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first Pacific Islander to win “American Idol,” isn’t fazed by the rigging accusations that accompanied Sunday’s triumph — in fact, he said he “loves it.”“A lot of people are like, ‘Colin Stough was robbed,’ or whatever. And I just love it,” Tongi, 18, told the Daily Mail.Tongi, of Samoan and Tongan heritage, reigned victorious in the 21st season finale, beating out Stough, 18, and Megan Danielle, 20, but his win baffled fans who claimed the singing competition was “rigged.”Instead of letting haters get to him, he throws a “like” to critics’ social media posts, explaining he just has to “let those things happen.”“I am guilty for liking it,” he admitted.

Tarantino | Pulp Rock at Hollywood Park last week, Asghari shared his best tips for the next season’s cast while dishing out some critiques of his now former co-stars’ games.Admitting that he was one of the “least prepared” cast members before walking into the castle, Asghari believes that served him well, in contrast to someone like “Real Housewives of New York City” alum Dorinda Medley. She was the first to be banished, despite later revealing she “read ‘The Art of War’ twice, and took notes” ahead of participating in the competition reality series.“The ones that least prepared and researched are the ones that [were] left,” Asghari told The Post before suggesting to the next group of newcomers: “So, maybe don’t try so hard.”The Iranian-born model — who was married to Britney Spears from 2022 to 2024 — also revealed the one cast member he still regularly talks to: Dylan Efron, as in “High School Musical” star Zac Efron’s little brother.Asghari said that he chats with Dylan, 33, “after every show for about 30 mins” to recap each episode.Efron became a fan and cast favorite, staying tight with not only Asghari but having a full-on bromance with Boston Rob.When it comes to reality TV, the “Family Business” actor said he’s “not a fan” but emphasized how much fun he had filming the show.And he’s unaware if his famous ex-wife watched him on the series, telling The Post he had no idea if Spears caught him on the TV screen.

Macy Gray stormed off the stage after she was eliminated from “The Masked Singer UK” on Saturday night’s episode.The 57-year-old singer, who was disguised as “Toad in the Hole,” ended up in the Sing-Off against her unknown celebrity competitor disguised as “Bear.” The judges — Mo Gilligan, Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and guest panelist Suranne Jones — decided to save “Bear” instead of “Toad.”After learning she was eliminated, Gray suddenly turned and walked off the stage, much to the surprise of the judges and host Joel Dommett.“What is going on?” said Dommett, 39.“Okay, I’m told Toad in the Hole will return to the stage,” Dommett announced, as Gray, still in her costume, walked back onstage.The Grammy Award winner took off her disguise to reveal her true identity, before she did an awkward Q&A interview with Dommett. “Did you have fun on the show?” the British TV host asked Gray, who unenthusiastically replied, “Yeah.”“You know, I’ve been singing for a long time, and now I’m a toad,” Gray also said in the interview.Dommett shared a clip of the incident on his Instagram and wrote “Lol” in his caption.Viewers bashed Gray on social media for briefly storming off the reality show.“Macy Gray…that was embarrassing,” one fan wrote on X.“I can’t stop laughing at Macy Gray, dressed as a giant toad in the hole, raging at being voted off,” another fan said.

Anna Delvey’s time in the ballroom was cut short.The socialite con artist, 33, — whose real name is Anna Sorokin — was eliminated during week two of “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday night. When asked by host Julianne Hough what she was taking away from her experience in the ballroom, she quickly responded bluntly, “Nothing.”Her pro partner, Ezra Sosa, looked shocked by her brazen reply and raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Anna Delvey is putting her best foot forward in the ballroom.And that foot includes a blinged out ankle monitor.The socialite con artist — whose real name is Anna Sorokin — brought attention to the accessory during the Season 33 premiere of “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday.Introduced at the top of the show as a “fashionista and entrepreneur,” Delvey, 33, took to the dance floor wearing an ankle monitor bedazzled to match her ombre blue, purple, pink and yellow ensemble. The device appeared to be capped off with a bow.

who died in 2023 at age 78 from bone cancer.When it comes to the Season 33 hosts, viewers will see Alfonso Ribeiro return for his third year alongside Julianne Hough, who took over for Tyra Banks in Season 32. On Aug. 30, Hough, 36, took to Instagram to share her excitement for the upcoming season.

“Orange Is the New Black,” and “American Pie,” said the latter helped get him his latest gig hosting the Netflix backing competition series, “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship.” “This opportunity came along, and I thought it was a great idea. Of course, there’s the the obvious connection to baking from my early career,” Biggs, 46, told The Post, referring to the “American Pie” franchise. He added, “I think there’s a lot of fun to be had with that.

breaks her clothes.Katy Perry suffered a wardrobe malfunction on “American Idol” Monday night when her top burst open in the middle of the live show. The incident occurred before Top 14 hopeful Roman Collins took the stage to sing James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” According to Perry, 39, the chrome crop top she was wearing appeared to come loose at the back. “My top broke #idol,” Perry captioned a behind-the-scenes Instagram video of herself being tended to by several crew members.

hear him “Roar.”“American Idol” finalist Oliver Steele lashed out on Instagram Saturday to defend controversial judge Katy Perry, claiming that she never bullied or shamed any contestant.Throughout the singing competition’s 21st season, the 38-year-old pop diva has been the subject of several teenage nightmares and social media rants about the judge’s provocative — and possibly “rude” — coaching methods.Steele, 25, opened up his post by saying that he’s “seen a lot of rumors going around the internet about Katy Perry possibly leaving idol,” adding that he can neither confirm nor deny them. “Here is what I know about @katyperry,” said the musician.

Entertainment Weekly reported. The Post reached out to both models for comment. Curry — who later won the first season of the hit show — claimed that a man “totally touched” her vagina when she asked him for help navigating a French city during the competition’s inaugural season.“This guy looks like he’s really listening to me,” recalled Curry.

“Succession” star plays the “tormenter” once again in a new reality competition series inspired by James Bond, titled “007’s Road to a Million,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.“I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure,” Cox, 76, said about his new role, according to the outlet. Cox will host as “The Controller” – AKA the emcee – and the one who decides the future of contestants on the new Amazon Studios game show.The series features two-person teams competing to win $1.2 million, shot in locations that are relevant to James Bond, such as the Scottish Highlands, Jamaica and Venice, Italy.

leaving “The Voice” at the end of this season, and Adam Levine has shared some pointed words on his parting.Levine finally opened up about it for the first time after Shelton announced in October that this current season would be his last.“It’s about time!” Levine told “Entertainment Tonight” at Sunday’s 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Both Shelton, 46, and Levine, 43, were part of the NBC reality show’s original coaching panel, alongside Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green.The two stayed on until Levine departed the singing competition show after Season 16 in 2019 — which left Shelton as the only original coach left.For close to two decades, Levine and Shelton sat opposite each other in the coaches’ chairs, committing to frenemies bit on the show and bantering back and forth.Since the Maroon 5 singer left the competition, Kelly Clarkson, 40, has taken Levine’s role as the coach to butt heads with the country music star.“If [Blake] wins, I am very happy for him, because that is super cool to win on the last season and he’s literally the show, from its conception,” Clarkson told “ET” about Shelton’s upcoming exit. “But, like, I’m not, like, rooting for him to win.

PsychCentral describes ichthyophobia as “a persistent and irrational fear of fish” in which people “might fear seeing, smelling, touching or eating fish.”Sajak asked the contestant if the phobia came from a childhood experience, to which Laumb replied, “It’s a long story, Pat. We don’t have time.”Sajak however didn’t take the bait.Later on, Laumb moved on to the bonus round of the game show and as Sajak was coming over to congratulate the winner, he turned to another contestant and drew out a plastic fish.“Can you do me a favor? I don’t want her to see this, just hold onto this,” said Sajak handing the fish to the contestant.Laumb was then spotted groaning and covering her eyes but was seemingly laughing.That’s when Sajak decided to concede and say sorry. “Ashley, you all right,” asked Sajak.

showed up at the competition on Saturday as an accomplished blue belt in the self-defense discipline.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday following his win, “The Revenant” star revealed he participated in the championship as a part of the global nonprofit organization REORG.“Addiction is difficult and complex stuff to navigate; as is mental health,” Hardy wrote. “Subjects which are both deeply personal for me and extremely close to my heart.”He added, “It is an honor to be able to represent the charity and my team REORG and the great work they do supporting the mental health and well-being of veterans of service, military, and first responders through the therapeutic benefits of Jiu Jitsu and fitness training.” The “Venom” actor said the sport helped him develop “a deeper sense of inner resilience.”“Simple training, for me (as a hobby and a private love) has been fundamentally key to further develop a deeper sense of inner resilience, calm, and well-being,” he explained.

According to The Guardian, Hardy entered the competition under his real name “Edward,” straying away from his stage name, which is also his middle name.“Everyone recognized him but he was very humble and was happy to take time out for people to take photographs with him,” the spokesperson said, according to The Guardian. “It was a real pleasure to have him compete at our event.”Hardy’s opponent, Danny Appleby, told local media that the actor’s appearance at the event left him “shell-shocked.”“I was shell-shocked,” the veteran athlete said.

died last week at the age of 96.Andréa Sunshine, the model representing London, posted her declaration on Instagram to her 150,000 followers, saying that she will engage in “sexual abstinence” during the time of mourning.“I mourn for a week as duly followed by all who respected and loved her,” the busty blonde model wrote. “So I will put myself in sexual abstinence for this time of mourning! May God rest her soul in peace.

on “The Adam Sank Show” that while he was competing on the show’s sixth season in 2007, he was scrutinized from his talent right down to his sexuality.“I grew up in a time when being called a f—-t in school was the worst thing that could ever happen to you. You had to be as hyper-masculine as possible to fit in,” said Malakar.“And coming up in 2007, it was like, ‘Being gay is OK, but you have to define yourself, and there’s this or that.'”Malakar said that while he was on “Idol,” several of his fans speculated that he wasn’t entirely straight despite the fact that he has a long-term girlfriend at the time.He claimed several of his publicists told him that he should remain “ambiguous” about his sexuality.“‘No one needs to know anything about anything because you don’t want to lose your fans,'” Malakar recalled one publicist saying.Malakar also said that he really didn’t know how to interact with male peers due to his father not really being a role model.“I had a hard time figuring out how to interact with young boys because my dad’s from India and grew up in a temple, so there was never like, ‘This is how you are a boy,'” says Malakar.

‘The Masked Singer’ and ‘I Can See Your Voice’ and I enjoyed those shows,” he said. “Their take on this — it being an unboxing and mystery show on top of being a baking show — I thought was a great idea.