A search for two missing elk hunters ended in heartbreak last week, after their bod!es were discovered deep in the Colorado wilderness—victims of a freak lightning strike that ended their lives in a split second.

Tragedy on the Rio de los Pinos Trail

Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both just 25, vanished without a trace while hunting in the remote Rio de los Pinos trailhead—a rugged stretch of National Forest in Conejos County. For seven agonizing days, loved ones clung to hope as search and rescue teams combed the forests and mountains by land and air.

But the truth, when it came, was both shocking and brutally final.

Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin confirmed the pair d!ed instantly when a bolt of lightning struck the ground near where they sheltered beneath a tree. “That kind of d3ath is just instant,” Martin told the Colorado Sun. “It’s like you’re alive and now you’re not. Just that quick. Split second.”

Discovered Under a Tree—With Only ‘Slight Burns’

The two young men were found together, their bod!es bearing only “slight burns”—the kind, Martin described, “like if you take a match and stick it on your arm.” There were just “two or three” such marks, a hauntingly subtle sign of the violent force that took their lives.

Full autopsy results will take weeks, but the coroner is confident in his preliminary findings. “I’m telling you, that’s what it was,” he said. The lightning bolt spared them any suffering—d3ath was instantaneous.

Last Contact Before the Storm

Porter’s last communication came just after 3 p.m. on September 11, when he sent his location to his fiancée, Bridget Murphy, via satellite device. That signal pinged from his car near the trailhead—then, silence.

As storms rolled in the following day, searchers feared the worst. Porter’s aunt, Lynne Runkle, theorized the pair had been “caught off guard” by the sudden weather—a suspicion tragically confirmed.

“He Was in the Wrong Spot at the Wrong Time”

Murphy, shattered by the loss, shared her grief in a heartbreaking Facebook post: “It is OFFICIAL, that a lightning strike to the ground took them in an instant. They didn’t do anything wrong, they didn’t feel fear or pain… He was an experienced outdoorsman, who was in the wrong spot at the wrong time.”

Murphy described Porter as her husband in all but name, her partner for years. “I wish I had 30 more. I sure feel like a widow. I sure feel like my future is blank now,” she wrote.

Doing What They Loved—A “Bizarre, Horrific Act of Nature”
What comforts those left behind is knowing Porter and Stasko d!ed doing what they loved, “well prepared and equipped,” Murphy said. “This is a bizarre horrific act of nature. It could’ve happened anywhere, to anyone.”

A Community in Mourning
The tragedy has stunned the outdoor community and left two families grappling with unimaginable loss. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: nature’s beauty can be unforgiving, and sometimes, fate is as random as a bolt from the blue.

                     

Sinclair Broadcast Group revealed that it won’t air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on its ABC affiliate stations – despite Disney’s decision to bring back the late-night talk show beginning Tuesday.

“Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming,” Sinclair, which has the nation’s largest number of the network’s affiliate stations, posted on X on Monday.

Sinclair ABC affiliate stations will be preempting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” amid continued negotiations with ABC.

“Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return,” the group announced.

Kimmel, whose show was pulled following his controversial comments about sla!n conservative activist Charlie Kirk, negotiated his return with Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and his No. 2, Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden, sources with knowledge of the situation told The Post.

The $15 million-per-year late-night host will address his comments during a monologue on his return broadcast Tuesday, though he will stop short of apologizing for his remarks that Kirk’s alleged killer was part of the “MAGA gang,” sources said.

In a statement on Monday, Disney said it suspended Kimmel last Wednesday “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” calling some of his comments “ill-timed and thus insensitive.”

Sinclair had previously called on the talk show host to issue a “direct apology” to the Kirk family and make a donation to Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit co-founded by Kirk.

“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” Vice Chairman Jason Smith said in a statement after Kimmel’s axing last week.

It is not yet clear whether Nexstar, which has 32 ABC affiliates, will follow in Sinclair’s footsteps to preempt the late-night talk show. Together, Sinclair and Nexstar affiliate stations make up a quarter of ABC’s reach to households, Deadline reported. Sinclair also owns ABC affiliate WJLA-TV, an influential flagship station in Washington DC.

But beyond the boardrooms and TV schedules, the real battle is playing out among viewers. On social media, furious fans accused Sinclair of censorship. “So now a giant corporation decides what late-night jokes I can or can’t watch? This is insane,” one viewer fumed on X. Another added, “I don’t even agree with Kimmel half the time, but pulling his show over this is a massive overreach.”

Still, not everyone was on Kimmel’s side. Critics cheered Sinclair’s decision, with one user writing: “Finally, someone holding Hollywood elites accountable. What Kimmel said about Kirk was heartless.” A Facebook commenter echoed that sentiment: “Disney is bending over backwards to protect him, but regular Americans are tired of the double standards.”

Meanwhile, some viewers simply expressed exhaustion with the escalating feud. “I just want my regular late-night lineup back. Enough politics—let’s move on,” one fan sighed.

With ABC caught in the crossfire, and affiliate groups like Sinclair and possibly Nexstar weighing their leverage, it’s clear Kimmel’s return will be anything but smooth. For now, his audience—and his critics—are waiting to see whether his first monologue back will calm the storm or pour gasoline on the fire

With tensions already sky-high, Jimmy Kimmel’s return is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched late-night moments in years. To some, he’s a victim of corporate censorship; to others, he’s a smug Hollywood millionaire finally facing consequences. One thing is certain: America is split right down the middle.

As Tuesday night approaches, millions will be tuning in—not just to hear Kimmel’s monologue, but to see whether the late-night host can survive a storm that has turned a comedy show into a national flashpoint.

“Ginger Zee Sparks Outrage on ‘Live with Kelly & Mark’ Over Voting Comments – Is ABC Weather Turning Into a P0litical Stage?”

                   

In what has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments on daytime TV this week, ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee left viewers both inspired and divided during her appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark. Speaking to kick off NYC Climate Week, Zee delivered a powerful message about reducing consumption, embracing sustainable living, and taking responsibility for the planet—but it was her comments about voting that ignited a heated debate.

Zee urged viewers to vote and make conscious spending choices, arguing that every individual decision—whether casting a ballot or choosing eco-friendly products—can contribute to positive change. “Even the smallest actions matter,” Zee emphasized, highlighting how energy conservation, waste reduction, and mindful consumption can collectively make a huge difference.

However, her remarks about voting quickly drew criticism online. Some viewers questioned whether encouraging civic participation crossed the line from meteorology into politics, turning a traditionally neutral weather segment into what some are calling a potential p0litical platform. Supporters, on the other hand, praised Zee for using her voice to promote civic engagement and environmental responsibility, arguing that the climate crisis requires action on every front.

Social media erupted in response to the segment, with hashtags related to Ginger Zee trending as viewers debated the boundaries between journalism, advocacy, and politics. Memes, opinion threads, and fiery commentary flooded Twitter, showing just how polarized audiences are over the role of public figures in encouraging civic participation.

Despite the controversy, Zee remained steadfast, reiterating that individual actions—big or small—have real impact on the planet. Yet the episode raises a provocative question: is this simply a call to civic duty, or is ABC’s weather segment quietly transforming into a p0litical stage? The debate continues to rage online, and it seems there’s no easy answer.

Dave Coulier just marked his 66th birthday with a joy that feels nothing short of miraculous — he is still here, standing tall after a grueling fight with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and held tightly by the woman who never left his side.

 

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Melissa Coulier, his wife and partner of more than a decade, honored the milestone with a moving Instagram message that captured both heartbreak and gratitude. “This year’s turn feels like the luckiest rotation yet! You’re still here, the brightest light defying the dark. Forever grateful. Love you more than anything DB @dcoulier!” she wrote, underscoring the simple yet priceless truth that her husband is alive.

The Full House and Fuller House star stunned fans back in November 2024 when he revealed his diagnosis. He recalled the moment he found a large lump that appeared overnight. “It swelled up immediately… I thought, ‘Either I’m really sick, or my body’s reacting to something.’ And then the doctor said the word ‘cancer.’ It felt like getting punched in the stomach. You always hear it happens to someone else, never you.”

 

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Coulier endured months of harsh treatments with resilience and humor, supported every step of the way by Melissa and his longtime friend John Stamos. For Stamos — who admitted that after losing Bob Saget, he “couldn’t bear” the thought of losing Dave — the battle was deeply personal.

When Stamos drew criticism for wearing a bald cap in solidarity, Coulier defended him wholeheartedly. “This is our friendship. I’m a comedian, and humor drives me. John knew how to make me laugh when I needed it most.”

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 Then, in March 2025, Coulier received the words he had been longing for: he was officially in remission. “Zero became the best number I’ve ever heard,” he said. That same day, he learned he had become a grandfather, making the victory even sweeter. “It was an amazing day — life and hope arriving all at once.”

 

Now, Melissa’s birthday tribute — “You’re still here” — resonates far beyond a simple celebration. It stands as a testament to love, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit.

Dave Coulier may be best known as the comedian who made millions laugh, but today, he is something even more powerful: living proof that hope can survive even the darkest battles. And beside him, Melissa continues to turn every year into what she calls “the luckiest rotation yet.”

  “The U.S. Media Faces a ‘Test’ of Free Speech” .“ABC has announced that Jimmy Kimmel is making a return, while Sinclair Broadcast Group has declared it will not air the show. Fans are thrilled, boycotters are furious, and yet it’s Kimmel’s own attitude that has left America bewildered. So who really sparked this nationwide firestorm? Who’s right, who’s wrong, and who stands to gain the most? And could Kimmel’s comeback be the beginning of a brand-new media battle?”                                                                       

ABC has officially announced that Jimmy Kimmel will return to the late-night stage, much to the shock of audiences nationwide. But Sinclair Broadcast Group, the nation’s largest group of ABC affiliates, immediately fired back, declaring that they will not air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on their stations.

The reactions were instant and explosive. Fans are thrilled, celebrating the return of the $15 million-per-year host. Critics and boycotters are fuming, accusing both Kimmel and ABC of ignoring the national backlash. Meanwhile, the rest of America—the neutral viewers—can only shake their heads in disbelief.

The real shocker? Jimmy Kimmel himself. Sources reveal that while he’s returning to the airwaves, he refuses to apologize for his controversial comments about the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel will address the situation in a monologue, but stopping short of saying sorry has left the country deeply unsettled.

So who really sparked this nationwide firestorm? Who’s right, and who’s wrong? The answers remain unclear. What is undeniable, however, is that the battle over Kimmel’s return has put ABC, Sinclair, and even Disney at the center of a cultural and political storm, with millions of viewers glued to social media, discussing every twist and turn.

Industry analysts are already asking: Who stands to gain the most from this drama? Will Kimmel’s comeback cement his position as late-night’s most controversial figure, or will it ignite a new wave of boycotts and preemptions? And ultimately, could this return mark the beginning of a fresh late-night war, pitting Hollywood elites against corporate broadcasters and a polarized American audience?

For now, the nation watches, waits, and wonders: has Jimmy Kimmel really returned—or has he just lit the fuse for an even bigger explosion?

Michael Strahan Overwhelmed at First but Quickly Transforms, Firing Off Razor-Sharp Insights That Shake Up Shark Tank

Too Friendly to Be a Shark, or the Sharpest Version of Strahan Yet?

“Every episode of Shark Tank feels like an NFL championship game I have to win,” Michael Strahan revealed ahead of his debut as a guest Shark. And true to his words, from the very first moment he stepped onto the set, the atmosphere was as intense as a packed stadium, where only the strongest survive.

Strahan has long been accustomed to the spotlight—from bone-crunching NFL tackles to his smooth hosting on Good Morning America. But even a battle-hardened star like him had to admit that stepping into the Shark Tank lair was an entirely different experience.

In the opening minutes, Strahan couldn’t hide a flicker of being overwhelmed: the blinding lights, cameras zooming in, entrepreneurs racing against the clock to make their case, while veteran Sharks hurled rapid-fire questions like relentless blows. “The energy in that room feels like you’re being dropped straight into a fight with no warm-up round,” one insider revealed.

But that fleeting disorientation vanished quickly. Strahan switched into full combat mode. Behind his trademark warm smile, he unleashed the instincts of a true Shark—firing questions that left entrepreneurs reeling and even impressed the seasoned Sharks beside him. “He analyzes lightning-fast, spotting weaknesses in a business model that nobody else picked up on,” a crew member shared.

This dramatic transformation immediately ignited fierce debate. Fans praised him: “Strahan just proved he’s more than a TV personality—he’s a real Shark.” But critics pushed back: “He’s still too friendly. Shark Tank doesn’t need a morning-show smile, it needs cold-blooded deals.”

And the drama didn’t stop there. Sources from the set revealed that during one particularly heated pitch, Strahan clashed head-on with Kevin O’Leary—and even nearly locked horns with Mark Cuban over an investment strategy. “That was the moment Strahan truly came alive—he didn’t back down, didn’t compromise, and fought fiercely to defend his position,” the insider said.

ABC is already calling this “one of the most memorable debuts in the history of the show,” while audiences are on edge to see whether Strahan can maintain his “steel-Shark” persona—or if the brutal pace of the Tank will eventually expose a weakness.

The answer will unfold in the upcoming season of Shark Tank, airing on ABC and Hulu—where Michael Strahan is ready to step into his very own “NFL championship games” of the business world.

                     

Sinclair Broadcast Group revealed that it won’t air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on its ABC affiliate stations – despite Disney’s decision to bring back the late-night talk show beginning Tuesday.

“Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming,” Sinclair, which has the nation’s largest number of the network’s affiliate stations, posted on X on Monday.

Sinclair ABC affiliate stations will be preempting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” amid continued negotiations with ABC.

“Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return,” the group announced.

Kimmel, whose show was pulled following his controversial comments about sla!n conservative activist Charlie Kirk, negotiated his return with Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and his No. 2, Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden, sources with knowledge of the situation told The Post.

The $15 million-per-year late-night host will address his comments during a monologue on his return broadcast Tuesday, though he will stop short of apologizing for his remarks that Kirk’s alleged killer was part of the “MAGA gang,” sources said.

In a statement on Monday, Disney said it suspended Kimmel last Wednesday “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” calling some of his comments “ill-timed and thus insensitive.”

Sinclair had previously called on the talk show host to issue a “direct apology” to the Kirk family and make a donation to Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit co-founded by Kirk.

“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” Vice Chairman Jason Smith said in a statement after Kimmel’s axing last week.

It is not yet clear whether Nexstar, which has 32 ABC affiliates, will follow in Sinclair’s footsteps to preempt the late-night talk show. Together, Sinclair and Nexstar affiliate stations make up a quarter of ABC’s reach to households, Deadline reported. Sinclair also owns ABC affiliate WJLA-TV, an influential flagship station in Washington DC.

But beyond the boardrooms and TV schedules, the real battle is playing out among viewers. On social media, furious fans accused Sinclair of censorship. “So now a giant corporation decides what late-night jokes I can or can’t watch? This is insane,” one viewer fumed on X. Another added, “I don’t even agree with Kimmel half the time, but pulling his show over this is a massive overreach.”

Still, not everyone was on Kimmel’s side. Critics cheered Sinclair’s decision, with one user writing: “Finally, someone holding Hollywood elites accountable. What Kimmel said about Kirk was heartless.” A Facebook commenter echoed that sentiment: “Disney is bending over backwards to protect him, but regular Americans are tired of the double standards.”

Meanwhile, some viewers simply expressed exhaustion with the escalating feud. “I just want my regular late-night lineup back. Enough politics—let’s move on,” one fan sighed.

With ABC caught in the crossfire, and affiliate groups like Sinclair and possibly Nexstar weighing their leverage, it’s clear Kimmel’s return will be anything but smooth. For now, his audience—and his critics—are waiting to see whether his first monologue back will calm the storm or pour gasoline on the fire

With tensions already sky-high, Jimmy Kimmel’s return is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched late-night moments in years. To some, he’s a victim of corporate censorship; to others, he’s a smug Hollywood millionaire finally facing consequences. One thing is certain: America is split right down the middle.

As Tuesday night approaches, millions will be tuning in—not just to hear Kimmel’s monologue, but to see whether the late-night host can survive a storm that has turned a comedy show into a national flashpoint.

Dave Coulier just marked his 66th birthday with a joy that feels nothing short of miraculous — he is still here, standing tall after a grueling fight with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and held tightly by the woman who never left his side.

 

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Melissa Coulier, his wife and partner of more than a decade, honored the milestone with a moving Instagram message that captured both heartbreak and gratitude. “This year’s turn feels like the luckiest rotation yet! You’re still here, the brightest light defying the dark. Forever grateful. Love you more than anything DB @dcoulier!” she wrote, underscoring the simple yet priceless truth that her husband is alive.

The Full House and Fuller House star stunned fans back in November 2024 when he revealed his diagnosis. He recalled the moment he found a large lump that appeared overnight. “It swelled up immediately… I thought, ‘Either I’m really sick, or my body’s reacting to something.’ And then the doctor said the word ‘cancer.’ It felt like getting punched in the stomach. You always hear it happens to someone else, never you.”

 

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Coulier endured months of harsh treatments with resilience and humor, supported every step of the way by Melissa and his longtime friend John Stamos. For Stamos — who admitted that after losing Bob Saget, he “couldn’t bear” the thought of losing Dave — the battle was deeply personal.

When Stamos drew criticism for wearing a bald cap in solidarity, Coulier defended him wholeheartedly. “This is our friendship. I’m a comedian, and humor drives me. John knew how to make me laugh when I needed it most.”

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 Then, in March 2025, Coulier received the words he had been longing for: he was officially in remission. “Zero became the best number I’ve ever heard,” he said. That same day, he learned he had become a grandfather, making the victory even sweeter. “It was an amazing day — life and hope arriving all at once.”

 

Now, Melissa’s birthday tribute — “You’re still here” — resonates far beyond a simple celebration. It stands as a testament to love, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit.

Dave Coulier may be best known as the comedian who made millions laugh, but today, he is something even more powerful: living proof that hope can survive even the darkest battles. And beside him, Melissa continues to turn every year into what she calls “the luckiest rotation yet.”

Isabella Strahan Shares Rare Update on Life She “Fought for” After Brain Cancer Recovery

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella Strahan reflected on the strides she has made since becoming cancer free by sharing a video with clips of her progress.

Isabella Strahan has made it through.

Over a year after she declared she is cancer-free, the 20-year-old daughter of former NFL star Michael Strahan and Jean Muggli showcased the progress she has made since her harrowing health battle.

In a Sept. 12 TikTok video, Isabella shared clips from throughout her cancer journey, including her lying in a hospital bed, relearning how to walk and the aftermath of her freshly shaved head. However, the second half of the video featured snippets of her smiling alongside her Kenneth Cole modeling campaign, enjoying an oceanside hike and going on a run, which she was unable to do while sick.

In addition to the clips, H.E.R.’s song “The Journey” played throughout the TikTok, which says, “Going through hell, but still / you’re gonna make it through / It’s the fire that they can’t put out inside.”

In the caption of the post, Isabella triumphantly wrote, “Living the life I fought for.”

Indeed, the University of Southern California student has given multiple glimpses of her progress ever since sharing in July 2024 that she no longer had cancer. And after her health battle—which included six weeks of radiation, four rounds of chemotherapy and three brain surgeries for medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor often found in children—she ultimately sees her experience as fuel to live her life to the fullest.

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“Obviously you can’t predict what can happen, and that is a little scary,” Isabella told People in January. “But I don’t think you can solely live in fear. I think I should live every day. Take every opportunity.”

“I see the impact that can come from sharing my experience,” she continued. “My diagnosis, it’s a part of me, but it doesn’t define me. I want to be a voice.”

Read on to look back at Isabella’s cancer journey, from diagnosis to today.

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Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Isabella Strahan—the daughter of former couple Michael Strahan and Jean Muggli—said she “didn’t notice anything was off” about her health until early October 2023, when she started experiencing headaches and nausea.

After throwing up blood one day, she got a full checkup and MRI scan at the urging of her dad. The results showed medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor found in children.

Later that month, she underwent brain surgery to remove the mass.

Isabella went public with her diagnosis in a January 2024 interview with her dad and ABC News’ Robin Roberts.

“I literally think that in a lot of ways, I’m the luckiest man in the world because I’ve got an amazing daughter,” Michael noted at the time. “I know she’s going through it, but I know that we’re never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this.”

Isabella’s twin sister Sophia Strahan also offered her support. “I’m so lucky to have the most amazing sister and best friend in the world,” she wrote on Instagram. “The last few months have been so much harder than we could have ever imagined, but it’s made me realize just how strong you are”

Instagram/Sophia Strahan

Radiation Therapy

Following her interview, Isabella shared she had finished her round of radiation therapy.

“I’m very excited to finally be done,” she said in a January 2024 YouTube video. “It’s been a long six weeks and I’m very happy to finally heal my head after all of this because the side effects and everything get to you.”

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First Chemotherapy Round

Following radiation therapy, Isabella began undergoing chemotherapy to treat her cancer.

“My whole mouth feels like I got one giant root canal,” she shared in a February 2024 vlog. “Every single tooth, just ripped out and not even surgically put back in. My jaw hurts, the bottom of my tongue hurts. It hurts when I gulp water.”

Still, the teen kept her spirits up, joking in a video posted a week later that her hair is “insufficient now.”

“Besides being bald,” she said, “it doesn’t bring me pain mentally.”

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Emergency Skull Surgery

Though Isabella was initially scheduled to undergo her second round of chemotherapy in early March 2024, she underwent emergency surgery on her skull—during which doctors drained out extra fluid from her head and replaced a bone they had originally cut out with a titanium plate—which pushed her chemo back by weeks.

“I’m in so much pain,” she said in a vlog. “My face is extremely puffy, and this sucks. I was in so much pain earlier. I was, like, screaming.”

Isabella’s dad Michael arranged for her favorite singer Bryson Tiller to stop by their New York City home as a pick-me-up amid her treatments in March 2024.

“You haven’t moved this much in months!” Michael joked to his daughter in her vlog of the visit. “You are fangirling right now.”

Isabella shared in a March 2024 video that she had started her second round of chemotherapy, meaning there was “just four more” rounds to go.

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New Side Effects

Amid her second chemotherapy round, Isabella said she began experiencing difficulties in walking.

“I literally can’t walk without being lightheaded or out of breath,” she shared in a March 2024 vlog, lamenting that there isn’t an “anti-exhaustion medicine” she could take.

 

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Good News

The YouTuber had a positive update after finishing her second round of chemotherapy, sharing that she would only have to undergo two more rounds of instead of the originally scheduled four.

“These are happy tears,” she said in a video posted in April 2024. “It’s not even considering crying when it’s happy tears.”

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Roadblock in Her Journey

However, Isabella hit a bump in the road in her treatment plan when she had to undergo a third craniotomy. According to the teen, this procedure was unlike anything she had previously experienced.

“Not going to lie, I’ve been crying a lot,” she detailed in an April 2024 vlog. “They sunk a needle in three spots and drained fluid, and I was completely awake for this. So, my first completely awake surgery.”

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Third Time’s the Charm?

Not so much. Detailing the results of her third round of chemotheraphy, Isabella revealed her appetite was nonexistant. “Last week, it just dropped to zero,” Isabella said in a May 2024 video. “So, it’s annoying.”

And though she was struggling with memory loss as well, she was able to dig into the bright side of the experience. “Tomorrow is really my last day of chemo,” Isabella noted, “and then it’s my last cycle, and then I’m done. It’s insane.”

TikTok / Isabella Strahan

A Crowning Achievement

Isabella picked up her crown to celebrate the end of her chemo treatments. “Just finished chemo,” she wrote in a June 2024 TikTok video, which she captioned, “Did it.”

The timing meant the University of Southern California student—who celebrated by ringing the bell after walking through a confetti parade—could have a bit of a summer break.

“I’m so happy cause I thought I’d be done at the end of July,” she explained. “I was supposed to do six rounds in total. And then I really would just have to go straight back to school. I’m so happy.”

Sharing that she had her chemo port removed in a July 2024 YouTube vlog, she acknowledged the area was still a bit sore. However, she reasoned, “The recovery for this seems to be four weeks of not going in water and stuff like that, just kind of being careful, and scar care. So not too bad.”

Instagram/Isabella Strahan

Officially Cancer Free

Isabella was obviously relieved to have a “great, great scan” after finishing her chemotherapy, sharing in a video posted to her YouTube channel July 2024 that “everything was clear. Cancer-free. And everything is great.”

Still, she acknowledged, “I miss my doctors already and everyone who’s helped. Because they’re all so nice. I feel like I’m just saddened today knowing that I wasn’t gonna be going back for a while ’cause I love them so much.”

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Happiest Place on Earth

Now that she was officially cancer-free, what else could Isabella do except go to Disneyland? Her Super Bowl-winning dad joined her and twin sis Sophia to mark their joint 20th birthday a few days early in October 2024.

The college student also celebrated another key milestone.

“365 days since my life changed tremendously,” she captioned a shot of herself in a cap, gown, and mask, lying in a hospital bed on her Instagram Story. Adding another pic of all the balloons and flowers she received, she added, “Thankful for the progress I’ve made.”

Isabella Strahan/TikTok

“The Life I Fought For”

In a September 2024 TikTok video, Isabella shared clips from throughout her cancer journey, including her lying in a hospital bed, relearning how to walk and the aftermath of her freshly shaved head. However, the second half of the video featured snippets of her smiling alongside her Kenneth Cole modeling campaign, enjoying an oceanside hike and going on a run, which she was unable to do while sick.

In addition to the clips, H.E.R.’s song “The Journey” played throughout the TikTok, which says, “Going through hell, but still, you’re gonna make it through. It’s the fire that they can’t put out inside.”

In the caption of the post, Isabella triumphantly wrote, “Living the life I fought for.”

Michael Strahan Overwhelmed at First but Quickly Transforms, Firing Off Razor-Sharp Insights That Shake Up Shark Tank

Too Friendly to Be a Shark, or the Sharpest Version of Strahan Yet?

“Every episode of Shark Tank feels like an NFL championship game I have to win,” Michael Strahan revealed ahead of his debut as a guest Shark. And true to his words, from the very first moment he stepped onto the set, the atmosphere was as intense as a packed stadium, where only the strongest survive.

Strahan has long been accustomed to the spotlight—from bone-crunching NFL tackles to his smooth hosting on Good Morning America. But even a battle-hardened star like him had to admit that stepping into the Shark Tank lair was an entirely different experience.

In the opening minutes, Strahan couldn’t hide a flicker of being overwhelmed: the blinding lights, cameras zooming in, entrepreneurs racing against the clock to make their case, while veteran Sharks hurled rapid-fire questions like relentless blows. “The energy in that room feels like you’re being dropped straight into a fight with no warm-up round,” one insider revealed.

But that fleeting disorientation vanished quickly. Strahan switched into full combat mode. Behind his trademark warm smile, he unleashed the instincts of a true Shark—firing questions that left entrepreneurs reeling and even impressed the seasoned Sharks beside him. “He analyzes lightning-fast, spotting weaknesses in a business model that nobody else picked up on,” a crew member shared.

This dramatic transformation immediately ignited fierce debate. Fans praised him: “Strahan just proved he’s more than a TV personality—he’s a real Shark.” But critics pushed back: “He’s still too friendly. Shark Tank doesn’t need a morning-show smile, it needs cold-blooded deals.”

And the drama didn’t stop there. Sources from the set revealed that during one particularly heated pitch, Strahan clashed head-on with Kevin O’Leary—and even nearly locked horns with Mark Cuban over an investment strategy. “That was the moment Strahan truly came alive—he didn’t back down, didn’t compromise, and fought fiercely to defend his position,” the insider said.

ABC is already calling this “one of the most memorable debuts in the history of the show,” while audiences are on edge to see whether Strahan can maintain his “steel-Shark” persona—or if the brutal pace of the Tank will eventually expose a weakness.

The answer will unfold in the upcoming season of Shark Tank, airing on ABC and Hulu—where Michael Strahan is ready to step into his very own “NFL championship games” of the business world.