Nikki Garcia Shares Why She Dropped Out of Baywatch Audition

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Nikki “Bella” Garcia is getting totally candid about confidence. 

Nikki Bella, known from Total Bellas, shared that she withdrew her name from consideration for the Baywatch reboot because she felt self-conscious about the idea of wearing the famous red swimsuit.

Nikki Bella revealed on her podcast, The Nikki and Brie Show, that she auditioned for Baywatch but ultimately turned down the role. She explained that she wasn’t comfortable with the idea of constantly wearing a red swimsuit if she had gotten the part.

She explained she wasn’t ready to wear a swimsuit yet. She’s realized it’s important to focus on doing things where she feels good about herself.

Nikki didn’t enjoy her time on the Fox show with Noah Beck, Brooks Nader, Livvy Dunne, and others, but she feels most confident when she’s wrestling and walking to the ring.

The 42-year-old shared that when she’s walking down the ramp in her Nikki Bella wrestling outfit, she feels incredibly confident.

You know, as someone who’s navigated the public eye for a while, I’ve learned to really focus on the positive. I recently shared that even when I see negative comments online – even about my body – they don’t bother me as much when I’m out there and hearing the incredible energy of the WWE fans cheering me on. It’s a powerful reminder of what truly matters, especially as a mom to my amazing son, Matteo, who I share with Artem Chigvintsev.

She shrugged off their opinions, saying she wasn’t bothered by the comment at all. She felt fantastic, and that’s all that mattered.

She continued, explaining that you need to reach a point of self-acceptance, where you can confidently say, ‘This is who I am, and this is what I find beautiful.’

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! Nikki had to miss WrestleMania 42 in Vegas! Vegas! Her absolute favorite place to shine and feel amazing, and she had to sit it out because of some random injury. I’m absolutely heartbroken for her, seriously. WrestleMania just isn’t the same without her energy, and knowing she couldn’t be there… it’s just awful!

Nikki shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) on April 18th showing her injured ankle, explaining she had fractured, torn, and sprained it. She added that the past two weeks have been quite painful.

Fortunately, Nikki’s close friend and fellow wrestler Paige (whose full name is Saraya-Jade Bevis) stepped in and performed brilliantly at the event on April 18th.

But Nikki did make a brief cameo, however, stepping out with a crutch alongside her sister.

Nikki shared her thoughts on life’s unpredictable nature, saying, “It’s all part of the ride, and we always bounce back.” She also expressed immense respect for Paige, stating, “There’s nobody – past or present – in WWE I’d rather see take my place.”

For more celebrity confessions, read on…

In June 2024, athlete Jason Kelce jokingly tweeted, “What kind of weirdo washes their feet…” after a fan commented that he appeared to not wash his legs or feet.

The retired Philadelphia Eagles player later doubled down on his comments.

On his podcast, New Heights with his brother Travis Kelce, he jokingly asked, “What kind of person washes someone else’s feet?” He then added that he’d only scrub them if he could see visible dirt.

More than ten years after actor Kristen Stewart shared a story about witnessing a clown’s death in a car accident at the circus when he was a child, he confessed that the story was made up.

Robert remembered telling The New York Times Style Magazine in December 2024 that he reacted with complete surprise, saying, ‘What on earth? Are you possessed?’

As for what he said during the 2011 Today interview promoting his film Water for Elephants?

He explained that one of the clowns had died in an accident. Their miniature car unexpectedly exploded, causing a lot of panic and fear, and everyone immediately rushed to safety.

Grandma knows best.

Kim Kardashian revealed on an October 2022 episode of The Kardashians how her grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, unexpectedly played a role in a private moment with her then-boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

Kim Kardashian told MJ, Kris Jenner, and Khloé Kardashian that she and Pete Davidson were at the Beverly Hills Hotel last weekend. They were chatting by the fireplace for hours, and she remembered something her grandmother told her: that having sex in front of a fireplace is a way to truly enjoy life. So, she and Pete acted on that advice as a tribute to Kris.

Grandma’s reaction? A nod of approval.

Kim found it unsettling to think about her grandmother before being intimate, and MJ responded by saying she understood, but she had been younger and less experienced once too.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have a very close family, including their children, 8-year-old Wyatt and 6-year-old Dimitri, and their love for each other is limitless.

So much so, that the Black Swan actress revealed they keep an open-door policy at home.

She told TopMob News in September 2022 that this even extends to the bathroom. She explained that her family has simply accepted all normal bodily functions as part of everyday life.

Mila explained she finally gave in after her family repeatedly asked to come inside. She said she just decided to leave the door open rather than continue trying to keep them out.

Pre-kids, she might not have imagined she’d flush that particular boundary away.

You know, it’s funny the things you realize when you’re deeply comfortable with someone. I used to think I needed privacy, even for the most basic things! But I recently found myself thinking, ‘Wow, I never imagined I’d be able to just…be myself, completely, even to the point of not needing to close the bathroom door!’ It’s a real sign of complete trust and comfort, and honestly, it’s incredibly freeing.

Jennifer Garner admitted to a funny on-set mishap while filming the 2007 movie The Kingdom. She accidentally bit her own tongue during a fight scene – a bit more than she intended!

Jennifer described a scene with Sala Baker where the director, Pete Berg, instructed her to attempt to kill her. She explained that they hadn’t rehearsed much, and Berg told her to do whatever it took to survive.

She continued, explaining that they both jumped into action, and she ended up climbing onto his back. She even bit his ear – they have a photo to prove it, showing a piece missing! They weren’t messing around.

 

Ghouls just want to have fun.

During an October 2022 episode of The View, while discussing a woman who claimed her home was haunted by “sexual ghosts,” Sara Haines posed a surprising question to her fellow panelists: Could someone actually get pregnant from a sexual encounter with a ghost?

Luckily, Joy Behar, her co-host, had a response of her own, joking, “I’ve slept with a few ghosts and never gotten pregnant.”

“I’m going to leave that comment as is,” Whoopi Goldberg responded. “I’m not sure everyone heard what Joy said, but I’m choosing not to address it further.”

Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb are very close friends, but Hoda recently learned something surprising about her “Today” co-host. While preparing for an episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna,” Hoda found out that Jenna always goes without underwear.

Hoda recalled a funny moment from the November 2022 episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna. They both needed to quickly change outfits, and as they headed back to the dressing room, Hoda realized Jenna doesn’t wear underwear.

Jenna’s rationale? Well, no underwear might just be more convenient to her.

Honestly, I just love how much more flattering the shape is! And the best part? It really simplifies packing – you need so much less stuff. There are just so many good things about it, in my opinion!

Looks like someone hasn’t been keeping up.

Okay, so you will NOT believe this, but Britney gets me! I was scrolling and saw she basically said the same thing I always say – like, if my boyfriend was just…walking around, I wouldn’t even notice! Apparently, she had no clue who Pete Davidson or Scott Disick were, and honestly? Total mood. It’s so refreshing to know even Britney doesn’t keep up with everyone! I feel so seen right now.

Britney shared a funny video from March featuring Pete Davidson—who was dating Kim Kardashian at the time—and Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, having a night out. She said the video had her laughing a lot.

Britney apologized for posting again, explaining she didn’t know the people in the video but found it hilarious! She has since removed the post.

Before Chris Evans became famous as Captain America and was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2022, Jana Kramer dated him and thought he was a charming and handsome guy.

The singer shared on her podcast, Whine Down with Jana Kramer, that this happened over ten years ago. While she doesn’t remember exactly how many times they went out, she does remember their final meeting.

Jana, who was around 26 at the time, said Chris asked her to come over when he had some friends visiting from Boston.

Jana recalled that the last thing she remembered was her partner going to the bathroom shortly after she’d eaten asparagus, which changes the smell of urine. They didn’t spend the night together. He stayed up late with friends, and the next morning, Jana left his house feeling embarrassed – what she jokingly called the ‘asparagus walk of shame’.

She added, “I never heard from him again.”

Not all of these confessions are amusing.

I’m still reeling, honestly. For years, I was so inspired by Elisabeth Finch! She shared this incredibly moving story in ELLE about fighting a really rare bone cancer, and it even touched Grey’s Anatomy – they built a whole storyline around it! I followed her journey so closely, and it meant so much to me. But then, just recently, she admitted… it was all made up. A complete fabrication. I can’t even process it. It feels like everything I thought I knew was a lie, and I’m just… devastated and confused.

Elisabeth recently confessed to telling a lie at age 34, calling it the biggest regret of her life. She explained to The Ankler newsletter that the lie grew over time, becoming a heavy burden she kept hidden. She also clarified, “I have never had cancer.”

Oh my god, I’ve been following the whole Finch situation with the ABC show, and it’s just… heartbreaking. He basically admitted everything – that what he did was totally wrong, unacceptable, and just a huge mistake. He used much stronger language, of course, saying it was just… ‘fked up,’ but honestly, it feels like he’s finally taking responsibility, and it’s so raw and real. It’s awful he had to leave the show, but I guess he knew he messed up big time.

Beauty is pain, but Kim Kardashian might be able to stomach it.

The reality star told The New York Times she’d consider almost any procedure to look younger, joking that she was open to trying anything.

She admitted in June that she’d even consider something extreme – like eating something truly disgusting daily – if it meant she could look younger. She emphasized she was serious, saying, ‘I just might!’

Kim told Allure in July 2022 that she was mostly kidding when she made the comment, but admitted it wasn’t a completely awful idea.

Kim admitted, after some thought, that she’d likely do almost anything for youth, saying she’d even eat something disgusting like poop if someone promised it would make her look younger, as long as she ate it daily.

Asked how much she could eat, she replied, “Perhaps just a bite.” She added that a full bowl would likely be too much for her.

Jelly Roll could’ve used some saving from himself.

During an April 2025 interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer of “Save Me” shared a particularly embarrassing story, and he didn’t shy away from the details.

“I pooped myself one time,” he admitted. “I did, I’m sorry.”

To be honest, Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord) didn’t intend to cause such serious harm.

He firmly believed it was just a misunderstanding. “I sincerely apologize,” he said. “I saw the audience turn from supportive to completely against me.”

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