Effie Orfanides

Effie Orfanides is a reporter at EntertainmentNow with more than two decades of experience in entertainment journalism. She has been a contributor for Heavy.com, the maker of EntertainmentNow, since 2017 covering celebrity and entertainment news, including reality TV. She specializes in shows like "The Real Housewives" and "Dancing With the Stars." Effie's bylines have appeared in People, Newsweek, and Men's Journal. Effie is also the CEO and founder of EO Digital and the mobile app beacheo. Effie graduated from The University of Massachusetts with a degree in English. She is based in Tampa, Florida.
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DWTS Alum Is Lucky to Be Alive Following Rare Illness

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A "Dancing With the Stars" alum is opening up about a challenging time in her life.

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DWTS Guest Judge Speaks Publicly for the First Time About Devastating Family News

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The family has been hit with some really tough news.

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Derek Hough & Maksim Chmerkovskiy React to Insane Video

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Derek Hough and Maks Chmerkovskiy were both taken aback by the talented toddler of David Foster.

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Newly Single DWTS Alum Poses in Bikini & Fans Love Every Minute

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A "Dancing With the Stars" alum is putting herself back out there.

Denise Richards.

Denise Richards Dragged by RHOBH Newbie as ‘Very Sloppy’

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Denise Richards' antics at Kyle Richards' THC dinner party are still making headlines and the cast is still trying to figure it all out.

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Season 32 Star Says She ‘Might Be Pregnant’ in 2024

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A "Dancing With the Stars" alum said that she and her husband are trying for a baby.

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DWTS Alum Would Rather Have Danced With Artem Chigvintsev Than Gleb Savchenko

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A DWTS alum said she'd rather have danced with Artem than Gleb.

Gerry Turner.

Gerry Turner’s Ex Said She Was ‘Uncomfortable’ at His Wedding

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Gerry Turner's ex is opening up about attending his wedding.

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DWTS Champ Calls Out Ex-Fiance

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ said she's "disappointed" in her ex.

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Fans React After Ex-Prisoner Talks About Her Possible DWTS Future

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Fans are convinced that they know one name that will part of the season 33 cast.

Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Cheryl Burke and Karina Smirnoff.

Former DWTS Pro Says Her Mirrorball Trophies Are ‘in the Trash’

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A "Dancing With the Stars" pro has opened up about her Mirrorball Trophies.

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Former DWTS Pro Ready to Turn the Page Following Tragedy: ‘I Will Keep Dancing Through’

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A former "Dancing With the Stars" pro shared her vision for the new year.

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DWTS Alum’s Newly Rekindled Romance Has Fans Ecstatic

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A "Dancing With the Stars" alum isn't holding back his feelings after rekindling with an old flame.

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DWTS Alum Believes Devastating Cancer Diagnosis Was Caused by IVF Treatments

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The DWTS alum really wanted to be a mother, but she now thinks that her IVF treatments caused her cancer.

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Fans Are Convinced Popular DWTS Pro Is Done With the Show

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Many fans are convinced that a DWTS pro won't be returning to the show.

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DWTS Alum Hopes to ‘Feel Safe’ in 2024 Amid Messy Divorce

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A DWTS alum has a plan for 2024.

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DWTS Alum’s Team Issues Statement Following Sudden Tragedy

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The team of a former DWTS cast member has released a statement following a sudden family death.

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DWTS Alum Shows Off Big Baby Bump Ahead of Due Date

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A DWTS alum is expecting a baby in early 2024.

Bindi Irwin.

DWTS Champ Bindi Irwin Says Her Life Has Completely Changed

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ reflected on her 2023 in a candid post.

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DWTS Champ Fires Off Strong Message After Fans Flip Out Over Her New Romance

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ is hurt following nasty fan comments.

Witney Carson, Peta Murgatroyd, Jenna Johnson, and Sharna Burgess.

Fans Think DWTS Pro Is Pregnant After Seeing Baby Bump Pic

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A "Dancing With the Stars" pro's baby bump photo left fans confused for a minute.

Kaitlyn Bristowe.

Fans Shocked After Apparent Kaitlyn Bristowe & Zac Clark Romance Goes Public: ‘Trash’

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Fans are upset with Kaitlyn Bristowe as she appears to be dating Bachelor Nation's Zac Clark following her split from Jason Tartick.

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DWTS Champ Suffers Heartbreaking Loss Ahead of 2024

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ ended the year on a sad note.

Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Mark Ballas, and Artem Chigvintsev.

Fans React After Popular DWTS Pro Chooses Not to Go on Tour

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A DWTS pro won't be a part of the 2024 "Dancing With the Stars" live tour by choice.

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DWTS Champ Asks Fans for Prayers After Getting Devastating News

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A "Dancing With the Stars" champ has asked fans to pray for her and her family.

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DWTS Alum Rekindles Romance Following Failed Engagement & Fans Aren’t Happy

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A DWTS alum has rekindled a burnt out flame.

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DWTS Pro Announces Engagement Days After Christmas

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A "Dancing With the Stars" pro is engaged.

Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess.

Sharna Burgess Shares Rare Photo With all of Brian Austin Green’s Kids

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Sharna Burgess celebrated the Christmas holiday with her fiance, Brian Austin Green, and all five of his kids.

Britt Stewart.

Britt Stewart Reveals Her ‘Dream Partner’ for DWTS [Exclusive]

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Britt Stewart shares who she'd love to dance with on an upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars."

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DWTS Champ Talks Tough Relationship With Pro Partner

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A DWTS champ talks about her up and down relationship with her pro partner.