s driven by his desperate need to protect his child.
Tate’s kidnapping pushed Kayce harder than ever before
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Kayce then delivers what “Marshals” calls “frontier justice” to the Beck brothers. He goes about tracking down Teal Beck (Terry Serpico) and torturing him until he gives up the location of the militia holding his son. Kayce shoots Teal in the stomach for his troubles. All of this takes place while Teal is sitting on the toilet, leading to a most ignominious death. It’s arguably the darkest thing Kayce does in “Yellowstone,” and the character’s worst moment, yet he did it in the name of his kid.
Coordinates in hand, Kayce takes down the militia and saves Tate while his dad kills Malcolm (Neal McDonough), Teal’s brother. It’s an incident that thoroughly sets Kayce apart from other CBS heroes. Tate has his head shaved and is wildly traumatized by the incident, but is otherwise unharmed.
While his old behavior during Tate’s disappearance threatens Kayce’s new place among the marshals, he’s ultimately reinstated to his position. Footage from a trail camera saves the day, revealing that Carson was armed when Kayce shot him, making his past actions a moot point. Everything might be back to normal once more, but how long can Kayce go on escaping the consequences of his actions?
WASHINGTON — In a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse over the Homeland Security budget, senators are deliberating a new proposal. This plan aims to fund the majority of the department, ensuring that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at airports who are currently unpaid can receive their salaries. However, the proposal notably excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, which have been at the heart of the dispute.
This potential breakthrough emerged after a group of Republican senators held a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House late Monday. The senators indicated that negotiators were expected to work through the night to fine-tune the details. They plan to present written proposals for discussion at the weekly caucus lunches on Tuesday.
“All I can say is that the discussions have been very positive and productive, and hopefully headed in the right direction,” remarked Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressing cautious optimism about the progress being made.
Echoing this sentiment, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer conveyed to reporters, “Both sides are working in a serious way,” underscoring the earnestness of the negotiations.
This sudden shift marks a potential turning point in the month-long deadlock, which has left U.S. airports grappling with long lines due to the lack of routine Homeland Security funding. The TSA has been particularly affected, being understaffed during the busy spring travel season. The standoff persists as Democrats remain firm in their refusal to fund Homeland Security without imposing restraints on the administration’s immigration enforcement and deportation operations. This stance follows public outcry over the deaths of two U.S. citizens during recent ICE protests in Minneapolis.
Trump took the extraordinary step over the weekend of ordering Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to provide airport security, drawing alarm from some lawmakers that it could escalate tensions.
The contours of the deal under consideration would fund most of Homeland Security, but exclude funding for one main part of ICE – the enforcement and removal operations that are core to Trump’s deportation agenda.
Under the package being floated, ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations would be funded as well as Customs and Border Protection, but with new guardrails to position officers from those divisions in their traditional roles, rather than as they have been used more recently in immigration roundups in cities. It would also include a number of changes in immigration operations that Democrats have demanded, including mandating that officers wear body cameras and identification.
Since so much of ICE is already funded through Trump’s big tax breaks bill, and immigration officers are still receiving paychecks during the partial government shutdown, senators said the new restraints would also be imposed on operations that rely on that funding source, as well.
“I’m going to be working through the night,” said Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, a chief negotiator who returned from the White House meeting hopeful they had a solution to “land this plane.”
“We’re going to be working diligently,” she said.
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., who was not part of the group at the White House, said his understanding was that there was a “sense of urgency” coming from the talks.
Coons described various choices before the senators at this point – from no money at all for ICE but also no restraints on the agency operations, to fully funding ICE but with more of the restraints Democrats have demanded, to a middle option of funding most of DHS excluding ICE’s enforcement and removal operations. That middle option is what he and other senators understood was broadly on the table after the White House talks.
“First step is to get the proposal in writing,” said Sen. Angus King, the Independent from Maine. “I want to see exactly what that means.”
Senators late Monday also confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary. He takes over for Kristi Noem, who led the department’s immigration enforcement operations that erupted with the public outcry and the funding standoff.
Mullin provides a potentially new face for the immigration operation. During his confirmation hearing last week, Mullin touched on another key demand Democrats want – ensuring a judge has signed off on warrants that immigration officers use to search people’s homes, rather than simply relying on administrative warrants issued by the department.
“This is significant,” Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said about the progress toward changes. “Noem is gone. That’s a big deal.”
Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said he was hopeful senators could work things out. “Look, there’s a lot of different variables in the equations,” he said. “I’m hopeful we’ll get there.”
At the tender age of 10, Jahleel Kamara is already crafting an impressive career in the entertainment industry.
His burgeoning résumé boasts a variety of roles across television and film projects, including appearances in notable productions such as Manifest, Nanny, Rise, and B-Boy Blues.
Kamara’s latest venture is in the film Shadow Force, a performance that has garnered significant attention and earned him his first nomination for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Youth in a Motion Picture.
Born to parents from Sierra Leone, Jahleel was introduced to acting at the age of four. He attributes his cultural heritage and early start in the industry as key influences in his development as an actor.
In a conversation with Disrupshionmag.com, Jahleel expressed his enthusiasm for Shadow Force, highlighting his excitement about working in an action film, a genre he finds particularly thrilling.
“I’ve done comedy, thrillers, calm stuff—and now action,” he said. “I never did an action movie before,” he added. “I love me some action, let’s just say that.”
In Shadow Force, Kamara shares the screen with Kerry Washington and Omar Sy. He said the experience of working with them pushed him to elevate his acting. “They’re such powerful actors, and they’re really going to bring this movie up.”
Through his work, Jahleel has filmed in locations including Colombia, Atlanta, and Greece.
Despite his Hollywood success, he remains grounded and self-aware. When asked what he wants people to take away from his performance, he said, “Some people might just see me as funny, but I hope they see the other side too. The emotional side.”
Shadow Force follows the story of an estranged couple with a bounty on their heads who must go on the run with their son to avoid their former employer, a unit of shadow ops sent to kill them.
In addition to Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, and Jahleel Kamara, Shadow Force also stars Mark Strong, Method Man, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, among others. Shadow Force is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
ERWIN, Tenn. — An Erwin woman faces animal cruelty charges after a former K-9 police dog in her care was discovered severely malnourished and experiencing significant hair loss, according to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter.
The shelter announced that Lillianna Long, 19, was taken into custody on March 16 following a tip-off from animal control officers about the dog’s condition.
The shelter’s report detailed that the dog, named Nero, exhibited “significant hair loss” and was “severely underweight with visible skeletal structures.” The investigation revealed that Long had been the sole caregiver for Nero over the past two months, as she reportedly acknowledged.
In pursuit of further details, News Channel 11 contacted the Unicoi County Circuit Court Clerk. A representative responded, stating, “As of 03/23/2026 at 11:00 a.m., the Unicoi County General Sessions Court has not received any arrest documentation for Lilliana Long regarding animal cruelty. Please check back later.”
“As of 03/23/2026 at 11:00am the Unicoi County General Sessions Court has not received any arrest documentation for Lilliana Long for animal cruelty. Please check back later.”
The Town of Unicoi spoke out on its social media page on Monday regarding the alleged animal cruelty, confirming that the dog, K-9 Nero, came to the town’s police department alongside his handler, former police chief Nick Hughes, but he was never certified as the town’s K-9 officer:
The Town of Unicoi is aware of a story circulating regarding former K9 Officer Nero. Nero arrived with Former Police Chief Nick Hughes when Mr. Hughes took over as the Town of Unicoi Police Chief but was never officially certified as the K9 for the Town. Upon the cessation of his employment, Mr. Hughes retained personal ownership of Nero. The Town of Unicoi strongly opposes any mistreatment of animals and hopes to see Nero healthy and thriving with a loving owner soon!
Town of Unicoi
The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office on Monday provided additional insight into the timeline of Nero’s transition of ownership. The department said in a news release that Hughes was hired by the sheriff’s office in June 2025. Shortly after he was hired, Hughes was hospitalized and had a partial foot amputation surgery in Sept. 2025, and he “decided that he could no longer care for the dog” and “gifted” Nero to a family member.
News Channel 11 has compiled a list of the timeline of Hughes’ employment and Nero’s ownership, as laid out by the sheriff’s office:
June 2, 2025: Nick Hughes hired by Unicoi Co. Sheriff’s Office; brings Nero with him
Aug. 26, 2025: Hughes hospitalized for two weeks for a serious medical condition and surgery
Sept. 17, 2025: Hughes transfers “personal ownership” of Nero to “family member”
March 16, 2026: Long arrested for cruelty, Nero found emaciated
The release from the sheriff’s office said Hughes reported that he “assumed that the family member was caring for the animal but that he wasn’t permitted on the property due to an ongoing legal matter with his ex-wife and her family.”
The sheriff’s office said it began an internal investigation into Hughes after the arrest, but recused itself from the actual animal cruelty investigation due to a conflict of interest.
“The internal investigation revealed that Nick Hughes was no longer the owner of the dog and that the criminal responsibility for the harm of the animal lies with that family member,” the sheriff’s office stated.
With all this said, the sheriffs office strongly condemns the mistreatment of any animal, especially one who has been a police dog or a service dog. I believe that the animal shelter has done a good job, and we agree that there must be accountability for the obvious mistreatment of this K9. The Sheriffs office has confidence in the investigation, and I regret that this has happened. We are satisfied that the steps taken are in the best interest of K9 Nero and we are praying for his recovery.
Chief Deputy Frank Rogers, Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office
As of Monday, Nero is back with someone who knows him best, his original handler, Tammy Ray. Ray first worked with Nero at the Jonesborough Police Department, where Nero was a K-9 in narcotics and arbitration.
The pair met in Michigan, where they trained together for six weeks.
“He was one of a kind,” Ray said. “He would grab certain things of mine–one time he got a hold of my backup weapon from behind my back seat, and I went back to check on him and saw the Glock parts where he had jerked the magazine out of my gun. And I was like, ‘Oh my gosh,’ counting the ammunition making sure he hadn’t swallowed any.”
Ray told News Channel 11 she left the Jonesborough Police Department, and later, Nero was transferred. Though both transferred to separate entities, Ray said the bond between the two never faded.
“He was family,” Ray said. “But I still snuck and seen him when another handler had him.”
Ray added that when she saw the condition Nero was in upon arrival at the Unicoi County Animal Shelter, she was heartbroken.
“I cried because that’s your partner,” Ray said. “He’s always going to be your partner no matter what.”
“Honestly, if I hadn’t known the condition that he would have been in – I feel bad for leaving him. I failed him as a partner, and I wished I hadn’t left him.”
However, the former partners in crime will soon be reunited.
“I plan on adopting him,” Ray said. “So, he’s going to be taken care of, and he’s going to live his retirement out with balls, toys, whatever he can imagine.”
Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia doctor notorious for being convicted in 2013 of the murder of three infants who were born alive in his abortion clinic, has passed away at the age of 85.
According to Maria Bivens, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Gosnell died on March 1 at a hospital outside the prison system. At the time of his death, he was held at the State Correctional Institution-Smithfield, located approximately 60 miles south of Pittsburgh. The cause of death has not been revealed.
His clinic in West Philadelphia, often described as a “house of horrors,” became infamous for its appalling conditions and illegal practices. Gosnell was serving multiple life sentences when he died.
In court, former employees depicted a chilling scene, testifying that Gosnell regularly conducted abortions beyond Pennsylvania’s 24-week legal limit. They recounted instances where babies were born alive, showing signs of movement, whimpering, or breathing, only to be killed by having their spines severed—a procedure Gosnell chillingly referred to as “snipping.”
A file image shows Dr. Kermit Gosnell during an interview with the Philadelphia Daily News on March 8, 2010, in Philadelphia. (Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News via AP, File)
In addition to three counts of first-degree murder, Gosnell also was convicted of running a prescription pill operation out of the clinic.
“Gosnell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including oxycodone, alprazolam, and codeine; distribution and aiding and abetting the distribution of oxycodone; and maintaining a place for the illegal distribution of controlled substances,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said in July 2013.
“Gosnell went from writing several hundred prescriptions for controlled substances per month filled at pharmacies in 2008 to over 2,300 filled at pharmacies in January of 2010,” it added. “Gosnell charged from $115.00 to $150.00, with a follow up visit fee of $50.00 and a $20 fee for refills of controlled substances for cash paying customers.”
Pedestrians pass in front of the Women’s Medical Society, the site of Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s clinic in West Philadelphia, Pa., in April 2013.(Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images)
Conditions at his clinic became known during a 2010 investigation of prescription drug trafficking.
Investigators described a foul-smelling place with bags and bottles of fetuses and jars of body parts, along with bloodstained furniture and dirty medical instruments.
Gosnell did not testify at his 2013 trial, but his defense attorney argued that none of the fetuses were born alive and that any movements were posthumous twitching or spasms, according to the AP.
Pedestrians pass in front of the Women’s Medical Society, the site of Dr. Gosnell’s clinic, in West Philadelphia on April 30, 2013. (Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for further comment.
Inset: Robin Popour (Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District). Background: The Learning Center in Michigan, where Popour worked as a teacher aide (Google Maps).
In Michigan, a 54-year-old teacher aide faces allegations of forcefully pushing a 13-year-old special-needs student against a classroom window, later claiming to colleagues that the child “deserved it.”
Robin Popour has been charged with a single count of third-degree child abuse related to an incident in December 2025.
The episode took place on December 17 in the late afternoon within a classroom at The Learning Center in Delta County, a school dedicated to supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities, according to a report by ABC affiliate WBUP in Ishpeming, Michigan, referencing police documentation.
Three aides who were present reportedly witnessed the scene and recounted similar events involving Popour and the young boy, described as mostly nonverbal and developmentally akin to a 5-year-old.
According to one aide, the student was engaged in repetitive actions and making pinching gestures toward Popour, who allegedly responded with a threat to slap him.
From the report:
[The student] then began to make pinching motions at [Popour]. [Popour] then told him, if you pinch me I will slap your hand. He then continued to pinch at her and actually pinched her hands a couple of times. Then [Popour] got inches from his face and screamed at him to stay seated. [The student] then stood up and made pinching motions toward [Popour”s] hands. [Popour] then grabbed [the student] by his shoulders and slammed him into the window. [He] froze briefly then grabbed onto [Popour’s] arms and was digging his nails into her arms.
Aides said that after the altercation, they heard Popour make alarming remarks.
“I don’t give a f— if I left marks on him,” one aide recalled her saying. Another told investigators Popour stated, “I don’t care if I got him. He deserved it.”
The three aides who claimed to have witnessed the alleged abuse all filed incident reports with the school district the following day.
The aides also reportedly emphasized that Popour had previously made troubling comments about the victim.
“Robin has said many times throughout the year, she does not like him, has no use for him, and if he ever touches her she will lose her job and hit him back,” one aide reportedly told police.
Another added that Popour talked “openly in the classroom about the things she would do” if the child hurt her, saying it seemed as though Popour “was almost looking for something like this to happen.”
School officials later acknowledged the reports raised concerns about internal communication and staff training.
“What it taught us is that moving forward, we needed to provide some additional training about appropriate reporting and making [staff] feel empowered to be able to report those things,” Superintendent Kristina Hansen said.
She added the incident was “well outside of anything that’s happened [here] before,” emphasizing that “student safety is always at the forefront.”
Following a preliminary hearing in January, 94th District Judge Steve Parks found there was sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to circuit court. It was not immediately clear when Popour was scheduled to make her next court appearance.
If convicted, Popour faces a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison.
Prosecutors have reintroduced a rape charge against the man accused of the Easey Street double homicide, after a magistrate had previously dismissed the allegation.
Perry Kouroumblis, aged 66, is now set to face trial in the Supreme Court for the purported 1977 slayings of Suzanne Armstrong, 28, and Susan Bartlett, 27.
Kouroumblis was originally charged with two murder counts and a charge of rape, which was referred to as carnal knowledge without consent during the 1970s.
Easey Street murder accused Perry Kouroumblis, depicted in a court sketch at Melbourne Magistrates Court on October 29, 2025. (Supplied)
Nevertheless, in November, magistrate Brett Sonnet decided to drop the rape allegation following a committal hearing.
This week, prosecutor Patrick Bourke SC announced in the Supreme Court that a new indictment has been lodged, incorporating two murder charges along with the reinstated rape charge.
Kouroumblis has pleaded not guilty and denies all offences.
During the brief hearing, Kouroumblis’ barrister Dermot Dann KC said his client maintained “he was not responsible for the killing of the two persons”.
Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were stabbed to death on 10 January 1977. (Supplied)
He said the fresh indictment was “something that needed to be considered” by the defence ahead of pre-trial hearings.
Bodies of the two women were found by their neighbours inside their Easey Street home in Collingwood, inner-Melbourne, on January 13, 1977.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner have been in a relationship for several years. Despite their high profiles, they initially kept their romance under wraps. Lately, however, the couple has been making more public appearances, particularly during awards season. Chalamet has even acknowledged Jenner in his award acceptance speeches. A relationship expert weighed in on how their increased visibility, especially amidst recent controversies surrounding Chalamet, might affect their relationship.
An expert shared one major challenge Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet might face
Just before the Oscars, Chalamet found himself at the center of a backlash due to remarks he made about ballet and opera. The uproar was so intense that it raised questions about whether it might jeopardize his Oscar prospects. Ultimately, the award went to Michael B. Jordan. Relationship expert Kara Francis highlighted how such public scrutiny can place a strain on a couple.
“Whether you’re famous or not, facing challenges as a couple can either pull you apart or bring you closer together,” Francis explained to The Mirror. “It boils down to each individual’s willingness to be open and communicate, instead of becoming withdrawn. If Timothée and Kylie can rely on and support one another during these tough times, it could actually strengthen their bond.”
Jenner was a regular attendee at many award ceremonies.
“Putting yourselves out there as a couple for significant public moments can be challenging, especially when things don’t go as planned,” Francis remarked.
“It can definitely be tough when you put yourselves out there publicly as a couple for a big stakes moment, and then it doesn’t turn out the way you hoped it would,” Francis said.
She noted that the couple might consider taking a step back from the public eye. The way they handle this situation could shape their future.
“In situations like this, some celebrities are unfazed and continue forward as they have before, while others want to take a step back and protect their privacy while they reflect on everything. Regardless of how they proceed publicly, what truly matters is the quality of their private relationship behind closed doors.”
How long have Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner been together?
Jenner and Chalamet have been linked since mid-2023. They confirmed rumors of a romance when they kissed at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. After that, they stepped out together at many events, but neither commented on their relationship.
When Chalamet won awards for his role in Marty Supreme, he shouted out Jenner in his speeches. This was one of the first times he discussed his close to three-year relationship.
They are reportedly considering marriage
While Jenner and Chalamet haven’t spoken at length about their romance, sources say they’re in a good place.
“Their relationship is very strong and they have a good rhythm going,” a source told Us Weekly.
They have reportedly been discussing marriage, though they don’t want to rush into anything.
“They’re not rushing into marriage, but they’re totally aligned and have even talked about getting engaged this year.”
Jenner reportedly wants another child with Chalamet, which could happen before marriage.
“Kylie really wants another baby and has been open about the fact that she doesn’t feel like she needs to be married to do that, and they’re both on the same page about wanting a kid together,” the source said. “Timothée never thought about starting a family until he met Kylie.”
She already shares two children with Travis Scott.
Devotees of the hit series Bridgerton now have exciting news to savor: the fifth season will spotlight Francesca’s romantic journey. However, the anticipation doesn’t end there, as intriguing details about potential deviations from the original books, character departures, and more have surfaced.
Rooted in the literary works of Julia Quinn, the Netflix sensation chronicles the amorous pursuits of the affluent Bridgerton family against the backdrop of 19th-century London. The inaugural season enthralled viewers with the romance between Daphne Bridgerton, portrayed by Phoebe Dynevor, and Simon Basset, played by Regé-Jean Page, directly mirroring the narrative of Quinn’s first book, The Duke and I.
Season two shifted focus to Anthony Bridgerton, embodied by Jonathan Bailey, as he navigated love with Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley, drawing from the novel The Viscount Who Loved Me. While the third book, An Offer From a Gentleman, centers on Benedict Bridgerton, interpreted by Luke Thompson, and his romance with the character Sophie, this storyline was postponed until the fourth season.
In its third installment, the series delved into the dynamics between Colin Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Newton, and Penelope Featherington, brought to life by Nicola Coughlan, aligning with the events of Quinn’s Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Showrunner Jess Brownell has since hinted at future narratives, suggesting that either Eloise, played by Claudia Jessie, and Phillip Crane, depicted by Chris Fulton, or Francesca, portrayed by Hannah Dodd, and Michaela, played by Masali Baduza, will be next under the spotlight.
From the moment Netflix unveiled Bridgerton, audiences have been captivated by the untold stories waiting in the wings. The series, inspired by Julia Quinn’s beloved novels, launched with the captivating tale of Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset. As season two unfolded, viewers were swept away by Anthony Bridgerton’s romantic escapades, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this enchanting saga.
In March 2026, Netflix confirmed that Francesca and Michaela would be the focus. Keep scrolling for everything to know about season 5:
Was ‘Bridgerton’ Renewed for a 5th Season?
Netflix has previously renewed Bridgerton for seasons 5 and 6. As a result, Brownell already mapped out the characters at the center of both seasons.
Has the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 Lead Already Been Chosen?
Claudia Jessie and Hannah DoddLiam Daniel/Netflix (2)
Brownell previously teased that seasons 5 and 6 would be centered around Eloise and Francesca when she wore two white pocket squares with the initials E and F at the season 4 premiere in January 2026.
“Both characters with the initials on my pocket squares will get seasons in 5 and in 6,” Brownell told Deadline at the time. “In what order? I can’t say.”
Francesca was confirmed as the next lead in March 2026.
When Would ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 Premiere?
It remains to be season but likely not until 2027 or later based on the delay between past seasons of the show.
Who Are the Potential Contenders to Lead ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5?
Looking ahead, fans presumed that Francesca would be a potential contender to lead season 5, since her marriage to John (Victor Alli) has already taken place on the show. This set up her romance with John’s cousin Michael despite Bridgerton making another shocking change by making the character Michaela instead.
Eloise, meanwhile, is expected to make her long-awaited debut, but she has not had any interactions with her love interest, Phillip Crane yet.
Which Cast Members Would Return for ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5?
Based on past seasons, lead couples have had their screen time fizzle out once their story was over. Characters such as Penelope, Colin, Benedict, Sophie, Eloise, Francesca, Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), Hyacinth (Florence Hunt), Gregory (Will Tilston), and Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews) are expected to return for more episodes.
The matriarch of the Bridgerton family will also continue to play a big role but it remains unclear whether other members — and their partners will return.
Who Could Leave ‘Bridgerton’ Before Season 5?
Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) hinted that she may not be around in season 5 because she wanted to leave London to travel. Francesca’s husband could also be written off since book fans know his death is meant to take place shortly after his wedding.
Bridgerton fans have watched the cast change on and off screen since the series first debuted. The historical drama, which is based on the book series written by Julia Quinn, follows the members of the wealthy Bridgerton family as they search for love in 19th century London. When Bridgerton premiered in 2020, the show centered […]
Will Couples From Past ‘Bridgerton’ Seasons Make Onscreen Appearances?
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After his season 1 exit, Page hasn’t hinted at any plans to return to the rule of Simon. Meanwhile, Dynevor appeared in the second season but later revealed she wasn’t in the next selection of episodes. Bailey and Ashley, who were the stars of season 2, returned for the next two seasons but their screen time has been cut down more and more.
How Many ‘Bridgerton’ Books Are Left From Here?
Eloise’s To Sir Phillip, With Love and Francesca’s When He Was Wicked are the immediate next choices. Hyacinth’s It’s In His Kiss and Gregory’s On the Way to the Wedding are still left as well.
Is the Plan to Explore Every ‘Bridgerton’ Book in the Series?
According to Quinn, Netflix does plan to release eight seasons to correspond with all the books.
“I know who is scheduled next,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2025. “It could always change, like [the order] has changed in the past.”
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The author continued: “My hope is that all the siblings will eventually take the lead because we love them [all]. That was kind of the whole point of the books is that you’ve got these eight separate stories, but they’re all connected.”
Although some fans have expressed frustration with the seasons going out of order from the books, Quinn defended the decision.
“With books or film or television, they have different needs … to make them work well, and they have different strengths,” she explained at the time. “Certain things that work great in the book don’t necessarily work well on television. And so, one of the things about the television show, which they changed up a bit [that] was necessary, was to turn it a little bit more into an ensemble.”
