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Model Presley Gerber Seen in Final Rehab Video Amid Allegations He Was High

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Presley Gerber recorded what would become his final hours at Resolutions Living, a sober house in Santa Monica, the night before his death at 27 in what was described as an apparent overdose.

The model, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, 60, and businessman Rande Gerber, 64, had entered the facility just one night before he was found unresponsive on September 20 following cardiac arrest.

Video obtained by TMZ showed Gerber walking through the sober home alone. Wearing a white tank top that revealed his tattoos, a silver chain and black glasses, he filmed different parts of the residence.

The footage, reportedly recorded at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, appeared to show Gerber in an altered state, with glazed eyes as he looked directly into the camera.

During the recording, Gerber moved the camera across a bedroom and several other areas of the property. No one else appeared in the video.

The Daily Mail said it contacted representatives for Crawford, Gerber and Resolutions Living for comment. No response had been received at the time of publication.

Presley Gerber documented his final hours in a video taken at the Resolutions Living sober house, on the evening before he died of an apparent overdose at the age of 27; Pictured 2021

Presley Gerber filmed himself at Resolutions Living on the night before his death at 27 in an apparent overdose; pictured in 2021

Gerber had checked into the Santa Monica facility the night before he was found dead on September 20; The Resolutions Living facility, where Gerber was found dead, is pictured

Gerber entered the Santa Monica sober home the night before he was found dead on September 20; the Resolutions Living property is pictured

According to insiders who spoke to TMZ on Tuesday, Gerber had used drugs earlier Saturday and became worried that he was no longer in control of the situation.

Sources with direct knowledge alleged that his sober coach contacted Resolutions Living to ask whether Gerber could stay there, while making clear that he was under the influence of drugs.

TMZ reported that the facility’s admissions officer agreed to accept him.

The plan was reportedly for the sober coach to take Gerber to a rehabilitation center on Monday. In the meantime, the coach was said to have sought a temporary weekend placement and left him at Resolutions Living, according to insiders.

Insiders further claimed that Gerber continued taking drugs after arriving at the sober home, allegedly treating the weekend as his last opportunity to use before beginning rehab.

Gerber was found dead the following morning. Sources linked to Resolutions Living told TMZ that the admissions officer who approved his stay was later dismissed.

TMZ also reported that Gerber had been housed separately from the main property at another residence on the sober home’s grounds, where he had roommates.

Resolutions Living describes the property on its website as a secluded three-story luxury home in the city’s northern area, offering ocean and city views while being situated in what it calls a safe and discreet neighborhood.

The co-ed facility says its program provides structure, recreation, life-skills training, vocational guidance, accountability and peer support for people recovering from mental health conditions, addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Gerber appeared visibly under the influence in the clip, staring into the camera with noticeably glazed eyes as he gave a tour of the premises; He is pictured in January

Gerber appeared to be under the influence while filming a tour of the sober home, looking into the camera with glazed eyes; pictured in January

Gerber was found dead the next morning after going into cardiac arrest. His remains were 'cremated' just days after his death; Above, seen in 2019 in NYC

Gerber was found dead the next morning after suffering cardiac arrest. His remains were reportedly cremated within days of his death; pictured in New York City in 2019

He was the eldest child and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, 60, and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, 64. Above, the three in March 2024 in Los Angeles

Gerber was the eldest child and only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, 60, and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, 64; the family is pictured together in Los Angeles in March 2024

The three-story luxury residence features spacious living quarters, outdoor seating areas, an in-home movie theater and a fitness gym. 

The website boasts that residents will receive daily chef-prepared meals, fully stocked pantries, and says an on-site staff is there to support patients 24 hours a day so that they can focus primarily on working toward recovery.

There are also planned communal gatherings, including dinners, movie nights and other outings with fellow residents.

Gerber’s remains were ‘cremated’ just days after his death, per a death certificate obtained by TMZ on Friday.

He was cremated at the Rose Family Funeral Home, with his occupation being described as an entrepreneur who worked in mental health. Crawford and Rande will reportedly keep their son’s ashes at their residence.

Gerber had been open about his decade-long struggle with drug addiction and mental health. 

Last Wednesday, sources described as being close to the investigation said Gerber had allegedly been found in a bedroom at the high-end rehab house, according to TMZ.

The insiders also alleged that Gerber’s body was not on the bed, but instead was found nearby in the room, though they did not specify an exact location.

The sources additionally told the publication that the potentially deadly narcotic fentanyl has not been a focus of the investigation into Gerber’s death at this time.

However, final confirmation of any substances that may have played a role in his death will have to wait until the Medical Examiner’s toxicology report is released.

The Daily Mail previously obtained audio of the 911 emergency dispatch call made from the Santa Monica rehab, in which an automated voice could be heard saying ‘cardiac arrest’ followed by ‘overdose.’

Gerber had been open about his decade-long struggle with drug addiction and mental health; Above, seen in 2022 in Los Angeles

Gerber had been open about his decade-long struggle with drug addiction and mental health; Above, seen in 2022 in Los Angeles

Perhaps the most chilling detail from 911 dispatch audio is how rapidly Gerber’s condition worsened within minutes.

The first call was made on Sunday, September 20 at 9.35am regarding a cardiac arrest, however, just three minutes later it was upgraded to an ‘overdose,’ then finally at 9.40am the priority was upped once again as it was ‘upgraded.’

Shortly after the release of the 911 dispatch audio, sources close to the model told TMZ on Tuesday that a physician had been prescribing him ketamine despite knowing his past problems with the drug.

Ketamine can be used to treat drug addiction; however, that is not the use approved by the FDA.

Gerber’s close friends are allegedly angry that the doctor had prescribed the dissociative anesthetic to him while knowing that addiction struggles had been a regular problem for him, according to TMZ.

A Santa Monica Police Department spokesperson previously confirmed to The Daily Mail that emergency services were called to a luxury rehab Presley had been staying in on Sunday morning – before he was pronounced dead at the scene.

‘On September 20, 2026, at approximately 9.35am, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a report of a possible overdose in the 1000 block of Berkeley Street. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was deceased,’ the statement read.

‘SMPD detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose. At this time, there is no indication of foul play. The investigation remains ongoing.’

In December, the media personality opened up about medication he was taking to help him with 'night terrors' and 'panic attacks'; Pictured with Crawford in 2018

In December, the media personality opened up about medication he was taking to help him with ‘night terrors’ and ‘panic attacks’; Pictured with Crawford in 2018

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not determined the official cause of death yet but the autopsy was completed as of last Monday and Presley’s body was ready for release. 

Earlier this year, Gerber posted about having a ‘Pre-ibogaine flood dose’ at a Mexican treatment clinic, a single, high-dose administration of the naturally occurring psychoactive substance ibogaine.

Ibogaine is derived from an African shrub and is reported to help with withdrawal symptoms. The high dose is designed to induce a profound ‘reset.’

His parents and his sister Kaia praised him for his ‘courage’ in response to his post about starting the treatment in March.

Crawford commented: ‘You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!’ while Kaia added: ‘That’s my brother I am so damn proud.’

And Rande wrote: ‘I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.’

Ibogaine is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the US, but it is legal or permitted on prescription in countries such as Canada and Brazil, while it is used in specialized clinics in Mexico.

Gerber praised the Beond Ibogaine clinic in Cancun – where treatment starts at $12,500 for a ten-day program – for its ‘incredible, caring, kind and on-their-s*** team.’

Gerber said in a video caption: ‘I was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this (helps to not go into the situations you do that get ya there but that’s life sometimes.)’

His death comes just weeks after his younger sister Kaia, 25, opened up about the toll her brother's struggles had taken on their famous family; The family pictured in 2018

His death comes just weeks after his younger sister Kaia, 25, opened up about the toll her brother’s struggles had taken on their famous family; The family pictured in 2018

'When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,' she told Vogue; The siblings seen in May

‘When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,’ she told Vogue; The siblings seen in May  

‘My mantras were love yourself and lis gotta be the last time for this reason. letting go of control didn’t come easy, but I trusted there was something bigger than me guiding it.’

‘I knew why i was there. I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, i started finding my way back to myself… We shall see… Praying it’s the last time I have to come back.’

‘Next time I’d like to choose And absolutely can’t forget the incredible caring kind and on-their-s*** team. Helps a lot haha. And I made some dope ass friends there #iboga #ibogaine #rewireyourbrain #loveyourself #mentalhealth.’

Despite its ban, public figures including singer Melissa Etheridge, who lost her 21-year-old son Beckett to a fentanyl overdose in 2020, and Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband Lamar Odom have endorsed Ibogaine’s benefits.

Last November, Gerber revealed he had taken a step back from social media to ‘take care of my own mental health for a bit.’

One month later, he opened up about his personal life in a candid social media video. He started sharing ‘Mental Health Mondays’ videos on his Instagram. In one, he listed the medication he takes for ‘night terrors’ and ‘panic attacks.’

‘I feel like honesty is the best policy,’ he began.

He also said his use of medication had been ‘fluctuating up and down depending on what’s been going on in my life.’

‘Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I am where I’m at now,’ he shared.

He did not go into detail about the ‘loss’ he referenced but went on to explain that he would experience panic attacks that were ‘really, really bad.’

In one particularly bleak admission, he confessed he no longer even knew precisely how much of one medication he had been taking.

The tragedy cuts short the life of a model who had seemingly been destined to follow his famous mother into fashion from an early age.

Gerber started modeling at age 15 and was featured in campaigns for fashion labels such as Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.

The siblings are seen alongside their famous mom in August 2007

The siblings are seen alongside their famous mom in August 2007

He was signed to IMG Models and appeared in a 2018 Pepsi ad with his mother.

He also struggled with mental health at a young age and was arrested for driving under the influence in 2019.

His death comes just weeks after his younger sister Kaia Gerber, 25, opened up about the enormous toll her brother’s struggles had taken on their famous family – admitting the turmoil had effectively ‘leveled everyone.’

‘When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,’ she told Vogue.

Kaia praised her brother’s willingness to strip away the secrecy surrounding his struggles.

She described his honesty and openness as ‘refreshing,’ contrasting it with the intensely private way their parents had traditionally handled family life.

‘My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything – and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world,’ she said.

‘And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them,’ she noted.

Lindsay Clancy Prosecutors Weigh Retrial as Holdout Juror Pleads

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Massachusetts prosecutors have yet to decide whether Lindsay Clancy will face a second trial, as the lone juror who opposed an insanity verdict urged the public to remember the three “angels” who died.

The former labor and delivery nurse, 36, has remained in a psychiatric hospital since Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in her case earlier this month.

Clancy appeared Tuesday in Plymouth County Superior Court wearing a short-sleeve blouse and her hair in loose waves. Her lawyers and prosecutors debated how to move forward in a case that has attracted international attention.

The hearing ended without a ruling from Sullivan. Instead, he ordered both sides to return on November 2 to discuss a possible trial date and several motions connected to Clancy’s first trial.

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz told CBS Boston afterward that prosecutors have not determined whether to retry the mother of three over the strangulation deaths of five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson and eight-month-old Callan.

Cruz said his office is waiting for the court to resolve the pending motions, while continuing to prepare as if a second trial will take place.

“We’re doing a very thorough review right now,” Cruz said. “And we’re going to continue to do our job and make sure we do what’s best in the interest of justice and the interest of the three children.”

His remarks came hours after the juror who refused to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity spoke publicly. As her defense team challenges his conduct, he said he wanted attention returned to Clancy’s “three angels.”

Lindsay Clancy, 36, returned to Plymouth County Superior Court in Massachusetts on Tuesday as her attorneys and state prosecutors sparred over how to proceed with her case

Lindsay Clancy, 36, appeared Tuesday in Plymouth County Superior Court as her attorneys and Massachusetts prosecutors debated the next steps in her case

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said his office has not yet decided whether to retry the mother-of-three

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said prosecutors have not decided whether to retry the mother of three

“I know the whole focus has been on me, but we want to reel everything back and put the focus on the three angels—the ones who cannot speak for themselves, defend themselves or fight their battles. Those are Cora, Dawson and Callan,” Michael Desronvil said in a video statement broadcast by Fox News on Monday night.

Desronvil also thanked God for giving him the ability to love his daughter and expressed appreciation for the people who have supported him.

“Your prayers, your emotional support, your psychological support, are tremendous to my heart—I feel it, I sense it, I know it. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you,” Desronvil said.

Desronvil’s involvement in the trial was among several issues examined Tuesday, after defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed a motion seeking to dismiss the charges.

Reddington contended that Sullivan did not adequately question the holdout juror or investigate allegations raised by the jury foreperson before declaring a mistrial.

The defense attorney argued that a more detailed inquiry could have prevented the mistrial.

Reddington further maintained that trying Clancy again would violate double-jeopardy protections, and asked the judge to dismiss the case entirely.

Michael Desronvil finally broke his silence on Monday in a video statement shared with Hannity

Michael Desronvil broke his silence Monday in a video statement shared with Hannity

Clancy was charged with murder after strangling her three children, Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan in 2023

Clancy was charged with murder after her three children—five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson and eight-month-old Callan—were strangled in 2023

Before Sullivan declared the mistrial, the jury foreperson sent two messages accusing the then-unidentified holdout of expressing reasonable doubt but refusing to apply that doubt under the law.

At the time, Reddington called for the holdout to be struck from the case or to at least face further questioning.

Judge Sullivan refused and hours later, when the jury returned deadlocked again, a mistrial was declared.

Desronvil has said through his attorney Edward Paltzik that he has ‘zero doubt’ about Clancy’s guilt, based on what he described as ‘mountains of evidence.’

Outside the courthouse on Tuesday, Desronvil’s newly-appointed lawyer Heather O’Connor said she now opposes efforts by the defense team to further inquire about her client – including their request to access records from his cellphone in an apparent attempt to determine whether he was using it during jury deliberations, according to The New York Times. 

She also insisted Desronvil was honest when he filled out a jury questionnaire that asked him whether he had ever been arrested or charged with a crime.

Desronvil had been charged with a misdemeanor in 2021, after his wife claimed he grabbed her by the throat and threw her against a dresser.

But the charge was later dismissed, and O’Connor said it did not prevent him from serving on the jury.

Desronvil has said through his attorney Edward Paltzik that he has ‘zero doubt’ about Clancy’s guilt, based on what he described as ‘mountains of evidence'

Desronvil has said through his attorney Edward Paltzik that he has ‘zero doubt’ about Clancy’s guilt, based on what he described as ‘mountains of evidence’ 

She went on to say that her client just wants privacy for himself and justice for Clancy’s three children.  

‘He’s the only one being targeted here because his decision and his vote was different than everyone else’s. People should not have to worry – just as the commonwealth said – jurors should not have to worry about coming in and having them outed because they take a stance different than everyone else,’ she said.

The motion to investigate Desronvil was ultimately tabled, as was the defense motion to dismiss the case on double jeopardy grounds and a newly-filed motion from prosecutors requesting a gag order preventing Reddington from speaking out about the case.

Judge Sullivan said he will also take into advisement Reddington’s new argument in court that there is no evidence Clancy killed her children.

‘This entire case is based on speculation. Where is the admission? Where did she say that she did this?’ Reddington asked in court on Tuesday.

He noted there was no blood on Clancy’s socks after she cut herself and leaped from the bedroom window and claimed that when she woke from a coma, she had no memory of killing her children. Instead, she was simply told by police that she had killed her children despite there being issues with the timeline of that day, he argued.

‘It wasn’t even a horrendous investigation. There was no investigation,’ the lawyer claimed.

Because of the shoddy investigation, the state had no probable cause that she was even the perpetrator of the crime, he argued.

Attorney Kevin Reddington astonishingly argued in court on Tuesday that there is no evidence Clancy killed her children

Attorney Kevin Reddington astonishingly argued in court on Tuesday that there is no evidence Clancy killed her children

Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham branded his comments ‘laughable,’ saying this was the first time the defense had made this claim.

The defense team had previously said that Clancy admitted to killing the children, but argued at her first trial that she should be found not guilty of murder or manslaughter because she was suffering from post-partum psychosis at the time.

But Reddington said outside the courthouse that the argument Clancy did not kill her children is ‘not new rocket science by any means.

‘It’s the fact that they cannot prove probable cause,’ he argued.

Reddington further claimed there is not sufficient evidence to prove the 36-year-old is criminally responsible for the killings.

In an insanity case in Massachusetts, the state must prove someone is criminally responsible through two points: whether the person was suffering a mental defect or disease at the time, and, if they were, whether they could still control their actions or conform to the law despite this mental illness. 

Because the state failed to show evidence to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, Reddington argued, the judge must enter a finding of not guilty on all charges.

Firing back, Buckingham argued that a defendant who suffers from mental illness can commit crimes and still be criminally responsible.

Police Raid Home of Late New York Times Tech Executive’s Wife Following Parents’ Arrest

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Police descended on the gated-community home of Candice Jang, the estranged wife of slain New York Times technology executive Jonathan McKinsey, on Tuesday night. Multiple officers were seen entering the residence while Jang’s parents remained jailed in connection with the fatal shooting.

Video recorded Tuesday showed officers arriving at a group of townhomes inside the community at about 7 p.m.

The officers repeatedly knocked on the door before someone opened it from inside.

Police then entered the residence one at a time and left by approximately 9 p.m.

No arrests were reported during the operation, and officers did not remove any property from the home.

The search came days after McKinsey, 40, was allegedly shot and killed in Northern California. His elderly Chinese in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, have been accused in the case.

According to police, the shooting occurred around 3 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Dublin Sports Grounds.

Witnesses told investigators that Zhang and Chen allegedly fired at McKinsey in succession.

The New York Times confirmed McKinsey was the victim. He had joined the newspaper in 2023 and served as its head of engineering for games player experience.

At the time of his death, McKinsey and Jang were involved in a contentious custody dispute concerning their children.

Court records reviewed by The Post indicate that Alameda County prosecutors charged McKinsey with two misdemeanor counts of child abuse in 2025.

In a restraining-order filing against Jang, McKinsey stated that Chen had visited the couple in 2023 to care for their children.

Other court documents say the grandmother accused of fatally shooting her transgender New York Times executive son-in-law claimed he had influenced her grandson to wear his sister’s dresses.

Lovell Garner, McKinsey’s cousin, told The California Post that relatives were still trying to come to terms with the killing.

“Well, it’s all still pretty fresh for me still,” Garner said. “So far, everyone in my immediate family is completely shocked. It seems obvious that they were done with him since they killed him. Not sure what would make them do something that extreme.”

Zhang and Chen remain in custody as authorities continue investigating McKinsey’s death.


Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Officer in Austin Faces Assault Charge

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A Venezuelan man wounded by an ICE officer after a vehicle chase in Austin earlier this month is facing federal charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez is accused of assaulting, resisting, obstructing and interfering with a federal officer.

Federal prosecutors allege that Garces-Perez, 28, ignored ICE agents’ orders to leave his vehicle during a targeted traffic stop, then sped away and hit an officer in the torso with the driver’s-side mirror.

If convicted, Garces-Perez could receive a federal prison sentence of up to 20 years, according to the DOJ.

The criminal complaint says officers noticed Garces-Perez’s vehicle outside a restaurant and checked its license plate. They determined that an immigration judge had issued a final removal order against him before attempting to pull him over.

ICE officer

A federal complaint says one ICE officer switched off his body camera during the pursuit that ended when another officer shot Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez. (Department of Justice)

The complaint describes conflicting accounts of whether the vehicles collided during the stop. One officer told investigators that there had been no contact, while Garces-Perez said an ICE SUV caused a crash as it moved to stop him.

Garces-Perez handed over his driver’s license during the initial interaction, according to the complaint.

Officers characterized the first part of the encounter as “pleasant and not aggressive.” But after they directed Garces-Perez to put the car in park and get out, body camera footage allegedly shows him suddenly rolling up the window and driving off.

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, was shot while U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were attempting to take him into custody in Austin, Texas. (Austin Police Department)

Garces-Perez later acknowledged to federal investigators that he disobeyed the order to exit and drove away, the complaint states. Investigators read him his Miranda rights in Spanish, and he said he understood them before agreeing to answer questions without a lawyer present.

As Garces-Perez fled, the driver’s-side mirror struck an ICE officer in the torso, prosecutors allege.

ICE agents then followed him through business districts and residential neighborhoods, using emergency lights and sirens during the pursuit, according to the complaint.

The body-camera-wearing officer reportedly lost sight of Garces-Perez and the other ICE agent while seeking assistance from a Texas Department of Public Safety dispatcher. The complaint says he then turned off his camera. The second officer, who fired the shot, did not have a body camera.

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez

Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez, 28, was charged with assaulting, resisting, obstructing and interfering with a federal officer after an ICE vehicle pursuit in Austin, Texas, the Justice Department said. (Wilber Garces / Facebook)

The second officer later contacted his partner and said Garces-Perez had tried to hit him with the vehicle. The officer then fired his service weapon, according to the complaint.

Garces-Perez was hit in the upper back, the complaint says. He later told investigators that the ICE SUV struck his vehicle and spun it around. He also said that after the shooting, the officer opened his door, took the keys from the ignition and instructed him to stay inside while waiting for an ambulance.

Disputes have also emerged over the circumstances of Garces-Perez’s immigration case.

Fox News previously reported that his attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, argued the removal order was issued after a hearing notice went to an outdated address. She said Garces-Perez had already updated his address with the immigration court.

ICE traffic stop in Austin

Prosecutors allege that Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez drove away from a targeted ICE traffic stop in Austin, and that his vehicle’s side-view mirror struck an officer in the torso. (Department of Justice)

ICE has rejected claims about his immigration status, stating that his employment authorization expired in 2025. The agency also emphasized that a work permit alone does not provide lawful immigration status.

His attorney has said Garces-Perez remains seriously ill and has a bullet lodged in his body while being held at an ICE detention facility.

Lincoln-Goldfinch, responding to the criminal complaint in a social media post, called for DHS to release the body camera footage.

“The criminal complaint also provides another critical piece of information: one of the officers involved in the incident had a body camera that was turned off at some point during the pursuit. We have not seen that footage. DHS must release the body camera footage immediately and provide full transparency to the American public,” Lincoln-Goldfinch wrote.

“He is now facing proceedings in both a federal criminal case and his federal immigration habeas case. We are working through what these developments mean, and we will share additional information as we are able.”

DOJ said Garces-Perez made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday.

A detention hearing is scheduled for Oct. 2.

Florida Dad Says Resort Trip Ruined After 3-Year-Old Finds Sex Toy

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – What was supposed to be a family getaway to Central Florida’s theme parks took an unsettling turn after a 3-year-old girl discovered a sex toy inside her family’s room at Holiday Inn Club Vacations’ Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, her father says.

Mike Gross told News 6 that the discovery happened on the second night of the family’s August stay, when his daughter approached him with an item she believed was a gift.

“My daughter, 3 years old, comes up behind me and says, ‘Daddy, I’ve got a present for you,’” Gross recalled. “And I’m expecting to turn around and find something cute she’s going to hand me or found around the hotel room or whatever. And she hands me a used vibrator.”

Gross said he notified the resort right away. However, he told the station that no one followed up with him that evening or the next morning, as his family prepared to leave for Disney.

According to Gross, the incident quickly overshadowed the rest of the vacation.

“We’re heading to Disney, and I am not in the spirit of play,” he said. “I’m not there with my family. I am stuck in this situation and confusion of how could such a large resort care so little about the situation.”

“The whole trip was ruined at that point,” Gross said.

Frustrated by what he described as the resort’s lack of response, Gross said he took the item to the lobby himself almost 24 hours later. He also said he filed a report with resort security.

Several weeks later, Holiday Inn Club Vacations offered Gross $1,300 along with a complimentary future stay, he said. Gross declined, saying the proposed compensation came with terms he considered unacceptable.

As the father of two young children, Gross said he was particularly concerned by a lengthy settlement agreement that would have restricted his ability to discuss the incident publicly.

“I figured it’d be a boilerplate release,” Gross said. “But when the release came, it was just so broad and overreaching.”

One section of the agreement stated that the guest would not “contact or otherwise communicate with any federal, state, local, municipal or any other governmental, quasi-governmental agency or private consumer protection company (i.e. Better Business Bureau) about the Incident or anything in any way related thereto.”

The document also included a non-disparagement provision referencing Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and television. It said the guest could not “disparage, defame, impugn, damage or assail the reputation, or cause or tend to cause the recipient of a communication to question the business condition, integrity, competence, good character, professionalism, or quality of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated.”

The agreement’s final section said it “does not constitute an admission of guilt or liability” by the company.

“Mistakes happen, we get that,” Gross said. “But just the lack of care, speed, attention, it is unacceptable.”

Gross said he refused to sign the settlement. Instead, he reported the matter to state authorities, including the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, as well as the Better Business Bureau.

In a written response to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Holiday Inn Club Vacations said, “The Company regrets that Mr. Gross remains dissatisfied with both the underlying incident and his experience following the report. The cleanliness of guest accommodations and the appropriate handling of guest concerns are important to the Company.”

Gross told News 6 that his concerns were not driven by the prospect of receiving money. He said he wanted the resort to take responsibility and make changes that could protect other families.

“I hope that they make some real changes,” he said. “And I honestly hope that no other child or family has to experience this level of negligence and neglect.”

In a statement to News 6, a representative for Holiday Inn Club Vacations said, “We take matters involving guest experience very seriously. We have been in contact with Mr. Gross on an ongoing basis regarding his concerns. We have addressed the matter with the appropriate resort teams.”

Due to it being a “specific guest situation,” the company said they could provide further details about private discussions.

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Report: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gets VIP Perks Behind Bars

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Mo Money, Mo Problems? Apparently not for Diddy.

Disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly enjoying an unusually comfortable existence inside New Jersey’s Fort Dix federal prison, with alleged access to a cellphone, alcohol and inmates who cater to his daily needs, NBC News reported.

Combs, 56, is serving a 50-month sentence for prostitution-related offenses. Four men who spent time in the same unit as the former hip-hop producer told NBC, speaking anonymously, that he spends thousands of dollars each month maintaining a pampered lifestyle behind bars.

“This is not some normal s–t you see in jail. This is some rich s–t,” one man said. “It looks crazy, but again, it’s Diddy.”

The sources alleged that inmates at the low-security facility cook for Combs, clean for him, make his bed and handle his laundry. They also said someone provides him with Chinese-style massages, NBC reported.

Multiple sources told the outlet that Combs uses contraband cellphones to browse Instagram and view nude or sexually explicit images sent by a former girlfriend while he remains separated from the outside world at the all-male federal facility.

Two sources also claimed Combs has a “jailbroken” tablet that he uses to watch movies and documentaries. Among them, they said, is the Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” produced by his longtime rival, 50 Cent.

The sources further alleged that the former mogul has paid for other inmates’ prescription Remeron medication, which is known inside prison as “rem-roms.”

Remeron is prescribed to inmates dealing with depression and anxiety, but the medication is also reportedly traded through the prison’s active black market, according to the sources.

“You can pretty much get anything except a key to the front door and a female,” one anonymous inmate said.

On weekends, Combs reportedly accesses a hidden supply of premium liquor allegedly smuggled into the prison by guards and shared with a small circle of inmates, the station reported.

“Hell yeah, I drank with him,” one inmate recalled, saying he shared Hennessy with Combs.

According to the sources, money from people outside the prison flows into commissary accounts belonging to inmates who provide services for Combs, helping him sustain his lavish routine at the low-security facility.

One inmate who was allegedly paid by Combs cleaned the toilet and shower areas before the convicted rapper used them, the sources said.

Other inmates reportedly prepared special meals in secret with makeshift heating devices submerged in water. The dishes allegedly included curry chicken, pizza and empanadas.

“After a while, I got tired of cooking,” one man who said he prepared food for Combs and other inmates told NBC. “He started going to the Jamaicans.”

Other prisoners allegedly help by holding onto Combs’ cellphone and fan mail.

“It’s so much that he gets,” one source said. “He doesn’t have room for it.”

Combs, also known as “Puff Daddy,” was convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transportation for prostitution. He was acquitted on two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, as well as racketeering conspiracy.

Combs’ attorneys pushed for the rap mogul, who has a documented history of heavy substance use and addiction, to be sent to Fort Dix prison because of its highly sought-after drug treatment program, which often leads to a reduction of an inmate’s prison term, NBC reported. 

He entered the months-long program upon arriving at the New Jersey prison, but sources said it took little time for Combs to get his hands on a phone and alcohol — as well as growing the number of inmates on his payroll.

“Pretty much the day he arrived, the party started,” one of the sources told the outlet. 

Combs was sent to solitary confinement in July after getting into a brawl with another inmate and was later kicked out of the drug treatment program, according to the sources. 

But after getting out of isolation, the Grammy winner went straight back to his lavish lifestyle with a team of inmates catering to him — something only wealth can buy in prison.

“He’s a billionaire. People are in awe of him,” one of the sources said. “Money is power, especially behind bars.”

Although “Diddy” was first declared a billionaire by hip-hop wealth expert Zack O’Malley Greenburg in 2022, his net worth is believed to have crumbled over the years to the ballpark figure of $300 million to $400 million.

In response to NBC’s reporting on Combs’ ritzy prison lifestyle, the rapper’s spokesperson said in a statement to the outlet: “The continued scrutiny of every mundane detail of Sean Combs’s life in prison has reached the point where the media characterizes ordinary prison life as news.”

“The only real news is that Sean continues to serve his sentence while awaiting the court’s decision on his appeal.”

News of Combs’ luxe life behind bars comes just hours after Page Six reported he is once again closer to life after lockup. 

According to Federal Bureau of Prisons records viewed by Page Six, the embattled music mogul’s release date from FCI Fort Dix now falls on Jan. 21, 2028. TMZ was the first to report the news on Tuesday.

The disgraced rapper’s release date has been brought up and pushed back several times since he was locked up — but his original release date was June 2028.

Grace Tame Feared for Her Life Over Alleged Abuser’s Posts

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Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame told a court she reached a breaking point and feared for her life after discovering disturbing social media posts she believed had been aimed at her by her childhood abuser.

Ms Tame gave evidence at Hobart Magistrates Court on Tuesday during a special hearing involving Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who sexually abused her in 2010 while she was his 15-year-old student.

The court heard that police found a “revenge” folder on portable devices during a 2022 raid. It allegedly contained photographs and videos of Ms Tame.

Bester was charged in 2022 with three offences involving the use of a carriage service to menace, harass or offend. He has pleaded not guilty.

The 74-year-old allegedly published social media posts targeting Ms Tame, who was named Australian of the Year in 2021 after becoming a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual abuse.

Prosecutors read three public messages posted to Twitter in 2022 from an account called NicoBester3.

Each post referred to Ms Tame’s former school email address, which was connected to her Facebook account. That platform was the primary way Bester contacted her during the abuse.

“At last I will come for (the email address),” the first message stated.

Grace Tame says she did not need to imagine her abuser's capacity to cause harm

Grace Tame says she did not need to imagine her abuser’s capacity to cause harm

Nicolaas Ockert Bester is a notorious pedophile but has been declared unfit to face trial

Nicolaas Ockert Bester is a notorious pedophile but has been declared unfit to face trial

In the second post, Bester allegedly said he was “coming”, comparing himself with Donald Trump and British far-right figures Tommy Robinson and Milo Yiannopoulos. The message said there were only “10 weeks to go”.

The third message read: “Here it comes! Only four weeks to go! The good old comeuppance on its way (the email address).”

Ms Tame said she became aware of the posts gradually before recognising that the references to 10 weeks and four weeks appeared to count down to the publication of her book.

The messages transported her back to the abuse, which took place on the floor of a classroom at his school, she told the court.

“I was horrified, terrified and quite disturbed,” Ms Tame said.

“To me this was a signal of a very real commitment to follow through with some kind of public-facing plan to inflict harm upon me.”

She said she believed Bester’s reference to her childhood email address could be a threat to publish sexualised messages exchanged during the period when he groomed her.

“I was also legitimately scared for my life,” she said, noting that Bester had previously told her stories about killing people while serving in the army.

“This is a man who had psychologically tortured and repeatedly raped me. I did not need to imagine his capacity to cause harm.”

Ms Tame said the alleged posts prompted her to increase security during a national book tour. She also told the court she was nearing rock bottom and experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Tasmania Police constable Declan Gillett told the court a folder of media coverage of Ms Tame in a folder named ‘wraak’ – Afrikaans for revenge – was found on Bester’s portable hard drives.

There was also an outgoing email from Bester’s email account to men’s rights activist and former sex therapist Bettina Arndt sent in 2017.

It included an attached document with purported Facebook messages sent between Bester and Ms Tame during the 2010 abuse, Const Gillett said.

If Ms Tame found out about the email in 2022, it would have been devastating, she said.

‘Worst-case scenario, it would have driven me towards the end.’

Bester, who the court was previously told has dementia, was in February deemed unfit to stand trial for medical reasons.

In a special hearing, the court can make a finding of not guilty, not guilty on mental health grounds or that a finding of not guilty cannot be made.

A guilty verdict is not available.

Bester watched the hearing via a video link from an undisclosed location.

The former maths teacher was in 2011 sentenced to two years and 10 months in jail for abusing Ms Tame and for possessing child exploitation material.

He was jailed in 2016 for four months for producing child exploitation material after describing the abuse online.

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Carrie TV Series: Everything to Know About Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaptation

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Stephen King’s Carrie remains one of the most enduring stories about teenage cruelty, isolation, and the frightening consequences of unchecked power. First published in 1974, the novel follows a bullied girl whose telekinetic abilities turn a traumatic school experience into a devastating act of violence. Since then, the story has become a fixture of popular culture and has been adapted more than once. Looper’s video above offers a guide to everything viewers should know about the upcoming Carrie TV series.

Mike Flanagan, who has already brought several Stephen King stories to the screen, has earned the author’s enthusiastic support for his Prime Video adaptation of Carrie. A serialized format could allow the series to remain closer to King’s original 1974 novel while also expanding its characters and updating its themes for a contemporary audience. The trailer has already indicated that modern forms of bullying will play a major role, giving this new version a distinctly 21st-century perspective.

Carrie is a story that leaves plenty of room for expansion

The most famous screen version remains Brian De Palma’s 1976 film, led by Oscar-nominated star Sissy Spacek as Carrie White. But the franchise has taken several other forms over the years. The 1999 sequel The Rage: Carrie 2 shifted attention to Rachel Lang, Carrie’s similarly troubled and telekinetic half-sister, played by Emily Bergl. NBC later aired a television adaptation in 2002 with Angela Bettis in the title role. In 2013, Kimberly Peirce, the director of Boys Don’t Cry, revisited De Palma’s film with Chloé Grace Moretz portraying the tormented teenager.

For Prime Video’s 2026 series, Summer H. Howell takes on the role of Carrie White—a girl entering high school during the age of social media, where humiliation can spread instantly and publicly. King’s story has always allowed room for reinterpretation, and Flanagan’s previous Stephen King adaptations suggest he understands how to preserve the source material’s emotional core while finding fresh ways to deliver its horror. The new Carrie series could therefore offer longtime fans an unfamiliar take on a classic nightmare, and Looper’s video is a useful introduction to what Flanagan’s version has planned.

Dancing With the Stars: Olympian Bleeds Before Shock Elimination

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Dancing with the Stars delivered a surprise in week three, eliminating a celebrity contestant who appeared to be gaining momentum.

Taylor Hanson, the 43-year-old frontman of Hanson, became the fourth celebrity sent home. He and professional partner Britt Stewart were eliminated one week after celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.

The pair landed in a three-way tie for the bottom of the leaderboard alongside Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson, as well as Jackson Olson and Emma Slater. The results came during an episode devoted to 1980s yacht-rock classics.

“This has been everything. This has been incredible,” Hanson said, attempting to remain upbeat as Stewart’s disappointment was clear.

Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn topped the rankings from judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Glenn had accidentally given her partner, Pasha Pashkov, a bloody nose during rehearsals.

Glenn and Pashkov shared the top spot with Glee and Grey’s Anatomy star Harry Shum Jr., who performed with Jenna Johnson.

At the top of the rankings on week three of Dancing with the Stars season 35 was Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn, who accidentally gave her partner Pasha Pashkov a bloody nose in rehearsals

Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn topped the rankings in week three of Dancing with the Stars season 35, despite accidentally giving her partner Pasha Pashkov a bloody nose during rehearsals.

They tied for the top spot with Glee and Grey's Anatomy star Harry Shum Jr., who performed with Jenna Johnson

Glenn and Pashkov tied for first place with Glee and Grey’s Anatomy star Harry Shum Jr., who danced with Jenna Johnson.

Hanson frontman Taylor Hanson, 43, became the fourth celebrity to be eliminated, along with his professional dance partner Britt Stewart

Hanson frontman Taylor Hanson, 43, became the fourth celebrity eliminated from the competition alongside his professional partner Britt Stewart.

Hanson and Stewart performed a foxtrot to The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes.”

Hanson was especially pleased with the song choice. He had previously performed “What a Fool Believes” with his brothers in front of The Doobie Brothers when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Still, the singer appeared nervous after he and Stewart faced significant criticism the previous week. He wanted to show the judges that he had worked to improve.

“I want to show the judges that I was paying attention to the notes,” Hanson said during rehearsals, where he struggled to move fluidly.

Inaba praised Hanson’s ability to be “lyrical” and “poetic” on the dance floor, but she also expressed disappointment. She advised him to build more core strength so he could become a more resilient performer.

Hough offered a more positive assessment, calling it Hanson’s best dance of the season and saying he could tell the musician had been “taking notes.”

Tonioli, however, continued to find fault with the performance, telling Hanson not to break up the musical phrases.

“You’re a musician; you understand what I’m talking about,” Tonioli added.

Hanson and Stewart earned three sixes—their highest score so far—but the improvement was not enough to lift them with viewers voting at home.

Hanson and Stewart had performed a foxtrot to What a Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers

Hanson and Stewart performed a foxtrot to “What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers.

He was excited about the pick, as he had performed the song with his brothers in front of The Doobie Brothers when the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Hanson was excited about the song choice after previously performing it with his brothers in front of The Doobie Brothers at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

But the singer also seemed nervous, as he and Stewart had received a fair amount of criticism the week before, and he wanted to make it clear that he was trying to improve

But the singer also seemed nervous, as he and Stewart had received a fair amount of criticism the week before, and he wanted to make it clear that he was trying to improve

Inaba appreciated how 'lyrical' and 'poetic' Hanson could be when he danced, but she was also disappointed and suggested he try to strengthen his core to become more resilient

Inaba appreciated how ‘lyrical’ and ‘poetic’ Hanson could be when he danced, but she was also disappointed and suggested he try to strengthen his core to become more resilient

On the other hand, Hough called it his best dance of the season, while Tonioli urged Hanson not to interrupt the phrases of the music

On the other hand, Hough called it his best dance of the season, while Tonioli urged Hanson not to interrupt the phrases of the music

They were in a three-way tie for the bottom spot with Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson and Jackson Olson and Emma Slater before being eliminated

They were in a three-way tie for the bottom spot with Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson and Jackson Olson and Emma Slater before being eliminated

First up in this week’s competition were Glenn and her dance partner Pashkov.

The Olympic figure skater and her partner performed a Foxtrot that was set to Toto’s Hold the Line. 

‘And the ice queen does it again!’ shouted Hough as he jumped to his feet after the performance.

Tonioli called them the ‘top of the class,’ while  Inaba called their dance ‘beautiful,’ ‘poetic’ and ‘mesmerizing.’

The judges awarded Glenn and Pashkov straight eights, for a total of 24.

Glenn said she felt incredible after co-host Julianna Hough informed her that they had received the first eights of the season. 

But things got off to a rough start in behind-the-scenes footage from their rehearsals when Glenn accidentally swiped her partner in the nose with her elbow.

Pashkov was bent over and rushed to grab a tissue as drops of blood could be seen dripping from his nose.

Glenn teared up in rehearsals after accidentally giving Pasha Paskov a bloody nose

Glenn teared up in rehearsals after accidentally giving Pasha Paskov a bloody nose

The Olympic figure skater and her partner performed a Foxtrot that was set to Toto's Hold the Line. They received straight eights, the best score to date

The Olympic figure skater and her partner performed a Foxtrot that was set to Toto’s Hold the Line. They received straight eights, the best score to date

He said he felt light-headed after the impact, and Glenn teared up as she recounted the collision afterward, but there wasn’t any hint of the trauma when the two made it to the dance floor. 

Next up was the team of Julia Stiles and her partner Ezra Sosa, who did a salsa dance to Hall & Oates’s I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do).

‘You awakened the Spice Girl within!’ Tonioli joked as he said they ‘didn’t make any errors.’ 

‘You looked like you were having fun,’ he added. 

Inaba said that Stiles had finally given herself ‘permission to let go.’ Derek was also complimentary, though he did give her feedback on how to improve her turns. 

He ended up giving Stiles and Sosa their best score, a seven, while Tonioli and Inaba both awarded them respectable sixes.

Guillermo Rodriguez and his pro partner Witney Carson were next up on deck.

They danced a foxtrot and honed in on the yacht rock theme by performing to Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes.

Next up was the team of Julia Styles and her partner Ezra Sosa, who did a salsa dance to Hall & Oates's I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do). In rehearsals, Julia hurt her ribs after a lift

Next up was the team of Julia Styles and her partner Ezra Sosa, who did a salsa dance to Hall & Oates’s I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do). In rehearsals, Julia hurt her ribs after a lift

'You awakened the Spice Girl within!' Tonioli joked as he said they 'didn't make any errors.' 'You looked like you were having fun,' he added

‘You awakened the Spice Girl within!’ Tonioli joked as he said they ‘didn’t make any errors.’ ‘You looked like you were having fun,’ he added

Inaba said that Styles had finally given herself 'permission to let go.' Derek was also complimentary, though he did give her feedback on how to improve her turns

Inaba said that Styles had finally given herself ‘permission to let go.’ Derek was also complimentary, though he did give her feedback on how to improve her turns

Guillermo Rodriguez and his pro partner Witney Carson were next up on deck. They danced a foxtrot and honed in on the yacht rock theme by performing to Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes

Guillermo Rodriguez and his pro partner Witney Carson were next up on deck. They danced a foxtrot and honed in on the yacht rock theme by performing to Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes

Rodriguez stripped down to give the audience a laugh as he waited for his score

Rodriguez stripped down to give the audience a laugh as he waited for his score

In rehearsals, Carson had to put a brace on Rodriguez’s shoulders to hold his arms up and keep him ‘in frame.’ 

The duo ended up getting straight fives, which they seemed happy about. 

Tatyana Ali and partner Jan Ravnik danced a quickstep set to another yacht rock classic, Hall & Oates’s Maneater.

‘Tatyana, hold my gaze. That was your best dance,’ Hough said afterward.

Inaba said that Tatyana may have had a misstep, but she said her footwork was otherwise phenomenal.

Tonioli joked, ‘When you’re bad, you’re so good,’ and said he appreciated the Cosby Show actress’s more aggressive tone. 

The actress and her partner received straight sevens, which elicited a scream of joy from Tatyana. 

Harry Shum Jr and his partner Jenna Johnson followed up with a jive to another Hall & Oates tune, You Make My Dreams Come True.

Tatyana Ali and partner Jan Ravnik danced a quickstep set to another yacht rock classic, Hall & Oates's Maneater

Tatyana Ali and partner Jan Ravnik danced a quickstep set to another yacht rock classic, Hall & Oates’s Maneater

'Tatiana, hold my gaze. That was your best dance,' Hough said afterward

‘Tatiana, hold my gaze. That was your best dance,’ Hough said afterward

Harry Shum Jr. and his partner Jenna Johnson followed up with a jive to another Hall & Oates tune, You Make My Dreams Come True

Harry Shum Jr. and his partner Jenna Johnson followed up with a jive to another Hall & Oates tune, You Make My Dreams Come True

They received a trio of eights from the judges, tying Amber Glenn's score from the start of the show for the top spot

They received a trio of eights from the judges, tying Amber Glenn’s score from the start of the show for the top spot

Tonioli called it theatrical in the best possible way. 

‘You’re heading right up to Broadway with that!’ he gushed. 

Inaba cheered and said the two were ‘so in sync’ and ‘so powerful.’ 

Derek praised Jenna for being so versatile and complimented Harry’s athleticism – and his theme-appropriate mustache. 

They received a trio of eights from the judges, tying Amber Glenn’s score from the start of the show. 

Maura Higgins and her partner Mark Ballas were next with a quickstep set to George Benson’s Turn Your Love Around.

Hough gushed that Higgins’s topline was ‘exquisite,’ and Tonioli said that she channeled classic Hollywood glamour.

Hough and Inaba ended up giving them sevens, while Tonioli bumped it up to an 8, for a total of 22. 

Maura Higgins and her partner Mark Ballas were next with a quickstep set to George Benson's Turn Your Love Around

Maura Higgins and her partner Mark Ballas were next with a quickstep set to George Benson’s Turn Your Love Around

Hough gushed that Higgins's topline was 'exquisite,' and Tonioli said that she channeled classic Hollywood glamour. Hough and Inaba ended up giving them sevens, while Tonioli bumped it up to an 8, for a total of 22

Hough gushed that Higgins’s topline was ‘exquisite,’ and Tonioli said that she channeled classic Hollywood glamour. Hough and Inaba ended up giving them sevens, while Tonioli bumped it up to an 8, for a total of 22

Summer House star Ciara Miller and her professional partner Brandon Armstrong danced a cha-cha to Luther Vandross’s slow jam Never Too Much.

‘Hot, hot, hot,’ Tonioli gushed before saying Miller needed to learn to ‘believe in herself’ and use her legs.

Inaba applauded her enthusiasm but said that sometimes the ‘polish’ of her moves suffered because of it, while Hough urged her to watch her arms.

The trio all gave sixes, for a total of 18. 

Jackson Olson and his pro partner Emma Slater brought a rawer energy to their pasodoble was set to Easy Love by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins.

Inaba worried that Olson had been dancing ‘above the music,’ rather than with it, and Bruno agreed, adding that the intensity was present, but there wasn’t enough nuance.

Olson and Slater received a trio of sixes for 18 points. 

Connor Wood and his partner Rylee Arnold performed to Fleetwood Mac’s classic Everywhere, and they joined multiple other couples in dancing a foxtrot.

Summer House star Ciara Miller and her professional partner Brandon Armstrong danced a cha-cha to Luther Vandross's slow jam Never Too Much

Summer House star Ciara Miller and her professional partner Brandon Armstrong danced a cha-cha to Luther Vandross’s slow jam Never Too Much

'Hot, hot, hot,' Tonioli gushed before saying Miller needed to learn to 'believe in herself' and use her legs. They received three sixes, for a total of 18

‘Hot, hot, hot,’ Tonioli gushed before saying Miller needed to learn to ‘believe in herself’ and use her legs. They received three sixes, for a total of 18

Jackson Olson and his pro partner Emma Slater brought a rawer energy to their pasodoble was set to Easy Love by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins

Jackson Olson and his pro partner Emma Slater brought a rawer energy to their pasodoble was set to Easy Love by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins

Inaba worried that Olson had been dancing 'above the music,' rather than with it, and Bruno agreed, adding that the intensity was present, but there wasn't enough nuance. They received a trio of sixes for 18 points

Inaba worried that Olson had been dancing ‘above the music,’ rather than with it, and Bruno agreed, adding that the intensity was present, but there wasn’t enough nuance. They received a trio of sixes for 18 points

Connor Wood and his partner Rylee Arnold performed to Fleetwood Mac's classic Everywhere, and they joined multiple other couples in damcing a foxtrot

Connor Wood and his partner Rylee Arnold performed to Fleetwood Mac’s classic Everywhere, and they joined multiple other couples in damcing a foxtrot

Hough said Wood was 'such a nice man,' but he wanted him to become a 'leading man' for next week's dance. He gave them a six, but Inaba and Tonioli both gave sevens, for a total of 20

Hough said Wood was ‘such a nice man,’ but he wanted him to become a ‘leading man’ for next week’s dance. He gave them a six, but Inaba and Tonioli both gave sevens, for a total of 20

 Hough said Wood was ‘such a nice man,’ but he wanted him to become a ‘leading man’ for next week’s dance. 

Inaba agreed, but she thought Wood at least ‘supported’ his partner in a way that she found endearing.

Hough gave them a six, but Inaba and Tonioli both gave them sevens, for a total of 20. 

Last week’s top scorer, Jenna Dewan, performed a high-energy samba with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy to Toto’s hit Africa.

The judges were all complimentary, but Inaba urged Dewan to loosen up and said she was too tense and over the top for that particular dance.

They were awarded straight sevens for 21 points. 

Tyler Cameron and his partner Sharna Burgess went on to dance a jive to Still the One by Orleans.

Inaba urged Cameron to try to stay in tune with Burgess, and Tonioli said his timing wasn’t always pristine, though he was much improved. 

Last week's top scorer, Jenna Dewan, performed a high-energy samba with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy to Toto's hit Africa

Last week’s top scorer, Jenna Dewan, performed a high-energy samba with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy to Toto’s hit Africa

The judges were all complimentary, but Inaba urged Dewan to loosen up and said she was too tense and over the top for that particular dance. They were awarded straight sevens for 21 points

The judges were all complimentary, but Inaba urged Dewan to loosen up and said she was too tense and over the top for that particular dance. They were awarded straight sevens for 21 points

Tyler Cameron and his partner Sharna Burgess went on to dance a jive to Still the One by Orleans. Inaba urged Cameron to try to stay in tune with Burgess, and Tonioli said his timing wasn't always pristine, though he was much improved

Tyler Cameron and his partner Sharna Burgess went on to dance a jive to Still the One by Orleans. Inaba urged Cameron to try to stay in tune with Burgess, and Tonioli said his timing wasn’t always pristine, though he was much improved

Inaba ended up giving them a five, while Hough and Tonioli both awarded them sixes, for a 17

Inaba ended up giving them a five, while Hough and Tonioli both awarded them sixes, for a 17

The final dance of the night belonged to Paralympian Ezra French and his partner Daniella Karagach, who performed a foxtrot to Grover Washington Jr and Bill Withers's Just the Two of Us

The final dance of the night belonged to Paralympian Ezra French and his partner Daniella Karagach, who performed a foxtrot to Grover Washington Jr and Bill Withers’s Just the Two of Us

All three judges praised the duo, with Hough highlighting how well they handled a slower dance and Tonioli emphasizing how well Ezra worked as a leading man. The judges awarded them straight sevens for 21 points total

All three judges praised the duo, with Hough highlighting how well they handled a slower dance and Tonioli emphasizing how well Ezra worked as a leading man. The judges awarded them straight sevens for 21 points total

Inaba ended up giving them a five, while Hough and Tonioli both awarded them sixes, for a 17. 

The final dance of the night belonged to Paralympian Ezra French and his partner Daniella Karagach, who performed a foxtrot to Grover Washington Jr and Bill Withers’s Just the Two of Us.

All three judges praised the duo, with Hough highlighting how well they handled a slower dance and Tonioli emphasizing how well Ezra worked as a leading man.

The judges awarded them straight sevens for 21 points total. 

Dancing with the Stars airs live on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesdays and streams the next day on Hulu. 

Actor Chad Lowe Mourns the Death of His 13-Year-Old Daughter

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Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, has died.

Her family confirmed the devastating news to Page Six, revealing that the Life Goes On star, 58 — who is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, 62 — lost his teenage daughter on Tuesday, while directing anyone struggling with mental health to reach out to the suicide prevention helpline. 

“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” her family said. “She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance. She was adored by her sisters and deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives.”

“Her passing is devastating for our entire family, and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.”

The statement concluded: “If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”

Lowe, who was formerly married to actress Hilary Swank, shared Fiona with his producer wife, Kim Painter. The couple also have two daughters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.

The Daily Mail has contacted Lowe’s representatives for comment.

Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, has died; The actor seen in 2022

Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, has died; the actor pictured in 2022

Her family confirmed the devastating news to Page Six, revealing that the Life Goes On star, 58, lost his teenage daughter on Tuesday; Fiona seen above in November 2025

Fiona’s family confirmed the devastating news to Page Six, saying the 58-year-old Life Goes On star lost his teenage daughter on Tuesday; Fiona pictured in November 2025

Lowe shared Fiona with his producer wife, Kim Painter, with whom he also has two other daughters: Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10; The family pictured in 2024

Lowe shared Fiona with producer Kim Painter, with whom he also has daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10; the family pictured in 2024

Parents at Fiona’s school reportedly received an email from the principal on Tuesday informing them that a student had died, according to Page Six. The message did not identify the student.

The email offered condolences to the student’s family and said that “counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.”

The actor’s most recent Instagram tribute to Fiona came in November 2025, when he marked her birthday with a photo of her smiling in cowboy boots.

“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” Lowe wrote. “Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!”

In February 2025, Lowe also posted a photo of his three daughters visiting what remained of their childhood home in Los Angeles after the devastating Palisades fire.

The sisters stood with their arms around one another as they viewed the ruins.

“Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what’s left of their home,” he wrote in the caption.

“The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege.”

'Her passing is devastating for our entire family,' the family shared, while directing anyone struggling with mental health to reach out to the suicide prevention helpline; Fiona seen in 2024

“Her passing is devastating for our entire family,” the family said, urging anyone struggling with mental health to contact the suicide prevention helpline; Fiona pictured in 2024

The family said Fiona 'was the light of our lives' adding they are 'deeply heartbroken' by the loss; Lowe and Painter pictured with their three daughters in 2023

The family said Fiona “was the light of our lives” and that they are “deeply heartbroken” by her death; Lowe and Painter pictured with their three daughters in 2023

Lowe is the younger brother of Parks and Recreation star Rob Lowe, 62; The two pictured together

Lowe is the younger brother of Parks and Recreation star Rob Lowe, 62; the brothers pictured together

In October 2024 he also shared an adorable family photo with his wife and all three girls in a corn maze. 

‘Lost in the maze! Our favorite time of year!’ he wrote.

Lowe reflected on being a ‘girl dad’ on the Still Here Hollywood podcast in August 2024.

‘Having daughters is such an incredible privilege,’ he shared.

‘It takes what I’ve known intellectually about women and all of equality and the glass ceiling that’s there, and how it’s a misogynistic world in a lot of ways… And it’s put it in my heart, because I have three daughters. And so I look at the world, really, from their perspective.’

If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org