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?
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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 Blockfans have been left scratching their heads over Wyatt and Chantel’s vibe this season, with viewers questioning why the couple signed up for the renovation competition if they seemingly “don’t want to be there”.
A discussion on Reddit titled “Why did Chantel and Wyatt apply for The Block… and say they don’t want to be there?” sparked debate among fans, with some accusing the pair of chasing fame, while others defended them and argued they have been unfairly judged.
Some viewers claimed the couple appeared uninterested in the competition, with one Reddit user writing: “Just wannabes looking for some airtime. Don’t give up your day jobs.”
Another fan said Chantel’s repeated comments about not caring had turned them off the couple.
“Chantel’s attitude pisses me off — every time she says ‘I don’t care’, I dislike her more,” they wrote.
Others questioned whether Wyatt and Chantel had the work ethic needed for The Block, with one viewer claiming they were only able to get through the season because of help from fellow contestants.
“They don’t give a shit because their egos aren’t being stroked,” they said. “People keep saying they are chill and that’s only happened because the Cursio brothers have pulled them through all season.”
Another added: “They’re like influencers. Just there for the clout, I reckon.”
Fans defend Wyatt and Chantel’s reasons for joining
However, not everyone agreed with the criticism, with some fans pointing out that many The Block contestants sign up for the same reasons — the chance at life-changing prize money and exposure.
“I imagine they came on the show for the same reason other contestants over the 22 years of The Block have — the lure of making big money that changes their lives,” one fan wrote.
“Also, for the exposure for their small businesses. As for not wanting to be there, how many contestants over the years have we seen say the same thing when things went wrong or the stress started to get to them?”
Wyatt and Chantel. Image: 9Now.
Others argued that, regardless of their personality, Wyatt and Chantel have consistently delivered completed rooms.
“Give them their dues, they did complete some good rooms,” one viewer said. “They may have been bland and soulless to me, and they may have had a lot of help from the Cursios, but they completed the house.”
Another fan suggested Chantel’s attitude may have been shaped by the pressure of the competition and everything happening behind the scenes.
“I think she was very enthusiastic when she started, but eventually when all you get is criticism and complaints I would too want to just finish up,” they said. “I think people’s energy matches what they get.”
Are Wyatt and Chantel refusing to take feedback?
Some viewers argued the issue wasn’t that the couple were struggling, but that they appeared unwilling to adapt after receiving criticism from the judges.
“I think constructive criticism is different to complaints,” one fan responded. “Some of their rooms are so awful due to her inability to style adequately. Then they’ve both dug their heels in over time and consistently asserted they love their ‘style’ and have refused to take any of the judges’ feedback on board.”
However, others pushed back, arguing their results speak for themselves.
“What are you blabbering on about?” one viewer wrote. “They are one of the few couples that always finish because of their work ethic and organisational skills. Just because they don’t incessantly moan and bitch doesn’t mean they don’t care.”
When another fan questioned Wyatt’s work ethic, replying, “Wyatt couldn’t even handle a half-empty wheelbarrow,” another pointed out that the couple had managed to finish even without constant help.
“At the start, I thought a lot of the reasons why they finished was because of the Cursios,” they said. “But for rooms where there were no Cursios, they still got it done on time.”
Fans share theory about Wyatt and Chantel
Some viewers also suggested Wyatt and Chantel’s attitude shifted after they felt they were portrayed negatively on screen.
“Considering how they’ve spent the entire season being portrayed as the villains with no redemption arc, they probably realised after that first incident how bad television actually is,” one fan wrote.
“They seemed really excited in the beginning and then over time, they lost their individual spark.”
Another agreed, saying Chantel in particular appeared more guarded as the competition went on.
“I think they’ve been very guarded on camera, particularly Chantel, because they got a taste of how things could get spun on them very early,” they said.
“I don’t particularly like some of the things they’ve said along the way, but no more than the others.”
Wyatt. Image: Nine.
Despite the backlash, some fans pointed out that the couple’s ability to consistently complete their rooms proves they are still serious contenders.
“Aren’t they the first team to finish every week?” one viewer asked. “They must be doing something right.”
With The Block finale approaching, it seems fans remain split on whether Wyatt and Chantel are misunderstood competitors or simply a couple who checked out before the finish line.
The Block airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.
After months of renovations, fierce competition and lots (like, LOTS) of dramatic scenes, The Block 2026 is approaching its grand finale, with five teams preparing to put their luxurious Mount Eliza properties under the hammer.
The five teams competing on The Block 2026 were: Adam and Jolene, Chantel and Wyatt, Lisa and Rosco, Courtney and Sev, and Rick and Tayla. Each team will put their luxurious Mount Eliza property up for auction, hoping to walk away with the biggest profit and the $100,000 winner’s prize.
This year’s season has been packed with controversy, from Courtney and Sev’s wine cellar drama to ongoing rivalries between basically every contestant. However, everything ultimately comes down to auction day, when the teams will discover whether their hard work actually paid off.
So, when is The Block 2026 finale, and when will we discover who wins? We’ve got all the deets!
When is The Block 2026 grand finale?
The Block 2026 finale is expected to air on Sunday, November 1, with the auctions reportedly scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31.
While Channel Nine hasn’t officially confirmed the dates, realestate.com.au has reported that contestants are preparing for an October 31 auction.
The finale is expected to air at 7pm AEDT on Channel Nine and 9Now, although the broadcast time is yet to be officially confirmed.
Chantel on The Block 2026. Image: Nine.
When do we find out the results of The Block auction?
Unlike some reality television finales, The Block auctions aren’t broadcast live.
Typically, the properties go under the hammer on a Saturday, with the results kept secret until the finale airs on Sunday evening. This year’s five competing teams are Adam and Jolene, Chantel and Wyatt, Lisa and Rosco, Courtney and Sev, and Rick and Tayla.
The winner will be determined by which team makes the largest profit above their property’s reserve price, with an additional $100,000 awarded to the winner.
When did The Block grand finale air last year?
The Block 2025 finale aired on Sunday, October 26, on Channel Nine, with the auctions taking place the previous day.
The season was filmed in Daylesford, Victoria, where five teams renovated sweeping country properties. However, auction day delivered some devastating results, with two couples failing to sell their houses.
Britt and Taz win The Block 2025. Image: Nine.
Who won The Block auction in 2025?
Western Australian police officers and couple, Britt and Taz, were crowned the winners of The Block 2025 after their Daylesford property sold for an impressive $3.41 million.
With a reserve of $2.99 million, the couple pocketed $420,000 in profit, plus the $100,000 winners’ bonus, bringing their total winnings to $520,000. Not too shabby!
Meanwhile, Sonny and Alicia earned $120,000, while Robby and Mat secured $109,999.10. Unfortunately, Emma and Ben and Han and Can walked away empty-handed after their properties were passed in at auction.
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Courtney and Sev have made a surprise appearance on The Today Show in the midst of several dramas on The Block and they’re not holding back.
From the bust-up with their landscaper to the discord with the other teams, and of course the wine cellar drama, the ladies get into all the juicy topics.
Tools down and let’s dive into everything they spilled during the interview.
The Block’s Courtney and Sev address feud with other teams
During the interview, Courtney and Sev were asked why there’s so much turmoil with the other teams, especially off the heels of the great wine cellar debate that resulted in an outright war between the teams and calls for disqualification.
“You’ve sparked a bit of tension with Adam and Jolene over the wine cellar, you’ve since made up, but is the relationship okay? Is this all just for the cameras? What’s going on?” one host asked.
“Definitely not just all for the cameras, unfortunately. I wish it was!” Courtney responded.
“Look, we’re all good now, we kissed and made up, we didn’t want to have beef with anyone in the competition, we were just running our own race.”
Courtney and Sev have had one hell of a week. Image: Nine.
She went on to reveal that “it wasn’t until someone came up to us that we realised there was drama with the other household”.
Defending the wine cellar decision, Courtney said: “We just want to do the house justice and we just wanted this beautiful piece in and we have absolutely no regrets. It’s literally amazing.”
Sev added that with auction day looming, “we’re all on our toes, it’s pretty tough out there in the market at the moment”.
“There’s a new reserve on show, that makes us all very anxious,” she added.
They address the fight with their landscaper
Courtney and Sev’s blow-up with their landscaper Troy was a hot topic on The Block this week so naturally, the ladies were asked why they kept butting heads.
“I think Troy and I are very similar in personality and when both people are quite stubborn, we’re just not landing where we need to,” Sev responded.
“But we’ve pulled through. We’re just focusing on the end game. It ends up being a bit tense at the start of the week but we find our groove.”
Courtney added: “It was very difficult for all of us.”
Watch the full interview below:
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Just when you thought we’d seen the last of celebrities eating mystery organs and screaming through bug-filled challenges, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has pulled off the ultimate comeback.
After Network Ten announced earlier this year that it had officially axed the long-running reality series, many assumed the jungle had closed for good.
But plot twist: Seven has swooped in, revived the beloved format and is bringing it back bigger than ever in 2027.
Here’s everything we know about the revamped show and what a previous host and contestant think about it.
Who are the new I’m A Celebrity Australia hosts?
The iconic reality competition will make its debut on Seven and 7plus in 2027, complete with an all-new celebrity cast, plenty of terrifying Bushtucker-style trials and a fresh hosting duo ready to stir up chaos from the South African jungle.
Leading the charge are Aussie singer and radio host Ricki-Lee and comedian Jim Jefferies, who’ll be guiding — and no doubt roasting — the unlucky celebs as they battle creepy crawlies, questionable food and life without their creature comforts.
Ricki-Lee. Image: Seven.
The move marks a major shake-up for one of reality TV’s biggest franchises, with Seven promising fans all the camp drama and emotional moments they’ve come to expect, alongside brand-new twists and surprises.
For Ricki-Lee, the gig is something of a dream come true.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be heading to Africa for the very first time to host one of the most iconic shows in the world,” she told Seven.
“I’m such a massive fan and it’s a huge honour. And to be doing it alongside the incredible Jim Jefferies makes it even better!
“For years I’ve watched on from the comfort of my couch and now I get to experience it up close and personal — while standing comfortably off to the side with Jim. Watching our favourite celebrities squirm their way through some absolutely horrific challenges is gonna be a wild ride.”
Jim Jefferies. Image: Netflix.
Meanwhile, Jim Jefferies seems more than happy to spend a few weeks watching famous people suffer.
“When Seven asked if I’d like to spend weeks in the African jungle watching celebrities eat strange things and embarrass themselves on national television, I couldn’t say yes fast enough,” he joked.
“It sounds like my ideal holiday. And who better to go into the wild with than Ricki-Lee. I can’t wait!”
Julia Morris, Robert Irwin and an ex contestant react to the news
Following the announcement, former host Julia Morris took to Instagram to publicly back the show’s new hosts, sharing a heartfelt message for the newbies as they prepare to head into the jungle.
“These two absolutely glorious humans are off to the job of a lifetime. The ceremonial Knobkerrie is in the best of hands,” she wrote.
“Love you both and can’t even BELIEVE the high levels of fun you are about to have! South Africa, up around Limpopo… is paradise. Chookas for a brilliant series. Let’s go!”
Although Morris disabled comments on her own post, fans quickly made their feelings known on Channel Seven’s official announcement, with many admitting they’re sad to see the longtime host step away from the series. Even a former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant weighed in.
“Ngl there’s no I’m A Celeb without Julia Morris in my eyes (I’m biased) but happy for this new era best of luck to them!” UK content creator and 2025 contestant Max Balegde replied.
Seven is promising a fresh take on the fan favourite
Seven’s Director of Content, Unscripted, Majella Hay, said pairing Ricki-Lee and Jim was all part of giving the franchise a new lease on life.
“I’m A Celebrity is a format built to be talked about, and with Ricki-Lee and Jim Jefferies as hosts, the show will be impossible to ignore,” she said.
“Individually, Ricki-Lee and Jim couldn’t be more different but that’s exactly what makes this pairing so exciting. Together, they’ll bring a fresh, unexpected energy to the jungle that Australians are going to love!”
With a brand-new network, new hosts and a fresh batch of celebrities preparing to face their fears, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is officially back from the dead.
Now the only question is… who’s brave (or desperate) enough to sign up?
Seven — the home of MKR, Farmer Wants a Wife and The Voice Australia — has officially unveiled its plans for 2027, and while a handful of reality favourites won’t be making a return, the network has also cleared up the future of several fan-favourite formats.
The announcements came as part of Seven’s annual Upfronts presentation, where networks reveal what’s coming to screens in the year ahead.
While some titles have quietly disappeared from the schedule, others have been given a vote of confidence after months of speculation.
Is The Voice Australia coming back in 2027?
One of the biggest question marks heading into the Upfronts surrounded The Voice Australia.
Back in August, TV Blackbox reported that industry sources believed the singing competition was unlikely to return in 2027, with Seven reportedly considering shifting the show’s budget towards another major reality franchise.
The speculation followed reports that Seven was weighing up its reality slate, with expensive entertainment formats competing for limited programming budgets.
However, despite the rumours, Seven has stopped short of pulling the plug.
“The 2026 season was a huge success, and we are reviewing our options as part of our ongoing programming strategy,” a Seven spokesperson told Chattr.
The update comes after The Voice recorded year-on-year audience growth of 17% in 2026, suggesting the franchise still has plenty of life left in it, even if its long-term future remains under review.
For now, fans will have to wait a little longer for an official renewal.
Is My Reno Rules coming back in 2027?
While The Voice remains in limbo, Seven has confirmed that My Reno Rules won’t be returning next year.
“My Reno Rules will not return in 2027,” the network confirmed.
The renovation competition had already been facing an uncertain future, with reports earlier this year suggesting it had been funded externally rather than directly through Seven’s programming budget.
Now, its fate has officially been sealed.
Is SAS Australia coming back in 2027?
Fans hoping for another SAS: Australia v England showdown are also out of luck.
Seven confirmed the recent SAS: Australia v England series was never intended to become an ongoing format.
“[SAS: Australia v England] was a one-off acquisition from the UK series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which airs on Channel 4 in the UK,” the network said.
That means there are currently no plans for another international edition.
Is First Dates coming back in 2027?
It’s not all bad news, though.
After some viewers questioned whether First Dates had quietly disappeared, Seven confirmed there are still more episodes waiting in the wings.
“We have more First Dates episodes to roll out in 2027,” the network shared.
First Dates. Image: Seven.
While the network hasn’t confirmed exactly when they’ll air, romantics can rest easy knowing the dating series isn’t over just yet.
With My Reno Rules officially gone, SAS: Australia v England confirmed as a one-off and The Voice still under review, Seven’s 2027 reality slate is looking a little different. But with First Dates returning and The Voice still in contention, not every fan favourite has sung its final song.
Plus, we all have the revamped I’m A Celeb to look forward to!
Down-to-earth surfer queen, Coco Beeby, was crowned the winner of Big Brother Australia 2025, taking home the $135,000 prize.
Along with finding an unexpected (albeit short-lived) romance on the show with Bruce, the mum-of-three formed strong friendships throughout the competition, particularly with Allana and Emily, while developing a sibling-like bond with Conor.
So was this the beginning of some lifelong friendships? In an exclusive interview with Chattrahead of the 2026 season returning, Coco admitted she actually no longer speaks to any of the 2025 housemates.
“I actually have just been doing my own thing this year,” she said.
“If someone reaches out to me or might comment on something — that’s fine. We’ve all gone our little separate ways, kind of thing. I don’t know if they all hang out.”
In fact, a nasty experience she had in the housemates’ Instagram group chat has made her back off from pursuing deeper friendships with the gang.
A group of the BBAU housemates catching up in 2025. Image: Instagram.
“We do have a group chat. I copped a fair beating in that group chat at the start. I don’t actually know if they knew that I was in it because I’m not gonna respond to this. I’ve taken some screenshots of them, but I’m not gonna share it or anything,” Coco revealed.
“After seeing some of the things they wrote in that group chat, I just thought, you know what? These aren’t my people. There is still bullying going on, and we’re not even in the house. It’s just ridiculous.”
The group chat drama between the Big Brother Australia 2025 housemates
Coco elaborated on the group chat posts that targeted her. “There might be some meme of Michael Jackson, and it’s like a not nice photo of him, and someone might be like, ‘Oh, is that you, Coco?’,” she recalled.
Others made comments that Coco “wasn’t even funny” on the show. “It’s like full bullying. I’m not gonna go there. I’ve just distanced myself, and just doing my thing. I just don’t really want to be part and parcel of that sort of behavior. It’s really childish. It’s kind of schoolyard,” she said.
The whole experience left Coco feeling shaken and confused over whether her co-stars were aware she was in the group chat at all. “It wasn’t very nice, and I remember reading it, and I was like, oh my God, do they know? Do they know I’m in the chat?” she pondered.
“And nobody stuck up for me, and I was like, if you were in a room and someone was talking sh*t about you, I’d be like, ‘Dude, that’s uncalled for. Don’t say that’. But these people just seem to go along with it.”
Awkwardly, Coco is still a member of this Instagram chat. “I’m still in the group chat, but I don’t know if they know I’m in the group chat,” she said.
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The game of My Kitchen Rules (MKR) is a great place to make friends and an even greater place to make enemies, but more than anything, it is a competition — so any alliances formed go out the window when you’ve got your eyes on the 100K prize.
Speaking exclusively to Chattr, Adelaide besties Angus and Simon revealed which contestants they’re still mates with, who they hope to never see again and explained why neither really mattered when it came down to the most important thing: climbing the leaderboard!
They also give us the tip-off on an incoming “explosion” and it sounds like more drama awaits us…
MKR’s Angus and Simon were on the outs with everyone
Think MKR has been bonkers thus far? Well just wait, because apparently there are more “explosions” to come!
In an exclusive interview with Chattr, the lads revealed what causes the upcoming drama.
Angus and Simon. Image: Seven.
“We sort of ran out of friends. We stopped trying to make friends, and we started taking the competition pretty seriously,” Angus teased.
“Which means there was no time for friendliness anymore, you don’t see many smiles on our faces at one point, we get a bit sadder. A bit more assertive about trying to win $100,000, I think.”
Angus and Simon tease an upcoming ‘explosion’
To get us even more intrigued, the mates revealed that the incoming bust-up is unlike anything Simon has seen of Angus.
“There’ll be some more explosions, that’s for sure,” Angus added.
“I think I genuinely lose my temper which doesn’t happen often.”
Simon then shared: “I’ve known Angus for a very long time and I’ve never seen him lose his temper like he did on this show. It’ll be pretty interesting!”
“Get the popcorn!” he added. “Get the boxing gloves as well.”
Which teams they still speak to and which they hope to never see again?
Now that the competition is done and dusted, Angus and Simon have walked away with a few friends they still speak to.
But sadly, there’s no love lost for one particular team who they hope to never see again.
“We’re still really good friends with Krysten and Lucy, we’ve got a lot of time for them — they’re just the salt of the earth. Lovely girls. And I talk to Mary a bit, I just think she’s really funny,” Angus said, with Simon adding: “I think those would be the standouts.”
Zoe and Zac. Image: Seven.
Angus then said: “Look, really and truly, if I didn’t see Zoe and Zac again, my life would be if not the same, it would probably be better. A better version of life. It’s like going through something really challenging and going ‘Wow, I don’t ever want to do that again!'”
They may mince beef in the kitchen, but they certainly don’t mince words, that’s for sure!
Watch My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2026 on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
The 2023 winner of The Block has weighed in on Courtney and Sev’s wine cellar controversy — and she’s got plenty to say.
Steph Ottaviano — who won the 2023 season of The Block alongside her husband, Gian — has come out swinging to defend the women. “I think that everyone has to remember that these people are people and it’s horrible to be on the other side of that,” she told RealEstate.com.au. Offering some advice from her time on The Block, Steph told Courtney and Sev: “Don’t read anything.”
Steph’s comments follow Courtney and Sev tying with Adam and Jolene to win The Block’s Backyard and Garage Week, sparking controversy because the ladies included a heavily discounted wine cellar.
The new mum did add that she believed a different team deserved to win the space on their own. “I actually preferred Adam and Jolene’s [backyard and garage],” she said.
Steph has been a vocal critic of this season, as she previously slammed the 2026 teams for overspending on their laundry rooms, saying renovators should place function ahead of fancy finishes.
This year’s teams dropped anywhere between Courtney and Sev’s $26,939 to Rick and Tayla’s $39,029 on their laundries, but Steph believes this was a mistake.
“I think a laundry is a place to save money,” she told News Corp Australia. She went on to question The Block’s room reveal format, claiming it encourages contestants to make even utility rooms visually impressive, but it was largely unnecessary.
In particular, Steph was struck by the teams using books to style their laundries, which she said was “just absurd”. Steph added that “light and ventilation” should be the priority — rather than luxe details.
This isn’t the first time that Steph has voiced concerns about The Block. In August, she addressed this season’s persistent budget blowouts, as fans and contestants continue to scrutinise just how much they’re spending on the build.
As a refresher, the current season of The Block is home to more than a few teams who have consistently gone over budget in the delivery of their rooms. The biggest overspending culprits are usually Courtney and Sev, who have been dealt multiple warnings from Scott Cam over how frequently they’ve exceeded their budgets in order to secure a room win.
Fellow teams like Adam and Jolene and Chantel and Wyatt have likewise outspent the suggested weekly amount across various rooms, with the pattern coming to the forefront during the Main Ensuite room reveals. Despite exceeding their budget by almost $16,000, Chantel and Wyatt came second to Lisa and Rosco, who went just $8,000 over budget.
Chantel and Wyatt on The Block. Image: Nine
The Block winner questions contestants over “leaking money”
Lisa and Rosco have been staying closer to the constraints of the budget, which has led some to question whether the teams’ constant overspending actually earns better results. One person weighing in on that question is Steph.
Reacting to both Lisa and Rosco and Chantel and Wyatt’s Main Ensuites, Steph said she found it difficult to tell which team had spent more money. “It doesn’t even look like it. You can’t tell,” Steph told News Corp of Chantel and Wyatt’s overspend. Steph went on to say that the discrepancy should force the couple to take a look at where and how their money is being spent, and whether their splash-outs will actually yield visible results.
“Where are we leaking money, and how can we be saving?” Steph said. Offering more budget advice, Steph warned contestants against splurging on expensive pieces simply to check the luxury box. “It’s not about just ticking the box of, ‘I’ve got a fireplace in my room’. It’s actually about having the spatial layout that actually complements it and works,” she explained.
“Otherwise, you may as well not spend the money if you haven’t executed it correctly.”
Steph and Gian won their season of The Block in 2023. Image: Nine
Budgeting is a major flashpoint on this season of The Block
The Block winner’s advice comes as budgeting remains a heated talking point among both the 2026 teams and the fans. Courtney and Sev have been accused of playing an “unfair” game by spending far more than their competitors, with concern mounting that they might run out of cash before their house is complete.
Budgeting again caused a stir earlier in the season, when The Block’s production team infamously miscalculated Chantel and Wyatt’s spending and very nearly caused them to quit the show. Whether or not the teams’ budgets remain intact is yet to be seen, but here’s hoping some of them take Steph’s advice and invest wisely — or risk an unfinished build.
The Block airs Sunday – Thursday on Channel 9 and 9Now.
As The Block2026 heads towards its finale, one of the season’s biggest neighbour disputes is set to reach boiling point and for Adam and Jolene, the drama was about much more than a gate.
Throughout Front Yard Week, House 1 found themselves at the centre of a frustrating standoff after neighbouring teams needed to access their property to complete their own landscaping.
The arrangement slowed down Adam and Jolene’s progress, putting their own chances of taking out the week’s $50,000 prize in doubt.
Speaking to TV Week, Jolene admitted the situation weighed heavily on her before the judges arrived.
“It made me anxious going in to judging,” she said.
While access was required by the show’s builders, Nine in Six, Jolene confessed she wasn’t convinced it was the right call.
“The requirement was needed by Block builders Nine in Six – to do that for the other teams. Do I think it was wrong? Probably.”
Jolene and Adam. Image: Nine.
There was far more than prize money on the line
The pressure surrounding the landscaping challenge wasn’t simply about winning Front Yard Week.
Jolene revealed that she and Adam have spent years living away from their loved ones while working remotely, and the outcome of The Block could have a major impact on their future.
“We’ve lived away from our families for the past eight years or so,” she told the mag. “That’s off the back of two separations, which cost a lot of money.”
She explained that a successful auction would give them the opportunity to move closer to family, particularly her mother, whose health has become a growing concern.
“To potentially move closer to our families, and closer to my mum who is not well, means there is a lot riding on this scenario,” she said.
Jolene added that making enough money from the competition could also mean they wouldn’t have to return to remote work immediately, giving the couple some much-needed financial breathing room.
The disagreement never threatened their marriage
The ongoing gate dispute also sparked one of the season’s biggest disagreements between Adam and Jolene, with Adam continuing to leave the gate open to help neighbouring teams while Jolene wanted stricter boundaries.
Despite the tense moments shown on screen, Jolene insisted their relationship was never at risk.
“Not for one second did I think that it would damage our relationship,” she said.
Rather than viewing The Block as something personal, she said the couple approached the experience like a job, with both focused on the same end goal.
Jolene and Adam. Image: Nine.
Jolene has one regret
Now that filming has wrapped and she’s watched the season unfold, Jolene admits there’s one thing she’d do differently.
“Looking back, now we can see really some sh*tty comments made by our neighbours,” she said. “If I had my time again, I would definitely lock it sooner!”
With auction day fast approaching, it’s clear the gate saga is one piece of The Block drama Jolene won’t be forgetting anytime soon.
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If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that Married At First Sight (MAFS) never needs to wait until premiere night to deliver the drama.
And while we’re still eagerly counting down to the 2027 season, it seems the experiment is already well and truly underway behind the scenes, with some seriously juicy details emerging about what’s in store.
From a controversial groom who’s reportedly causing a stir before he’s even walked down the aisle to a shock couple exit and a familiar reality TV face joining the cast, there’s already plenty to unpack.
Season 14 hasn’t even hit our screens yet, but if the early reports are anything to go by, the experts might have their work cut out for them.
Here’s everything we know about Married At First Sight 2027 so far.
MAFS 2027 rocked by reported police investigation during filming
A major behind-the-scenes controversy has reportedly emerged during filming for Married At First Sight 2027.
According to TV Blackbox, production has become the subject of a police investigation after a male participant allegedly made a formal complaint to authorities.
The publication reports the groom claims producers revealed highly personal information to his bride without his consent. The information is understood to relate to private exchanges between the participant and a former girlfriend.
TV Blackbox further reports that the alleged incident may intersect with New South Wales’ revenge porn legislation, which prohibits the sharing of intimate images and messages without the consent of those involved.
According to the outlet’s sources, police have attended Endemol Shine Australia offices as part of the investigation, with producers reportedly interviewed, mobile phones allegedly seized and legal representatives present.
TV Blackbox also reports that the participant has declined any settlement offers, with the police investigation said to be ongoing.
A spokesperson for Nine issued the following statement to Chattr: “We are aware of a police investigation involving EndemolShine Australia and all enquiries should be directed to them.”
Neither Endemol Shine Australia nor NSW Police have publicly commented on the reported investigation at the time of writing.
A MAFS 2027 couple has reportedly been kicked out of the experiment
Just when we thought we’d seen it all, MAFS 2027 is reportedly delivering one of the show’s most unexpected twists.
According to production insiders, one couple was given their marching orders at a commitment ceremony just weeks before the experiment was due to wrap up.
The particularly surprising part? Both participants reportedly wrote ‘stay’ and had no idea they were about to be sent packing.
Apparently, relationship expert John Aiken delivered some seriously tough feedback before informing the pair that their time on the show was over, claiming the experts could no longer help them.
John Aiken on MAFS. Image: Nine.
“They both wrote stay. They weren’t expecting to leave,” an insider told Daily Mail Australia.
“John absolutely tore strips off them before telling them they were done. There was no negotiating it.”
The decision reportedly followed ongoing tensions between the couple and production, with insiders claiming the pair had been difficult to manage behind the scenes.
But here’s where things get interesting: despite their shock departure, the couple are reportedly still together!
In fact, they’re said to be making plans for their future, including potentially moving to the same state.
“They’re already talking about the future and making plans to live in the same state,” the source claimed.
We’re not sure what went down to warrant such a dramatic exit, but it’s certainly an unconventional way to leave the experiment!
MAFS groom Wintah Cunnington is already making headlines
Every season needs a controversial groom, and it sounds like 2027’s Wintah Cunnington is already positioning himself as one to watch.
The 29-year-old Byron Bay father is reportedly entering the experiment as a celibate and deeply religious groom, having been matched with Perth-based cosmetic injector Kodie Wyatt.
However, his journey to finding love hasn’t exactly started smoothly.
According to reports, Wintah allegedly had a major reaction after discovering that the marriages on the show aren’t legally binding, with claims he attempted to withdraw from the experiment.
The groom has reportedly attracted plenty of attention for his strong beliefs and approach to relationships, although not everyone believes he’s there for the wrong reasons.
One insider told Daily Mail that Wintah isn’t motivated by fame or physical intimacy.
“He isn’t there for sex, clout, followers,” the source claimed.
“If he has a disagreement or doesn’t align he’s happy to leave the situation.”
However, other insiders have made some rather different claims about his behaviour, alleging that Wintah has been sending private messages to multiple brides while they’re still matched with their respective partners.
“Wintah will definitely be the talk of MAFS next year,” another source told the publication.
Whether he’s genuinely looking for a lifelong partner or becomes one of the season’s biggest talking points remains to be seen. Either way, we’re expecting some interesting dinner party conversations.
Love Island Australia star Zac Nunns is joining MAFS 2027
Well, here’s a crossover we didn’t necessarily have on our bingo cards!
Married At First Sight is reportedly bringing a former Love Island Australia contestant into the experiment for the first time, with Kiwi reality TV personality Zac Nunns set to join the 2027 cast.
Zac Nunns on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.
Zac is reportedly entering the experiment as an intruder groom, where he’ll be matched with TikTok influencer Vanilla Milla.
And, naturally, it sounds like his wedding day was anything but smooth sailing.
According to Daily Mail Australia, tensions reportedly erupted at the reception, with an argument breaking out and one couple allegedly walking out early.
But there was another familiar face who reportedly wasn’t welcome at the celebrations.
Despite being close mates with Zac, 2026 groom Chris Nield was allegedly banned from attending the wedding by producers.
“They didn’t want the cast interacting with anyone from a previous season,” a source told the publication.
“Chris is close with Zac, but production was very clear that former participants weren’t to attend while the current cast was there.”
It seems producers were determined to keep the current experiment separate from previous seasons, even if that meant keeping a few reality TV friendships at arm’s length.
With a Love Island crossover, alleged behind-the-scenes feuds and a shock commitment ceremony exit already making headlines, MAFS 2027 is certainly giving us plenty to talk about.
The Block 2026 viewers have rallied behind Cellar Creations after the family business was targeted with a wave of fake Google reviews following the latest explosive drama.
The company, which created the custom wine cellar featured in Courtney and Sev’s home, became caught in the crossfire after fans lashed out over the controversial cellar installation.
However, rather than directing their frustration at the contestants or the show itself, some viewers took aim at the business, flooding its Google page with one-star reviews from people who had never used its services.
Fortunately, many of those reviews have since disappeared, with one Reddit user noting: “There were heaps of Google reviews last night. They’ve now all been removed.”
The Block fans slam review-bombing campaign
While viewers have been fiercely divided over the drama on-screen, there was far less disagreement when it came to the treatment of Cellar Creations.
Many fans condemned the fake reviews, arguing that a small family business shouldn’t be punished over the events of a reality TV show.
“People should have their Google accounts banned or restricted for performing such actions,” one person wrote. “Creating fraudulent reviews can be damaging in many ways. It’s very petty.”
Another added, “People are so gross. Just because you don’t agree with something you saw on a reality TV show doesn’t give you the right to attack this business. They did nothing wrong.”
Others described the campaign as “vile behaviour”, while another questioned, “Who would get that upset about a rigged reality show? His wine racks looked awesome”.
Many also worried about the broader impact on businesses considering future collaborations with The Block.
“That’s just going to stop other brands wanting to work with The Block in future because people think they can leave false reviews to hurt a business over a TV show,” one viewer wrote.
Another praised the company’s craftsmanship, saying, “That’s one hardworking man who creates beautiful wine racks. To try to ruin someone’s livelihood like this is just awful.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, writing, “Fake Google reviews are a major flaw in the human race,” while another added, “Too many people are way too invested in this show.”
Cellar Creations responds to the backlash
Cellar Creations director Robert Rolls exclusively told Chattr that while the past week had been difficult, the overwhelming support from strangers had not gone unnoticed.
“We are a small family business on the Mornington Peninsula and we’ve been building wine cellars, bespoke joinery and custom homes for clients for more than 30 years,” he said.
“The reviews and comments of the past week have not come from people who have worked with us.
“We have been struck by the number of strangers who have said so publicly on our behalf and we are grateful for it.
“Our focus is on our team, our clients and on the work in front of us.”
The wine rack that stopped the nation. Image: Nine.
The company also addressed viewers directly on Reddit, thanking those who had supported its work while acknowledging the conversation surrounding its appearance on The Block.
“We’ve seen all your comments and discussions — positive and negative,” the business wrote.
“We’re a local business in Mornington with more than 30 years of building experience and we’ve loved the opportunity to share our work with more people.”
The team also invited viewers interested in seeing more of its craftsmanship to follow its behind-the-scenes YouTube series documenting both its time on The Block and its other projects.
While the on-screen drama continues to divide viewers, many fans seem to agree on one thing: small businesses shouldn’t become collateral damage in reality TV controversies.
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Sometimes it’s not what we see on reality TV that’s the most intriguing, it’s what we don’t see. And according to My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2026 besties Angus and Simon, there’s one scene we’re all missing out on!
In an exclusive interview with Chattr, the Adelaide lads opened up about their MKR experience, including the lost scene they still think about and how they really feel about the competition.
So boil the kettle and let’s brew the tea!
MKR’s Angus and Simon reveal the scene that got cut
This year’s cast have previously clued us in to moments that were left on the cutting room floor, including a scene from Shane and Jane’s ill-fated Instant Restaurant where Jane admits defeat and another moment where Jane apologises to Lucy for their clash.
As for Angus and Simon, the only scene they can recall that was left out but should have been included was a lighthearted moment early on in the show.
“It’s not necessarily spicy, but we did a limbo at Mary and Golden’s restaurant,” Simon revealed.
“I wish they did that as a separate clip, like a reel, because I would’ve liked to have seen that in the episode. It was funny!”
Angus and Simon. Image: Seven.
Angus and Simon reveal what My Kitchen Rules is really like for contestants
Elsewhere in the chat, the besties revealed how they really feel about the MKR experience and prospective contestants will be pleased to know they found it to be a hoot!
“We actually had a lot of fun and there are a lot of emotions involved, it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s probably the most fun I’ve ever had in my life too,” Angus told Chattr exclusively.
“Definitely, for me it was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life,” Simon shared.
“It was very hard to go back to teaching. Obviously you get looked after very well by production, you’re flown around the country and all that kind of gear, which is not our normal lives. It was a very nice change of pace.”
He went on to say that he “always had an idea of doing something in the creative media space and having the opportunity to do it was awesome”, adding that being able to sample so much amazing food was also a major drawcard.
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Looks like Wyatt’s goal of becoming an actor after The Block has quietly come to fruition!
As viewers will remember, one of the earliest shock moments of the season involved Wyatt revealing his true intentions behind signing up for The Block: launching an acting career.
When asked why he signed up for the show, the Queensland gym junkie responded: “I guess a profile lift. My dream would absolutely one day be to become an actor. A profile lift would absolutely help the acting career if I decide to go down that path. I really want to try and pursue that. There’s heaps of ways to answer it, but freedom is the ultimate goal.”
Now, fans have spotted him in a brand new Aussie drama series, proving dreams really do come true.
The Block fans spot Wyatt in Aussie TV show
Fans have flocked to Reddit to point out that Wyatt appears in an episode of ABC drama series Dustfall.
Based on Vikki Petraitis’s 2022 novel The Unbelieved, the six-part Australian “tropic noir” crime drama miniseries tells the story of a police investigation into a harrowing drink-spiking and sexual assault that occurs in the Queensland hinterland.
Wyatt appears in multiple scenes of the series, including one where he’s seen pumping iron at the gym (but of course), and another where he gets into a scrap with the detective.
“Awesome, good on him! Actually on my watch list, so I’ll keep an eye out for him,” one fan wrote on Reddit.
“Good on him. Some of us are blessed with academic brains, some of us with brawn. Whatever we have, we use it for work,” another wrote.
“I can’t believe I missed it when I watched the Dustfall episode,” one person wrote.
Wyatt launches acting career
There is now an IMDb page that lists Wyatt Randall’s acting credentials, including his role on The Block as himself, along with two other roles.
He is listed as having played a security guard in the Russell Crowe film The Get Out, which was filmed in Queensland and released earlier this year.
There’s another credit for a film that’s currently in post-production called Big Sister Movie in which he plays a character named Dylan.
The movie poster. Image: The Get Out.
The synopsis for the movie reads: “When medical exchange student, Andy Spenser looses her passport the day before her flight home, she is pulled into unexpected coastal adventure by her host-sister Mia Thompson, in desperate search of Mia’s lost time capsule.”
Interestingly, his role in Dustfall was not listed on his IMDb page.
You’ve gotta give the man props for achieving what he set out to do by signing up for The Block!
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During Angus and Simon’s Instant Restaurant, Simon appeared noticeably flustered around Deanne and even decorated her dessert with a desiccated coconut love heart, prompting Alisha to tease, “Is there going to be a romance?”
Simon later admitted Deanne had stood out and joked that he wasn’t sure he had won her over.
In an exclusive interview with Chattr, Simon shared what really happened between them. “Deanne is a legend. I had a little bit of a crush on her at the start of filming, and then at Tiffany and Giancarlo’s Instant Restaurant she told me, ‘Look, unfortunately I’m seeing someone so that’s not a vibe or a pathway’, which I was a little disappointed to hear,” Simon said.
“But that’s okay and it was completely fine afterwards — she’s an absolute legend, as is Alisha, and we’re from the same state and same city, so there’s no bad blood. We just got along really well [and] we’ve stayed friends.”
In an earlier interview with New Idea, Simon opened up on his feelings. “Deanne caught my eye, and I was sort of trying to put a bit of the dingo magic to try to win her over, and unfortunately I’m not sure that I got across the line there, but we live in hope,” he said.
Deanne didn’t seem to share the same crush as Simon, so Chattr asked her in an exclusive interview if the feeling was mutual and she, umm… did not mince her words. “Oh God, no!” she replied.
Deanne went on to suggest she only played along with Simon’s affections to secure higher scores from him and Angus. “You know what? We did at one point, I guess we did need some sympathy votes. So having some of the boys like us at the table wasn’t a bad thing,” Deanne said.
Alisha and Deanne on MKR 2026. Image: Seven.
“Maybe we used that to our advantage. It was just a bit of fun with him.”
The reality star added that she made her opinions known to Simon at one of the dinners. “None of that was shown because then he asked [if he was her type], and I said, ‘Simon, you’re not my type’. Like none of that was going anywhere.”
Simon previously revealed to TV Week that he ended up getting crushed by his crush. “I was crushing, and then, unfortunately, she broke my heart,” he joked.
“No, she actually has a partner.” Oh! Well, that’s the end of that.
Do Deanne and Simon have a romance on My Kitchen Rules?
No. Both Alisha and Deanne maintain that they considered Simon and Angus just their friends on the show. Simon later confirmed that Deanne had a partner.
“We absolutely loved them. They were hilarious. They thought we were funny. I don’t know if they thought we were funny or hot — either way, maybe both!” Alisha joked.
“We definitely got along with them. They were a good laugh.”
Of course, this will come as disappointing news for romance enthusiasts, but alas, it sounds like the My Kitchen Rules set did help birth a beautiful friendship between the two teams.
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My Kitchen Rules (MKR)is back for 2026, and this season is already dishing up plenty of delicious food, even more delicious drama and some seriously questionable dinner table conversations.
Celebrity chefs Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge have returned as judges, travelling around Australia to sample three-course meals prepared by passionate home cooks in their very own Instant Restaurants. With $100,000 up for grabs, the pressure is well and truly on.
This year’s original six teams include Queensland mother-daughter duo Krysten and Lucy, South Australian best mates Angus and Simon, self-proclaimed ‘classy bogans’ Alisha and Deanne, loved-up Victorian couple Tiffany and Giancarlo, Filipino besties Mary and Golden, and ‘food snobs’ Jane and Shane. Three gatecrasher teams will shake things up: Harrison and Oliver, Zoe and Zac, and Sheridan and Ted.
The contestants have some big shoes to fill after NSW best mates Justin and Will claimed the 2025 championship, narrowly defeating Maria and Bailey by just one point in the Grand Finale and pocketing the $100,000 prize.
So, who’s already emerging as an early frontrunner? We’ve rounded up the MKR 2026 leaderboard, including every team’s Instant Restaurant scores.
The MKR 2026 Leaderboard for the Ultimate Instant Restaurants
Round Two:
Sheridan and Ted: 69/110
Krysten and Lucy: 92/110
Harrison and Oliver: 82/110
Round One:
Tiffany and Giancarlo: 86/110
Krysten and Lucy: 72/110
Angus and Simon: 70/110
Alisha and Deanne: 68/110
Jane and Shane: 50/100 — Eliminated
Harrison and Oliver
Harrison and Oliver on MKR 2026. Image: Seven.
MKR welcomed Sydney best mates, Harrison and Oliver, to host their Instant Restaurant, Bloody Bellissimo, serving family-inspired Italian dishes.
The pair kicked off with Venetian liver and onion ravioli before impressing the judges with their ’nduja-stuffed squid and polenta, which earned nines from both Manu and Colin. However, their chocolate pavlova received mixed feedback, with the judges wanting less cream and more raspberry.
Meanwhile, Angus continued his rivalry with the duo, mocking their similarities. Despite the drama, Harrison and Oliver scored an impressive 82 points, placing them second on the leaderboard behind Krysten and Lucy.
Teams’ scores: 37/50
Manu’s scores: 22/30
Colin’s scores: 23/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 82/110
Krysten and Lucy
Queensland mother-daughter duo Krysten and Lucy returned to the My Kitchen Rules kitchen determined to redeem themselves after scoring 72/110 during their first Instant Restaurant.
The pair reopened Puggles with an ambitious three-course menu, beginning with chilli crab served with shio pan and lime butter. The entrée was a huge success, earning perfect 10s from both Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge. For their main, they served sticky duck with Asian greens and thousand-layer potatoes, receiving another impressive eight from each judge.
Dessert was a chocolate, honey and amaretto éclair, which proved slightly less successful. Manu awarded seven points while Colin scored it six. Despite a few imperfections, Krysten and Lucy delivered a huge improvement on their original performance, finishing with a whopping 92 out of 110 points. The result put them comfortably ahead of gatecrashers Sheridan and Ted, who had scored 69 points at their Instant Restaurant.
Teams’ scores: 43/50
Manu’s scores: 25/30
Colin’s scores: 24/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 92/110
Krysten and Lucy on My Kitchen Rules 2026. Image: Seven.
On their first try, Krysten and Lucy kicked off My Kitchen Rules 2026 with their Instant Restaurant, Puggles. Their beef tartare and seafood paella received mixed reviews, but their mango and coconut croissant puff impressed the judges, earning two eights.
Teams’ scores: 32/50
Manu’s scores: 20/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 72/110
Sheridan and Ted
Gatecrashers Ted and Sheridan on My Kitchen Rules 2026. Image: Seven.
My Kitchen Rules 2026 kicked off its second Instant Restaurant round with Western Australian mother-and-son duo Sheridan and Ted becoming the first Gatecrashers to cook.
The pair hosted their golf-and-garden-themed restaurant, The Garden Club, hoping to impress judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge with an ambitious three-course menu. Dessert was their strongest dish, with black sesame mochi and dark chocolate ice cream earning praise, particularly for the rich, delicious ice cream. However, the dinner wasn’t without drama, as fellow Gatecrasher Zoe’s pescatarian diet caused controversy.
Sheridan and Ted ultimately finished with 69 out of 110 points, setting the benchmark for Round Two.
Teams’ scores: 28/50
Manu’s scores: 21/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 69/110
Simon and Angus
Simon and Angus on My Kitchen Rules 2026. Image: Seven.
South Australian besties Angus and Simon brought elevated pub food to their Instant Restaurant, Last Orders. Their Wagyu sausage roll and gochujang chicken parmi received mixed feedback, while their coconut panna cotta proved more successful among the tasters.
Teams’ scores: 33/50
Manu’s scores: 19/30
Colin’s scores: 18/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 70/110
Alisha and Deanne
Alisha and Deanne on My Kitchen Rules 2026. Image: Seven.
Self-proclaimed ‘classy bogans’ Alisha and Deanne lived up to their Instant Restaurant’s name, Hot Mess! Between a fire alarm, controversial dinner plates and a collapsing sticky date pudding, it was a chaotic night. However, their lamb backstrap was a standout dish.
Teams’ scores: 29/50
Manu’s scores: 19/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 68/110
Tiffany and Giancarlo
Tiffany and Giancarlo on My Kitchen Rules 2026. Image: Seven.
Melbourne couple Tiffany and Giancarlo stormed to the top of the leaderboard with their Italian-inspired Instant Restaurant, Ciao Bella Ciao. Their eggplant parmigiana earned the season’s first perfect 10 from Colin, while their rabbit agnolotti impressed despite Deanne discovering a bone inside.
Teams’ scores: 39/50
Manu’s scores: 23/30
Colin’s scores: 24/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 86/110
Jane and Shane
Jane and Shane. Image: Seven.
After talking a big game all season, Blue Mountains pair Jane and Shane were unfortunately eliminated after their pigeon main course failed to impress the judges and competing teams, bringing their MKR reign of terror to a close.
Teams’ scores: 20/50
Manu’s scores: 15/30
Colin’s scores: 15/30
Overall MKR 2026 leaderboard score: 50/110
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The single mum-of-three won over Australian viewers with her hilarious personality, emotional vulnerability and slow-burn romance with fellow housemate Bruce Dunne. Their relationship became one of the season’s biggest storylines, with the pair initially resisting their attraction before developing feelings and sharing several kisses in the house.
Their on-again, off-again romance kept viewers guessing, particularly as Bruce proved to be a divisive housemate for his opinions on gender roles. Following her victory, Coco revealed she was looking forward to getting to know Bruce outside the house and seeing where things went.
Bruce and Coco’s romance on Big Brother Australia. Image: Ten.
Now, in an exclusive interview with Chattr, Coco revealed what really happened when the pair left the BB house. “Bruce and I tried it on the outside world, but it didn’t really work,” Coco told Chattr.
“He’s all the way up in Noosa, and I’m down here. It’s like a 10-hour trip, and I’ve got three kids. It just didn’t work with just the travel and back and forth and things like that.”
Coco detailed that she and Bruce were casually seeing each other for three months into the new year, but then it “kind of plateaued out” between them.
“We were more like hanging out and having a bit of fun and going surfing and going camping,” she said. “We weren’t dating — we were just kind of just seeing how things went.”
Despite seeing each other on and off for a few months, Coco refrained from introducing Bruce to his three kids. “He never met my kids. I didn’t introduce him to my children, just because… if it wasn’t going to be anything serious, I didn’t really feel like that needed to happen,” she said.
“I do like to keep my dating life and my children separate until… it’s the one,” she continued. “I don’t want to put somebody in their life and then remove them. That’s just too traumatic. There wasn’t a time that felt right for Bruce to meet my kids.”
But Coco insists they ended on good terms. “We’re much better off just being friends,” Coco added. That said, there doesn’t seem to be much of friendship between the BB stars right now, as the winner confirmed they don’t speak anymore.
“Not really. Nah, nah,” Coco said. “I think he’s just doing his thing. I’m not too sure if he has a new girl or anything. I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes.”
As for the BB winner, she is single and loving life. “I’m single. I’ve been single since this time last year, and I’m enjoying single life,” Coco told Chattr.
“To be honest, I don’t have enough time in my days to fit a man in there too. I’m open to it, obviously, but just cruising at the moment. I’m really enjoying just doing me.”
What happened between Coco and Bruce on Big Brother Australia?
Coco Beeby and Bruce Dunne’s unexpected romance became one of the biggest storylines on Big Brother Australia 2025, with their relationship developing from a firm friendship into something more romantic.
While the pair initially appeared hesitant to act on their attraction, their chemistry eventually became impossible to ignore, and they shared some sweet kisses inside the house.
Coco continued growing closer to Bruce and ultimately left the house with both a potential romance and the Big Brother crown. After the finale, the two popped up on each other’s Instagrams for the next few weeks.
Bruce and Coco enjoy life outside the BB house. Image: Instagram.
In December, Coco told Chattr she made plans to reunite with Bruce over the Christmas holidays.
“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.
“I’m not thinking too far ahead. I’m just looking forward to getting to know him a bit more.”
The couple casually saw each other until roughly March-April 2026 before deciding to just be friends.
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The fallout from The Block’scontroversial wine cellar saga is showing no signs of slowing down, with fans still split over whether Courtney and Sev cleverly played the game or crossed a line.
During the latest episode, Jolene and Lisa once again questioned House 4 over their heavily discounted wine cellar, accusing the pair of benefiting from a deal that gave them an unfair advantage.
Courtney and Sev refused to back down.
“You can’t be mad at us for what he’s charging us— that’s not our problem,” Sev fired back, insisting the price they were quoted wasn’t something they could control.
The tense exchange was eventually put to bed with an awkward hug between Sev and Jolene, but viewers have continued debating the controversy online.
Fans are split over whether Courtney and Sev broke the spirit of the rules
A Reddit thread titled “The girls vs the world” quickly filled with passionate opinions from both sides of the debate.
Many fans defended Courtney and Sev, arguing the pair deserve their success because they’ve consistently delivered the strongest designs.
“They’ve only won because they’ve worked hard, have better design and figured out loopholes the other houses neglected to investigate,” one Reddit user wrote.
Sev cops heat from the other teams. Image: Nine.
Another comment said viewers were overlooking the finer details the judges actually reward.
“The amount of design consideration they’ve implemented over the other teams is why they get the reaction that they do from the judges,” they wrote.
The fan pointed to everything from custom joinery and lighting design to accessibility features and bespoke finishes as examples of why House 4 continues to impress.
Others argued Courtney and Sev are simply playing The Block the way it was intended to be played.
“They came in with a plan, have been strategic, played within the rules, taken bold risks, and come out on top. It is a competition and that is how the game should be played,” they shared.
The same commenter didn’t hold back when discussing the other teams.
“H1 and H3 are so vindictive and bitter about this… H4 have put in bloody hard work, played the game, and I hope they are a runaway success.”
Not everyone is convinced
But plenty of viewers remained unconvinced, believing House 4 has benefited from favourable treatment throughout the season.
“The rules do change for them,” one viewer asserted.
Another claimed it wasn’t about the money itself, but how the rules had been interpreted.
“Whether they get extra money is immaterial. They manipulate their way around rules that other people are respecting,” the commenter wrote.
Courtney and Sev deal with the fallout. Image: Nine.
Some also argued the judges had been too generous, despite unfinished spaces.
“They get preferential scores despite having unfinished rooms,” they wrote.
One fan even claimed the controversy extends beyond online discussion.
“My mum is in her 60s, doesn’t use social media… she finds it suss the girls are winning. She says it’s rigged.”
Others landed somewhere in the middle, agreeing House 4 had exploited a loophole but believing the issue should now be put to rest.
“We all know what H4 did with the wine rack was naughty. They did the spin/loophole thing and got away with it,” one fan wrote.
The commenter added they were now more frustrated by the team’s ongoing budget problems than the wine cellar itself.
Not every fan landed squarely on one side.
Some admitted Courtney and Sev had found a loophole, but felt they shouldn’t continue being blamed for taking advantage of it.
“We all know what H4 did with the wine rack was naughty. They did the spin/loophole thing and got away with it,” one person wrote.
However, the same commenter believed the bigger issue now is the team’s financial situation.
“I just wish they’d make some decisions to resolve their budget issue instead of pushing it all onto their landscaper.”
With only the final weeks of the competition remaining, one thing is clear: whether viewers see Courtney and Sev as savvy strategists or rule-benders, they’re still the most hotly debated team on The Block this season.
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My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2026 fan faves Krysten and Lucy have addressed a major accusation that has plagued reality TV since its inception: is it scripted?
The ladies also discussed the bonkers season, revealing the wild moment they knew the drama wasn’t made up, but in fact, very real.
Grab your apron and let’s get cooking!
MKR’s Krysten and Lucy debunk the biggest reality TV myth
Speaking exclusively to Chattr, the mother-daughter duo explained that being thrust into the wild, wacky world of reality TV was quite a “confronting” experience.
“It was so shocking to start with, especially when Alicia and Deanne walked out. We hadn’t met Alicia and Deanne at that point, and they are such a force of nature. Sitting at the table with them was really quite confronting,” Krysten said.
“Yeah, and like watching the walkout happen in real time, I actually couldn’t believe that that kind of stuff actually happened,” Lucy added. “It’s fully out of their own will, not scripted, walk-outs actually happen. I was in awe. It’s very for real!”
Krysten and Lucy. Image: Seven.
Krysten went on to address the rumours that My Kitchen Rules contestants play a “character” to suit a certain storyline.
“There are so many comments online saying, ‘Oh, it’s scripted, you guys are just playing characters’ and honestly, no one is scripted, no one is playing a character, everyone is behaving exactly as themselves,” Krysten said, with Lucy adding: “What you see is what you get!”
Krysten and Lucy reveal why watching the episodes back was ‘shocking’
Reflecting on their MKR experience, the contestants said “overall it’s been really positive” but found one aspect “shocking” in particular: watching the episodes back and seeing what the other teams had said about them.
“It’s kind of shocking because you don’t get to hear what everyone said [while filming the show],” Lucy shared, with Krysten adding: “Yeah, we haven’t seen like the food critiques when we weren’t at the table or some of the reviews with people giving their scoring. It’s been really interesting.”
Krysten and Lucy. Image: Seven.
Lucy went on to say that in particular, watching their first Instant Restaurant back “stung” due to the criticism they received.
“I think we kind of heard with our first Instant Restaurant that not many people loved the food, so watching it back and seeing the comments definitely stung a little bit,” she said.
“Some of the scores people have given have been a little unexpected,” Krysten shared.
Elsewhere in the interview, the ladies revealed there’s been a lot of drama in the contestant group chat since the episodes have aired, as some contestants aren’t happy with what’s been said about them.
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The pair, who tied the knot on the reality dating experiment, continued their romance long after filming wrapped and even launched a podcast called Love, Life and Lie Detectors alongside Behavioural Scientist and Combined Communications Specialist, Scott Taylor.
However, earlier this year, the former couple announced they had called it quits, and Filip has since raised eyebrows with a series of increasingly controversial videos shared on social media, including comments about a supposed “war on men”.
“The most dangerous kind of man is one that can’t be controlled, that stands up for what he believes in, who is very, very intentional,” he says in one video.
“There is a war on men. Their attention, their sexual attention, their financial direction, what their place is in relationships… I went through this, I said I wasn’t going to talk about it but I’m going to talk about it. Have standards for yourself and a list of non-negotiable.”
He went on to say that men shouldn’t have to help around the house.
“The amount of home work that I see guys get given on top of all the other bullsh*t they have to do. They come home and have to put up with all these tasks,” he added.
Now, Stella has broken her silence on the videos, exclusively telling Chattr that watching someone she once planned a future with express such vastly different views has been a confronting experience.
Scott has also weighed in on Filip’s recent content, admitting he’s concerned by the apparent shift in his former podcast co-host’s messaging.
Plus, former Married At First Sight stars have come forward with their thoughts on the matter.
Abbie Chatfield and MAFS’ Sam Stanton slam Filip Grevov’s content
The topic of Filip’s controversial videos came up on the latest episode of Abbie Chatfield’s popular podcast It’s A Lot.
The former reality star called out Filip for “parroting Manosphere-esque sayings”, describing the content as “so weak”.
Abbie had MAFS groom Sammy Stanton on to discuss the issue as he appeared on the same season as Filip.
Sam opened up about his feelings on Filip’s recent social media content, insisting his issue is not personal.
“It’s not about attacking the person. It’s about attacking the message,” he explained. “I was pretty disappointed to see it.”
Sam Stanton on MAFS. Image: Nine.
Sam said he was particularly concerned by the broader impact of the content, arguing that it reinforces harmful expectations about women.
“It makes guys think that girls need to be this or do that to be picked by a guy,” he said. “It’s just so damaging.”
Sam said he struggled to understand why some men seemed so resentful towards women.
“Aren’t you supposed to be the ones that like women?” he asked. “Aren’t you infatuated with them? Aren’t you meant to think every part of them is amazing? I just don’t get it.”
Sam added that the attitudes being promoted didn’t reflect the men he knows in real life.
“I have a big circle of straight guy friends and none of them are like this,” he said. “None of them were offended by me speaking up either because they know exactly what I’m talking about.”
He also argued that men have a responsibility to challenge this kind of rhetoric among their peers.
“These are the men who need to be calling out their mates,” he said. “I hate even saying this sentence, but these men don’t listen to women, which is part of the whole problem. I want to see progression, and unfortunately that progression has to come from men who are already saying the manosphere is bullshit.”
Later in the conversation, the pair reacted to one of Filip’s dating videos, in which he suggested women should think about what men want before presenting themselves online.
“The advice is: be male-centred,” Abbie said. “Instead of showing your own desires, think about what men would want and change your entire personality to be what a man would want.”
Sam agreed, saying the message was rooted in inequality.
“It shows where the core of the message comes from,” he said. “It’s about, ‘What girl can you be for the man? What can you do? How can you act to fit into the man?'”
He later criticised what he saw as a double standard after Filip encouraged men to document their hobbies and lifestyle on social media while telling women not to post revealing photos or travel content.
“He can’t have double standards,” Sam said. “He can’t say, ‘I can post this’, but girls have to be like this otherwise they’re not attractive to men. That’s what I get really frustrated with. That’s why I’m actually really disappointed in Filip because he’s spreading a message that’s so damaging.”
Abbie Chatfield’s podcast. Image: It’s A Lot.
Abbie argued that this kind of advice encourages women to make themselves smaller in relationships.
“It’s encouraging women, in my opinion, to minimise themselves in an effort to get a man,” she said, adding that it promotes the idea that women should have “quite a small life” rather than pursuing travel, friendships and their own interests.
She also took issue with Filip suggesting women who travel frequently or post bikini photos are less attractive to men.
“For a man to come online and say the reason men won’t be into you is because you upload photos of yourself in Budapest… God forbid,” she joked. “Girls, keep travelling!”
Former MAFS brides call out Filip
Multiple Married At First Sight brides have spoken out against Filip, including Rachel Gilmore and Mel Akbay.
“I was not going to speak about this but I decided to take a leaf out of Filip’s book and speak anyway,” Rachel said in a video posted to her Instagram Stories.
“While what we’re hearing from him is nothing new in terms of what we’re hearing from the manosphere, what is super polarising is that I have spoken to Filip about how harmful this kind of messaging is for men and how it leads to further issues in the men’s health space and he was in full agreeance [sic],” she said.
“This is the guy on our season that all the other guys put on a pedestal,” she added, before questioning: “So do you agree with what he’s saying?”
Mel Akbay also posted a video to Instagram, telling her followers: “Obviously he’s a massive tool, but this is what we were saying when we said the guys are getting a better edit than the girls!”
MAFS’ Stella says Filip’s videos left her feeling ‘humiliated’
Taking to her social media, Stella threw shade at Filip with a video captioned: “So unfair my ex gets to say they dated me and I gotta admit I dated them. Shall I say humiliating.”
Stella has now spoken exclusively to Chattr about the video and her thoughts on Filip’s rebrand.
“When I said I felt humiliated, I meant how confronting it is to hear views I deeply disagree with from someone I once loved and imagined a future with,” she told Chattr.
“Statements such as ‘there is a war on men’ do not reflect my beliefs.”
The former MAFS bride also admitted that the situation had forced her to reflect on some of the decisions she made during their relationship.
Stella and Filip. Image: MAFS.
“Some of that pain comes from recognising moments when I overrode my intuition because I wanted to believe in our love,” she explained.
However, Stella was also careful to point out that she doesn’t believe Filip’s recent videos necessarily represent the entirety of the person she once knew.
“Those videos don’t reflect the whole person I knew,” she said.
“Across four episodes of Love, Life and Lie Detectors, I saw someone thoughtful, hopeful and capable of being a positive influence.
“That was the man I loved and proudly stood beside as I prepared to leave my life in Sydney and build a family together.”
Oof.
MAFS podcast co-host Scott Taylor says Filip’s content is ‘concerning’
Scott, who co-hosted Love, Life and Lie Detectors with the former couple, has also shared his thoughts on Filip’s recent social media activity.
Speaking to Chattr, Scott said he had been in contact with Stella and confirmed the pair were planning to continue the podcast together.
However, he admitted that Filip’s recent videos had left him concerned.
“Now having seen the content that Filip has been sharing, I think it’s concerning at a number of levels,” he said.
Scott explained that the messaging was particularly surprising given the conversations they had shared during their podcast recordings, where Filip had previously spoken about the importance of healthy relationships, respect and emotional maturity.
“He’s completely flipped on all the things that he said that he valued himself,” Scott said.
He also recalled Filip previously discussing how he modelled his approach to relationships on his parents, and wanted to create a dynamic where both partners felt respected and supported.
“That’s somebody changing, in essence, part of their moral fibre and who they are and who they model themselves on. So I find that quite disturbing,” Scott added.
The podcast host was particularly taken aback by the language Filip has recently been using about men and the idea of a war against them.
Scott suggested there could be several explanations for the shift, including a change in Filip’s genuine beliefs or an attempt to attract attention online.
However, he made it clear that he couldn’t know what was motivating the videos.
“I don’t believe the things that you’re seeing there now is truly him,” he said.
“I think sadly he’s sharing some things now for some sensationalistic stuff and to try and get a bit more attention.”
Scott also suggested Filip’s recent content was a significant departure from the conversations they had shared about mental health and personal development.
He claimed Filip had previously positioned himself as an advocate for mental health and life balance, making the contrast particularly jarring.
Will Scott, Filip and Stella still be working together?
Scott also revealed there had been conversations about the future of Love, Life and Lie Detectors before Filip’s recent content emerged.
However, those plans have now changed.
“There were conversations about the future of the podcast, but that has obviously changed,” he explained.
“Now we know some of the reasons why. Obviously, there’s a different path that he’s taking, and to be honest, with the sort of stuff he’s putting in now, not a path that I’d want to be walking beside with you anyway.”
Stella and Filip. Image: Nine.
As for Stella, Scott confirmed they were already discussing plans to keep the podcast going without Filip.
“We’ve been speaking about it,” he said.
Scott also explained that his own experiences have shaped his interest in conversations around safety, confidence and healthy relationships.
He revealed he grew up with elements of family violence and now works across different sectors delivering training around self-awareness and confidence.
“Some of the things Filip has said, because it’s such disparity to what he said before, but it also just doesn’t align with what I am,” he said.
While Scott was careful not to claim he knew exactly what was behind Filip’s apparent change in direction, he said the contrast between the former podcast conversations and the videos being shared now was difficult to ignore.
And with Stella and Scott seemingly ready to take Love, Life and Lie Detectors in a new direction, it sounds like this particular MAFS chapter is well and truly closed.
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This year, host Sophie Monk and the Islanders will swap Spain for tropical Fiji, taking over the iconic Love Island USA villa for the very first time. There will be some familiar faces returning, with six iconic Love Island couples heading back to the franchise as part of a mysterious new Power Couples twist.
With $50,000 up for grabs, expect plenty of shady behaviour, explosive recouplings, betrayals and possibly… some genuine love stories. What a concept!
Who is the host of Love Island Australia 2026?
The forever iconic Sophie Monk is returning to host Love Island Australia 2026, continuing her long-running role as the face of the Aussie dating show.
The former Bardot singer has hosted the series since its debut in 2018, becoming a fan favourite thanks to her cheeky wit, deadpan delivery and hilarious reactions to the Islanders’ messy antics.
Sophie Monk is back as host of Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.
Speaking to WHO, Sophie teased that the upcoming season will be historic TV. “It’s just going to blow your mind,” she said. “Everything clicked to make the most amazing reality television I’ve ever seen ever [in] my whole life and I’ve been on both sides.”
Irish comedian Eoghan McDermott will also return as the show’s beloved narrator.
When does Love Island Australia 2026 premiere?
Love Island Australia 2026 will premiere on Monday, October 26, 2026. New episodes will drop on 9Now at 10am AEDT, before airing on Channel Nine at 8:30pm on Monday through Thursday.
Fans wanting even more drama can also tune into a new spin-off series, Love Island Australia: Unseen. Uncut. which will stream exclusively on Stan. The spin-off promises additional behind-the-scenes footage, including previously unseen conversations, relationships and villa drama.
Where is Love Island Australia 2026 filmed?
For the first time in the show’s history, Love Island Australia is being filmed in stunning Fiji.
The 2026 Islanders will move into the luxurious villa previously used by Love Island USA, trading the Mediterranean for a tropical island paradise. The change marks a significant shake-up for the Australian version, which has filmed several previous seasons in Spain.
ITV Creative Director, Alex Mavroidakis, was buzzing about the show’s big move. “Thanks to our American landlords, we’ve filled the best Love Island villa in the world with the most unfiltered and flawless-looking cast of singles,” Alex said.
“If you like non-stop shocks, epic betrayals, proper LOLs, love triangles and love stories, the new season of Love Island Australia is the place for you.”
What does the Power Couples twist mean on Love Island Australia 2026?
One of the biggest changes to Love Island Australia 2026 is the introduction of the Power Couples twist, which will see six successful couples from previous seasons return to influence what happens inside the villa.
These couples will be replacing the superfans who made decisions on previous non-live seasons. The returning couples are:
Claudia and Austen — Season four winners.
Kale and Tyra — Season five winners.
Georgia and Nate — Season five contestants.
Eric and Kaylah — Season six contestants.
Kye and Yana — Season seven winners.
Connor and Isabel — Season seven contestants.
Unlike the new Islanders, these familiar faces have already found love on the show. But this time, they’ll be given power over the villa and the contestants’ experiences.
Channel Nine has promised that the returning couples will create chaos, although the full details of their powers have not yet been revealed. With former winners potentially influencing the next generation of Islanders, the twist could make finding love even more complicated — and dramatic!
Love Island Australia 2026 premieres October 26 on Channel Nine and 9Now.
