The Bachelorette’s Ali Fedotowsky Reveals the One Change She Would Make to the Show

The Bachelorette’s Ali Fedotowsky has an idea for one little change to the show that could result in MAJOR differences. And while the former reality star is currently enjoying life as a married woman (her wedding pics will make you absolutely swoon) and mommy to a baby girl, her Bachelorette expertise could be just what the show needs ATM.

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“I wish I would have had a say in who was cast,” the 32-year-old told OK Magazine during a recent interview. Though she noted that the show has been relatively successful lately when it comes to matchmaking, she added, “I wish I maybe could have seen a two-minute video of each guy and, like, been able to pick five… and then the producers pick the other 25.” Interesting. Very interesting.

Not only would it be cool to see who each Bachelorette initially picks for herself (especially compared to who the producers feel might suit her), but we’d also get to see if her chosen fellas end up getting a rose or getting the boot.

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If we were to take it a step further: It might be cool to have the Bachelorette pick five guys and the producers choose a few, but let five be chosen by the Bachelorette’s friends, five by her parents, and five by her co-workers. There would be some serious romantic competition, and we would get to see what kind of men the Bachelorette’s loved ones would set her up with — for better or worse.

Do you think the Bachelorette should get to choose a few of her suitors? Would you like to see people in her life choose a few as well? Let us know @BritandCo!

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner – but don’t feel pressured to spend a fortune to show the moms in your life you love them! These under-$15 finds look and feel far more luxurious and thoughtful than their approachable price tags may suggest. From practical products she can use every day to yummy little treats (who doesn’t love a yummy little treat?), these 11 Mother's Day gifts under $15 prove that meaningful gifting can still be totally budget-friendly.

Shop our selection of Mother’s Day gifts under $15 to give this year!

Compartés

Compartés Wild Cherry Chocolate Bar

This cherry-dotted chocolate bar is just as sweet as mom! The seasonal fruit pairs impeccably well with the vegan dark chocolate blend in this treat.

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Annie Stoneware Sugar Bowl

Singing with springtime energy, this adorable sugar bowl makes a perfect Mother's Day gift for the mom who loves to bake! It looks super stylish just sitting on the counter – all while it keeps her sugar safe and stowed away.

Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods Fresh Cut Flowers Tote

This under-$15 Mother's Day find doesn't feel like an "affordable" gift. Crafted from soft, durable cotton, it accommodates bouquets of all kinds with ease. Stop by your nearest Trader Joe's for some stunning spring flowers, then hand 'em over to mom in this tied tote – she'll use it for many more TJ's runs to come!

Target

A New Day Floral Print Travel Jewelry Organizer

This easy-to-carry jewelry organizer lets the stylish mom on the go take all of her favorite accessories along for the ride – rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces hair clips – you name it! It even has plenty of room for tiny makeup or skincare products if you wanted to stock it full of more goodies to round out her Mother's Day gift.

Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods 'Letters to My Mom' Guided Keepsake Letter Book

Lined up with 12 thoughtful writing prompts like recalling special memories with mom or detailing the life lessons she taught you, this sentimental time capsule of a gift will absolutely make her tear up when you give it to her on Mother's Day. The floral stationery itself is downright gorgeous, plus each letter folds into an envelope for added flair!

Ulta

ColourPop Best Besties Lip Kit

This duo comprised of a "super pigmented" lip pencil and ColourPop's Ultra Glossy Lip will become any beauty-loving moms' go-to combo. Each shade is relatively nude, though they're described more as warm, brownish-nude shades. The formulas are packed with hyaluronic acid for added hydration, too! Score.

Baggu

Standard Baggu Reusable Bag

Mom's grocery runs will never be the same after you introduce her to the sheer magic that is the Baggu's reusable bag! Made of a made-to-last ripstop polyester material, this bag can hold up to 40 pounds of grocery goodies (or simply whatever else she needs to take with her), all while being able to fold down into a small pouch for convenient carrying. What's more is you can find it in 36 different colors and playful patterns right now!

Target

Threshold Wooden Arch Propagation Stand

This minimalistic wooden plant stand would make such a fun Mother's Day gift if you handed it over to her with your own personal plant cutting or even a gorgeous flower in the glass tube. She'll be able to display this piece proudly in her home, let the propagation thrive, and think of you every time she passes it!

Amazon

e.l.f. Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duo

This pair of e.l.f. lip balms flavored with mango and watermelon delivers a "super sheer" layer of color, though mom will fall instantly in love with the hydration they supply.

Amazon

Gold Knot Heart Earrings

Dripping in luxury vibes for an affordable price, these gold earrings with a unique knot design work with practically every single 'fit mom wears.

Target

Figmint 6-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

This adorably small cast iron skillet is ideal for single servings of everything from pot pies to brownies – the mom who loves to chef will have so much fun making her own creations in this tiny (but mighty) piece of cookware!

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Western lovers, there's finally a brand new show for us to obsess over! (And to add to our rewatch lineup of 1923 and When Hope Calls). Season 1 of Ransom Canyon premiered on Netflix April 17 and if you're still thinking about THAT ending, then you're not the only one. Here's everything you need to know.

Here's a full breakdown of the Ransom Canyon ending, which you can watch on Netflix now.

What happens in the Ransom Canyon finale?

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The last episode of Ransom Canyon immediately picks up the emotional fallout of the previous episode. Yancy learned Cap is his grandfather...right before Cap dies, leaving Ellie to think he just stood her up. Lucas is reeling from his brother Kit's arrest relating to Staten's son Randall's death in the pilot (and the fact Kit signed Lucas' emancipation papers without a second thought), while Lauren's shoulder injury means she might not be able to leave Ransom Canyon after all.

Um, not to mention the fact we finally learn Lauren's mom Margaret is the one responsible for Randall's death. (Chat, I don't know if I'll ever get over that one).

Each of those moments is enough to form a whole episode around, but Cap's death really got me (especially when way more people than Ellie invited show up to his memorial). And I'm not the only emotional one. "I think I had a lot to do in the second year," actor James Brolin told EW. "Even if I had a grandson that was going to take over. I liked my relationship with Jack Schumacher [Yancy], and I liked the girl that was almost like a surrogate daughter [Ellie], Marianly Tejada. We worked so well together, and we like each other so much. So that I'll miss." We'll miss you too!

Do Staten and Quinn get together?

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Elsewhere, it looks like Quinn and Staten have a very bright future, but Davis just can't stop messing with their lives. Quinn learns the investment from Austin Water & Power really was too good to be true, and that they're going to take legal action on Gracie's Dance Hall if she doesn't start making payments...that week.

Their relationship feels even more stress when Quinn tells Staten the New York Philharmonic offered her a six-month stint, news he doesn't react well to. And then at a dance at Gracie's Dance Hall, when Davis makes a really horrible comment about Staten's late wife, the two men finally come to blows, leaving Quinn disappointed, hurt, and resigned to leaving Staten alone.

What happens at the end of Ransom Canyon?

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The real culmination of the episode — and the season — comes at Gracie's Dance Hall. The town comes together, not knowing that the hall is in danger and that Ellie will be its future co-owner.

After Lauren tells Lucas she's not ready for a serious relationship and runs off, Lucas hops onstage at the dance to confess his love for her in front of the whole town. "You got a bum arm and a broken heart, and I can only fix one of those" is MODERN POETRY!

Ellie's evening is also looking romantic considering Yancy is waiting with a preacher, and lots of candles, for them to get married...until a woman shows up claiming to be Yancy's wife, and you can just see Ellie go into shock.

Sheriff Dan Brigman shows up and arrests his wife Margaret for Randall's death. Lauren and Dan embrace, as do Lucas and Kit, who finally comes home.

And the season ends with Staten looking out on the truly gorgeous land of Ransom Canyon before the screen fades to black. And I literally thought to myself THAT'S HOW THE SEASON ENDS?! Looks like we'll have to hope Netflix renews the show for a season 2.

The Ransom Canyon ending is definitely cliffhanger with plenty of shocks, but that final shot of the canyon gives both the viewers and the characters a few moments to breathe and to process. It also left me feeling hopeful about what's to come.

Is Ransom Canyon on Netflix yet?

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Yes, all 10 episodes of Ransom Canyon are on Netflix now. Here's the full list:

  • Season 1, Episode 1 "Don't Let Me Fall" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 2 "Sure as the Day Is Long" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 3 "Trouble Can Be Fun Sometimes" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 4 "That Boy Is My Whole Heart" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 5 "I Love a Good Secret" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 6 "We Need to Talk About Reid" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 7 "By the Grace of God" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 8 "The Bad Seed" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 9 "About Forever" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 10 "Maybe It's Time Yancy Grey Dies Too" premiered on April 17, 2025

Will there be a season 2 of Ransom Canyon?

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We haven't gotten an official Ransom Canyon season 2 announcement yet, but creator April Blair hopes this isn't the end of the story. “My favorite feeling is when a show ends, and you don’t want it to end, and you just want more,” she tells Netflix. “It makes you feel warm and familiar, and you don’t want to let go. That is how I hope people feel. It’s how I feel about the show watching it.”

Stay tuned for news on Ransom Canyon season 2! And check out 5 Western TV Shows To Watch Right Now for more!

We've all heard the saying, "Never meet your idols," and in the past, it might've sounded pretty dramatic. It assumes that the people we once looked up to will forever be altered in our minds after encountering them because, somehow, they'll disappoint.

Well, that was until one TikToker named Jordan recently posed an intriguing question that garnered some pretty unbelievable responses. On her account @idkjor, she asked people to divulge their craziest celebrity interactions.

"I don't mean, 'I got a selfie with so and so.' I wanna know who was rude, who was a flirt, you hung out with them all night, etc.," Jordan wrote.

Her TikTok, posted on April 5, has amassed 9.2 million views and over 976,000 likes. Plus, nearly 45,000 users opened up about their encounters with celebrities. Here are some of their most jaw-dropping celebrity stories (and thankfully, they're not all negative).

Scroll to see all the crazy celebrity interactions people actually had IRL!

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1. She Was Breathed On By Daniel Radcliffe.

"I met Daniel Radcliffe and told him he smelled nice, and he said it was his Listerine. Then, he breathed in my face so I could smell it. 100/10 experience. He's the best. Loved every moment."

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2. Robin Williams Tried To Disguise His Identity.

"Robin Williams was a regular at my mom's restaurant. He always came in disguise. She knew it was him, but never made a big deal of it. So, he would tip his glasses down and say, 'See you next time.'"

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3. She Humbled Steven Tyler At The Supermarket.

"I saw Steven Tyler at the grocery store, and I said, 'Excuse me,' to him to get past him, and he said, 'I'm sorry, I don't want to take any photos.' I said, 'That's fine, you're just blocking the cheese section.'"

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4. Chad Michael Murray Fist-Bumped Her.

"I met Chad Michael Murray. He said to me, 'I hear you're a big Cinderella Story fan, pound it.' And we fist-pounded. There is photo evidence... I die."

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5. She Turned Down A Hangout With Shaq, And He Rubbed It In Her Face The Next Day.

"Shaq asked me to go home with him from the club one night, and I said no. Then, the next day, he FaceTimed me on a boat and goes, 'This could've been you if you were nice to me.'"

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6. Theo James Checked On Her Mid-Breakdown.

"I had a mental breakdown and was crying outside of the SoulCycle in Sunset Plaza, and Theo James said, 'Are you okay?' in a very alarmed way."

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7. Glen Powell Approached Her At A Bar.

"I met Glen Powell at a bar because his friend he was with saw my reaction to him walking in and told him that I recognized him. So, he came up and talked to me, and he was so nice. 100/10 experience."

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8. She Accidentally Called Terry Crews Bald To His Face.

"I sat next to Terry Crews at a fast food place, and I told my sister, 'Omg, he looks like that bald guy,' and I brought up a picture. He looked over my shoulder and said, 'Because I am that bald guy.'"

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9. Paul McCartney Gave Her $5 To Buy A Cookie When She Was A Teen.

"I met Paul McCartney and had a full five-minute conversation with him, complaining about the price of cookies at a cafe we were at, and he gave me $5 to get the cookie. I was like 13, and I didn't know it was him, lol."

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10. Robert Downey Jr. Said He Loved Her, Too.

"I met Robert Downey Jr. when I was like 8 after Iron Man 2 came out, and when I told him that I loved him, he messed up my hair and said, 'I love you too, kiddo,' and then gave me a hug."

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11. She Encountered Jacob Elordi At The Airport, And He Was Supposedly A Flirt.

"I met Jacob Elordi at the airport in New Jersey, and let me tell you, that man was so flirty. I wasn't so crazy about him, but after that, I became a big fan."

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12. Drew Barrymore Asked Her For A Hug During A Tough Day.

"I waited on Drew Barrymore about 30 years ago when I worked in room service. She missed her flight, so she ordered some hot tea. When I got to her room, she was crying and asked for a hug. So sweet!"

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13. Nicki Minaj Gave Her Solid Life Advice.

"I met Nicki Minaj in Dallas in 2015, and she told me to stay in college and never chase a man."

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14. She Helped Shawn Mendes Retrieve His... Selfie?

"Shawn Mendes walked past me, and something fell out of his pocket, so I went to pick it up and give it back to him, and it was literally just a Polaroid of himself."

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15. Shaggy Used His Iconic "It Wasn't Me" Line On Her And Her Husband.

"I met Shaggy when I was eight months pregnant with my third child. He looked at me, and then my belly, and then at my husband and said, 'It wasn't me.' We both laughed so hard."

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