A former crew member of Timothy Busfield on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” is coming to his defense … slamming accusations the director sexually abused two child actors and claiming the kids’ mother vowed to have TB’s ass!

According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, Christopher Ford — a veteran Hollywood security guard — says he attended a lunch in Corrales, New Mexico, after filming Season 3 of “The Cleaning Lady” in March or April 2024 — and the mother of the two boys was present.

Ford claims the mom got pissed while discussing whether her kids would return to the show, saying she would “get Timothy Busfield” and “have his ass” if her boys were not brought back for the next season. Ford confirms he personally heard the remark, claiming it was made before any formal complaint of inappropriate conduct had been filed with the authorities.

Police say Busfield replaced the two boys with a younger boy who had auditioned.

In addition, Ford says the children’s parents were always present whenever their kids were working … and says he observed the dad frequently encouraging them to hug people on set, including Busfield, in full view of others.

Ford also says he never witnessed Busfield alone with the children, adding there was “no realistic opportunity” for private contact because other people were always visible or in earshot. Ford goes on to say all interactions between Busfield and the child actors took place in open areas of the set, surrounded by cast, crew, and parents.

As we reported … Busfield surrendered to Albuquerque police last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest, claiming he sexually abused the two children on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.” Prosecutors charged Busfield with 2 counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.

According to court documents filed Monday, the 2 child actors accusing Busfield of  inappropriately touching them initially told police the exact opposite in audio recordings of police interviews in November 2024.

Prosecutors state the boys only revealed the alleged abuse after they underwent therapy sessions in September 2025 — with one of the boys telling his counselor Busfield had touched his penis and bottom.

Patriots receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas can’t say enough good things about what Stefon Diggs has brought to the table this season … and that includes New England’s new number one fan, Cardi B!!

The rapper has proudly displayed her team pride during the Pats’ current playoff run … and let the haters hear it after New England’s 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday.

Some say Cardi is too over the top in her support for Diggs, but Douglas — who secured a touchdown in Sunday’s game — appreciates all the love she’s showing the squad.

He also praised Diggs’ leadership in the locker room … saying it’s a blessing to be the NFL vet’s teammate with all the knowledge he’s dropping on the younger guys.

“One thing about him, he does not let up, like, he’s gonna let you know if you slackin’ or he feels like you not playing up to par, and that’s what you need,” Douglas said.

“I feel like that’s what keeps us going.”

The Pats’ receiving core will need that same energy this Sunday when they take on a tough Denver Broncos defense at Empower Field at Mile High — just one win away from Super Bowl LX.

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Valentine’s Day can be a high-stakes affair for plenty of guys, and we don’t want you to end up walking home feeling dejected … just because you were a clueless dude and blew it with your girlfriend’s gift.

We don’t like seeing frowning faces, and we figured we’d step in to help — we’ve put together a guide for anyone out there who needs a bit of extra help picking out something nice to slide across the dinner table.

Listen, showing up with something’s always better than making it to your girlfriend’s place empty-handed, and we’ve picked out a few things we think would put a smile on her face …  you can take all the credit, it’s cool with us!

Ever been through those moments you just wish would last forever? Well, if your girl’s got a fixation on photography, the Fuji Instax pops photos out in a flash for her to keep forever!

Plus, this little camera’s perfect to keep in a purse or crossbody bag, so she won’t have to worry about lugging around photo equipment — just point, smile, and shoot!

You know the feeling when you’re all jazzed up and ready to hang out with your girl … and you’ve got nothing planned besides that? Spice It Up gets the conversation — and plenty more, if you play your cards right — going in an instant!

Plus, if your Valentine’s Day plans end relatively early, this game’s got plenty of suggestions for some post-dinner fun we think she’ll really be into, like movies on the couch, something spicier … or both. 😘

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Friends and family alike, she’s gonna like this a whole lot better than endlessly scrolling through her phone … and she’ll have you to thank for it.

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You’re going to have to do a bit of homework for this one, though, because you’ve got to figure out if she’s a silver or gold type of person — or just get both and let her decide!

We know Valentine’s Day can be tough on couples, and if you’re mulling over the idea of going it solo after one last dinner, this 40-piece set of BBQ accessories would be the perfect gift to give her — well, yourself — right before that convo about breaking up.

Hey, you gave it your best shot, and no one can take that away from you … and we figure these accessories would be perfect for whipping up something nice to celebrate your newfound singlehood!

Okay, it’s finally time to drop the subtlety with your lady and make sure everyone knows exactly who you’re going home with at the end of the night — every night — by wearing this t-shirt.

Sure, you might get some laughs in public, but you’ll definitely be feeling — and getting — lucky when you wear this around your girl!

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