Taylor Kinney’s Chicago Fire Future Is Finally Settled — Severide’s Staying Put
After months of speculation and behind-the-scenes whispers, Chicago Fire fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Taylor Kinney, who plays the beloved Kelly Severide, isn’t going anywhere. NBC has officially confirmed his return through the show’s
A Rocky Hiatus That Sparked Endless Rumors
Kinney’s unexpected leave of absence during Season 11 left fans fearing the worst. His final appearance that season came in Episode 14, when the show sent Severide off to Alabama for OFI training. Behind the scenes, the actor stepped away to handle personal matters, and as the episodes rolled on without him, viewers began to wonder if the firefighter’s story had quietly ended.
When Severide missed the Season 11 finale and later reappeared mid–Season 12, the writers leaned into the tension, creating friction between Severide and wife Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo). His obsession with arson investigations and secretive missions sparked fresh speculation about a permanent exit.
Season 13’s Poster Confirms Severide’s Future
NBC has now silenced the rumors with one bold image. The newly released Season 13 promotional poster places Severide front and center, literally leading his team up a ladder toward a roaring blaze. Behind him stand Kidd, Cruz, and Herrmann, with Violet and Novak looking up from below — a symbolic reminder that Severide is once again the heartbeat of the firehouse.
Given NBC’s strategic marketing, there’s no mistaking the message: you don’t put an actor front and center if he’s leaving. In fact, Season 12’s finale hinted at more growth for Severide, setting the stage for deeper dives into both his leadership and his marriage.
Why Fans Can Finally Relax
After nearly two years of uncertainty, Taylor Kinney’s place in Chicago Fire is secure. His reemergence in the Season 13 campaign and storyline direction confirm that Severide remains the emotional and moral core of the series.
Firehouse 51 has weathered many storms, but none hit harder than the thought of losing Severide. Thankfully, fans can now rest easy — Kelly’s here to stay, ready to kick down doors and lead the charge once again.
"Robert Irwin’s Halloween Night DWTS Performance: A ‘Wild’ Tango That Left Judges Speechless!"
Robert Irwin is an undeniable fan favorite on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, and after Week 7’s Halloween Night performance, he is one step closer to winning the Mirrorball Tropy. Fans have been blown away by Irwin’s natural talent, charisma, and incredible personality, but what did they think of his Argentine Tango?
Robert Irwin’s Scores for His Halloween Dance
Irwin and his professional dance partner Witney Carson performed an Argentine Tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet. Their performance was judged by Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and a special guest judge: former pro and Mirrorball Trophy winner Cheryl Burke.
The pair earned an impressive 38 out of 40 for their performance. Finally the recognition Irwin deserves!
Photographs from Irwin’s dance were shared on the official “Dancing with the Stars” Instagram account, offering a glimpse of their stunning performance, costumes, and makeup. Fans are already obsessed with Irwin rocking black eyeliner!
The comment section also allowed fans to react to the judges’ scores and share their thoughts on Irwin’s routine. “TEN dancing!! TEN choreography!!” an excited fan shared. “My favorite DWTS couple,” another fan wrote.
“robert are you kidding me???? i didn’t think i could be more attracted to you,” a third commenter shared.
Other reactions include, “10 10 10 10! WHAT A DANCE!,” “His Best Dance,” and “That was insane!!!!!!”
Robert Irwin Teases His Argentine Tango
Fans were excited for Irwin’s performance before he even set foot on the ballroom stage because he shared a sneak peek of their makeup on Instagram. Irwin posted a video of himself and Carson in their spooky Halloween makeup. And yes, fans love him when he wears eyeliner!
In the caption, he encouraged fans to vote for them on tonight’s performance. “It’s Halloween night on Dancing with the Stars! To vote Text ROBERT to 21523 or head to the link in my bio! You can vote 10 times by text and online, voting starts 8pmET / 7p CT / 5p PT,” he wrote. “Remember voting starts early at 5pm on the west coast!”
The comment section was flooded with reactions from fans eager to see what the pair had in store. “WITNEY IS THE QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN CHOREOGRAPHY! CANT WAIT,” a comment reads. “I’m convinced that Robert’s positive energy overpowers any scary costume or makeup he could wear,” a second fan shared.
Other reactions include, “Is that eyeliner? Looking fabulous Robert,” “Whitney’s Halloween dances are legendary… I can’t wait to see what they do!!,” and “how does he look so sexy with eye liner on?”
