Farmer Wants a Wife is gearing up to (hopefully) bring us a well-deserved love story for 2025. The four Farmers who will be leading that charge have been confirmed, and it’s time for us to meet them!
Eight farmers were shortlisted in July 2024 to be the leads for the upcoming season, and applicants were encouraged to apply for the one they liked the look of.
Now, the final lineup of 2025 Farmers has been announced—and Corey, Tom, Thomas, and Jarrad will search for a farm wife on the wholesome reality show.
Find out more about the Farmer Wants A Wife Farmers below.
Farmer Jarrad
Farmer Jarrad. Image: Seven.
Farmer Jarrad is 21 years old and describes himself as a “goofy creative”. He lives on a sheep farm outside of Stanthorpe, Queensland.
“I’ll also send you crazy from singing too much,” he says. (I’ve watched his intro reel and can confirm he has a fantastic voice!)
Farmer Thomas
Farmer Thomas. Image: Seven.
Farmer Thomas is a 35-year-old “hardworking and driven farmer” living on a wheat, lentil and barley farm in Kimba, South Australia. He is the oldest of the Farmer Wants A Wife farmers in our 2025 crop.
He’s a whopping 6’4 in height and is looking for someone who is “kind, caring and honest” with their own passions.
Farmer Corey
Farmer Corey. Image: Seven.
Farmer Corey is a 24-year-old working on a beans, hay and cotton farm in Biloela, Queensland. What’s he looking for?
“I’d like to have a partner who is kind and giving and able to enjoy the simple life, the farm and the way we live. I want a team player and a best mate to take on life with.”
Farmer Tom
Farmer Tom. Image: Seven.
Farmer Tom is a 31-year-old sheep farmer from Borambola, New South Wales. He’s keen to find a wife to share his life on the farm with.
Farmer Tom loves Taylor Swift (music) because he’s only human. He’d love to find “someone who looks for positives instead of negatives”.
Friendly reminder: Farmer Wants A WifeAustralia has created 10 marriages and 27 kids (!!!) since it started airing. It’s a much better success rate than Married At First Sight and Love Island, right?
Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 will air after Easter on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Paul Antoine was the very first Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 groom to be announced, and we’re unsurprised that he’s a recognisable face.
While ex-The Bachelor contestant Sierah Swepstone was one of the MAFS 2025 brides, she isn’t the only one who’s dipped her toes in a dating reality show before.
Yep, Paul — who was on reality TV just two years ago — is one of MAFS 2025 grooms.
Paul Antoine on Married At First Sight 2025. Image: Nine.
What reality show has Paul Antoine been on before?
Paul starred on The Real Love Boat Australia in 2022. The short-lived show was basically Love Island on a boat.
Paul was one of 21 singles who tried to find love with the help of host Darren McMullen, cruise director Hannah Ferrier, head of entertainment Daniel Doody and captain Paolo Arrigo.
Unfortunately (or fortunately?), Paul’s quest for love was about as successful as the show itself, which has since been axed.
Paul is a fitness coach living in Perth. However, he is originally from France and moved to Australia 11 years ago.
When he was on The Real Love Boat Australia, he was hoping to find someone down-to-earth and was a fan of long chats — so we can only assume that’s what he’s looking for this time around, too.
Who is MAFS’ Paul Antoine?
According to Paul’s Channel 9 bio, he’s a hopeless romantic, who’s gone through the small dating pool in Perth.
He’s had two long-term relationships in the past and is ready to find his forever love. Paul said that person would ideally be a woman with European flair, with a smile that lights up the room.
Who is Paul Antoine matched with on MAFS 2025?
Paul’s MAFS bride is fashion influencer and aspiring actress Carina Mirabile. She’s also no stranger to the silver screen, with an acting career that includes roles in two short films and appearances in several commercials.
When they first got TV hitched, Carina wasn’t exactly over the moon. As luck would have it, the two had already dated before the show but, after a hiking date, Paul ghosted her. So, not exactly the best start.
Despite that little hiccup, it seems like the couple has managed to move on, and their relationship has only gotten stronger since.
Paul Antoine and Carina Mirabile on MAFS 2025. Image: Nine
When asked about all the MAFS drama unfolding, Carina told us she hasn’t been keeping up because she’s too busy spending time with Paul and the rest of the cast.
“To be fair, my phone is going off, and I’m just enjoying life with Paul and all the rest of the cast that are my friends,” she said.
Life with Paul, you say? Could this be third time lucky for the TV vet? Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
If that name doesn’t ring a bell for you, then maybe you’ll remember her as the self-professed “tall, horny bogan” from Jimmy Nicholson‘s season.
Here’s everything to know about Sierah.
An icon. Image: Ten.
Sierah Swepstone is the first ex-Bachelor contestant on MAFS
While there always seems to be reality TV crossovers — like MAFS 2024’s Ben Walters apparently being approached for The Bachelors and Janelle Han choosing MAFS 2023 instead of receiving roses — this will actually be the first time an ex-contestant has appeared on the MAFS social experiment.
And if it was going to be anyone, we’re low-key excited it’s Sierah. Her exit from Jimmy’s 2021 season of The Bachelor was iconic.
Remember when she told all of Australia that she “definitely had chlamydia”? We’re all for a woman of honesty who doesn’t give two shits about the judgement.
Apparently, Sierah was poached by MAFS producers
Bring it on! Image: Ten.
Daily Mail Australia reported that Sierah was poached by MAFS producers. An insider told the publication, “She is a nutter but amazing for television because she just doesn’t care.”
Honestly, it was a shame that she was on Jimmy’s season (because it had one of the worst ratings in television history). However, it’s good she’ll be making her return on a show people actually care to watch.
Sierah will be joining fellow reality TV personality Paul Antoine from The Real Love Boat, who’s already been married off to his ex-fling Carina Mirabile.
Alongside them is a wave of actor hopefuls, including Ryan Donnelly, and former Neighbours actor turned businessman Jeff Gobbels.
We can smell their new followers from here.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7:30pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Rachel Gunn — AKA Raygun — is reportedly in the sights ofI’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! producers following her viral breakdancing routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
According to New Idea magazine, the 36-year-old has been deemed “the ideal campmate” by unnamed producers of the hit TV show. On top of that, two of the I’m a CelebrityAustralia 2025 cast clues strongly suggest that the Olympian will be heading to South Africa.
I’m a Celebrity hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris. Image: Ten.
In the past, the show has had the likes of Bernard Tomic, Abbie Chatfield, Domenica Calarco, Brendan Fevola, Callum Hole and many more in the campsite.
Is Raygun going to be on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here?
Although Raygun hasn’t officially been confirmed to join the I’m A Celebrity Australia 2025 cast yet, there is some compelling evidence supporting the idea.
In December 2025, the first cast clue was posted on the I’m a Celebrity Instagram account, revealing that an Olympian was entering the jungle.
“A headline-grabbing Olympian has a ticket to the African wilds. They love freestyle; will the Jungle break them?” the narrator said in the clip.
Then, in mid-January 2025, a second clue was published, which further indicated that Raygun was the celeb in question.
The bonus clue shared three emojis representing the mystery Olympian: a kangaroo, a croissant, and a cap.
Of course, Raygun famously imitated a Kangaroo during her routine at the Paris Olympics, during which she wore a cap. It doesn’t exactly take a rocket scientist to connect the emojis to the controversial breakdancer.
Furthermore, back in August 2024, New Idea magazine reported that the I’m a Celebrity producers were in talks with Raygun about joining the show.
“The public will want to hear her story in the jungle. Love her or loathe her, she has everyone talking,” the source told the publication.
Raygun made a video cameo at the 2024 Logies in August, where she encouraged the industry to whip out some of her moves to celebrate the night.
Raygun surprised the TV industry with an appearance at the Logies. Image: Seven.
“It’s these viral moments and water-cooler conversations that IAC [I’m a Celebrity] will want to capitalise on,” the source said.
How did Raygun become famous?
Raygun has been the topic of the internet since she performed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, busting out the sprinkler and some kangaroo-esque moves that baffled the audience.
In August, Raygun was referenced on The Jimmy Fallon Show and at an Adele concert that same month, truly proving that she got the world talking (and smiling).
While not everyone was supportive of Raygun making it to the Olympics—where she was awarded zero points—it’s likely that people are keen to hear more about her story.
Perhaps we will in the jungle?
I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 will premiere on January 19 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
The White Lotus Season 3 is taking us to a luxurious trip to Thailand, but like previous seasons, not everything will be sunshine and rainbows.
The new trailer for The White Lotus Season 3 has dropped and it is pure and utter chaos. From scenes of boozy nights out, to a body bag getting wheeled out, the new instalment will be nothing short of dramatic.
Ahead of the drop, let’s dive into everything we know so far about The White Lotus Season 3.
White Lotus Season 3 cast, Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, and Leslie Bibb. Image: HBO.
What is The White LotusSeason 3 release date?
The third season of the enthralling series will be available to stream from February 17 on BINGE.
Is there a White Lotus Season 3 trailer?
There is! The first full-length trailer dropped on January 28. Watch it for yourself below.
Who is in The White Lotus cast for Season 3?
We now have the confirmed cast for The White Lotus season 3, featuring Season 1’s Natasha Rothwell, the spa manager who was taken for a ride by Jennifer Coolidge‘s character, Tanya McQuoid.
The cast for season 3 also includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, and Aimee Lou Wood.
Additional cast includes Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Scott Glenn, Dom Hetrakul, Julian Kostov, Charlotte Le Bon, Morgana O’Reilly, and Shalini Peiris.
Walton has gone ahead and done God’s work for White Lotus fans by sharing a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos of the Season 3 cast. The carousels include photos of cast members Michelle, Carrie and Leslie.
In Season 2, fan favourite and the only returning character, Tanya, was seemingly killed off. Will we see her return from the dead, or perhaps a long-lost twin sister will come in to take her place? Fingers crossed for a Coolidge resurrection, but HBO has been keeping mum if she’s returning.
However, with the release of the full trailer and no Tanya in sight, things don’t look promising.
What is The White Lotus Season 3 filmed?
Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Shwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola. Image: HBO.
After vacationing in Maui in Season 1 and Sicily in Season 2, HBO revealed in a statement that Season 3 will take us to the stunning setting of Thailand. Filming locations include Bangkok, Koh Samui and Phuket.
What hotel is The White Lotus filmed at?
The first two seasons were shot at Four Seasons resorts in Hawaii and Italy, and Season 3 followed the trend.
While there are Four Seasons resorts in both Bangkok and Koh Samui, Bloomberg reported in early 2024 that The White Lotus Season 3 would be filmed at the Koh Samui location.
AFAR has also reported that Phuket’s Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas will feature in Season 3 scenes.
What can we expect from The White LotusSeason 3?
Lalisa Manobal and Tayme Thapthimthong. Image: HBO
In a press release, we got a vague synopsis for this season, “The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.”
If the past two seasons are anything to judge this season off, we know it will be a very dramatic week for the guests.
During an episode of the Unpacking explainer series, White said, “The first season kind of highlighted money, and then the second season is sex.
“I think the third season would be maybe a satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion – and spirituality. It feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus.”
The show has absolutely cleaned up at awards shows in recent years. In total, the series has been nominated for more than 80 awards, winning 38, including two Golden Globes and 10 Emmy awards.
Is there a Season 4?
Yes, there will be a Season 4 of The White Lotus.
The next season has already been confirmed on the show’s Instagram, but they have kept the details very threadbare.
“Good news travels fast. #TheWhiteLotus is excited to welcome you to a new destination,” the Instagram caption read.
The official Aussie Shore cast, trailer and release date have dropped to get us all very, very excited for this undeniably bonkers show.
Callum Hole was the first announced member of the new Aussie Shore cast (so consider us fans of the show already) and now 10 more names have been added to the mix.
Aussie Shore is basically Geordie Shore down under and it will have the one and only Charlotte Crosby at the helm.
Keep reading for everything we know about the Aussie Shore cast so far.
What has Charlotte Crosby said about Aussie Shore?
Charlotte has teased viewers about the wild shenanigans that will happen on Aussie Shore. The former Geordie Shore star called the show the “ultimate Australian party adventure” and gave viewers a sneak peek into what to expect from the series.
Charlotte gave Kyle and Jackie O a taste of what we can expect from the Aussie Shore cast earlier this year and it all sounds very spicy.
Confirming that none of the Aussie Shore cast knew each other before filming began, Charlotte said this new generation “are pushing boundaries” that we didn’t even know existed.
Meet your Aussie Shore cast! Image: Paramount+
The Aussie shore cast include Callum (more on him below), Kyle, Lexie, Tom, Lily, Cooper, Catia, Con, Jaeda, Manaaki and Nardos.
Earlier this year rumours circled that Callum would be returning for Love Island 2024 off the back of his I’m A Celeb success, put perhaps Paramount beat Nine to the punch?
“A huge addition to an already incredible cast! AUSSIE SHORE IS GUNNA BLOW EVERYONES MINDS,” Charlotte wrote on the Callum announcement post.
What’s Charlotte Crosby’s role on Aussie Shore?
Charlotte’s 12-year run on Geordie Shore makes her perfect for the role of House Boss on Aussie Shore.
Earlier this year, Charlotte confirmed to Kyle and Jackie O that she was filming the upcoming show but that the cast were all around a decade younger than her.
Living rooms around the nation were surprised when The Voice Australia 2024 contestant Mol Turner whipped out powerful vocals that no one was prepared for.
On the August 26 episode of The Voice, 17-year-old Mol chose Britney Spears‘ iconic track Toxic — but with one very big death metal twist.
Sporting a shaggy blonde mullet, heavy eye makeup and chained jeans, Mol slowly built up to the chorus with an eerier and edgier take on the early noughties tune.
As she hit the chorus, well, The Voice coach LeAnn Rimes‘ reaction says it all:
The Voice coach Kate Miller-Heidke turned around for Mol, who is from the South Coast in New South Wales, meaning the teenager will now be on the Australian musician’s team.
What is Australia saying about Mol Turner’s audition?
With the show primarily showcasing mainstream genres and producing pop artists, Mol’s performance was surprising in a way that Australian audiences are loving.
While some viewers didn’t love the performance and are entitled to that opinion, the response is overwhelmingly positive.
“So good to finally see someone singing screamo,” someone commented on The Voice Instagram, noting that her “growl” was fire.
“An impressive death metal take on ‘Toxic’ that was so entertaining, she has quite an impressive vocal range — I think she will surprise us with what else she is capable of doing,” someone wrote to The Voice Australia Facebook.
Mol’s take on this song is definitely a welcome change. Even people who don’t neccesarily like death metal or screamo as a genre could still appreciate that she nailed it.
“Couldn’t think of anything more painful than listening to Death Metal but that was a fantastic performance and you can only appreciate the talent behind it,” one person wrote.
“Love it or hate it but that was amazing well done Mol !!!!. I loved every second!” wrote another.
“Not my cup of tea, but the girl has raw power. Glad she has the chance to perform on stage. All talents should be showcased,” an Instagram commenter added.
We can’t wait to see what Mol performs next!
The Voice Australia airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
It Ends With Us just hit cinemas but there’s one sequel-shaped question on everyone’s lips: will we get a movie adaptation for It Starts With Us — Colleen Hoover‘s follow up novel to It Ends With Us?
Mentions of It Starts With Us have definitely been happening on the red carpets for the It Ends With Us movie but, as of right now, it hasn’t officially been green lit. In fact, it’s looking murkier than ever considering all the supposed beef between leads Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
So what is Colleen and the It Ends With Us crew saying about the sequel? Here’s what you missed while trying to dissect the rumoured It Ends With Us drama.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us. Image: Sony
Does It Ends With Us have a sequel?
Colleen’s It Ends With Us book has a sequel called It Starts With Us.
While It Ends With Us follows the story of Lily Bloom trying to navigate a relationship that becomes abusive, It Starts With Us picks up where the last novel ended and focuses on Lily’s relationship with Atlas. (I’d go into further detail, but I don’t want to invite any spoiler backlash!)
The It Ends With Us book was released in 2016 and It Starts With Us came out in 2022.
It Starts With Us was released in 2022. Image: Simon & Schuster.
Justin, It Ends With Us director and lead actor, optioned the first novel back in 2019 — before It Starts With Us was even published.
Will there be an It Starts With Us movie?
A sequel is an obvious decision based on the huge box office success of It Ends With Us.
While in early August it appeared that no one had secured the rights for the It Starts With Us movie, The Hollywood Reporter is now reporting that Justin and Wayfarer Studios do have the rights for the sequel film.
If there was to be an It Ends With Us sequel off the back of the film’s success, it would be an obvious decision to keep the original cast including Blake as Lily, Justin as Ryle Kincaid, Brandon Sklenaras Atlas Corrigan and Jenny Slate as Alyssa Kincaid.
That being said, there have definitely been sequels that have deviated from the original casting (albeit usually awful).
But even if Justin was no longer in the role of Ryle or as the film director, a sequel involving Blake would mean the pair would still need to work together in some capacity. Because of this, there have been doubts over whether or not the film will go ahead.
What has Justin Baldoni said about an It Ends With Us Sequel?
Justin told Entertainment Tonight that he believes someone else should direct the sequel.
“I think that there are better people for that one,” he said. “I think Blake Lively’s ready to direct, that’s what I think.”
When asked whether or not he’d spoken to Colleen or Blake about a sequel, Justin admitted that he hadn’t.
“I haven’t. I have no idea what that story would be,” Baldoni told TV Insider at a press junket, noting that he’s trying to stay in the present.
“I’m just kind of doing my best to take this all in because it’s been five years to even get us here. So I can’t even fathom another story yet, but I’m so happy that fans love it and that she did it.”
What has Colleen Hover said about an It Starts With Us movie?
Author Colleen has definitely entertained the idea of a movie sequel.
“I think whoever decides to take charge of the next one would do it justice,” she told ET.
“I think they’re all in it for the right reasons, so I think that will be exciting. But it’s a lot of people to get the same schedules together again, so we’ll see.”
In regards to Blake coming on as director, the author said she’d “absolutely” be into that.
Considering It Ends With Us is all anyone’s talking about right now — and considering a lot of people want to see more of Atlas — we think a sequel could definitely be on the cards.
The It Ends With Us drama has been dominating our algorithms for the past fortnight, moving from a rumoured rift between Blake Livelyand Justin Baldoni to an all-out public scrutiny of Blake’s promotional run. Now, costar Brandon Sklenar has addressed the criticism.
Taking to Instagram this week, Brandon released an online statement to discuss for “vilifying the women of this cast” is “counterproductive” to the film’s message.
Why are people criticising Blake Lively?
This month, Blake has been gradually dragged online for interviews, including one where she tells the audience to “wear their florals” for a film about domestic violence.
Old interviews have also been surfacing including one where she is rude to an interviewer and one where she makes a transphobic slur.
In one interview, the interviewer asks how those who personally resonate with It Ends With Us‘ themes can go about discussing it with Blake, to which she jokes about sharing her location or address alongside Brandon, who plays love interest Atlas Corrigan in It Ends With Us.
What did Brandon Sklenar’s statement say?
“I wanted to take a minute and address all this stuff swirling online,” 34-year-old Brandon wrote in an image uploaded to his Instagram account.
“The women of this cast stand for hope, perseverance, and for women choosing a better life for themselves,” he continued.
“Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about.”
For weeks, rumours have been circling of creative differences between Blake, who plays lead actress Lily Bloom in It Ends With Us, and Justin, the director and also the lead actor playing the role of Ryle Kincaid.
When he was asked about an It Starts With Us movie — the It Ends With Us sequel — Justin suggested Blake as director.
“What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film,” Brandon said.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us. Image: Sony
“It’s been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online.”
He called for people to stop spreading hate online and to remind themselves of the core message of the film.
“This movie is a harsh reality check for the men who need to get their shit together and take responsibility for themselves and their actions,” he wrote.
Brandon Sklenar and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us. Image: Sony.
“Ultimately it’s meant to spread love and awareness. It is not meant to once again, make the women the ‘bad guy,’ let’s move beyond that together.”
Home and Away fans are praising the soap for the “powerful” portrayal of grief by actor Ethan Browne (Tane) on the show’s August 19 episode.
In the emotional scene, Tane mourns the loss of Felicity (played by Jaqui Purvis) following her shock death while performing the Haka.
Perri, played by Cantona Stewart, watches on in concern and heartbreak as Tane grieves Felicity.
Home and Away fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the episode, praising the scene along with Ethan’s acting and the inclusion of Maori culture.
Home and Away hair and makeup designer Laura Vazquez wrote, “So powerful, so beautiful. Felt every emotion in this scene,” on an Instagram post sharing the scene.
“Absolutely love that the Maori culture and traditions has been brought into the show. Such a beautiful culture,” another comment read.
“Finishing with the Haka was a perfect ending to the episode. And done with such pure emotion,” said another.
“Couldn’t stop crying watching this,” a commenter added.
Tane and Felicity on Home and Away. Image: Seven.
Felicity collapsed at Cash and Eden’s engagement party during the August 12 episode. Felicity and Tane split late last year after Tane discovered she had been taking birth control pills behind his back.
At the engagement party, Felicity and Tane danced, flirted and instilled hope in viewers at home who have been rooting for their relationship. She then got blurred vision and collapsed before being taken to hospital.
The doctor declared she had suffered a brain aneurysm and she was eventually taken off life support on the August 19 episode.
When Home and Away producerLucy Addario said we’d need tissues for this unexpected death, she wasn’t messing about.
Home and Away airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
The 64th annual Logie Awards have officially arrived to Sydney’s The Star and now the the red carpet is done and dusted, it’s time to find out who our 2024 Logies winners are.
While people think they know who the Gold Logie is going to already, no one will know for sure until the broadcast hosted by Sam Pang is complete.
We’ve already had a live cross from Raygun saying, “Please feel free to pull out any of my signature moves in celebration”, so we’re surely in for a good night.
So which nominees will be taking home a Logie? Keep reading for your complete list of 2024 Logies winners which we’ll be updating as they happen.
Gold Logie: Larry Emdur
Entertainer and broadcaster, Andy Lee Actress, Asher Keddie Presenter and comedian, Julia Morris Entertainer and Presenter, Larry Emdur Presenter, Robert Irwin Entertainer and presenter, Sonia Kruger Presenter and broadcaster, Tony Armstrong
Lead Actress Comedy: Kitty Flanagan
Nominees:
Celia Pacquola, Utopia, ABC Danielle Walker, Gold Diggers, ABC Denise Scott, Mother and Son, ABC Kate Box, Deadloch, Prime Video Kitty Flanagan, Utopia, ABC Madeleine Sami, Deadloch, Prime Video
Best Entertainment Program: The Voice Australia
Nominees:
ABC New Year’s Eve, ABC Australian Idol, Seven Network Dancing With The Stars, Seven Network Take 5 With Zan Rowe, ABC The Voice Australia, Seven Network Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, 9Network
The Voice 2024 coaches. Image: Seven.
Best Children’s Program: Bluey
Nominees:
Beep and Mort, ABC Bluey, ABC Eddie’s Lil’ Homies, NITV and Netflix Gardening Australia Junior, ABC Ginger and the Vegesaurs, ABC Play School, ABC
Best Supporting Actress: Sophie Wilde
Nominees:
Ariel Donoghue, Wolf Like Me, Stan Kerry Fox, Bay of Fires, ABC Leah Purcell, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video Mabel Li, Safe Home, SBS Michelle Lim Davidson, The Newsreader, ABC Sophie Wilde, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Sophie Wilde in Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix. Image: Netflix.
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent: Felix Cameron
Nominees:
Alyla Browne, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video Ava Caryofyllis, Bay of Fires, ABC Felix Cameron, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Imi Mbedla, Bay of Fires, ABC Lee Tiger Halley, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Tristan Gorey, Home and Away, Seven Network
Best Lead Actor in a Comedy: Rob Sitch
Nominees:
Ben Feldman, Population 11, Stan Bob Morley, In Limbo, ABC Lincoln Younes, C*A*U*G*H*T, Stan Matt Okine, Mother and Son, ABC Rob Sitch, Utopia, ABC Ryan Corr, In Limbo, ABC
Best Supporting Actor: Bryan Brown
Nominees:
Bryan Brown, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Guy Pearce, The Clearing, Disney+ Jay Ryan, Scrublands, Stan Lee Tiger Halley, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Stephen Curry, Bay of Fires, ABC Travis Fimmel, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Bryan Brown on Boy Swallows Universe. Image: Netflix
Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter: Larry Emdur
Nominees:
Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Larry Emdur, The Chase Australia and The Morning Show, Seven Network Robert Irwin, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Sonia Kruger, Dancing With The Stars, The Voice Australia and Big Brother, Seven Network Tony Armstrong, ABC News Breakfast, ABC
Best Lifestyle Program: Travel Guides
Nominees:
Better Homes and Gardens, Seven Network Gardening Australia, ABC Love It Or List It Australia, FOXTEL Restoration Australia, ABC Selling Houses Australia, FOXTEL Travel Guides, 9Network
Best Structured Reality Program: Gogglebox Australia
Nominees:
Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network Gogglebox Australia, FOXTEL and Network 10 Married at First Sight, 9Network Muster Dogs, ABC Old People’s Home For Teenagers, ABC SAS Australia, Seven Network
Gogglebox. Image: Foxtel.
Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report: Ben Roberts-Smith: The Truth
Nominees:
A Silver Lining: Silverchair, Australian Story, ABC Ben Roberts-Smith: The Truth, 60 Minutes, 9Network Bishop of Broome, 7NEWS, Seven Network Israel-Hamas War, 7NEWS, Seven Network Old School – Louise Milligan, Four Corners, ABC The Forever War – John Lyons, Four Corners, ABC
Best Miniseries or Telemovie: Boy Swallows Universe
Nominees:
Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Erotic Stories, SBS Safe Home, SBS The Claremont Murders, Seven Network The Clearing, Disney+ The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video
Best Factual or Documentary Program: John Farnham: Finding The Voice
Nominees:
Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles, Prime Video John Farnham: Finding The Voice, Seven Network Matildas: The World at Our Feet, Disney+ Nemesis, ABC Revealed: Ben Roberts-Smith Truth on Trial, Stan War On Waste, ABC
Best Competition Reality Program: MasterChef Australia
Nominees:
Alone Australia, SBS Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels, Network 10 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Lego Masters Australia, 9Network MasterChef Australia, Network 10 The Block, 9Network
Nat Thaipun wins this year’s MasterChef. Image: Ten.
Best Sports Coverage: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™
Nominees:
2023 AFL Finals Series, Seven Network 2023 NRL Grand Final, 9Network 2023 State of Origin, 9Network Australian Open, 9Network FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Seven Network Fox League Las Vegas Week, FOXTEL and Kayo Sports
Best Lead Actress in a Drama: Deborah Mailman
Nominees:
Aisha Dee, Safe Home, SBS Anna Torv, The Newsreader, ABC Deborah Mailman, Total Control, ABC Phoebe Tonkin, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Rachel Griffiths, Total Control, ABC Sigourney Weaver, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video
Best Current Affairs Program: Australian Story, ABC
Nominees:
7.30, ABC 60 Minutes, 9Network A Current Affair, 9Network Australian Story, ABC Foreign Correspondent, ABC Four Corners, ABC
Best Scripted Comedy Program: Utopia
Nominees:
Deadloch, Prime Video In Limbo, ABC Mother and Son, ABC Population 11, Stan Strife, BINGE Utopia, ABC
Best Lead Actor in a Drama: Felix Cameron
Nominees:
Felix Cameron, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Hugo Weaving, Love Me, BINGE Rob Collins, Total Control, ABC Rob Collins, RFDS, Seven Network Sam Reid, The Newsreader, ABC Simon Baker, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Best Comedy Entertainment Program: Have You Been Paying Attention?
Nominees:
Gruen, ABC Hard Quiz, ABC Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Thank God You’re Here, Network 10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering, ABC The Yearly With Charlie Pickering, ABC
Best News or Public Affairs Presenter: Ally Langdon
Nominees:
Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network David Speers, Insiders, ABC Liz Hayes, Under Investigation with Liz Hayes, 9Network Michael Usher, 7NEWS and 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network Peter Overton, 9News, 9Network Sarah Ferguson, 7.30, ABC
Best Drama Program: RFDS
Nominees:
Love Me, BINGE NCIS: Sydney, Paramount+ RFDS, Seven Network The Newsreader, ABC The Tourist, Stan Total Control, ABC
The Logies 2024 red carpet are here with all your favourite Australian celebrities are coming together to celebrate the best in local television.
As one of the countries most notorious awards night, we’re sure to see plenty of amazing wins, performances, epic one-liners from host Sam Pangand, of course, out-of-this-world red carpet looks.
The 2024 Logies awards will kick off any minute now (here’s your guide on how to watch), but, until then, here’s all the amazing red carpet fashion to prepare us for TV’s night of nights.
Carrie Bickmore could wear a potato sack and we’d still worship the ground she walked on. So you can imagine how much we’re going wild for this stunning get-up. She looks so good in black!
Our jaws are dropping for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!winner Skye Wheatley‘s Logies 2024 red carpet look. OH MY. Absolutely stunning — she is oozing old Hollywood in Oglia-Loro.
Last year she was a guest for Married At First Sight‘s nomination, this year she’s a presenter on the 2024 Logies Red Carpet! What a full-circle moment for queen Evelyn Ellis, wearing a sparkling design by Ryan Patros.
One of our favourite and most recognisable stars, Deborah Mailman, chose a red suit-style gown by Daniel Learmont Couture. The off-the-shoulder sleeves and bold bright hue are perfect on her.
Home and Away star Matt Evans is looking absolutely boss in custom-made velvet suit in green. Is it just us or does it look like he could’ve totally lived in another decade?
The Office star Felicity Ward looks so fun in this lime-green number. Honestly, after all the black and couture, it’s so welcome! Obsessed with the pointed Nine West heels to top it off.
The Voice 2024 is set to premiere this August with Guy Sebastian, Kate Miller-Heidke, Adam Lambert and LeAnn Rimes leading the charge as coaches for the new season.
Apparently there’s one celebrity coach that got a little overexcited this season though, with fellow The Voice judge Kate labelling them as “trigger happy” with that big red button.
Adam Lambert was “trigger happy” on The Voice 2024
“Adam was super trigger happy,” Kate revealed in an exclusive interview with Chattr, explaining that he chewed up most of his singer positions within the first half of the blind auditions.
Image: The VoiceImage: The Voice
“He turned around for for so many people very early on in the filming and then he found himself with one spot left for, like the second half of the blinds,” Kate explained.
“He got a bit overexcited.”
On The Voice, four judges have traditionally gotten to choose 12 singers each. If they turn around for a contestant who chooses to be on their team in return, it means that one of their 12 positions have been filled.
What type of artists did Kate Miller-Heidke press the buzzer for?
Kate explained to Chattr that she turned around for moments that really struck her.
“You’re just listening to hear that one magic moment,” Kate explained to Chattr. “It’s such a cliche, but that magic moment in a song that gives you goosebumps or surprises you in some way.”
Image: The Voice
“Sometimes it’s really it can be hard to tell because a lot of people are struggling with nerves. It’s a deeply nerve-wracking experience to get up on that stage and you’re just waiting to hear that that kernel of something amazing.”
Kate met Adam and LeAnn for the first time on The Voice 2024
Kate revealed to Chattr that it was her first time meeting both LeAnn and Adam, the latter of which became one of her “favourite” people.
“They were both so lovely,” Kate explained of meeting Adam and LeAnn for the first time on The Voice.
“Leanne shot to superstardom when she was only 12 years old,” Kate recalled.
Image: Supplied.
“She’s lived her entire life as a very famous person, but she’s still an artist to her core. She still takes the art and craft of singing really seriously and she’s so good at what she does.”
“And Adam, he’s lightning in a bottle. He’s just brilliant. He and I were sitting next to each other for the whole season, so we got to hang out and chat a lot.
“He is just one of my favourite people. He’s so funny and irreverent and kooky. He’s brilliant.”
Why did this just become the friendship we never knew we needed? Cute as hell.
The Voice airs on 7 and 7Plus from Monday, August 19.
FBoy Island 2024 has landed and no one’s happier than me to see a big burning dick on the sand to kick off the Season 2 recaps.
burn motherfucker
This season we have three new leading ladies tasked with figuring out if the men vying for their love are FBoys or Nice Guys.
Choose wrong and they’ll be rorted out of the prize money.
this is fine
First we have Nicole, a model who is asking the bare minimum from a man: to be heard and not just seen.
see me hear me love me!
Krystal (who you remember from The Bachelors) is on the hunt for a “mid” — AKA a six of out 10 — because they’re fabulous at licking pussy.
where is the lie
Ally, our final leading lady, has dated “devil dick” — AKA Vernon Lyon from FBoy Island Season 1. She doesn’t even need to say his name.
I was younger then
Our host and saviour Abbie Chatfield is ready to introduce the ladies to the men of FBoy Island, but first they must finish the last leg of the 14-km City2Surf.
see you in 25 hours
First the boys are introduced to Nicole and it is immediately obvious that they have smelt model (and perfect underboob) because they cannot control their dick energy of varying sizes.
arooga
Next up is Krystal. She has placed second in City2Surf at two hours and 12 minutes, only to see a familiar face from the Gold Coast.
omg is that the rando from Sin City
However, the guy she may or may not have rooted at Toolies isn’t the one she’s got her eyes set on. While she’s adamant about a mid who bothers to find the clit, she has instead chosen “the hot one”.
It is I, ‘The Hot One’
No, she literally called him that, in order to clarify that she’s not talking about this guy.
I lick pussy better than The Hot One tho
Ally places third for City2Surf, finishing at two hours and 19 minutes. She also has her eyes on The Hot One.
this should end well
The ladies and the men then head back to their respective villas where it becomes apparent that Frank has been declared as an FBoy by literally everyone.
Why? He was handsy with Krystal and… as for the guys? I think they just reckon he’s a toss.
Meanwhile, The Hot One has decided he likes Nicole the best.
The Hot Ones must stick together
Back at the women’s HQ, Abbie is getting to know the ladies better.
Ally confirms dirty dog Vernon dropped the L-word on her before going on a bender and blocking her.
that second bag will do it
Ally’s revenge? Implying to all of Australia he has a small dick.
that checks out
Krystal opens up about being the child of an FBoy. Her father cheated on her mum while she was pregnant with Krystal and now she feels like she has a responsibility to stop the chain.
We love Krystal and this is a powerful story. FBoys think their behaviour is funny but it actually can be really fucking traumatic. OK?
“My Fboy radar? Unmatched,” Krystal says.
not counting Felix Van Hofe
The bonfire
Once Jerome (the one who wears Crocs) shares that likes “licking ass” and “eating ass” (just like Flume), the FBoy Island crew head to a bonfire.
Cue Love Island montage
Krystal confirms she may have “sucked” off that guy from the Gold Coast but does not confirm if it was on Cavill Ave. Her memory is really failing her for someone who writes FBoy reminders in her notebook.
So far we know that the guy who wore a leather jacket on an island called her the wrong name and the guy who was on The Amazing Race isn’t sure if he wants to give up the single life.
We also know that everyone’s obsessed with Nicole, even though we all know she is going to choose The Hot One.
as per my last email, I would like to be heard
Sadly The Hot One is also The Dense One because he tells a woman wearing a full face of makeup that she’s a “natural beauty”.
lol this is makeup
Nicole reminds him of the makeup she is wearing, while looking at him with the same eyes lined with eyeliner and shaded with glitter.
“Doesn’t look like it,” he responds. Does this man think we came out of the womb looking like Mila Kunis in her Black Swan era?
you’re telling me those diamantes under your eyes aren’t permanent?
Someone open their TikTok and show this man a GRWM.
Thankfully another man named Nick takes over and he knows the word “intrinsic” so please, do not be fooled by his earlier peck pumping.
I brought my thesaurus
Krystal, who was once on The Bachelors, has taken a liking to Paddy, who was once on The Bachelorette.
“Paddy, he isn’t the hottest,” Krystal says and my heart breaks from him watching this back right now.
which means you’ll be fab at going down
Krystal can sense an anaconda in those pants so she gives him a pash with so much tongue it requires a KFC wet clean up towel.
slurp
“I love how you played with my tongue,” he tells her and I may just vomit on my television screen.
da fuq u just say
In other areas of the party, a man with tatoos decides to dry-root Nicole’s foot and Frank is trying to convince Krystal he’s a nice guy because his ex slept with his mate behind his back.
That doesn’t make you a nice guy, it just means you have fucked friends.
nice try
It’s time to choose who the ladies will be taking on their first dates.
Nicole chooses Jack (the man who can both use big words and pop his pecks), Krystal chooses Frank (to try and determine his FBoy status once and for all) and Ally goes for The Hot One (The Christian Who Has Sex Before Marriage AKA The Man Who Thinks Women Were Born With Eyeliner).
you lack common sense but as long as you fuck before nuptials we’re good
The first dates
Ally is wet. She’s dickmatised by The Hot One’s past four-year relationship and ability to talk nicely about his ex.
a man who doesn’t talk shit about his ex? Rare find!!!
Then he slips his tongue in like the good Christian boy he is.
forgive me father for I have sinned
Meanwhile, Krystal is embracing her inner Cavill Ave by sharing a vodka cruiser with Frank after making him run around a sunflower garden naked.
we love preemptive revenge
Nicole and Jack jetski, talk about how much they like each other and then slip their tongues in both on dry land and in the sea.
we are so intrinsic rn bby
We finish off our dates portion of the episode by Ally finding out that The Hot One liked Nicole first and would like to still get to know her considering he’s known Ally a full three minutes.
But she was born with eye glitter!
Ally cries.
The elimination
The girls have taken to their directors chairs for their first FBoy Island elimination.
A bunch of people we hardly know are up for elimination, plus Frank, that foot fucker, The Hot One (!!!) and that Jake dude who you recognise from The Amazing Race. Sadly The Amazing Race dude already left (probably to go on another reality TV show).
enjoy Love Is Blind
Only the foot fucker and Jin leave. Jin is the one who told Nicole she was stunning. Sorry, that didn’t narrow it down, did it?
This is Jin
Jin and his slutty ankles are an Fboy but the dry foot fucker is a Nice Guy!
I’ll never dry root a foot again
One down, many to go. I’ll be writing FBoy Island Season 2 recaps the entire season so I’ll see you here next Monday but until then, you can follow me on Instagram.
FBoy IslandAustralia is coming back for Season Two and finally we’ve got the deets we’ve been waiting for — a trailer, release date and even our leading ladies.
Keep reading for everything we know so far about FBOY Island Season Two, including a familiar face as part of the leading ladies, one hell of a packed trailer, where the show’s filmed and more.
Here’s everything we know about FBoy Island Australia 2024.
Is there an FBoy Island Season Two trailer?
Sure is! And let me tell you, FBoy Island Season Two looks like it will D-E-L-I-V-E-R. Do I spy Abbie Chatfieldtelling someone off? Do I spy a Bachie contestant (more on that below)? Keen!!!
The official trailer follows a few teases we’ve copped this month, including one where Abbie asks why Limbro is open.
(For the uninitiated, Limbro is where naughty FBOYs are sent to repent after they’re eliminated.)
Could Abbie asking “Who left it open?” mean that some of the FBoysfrom Season One are returning in Season Two? Could VernonLyon be back for another round?
The FBoys and Nice Guys for Season Two have just been announced and they include some reality TV alumni! See the FBoy Island men, including one block from Bachelor In Paradise and one from Amazing Race Australia.
will be made up of just yet. There’s a decent taste of what we’re in for thanks to the trailer above, though. I don’t think they’re going to disappoint.
Who are FBoy Island Australia’s leading ladies?
Australia, meet Krystal Thomas, Ally Woodfall and Nicole Mitrov.
From left to right: Ally Woodfall, Krystal Thomas, Nicole Mitrov. Image: BINGE.
Krystal has experience navigating FBoys — you might remember her as a The Bachelors contestant where she dated Felix Van Hofe.
Nicole is a model and Ally is Vernon‘s ex.
Who will host FBOY Island Season Two?
Abbie will return as host of FBoy Island Australia after nailing the job for Season One.
Literally the best host choice for this show. Image: BINGE.
Not only has she been on a reality dating show before as runner-up for Matt Agnew‘s The Bachelor season, but she also knows when to call out people for being shitty.
In Abbie we trust.
What can we expect from FBOY Island Season Two?
Host Abbie explained that while fans can expect drama again this season, the sophomore season will be different from the first.
FBOY Island Season Two’s leading ladies with host Abbie. Image: BINGE.
“This season is as drama-filled but in really different ways,” Chatfield told Daily Telegraph earlier this year.
“The stories along the way are way more complex and I think the three leading women did such an amazing job at supporting each other, really doing detective work and being steadfast.
“They had some hard conversations with each other along the way as well, which I think is what real friendship is all about.”
The official FBOY Island Season Two release date is August 5, 2024. Pencil it in! It will air every Monday for nine weeks.
Which FBOY Island Season One couples are still together?
In Season One, Molly O’Halloran, Ziara Rae and Sophie Blackley attempted to navigate their way through the FBOYs and find true love.
FBOY Island leads and their final picks. Image: BINGE.
Molly and Ziara both snagged “nice guys” in Nick Brownand Izaya Leotarespectively. And they’re still with their chosen picks!
Meanwhile, Sophie chose Joshy Allen, even though he was revealed to be an FBoy. They split up shortly after.
How to watch FBoy Island Australia
FBOY Island Australia streams exclusively on streaming service BINGE from August 5. You can watch everyone episode of Season One now.
Where is FBoy Island Australia filmed?
Sadly (or gladly?) there is no actual FBoy Island on Google Maps. FBoy Island Australia is filmed in a place called Casaurina which is 150km south to south east of Brisbane.
Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys is getting a prequel spinoff called Vought Rising which is great news for fans who were bummed about Season 5 ending.
The Boys spinoff was announced during a panel presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. Supernatural‘s Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy) and Aya Cash (Stormfront) will feature in the new prequel series.
Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming The Boys spinoff, Vought Rising.
What is The Boys spinoff Vought Rising about?
Vought Rising is “a twisted murder mystery about the origins of Vought in the 1950s”, according to the official The Boys Instagram page.
“Vought Rising may or may not feature the very first Herogasm, founded in 1952,” the post added about The Boys spinoff.
For the uninitiated, Herogasm is a yearly festival where superheroes engage in a bunch of sexual activity. A selling point for the new spinoff if I ever did hear one!
Vought Rising will also follow “the early exploits of Soldier Boy, and the diabolical manoeuvres of a ‘Supe’ known to fans as Stormfront, who was then going by the name Clara Vought”, according to executive producers Eric Kripke and Paul Grellong‘s statement (shared by news.com.au).
“We cannot wait to blow your minds and trouble your souls with this salacious, grisly saga drenched in blood and Compound V.”
This will be the third The Boys spinoff.
The Boys Season 5 will be the last
During the San Diego Comic-Con panel, it was also revealed that Jensen will play a major role in The Boys Season 5 and that a relationship between Soldier Boy and Homelander will be further explored.
The Boys Season 4 premiered in June 2024 and it was recently confirmed that Season 5 would be its last.
Just before the highly anticipated premiere of Season 4 in June, Eric Kripke (the mastermind behind the show), announced that Season 5 would be the final season.
“SEE YOU FOR OUR FINAL SEASON, MOTHERF***ERS!” the tweet read.
“From the very beginning, I wanted to wrap it out around season five,” Kripke told The Hollywood Reporter.
“And then I would say plans really solidified that we were going to actually do it years ago.
“It might have been because I was trained as a TV writer and there were five acts,” he added.
“It gives you enough time to get to know the characters… It’s about the characters and then you kick off into a climax.”
End of an era! At least now we have The Boys spinoff to look forward to, huh?
Harry Garside has shared a heartfelt message on social media after missing out on the gold medal he was gunning for at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Overnight Australian time, Harry was eliminated in the first round of the men’s 63.5kg class. He won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games and had been hoping to score a gold in Paris.
In a post-match interview that personally broke my heart watching at home, Harry apologised to his home country and revealed that times ahead will be tough for him.
Harry Garside’s disappointment over his Paris 2024 Olympics outcome
“It is crazy… two decades dedicated to one dream and it is over just like that,” Harry told Nine.
“Australia is such a sporting nation and I’m so sorry. Honestly, I feel like a failure right now … I don’t even know what to say,” he added.
“Deep down inside I fear for what the next couple of months look like for myself. I’m sure there’ll be some dark times. I’ve just got to prepare for that now.”
Harry’s heartfelt realisation
Harry has taken to social media following his Olympics outcome to share how he’s feeling after some time to process and we’re glad to see him looking a bit more optimistic.
Sharing that he’s been “beating himself up for a couple of hours” over the events before coming to a “realisation”.
“I had this realisation that I wanted a two-decade journey to try and get that gold medal. And yes, I didn’t get that gold medal but I became my own friend in that journey,” Harry reflected.
Harry continued to explain that his self-worth was low at the beginning of the journey and now he feels like he has the relationship with himself to manage his inner-critic.
“Over the last three years, I really worked hard and trying to build my self-worth and trying to grow and evolve and be kind to myself more often. In that, I don’t get success, but I’d rather be my friend and have no success.”
Harry then got emotional as he went on to share his hopes of becoming a dad one day.
“Being a dad and not passing on negative things to my kids is really important to me. So I’m really happy that the two-decade journey wasn’t for nothing,” Harry finished.
Absolutely sensational human that the whole of Australia is cheering on right now, gold medal or not.
You can watch the Paris 2024 Olympics on 9 and 9Now. Harry Garside also appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2023 which you can watch on 10Play.
According to Herald Sun, Janet died peacefully on Friday with her daughters, Sarah and Eloise, by her side.
Janet also played Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H, and more recently appeared in Safe Home on SBS and the Logie-nominated Paramount+ drama Fake starring Asher Keddie.
Neighbours costars share tributes for Janet Andrewartha
In the social media post announcing Janet’s passing, Neighbours cast memberJackie Woodburne (who plays Susan Kennedy) remembered Janet as “an extraordinary woman” who she will miss.
“Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman,” Jackie said in the Neighbours post.
“Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun. To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day.”
Stefan Dennis (who plays Paul Robinson) commented on the post to echo Jackie’s words.
“So very upset to lose the lovely Janet,” Stefan wrote. “As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl.”
Lyn Scully once married Paul Robinson on the beloved soap. Image: Channel Ten.
Lucinda Cowden (who plays Melanie Pearson), remembered Janet’s impact in her role as Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H.
“I remember when I first saw her on Prisoner … she lit up the screen, and continued to grace us with her exceptional talent in so many interesting and unique characters,” Lucinda wrote. “Vale Janet.”
Holly Vallance (who played Felicity Scully, the daughter of Lyn) shared her heartbreak on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Deeply sad losing Janet Andrewartha. She was a superb human being who taught me so much from the age of 15. I'll treasure her last trip to the UK forever. Precious memories I'm so grateful for. A beautiful, talented, hilarious & kind woman. I'm so glad it was you who played my… pic.twitter.com/WYzSbCcxqU
“Precious memories I’m so grateful for. A beautiful, talented, hilarious & kind woman.
“I’m so glad it was you who played my Mum. You were the real deal. Made us feel safe. And looked after us when we were all so young in the industry. It was an honour to work beside you and call you a friend.”
Carla Bonner (who played Steph Scully, Lyn’s daughter) shared an image of a candle overnight to her Instagram Stories saying, “I will miss you forever.”
Image: Instagram/ @carlabonner3
Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by Janet’s passing.
“It’s very recent and very unexpected. I’m super happy. It’s really lovely.”
This is huge news for Home and Away fans as the rumours of the pair’s romance first started swirling in May after photos of Ada and James kissing emerged.
It was following the April announcement of Ada’s split from Adam Rigby. Ada and Adam were together for eight years.
James, 48, finalised his divorce from former Home And Away star Sarah Roberts in March. The pair were together for five years.
Were Ada and James together while shooting their wedding scene?
Ada and James play husband and wife on Home and Away as their characters Leah Patterson and Justin Morgan. In fact, the pair filmed wedding scenes for the soap last year and the episode itself aired in April.
Prior to Ada’s confirmation of their relationship, The Sunday Telegraph reported that she was spotted kissing James at a Seven Network Christmas party last year.
That being said, Ada shut down any rumours that she was involved with James during shooting.
“There weren’t genuine feelings then,” Ada explained.
The couple’s characters got married earlier this year. Image: Seven.
“It was shot last year. But I think whenever you’re watching any TV couple, you’re always wondering if they really do have feelings.
“We’ve always respected each other. We’ve known each other since [1998 soap opera] Breakers. Jimmy is an amazing actor,” she added.
“I’ve loved working with him for five years and I think our scenes are great. I always like going to work — we push ourselves, and push each other, in a really good way.”
As someone who’s watched Ada’s character, Leah, lose Vinnie (Ryan Kwanten) all those years ago, I’m happy for her. And for Ada too!
Remember when Jayden Eynaud told Eden Harperduring Married At First Sight’s confessions week that he slept with his ex’s best friend while she watched? It was truly shocking television in every sense of the word.
The shock quickly turned to confusion when a woman claiming to be Jayden’s ex-girlfriend told PEDESTRIAN.TV that his confession was a lie, though. Why — WHY — would you lie about something like… that?
It’s something that still baffles Jayden’s TV bride Eden, who admitted to Chattr that she found out it was a lie “during MAFS airing” like everyone else.
That’s a lot of months to be kept in the dark. Keep reading to see what Eden had to say about Jayden’s confession lie.
Jayden told Eden he slept with his ex’s best friend after finding out she cheated on him. Image: Nine.
How did Eden feel when Jayden told her that confession?
Even though it seemed like Jayden’s confession was quickly forgotten about by viewers, Eden revealed that the whole thing really changed things for the relationship.
“When I first experienced the confession letter in real life, I had only known Jayden a few weeks,” Eden told Chattr.
“It was hard at the time as I really liked him. Prior to finding out I trusted him 100 per cent and but that trust was completely shattered,” she continued.
“It made me question and overthink everything he ever said from that day on.
“So as much as I did make the choice to forgive him, the trust was subconsciously broken and I wouldn’t have been the best version of myself in the relationship from then on.”
How did Eden feel watching Australia’s reaction to Jayden’s confession?
Eden says that having to watch the confession on television was difficult, especially because of how much their relationship had grown outside the experiment in that time.
“Reliving the story all over again when it aired was really hard for me as by that point I’d been with the guy for seven-to-eight months and was completely in love.
“It was tough seeing everyone’s opinions and they way people spoke about him online.”
Eden was upset when she found out Jayden’s MAFS confession. Image: Nine.
How did Eden find out Jayden’s confession was a lie?
While Australia found out about the lie within 24 hours of the episode airing, Eden thought it was true for months — up until Jayden himself admitted it was false.
“The day after it aired, his ex-girlfriend had come out and claimed the story was false,” Eden recalled.
“After that, he did admit to me that it didn’t happen.
“It made me really angry to be honest — angry at him for putting me through that and putting his ex through that and for sharing it on national television.
“It honestly made me so angry that if I wanted to be with him, I really had to choose to forgive him for it and never bring it up again, which is the choice I made.”
Eden and Jayden announced their breakup in April 2024. Image: Nine.
She’s a stronger woman than me! Jayden and Eden announced their break up just after MAFS 2024 stopped airing.
As for why Jayden would make up a story that doesn’t necessarily make him look great of national (and later international) television, Eden hinted she’d probably never know.
“It baffles me to this day why anyone would make that up,” she explained to Chattr.
“I couldn’t get a straight answer from him as to why, just lots of different reasons and blaming other people which didn’t make any sense.”
House of the Dragon has once again shocked its viewers with confronting footage and this time it’s kept it in the family with an incest scene. Yes, you read that right.
Although it’s a storyline we’ve seen before in the Game of Thrones universe and George R.R Martin‘s work in general, viewers of the hit show have some thoughts about the latest House of the Dragon incest scene where a character imagined having sex with his mother.
— edgar allan’s hoe 🐦⬛🔮 (@NightOwlNikk) July 15, 2024
While it’s almost expected from the same show that shocked viewers with a confronting blowjob scene earlier this month, I can understand the confused reaction from the general public when it comes to the House of the Dragon incest scene in question.
Whether you’re a regular viewer of House of the Dragon or not, one thing’s for sure: this scene is so uncomfortable to watch (which you can do below at your own risk):
I just watch finished watching house of the dragon episode 5 and this scene of Daemon having sexs with his mother is so cringe, disgusting and absolutely unnecessary. These shows are taking this incest thing to another level like what was even the aim?? 🤮🤬 pic.twitter.com/fnGxk8U1Ft
What happens in the incest scene with Daemon’s mother?
The footage shows Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) having a very sensual dream about his mother, Alyssa Targaryen (Emeline Lambert).
“Daemon, you were always the strong one. The finest swordsman. The fearless dragon rider,” Alyssa tells her son as he… goes down on her.
Keep your head where I can see it! Image: House of the Dragon.
At one point, she says, “If only you’d been born first, my favourite son.”
This was the first appearance viewers have seen of Daemon’s mother as she passed away during childbirth complications.
For the uninitiated, Daemon is also married to his own niece Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). In this House of the Dragon episode, the visions he has of his mother are sent by witch Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) to wig him out.
One person questioned the point of the scene including Daemon’s mother, labelling it as “so cringe, disgusting and absolutely unnecessary” on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Shannen Doherty has sadly died after a long battle with cancer. She was just 53 years old.
Shannen was well known for her roles in Charmed, Beverly Hills, 90210, Heathers, Mallrats and more.
Shannen’s publicist confirmed the tragic news to PEOPLE overnight.
Shannen Doherty as Prue Halliwell in Charmed. Image: Charmed.
Shannen Doherty’s publicist confirmed the news
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” Shannen’s longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE.
“On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.
“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie.
“The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace,” the statement continued.
Costars mourn Shannen Doherty’s death
Shannen’s costars and friends have been taking to social media to grieve following the news of her death.
Rose McGowan, who starred in Charmed following Shannen’s departure from the hit show, remembered her friend as a “soft-hearted badass” with the “heart of a lion”.
Jennie Garth starred in Beverly Hills, 90210 with Shannen, both in the original version of the series and the 90210 reboot which started airing in 2008.
“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long-time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” Jennie wrote alongside photos of the pair from their early Beverly Hills, 90210 days.
Shenae Grimes-Beech, who played Annie Wilson in the 90210 reboot alongside Shannen, shared her tribute on Instagram Reels.
“To the icon, the legend, the take-no-sh!t WARRIOR of a woman, Shannen Doherty… thank you for inspiring me in more ways than I can bring myself to put into words right now,” Shenae wrote alongside a video she posted to Instagram.
“You paved the way and it was an absolute privilege and honour to follow in your footsteps.”
Watch her full video and read what she had to say about Shannen’s inspiration in the post below.
Tori Spelling wrote “I don’t have outward words yet… but we KNEW and that’s what matters” to her Instagram Stories alongside a selfie of her and Shannen.
Tori was also in Beverly Hills, 90210. Image: Instagram / @torispelling.
Shannen Doherty cause of death
Shannen was diagnosed with breast cancer almost a decade ago. She confirmed the news in August 2015 when she was aged 44.
“Yes, I have breast cancer, and I am currently undergoing treatment,” the actress said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time.
Two years later Shannen went into remission but announced in 2020 that the cancer had returned as Stage 4. It was made public in court documents that her cancer was terminal, as reported by TODAY.
Shannen underwent brain surgery in 2023 following the cancer metastasising to her bones and brain.
Shannen had been open and honest about her condition in her ‘Let’s Be Clear’ podcast, sharing that earlier treatment protocols were no longer working.
Our thoughts are with Shannen’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
The Married At First Sight 2024 drama is still in full force with Sara Mesa and Lauren Dunn calling out MAFS groom Tim Calwell for his latest Instagram Reel.
But now the rest of the MAFS cast have gotten involved, as they do, and the word ‘drama’ just doesn’t cut it.
Keep reading to catch up on everything from start to finish.
What did Tim post on Instagram?
Tim shared a video to his 111,000 Instagram followers which featured Tim doing activities with his new girlfriend, Barbara Griebeler, attending a few appointments and showing a car with a sign reading, “WARNING! 100% BITCH”.
“This car reminds me of someone,” Tim’s voiceover said.
Sara, who was fake-married to Tim during the experiment, took to Instagram Stories to express her frustration.
What Sara said about Tim’s reel
“If my partner put a video of us doing cute things together on the internet for the world to see and then subliminally took a dig at his ex-girlfriend, I would be livid. Livid,” Sara said in her Instagram Stories.
Sara took to Instagram Stories to air her thoughts about Tim’s reel. Image: @saramessy
“I hope that she’s still okay that you mentioned me in there, regardless of whether it’s calling me ‘100% Bitch’. Don’t you think that it’s time to move on and give her that respect as well?” Sara asked.
Sara also suggested that there was a side of Tim not shown on MAFS Season 11.
“That reel that you made including me is giving insecure and that is the man that you showed to me the whole time on the show. And I really wish that people could have seen that side.”
What Lauren had to say about Tim’s reel
Sara’s MAFS bestie, Lauren, also entered the chat in her own Q&A on Instagram Stories.
Lauren entered the chat to call Tim out for using the word “Bitch”. Source: @lauren_funn_
“Do these men not get it? We just don’t call women bitches in 2024,” Lauren said.
“The men in our season, they just weren’t it. They just don’t understand society and what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable,” she continued.
“Just a lack of intelligence and I can’t argue with stupid people.”
Lauren also noted that she was sent the video because she doesn’t follow Tim.
What Tim had to say about his reel
Speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle!, Tim said that he didn’t mention anyone specifically.
“I didn’t actually mention anyone at all! It seems like everyone is projecting their own thoughts onto my reel,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle!
“I like talking about my life experiences, regardless of if that chapter in my life is closed. MAFS is certainly a unique experience and I’ll likely keep sharing mine.”
What the MAFS cast are saying about the post
When the account @sodramaticpodcast_ posted Sara’s Instagram Story on their own page, fellow MAFS 2024 cast member Eden Harper entered the chat.
The video moment the cast are talking about. Image: @timcalwell
“So Sara can call Cass [Allen] a c****, Lauren call Jono [McCullough] a snake, dog, c*** (to name a few),” Eden wrote in the comments section.
“But that’s funny and lighthearted… It’s only unacceptable and wrong when Tim does it? The double standards are laughable.”
MAFS intruder Michael Felix added, “Louder for the people in the back” and Jono wrote, “Double standard queens.”
When asked by Chattr what her thoughts are about Sara and Lauren calling out Tim’s behaviour, she made it clear that what Tim said was “inappropriate”.
“I don’t think there was any malicious intent from Tim, but it’s definitely important for him to understand that using that kind of language is inappropriate and can be really damaging,” Eden told Chattr.
“However, I also believe that Lauren and Sara need to take some accountability for the name calling, insults, and bullying behaviour that they constantly demonstrate themselves.”
What do Lauren and Sara think about their cast’s comments?
In response to the “double standards” claims of her cast mates, Sara argued that “two wrongs don’t make a right”.
“Just because I did wrong doesn’t mean that Tim gets a hall pass for alluding to calling me a bitch,” Sara told Chattr.
“I apologised to Cassandra,” Sara added, in response to calling her the C word.
“That is the only time I use vulgar language to someone. And I would never do that publicly on the internet for the world to see.”
Lauren responded to the comments from her MAFS cast mates in a follow-up video on Instagram.
“I was the queen of the insult. I understand that. The purpose of what we’re talking about is men with a platform perpetuating language that is violent to women.”
MAFS continue to deliver lessons in what’s acceptable even without them all on our screens, no John Aiken required.
As with many celebrities you see and hear about, Will Ferrell is not actually the Stepbrothers actor’s real name.
In fact, Ferrell rarely gets addressed by his real name and would get “so embarrassed” if it was ever brought up.
In celebration of Anchorman‘s 20th anniversary, Ferrel joined his costar Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Big Sky) on their MeSsy podcast, where he discussed his legal name.
“It wasn’t my choice,” Will said on his legal name. Image: FOX Searchlight
What is Will Ferrell’s real name?
Ferrell’s legal name is John William Ferrell.
Discussing his youth with Applegate, Ferrell mentioned that he was able to make friends easily thanks to “being funny”.
However, he mentioned that the start of every school year could be quite embarrassing for him thanks to his real name rearing its head.
“This is a minor thing in terms of — it’s not really even trauma — but I remember feeling so embarrassed because my real name is John, John William Ferrell, so first day of school, I’d be John,” Ferrel recalled on the podcast.
“The teacher would be like ‘John Ferrell?’ and it was so embarrassing to me to have to say ‘Here, but I go by Will, I don’t go by John.’ “
Does Ferrell ever use his real first name?
Ferrell noted it took a while for his teachers to remember that he actually went by Will and not John, which was “excruciating”.
He also explained that kids at school would ask about his name after hearing him correct the teachers.
“I don’t know why that was so embarrassing to me to have to explain ‘I’m actually Will’,” he said.
“My parents named [me] John but they called me Will. I grew up as Will, but on a rule sheet, my legal name is John Ferrell.”
Ferrell told Applegate that he doesn’t like his legal name because it wasn’t his “choice”.
To be fair, I know a few people who’ve gone by their middle name their whole lives.
If you’re keen to love some lamp after reading this, you can watch Anchorman on Stan.
If you think that Cam from Modern Family — Eric Stonestreet — is likely the loveliest person in the world, podcast host Taylor Strecker‘s firsthand opinion of the actor is here to shake things up.
During an episode of Amazon Live’s In Bed With Paige DeSorbo (if you don’t listen to her Giggly Squad podcast with Hannah Berner, you should), Strecker did not hold back on her experience with the Modern Family star.
Well, this should be interesting! Image: Modern Family
“Who’s the worst guest you’ve ever had on your podcast?” DeSorbo asked Strecker, who is the host of the Taste of Taylor podcast.
Unfazed, Strecker dropped Stonestreet’s name like the hot tea it is.
“He’s [Cameron Tucker] from Modern Family, and he’s like the chubby, jolly, sweet, funny one,” Strecker clarified when DeSorbo didn’t recognise the name.
“Could he be anything but… nasty!”
Strecker explained she quickly learned he was on her podcast to promote none other than Pepto-Bismol.
For the uninitiated, Pepto-Bismol is an anti-diarrhoea medication that’s a staple in American households but not available in Australia.
“So we’re chatting away, and I’m being my adorable self, and then he hits me with, ‘So when are we gonna talk about Pepto-Bismol?’”
Trying to roll with it, Strecker joked, “I have hemorrhoids. I’m the queen of diarrhea. I love Pepto-Bismol! We can talk about whatever you want.”
That was when she explained that things got a little sassy, if you will.
“And he said to me — and I quote — ‘Somebody didn’t do their homework.,” Strecker recalled.
As someone who interviews people in media regularly, that’s a pretty rough thing to hear.
“I said, ‘I’m sorry. Am I getting paid by Pepto-Bismol? No. So that’s your job to figure out, not mine.”
You know when people are relaying a story and it’s unclear if they actually said that thing or just thought it in response? I really hope she said that to him for the popcorn value alone.
It’s understood that the podcast appearance was likely around the time of his 2011 partnership with Pepto-Bismol for a Feeding America campaign.
I’d love to know the thoughts of whoever was the Pepto-Bismol publicist at the time. You know what they say? There are 17 sides to every story.
Esteemed US comedian Chelsea Handler told The Project host Sam Taunton exactly how she felt about the Margot Robbie pregnancy joke he made and it wasn’t pretty.
Rumours quickly spread yesterday that Robbie and her partner, Tom Ackerley, were expecting their first child after paparazzi shots of the actress sporting an exposed stomach surfaced.
As Australia’s golden girl, it’s no surprise that Robbie’s reported pregnancy with Ackerley was a topic of conversation on the entertainment news program, The Project.
What was the Margot Robbie pregnancy joke?
“I’ve seen the Barbie movie by the way,” Taunton said. “It’s going to have to be a C-section.”
The joke didn’t immediately land with his cohosts, who started asking what he meant.
Later in The Project episode, which aired Monday, June 8, Handler joined the desk to promote her upcoming comedy tour titled ‘Little Big Bitch’.
“Before you get started, I want to touch on your Barbie joke,” Handler told Taunton.
“How can you even make a joke like that when you know a comedian is coming on the show? That’s humiliating for both of us,” she roasted him.
“It was a really bad joke. I felt so bad for you.”
Obviously aware of the cringe-worthy joke, Taunton told Handler that he was hoping it would never be brought up again.
“I had to,” Handler replied.
Sarah Harris and Tunny looked visibly uncomfortable as the exchange was happening, but also like they were low-key loving it. Who doesn’t love a good roast of their mate?
While it was definitely a case of two comedians joking with one another, it’s got to hurt to be schooled by someone so iconic on national television!
Handler’s tour kicks off in Melbourne Tuesday, July 9, and will also stop in Brisbane and Sydney. Buy tickets here.
If you’re looking for a chance at love with your very own farmer than we have some good news for you — Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 is taking applications. Right now! Keep reading for how to apply.
If you’re thinking, ‘Reality TV dating shows never work!’ then I should first remind you that Farmer Wants A WifeAustralia has created 10 marriages, two engagements and 26 kids (!!!) since it started airing over a decade ago.
It’s definitely more successful than the likes of, well, Married At First Sight and The Bachelor (RIP). So how can you apply for Farmer Wants A Wife 2025?
Farmer Want A Wife 2025: How to apply
Farmer Wants A Wife applications have officially opened via the show’s official website.
“Many Aussie farmers have found love through Farmer Wants a Wife Australia,” reads the application page via casting company MyCastingNet.
“Now it’s your turn.”
To apply, choose your favourite farmer by clicking on their profile here, scroll to the bottom and click the button that says “Apply here to meet Farmer X”.
You will need to be available between September and December 2024 (and agree to live on the farm for the length of shooting), at least 21 years of age and an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
As always, “you must be single and genuinely looking for love”.
What does the Farmer Wants A Wife Application involve?
Farmer Wants A Wife applications require three photographs, including a headshot, a full-length shot and a photo where you’re holding the day’s date. I guess that last one helps rule out catfishing?
You will also need to include your social media profiles (it is 2024 after all!) among other questions.
MasterChef Australia 2024 has been a j-o-u-r-n-e-y, and now that we’re finally at the tail end of the season, we can confirm when the finale will air.
Throughout the season we’ve had impressive celebrity appearances, like Jamie Oliver and Curtis Stone, as well as some seriously drool-worthy dishes.
While this season’s been nothing short of spectacular, like all good things, it must come to an end.
When is the MasterChef Australia 2024 finale on?
With just five contestants remaining, next week will see the competition enter Finals Week.
As per usual, the remaining Home Cooks will be whittled down until just three two are left to battle it out in the season’s final episode.
Channel 10 has confirmed to Chattr that this season’s MasterChef Australia finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July.
Who’s still in the competition?
At the time of writing, five contestants are still in the running for the MasterChef Australia 2024 finale.
Nat, Mimi, Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry, Harry and Sav will all take part in Finals Week in the hope of taking out the competition.
What is the MasterChef Australia 2024 prize?
The last standing contestant will, of course, receive bragging rights, as well as a whopping $250,000 cash prize. They’ll also (probably) gain a blue tick on Instagram. Winning!
What will happen during the MasterChef Australia Finals Week?
The episode that airs on Sunday July 7, will see one of the remaining five contestants eliminated. They will face off with some of the world’s most extreme ingredients and must select one ingredient to tame.
On Monday, the top four will tackle their final mystery box of the season. Under each mystery box is a golden ticket, and the winner of the challenge will be the first home cook to secure their place in the MasterChef Australia semi-final.
In the final challenge of the week on Tuesday, fish king Josh Niland will set a three-hour pressure test that will push everyone to their limits. Which seafood aficionado Harry will probably be excited about (if he makes it past Sunday’s elim ep).
The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.
Love Island has a number of iterations, but there’s no doubt that its biggest is Love Island UK, and a brand spanking new season has dropped for 2024.
There’s a whole new bunch of sexy singles in the Spanish villa for Season 11, all with the hope of finding more followers and blue tickslove.
Here’s everything we know about Love Island UK 2024, including where to watch it in Australia.
Love Island UK 2024 release date
Love Island UK 2024 premiered Monday, June 3 in the UK with episodes dropping seven days a week. Love Island UK Season 11 premiered in Australia two days afterwards, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
How to watch Love Island UK in Australia
Fans of the reality dating show can watch Love Island UK in Australia on 9Now. Episodes drop just two days after they do in the UK, at 6pm AEST every night.
Who’s in the Love Island UK 2024 cast?
As always, the Love Island UK cast is made up of absolute 10/10s. Let’s meet the islanders who entered night one, shall we?
Nicole Samuel
Mimii Ngulube
Samantha Kenny
Patsy Field
Jess White
Harriet Blackmore
Sean Stone
Ayo Odukoya
Ciaran Davies
Ronnie Vint
Munveer Jabbal
Sam Taylor
Who’s the host of Love Island UK 2024?
TV Personality Maya Jama returns as host. She took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022.
Love Island UK prize money
Most of the Love Island UK usually manage to gain a huge chunk of followers along the way as the show airs. However, the winning couple — as voted by the public — will receive a £50,000 (approx. 95,000 Australian dollars!) cash prize which they must split.
Who won Love Island UK 2023?
Fan favourite Jess Harding and her then-boyfriend Sammy Root took out the win. However, the couple broke up just two months after the finale aired.
Stream Love Island UK in Australia on 9Now from June 5.
Jessica Gunning wowed audiences around the world with her groundbreaking portrayal of Martha in the Netflix sensation Baby Reindeer.
However, news has just surfaced that there was another name in the mix for the role and I’m not sure how to feel about it.
According to a report by Variety, a source has claimed that agents for creator Richard Gadd (who also wrote and starred in Baby Reindeer as himself) “pushed aggressively” for Melissa McCarthy to play the leading role of Martha.
While McCarthy is known for her comedic roles such as her ones in Bridesmaids, The Heat and more, she has also shown her depth and more serious side in other roles such as Can You Ever Forgive Me? in 2018.
“A knowledgeable source says McCarthy met Gadd about the role but ultimately wasn’t interested,” the Variety report said.
“Those familiar with the production say Gadd micromanaged casting and fired his CAA agents after they and Netflix pushed aggressively for Melissa McCarthy to be cast as Martha.”
I don’t doubt that McCarthy would’ve been phenomenal in the role of Martha just like she nails every other character she’s portrayed, but Gunning’s casting was so perfect it’s hard to imagine the shoes being filled by anyone else.
Honestly, the way she brought so many layers to such a complex character was incredible.
About Baby Reindeer
Baby Reindeer has been met with high acclaim since the seven-episode series premiered on Netflix in April 2024.
Fiona Harvey (the woman claiming to be the real-life Martha) has since accused Gadd of lying in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.
Harvey has filed a $255 million lawsuit against Netflix, suing for defamation, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more.
You can stream every episode of Baby Reindeer on Netflix (if you haven’t already).
You know what they say: oral sex sells. OK, maybe that’s not quite it, but the gobby scene in the latest episode of House of the Dragon sure is getting people talking about the hit show.
The Game of Thrones spinoff has shocked viewers of Season 2, Episode 3 thanks to a massive penis (or schlong, wang, meat slapper for the more fun among you) alongside a spot of confronting blowjob activity.
It happened around halfway through the episode, which I know not from watching (it’s on my list) but because of how wild the internet’s going over it.
So how does a bit of head happen mid-episode, you ask? Well, King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) treated his soldiers to a cheeky night out at a brothel — as you do — following many drinks.
When they rock up to said brothel, King Aegon opens a set of curtains to reveal a bunch of people getting jiggy with it.
The first curtain? A rather large penis. In a mouth. In front of all of our salads.
In case you were wondering: it’s been widely reported that the penis in question was a prosthetic one.
More explicit sex acts were revealed as he continued pulling back curtains, but nothing quite slapped viewers in the face like that first scenario.
The Game of Thrones universe is not a stranger to nudity and sex scenes. In the same episode, there is a full-frontal nude scene of Prince Aemond Targaryen (played by Ewan Mitchell).
Regardless, nothing prepared The House of the Dragon community for what they saw in Season 2, Episode 3.
“Was not expecting an explicit blowjob then Aemond full frontal in the span of 2 minutes,” a Redditor wrote.
If you want to see what went down for yourself (no judgement), then you can stream The House of Dragon on BINGE.
There’s some strong intel that Home and Away‘s golden girl — none other than OG Kate Ritchie — could be returning to Summer Bay. And you know what? I think it’s what the show needs.
Kate Richie played Sally Fletcher on the Australian soap from 1988 until 2008 and her character absolutely went through it throughout her 20-year stint.
Her storylines included (but were not limited to) a dead husband, a long-lost brother and an imaginary friend. What a trooper!
Sally was an icon in Summer Bay and our television screens alike. There’s no doubt about it. And in my humble opinion, Home and Away has lost the plot in the years since she left the show.
That’s why I’m absolutely rooting for all these rumours about her returning to be true. But will it be enough, or is the show too far gone?
Will Kate Richie return to Home and Away?
Last year, Richie told her radio co-hosts on the Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli that she’d definitely be back for a final episode of the show — not unlike Kylie Minogue returning from the final episode of Neighbours (or what we thought was the final episode).
“If Ray Meagher (Alf Stewart) asked me to come back, to change the sheets in the Caravan Park, I’d be there,” Richie told her cohosts in 2023.
“I know you’re going back to the bay,” Wippa pushed. “I’ve seen your emails as I sit next to you in the office.”
“No you don’t, you have bad eyes,” Richie laughed back.
Wippa went on to say that he wanted to get “Home & Away fans warmed up” by “rolling out a couple of scenes here at Nova”. As he delved further into his plans, Kate asked:
“What is the point of this? Why are you trying to make me look silly, and you’re actually trying to blow an exclusive.”
The rumours of Ritchie’s Home and Away return come after Meagher told TV Tonight that the longtime soap has lost its way.
When Ritchie started on the show, Home and Away was about a seaside community with the Fletcher family taking in foster children.
In recent times, however, the show became more focused on harder-hitting storylines, like crime, since the infamous “River Boys” (Lincoln Younes, Steve Peacocke and Dan Ewing) of 2011.
“I mean, that was just a great period. But was it Summer Bay? Hmmm …. in my humble opinion, not to that extent.”
But can any one person actually save Summer Bay?
While it seems like a return from Richie could help to get Home and Away bring back some lost viewers, there’d need to be more than just her reprised character to save the soap.
We’ve seen the return of other Home and Away OGs before like Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) and Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons), however, the show’s storylines and character mix were still different to its heyday.
Take Summer Bay High, for example. Not having the high school (we haven’t seen it since 2019) gaping hole in the current Home and Away format.
When a photo of ex-Summer Bay High students Casey Braxton (Younes), Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman), Spencer Harrington (Andrew Morley) and Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi) was posted to a popular Facebook group, fans were quick to get nostalgic.
“I wish they would use the school scenes again,” one fan wrote.
“I loved that it USED [to] encompass most age groups, if I am entirely honest I no longer get sad if I miss a[n] episode or two, or seven,” wrote another.
“Bring back those days. The present storylines are ridiculous.”
Perhaps if Sally comes back and resumes her role as a teacher, and they bring back a whole bunch of teenagers that Australia’s youth can relate to, then Home and Away might be in with a fighting chance?
If they could bring back Kim Hyde (Chris Hemsworth) while they’re at it, that’d be great.
Last night, fan favourite Lachlan “Lochy” Whittle‘s time in the MasterChef kitchen came to a devastating end after he lost the time auction elimination challenge to fellow contestant (and bestie), Harry Butterfield.
“I’m just really proud of the food that I was able to put up,” Whittle reflects, speaking with Chattr.
“To not have the apparatus of what I’m so used to and what I’m actually really good at, to be able to get as deep in the competition as I did. I am extremely proud of that moment.”
Whittle describes the solace he finds in cooking and the release it gives him; something he looks forward to after work, even on the “bad days.”
“[You] just put on an album and cook something delicious and just groove to some music, and everything’s going to be all right again,” he says.
Whittle’s story has touched the hearts of many a MasterChef viewer after the heartbreaking reveal that his mother, Jan, passed away from Huntington’s Disease just days before filming.
The news came out during the Mum Cook challenge episode, along with another poignant revelation: that Whittle has since discovered he has inherited the degenerative brain condition.
Despite not having a conventional upbringing, he recalls, one where disease was an uncannily familiar character, but “always a difficult thing,” Whittle thanks his mum for giving him the power in that cook “to be able to push through, and realise that no matter what there is, I can overcome obstacles and keep pushing forward.”
He remembers that challenging day on the Masterchef floor, “the crew and the other contestants and even the judges knew what I was going through, and the support that I had on that day was phenomenal.”
Thinking about some of his favourite moments from the show, Whittle is grateful for the close friendship he struck up with kitchen mate, Harry Butterfield.
“It means the world to be able to be able to come into the competition and be able to click with somebody like Harry from day one,” he says.
“To have that kind of support system, that we would do so much together on our mornings to help get into the zone. Going into the kitchen and cooking every day, and then being able to come back and debrief with each other, cook for each other, and just talk about food and support each other’s ideas… it just made it so, so great.”
The ultimate Masterchef ‘bromance’ – can we please make ‘Hochy’ a thing?
He also fondly calls to mind “a really cool moment” that happened with esteemed Vietnamese-Australian chef and restaurateur, Luke Nguyen. It was particularly significant to him, given it was Nguyen who first made Whittle “fall in love” with Vietnamese cuisine.
“I actually travelled to Vietnam because of falling in love with him and his show and how he talks about food,” says Whitall.
“In my first cook in that elimination, I tried to really ‘MasterChef’ something on a traditional Vietnamese dish, and just didn’t pull it off.”
Despite the dish, short rib Bo La Lot, being what he estimates to be around 15 minutes away from what he envisioned, Whittle describes “the little message that Luke wrote to me in my Luke Nguyen Vietnam cookbook, which was absolutely beautiful, that made me feel so good about where my head was at.”
Lochy in the kitchen with Luke Nguyen – Instagram @lochycooks
“Don’t be surprised if you see that coming up in one of my restaurants, because I thought that was a fabulous idea,” wrote Nguyen.
The chef also gave a cheeky “Ps.” that he would be nabbing the wing bean and green mango pickle recipe Whittle used in his subsequent ghee-seared kingfish cook.
“I pride myself on Vietnamese cooking, and I tried to do a lot in that cook to really impress him. I may have bitten off more than I could chew, especially for a dish I hadn’t tested or done before,” Whittle admits.
“But to have that message after not being eliminated come down right in front of me really made me feel special about that.”
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Thursday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
If Harry Jowsey‘s actions on the latest season of Netflix’s Perfect Match didn’t shock you then the serious coin he can make on Instagram sure will.
The 27-year-old Australian reality TV star — who shot to fame on Netflix’s Too Hot Too Handle debut season in 2020 — has an impressive 4.4 million followers on Instagram alone.
Jowsey shot to fame in 2020 on the debut season of Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle. (Image: @harryjowsey.)
That’s a lot of potential influence and reach, something that is reflected in his estimated earnings on the platform.
As reported by PEDESTRIAN.TV, talent agency Hunter Talent has shared that Jowsey could charge just over $20,000 per post on the platform. Meanwhile, all a selfie costs me is my dignity.
Hear me out but I reckon I could also make $20K a post if I looked like this. And went on reality TV. Four times. (Image: @harryjowsey.)
In addition to his Instagram followers, Jowsey also has a podcast and YouTube channel to further attract brands into working with him.
He is also consistently re-entering the spotlight, following his reality TV debut in the midst of a global lockdown with stints on Dancing With The Stars, The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition and most recently the second season of Perfect Match.
Considering the cheeky possum knows how to cause a stir on screen, it’s safe to assume that each stint brings some increased engagement to Jowsey’s platforms.
In the latest season of Perfect Match, Jowsey was caught lying to his match on the show about kissing another contestant.
Is the pope catholic? (Image: Netflix.)
In the past, he was televised proposing to Francesca Farago following their rollercoaster romance on Too Hot To Handle.
The bloke does some questionable shit but boy does he know how to make good television. And with an estimated $20,000 price tag, I’m assuming he can do the same thing for Instagram ads.
There are a lot of things I’m still forgiving Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes for (like that musical episode — why?) but the departure of Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) from the Seattle Grace roster is pretty high on that list.
Today Dane — the man who played McStreamy before he rudely McLeft us — has helped us inch closer to closure by clarifying why he was savagely booted from the wildly successful television drama.
Not mad, just disappointed. (Image: Grey’s Anatomy.)
(Side note: I’m going to assume if you’re here you know what happened to Dane’s character in Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 but, on the off chance you don’t, I should let you know that this article will include spoilers.)
In a new podcast episode of Dax Shepard‘s Armchair Expert, Dane opened up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, however, clarified that it wasn’t the reason he left Grey’s Anatomy.
In fact, he basically says he didn’t leave at all — at least not on his own accord.
“I didn’t leave so much as I think I was let go,” Dane explained.
“I was struggling. They didn’t let me go because of that, although it definitely didn’t help”.
The 51-year-old went on to say that he was let go after his six-year stint on the medical drama due to his pay-check.
“I was starting to become – as most of these actors who have spent significant time on the show – you start to become very expensive for the network,” Dane told Shepard.
“And the network knows that the show is going to do what it’s going to do irrespective of who they keep on it – as long as they have their [Meredith] Grey they were fine.”
Mark Sloan left our television screens in 2012, returning once as a special guest in 2021. (Image: Grey’s Anatomy.)
To refresh your memory, Dane was killed off following a fatal plane accident.
It was extra hard pill to swallow considering we had lost Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) — another main character and McSteamy’s longtime love interest — just a few episodes prior.
It’s still one of the most talked about storylines of the show’s 20-season strong run on air.
Me every time I watch the Season 8 finale. (Image: Grey’s Anatomy.)
The deaths of the pair were so impactful that Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital was renamed the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in tribute.
Dane joined Grey’s Anatomy in Season Two which aired back in 2006.
“I wasn’t the same guy they had hired. So I had understood when I was let go,” Dane explained on the podcast.
“And Shonda was really great,” Dane clarified of the mastermind behind the show.
“She protected us fiercely. She protected us publicly. She protected us privately…,” he continued.
“But I was probably fired. It wasn’t ceremoniously like, ‘You’re fired,’ it was just like, ‘You’re not coming back.’”
They say reasons can provide understanding and closure, but I’m not sure these ones are going to help me sleep any better at night. Especially when my dreams involve an alternate universe where Mark and Lexie have several babies.
But at least Dane can get decent shut-eye knowing that the show peaked while he was on it?
You can stream every episode of Grey’s Anatomy on Disney+.
Former MAFS stars Brett and Angel Renall and Benjamin Blackwell shared the news of Andrew’s death to Instagram, as reported by NZ Herald.
“It’s with the heaviest hearts we’ve come together to acknowledge the passing of Andrew Jury,” the statement read.
“We had the absolute pleasure of filming and participating in a show which leaves us intricately linked for a lifetime.”
Andrew appeared on the very first season of MAFS NZ. (Image: @juryandrew.)
Andrew’s time on MAFS NZ
Andrew appeared in MAFS NZ Season 1 back in 2017 when he was aged 26. He was matched with bride Vicky Gleeson-Stokes but the pair were not able to make the relationship work beyond the reality TV show.
A year after his time on MAFS, Andrew publicly questioned the show’s ethics, saying he and his match, Vicky, were complete opposites.
Andrew’s MAFS wedding day in 2017. (Image: @juryandrew)
Andrew also made accusations about the filming conditions while on the show, as reported by NZ Herald.
Warner Bros Discovery — the company that brings MAFS NZ to screens — has said that they take their duty of care “extremely seriously”.
“Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) expresses our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Andrew Jury,” a WBD spokesperson told NZ Herald.
“WBD takes duty of care extremely seriously and has protocols in place regarding the wellbeing of cast and crew.
“All MAFS NZ contributors have access to mental health professionals throughout the process, including pre-screening, during production and after broadcast.”
Tributes flow from MAFS cast-mates
Andrew was described by his fellow MAFS cast-mates as “the life of the party”.
Andrew’s costars have paid tribute to their friend. (Image: @juryandrew)
“Despite his struggles, Andrew was always friendly and the life of the party during our shared experience and he really valued his time on the show,” the statement from MAFS NZ stars Brett, Angel and Benjamin read.
“Everyone from our series is in shock,” fellow MAFS NZ star Haydn Daniels said, as reported by The Sun.
Our thoughts are with everyone who knew Andrew and is grieving his loss.
If you need mental health support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 orchat online.
Having a big Instagram following is practically a prerequisite for being on Dancing With The Stars Australia.
So, it should come as little surprise that this year’s famous faces have millions of Instagram followers between them.
From a popstar to a Gold Logie winner, this year’s DWTS cast has seriously big platforms, and they will use these to share some insider looks at their time on the popular reality show.
Here’s how to follow the cast of Dancing With The Stars 2024 on Instagram.
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The Traitors Australia is returning to our screens in 2026, and Channel 10 has released some juicy details about the devious reality TV show. Gretel Killeen, who is known for her time hosting Big Brother Australia and competing on the current season of The Amazing Race Australia, will replace Rodger Corser as host for The Traitors Australia 2026.
“The Traitors is returning to 10 in 2026 with Aussie Legend Gretel Killeen as host! Dust off your cloaks, trusty Traitors, and prepare to bury the hatchet… in your closest ally’s back,” Channel 10 wrote on social media.
Below, here’s everything we know about The Traitors Australia 2026, including where it’s being filmed and who’s joining the cast.
Which celebrities have been cast in The Traitors Australia 2026?
The Traitors Australia 2026 cast is stacked with some of the biggest names from the most popular shows in Australian reality TV history.
AJ Antonios (Australian Survivor), Alex Nation (The Bachelor Australia), Alvin Quah (MasterChef Australia) and Cam Merchant (Married at First Sight Australia) are joined by Claudia Bonifazio (Love Island Australia), Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) and Gamble Breaux (The Real Housewives of Melbourne).
Henry Nicholson (Australian Survivor), Ian “Dicko” Dickson (Australian Idol), Josh Packham (Love Island Australia), Keira Maguire (The Bachelor Australia), Kirby Bentley (Australian Survivor), Krissy Marsh (The Real Housewives of Sydney) and Kween Kong (RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under), Lawson Mahoney (Made In Bondi), are also on the cast.
Rounding out the massive names are Luke Packham (Love Island Australia), Manaaki Hoepo (Aussie Shore), Rachael Evren (Love Island Australia), Rhys Nicholson (RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under), Rob Farnham (musician), Shane Gould (Australian Survivor) and Tully Smyth (Big Brother Australia).
Kirby needs redemption after having her torch snuffed on Survivor: Australia v World.
Who is hosting The Traitors Australia 2026?
After rumours that Roger Corser would be replaced for the reinvented version of The Traitors Australia, Channel 10 announced Gretel Killeen as the new host on Sunday, September 28.
“As a writer and performer, I love a new experience and hosting the new Traitors gives me permission to explore an alternate version of myself in an imaginary place, full of challenging mischief,” Gretel said in a press release.
Channel 10 is equally as excited to have Gretel at the helm, with Vice President of Content at Paramount Australia, Tamara Simoneau, saying: “The Traitors format has fans obsessing over every twist and turn all over the world and it’s time we bring it back to Aussie screens with our very own version.
“There is no one better to bring it to life than the OG of groundbreaking, buzz-worthy reality shows, Gretel Killeen.”
Where will The Traitors Australia 2026 be filmed?
According to the New Zealand Herald, The Traitors Australia 2026 will be filmed at the 150-year-old Claremont Castle, situated at the foot of Mt Horrible near Timaru in New Zealand.
“That’s a big show of course, around the world now, The Traitors, and New Zealand’s own version, Season 3 is underway now in terms of production. I found out this week that The Traitors Australia show which hasn’t had as great a run over the Tasman has actually been picked up by South Pacific Pictures here in Auckland,” Editor at Large Shayne Currie said during Media Insider.
“[It] will be produced in South Canterbury, in the same place that they produced The Traitors New Zealand.”
The Traitors Australia location for 2026. Photo: Castle Claremont
When will The Traitors Australia Season 3 be released?
At this stage, we only know that The Traitors Australia Season 3 will hit our screens in 2026. Fingers crossed we don’t have to wait too long!
Is there a trailer for The Traitors Australia 2026?
Not yet, you’re far too early. The cast hasn’t been confirmed yet and filming hasn’t started. But make sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll update it as soon as more information is released.
You can stream The Traitors Australia on 10 and 10Play.
The contestants have to commit to months of filming in Sydney, and for many it means taking time off work. Ankita Karungalekar was part of MAFS 2026, but her journey came to an end abruptly after allegations about her husband Micah Lomu surfaced on TikTok.
She tells Chattr contestants on MAFS 2026 are paid weekly rather than daily, and it’s not much at all. “They pay you per week. So it’s $1000 per week. Obviously that’s a lot less than what we usually earn during our nine to five jobs, or whatever you know, that we do on the side,” Ankita spills.
“And then you get, I think, a grocery list as well, [about] $300 or something like that.”
Contestants are also asked to provide their own outfits for the Dinner Parties, but are given strict rules to adhere to by production when it comes to styles and colours.
“When they told me that it’s not up to [me], it’s up to production, what they choose and what sort of colours we require on the screen, that’s when I got a little bit like, okay, then, I mean, are you gonna pay for it?” Ankita recalls.
“Because it’s like, per outfit, [I spent] $600 [or] $500.”
One of the MAFS 2026 brides. Image: Nine
Did the MAFS cast reach out to Ankita after she was removed?
Ankita was abruptly removed from the experiment alongside Micah right before the first Dinner Party, so she didn’t get to say goodbye to any of her fellow cast members.
“I think everyone reached out to me after, I’m still in touch with all the cast,” Ankita recalls. “I think one thing that everyone was sort of coming together for was it’s unfair to kick me out of the show, even though there was things to do with Micah.”
The bride says the general sentiment about the situation was that it was “unfair”, because MAFS has rematched people on previous seasons.
She doesn’t see herself going back on MAFS for a future season, but admits her tune could change in the future. “There’s a lot of baggage that came with it… just disregarding someone right after they got to know that we were kicked out, the producers didn’t speak with me or anyone,” Ankita says.
“I don’t see myself doing that again, but that’s right now in this moment… it might change later.”
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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The series will see a bunch of Aussie celebs — and a few international additions — take on Tucker Trials, and live among creepy crawlies, all while competing to take home a prize for their chosen charity.
Ahead of the premiere of the new season, we’ve popped together all the details you need to know about I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2026.
Who’s hosting I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026?
Robert Irwin and Julia Morris will be returning for their third season together as hosts. Prior to Robert’s arrival on the show in 2024, Julia hosted alongside Dr Chris Brown for nine seasons.
The 12th season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia premieres on January 18th, 2026, on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Who’s in the cast?
None of the cast have officially been announced yet, but some juicy clues have been released, and we’ve made some predictions on who may be entering the jungle, which you can check out here.
In previous years, Network 10 has released a few of the big cast names before the premiere. However, most of the celebs are revealed during the first episode.
Is there a trailer?
There is! But it only features Robert and Julia. You can watch it for yourself below.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia Season 12 premieres on January 18th, 2026 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
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Love Island is one of the most popular reality TV formats in Australia and overseas, but would you watch a movie version? According to Deadline, ITV America is looking into the possibility of turning Love Island into a fictional story for the silver screen.
CEO of ITV America, David George, told the publication he has been discussing what to do with the Love Island IP, especially after it became a breakout hit in the USA.
“Why are we not taking Love Island and figuring out how we’re going to translate that into the movie world?” he said. “There may be something going there. I can’t even begin to tell you what it is, but there are those types of conversations.
“We are open to expanding the possibilities of what that brand is.”
There have been the odd reality TV shows turned into movies in the past, but it’s a rare occurrence. The most popular series that became a box office success was Jackass, leading to multiple sequels and Johnny Knoxville’s continued career.
MTV also turned the observational reality TV show The Real World into a fictionalised satirical feature film, called The Real World Movie: The Lost Season. It focused on an obsessed fan who kidnaps The Real World reality TV cast and threatens them with explosives.
Love Island Australia… the movie?!
Fans react to Love Island movie idea
It looks like most fans can’t figure out what a Love Island feature film looks like, and the majority of people aren’t on board.
“Who asked for this?” one person questioned on social media.
“Look, I love the show. But a movie???! Hard pass,” another added.
“Asked all of my friends, none of them wanted this,” a third chimed in.
“We’ve gone too far, nuke the earth immediately,” another wrote.
On the flip side, there were a few fans who had some creative ideas for what a Love Island movie could look like.
“I frowned at first, but then I thought of a psychological thriller with them on an island, thinking it’s a reality show, but then the challenges start, and the couples start getting picked off if they fail,” a fan suggested.
“This needs to be Surf’s Up but a rom-com. Like it needs to be simultaneously completely serious and entirely unserious. That’s the only angle that’ll work,” another added.
“Look, a rom-com about two people falling in love on a dating reality show could be very fun. Just get the right creative team,” a third said.
Gabby McCarthy, please call your agent right now and get yourself a role in this!
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While the first two seasons of the hugely popular Love Island UK spin-off haven’t featured an Australian yet, the show’s boss, Mike Spencer-Hayter, hinted to The Sun that the upcoming instalment will include some international additions.
“I’m going to say some things should be kept secret, but you can imagine that we have a very exciting pool of bombshells.
“And they might have different postcodes. Or Zip codes.”
“Toni and Cach proved that love does not have a postcode, and that is brilliant for us,” he said. “Will and Jessie, too, congrats to them on their recent engagement.”
Furthermore, aLove Island fan TikTok account has reported that four Aussies will be joining the All Stars cast as bombshells.
The Love Island UK All Stars OG cast. Image: ITV.
Which Australian Islanders are rumoured to be joining Love Island All Stars 2026?
Gabby McCarthy
Gabby McCarthy, who brought main character vibes to the most recent season of Love Island Australia, is set to join the upcoming All Stars at the South African villa.
The fan account claimed that Callum would be returning to the Love Island franchise in 2026, with a 2024 interview with Chattr adding fuel to the fire. Callum told us he’d be keen for All Stars “if everything fits into the schedule.”
“I got a very busy year,” he added. “I have locked in seven shows next year now, so if I do have the time, and the opportunity pops up, then, potentially.”
Tina Provis
Like Callum, Tina Provis has a substantial amount of reality TV shows on her resume — winning Love Island Season 3 before returning for Season 4, and later appearing on the US spin-off Love Island Games.
Zac Nunns found love with Lucinda Strafford on Love Island Australia in 2023, but the couple went through a very messy breakup shortly after filming wrapped. So, there’s no doubt that Zac could bring the drama to All Stars!
Love Island All Stars Season 3 premieres on January 12.
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Congratulations are in order, because it looks like MasterChef Australia couple Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd are engaged! Declan let the secret slip during an Instagram Story shared in early January, when he called Sarah his fiancé[e].
“Ribs are ready, my two daughters are asleep. Happy fiancé[e], happy Sol, happy Tuesday,” he wrote, over a video of him preparing food while Sarah set the table.
While the pair haven’t shared an official engagement announcement, Sarah was previously spotted wearing a ring on her pinky finger when she travelled around France with Declan. It’s a big rock, so fans started speculating that Declan popped the question.
Sarah wore the ring on her pinky finger for a long time, but in her recent posts and videos, she’s slyly moved this ring to sit on her engagement finger.
Image: InstagramImage: Instagram
In a recent video Sarah shared on Instagram, she was seen wearing no jewellery on her fingers except for the large ring on her engagement finger.
While demonstrating how to create a flaky Onion Paratha, fans were interested in both the delicious recipe… and the shiny rock.
“Did we miss the engagement announcement?” one fan asked.
“Congratulations! Where is your engagement ring from?” another chimed in.
MasterChef’s Sarah and Declan share new photos of their babies
Sarah and Declan also sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a carousel of new photos from the festive period.
“Christmas this year looked a little different and one we’ll never forget. Taking down the tree today, 12 days after Christmas and feeling all the feels,” Sarah wrote in the caption.
The comment section was flooded with well-wishes from friends and family, but it was Declan’s comments that had us melting.
“What a beautiful carousel of pictures that speak a thousand words. Love you lots babe,” Declan gushed.
Sarah said she loved him and all their “beautiful moments together”. She also confirmed that the twins are identical girls, which is so adorable!
We can’t wait for the MasterChef wedding.
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Love Island Australiastar Gabby McCarthy has revealed that she tried to get a breast reduction when she was younger, and responded to trolls who have body shamed her online.
Gabby took to Instagram during an AMA and answered a fan who asked her how she felt about comments on her social media suggesting that she should get a “breast reduction”.
“This triggers me SOOOOOO much. Any body comments trigger me so much,” she wrote.
“I tried to get a boob reduction from the ages 14-16 [because] I was so uncomfortable in my skin, constantly treated differently, sl*t shamed and always laughed at school for developing younger than everyone.”
Gabby explained that she struggled with an eating disorder in her teens because of her body image issues, but said that therapy helped her reach a place of self-acceptance and confidence.
“I was so sick growing up (mentally and physically). Please, please, please think before you ask / comment on my body. I’ve gone through a lot of therapy and worked on myself for years to finally get to a point where I absolutely LOVE my body and am confident in my own skin. So no, I won’t be changing my natural body.”
What Gabby learnt about herself on Love Island Australia
In a post-villa interview, Gabby told Chattr that her Love Island Australia experience was a huge learning curve.
“I think spending so much time with yourself and your thoughts and your emotions, my feelings, was like, wow. I have a lot to work on. Like, I have a lot of underlying things from my past or my childhood,” she said.
“I think I’ve really become a lot more self-aware since the experience, and obviously, like, I came out with so many best friends. I’m just so grateful and appreciative for all of it,” she added.
Gabby won over fans with her refreshingly honest approach and straight-talking attitude, making her a great option if Australia were to ever have an All-Stars season. So, would she consider making a return to the Love Island villa?
“I would definitely go back and do it all again,” she said.
A new year brings a new season of Love Island All Stars, and fans craving a reality TV fix are in luck — the 2026 instalment is just days away.
Love Island UK All Stars is returning for its third season, and like the previous two, the cast is made up of memorable Islanders who have appeared on the show before.
Love Island All Stars Season 3 premieres in the UK on Monday, January 12. While there’s no official word yet on an Australian release, the past two seasons have streamed on 9Now — a good sign that Aussie viewers will be able to watch Season 3 on the same platform.
ITV — the UK company behind the hit show — officially announced the cast on January 5, and it includes two former winners.
On top of that, English entertainment news website The Sun, who are known for being on point with their Love Island gossip, has reported on who the first four bombshells will be — and they’ll undoubtedly ruffle some feathers.
Read on to find out who’s in the cast, and who the rumoured bombshells are.
The first four rumoured Love Island bombshells
Samie Elishi, 25, series 9
Samie. Image: Instagram.
After her initial appearance on Season 9, Samie returned for All Stars 2025, where she coupled up with Luca Bish.
Olivia Hawkins is another speculated 2026 name who took part in Love Island All Stars 2025; she’s got beef with rumoured bombshell Ronnie, with whom she sparred last year.
Ronnie was one of the main characters in last year’s All Stars. He rekindled a relationship with his ex, Harriet Blackmore, whom he met in his original season. The couple dated after All Stars but split again in July 2025.
Millie won Love Island UK 2021 alongside her partner Liam Reardon, but the couple split a year later. However, they got back together but split again in 2025.
Ciaran is one of the most well-known names among the rumoured cast list. He was a fan favourite on Season 11 and coupled up with Nicole Samuel, and they came in as runners-up. They split a few months after leaving the villa.
Tommy was on Season 12 of Love Island and was initially a fan favourite when he was paired with Megan Forte Clarke. However, things took a turn for him popularity-wise when he coupled up with Lucy Quinn at Casa Amor.
Love Island UK All Stars 2026 premieres on January 12th, 20206.
Reality TV fans will already know that one of the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2026 cast clues teased a MasterChef connection. However, that familiar face might not be a former contestant at all, but instead three of the show’s ex-judges: Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris.
An insider told New Idea the trio of celebrity chefs were invited onto the show as a way to rebuild their relationship with Network Ten, as they all left MasterChefAustralia in 2019 when they failed to reach contract negotiations.
“It’s been positioned as a reset,” the source said. “A chance to reintroduce themselves to audiences in a new light and reconnect with the network.”
The insider stated that the jungle invitation was well received by Matt, Gary, and George.
“There’s genuine interest but also a lot to weigh up. It’s a very exposing show, and they’re all at different stages of life and career.”
They added that one of the former judges accepted the offer, but — ahead of the premiere — Network 10 is doing all they can to keep their identity under wraps as they don’t want to spook the current MasterChefAustralia judges.
“They don’t want it to look like a stunt or a takeover bid,” a source said. “This is about rebuilding relationships, not rewriting history.”
Fans react to Matt Preston, George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan’s potential return to reality TV
The idea of the former trio of MasterChef Australia judges appearing on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 has been met with mixed reactions from fans.
“I reckon we all got excited before feeling the disappointment. Hopefully this will serve as a prelude before stepping back into MCAU (although I do love the current set of judges),” one person wrote on Reddit.
Another was vocal about wanting them back on the MasterChefAustralia judging panel.
“Wish they’d come back to MCAU, I might even watch it again then,” another person wrote.
However, others weren’t as enthusiastic.
“Nope, no thx,” a Redditor wrote, with another perusing: “that won’t end well for them.”
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 premieres on January 18, 2026.
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Now that the festive season has wrapped up, it’s time to turn our attention to the first show on the Australian reality TV calendar: I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026.
The new season kicks off on January 18, but despite being just weeks away, the official line-up is yet to be announced. And it’s likely to stay that way until the premiere, with past seasons only revealing the cast as the show went to air.
That said, we do have a handful of clues about the famous faces heading into the African jungle for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2026, and we’ve used them to piece together some guesses about who might be popping up on our screens.
Read on to find out all of the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 clues — and our guesses — in one place.
Clue: Need to give this one a like. A Jungle Princess is heading to Africa. Will she have as much fun the second time around? The only likes they’ll be getting will be from leeches. Who’ll have a royal time?
Clue: A radio queen will be making waves in the jungle. They will bring the razzle, the dazzle and the sparkle. The ahhh-kle. Who’ll have the jungle talking?
Clue: A Logie-winning actor is about to give his wildest performance. This will be the role of his life. I can feel the drama, and it’s buzzing in the air.
Clue: An AFL A-lister is going to have a ball when we boot him into the jungle. Let’s just hope they don’t get the boot too soon, Robert. Who’ll be kicking ’round the jungle?
Our guess: Shaun Hampson, who also competed on Australian Survivor.
Clue: Cue the drama! ‘Cause a soap star is about to get down and dirty in the jungle. She’s gonna have snakes and creepy crawlies as her new neighbours. Who’ll bring the drama?
Clue: Rugby league Romeo is going from dodging tackles to dodging crocs. They won’t be kicking goals in the jungle. They’ll just be kicking and screaming.
Clue: An international supermodel is strutting her way into Africa. She’s connected to rock ‘n’ royalty. We’ll have ’em Crocodile Rockin’ to something shocking. Who’s rocking the jungle?
Clue: Roll out the red carpet, Robert. A Hollywood sitcom star is making his jungle debut. When he meets a bunch of our jungle friends, he’ll go off with a big bang.
Our guess: Johnny Galecki from The Big Bang Theory.
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Sharn and Ross were a day-one couple on Love Island Australia 2025, and although they hit a rough patch mid-season thanks to a fiery Bombshell named Boston, they found their way back together.
While Love Island Australia 2025 was certainly a spicy season, only a few of the couples have made their relationship work outside of the villa.
So, are they one of them? Read on to find out everything we know about whether Love Island Australia’s Sharn and Ross are still together.
Sharn and Ross on Love Island Australia 2025. Image: Nine.
Are Love Island’s Australia’s Sharn and Ross still together in real life?
Yes, they are. In a post-win interview, Kye and Yana confirmed that the couple are still going strong.
“Sharn and Ross are together,” Yana told Chattr, with Kye explaining that they watched the finale with their friends in Byron, which isn’t why they didn’t attend the watch party Kye and Yana had with Gabby, Connor and Isabel.
“We’re on good terms with them,” Yana added. “They’re probably the only other couple that we’re still in good terms with, other than Izzy and Connor and Gabs. They’re probably our group.”
Ross and Sharn also confirmed that they’re still together on the show’s official podcast Love Island Australia Officially Unpacked in late December, and the demal therapist revealed she’s moving to Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, which is a 50-minute drive from Ross.
In early January, Sharn took to her own Instagram account in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) and revealed that now that she’s moved closer to Ross, they’re wrapping up their long-distance relationship, and will be spending more time together IRL.
“We have been doing long distance and have managed to see each other once a month on average,” she wrote.
“Now that I’m living on the [Gold Coast], seeing each other will be much easier, and we’re excited to end the long-distance phase.”
Sharn’s IG story. Image: Instagram.
Are Ross and Sharn in love?
During their podcast appearance in late December, the couple both took a spin on the show’s iconic Truth Bike — where Islanders ring a bell for yes and honk a horn for no — and a fan asked Ross whether he’s told Sharn that he loves her.
Ross on the Truth Bike. Image: Nine.
“I haven’t because, again, I don’t want to jump any guns and, like, end up where I have in the past. I really like where we’re at, and I really like her. Ask me, you know, down the track I’ll probably be ringing the bell,” Ross replied.
Ross explained that he’s been taking his relationship with Sharn slow because of commitment issues that he’s struggled with in his adult life.
“I still deal with commitment issues. I’ve been a bit of a love bomber as well. So Sharn and my journey hasn’t been a love bombing scenario. I do think that from the start it’s been very different.
“We’ve definitely been a slow burn. We had ups and downs in there. We’ve been doing distance, and we’re going really strong right now.”
All the clues that Ross and Sharn were still together while Love Island was airing.
While the season of Love Island Australia is still airing, the contestants are strongly encouraged to keep their post-show relationships secret until the finale airs. However, there have been a few leaks that hint that Sharn and Ross are still together in real life.
Photo leaks of Sharn and Ross kissing right before the finale
Sharn and Ross kissing. Image: Reddit.
Just days before the finale, a photo of Sharn and Ross making out has leaked online — and it certainly wasn’t taken in the villa.
The pic, which surfaced on Reddit, suggests that Sharn and Ross were still together after leaving Spain.
Sharn’s LinkedIn profile suggests they’re still together
Sharn lived in Adelaide while Love Island Australia was being filmed, and Ross lived in Byron Bay.
However, a recent update to the dermal therapist’s LinkedIn page shows she’s now located on the Gold Coast, which is just over an hour’s drive from the beach town where Ross lives. Could this be a sign she’s moved to be closer to her boyfriend? We think so!
Sharn’s LinkedIn page.
Love Island pro Olan Tekkers confirms the couple are still together
Olan Tekkers — who has somehow unofficially taken on the role of spilling Love Island tea on TikTok — revealed that he attended the TikTok Awards after party, and Sharn and Ross made it clear that they were very much together.
“Ross and Sharn are definitely still together, very much publicly declaring their love for each other. So, I don’t know if they make it to the finals or not, but they’re still together,” he said.
Sharn and Ross pictured together after the TikTok awards
A number of Islanders attended the TikTok Awards hosted in Sydney on November 26. Both Ross and Sharn were in attendance, but a snap shared afterwards seemed to confirm their relationship status.
A user posted a photo on Reddit of dumped Islanders Isabel and Connor — who have confirmed that they’re still together — walking away with Sharn and Ross after the ceremony, hinting that both couples are still happily going strong.
Connor, Ross, Sharn and Isabel leaving the TikTok awards. Image: Reddit.
Sharn and Ross spotted on a date together
Also, a Reddit user posted two photos of what looks to be the Love Islandcouple out and about. In the first pic, Sharn can easily be made out, but upon closer inspection, she appears to be with Ross, who’s partly hidden by some well-placed glare on the plastic. And, a follow-up photo shows Sharn in the same outfit walking with someone who looks suspiciously like Ross — sans mullet. See for yourself below.
Is that Sharn on a date with Ross? Image: Reddit.Looks like Sharn and Ross! Image: Reddit.
A cabin crew member reveals Ross was flying to Adelaide — where Sharn lives
A Jetstar cabin crew member may have let the fate of Sharn and Ross’s relationship leak thanks to a selfie. TikTok user @GeorgiaClarkee posted a photo with Ross to her TikTok. When another user asked her if he was flying to Adelaide, she replied in a now-deleted comment that he was.
As of now, Sharn is the only Islander in the villa from Adelaide, and users have speculated that Ross was flying to see her, suggesting that they’re still together in real life.
“Sharn is the only islander who lives in Adelaide. And let’s be honest, I’ve been to Adelaide, there is not much reason to go there unless you are visiting someone,” one person wrote after the clip was posted to Reddit.
The now deleted comment on Georgia’s TikTok. Image: TikTok.
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The couple shared the exciting news on January 4th in a joint Instagram post, revealing that Will got down on one knee in early December.
“On the 9th of December, I asked Jessie to marry me. Since then, we’ve been celebrating with each other and Jessie’s family, just us, with no outside noise, exactly how we wanted it,” Will began in the announcement post.
“We wanted to soak up this moment together and be fully present before sharing it with the world. We still feel like we’re living in a dream. I can’t believe we’re engaged. My heart has never felt so full of love.”
The Love Island alum — who’s affectionately known as Farmer Will by fans — explained that he’d been planning the proposal for a year.
“Jessie deserves the world, and I can’t wait to spend my life giving it to her. Since we met on Love Island three years ago, I’ve been the happiest boy in the world. From the very beginning, I knew I wanted Jessie to be my fiancée. I just knew it had to be perfect.”
How did Farmer Will propose to Love Island’s Jessie?
Jessie is from Tasmania and made her Love Island Australia Season 2, which aired in 2019. She returned for Love Island UK, which was filmed in late 2022, where she and Farmer Will met.
After leaving the show together, Jessie relocated to the UK and lived on his family’s 700-acre farm near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire; however, they’ve done multiple trips to Australia over the past few years.
Farmer Will popped the question to his now-fiancée in her home state of Tasmania.
“I took Jessie to the east coast of Tasmania and asked her to marry me. I searched everywhere for the right place. I know how much she loves the ocean and the mountains, and there’s nowhere she loves more than home. Every time we come to Tasmania, Jessie takes me to her favourite views and just sits and admires how beautiful Tasmania is, so when I found this spot, I knew it was the one,” he explained in the Instagram post.
Farmer Will added that he and Jessie are “so incredibly happy” and thanked her for making him “the happiest man alive.”
We’ve yet to meet the cast of The Block2026, but a rumour spread on social media claims former The Bachelor star Bec Cvilikas will be renovating a house alongside her fiancé Kody Griggs. After the reality contestant posted a video of her recently built home, a friend asked if she’d be joining The Block. “Maybe?! Thanks chicky,” Bec replied, and the whisper has since grown.
Fans on Reddit are furious, with the general consensus being that viewers want the show to stick to regular everyday Aussies, rather than digging into the pool of past reality TV contestants. Seeing as how much press the show got from having MAFS’ Dave Hand appearing on The Block 2025, it’s obvious why casting producers could be tempted to pick semi-famous stars.
One fan claimed the show is chasing drama, saying Aussie shows are following in America’s footsteps. “That’s starting to sound like all the American versions of these shows. Fill the contestants with reality TV people and that’s what they spend all their time banging on about. This is all for drama. Check out the different versions of The Traitors if you don’t know what I mean,” they wrote.
“Oh no! Don’t know of her but don’t want someone like that as a contestant. Give us normal everyday people please,” another added.
“How about some older contestants or Aussie battlers? That would be way more interesting to watch,” a third said.
“Sounds terrible and undeserving,” another chimed in.
“The Block has been a MAFS collab for the last three or four seasons. They probably don’t feel the need to disguise that fact any more. Soon The Block will become a MAFS graduation ceremony. If couples stay together for 12 months, they become contestants on The Block,” a fan theorised.
Bec Cvilikas. Image: Instagram
Who is Bec Cvilikas?
Bec Cvilikas starred on The Bachelor Australia in 2020 as an intruder for Locky Gilbert. She made it to the top four, but was dumped in favour of runner-up Bella Varelis and winner Irena Srbinovska.
She has continued growing her presence in the public eye, with almost 20,000 followers on TikTok and over 33,000 followers on Instagram.
She is represented by talent agency The Talent Society, and has worked with brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Lee Denim and GHD.
Bec recently built a home with her partner Kody, and has been documenting her interior design journey on Instagram. Sounds like she’s preparing for The Block, but we’ll have to wait and see if the influencer is included in the cast announcement.
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In December, Coco Beeby was crowned the winner of Big Brother Australia 2025, with the mum-of-three bagging the coveted $135,000 prize. But questions remain about the fate of Coco’s romance with Bruce Dunn, the 25-year-old Sunshine Coast tradie, with whom she shared several steamy kisses and cuddle sessions on the show.
When asked about her plans after the show, Coco came off somewhat coy. “I’m just gonna go home and lap up the next three weeks with my kids, with Chrissy and then, yeah, I’ve got a bit of time after Christmas that hopefully we’ll be able to catch up, have a surf, have a coffee, and get to catch up without the cameras beaming down on us,” she told Chattr after winning.
Coco added that there wasn’t much time for her to reunite with Bruce after she won the show, as she was busy with winner’s duties. “I saw him briefly after the show, but we haven’t actually got a chance to catch up either, so that’ll be nice to catch up with him when we eventually can.”
Coco and Bruce spotted together on New Year’s Eve
In an exciting new development, it looks like Coco and Bruce spent New Year’s Eve together, so they finally were able to have that “catch up”. Does this mean we can finally confirm their relationship?
Coco shared two photos on her Instagram Story, which Bruce reposted. After their steamy makeout sesh in the Big Brother pool, surely they were each other’s New Year’s kiss. Nothing has been confirmed by either of the contestants, but we’re taking this as gospel.
Plus, the pair went on their surfing and coffee date, and it was adorable. You can watch the video below.
On Wednesday December 10, an eagle-eyed Reddit fan noticed that Bruce posted two stories showing him having a catch up with Coco over espresso martinis, followed by a drive in Bruce’s convertible, suggesting the former housemates may be keeping their love story alive.
“Congrats @Coco.ca.choo”, Bruce wrote in one story’s caption, tagging Coco’s Instagram handle. “Enjoy seeing your babies”, he added, followed by the words, “see you soon”.
Fans were encouraged by the story, with one Reddit user commenting “Awwwww cute”, and another stating, “I am such a believer in fate and I think that is why they both ended up in the house.”
Not everyone is a fan of the budding couple, though, with one person saying, “Do people seriously ship them? What the hell.”
In his second story, Bruce is shown taking Coco for a ride in his convertible, captioning the story: As promised, quick spin in convertable [sic] before she goes. And seems like she’s not too shabby about it.”
So, are Coco and Bruce still together? It’s hard to say for sure, but it’s safe to say that things are looking pretty positive! With the pair already having caught up for drinks just a couple of days after the Big Brother Australia finale, and spending New Year’s Eve together, we’re going to go with… most likely!
For sports presenter Ankita Karungalekar, Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 was supposed to be a dream. She took time away from her cricket presenting career, spent over $6000 of her own money, and “sacrificed” a great deal in her South Asian community and with her family to be on the show. After being married to her new husband, Micah Lomu, for a week, the groom was hit by allegations from TikToker Monica (@mondrof), which led to the pair being kicked off the show.
For Ankita, she expected to be paired with a backup groom (like Eliot Donovan and Lauren Hall), but once the couple was cut from the show on the day of the first Dinner Party, the rest of the cast were told never to mention Ankita and Micah again.
“When we got kicked out, Micah and I were [adamant] that I should be rematched. And I did speak to producers about it,” Ankita tells Chattr. “I deserve an opportunity to come back on the show because I have nothing to do with his past… especially being the only diverse girl on the show.”
Ankita wonders if her cultural background had any influence on the decision to avoid rematching her, asking an important question: what’s the difference between her, Eliot and Jessika Power? “I felt like I was the easy target to get rid of on the show, because there’s not much backup. Because I think at the end of the day, I feel like there was a bit of racial grief here,” she claims. “I think if I [were] in their shoes, I wouldn’t take out the only [woman of colour] on the show.”
The former MAFS bride also felt a sense of loss, because she had given up so much to be on the show. It was difficult to convince her parents to get on board with her decision. “The shame that comes along with it in the South Asian community… as someone who’s not from this country or even the Western side of the world, it’s not easy for me to convince my community and my parents, and I did sacrifice that at first, the relationship that I have with them,” Ankita says.
“When the news broke about me getting kicked out of the show, I actually didn’t have anyone to go back to, because my parents were just already pissed.”
The most hurtful part for the sports presenter was that it wasn’t actually her fault, yet she was somehow being punished.
In addition to all the emotional turmoil, MAFS bride Ankita turned down work as a cricket presenter for four months and sunk lots of money into Dinner Party outfits, which she didn’t get to wear.
“Summer of Cricket was approaching, and I did have a couple of things going on for myself, but I gave up those things because I had to commit full time [for] four months to MAFS,” Ankita recalls. “When that didn’t work out… I did a couple of gigs, though, not as much as what I usually do. That did hurt me a fair bit.”
MAFS pays contestants weekly, and since Ankita was kicked off early, she says she only received one week of pay. “I was out of work after that for [about] a month… no pay for that. I didn’t get paid for anything at all, no compensation, no sort of apology or anything as such. The outfits, the money that I spent,” she claims.
“I think I invested around $6000 to $10,000 with this whole process,” she adds. “The food, the investment [in] clothing, just the suitcases, and you know… the work that I lost. It wasn’t really like a hole in my pocket, but I did feel it’s unfair.”
It’s unlikely we’re going to see Ankita on our screens when MAFS premieres in February, but it will be interesting to see what other info drops. According to the star, she’s still in touch with the other cast members and “everyone reached out” to her when she was removed.
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
MasterChef Australia couple Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd were the most unexpected pairing of the year, but together they’ve cooked up the best dish ever — twin girls! The foodies had an undeniable spark in the MasterChef kitchen, and soon shared a hard launch on Instagram.
For Sarah’s birthday, Declan shared a carousel of photos and told the world exactly what he thought of his girlfriend. “Every day with you reminds me how lucky I am to share my life with someone so full of heart. You have this quiet strength and kindness that grounds everyone around you, and I feel it most of all,” he wrote.
“You’ve brought so much love, laughter, and calm into my world. The way you care, the way you see people, and the way you move through life with such grace, it’s magical to be a part of. This year feels extra special, knowing everything that’s ahead for us.
“I’m so proud of the woman you are, and even more grateful that I get to walk beside you through it all. You’re my home, my best friend, here’s to you, to us, and to everything that’s still to come.”
The couple have travelled through Europe and India together, as well as taking a long road trip through Australia.
In October, Sarah thanked her friends and family for making her baby shower special, with particular thanks to Declan. “Dec, you went above and beyond pulling this whole thing together. Between the surprise details, the thoughtful touches, I’m still completely blown away,” she wrote on Instagram.
With that in mind, why don’t we take a look at some of Sarah and Declan’s cutest relationship moments? From their overseas trips to quiet moments with their newborn baby girls, grab a tissue because these two are so sweet it’ll make you cry.
Sarah and Declan’s babies
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Sarah and Declan’s first photo with their twins, Claudia and Charlotte. Image: Instagram
They’re so adorable together. Congrats to the new parents!
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There’s a big change coming to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026, with the show being pre-recorded. According to New Idea, filming wrapped up on December 23 in South Africa, meaning the final episode has already been filmed.
So, has the winner been leaked? Not exactly. While the show is pre-recorded, the insider claims Australia will still get to vote for their favourite contestant. The publication understands that Channel 10 filmed three separate endings, with the finalists still unsure of the result.
“The final three will leave South Africa not knowing who’s won,” the source claimed. “Australia will still get to vote, and whichever ending matches the public’s choice is the one that goes to air.”
This isn’t dissimilar to other shows Channel 10 has aired in the past, with MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen previously telling TV Tonight the show films “multiple endings”.
“It’s the only way to get a true winner,” he said. “You can try and contain the 200 people, I suppose, with friends, family, crew, if you wanted to gamble it. But I think there is so much on the line with this show, the last thing anyone wants is for a production that goes for six months, airs for three months [to be spoiled]. It’s the only real way to keep it under our hats.”
The I’m A Celeb insider added that this new format is “clever”, saying there’s still plenty on the line. “The cast still feels the pressure, the audience still gets their vote, and production gets the flexibility of a pre-recorded season.
“They’ll have to sit on it for weeks. No spoilers, no slip-ups. The winner won’t know until Australia decides.”
I’m A Celeb 2025 winner Sam Thaiday. Image: 10
Who is in the cast for I’m A Celebrity Australia 2026?
The cast list of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 hasn’t been officially announced, but the network has shared some intriguing clues.
We can expect a stand-up comedian, a radio star, a reality TV villain, an AFL player, soap royalty, a reality bridezilla, a rugby league player, a Hollywood sitcom star, a Logie-winning actor, a ’90s pop star and more.
Popular fan guesses have included a Big Bang Theory star such as Jim Parsons or Kevin Sussman, The Bachelors‘ Luke Bateman, Neighbours’ Jackie Woodburne, Logie winner Hugh Sheridan, MAFS stars Jamie Marinos or Cyrell Paule, and Spice Girls’ Mel C.
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Love Island Australia‘s Isabel Vella and Connor Deighton coupled up on the first day in the villa, and quickly appeared to be the show’s golden couple.
While some of the other singles demonstrated their lack of commitment by switching partners like musical chairs, Isabel and Connor only really had eyes only for each other.
However, the budding couple was dumped from the villa during a shock firepit ceremony on the November 24 episode. While it was Isabel who was eliminated, in a Love Island Australia first, Connor decided to leave the show alongside his partner, despite not being voted out.
Connor’s act paid off, as the pair are still together today and recently moved in together. These two are so in love, and we’re obsessed with them!
Love Island Australia’s Connor and Isabel. Image: Nine.
Are Love Island Australia’s Isabel and Connor still together?
Yes! The pair are now living together on the Gold Coast and spent Christmas with their families, while also showing off their relationship on social media.
“We love sharing our lives post-villa with you all! We’ve taken so many big steps, overcoming the biggest challenge of living interstate. The emotional rollercoaster of long distance is over,” Isabel wrote on Instagram. “We are so excited to not be separated anymore. Gold Coast, you have my heart. Can’t wait for this new chapter.”
In a round-up post looking back at 2025, Isabel also wrote a sweet paragraph about her “Connie baby”. These two are certainly head-over-heels for one another. “My Connie baby, you changed my life, taught me how to be loved, with patience, kindness, tenderness and compassion. I am in awe of you, and cannot wait to see where this life takes us. I finally know what they mean when they say ‘when you know you know’. So grateful for the changes in my life,” she wrote.
Connor also captioned a photo with Isabel as a “once in a lifetime love”, so he’s just as smitten. Awww. Could a proposal be coming soon?
When did Love Island Australia’s Isabel and Connor confirm their relationship?
They are! Isabel and Connor revealed in a post-elimination interview on the Love Island Australia podcast, Officially Unpacked, that they are moving in together, with Isabel relocating to the Gold Coast.
“This one’s going, she’s coming up to Goldie,” Connor told host Eoghan McDermott.
Isabel explained that she and Connor went travelling around Spain for two weeks after leaving the villa, before making the commitment to move.
“When we came out of the show together, we travelled around together, which was absolutely crazy,” she said. “Then I decided to move up to the Gold Coast. So we have our own place on the Broadwater. It’s beautiful. So I just saw it yesterday, so it was really nice.”
The couple confirm they’re in love during their first public appearance
Conor and Isabel made their first public appearance together at the TikTok awards, where they shared that they are happily in love.
“All loved up,” Connor told a reporter from Stan, joking that they’d signed a contract so they’ll be together for “at least twelve months.”
Izzy said she had an “out of body experience” during her Love Island dumping, with Connor adding that she “blacked out a bit” and doesn’t remember much.
“Going down [to the fire pit], there’s always a chance that one of you is going to go home, so I was already set in my ways, as you could probably tell that I was gone if Izzy went, and I’m pretty sure she was the same,” he said.
Isabel and Connor were spotted out together while the show was airing
While Love Island couples are not allowed to be seen together while the season is airing to avoid spoilers, it seems Isabel and Connor may have slipped up.
A fan spotted the pair out to lunch together on Monday, November 3. See for yourself below.
Another follower posted in the comments section that she saw them together recently on the Gold Coast, too.
“I saw them at the shops the other day on the GC, looking very happy,” they wrote.
Though Connor and Isabel are a relatively new couple, they already have shippers in the comments section of the lunch video.
“Alright, guys, this is good news. Make sure we vote for them to win, aight everyone?” one person wrote, while another added, “This is a good sign, I’d say!”
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Married At First Sight (MAFS)star Olivia Frazer surprised fans when she announced her engagement to Greg Rutherford last week, and the rumour mill has gone into overdrive. The pair have only been dating for four months, with some of that time long-distance, so the MAFS star has taken to Instagram to address questions that have been coming up.
She revealed the pair met in September, but have had a “very intense four months” getting to know each other. “It feels like a lifetime, I feel like I know him like the back of my hand, he knows me just as well. We’re having a great, great, great, great time, best four months of my life,” Olivia said on her Instagram Story.
She also told fans that Greg is aware of her OnlyFans account and has even watched her on MAFS, confirming she wouldn’t try to hide any of that from a partner. “This is very public stuff. It’s very readily available information about me, I can’t hide that, plus I wouldn’t hide those things from my partner even if I could,” she said.
“He did watch a little bit of MAFS, he’s just not very gullible, so he didn’t believe everything that he saw on TV. He knows what shows like that are like.”
Olivia also shared that she’s stopped creating for OnlyFans, because it’s not something she wants to do while she’s in a relationship, but Greg knows “everything” about her past.
“He knows everything you guys, there’s no like, ‘gotcha’ moment coming for him. He knows it all, and he loves me,” she added.
Greg and Olivia have been very public about their relationship on social media. Image: Instagram
Is MAFS’ Olivia Frazer pregnant?
Olivia Frazer also addressed the rumour she’s pregnant, and told fans to stop asking. “No, I’m not pregnant, it’s nearly 2026, we don’t ask women that anymore, it’s really rude,” she stated.
“I do love the compliments of saying that we’re going to have really pretty kids, though, so, not pregnant, hopefully one day, and yeah,” Olivia said. “Just don’t ask if somebody’s pregnant when you’re not sure. Or just don’t ask at all, because it’s rude.”
The MAFS star previously told Chattr she matched with Greg on Hinge due to a glitch. Her location was set to Scotland, while his was in Newcastle, but after their connection proved to be strong, she booked an earlier flight over to see him, and they soon fell in love.
“The spark was instantaneous. Within a week, I’d changed my flights so I could spend some time with him before my trip with my mum. When it’s so easy, you know it’s right,” she told us.
“We’re both just so in love and so happy about our engagement.”
We’re wishing these lovebirds all the best and can’t wait to see what’s next for the pair. Apart from the wedding, that is.
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MasterChef Australia‘s Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd have welcomed two baby girls. The couple announced their pregnancy in a sponsored Instagram post back in October.
In a joint Instagram post, Declan and Sarah revealed the names of their babies: Claudia and Charlotte.
“Claudia and Charlotte. Merry Christmas from our family to yours,” they wrote.
Their fellow MasterChef Australia contestants and judges were quick to wish the new family well, with Poh Ling Yeow saying congrats and calling them the “best cook[s] yet”.
“Welcome to the world, Claudia and Charlotte. What a wild and beautiful adventure you have ahead of you,” added Julie Goodwin.
“This is so sweet, congratulations beautiful family,” Emelia Jackson wrote.
“Congratulations you guys! Best Christmas presents ever. Lots of love and hugs,” fellow contestant Depinder Chhibber said.
Declan with his baby girls. Image: Instagram
Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd’s baby gender reveal
Previously, the pair posted a video of them playing golf, telling their followers that they’d pull a ball out of the hole, which would either be blue or pink, revealing the gender of their baby. However, in a happy twist, Declan and Sarah pulled out two pink balls.
As she was retrieving the balls, Sarah asked Declan, “What’s better than one girl?” to which he responded, “Two!”
The couple — who met while competing on the second season of MasterChef Australia Back to Win, which aired this year — first shared their exciting pregnancy news on Instagram.
“We are overjoyed to share that our little family is growing,” Sarah and Declan began the post, which clearly included the hashtags #ad and #ClearBlueConfirmed in their caption, indicating that it was a paid collaboration with the pregnancy test brand.
The post continued: “These past months have been some of the most precious of our lives. A sacred time of holding this news close, letting it sink in, and soaking up all the emotions with those dearest to us.
“It has been such a gift to sit in the wonder of it all, imagining the beautiful new chapter that lies ahead.
“We feel so deeply blessed knowing this little cherub will enter a world already brimming with so much love. Between us, Phoenix, and Sol, there is no shortage of cuddles, laughter, and warmth waiting to welcome the addition to our family.
“Our hearts are full to the brim, and we couldn’t be happier to finally share this joy with all of you. Thank you for being a part of this special moment in our lives. It means the world to us.”
At the time, neither Declan or Sarah included any information on how far along Sarah is, or if they’ve found out the gender. However, the post was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from their MasterChefAustralia co-stars.
“Congrats you two,” Depinder Chhibber commented, with Rhi penning: “Congratulations guys! Love you both so much and feel completely blessed to be part of your loving journey. You guys are going to have the best time parenting and provide so much love and laughter to your growing family! Bursting with excitement! Literally could be happier for you both!”
Declan and Sarah’s relationship timeline
Declan and Sarah’s romance flourished while they were filming the most recent season of MasterChefAustralia.
In a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Sarah said that having Declan by her side in the competition helped push her to do her best.
“I was devastated seeing Declan getting eliminated,” she said. “He’s so talented and passionate about food, and has a lot of creativity in the kitchen.
“Selfishly, I was devastated for myself as well, having that joy in the kitchen, and to be able to walk out after a cook and [have him]. We were just, like, doing our workouts and just having a lot of fun outside of the kitchen. So it definitely relieved a lot of that pressure of the intensity of the competition, so it was definitely not a fun day.”
Sarah and Declan dated post-show and moved in together earlier this year.
“It’s all going amazing,” Sarah told Chattr. “We’ve moved into our house and are still unpacking boxes at the moment. So, I think, in life, moving house is one of the most stressful things, and we’ve managed to be unscathed and no arguments, so it’s going strong,” she laughed.
