Avery Thompson

Managing Editor, Swooon

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Avery’s love of romance and “shipping” started when she became obsessed with soaps at an early age. Whether it’s a slow burn romance or a love triangle, Avery’s seen and loved them all. When she’s not catching up on screeners, Avery’s likely rewatching Sex and the City for the millionth time, finding a new rom-com to watch, and catching up on her reading list (it’s never-ending). Avery is a member of the Television Critics Association.

Articles byAvery Thompson

Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey during the 'Love Is Blind' Season 9 reunion

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 Michelle Stafford attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

‘Young and the Restless’ Star Michelle Stafford Shares Rare Details About Life as a Single Mom

 Sarah Drew attends Hallmark Channel's

Hallmark Reveals Loveuary Lineup: Full Schedule of February 2026 Romance Movies

 Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in Episode #703 of Virgin River

When Does ‘Virgin River’ Return for Season 7? Premiere Date & First Look Photo Revealed

 Melissa O'Neil and Eric Winter in the Rookie

Is Chenford Back Together? Your ‘Rookie’ Romance Refresher

 Erin Krakow and Kevin McGarry in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 13

‘When Calls the Heart’: Kevin McGarry on Nathan’s Goal for ‘Moving Forward’ With Elizabeth

 Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Jaeda Lily Miller, and Hyland Goodrich in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 13
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‘When Calls the Heart’ Stars Break Down Season 13 Premiere’s ‘Life or Death’ Cliffhanger

 Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California.

‘Hacks’ Stars Paul W. Downs & Meg Stalter Channel Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at Critics Choice Awards

 Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K Brown at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards

Love on the Critics Choice Awards Red Carpet! See All the Celebrity Couples (PHOTOS)

 Martin Cummins and Lori Loughlin on 'When Calls the Heart'

‘When Calls the Heart’: Should Abigail & Henry Get Together in Season 14? (POLL)

 Josh Charles and Sophie Flack, Josh Segarra and Brace Rice together

Love Doctor Is In! Meet the ‘Best Medicine’ Cast’s Real-Life Loves

 Rick Harrison and his fiancee Angie Polushkin

‘Pawn Stars’ Vet Rick Harrison Marries Angie Polushkin: All About His New Wife

 Allison Williams discussing 'Girls'

‘Girls’: Allison Williams Looks Back at Iconic ‘Panic in Central Park’ Episode, 10 Years Later

 Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Kavan Smith, Pascale Hutton, Natasha Burnett, and Viv Leacock on 'When Calls the Heart' Season 13

‘When Calls the Heart’ Romance Refresh: Where All Couples Stand Ahead of Season 13

 Matthew Daddario and Holland Roden for Source the Swooon

Hallmark’s Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario Tackle Romantic TV & Movie Quotes Trivia (VIDEO)

 Erin Krakow and Kevin McGarry in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 13

‘When Calls the Heart’ Stars Tease How Elizabeth & Nathan Will Be ‘Tested’ in Season 13

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14 TV Pairs We Want to See Get Together in 2026

 Emily Bader and Tom Blyth in 'People We Meet on Vacation,' Tom Bateman and Lili Reinhart; Halle Bailey and Rege-Jean Page in 'You, Me & Tuscany'

23 Romantic Comedies & Dramas to Watch in 2026: ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ & More

 JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers

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 Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela, Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan in 'Virgin River' Season 6

‘Virgin River’s Zibby Allen Teases Aftermath of Brie’s Romantic Cliffhangers in Season 7

 Bella Maclean and Luke Pasqualino in 'Rivals'

‘Rivals’: My Taggie & Bas Theory That Needs to Happen in Season 2

 Chip and Joanna Gaines in the 'Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain Home' finale

Joanna & Chip Gaines’ Kids Share Sweet Moment in Rare TV Appearance

 Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky attend LA Premiere of Tom Segura's Netflix Series 'Bad Thoughts' at Braindead Studios on May 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Are Tom Segura & His Wife Christina Pazsitzky Still Together?

 Ally Bross and Mack Fitzgerald of 'Destination X'

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 Farmers Colton, Jay, Matt and John in the Season Three premiere of FARMER WANTS A WIFE

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 Maria Cozamanis, Hilary Musser, Taja Abitbol, Ro-Mina, Rosalyn Yellin of Members Only: Palm Beach

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 Erin Krakow, Ben Rosenbaum, Kevin McGarry, Kayla Wallace, Chris McNally, and Julie Gonzalo

Erin Krakow Reacts to ‘When Calls the Heart’ Baby Boom: ‘Most Delightful Surprise’

 Kyra Sedgwick in 'The Closer' Season 6

‘The Closer’: Who Does Brenda End Up With? Look Back at Her Romance History

 James Lafferty and Zibby Allen in 'A Pickleball Christmas'

How ‘Virgin River’s Zibby Allen Manifested Her ‘Pickleball Christmas’ Role

 Terry Dubrow and Heather Dubrow attend GLAAD Tidings on December 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

‘RHOC’ Couple Heather & Terry Dubrow React to Rumor That He’s Gay

 Emily Wickersham and James Badge Dale together

All About ‘NCIS’ Star Emily Wickersham’s Famous Husband & Their Love Story

 Jackson White and Grace Van Patten as Stephen and Lucy in 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3

‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 3 Trailer: Lucy Crashes Out as Stephen Plots Revenge

 Claudio Gama and Anthony Geary together

Meet ‘General Hospital’ Icon Anthony Geary’s Husband Claudio Gama

 Genie Francis, Anthony Geary at Luke and Laura's 1981 wedding on 'General Hospital'

‘General Hospital’ Star Genie Francis Mourns Anthony Geary’s Death: ‘I Am Crushed’

 Walter Scott Metcalfe, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe at the 'Married to Medicine' Season 12 Premiere; Eugene Harris, Toya Bush-Harris at the 'Married to Medicine' Season 12 Premiere

Meet the ‘Married to Medicine’ Cast’s Husbands: All About Their Relationships

 Steve Burton (L) attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California; John Patrick Amedori and Annika Noelle attend “Three Women” New York City Premiere on September 09, 2024 in New York City.

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 Kavan Smith, Ben Rosenbaum, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kevin McGarry, Chris McNally, and Viv Leacock at the Hallmark Christmas Experience on December 12

‘When Calls the Heart’ Star Chris McNally Makes Surprise Announcement at Hallmark Event

 Giacomo Gianniotti and Vanessa Morgan in 'Wild Cards' Season 3

‘Wild Cards’ Season 3 Trailer: Ellis Reunites With Max After Finale Cliffhanger

 Chris McKenna and Cynthia Watros on the set of 'General Hospital'

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 T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach attend iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2023 in New York City.

T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach Argue Over Key Wedding Issue

 Kevin Costner for 'Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas'

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 Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes are seen on set of

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 Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey, Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom together

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 Nikki Rodriguez and Noah LaLonde in 'My Life With the Walter Boys' Season 2

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 Jake Epstein in 'Ripple'

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 Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, and John Slattery in 'Mad Men'

‘Mad Men’ Romance Rundown: Who Did Don, Peggy, Roger & More End Up With?

 Lacey Chabert Stars in

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 Erin Krakow as Elizabeth and Kevin McGarry as Nathan in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 11 Episode 11

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 Greg Vaughan on red carpet

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 Tim Daly and Tea Leoni attend the 101st Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2015 in Washington, DC.

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 Julia Chan and Ian Harding in 'Ripple' Season 1

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 Ian Harding in 'Dirty Little Secret'; Lacey Chabert in 'The Sweetest Christmas'

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 Reba McEntire and Rex Linn arrive during the annual Paley Honors Fall Gala at The Beverly Hilton on November 10, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

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 Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, Ashley Park as Mindy in 'Emily in Paris' Season 5

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 Ian Harding and his wife, Sophie Hart; Frankie Faison and his wife Samantha attend the '2015 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute' at American Museum of Natural History on November 17, 2015 in New York City.

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 Lori Loughlin in Disputing Hearts

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 Spence Moore, Charlie Mann of 'Power: Origins'

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 Oliver Hudson of 'Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition'
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 Zibby Allen and James Lafferty in 'A Pickleball Christmas'

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 Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum together

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 XOCHITL GOMEZ, ROBERT IRWIN

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 Patricia Heaton and Ray Romano in 'Everybody Loves Raymond'

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 Actress Monica Horan (L) and her husband Exec. Prod./co-creator Phil Rosenthal attend the Everybody Loves Raymond Series Wrap Party at Hanger 8 on April 28, 2005 in Santa Monica, California.

Are Phil Rosenthal & Monica Horan Still Together? All About the ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Couple

 Natalia Livingston and Greg Vaughan at 'General Hospital' fan event in 2003

‘General Hospital’ Alums Greg Vaughan & Natalia Livingston Have Surprise Reunion

 Ray Romano and Anna Romano, Patricia Heaton and David Hunt, Brad Garrett and IsaBeall Quella

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 Matthew Daddario and Holland Roden of 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story'

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