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Duggar fans have been rooting for Jana to get married and leave the next for more than half her life now.

And both parties probably thought it would be a very big deal when it finally happened.

But alas, these are the new and unimproved Duggars.

In the wake of Josh Duggar's arrest on child pornography charges, the family has been keeping every major development a secret -- including, some fans think, Jana's wedding.

Here's what we actually know so far:

It looks as though Jana and Stephen Wissmann are courting, but it's difficult to say how far along they are in their relationship.

Some say Jana and Stephen are engaged, and given how long they've been together, that seems very likely.

Others say the couple is secretly married, which seems considerably less likely.

The Duggars have stopped making courtship announcements as they used to in the past, but they've continued announcing weddings.

For example, when Jedidiah Duggar was courting Katey Nakatsu, the Duggars held off on confirming news of the relationship.

They did, however, make a proper announcement on social media after the couple had tied the knot.

So why are so many fans convinced that Jana and Stephen have taken the leap together, but refused to share their joyous news with the public?

Well, for one thing, the Josh crisis has only worsened in the time since Jed and Katey's wedding, and at this point, most people don't want to hear from the Duggars at all.

On top of that, it seems that Jessa Duggar attended a wedding over the weekend -- and at first, it seemed that was being secretive about the details.

“Sweet time with grandparents at a family wedding this past weekend!” Jessa captioned the below picture of her son.

Jessa made no mention of who tied the knot, and of course, that was enough to get the rumor mill churning.

“Oh did Jana get married?!!! Lol," one person commented on the post/

So who got married?” another asked.

“Is it Jana’s wedding weekend?” a third chimed in.

Jessa failed to respond, and of course, that only intensified the speculation.

But if you're a Jana stan hoping that your favorite's big day had already arrived, we're afraid we have some bad news.

It turns out, that the bride was a cousin of Jessa's husband, Ben Seewald.

Like the rest of her family, Jessa is probably a lot more secretive about every part of her life these days.

So while we're accustomed to be being bombarded with an excess of Duggar information on a daily basis, at the moment,  fans have to do a little digging.

In all likelihood, Jana and Stephen are planning to marry before the year is out.

But when that happens, there won't necessarily be any sort of announcement.

Josh Duggar's trial begins in November, and you can bet that the scrutiny surrounding his family will only become more intense as the date approaches.

Which means Jana's wedding will likely be a very secretive affair.

Ryan Edwards would like to set the record straight.

The former Teen Mom OG cast member knows what the Internet has been saying about him for awhile now.

Even more specifically and importantly, he knows what ex-girlfriend Maci Bookout has been saying about him for awhile now.

And he'd like everyone to be aware of one simple and crucial thing:

IT'S ALL BS!

"I've been doing good with my sobriety," Ryan just told The Sun. "[August 19] was three years since I've been completely clean."

Edwards dropped this personal bombshell amid rumors that he fell off the wagon and relapsed at some point in the recent past, following a lengthy battle with heroin use and substance abuse overall.

These issues landed Ryan in rehab on multiple occasions.

As a result, he doesn't see his son very often.

Bookout said on numerous occasions during the latest season of Teen Mom OG that 12-year old Bentley is now old enough to be familiar with his father's demons -- and doesn't want much to do with Edwards until he's clean and sober.

Ryan now states this is the case.

"I don't really go to meetings or anything," he told The Sun of his recovery. 

Why not? Why not attend AA gatherings and go the quote-un-quote official route?

"We've just got so much s--t going on and I feel like when I go to a meeting everybody just wants to talk about the show," he explained.

The 33-year-old added that he's "staying busy working with metal and building race cars," hobbies/jobs he'll have more time with going forward because he's been let go by MTV.

This spring, after he, his wife and his parents feuded constantly with Bookout over the amount of time they were permitted to spend with Bentley... Maci went to producers and got Edwards fired.

Ryan has since accused Maci of turning their kid against him.

He's even threatened legal action to resolve the ongoing custody dispute.

“We haven’t seen Bentley for over a month," Ryan told The Sun in August, referring to the 12-year old's lack of contact with himself, his wife, Mackenzie, and Ryan's mom and dad.

“I don’t speak at all with Maci. I miss Bentley for sure," Edwards continued at the time.

Asked if he thinks Bookout has “poisoned” Bentley against him, Ryan replied:

“A little bit, it feels like it. It hurts and it’s painful, for sure.”

In 2018, Edwards was arrested and charged with simple possession of heroin.

This incident came months after he was released from jail for violating his probation stemming from another heroin possession charge.

Aside from these drug-related charges, Ryan also spent three months behind bars in 2019 for allegedly skipping out on a bar tab.

But that's all in the past, both he and Mackenzie now insist.

"We are in a happy place at the moment. Nobody is saying that we haven’t made mistakes, because we have," the latter also told The Sun this week.

"But I’m not going to harp over them or live in sadness or shame over the past five years."

Added the 24-year old:

"We’ve been through the best days of our lives on the show, but we’ve also been through some of the worst.

“That is part of my story, it’s part of Ryan’s story and I’m just proud of that. I’m proud of us and how far we’ve come with our family."

If true, this should all be taken as great news.

Say what you want about Ryan's behavior over the years -- but he's a father of three and, for the sake of his children, we're thrilled to hear he's doing so well.

Maci just hasn't sounded convinced this is the case.

During Teen Mom OG filming awhile back, she didn't want Bentley attending his half-brother's birthday party because she was "still concerned about Ryan's sobriety," as Bookout said on camera, adding:

"I only allow Bentley to see him when he's with [his parents] Jen and Larry, so I know he's safe.. In my opinion, he [is] 100% not sober."

Edwards is now saying otherwise, though.

“You learn from your mistakes and you move on and you try to be better and grow," Mackenzie concluded to The Sun.

"A 20-year-old battling an addiction in their partner is a hard pill to swallow. There’s not a resource book or a handbook that tells you exactly how to deal with those things.

"Sometimes you make the right decisions and sometimes you don’t."

It turns out that Jamie Spears' alleged promise to step down as conservator comes with a price tag.

The widely reviled father of Britney Spears is demanding about $2 million as a payout from his daughter.

That may sound like some kind of sick joke, but it's not funny.

Britney's new attorney certainly isn't laughing -- and he's telling Jamie to resign before he's suspended in disgrace.

On Monday, August 30, Mathew Rosengart filed documents in court seeking the immediate suspension of Jamie Spears as conservator.

Britney Spears has wanted her awful father out of her conservatorship since before its inception.

Now that she has finally been permitted to hire her own attorney, after more than thirteen years, she is able to take action and hopefully get her way.

Rosengart's filing also took aim at Jamie's response to the motion to remove him as estate conservator.

Jamie had insisted that he would step down "when the time is right," a vague at best timeframe contingent upon an "orderly" transition of power.

Rosengart argues that this is not good enough -- especially considering that all of this would be according ot Jamie's opinions.

Now, Mathew Rosengart has spoken to People to explain his position as Britney's legal representative.

"Mr. Spears was forced to concede in his Aug. 12, 2021, 'First Response' to Britney Spears's Petition to remove him that he must depart," he said.

"And," Rosengart emphasized, "his departure is now inexorable."

"As we wrote in our new filing with the Court, however," Rosengart continued.

He explained that "the quid pro quo preconditions that Mr. Spears sought in his Aug. 12, 2021, court filing are inappropriate and unacceptable."

Jamie's alleged promise to step away from the role came with some steep caveats.

Britney's almost universally despised father said that he would only (voluntarily) resign in exchange for substantial payments.

These are payments including $1.4 million in Jamie's attorneys' fees and payouts to others, including Tri-Star Sports & Entertainment Group.

$2 million might seem like a small price to pay for Britney's freedom ... but that doesn't mean that she should pay it.

"Britney Spears will not be bullied or extorted by her father," Rosengart affirmed.

"Nor does Mr. Spears have the right to try to hold his daughter hostage by setting the terms of his removal," he emphasized.

"This is not about him, it is about the best interests of his daughter," Rosengart noted, "which as a matter of law, mandate his removal."

"Even putting aside the legal issues requiring his prompt removal," Rosengart continued.

He said that "if he loves his daughter, Mr. Spears should resign now, today, before he is suspended."

Rosengart, bringing up a topic seemingly foreign to Jamie, added that "It would be the correct and decent thing to do."

Rosengart did not stop there, calling out Jamie's attorney, Vivian Lee Thoreen.

Thoreen has gone to bat for Jamie again and again, claiming that he's doing all of this because of his "love" for Britney.

Rosengart isn't buying it any more than anyone else.

"While Mr. Spears professes his purported 'love' and 'support' of his daughter," Rosengart began.

He noted that Jamie did so "even as he stripped her of her autonomy and dignity and engaged in abusive conduct toward her."

Rosengart explained that "his First Response reveals his true motivations: to receive or make large monetary payments."

"Regardless of the past, Mr. Spears and his counsel are now on notice," Rosengart affirmed.

He highlighted that "the status quo is no longer tolerable."

"And," Rosengart, added, "Britney Spears will not be extorted."

"Mr. Spears's blatant attempt to barter suspension and removal," Rosengart stated.

Jamie wants to do so "in exchange for approximately $2 million in payments."

This would be "on top of the millions already reaped from Ms. Spears's estate by Mr. Spears and his associates, is a non-starter."

Jamie also claimed in his response that there was no urgency for his resignation, but Rosengart is clapping back hard.

"The world heard Ms. Spears's courageous and compelling testimony," he pointed out.

"Britney Spears's life matters. Her well-being matters," Rosengart added. "Every day matters. There is no basis to wait."

"Notwithstanding the stringent restrictions of HIPAA, he has gone so far in his filing as to discuss alleged details of Ms. Spears's mental state," Rosengart added.

"Mr. Spears levies allegations of Ms. Spears's 'issues,'" he observed.

Jamie also "makes gratuitous comments on the amounts spent on Ms. Spears's medical care."

Rosengart noted that Jamie "questions whether Ms. Spears understands or remembers what has been done to her."

"And," he continued, Jamie "makes other inapt claims."

Britney's father does all of this "while also attacking Conservator of the Person Jodi Montgomery."

Rosengart also noted that "seven pages" of Jamie's response was spent "airing grievances" towards his ex-wife, Lynne Spears.

Britney's mother filed a petition with the court encouraging the judge to permit Britney to hire her own attorney.

Lynne also informed the court that Britney has a "fear and hatred" of her father.

"Lynne Spears does, indeed, support Mr. Spears's suspension and removal," Rosengart acknowledged.

"But," he continued, "the Petition must be granted regardless of her views."

In other words, the legitimacy of the push to remove Jamie is not dependent upon any one person; it's simply the right thing to do.

"As the Petition made abundantly clear," Rosengart continued.

He explained that "it is Mr. Spears's independent adverse impact on his daughter's life, well-being, and best interests that requires the Petition be granted."

"That Mr. Spears would use this solemn occasion to pick one more fight with his ex-wife (the mother of his daughter) speaks volumes," Rosengart observed.

Rosengart has also asked the court to suspend Jamie during the next hearing.

That hearing is scheduled to take place on September 29.

Jamie might not care about doing the right thing, but he could avoid being suspended if he simply resigns now.

It’s odd to think we have already reached the season finale of Real Housewives of New York. This has been the most uneventful season in the history of the franchise. Literally nothing happened. A massive shakeup is needed to fix this sinking ship.

Ramona Singer puts Harry Dubin on speaker phone at the party. Why? Why do we continue to give this man free press? There’s nothing really redeeming about him.

Sonja Morgan tells Harry he’s toxic which is why she can’t be around him. He’s been around way too many women in this group in an intimate way. Leah McSweeney & Eboni K. Williams need to stay far away from him.

Luann de Lesseps doesn’t believe Ramona and Harry have never been intimate. There’s no way! That photo of them kissing was far too passionate to believe nothing’s ever gone down. Nope. Don’t believe it.

The women share their worst sexual experiences, and we learn Ramona really does prefer big dicks. Live your best life Ramona. She’s single, on the prowl, and ready for someone large and in charge.

We’re really scraping the bottom of the content barrel for this finale. This is pain dry boring. Wow. Just wow.

When the entire group sits around in pajamas with no shirts on, we know we’re in trouble. RAMONA OF ALL PEOPLE IS SUGGESTING THE GROUP DOES THIS. What Twilight Zone world are we living in? This is weird shit.

This episode is the day this show officially went off the deep end. Ramona says COVID-19 changed her, and she’s clearly not wrong. The pandemic has these women going bananas in front of the cameras.

The next morning, Leah’s still in shock about Ramona’s idea from the previous night. Ramona of all people is the last person you’d ever expect to suggest going topless. Things are changing in New York!

The identity swap game should be a fun moment to cap off the season. Seeing everyone roast each other and do imitations sounds quite amusing. Ramona & Leah getting each other is exactly what they deserve. Hopefully they can take the imitation in jest and not get into a fuss over anything.

Has Bershan Shaw been scrubbed from like everything? Was she iced out? It seemed like she was being primed to make a sizable impact, but it’s been crickets. She’s not with the women on this second trip to the Hampton’s.

Leah’s felt a lot more likable in the last few episodes. Watching her become vulnerable about her romantic past really softened her to me. There’s more to her than trying to be the unqualified morality police in the group.

I spoke too soon because Bershan has officially arrived on the trip. She’s swapping places with Sonja which is going to be hilarious to watch. This entire game has potential to be a great deal of fun. However, there’s also a great chance of someone finding it offensive.

I never want to hear Ramona saying, “I need some hot cock” ever again. PLEASE NEVER SUBJECT ME TO THAT AGAIN. WHAT IN THE HELL? I understand she’s trying to emulate Leah, but it’s too unnerving.

Let’s admit it. Ramona looks HOT dressed as Leah. There’s no escaping that fact. The entire party is a train wreck you can’t stop watching.

Everyone is nailing their impressions of one another. Every single person is pulling out the stops to make this a hilarious experience.

Leah says being Luann is hard because you have to sing and be obsessed with yourself. Some of these confessionals are extra spicy this season from Leah. She may have to answer for them at the reunion.

At the end of the day the game is having a positive impact on the group. We’re able to see what they really think of each other. It turned into a master class in bonding and is a beautiful way to end the season. It’s not the most exciting way to end the most boring season, but it’s the most fitting.

Almost nothing has happened throughout the entire season. At this point, it’s time to let it come to a close and pretend it never happened. This is a DISGRACE compared to the top tier seasons we’ve seen in the past.

The best part of the identity swap party has to be all of the callbacks to previous dramas. Everyone was able to make nods to things of the past but keep it in a fun light. It could’ve taken a dramatic turn and made things worse. Luckily, everyone is grown and mature enough to make light of the past. Excellent idea from Luann!

Luann’s cabaret show is making a comeback this fall which is the best possible news. While it’s true she can get stuck on herself at times, she’s thriving doing what she loves. She can’t ask for much more. She’s had one of the best character arcs in the history of the Housewives franchise.

Luann’s still working on her non alcoholic rose. Hopefully creating this fake adult beverage doesn’t prove to be too much temptation for her. She seems to be teetering on the edge of danger with that one. Friends such as Leah have tried to bring it to her attention.

Ramona aced her real estate test and is not officially in business. God help anyone who gets her attached to the listing of their dreams. Ramona can be okay at times but only in small doses. Could you imagine going to look at a place, and Ramona’s the one showing it to you? That’s like something out of an actual nightmare.

Ramona also made quite the real estate investment herself. She found herself a new place in Florida that’s conveniently located near Harry. SHOCKER. Just come out and admit the two of you are more than friends. Everyone would respect Ramona a hell of a lot more for doing so.

Eboni’s search for her long last family had the best possible ending. It’s great to hear she’s in constant contact with the sisters she never knew she had. However, it’s a bit disheartening to learn she’s never met her father. I’m not sure how far up in age he is, but I’d imagine the clock’s ticking on that one.

In addition to the news about her family, Eboni’s still on the hunt for a new man. She’s working with the matchmaker to find the love she deserves. Not just love though. Eboni’s also hoping to add new branches to the family tree in the form of children. Do it Queen! Do what makes you happy!

SONJA RENTED OUT THE TOWNHOUSE FOR TWO YEARS. What a relief. That has to be a major weight off of her shoulders. That damn townhouse has been giving this woman grief for a decade now. It’s about time that finally comes to an end.

The best thing in Sonja’s life right now though is her new Caberlesque show. I wonder how Luann’s reacting to Sonja basically becoming a direct competitor. Can Sonja sing though? Can she perform? How far can this act take her? It doesn’t feel like something that would have the longevity of Luann’s.

Leah’s still on the path to Judaism conversion. I stand corrected because it’s still happening. Live your best life girl! Whatever your hear calls you to do is what you should do.

TELL US – WHO DID THE BEST IMPRESSION? WHO SHOULD RETURN NEXT SEASON? WHOSE TIME IS UP ON THE SHOW? DID YOU ENJOY THIS SEASON OF REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK?

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Forr fans of The Bachelorette, one was fun in 2021.

But twice will soon be very, very nice.

As television viewers likely know by now, ABC made an unprecedented decision several months ago to cast Katie Thurston as The Bachelorette... and also Michelle Young a The Bachelorette.

The former completed her run earlier this summer, selecting Blake Moynes as her winner/fiance.

Now, here comes Young!

Set to "Bounce Back" by Little Mix, ABC released the first official promo for Young's upcoming season on Tuesday night.

It features the 28-year-old anchor looking gorgeous in a white, lacey gown that featurres a high slit.

At one point, Young strolls into a room filled with exquisite floral installations and grabs onto a red rose.

Walking into another room, Young catches and dribbles a basketball -- before successfully shooting it into a basket. Nothing but net!

Young, who is a school teacher from Minnesota, then enters a classroom and picks up an apple.

Making her way down a floral-adorned staircase, Young then wraps things up by sharing her hope for her Bachelorette journey with viewers.

"I'm looking for someone who's going to change the world with me," she says. "I'm ready."

We met Young during Matt James‘ recent of The Bachelor, which aired early in 2021.

The former Division I athlete left as the runner-up, as Matt chose to pursue a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell overr getting down on one knee in front of Young and asking for her hand in marriage.

Cut to the After the Final Rose special in March -- and both Michelle and Katie being confirmed as the next female leads in the franchise.

“I’m excited that I get to have somebody to bond over with this and share notes as we go,” Michelle previously said on Good Morning America.

“I really do think that this process works.

"When you can set down all these outside distractions and really dive in, I think you can learn a lot about somebody.”

From The Bachelorette spoilers we've thus far read, Young and her suitors will mostly be quarantined at a large resort... but will find time to visit Michelle' hometown late in the season.

Following Thurston's run, meanwhile, the 30-year-old shared the advice she gave Young before becoming the Bachelorette.

"I've spoken to her as much as I can because I know it's any day now they're gonna take her phone away," Thurston said, adding:

"I think the biggest advice I've given her is to just be open. Don't close yourself off too early. I think guys can surprise you ... weeks later when you don't expect it."

Season 18 of The Bachelorette premieres Octoberr 19 at 8/7c on ABC.

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