Jurt and Turt Rivers: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

In this episode of The Toast, hosts Turdy Rivers and Jacqueline 'Jert' Rivers dive into the 2026 Met Gala with sharp, unfiltered critiques of the red carpet looks, calling out everything from questionable fashion choices to the lack of name tags on the live stream. Turdy shares personal struggles with a back injury from a TikTok workout, while also expressing frustration over the absence of digital creators at the event, which she views as a missed opportunity for inclusivity. The conversation shifts to the high-profile settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, with the hosts expressing mixed feelings about the resolution—sympathizing with Lively’s ordeal while acknowledging the public backlash she faced. They also critique a Vulture list of the 30 most powerful people in reality TV, calling it flawed and inconsistent, particularly for including recent Love Island cast members. The episode closes with a discussion on the Pussycat Dolls canceling their reunion tour due to poor ticket sales, highlighting the disconnect between online fame and real-world concert attendance. Throughout, the tone is candid, witty, and deeply invested in pop culture's emotional undercurrents.