Sarah Michelle Gellar Says Freddie Prinze Jr. 'Hates When' She Calls Him 'a Luddite': 'If He Comes Near My Stuff, It Breaks’

Sarah Michelle Gellar Says Freddie Prinze Jr. &x27;Hates When&x27; She Calls Him &x27;a Luddite&x27;: &x27;If He Comes Near My Stuff, It Breaks' Yamillah HurtadoWed, April 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM UTC 0 Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. in July 2025Credit: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock Sarah Michelle Gellar jokingly calls her husband 'a Luddite,' which she says he "hates" "He hates when I say that, but it's actually the definition.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Says Freddie Prinze Jr. 'Hates When' She Calls Him 'a Luddite': 'If He Comes Near My Stuff, It Breaks'

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Sarah Michelle Gellar jokingly calls her husband 'a Luddite,' which she says he "hates"

"He hates when I say that, but it's actually the definition. If he comes near my stuff, it breaks," Gellar told her Ready or Not 2: Here I Come costar Samara Weaving in a conversation for Interview Magazine

Gellar and Prinze have been married for 23 years and share two children, Charlotte, 16, and Rocky, 13

Sarah Michelle Gellar poked fun at her husband Freddie Prinze Jr.'s relationship with technology in a new interview.

As she logged onto a video call to speak with her Ready or Not 2: Here I Come costar Samara Weaving for Interview Magazine, Gellar, 48, said, "I have a new computer, and I totally can't figure out how it works."

"I'm allergic to technology, I think," Weaving, 34, replied.

"I always call Freddie [Prinze Jr.] a Luddite and he hates when I say that, but it's actually the definition," Gellar said of her husband. "If he comes near my stuff, it breaks."

"I'm the Luddite," Weaving joked.

A Luddite is defined as "someone who is opposed or resistant to new technologies or technological change," per Dictionary.com.

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In her recent PEOPLE cover story, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star opened up about her 23-year marriage with Prinze, 50, and how keeping their relationship private has helped its longevity.

"I always say I'm two people: I'm Sarah Michelle Gellar, and I'm Sarah Prinze," Gellar said. "They're different people." Sarah Prinze, she said, has "a quieter life and a private life."

"Our running joke is every year we have to look up when our anniversary is. Thankfully, People.com always reminds us!" she quipped. "Then we always get how many years confused. We know that we started dating in 2000, so that's easier."

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In a July 2025 interview with Variety, Prinze revealed the key to keeping their marriage strong.

"Marriage is hard, no matter what business you're in. What works for us might not work for everyone else. We work at it," he said, adding, "I'm not perfect. She's not perfect. We piss each other off, but we respect one another."

The couple, who first met when they both starred in 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer, will celebrate their 24th year of marriage in September. They share daughter Charlotte, 16, and son Rocky, 13.

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Prince Harry's Flirty 'Movie Snuggles' Texts to Reporter Resurface After Weekend of 'Naughtiness' Seema SinhaWed, April 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM UTC 0 Prince Harry's reputation has taken a blow after a series of flirtatious messages between him and UK journalist Charlotte Griffiths were revealed yesterday (March 31). The development came as part of his ongoing privacy violation case against Associated Newspapers, which manages the publication Griffiths works for. The documents were presented at London's High Court.

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Prince Harry's reputation has taken a blow after a series of flirtatious messages between him and UK journalist Charlotte Griffiths were revealed yesterday (March 31).

The development came as part of his ongoing privacy violation case against Associated Newspapers, which manages the publication Griffiths works for. The documents were presented at London's High Court.

The Prince reportedly nicknamed Griffiths "Sugar" and texted her about a cozy movie night, while she called him "Mr. Mischief" and referenced an adventurous weekend they had spent together.

Other exchanges showed the two yearning for each other, despite a source close to the Duke claiming he cut ties with Griffiths only hours after meeting her.

"There's a question about whether Harry lied to the court about his dealings with this reporter," a reader wrote. "The messages, the defense says, indicate a much more extensive relationship than Harry told the court."

Prince Harry's texts to Charlotte Griffiths were aired amid his battle over privacy violations

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Prince Harry sent his first message to Griffiths, a Daily Mail employee, on December 4, 2011, telling her, "It's H, in case u were confused by name and pictures!!! X."

Griffiths replied, "Hello, Mr Mischief… Did you get home OK? Slash, did you actually find your car, and did you beat Arthur down the motorway, more importantly?"

"Arthur" refers to Arthur Landon, the duo's mutual friend, at whose house party they met.

Griffiths added, "What a fun weekend of naughtiness — can't we all get up to no good in the countryside every weekend, da*n it. Smooches, CG Strings."

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Prince Harry replied that it was one of the best weekends of his life. He added, "What a crowd. Never laughed so much in 24 hours."

He went on to inquire about the nickname Griffiths gave her in the following text, arguing he was "surely no worse than anyone else."

Just over ten days later, on December 15, Prince Harry texted the journalist saying she had missed a "good party last night."

Then, on January 22, 2012, Griffiths replied, saying she missed him at "Arthur's last week."

Prince Harry responded, "I wish I were there, Sugar, but unfortunately stuck in Cornwall doing Army stuff." He went on: "Miss our movie snuggles. I'm off communication all week in case u think I'm being rude. Keep me posted."

The extensive conversation between the two contradicts The Daily Beast's report, which cited a source claiming that Prince Harry severed ties with Griffiths after learning she was a journalist.

"Suing Daily Mail backfired," many social media users joked after the chats made headlines.

The verdict in the privacy breach case brought by Prince Harry and others has been reserved

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Associated Newspapers were accused by Prince Harry of unlawful activities ranging from hacking voicemail messages and bugging landlines to obtaining private information by deception in January 2026.

He was joined in the lawsuit by high-profile figures such as Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Sir Simon Hughes, and Baroness Doreen Lawrence.

The publisher rejected the case as being "preposterous smears."

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Over almost ten weeks of argument, Judge Matthew Nicklin heard evidence from the claimants and from numerous current and former senior journalists at Associated.

David Sherborne, the lawyer representing Prince Harry and others, said there was a culture at the publisher where journalists used private investigators to obtain information for them.

The defendant's lawyer, meanwhile, argued there was no evidence to back up the allegations.

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At the end of the trial, on the final day of last month, Nicklin said, "The remaining task is, of course, now mine."

The judge added that he would be "toiling away on judgment" full-time after Easter but did not indicate how long the task might take.

Amid his chat with Griffiths becoming public, netizens stood by Prince Harry and asked for attention to shift to ex-Prince Andrew

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"Nice try, but we like Prince Harry, and these texts are from a decade ago when he was single," one wrote, while another added, "Can I just say he comes across as a very pleasant guy in the texts."

"Can we please read Andrew and Epstein's emails? That's where the real crimes lie," a third remarked.

"Let's talk about the other royal who has not been prosecuted yet," another commented.

King Charles's younger brother, Andrew, was stripped of his royal titles in October 2025 over his connection with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

At the time, Buckingham Palace also said he would move out of his official residence, the Royal Lodge in Norfolk, in early 2026.

When a picture of Andrew hovering over a woman on all fours was released as part of the Epstein Files made public by the US Department of Justice in January, the former royal faced immediate consequences, with King Charles reportedly rushing his eviction.

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The monarch had assured, via a statement in February, that the law would "take its course" in the Andrew-Epstein case.

However, no significant progress has been made so far, except for a brief arrest of his brother the same month on suspicion of sharing confidential government reports with Epstein.

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- *Love on the Spectrum *season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.

- Three new singles — Dylan, Emma, and Logan — join the season 4 cast.

- Connor and Georgie, James and Shelley, and Madison and Tyler also return.

Reality dating shows are awash in debauchery and unsavoriness — just look at what's going on with *The Bachelorette *— so thank goodness for *Love on the Spectrum*. It's easily the most wholesome dating show on TV, and season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.

The Emmy-winning series centers on neurodivergent singles and couples as they dip their toes in the dating pool and come to understand what they want (and need) in a partner.

"The show itself has actually become the template for people to then think, 'That's what love can look like in my life, and I can be like that character who doesn't necessarily fit the typical stereotype,'" co-creator Karina Holden told Netflix's Tudum ahead of the new season. "The uniqueness of individuals within *Love on the Spectrum* has allowed people to be confident to pursue their version of relationships and friendships and love." **

Season 4 will see the return of several fan favorites (and their partners) as it folds in a trio of new singles in search of a connection. Below, familiarize yourself with the show's freshest faces while celebrating who's still together.

The singles of Love on the Spectrum season 4

Dylan in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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Dylan lives in Los Angeles with his mother. A karaoke and Funko Pop enthusiast, he describes himself as "kind and goofy and funny and warm" in his *Love on the Spectrum* introduction.

The 22-year-old says he hopes to find his "princess," and that he's inspired by Shrek's romance with Princess Fiona. "I have so much love to give because my heart is safe and warm," he tells the producers.

Emma in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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Born and raised in the Salt Lake City area, 22-year-old Emma lives at a school in Provo, Utah, for neurodivergent adults. The school, she explains in an Instagram introduction, has taught her kitchen, gardening, and cleanliness skills.

On the show, she says she's "liked boys" since she was just 3 years old, and wants to find love because "it's an amazing feeling."

Her room is outfitted with *The Nightmare Before Christmas* swag, and she cites a love for *Gilmore Girls* and Taylor Swift. She also nurses a passion for acting, music, and her Mormon faith.

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Logan in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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Logan is 25 years old and lives in Las Vegas with his mother and neuotypical twin sister. Currently, he has an imaginary girlfriend named Tifah, but hopes to swap her out for the real thing.

"I describe myself as trying to be well-groomed, very patient, not lazy, and always punctual," he says by way of introduction. Cleanliness is big for Logan, as he's quick to flaunt his tidy room to producers.

His pop culture passions are *Hannah Montana* and *SpongeBob SquarePants, *and he also has a deep interest in trains.**

The couples of Love on the Spectrum season 4

Connor and Georgie

Georgie and Connor in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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After going on several dates throughout seasons 2 and 3 of *Love on the Spectrum*, sword-enthusiast Connor fell head over heels for Georgie, a dog lover who served as a calming presence for the emotional Connor.

Connor and Georgie are still seeing each other in season 4, though he and his mother, Lise, spoke with PEOPLE last year about the couple's communication issues.

"He's been getting some mixed signals from her, he wants to have a talk with her. The navigating female signals has been a little bit of a hurdle, so they need to set up a time," she said.

Things seem to be going well, though, as season 4 finds them traveling to London to meet his grandfather.**

James and Shelley

Shelley and James in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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**James' Instagram: **@jamesbjones87

**Shelley's Instagram: **@shelley.wolfee

James is *Love on the Spectrum*'s longest-running cast member, with his search for love dating back to the show's first season. In season 3, however, he found a connection with Shelley, with whom he shares a love for renaissance fairs. The pair are still a couple coming into season 4, and even discussing moving in together.

"We feel like we're kindred spirits," James said in a December 2025 interview. "We always feel so calm, comfortable, and relaxed around each other."

He went on to describe their love as being akin to "two trees — the trunks stand apart, but the branches grow together."**

Madison and Tyler

Madison and Tyler in 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4.

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**Tyler's Instagram: **@tyler_white_official

Madison and Tyler hit it off immediately during their first date in season 3, bonding over their shared faith and love of country music. In between seasons, she moved to Plant City, Fla., to be closer to him.

As detailed on their Instagram accounts, the pair have traveled to Universal Studios in Orlando and even the Country Music Awards, where they were up close for Kenny Chesney's performance.**

Where can I watch Love on the Spectrum?

*Love on the Spectrum* is available to stream on Netflix.

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Ciara Miller may be going through a rough time after her ex West Wilson and fellow *Summer House* star Amanda Batula confirmed their rumored romance on social media, but she's still got the support of her reality TV crew.

Paige DeSorbo was among the many voices hyping up the ICU nurse in the comments of her Instagram reel posted Tuesday night. The video showed Miller working the red carpet at the season 2 premiere of the Apple TV series *Your Friends & Neighbors*, during which she questioned the show stars on various aspects of their characters' journey. In the beginning of the footage, star Jon Hamm asks Miller how she's doing, and she quips, "Well, I've been better."

Miller took to her caption to make light of her costars' bombshell reveal, captioning her video from the show's event, "If you can't trust your Friends & Neighbors, who can you trust?"

"Ur perfect," DeSorbo, close friend to both Miller and Batula, commented an hour after Miller posted the video on Tuesday. *Summer House* costar Lindsay Hubbard echoed the sentiment with her comment, "Perfection 👑"

Former *Real Housewives of New York City* star Brynn Whitfield shared her appreciation for Miller's witty caption, commenting, "I see what you did there 😍❤️," while media personality and host Nina Parker wrote, "You know what HELL YEAH. Get all the things mama!!!"

Paige DeSorbo's comment under Ciara Miller's comment.

Miller has kept silent since Wilson and Batula shared the new status of their relationship on Tuesday, although she has unfollowed both of her castmates on Instagram. Both Batula and Wilson have also unfollowed the 30-year-old, signifying a less-than-amicable friendship split.

The romance reveal came weeks after gossip blog DeuxMoi reported that Wilson and Batula were allegedly hooking up.

The rumor created ripples throughout the *Summer House* fandom due to Wilson and Miller's very public breakup after dating for a few months during season 8. Although their brief dalliance following Wilson's addition to the cast in 2023 ended on less-than-friendly terms, the pair have maintained a will-they-or-won't-they vibe ever since.

In the show's latest season, multiple cast members wonder if the pair are getting back together, with Wilson being notably disturbed when approached by costar Jesse Solomon about possibly kissing Miller if given the chance.

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Fans felt particularly scandalized about the rumors because Batula and Miller have been close friends for years; Batula even gushed about Miller coming to her aid after she and her husband, Kyle Cooke, announced their split in January, a little more than a month before online speculation about her relationship with Wilson began.

"[Miller] is one of the kindest, most loving, loyal friends I've ever had. She sends me texts out of the blue, reminding me how strong, powerful, smart, and kind I am — I don't think she even realizes how much I need those texts," Batula said in an interview with *Marie Claire*. "It's also meant so much to me how supportive West has been throughout the season, sometimes in ways I wasn't even aware of when filming. It's not performative; it's just really authentic to who West is."

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While Miller hasn't spoke out about the drama, Cooke recently broke his silence about his ex's new relationship, saying that he was "more concerned" about his ex than his own feelings. "I'm obviously frustrated, I mean we have a new show coming out and there's so much that gets unpacked there," Cooke told "street journalist" Adam Glyn. "I'm obviously disappointed in her... but just hearing her and hearing how unwell she is, and [her] dark thoughts, I just ask people to just, maybe, pull off the gas a little on the cyberbullying and hate."

Cooke said that he found out about the relationship "over the weekend" and got a heads-up before Batula and Wilson posted their statement. He also shared that he's spoken to costar Miller and that Wilson himself reached out with a "half-assed text message." He added that he doesn't "understand the timeline just yet" of when the pair got together.

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- *American Idol*'s judges, host, and even a past winner are all reacting to Monday's shocking non-elimination.

- At the end of season 24's 10th episode, Ryan Seacrest announced that for the first time in *Idol *history, no one would be going home due to an "unprecedented" amount of votes from the new social media system.

- "We broke the machine that we created to get all the votes," judge Lionel Richie remarked.

After 24 years on the air, *American Idol* is still full of surprises.

Monday's episode of the ongoing 24th season culminated in an *Idol *first. When it came time for host Ryan Seacrest to announce who would be leaving the competition, he revealed that in fact, there would be no elimination.

After a "truly unprecedented" number of votes poured in via a new social media system, Seacrest announced,"To ensure complete accuracy with the numbers, I was literally just told we are not going to announce eliminations tonight."

Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan were all shocked. The contestants were shocked. Even Seacrest looked shocked! As the dust settles before what is likely to be a double elimination next Monday, Seacrest, Richie, Underwood, Bryan, and season 23 winner Jamal Roberts are all reacting to the polarizing moment.

"They handed me the card and they said, 'There's no results on that card for you to reveal, because there's so many coming in for social vote. To get it right, we've got to push it to next week. Go!'" Seacrest recalled to ABC's *On The Red Carpet** *after the episode.

"We broke the machine that we created to get all the votes," Richie added, noting the newness of the social media voting system, which was implemented in season 24 after the *Idol *app was discontinued, and with it, the app-based voting system.

Bryan noted, "We as judges, we're very much in the dark on what's going on when the votes are coming in. I'm sure it was pretty shocking looks on our faces." He then pointed out he "knew they were needing more time for something" when Seacrest uncharacteristically pivoted to a question-and-answer round before the results were announced.

"Most of the time Ryan comes back in and we get down to the business of seeing who goes to the next round," Bryan explained.

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Underwood saw ups and downs to Monday's non-elimination.

"On one hand, two people don't go home tonight. Two more people. On the other hand, they have to wait another week to figure out if they're in the top 12," she said.

Ryan Seacrest interviewing 'American Idol' season 23 winner Jamal Roberts in 2025.

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Even more reactions poured in on Wednesday with the launch of the *American Idol Official Podcast*. *Boy Meets World *and *Dancing With the Stars *alum Danielle Fishel, who hosts the podcast, opened the inaugural episode by explaining that after each Monday's *Idol*, she'll speak with the eliminated contestant.

"Except for tonight, because in a surprising turn of events, nobody went home! That was a decision that was made very unexpectedly right before the show ended," she said. Fishel's first guest, season 23 Jamal Roberts, also threw in his two cents on the matter.

"I don't know if my season would have took that too well, we were already stressed out," he joked. "I think going home was the easiest thing we could have done. We wouldn't have made it."

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