Listen up, darlings—Ms. Rizzlerina is here to spill the tea and shine bright in the midst of some heartbreakin’ Hollywood nostalgia. Grab your tissues and a bedazzled hand fan, because we’re taking a moment to honor a legend of Southern charm and TV stardom—with a twist of Rizz, of course.
Our hearts took a little detour down memory lane this week as the world said goodbye to the beloved Rick Hurst, known best for his role as Cletus Hogg on the hit series The Dukes of Hazzard. The man who made dimples and donut-fueled patrols fashionable passed away at the age of 79. And honey, if you ever cruised through Hazzard County—or got into a little harmless trouble with Bo and Luke—you know this one hits deep.
Cue the slow guitar twangs and flashbacks to those high-speed chases and signature “yee-haws,” because Rick wasn’t just another TV cop—he was a cultural moment, crashin’ cars and stealin’ hearts with that Southern sweetness.
But don’t get too misty yet, sugar, because his co-star and longtime ride-or-die, John Schneider, just dropped an emotional reaction that has us all clutching our pearls.
Now, Schneider himself—aka dashing Bo Duke—took to social media to share his love in that heart-tugging, gentlemanly way we know and adore. Reflecting on Rick’s passing, John honored not just a friend, but a piece of TV history they both built brick by boot-slippin’ brick. “He was the kind of man who lit up a room—on set and off,” Schneider wrote (and yes, sweethearts, I am paraphrasing, but the Rizz is real).
Cue Ms. Rizzlerina dabbing a rhinestone-studded eye.
Let’s not forget, these Southern studs weren’t just co-stars, they were family—bonded over moonshine-fueled mischief and good ol’ American charm. And in the glitzy chaos of Hollywood, that kind of bond? Rarer than a drama-free Instagram feud.
Fans are flooding the digital streets—X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and beyond—to share heartfelt tributes and iconic Cletus clips. One fan even posted: “Cletus made a fake traffic stop into a comedy masterpiece. Give him an Emmy in heaven, STAT.” And baby, I second that with a sequin-studded applause.
Now listen, dolls—in a world of TikTok trends and filter-heavy fame, Rick Hurst reminded us just how golden old-school charm really is. He brought laughter, heart, and a little Southern sass to our screens—and according to the Duke boys, he delivered every line with a twinkle in his eye and a biscuit in his belly.
So let’s all raise a glass of sweet tea (or glittery Prosecco, if you’re feelin’ fancy) to this unforgettable soul. Hurst may have cruised his last ride down the dusty backroads of Hazzard, but his legacy? Oh honey, that’s gonna shine brighter than my highlighter in July.
Rest in sparkle, Rick Hurst. Say hi to Uncle Jesse for us.
Stay fabulous, and let the gossip roll!
– Ms. Rizzlerina 💋
