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Strictly Come Dancing fans frustrated as judges leave one star "undermarked"
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Strictly Come Dancing fans frustrated as judges leave one star “undermarked”

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Strictly Come Dancing fans have accused the judges of “undermarking” Karen Carney on tonight’s (Saturday 18th October) episode of the show.

The former footballer opened Week 4 alongside her partner Carlos Gu, with the pair dancing the quickstep to Marvellous by Beverley Knight.

Despite a slight stumble as Karen got up from a lift, the performance received glowing praise from the Strictly judges, which left some fans surprised that it only scored 6, 7, 7 and 7 from the judges – a total of 27 overall.

Motsi Mabuse said in her feedback: “Karen, you were elegant, on rhythm, you were fast. I loved the attack. You look settled now, you have everything really shiny and bright. There was a slip on the dress, I forgive that.”

Shirley Ballas was full of praise well, saying: “This is an improvement from when you did your tango. The tailsuit, the dress, the grooming, it just looks fabulous. Anything with energy, you are outstanding with. Did you have a little slip at the end? Yes. Did you recuperate? Yes.”

Anton Du Beke added: “Really professional, really focussed. A little bit of gapping… but the opening was clean, this energy is great, much clearer in the footwork. Well done.”

Finally, Craig Revel Horwood added: “Slipping happens to the best of us, darling. Recovery is important. Your topline needs to be a little quieter and your feet are slightly sickled but you know what, the Charlestons you do are incredible. I cannot wait to see you do a Charleston.”

After the scores were revealed, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration, with one fan writing: “Kaz undermarked once again.”

A second fan added: “Kaz and Carlos should’ve scored 8s for that quickstep #strictly.”

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Olivia Dean Is Your Next Favorite Pop Star
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Olivia Dean Is Your Next Favorite Pop Star

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Though the 26-year-old’s songwriting feels very now, she’s not imitating pop-music trends like the heavy-handed satire of Sabrina Carpenter or the very-online language of Taylor Swift. She’s cheery but not trite, earnest but not saccharine. A situationship might be a modern conceit, but “Nice to Each Other” sounds as though it could have been published in any decade between 1950 and the 2020s. Dean captures the messiness of a dalliance with an expiration date for what it is—a push and pull between romance and convenience that is not really modern at all.

Dean’s rich sound and blend of genres—pop, neo-soul, R&B, with a kiss of Motown and the singer-songwriters (Joni Mitchell, Carol King) and vocalists (Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston) that inspire her—also make her an outlier among her peers. Fans have likened her to Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse for the warm and soulful sound that she appears to deliver effortlessly; the most apt comparison, in my opinion, remains Adele, a fellow graduate of London’s Brit School, where Dean says she learned to let go of her fear of putting her art in front of a judgy audience.

“That’s where I met my band and my best friends and like-minded people,” she says of the renowned arts school. “I was able to just really commit to myself and not be ashamed about my love of music and feel like it was embarrassing or over-the-top.”

Dean is affable but a little reserved during our call, which took place the week between her performances on weekends one and two of the Austin City Limits Festival. She recalls that she was a shy kid, and I wonder if that foreshadowed her tendency toward privacy as she’s entered the spotlight. We chat casually about Cameron Winter, the artist she’s been listening to lately; her curly-hair routine (she’s on a less-is-more, embrace-the-volume kick right now); and her current TV diet, a combination of Sex and the City, Friends, and The Great British Bake Off. She’s quick to laugh, her British accent carrying the same satisfying huskiness she possesses in her singing voice.

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The Patient Star: 25 Years Of Hard Work And Finally, A Filmfare Award! | Glamsham.com
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The Patient Star: 25 Years Of Hard Work And Finally, A Filmfare Award! | Glamsham.com

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Born to legendary Bollywood parents, he entered the film industry under immense pressure. After a rocky start, a breakthrough came with a 2004 blockbuster. He later delivered several commercial hits and earned a National Award as a producer. His personal life, including a high-profile marriage, often made headlines. After 25 years, he finally received a Filmfare Award for Best Actor, marking a story of resilience and quiet success.

Born on February 5, 1976, to film legends Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan came bearing daunting pressure to fulfill his father’s giant shadow. His 2000 debut in Refugee was not bad but reasonably successful. But his early years were a string of box-office duds.

Dhoom, the 2004 action film, was his money-maker as it was his first blockbuster and career-maker. It was followed by success with Bunty Aur Babli (2005) with Rani Mukerji and Guru (2007), both of which were successful at the box office though these performances yielded him no Filmfare Award.

Abhishek continued to add hits to his filmography in the shape of Dus (2005), Dhoom 2 (2006), Dhoom 3 (2013), Dostana (2008), Bol Bachchan (2012), Happy New Year (2014), and Housefull 3 (2016). He won a National Film Award as a producer in 2009 for Paa, and earned yet another feather for himself.

His personal life also hit the headlines. He became engaged to actress Karisma Kapoor in 2002, which was ended in 2003. He then fell in love with Aishwarya Rai when they were working on Dhoom 2. Abhishek and Aishwarya became engaged in January 2007 and were married on April 20, 2007. The two had a child, a daughter Aaradhya, on November 16, 2011. Despite passing rumors in the media, the couple is stable, frequently demonstrating publicly their respect for each other.

For years of unyielding commitment, Abhishek at last got his first Filmfare Best Actor award for I Want To Talk, the highlight of his 25-year-old career as an actor. His own is a testament to hard work, change, and humble success—both on and off screen.

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'Grey's Anatomy' Star Caterina Scorsone Heads on Hiatus With Amelia
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Caterina Scorsone Heads on Hiatus With Amelia

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[This story contains spoilers for the Oct. 16 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, “We Built This City.”]

For Grey’s Anatomy viewers left wondering after Thursday night’s episode if beloved Dr. Amelia Shepherd has truly taken a leave of absence from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, the answer is both bad and good: Yes, veteran star Caterina Scorsone is indeed taking a hiatus from the ABC hit medical series, but she will return.

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Amelia is indeed going on a sabbatical, as she announced at the end of the Oct. 16 episode, which was the landmark 450th episode of the show. She won’t be seen again until episodes in 2026.

The storyline comes following the season 22 premiere, where Amelia was rocked by the death of fellow doctor Monica Beltran, played by Natalie Morales, who was the sole casualty in the season opener after last season’s cliffhanger finale when the hospital was hit with an explosion. Amelia and Monica were on the verge of exploring a romantic relationship, and the loss sent her into a depression that played out with her onscreen family this week: sister-in-law Meredith Grey, played by star/executive producer Ellen Pompeo, and Maggie Pierce (exited castmember Kelly McCreary, who returned for Thursday’s episode).

When speaking last week about the season premiere, showrunner Meg Marinis told THR that she picked Monica as the explosion victim partially to explore how the death will impact Amelia.

“While Amelia was so centered in that storyline at the end of last season with Piper [Perabo]’s character and with the child [in the season 21 finale], I wanted for us to believe that everything was kind of OK for Amelia after we saved Link’s [Chris Carmack] life. I also really wanted to deliver consequences of Amelia taking on all these impossible surgeries,” she said of Amelia also almost losing her ex, Link. “As Amelia mentions in the episode, she lost her father at a very young age and that really propelled the way her life went.”

Scorsone has been on Grey’s Anatomy since first appearing in a guest role in season seven in 2010, and became a main cast member in 2014’s season 11. She was also a regular on Grey’s spinoff Private Practice from 2010-13.

Deadline was first to report the news.

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"Married to Medicine" Alum Lateasha Lunceford Weighs In On "RHOP" Star Wendy Osefo's Arrest & Fraud Charges: These Bravo Characters, They re Not Really Living That Lifestyle'
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“Married to Medicine” Alum Lateasha Lunceford Weighs In On “RHOP” Star Wendy Osefo’s Arrest & Fraud Charges: These Bravo Characters, They re Not Really Living That Lifestyle’

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“Married to Medicine” Alum Lateasha Lunceford Weighs In On “RHOP” Star Wendy Osefo’s Arrest & Fraud Charges: These Bravo Characters, They re Not Really Living That Lifestyle’

#WendyOsefo seems to be the topic of discussion among Bravo ladies, both current and former.

During a recent livestream, Married to Medicine alum Lateasha “Sweet Tea” Lunceford addressed allegations that she made shady remarks about Wendy following news of the political commentator’s arrest. If you’ve been keeping up with #TJB posts, you know that Wendy and her husband, #EddieOsefo, face nearly 20 charges each for an alleged insurance fraud scheme.

Speaking on the matter, Sweet Tea said she wouldn’t call this “vindication” for Nneka Ihim, who feuded with Wendy during her brief run as a #Housewife, but noted that “people have to be careful when they boast and brag about what they have.” She continued, saying a lot of #Bravo stars are “not really living that lifestyle.”

Sweet Tea added that she kept her real job while filming #M2M and was unbothered by criticism concerning her living situation because she’s “winning” and “has no bills to pay.”

Do you agree with #LateashaLunceford?


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The Iris Affair cast | Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander star
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The Iris Affair cast | Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander star

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New Sky thriller The Iris Affair comes from Luther creator Neil Cross, who has worked with plenty of big name actors over the years – most prominently, of course, Idris Elba.

Here, he has assembled another big, starry cast, with Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander leading the series as Iris and Cameron, two figures locked in a chase over the activation codes for a powerful machine.

But with the likes of Harry Lloyd and Sacha Dhawan also in the cast, who else stars and who do they all play in the series?

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Iris Affair.

The Iris Affair cast: Who stars in the Sky thriller?

Here are the main cast members and characters in The Iris Affair. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you’ve seen the actors before.

  • Niamh Algar as Iris Nixon
  • Tom Hollander as Cameron Beck
  • Kristofer Hivju as Jensen Lind
  • Harry Lloyd as Hugo Pym
  • Meréana Tomlinson as Joy Baxter
  • Sacha Dhawan as Alfie Bird
  • Maya Sansa as Nico Casterman
  • Debi Mazar as Celia Baxter
  • Marco Leonardi as Bruni
  • Angela Bruce as Meski
  • Lorenzo de Moor as Teo

Niamh Algar plays Iris Nixon

Niamh Algar in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Iris Nixon? Iris is an enigmatic genius and expert puzzle solver, who is hired by Cameron to wake up his machine. She is satisfied with living a solitary existence and is somewhat amoral.

Where have I seen Niamh Algar? Algar has had roles in series including The Virtues, Deceit, Raised by Wolves, Suspect, Malpractice, Culprits, Mary & George and Playing Nice. She has also appeared in films such as Calm With Horses, Censor, Wrath of Man and The Wonder.

Tom Hollander plays Cameron Beck

Tom Hollander in The Iris Affair, sat outside and wearing a shirt.

Tom Hollander in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Cameron Beck? Cameron is an entrepreneur who has hired Jensen to create a world-changing computer. However, he takes out a loan from a dangerous company to do so, and therefore can himself prove dangerous in his quest to get it working.

Where have I seen Tom Hollander? Hollander has had roles in films including Gosford Park, Pride & Prejudice, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Valkyrie, In the Loop, About Time, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, A Private War, Bohemian Rhapsody and The King’s Man, as well as series such as The Thick of It, Rev, The Night Manager, Taboo, Baptiste, Us, The Ipcress File, The White Lotus, Feud: Bette and Joan and Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Kristofer Hivju plays Jensen Lind

Kristofer Hivju in The Iris Affair.

Kristofer Hivju in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Jensen Lind? Jensen is a genius and scientist who created the machine for Cameron, but regrets it when he sees the danger it poses.

Where have I seen Kristofer Hivju? Hivju is known for his roles in series including Game of Thrones, The Witcher, Beck, The Gentlemen and Twilight of the Gods, as well as films such as Force Majeure, The Fate of the Furious, Cocaine Bear and Red One.

Harry Lloyd plays Hugo Pym

Harry Lloyd in The Iris Affair, wearing a suit.

Harry Lloyd in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Hugo Pym? Hugo is the dangerous acting head of the Intragroup Committee, who Cameron took a loan from.

Where have I seen Harry Lloyd? Lloyd has had roles in series including Doctor Who, Robin Hood, Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, Manhattan, Marcella, Counterpart, Legion, Brave New World, Arcane, Prime Target and I, Jack Wright, as well as films such as Jane Eyre, The Iron Lady, The Riot Club, The Theory of Everything, The Wife and The Lost King.

Meréana Tomlinson plays Joy Baxter

Meréana Tomlinson in The Iris Affair.

Meréana Tomlinson in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Joy Baxter? Joy is a wayward teen who Iris acted as a tutor for, under the guise of Miss Brook.

Where have I seen Meréana Tomlinson? The Iris Affair is Tomlinson’s first on-screen role.

Sacha Dhawan plays Alfie Bird

Sacha Dhawan in The Iris Affair, holding a book and wearing glasses.

Sacha Dhawan in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Alfie Bird? Alfie is a former journalist who runs a YouTube channel dedicated to finding Iris.

Where have I seen Sacha Dhawan? Dhawan has had roles in series including The Deep, Last Tango in Halifax, Line of Duty, Mr Selfridge, In the Club, Sherlock, Iron Fist, Dracula, The Prince, Suspect, Doctor Who, The Great and Wolf, as well as films such as After Earth, The Lady in the Van and The Boy with the Topknot.

Maya Sansa plays Nico Casterman

Maya Sansa in The Iris Affair, wearing a police uniform and cap.

Maya Sansa in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Nico Casterman? Nico is a hardworking Italian cop who plays by the rules.

Where have I seen Maya Sansa? Sansa has had roles in series such as Collateral and films including My Paper Dolls.

Marco Leonardi plays Bruni

Marco Leonardi as Bruni in The Iris Affair, wearing a black shirt and sat at a desk with his arms crossed.

Marco Leonardi as Bruni in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Bruni? Bruni is the leader of a group of corrupt police officers.

Where have I seen Marco Leonardi? Leonardi has had roles in films such as Cinema Paradiso and series such as The Devil’s Clock.

Lorenzo de Moor plays Teo

Lorenzo de Moor in The Iris Affair, wearing a police uniform and looking concerned.

Lorenzo de Moor in The Iris Affair. Sky UK

Who is Teo? Teo is a police officer who has an intimate relationship with Iris.

Where have I seen Lorenzo de Moor? De Moor has had roles in films including Another Simple Favor and series such as Brigands: The Quest for Gold.

The Iris Affair airs on Thursdays on Sky and NOW. Find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.

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Jim Carrey in Talks to Star in Live-Action Jetsons Movie
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Jim Carrey in Talks to Star in Live-Action Jetsons Movie

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Jim Carrey, meet George Jetson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Carrey is currently in talks with Warner Bros. Pictures to star in a live-action version of the 1960s animated series, The Jetsons. Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) is attached to direct the film, with Trevorrow and Joe Epstein in negotiations to write the script.

Plans to turn the popular Hanna-Barbera show that premiered on ABC in 1962 into a live-action movie have been bandied about for years, including a 2003 proposal that had Adam Shankman linked to direct. Filmmakers such as Robert Rodriguez and Conrad Vernon have also been attached at different stages of development.

The original Jetsons series was about a space-age family living in the future, including George Jetson, wife Jane, their two kids Judy and Elroy, robot housekeeper Rosie, and their dog, Astro.

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Randhir Kapoor Once Revealed That This Veteran Star Refused To Use Their Bathroom
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Randhir Kapoor Once Revealed This Veteran Star Refused To Use Their Bathroom & The Reason Behind It Is Even More Unusual

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Randhir Kapoor Once Revealed That This Veteran Star Refused To Use Their Bathroom (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Randhir Kapoor is a renowned veteran actor belonging to the Kapoor clan. He is the father of Karisma and Kareena Kapoor. As part of the Kapoor family, he has lots of stories involving several other legendary actors, as he grew up in the industry. Therefore, he once shared an interesting story about a veteran late actor and why he refused to urinate in their bathroom. Keep scrolling for more.

Randhir is the son of Raj Kapoor, grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor, and brother of Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor. Like his father, he is multifaceted, from acting to directing. Some of his best-known movies are Rampur Ka Lakshman, Jawani Diwani, and more. He directed Henna, starring Rishi Kapoor, which was a success.

Randhir Kapoor once revealed that Raaj Kumar had refused to use their bathroom to pee.

A few years ago, Randhir Kapoor appeared on one of the episodes of The Kapil Sharma Show with Karisma Kapoor. He revealed that Raaj Kumar once attended their house for a party and refused to urinate in the Kapoors’ house. The incident left the host, Kapil Sharma, and others in splits.

Speaking of Raaj Kumar, Kapoor began, “Mujhe unhone bulaya aur kaha, ‘Main bahar jaana chahta hoon’.” The Jawani Diwani actor asked Kumar why the late actor said he wanted to urinate but would not do it in their bathroom because of Raj Kapoor.

Raaj Kumar refused to use the bathroom at the Kapoors because of Raj Kapoor.

Randhir continued, “Raj Kapoor ek raja hai aur hum bhi ek raja hai. Raj Kapoor ke ghar mein aake peshaab karna uski tauheen hogi. Hum bahar jaake karenge.” This is indeed a hilarious story that left everyone laughing. Check out the throwback video clip here.

Raaj Kumar is one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema, having worked for over four decades. He passed away in 1996. On the other hand, Randhir Kapoor was last seen in 2014’s Super Nani and has reportedly retired from acting for now.

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The Goblin Star Has Had Enough: Lee Dong-Wook's Warning To Fans! | Glamsham.com
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The Goblin Star Has Had Enough: Lee Dong-Wook’s Warning To Fans! | Glamsham.com

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South Korean actor Lee Dong-Wook has come out with a strong warning against continued invasions of his privacy, such as unauthorized visits to his home and leaking of personal details. On October 14, his agency, KINGKONG by Starship Entertainment, issued an official statement dealing with these horrifying incidents.

The 43-year-old actor, who had appeared recently in The Divorce Insurance, has been subject to repeated intrusions into his personal life. The agency says that people have tried visiting his house, ventured into private areas, left improper letters, and followed his unofficial itineraries. Others have gone to the extent of obtaining his flight information through improper sources or taking the same flights in order to meet him during international travel.

These acts are blatant infringements on privacy,” the agency said. “We will take firm legal action against all types of infringement, including unauthorized visits, stalking, and leaks of information.” They also emphasized that according to South Korean law, this kind of behavior is not just immoral but illegal, including stalking charges and illegal entry charges.

The declaration was a stern warning to those ignoring individual limits and legal boundaries. Lee’s agency left it in no doubt that any such occurrence in the future would be addressed via the law courts with no mercy.

Despite these unsettling events, Lee Dong-Wook continues to stay focused on his acting career. He is set to reprise his role in the second season of A Shop for Killers, a Disney+ action thriller series scheduled for release next year.

Most famous for his memorable role as the Grim Reaper on the popular fantasy drama series Goblin, Lee remains among South Korea’s greatest and most admired actors. With upcoming productions in preparation, his agency has called upon fans to respect his privacy and provide support through due and legal channels.

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Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
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‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Shares First Photo of Baby No. 5

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Ahead of her return to The Bold and the Beautiful, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood has shared a life update with her fans, revealing the first photos of her fifth son, who was born back in July.

The soap star, who went on maternity leave this summer, took to her Instagram page on Monday (October 13) to share a carousel of photos and videos of family life. “A little slice of paradise,” she captioned the post, which begins with a group of ducklings swimming in the kitchen sink.

Other photos show Wood’s home birth, with her sitting in the bathtub. The third snap sees Wood kissing her husband, Creative Artists Agency talent agent Elan Ruspoli, while cradling her newborn child. Other pics show her carrying her new baby and enjoying family time with her other four boys.

“Welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby boy at home 🕊✨,” Wood shared in a follow-up comment. “This season has been all about being still, soaking in every precious moment, and embracing the quiet magic of new beginnings. Social media took a little back seat, but I’m so happy to be back and say hello again 🤍.”

Wood and Ruspoli now share five sons: Rise Harlen (born March 2019), Lenix (born February 21, 2021), Brando Elion (born May 2022), Valor James (born August 27, 2023), and their most recent, born in July.

The Bold and the Beautiful producer Casey Kasprzyk commented on Wood’s post, writing, “The life you and Elan have created is so beautiful ❤️.”

“Beauty & love all around ❤️,” added The Young and the Restless star Lauralee Bell.

Bold and the Beautiful alum Katrina Bowden wrote, “Congratulations 🩵 this is a gorgeous life, so happy for you! Plus these ducks are just 😍😍.”

While Wood has been soaking in family life over the summer, she is ready to step back into the shoes of heiress Steffy Forrester Finnegan on The Bold and the Beautiful. The multi-time Daytime Emmy winner returned to the set in September and has been filming new episodes.

Wood’s return to the long-running soap is rapidly approaching, as a recent episode saw Taylor (Rebecca Budig) and Finn (Tanner Novlan) confirming that Steffy was heading home.

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