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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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Duggar Family News: Rumors Swirl About Anna Duggar’s Feelings, but What Has She Said About Her Husband’s Arrest

Anna Duggar has kept a low profile since Josh Duggar's April 2021 arrest. She hasn't spoken publicly about her husband's legal woes, and she hasn't been spotted out. That hasn't stopped family followers from speculating about her current feelings, though. Rumors are swirling that Anna is in the midst of a family feud with the Duggars and that she believes Josh has been "set up." Is any of that speculation true?
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‘Sister Wives’ Fans Think Meri Brown Looks Happier Than She Has in Years

Kody Brown and his four wives, Meri Brown, Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and Robyn Brown are currently calling Flagstaff home. 'Sister Wives' fas are convinced that several of Kody's wives want to leave the state, and they think one already has. Fans have noticed that Meri looks happier and healthier after spending most of her time in Utah.
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‘Animal Crossing: New Horizon’: Fans Fear Nintendo Has Abandoned the Game

Upon its release, ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizon’ drew players in with its expansive gameplay, special events, and regular updates. More than a year later, those updates have slowed to a crawl, and players are finding themselves bored on their islands. Nintendo promises more is coming, but some fans think the game developer has completely abandoned the franchise.
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‘Sex and the City’: 3 Times Aidan Shaw Was Actually Perfect

Aidan Shaw and Carrie Bradshaw's relationship felt doomed from the start. Carrie wasn't over Mr. Big when she met Aidan during the third season of 'Sex and the City'. That doesn't mean Aidan wasn't a good guy, though. In fact, three moments prove he was practically perfect, even though he wasn't perfect for Carrie in the end.
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3 Reasons Why ‘Sister Wives’ Fans Dislike Robyn Brown

Viewers and followers have criticized each member of the 'Sister Wives' cast at some point. Still, some family members are more universally disliked than others. Fans of the series largely hate Robyn Brown. They think she's manipulative and didn't have pure intentions when she joined the Brown family.
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‘Counting On’ Cancelation: The Duggar Family Has Been Canceled Before

'Counting On' has officially been canceled. This is the first time TLC has announced the cancelation of this particular show, but the Duggar family has been canceled before. Back in 2015, TLC announced the cancelation of '19 Kids and Counting.' The family was back on TV in less than a year. Could the Duggar family find their way back?
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Amy Duggar King Shops for Legal Advice After ‘Counting On’ Cancellation News

The Duggar family is in crisis mode. With Josh Duggar's pending child pornography trial and a canceled reality TV show, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have a lot to figure out. Amy Duggar, the family's rebel cousin, has a lot she's curious about, too. She recently took to Instagram to ask whether her NDA is invalid after a show's cancellation.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Do You Remember Some of Emily Gilmore’s Funniest Lines?

Emily Gilmore's sarcastic nature, witty statements, and unique outlook on life made 'Gilmore Girls' what it was. Fans largely agree that the character was so great because she was happy to speak her mind. During the show's seven-season run, Emily lambasted Lorelai, told off Shira Huntzberger, and threatened to serve cheese out of her dead mother-in-law's coffin.
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Before ‘Sister Wives’: What Was Kody Brown’s Job?

Kody Brown has four wives and eighteen children, and fifteen of those children were born before 'Sister Wives' premiered on TLC in 2010. While Kody insisted he had plenty of money to go around before TLC, no one is entirely sure what he did for a living before the family's reality TV show or what he's currently doing to bring in income.
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‘Sex and the City’: Each Character’s Most Irrational Moment

Carrie Bradshaw was known for her emotional outbursts, but her pals had them, too. 'Sex and the City' fans note that Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha all and completely irrational moments, too. Samantha was ready to unfriend all of her pals at one point. Charlotte stalked her friend's husband for a date, and Miranda poked fun at a fetish to ease her awkwardness.
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Was the Duggar Family Preparing for Josh’s Arrest Months in Advance?

Josh Duggar's arrest on two child pornography charges came after a 17-month long investigation kicked off by a federal raid on Josh's car lot. While Duggar family followers may have been shocked by the allegations, it doesn't look like the Duggars were. At the very least, they appeared to be preparing for Josh's arrest for several months.
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‘Counting On’: Would a New Season Address Josh Duggar’s Arrest?

'Counting On' fans have spent the last two months wondering if the series would ever return for another season. While some fans believe the series is over, an Instagram posts suggest another round of episodes could be on the way. Duggar family followers are wondering how the network will deal with Josh's arrest if they deal with it at all.