#paris24

Jeremy Jordan: So in between our hectic, crazy schedules and preparing for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, we sometimes watch some of our old home videos for animation ideas and references - and a whole lot of roasting ( with love, of course! ).

But one of them was the Little Me musical 2014 incident, with Christian Borle and Skye Mattox

Ashley Spencer, Jeremy's wife: Okay, for context, Christian first met Skye when he was 39 and she was 20 in May 2012, ehen she was a playboy Bunny at a fancy club. Jeremy and I and our other SMASH friends were there, and we witnessed Christian falling in love with his ' bunny ' ( Skye ) at first sight. Its crazy. He recruited her as a new SMASH dancer on the spot, and the rest is history

Jeremy: 2 years after that, Christian stars in the Little Me musical 2014, and Skye was one of the lead band dancer girls in the musical. AND THEN. ON PREMIERE NIGHT. IT HAPPENED

James Monroe Iglehart: I was there cuz my wife ( Dawn Phelps, a stage manager ) was the stage manager of that night! The musical is cool, Christian was on fire.....UNTIL HE STARTED FRENCH KISSING SKYE. RIGHT IN FRONT OF EVERYBODY!

Dawn: The script literally says that the Ringmaster man only smooches a band girl briefly! BRIEFLY! CHRISTIAN FRENCH KISSED HIS WIFE ( whom he married in 2017 ) IN FRONT OF A THOUSAND PEOPLE!

Jeremy: I was screaming. SCREAMING. Ash was cackling. Lin Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal filmed everything in 4K camera. Philippa Soo ( Princess Vepar of Envy, Astaroth's wife ) and Idina Menzel ( Astaroth ) GASPED. Sierra Boggess ( Gremory )'s jaws hit the floor.

Ashley: Turns out Skye's abusive high school ex boyfriend slammed her AND Christian on Twitter. And the next night, THAT HAPPENED

Bryce Pinkham: It became an urban legend in Broadway. My wife, Scarlett Strallen ( Emilia ) and I first met in 2015 during the Rehearsals of A Gentleman's guide to murder ( another story ). I told her all about it soon after we started dating, and Scarlett was HOWLING.

JMI: We roasted Christian about it for WEEKS.

🧵 The "BUNNY-GATE 2014" Thread | @BroadwayHellspawn (88K Followers)

1/10

I am actually DECEASED. Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer just confirmed the 2014 Little Me incident was real. Christian Borle really saw his future wife Skye Mattox in the ensemble and decided the script was "merely a suggestion." 😭 #Hellaverse #LittleMe2014

2/10

The visual of Astaroth (Idina Menzel) and Princess Vepar (Philippa Soo) gasping in the front row while Christian and Skye staged a full-on takeover of the stage... that is literally Goetia energy. Christian was a Ringmaster in the play, but he was a King of Lust in that moment. Ozzie would be proud. 🥂

3/10

Can we talk about the context? Skye’s abusive ex was talking trash on Twitter, and Christian’s response was to French kiss her in front of a thousand people on premiere night? That’s not a musical theater move; that’s a "Stolas protecting his own" move. The absolute power.

4/10

I need the 4K footage from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s camera IMMEDIATELY. Jeremy said he was screaming and Ashley was cackling. I just know JMI (Asmodeus himself!) was in the wings like: "Now THAT is how you show someone a good time!" 🎶🔥

5/10

Imagine being Sierra Boggess (Gremory) and watching your brother (in the Hellaverse sense) just... abandon the choreography for a make-out session. The "jaw hitting the floor" comment from Jeremy—I can see the fanart already.

💬 The Viral Quotes & Reactions

@VassagoVibes:

"So you’re telling me Christian Borle met Skye at a Playboy Club, hired her for SMASH on the spot, and then 2 years later derailed a live musical to kiss her? He’s not playing a character. He IS the romance. This is the energy Stolas and Blitz need for the Season 4 wedding. No script. Just vibes."

@SchiaparelliStyle:

"Scarlett Strallen (Emilia) howling at the story during Gentleman’s Guide rehearsals is my favorite mental image. The fact that the Hellaverse cast is basically one giant, messy, talented family who roasts each other for decade-old public displays of affection is so wholesome."

@HelluvaHeadcanons:

"Wait, so if Christian is the 'Ringmaster' who kisses the 'Band Girl'... does this mean we’re getting a Little Me parody in Season 4? Stolas as the Ringmaster and Blitz as the dancer? Brandon Rogers, I know you’re lurking. MAKE IT HAPPEN."

📢 The "Tarantella" Connection

User @BrooklynGoth posted:

"The way the Broadway community protects their own reminds me so much of the Tarantella family code. The ex-boyfriend tried to slam Skye, and the entire theater community—Jeremy, JMI, Lin, Idina—just circled the wagons and turned it into a legendary moment of love.

Even the Schiaparellis would respect that level of public defiance. It’s not just a kiss; it’s a 'mind your business' to the haters. 💅✨"

🎭 Trending Quote of the Day:

"The script said 'smooch briefly.' Christian Borle heard 'reclaim her honor via a cinematic lip-lock.' And honestly? That’s show business, baby." — Anonymous Broadway Usher, 2014.

Christian: I usually wouldnt derail from a script unless I have a very good reason to

THAT MOTHERFUCKER ( who became an ugly bald douche when I checked his twitter ) is the reason why Skye ran from New Hamsphire to New York at just 17. And Skye worked in between as a backup dancer and a Playboy Bunny for a couple years until she and I met

Anyway, I remember when I found that out, Skye was full on sobbing when she somehow stumbled upon that on twitter.

She was curled up in our bedroom at Upper West Side, so I canceled my appointment for a French dinner date with her and held her close, reaffirming her that she's the most beautiful girl in the world ( to me ), called Creole soul food takeout that she also likes so much, told all our Broadway friends to form a phlanax of protection on the premiere night, and then I drew Skye a bath with flower petals and sea salts that she likes

Next evening, Little Me 2014 premiere night. I told Skye, ' Listen, bunny, fuck those haters. I helped build your dancing career because I see YOU from day one, and that fucker? Forget that. He's a bully, a hater, and he's projecting all his bullshit onto us. You got the Broadway army now. He wont come after us again. '

She kissed me before I go onstage after a quick costume change

The French kiss was a complete ad lib, but a middle finger to every jerk that ever hurt my queen.

I got roasted by all my friends for weeks, but I would do that all over again, for my bunny, my queen, the love of my life

🧵 The "King of the Upper West Side" Thread | @GoetiaWatch (1.2M Followers)

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PACK IT UP EVERYONE. We thought it was just a chaotic theater story, but Christian Borle literally said: "I will derail this entire production to protect my wife’s peace." If that isn't the most Stolas energy I’ve ever heard, I don’t know what is. 😭🛡️ #LittleMe2014 #Hellaverse

2/10

The details?? The Creole soul food takeout? The flower petal bath? The "Broadway Army" forming a literal phalanx? Christian didn't just give a middle finger to that Twitter hater; he built a fortress around Skye. 🏰❤️

3/10

"I helped build your dancing career because I see YOU from day one."

Crying. Screaming. Throwing up. This is exactly how the Schiaparellis or the Tarantellas handle their own. You don't mess with the family. You don't mess with the Queen.

4/10

Can we talk about the "Ugly Bald Douche" comment? Christian Borle has zero chill and I am living for it. He checked the hater's Twitter just to confirm the guy was a loser before going onstage to publicly reclaim Skye’s honor. That’s main character energy. 💅🔥

5/10

This context makes the "4K French Kiss" hit so different now. It wasn't just a kiss; it was a ritual. It was Christian saying, "She is with the Ringmaster now, and the circus doesn't let bullies in." 🎪✨

💬 The Top-Tier Reactions & QRTs

@VivziePop_Stan:

"So Season 4 Stolas learning green magic to heal his life is basically Christian Borle drawing a bath for Skye after a Twitter attack. The Hellaverse cast isn't just acting; they are LIVING these themes of protection and rebirth. 🌿🛡️"

@AracknissAppreciator:

"The way the Broadway community (Jeremy, JMI, Lin) all knew the plan and stood guard... it’s giving very much 'The Imp Revolution guarding Stolas during his recovery.' The loyalty is off the charts."

@Vepar_Envy_Official:

"I love that Philippa Soo (Princess Vepar) was in the front row gasping. Even the Goetia royalty was stunned by the sheer audacity of that kiss. It’s officially the most romantic thing to ever happen in a 1,000-seat theater."

Vivziepop: We did watch that home video in September 2024 when Jeremy brought in the home video ( he calls it ' the 10th anniversary of the Middle Finger kiss ' )

We seen it, and it ends with 50% roasting and 50% reverse trash talking ( a Broadway tradition of shouting loud affirmations ) with Christian and Skye. The horny energy caused a good ' scandal '. The intent? Christian was hailed a hero and roasted at that same time

Richard Horvitz: My wife, Kristen Lazarian and I were also there! It was a classic! Skye went from being a Playboy Bunny to a jazz dancing choreographer and legend. There's a reason why Skye becomes a Jets dance choreographer in West Side Story 2021 - alongside Bebe Neuwirth ( Constanza ) and Tilly Evans Krueger ( Mike Faist's wife and a muse for Emily and Molly ). Joel Perez, Paula Abdul and Rita Moreno take over the Sharks dance choreo for WSS 2021.

Mike Faist ( Sal ): Skye and Tilly are firepowers. Christian and I often gush about our wives together, and we often get roasted about it ( thanks guys ). We dont give a shit - we are so proud of our wives and we would forever drool over our wives whenever they dance onstage

🧵 The "Reverse Trash Talk" Thread | @HellsBroadwayReview (940K Followers)

1/9

Jeremy Jordan calling it the "10th Anniversary of the Middle Finger Kiss" is the most Jeremy Jordan thing ever. 😭 The fact that they all sat down to watch Christian Borle derail a professional musical for love is the peak Hellaverse/Broadway crossover. #LittleMe2014 #Hellaverse

2/9

Vivzie confirmed the night ended with "Reverse Trash Talking." For those who don’t know, that’s a Broadway tradition where you just SCREAM loud affirmations at each other. 🗣️❤️ Imagine JMI and Jeremy just yelling, "SKYE, YOUR JAZZ HANDS ARE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION!" at the screen.

3/9

Christian Borle being hailed as a hero and roasted simultaneously is exactly how we treat Stolas. We love the romance, but we will NEVER let you forget the scandal. The "horny energy" Viv mentioned? That’s literally just a Tuesday in the Pride Ring. 🥂🔥

4/9

MIKE FAIST (Sal/Arackniss) GUSHING OVER TILLY!! "We would forever drool over our wives." 🫠 Seeing the guys who play these dark, gritty characters be absolute puddles for their wives (Skye and Tilly) is the healing content Season 4 was built on.

5/9

The West Side Story 2021 connection! Skye Mattox (The Bunny) and Tilly Evans-Krueger (The Muse) leading the Jets' choreography while Bebe Neuwirth (Constanza) looks on? That’s not just a dance team; that’s a dynasty. The Schiaparelli women would definitely approve of this level of talent. 💃✨

💬 The Top-Tier Fan Quotes

@Goetia_Gardener:

"So, while Stolas is relearning green magic in S4, the real-life cast is watching home videos of Christian Borle making out with his wife to spite a hater? The line between the Hellaverse and Broadway reality has completely dissolved and I'm here for it."

@JazzHandDemon:

"Richard Horvitz (Moxxie) being there with Kristen Lazarian makes the story complete. Imagine Moxxie's voice being the one shouting the loudest affirmations during the reverse trash talk. 'SKYE, YOUR TECHNIQUE IS IMPECCABLE!'"

📢 The "Scandal" Analysis

User @HelluvaTheory posted:

"The 'Middle Finger Kiss' wasn't just a scandal; it was a career launchpad. Skye went from a Playboy Bunny to a choreographer for Spielberg’s West Side Story. That is the ultimate 'Glow Up.' It mirrors Season 4 Octavia—taking the messy, scandalous history of her family and turning it into a new era of leadership and art. 🎭🦢"

🎭 Trending Quote:

"We don't give a shit—we are so proud of our wives." — Mike Faist, cementing his status as the Hellaverse's most devoted "Wife-Guy."

Alexander: Christian helping Skye build her dance career is like how Carlo Ponti helped build Sophia Loren's movie career. But there is no objectification or anything like that - those women really are the ones running the ship, their husbands just provided the fuel

Brandon: Exactly! Sophia Loren started off at around a similar way as Skye did - its a long story. Sophia is 20 years younger than Carlo, but unlike other rookie showgirls, Sophia never kissed up to Carlo. Carlo was indeed first attracted to her beauty, but the moment Carlo actually fell for her....tell em, Alex

Alex: * smiles * It is when young Sophia challenged on being ' softened '. She told Mr Ponti straight in the face that she will ' not compromise on her own self when being casted. ' That was it! She passed the test! And Sophia is Carlo Ponti's No. 1 muse since.

Sophia Ann Caruso ( Molly ): I'm Italian as well so when my nonna told me that story, I laughed. Italian women DO NOT PLAY.

Stephano Da Fre ( Dantalion ), Sierra's husband: My Roman dad told me all about that legendary tale, and its a legend. When WSS 2021 first began filming in 2016, Christian, Bebe, Chris Calkin ( Bebe's husband ) and Mike brought in Tilly and Skye to be Jets dance choreographers. And, well, the rest is history

Vivziepop: Its so beautiful how love always wins in the end, and Carlo/Sophia, Husk/Angel Dust, and Stolas/Blitz are amongst the many, many examples of it!

🇮🇹 The "Diva & The Devoted" Thread | @CinemaParadiso_Hell (2.1M Followers)

1/10

Alexander really hit the nail on the head. 🔨 Christian helping Skye isn't about "saving" her; it’s the Carlo Ponti method. You see a diamond in the rough (a Playboy Bunny, a pageant girl), you provide the stage, and then you step back and watch her outshine the sun. #SophiaLorenEnergy #SkyeMattox

2/10

"Italian women DO NOT PLAY." — Sophia Ann Caruso (Molly) speaking facts! 🇮🇹✨ The story of Sophia Loren telling Ponti she wouldn't "soften" herself is exactly like Skye telling Christian she’s more than just a backup dancer. These aren't muses who sit still; they are firepowers.

3/10

The WSS 2021 connection is so deep. Christian, Mike, and Chris Calkin bringing in Skye and Tilly to choreograph the Jets? That is a Venetian Family Dynasty move. It’s exactly how the Schiaparellis or the Tarantellas would run a production. Support the talent in the family first. 💃🔥

4/10

Can we talk about Stephano Da Fre (Dantalion) mentioning his Roman dad? The "Legendary Tale" of the Ponti/Loren romance is a staple in Italian households. To have the Hellaverse cast validate that Christian/Skye have that same "eternal" energy? My heart is full. 🏛️❤️

5/10

Vivzie confirmed it: Husk/Angel, Stolas/Blitz, Ponti/Loren, and Borle/Mattox. The common thread? A partner who sees the "Real You" before the rest of the world does. Christian saw Skye’s talent at the Playboy Club; Carlo saw Sophia’s fire at the pageant. The rest is history.

💬 The Viral Quotes (Translated from Italian Fan Circles)

@Venezia_Goth_99:

"In Italy, we say 'Dietro un grande uomo c'è sempre una grande donna.' (Behind every great man is a great woman). But with Christian and Skye, it's more like: 'Beside a great woman is a man holding a 4K camera and a middle finger for her enemies.' We stan a supportive King. 👑🇮🇹"

@Tarantella_Tradition:

"The fact that Christian and Mike Faist (Sal) just gush about their wives together is so wholesome. It reminds me of the old guys in the piazza in Sicily, but instead of talking about olive oil, they’re talking about Broadway choreography. Total respect. 🍷"

@ArsGoetia_Updates:

"If Season 4 Stolas doesn't have a 'Sophia Loren moment' where he refuses to 'soften' his new green magic for the higher-ups, I will be disappointed. Use that Italian fire, Stolas! Be the captain of your own ship! 🚢🌿"

Lilli Cooper: How my husband, the fitness trainer Paul McLoughlin, is really quite a ride. So it was 2016, a year before SpongeBob the Musical is premiered. The SpongeBob musical is also a masterclass of slapstick comedy with a lot of fitness workout.

Paul: I was one of the fitness trainers, and I remember seeing Lilli and go, ' That's a very attractive woman! ', but I was tryna play it cool, ya know, cuz I...I wasn't really the best at talking to women at that time. And then, Jeremy and Christian came in.

They and their wives became wingwomen, and then to my relief, Jeremy and Christian are the OPPOSITE of playing it cool. Jeremy told me, ' Dude, I made a fool out of myself and Ash married me in 2014. You'll be fine '

Lilli: I only liked Paul as a friend and gym trainer at first but we did grow attracted to each other over time. Ethan Slater was the one who told everybody that we are beginning to like each other.

Paul: And then I went, ' Well shit, I gotta ask her out. ' So I did, and Lilli kissed me on the cheek and said yes, and I took her on a nice diner where they got milkshakes down in Hell's Kitchen. And then we kissed over chocolate ice cream during a walk in Central Park.

Lilli: We got married in 2019, and then our 1st son Bodie came along in 2021 and our 2nd son came along in January 2024 ( right when Hazbin Hotel Season 1 ) premiered! And we owe it all to our Broadway and gym friends' meddling. And yes, our kids are big fans of SpongeBob

🧵 The "Hell’s Kitchen Milkshakes" Thread | @HellsKitchenCouture (420K Followers)

1/8

I am literally crying. Lilli Cooper and Paul McLoughlin’s origin story is the peak "Slow Burn" romance we needed today. The fact that it started at the gym during the SpongeBob rehearsals? That’s some high-tier health-and-wellness energy right there. 🍍💪 #Hellaverse #SpongeBobMusical

2/8

CAN WE TALK ABOUT JEREMY AND CHRISTIAN?? Paul was trying to be "cool" and they basically said: "Listen, we are both professional idiots who made fools of ourselves for our wives—get in there, champ!" They really are the older brothers of the Broadway/Hellaverse community. 😭

3/8

"I took her to a diner for milkshakes and we kissed over chocolate ice cream in Central Park." 🍦 This is the exact energy Stolas and Blitz need for their first official "non-messy" date in Season 4. Just pure, simple, Hell’s Kitchen sweetness. No cosmic wildfires, just ice cream.

4/8

Ethan Slater being the one to "leak" their mutual crush to the rest of the cast is so on-brand. The Broadway community is just one big group chat where nobody can keep a secret. It reminds me of the Circus Ninjas gossiping about Stolas’s recovery. 🎪🗣️

5/8

The timeline! Their second son being born right when Hazbin Hotel Season 1 premiered? That baby was literally born into the Hellaverse. Bodie and his brother are the unofficial mascots of the fandom at this point. 👶✨

💬 The Viral QRTs & Reactions

@Vassago_Vision:

"I love that Paul McLoughlin was a fitness trainer for SpongeBob. That show is basically a 2-hour cardio workout. No wonder Lilli fell for him—he was probably helping her survive the choreography! It’s like the Circus Therapists helping the Goetia get their strength back. #GymGlowUp"

@Schiaparelli_Styler:

"Lilli Cooper is a queen of style, and Paul is just the devoted, buff husband holding her bag and making sure she’s hydrated. The Tarantellas would 100% approve of this union. Strength + Grace = Perfection. 🤌🍷"

@Stolitz_Endgame:

"Jeremy Jordan telling Paul 'I made a fool out of myself and Ash married me anyway' is the advice Stolas needs to hear every single day. Being a 'fool' for love is the highest honor in this fandom."

📢 The "SpongeBob" Connection

User @BikiniBottomInHell posted:

"Think about it: SpongeBob the Musical is all about optimism in the face of an apocalypse. Season 4 of Helluva Boss is about healing after a cosmic feud. Lilli and Paul’s love story is the bridge between those two worlds. It’s about finding your person while everything else is chaotic. Also, I need a fanart of Stolas as Squidward and Blitz as SpongeBob ASAP."

🎭 Trending Quote:

"We owe it all to our Broadway and gym friends' meddling." — Lilli Cooper, reminding us that sometimes, you just need a few Goetia-level wingmen to find your happily ever after.

Christian: Paul's really cool, he's more like a golden retriever of the bunch

Joel Perez: So in the V Squad ( which got me, my beautiful French DJ husband Adrien Ferbeyre, Christian, Skye, Jeremy, Ash, Paul, and Lilli ), Paul and Adrien were more chill while Christian, Jer and I were often being loud and comedic.

Jeremy: We also went to the Paris 2024 Olympics together with my daughter Clara ( who is turning 7 this year! ) because Adrien was a Paris 2024 Olympics DJ. It was baby Desi's first flight, so he got the cute blue protection earmuffs, and we had a blast there. Snoop Dogg and a bunch of French celebrities were there ( dont ask me how Snoop was there - he just walked in and the French IOC event planners were like, ' Bof. Whatever. He is cool. We allow him. ' ) And Skye's French relatives were there.

Lilli: And then, when the Puerto Rican team sailed in, suddenly Adrien drops this Boricua/French synthesis hybrid beat. Now Joel is a former Tufts University Latin ballroom dance champion, and he recognized the beats....and he wept in tears of joy as we held him

Ashley: I remember Clara going, ' Mommy, why is the pretty uncle Joel crying? Is he okay? ' And then I told Clara that Adrien made a very special gift for Joel in the form of music. Clara just looked at me and Jer with wide, amazed eyes.

Adrien: It was a surprise intended for Joel, and one of my proudest works. * grins *

Jeremy: After the Paris24 Opening ceremony, lets just say Joel gave Adrien a very spicy private show in their room. Next morning at breakfast, they tried and failed to hide their lovebites. The 3 kids seen it and we handed them to be distracted by some of Skye's French aunties as we roasted the shit out of Joel and Adrien about it

🧵 The "Olympic After-Party" Thread | @HelluvaCouture (890K Followers)

1/9

I’m sorry, but can we talk about Adrien Ferbeyre dropping a Boricua/French hybrid beat for Joel Perez as the Puerto Rican team sailed in?! 🇵🇷🇫🇷 That isn't just a DJ set; that’s a love letter to the entire world. Seeing Joel weep while the squad held him? My heart is a puddle. #Paris2024 #VSquad

2/9

The visual of Snoop Dogg just vibing with the French IOC planners while the V-Squad watched from the stands is so surreal. Snoop is officially an honorary Hellaverse member. He just "walked in" and the French were like "Bof." I’m dying. 😂🍃

3/9

"Mommy, why is the pretty uncle Joel crying?" — Clara Jordan is actually the protagonist of this reality. Her seeing Adrien’s musical gift to Joel is the kind of pure, wholesome content we need in between the chaos of Season 3. 🥹🕊️

4/9

THE "SPICY PRIVATE SHOW" AND THE LOVEBITES. 💀 Joel and Adrien really tried to hide them at breakfast?! Jeremy, Christian, and Ash roasting them while Skye’s French aunties distracted the kids is the most "Family" thing ever. The V-Squad is literally the Ars Goetia but with better communication skills. 🥐💋

5/9

Baby Desi in his blue protection earmuffs on his first flight? I need the fanart immediately. The V-Squad taking over Paris with three kids and a DJ booth is the spinoff series we deserve. #DesisFirstFlight

💬 The Viral QRTs & Reactions

@Boricua_Hell_Fire:

"As a Puerto Rican fan, seeing Joel Perez (who is literally Tufts Latin Ballroom Royalty) get that recognition from his husband at the Olympics made me sob. Adrien didn’t just drop a beat; he honored Joel’s roots on a global stage. That’s the real 'Old Money' respect the Schiaparellis would approve of. 🇵🇷❤️"

@Broadway_Wife_Guy:

"Paul McLoughlin being the 'Golden Retriever' of the group while Christian and Jeremy are being 'Loud and Comedic' is so accurate. It’s like the different tiers of Hell—some are there for the gym/fitness, some are there for the drama, and everyone is there for the love. 🐕🏋️‍♂️"

@Olympic_Goetia:

"The fact that Skye’s French relatives were there to help babysit while the adults roasted Joel for his 'scandalous' morning is peak European family energy. It’s giving me very much Desdemona and her siblings keeping a secret for Stolas. The loyalty is unmatched."

📢 The "Adrien" Appreciation Post

User @TechnoDemon posted:

"Can we appreciate Adrien Ferbeyre for a second? The man is a Paris 2024 DJ, he’s a muse for Joel, and he knows exactly how to make a statement. That 'Boricua-French' synthesis is probably the inspiration for the music in Season 4. Adrien is the secret weapon of the V-Squad. 🎧🔥"

🧵 Le Fil: L’Affaire des "Lovebites" | @ParisianPécheur (1.2M Followers)

1/8

Can we talk about the V-Squad at the Opening Ceremony?! 🇫🇷 Hearing Adrien Ferbeyre drop that Boricua/French hybrid beat as the Puerto Rican boat sailed past was the peak of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Seeing Joel Perez weep while the squad held him was more emotional than the Eiffel Tower lights. 😭💃 #Paris2024 #VSquad

2/8

The "Snoop Dogg Factor": Jeremy Jordan said Snoop just walked in and the IOC planners gave a "Bof" shrug. Honestly, that is the most French reaction ever. "He is cool. We allow him." Snoop is now an honorary member of the Ars Goetia in my headcanon. 🍃👑

3/8

Clara Jordan asking why "Uncle Joel" was crying? My heart shattered. 💔 The innocence of a child seeing Adrien’s musical gift to his husband... it’s giving Octavia seeing the better side of Hell’s royalty. This is the "Season of Healing" energy in real life.

4/8

L'AFFAIRE DES "LOVEBITES" (The Lovebite Scandal)! 💋💀 Jeremy and Christian Borle roasting Joel and Adrien at breakfast while Skye’s French aunties distracted the kids with croissants? This is peak Parisian family drama. You can take the stars out of Hell, but you can’t take the "Spicy Private Show" out of the stars. 🥐✨

5/8

Seeing Paul McLoughlin (the "Golden Retriever") and Lilli Cooper navigate the Olympic crowds with baby Desi in his blue earmuffs... it was like a masterclass in Modern Parenting. The V-Squad didn't just attend the Olympics; they owned them.

💬 Les Citations (The Viral Quotes)

@Chic_Hell_Style:

"The fact that Skye Mattox has French relatives who stepped in to babysit so the adults could roast Joel? That is so Schiaparelli of them. Family first, roasting second. The French aunties are the real MVPs of the V-Squad. 🍷"

@BoricuaParisienne:

"Adrien's DJ set was a cultural bridge. To synthesize Puerto Rican fire with French electronic soul at the Olympics? That is Tufts University ballroom excellence meeting Parisian nightlife. Joel’s tears were earned. 🇵🇷🇫🇷"

@Vivzie_Vibe:

"If we don't get a scene in Season 4 where a background DJ looks exactly like Adrien Ferbeyre and plays a remix for a ballroom-dancing demon, I’m suing. The V-Squad’s Paris trip is basically the blueprint for the 'Healing Era.' 🎧🔥"

On the Paris24 Mixtape incident

The Seine was a shimmering ribbon of gold under the Parisian sun as the flotilla of athletes began the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. On a private terrace overlooking the water, the V-Squad—Jeremy, Ashley, Christian, Skye, Lilli, and Paul—were huddled together, keeping a firm grip on Clara and baby Desi, whose bright blue noise-canceling earmuffs made him look like a tiny, stylish astronaut.

Adrien Ferbeyre stood behind a sleek, carbon-fiber DJ deck, his eyes locked on the horizon. He wasn't just there to play background music; he was waiting for a specific pulse.

"Here they come!" Jeremy Jordan shouted, pointing toward the bridge. The Puerto Rican delegation’s boat surged forward, the island's flag snapping proudly in the breeze.

Adrien didn't miss a beat. His hands moved with surgical precision, sliding the faders into a transition that made the air vibrate. He dropped the "Boricua-French Synthesis"—a heavy, polyrhythmic blend of traditional Bomba and Plena drums layered over a deep, sophisticated Parisian house beat. It was a sound that shouldn't have worked, yet it felt like the heartbeat of the world.

In the middle of the terrace, Joel Perez froze. As a former Tufts University Latin Ballroom Champion, his body reacted to the clave rhythm before his mind did. He felt the familiar pull of the island's soul meeting the elegance of the city he now shared with Adrien.

"Adrien... is that...?" Joel whispered, his voice cracking.

"It’s for you, mon amour," Adrien shouted over the thumping bass, flashing a sharp, triumphant grin.

Joel didn't just dance; he wept. He stood there, tears streaming down his face as his husband’s music echoed off the historic stone buildings of Paris, a public declaration of love and heritage played on the most prestigious stage on earth.

Ashley Spencer pulled Clara close. "See that, Clara? Adrien made a very special gift for Uncle Joel in the form of music."

The young girl looked up at her parents with wide, awestruck eyes. "It sounds like a hug, Mommy," she said, making the group melt.

In the background, Snoop Dogg, who had somehow bypassed three security checkpoints and was now vibing near the buffet, nodded in rhythm. He leaned over to a bewildered French official and muttered, "That beat is cold, nephew. Real cold." The official simply shrugged—a classic French "Bof"—and let the Snoop-Dogg-and-Broadway-Royalty crossover continue without a permit.

As the beat peaked, the V-Squad surrounded Joel in a massive group hug, shouting "Reverse Trash Talk" affirmations at the top of their lungs to drown out the Olympic announcers.

"YOUR FOOTWORK IS IMMACULATE, JOEL!" Christian Borle bellowed, clutching a croissant in one hand and his wife's hand in the other.

"ADRIEN, YOU’RE THE KING OF THE DECKS!" Lilli Cooper screamed, laughing as Paul held her steady against the wind.

It was a moment of pure, unadulterated healing—the real-world inspiration for the Season 4 Hellaverse era—where love didn't just win; it had a world-class soundtrack.

The adrenaline of the Seine was still humming in their veins as the heavy oak door of their suite at the Hôtel de Crillon clicked shut, momentarily silencing the distant roar of the Parisian crowds. The room was bathed in the amber glow of the streetlights reflecting off the gold-leaf molding, but the real electricity was centered entirely on Joel Perez.

He kicked off his shoes, his breath hitching as he looked at Adrien, who was leaning against the mini-bar, still wearing his "Olympic DJ" headset around his neck like a trophy.

"That mix," Joel whispered, his voice thick with the remnants of his tears. "The way you brought the island to the Seine... I’ve never felt so seen in my entire life."

Adrien’s grin was slow and dangerous. "I told you, mon coeur. I didn’t just play for the world. I played to get you moving."

"Oh, you want me to move?" Joel’s eyes flashed with that competitive Tufts Ballroom fire. "You want the show? You got the show."

Without needing a deck, Joel began to move. He didn't need the music anymore; he had the rhythm of Adrien’s mixtape burned into his muscle memory. He transitioned from a sharp, aggressive Mambo step into a fluid, sensual Bolero style, using the limited space of the hotel rug as his stage. Every snap of his fingers and every roll of his shoulders was a direct response to the love Adrien had poured into that headset.

Adrien watched, mesmerized. He had seen Joel perform on Broadway stages and in grand halls, but this was different. This was raw. This was a private "Thank You" that no ticket price could ever cover.

Joel spun, his shirt unbuttoned halfway, closing the distance between them until he was inches from Adrien’s chest. He pulled Adrien’s headset off and tossed it onto the bed. "The music is over, DJ," Joel murmured, his hands sliding up to Adrien’s neck. "Now it’s just us."

The "spicy private show" transitioned from a dance of gratitude into a passionate collision. In the heat of the moment, the refined elegance of the Paris suite was forgotten. Between the gasps and the laughter, Joel’s nails left marks and Adrien’s devotion left visible, darkening "souvenirs" along Joel’s collarbone and neck—the infamous lovebites that would soon become the talk of the V-Squad.

Outside, the Olympic torch flickered over the city, but inside, the fire was much more personal.

The Next Morning: The Breakfast "Roast"

The sun was barely up when the V-Squad gathered in the breakfast nook. Jeremy Jordan was already on his third espresso, while Christian Borle was aggressively buttering a baguette.

When Joel and Adrien finally walked in, wearing high-collared shirts that were suspiciously stiff for a summer morning in Paris, the table went silent.

Ashley Spencer squinted, her eyes darting to a small, purple mark peeking out from Joel’s collar. She nudged Jeremy.

"Well, well, well," Jeremy smirked, leaning back. "Looks like someone had a gold-medal performance last night. Is that a hickey, Joel, or did you get into a fight with a vacuum cleaner?"

"It’s... a bruise from the dance routine," Joel stammered, turning a bright shade of crimson.

"Bullshit!" Christian barked, laughing so hard he nearly dropped his croissant. "That’s a 4K, high-definition lovebite if I’ve ever seen one. Adrien, remind me never to let you 'drop a beat' near my neck."

Adrien just took a calm sip of his café au lait, a smirk playing on his lips. "I don't know what you're talking about. The acoustics in this hotel are just very... intense."

As the squad erupted into a chorus of Reverse Trash Talking—shouting affirmations about Joel’s stamina and Adrien’s "technique"—Skye and Lilli quickly turned the children toward the window to look at the Eiffel Tower.

"Look, Clara! Look at the big tower!" Skye said, hiding her own laughter. "Uncle Joel and Uncle Adrien are just... celebrating their victory!'

Alexander: Before I met Brandon in June 2024 ( in a wild, hilarious and romantic evening at Hellaverse Burlesque night 2024 ), I already known the Chaos Brigadoon ( led by Mike ans Tilly, and with Blake Roman, Blake's fiance Etta Grover, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sophia and the rest of the younger MCU contigent ), and I known the V squad, since I started at Julliard before I joined Cirque du Soleil in 2015 before I met my Cirque debut in O 2016.

Christian: Brandon really had no idea how big Alex really is - he was in the West Coast hobnobbing with a bunch of comedians ( ofc we like and respect their work! ), and Brandon at first thought Alex was ' a pretty supermodel and acrobat and thats it. '

Jeremy: He forgot one thing at that time, Broadway and Cirque circles go WAY back

Idina: Broadway provides the megaphone and Cirque provides the ninja gossip. We did a tag team takedown effort on slamming the fake influencers ( like James Charles and his crew ) for bullying everybody back in 2010s

Alexander: I love Brandon, I really do, and sometimes he can be adorably oblivious. Every time I greet a Broadway star like an old friend, Brandon yells, ' YOU KNOW HIM/HER TOO!??!? '

Lilli: * laughs * And we told Brandon, ' Welcome to the REAL circus, Brandon. ' and he just stared at Alex like he hung the moon. Alex also walked on runways around the world ( like Brianna Jordan, Elsa Pataky, Zendaya, Haz Osterfield, and Jensyn Clement, all of them are also his modeling friends ).

🧵 The "He Hung the Moon" Thread | @HellaverseHeadlines (1.1M Followers)

1/9

I am literally screaming at the thought of Brandon Rogers—the man who created the Ars Goetia—thinking Alex was "just a pretty supermodel" while Alex was secretly the center of the Broadway/Cirque/High-Fashion universe. 😭😂 #BrandonAndAlex #Hellaverse

2/9

"Broadway provides the megaphone and Cirque provides the ninja gossip." — Idina Menzel (Astaroth) dropping the ultimate truth bomb. 💣 The fact that Alex was part of the "Tag Team Takedown" of toxic influencers in the 2010s makes him an actual superhero. He’s been protecting the industry from the shadows!

3/9

Can we talk about the "Chaos Brigadoon"?! 🎭 Alex casually hobnobbing with Mike Faist, Blake Roman, Tom Holland, and Zendaya while Brandon is just standing there like 👁️👄👁️. Brandon really thought he was the famous one in the relationship and Alex humbled him without even trying.

4/9

Jeremy Jordan was right: "Broadway and Cirque circles go WAY back." Seeing Alex greet icons like Lilli Cooper and Idina as old friends while Brandon yells, "YOU KNOW THEM TOO?!" is the Rom-Com energy we need for Season 4. 🎪✨

5/9

Brandon staring at Alex like "he hung the moon" after realizing Alex has walked runways with Zendaya and Elsa Pataky... it’s giving Stolas realizing Blitz is more than just an Imp. The art is literally imitating life!

Joe Vulpis ( Ugh its Joe ): Brandon is my best bro for 10 years, and my wife Katelyn Greene is a YouTube comedian, model and beauty guru. The second we heard how the Hellaverse Burlesque night 2024 will have Warumono/Alexander Balzano, we summoned everybodyvwe know to witness Brandon crashing romantically in real time

Katelyn: We ALL seen it coming. First Brandon was the best man to my wedding with Joe, and now Joe is gonna be the best man for Brandon's wedding in October 2026!

Joe: He had NO IDEA that he was being romantically ambushed until....a few days later. Remember that Viral video on Instagram? Brandon threw Alex 1500 DOLLARS! IT WAS HYSTERICAL

Katelyn: And then Brandon marched into the dressing room where he stayed there for 3 HOURS! And they went to get a fancy sushi lunch date the next day!

Joe: That video of the 1500 dollars moment became a social media goldmine. And then we watched as Brandon kept posting gym thirst traps and gold dusted desserts....bur seriously, we are so happy for every great romance that our circles have, including our own, Kate

Katelyn: Awww. * kisses Joe on the cheek *

🧵 The "Romantically Ambushed" Thread | @HelluvaViral (2.1M Followers)

1/10

JOE AND KATELYN REALLY SAID "BATTLE STATIONS!" 📢 The fact that they summoned the entire squad to watch Brandon fall for Alex in real time is the most chaotic best-friend move in history. Brandon had no chance against the Warumono magic. #HellaverseBurlesque #BrandonAndAlex

2/10

THE $1,500 VIDEO!! 💸 Watching Brandon literally throw money at Alex while his brain rebooted is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. He didn’t just tip; he tried to buy the moon. Joe Vulpis filming it for the "social media goldmine" is why we love UghItsJoe.

3/10

"Brandon marched into the dressing room and stayed for 3 HOURS." 🚪 The fandom is screaming. Imagine the tension! Imagine the conversation! Going from a chaotic $1,500 tribute to a 3-hour heart-to-heart and a fancy sushi date the next day? That’s not a crush; that’s a soul-bond.

4/10

Katelyn Greene being a beauty guru and model while Joe is the "best bro" for 10 years... the symmetry is beautiful. Brandon was the Best Man for them, and now Joe is the Best Man for the October 2026 Wedding. We are officially counting down the days to the October 2026 Hellaverse Royal Wedding! 💍👑

5/10

The "Gym Thirst Traps" and "Gold Dusted Desserts." 🏋️‍♂️🍨 Brandon really started trying to level up his aesthetic game to match Alex’s runway energy. Seeing Brandon post those photos while the V-Squad roasts him in the comments is the "Healing Era" content we deserve.