- “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Matthew Byars died at 37.
- Pregnant Megan Fox was criticized for rocking a sheer outfit.
- Reba McEntire’s decision on “The Voice” playoffs frustrated viewers.
- “DWTS” judge Derek Hough slammed for “hating” a contestant “for no reason.”
- Chandler Kinney’s Finale Night performance drew mixed reactions from viewers.
This week’s top headlines include the tragic death of reality TV star Matthew Byars, pregnant Megan Fox’s bold outfit, and fan frustration over Reba McEntire’s “The Voice” playoff decision. Derek Hough faces backlash for unfair “DWTS” score and Chandler Kinney’s finale performance divides viewers. Read on for more!
What Is the Cause of Matthew Byars’ Death at 37?
Matthew Byars, best known for his appearance on “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has died at 37 years old. According to Maryland’s Chief Office of the Medical Examiner, Byars took his life on November 21.
“He died of multiple blunt force injuries. The manner is suicide,” disclosed a spokesperson to the U.S. Sun. This news comes after Byars’ autopsy report was completed.
Comedic writer Bruce Vilanch took to Facebook on the same day Byars committed suicide to announce what had happened to the public. “Matt byars [sic] ended his struggle this morning,” shared the “Get Bruce” star.
Bruce Vilanch at the Family Equality Council’s Impact Awards in Los Angeles, California on September 28, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
He then noted that anyone who knew Byars could DM him for more information concerning the tragic news before adding, “Sorry to be the bearer….”
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” (“RHOP”) fans recognize Byars from the infamous scene on the show where Huger held a “press conference” to attempt to clear up rumors concerning her financial situation.
Byars was thrown in the middle of an argument between Huger and her fellow castmates, like Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon, during the gathering Huger held to discuss her husband’s previous tax situation.
Reflecting on the moment, Huger expressed regret for having involved Byars in the drama. “Actually I apologized to Matt during that conversation. I was attempting to make a point with the ladies. My bad,” explained Huger.
Aside from that episode, Byars also appeared in another one where he sat down for lunch with Huger. The duo spoke about swirling rumors regarding Byars gossiping about Huger living in a townhome to her castmates.
Matthew Byars and Karen Huger in a scene from “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” posted on July 23, 2018 | Source: YouTube/Bravo
Huger relayed the information to Byars, who clarified what he had actually said. By the end of their lunch, the situation between the close friends had been resolved.
Since news of Byars’ passing circulated public spheres, several stars from “The Real Housewives” TV franchise spoke out about his death via tearjerking dedications on Instagram.
Matthew Byars and Melissa Gorga posing for a photo, posted on March 21, 2020 | Source: Instagram/officialmattbyars
Such stars include “The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s” Melissa Gorga and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s” Cynthia Bailey, to name a few.
According to the U.S. Sun, “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Charrisse Jackson-Jordan also penned a tribute to Byars.
She shared a photo of the two of them on a rooftop and penned a caption that read, “Rest in Peace.” Gorga’s dedication was a video compilation showcasing an array of heartwarming memories she and Byars shared.
“Matt- Why didn’t you tell me Matt? I’m heartbroken. Your personality was infectious. Your jokes- you always had them. You should have done stand up- I know it was your dream. My heart hurts Matt,” began Gorga’s message
She continued, “Because earlier this week you didn’t tell me. I know life was tough- I know- Thank you for bringing me my very 1st performance of ‘ON DISPLAY’- you and I- WE ARE LOYAL.”
Matthew Byars and Melissa Gorga. | Source: Instagram/officialmattbyars
Ending her statement, Gorga noted, “They don’t make them like us. I wish I could have saved you. Thank you for the memories 💔 Go fly- Go make them laugh.”
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How Did Megan Fox Look Like in ‘Very Shameful’ Appearance?
Hollywood star Megan Fox was recently spotted out shopping at esteemed fashion retailer Revolve’s recently opened holiday store at The Grove in Los Angeles. Although the actress, who is set to welcome her fourth child, was dressed to the nines, not everyone found her outfit tasteful.
User comment about Megan Fox, posted on November 25, 2024 | Source: Facebook/TMZ
For her excursion, Fox donned a sheer burgundy dress that left little to the imagination and accentuated her figure and pregnancy bump. She paired the garment with fashion brand Ducie’s “Corrin Leather Coat.”
According to its description online, the $1,020 coat is made from lambskin leather and features a front button closure and a waist tie.
The clothing item also has slanted side pockets and appears to be quite the popular choice among shoppers, as currently, there is only one coat left in stock on Revolve’s online store.
Fox completed her ensemble with matching long nails, and open-toed black heels, and adorned her face with eye-catching makeup. She also fashioned her dark tresses into an updo hairstyle, leaving a few locks loose on each side of her face.
Revolve first announced that they would be opening their holiday shop via an Instagram post published on November 14. They shared an attention-grabbing reel showing a stylish model trying on an array of beautiful clothes before leaving the store with multiple bags.
“NOW OPEN! ❄️🎁 Step into a holiday wonderland and get ready to celebrate the season at our first-ever REVOLVE Holiday Shop at @thegrovela! 🌲⛄️,” reads the beginning of their caption.
A model leaving the Revolve holiday shop with purchases, posted on November 14, 2024 | Source: Instagram/revolve
The message continued, “From cozy essentials to holiday party-ready looks, we’ve got a curated collection of your favorite REVOLVE brands, exclusive Shop-In-Shop experiences, & more 😍🛍️ Grab your friends & let the holiday shopping begin!”
When social media users saw photos of Fox during her shopping trip, they flocked to the comment sections to assert their opinions on her appearance, with most finding her outfit to be inappropriate. “Very shameful mother wanna be!!!!!” remarked a vehement Facebooker.
Another echoed, “Sheer dress. 🤦🏻♀️ Have just a tad class pls. Just a little?? No need to look so ‘attention seeking,'” while someone else opined, “its [sic] actually disgusting the way these people are flashing their bodies around.”
Similarly, a spectator said, “That’s a horrible outfit. Just naked to the world… I wish the celebrities wore more clothes, we need more conservative people.”
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What Did Reba McEntire Do ‘The Voice’ Playoffs That Frustrated Viewers?
Fans shared mixed reactions to Reba McEntire’s elimination decisions during “The Voice” playoffs, expressing everything from deep disappointment to empathetic understanding.
A fan comments on Reba McEntire’s elimination decisions during “The Voice” playoffs, from a post dated November 25, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nbcthevoice
Team Reba featured Adam Bohanan, Katie O, Edward Preble, Lauren-Michael Sellers, and Danny Joseph, each delivering standout performances. Bohanan offered a soulful rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “Think I’m in Love With You,” while Preble performed coach Michael Bublé’s arrangement of “All of Me.”
Katie O teamed up with “Yellowstone” star Lainey Wilson for a duet of her song “Hang Tight Honey.” Meanwhile, Sellers delivered a heartwarming take on Jelly Roll’s “I Am Not Okay,” and Joseph turned Marvin Gaye’s classic “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” into a high-energy rock cover.
McEntire chose Bohanan and Joseph to advance to the live shows from Team Reba. However, her decision to select them left some fans puzzled, questioning why she chose the two over other standout performers on her team.
One fan didn’t hold back, exclaiming, “LAUREN WAS ROBBED 😭💔.” Another questioned the logic behind the decisions, “Reba sending Lauren Michael home truly cost her the win. Gwen could have won with Jose and she cut him as well. What is up with these coaches choosing people who still needs [sic] help rather than actual vocalists??”
Some were especially passionate about Sellers, with a comment stating, “Lauren could have won The Voice this year. Got to say there are no bad singers this year but so far the judges choices have not been great. Really disappointed ☹️ [sic].”
Another fan added, “Shocking beyond belief that a Country Star would pass over one of the best young Country singers ever to take The Voice stage! Simply unbelievable! 😱.”
Others expressed frustration with Reba McEntire’s choices, “Totally disagreed with Reba’s decision tonight. Others were much better. For being a country artist you didn’t even pick one. I was all for you until tonight 😞.” One fan took it further, declaring, “Bye bye Team Reba. It’s frustrating, I’m going to stop watching it and stop following the page.”
Some fans were puzzled by the decisions, such as this one, “Wow, Adam – really? That’s a shocker. What is she thinking? I didn’t think he should have moved on the last round. And based on tonight’s performances I don’t get it. Lauren or Edward would have been a better choice. Danny I agree with.”
Other comments highlighted missed opportunities, “I am shocked 😳 that Katie o didn’t move on. She was good 😊 she had a good 😊 singing voice too! I think she should move on too. Come on let’s go Katie o! [sic].”
Not everyone was critical, as some acknowledged the difficulty of the decisions, “I feel for Reba here. Amazing talent. Hard to choose. I can’t say she chose average candidates and I also can’t say she left bad candidates out. Very very tough choice with so much talent in the house.”
Another fan added, “There wasn’t a wrong decision, all 5 incredible in their own ways,” while one cheered for the team, “Such a hard choice! Go Team Reba!!”
McEntire worked with Wilson to help her choose her team. NBC’s “The Voice“ announced Wilson as a Playoff Advisor for McEntire on their official Instagram page.
They posted Wilson’s picture with a caption that read, “Just country icons helping country icons. 🤠🤠 Lainey Wilson is a Playoff Advisor for Team Reba TN 8/7c on @nbc and streaming on @peacock. #TheVoice.”
McEntire also took to social media to share her excitement, posting a picture of herself with Lainey and writing, “We have a superstar advising #TeamReba this week!”
Both artists expressed their enthusiasm about collaborating, bringing their shared passion for country music to the show as they mentored Team Reba through the high-stakes playoff round.
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Who Was Derek Hough Accused of ‘Hating for No Reason’ on the ‘DWTS’ Finale Night?
The season 33 finale of “Dancing With the Stars” on November 26 was a night of high-stakes competition and heated debates. While fans celebrated the talent on display, many were frustrated by the actions of one of the show’s judges toward gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and his dance partner.
A netizen’s comment on Stephen Nedoroscik’s performance on “Dancing with the Stars,” posted on November 26, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/dancingwiththestars
The finale featured the top five couples: Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold, actress Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, “The Bachelorette” star Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, rugby player Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, and former NFL player Danny Amendola and Witney Carson.
Each pair performed one final routine in hopes of winning the coveted mirrorball trophy after the semifinals ended without an elimination.
Among the standout performances were Nedoroscik and Arnold’s Quick Step. Before their number, Nedoroscik expressed admiration for his partner, “We’ve just developed such a great relationship, and getting her to this point feels amazing.”
Despite finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard last week, Nedoroscik entered the finale confidently, drawing on his experience as a world-class gymnast. “When I was at the Olympics, I had a ton of pressure on me, and I handled it perfectly too,” he said.
Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik performing on “DWTS” on November 26, 2024 | Source: instagram.com/dancingwiththestars
Nedoroscik and Arnold’s dazzling show earned high praise from Judge Carrie Ann Inaba. “All I could think of while I was watching that dance is that Len Goodman, this gentleman, this mirrorball [trophy] right here, would have been smiling from ear to ear. That was absolutely the best I’ve ever seen you,” Inaba remarked.
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold react during the “Dancing With the Stars” finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
However, Derek Hough’s feedback sparked controversy. He initially praised Nedoroscik and his dance partner, calling them “a burst of sunshine, like two little antidepressants dancing across the floor.”
Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik performing on “DWTS” on November 26, 2024 | Source: instagram.com/dancingwiththestars
He also highlighted Nedoroscik’s disposition, “Seriously, he’s just radiating joy with every single step and dance out there.” Despite his glowing remarks, Hough gave the duo nine points, a decision that upset many fans who felt it was unfair.
Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Alfonso Ribeiro with Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold during the “DWTS” finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
“Derec definitely doesn’t like Stephen he always has a bit for him & doesn’t want to give him the 10…Can they change Derrick as a judge [sic],” a user wondered.
“This was Stephen’s best dance 🥹🥹,” another commented, while a third chimed in, “Derek is annoying this season, trying to hard to be Len. He should’ve given him a 10! That was awesome [sic]!”
Some viewers voiced similar frustration with Hough’s scoring, calling it unreasonable. Meanwhile, more supporters rallied behind Nedoroscik and Arnold, praising Nedoroscik’s remarkable improvement throughout the season.
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold perform during the “Dancing With the Stars” finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Others emphasized the difficulty of the Quick Step, often considered one of the hardest ballroom dances, and applauded Nedoroscik for delivering what they felt was a near-perfect performance.
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What Did Users Say About Chandler Kinney’s ‘DWTS’ Finale Night Performance?
The excitement was palpable as “Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)” Season 33 reached its grand finale on November 26. Five couples returned to the ballroom, each hoping to claim the ultimate prize: the coveted mirrorball trophy.
After last week’s shocking twist, where no one was eliminated in the semifinals, the stage was set for an all-star showdown.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, Danny Amendola and Witney Carson, and Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold delivered their final routines in a bid to take home the win.
“DWTS” semi finals contestants: Stephen Nedoroscik, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Ilona Maher , Joey Graziandei, Jenna Johnson, Witney Carson, Danny Amendola, Chandler Kinney, Brandon Armstrong on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
As the winner was revealed, viewers flooded social media to share their thoughts on Kinney and Armstrong’s finale performance.
“Way better than Joey’s dance imo she deserves to win,[sic]” one fan remarked. Another called their routine “one of if not THE best jive I’ve ever seen!![sic]” Meanwhile, another viewer described it as “literally the definition of redemption.”
A fan comment dated November 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram/dancingwiththestars
Social media remained lively as fans analyzed Kinney and Armstrong’s finale performance and placement. One critical viewer wrote, “She took the easy way out. No bounce in her steps that’s why she didn’t get tired at the end. Judges gave her a pass.[sic]” Another praised her effort but noted, “There was a moment when the choreography slowed a bit.”
The judges also came under scrutiny, with one commenter questioning, “Give me a break Carrie Ann, saying she’s been the most challenged? Explain please.”
Still, not everyone was impressed by the freestyle routines. One fan called them “a little disappointing this year overall” and another suggested, “Stephen’s was the best.” Kinney’s third-place finish sparked mixed reactions. “I hope Chandler knows that she’s number 1 in the Reddit community 💕,” one supporter shared.
Another viewed it positively, writing, “Blessing in disguise that Chandler didn’t win because those comments are brutal already.” Others believed she deserved more, with one saying, “Chandler deserved at least 2nd place.”
Fan comment dated November 27, 2024 | Source: Reddit/dancingwiththestars
For their final Freestyle routine, Kinney and Armstrong aimed to honor the legacy of Black artists who paved the way in entertainment. Armstrong highlighted the significance of their moment in “DWTS” history, explaining that as the first black couple to reach the finale, they wanted to celebrate the performers who came before them.
He emphasized how black artists are “at the root of entertainment today,” a sentiment Kinney echoed, calling the performance both “important” and “really special” for representation.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong on “DWTS” finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Kinney expressed her determination to make their dance unforgettable, saying she was pouring “every fiber of my being” into perfecting it. She shared that winning the mirrorball trophy as the first black couple would be special.
When the time came, their performance dazzled the audience with breathtaking leaps, seamless lifts, and tricks. Judge Bruno Tonioli praised their effort as “a truly incandescent, spectacular celebration” of Black artists’ contributions to dance. He declared it “a grand performance for a grand finale.”
Judge Bruno Tonioli on “DWTS” finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The pair took on the challenge of performing a Jive to “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, as chosen by Judge Carrie Ann Inaba. This wasn’t their first time tackling the lively, high-energy style, but the evening’s performance promised something special.
Before hitting the stage, Kinney spoke with determination. She called herself a “fighter” and expressed her commitment to the routine. “I’m using everything in my body and soul to maintain high energy throughout the entire dance,” she shared.
Kinney and Armstrong’s routine was full of energy, charm, and skill. They gave it their all on the dance floor, and the audience loved it. Cheers turned into a standing ovation that filled the room.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong on “DWTS” finale on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Tonioli couldn’t contain his excitement. “You went beyond redemption!” he exclaimed. “What we have here is a triumph. You made it fresh, exciting, and sassy. You gave it your own imprint!” The judges’ praise culminated in a perfect 30/30, solidifying the pair’s performance as one of the night’s unforgettable highlights.
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That’s a wrap on this week’s news digest! Hollywood delivered plenty of drama and intrigue—from Byars’ heartbreaking loss to Fox’s show-stopping look, McEntire’s bold The Voice move, Hough’s backlash, and Kinney’s buzzworthy performance. Stay locked in for the next round of updates!
