Celebrity Extra: Virgin River
By Dana Jackson
Q: When is “Virgin River” coming back? Will there be another season? I've seen all of the episodes and hope it returns. -- M.C.
A: Filming has already begun for season six of the Netflix series "Virgin River," but don't expect to see it on your screen for a while, possibly not until 2025. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith confirmed at Netflix's Tudum event that Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) "will advance on their path to parenthood while also turning Lilly's farm into their ultimate dream home."
Smith further hinted that in the new season, viewers will "be surprised by some returning favorites from the past" and also get introduced to a new character -- Mel's biological father, played by actor John Allen Nelson ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend").
Martin Henderson and Alexandra Breckenridge star in "Virgin River." Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
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Q: Is there going to be another season of "Heartland"? I was so sad when Ty died in the ending chapter and wondered if Amy found love again. -- T.A.
A: I'm assuming that you're watching "Heartland" via Netflix because only seasons 1-15 are currently available to watch on the streaming service. Fortunately, the Canadian series is on season 17 on the CBC network, but here in the United States, you'll have to wait a bit.
While no official statement has been released, there are reliable sources on the internet saying that season 16 will most likely be available on Netflix beginning in September, possibly earlier. This is because another streaming service, called UP Faith & Family, has first dibs on the show here in the U.S.. Once their customers have had enough time to watch season 16, Netflix viewers will then have their chance, likely starting this September, as mentioned above.
If you can't wait that long, visit UPFaithandFamily.com and learn how you can subscribe to the streaming platform, which calls itself "the leading streaming service for uplifting entertainment." They offer a monthly subscription plan for just $5.99 month, but as always, be sure to read the fine print.
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Q: What is the latest on Richard Simmons? He hasn't been seen in years, and now there's a rumor that he died. But fortunately, it was just a rumor, right? -- E.C.
A: American fitness personality Richard Simmons, now age 75, has been reclusive for about a decade now. There were rumors that he was being held against his will, but in 2022, he issued a statement to the New York Post that he was happy and healthy. Recently, however, he worried his fans again when he posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) that he was dying. He went on to explain, "The truth is we all are dying."
He went on to give some tips on eating better, getting enough sleep and exercising. Several hours later, he posted again to apologize for the confusion and clarify that he isn't dying anytime soon. He said he simply wanted to remind everyone to embrace every day that they have.
You can follow Simmons on his official page on X: @TheWeightSaint.
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