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The movie centers around lifelong friends Mitch and Debs, portrayed by Josh Gad and Alexandra Daddario. They head to a secluded cabin with their spouses for a New Year’s Eve getaway. Their trip takes a dramatic turn when they narrowly avoid being hit by a falling tree during a hike, and then discover their partners are having an affair. A blizzard traps the four of them together, forcing them to deal with the betrayal and revealing the hidden problems in their relationships that have been building for some time.

Nintendo hasn’t said much about its plans for 2026, and their recent presentations have mostly highlighted games from independent developers and other companies. Big news now often appears unexpectedly on the Nintendo Today app, which seems to have replaced their larger, more elaborate Direct presentations as the main source of announcements. However, if a recent rumor is accurate, it’s big enough to warrant a major announcement of its own.

The social media team at The Late Show deserves another shout-out for their clever use of sounds on TikTok. I’ve been meaning to mention this for a while, ever since they had Senator Elizabeth Warren lip-sync to a classic scene from Lizzie McGuire. Their choice of sounds is brilliant – like using a clip of Sally Field kissing Stephen Colbert for a bit about being a ‘Role Model’! And their use of the “We are such a delight” sound, previously used by Apple Martin, for a Colbert/Stewart lip-sync was perfect. Here’s a look at other highlights from late night this week.

The Happy Valley Steering Committee meets, and we find out that the leaders of ISN are hesitantly stopping their financial and resource support for Happy Valley. They need to avoid conflict with Earth, as the M-6 nations are starting to suspect ISN is secretly aiding the base. This loss of support means they’ll have to ration supplies even more, making the crops grown in the base’s greenhouses – known as ‘ag-domes’ – incredibly important. Luckily, Lee has organized all the teenage Martian residents into a strict schedule for tending the crops and spreading fertilizer. Everyone is on the schedule except Alex, who mysteriously never seems to be assigned to the night shift. The other teens tease him about it, but it’s all friendly and lighthearted – a really positive atmosphere!

Turns out the kidnapping of Lord John Grey is far more complex than it seems! It’s not just about the war, but also involves time travel and, surprisingly, tackling issues of racism and homophobia. Captain Richardson, John’s captor, reveals his elaborate plan: he’s discovered John’s brother, Hal, is about to speak against further funding for the war with the American colonies. Richardson believes this speech will sway public opinion, leading to British defeat and the loss of America, which he’s determined to prevent. His solution? Blackmail. He’s using letters detailing John’s past relationships with men – provided by Percy and another former lover, Neil – to threaten him. Richardson plans to ruin John’s reputation with a public scandal, and hopes to pressure John into convincing his brother to support the war effort. It’s a complicated scheme, and you might think it’s destined to fail, but brace yourself – it’s about to get even more surprising.

Science fantasy is a genre known for mixing science and magic, and it’s very common in anime. Anime often explains magical abilities with scientific reasoning, or conversely, gives technology fantastical properties. The best examples seamlessly blend these elements, creating exciting and imaginative stories that keep viewers hooked from start to finish.

Bravo’s Next Gen, a show designed to attract a younger audience, debuted last summer. Similar to The Real Housewives, it follows a group of attractive friends whose conflicts are often manufactured for entertainment. The show portrays a very lavish lifestyle of young people in New York City—one where they spend exorbitant amounts on rent and nightlife. Despite its artificiality, the premiere was Bravo’s most-watched episode, leading to a second season launching in June. I recently joined the cast for dinner at BondST, a high-end sushi restaurant where they used to hang out during their NYU days. Shortly after the food arrived, D’Spain dramatically exclaimed, “I’m going to kill myself!” after spilling eel sauce on her embellished boots, prompting Dash to gasp, “Not the Givenchys!”

It’s funny, I still don’t feel like I’ve ‘made it,’ even now. I come from a small town in Ireland where opportunities are limited. After appearing on Love Island, it was surreal to see all the support and followers flooding my social media. The biggest shock was when people started recognizing me on the street!

People often ask when I felt like I’d ‘made it’ in the reality TV world, but honestly, I don’t feel that way yet. I think I’m still at the beginning of my journey. There have been some amazing moments, though, and things that have happened that I’m really grateful for. One time, a few years ago, I was at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and President Biden was sitting there while the host was telling jokes about me! I couldn’t believe it – there’s even a video of my reaction. But yeah, I still have a lot to achieve, I think.

You’ve built your career around reality dating shows. What do you find so appealing about this specific type of show?

I think it’s great because the participants genuinely have a lot riding on the outcome – it really impacts their lives.