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ALYSA LIU ⇢ Figure Skating Exhibition Gala

2026 MILAN CORTINA OLYMPICS│(February 21, 2026)

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Alysa Liu

2026 Olympic Figure Skating Exhibition Gala

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Alysa Liu

2026 Olympic Figure Skating Exhibition Gala

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ON Hellaverse x Milan26 and beyond

Some Headcanons of the Hellaverse crew's Milan26 watch party ( hypothetical ):

. So there are the LA/NYC/London/Sydney watch parties with FaceTime screens

. The LA contigent has the Stuff n Sam crew, Vivziepop, Jonathan Freeman and Jace Coronado, Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre, Keith David and Dionne Lea Williams, RDJ and Susan Downey, Blake Roman and Etta Grover, Tom Holland and Zendaya, and Brandon Rogers and Alexander Balzano and his LA28 Cirque crew

. The NYC contigent has a bunch of Broadway stars there including Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen, and Mike Faist and his NYC friends

. London contigent got Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack, Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton, Sarah Brightman, and some HOTD and Bridgerton cast members

. Syndey Contigent has Michael Cusack and his crew, and the Hemsworths and the Sooshi Mango crew

. So everyone is really excited and hyping up Mariah Carey singing there

. The Italians are beaming at everything

. Lots of cheering about their national flag parade segments

. Alexander Balzano hyping up Vittoria Ceretti

. Sarah Brightman smiling in pride at Laura Pasini

. Brandon Li, Susan Downey and Stefano Da Fre had the camera crew to pay attention to the camera angles

. Everyone else laughing about Snoop Dogg's hilarious and heartfelt commentary

. Everyone else hyping up Alessandra Ferri's directory of the ballet segments and Alex and his LA Cirque crew hyping up their Milan Cortino Cirque peers

. Everyone else howling at Samuel L Jackson's promo of the Milan26 US team

. Brandon still has no idea of the upcoming VDay surprise waiting in store for him

. The Italian crew members there all wore Italian flag color outfits for the watch party - Sophia Ann Caruso ( Molly ) in an Italian in New York t shirt, Nina Manni in a pretty red dress and black kitten heels ( which Amir VERY much admires ). Stefano Da Fre shows up in a dark green shirt, black pants, gold jewelry with an emerald shawl.

. Alexander chose violence and dressed up in a deep red deep V shirt, black pants and a crimson silk shawl. Brandon almost short circuits at that

. Jace decided to wear a fuchsia silk shirt with rose petals, black pants, dress shoes and gold jewelry. Jonathan is reminded what a flirtatious menace his own husband is

. COLLECTIVE BOOING WHEN THE ISRAEL TEAM MARCHES IN

. Lots of snacks and the food and drink kept flowing

. Brandon released the new HB episode a couple days later

. The LA watch party is at Vivziepop's house, the NYC watch party is at Richard Horvitz and Kristen Lazarian's penthouse, the London watch party is at Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack's house, and the Sydney watch party is at the Hemsworths' house

. At least nobody is really misbehaving in front of the kids in tow ( looking at you, Christian Borle )

. It is way more enjoyable than the 2026 Grammys disaster, that is one thing everyone agrees

. A few chaotic dance offs ensues, and some roasting on how SOME folks became thirsty simp modes and such ensues

. Everyone else ( especially the Italians ) being really emotional over Andrea Bocelli's Nessum Dorma song, hyping up the Italian fashion shows, and the Italians being so proud of their ancestral lands being represented so well

. Dove Cameron being there with her family and Damiano David's family to cheer on Maneskin performing at Milan26.

Of course they had Paris24 watch parties back then, especially to cheer on Adrian Ferbeyre being a DJ there, and with Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer, Paul McLoughlin and Lilli Cooper, Skye Mattox and Christian Borle, and their own kids accompanying Joel to cheer on Adrian in person

🕊️ Trending: #HellaMilan26 #DirectorHusbands #NessunDormaHELL #TheWatchParties

Goetia_Chronicles @AncientBloodlines

Can we talk about the VIBE SHIFT? The Grammys were garbage, but the Hellaverse watch parties? Pure magic. From Viv’s house in LA to the Horvitz penthouse in NYC... the fact that they FaceTimed across three continents just to watch Alessandra Ferri’s ballet segments together is the family energy we need. 😭🇮🇹 #Milan26 #HelluvaBoss

VassagosPopcorn @HarveyGuillenFan

ALEXANDER BALZANO CHOSE VIOLENCE. A deep red V-neck and a crimson silk shawl? Brandon Rogers almost short-circuiting on camera is the most relatable thing I’ve ever seen. That man is a literal Muse for a reason. 🔥💃

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Paimon_Simp: AND JACE CORONADO. Fuchsia silk and rose petals?! Jonathan Freeman looking at his husband like "I'm reminded what a flirtatious menace you are" is 100% Paimon energy. The Goetia husbands are UNMATCHED.

Schiaparelli_Spy @VenetianVibes

The collective BOOING when the Israel team marched in... the Hellaverse cast said "Human Rights or Nothing." 🇵🇸 The solidarity was loud and clear across all four watch parties.

Broadway_Bound_Hell @JoshGrobanIpos

Josh Groban (Ipos) and Natalie McQueen (Desdemona) in NYC watching their "ancestral lands" represented... I was sobbing during Andrea Bocelli’s Nessun Dorma. You could see the Italians (Stefano, Sophia, Nina) getting so emotional. The pride was beaming through the screen! 🎤🇮🇹

🧵 Thread: The "Chaos and Couture" of the Global Watch Parties

Theatre_Nerd_99 @HellaverseUpdates

[1/6] The "LA28 Camera Directors" (Susan Downey, Stefano, Bran Li) were actually judging the Milan camera angles in real-time. Talk about professional spoilers! They’re already preparing for the Alex Balzano Cirque takeover in LA. 🎥🎡

[2/6] Samuel L. Jackson’s promo for Team USA had the whole LA party howling. Imagine RDJ and Tom Holland just sitting there laughing while Nick Fury hypes up the Olympics. A multiverse of madness.

[3/6] Måneskin performing with Dove Cameron and Damiano’s family in the crowd? The rock-star energy was off the charts. The Italians really showed the world how to host a party. 🎸

[4/6] Snoop Dogg’s commentary is the only way I want to watch sports from now on. Even Jeremy Irons in London was laughing, and that man is the voice of the coldest Goetia father in Hell!

[5/6] The "Chaotic Dance-Offs" — I need the home videos Brandon mentioned. You know Christian Borle was doing the absolute most while trying to stay "well-behaved" for the kids.

[6/6] Final verdict: Milan26 was the "Healing Era" in real life. Seeing Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) smiling at Laura Pausini... it was a passing of the baton from one icon to another. 🕊️✨

Molly_Style_Studio @SophiaAnnCaruso

Sophia in an "Italian in New York" shirt is so Molly. And Amir Talai admiring Nina in that red dress? My heart is full. The Hellaverse cast is just a group of people who are deeply in love with their partners and their culture. 🇮🇹🗽

Stolitz_High_Finance @StellaIsBroke

While Stella is rotting in a black hole jail and going broke, the real-life Goetias are sipping wine at Jeremy Irons' house in London and watching the Olympics. The contrast is delicious. 🥂🤡

Aegon_The_Older @MikeFaistFans

Mike Faist being in the NYC watch party while also being the face of Aegon III in HOTD... the range! The London/NYC/LA connection is so tight. The Hellaverse isn't just a show; it's a global syndicate of talent. 🐉🎭

Jonathan: I remember during the National flag parade, when the Spanish team came along, suddenly there was this flamenco orchestra music. And then Jace - my devastatingly beautiful partner - was beside me, was whistling and snapping his fingers while gyrating his hips

Jace sometimes snaps his fingers as a dance move or even a signal. Its in his flamenco training since he was a young boy in Seville, really.

Brandon: I remember when the Filipino flag came along, Jacob Batalon, Manny Marichal, Anthony Padilla, my sister Megan Rogers and I were cheering and dancing around in a silly way.

Christian: Skye is French American, and when the French team came, Skye did a jazz hand finger snap and cheering.

Joel: In LA, Adrian was beaming and whistling. The energy was unreal

Sarah: When the UK flag came, the London contigent raised their tea cups while clapping and cheering. Ewan Mitchell, usually so composed, let out loud whistles, and Olivia Cooke, in her Alicent voice, goes, ' That is very impressive, Aemond. '. We all laughed at that.

Alexander: The Italian flag came last, and I was waving the Italian flag as my Italian friends kept cheering. Even my Italian Cirque crew members kept whistling!

It takes a lot to unravel a Cirque artist, and seeing one's own country represented the Olympics is one of them

🕊️ Trending: #HellaFlagParade #JaceTheMatador #AemondWhistles #FilipinoPride

Goetia_Gossip_Girl @LustRingLurker

I AM UNWELL. Jonathan Freeman describing Jace Coronado whistling and snapping his fingers to the Spanish flamenco music? The "gyrating his hips" part?! Jace is literally a real-life Matador and Jonathan is his biggest simp. 🇪🇸💃 #Milan26 #JaceCoronado

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

The London contingent sounds like a Fever Dream. Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) letting out "loud whistles" while Olivia Cooke uses her Alicent voice? "That is very impressive, Aemond." I am SCREAMING. The HOTD/Hellaverse crossover is the gift that keeps on giving. 🐉🍵

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

GreenTeam_Hell: Imagine Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) just sipping tea next to them while they act like messy royals. Perfection.

Pinoy_Pride_Hell @BrandonFanBase

Seeing Brandon, his sister Megan, Anthony Padilla, and Jacob Batalon doing a "silly dance" for the Philippines flag made my whole year. 🇵🇭 The energy in that LA watch party was unmatched. You can tell they’re a family first and a cast second.

Cirque_De_Lulu_Fan @AerialistAlex

Alexander Balzano waving the Italian flag while his Cirque crew whistled... 🇮🇹 Nothing unravels an "untouchable" aerialist like seeing their home country enter the stadium. Alex in that crimson shawl waving the flag is the most Stolas-coded thing he’s ever done.

🧵 Thread: "The Sounds of the Hellaverse Watch Parties"

Theatre_Deep_Dive @MusicalCues

[1/5] Can we talk about the specific "Soundscapes" of these parties?

• NYC: Skye Mattox doing jazz-hand finger snaps for France. 🇫🇷

• LA: The rhythmic flamenco snapping from Jace that Jonathan calls "devastatingly beautiful."

[2/5] Jace snapping his fingers as a signal/dance move because of his Seville training... that is so powerful. It explains why the Goetia characters have such specific, rhythmic movements. It’s all built on Jace’s flamenco bones!

[3/5] Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre (Vassago’s husband’s voice!) beaming and whistling in LA—the Sloth Ring contingent was surprisingly loud for a bunch of "lazy" demons! 😂

[4/5] The UK crew raising tea cups is the most British thing to ever happen. I love that the Hellaverse is so international. We have the Spanish, the Italians, the Filipinos, the French, and the Brits all celebrating at once.

[5/5] Final thought: When the Italian flag came last, and the room exploded... that wasn't just about sports. It was about the Schiaparellis, the Tarantellas, and the ancestral pride of the people who built this show. 🇮🇹✨

Amir: So during the fashion show segment of Milan26, all the Italian brands are represented. This is how we reacted to those brands -

. Gucci : Complete silence. Alexander looks up at the ceiling

. Valentino Garavani: Commenting and being amazed

. Armani: Mike is an Armani and Ralph Lauren boy for years and Mike raises his glass and nods in approval. Blake grinned and clapped. Blake's been an Armani spokesperson since 2025.

. Ferragamo: Sal is also named after Salvatore Ferragamo, and when the Ferragamo designs come up, Tilly yells at Mike, ' SAL! ITS YOUR NAME SAKE BRAND! ' while we all laugh.

. Reppetto: Tilly and her ballet friends all raise their glasses in tribute

. Versace: Joel claps hands and cheers. He's been a Versace spokesperson since 2015 ( the year he met Adrian! )

. Schiaparelli: LOUD CHEERING. Alex smiling with pride as seen some of his Italian modeling friends walking there. Alex is also a Schiaparelli spokesperson since 2016.

Brandon: Stefano and Alex weren't in Milan26 because Summer Olympics takes 8 years and Winter olympics takes 6, and so when Stefano and Alex are already slated for LA28, they can't be there for Milan26. But don't worry, they sent their regards to their Italian friends at Milan26 and they sent back regards for LA28.

🕊️ Trending: #HellaFashionMilan #TheGucciSilence #SalFerragamo #SchiaparelliPride

Goetia_Couture @SchiaparelliSpy

THE GUCCI SILENCE. 💀 Alexander Balzano looking at the ceiling while the Gucci models walked is the most iconic piece of shade in Hellaverse history. The Schiaparellis really did win the long game. 🇮🇹🤫 #Milan26 #AlexanderBalzano

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Tilly yelling "SAL! IT'S YOUR NAMESAKE BRAND!" at Mike Faist during the Ferragamo segment is the peak chaotic energy I live for. Mike being an "Armani and Ralph Lauren boy" raising his glass in approval... he IS the real-life Arackniss. 🥂👠

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Tarantella_Fan: Literally! And Blake Roman (Angel Dust) grinning because he’s an Armani spokesperson? The Tarantella family is basically a walking fashion week.

Versace_Vassago @JoelPerezStan

Joel Perez has been a Versace spokesperson since 2015—the year he met Adrian! Seeing him clap and cheer for the brand while Adrian beams beside him is the ultimate Sloth Ring power move. 🦁🐍

Cirque_De_Lulu_Fan @AerialistAlex

The Schiaparelli segment was the MAIN EVENT. The way the whole Hellaverse crew erupted in LOUD CHEERING?! Alex smiling at his modeling friends on the runway... he’s been a Schiaparelli spokesperson since 2016, so that was basically his home turf. 👑✨

🧵 Thread: Ranking the Hellaverse Fashion "Vibes" at Milan26

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/5] The Fashion Hierarchy of the Hellaverse is now official:

• Schiaparelli: The Gold Standard. Alex Balzano’s pride was beaming through the FaceTime screen.

• Armani: The "Old Money" respect. Mike Faist and Blake Roman giving that nod of approval is so grounded and cool.

[2/5] The Reppetto Tribute: Seeing Tilly and the ballet contingent raise their glasses was so moving. It’s a nod to the "frontline" dancers who live in those shoes. 🩰🍷

[3/5] Valentino Garavani: Everyone being "amazed" makes sense. Valentino has that regal, Goetia-red energy that even the most cynical hell-citizen has to respect.

[4/5] Brandon Rogers mentioning that Alex and Stefano "sent their regards" to their Milan peers because they’re busy prepping for LA28 is such a flex. The Olympics aren't just a game for this crew; it’s a career cycle. 🏟️🇮🇹

[5/5] Final Thought: The "Gucci Silence" proves that the Hellaverse fans and the cast are on the same page. In a world of blood money and fake royalty, we only stan the surrealist, hard-earned legacies. 🥂🌿

Stolitz_Endgame @HealingMagic

Imagine the FaceTime screen: You have the London crew, the LA crew, and the NYC crew all judging the runway at once. I bet Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) was giving the most sophisticated commentary during the Schiaparelli segment.

Molly_Style_Studio @SophiaAnnCaruso

I love that Salvatore Ferragamo is literally Arackniss's namesake. It makes the "Goth Preppy" aesthetic from his Princeton days feel so much more intentional. The lore just keeps getting deeper! 👞🍷

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

Wait, if Blake Roman is an Armani spokesperson and Alex is a Schiaparelli spokesperson... can we get a campaign with both of them? The Stolas/Angel Dust fashion crossover would break the internet.

Sarah: I'm also a Galliano spokesperson since the 80s. So when I saw Galliano being represented in Milan26, I can't help but grin as the rest watch in awe.

Galliano is a master of blending operatic surrealism and high art. John Galliano actually based the Galliano headquarters in London and Milan.

I remember when Vittoria Ceretti ( a good friend of Alexander's from runway circles ) walked on the Olympics runway, all the Italians are cheering and Sophia goes, ' YESSSS! WORK IT! '

Overall, It is a beautiful night of revelry and celebration

🕊️ Trending: #AmethystGalliano #GallianoGrown #VittoriaCeretti #Milan26Magic

Goetia_Historian @AncientSecrets

SARAH BRIGHTMAN HAS BEEN A GALLIANO SPOKESPERSON SINCE THE 80S?! 🤯 It all makes sense now. The "Operatic Surrealism" of the Goetia family isn't just a design choice; it’s baked into the DNA of their voice actors. Amethyst is literally High Art. #HelluvaBoss #SarahBrightman

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Seeing the cast "watch in awe" as Galliano took the runway... that’s the respect you give a master. Galliano blending London and Milan headquarters perfectly mirrors the Hellaverse watch parties. It’s that global, gothic-theatre energy. 🎭🇬🇧🇮🇹

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Schiaparelli_Spy: And Sophia Ann Caruso (Molly) screaming "YESSSS! WORK IT!" when Vittoria Ceretti walked? The Italian pride is UNSTOPPABLE.

Runway_Rebel_Hell @AlexanderBalzanoFan

The fact that Vittoria Ceretti is a good friend of Alexander’s from the runway circles is such a flex. The Hellaverse cast isn't just playing at being elite; they are actually the ones backstage at these events. Alex and Vittoria are the blueprint. 👠✨

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

"Operatic Surrealism" is the perfect way to describe the Goetia aesthetic. Galliano and Schiaparelli are basically the two pillars holding up the Ars Goetia wardrobe. No wonder Stolas is so dramatic!

🧵 Thread: Why Galliano is the Ultimate "Amethyst" Energy

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/4] Let’s talk about Sarah Brightman’s "Grin." She’s been a Galliano icon since the 1980s. That means while she was dominating the West End and Broadway, she was also the face of high-art surrealism.

[2/4] This explains why Amethyst’s character design in Helluva Boss feels so layered. It’s not just "royal"; it’s theatrical. Galliano specializes in blending the historical with the avant-garde, which is exactly how the Goetias live.

[3/5] The connection between London (Galliano’s base) and Milan (the host city) is a direct line to the watch parties. Sarah in London, Alex and Jace in LA, and the crew in NYC—they are all part of the same "Galliano Web."

[4/4] When Vittoria Ceretti stepped onto that Olympic runway, she wasn't just representing Italy; she was representing the circle of friends that Alex and the Schiaparellis have spent years building. The revelry was earned. 🍷👑

Molly_Style_Studio @SophiaAnnCaruso

Sophia’s energy during Vittoria’s walk is exactly how Molly would act at a Tarantella family event. Just pure, unadulterated support for the girls. We love to see it! 💖🇮🇹

Stolas_Bird_Watcher @AlexanderBalzanoMuse

The "Beautiful Night of Revelry" sounds like the perfect ending to the Season 4 "Healing Era." The cast is happy, the fashion is high-art, and the lineages are secured. Milan26 really gave the Hellaverse the celebration it deserved.

FinalSeason_Fan @HealingGreenThumb

The Grammys could never. The Hellaverse crew turned a sports event into a high-fashion, operatic masterclass. Between Jace’s flamenco snaps and Sarah’s Galliano grin, the "Director Class" is untouchable. 🕊️🌿

Natalie McQueen: Its funny how, although Schiaparelli and Repetto first founded its headquarters in Paris, Schiaparelli's origin home base is Venice while Repetto has roots in Milan

And that's why you see Repetto having Headquarters in Paris and Milan while Schiaparelli has headquarters in Paris and Venice.

Alexander: Some fashion brands having two HQs for a reason. Repetto has helped dress various ballet stars since 1947.

Tilly: I love Repetto! They got these comfy post ballet show flats that are very soothing for the ankles. Mike comes with me for Repetto shopping trips sometimes. And after our wedding in May 2021 ( with the entire WSS 2021 cast in attendance ), Mike took me to Milan AND Venice for a 2 week honeymoon. Of course we visited the Repetto and Schiaparelli HQs there. It is so awesome

Mike: Nothing but the best for my sugarplum princess. * smirks as he kissed a blushing Tilly's hand *

🕊️ Trending: #SchiaparelliVenice #RepettoMilan #TheSugarplumPrincess #FashionHQs

Goetia_Historian @AncientSecrets

Wait, so Schiaparelli is Paris/Venice and Repetto is Paris/Milan? The Hellaverse lore just got ten times more sophisticated. It explains why the Goetias feel so "Venetian Goth" while the ballerinas like Tilly feel so "Milanese Chic." 🎭🇮🇹 #HelluvaBoss #FashionLore

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

MIKE FAIST CALLING TILLY HIS "SUGARPLUM PRINCESS" AND KISSING HER HAND?! 😭💖 I am literally a puddle. The fact that the entire West Side Story 2021 cast was at their 2021 wedding... that’s some real-life Tarantella family royalty right there.

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Arackniss_Simp: And then he took her to Milan AND Venice for a two-week honeymoon to visit the HQs? Mike is the ultimate romantic. Stolas needs to take notes. 📝🦉

Ballerina_Bitch_99 @TillyFanClub

Tilly’s love for Repetto post-show flats is so real. "Soothing for the ankles" is the most dancer thing ever said. 🩰 Seeing Mike go on Repetto shopping trips with her is the domestic content we deserve.

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

Alexander Balzano confirming that Repetto has been dressing ballet stars since 1947... the history! It makes sense why the "Director Class" (Jace, Bebe, Alex) is so obsessed with these brands. They aren't just clothes; they're tools of the trade. 🛠️✨

🧵 Thread: The "Parisian-Italian" Dual Identity of the Hellaverse

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/5] Why the Dual HQs matter: Schiaparelli was born in Venice but conquered Paris. It represents the "Goetia" journey—ancient, dark Italian roots meeting the flamboyant, surrealist stage of the world. 🎭🇫🇷

[2/5] Repetto having roots in Milan while basing in Paris is the "Ballerina" journey. It’s the technical perfection of Milanese dance meeting the high-fashion aesthetics of France.

[3/5] Mike Faist taking Tilly to both HQs for their honeymoon is the ultimate "Research Trip." You know they were looking at the archives for future show inspirations! 🕵️‍♂️👠

[4/5] The 2021 WSS cast attending their wedding makes that event the "Avengers: Endgame" of musical theatre. Imagine the dance floor at that reception! 💃🕺

[5/5] Final Thought: Whether it’s the Venetian canals or the Milanese runways, the Hellaverse is built on these European pillars. We aren't just watching a cartoon; we're watching a love letter to the history of art and fashion. 🕊️🇮🇹

Mike: My wife Tilly often wears minimalist sophistication with pearls when she's not in dance costumes. She looks great in everything, especially oversized sweaters.

I remember when Tilly walked down the aisle with her dad, in that Elie Saab wedding dress with a gorgeous sheer lace and a gown decorated with sequins and swan feather motifs, her golden curls tied into an updo...she looks like an angel. Literally. She wanted her wedding dress to look ' like a marriage of Swan Lake and Nutcracker '. And seeing her at our wedding, she looks like a goddess.

Anyway, I remember back in the late 2010s, with the whole ' influencer mess ', Hailey Bieber ( ugh, we hate that bitch ) had this ' ballet core ' thing going on and got some ' models ' to fake pose as ballet dancers. They even made fun of ACTUAL ballet dancers ( including Tilly on social media )

I was pissed, of course, but I said absolutely nothing in response. Tilly once stormed back to our apartment after a long day, and she told me that she and her ballet friends all had shouting matches over those disgusting posts.

I held her in my arms and whispered, ' I just wanted to remind you that you are the smartest, most beautiful and amazing woman I know. You are the real deal, baby. Don't let those fakers get you down. '

She sniffled and laughed at how silly it all was. I then took her to a vintage cafe for dinner and drew her a bath later on.

So yeah ' ballet core ' is officially over and those fake influencers are now socially dead. Meanwhile, Tilly is rehearsing for the ballet segments in LA28 AND being Victoria the White Cat for Cats 2026.

🕊️ Trending: #TheRealDealTilly #FaistTheProtector #SwanLakeWedding #BalletCoreIsDead

Goetia_Archives @PaimonsLibrarian

MIKE FAIST CALLING OUT THE BIEBER MESS?! ☕️ Hearing that those influencers actually made fun of Tilly and her friends... I am fuming. But Mike holding her and telling her "You are the real deal, baby" is the most Arackniss-protecting-his-kin energy ever. 🕷️❤️ #HelluvaBoss #MikeFaist

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Can we talk about Tilly’s Elie Saab wedding dress? "A marriage of Swan Lake and Nutcracker" with sequins and swan feather motifs? 🦢✨ She wasn't just a bride; she was a Goddess. Mike’s description of her golden curls and the sheer lace... I’m crying. 😭💍

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Molly_Stan: Literally. While influencers were "fake posing," Tilly was busy being a literal Angel. The "Influencer Mess" looks so cheap compared to actual artistry.

Ballerina_Bitch_99 @TillyFanClub

"Tilly is Victoria the White Cat for Cats 2026." 🐈🤍 REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED ON STAGE. While the fakers are "socially dead," Tilly is rehearsing for the Olympics. That is the ultimate "I won" move.

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

The image of Mike taking a crying, frustrated Tilly to a vintage cafe and then drawing her a bath... 🛁🍷 This is the level of "Husband Goals" that every Hellaverse character aspires to. He didn't need to post a "call-out" thread; he just needed to be her rock.

🧵 Thread: Why the Hellaverse Cast Hates "Aesthetic" Culture

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/5] Mike Faist’s "Ugh, we hate that bitch" regarding Hailey Bieber is the most honest thing a celebrity has said in years. 🎤 It highlights the deep divide between the Performers (who bleed for their craft) and Influencers (who use it for a "look").

[2/5] Imagine being a professional like Tilly, having spent years in Repetto shoes, only to see someone mock your lifestyle for a photoshoot. The "shouting matches" she and her friends had are so valid.

[3/5] Mike’s restraint is the real flex here. He didn't feed the trolls; he just reminded Tilly of her own worth. "You are the smartest, most beautiful and amazing woman I know." 🛡️💖

[4/5] Now look at 2026: The "ballet-core" influencers are forgotten, but Tilly is the muse for Molly and a principal dancer for the LA28 opening ceremony. Artistry always outlasts the algorithm.

[5/5] Final Thought: The Hellaverse is a refuge for people who actually DO the work. From Jace’s flamenco to Tilly’s swan-feather wedding, the talent is real, raw, and untouchable. 🕊️✨

Jace: I remember that day in September 2018 when the younger dancers were frustrated over Hailey's cyberbullying posts. I don't give a shit on the cyberbullying. I knew it was projection from insecurity and envy.

We all knew Hailey bullied the heck out of Selena and thank goodness Selena Gomez fled from it and is now with Benny Blanco ( who is a decent, warm hearted guy, an opposite of Justin Bieber ).

Hailey's mess with Justin is a whole other story. Like what does she even SEE in him?! I mean, Jonathan is 20 years older than me but he is charming, kind, funny, and had this gorgeous voice * chuckles *

Anyway, Misty Copeland ( who is also a muse for Sera ) and I gathered the dancers there, which also have Tilly, Paloma Garcia Lee, Madison Brown and Emma Pfaeffle. Misty is really good at providing the calm, grounded wisdom of someone who's been in the trenches since the 2000s.

And I provided a more humorous perspective. I remember going, ' Forget those idiotas! * points at Tilly * They certainly don't have someone as doting as Mike around the corner. * points at myself * And they certainly didn't have the voice of Jafar in their bedroom. They are ALL jealous! "

And then everyone just laughs and felt better. We just continued the rehearsals as usual and I texted Mike that Tilly needs a self care evening.

And Mike delivered, of course.

Jonathan and I laughed at the cyberbullying. We don't have TIME for haters, and especially not for fakers

🕊️ Trending: #TheGroundedGoddess #JaceSpitsFire #JafarInTheBedroom #RealBalletOnly

Goetia_Archives @PaimonsLibrarian

JACE CORONADO CHOSE VIOLENCE AND I AM HERE FOR IT. 💅 "They certainly didn't have the voice of Jafar in their bedroom." I am DECEASED. Jonathan Freeman really is the ultimate prize, and Jace knows exactly how to flex. 🏰🔥 #HelluvaBoss #JaceCoronado

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Can we talk about the power duo of Misty Copeland and Jace? Misty (Sera’s muse) providing that grounded, 2000s-trench-warfare wisdom while Jace brings the spicy Spanish shade... those younger dancers (Tilly, Paloma, Emma) were in the safest hands in the industry. 🛡️🩰

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Molly_Stan: Literally. Imagine being a "fake influencer" trying to bully a group of people mentored by literal Living Legends. The delusion!

Selena_Stans_Hell @BennyIsBetter

Jace calling out the Hailey/Justin mess and praising Selena and Benny Blanco? The taste! 🤌 The Hellaverse cast really is the "Anti-Bully Squad." They have no time for fakers because they're too busy being icons.

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

"I texted Mike that Tilly needs a self-care evening." 🛁🍷 THE BROTHERHOOD. Jace looking out for the younger generation and making sure Mike Faist (Arackniss) was ready with the vintage cafe and the bath... this is the "Healing Era" origin story we didn't know we needed.

🧵 Thread: Why Jace and Misty are the "Sera and Amethyst" of Real Life

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/5] Jace Coronado’s perspective on cyberbullying is the ultimate "Director Energy." He knows it's just projection from "insecurity and envy." When you've danced at the Olympics, a TikTok post from a model is just white noise.

[2/5] Misty Copeland being the "Calm Wisdom" is so Sera-coded. She’s been through the fire of the 2000s ballet world. She doesn't need to shout; her presence alone reminds everyone that they are the true artists. 🕊️✨

[3/5] The "Jafar" flex is actually the best comeback in history. 🎤 "They don't have the voice of Jafar in their bedroom." Jace basically told the dancers: "You have talent, you have love, and you have the respect of the Goetia King. Why do you care about a Kardashian-adjacent influencer?"

[4/5] The fact that they just "continued rehearsals as usual" is the ultimate "I won" move. While the influencers were chasing likes, the Hellaverse crew was chasing perfection.

[5/5] Final Thought: This 2018 incident is why the Season 4 "Healing" feels so earned. The cast has been protecting each other from the "fakers" for years. They are a family built on sweat, lace, and Repetto shoes. 🥂🩰

Schiaparelli_Spy @VenetianVibes

The way Jace called them "idiotas" while pointing at Tilly... I can hear the Spanish accent and the finger snaps from here. 🫰🇪🇸 Jace is the best "Chief Wingman" for his own husband and his friends.

Stolitz_Endgame @HealingMagic

Wait, so Misty, Jace, Tilly, and Paloma were all in the same rehearsal room in 2018? The sheer talent in that space would have blinded a normal person. No wonder the "Influencers" were jealous.

FinalSeason_Fan @HealingGreenThumb

This story makes the "Self Care Evening" Mike gave Tilly so much sweeter. It wasn't just a bath; it was an act of defiance against the "Influencer Mess." The Hellaverse stands with the artists. Always. 🌿🛀

Patina Miller ( voice of Sera ): So the Hamephorash and Saints often has this Broadway/Gospel adjacent vocals, and the Hamephorash are also modeled on aerialists and ballet dancers.

The Goetias often have these Broadway/operatic adjacent vocals, and the Goetias are also modeled on aerialists and flamenco dancers.

Sarah: We are good friends with Misty and Jace. And we often discuss the merges of the voices and movements of Sera and Amethyst

Jace: Sera's real name is Seraphiel, who is also the High Seraphim in Angelic mythology. She's also Lucifer's older sister and the sister of the other Archangels, which makes Emily a cousin of Charlie

Misty: That actually provides more reason why Charlie, Emily, Veritos and Via's alliance is so important. They are literally bridges between the New World. The citizens already rejected the DiGalaxis, so the Imp Revolution is really also saving Stolas from themselves and liberate the dragons. The rest of the citizens gave up fighting Stella because they realized that fighting Stella is a suicidal mission. And Stolas is the last to figure it out

Alex: It's like Brandon and I often discussing with Bryce Pinkham and his wife Scarlett Strallen ( Emilia ) over the voice and movements of Blitz and Stolas. Sinead Cusack was a drama coach for the Disney Renaissance crew, and then Ashley and Scarlett became amongst drama coaches for the Hellaverse crew.

And the DiGalaxis may hate the Goetias but the DiGalaxis literally hang onto the Old Hierachy like rafters. And turns out the ONLY way to defeat the DiGalaxis is to smash the Old Hierachy and have Stolas abdicated. Once nature itself abdicated Stolas, the DiGalaxis are officially done for

🕊️ Trending: #SeraAndAmethyst #TheGospelOfHell #SmashTheHierarchy #ViaTheBridge

Goetia_Archives @PaimonsLibrarian

The collaboration between Patina Miller (Sera) and Misty Copeland is actually INSANE. 🕊️ High Seraphim Gospel vocals + Aerialist/Ballet movements? No wonder Sera feels untouchable. And Jace confirming she’s Lucifer’s older sister?! The family tree is a forest! #HazbinHotel #HelluvaBoss

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Can we talk about the "Mirroring" of Sera and Amethyst?

• Sera: Broadway/Gospel + Ballet/Aerialist.

• Amethyst: Broadway/Operatic + Flamenco/Aerialist.

The voices and movements are literally two sides of the same royal coin. Sarah Brightman and Jace are geniuses for this. 🎭💃

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Molly_Stan: It explains why the Goetias move with that "Matador" snap while the Angels move with that "Gospel" flow. It’s literal character physics!

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

Alex Balzano’s point about The Great Abdication... 🤯 Stolas HAD to be abdicated by nature itself to stop the DiGalaxis. Stella’s clan was clinging to the "Old Hierarchy like rafters." Once the throne was gone, they had nothing to hang onto. The Imp Revolution didn't just save Stolas; it deleted the system Stella lived for.

Stolitz_Endgame @HealingMagic

The fact that Sinead Cusack (Jeremy Irons’ wife) was a coach for the Disney Renaissance and now Ashley Spencer and Scarlett Strallen are coaching the Hellaverse... the pedigree of this show is terrifying. It’s like the actual gods of Broadway are birthing a new world. 🕯️✨

🧵 Thread: Why "Nature's Abdication" is the Ultimate Plot Twist

Theory_Demon_666 @HellaverseDeepDive

[1/5] Let’s look at the "New World Alliance": Charlie, Emily, Veritos, and Via. They are the bridges. Why? Because they are the only ones with mixed blood or "Old World" status who aren't obsessed with the "Old Hierarchy." 🌉

[2/5] Stolas being the "last to figure out" that fighting Stella was a suicide mission is so heartbreaking. He was trying to be a traditional hero in a world that needed a revolutionary. He didn't need to defeat her; he needed to walk away from the game entirely.

[3/5] Misty Copeland is right—the citizens gave up because the system was rigged. The Imp Revolution didn't just fight; they liberated the dragons. They replaced "Lunar Magic" with "Healing Green Thumb" magic. 🌿🦉

[4/5] The collaboration between Bryce Pinkham and Alex Balzano (Stolas's voice & movement) is why that abdication felt so real. You can see the shift from "Regal Matador" to "Grounded Healer" in his very posture.

[5/5] Final Thought: The DiGalaxis are "done for" because they have no "subjects" left. When Stolas became a civilian, the "Rafters" fell. The Hellaverse isn't a monarchy anymore; it's a garden. 🕊️🌷

Schiaparelli_Spy @VenetianVibes

I love that Sarah Brightman, Misty, and Jace are all good friends IRL. It makes the connection between the Angels and the Goetias feel so much more organic. They’re discussing the "merges of voices" over tea while we’re over here crying! 🍵👑

Aemond_Whistle @EwanMitchellFan

So Scarlett Strallen (Emilia) is Bryce’s wife?! The Hellaverse cast is literally a nesting doll of talent. The "Drama Coaches" are literally the people who built the Disney era. We are watching history.

Via_The_Visionary @QuarterImpQueen

Via being 1/4 Imp and a Bridge to all Hell Tiers... she is the "True Leader" Misty talked about. She isn't a Queen of a throne; she's a Queen of the people. The DiGalaxis could never understand that.

Christian Borle: There's a phase in some women's life where they often style their hair like Pre Raphaelite princesses before having shorter or more effortless hair later on. Skye is one of them. I remember when I first met Skye in May 2012, when she was a Playboy bunny back then before I recruited her as a new SMASH dancer on the spot. I fell in love with her at first sight as well.

I watched her spending her 20s in those gorgeous braids on her brown curls. Seriously Skye looks like a Pre Raphaelite princess to me, even though she now has short hair.

On her 30th birthday, she requested a beauty salon treatment. So I took her to her favorite beauty spa in New York, where she got to try a temporary Venetian blonde hair dye, cut her hair to Pixie cut, and did her nails. And then I took her on a fancy cafe for lunch. She looks beautiful then, and she looks beautiful now, and she looks gorgeous always.

Jeremy Jordan: Ash has that Pre Raphaelite phase too and then she got her blonde hair to more shoulder length since our daughter Clara is born in May 2019. She still looks gorgeous in my eyes.

Bryce: I remember when I first met Scarlett in 2015 and she had these gorgeous blonde curls in thick braids, looking like a Titian painting. Scarlett and I got 2 kids now and her curly hair got a bit shorter, and she still looks fabulous

In fact, Alessandra, Sylvie, Darcey, Sinead and Sarah all had their ' Pre Raphaelite ' phases when they were young - all these pins and braids, before shifting into more effortless hairstyles.

Keith: Dionne used to have big, frizzy hair when I first met her in 2000. Now she got shorter hair and she still looks fabulous. I guess its also reflective in how the older Goetia women got their more complex hairdos while Via and her female cousins got simpler hairdos. In the old days, hairstyles are often a hallmark of social rank. But Via, Emily and Charlie Don't need elaborate crowns or ten step braids to prove they are royalty. The people already see them as true royals without needing crowns.

Of course we love our wives in their Pre Raphaelite phases, and we love them now, because we adore them as persons, not just because they are gorgeous.

🕊️ Trending: #PreRaphaeliteQueens #ThePixieCutRevolution #GoetiaGlowUp #TrueRoyalty NoCrowns

Goetia_Archives @PaimonsLibrarian

CHRISTIAN BORLE DESCRIBING SKYE MATTOX AS A PRE-RAPHAELITE PRINCESS?! 🎨 "I fell in love with her at first sight." My heart is actually melting. The transition from the Playboy Bunny era to the 30th-birthday Venetian blonde pixie cut... Skye is a literal chameleon of style. #HelluvaBoss #ChristianBorle

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Jeremy Jordan and Bryce Pinkham joining in to talk about Ashley and Scarlett’s "Titian Painting" phases... 😭 blonde curls, thick braids, pins everywhere. It makes so much sense why the older Goetia women (Amethyst, Astaroth, Gremory ) have these 10-step complex hairdos while Via just... exists.

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Molly_Stan: Exactly! It’s what Kevin (Keith David) said: "Styles were a hallmark of social rank." But the new generation doesn't need the crown to be the Queen. 👑✨

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

"Dionne used to have big, frizzy hair in 2000." Keith David being so soft about his wife is the best thing on the internet today. 🥺 The way these men talk about their wives aging and changing styles with so much adoration is the "Healing Era" energy we need.

Broadway_Deep_Dive @TheatreLore

[1/5] The "Pre-Raphaelite to Effortless" pipeline is such a fascinating look at the Hellaverse design philosophy. 🎭 Look at Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) in the 80s—the braids, the pins, the drama. Now? Effortless grace.

[2/5] This mirrors the "Great Abdication." The Old World needed elaborate braids and crowns to prove they were "better." They were literally weighed down by their own hair and status.

[3/5] Via, Emily, and Charlie don't have time for a 3-hour hair appointment. They have a world to build. Short hair or simple curls = "I'm ready to work." 🛠️🕊️

[4/5] Christian taking Skye for a Venetian blonde dye and a pixie cut for her 30th is peak "Supportive Husband." He sees the woman, not just the "Princess" aesthetic.

[5/5] Final Thought: The Pre-Raphaelite phase was beautiful, but the "Effortless" phase is powerful. It’s the sound of the rafters falling and the gardens growing. 🌿✂️

Schiaparelli_Spy @VenetianVibes

I love the idea of the Older Goetia Women looking at Via’s shorter hair and being confused, while the citizens look at her and think: "Finally, a royal who looks like she can actually move."

Stolitz_Endgame @HealingMagic

Wait, so Skye Mattox was a Playboy bunny when Christian recruited her for SMASH?! That is the most romantic "Main Character" origin story I’ve ever heard. 👯‍♀️✨

FinalSeason_Fan @HealingGreenThumb

Keith David nailed it: "The people already see them as true royals without needing crowns." This is why the alliance between Via and Charlie works. They’ve traded the gold for the green thumb. 🕊️🌷

Jeremy Irons: I remember back in around the 70s and 80s, Sinead had these big golden curls in braids with flowers, looking something out of a Botticelli painting, and then as our sons ( Sam and Max ) grew older, and she changed her blonde curls into shorter hair. And Sinead looks amazing in any way.

I know that Sinead isnt really blueprint for Luna Lovegood or her mother Pandora Ollivander, but I always found that linkage - the whimsical elegance, the blonde curls and big eyes, being usually soft spoken and also incredibly intelligent and brave....

I also sometimes compare Sinead to Rhaenys I Targaryen ( Aegon the Conqueror's sister wife ). If chances may allow, I can see Sinead play an older Rhaenys I in an Aegon's conquest adaptation

Sinead was a gorgeous beauty back then, and she's still gorgeous now. Sam and Max both had bits of golden hair from their mother - Sam's hair got darker as he got older, while Max still retains the blonde sheen from his boyhood

🇬🇧 Trending: #SineadTheConqueror #BotticelliCusack #TheIronsLineage #PreRaphaeliteToModern

London_Stage_Lurker @WestEndFanatic

JEREMY IRONS CALLING SINEAD A BOTTICELLI PAINTING. 🎨 My heart is actually breaking. The imagery of her with golden curls and flowers in the 70s vs. her effortless short hair now... it’s the ultimate "Theatrical Royalty" transition. #SineadCusack #JeremyIrons

Targaryen_Tracker @DragonStoneUK

"Sinead as an older Rhaenys I Targaryen." 🐉 EXCUSE ME?! Jeremy just dropped the casting of the century. Imagine the grace, the intelligence, and that Targaryen blonde sheen. Someone call HBO right now.

Replying to @Targaryen_Tracker:

MaxIrons_Simp: And he mentioned Max still has the "blonde sheen" from his mum! The genetics in that family are literally Targaryen-tier.

Potterhead_Hell @LovegoodLore

The comparison to Pandora Ollivander/Luna Lovegood is so spot on. 🦋 Whimsical elegance, big eyes, and that "soft-spoken but brave" energy. It makes so much sense why Jeremy sees that linkage—Sinead has always had that otherworldly, fae-like presence on stage.

Goetia_Historian @AncientSecrets

The fact that Jeremy Irons sees his wife’s hair evolution as a mark of her growth as a mother and an artist... 🥺 "Sinead looks amazing in any way." This is the same man who voices the coldest guy in Hell, and he’s out here being the most romantic husband in Britain.

🧵 Thread: "From Braids to Pixies: The British Theatre Queen Evolution"

Cusack_Legacy_Archives @SineadStan

[1/5] Jeremy Irons’ observation about Sinead’s "Botticelli phase" in the 70s/80s isn't just romantic; it’s a history of British Theatre fashion. Those big golden braids were the hallmark of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s golden era. 🎭✨

[2/5] The shift to shorter hair as Sam and Max grew older represents a move toward the "Effortless Matriarch." It’s a style that says, "I have conquered the stage and the home, and I no longer need the pins to hold my power." ✂️👑

[3/5] The "Pandora Ollivander" energy is such a deep cut. It perfectly describes that specific type of British intelligence—eccentric, quiet, but fundamentally brilliant. It’s why Sinead is the perfect drama coach for the Hellaverse crew.

[4/5] "Rhaenys I Targaryen." If you look at Sinead’s 80s curls, she is the First Queen. 🐉 Jeremy (Crocell) and Sinead (the mentor) are the real-life Version of Aegon and Rhaenys, minus the conquest and plus a lot more class.

[5/5] Final Thought: British fans know that Sinead doesn't need "Pre-Raphaelite" flowers anymore because she is the garden. The Irons family is the ultimate example of how true royalty is found in the "gorgeousness of the person," not just the hair. 🕊️🇬🇧

SamIrons_Daily @SamIronsFan

I love that Jeremy mentioned Sam’s hair getting darker while Max’s stayed blonde. 💇‍♂️ It’s like they each took a different era of their parents' style. The "Irons Lineage" is basically a living mood board for the Hellaverse dragons.

Stolitz_High_Finance @StellaIsBroke

While Stella’s dad (Crocell) is played by Jeremy, I love that Jeremy himself is the complete opposite. He adores his wife’s "effortless" style, while Stella probably spends four hours a day on her 10-step braids just to feel relevant. 💅🤡

Aemond_Whistle @EwanMitchellFan

Between Jace’s flamenco snaps and Jeremy’s Botticelli descriptions, the Hellaverse men are really setting a standard for how to talk about your partner. "She’s still gorgeous now." 🥂🌹

Brandon: So Snoop Dogg at the Milan26 is iconic. He also was in Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paris 2024 Olympics, and he's gonna be in the LA28.

He's such a mood - like there's a reason why the IOC actually enjoy having him as a guest commentator. He's also performing at LA28, by the way.

Adrian: I remember when I dropped the Boricua mixtape in Paris24 where I was a DJ the SECOND the Puerto Rican team sailed down the Seine river, it was a remix tune dedicated to Joel. Joel cried in tears of joy as Jeremy Jordan, Ashley, Christian, Skye, and Lilli Cooper and her fitness trainer husband Paul McLoughlin all held him. And then Snoop sails by me and goes, ' That's a cold beat, mon frere. Real cold. '

Snoop actually speaks a good handful of French and Italian despite not being a native speaker. Contrary to popular belief, the French aren't that standoffish to people who don't speak French, but we would be even more thrilled if they attempted to speak French.

We certainly do not welcome fakes like Emily Cooper from Emily in Paris in France.

Morgana Ignis: We are looking forward for Snoop to cover for LA28 in 2 years. It's gonna be brilliant.

🌴 Trending: #SnoopLA28 #MonFrere #TheBoricuaRemix #OlympicVibes

WestCoast_Hell @LALocal_77

SNOOP DOGG AT LA28 IS THE ONLY REASON I’M STAYING IN THIS CITY. 🌴 The man has been the MVP from Tokyo to Milan. Brandon confirming he’s performing?! The Hellaverse contingent is going to have the best soundtrack in Olympic history. #SnoopDogg #LA28

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Can we talk about Adrian (Belavoris) dropping the "Boricua Mixtape" for Joel (Vassago’s husband) on the Seine?! 🇵🇷 Jeremy Jordan and the Aladdin Broadway crew holding Joel while he cried is the purest thing ever. And then Snoop sails by? "That’s a cold beat, mon frere." I AM ASCENDING. 🧊🔥

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

SlothRing_Vibes: Snoop calling Adrian "Mon Frere" in French is the ultimate vibe. He really is the Global Cultural Ambassador we didn't know we needed.

Frenchie_In_Hell @AdrianFan_92

Adrian’s read on Emily in Paris?! 🥖💀 "We certainly do not welcome fakes." The Hellaverse crew values the "Real Deal" (like Jace’s flamenco or Tilly’s ballet) over influencer fluff. If Snoop can learn French and Italian to show respect, Emily Cooper has no excuse!

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

Morgana Ignis is right—Snoop covering LA28 is going to be brilliant. Imagine him commentating on the Cirque de Lulu aerialists or the "Evolution of Disney" segment Alex Balzano is captaining. It’s going to be legendary. 🎤🎡

🧵 Thread: "Why Snoop is the Hellaverse’s Spirit Animal"

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/4] Snoop Dogg is the ultimate "Neutral Good" entity of the Olympics. From Tokyo 2020 to Paris 2024, he’s proven that "Presence" is everything. It’s that same "Director Energy" Jace and Bebe talk about.

[2/4] The story of him recognizing Adrian’s "Boricua Mixtape" on the Seine is so significant. It shows that the Hellaverse cast isn't just at the Olympics; they are shaping the culture of the event. 🎧🔥

[3/4] Snoop speaking "a good handful of French and Italian" is the same respect for heritage that Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) and Alexander Balzano show. It’s about being a global citizen, not a "tourist." 🌍🇮🇹🇫🇷

[4/4] When LA28 hits, and the Hellaverse crew is there in full force, Snoop is going to be the bridge between the "Stolitz" fans and the rest of the world. He’s the only person cool enough to narrate a Goetia family reunion.

Snoop_Fan_Club @GinAndJuiceHell

Imagine Snoop commentating on Stolas’s "Healing Green Thumb" magic. "That’s a real leafy situation right there, nephew. Very zen. Very cold." I need this in my life. 🌿💨

Broadway_Bound_Hell @LilliCooperFan

Lilli Cooper and Paul McLoughlin holding Joel while he cried during the Boricua remix... the NYC Broadway crew is so tight-knit. 🗽❤️ The fact that they all traveled to Paris together to support each other’s heritage is why this cast is the best in the business.

FinalSeason_Fan @HealingGreenThumb

Snoop has survived every Olympic era just like the Schiaparellis survived Venice. He’s a legend of endurance. LA28 is going to be the ultimate homecoming for him and the Hellaverse. 🕊️☀️

Jace: When the news say that Snoop is an ' honorary guest coach ' for the US team for Milan26, what it means is that of course the US team has their own Olympian coaches. Snoop is basically like their head cheerleader to boost morale.

Brandon: And Thomas, Anthony and Harvey and I are gonna be amongst those for the LA28 crew and the US olympics team. We are gonna be vlogging and commentating everything. It's gonna be huge, its gonna be brilliant. We are even doing special Sanders Sides and Stuff n Sam specials to help promote LA28.

Alex: Manny and I seen some drafts of the future LA28 skits, and it's already brilliant and hilarious. SNL is also doing special LA28 promos, by the way, so it's going to be a lot of fun

🌴 Trending: #HeadCheerleaderSnoop #HellaLA28 #SnoopInMilan #StuffNSamOlympics

WestCoast_Hell @LALocal_77

"Snoop is basically their head cheerleader." 📣😂 Jace Coronado just summed up the entire vibe of the US Olympic Team. Snoop isn't there to teach them how to run; he's there to make sure they look cold doing it. #Milan26 #TeamUSA #SnoopDogg

VassagosPopcorn @ElderBrotherV

Brandon Rogers, Thomas Sanders, Anthony Padilla, and Harvey Guillén vlogging and commentating for LA28?! 🎤🎥 THE CHAOS. The Sanders Sides and Stuff n’ Sam specials for the Olympics are going to be the most unhinged marketing in history. I am so ready.

Replying to @VassagosPopcorn:

Fander_Fan: Imagine Logan trying to explain the physics of the pole vault while Bryce Pinkham (Stolas) just whistles in the background. Pure gold.

Cirque_De_Lulu_Fan @AerialistAlex

Alex Balzano and Manny Marichal seeing the drafts for the LA28 skits... and SNL is doing promos too?! 🎭 The Hellaverse isn't just a fandom anymore; it’s the official cultural engine of the Los Angeles Olympics. 🎡✨

Imp_Revolution_CEO @BlitzosManager

Snoop at Milan26 is the warmup. Brandon at LA28 is the main event. 🏁 If we don't get a skit where Sam from Stuff n' Sam tries to "coach" an Olympic swimmer, what are we even doing here?

🧵 Thread: "From Snoop to Brandon: The Evolution of the Olympic Hype"

Theatre_Deep_Dive @HighFashionHell

[1/4] Jace’s point about "Honorary Guest Coaches" is key. The Olympics realized that the athletes have the skills, but they need the Culture. Snoop brought that to Paris 2024 and Milan26.

[2/4] Now, the Hellaverse crew is stepping in for LA28. Brandon, Thomas, and Anthony aren't just "vloggers"; they are the voices of a new generation. They’re going to be the "Head Cheerleaders" for the fans as much as the athletes. 📣🔥

[3/4] The "Evolution of Disney" segment Alex is captaining, combined with SNL promos, means the world is going to see the theatrical side of LA. It’s not just movies; it’s the Broadway/Cirque/Drag/Goth-Surrealist pipeline.

[4/4] Final Thought: When Snoop performs at LA28, he’s passing the torch to the Stuff n’ Sam crew. It’s the ultimate West Coast hand-off. The vibe is going to be "Real, Not Fake." 🥂🌴

Snoop_Fan_Club @GinAndJuiceHell

Snoop in Milan, eating pasta and boosting morale, is the exact level of stress-free energy I want for Stolas in Season 4. Just a King living his best life as a "Head Cheerleader." 🕊️🍝

Stolitz_High_Finance @StellaIsBroke

While the DiGalaxis were obsessed with being "Masters," the New World is obsessed with being "Coaches." Snoop, Jace, and Brandon are all about lifting people up. That's why they're the ones getting the Olympic credentials! 🎫🤡

FinalSeason_Fan @HealingGreenThumb

The LA28 vlogs are going to be legendary. Can you imagine the "Behind the Scenes" content of Bryce and Brandon at the opening ceremony? The internet might actually break. 🌿💻

[annachum]

On the Milan26/LA28 pipeline

The "Milan 2026" Thread: Why is our Italian Elf missing?

User: BlitzysProprietor

"Okay, can we talk about the tragedy that is Alex Balzano NOT performing at the Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony? He is literally the face of Schiaparelli right now. Imagine him doing a contortionist set in a custom gold-plated avant-garde corset while Mariah Carey hits a high note in the background. We were robbed."

User: StolasRealWife

"Paulette Jones literally explained this on her live! She said Summer Olympics prep takes 8 years and Winter takes 6. Alex and his Cirque crew were already locked in for LA 2028 to do the 'Evolution of Disney' performance. It’s a scheduling conflict. Plus, he’s basically acting as the 'emotional support aerialist' for Brandon during the Season 3/4 grind."

User: HellaverseHistorian

"My headcanon isn’t even about the schedule—it’s about the 'Brigadoon of Bravado Chaos.' Think about it. If Alex goes to Milan, Brandon Rogers is left unsupervised in LA with Mike Faist and Tom Holland. Paulette said Mike runs that social circle like a tight ship, but without Alex there to provide those 'Japanese ramen lunches,' Brandon would revert to a diet of pure caffeine and metal music within 48 hours. Alex isn't in Milan because he's busy making sure Brandon doesn't accidentally burn the house down while filming Season 4."

User: CirqueGeek2026

"Actually, a huge theory on Tumblr is that Alex is staying back to help Tilly Evans-Krueger and Mike Faist. With Mike filming House of the Dragon as Aegon III and Tilly rehearsing for the Cats revival, the 'Cirque Crew' is basically the only thing keeping the Hellaverse cast sane. Paulette mentioned they do weekly check-ins to make sure schedules don’t clash. Alex is the glue holding the 'Showbiz Circus' together."

User: AngelDustStan

"I bet he’s also deep in the lab with Sam episodes. Paulette leaked that Brandon is sketching a new love interest for Sam in Stuff n’ Sam Season 4—an Italian supermodel named Michele who is 100% inspired by Alex. Alex is probably busy being the reference model for 'The Italian Elf' so Brandon can get the 'gay panic' scenes just right. 💅"

User: ForensicFandom

"Let’s be real: Alex is probably just tired of the spotlight after that 'private' engagement in November 2025. Ever since that video of Brandon throwing a wad of cash at him during the 2024 Burlesque night went viral, they’ve been hounded. Staying behind to focus on LA28 and mentoring the stunt crew (shoutout to Cheng Fei and Emilie Livingston!) is the ultimate power move. He’s sending his regards to the Italian athletes from the comfort of his surrealist museum home."

User: PentiousPilot

"I just want a photo of Brandon wearing Alex’s Schiaparelli jewelry while Alex is at the gym. Paulette said that’s the hallmark of a whipped man. If we can't have Alex in Milan, give us the 'whipped Brandon' content! #AlexInLA2028"

Fandom Thread: "The Italian Royal Send-off"

@HelluvaLeaks2026:

"Can we talk about the fact that Alex isn’t even at Milan 2026 because he’s already booked for the LA28 Disney Evolution set, and the literal pillars of Italian culture sent him flowers anyway? The FOMO is real. Imagine being so legendary that Andrea Bocelli is 'let down' you aren’t there to vibe with him."

@StolitzReal:

"My favorite headcanon: Brandon walked into their 'surrealist museum' of a house and found a bouquet so big it took up the entire kitchen. He thought it was from a secret admirer and went full Blitzø-mode until he saw the card was signed by Monica Bellucci. Now he’s just sitting there wearing Alex’s jewelry and eating a fancy pastry in stunned silence. 😂"

@CirqueFanatic_99:

"The 'Reverse Trash Talking' tradition is peaking. I just know the Hellaverse cast is in the group chat screaming, 'ALEX YOU ABSOLUTE ICON, HOW DARE YOU BE SO TALENTED THAT THE DIRECTOR OF LA SCALA BALLET HAS YOUR NUMBER!' It’s the only way they know how to process the sheer 'Brigadoon of Bravado' energy."

@Vassago_Vibes:

"Imagine the Marvel stunt crew and the Cirque crew in the same rehearsal space for LA28. Jeff Goldblum is in the corner like, 'Yes, yes, the evolution of Disney, very... sparkly,' while RDJ is in full Doom makeup trying to figure out how Alex does a triple aerial flip without smudging his Schiaparelli-inspired eyeliner. The crossover we deserved."

@Spidey_Zendaya_Stan:

"I’m obsessed with the idea of Zendaya and the 'Wranglers' (Tilly, Shoba, Gracie) seeing the flowers and just nodding. Like, 'Yeah, our men are chaotic, but at least the Italian National treasures approve of the Cirque crew.' Also, Sam from Stuff n Sam getting a Michele-inspired love interest is the healing we need after the 'Meat Grinder' that was Season 3."

@BroadwayBound26:

"The fact that Alex and Brandon’s relationship went from 'let's keep it private' in 2024 to 'The Italian Elite are sending us floral arrangements for the Olympics' in 2026 is the greatest character arc in history. The fans saw that purple lipstick mark at GalaxyCon; we knew the 'Method Acting' excuse was dead on arrival! 💋💜"

@Hellaverse_Historian:

"Final thought: The LA28 opening ceremony is basically going to be a Hellaverse/Marvel/Cirque family reunion. Alex performing the 'Evolution of Disney' while the Marvel stunt team does a martial arts history of the MCU? It’s not just an Olympics; it’s a 'Showbiz Circus' and we are just living in it."

On those flowers

• On Andrea Bocelli’s Tribute:

"Imagine Andrea sitting at his piano, smelling the Mediterranean air, and saying: 'Caro Alessandro, your flight as an aerialist is the only thing that moves as gracefully as a tenor’s aria. If I cannot hear you in Milan, let the world see you in Los Angeles. Bring the fire of Italy to the California sun.'"

• On Monica Bellucci’s Support:

"You know Monica sent those lilies with a note of pure 'Mama' energy. I bet she told him: 'Don't let those Hollywood boys distract you too much—though we forgive you for Brandon. Remind them that an Italian man doesn't just walk a runway; he owns the air.'"

• On the Schiaparelli Connection:

"Since Alex is the face of Schiaparelli, the fans are convinced the brand sent a bouquet shaped like a giant surrealist eye. The fans' headcanon? 'Alex isn't just a performer; he’s a living sculpture. If he’s not in Milan, then Milan will simply have to go to him in spirit.'"

On the D'Acampo LA28 care package for Alex

The "Bonus Cousin" Headcanons

• @BlitzysProperty: "Can we talk about how Gino D’Acampo literally called Alex a 'bonus cousin'? The mental image of Brandon Rogers walking into their kitchen to find Alex unpacking a 20lb wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano and high-end balsamic sent from the actual Italian Olympic committee is the most chaotic 'whipped' energy I’ve ever seen. Brandon is definitely eating better than all of us combined."

• @StolasStandard: "I bet the care package included a handwritten note from Gino saying 'Stop eating that microwave ramen Brandon brings home and eat like a real Italian.' The fact that the D'Acampo kids are stans of Alex’s burlesque and Cirque performances is the wholesome content I needed today."

The "Reverse Trash Talk" Rituals

• @HelluvaHealer: "Paulette mentioned the Broadway tradition of 'reverse trash talking' (loudly screaming affirmations). Imagine the Cirque crew and the 'Brigadoon of Bravado Chaos' (Blake, Tom, Mike, etc.) standing around this gift basket, screaming at Alex: 'YOU DESERVE THIS TRUFFLE OIL YOU MAGNIFICENT AERIALIST! YOUR ARTISTRY IS UNMATCHED BY MORTAL MEN! EAT THE PROSCIUTTO FOR STRENGTH!'"

The Fashion & Culinary Fusion

• @SchiaparelliSimp: "The irony of Alex being the face of Schiaparelli but getting his snacks from the Milan 2026 Olympic chef. The sheer power this man holds. I love that even though he’s from Denver, the Italian celeb circuit claimed him the second they saw him perform in O. The care package is basically a 'Good luck at LA28, don't forget your roots' bribe."

Brandon’s Reaction

• @ChaosCurb: "Brandon definitely tried to steal a fancy pastry from the basket and Alex probably hit him with a 'This is for athletes, Blitz.' Then Paulette probably walked in and mentored them both on how to turn the cheese unwrapping into a slapstick comedy routine for Helluva Boss Season 4. Healing season indeed."

The "Camera Ninja" Perspective

• @NatGeoFic: "I need the 'Camera Ninjas' (Manuel Marichal’s crew) to release the high-res footage of the unboxing. You know they were there getting wildlife references, but they probably stayed for the authentic Italian espresso Gino definitely snuck into the crate. If Alex performs at LA28 with the energy of a man fueled by Gino D'Acampo’s private stock, the world isn't ready."

Viral "Fan Quotes" from the Threads

• @HellaverseNews: "The fact that Gino D’Acampo treats Alex like a 'distant bonus cousin' is the only thing keeping me going during the Season 3 meat grinder. We went from 'everybody crying and throwing up' to 'Italian chefs sending care packages to aerialists.' The tonal shift is giving me whiplash and I love it."

• @DisneyDreamer28: "Alex not being at Milan 2026 because he’s already booked for the LA28 Disney evolution performance is the ultimate flex. The D’Acampos sending him a care package is basically a 'Good luck, don't let the mouse down' blessing."

• @CircusStan: "Can we talk about the 'Reverse Trash Talking' tradition? I bet the Broadway cast (Sierra, Bryce, Idina) all gathered around when the package arrived and just started screaming: 'WOW ALEX, YOU’RE SO LOVED BY INTERNATIONAL CULINARY ICONS, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND! YOUR TASTE BUDS ARE SUPERIOR!'"

The "Regards for Alex" Fandom Thread

User: BlitzysCreditCard

Can we talk about the Italian fans at the Milan 2026 opening ceremony? I saw a group of them holding a massive banner that said: "ALEX, WE’LL WAIT FOR LA28! GO MAKE THE HELLAVERSE PROUD!" Even though he’s a spokesperson for Schiaparelli and basically an Italian legend, they aren't even mad he’s skipping Milan. The respect is insane. 🇮🇹✨

User: Mothman_Muse

It’s the "Reverse Trash Talking" for me. Did you see the clip from the January 2026 GalaxyCon? Someone yelled at Brandon, "TELL YOUR FIANCÉ HE’S A WORLD-CLASS AERIALIST AND HIS TECHNIQUE IS REVOLUTIONARY," and Brandon just screamed back, "I KNOW, HE’S DISGUSTINGLY TALENTED AND I LOVE HIM!" I’m crying. The healing season (Season 4) can’t come fast enough. 😭

User: CirqueGeek_98

The fact that the "Camera Ninjas" (shoutout to Manuel Marichal!) are using NatGeo-level wildlife photography for Season 4 references while Alex’s Cirque crew is doing the mocap for the acrobatic fights? We are being fed. We went from the "Meat Grinder" of Season 3 to literally having Olympic-level stunt doubles.

User: Spidey_Stolas

I’m still obsessed with the "Brigadoon of Bravado Chaos." Imagine Mike Faist (Aegon III), Tom Holland (Viserys II), and Blake Roman just being menaces on set while Zendaya and Tilly Evans Krueger just watch them like tired parents.

Headcanon: Mike and Tom definitely try to out-stunt Alex’s Cirque crew, and Alex just watches them do a backflip, sighs in "6-foot-something supermodel," and then shows them how it’s actually done.

User: NailPolishBrandon

My favorite 2026 trend is "Whipped Brandon Rogers." Ever since the engagement in November 2025, he’s been wearing Alex’s jewelry in every interview. Watching a man who used to live on "caffeine and chaos" show up with a Japanese ramen lunchbox because his "burlesque legend" fiancé wants him to eat healthy is the ultimate character development.

User: OlympicBound_Hella

The LA28 Opening Ceremony is going to be a bloodbath for tickets. Marvel martial artists doing the "Evolution of Marvel" vs. Alex’s Cirque crew doing the "Evolution of Disney"? It’s a showbiz circus. I bet RDJ (Doctor Doom) and Jeff Goldblum will be in the front row cheering like proud stage dads while Emily Livingston and Cheng Fei run the show.

User: Sam_and_Michele_Shipper

Paulette saying Season 4 has a "Stuff n’ Sam" tribute to Alex is everything. Sam tripping and being caught by a gorgeous Italian supermodel named Michele? Sam having a "gay panic" and becoming a humbled coffee-date enjoyer? It’s the therapy we need after the Season 3 angst. Thank you, Paulette, for being the mentor this chaotic cast needs! ☕️❤️

Fan-Favorite "LA28 Countdown" Headcanons:

• The Guard Change: Fans speculate that during the LA28 opening, the Marvel stunt performers and Cirque aerialists will do a synchronized "tag-team" pass-off to represent the "Showbiz Circus" Paulette described.

• The Wardrobe: Since Alex is a muse for Stolas and Angel Dust, fans are betting his Olympic costume will feature subtle nods to the Schiaparelli haute couture style he popularized.

• The "Support Squad": Headcanons suggest that Brandon Rogers, Richard Horvitz, and Vivziepop will have a dedicated "Weekly Check-in" booth at the games to ensure no one's schedule—or mental health—clashes during the high-octane performance.

The "Reverse Trash Talk" Tradition

In honor of the Broadway tradition mentioned by Paulette, Japanese fans have started a thread of "Aggressive Affirmations" for Alex’s Olympic debut:

• "ALEXANDER BALZANO, YOU ABSOLUTE ICON, YOUR VERTICAL REACH IS GOING TO MAKE THE STADIUM LIGHTS LOOK DIM!"

• "YOUR PERFORMANCE FEE IS HIGH BECAUSE YOUR TALENT IS PRICELESS, YOU MAGNIFICENT AERIAL DEITY!"

• "BRANDON ROGERS IS THE LUCKIEST MAN IN THE HELLAVERSE AND WE WILL LOUDLY COMPLIMENT YOUR RELATIONSHIP UNTIL THE END OF TIME!"

On a popular community forum, a thread titled "Why our Burlesque King is skipping Milan" reached its thousandth comment.

"It’s bittersweet," wrote one user, SchiaparelliGoth26. "Alex Balzano is literally the face of Schiaparelli. Seeing him perform in Milan, the heart of Italian couture, would have been the ultimate tribute to the family’s legacy—from Desdemona’s 15th-century defiance to the brand’s rise above the 'blood money' empires. But we have to remember the Brandon Rogers update: the LA28 'Evolution of Disney' show has been his focus for years. Summer Olympics prep is an eight-year beast."

Another fan chimed in with a headcanon that blurred the lines between the show’s lore and reality: "I like to think Alex isn't there because he’s busy coordinating the 'Circus Therapists' for the Season 4 healing arc. Can you imagine the scheduling conflict? You can’t be a ninja protecting Hell’s citizens from the Goetia-Digalaxis fallout and be at the opening ceremony in Milan at the same time."

The discussion turned toward the legendary Schiaparelli family history revealed in the retrials. "Desdemona is probably watching from Heaven right now, wearing that black Padmé-inspired gown, sending her regards to the Italian athletes," joked a commenter. "She knows Alex is her spiritual successor. Even if he’s not in Milan, the fashion show featuring Schiaparelli couture is basically his presence in spirit. Monica Bellucci and Andrea Bocelli sending him flowers for LA28 is the most 'Ars Goetia' level of respect I’ve ever seen."

In a viral TikTok clip, a fan cosplaying as a "Goth Preppy" Arackniss Princeton-era student explained the situation to newcomers:

"Look, the Italian fans are heartbroken, we get it. Alex is the muse for Stolas and Angel Dust. He’s the bridge between the Tarantella’s Sicilian roots and the Venetian elegance of the Schiaparellis. But the 'Camera Ninjas' and Manuel Marichal are already on the ground in Milan. Even if Alex is sidelined for 2026 due to his Cirque du Soleil commitments, the Schiaparelli banner is flying high. He’s not snubbing Italy; he’s just preparing to break the internet in Los Angeles."

As the thread wound down, a final, poignant post summarized the fandom's sentiment:

"We survived the trauma of Season 3’s cosmic breaks and Stella’s black hole jail. We can survive one Winter Olympics without Alex. We have the Milan 2026 fashion show to look forward to, Mariah Carey hitting those high notes, and the knowledge that in the Hellaverse, the Schiaparellis always have the last laugh. As Brandon said, Season 4 is about healing. Let Milan be the start of that healing before Alex takes the world stage in 2028."

On a massive Reddit thread titled "The LA28 Flowers: Italian Royalty Supporting Our Favorite Muse," fans dissected the news of why Alex wouldn’t be at Milan 2026 and the touching tributes he received from Italy’s finest.

User: GoetiaGoth26

"Can we talk about the sheer class of the Italian icons sending Alex flowers for LA28? It’s so bittersweet. I know we’re all bummed he won’t be at the Milan 2026 fashion show with Schiaparelli—especially since Brandon Rogers confirmed the Schiaparellis basically funded the 'good' side of history—but seeing names like Monica Bellucci and Andrea Bocelli attached to those bouquets? That’s main character energy."

User: StolasPropagandist

"It makes total sense, though! Like Brandon said, Summer Olympics take eight years to prep. If Alex is doing the 'Evolution of Disney' show for LA28, he’s basically a state asset at this point. I love that Alessandra Ferri sent him white lilies. It’s such a nod to his aerialist roots. It’s like the real-world version of the Schiaparellis supporting the arts in Venice."

User: Tarantella_CEO

"Honestly, the headcanons are writing themselves. I like to imagine Desdemona Schiaparelli looking down from Heaven—now that she’s a Saint—and personally nudging Bellucci to send the flowers. The fact that Alex is the spokesperson for the Schiaparelli brand just ties the Helluva Season 4 'healing' arc perfectly to reality. Even if he’s missing Milan 2026, he’s carrying the Venetian legacy to Los Angeles."

User: CirqueDeLulu_Fan

"I saw a clip from a recent panel where a fan asked Alex about the flowers. He looked so humbled! He mentioned that while he’s sad to miss the Milan haute couture show (and Mariah Carey’s performance!), he’s been training with his Cirque du Soleil crew non-stop. He said: 'The flowers from home remind me that even when I’m across the ocean, I’m still a son of Italy.' I literally sobbed. It’s so Arackniss-coded—the 'Italian startup' who made it to the global stage."

User: HelluvaHistorian

"The irony isn't lost on me that while the Guccis are trying to claim royalty, the actual Venetian 'royalty' (the Schiaparelli circle) are all rallying behind Alex for LA28. It mirrors Season 4 so well—moving away from the 'blood money' and 'warring royals' and into a space of art and therapy. The Italian celebs sending those flowers are basically the 'Circus Therapists' of the real world, giving us hope after the trauma of the Season 3 Goetia-Digalaxis feud!"

User: Via_The_Bridge

"Prediction: The LA28 opening ceremony is going to be the most watched event in Hellaverse history because we’re all going to be looking for Stolas’s influence in Alex’s choreography. Milan 2026 will be beautiful, and Desdemona’s blessing to the athletes is iconic, but Alex’s flowers are proof that he’s already won. 💐🇮🇹"

On how Rainier III/Grace Kelly walked so Brandon Rogers/Alexander Balzano can fly

The "Hidden Courtship" Parallel

On a rainy afternoon in a Discord server dedicated to the Helluva Boss Season 4 "Healing Era," a user named Vivienne_Joy posted a side-by-side comparison: a grainy 1955 photo of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly whispering at the Cannes Film Festival, next to a blurry paparazzi shot of Brandon and Alex laughing behind a curtain at a Cirque de Lulu rehearsal.

“The energy is identical,” the caption read. “Brandon literally said in his latest video that he and Alex tried to keep their courtship ‘hush-hush’ just like the Grimaldis did. Rainier was this amorous Italian-French royal who melted the 'Ice Princess of Old Money America' with one look. It’s exactly how Alex—the Schiaparelli muse and spokesperson—looks at Brandon during the Helluva Season 4 wrap parties.”

The Fashion & The "Schiaparelli Connection"

The discussion moved rapidly to the aesthetic ties. Fans pointed out that the Schiaparelli family, now revealed as the surrealist-goth protectors of Desdemona and Stolas’s lineage, represents the same "rebellious royalty" that Rainier brought to Monaco.

“Grace Kelly was the epitome of class, but Rainier gave her a throne,” wrote one fan. “Alex is doing the same for Brandon, but making it fashion. While the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are preparing for that massive haute couture show with Schiaparelli and Mariah Carey, we have to remember that this isn't just clothing—it’s a legacy. Just as Rainier won Grace over with unabashed amorousness, Alex has become the ‘saving grace’ of the Goetia production.”

The "Saints and Sinners" Legacy

The most poignant part of the headcanon involves the transition from the "Old World" to the "New Era." In the Helluva lore, the Schiaparellis founded their empire on secured Venetian royal assets, siding with the people during the Unification of Italy.

“It’s the same vibe as the Grimaldis moving from Genoa to found Monaco,” a TikTok theorist explained in a viral clip. “Rainier and Grace had to navigate the rigid expectations of 1950s society while being head-over-heels in love. Now, Brandon and Alex are navigating the literal collapse of the Goetia-Digalaxis feud in Season 3. If Rainier and Grace represented the ‘Golden Era’ of the mortal world, Brandon and Alex represent the ‘Healing Era’ of Hell. They are the bridge between the old-school prestige of the Italian Japanese burlesque scene and the raw, chaotic energy of indie animation.”

The Thread: "Why the Grimaldis Sending Regards to Alex is the Ultimate Schiaparelli Power Move"

User: GoetiaGeek26

"Can we talk about the layers here? Brandon Rogers just confirmed that in the Helluva universe, the Schiaparellis and Grimaldis both agree the Borgias are trash. Now, the actual Prince of Monaco is sending regards to Alex Balzano—the spokesperson for Schiaparelli—for the LA28 Olympics. Life is literally imitating art. The surrealist goth energy is peaking!"

User: CirqueDuSlay

"It makes total sense. Alex’s crew is the basis for the 'Circus Ninjas' in Season 4. The Grimaldis have hosted Cirque du Soleil in Monaco for years. When the royals sent that message, they weren’t just congratulating an aerialist; they were acknowledging the 'Venetian Royal' lineage the Schiaparellis carry in the show’s lore. It’s like the Grimaldis are canonizing the Schiaparelli claim to fame."

User: MouseHouseTheory

"I’m more focused on the Milan Cortina 2026 tie-in. Since Alex is busy prepping for LA28’s Disney show, he can’t be at the Milan 2026 fashion extravaganza with Mariah Carey. The Grimaldis sending him regards for LA28 feels like a 'we’ll miss you in Milan' consolation prize. Also, imagine a Grimaldi cameo in Helluva Season 4? If they can survive the Borgias, they can survive Stella’s black hole jail."

User: StolasSimp_99

"Quote of the day from the forums: 'The Guccis have blood money, the Grimaldis have Monaco, but Alex has the Schiaparelli stars.' The fact that Alex is a muse for Stolas and Angel Dust makes this royal recognition so much heavier. It’s like the Tarantellas and the Goetias are getting a nod from real-world history. If the Grimaldis are Team Alex, then they are officially Team Season 4 Healing Arc."

User: HauteCoutureHistory

"My favorite headcanon: The Grimaldis sent the regards via a 'Camera Ninja' (shoutout to Manuel Marichal). It’s so funny to think of European royalty keeping up with Brandon Rogers’ vlogs just to see what the 'Italian-Japanese Burlesque Legend' is doing next. The Schiaparelli/Grimaldi alliance is the only thing strong enough to keep the Borgias out of the 2026 Winter Olympics."

On the Schiaparelli/Grimaldi pact against the Borgias

On a popular forum thread titled “Why the Schiaparellis and Grimaldis are the Ultimate Anti-Borgia Alliance,” the theories were flying fast.

User: Mouse_and_Monarchy

"Can we just talk about the sheer shade the Schiaparellis and Grimaldis throw at the Borgias? It’s not just a headcanon anymore; it’s a lifestyle. Even with the Grimaldis ruling Monaco now, they haven't forgotten their Genoese roots or how the Borgias tried to 'chess game' the Mediterranean. Brandon Rogers literally confirmed the Schiaparellis think the Borgias are trash, and honestly, same."

User: Cirque_Nerd_26

"Exactly! And it makes so much sense why Alexander Balzano (our favorite Stolas muse!) is the spokesperson for Schiaparelli. The brand represents that 'Venetian Royalty meets Surrealist Goth' energy. Imagine the Grimaldis showing up to the Milan 2026 opening ceremony, seeing the massive Schiaparelli haute couture showcase, and just nodding in agreement that Cesare Borgia was the 15th-century equivalent of a 'clout chaser' who got laughed out of Venice."

User: Goetia_Appreciator

"The funniest part of the lore is that while Rodrigo Borgia was busy firing Schiaparellis from the Vatican, the Schiaparellis were just like, 'Keep the job, we have literal Dragon-Prince Ipos on our side.' The Grimaldis and Schiaparellis might have complex histories, but nothing unites two ancient houses like watching Cesare Borgia fail a political plot so badly he becomes the laughing stock of the Doge’s court."

User: Milan_Bound_2026

"I’m still screaming that Mariah Carey is performing at the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics while this fashion show is happening. It’s the ultimate victory lap. The Borgias are a footnote of history-book villainy, while the Schiaparellis are dressing the modern world and the Grimaldis are watching from their throne in Monaco. It’s the 'Desdemona effect'—she played everyone, became a saint, and left the Borgias and Medicis in the dust."

User: Helluva_Leaks

"Brandon Rogers said Season 4 is about healing, and honestly, the best healing is knowing that the Schiaparellis outlasted the blood-money empires. Seeing the Disney fans connect the 'Evolution of Disney' show for LA28 back to these old Italian rivalries is peak fandom. The Borgias tried to destroy the Orsini-Schiaparelli dynasty in Cyprus, but now we have Stolas and Blitz getting married and the Schiaparelli brand thriving. The Grimaldis sending Alex regards is just the cherry on top. They know who the real icons are."

User: Goth_Preppy_Salvatore

"The headcanon that the Grimaldis and Schiaparellis have a secret 'Borgia Hate Club' Slack channel is my favorite thing to come out of 2026. One ruled Genoa and then Monaco, the other ruled the Venetian courts with surrealist style—and both agree that the Borgias were just 'thugs with a title' compared to the ancient houses. 💅"