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Ranking The Kissing Booth Trilogy: Which Film Comes Out on Top?

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Ranking The Kissing Booth Trilogy: Which Film Comes Out on Top?

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Top-tier talent Jacob Elordi, famed for his role on “Euphoria,” is rapidly carving out a notable path in the film industry, highlighted by collaborations with luminaries like Sofia Coppola and Ridley Scott. Even with his career only taking off in 2018, he has already garnered an Oscar nomination and is set to feature in a Justin Kurzel miniseries in 2025. However, Elordi’s journey to respectability wasn’t free from early detours; much like Tom Hanks’ lesser-known days, Elordi’s pre-“Frankenstein” résumé is colored by the controversial “Kissing Booth” trilogy on Netflix.

The “Kissing Booth” series, starring Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Elordi, left audiences less than thrilled and far from impressed. Elordi himself doesn’t count these films among his favorites, a feeling echoed by the relentless negative feedback from the Letterboxd community. When ordered by their Letterboxd ratings, it becomes clear how underwhelming the creative direction was throughout these films. Criticisms extend beyond what viewers see on a Netflix screen.

Exploring what makes the trio of “Kissing Booth” films less than stellar provides insight into both the lulls and small thrills of this polarizing series. Though Elordi may wish to forget the era, these films serve as a milestone in his acting timeline that deserve analysis of their highs and lows.

3. The Kissing Booth 3

Elle and Lee dressed as Mario and Princess Peach, respectively, while preparing to go kart race in

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Visionary director Lynne Ramsay once remarked on the kind of cinematic experience that lingers, suggesting greatness is an unrepeatable, indescribable marvel. Ironically, “The Kissing Booth 3” fits those labels, albeit for disappointing reasons, as its abysmal 1.4 Letterboxd rating suggests. A closing chapter, it solidified the trilogy’s legacy — a collection of films that never soared to greatness.

The frustration with “Kissing Booth 3” stems from errors that plagued its predecessors—disjointed dialogue, flat characters, and bizarre haircuts. Reviews depict the film, and the series as a whole, as off-key in capturing the charming vibe intended. The general relief felt upon Elordi’s exit from the franchise was noticeable. His association with the trilogy concluded, leaving room for rejoicing among audiences hopeful for his promising future in heavier endeavors.

Certainly nothing else in “The Kissing Booth 3” was remotely worth celebrating. This wayward romantic comedy (which, like its predecessor, also had a bloated runtime, albeit of “only” 112 minutes) concluded this brand name on a fittingly dismal note.

2. The Kissing Booth 2

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Seminal filmmaker Charles Burnett once declared “you’re either a storyteller or a liar.” Given the 1.6 average rating of “The Kissing Booth 2” and rampant criticisms of its storytelling capabilities, it looks like this Vince Marcello directorial effort is much better suited for the latter part of that quote. Two years after “The Kissing Booth” became a trainwreck spectacle that countless Netflix subscribers couldn’t turn away from, this universe returned with “The Kissing Booth 2.” In the interim period between installments, the “Kissing Booth” creative team struggled to refine their craft. With this outing, they delivered a follow-up as bad as the 10 worst movies sequels of the 2010s.

A common complaint about this project was that it was somehow egregiously 132 minutes long. Features like the best movies over four hours long prove that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with lengthy motion pictures. However, why was “The Kissing Booth 2” longer than “The Power of the Dog” and “Past Lives?” That was one of many complaints that Letterboxd reviewers had with this shabby sequel. The dismal dialogue from the original “Kissing Booth” only worsened, and rampant psychotic behavior across the various “Kissing Booth 2” characters is also a common punchline in these reviews.

1. The Kissing Booth

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“Every time you make a film, you learn something,” iconic filmmaker Agnès Varda once remarked about this medium. “You approach other people, other people’s work, some landscape you never noticed before. It’s like giving sudden life to what you see and capturing the beauty in it.” These words don’t just speak to the empathetic and richly human approach informing her works like “The Gleaners and I” and “Faces Places.” It could also be true for those watching movies. Experiencing new pieces of cinema can be an opportunity to discover new corners of the human experience. That’s even true of the original “Kissing Booth” installment, which debuted on Netflix in 2018.

This feature’s general reception was nowhere near strong enough to make it one of the 10 best Netflix original movies of all time, according to Letterboxd users. Still, the site’s 1.7 average rating for “The Kissing Booth” did put it above its two successors amongst Letterboxd denizens. What did these reviewers “learn” from “The Kissing Booth?” Mostly what happens when out-of-touch adults try to write “hip” late-2010s teenage dialogue… and that people will make the most bizarre decisions when it comes to Jacob Elordi’s hairdos. “[Can’t] believe that this movie came out in 2018 and not in 2006,” said one Letterboxd user.

The assorted “Kissing Booth” reviews are mostly a cornucopia of witty barbs and dark jokes rather than any in-depth analysis. Being the first in this series, though, seems to have made it moderately more tolerable for this site’s residents. Maybe this entry also taught more to its viewers than its sequels.

34-Year-Old Repeat Offender Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence for Drunk Driving

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34-Year-Old Repeat Offender Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence for Drunk Driving

A repeat offender in Texas has been handed a hefty 50-year prison sentence after being found guilty of his fifth drunk driving offense.

Last week, a jury in Texas convicted 34-year-old Eugenio Les Zavala for driving under the influence in Montgomery County on February 17, 2025, as confirmed by court documents reviewed by the Daily Mail.

The arrest of Zavala took place last year during a traffic stop executed by deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, according to the district attorney’s statement.

Investigations revealed that Zavala was uncooperative, refusing to leave his car, arguing with the officers, and actively resisting arrest.

Deputies observed Zavala with glossy eyes, slurred speech, and a noticeable smell of alcohol on his breath. Additionally, two beers were discovered inside his vehicle.

Zavala, who was alone in the vehicle, refused to be breathalyzed, undergo a field sobriety test, or participate in a blood draw to calculate his blood alcohol concentration (BAC), prosecutors said.

A search warrant was issued for the blood test, which prosecutors say revealed that Zavala had a BAC of 0.15 – nearly twice the legal limit.

Prosecutors told the court how this was Zavala’s fifth DWI offense, which they alleged proved he was a habitual felony offender, court records show.

Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, was found guilty of driving drunk in Montgomery County on February 17, 2025 by a Texas jury last week

Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, was found guilty of driving drunk in Montgomery County on February 17, 2025 by a Texas jury last week

The jury, which heard how this was Zavala's fifth DWI offense, sentenced him to 50 years behind bars. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Jail

The jury, which heard how this was Zavala’s fifth DWI offense, sentenced him to 50 years behind bars. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Jail

Zavala was arrested for drunk driving in nearby Harris County, Texas in 2012, 2016, 2018 and 2023, the jury heard.

During his two-day trial last week, prosecutors urged the jury to consider his prior felony convictions when determining his sentence.

‘When someone repeatedly chooses to endanger others, our responsibility is clear: act decisively before another family pays the price,’ District Attorney Mike Holley said of Zavala’s offenses.

He argued that the 34-year-old was a continued threat to public safety.

Under Texas penal code, punishment for a habitual offender with two prior sequential felony convictions can range from 25 years to life imprisonment.

The jury convicted Zavala, who pled not guilty and opted to represent himself at trial, of a DWI on July 21 and set his punishment to 50 years in prison, according to a judgement of conviction filing.

‘Five DWI convictions tell a story. At some point, repeated chances become repeated choices,’ Assistant District Attorney James Roberts said in light of the sentencing.

‘The jury recognized that this pattern endangered everyone who shares our roads, and their verdict reflects the seriousness of that risk.’

His sentence was handed down by the Judge Keith Stewart on July 21, 2026, after a two-day trial

District Attorney Mike Holley said after Zavala's conviction that 'justice is measured not only by the cases we prosecute, but by the lives we help protect'

His sentence was handed down by the Judge Keith Stewart, left, on July 21, 2026, after a two-day trial. District Attorney Mike Holley, right, said after Zavala’s conviction that ‘justice is measured not only by the cases we prosecute, but by the lives we help protect’

Holley added: ‘Justice is measured not only by the cases we prosecute, but by the lives we help protect.’

Zavala’s two-day trial concluded with his sentence being handed down by Judge Keith Stewart in the 221st District Court on July 21.

He has now obtained an attorney and has now moved to appeal the conviction, court records showed.

Robert Bartlett, representing Zavala, filed a written notice of appeal last Thursday.

The convict, meanwhile, remains in custody at the Montgomery County Jail. 

Carly Simon Shares Parkinson’s Diagnosis Journey Insights

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Carly Simon Shares Parkinson’s Diagnosis Journey Insights

The legendary voice behind “You’re So Vain” is ready to step back into the limelight with a new collection of original songs, her first in almost two decades, even as she candidly discusses her recent health challenges.

WASHINGTON — Carly Simon, the iconic singer-songwriter, has disclosed her battle with Parkinson’s disease and her recovery from skin cancer surgery.

In a heartfelt message shared with the Associated Press, Simon spoke out about her journey with these health issues.

“Many of you have reached out, curious about my prolonged silence and wondering about my well-being. The reality is, I’ve been navigating life with Parkinson’s disease,” Simon expressed in her statement. “Understanding the diagnosis, coming to terms with it, and deciding how openly to discuss it has been a process. Parkinson’s manifests uniquely in everyone, and its unpredictability is a challenge. There are days when fatigue overwhelms me, halting my routine entirely. But then there are those days where I find more freedom to move, to think, to create, and feel closer to my old self.”

The singer explained that her health story began with arthritis affecting both knees and one hip.

“I eventually had all three joints replaced, out with the old and in with delicate bouquets of metal and plastic. After three replacement surgeries, I assumed my difficulty walking was simply an unfortunate and rather ironic part of the recovery process,” she said. “But my mobility continued to worsen. I had trouble standing up from low chairs and deep couches without someone offering me an arm… Eventually, there were periods when I could not walk without considerable help.”

“My family and I knew that something more was going on. After an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s,” she continued.

Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. It typically starts with tremors and is characterized by slow movement, a shuffling gait, stiff limbs, balance problems and slurred speech. 

About 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s, and 10 million people worldwide, the Parkinson’s Foundation estimates. It usually appears after age 60, though it sometimes develops before age 50. The exact cause isn’t known, but Parkinson’s develops when cells that produce one of the brain’s chemical messengers — dopamine — begin to deteriorate and die.

There is no cure, but there are treatments including medications that affect dopamine levels and a surgically implanted tremor-blocking device. Patients also can benefit from physical and occupational therapy.

“I began treatment, including taking medication to help with stiffness and other symptoms,” Simon said. “There is no tidy or predictable schedule to the illness. It does not consult my calendar before deciding what kind of day I am going to have.”

She said during this time, she was also undergoing treatment for basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, on her face. Simon said the cancer was removed but the surgery “affected my appearance and made me more self-conscious about being seen in public.”

Simon said while she has withdrawn from the public eye, she has “not stopped living” or working. One of her last public appearances was in October 2019 while promoting her memoir.

“In the middle of all this, I began recording a new album, Comes in Waves,” she said. “Music has always known when to arrive. It has rescued me more times that I can count.”

She said music has been a salve, and on Aug. 14, she will release “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs since 2008.

“Working on the music gave shape to days that did not always have much shape. It gave me somewhere to go without having to leave the room,” she continued. “It reminded me that illness can change your life without becoming the whole of your life…These days I move more slowly, I lean on others more than I once did, and I have learned to accept that every day will look a little different. But I am still very much here.”

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Compounded GLP-1 Medications Lead to FDA and Doctor Concerns

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Compounded GLP-1 Medications Lead to FDA and Doctor Concerns

(NewsNation) – An increasing flood of compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications on the market has led to cautionary advisories from medical professionals and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Recently, the FDA dispatched 25 warning notices to telehealth businesses, criticizing them for allegedly making deceptive claims regarding compounded GLP-1 drugs.

Compounded drugs are custom-made medications where ingredients are modified for individual patients. This specialized approach might replicate over-the-counter drugs, tweaking elements like taste, potency, or the method of delivery. However, unlike drugs that have FDA approval, these compounded options might not meet the established safety, efficacy, or manufacturing reliability standards.

Authorities warn that compounded semaglutide could trigger similar adverse effects as popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy. Nonetheless, the absence of FDA regulation might further jeopardize patients’ health with additional safety and effectiveness issues.

“People ask me all the time whether these compounded drugs are an option because of the cost and access,” said Dr. Michael Blyumin, Stanford Medicine. “But I advise against it; there are a lot of potential problems that they pose.”

Compounded GLP-1 drugs have grown in popularity largely because they can cost less than brand-name medications and became widely available during shortages of FDA-approved products.

At list price, FDA-approved GLP-1 drugs can cost more than $1,000 per month. Patent protections are expected to prevent generic versions of semaglutide from becoming available in the United States until at least 2032.

“I think people just assume they can’t afford these medications, but there are options they may not know about,” Blyumin said.

The FDA says compounded drugs should generally be used only when a patient’s medical needs cannot be met by an FDA-approved medication. The agency advises patients to obtain prescriptions from their doctors and have them filled by state-licensed pharmacies.

Two years ago, nearly one-third of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug said they obtained it from a compounding pharmacy.

Influencer’s 911 Call Details Tragic Murder-Suicide Incident

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Influencer’s 911 Call Details Tragic Murder-Suicide Incident

In a tragic and shocking turn of events, popular influencer Sara Gilson lost her life, allegedly at the hands of her estranged husband, just weeks after making explosive accusations against him on TikTok, where she labeled him a pedophile.

According to the Owasso Police Department, Gilson was fatally shot on July 23 in Oklahoma. Her husband, Jeremiah Duffey, is believed to be responsible in what authorities are now examining as a tragic murder-suicide, as reported by NBC News.

Disturbingly, a minor inside the residence dialed 911, capturing the last harrowing moments of the 43-year-old’s life. Gilson’s cries and screams echoed through the call just before her untimely death.

In a chilling revelation from an audio recording obtained by People, a 911 dispatcher is heard describing the desperate scene to first responders. “I’m trying to reach him back, but I could hear a female in the background screaming and crying,” the dispatcher reported around 11:15 p.m., noting there was also “some sort of loud bang in the background.”

Merely three minutes after the distressing call, police arrived to find both Gilson and Duffey dead, sealing the fate of a story that has left a community reeling with shock and sorrow.

Sara Gilson Accused Husband of Pedophilia on TikTok

Weeks before the fatal shooting, Gilson participated in the popular TikTok trend to pretend to get ready for a fake Netflix documentary. 

The July 11 post read, “Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile.”

In the caption, she wrote “I wish I was joking,” and included the hashtag #plottwist.

One month earlier, on June 10, Gilson was granted an emergency protection order against her husband, according to court records reviewed by Oxygen. 

That same day a mother of a 15-year-old girl who Duffey had coached in youth basketball filed for a separate protection order against Duffey. 

According to the filing, obtained by The Oklahoman, another coach allegedly saw Duffey kissing and fondling the teen. The teen later told her mother that Duffey had allegedly sent her inappropriate messages, invited her to his hotel room and gave her money “to keep her quiet.” 

Police were investigating the allegations at the time of Gilson and Duffey’s death. 

Gilson referenced the accusations against her husband in her own filing for a protection order, according to the news outlet, adding in the court records that he had also threatened suicide, had a gun and “went on the run.” 

It wasn’t the first time she filed for a protection order against her husband. Gilson also filed two petitions in August and September of 2021, but both protection orders were ultimately dismissed, per court records reviewed by Oxygen.

Gilson left behind two children, according to a GoFundMe post that described her death as a “heartbreaking loss.”

“Sara was an incredible mom,” organizers of the online fundraiser wrote. “Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them. She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them, and dreamed of giving them the best life possible.”

Sara Gilson’s Ex-Husband Had Begged Her to Leave Jeremiah Duffey

Gilson’s ex-husband Lyle Landers—whom she shares her two children with— had begged his ex-wife to leave Duffey for years.

“She had been stuck in a relationship where domestic abuse seemed ‘okay,’” Landers told People. “I had begged her for five years to get away from him. I had offered to help her, in any way I could, to get away from him. But he seemed to have some sort of control over her, and she couldn’t seem to get away.”

He described his ex-wife as “a beautiful person, inside and out.”

“She loved people immensely, and without judgment,” he said. “Her greatest achievement in life, though, was in our two babies.”

Larry the Cable Guy Speaks Out Following Hospital Stay: Fans Rally After Health Scare

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Larry the Cable Guy Speaks Out Following Hospital Stay: Fans Rally After Health Scare

Larry the Cable Guy was recently hospitalized, leading to a pause in the filming of his latest television venture.

At 63, the well-loved comedian had to halt work on American Mayhem after being struck with appendicitis. According to an official statement, he was released from the hospital on Saturday, July 25.

“Yes, Larry was indeed hospitalized due to appendicitis,” a representative confirmed to the Daily Mail. “He was discharged today and is on the road to recovery. His spirits are high, and he’s feeling considerably better.”

On Sunday, July 26, Larry himself took to X to share a personal update about his condition.

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“Getting a lot of messages so just to let ya know I’m all good,” he wrote. “I had major stomach pain and turns out I had appendicitis.”

He continued: “It was removed and after 2 days in the hospital I’m home and recovering. Pretty sore but vitals good, my butt looks fantastic and now just taking stool …”

Before getting his appendix removed, Larry the Cable Guy was filming episodes of his CBS series, American Mayhem. According to a press release, the 52-episode run is scheduled to be released this fall.

The “high-energy clip show” will celebrate “the wildest, funniest, and most outrageous moments caught on camera across the U.S., all brought to life by the beloved funnyman whose unmistakable voice and humor have made him a household name.”

Earlier this month, Larry the Cable Guy spoke to Us about finding the balance when it comes to doing stand-up comedy in a divided political climate.

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“We live in the United States of America — somebody doesn’t want to like your act then don’t go see that person’s act. It’s as simple as that,” he exclusively told Us.

Larry the Cable Guy noted he doesn’t “worry about it” when he performs in a “woke” America.

“I already got a pretty good, built-in following and I got some awesome fans,” he shared. “You know, if I think it’s funny I’m going to do it and we’ll see where it goes. If you let it bother you, yeah it’s going to be tough.”

He further added that comedy comes down to personal taste, adding, “That’s the whole key right there. If you don’t like it, it’s like soda pop. Find the one you like and don’t bitch about the others.”

Elizabeth Smart Gives Hope 25 Weeks After Guthrie Abduction

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Elizabeth Smart Gives Hope 25 Weeks After Guthrie Abduction

Savannah Guthrie pleads for tips on air as ransom note claims mom is dead

Savannah Guthrie made a heartfelt appeal on national television this Tuesday, imploring the public to assist in uncovering any information regarding her mother’s mysterious disappearance. She emphasized that “somebody knows something” about the case and described her family’s ongoing nightmare as they remain in “agony” 20 weeks following Nancy Guthrie’s abduction from her home near Tucson. (Credit: NBC)

In a recent interview, Elizabeth Smart, who survived her own kidnapping ordeal, expressed hope that Nancy Guthrie might still be reunited with her family. Now 25 weeks since the 84-year-old was reportedly taken from her residence in the picturesque Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, Smart conveyed optimism about a safe return.

“We should hold onto hope since there’s no evidence of a body found,” the 38-year-old Smart remarked in an interview with E! News, published Friday. She urged people not to give up until Nancy is found.

Smart expressed her hope that investigators are privy to more information than has been publicly disclosed and that they are making substantial headway out of the public eye.

Savannah Guthrie stands beside her mother Nancy Guthrie and poses together for a photo.

In this poignant moment, Savannah Guthrie appears with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, in a photograph taken on Thursday, June 15, 2023. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)

The results of DNA testing and other forensics have not been made public as the case drags on without signs of Guthrie. A purported ransom note and an apparent follow-up message that claimed she had died have not been confirmed as authentic by investigators.

Smart did not immediately respond to requests for comment from News Media.

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Elizabeth Smart joins John Walsh in the season premiere of “America’s Most Wanted” in April 2025. (FOX Image Collection)

In 2002, as a 14-year-old, Smart was abducted at knifepoint from her family’s home in Salt Lake City, Utah, by married couple Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee.

Police rescued her nine months later after members of the public recognized Mitchell and Barzee from news coverage of the case and called authorities in Sandy, Utah, about 20 miles to the south of her home.

More recently, she’s become an amateur bodybuilder and took first place in the novice category in a competition in April.

Elizabeth Smart posing on stage at the Wasatch Warrior Competition in Salt Lake City Utah

Elizabeth Smart won first place in the novice category, second in Class D, and third in the Masters 35+ category at the Wasatch Warrior Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 18, 2026. (Mitchell Gilbert/Gilco Productions)

Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, was taken by force from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

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These two images were released by the FBI, recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest doorbell camera. It’s unclear whether they show the same person. (FBI)

The FBI and Google have released home security video recorded by her missing Nest doorbell camera that shows a masked intruder on her doorstep that morning.

Authorities have asked anyone with information on the case to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 520-88-CRIME, Tucson’s Crime Stoppers affiliate.

“If anyone knows anything or seen anything — or the smallest detail that might seem insignificant can make all the difference — just report it,” Smart told the interviewer.

The combined sum of all rewards from authorities, 88-CRIME and the Guthrie family is over $1.2 million.

Meghan Markle Reveals Her ‘Love Language’ to MasterChef Australia Contestants

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Meghan Markle Reveals Her ‘Love Language’ to MasterChef Australia Contestants

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, reveals her passion for connecting with people is wrapped in the delightful art of cooking.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex loves cooking

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has a deep affection for culinary arts

This weekend, the 44-year-old former actress, Meghan, joined the set of MasterChef Australia as a special guest judge. With her children, Prince Archie, aged seven, and Princess Lilibet, aged five, Meghan shares her life with Prince Harry. During her guest appearance, she opened up about how culinary skills and sharing meals represent her unique “love language”.

She explained: “I think it’s such a great way to connect. It’s something that can feel sentimental and meaningful, and it’s how I show my nurturing and love for my friends, family, and my kids.”

The As Ever founder noted there can be a “lot of pressure in this kitchen” and urged contestants to try and “keep a sense of humour”.

Genevieve Becomes First Category 5 Hurricane in Eastern Pacific Since 2024

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Genevieve Becomes First Category 5 Hurricane in Eastern Pacific Since 2024

Genevieve has surged to become a formidable Category 5 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific, making it the first to reach this magnitude since Hurricane Kristy back in 2024. The storm underwent rapid intensification during the early hours of Monday morning.

Marking a significant milestone in the 2026 season, Hurricane Genevieve holds the distinction of being the Northern Hemisphere’s initial major hurricane this year, impacting both the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific regions.

Currently, this powerful storm is racing west-northwest across the open expanse of the Eastern Pacific, boasting maximum sustained winds that have reached a staggering 160 mph.

Thankfully, Genevieve is projected to stay far out at sea, with no anticipated threats to any landmass.

Despite remaining offshore, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that Genevieve is generating significant swells impacting the southern Baja California and southwestern Mexican coasts, sparking life-threatening rip currents.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, the storm is moving into a region highly conducive to development, as the wind shear is expected to decrease while ocean temperatures continue to rise.

Satellite image showing Hurricane Genevieve as a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico, with an advisory panel indicating 160 mph winds.

Satellite image showing Hurricane Genevieve as a Category 5 storm in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico, with an advisory panel indicating 160 mph winds. FOX Weather

The water in the region is not only warm at the surface but also well below the surface, providing the storm with plenty of fuel.

By the middle of the week, the hurricane will move over cooler waters, which will begin the weakening process.

Progressively cooler water will take its toll on the storm, so by the weekend, it will either be a weak system or have dissipated entirely.

The FOX Forecast Center said the storm poses no threat to land.

Satellite image of Hurricane Fausto and Hurricane Genevieve over the Pacific Ocean.

Satellite image of Hurricane Fausto and Hurricane Genevieve over the Pacific Ocean. NOAA via AP

Hurricane Genevieve was named Saturday night and quickly intensified into a Category 4 storm by Sunday evening.

Typically, the average date for the first major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) in the eastern Pacific is July 15.
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