Catching up with the stars who faded from the spotlight
He was YouTube's biggest prankster, then Twitch banned him and the NBA threw him out for good. Now he's deleted his prank videos, found religion, and hunts online predators. Here's where JiDion is in 2026.
The Real Housewives of Miami star went through a brutal public divorce, a felony charge, and her show going on hiatus. In June 2026, the charge was dropped. Here's where Lisa Hochstein is now.
She built MomTok, became the breakout star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and was set to be the Bachelorette — until ABC pulled the season. Here's where Taylor Frankie Paul is in 2026.
He ruled Comedy Central with 'Mind of Mencia,' then joke-stealing accusations derailed him. Now Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony tax counts — here's where he is in 2026.
He was the cooler half of Nickelodeon's 'Drake & Josh' — then came the headlines, the courtroom, and a wrenching disclosure. Here's where Drake Bell is in 2026: touring, rebuilding, and raising his son in Florida.
He was Mango, Mr. Peepers, and one of the head-bobbing Roxbury Guys on SNL. Then a hidden neck injury nearly ended everything. Here's Chris Kattan's stand-up comeback and where he is now in 2026.
She had the best-selling Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover of all time, then built a billion-dollar licensing empire. Now Kathy Ireland is in court accusing her longtime managers of looting her fortune. Here's where she is in 2026.
She was the outspoken teenager on MTV's The Osbournes, then a Fashion Police fixture. After her father Ozzy's death, Kelly Osbourne is navigating grief, motherhood, and public scrutiny. Here's where she is now.
She was the breakout star and 'rich as day' queen of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, then left Bravo amid a lawsuit. Now NeNe Leakes is making a comeback. Here's where she is now.
He was the SNL 'making copies' guy who became a Deuce Bigalow leading man. Now Rob Schneider is a touring stand-up, a director, and a lightning rod for controversy. Here's where he is now.
She was a Victoria's Secret Angel and the smize-coaching host of America's Next Top Model. Now Tyra Banks runs an ice cream empire, judges Project Runway, and is suing Netflix. Here's where she is now.
She was the sweet, camera-loving 'Girl Next Door' at the Playboy Mansion. Where is Bridget Marquardt in 2026? Paranormal podcasts, ghost-hunting, and a full reinvention.
Whatever happened to the 'Chocolate Rain' guy? Tay Zonday, one of YouTube's first viral stars, now works as a voice actor and creator. Here's where he is in 2026.
She won the very first America's Next Top Model, then walked away from Hollywood. In 2026, Adrianne Curry lives off-grid in Montana — and turned down Netflix.
He was the clean-cut face of MTV's TRL in the mid-2000s. Then he disappeared from the screen and quietly reinvented himself in Hollywood. Here's where Damien Fahey is now.
The 17-year-old who became reality TV's first villain on Laguna Beach is now a CEO. From The Hills to Uncommon James and Fizzen — here's Kristin Cavallari now.
She was the level-headed friend on Laguna Beach and The Hills, then walked away from reality TV entirely. From MTV to a $100M wellness brand, here's where Lo Bosworth is now.
He was a fixture of '90s comedy on NewsRadio and MTV before legal trouble and addiction took over the headlines. Here's a sober look at where Andy Dick is now.
He was the glitter-covered live wire of Big Brother and Ariana's big brother. From reality TV chaos to Broadway, sobriety, and a debut album — here's what Frankie Grande is up to now.
She was the original Apprentice villain who went all the way to the Trump White House — then wrote a tell-all. From reality TV to a law degree, here's what Omarosa is doing now.
He was the first person to ever win Survivor — then the prize money sent him to prison. From Borneo to a federal cell to a YouTube comeback, here's what Richard Hatch is doing now.
He was the fearless skateboarder who became one of MTV's Jackass crew. From the original series to the final film, here's what Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña is doing in 2026.
She ruled daytime TV with 'How you doin'?' for over a decade, then vanished from the screen. Inside Wendy Williams' health battle, her guardianship fight, and where she is in 2026.
She rose to fame as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends on The Girls Next Door, then became a reality-TV mainstay. From the Playboy Mansion to luxury real estate, here's Kendra Wilkinson now.
She was Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210 and the daughter of a TV mogul. After a very public divorce and years of money troubles, here's where Tori Spelling is now in 2026.
He was Danny Partridge, the wisecracking redhead of 1970s TV. After radio fame and a brain surgery scare, here's where Danny Bonaduce is now in 2026.
Kirk Cameron was TV's biggest teen heartthrob as Mike Seaver on Growing Pains. Here's how the actor became an evangelist, author, and TBN host in 2026.
Once the breakout star of Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alana Thompson is now a college student chasing a nursing degree. Here's her story in 2026.
He starred in Whitney and Undateable, then his career stalled after 2020 misconduct allegations he denied. Now Chris D'Elia is back on tour in 2026 — here's the full story.
He was the world's first male supermodel — the face of Versace and Ralph Lauren — until a doomsday cult swallowed his fortune. HBO's 'Bring Me the Beauties' tells all. Here's where Hoyt Richards is now.
He lost 245 pounds on the 'Subway diet' and became the face of the chain for 15 years — then it all collapsed in 2015. Here's where Jared Fogle is in 2026.
The clean-comedy king of the '90s — A Different World, Jingle All the Way, those HBO specials — survived a devastating 2020 stroke. Here's how Sinbad clawed his way back to acting and the stage in 2026.
She was 'New York' from Flavor of Love, then a spinoff star and the queen of reality-TV memes. From 'David's dead' to a 2026 DJ tour and a queer dating show — here's what Tiffany Pollard is up to now.
He was Joey Gladstone on Full House, the king of 'Cut. It. Out.' and a cartoon-voice legend. Now, after beating two cancers, here's where Dave Coulier is in 2026.
He was a Mock the Week regular and one of Britain's busiest touring comics — then a 2018 Strictly scandal upended everything. Here's where Seann Walsh is in 2026.
Cara Cunningham, the creator behind 2007's viral 'Leave Britney Alone' video as Chris Crocker, is now a TikTok personality and musician. Here's her life in 2026.
Chumlee was the lovable goofball of Pawn Stars who survived a 2016 arrest, lost 160 pounds, and built a candy empire. Here's where Austin Russell is in 2026.
She called herself the world's first supermodel and terrified contestants on America's Next Top Model. Here's what Janice Dickinson is doing in 2026, from an AI app to a major facelift.
Kel Mitchell was the goofy heart of Kenan & Kel and Good Burger. From a scary 2023 hospitalization to youth ministry and a new Frankenstein movie, here's where he is now.
In 2010 a local news interview turned Antoine Dodson into one of the internet's first viral superstars via the 'Bed Intruder Song.' Here's how the 'Hide yo kids' icon walked away from fame, became a dad, and built a quiet life back home in Alabama.
He was the prop-comedy king of the '90s — the AT&T-commercial guy with the wild red hair and a trunk full of gags. He didn't vanish. Carrot Top quietly became a Las Vegas institution. Here's where he is now.
His 2014 Stockton mugshot broke the internet and turned a convicted felon into a runway model. From Philipp Plein to a 2024 memoir and a candid 2026 podcast, here's where Jeremy Meeks is now.
He was half of TLC's biggest reality couple, then his marriage imploded on live TV. From Jon & Kate Plus 8 to a hospital IT job and a DJ booth — here's where Jon Gosselin is now.
He was Eddie on That's So Raven and the voice of Sticky on The Proud Family, then disappeared amid public struggles. Now reportedly sober with a fried chicken restaurant in Phoenix — here's where Orlando Brown is in 2026.
He sold out arenas and moved a million comedy albums in the mid-2000s, then the backlash hit hard. From 'Retaliation' to plagiarism allegations and a comeback tour — here's where Dane Cook is now.
He was the deep-voiced *NSYNC member who almost flew to space, then came out and reinvented himself. From boy band fame to podcasting, hosting and fatherhood — here's where Lance Bass is now.
Model, landmine campaigner, and Paul McCartney's ex-wife — Heather Mills survived a brutal divorce in the press. Here's her vegan empire, her world record, and where she is now.
From backup dancer to Britney Spears' husband, a flopped rap album, and years out of the spotlight raising their sons — here's where Kevin Federline is now in 2026.
He was MTV's wild-haired Weasel and a '90s box-office name, then faded fast. From The Comedy Store to a Richard Simmons biopic fight — here's Pauly Shore now.
From 'The Hills' villain and crystal-loving 'Speidi' fame to losing his home in the Palisades fire, a TikTok comeback, and an LA mayoral run — here's Spencer Pratt now.
From MTV shock comedy and a public cancer battle to a rural Canadian farm, a mule, and a sold-out comedy tour — here's where Tom Green is in 2026.
She was the breakout villain of 'The Hills' and the woman behind 'Superficial.' After losing her home in the Palisades fire, Heidi Montag is having a music resurgence. Here's where she is now.
The two-time Emmy winner behind 'My Life on the D-List' lost seven years of work after one photo and survived lung cancer. Here's where Kathy Griffin is now in 2026 — and why she's back on the road.
He gave us Wayne, Austin Powers, and Shrek, then quietly faded from the spotlight. From SNL50 to playing Elon Musk and a viral Canada ad — here's where Mike Myers is now in 2026.
He flexed his way to fame on Jersey Shore, then went to federal prison for tax fraud. Now 10 years sober, married with three kids, and running a rehab business — here's Mike Sorrentino in 2026.
Before influencers, there was Tila Tequila — the most-followed person on MySpace and the star of MTV's 'A Shot at Love.' Here's how she rose, why she faded, and where she is now in 2026.