Off Campus' Ella Bright Addresses 10-Year Age-Gap With Costar Belmont Cameli
Ella Bright insists Off Campus critics are off base.
Indeed, the 19-year-old—who plays Hannah Wells in the TV adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s hockey romance series—addressed criticism surrounding her nearly 10-year age-gap with onscreen love interest Belmont Cameli.
“Listen, I came into this job and during the chemistry reads with more than enough information and knowledge and understanding of what this role required and the show and I just fell in love with Hannah and these scripts immediately,” Ella told Amanda Hirsch on the May 26 episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. “Like, there was never a question that I wouldn’t want to do this.”
That said, Ella can understand where people are coming from regarding her working relationship with the 28-year-old, who plays Garrett Graham in the series.
“I get people’s concern but also not once did I feel left out from being younger than everybody,” she explained. “We’re all such a family and like everyone was just more than perfect and I couldn’t be more comfortable on this set with these people.”
“So, it is funny when they say that. I’m like, ‘I’m good,’” she added. “I’m completely good.”
In fact, Ella insists showrunner Louisa Levy was transparent regarding what was expected of the teen, as well as costar Mika Abdalla—who plays Allie in the show—once the cameras began rolling.
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“Her idea was that for Hannah the briefing was like partial nudity and for Allie it had to be full just because Allie, she’s got this amazing confidence about her and she is so free with her body,” Ella explained. “And sex is just like such an important part of her life. Like it is honestly just showing the difference between these characters.”
As she emphasized, “Everyone had full understanding of what we were going into.”
And the discourse is nothing alarming for the Malory Towers actress. As she put it, “Hey, it’s the internet.”
Previously, Louisa echoed Ella’s comments about transparency when it came to her role, especially considering she was newly 18 while filming intimate scenes in season one of the series.
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Indeed, Louisa “had a conversation with Ella before we closed her deal to make sure she knew what was coming,” she told Variety in an interview published May 16. “She’d read the book, so she already understood, but I walked her through everything and made sure she was comfortable and confident.”
“If I had felt she wasn’t ready, I would have pumped the brakes immediately,” Louisa added. “But she was so game. And we have an extraordinary intimacy coordinator, Kathy Kadler, who had conversations with not just Belmont and Ella but with all the actors who had any intimacy work.”
“[It was about] really understanding what made everyone comfortable, what they felt good about, what they didn’t,” she continued. “We never did anything that made anyone uncomfortable before we ever rolled a frame of camera.”
But Off Campus isn’t the only buzz-worthy show that premiered this year. For more exciting series coming soon, read on…
Bravo
In the City (Bravo) - May 19
In The City was filmed directly out of Summer House season 10 in fall 2025 and follows Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Danielle Olivera, Eoin Heavey, Andrea Denver, Lexi Sundin, Nick Barber, Yvonne Najor, Georgina Ferzil, Whitney Fransway, Kenny Martin, Gavin Moseley and Katie Arundel as they navigate the biggest transitions of their lives at the time – marriage, separation, parenthood, reinvention and the reality of growing up without growing apart.
Apple TV
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) - May 20
The dark comedy thriller follows newly divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime – while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis – Paula begins her own investigation, one that could unravel a greater conspiracy while also holding the keys to rebuilding her family and sense of self.
Netflix
The Boroughs (Netflix) - May 21
In the sun-drenched expanse of the New Mexico desert lies The Boroughs, a picturesque retirement community promising its residents the time of their lives. But for new arrival Sam Cooper, paradise feels more like a prison. Everything changes when a terrifying nighttime encounter reveals that something monstrous is stalking the manicured cul-de-sacs. Dismissed by the powers that be as just another confused old man, Sam finds unlikely allies in a band of neighborhood misfits: a sharp-witted former journalist, a spiritual seeker, a cynical music manager, and a brilliant doctor running out of options. Overlooked and underestimated, these unlikely heroes must band together to unravel the dark truth at the heart of The Boroughs before their time runs out.
CBS/Dick Clark Productions
American Music Awards 2026 (CBS) - May 25
As one of music’s most anticipated nights of the year, the 52nd AMAs hosted by Queen Latifah will honor the most influential artists and songs of today, alongside unforgettable performances and special moments, in a multi-genre, cross-generational celebration of music.
Investigation Discovery/Warner Bros. Discovery
The Many Lives of Benjamin Kyle (Investigation Discovery) - May 25
The shocking two-night documentary event begins as a medical mystery and spirals into a true crime thriller. The film follows “Benjaman Kyle,” a mysterious man who claims to suffer from a rare form of amnesia. As producers embark on a mission to help him discover his identity, they’re spun into a web of lies and deceit, unearthing three unsolved cold cases and finding themselves in the crosshairs with threats toward one of their own.
A&E Television Networks
World War II with Tom Hanks (History Channel) - May 25
For eighty years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history. World War II with Tom Hanks is a landmark documentary event that reexamines the war through the lens of a new century. Told over twenty hours and guided by Tom Hanks, whose lifelong passion for this history has shaped some of the most profound screen portrayals of the era, the series captures the full arc of the war—from the rise of fascism in Europe to the fall of Berlin, from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima, and the uneasy peace that follows. Each episode uncovers new dimensions of the conflict: the decisions that shaped the battlefield, the unseen networks that sustained the war effort, and the aftershocks that still shape our world today. World War II with Tom Hanks is the definitive retelling of that story for a new generation: a sweeping, deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global war.
Magnolia Network/Warner Bros. Discovery
Maine Cabin Hunters (Magnolia Network) - May 25
There's no shortage of work for Maine-based builder Chase Morrill, whose specialty is renovating rustic cabins and camps all over the Pine Tree State. Working alongside his sister (Ashley Morrill-Eldridge), brother-in-law (Ryan Eldridge) and friends, Morrill contracts with clients to save and transform rundown cabins buried deep in Maine's remote woods. From century-old cottages to lakeside retreats in need of some major repairs, Chase and his team give these dilapidated properties the revivals they have needed for decades.
Prime Video
Spider-Noir (Prime Video) - May 27
Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. “Spider-Noir” tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.
Discovery Channel/Warner Bros. Discovery
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (Discovery Channel) - May 27
Fueled by clues in a cryptic Mormon journal, an all-new team of treasure hunters, Josh Feldman and his father Ron, take over the search for the Aztec lost gold on Blind Frog Ranch and uncover a series of hidden chambers they believe contain the fortune they have been searching for.
Netflix
The Four Seasons (Netflix) - May 28
From co-creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, season two of the heartfelt comedy series consists of eight all new episodes, which once again follow six friends on four different vacations over the course of a year.
Paramount+
Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+) - May 28
Season 19 of Criminal Minds: Evolution returns to Paramount+ with a thrilling new season that pushes our elite profilers to their limits. As the BAU investigates a string of chilling new cases, Elias Voit embarks on a path to atone for his past. His newfound infamy inadvertently awakens their most formidable nemesis yet, The Fan. Precise, calculating, and relentlessly dangerous, this UnSub pushes the BAU to the brink and back under the shadow of Elias Voit. But how far will The Fan go to prove his superiority over his idol?
Disney
Deli Boys (Hulu) - May 28
Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on Deli Boys, the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship. Raj plots revenge on Ahmad, Mir tries to expand DarCo without blowing it up, and Philly D.A. Andrew Chadwater hopes one big bust will make him mayor.
Michael Yarish/Paramount+
Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+) - May 28
The long-running crime procedural debuts its 19th season this spring.
Apple TV
Star City (Apple TV) - May 29
Set in the world of For All Mankind, Star City is a propulsive paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race - when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.
Netflix
Calabasas Confidential (Netflix) - May 29
After graduating college, a group of lifelong friends, foes, and exes return to Calabasas for a summer they’ll never forget. Back home and living in their parents' hillside mansions, they’ll be faced with the daunting reality of confronting unresolved drama while trying to define what’s next for their lives and relationships. Four years may have put distance between them, but new flames, old feuds, and unexpected secrets don't stay hidden forever behind the gates of L.A.'s most envied zip code.
TLC/Warner Bros. Discovery
90 Day: The Last Resort (TLC) - June 1
This season, 90 Day Fiance couples Jenny and Sumit, Shekinah and Sarper, Kara and Guillermo, Paola and Russ, Thais and Patrick, and Rebecca and Zied have all reached relationship breaking points. To resurrect their love, the six well-known pairs will spend three weeks immersed in the rolling hills and storybook charm of the English countryside just outside Bristol, England at the historic Thornbury Castle, a centuries old estate once owned by King Henry VIII and his wife Anne Boleyn. Set against this regal and romantic backdrop, the couples will attempt to rebuild trust,communication, and revive the passion in their broken relationships.
Ben Symons/Peacock
Love Island USA (Peacock) - June 2
Season eight, once again hosted by Ariana Madix, will introduce fans to new Bombshells looking for love in Fiji.
Disney
Not Suitable for Work (Hulu) - June 2
From comedy hitmaker Mindy Kaling, the new comedy centers around five work-obsessed twenty-somethings striving for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness in Manhattan’s most glamorous neighborhood, Murray Hill.
Netflix
Michael Jackson: The Verdict (Netflix) - June 3
Told by key players who were inside the courtroom, this three-part comprehensive docuseries dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
VERSANT
Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman (USA Network) - June 5
USA Network is dishing out a second helping of culinary adventures as WWE icon Braun Strowman hits the road to devour 12 new cities, serving up a fresh round of can’t-miss restaurant stops and sharing the table with special guest stars.
Disney
Hannah Berner: None of My Business (Hulu) - June 5
Hannah Berner delivers her most vulnerable material yet - questioning her future, exposing her unorthodox career path, dishing dating secrets and admitting she's "part-time hot" in this sensational sophomore special.
Apple TV
Cape Fear (Apple TV) - June 5
Inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison—and he wants vengeance.
National Geographic/Disney
Best of the World With Antoni Porowski (National Geographic) - June 7
Inspired by National Geographic’s acclaimed Best of the World franchise, the series follows Emmy winner Antoni Porowski, known for his food and culture storytelling, as he sets out to uncover what truly makes a destination unforgettable. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, he explores Mexico City, Paris, London and his hometown of New York City, seeking out the people, flavors and experiences that extend beyond the guidebook.
Bravo/NBCUniversal
Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo) - June 8
Set against the dazzling backdrop of Dubrovnik, Croatia along the Adriatic Sea, Capt. Sandy Yawn reunites with Chief Stew Aesha Scott, Bosun Nathan Gallagher and Deckhand Joe Bradley for their third and most unforgettable season together. Aboard the sleek new M/Y Akira One, Aesha has her hands full as she trains her youngest and most competitive stew team yet – Gen Lillie, Kayley Smith and Kat Johnston, all while planning her own wedding to her fiancé, Scott, after the charter season. New chef Joy Lefaucheur attempts to keep up seven-star cuisine for demanding guests with fiery French flair, even while getting stuck in the middle of a love triangle. Nathan, being a new father, must strike a balance between work and home life as his partner, Gael Cameron, and baby Kayden live nearby so he can be with them on nights off after long charters while training new deckhands Cooper Dawson and Luke Brumer. A growing rift with Joe comes to a shocking conclusion as Nathan struggles to maintain his composure under pressure, and the two deckies’ competition threatens to tear apart the entire Med team. A crew member’s unexpected departure sparks a surprise return, which sets off a chain reaction no one could see coming.
Roku Channel
Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story (Roku Channel) - June 8
Soccer champion and women’s sports advocate Ashlyn Harris is telling her full story for the first time ever, in the new Roku Original documentary. Sharing her triumphs and defeats both on and off the soccer field, Ashlyn bares all, leaving viewers heartbroken at times and inspired at others.
Prime Video/Amazon MGM Studios
Every Year After (Prime Video) - June 10
Told over the course of six years and one week in Barry’s Bay - the quintessential lake town - Every Year After is a romantic, nostalgic story of first loves and the people and choices that mark us forever.
The series is based on the best-selling novel by Carley Fortune Every Summer After.
Investigation Discovery/Warner Bros. Discovery
Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise (Investigation Discovery) - June 10
The new ID docuseries examines the dark reality and allegations behind the viral “Pearadise” community, an online and real-life plus size community encouraging body positivity run by founder Stefan Wilhelmy out of his Las Vegas, NV residence.
Drawing on accounts from women connected to Pearadise as well as founder Stefan Wilhelmy, Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise examines allegations of misconduct, including claims of manipulation, coercion, and exploitative dynamics. Featuring interviews with several women connected to Pearadise, extensive archival material, footage from within Pearadise, and insight from experts familiar with Pearadise’s rise and impact in the social media ecosystem, the docuseries provides context around how a highly visible, body positive collective became the subject of growing scrutiny and spiraled into a complicated web of dark allegations.
NBCUniversal
Surviving Earth (NBC) - June 11
Surviving Earth is a landmark series showcasing how life not only survived but thrived through Earth’s most catastrophic environmental crises. Using cutting-edge CGI, viewers are transported back to a world of never-before-seen creatures and their remarkable survival stories. From the giant sea scorpions of 450 million years ago to the mighty mammoths and sabertooths of 450,000 years ago, Earth’s epic story is vividly brought to life. Traverse landscapes shaped by meteoric strikes, volcanic eruptions, plunging sea levels and scorching heat storms.
Starz
Power Book III: Raising Kana (Starz) - June 12
Kanan Stark’s (Mekai Curtis) journey over the last four seasons of Raising Kanan has been fraught with ambition, betrayal and relentless attempts to escape his mother’s shadow. He once looked up to Raq, eager to join her empire, but he soon learned the truth about who she really was and the secrets she was hiding from him. Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever. Although he embraced his true self, and broke free from his mother’s influence, he still couldn’t let her crimes go unanswered.
STARZ
The Listeners (STARZ) - June 12
In The Listeners, Claire hears a sound that neither her husband nor her daughter can hear. This seemingly innocuous hum triggers migraines, nosebleeds and insomnia, with no obvious source or medical explanation. After weeks of suffering, the strain starts to fracture her relationships with family, friends and colleagues. When she discovers that a student of hers can also hear the hum, the two strike up an unlikely and intimate friendship that gradually transforms into something more extreme, with devastating consequences.
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