Bramble: Rivals (TV series) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/rivals-tv-series-2 Stories involving Rivals (TV series), told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Rivals season 2 part 2 reviewed: praised performances, doubts over the Rupert–Taggie romance https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/rivals-season-2-part-2-reviewed https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/rivals-season-2-part-2-reviewed Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:30:28 +0000 Entertainment Reviews of the second half of Rivals season 2, which returns this week, credit the cast and production but question the pacing, the split release and the central Rupert–Taggie storyline. (2 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 0 right) Rivals actor Bella Maclean says she insisted on a no-nudity clause in her contract https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/rivals-actor-bella-maclean-says-she-insisted-on-no-nudity-clause https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/rivals-actor-bella-maclean-says-she-insisted-on-no-nudity-clause Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:20:54 +0000 Entertainment Bella Maclean, who plays Taggie O'Hara in Disney+'s Rivals, told Harper's Bazaar she insisted on a no-nudity clause. Outlets quote her the same way but differ on her age and on how much they dwell on the show's nudity. (3 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 1 right) Claire Rushbrook calls Lady Monica's Rivals death "gutting and glorious" ahead of new episodes https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/rivals-actor-claire-rushbrook-on-lady-monica-s-death-in-new-episodes https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/rivals-actor-claire-rushbrook-on-lady-monica-s-death-in-new-episodes Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:39:34 +0000 Entertainment Ahead of Rivals season 2's return on Disney+ on 11 November, actor Claire Rushbrook told Radio Times how she learned her character Lady Monica Baddingham would be killed off. The Daily Express repeated her comments. (2 outlets: 0 left · 1 centre · 1 right) Alex Hassell on playing Rupert Campbell-Black in Rivals season 2 and his last talk with Jilly Cooper https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/alex-hassell-discusses-playing-rupert-campbell-black-in-rivals-season- https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/alex-hassell-discusses-playing-rupert-campbell-black-in-rivals-season- Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:41:25 +0000 Entertainment In a Radio Times interview, Rivals actor Alex Hassell, 46, said he doubted he could play the alpha male Rupert Campbell-Black. He also spoke about his preparation and about meeting author Jilly Cooper. The Daily Mail rewrote the interview and added a co-star's anecdote and trailer details. (3 outlets: 0 left · 2 centre · 1 right)