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Gossip Girl Reboot: Actually Happening! On Something Called HBO Max!

XOXO? More like XOX… OH, YES! Horrible puns and forced segues aside, we now have confirmation that the previously-rumored Gossip Girl reboot is officially a go. It’s happening, Upper East Siders. It really is happening. A revamped version of this formerly beloved CW drama has been officially ordered and will air on HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service from WarnerMedia. The first season will be comprised of 10 episodes, each an hour long, and it will be written by Joshua Safran, an executive producer on the original series. Like The CW’s Gossip Girl, this new iteration will be based based on the book by Cecily von Ziegesar. Here is the HBO Max synopsis: Eight years after the original website went dark, a new generation of New York private school teens are introduced to the social surveillance of Gossip Girl. The prestige series will address just how much social media – and the landscape of New York itself – has changed in the intervening years. Gossip Girl ran for six seasons from 2007 through 2012 on The CW, airing an astounding 121 episodes and making quasi household names out of heretofore unknown actors and actresses. As far as we know, none of these original cast members will return for the new version. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick all seemed pretty happy to be done with the show when it finally ended seven years back. Each of these stars has moved on in his or her own way as well. Lively is married to Ryan Reynolds, comprising one half of what may be Hollywood’s most attractive couple. Badgley anchors the popular Netflix drama You. Meester starred on the recently-renewed ABC sitcom Single Parents. Crawford is probably looking for work. And Westwick has been accused of rape . “No one’s ever asked me,” Meester told E! News about a return to Gossip Girl earlier this year, adding several months back: “No one’s ever talked to me about it except for in interviews and I always say the same: I never say never, so I don’t know.” “No one’s sent me that information, it’s coming from you.” HBO Max is set to launch in the spring of 2020. The platform will be the exclusive home of Friends, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Pretty Little Liars and more programs. New shows from Kaley Cuoco, Anna Kendrick and movies from Greg Berlanti and Reese Witherspoon will also live on the streaming service. We can’t say we were excited to pay for yet another one of these, but now that Gossip Girl is coming back?!? Sign us up! View Slideshow: 13 TV Reboots That Should Never Have Happened

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Billie Lee Quits Vanderpump Rules: I’m Sick of Working With Bullies!

As it enters its eighth season,  Vanderpump Rules is beginning to reach the point where most reality shows begin to show signs of age. Producers have tried to combat this phenomenon by experimenting with new cast members, but thus far, the new additions haven’t fared well — and now, it seems another one has officially bitten the dust. According to a new report from Radar Online, SUR hostess Billie Lee has decided to leave her station after just two seasons on VPR. An insider tells Radar that Billie “quit filming for the upcoming season 8″ this week. Since the show is currently filming, we can assume this was an abrupt decision. And the insider’s comments seem to confirm that Lee quit as a result of hostility on set. “Billie Lee has had a really hard time with the disrespect and negative thoughts overall from the show and from certain co-stars,” the source explains. “She is sick of the bullies and the backlash that she’s gotten on social media.” The insider adds that Lee hopes this will be the beginning of a new stage in her career, adding: “She is ready to do her own thing now, and is trying to pitch her own show. She doesn’t need any of that drama anymore.” Billie represented an attempt to bring a little diversity to the mayo-white series as the show’s first transgender cast member. But she clashed with co-stars from the very start, most notably Katie Maloney and Lala Kent. While the Vanderpump cast may not have conducted themselves with the utmost decorum in their dealings with Billie Lee, they’re pretty much a-holes to everyone, including each other, and they have a pretty good track record with regard to the LGBTQ community (albeit not in terms of representation). All of this is to say it seems like a leap to chalk the tension with Billie up to transphobia, which is what many viewers are currently doing on social media. It’s worth noting that the reason Billie fit with the cast so well at the beginning is that she has quite a lengthy track record of unstable behavior herself. Highlights include lashing out at Stassi Schroeder when Schroeder went public with allegations of sexual misconduct against Jeremy Madix and accusing her co-workers of bigotry for failing to personally invite her to a party. “When yo (sic) co-workers don’t include the only trans girl in GIRLS night at your own job! On the night you work! #rudeAF #TransIsBeautiful,”  But if it’s the night you work … why would they need to invite you to a party at your place of employment? Anyway, Billie Lee joins Vail Bloom , Whoever Scheana Is F–king This Season, and James Kennedy on the list of failed new additions to the Vanderpump cast. We know James is still on the show, but we’re pretty sure he’s the only one who considers that a good thing. Jokes aside, we wish Billie Lee all the best in her future endeavors — although it sounds like she’s always got a job waiting for her at SUR should she change her mind. “Lisa has encouraged Billie to stay and to keep growing. Lisa is so proud of her and what she stands for,” the insider says. “She is always welcome back on Vanderpump Rules .” View Slideshow: 37 Classic Vanderpump Rules Moments in GIFs

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Jenelle Evans Accused of Friggin’ HOLDING KAISER UNDER WATER in Shocking New Pic

When the world learned that Jenelle Evans had regained custody of her kids , the most common reactions among longtime Teen Mom 2 viewers were as follows: Shock Disgust. Many theorized that it wouldn’t be long before Jenelle and husband David Eason reminded the world of why they were deemed unfit parents in the first place. And many of those skeptics felt they were proven right when Jenelle posted a photo of herself with son Kaiser on Monday. Not just any photo, mind you. In it, mother and son are taking a dip in the backyard pool, though it looks like Kaiser may not be totally thrilled with this. More than a few people online wondered if he wanted to be there at all … or whether he was in grave danger. Look: Evans deleted the pic almost immediately after her Instagram comments section erupted with negative feedback. Some felt that the Teen Mom 2 terror was coercing her son into engaging in an activity that he wasn’t enjoying. That’s the best-case scenario. Others took their accusations a step further and alleged that Jenelle was holding the poor boy underwater. Why? So that she might snap a photo proving how much “fun” he’s having since being returned to his mother? We honestly have no idea, but people weren’t happy and they let her know about it and then some. “Kaiser looks so grumpy he doesn’t look happy,” wrote one Instagram user, stating the obvious. Of course, that was pretty mild compared to what some of Jenelle Evans’ followers had to say. And it was probably the direct allegations of abuse that led the Carolina Hurricane to take the post down. Among those who were unhappy that she regained custody of her kids was Kaiser’s father, Nathan Griffith. Nathan was reportedly an “absolute wreck” after the court’s decision was handed down in Jenelle’s favor. Jenelle’s mother, Barbara Evans, still has custody of her oldest grandchild, 9-year-old Jace, as she always has. Two-year-old Ensley has been removed from her care and returned to the Easons, per the judge’s decision. “The Columbus County judge did a great injustice to these children,” the elder Evans said at the time. “Jace was very upset and didn’t want to go so I didn’t send him back.” Jenelle, of course, was overjoyed by the decision, and she’s repeatedly broadcasted her giddy glee on social media: “I am ecstatic to regain custody of my kids back!” she told People magazine last week after the stunning reversal. “Throughout this long process and final decision, I am excited to be moving forward and continuing to show America I’m a good parent.” Yeah … Many have argued that she’s proven the opposite in the short time that the kids have been back in her care. Whatever the case, the days since the judge’s controversial dismissal have certainly been eventful. Following a police report indicating that she faked the murder of her pet dog as part of a publicity stunt, Jenelle tried to clear the air. She granted an exclusive interview to The Hollywood Gossip (below),   in which she affirmed that David shot the dog in order to protect her kids . View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans: The Cops Are LYING! David Shot the Dog to Save Our Daughter! (Exclusive) Eason says he executed the 11-pound Frenchie with a shotgun after it threatened one of his kids. Now, police are claiming that the incident that prompted the investigation which caused Jenelle to lose her kids was a complete fabrication. Just another day in the life of the newly-unemployed former reality star. Hope it doesn’t end with more death threats (below). View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans Gets New Dogs, Calls Maryssa’s Mom a Junkie, Claims E! News Reporter Wants to Shoot Her & Dave

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Tori Roloff Ends the Internet with Cutest Baby Bump Photos in History

Tori Roloff is getting a lot of questions about her daughter these days. But the Little People, Big World star just stopped the Internet in its tracks by sharing a handful of photos of herself and her son. Just take a look at one of them for yourself right now: Has anything ever been more precious and adorable anywhere in the whole entire world?!? We’ll go ahead and answer that question for you: No. Roloff is expecting her second child with husband Zach and has been keeping fans apprised of her status and her feelings for several weeks now.  The TLC personality recently said the baby bump featured above and below is growing faster than the one she had with Jackson and that she’s feeling a little self-conscious about it these days. Thankfully, however, as a caption to these cute images, Tori told followers that she’s in better spirts at the moment, partially because she is simply feeling better as a pregnant person. “I am currently 20 weeks!” Roloff wrote excitedly to open her revealing message, adding in further detail: I’m feeling a lot better now than I did in my 1st trimester.  My belly button never returned after Jackson and is becoming even less visible now. I don’t really have cravings. Other than gummy bears (but honestly I love them with or without being preggo). I don’t think Jackson “gets it” but he loves checking his belly for baby. Tori is due in November and, no, she and Zach have decided NOT to find out whether their baby girl will be a dwarf or not. They’ll discover whether their daughter has the condition known as “achondroplasia” — which effects both her dad and paternal grandparents — when she is born later this year. “Baby girl is the size of a banana. Which is so fitting because Jackson is obsessed with bananas,” added Tori, which explained the photo immediately above. After previously being open enough to admit that she was feeling crappy about her body of late, Roloff went on to show gratitude here to anyone who reached out to her about this common insecurity. “I also wanted to say thank you to everyone who comment and messaged me about my post on self image. You all are so fricking sweet,” she added, concluding as follows: “I wasn’t looking for affirmation but y’all seriously gave it to me. That’s honestly what gives me confidence to post this. “I’m trying to love the heck out of my body because dang it I’m proud to grow this baby girl.” Amen, Tori. And also: Good for you! The veteran reality star has amassed over one million Instagram followers by simply being candid and generous with both her time and her endearing Jackson photos. “We are so excited to announce that Jackson is going to be a big brother!” she and Zach confirmed in mid-May, adding to the great enthusiasm of their supporters: “We can not wait to meet our sweet baby girl! View Slideshow: Tori and Zach Roloff: Secrets of the Little People, Big World Stars’ Private Lives

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Jorge Nava: 90 Day Fiance Alum’s Life in Prison Exposed!

Just weeks ago, Anfisa Nava dominated her her very first bodybuilding competition. But her husband, Jorge, isn’t just sitting idly by in prison and keeping up with his wife’s string of successes. We now know exactly what Jorge has been up to behind bars: In February of 2018, just two days before Valentine’s Day, Jorge Nava was pulled over with 293 pounds of marijuana in his truck. Unfortunately, he was in Arizona at the time — where drug laws are stome of the stiffest in the nation. On September 7 of 2018, Jorge began serving his approximately two-and-a-half year sentence. We all know what Anfisa has been up to since then — she’s a student and she’s dominating in bodybuilding competitions. But what is Jorge up to behind bars? RadarOnline reports that Jorge has had three different jobs since he first reported to prison. First, he worked as a garbage collector. In that role, Jorge completed 42 hours in the role. At his evaluation on March 26, he was given a new task. Within the short month-and-a-half that followed, Jorge worked as a kitchen clerk from March 26 to May 20, where he completed a whopping 282 hours. Anfisa has mentioned on Instagram that she’s been cooking more for herself lately. Well Jorge has been doing more coooking, too — but for others. As a kitchen cook, he has put in 256 hours betweeen May 20 and July 1. His most recent evaluation was on the first of July. It is not clear what his current go-to- job around the prison may be this month. Jorge and Anfisa were such a volatile couple that many were surprised that they even remained married as long as they did. ( Love casually dropping that to fans who only watch the show — ” yes, they’re still together … but Jorge is in jail” …) Ultimately, they worked on their marriage and made it work …. right up until the news broke that Jorge had been arrested. Some who have insulted Anfisa, calling her a gold digging skank who was just after Jorge’s money. Anfisa was never shy about being interested in being taken care of financially, it’s true. But now, she’s after more than that. … These days, Anfisa is dividing her time between her studies and her bodybuilding. After Anfisa knocked it out of the park at her first bodybuilding bikini competition, fans were excited. It was one thing to see her dabbling in something that interested a small number of fans. But winning? Well, everybody wants to see their favorite reality stars go out and win things. Anfisa has ensured that she is the center of attention for fans, and her fame may only increase from here on out. Notably, Jorge and Anfisa are no longer appearing on 90 Day Fiance . The concept of Happily Ever After? cameras possibly even allowed film within parts of the prison would have been intriguing. But what ultimately stopped them all from going forward with the plan was money. Anfisa and Jorge tried to negotiate for a higher sa Other couples, like Russ and Paopla, did not. Russ even stated that he felt that Anfisa and Jorge were demanding too much “Kardashian-level money” for doing the show. Fortunately, Anfisa and Jorge — upon his release — will have social media to keep people updated. And Jorge may be released as early as August 9, 2020! View Slideshow: Anfisa Nava Trashes Body-Shamers, Preps for Bodybuilding Competition

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Tyler Baltierra: I Still Love Catelynn Lowell! I Can PROVE It!

There was a time when Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra were thought to be one of the Teen Mom world’s most stable couples. We think it’s safe to say those days are long gone. Over the course of the past two years, Tyler and Cate have been to hell and back. At one point Lowell and Baltierra even separated for a month, and many fans viewed it as the prelude to a divorce. But against all odds, the OG couple has reunited. And despite rumors that Tyler is still planning to leave Catelynn , it seems the Baltierrashaver managed to patch up their differences. Or at least that’s what Tyler’s latest Instagram activity would have us believe. The reality star posted two photos of Catelynn over the weekend, including the one above in Lowell appears to be in deep sleep. His caption for the pics left fans sharply divided: “My Babe @catelynnmtv I love you so much! (sorry for taking a pic of you sleeping, I know you hate that) I just couldn’t help it!” Tyler wrote. “You’re so damn beautiful even when you’re not trying,” Baltierra added. “I’m so blessed to have you & to hold you in my arms every night for the rest of my life! #13YearsStrong#MyPartnerThroughLife#MyBestFriend” For the most part, fans were appreciative of the pics and of Tyler’s sentiment: “My God! Wish every girl had a man like you!” one fan commented. “You guys are the best! Favorite couple since teen mom started,” another remarked. Most of the comments were along those lines — kind words for a couple that’s been through the wringer in recent years. But Tyler and Catelynn are often accused of putting on a show and attempting to convince fans that their marriage is more solid than it actually is. So naturally, some haters came out of the woodwork to call BS on Tyler’s admittedly schmaltzy outpouring of affection. “Not sure about most moms, but I don’t sleep in full makeup and bright red lipstick,” one commenter remarked. Others accused the couple of overcompensating and trying too hard to convince the world they’re happy in their marriage. We can’t say with 100 percent certainty that’s not the case. But we can say most of the haters were really reaching on this one. Fortunately, dozens of comnmenters came to Tyler’s defense and pointed out that this post is probably just what it appears to be: “Let’s just stop being negative and see this post for what it is meant to be,” wrote one follower. “A husband showing love to his wife. What most of you dumbasses ask for, but dont get. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. View Slideshow: Catelynn Lowell: I Came Very Close to Hanging Myself

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Ronnie Magro: Did He Fake Getting Jumped to Hide Jen Harley Assault?

On last week’s episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacatio n , most of the focus was on Mike Sorrentino’s ongoing legal issues. That makes sense, of course — after all, reality TV doesn’t get much more intense than a major cast member getting sentenced to 24 months in prison. ( Mike’s sentence was later reduced, and he’ll probably be released in September, having served just 8 months.) But there was drama to be found elsewhere in the two-part Shore season premiere, as well. For starters, Jenni Farley opened up about her son Greyson’s medical issues with a heartbreaking story about his various struggles. And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of Jersey Shore without at least a hint of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro relationship drama. This time, it happened off camera, and Ronnie changed the topic as quickly as possible, but it wasn’t hard to piece together what really happened. As you may recall, Ronnie was late meeting up with the rest of the crew for Mike’s sentencing, and when he finally showed up, he explained that he had gotten jumped in Secaucus, New Jersey the previous night. Magro told an unusual story about two men attacking him from behind, seemingly unprovoked. His injuries didn’t appear to align with his account of the attack, and the rest of the cast had questions from the very start. “I’m not trying to put any words in anybody’s mouth, but who knows? Maybe Ron and Jen got into a fight. He says he got jumped. Who knows?” Deena Nicole Cortese asked. “Who gets scratched by a guy? That doesn’t happen. You get scratched by a girl,” Pauly D seconded. “He says they hit him in the back of the head and he has a black eye. The story is fishy, but who really knows? He says that he didn’t see anybody. It just doesn’t add up.” Jen has assaulted Ronnie on numerous occasions, and the incidents have often resulted in injuries for him and handcuffs for her. So it makes sense that the guidos would take issue with his account. We might be inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt, were it not for the fact that Ron never filed a police report about the incident, and staff at the restaurant where he was allegedly attacked say his story is complete BS. According to Magro, he was attacked by a random group of haters in the parking lot of Lorenzo’s Italian Bar and Restaurant on October 4 of last year. An employee of the restaurant refutes Ronnie’s claim that he was there with two women (which apparently angered his attackers). The informant also claims Ron and Jen left the restaurant and walked to his car without incident: “They were there maybe 15, tops, 20 minutes. They both walked out together. Everybody watched them leave the establishment together,” says Lorenzo’s staffer Erin Kaye. “That story is completely fabricated that he said on TV. There was no one there to even jump him, the place was deserted that night,” the source continued in a conversation with Radar Online. So did Ronnie make up the part about having two girls with him just to look cool? If so, the fact that he has to lie to protect his abusive partner is still super sad, but the two women part is “you don’t know my model girlfriend because she goes to a different school”-level hilarious. All kidding aside, of course, if Ron feels the need to lie to his best friends to hide yet another assault at the hands of Harley then the situation is sad with the potential to become tragic. If this relationship is as unhealthy as it appears to be, we encourage Ronnie to end it as quickly as possible. If not for his own sake, then for the health and happiness of his daughter with Harley. “Staying together for the kids” is almost always an awful idea. View Slideshow: Jen Harley: What Arrest?? I’ll Be Back on Jersey Shore, You Wait!!!

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Emily Hartridge, Popular YouTube Star, Dies in Scooter Accident

Emily Hartridge, a beloved YouTube star and personal trainer/presenter in Great Britain, died on Friday after being involved in an electric scooter accident. She was 35 years old. The tragic news was revealed in an Instagram post that reads as follows: Hi everyone. This is a horrible thing to have to say over Instagram but we know many of you were expecting to see Emily today and this is the only way to contact you all at once. Emily was involved in an accident yesterday and passed away. We all loved her to bits and she will never be forgotten. She has touched so many lives it’s hard to imagine things without her. She was a very special person. Here is a look at the message in full: Elsewhere, without naming the online personality, London’s Metropolitan Police Service released details of a collison between a scooter and a truck on Friday. “Police were called at 08:36hrs on Friday, 12 July to reports of an electric scooter being in collision with a lorry at Queenstown Road, junction with Battersea Park Road SW8. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended,” this report read. “A woman in her 30s had suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.” Hartridge had close to 350,000 YouTube subscribers at the time of her passing. She started posting seven years ago and rose to prominence mostly due to videos in listicle form, typically titling footage such as this “10 Reasons Why …” where topics ranged from sex, relationships, love, gender and life. Her latest video was called “10 Reasons to Get a Younger Boyfriend” and it centered on that fact that her boyfriend is eight years her junior. On average, Hartridge earned around three million views a month and went on to host TV shows such as 4OD’s Oh Sh*t I’m 30 . Hartridge’s last Instagram post, meanwhile, was shared on Friday, as she talked  about her reaction to a troll who asked if she was a man because of her lean-muscular physique. “I have never adhered to societal norms and I am certainly not going to start now,” the 35-year old explained in response. YouTube Creators released a statement on Twitter Saturday that read: We’re deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of a truly talented British creator, Emily Hartridge. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of her loved ones and fans. Fans and others YouTubers also took to social media in mourning, with author Greg Jenner Tweeting: “Deeply saddened to see this on Instagram. I met @emilyhartridge on a train 5 years ago, and by the end of the journey we’d shared all sorts of things about our mental health and insomnia. “She was funny, kind, and open-hearted. My deepest sympathies to the Hartridge family.” Added celebrity host Maude Garrett: “I’m really struggling to comprehend the sudden passing of my friend @emilyhartridge. She was a radiant light who always found a reason to laugh.” May Emily Hartridge rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Dog the Bounty Hunter: I Don’t Want to Live Without My Wife!

Beth Chapman, reality star and wife of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, passed away last month after battling cancer. And if you know anything about Dog’s relationship with Beth, you know that it was an absolutely devastating loss. Beth passed away on June 26th after originally being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017. A few days later, friends and family had a memorial service in Hawaii , and Dog explained that they’d have another in Colorado at a later date — they called both states home. Yesterday, everyone gathered again in Colorado, and again, the service was open to anyone and everyone who wanted to pay tribute to Beth. That’s how we know all the unbelievably heartbreaking things he said in his speech there. For example, at one point in his remarks, he said “I cannot believe believe that she’s gone. This is not possible, I want to wake up from a dream.” “In the ’70s, I did 18 months in the Texas penitentiary and I told God yesterday I’d do five years, ten years day to day just to kiss her again. I never felt like this.” At another point, he told the people in attendance “She will never be dead to me. She is in another place.” “I’m gonna get to heaven and make her so proud,” he added. “she’s gonna say it like she said here, ‘That’s my man right there, that’s big daddy right there.'” Dog’s speech, which lasted for nearly 30 minutes, also touched on what happened after Beth’s diagnosis . “She’d gotten sick,” he recalled, “they told her she got cancer. they said she could do chemo though, they said she would have to sit at home while Dog films the show.” The show he’s referring to is Dog’s Most Wanted, which hasn’t begun airing yet but which did feature Beth’s failing health . “The show did not kill her but she died for it,” Dog explained. “She said, ‘Do you think I’m going to let you go out by yourself and film this TV show? You’re out of your mind.'” He said that he told her that she “might have to do chemo and stuff, but she replied with “All it’ll do is keep me alive six months longer and I’m not going to do that because I want to be by your side.” And while they were filming, “She would tell these guys on the show, “You’re trying to die doing these drugs and I’m trying to live.’ Those guys started bawling and crying.” Speaking of bawling and crying, Dog took some time to speak on one of the last conversations he had with his wife. “She said, ‘Please big daddy, please let me go,'” he remembered. “I said, ‘No, I can’t. I’m not gonna let you go.'” “I still haven’t let her go,” he admitted. Later, he said something similar with “If there’s a God, he won’t let me live that long without her.” Dog also felt the need to give some advice. “If you’re beefin’ with your old lady,” he told everyone, “stop and kiss her right now. Because you’re gonna feel so bad when he or her are not with you anymore.” “It is one of the worst feelings a man or woman could ever have, I’m telling you,” he insisted. “I’ve never felt this bad. I’m sad. I didn’t want to do a celebration of life because I’m sad. I miss her so much.” We hope he manages to find some comfort soon. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam Rest in peace, Beth.

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Jay Smith: Miserable and Scared in ICE Custody as Deportation Looms

Last week, while most of us were gearing up for an Independence Day celebration or at least a nice day off, Jay Smith was in ICE custody . Now, his friend says that he sits in despair, never having experienced anything like this before. She also reveals the one thing that’s keeping him positive during this scary experience. … “He said it is hard in lockup,” Jay Smith’s friend, Kayla O’Brien, admits to In Touch Weekly . Jay’s friend explains that this is such a shock to him “because he’s never done anything like this before.” “[He said] sometimes you feel you are going crazy,” Kayla reveals. “But,” she notes. “He has been able to stay so positive.” Jay has only managed that “due to the amazing support of his family and friends.” “He is so thankful and appreciative,” Kayla expresses of Jay. “And,” she adds. “You can always hear it in his voice.” According to Kayla, “he knows how hard we are working for him.”  “It’s been a wild, emotional ride,” she characterizes. “But,” she notes warmly. “He is most definitely hanging in there.” “He is so admirable,” Kayla gushes about Jay’s resolve behind bars. She cannot help but respect “how he has stayed so strong, so calm, so collected, and so positive.” “I am proud of him,” Jay’s friend concludes. Some would reply to this by sharing Kayla’s sentiments. Others may wonder how much of this is just thirst talking. “He will be deported on Aug. 7 unless he runs, which is what I’m assuming he’s probably [planning],” Ashley Martson shared in June. “The thing that’s really frustrating is he’s here illegally now …” she expressed. Ashley clarified: “I did file for his adjustment of status, and then two weeks later he screwed up again, so I withdrew it.” “ICE has already been here to arrest him. They know where he works,”Ashley noted. “I mean obviously, if they come to my house at this point, I’m gonna tell them where he’s at,” she made clear. Ashley concluded at the time: “So I’m not sure why he’s still sticking around because we got a letter three weeks ago saying he has an active warrant for his arrest.” But apparently Jay wasn’t willing to wait that long. Ashley has explained that, when she and her family left for a short vacation, Jay allegedly broke into her home. She contacted law enforcement, who advised her to obtain a PFA — an order for the Prevention From Abuse. Ashley did, and has told the world that there was “a lot of abuse” in her trounled marriage. She was granted the protection order on July 1. Jay violated it … on July 2. The PFA included a stipulation that Jay was not to speak publicly of the order. For some reason, he decided to discuss it in his Instagram Stories, which came to the attention of police. Even Ashley was heartbroken after he was ordered to surrender himself to authorities and was placed in ICE custody. He does have an upcoming hearing next week, on July 17. There, he will discuss violating the protective order.  Clearly, Kayla would like to see him released from custody. View Slideshow: Jay Smith Launches GoFundMe to Fight Deportation, Gets Accused of Rape in Shocking Leaked Texts

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