ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Explains Why He Was Tearing Up in the Broadcast Booth During the College Football Championship

Kirk Herbstreit.Photo:Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty ESPN analystKirk Herbstreitwas overcome after his alma mater Ohio State won the national championship. “It’s been a tough year for me behind the scenes,” Herbstreit told hisCollege GameDaycolleague. He added, “Ali, my wife, faced some stuff. My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Essence Atkins Calls Working with the Wayans Family 'Incredibly Liberating': 'They Don't Require a Hierarchy' (Exclusive)

Essence Atkins.Photo:Variety via Getty Variety via Getty Essence Atkinshas nothing but love and respect for the Wayans.In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about her newly released BET+ original holiday filmQueens of Christmas, the actress, 52, also discussed her longstanding working relationship with the comedians.Atkins currently stars as “Ivy” alongsideDamon Wayans, Sr.(Poppa) and his son Damon Wayans, Jr. (Damon) in the CBS sitcomPoppa’s House, but she has also worked with other members of the famous family throughout the decades.

Estranged Husband Was Out on Bond When He Killed Wife and Her Family, Then Later Turned Gun on Himself

A photo of the deceased: John F. Childs; Adrienne Seay; John A. Childs.Photo:National Gun Violence Memorial (3) National Gun Violence Memorial (3) A South Carolina family is asking for help in caring for a child whose family members were killed in a shooting two days after Christmas. Darius had been arrested on an assault and battery charge the night before the incident, but was released on a $10,000 bond,the Post and Courierreported.

Ethan Slater's Ex Lilly Jay Gets Candid About Co-Parenting withWickedStar 3 Months After Divorce: 'Fiercely Love Our Son'

Lilly Jay (left) and Ethan Slater in 2018.Photo:Mike Coppola/WireImage Mike Coppola/WireImage Ethan Slater’sex-wifeLilly Jayis speaking out publicly for the first time since finalizing her divorce in September. The psychologist penned a personal essay forThe Cutand spoke about her relationship with theWickedactor, which ended while Slater was filming the movie. Jay, who shares her2-year-old sonwith Slater, said that although their partnership looks different, they are prioritizing their child. “While our partnership has changed, our parenthood has not,” Jay wrote.

Ethan Slater's Ex-Wife 'Didn't Understand' Their 'Growing Distance' as He Was FilmingWicked

Lilly Jay and Ethan Slater on Nov. 5, 2018.Photo:Mike Coppola/WireImage Mike Coppola/WireImage Ethan Slater’s ex-wifeLilly Jayis reflecting on the confusing time prior to their split. They share a son, whom they welcomed in August 2022, and Slater is now datingWickedcostarAriana Grandeafter she alsoseparated from her ex-husband Dalton Gomez. Ethan Slater, Lilly Jay and Ariana Grande.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Amy Sussman/WWD/Penske Media via Getty; Bruce Glikas/WireImage Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Amy Sussman/WWD/Penske Media via Getty; Bruce Glikas/WireImage