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Bachelor alum Caila Quinn and her husband, Nick Burrello, have welcomed their third baby.

“So in love with our little Grayson Paul Burrello,” Quinn, 34, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, December 20. “After a smooth c-section we’ve been soaking in all of the scrunchie cuddles with baby boy. Took us a moment to share the news as we couldn’t decide until the last moment on how to spell his name.”

Quinn — who appeared on Ben Higgins’ season 20 of The Bachelor and season 3 of Bachelor in Paradise in 2016 — tied the knot with Burrello in May 2021 after nearly four years of dating. The couple welcomed daughter Teddi in March 2023 and son Christian in August 2024.

Quinn announced her third pregnancy in July, telling People, “We are over the moon to share that our family is growing. We are having another baby!”

“Baby No. 3 is on the way this December! Soon, we’ll have three under 3, and we are so happy,” she added. “Thank you for your love and support during this special time. We’re soaking in every precious moment together as a family before this exciting next chapter begins.”

Quinn also posted family photos via Instagram, which showed the proud parents posing outside with their two kids as Quinn held the sonogram images.

In a follow-up video, the family of four sat on a blanket in the grass. Quinn then pulled the sonogram photos from a nearby bag and showed them to Teddi.

“Soaking in this sunshine ☀️,” she wrote via Instagram. “Can’t wait for you to be here soon 🐥🐥🐣.”

Less than three months earlier, Quinn addressed rumors that Burrello cheated on her with multiple people during “one of his business trips.”

“WTF is this…,” she replied in the comments section of a TikTok post in April, adding a laughing emoji. “This isn’t true. And my husband doesn’t go on business trips. This is a joke. No one believe these rumors. This is FALSE.”

The following month, Quinn celebrated her and Burrello’s wedding anniversary.

“Four years ago today. Time flies,” she captioned an Instagram Story post of a photo from their nuptials.

In June, Quinn paid tribute to Burrello on Father’s Day.

“I love you. The kids love you,” she gushed via Instagram at the time. “And I’m grateful for the family we’ve built together. Happy Father’s Day Nick ♥️.”

During her first pregnancy, Quinn opened up to Us Weekly about how “caring” Burrello was while she was expecting Teddi.

“He has been unbelievably thoughtful — with back massages and an ice-cold Yeti full of water before bed,” she raved. “Just the other day he had to shower in a slippery tub and he asked me if I wanted him to hold my hand as I showered so I wouldn’t slip and fall too. And it just reminds me that I am so lucky to have him as a partner.”

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are still going strong one year after getting engaged on The Golden Bachelorette — but that doesn’t mean they don’t feel a little pressure when it comes to expectations from Bachelor Nation.

“I do feel that way — if something happened with us, which nothing is going to happen, but if something did that, it would be hard on the Golden franchise,” Joan, 61, told Us Weekly exclusively during a joint interview with Chock, also 61, pegged to their partnership with Inspire. “I’m not sure if I ever said this to anybody, but I felt a lot of pressure to be successful [as the Golden Bachelorette] because Gerry and Theresa had just broken up right before I started filming, like, within months. And I felt a lot of pressure that if I wasn’t successful, if I didn’t find somebody, that it would be the end of it. I felt super responsible. I got lucky.”

Joan and Chock got engaged on season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette, which aired in fall 2024. From the beginning, Joan was vocal about how she didn’t want to leave her kids and grandkids in Maryland. Chock, for his part, still resides in Kansas.

“Even though we live apart, we have spent a very good amount of time together,” Chock told Us. “And over the next two to three weeks, we’ll be together a lot [in New York City for the holidays]. We’re still learning [about each other]. In all honesty, you still learn about someone a year later, and it’s been very enjoyable.”

Chock added that Joan makes her life “much better” for a lot of reasons, including her organization, which is needed as they plan their meet-ups and trips.

“We figure it out month to month,” she said. “It’s harder because we’re a lot busier than we thought we were going to be, but we’ve had a lot of fun doing it. The way that it has unraveled has been really fun.”

As far as that engagement ring — which sparked split rumors when Joan wasn’t wearing it earlier this year — they tell Us that they still don’t have plans to tie the knot.

“We’ll get married, but right now, we’re busy. I couldn’t plan a wedding right now if my life depended on it,” Joan said. “It would have to elope or go to city hall. I have a son who got married last summer. I have a son who’s getting married this summer. There may be babies on the way — life is so busy.”

Chock insisted that the duo will wed “when the time is right.”

“We want to. … It’s just not a priority with everything we have going on right now,” he said.

“We’re together,” Joan added. “I don’t think it’ll change the way we are very much, to be honest.”

The aforementioned breakup speculation, which was fueled by Joan not mentioning Chock by name in her Thanksgiving gratitude post, doesn’t really bother them.

“The good thing for us in our internal relationship is I’m OK. That didn’t bother me at all. I kind of thought it was funny,” Chock said. “it is about family, and so I was good with it.”

In addition to spending time together in New York City for the holidays, Joan and Chock teamed up to shoot an ad for Inspire, four years after Chock received the Inspire implant in 2021 following years of struggling with sleep apnea.

“I was suffering from sleep apnea, and I’ve successfully had the implant put in, you have so much more energy when you use Inspire sleep therapy,” Chock — who showed off his Inspire Sleep Remote, a handheld device to turn the implant on/off, adjust stimulation strength and more, at the Us Weekly office — said. “It just really changes your life. And as you get older — a lot of us don’t sleep eight hours a day — but you get a good six to seven hours. You don’t get interrupted sleep.”

Joan, for her part, is grateful too, noting that Chock didn’t have his remote during the first night that they spent together after The Bachelorette.

“We fall asleep, and he snores the whole night. I didn’t sleep [at all], and I had never experienced this before,” Joan recalled. “I actually had left during the night to go back to my room. He explains to me in the morning that he didn’t have his remote control and that he has sleep apnea but it’s going to be fine because [he has] this Inspire implant. I had never even heard of it, and he told me all about it, and the next night, no snoring at all. I know that people really deal with this in their marriages.”

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So exciting!

Bachelor Nation first got to know Jason Tartick on Season 14 of “The Bachelorette.”

He began dating Kaitlyn Bristowe later in 2019, and the two got engaged in 2021. However, in 2023, the pair decided to split.

Since then, he dated influencer Kat Stickler, but the two went their separate ways late last year.

Jason has been open online about being ready for the next chapter of his life and recently teased that he was dating Wags & Walks Nashville founder and executive director Kathryn Hurley.

Over the weekend, he hard-launched their relationship on social media for Kathryn’s birthday, writing, “From the dogs you save every day to the people whose lives you change, you make everything around you more beautiful. Happy Birthday Kathryn!”

The Bachelor Nation star shared a series of photos with his girlfriend to celebrate her special day.

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Shortly after, he shared another “new life update” and revealed that his dog Teddy now has a brother, his new rescue dog, Moose.

How sweet!

Jason’s fellow Bachelor Nation stars filled the comments of his posts with love and excitement over the happy news.

Adam Gottschalk wrote, “If J is happy, I’M happy 😌❤️”

Kaity Biggar said, “We love love !!!!!❤️”

Michael Allio added, “So happy for you Jay! Cheers to you both 🥂”

And Kevin Wendt commented, “You look happy brother! Great to see it!”

We couldn’t agree more — we’re so happy to see Jason thriving and wish him and Kathryn all the best!

Just two minutes ago, chaos erupted live on ITV’s Loose Women as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was mobbed by an agitated audience, forcing him to flee the studio amid a furious backlash. The unexpected on-air frenzy underscores Starmer’s plummeting public support and a volatile political climate gripping Britain.

 

Starmer’s scheduled appearance aimed to spotlight a new government strategy tackling violence against women and girls, an issue of grave national importance. The prime minister arrived prepared to make a serious statement; yet, the response from viewers and the studio audience was anything but receptive.

From the onset, tension simmered. Starmer faced a barrage of hostile reactions on social media, with viewers openly expressing disdain. Twitter feeds flooded with comments preferring to watch trivial daytime shows like Bargain Hunt rather than listen to Starmer discuss policy. The scorn was instant and ruthless.
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Inside the Loose Women studio, the atmosphere turned sour quickly. Although the panel included respected hosts, the public’s mood was unforgiving. Starmer’s attempt to engage with women viewers on a daytime platform was seen by many as a desperate PR move rather than genuine policy outreach.

The prime minister’s remarks on the government’s ambitious plan to halve violence against women over ten years showcased his experience, recalling his previous role prosecuting such cases. He stressed the novel focus on prevention and educating the younger generation about respect and consent, signaling a shift in approach.

However, despite the policy’s merit, public trust in Starmer is at a historic low. Approval ratings have sharply declined since the mid-year election victory, hampered by controversies including welfare cuts and expensive donation scandals, contributing to growing perceptions of political insincerity and detachment from everyday struggles.

This lasting mistrust manifested in the live setting as audience members visibly challenged the prime minister. The confrontation reached a boiling point when Starmer was literally mobbed on set, an unprecedented moment in British political broadcasting. Forced to leave the studio, he appeared visibly rattled by the hostility.

Political insiders warn this incident reflects deeper fractures within the electorate’s patience. Starmer’s challenge is no longer merely executing policy but regaining credibility and connection with a skeptical public. Television viewers’ rejection on what should have been a pivotal engagement highlights a critical crisis in leadership perception.

Loose Women’s choice as a platform—popular but informal and opinionated—was strategic but seemed to backfire spectacularly. The predominantly female audience did not welcome what many saw as opportunistic positioning, swiftly rejecting Starmer in favour of lighter, escapist programming. This speaks volumes about current voter sentiments.

In the political landscape, optics are everything. Starmer’s attempt to reach beyond traditional media appears to have only 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓮𝓭 the gulf between politicians and the public’s expectations. His retreat from the studio symbolizes more than embarrassment; it signals a profound disconnect with those he aims to represent and protect.

As Starmer steps back to regroup, the media storm is just gathering momentum. Tonight, political commentators and analysts will dissect the implications of this live breakdown, questioning not only the prime minister’s strategy but also the Labour party’s coherence and future viability in restoring public trust and authority.

With national confidence waning and urgent social issues on the table, Starmer’s next moves will be critical. The government’s pledge to tackle gender-based violence remains vital, but without popular backing, such promises risk falling flat. The public demands accountability, authenticity, and real engagement—not staged appearances or hollow rhetoric.

This event sends a stark warning: public patience has limits, and political theatre can rapidly spiral into spectacle. Keir Starmer’s live exit from Loose Women is a vivid symptom of the turbulence facing British politics today—a stark reminder that connection and credibility are not just assets, but survival tools in modern leadership.

Published: 22:08 GMT, 18 December 2025 | Updated: 08:15 GMT, 19 December 2025

Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the hero who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attacks, has been handed a $2.5 million cheque in hospital.

Heartwarming footage captured the moment the Syrian-born father of two learned that 43,000 people across the world had donated money to honour his bravery.

‘I deserve it?’ was the response Mr Al-Ahmed, 42, gave when a man handed him the cheque in the video posted to social media.

‘Every penny,’ the man answered.

Asked what he would say to the tens of thousands of people who donated, Mr Al-Ahmed’s message was one of peace and unity.

‘To stand with each other, all human beings, and forget everything bad behind the back, and keep going to save life. Save lives,’ he said from his  hospital bed.

‘When I do save the people, I do it from the heart.’

Viewers of the video were touched by Mr Al-Ahmed’s modesty.

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Pictured is the moment Mr Al-Ahmed was handed a $2.5million cheque in hospital

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The father-of-two is pictured aiming a firearm at the elder gunman following an altercation

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‘F***… what a man. What a hero. That guy deserves a statue,’ one person said on X.

‘He deserves every cent, but the heirs of the two Jewish people who tried to stop them and were gunned down also deserve something,’ another added.

‘I deserve. F***ing dead right buddy, every penny,’ a third said.

Fifteen innocent people were killed in Sunday night’s mass shooting including a ten-year-old girl, with dozens more left seriously injured.

The terrifying incident unfolded as hundreds gathered to attend the Hanukkah by the Sea event, marking the first day of the Jewish celebration.

From his hospital  bed, Mr Ahmed recalled the scene at Bondi Beach moments before the alleged gunmen Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, opened fire.

‘It was a nice day, everyone enjoying, celebrating with their kids, woman, man, teenager,’ he said.

‘Everyone was happy… they deserve to enjoy and it’s their right.

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Mr Al-Ahmed’s GoFundMe campaign has so far raised more than $2.5million

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NSW Premier Chris Minns is pictured at Mr Al-Ahmed’s bedside earlier this week

‘This country (is the) best country in the world… We’re not going to stand and keep watching, enough is enough.

‘God protect Australia. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.’

The Sutherland tobacconist was hailed as a national hero after footage surfaced of him rushing the elder gunman and wrestling away his firearm.

The intervention came at a significant personal cost, with Mr Al-Ahmed suffering multiple bullet wounds to the shoulder and arm.

The groundswell fundraising campaign for Mr Al-Ahmed garnered international attention, including a maximum $99,999 donation from US billionaire Bill Ackman.

Mr Al-Ahmed’s fundraiser, launched by CarHub Australia, is one of several established in the days since the terror attack.

Total donations to verified GoFundMe campaigns now sit at about $5 million, including nearly $800,000 for the family of the youngest victim, ten-year-old Matilda.

More than $650,000 has been raised for Sofia, 61, and Boris Gurman, 69, who were also hailed as heroes after they were killed attempting to put a swift end to the attack.

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Governor General Sam Mostyn gave thanks on behalf of the Australian public and King Charles

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Nearly $5million has been raised to support victims and their families in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday night. Mourners are pictured at a vigil on Monday

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Donations to the family of slain Rabbi Eli Schlanger have surpassed $360,000 and a further $72,000 for Boris Tetleroyd, who was shot alongside his son at the event.

NSW Premier Chris Minns described Mr Al-Ahmed as a ‘real-life hero’ after meeting with him in hospital earlier this week.

The governor general also visited the ailing hero in hospital on Tuesday, bringing with her flowers plucked from Admiralty House.

She gave thanks on behalf of the Australian public and King Charles, whom she said asked after Mr Al-Ahmed the night prior.

‘For Ahmed, (King Charles) wants to send thanks for… that moment of absolute heroics that we’ve all been staggered by and so grateful for,’ Mostyn said.

She added the 43-year-old would likely receive a bravery award and that he had already received ‘many, many’ nominations.

Sajid Akram was shot dead by police at the scene. His son, Naveed, was rushed to hospital under police guard with critical injuries.

The 24-year-old spent two days in a coma before being hit with dozens of charges, including 15 counts of murder.

Reuben Owen has marked a major step forward in his relationship with girlfriend Jess during a festive episode of his Channel 5 series Reuben Owen: Christmas in the Dales, leaving viewers smiling at the couple’s growing bond.

The 21-year-old farmer, who first found fame on Our Yorkshire Farm, shared several intimate moments with Jess as the pair prepared to spend their first Christmas together — a milestone that comes just over a year after they began dating. The episode showed Reuben organising a Christmas party at Jess’ family farm as a heartfelt thank-you to the friends and relatives who have supported them throughout the year.

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Before the celebrations could begin, Reuben, alongside his colleagues Sonny and Capper and Jess’ father David, faced a demanding barn renovation that had to be completed in time for the party. The pressure only added to the sense of achievement when the evening finally came together.

Adding a touch of chaos and charm, the couple also raised a group of turkey chicks for their first Christmas celebrations — though the birds briefly escaped, forcing Reuben and Jess to work together to round them up.

Reflecting on their journey, Reuben remarked with a smile that it was their second Christmas together, while Jess laughed as she realised how quickly time had passed, admitting she “couldn’t believe it” herself. When asked about Christmas presents, Jess insisted she didn’t need anything, while Reuben joked that he was hoping for articulated wrap — and perhaps even another digger.

The episode echoed the affection the couple have shown publicly in recent months. Back in October, Reuben marked their one-year anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post declaring his love for Jess, who responded by saying they had made “so many amazing memories together”.

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Fans were quick to flood the couple with warm messages, praising their natural chemistry and calling them “made for one another”, with many urging Channel 5 to feature Jess even more on the show.

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In a striking and unprecedented twist during today’s parliamentary session, Keir Starmer, known for his usual calm and composed demeanor, visibly panicked when confronted by Lee Anderson in a tense, electrifying exchange. The confrontation, sparked by Anderson’s pointed challenge over deportation figures, immediately gripped the attention of MPs, political analysts, and the public alike, igniting a storm of debate and speculations about the stability and strategy of Starmer’s leadership.

The atmosphere in Parliament was electric as Lee Anderson launched his challenge, directly questioning Starmer’s claims about deporting 24,000 individuals since coming into power without providing any details. Starmer, typically steady, appeared visibly unsettled, caught off guard by the intensity and precision of Anderson’s accusations. This moment of palpable tension stunned the chamber and fueled a fiery back-and-forth that sent shockwaves beyond Westminster walls.

Political observers described the silence that fell over the room as “deafening” following Anderson’s pointed remarks. It was a rare sight to see Starmer’s normally measured responses give way to a firm, direct rebuttal signaling higher stakes than a routine policy dispute. The charged atmosphere spoke volumes about deep-seated undercurrents moving beneath parliamentary decorum, hinting at fractures that could influence future debates and decisions.

The incident rapidly spread across social media with clips of the exchange going viral, leaving the public buzzing. Reactions were mixed—some praised Starmer’s resilience under fire, while others lauded Anderson for exposing possible vulnerabilities in Labour’s narrative and command. The online discourse reveals an intensified scrutiny of Starmer’s leadership and how he manages internal and external pressures in high-stakes environments.

 

 

Senior political commentators weighed in, calling the confrontation “a defining moment,” noting it reflected mounting internal tensions and growing challenges to Starmer’s authority. In whispered discussions among MPs, the spectacle has been framed as far more than mere verbal sparring—it is perceived as a revealing glimpse into the complex power dynamics at play within the UK’s leading political parties.

Among parliamentarians, the shock was evident as glances were exchanged and conversations ignited after the heated confrontation. One insider noted the distinct change in Starmer’s expression—the kind of look signaling he would not simply let the confrontation fade away quietly. This exchange, they suggest, marks a potential turning point in how political opposition challenges are handled moving forward.

 

 

 

For the public watching closely, this was a moment that shattered the usual political script. Starmer’s momentary loss of composure under targeted attack sparked intrigue and concern. Many are now questioning whether this encounter signifies deeper vulnerabilities within his party and how this might affect Labour’s standing ahead of crucial upcoming legislative battles and the next election cycle.

 

 

 

Analysts speculate the ramifications of this confrontation could ripple throughout parliamentary committees, policy negotiations, and internal party dialogues, potentially shifting the momentum in subtle but significant ways. While the televised seconds revealed intense disagreement, much more is believed to be unfolding behind the scenes, involving political strategizing and recalibrating.

The interview was meant to be reflective. John Howard, Australia’s second-longest serving prime minister, sat down with Sky News Australia to mark the 29th anniversary of his 1996 gun reforms—reforms that changed the nation after Port Arthur.

But three days after the horrific Bondi Beach terror attack, where 15 people lost their lives in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration, the conversation took a darker turn.

Howard didn’t hold back.

“You’re a complete phoney,” he said, staring down the barrel of the camera as if addressing Anthony Albanese directly. “Australians can work out a phoney. They can work out when they’re being treated to weasel words.”

The studio fell silent. Host Kieran Gilbert’s eyes widened. Viewers at home froze.

In a season dominated by chaos, clashes and record-breaking votes, something extraordinary happened in the I’m A  Celebrity jungle this year.
Not loud.
Not flashy.
Not dramatic.

Just quietly, beautifully transformative.

Tom Read Wilson — the gentle, eloquent  TV personality known for his charm and kindness — walked into the jungle as a familiar face. But he walked out as something far bigger:

 a national sweetheart, an LGBTQ+ icon, and the emotional centrepiece of the entire season.

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 The Contestant Who Won Without Playing the Game

While others fought, panicked, clashed, or strategised, Tom did something radical:
He simply chose to be kind.

And that decision changed everything.

He grounded the camp.
He uplifted every teammate.
He reminded Britain that softness is not weakness — it is power in its purest form.

Across social media, viewers were unanimous:

“He’s the spirit of the series.”
“Reality TV needed this energy.”
“Tom Read Wilson restored my faith in humanity.”

His presence didn’t just entertain —
it healed

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 The Emotional Arc No One Expected

Every season has a hero.
This year, that hero was not the loudest, the strongest or the most dramatic.

It was Tom — the soft-spoken storyteller whose compassion shaped the entire narrative.

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He became the jungle’s moral compass.
Its warmth.
Its quiet strength.

Each episode revealed another layer of his resilience and depth — a steady glow in a setting designed to break people down.

By the time the public crowned AngryGinge the winner, tens of thousands were already saying the same thing:

“Tom is the winner in our hearts.”

And they meant it.

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 A Friendship That Redefined Masculinity

One of the most unexpectedly beautiful parts of Tom’s journey was his bond with rapper Aitch — a pairing so unlikely, so genuine, so charming that it captivated the entire nation.

They joked, sang, supported each other, and created the kind of friendship that breaks stereotypes and builds bridges.

Their promise to continue meeting for breakfast in the UK sent fans into a frenzy —
because some friendships simply feel iconi

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 A Symbol Britain Didn’t Know It Needed

Tom didn’t try to be a hero.
He didn’t try to be an icon.
He didn’t even try to stand out.

He just showed up as himself — gracefully, unapologetically, authentically.

And that was enough to change people.

In a reality-TV world built on conflict, Tom proved something radical:

 That gentleness can lead.
That kindness can win.
That being real is unforgettable.

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 **Runner-Up? Yes.

Emotional Winner? Absolutely.**

Finishing second didn’t diminish Tom’s triumph — it amplified it.

The public didn’t fall in love with him because he conquered trials or outperformed rivals.

They fell for him because he made them feel something:

Seen

Safe

Hopeful

Connected

And at a time when people needed it most.

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 A Future Brighter Than Any Crown

Since leaving the jungle, Tom’s popularity has exploded.
His name trends daily.
Celebrities praise him publicly.
Young LGBTQ+ viewers call him a role model.
Parents say they want their kids to grow up like him.

And yet, through all the noise, Tom remains exactly who he was on day one:

Gracious.
Gentle.
Grateful.
Glowing.

He entered the jungle as a contestant —
and left as a symbol of hope.

 A reminder that in a world starved for kindness…
one gentle soul can shift an entire nation.