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Ciara Miller may be going through a rough time after her ex West Wilson and fellow *Summer House* star Amanda Batula confirmed their rumored romance on social media, but she's still got the support of her reality TV crew.

Paige DeSorbo was among the many voices hyping up the ICU nurse in the comments of her Instagram reel posted Tuesday night. The video showed Miller working the red carpet at the season 2 premiere of the Apple TV series *Your Friends & Neighbors*, during which she questioned the show stars on various aspects of their characters' journey. In the beginning of the footage, star Jon Hamm asks Miller how she's doing, and she quips, "Well, I've been better."

Miller took to her caption to make light of her costars' bombshell reveal, captioning her video from the show's event, "If you can't trust your Friends & Neighbors, who can you trust?"

"Ur perfect," DeSorbo, close friend to both Miller and Batula, commented an hour after Miller posted the video on Tuesday. *Summer House* costar Lindsay Hubbard echoed the sentiment with her comment, "Perfection 👑"

Former *Real Housewives of New York City* star Brynn Whitfield shared her appreciation for Miller's witty caption, commenting, "I see what you did there 😍❤️," while media personality and host Nina Parker wrote, "You know what HELL YEAH. Get all the things mama!!!"

Paige DeSorbo's comment under Ciara Miller's comment.

Miller has kept silent since Wilson and Batula shared the new status of their relationship on Tuesday, although she has unfollowed both of her castmates on Instagram. Both Batula and Wilson have also unfollowed the 30-year-old, signifying a less-than-amicable friendship split.

The romance reveal came weeks after gossip blog DeuxMoi reported that Wilson and Batula were allegedly hooking up.

The rumor created ripples throughout the *Summer House* fandom due to Wilson and Miller's very public breakup after dating for a few months during season 8. Although their brief dalliance following Wilson's addition to the cast in 2023 ended on less-than-friendly terms, the pair have maintained a will-they-or-won't-they vibe ever since.

In the show's latest season, multiple cast members wonder if the pair are getting back together, with Wilson being notably disturbed when approached by costar Jesse Solomon about possibly kissing Miller if given the chance.

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Fans felt particularly scandalized about the rumors because Batula and Miller have been close friends for years; Batula even gushed about Miller coming to her aid after she and her husband, Kyle Cooke, announced their split in January, a little more than a month before online speculation about her relationship with Wilson began.

"[Miller] is one of the kindest, most loving, loyal friends I've ever had. She sends me texts out of the blue, reminding me how strong, powerful, smart, and kind I am — I don't think she even realizes how much I need those texts," Batula said in an interview with *Marie Claire*. "It's also meant so much to me how supportive West has been throughout the season, sometimes in ways I wasn't even aware of when filming. It's not performative; it's just really authentic to who West is."

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While Miller hasn't spoke out about the drama, Cooke recently broke his silence about his ex's new relationship, saying that he was "more concerned" about his ex than his own feelings. "I'm obviously frustrated, I mean we have a new show coming out and there's so much that gets unpacked there," Cooke told "street journalist" Adam Glyn. "I'm obviously disappointed in her... but just hearing her and hearing how unwell she is, and [her] dark thoughts, I just ask people to just, maybe, pull off the gas a little on the cyberbullying and hate."

Cooke said that he found out about the relationship "over the weekend" and got a heads-up before Batula and Wilson posted their statement. He also shared that he's spoken to costar Miller and that Wilson himself reached out with a "half-assed text message." He added that he doesn't "understand the timeline just yet" of when the pair got together.

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- *Love on the Spectrum *season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.

- Three new singles — Dylan, Emma, and Logan — join the season 4 cast.

- Connor and Georgie, James and Shelley, and Madison and Tyler also return.

Reality dating shows are awash in debauchery and unsavoriness — just look at what's going on with *The Bachelorette *— so thank goodness for *Love on the Spectrum*. It's easily the most wholesome dating show on TV, and season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.

The Emmy-winning series centers on neurodivergent singles and couples as they dip their toes in the dating pool and come to understand what they want (and need) in a partner.

"The show itself has actually become the template for people to then think, 'That's what love can look like in my life, and I can be like that character who doesn't necessarily fit the typical stereotype,'" co-creator Karina Holden told Netflix's Tudum ahead of the new season. "The uniqueness of individuals within *Love on the Spectrum* has allowed people to be confident to pursue their version of relationships and friendships and love." **

Season 4 will see the return of several fan favorites (and their partners) as it folds in a trio of new singles in search of a connection. Below, familiarize yourself with the show's freshest faces while celebrating who's still together.

The singles of Love on the Spectrum season 4

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Dylan lives in Los Angeles with his mother. A karaoke and Funko Pop enthusiast, he describes himself as "kind and goofy and funny and warm" in his *Love on the Spectrum* introduction.

The 22-year-old says he hopes to find his "princess," and that he's inspired by Shrek's romance with Princess Fiona. "I have so much love to give because my heart is safe and warm," he tells the producers.

Emma in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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Born and raised in the Salt Lake City area, 22-year-old Emma lives at a school in Provo, Utah, for neurodivergent adults. The school, she explains in an Instagram introduction, has taught her kitchen, gardening, and cleanliness skills.

On the show, she says she's "liked boys" since she was just 3 years old, and wants to find love because "it's an amazing feeling."

Her room is outfitted with *The Nightmare Before Christmas* swag, and she cites a love for *Gilmore Girls* and Taylor Swift. She also nurses a passion for acting, music, and her Mormon faith.

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Logan in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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Logan is 25 years old and lives in Las Vegas with his mother and neuotypical twin sister. Currently, he has an imaginary girlfriend named Tifah, but hopes to swap her out for the real thing.

"I describe myself as trying to be well-groomed, very patient, not lazy, and always punctual," he says by way of introduction. Cleanliness is big for Logan, as he's quick to flaunt his tidy room to producers.

His pop culture passions are *Hannah Montana* and *SpongeBob SquarePants, *and he also has a deep interest in trains.**

The couples of Love on the Spectrum season 4

Connor and Georgie

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After going on several dates throughout seasons 2 and 3 of *Love on the Spectrum*, sword-enthusiast Connor fell head over heels for Georgie, a dog lover who served as a calming presence for the emotional Connor.

Connor and Georgie are still seeing each other in season 4, though he and his mother, Lise, spoke with PEOPLE last year about the couple's communication issues.

"He's been getting some mixed signals from her, he wants to have a talk with her. The navigating female signals has been a little bit of a hurdle, so they need to set up a time," she said.

Things seem to be going well, though, as season 4 finds them traveling to London to meet his grandfather.**

James and Shelley

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James is *Love on the Spectrum*'s longest-running cast member, with his search for love dating back to the show's first season. In season 3, however, he found a connection with Shelley, with whom he shares a love for renaissance fairs. The pair are still a couple coming into season 4, and even discussing moving in together.

"We feel like we're kindred spirits," James said in a December 2025 interview. "We always feel so calm, comfortable, and relaxed around each other."

He went on to describe their love as being akin to "two trees — the trunks stand apart, but the branches grow together."**

Madison and Tyler

Madison and Tyler in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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Madison and Tyler hit it off immediately during their first date in season 3, bonding over their shared faith and love of country music. In between seasons, she moved to Plant City, Fla., to be closer to him.

As detailed on their Instagram accounts, the pair have traveled to Universal Studios in Orlando and even the Country Music Awards, where they were up close for Kenny Chesney's performance.**

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- *American Idol*'s judges, host, and even a past winner are all reacting to Monday's shocking non-elimination.

- At the end of season 24's 10th episode, Ryan Seacrest announced that for the first time in *Idol *history, no one would be going home due to an "unprecedented" amount of votes from the new social media system.

- "We broke the machine that we created to get all the votes," judge Lionel Richie remarked.

After 24 years on the air, *American Idol* is still full of surprises.

Monday's episode of the ongoing 24th season culminated in an *Idol *first. When it came time for host Ryan Seacrest to announce who would be leaving the competition, he revealed that in fact, there would be no elimination.

After a "truly unprecedented" number of votes poured in via a new social media system, Seacrest announced,"To ensure complete accuracy with the numbers, I was literally just told we are not going to announce eliminations tonight."

Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan were all shocked. The contestants were shocked. Even Seacrest looked shocked! As the dust settles before what is likely to be a double elimination next Monday, Seacrest, Richie, Underwood, Bryan, and season 23 winner Jamal Roberts are all reacting to the polarizing moment.

"They handed me the card and they said, 'There's no results on that card for you to reveal, because there's so many coming in for social vote. To get it right, we've got to push it to next week. Go!'" Seacrest recalled to ABC's *On The Red Carpet** *after the episode.

"We broke the machine that we created to get all the votes," Richie added, noting the newness of the social media voting system, which was implemented in season 24 after the *Idol *app was discontinued, and with it, the app-based voting system.

Bryan noted, "We as judges, we're very much in the dark on what's going on when the votes are coming in. I'm sure it was pretty shocking looks on our faces." He then pointed out he "knew they were needing more time for something" when Seacrest uncharacteristically pivoted to a question-and-answer round before the results were announced.

"Most of the time Ryan comes back in and we get down to the business of seeing who goes to the next round," Bryan explained.

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Underwood saw ups and downs to Monday's non-elimination.

"On one hand, two people don't go home tonight. Two more people. On the other hand, they have to wait another week to figure out if they're in the top 12," she said.

Ryan Seacrest interviewing 'American Idol' season 23 winner Jamal Roberts in 2025.

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Even more reactions poured in on Wednesday with the launch of the *American Idol Official Podcast*. *Boy Meets World *and *Dancing With the Stars *alum Danielle Fishel, who hosts the podcast, opened the inaugural episode by explaining that after each Monday's *Idol*, she'll speak with the eliminated contestant.

"Except for tonight, because in a surprising turn of events, nobody went home! That was a decision that was made very unexpectedly right before the show ended," she said. Fishel's first guest, season 23 Jamal Roberts, also threw in his two cents on the matter.

"I don't know if my season would have took that too well, we were already stressed out," he joked. "I think going home was the easiest thing we could have done. We wouldn't have made it."

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Plane crash in Northeast Philly injures two; what we know J. Staas Haught and Kaitlyn McCormick, NorthJersey.comWed, April 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM UTC 0 PHILADELPHIA A small plane crashed in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, injuring two people and prompting emergency response, The Philadelphia Fire Department said.The crash was the result of an emergency landing and occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. in Fluehr Park.The department said in its release that both people on board were taken to the hospital in serious condition after being extricated from the structure.

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PHILADELPHIA - A small plane crashed in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, injuring two people and prompting emergency response, The Philadelphia Fire Department said.The crash was the result of an emergency landing and occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. in Fluehr Park.The department said in its release that both people on board were taken to the hospital in serious condition after being extricated from the structure.The incident was placed "under control" at approximately 4:06 p.m., and there was no fire to extinguishofficials said, directing further questions to the Legacy Flight School.

According to publicly available flight tracking websites, the Piper Cherokee took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport shortly after 3 p.m.

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Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask

Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves RaysBrewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask Wed, April 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM UTC 0 1 / 0Rays Brewers BaseballMajor League Baseball umpire CB Bucknor, center, exits the game after being hit by a foul ball during the second inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf) () MILWAUKEE (AP) — Home plate umpire C.B. Bucknor left the Tampa Bay Rays' game with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday after a foul tip hit him in the face mask.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Home plate umpire C.B. Bucknor left the Tampa Bay Rays' game with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday after a foul tip hit him in the face mask.

The game was in the second inning when Tampa Bay's Nick Fortes swung at a 100-mph fastball from Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and hit a ball that went backward and struck Bucknor.

Bucknor, 63, immediately turned around and went down on his knees as Brewers catcher William Contreras checked on him. After Brewers training staff came to the field and consulted with him, Bucknor left the field.

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Chad Fairchild, who had been working as the first-base umpire, took over behind the plate after Bucknor's departure as part of a transition to a three-man crew. The game was delayed for about 13 minutes.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych says IOC process regarding over Olympic disqualification 'was a mockery'

Vladyslav Heraskevych says IOC process regarding over Olympic disqualification &x27;was a mockery&x27; Sean LeahyWed, April 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM UTC 0 The Ukrainian skeleton pilot who was banned from competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics after he planned to wear a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his country says that he did not violate an International Olympic Committee rule and that he plans to further fight the decision.

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The Ukrainian skeleton pilot who was banned from competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics after he planned to wear a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his country says that he did not violate an International Olympic Committee rule and that he plans to further fight the decision.

Appearing on "The Ariel Helwani Show" on Tuesday, Vladyslav Heraskevych said that he was unaware his helmet would be an issue even as he completed practice runs on the skeleton track.

The IOC announced "with regret" just before the start of the men's competition that Heraskevych was disqualified. The Olympic charter states that "No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas."

Heraskevych did not want to use a different helmet because he believed no rules were violated. The IOC offered him the option to wear a black armband or black ribbon instead of the helmet, but he declined.

Despite appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Heraskevych was denied.

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"[The] process, like court case itself, it was a mockery," Heraskevych told Helwani on Tuesday. "Because again, I was suspended because of intention to violate the rules, so it was no real violation committed. Even if we had some rule violation in this helmet, but no violation was committed."

Heraskevych brought up his meeting with the IOC about the helmet and how the topic of "intention" was a constant. He said he used the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury fight press conferences, in which Fury repeatedly said he planned to knock out Usyk, as an example.

"It never happened, but he had intention," Heraskevych said. "What [should we] do now?"

The three-time Olympian said that nearly two months after his ability to compete in Milan was taken away from him, he doesn't plan on giving up the fight.

"When we had this court case in this day, I was hoping that common sense will prevail, but, it never happened," said Heraskevych, who added that CAS gets funding from the IOC. "We will go to a human rights court and I think it will be more sensible."

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NBA Europe draws massive interest, proposals of up to $1 billion

NBA Europe draws massive interest, proposals of up to $1 billion Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAYWed, April 1, 2026 at 7:05 PM UTC 0 A key deadline has come and gone for the NBA's venture into Europe, and the league office is buoyed with the result, all of which signals building momentum for the proposed upstart league. The NBA had set a midnight deadline of Wednesday, April 1 for prospective investors to submit nonbinding bids for consideration into the league's proposed NBA Europe expansion.

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A key deadline has come and gone for the NBA's venture into Europe, and the league office is buoyed with the result, all of which signals building momentum for the proposed upstart league.

The NBA had set a midnight deadline of Wednesday, April 1 for prospective investors to submit non-binding bids for consideration into the league's proposed NBA Europe expansion. According to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, north of 120 investment groups expressed interest in teams for the proposed league, with multiple bids even surpassing $1 billion. The league had set a loose threshold for entry at around $500 million; according to the person, many of the bid proposals fell within that $500 million to $1 billion range.

The proposed bids essentially act similarly to licensing fees that represent a buy-in into the league.

The non-binding bids came from wealthy individuals, investment firms and even existing teams in the EuroLeague, which is the legacy league that NBA Europe would be looking to compete against, if not replace altogether.

The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the matter.

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"We have received significant interest from a range of prospective teams and investors for permanent franchise spots in a new league in Europe backed by the NBA and FIBA," NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said Wednesday in a statement emailed to USA TODAY Sports. "The level of engagement and the scale of the bids reflect the marketplace's belief in our proposed model and the enormous, untapped potential for European basketball. We will now review the bids in more detail and shortlist the partners who share our vision and commitment to accelerating the growth of the game across the continent."

There are 12 cities across Europe that the NBA and FIBA, its partner in the venture, are targeting for the new league. The cities are among the biggest in Europe and include Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London and Athens.

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Now, the NBA will present the most attractive bids to the Board of Governors for approval.

The NBA held a Board of Governors session March 24 and 25, during which the expansion into Europe was discussed. Tatum, who also operates as the NBA's chief operating officer, ownership on the progress of NBA Europe, though no measures were put up for a vote.

The NBA and FIBA are planning to structure the new league with 14 to 16 teams, with 10 to 12 of those being permanent fixtures and the others being open slots based on performance in FIBA leagues.

One key hurdle will be the NBA's ongoing discussions with EuroLeague leadership over the stakes and control of the proposed NBA Europe league. At last week's Board of Governors meeting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he sensed that EuroLeague was willing to engage in discussions with the objective of getting a deal done.

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"I think for the betterment of European basketball, the best outcome would be if we came together with the EuroLeague here and that we came up with a systematic approach to growing the game throughout Europe," Silver said Wednesday, March 25. "That means complementing the country leagues, working together with the EuroLeague and working together with our federation, FIBA."

Chus Bueno, who was recently appointed as the EuroLeague's CEO, has a friendly relationship with Silver from the time when Bueno worked in the NBA league office.

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