Stacy Carey
Expertise
The Bachelor Franchise, Reality Television, Celebrity Buzz
- Stacy started watching reality television long before most other people, and considers MTV's "The Real World" to be the true first reality show in the U.S.
- Long before professionally writing about "The Bachelor" franchise, and before spoilers were readily available, Stacy won her office pool on pinning down the winner of Andrew Firestone's final rose recipient in season 3.
- Shortly after Bob Guiney was named "The Bachelor," Stacy ran into him at an appearance in San Francisco, while she was there on a business trip. She still has the photo she had taken with him somewhere.
Experience
Stacy Carey worked in direct mail marketing for nine years before choosing to leave the corporate world for self-employment. She started freelance writing in 2009 and was thrilled to shift from business-related topics to celebrity-driven content shortly after she began writing full-time. Stacy is a writer who specializes in entertainment topics, and covers the gamut from reality television, to soap operas, to celebrity real-life happenings. Whether it is digging for spoilers, analyzing a famous couple's breakup, or retaining random celebrity knowledge, she can frequently rattle off more background on a sizzling-hot celebrity situation than you perhaps wanted to know. Stacy has written for numerous entertainment websites, including several years at both Examiner and Inquisitr. She joined Nicki Swift in March 2021.
Education
Stacy graduated cum laude from Ripon College with a bachelor's degree in history and elementary education.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
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Stories By Stacy Carey
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While their characters on "General Hospital" never connected for an on-screen romance, Michael Saucedo and Rebecca Herbst found a genuine love off-screen.
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Before Michelle Stafford landed her star-making role as Phyllis Summers on "The Young and the Restless," she endured this serious illness.
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Lisa Rinna is no stranger to television drama, but her experience on "Days of Our Lives" was particularly concerning. What happened?
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Chandra Wilson has made a name for herself portraying Dr. Miranda Bailey on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," but she had a starkly different career before her big break.
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After five years as Hope on "The Bold and the Beautiful," Kim Matula walked away from her breakout role. Why did she really exit the soap opera?
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Nikki Garcia and her twin sister Brie Garcia spent nearly two decades as The Bella Twins. Here's why they changed their last name - and then changed it back.
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Cameron Mathison and Vanessa Arevalo Mathison married in 2002 and welcomed two children. But, what do we know about the soap star's wife?
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Rebecca Budig surprised fans when she married "The Bachelor" star Bob Guiney, but their union didn't last. Now she's found forever love with Michael Benson.
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While Valerie Bertinelli gained fame for her acting and popular show on the Food Network, she was subject to backlash after partnering with Jenny Craig.
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“Law & Order: SVU” star Kelli Giddish surprised fans when she announced her marriage to Beau Richards. But what to we know about her new husband?
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Rachel Lindsay's "Extra" interview with Chris Harrison was the beginning of the end of his time as the "Bachelor" host. Now she's opening up about her side.
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Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd were always popular "DWTS" personalities individually, but their fan bases grew significantly once they became a couple.
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"Dancing with the Stars" move from ABC to Disney+ for Season 31 left fans of the long-running series stunned. But what does the cast have to say?
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Candace Cameron Bure has been known as one of the faces of the Hallmark Channel for several years, but like Lori Loughlin, she's defecting to a rival network.
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"Counting On" stars Jill and Derick Dillard are expecting a third child, and now, they're about to move to a new house. Here's everything we know.
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A Nicki Swift survey recently revealed that 37.17% of respondents want to see Keanu Reeves date this former co-star. So, who is it?
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In a shocking turn of events, "Dancing With the Stars" will return in the fall as a Disney+ exclusive, leaving its home at ABC after 16 years.
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Singing superstar Carrie Underwood shared exciting news with her fans about her new album. Here's what it's expected to drop.
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Although Vanna White typically appears charismatic and happy on-camera for "Wheel of Fortune," she's navigated personal heartbreak several times.
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Martha Stewart's life may seem incredibly majestic, but an Instagram post on April 3 showed she can be hit with heartbreak like anybody else.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz walked away from his long-running TV show in late 2021. Apparently, that decision blindsided many staff members, per a new report.
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Many people focused on the Chris Rock and Will Smith drama during the 2022 Oscars, but Amy Schumer found herself under fire too. over a joke with Kirsten Dunst.
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The Duggar family from "Counting On" and "19 Kids and Counting" gathered for a major event on March 26, as Jeremiah Duggar married Hannah Wissmann.
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The complexity of the emotions in some upcoming "This Is Us" scenes apparently took something of a toll on Chrissy Metz. Here's why.
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Sandra Bullock looks back favorably on many of her iconic roles, but she admits there's one particular project she absolutely regrets choosing to do.
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It did not take long after Trevor Noah's "The Daily Show" segment about Kim Kardashian and Kanye "Ye" West for the rapper to respond to his criticism.
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"Sister Wives" star Christine Brown isn't sitting at home, wallowing over the end of her marriage to Kody. Here's the reality star's latest update.