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Lively vs. Baldoni: The Real Reason the Feuding Stars Settled
After two years of legal mudslinging between “Gossip Girl” actress Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni, a civil trial was set to unfold in New York.
The “It Ends With Us” co-stars instead capped their bitter dispute with a settlement deal that ended an ugly and costly two-year public ordeal that battered their reputations.
The Trial: USA this week examines the history of the litigation and explains why a last-minute settlement was a likely outcome. Kayla Brantley interviews entertainment and sports attorney Thomas H. Herndon Jr. about the legal drama.
In this episode, Herndon Jr. breaks down the legal strategies at play and weighs in on what a trial may have looked like.
Help shape the Crime Desk by taking our quick, listener survey. It takes just five minutes, and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher.
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After two years of legal mudslinging between “Gossip Girl” actress Blake Lively and actor-director Justin Baldoni, a civil trial was set to unfold in New York.
The “It Ends With Us” co-stars instead capped their bitter dispute with a settlement deal that ended an ugly and costly two-year public ordeal that battered their reputations.
The Trial: USA this week examines the history of the litigation and explains why a last-minute settlement was a likely outcome. Kayla Brantley interviews entertainment and sports attorney Thomas H. Herndon Jr. about the legal drama.
In this episode, Herndon Jr. breaks down the legal strategies at play and weighs in on what a trial may have looked like.
Help shape the Crime Desk by taking our quick, listener survey. It takes just five minutes, and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher.
Terms and conditions
- Open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
- Enter between 00:01 BST on 23rd April 2026 and 23:59 BST on 23rd May 2026, inclusive
- The Promotion is free to enter by visiting, completing the online survey and providing your contact details (including email address).
- There will be one (1) winner.
- The winner will win £50 Amazon Voucher
- Amazon Vouchers are subject to Amazon’s T&Cs found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/
- Full T&Cs apply, click here to read them.
- Email us: [email protected]
- WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial
- Presenter: Kayla Brantley
- Producer: Lucy Robson
- Editor: Chelsey Ranore
- Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
- Executive Producer: Jamie East
Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime
Email us: [email protected]
WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial
Presenter: Kayla Brantley
Producer: Lucy Robson
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter.
It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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