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Dave claims Jamie lied about Perfect Match, and reckons a different MAFS bride should have been cast

by Tara Watson

Netflix’s Perfect Match has been struck by the thunder from Down Under with the inclusion of Dave Hand this season, a 6’6 tall glass of water from Married at First Sight (MAFS).

With the new season dropping on Netflix last week, Dave is already proving to be popular with Squid Game: The Challenge’s Mackenzie Bellows, Vanderpump Rules’ Ally Lewber and Love Is Blind UK’s Sophia Willett.

It’s unclear who wins Dave’s heart on Perfect Match (stay tuned!), but many reality fans are left wondering what could have been since his ex-bride, Jamie Marinos, was reportedly almost cast on this season.

Jamie and Dave emerged as the golden couple on MAFS in 2025, sharing an instant connection and hilarious banter. However, cracks formed when Jamie expressed her feelings for Dave just as his affections stalled. They committed to each other at Final Vows, but ultimately split before the reunion after realising their lives did not align outside the experiment.

Dave Hand from MAFS on why Jamie Marinos wasn't on Perfect Match.
Image: Nine.

Jamie previously told Chattr that she turned down a chance to appear on Perfect Match.

“I was approached earlier this year, which was flattering, but it didn’t align with where I’m at personally or professionally,” she said in 2025.

“Right now, my focus is on my mental health, my career, and opportunities that align with the direction I’m moving in. For me, it was the best decision not to be involved,” she continued. “I’m still looking for my husband but he’s probably not on reality TV!”

But is that the truth (Ellen)? Did Jamie decline the job? Dave told Chattr that he doesn’t believe it was the case.

“I don’t think she declined because I was told by a few of her friends that she told them she was going on and she was excited,” he claimed to Chattr.

“So umm, I don’t think she declined it, but it is what it is.”

@chattrau Interesting… 🤔 #Netflix #PerfectMatch #MAFS #MAFSAU ♬ original sound – Chattr

Chattr has reached out to Jamie for comment on Dave’s claims.

Dave maintains that even if he had to cohabitate with his ex-bride, he would have made the best of the experience. “I don’t [care], bring her there! I would have had fun either way,” he said.

“I learnt a lot after MAFS and that relationship was done and dusted, so it wouldn’t have affected my time at all.”

That said, Dave did want to shout out that despite Jamie not actually stepping foot in the Perfect Match villa, she was still part of the show… sort of.

“She made it on Perfect Match!” Dave joked. “They showed my wedding [from MAFS], so she did make it!”

Dave reckons a different ex-bride from MAFS should have been cast on Perfect Match

Dave said that his MAFS 2025 co-star, Veronica Cloherty, would have been suited to Perfect Match.

“I reckon Veronica would have loved Perfect Match! She would have been like, this is my vibe!” Dave told Chattr.

ICYMI, Veronica made waves as an intruder bride on Dave’s season of MAFS. Outside the experiment, she worked as a model, actress and was a former Miss Universe Australia finalist.

Dave Hand from MAFS on why Jamie Marinos wasn't on Perfect Match.
Image: Nine.

Her time on the show was defined by a rocky relationship with her groom, Eliot Donovan. Their marriage was plagued by constant arguments, leading to an explosive exit during Feedback Week.

During their season, romance rumours ignited between Veronica and Dave after they connected during Partner Swap week. “I spent the wife-swap with her and she made me laugh, she’s got a great personality and I don’t have a bad word to say about her,” Dave said.

“I think she’s great.”

Do we think there’s still time for a last-minute addition?!

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Meet MasterChef contestant Lydia Kamperos, who is ready for her post-motherhood chapter

by Reena Gupta

MasterChef Australia contestant Lydia Kamperos already has a big fanbase, and it isn’t hard to see why. The 58-year-old homemaker and mother of two thrilled both audiences and her fellow contestants when she earned the very first white apron of the 2026 in the premiere episode by the kind of Octopus dish you’d expect to find only in the swankiest of Michelin-starred restaurants. 

Linda netted the apron when the show’s judges were wowed by her execution of a difficult dish in the MasterChef kitchen: charred octopus with leek and potato alongside a yoghurt sauce with a twist of dill oil.

While Lydia was worried she’d undercooked the octopus, she received unanimous praise from the three MasterChef judges, cementing her place as a top contender in the 2026 season of MasterChef Australia. 

For Lydia, food and family are intertwined

For Lydia, it’s obvious that food and family go hand in hand. Describing her childhood as not unlike the scenes from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Lydia says she learned to cook from her mother, aunties, and uncles, as well as recipes in the Australian Women’s Weekly.

The cook recalled that her family home was always packed with extended family coming in and out, with big lavish feasts being a recurring memory throughout her childhood. 

For example, Lydia carries childhood memories of the lamb basting on the spit every Easter, as her parents would nab the future cook a piece of the meat for her to taste. For Lydia, then, food and family are as inseparable from each other as body and soul. 

What do we know about Lydia’s family? 

Lydia looks to have had a very long and successful marriage, having been married to her husband Sam for almost 40 years. 

The couple have two adult children, who Lydia proudly says are her greatest life achievements. As her kids have now left the family home, Lydia finds herself an empty nester, with more time to commit herself to her passion for cooking. 

Lydia with her family. Image: Instagram.
Lydia with her family. Image: Instagram.

“It’s just been such a dream to be here and I still can’t actually believe that I’m here,” Lydia said to the judges when presenting her game-changing seafood dish. 

“Tell me, how much do you want this?” Judge Jean-Chrisophe Novelli teased before tasting Lydia’s first dish. “A lot, more than anything,” she responded. “It’s such a great time for me, and all my dreams are around food.” 

Of course, the judges were taken aback by Lydia’s creation. “I am so jealous of your family, who get to eat this food every day of their lives,” gushed Poh Ling Yeow. “Lydia, I’m so glad we finally found you,” Sophia Levin continued. “I mean, this is unbelievable,” said Jean-Christophe Novelli, describing her sauce as “exquisite.” 

As she gave the good news to a friend over the phone, Lydia said, “I’m going to go now, just so I can pee my pants a little bit.” 

Relatable. Yep, we’re officially on board the Lydia from MasterChef fan club. The only way from here is up.

MasterChef Australia airs Sunday 7pm and Monday and Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Bec from MAFS has had her Instagram taken down: ‘My only form of income’

by Danica Baker

Married at First Sight (MAFS)‘s Bec Zacharia was attending Australian Fashion Week when a rogue comment in an interview dropped her into hot water.

Bec revealed that she bought her own clothes for MAFS, rather than depending on dress rentals like some of the other brides.

“Over the three and a half months I was on MAFS, I spent nearly $20,000. On MAFS you get no budget for fashion, I was the only bride that bought all my own dresses, everyone else hired. I just felt like I really wanted to wear my aesthetic and make sure that I was wearing stuff that I felt really good in,” she told The Glossover Pod.

Cut to Bec being called out in a viral TikTok by RESRVD Dress Hire owner Savannah, who claimed Bec was sent a free rental dress for her Final Vows in exchange for exposure. However, the bride only posted about the dress and tagged RESRVD on her burner account with 11K followers.

While Bec did post a follow-up story about one Dinner Party gown that was from a dress hire company, Savannah has since taken to Instagram to say that they dressed the MAFS star for Final Vows.

“I’m the founder of the small business that dressed Bec from Married at First Sight for Final Vows for free. Bec reached out to me asking if my small business would be interested in dressing her for Final Vows in return for exposure content tagging across her accounts, post production,” she said.

Savannah added that being a small start-up, she was over the moon about the opportunity, but doesn’t think the minimal coverage the company received from Bec in exchange was fair.

“I was so excited. I sent her out every single dress from my collection and just said, ‘Please try them all, pick what you like’. She ended up picking the gorgeous southern gown, and that’s what she wore for Final Vows. I was promised lots of exposure, crediting, etc. And what was actually received was a singular tag on her burner account.

“Her main account currently sits at about 70,000 followers. We haven’t received anything on top of this tag. There’s small businesses behind these television shows and the brides that are wearing them, and it is incredibly disappointing when a small business is not given the recognition that they are promised.”

@resrvdhire We were shocked to say the least… @Daily Mail @Married At First Sight @Mondrof ♬ original sound – RESRVD HIRE

Bec’s Instagram was taken down in light of the dress hire scandal

After a weekend of online drama, Bec’s Instagram has suddenly been deactivated. In a since-deleted comment on Chattr’s Instagram, Bec’s burner account, titled @bec.zac2, shared what she believes had happened.

“So many people have ‘reported me’, it’s been taken away by Instagram,” she wrote in one comment. “I’ve lost my Instagram and TikTok now… my livelihood. I’ve been abused every five minutes by people… the whole thing is devastating.”

Image: Instagram/Chattr.

Bec revealed to Daily Mail that she is concerned she’ll be headed for financial ruin without the account.

“This is my only form of income, and that has now been taken away from me,” she said. “I am a small business now. All of the deals that I’ve got going on rely on me having my Instagram.”

She also spoke about the backlash she’s been copping off the back of the Fashion Week saga. “The hate that I’m getting every five minutes, I’m getting abuse,” she admitted.

Bec went on to clarify the comment she made that kick-started this whole drama. “I didn’t say I spent $20,000 on dresses. That’s not what I said,” Bec continued. “Over the whole four months of the experience, that’s the money I spent… It was never intended to not mention my Final Vows wedding dress. It just didn’t come to mind in that moment.”

MAFS’ Bec responds to the claims made by the dress-rental owner

Bec confirmed that her Final Vows gown was from the dress-hire company, but explained she felt that she’d carried out her side of the deal.

“I promised a post. I posted and tagged to 11k followers on my Instagram. I did what I promised I’d do,” Bec told Chattr. “At Fashion Week I had no opportunity to discuss wedding dresses.”

Bec was blindsided and brutally dumped by Danny at Final Vows — where she wore the dress in questions — and said the experience was so painful that it’s not something she’s eager to revisit on social media.

“I am grateful for the loan of the dress for Final Vows but being that it was one of the most horrific things to happen to me, I need to move on with my life.”

The dress hire company responds to Bec from MAFS

Savannah shared with Chattr that she was left “really disappointed” by the whole situation.

“The fact that she could have owned up to it, apologised and posted before I shared my video just shows that she doesn’t really care unless it goes viral and people find out the truth,” the dress hire founder says.

“Her apology is too little too late. I believe she only ‘apologised’ because Gia [Fleur] shared [a video calling Bec out], I shared mine, and it’s all gone viral. She’s only apologised because she’s been caught and is embarrassed.”

Gina Fleur, Abbie Chatfield, Julia Vogl, Jamie Marinos and Eden Harper have rallied around Savannah to share their support for her small business.

Well, the dress-hire business is certainly getting exposure now!

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MAFS dress hire business responds to Bec’s apology: ‘Caught and embarrassed’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 is well and truly over, but the drama has suddenly ramped up. In case you missed it, Bec Zacharia was called out in a viral TikTok by RESRVD Dress Hire owner Savannah, who claimed Bec didn’t hold up her end of the bargain after being sent a free rental dress for MAFS Final Vows. The bride had agreed to post about the dress and tag RESRVD, but only did so on her burner account with 11K followers.

While Bec originally called the controversy “ridiculous” and said she was “sorry” Savannah felt hurt, she has since deleted her original comments and issued an apology and post on her main Instagram account with 78K followers.

“I just want to say publicly how incredibly grateful I am to have worn this dress on such a significant day in my life,” Bec said. “There was never any intention to overlook or disrespect Savannah & RESRVD Dress Hire and I sincerely apologise that it came across that way. In the chaos and emotion surrounding that time, I simply didn’t handle it perfectly.”

Bec continued, saying she appreciated the dress hire and felt beautiful, even though Final Vows was an emotional day full of turmoil for her. At the time of writing, the MAFS bride has seemingly deleted her Instagram account due to all the hate.

Savannah tells Chattr she is “really disappointed” in the whole situation, and it shouldn’t have taken a video on social media for Bec to finally promote her small business.

“The fact that she could have owned up to it, apologised and posted before I shared my video just shows that she doesn’t really care unless it goes viral and people find out the truth,” the dress hire founder says.

“Her apology is too little too late. I believe she only ‘apologised’ because Gia [Fleur] shared [a video calling Bec out], I shared mine, and it’s all gone viral. She’s only apologised because she’s been caught and is embarrassed.”

Danny and Bec at MAFS Final Vows spliced with the dress hire story
Bec at Final Vows and the video RESRVD made. Image: Nine & TikTok

MAFS dress hire company RESRVD overwhelmed with support after controversy with Bec

Many celebrities and influencers have since reached out to RESRVD to try and pump up the small business after hearing their side of the story.

“The engagement I have received from Gia and now Domenica’s videos mean more to me than Bec’s post. They didn’t have to support my small business and share but they did,” Savannah says.

Julia Vogl, Jamie Marinos, Eden Harper and Abbie Chatfield have all offered their support, and Savannah says the community coming together for RESRVD has been incredible.

MAFS fans defend Bec over RESRVD dress hire drama

While MAFS contestants such as Gia have been busy piling on Bec for the dress hire drama, some viewers have defended the bride.

“She was on worldwide TV wearing the dress and posted it on her socials, what else was she supposed to do?” one person asked.

“That’s called an idiot trying to create drama around her account to get her business out there. Bec posted her and tagged her; it just wasn’t on her main account [that] she didn’t have access to,” another added. “This just looks horrid on a business owner who won’t stop making posts sending hate to someone who’s already been pushed enough.”

“People will scrutinise everything, even more so if they’re cast as a ‘villain’. At the end of the day who cares?” a third wrote.

@resrvdhire We were shocked to say the least… @Daily Mail @Married At First Sight @Mondrof ♬ original sound – RESRVD HIRE

The admin of MAFS Uncensored also added their two cents, looking at the situation from both sides. “I’m always for supporting small businesses, especially when they generously provide products in good faith. The dress worn at Final Vows was absolutely beautiful and the business deserves a shout out for their stunning work,” she wrote.

“At the same time, I also think it’s important to be fair. From what we understand, cast members don’t always have their main social media accounts back straight away going by past cast it’s sometimes not given back for months after filming ends.”

With this much drama still happening, surely it won’t be long until the next MAFS controversy explodes.

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Dave Hand reveals if Ally Lewber’s ‘unhinged’ Perfect Match behaviour was an act

by Danica Baker

Ally Lewber energetic presence on Netflix’s Perfect Match has made quite the impression on viewers, with many taking to social media to question why they’d never seen this side of her on her original show Vanderpump Rules, which she was a recurring cast member on for two seasons.

“Is Ally doing it on purpose or is that behaviour real?” One person on Reddit asked, while another called the way she was acting ‘unhinged’ and a third said her presence was “such a 180 from her behaviour on VPR“. Some even went as far as to accuse Ally of putting on an act for the camera in a move to get more screen time.

However, according to Australia’s own Married at First Sight (MAFS) groom and Ally’s house mate, Dave Hand, she was every bit as enthusiastic around the Perfect Match villa when the cameras weren’t rolling as she appeared to be on screen.

“I love Ally,” Dave told Chattr in an exclusive interview. “We used to wake up in the morning, before the cameras were out, and she’d be prancing around the kitchen and singing and spinning around.

“I love how she’s herself, she’s just unapologetically herself. And to have that in a villa when you’re in Mexico having fun, it’s so refreshing.”

Dave added that the cast got plenty of time to hang out when they weren’t being filmed, and stressed that Ally’s behaviour didn’t change once the cameras showed up.

“We’d wake up at like seven am, have some breakfast, hang around the pool. [At] 11 o’clock, they’d put the microphones on, and that’s it. They go, do your thing for the day. There was never a push. There was never anything. Never words [from producers] to be like, go and do this or say this. It was none of that. You didn’t even see the producers at all.”

Why didn’t Dave pursue Ally more on Perfect Match?

So far, the first five episodes of Perfect Match have been released, and while Dave pursued Ally as soon as he entered the villa — and even made out with her within the first few hours — he appeared to step back from actively chasing her in episode five.

In our interview, Dave explained that he didn’t want to cut Jimmy Presnell’s grass by going after Ally, adding that he wasn’t interested in being caught up in a love triangle.

“Jimmy was obviously matched with Ally, and me and Jimmy got along as well, in the background, we got along, and I wanted to respect his journey, and I didn’t want to chop that off from him. So that’s why I gave [up] that first day. I was like, I don’t want to mess that up,” he explained.

“Ally was flip-flopping between Jimmy and me… and I’m like, ‘What if I pick her and she says no and I’ve wasted [an opportunity with someone] else’, it was such an unknown. It was never 100%, me and Ally. It was more of a just, could it happen?”

Dave added that while he was initially attracted to Ally, he formed a different type of bond with Mackenzie Bellows, who he picked to match with on the first night.

“It was also Mackenzie’s birthday that day, and I didn’t want her to go home, and I wanted to get to know her as well. I’m like, she just got shafted by Chris. I wanted to give Mackenzie a chance, because I wanted to come out of her shell, and I’m like, this makes you know, it seems like a good option.

“I said she’s a safe place for me [on the show]. She was nice. She was attentive. She made an effort with me, and I knew that, yes, I could have matched with anyone [that first night] — really I could have — but I wanted to help Mackenzie come out of her shell. I could see she was reserved person. And what you see is what you get with Ally, and what you see what you get is with Nat [Cruz]. But with Mackenzie, I could see her reserved, and I wanted that to come out.”

Viewers saw Mackenzie walk away from her one-on-one date with Dave saying it was awkward and questioning if they had a spark, and Dave echoed her sentiments telling Chattr that the date made it clear there wasn’t a romantic connection between them.

“I learned very quickly, I think, on the first date, that we didn’t really vibe. In between matching, we went on a date that day, and I learned we weren’t vibing, it was clear to see,” he explained.

“Me and her are really close too, she thanked me yesterday. She’s like, ‘Thank you so much, you really made my time in the house so much more fun and for keeping me there longer’. She’s so so lovely and so nice.”

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Perfect Match: All the cosmetic enhancements behind Jimmy’s glow up

by Danica Baker

Jimmy Presnell strolled onto the set of the Perfect Match villa looking like a completely different person from his time on his first Netflix show, Love is Blind — largely due to some big cosmetic enhancements he’s had in recent years.

Jimmy’s enhanced appearance was the talk of the premiere Perfect Match episode, with Squid Game: The Challenge‘s Mackenzie Bellows commenting that “Jimmy’s glow-up since Love Is Blind did not go unnoticed.”

Fans were also quick to point out his transformation, with one quipping that “Jimmy’s glow up from Love is Blind to Perfect Match should be studied.”

“I’m watching Perfect Match on Netflix and who was that man on screen, they keep saying it’s Jimmy but that’s not Jimmy,” another commented.

Jimmy himself even joked about his change in appearance since the 2024’s season of Love Is Blind. “Chat do we like this pic more than my last TV appearance lol,” he commented on his official Perfect Match cast pic posted on the Netflix Instagram account.

The American reality star has been open about his glow-up and the steps he took to transform his appearance into the full-haired, bronzed look he’s sporting on Perfect Match — which turns out, isn’t actually that much. Read on to find out exactly what he did.

Jimmy got a hair transplant in America

@jimmypresnell 11 months post op hair transplant update #fyp #hairtransformation #hairtransplant @Solve Clinics @andrew_kashian ♬ original sound – jimmypresnell

Jimmy’s biggest change would have to be his hair transplant — he was noticeably thinning in the 2024 Love is Blind episodes, and now he has a full head of hair.

Jimmy detailed the process of the hair transplant on his TikTok and Instagram, saying his choice to undergo the operation “may have been the greatest decision he made in his life”.

“I genuinely just wanted a little bit more hair there,” he added, pointing at the sides of his head. “And it just keeps coming in, fuller and thicker, day by day, month by month.”

The reality star explained that he decided to get the treatment done in America, which set him back around AUD $15,000, rather than heading overseas for a discount price.

“I decided to stay in the states for my procedure, which typically is a little bit more expensive to do. But there’s a lot of things that come with that, and I’ll explain that as well.”

“They charge roughly (USD) $5 a graft. I had a little over 2,000 grafts, I think 2,100 or 2,200. So roughly 10, 11 grand for the procedure.”

“When I was going through the evaluation process, I was getting quotes anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

“It included flights, it included hotels, all that good stuff, but there was no ongoing consultation or talking to your surgeon. So they just pretty much send you home after the surgery. You don’t really have any type of relationship.”

He fixed his teeth before Perfect Match

@jimmypresnell Replying to @Bella someone tell me if these are veeners lol #fyp #compositebonding ♬ original sound – jimmypresnell

While rumours circulated on social media that Jimmy got veneers post-Love is Blind, he’s since debunked that, saying that he only got composite bonding on his front teeth for medical reasons.

“I had composite bonding done to the front two teeth and the front two teeth only. So it really just elongated my smile where I was grinding very badly,” he explained.

Jimmy added that he also used Invisalign — a clear tray that straightens teeth — to correct his crooked teeth.

“I had braces at one point, and I elected not to wear my retainer couple [of] months after getting them, and then they didn’t fit. The retainers served two purposes for me. It kept my teeth in line, but it also served as a protector at night,” he said.

“More than the shifting of my teeth after braces, I should have definitely won my retainer because I was grinding these teeth so bad. So I’m on Invisalign now, which is kind of serving both of those things for me right now, adjusting my teeth while also protecting them at night.”

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Melissa Leong breaks silence over her reality show being axed days before airing

by Tara Watson

In a sad turn of events for former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong and everyone involved, SBS has made the eleventh-hour decision to axe her latest TV show.

The new series, Taste of Art, was scheduled to hit screens in just a few days, but the network has officially pulled it from the lineup following serious allegations regarding the conduct of Leong’s co-star, Vaughan Mabee.

“SBS will not broadcast the acquired series Taste of Art New Zealand at this time,” the broadcaster said in a statement.

“This decision follows allegations of misconduct concerning the program’s co-host, Vaughan Mabee. Mr Mabee has issued a formal public apology in response to these allegations.”

Why Melissa Leong Taste of Art axed from SBS?
Image: SBS.

The controversy stems from Vaughan Mabee’s previous role as the executive chef at the renowned Arrowtown restaurant, Amisfield. He faced multiple allegations of serious workplace misconduct during his time at the restaurant, including bullying, physical aggression, alcohol and verbal abuse, and making lewd or derogatory comments specifically directed at female staff.

In the aftermath of the Taste of Art being removed from SBS’s schedule, Melissa Leong shared a statement. “I signed on to helm Taste of Art last year, excited and honoured to contribute to a show that celebrates the highest potential in cuisine artistry,” Leong wrote on her Instagram Story.

“It is with great disappointment that the show’s resounding success has been hampered by such unfortunate circumstances these past weeks.”

Melissa went on to say that as a victim-survivor, she felt the urge to address the allegations.

“As a victim-survivor, it would feel like a betrayal to me if I did not say something about the situation at hand, and it’s this: We need to listen when women speak up, because it isn’t without fear, trepidation and personal cost when we do so,” Leong wrote.

“As this situation is still unfolding, this is as far as I’ll speak on the subject.”

Why Melissa Leong Taste of Art axed from SBS?
Image: Instagram/fooderati.

According to reports from Radio NZ, Vaughan was distanced from the restaurant last year to allow for a formal inquiry into his behaviour towards female colleagues. The situation culminated in his departure, a move later clarified by the Amisfield owner, John Darby.

“Following more recent complaints regarding Vaughan’s conduct, he was immediately removed from the workplace while an independent investigation was conducted,” he said in a statement. “Following the conclusion of that investigation, Amisfield accepted Vaughan’s resignation in February, ending our professional relationship with him.”

The New Zealand Herald published several allegations concerning Vaughan’s workplace conduct. In a statement, Vaughan told the newspaper that he “unreservedly apologise[s] to my former staff and colleagues at work for my inappropriate behaviour to them or any inconsiderate comments made”.

“I love and respect all my team at the restaurant and meant no malice or harm with my actions. So, I’m stepping down to first focus on addressing my personal health issues, and being a present and loving father to my family,” he said.

In New Zealand, TVNZ removed the show, Taste of Art, from its streaming platform in May, 2026.

What was Taste of Art going to be about?

The cancellation is a disappointing blow for the production, which promised a unique twist on the culinary competition genre. Taste of Art was designed as a seven-part series featuring ten talented chefs competing in pairs. The hook of the show was contestants crafting “edible works of art” — dishes that were as visually stunning as they were delicious.

The show was filmed entirely in Queenstown, New Zealand, specifically at the Remarkables Studios in Frankton. This was a huge production for the region, as it marked the first major studio-based reality show to be shot in Queenstown.

Melissa Leong and Vaughan Mabee were set to lead the series as the show’s primary judges.

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MAFS’ Bec has been papped with a new man, Marcus Rich

by Reena Gupta

Bec Zacharia from this year’s season of Married At First Sight (MAFS) looks to have swapped one heavily tattooed British man for another.

The MAFS alumnus papped having lunch with Marcus Rich, a 30-year-old English ex-soldier who now works as a “luxury escort” in Sydney. Marcus also starred on Flex, a micro-reality show launched by 9Now earlier this year. 

The series, which screens in quick bursts designed to be watched on your phone, follows a group of Bondi residents as they navigate their quarter-life crises in one of Sydney’s most affluent suburbs and all the pressure and Athleisure wear that entails.

Marcus reposted Bec’s photo that captured what the pair had for lunch during their date, with Bec also re-posting papparazzi photos of the two snapped by The Daily Mail. So, they aren’t exactly keeping their cards close to their chest!

Marcus re-posts Bec’s story to Instagram. Image: Instagram

Of course, fans are speculating that the whole thing’s a publicity stunt, which does seem likely. “I heard that the rumour was not true,” reckons one fan on Reddit. “Bec and Marcus are not dating,” they continued, adding that the whole thing stinks of a “publicity stunt.”

Another Redditor agreed. “More likely for PR and promo,” they said. “Almost certainly.”

And while Chattr reached out to Bec to comment on what was going on with her and this inked gentleman, the MAFS alumnus didn’t wish to comment. Hmm, we are intrigued.

Bec and Marcus hit back at vicious comments online

Bec and Marcus’ rumoured relationship has copped plenty of heat online, with some labelling it as “embarrassing” and questioning whether Bec had to pay Marcus for his time.

In one heated reply, Marcus seemed frustrated. “You know nothing about me? You verbally attack me, I defend myself, and I’m the bad guy? Having the mentality to spread toxicity online doesn’t make you cooked? I went for breakfast and that gives you the right to be toxic? Seems I’m too calling a spade a spade huh,” he wrote.

Bec confirmed she didn’t pay Marcus, and replied to another troll. “What’s embarrassing about being friends with a beautiful human? I’m so sorry. What’s embarrassing is you sitting behind a keyboard being a loser. Have a great weekend darling,” Bec wrote.

MAFS’ Danny’s fall from grace

Whether rumours of Bec’s relationship with Marcus are true, it’s safe to say she’s moved on from her MAFS husband Danny Hewitt, who finished up his time on MAFS on a pretty bad note.

The 34-year-old was shown boasting about being able to find a “better bird in Coles” in footage released by Stan’s MAFS Australia: After The Dinner Party, and also shouting the words, “bring me better women!” He was also shown calling former intruder bride, Stephanie Marshall, a “little skank.”

The clips sparked major backlash against Danny, with his Instagram follower count dropping rapidly and comments sections flooded by angry fans. Three days after the clipped aired, Danny took to Instagram to apologise to the women his comments were aimed at.

“Most of you hate me, I don’t blame ya. I hate myself. So join the club. But I just wanted to jump on here and just apologise, obviously, for some of the comments I made — or all of the comments I made — on the Stan’s After the Dinner Party show. Horrendous. I’m so ashamed of myself,” he began.

“Obviously, I want to apologise to Steph for the way I spoke about her and Bec, of course, I’m so sorry to both of you girls.”

Danny added that he has a dry sense of humour, which can sometimes “come across wrong”.

“But I’m not here to make excuses or blame it on a sense of humour or anything like that. I’m here to own up to my mistakes and just apologise to anyone who watched it, any viewers who watched it and found it offensive, I’m so sorry.”

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MAFS’ Bec’s rumoured escort boyfriend claps back at criticism online

by Rachel Choy

After Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 bride Bec Zacharia debuted her rumoured boyfriend Marcus Rich in early May, fans of the show have been flooding posts with hundreds of comments. The main issue? Marcus Rich works as a “luxury escort” in Sydney, a profession that Bec is completely fine with, as per MAFS Funny.

However, after some MAFS fans made jibes about Bec needing to pay Marcus to hang out with her, or calling the whole situation “embarrassing”, the rumoured couple responded to some vicious comments.

“She didn’t [pay] actually,” Marcus wrote. “You guys are cooked. Go for a walk or something. Find something positive to do with your time.”

When another fan responded, saying Bec’s behaviour from MAFS was “cooked”, which Marcus didn’t take kindly to.

“You know nothing about me? You verbally attack me, I defend myself, and I’m the bad guy? Having the mentality to spread toxicity online doesn’t make you cooked? I went for breakfast and that gives you the right to be toxic? Seems I’m too calling a spade a spade huh,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, Bec didn’t hold back either. After one fan called her actions “embarrassing”, she went all out.

“What’s embarrassing about being friends with a beautiful human? I’m so sorry. What’s embarrassing is you sitting behind a keyboard being a loser. Have a great weekend darling,” Bec wrote.

MAFS 2026 bride Bec Zacharia
Image: Instagram.

Bec opens up about her relationship with escort Marcus

This comes after Bec opened up about her potential relationship with Marcus on the MAFS Funny podcast.

“Him being a sex worker, for me, doesn’t… it’s not a factor for me because it’s a job. And I don’t look at the job, I look at the person,” she told the host.

“If I was to be in a relationship with an escort, Marcus or anyone else, in that mind, that relationship would be monogamous because I would compartmentalise the fact that there was the act of going to work and doing that for a job, and coming home and being in a monogamous relationship.”

We have more gossip about Bec and Marcus’ rumoured relationship here.

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Publicist weighs in on why MAFS stars aren’t flocking to OnlyFans post-show

by Danica Baker

Fans were treated to the final episode of Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 in early April, and since then, not a single bride or groom from the season has launched an OnlyFans account. It’s a notable departure from previous years, when many contestants flocked to the subscription platform after their time on the show came to an end.

It’s no secret that OnlyFans can be incredibly lucrative when executed properly — well known examples including Olivia Frazer and Jessika Power — who’ve both previously revealed that they raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars each month at their prime.

So, what’s stopping the 2026 cast from jumping on OnlyFans and getting their bag? According to Leanne Baker, director and founder of Public Relations agency Sense Communications, there’s multiple reasons the contestants are shying away from joining the adult platform.

“There are many reality shows, but MAFS is one of the most popular in Australia, so the contestants have a real opportunity to capitalise on their TV appearance. And, in previous years, OnlyFans was one of the fastest ways to cash in on sudden fame,” Leanne told Chattr.

“But, there is now a shift away from MAFS contestants joining OnlyFans after the show for several reasons.”

Alissa, Gia, Mel and Brook from the MAFS 2026 cast. Image: nine.
Alissa, Gia, Mel and Brook from the MAFS 2026 cast. Image: Nine.

Why MAFS fans aren’t flocking to start OnlyFans accounts

While OnlyFans was lucrative years ago, Leanne said that in recent times it’s become a lot harder to make a buck on the platform — which likely affects why the MAFS cast aren’t instantly launching accounts.

“The platform is now extremely saturated and anyone can join, making it harder to earn quick, medium-term money through it,” she said.

The publicity director also pointed out that launching an OnlyFans account and sharing explicit content can end up pigeonholing contestants, potentially limiting the kinds of partnerships and opportunities available to them in the future.

“There’s the reputational risk. A lot of the contestants are on the program from a strategic standpoint. They may have businesses they want to promote or start, be looking to get into presenting, or simply wanting to increase their profile to get lucrative brand deals.

“Going down the adult content to monetise fame route could jeopardise these. Companies care about a ‘safe’ public image and usually are not prepared to take risks with those who are essentially replaceable – reality ‘stars’ are always being created,” she explained.

“Contestants also understand the potential future ramifications of their decisions. Going on OnlyFans could risk future employment, and even impact their future family. “

Leanne added that audiences have become increasingly savvy and can quickly spot when influencers are being inauthentic or making overtly calculated moves purely for financial gain, and, more often than not, they don’t respond well to it.

“People are more savvy than ever on how to use their profile to make money. MAFS contestants and the public know that OnlyFans is an obvious money grab. The contestants can avoid adult content, and use their newly found fame to create a great living for themselves with the right strategy in place.”

Which MAFS stars have made OnlyFans accounts?

The trend of MAFS stars staying away from OnlyFans started recently, with none of the 2024 or 2025 cast joining the platform.

And, from the Season 10 cast, only Bronte Schofield and Caitlin McConville started an OnlyFans. But, the Season 9 cast — which aired in 2023 — certainly weren’t shy about joining the platform, with Olivia Frazer, Domenica Calarco, Kate Laidlaw, Mitch Eynaud and Daniel Holmes all among the names who signed up.

A similar surge in MAFS contestants joining OnlyFans occurred after Seasons 6 and 7, with Sarah Roza, Stacey Hampton, Hayley Vernon, Amanda Micallef, Mishel Karen, Jessika Power, Tamara Joy and Ines Basic all launching accounts on the platform.

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Why MAFS’ Steph refuses to speak to Bec: ‘Disgusting messages’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 participant Stephanie Marshall is no longer on speaking terms with Bec Zacharia, and Chattr can exclusively reveal why. After the Reunion Dinner Party (you know, where Bec called out Steph for texting Danny Hewitt a bikini photo), Bec apparently sent the bride some awful messages.

“She sent me some pretty disgusting messages after that Reunion Dinner Party,” Steph spills. “I’ve got nothing against Bec. I always saw good in her, and I always stood by her.”

Steph notes she helped Bec get out of bed after she was brutally dumped by Danny at Final Vows. However, the bride still maintains she did nothing wrong by texting Danny in a friendly way, and isn’t at a place in her life where she will entertain drama.

“I don’t have time or space or energy for someone who speaks to me like that in my life, there’s no way that I’ll be associated with someone like that… not interested,” she adds.

Bec previously told Chattr that while Steph said she would never have “gone there” with Danny, Bec was “dubious” about why Steph messaged him once they were both single.

However, Steph clarifies that Danny isn’t her type, so there were no romantic intentions back then.

“I never had interest in Danny whatsoever. That whole situation was blown out of proportion. And I kind of realised as well, it wasn’t even anything to do with me, it was purely because Bec was so upset,” the bride says.

Steph concedes she would take the whole situation back after seeing how badly it hurt her friend. “[But] I did the right thing. I told her about it. I think if there was something for me to hide, I wouldn’t have even told her about it. But no, not attracted to Danny, all of those tattoos don’t do it for me. He’s not my type.”

Steph during the MAFS 2026 reunion dinner party.

MAFS’ Bec hits back at Steph’s claims with screenshots

Not long after Chattr shared Steph’s thoughts on where she stands with Bec now, Bec reached out to share her side of the story. Sharing screenshots of the “disgusting messages” in question, the bride appeared to call Steph a “deceitful liar” for reaching out to Danny. There’s also a heartfelt apology from Steph, and a final text from Bec asking for distance.

You can read the messages here.

MAFS’ Steph shares update on her new boyfriend Aaron

After her disaster with Tyson Gordon, Steph has since found love with her new boyfriend Aaron. The pair have been together for around six months, and she sounds smitten.

“Aaron and I met [when] he bought one of my properties that I was selling whilst I was on the show. So we met at the pre-settlement inspection at the end of October,” she says.

“[We’ve] just been dating ever since, and then kind of made things official [at the] start of January this year. But you know, [we’ve been] very much inseparable since the end of November last year.”

The couple actually watched MAFS together, and Aaron found it “hilarious”, especially when seeing who Steph was matched with.

“He actually [spent] a couple of years in the army. So you know, seeing who I was matched with, he’s seen thousands of those kinds of guys,” she says. “Obviously, I’d spoken to him all about it [beforehand] anyway.”

And while Steph felt stitched up by being matched with Tyson, she’s pleased with how everything turned out. After all, it led her to finding Aaron. “I’m a huge believer that everything happens for a reason,” she says. Not only did she find love, but she pushed herself into doing something outside of her comfort zone. That’s something worth celebrating.

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MAFS’ Bec hits back at Steph’s ‘disgusting messages’ claim with screenshots

by Rachel Choy

The plot thickens. Just hours after Chattr shared an interview with Married At First Sight (MAFS) participant Stephanie Marshall, Bec Zacharia has come forward to tell her side of the story. In case you missed it, Steph told us she no longer speaks to Bec after receiving some “disgusting messages” following MAFS.

Now, Bec has come forward with screenshots of the “disgusting messages”, where Chattr can exclusively reveal she called Steph a “deceitful liar”.

“What a deceitful liar you are. Wow. Don’t ever, ever, ever contact me again. I hope Daniel is worth it to you,” Bec’s first message said.

Steph’s reply was long, included an apology and reiterated she had no romantic feelings for Danny. “I don’t know what else I can do or to say to show you that I’m being honest and that I am truly sorry from the deepest part of my heart and soul,” Steph replied. “I’m sorry again and hope you’re feeling a bit better today (or as best you can).”

There was one other message from Bec to Steph, and it appears to be the end of their thread.

“Thanks for the message. I appreciate the apology. To be clear, the issue for me was the level of familiarity and the timing oft he messages given what I was dealing with. You and Daniel weren’t friends and it’s baffling to me you think it was in any way acceptable to create a friendship with my ex husband given the circumstances,” Bec wrote.

“I don’t wish you harm, but I’m choosing distance for now. I hope you respect that.”

In a comment to Chattr, Bec said: “At no point did I send Steph disgusting messages. Please read them. I wish her all the best.”

Read the messages sent between Bec and Steph after MAFS

For more about what Steph has said regarding the whole Danny and Bec situation, we’ve got you covered here.

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Where is Netflix’s Perfect Match filmed?

by Danica Baker

Perfect Match is back for Season 4, which means a bunch of the most mischievous and drama-loving reality stars around will be unleashed in a luxurious villa together to flirt, fight, and maybe even find love.

When Perfect Match started in 2023, it stuck to only casting people who’d already appeared in Netflix reality shows. However, it’s since branched out and includes reality stars from outside of the Netflix world, and this season our very own home grown Aussie Dave Hand will be entering the villa. He found fame after appearing on Married at First Sight (MAFS) Australia 2025.

Of course, if Netflix’s production team is locking a bunch of reality TV heartthrobs and heartbreakers in a villa together, it’s only fitting they do it somewhere seriously stunning. Read on for everything we know about where Perfect Match is filmed.

Dave Hand in a Perfect Match bedroom.
Dave Hand in a Perfect Match bedroom. Image: Netflix.

Where is Perfect Match filmed in 2026?

It’s unclear whether Perfect Match villa is the same as previous seasons. However, the trailer has confirmed that the singles are living in a villa located somewhere in Mexico — so it could be the same villa as the past two seasons.

“The hottest singles in the world are headed right here to Mexico to find love and their perfect match,” the voice over says in the clip.

Where was Netflix’s Perfect Match Season 3 filmed?

Netflix’s Perfect Match Season 2 and Season 3 were also filmed in Mexico in the beautiful beachside town of Tulum. The five bedroom villa, named Casa Xolo is located in Tankah Bay area and boasts a 23-metre infinity pool and a private tennis court.

If you’re interested in staying in the Perfect March Season 3 villa, you might need to tap into your savings, and it rents for around USD $2,000 a night (approximately AUD $2,800).

While the contestants stayed at Casa Xolo, some of the dates were filmed at Ajal Tulum, which is a treehouse boutique hotel located about thirty minutes away.

AD and Ollie at the Perfect Match Season 3 villa. Image: Netflix.
AD and Ollie at the Perfect Match Season 3 villa. Image: Netflix.

Where was the filming location for Perfect Match Season 1?

The first season of Perfect Match was filmed in Playa Bonita at a luxurious villa called Casa Naga, which is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Panama City, while other were filmed at nearby hotels and beach clubs.

The stunning villa is almost triple the price of the Mexico location, with nightly stays priced at about USD $6,000 a night (approximately AUD $8,300).

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Politician accuses MAFS of casting ‘vulnerable young women’ and pushing them to the brink 

by Reena Gupta

Married at First Sight (MAFS) is once again copping Government scrutiny after MP Mark Latham raised concerns about the show in NSW Parliament last week. 

Mark Latham was prompted to take the matter to Parliament after his friend Lachlan Rofe, a former MAFS contestant, tragically died by suicide last year. Lachlan was a contestant on an earlier season of the show back in 2015.

The MP says that MAFS producers intentionally choose vulnerable people to participate in the “experiment” and “feed them to the wolves”, according to Sky News Australia. 

“MAFS is the most extreme of the reality TV shows that seek to break people down and gain ratings from sort of unhinged personalities,” he said, adding, “I think they’re cast that way.” 

In a question filed to NSW Parliament, the politician also accused its producers of taking advantage of “fragile, vulnerable young women” and exposing them to an environment that turns them into “ranting, unhinged nutters”, all for the sake of drumming up ratings. 

How did the Minister respond to the concerns about MAFS? 

Sophie Cotsis MP, the NSW Minister for Workplace Health and Safety, says that the Safework NSW is continuing to look into “psychosocial concerns” at MAFS due to a complaint made about the show earlier in the year. 

She added that the watchdog had responded to complaints also made about the psychological wellbeing of the show’s contestants in 2025, and that Safework issued three “improvement notices” to Channel Nine. 

The Minister also added that SafeWork was told there is a dedicated MAFS psychologist on set that contestants were able to use. 

So, it looks like while the MP’s admission didn’t trigger a brand new investigation, SafeWork Australia is still looking into concerns about the psychological wellbeing of the people who end up on the show. 

Juliette and Joel on MAFS. Image: Nine.
Juliette and Joel on MAFS. Image: Nine.

MAFS’ Gia says support on the show was lacking 

In an interview with the Saturday Telegraph, former MAFS bride Gia Fleur poked holes in the idea that the MAFS cast were given enough support. ‘The psychologists are employed by [production company] Endemol and the network so it’s kind of like they have their own agenda at the same time,’ she said.

She added that it was hard to fully open up to the psychologists for fear of retribution. “’Everything you say may then be relayed to the show and you don’t really want to say too much because then you look bad,’ she explained. 

Other cast members have also spoken of very early call times and not being allowed to leave Dinner Parties until producers had enough chaotic content in the bag. 

In any case, a spokesperson for Nine has said they take the health and wellbeing of the MAFS cast very seriously. 

“All participants have access to the show psychologist and welfare resources during filming, during broadcast and once the program has ended,” the spokesperson said. 

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How to attend a MasterChef Service Challenge as a member of the public and try the dishes

by Danica Baker

Service Challenges usually pop up multiple times over a season of MasterChef Australia, and involve the remaining contestants cooking a for a big group of guests, for members of the general public. In the past they’ve taken place at Queen Victoria Market and HWKR Food Centre in Melbourne, and the home cooks have dished up street foods for queues of hungry patrons.

While the contestants must handle the mass production element of the task, as well as the time pressure and serve customers the dishes from their menus, the final result is ultimately determined by MasterChef Australia judges Poh Ling Yeow, Andy Allen, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli who decide the best and worst dishes.

So, how does it all work? And how can keen fans throw their names in the hat to score a spot at one of these public Service Challenges? Read on to find out.

The Service Challenge events are often posted to social media — but there’s a catch

Back in 2024, some lucky Service Challenge attendees took to Reddit to share their experience with attending the filming event, revealing that an ad had been placed on social media. However, MasterChef Australia is pre-filmed, so these notices are actually published during the off-season, not while the show is airing.

“I went to the barbecue service challenge at the beginning of S12 [in 2020]. They posted on the social media that morning advertising it. I got to try all the teams dishes, the food was delicious (and free),” one person wrote.

The ad for the 2024 Service Challenge. Image: Facebook.
The ad for the 2024 Service Challenge. Image: Facebook.

Another person said that they attended the 2024 Service Challenge where the contestants were tasked with creating a street food dish that focussed on a specific ingredient that the judges picked. However, the food offering wasn’t as generous as the 2020 event.

“We really could only choose one stall to try (maybe some were lucky to try more than one) given that there were so many people. Tried the Pink team (with the pork and mushroom skewers). They were both nice but there were no carbs at all, so still felt really hungry. Not really worth it for $10 and $7 respectively (especially comparing to the other teams),” they said.

The episode featured Jamie Oliver as a guest judge.

“Jamie and JC [Jean-Christophe Novelli] were waving to the crowds a fair bit (as if JC isn’t likeable enough already lol) while the other judges were focussing with the competition,” the same TV extra said.

Do you have to sign an NDA if you take part in a service challenge?

According to the patrons that attended the Queen Victoria event and the Barbecue Service Challenge on St Kilda beach, they only had to sign an NDA if they were interviewed by a producer for the episode.

“Didn’t have to sign anything to enter, I did after I got interviewed there but they didn’t show any interviews of the public,” The person from the St Kilda event wrote.

“Been to the latest Service Challenge at Queen Vic Market, didn’t need to sign an NDA or anything like that. They didn’t mind us taking photos or videos either. Soooo many cameras and BTS crew,” the other chimed in.

Is every MasterChef Service Challenge advertised on social media for the public to attend?

No, it doesn’t appear so. While some of the bigger challenges in public spaces welcome fans, sometimes Service Challenges are set in more intimate, private places.

One Reddit user claimed that the taste testers at events held in the MasterChef kitchen — such as the Service Challenges that typically appear around the semi-finals — are often friends or acquaintances of people who work on the show.

“The ones in the MasterChef kitchen are crew family and friends. The huge crowd ones are normally popped up on socials just prior, and are low risk for leaks as they do they quite early on.”

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Danny and Adrian are hosting a dating event and plan to get ‘more matches than MAFS’

by Reena Gupta

Look out, MAFS experts! Married at First Sight (MAFS) alumni and self-proclaimed “super villains” Danny Hewitt and Adrian Araouzou are joining forces to hold a matchmaking event, with proceeds set to go to charity. 

The pair announced the event yesterday via Instagram and TikTok. It kicks off with Adrian teasing, “what happens when you get two MAFS supervillains together?,” with Danny going on to quip, “women get gaslighted!” Hilarious. The jokester goes on to say he was only kidding, and that actually, “a f**kload of money gets raised for charity.” 

Adrian then adds that he and Danny have decided to team up and “use [their] platform for a good cause,” with Danny adding the two are going to get 100 singles together and get “more matches than MAFS”. 

The event will be held at Sauci Pasta Bar. the Italian restaurant Adrian owns with his twin brother, James, which is located in Carnegie VIC. Speaking to Chattr, Adrian says that he had met Danny before he went on the show. “I met Danny before the show and he’s genuinely a good guy regardless of the mistakes he made on TV,” Adrian says. 

He adds that while many MAFS contestants get “good edits”, not many of them did anything good for the people around them. “Anyone can get the “good guy” edit or portray a perfect life online through highlight reels. But not many people actually use their platform to bring people together and do something positive in real life.” 

At one point Adrian seemed to take a dig at MAFS, stating, “Trust us, we’re not here to create some drama-filled TV show. We can definitely do a better job than that!” 

When is the singles event and what charity is being donated to? 

Danny states in the video that the event will take place on June 7 in Melbourne, and 100 tickets will be available.

When we asked about what charities will be donated to, Adrian reckons the details are still being ironed out. “We’re still finalising the charity because we want to make sure it’s a genuine non-profit where the proceeds actually go to the cause – or at least 90%+ directly to it,” he says.

“Every dollar raised will be documented and shown publicly for full transparency where it’s going, who it’s going to, and proof of the donations.” 

“At the end of the day, it’s just about creating a good night for people while hopefully making a positive impact too.” 

Adrian and his TV wife Awhina Rutene on MAFS 2025. Image: Nine.
Adrian and his TV wife Awhina Rutene on MAFS 2025. Image: Nine.

Were Danny and Adrian really MAFS supervillains? 

It depends on your take on their time on the show, but while both Danny and Adrian received some flack for story arcs, do we really think they’re supervillains? 

Adrian definitely got some pushback for his reaction to his match, Awhina Rutene, having a child, but arguably he was also given a pretty good redemption arc. Paul was probably a more obvious super villain on last year’s season of show, given that a lot of people found his behaviour manipulative. 

And despite Danny’s final appearances on MAFS leaving a bad taste in the mouth, with the ex-groom talking about being able to find a “better bird” than Bec “in Coles”, calling Stephanie a “little skank” and yelling “bring me better women!” into a camera, the Real Estate agent also had his fair share of supporters, with female contestants like Brooke or Gia being more widely hated. 

But anyway, it’s a good hook, and we’re all for an event that stands to benefit charities and helps single people get off the apps! It doesn’t look like tickets are on sale just yet, but we’ll reveal more details about the event as they are released. 

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Meet MasterChef’s Dot McHugh, the graphic designer who’s getting married

by Tara Watson

Already pipped as an early favourite, Dot McHugh is one contestant to watch this season on MasterChef Australia.

This Kiwi-born 31-year-old foodie basically lives and breathes yummy flavours. For Dot, food isn’t just a casual hobby — it’s her whole personality. Whether she’s trekking across the city for a viral sandwich, nursing a sourdough starter while working from home, or throwing a feast for her favourite peeps, Dot always has something cooking.

MasterChef Australia 2026 contestant Dot McHugh.
Dot and Bella in the MasterChef kitchen. Image: Ten.

Dot entered the MasterChef Australia competition with plans to get married just weeks after filming began, but she didn’t let the bride-to-be jitters get to her. Dot prioritised her food dream and successfully secured one of the coveted white aprons during the initial auditions to join the Top 24.

So far this current season in team challenges, Dot has been drawing from her childhood memories of her Poppa’s stone fruit business in New Zealand. She has leaned heavily into using seasonal produce to create Italy-inspired dishes with big, punchy flavours.

On a recent MasterChef episode, Dot disclosed that she was named the champion at New Zealand’s National Cherry Stone Spitting Competition after she managed to spit her cherry pit a massive 8.2 metres. Goals tbh.

Dot’s love for the kitchen is in her DNA. She learned the ropes from her mum, Michelle, and spent her childhood perched on the kitchen counter acting as a mini sous chef. There were no “kid meals” in her house — she ate whatever the adults were having.

Her grandparents, back in New Zealand, played a huge part in her success in the current reality TV season. Her Poppa was in the fruit business and taught her the magic of seasonal veggies and gardening. To this day, nothing beats the memory of eating sun-warmed tomatoes straight off the vine.

This is everything we know about MasterChef Australia’s Dot McHugh.

What did Dot McHugh do as a job before MasterChef Australia?

When she’s not whisking something delicious up in the kitchen, Dot is a talented graphic designer with an impressive career spanning Sydney, NZ and London.

Bu these days, Dot is taking her freestyle cooking vibes to the MasterChef Australia kitchen. She’s a savoury-over-sweet person who loves making rustic, hearty dishes that let fresh ingredients do the talking. On the show, Dot is pumped to soak up every bit of knowledge she can from the reality show judges: Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli.

Inspired by her food hero Nagi Maehashi’s (aka RecipeTin Eats) famous career pivot from corporate finance to Australia’s most beloved chef, Dot is ready to see if she can turn her creative eye from graphic design to the culinary world. Whether that means opening her own cafe or something even bigger, she’s finally ready to chase her food dreams for real.

How did MasterChef Australia’s Dot McHugh meet her soon-to-be wife, fiancée, and partner?

After seven years together, Dot’s partner Katie remains her #1 fan, and the two of them love doing life together and hosting big, lively dinner parties.

They met when Dot was working in London as a senior graphic designer. “From the moment we met, it felt as if I’d known her forever,” Dot told TV WEEK. “She makes me laugh, supports me in everything and makes it feel like anything is possible when we’re together.”

MasterChef Australia 2026 contestant Dot McHugh and her fiancee Katie.
Dot and her fiancée, Katie. Image: Instagram/@dottys.bowl.

However, calling cities on the opposite ends of the world home has been difficult for the couple. “Katie’s British and we’ve been together for eight years,” Dot said.

“Being from opposite sides of the world, visas have always been a big part of our story. We’ve been in Sydney for the past couple of years and New Zealand before that, but being far away from Katie’s family can be tough. It’s something we’ve had to navigate together.”

The engaged couple hope to start a family together soon. “We’d love to start a family,” Dot said. “Katie would be the most incredible mum. There are a few things we need to figure out first, so it’ll be a journey for us, but it’s something we’re so excited about for the future.”

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Meet MasterChef’s Jack Hosking, who’s friends with former contestants and tipped to go far

by Danica Baker

While Jack Hosking hasn’t really dominated the spotlight on MasterChef Australia 2026 just yet, he’s been quietly winning over the judges with consistently impressive dishes.

And, for good reason — as a massive MasterChef Australia fan, Jack has been honing in his cooking skills from an early age, and recreated the show’s infamous snow egg at home at the young age of 11. Jack’s always been passionate about cooking, and, according to his bio, food is what get’s him out of bed in the morning, and he’s often thinking about his next meal before he’s finished the current one.

The cook from South Australia hopes that by being on MasterChef Australia, he can inspire more young guys to get out there, pick up some kitchen utensils and cook some good food.

Here’s everything we know about MasterChef’s Jack Hosking.

Jack Hosking with MasterChef Australia judge Jean Christophe Novelli. Image: Ten.

Jack Hosking with MasterChef Australia judge Jean Christophe Novelli. Image: Ten.

Jack’s from South Australia and his nan inspired him to go on MasterChef

Jack credits his love of cooking to his Nan Shelly who taught him how to cook. She recently faced a tough battle with cancer and is in remission, and Jack said it was heart breaking to watch her health decline.

“It was a really hard experience to go through,” Jack told Now to Love. “Our family is very close, so it had a huge impact on all of us. It was a really tough time. Although, throughout her time being sick she was the most incredible and positive human you could possibly imagine.”

“The joy Nan felt when she heard I’d won an apron brought tears to my eyes. I feel her energy whenever I step into the MasterChef kitchen.”

Jack also lists his professional cooking inspiratiosn as Hugh Allen and Peter Gilmore.

Is MasterChef Australia’s Jack Hosking single?

It’s bad news for those single ladies who’ve been eying Jack up in the MasterChef kitchen, as he is very much a taken man.

Jack’s been in a relationship with Olivia for over two years. He told Now To Love that he struggled with missing his partner liv while filming MasterChef Australia — which suggests he may not have been an early boot!

“I won’t sugar-coat it – long distance has been incredibly hard,” Jack says. “Liv and I usually see each other every day, so it was a huge change for both of us,” he said.

“Between the pressure of the kitchen and the long shoot days, I wasn’t able to be there for her as much as I usually am, which was really hard. But she was still so supportive and kind throughout the whole process. She is my whole world.”

MasterChef's Jack Hosking with his girlfriend Olivia. Image: Ten.

MasterChef’s Jack Hosking with his girlfriend Olivia. Image: Ten.

Jack’s connection to past contestants and signs he’ll go far in the competition

Jack’s Channel 10 bio reveals that he has a connection to MasterChef Australia 2025 runner up Callum Han, and he explained in a recent episode that he attended Callum’s cooking school Sprout.

Callum follows Jack on Instagram, and even commented on one of his first posts from the season. “Dish looks unreal, mate,” the MasterChef alum wrote.

In his MasterChef bio Jack credits Callum with making cooking cool, and revealed that he had the change to meet the MasterChef alum and it was Callum’s encouragement that made him decide to audition for the show.

On top of that, 2024 and 2025 competitor turn MasterChef Sri Lanka judge Sav Perera, 2009 and 2025 contestant Andre Ursini and fan -favourite Declan Cleary all followed Jack before the season kicked off — which could suggest they had some intel that he goes far.

Plus, Sarah Todd is set to appear as a guest judge later in the season, and judge Poh Ling Yeow previously confirmed that her partner, Declan Cleary, was on set during filming. This could be when Jack and Declan first met, suggesting that Jack likely makes it far enough in the competition to avoid an early elimination.

Over on Reddit, viewers are speculating that Jack will make it to the pointy end of the competition, with one person calling him a “dark horse”.

“He got a tentative edit and is pretty pleasant to look at. I already had him top 10. I’ve got my winner picked though!” Someone else commented.

While we’d love to see Jack go far in the competition, only time will tell how long he lasts in the MasterChef kitchen.

MasterChef Australia airs Sunday 7pm and Monday and Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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The reason you won’t see one farmer on this year’s Farmer Wants A Wife

by Tara Watson

After a few lonely weeks between reality dating shows, Farmer Wants A Wife (FWAW) will soon fill the MAFS-shaped hole left in our hearts since the show ended.

However, eagle-eyed FWAW fans have noticed something suss about the recent promos for the 2026 season. Despite six Farmers being teased in the original promos, one was conspicuously removed from the final line-up. Huh?

Wait, what happened to Farmer John? Here he is in the middle of the original Seven promo for the selected 2026 Farmers but now… he’s nowhere to be seen.

What happened to Farmer John from Farmer Wants A Wife Australia 2026?
Image: Seven.

In early promos, we found out Farmer John was a 37-year-old farmer from Mogumber in WA, which is about one and a half hours’ drive north of Perth, who was 6’2 (in case that matters!) and he was listed as one of six eligible Farmers in search of single ladies looking to find the one.

“Growing up on his parents’ cattle farm, John dreamed of owning his own farm one day. With that dream now a reality, John is looking for a loving partner to build a life and family with,” his bio reads.

What happened to Farmer John from Farmer Wants A Wife Australia 2026?
Image: Seven.

A motor enthusiast who loves cars and off-road bikes, John was looking for an adventurous lady with a solid sense of humour. “I am fun, outgoing, determined and love a good laugh,” he said. “I find a good sense of humour very attractive. I would love to find somebody that is adventurous and who would want to spend their free time travelling, adventuring and exploring with me.”

John was hoping to find someone with a similar perspective to him on life. “I like a partner who is driven and has a sense of independence but also allows me to become a part of their life, and wants to be a big part of mine,” he said.

“Family is hugely important to me so I would love my partner to be family-oriented as well.”

In this teaser posted six months ago by Seven, Farmer John is featured prominently.

So what happened? An insider told Woman’s Day that Farmer John’s removal could have come down to a variety of reasons.

“They don’t just cast people, they cast content,” the source said. “Producers are looking for Farmers who can carry a storyline and deliver moments across the entire season.”

The series intentionally casts more Farmers than they may end up needing. “There are a lot of moving parts,” the insider said. “People drop out, stories don’t land, or producers realise someone isn’t quite what they expected.”

Above all, the Farmer who proves to be the most popular will be prioritised. “Some Farmers will just pop and get inundated with applications. Even as casting executives, we are surprised by the attention some Farmers get over others,” they said, adding that John living in Western Australia could have worked against him.

“WA is expensive. Flights, logistics, moving contestants – it all adds up. If they’re going to film there, that Farmer needs to be a big draw,” the insider claimed.

Chattr has reached out to Seven for comment on Farmer John’s removal.

Have other Farmers on Farmer Wants A Wife had their love stories cut from the show?

For the 2025 season, Farmer Jack Rowlandson was completely scrubbed from the final broadcast. A cattle farmer and professional bull rider from Oberon, NSW, Jack was originally announced as one of the lead Farmers for the 2025 season.

He participated in the early promos and filmed his entire journey with his group of women. However, before the season premiered, Channel Seven and Eureka Productions made the executive decision to edit his storyline out entirely.

“Eureka and Seven have decided not to include Jack Rowlandson’s storyline in the new season of Farmer Wants A Wife. We will not be providing any further comment,” a Seven spokesperson said at the time.

Jack’s removal was reportedly due to a breach of production rules — more specifically, he was romantically involved with multiple women outside the show during filming. This obviously didn’t reflect the wholesome image the series is known for reflecting. Bye-bye, Jack!

FWAW will be airing on Channel Seven soon, but no exact premiere date has been revealed yet.

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The reason MasterChef judge Sofia Levin previously rejected the chance to be a contestant

by Tara Watson

She’s the glamorous MasterChef Australia judge who quickly won over viewers, and Sofia Levin knows she has the gig of a lifetime.

Sofia once referred to being a MasterChef judge as “the ultimate gig in food in Australia — if not the world,” she told 10Play. But was Sofia almost on the other side of the MasterChef cloche? In fact, this food writer almost became a contestant. Wtf!

“Over the past 10 years, I’ve had producers slide into my DMs and ask me if I wanted to go on as a contestant,” Sofia told TV WEEK. “It’s just as well I said no, because who knows where that would have led me.”

However, Sofia had one big problem with the idea of being dropped into the hectic MasterChef kitchen: she couldn’t take the time pressure. “I do like cooking, but I don’t like cooking when there’s a giant clock hanging over me!” Relatable!

Thankfully for us, she joined the newly formed judging panel alongside Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli in 2024. It was here that Sofia found a sense of belonging.

“In the third-place theory, there’s home, there’s work and then there’s meant to be a third place where you can go to collect yourself and feel comfortable,” Sofia said. “But, when you work in food, in restaurants and cafés and on MasterChef, your second and third places combine. I don’t need a third place – this is everything I need to fill my cup.”

Who is MasterChef judge Sofia Levin? Age, husband and cooking background

Sofia Levin is a prominent Australian food critic who joined the MasterChef Australia judging panel in 2024. Unlike her peers who come from professional kitchens, Sofia’s culinary background is rooted in journalism.

Over the past fifteen years, she has written for prestigious publications like Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and The Guardian. In 2020, she launched Seasoned Traveller, a platform dedicated to exploring cultural diversity through ‘eating curiously’.

Sofia’s career trajectory is particularly impressive given how early she started. Now 36 years old, Sofia began her professional journey at just 19, securing her first writing gig for the Good Food Guide before she had even graduated from university. No biggie!

Sofia keeps her personal life largely private. She was previously engaged to Melbourne restaurateur and Epic Pizza owner Matt John, but they have since parted ways. She has since started a romantic relationship with a school friend she crossed paths with in recent years.

“I reconnected with someone from school,” Sofia told TV Week. “We hadn’t really seen each other much for about 20 years. That was over a year ago now. We’re engaged, which is not a secret – it’s wonderful. He’s a beautiful person and an amazing support. He just totally gets me, which is so lovely.”

They have since gotten engaged, but don’t expect a MasterChef spin-off wedding any time soon.

“I will start looking into that when we’ve finished filming,” she told TV Week. “I don’t think it’ll happen anytime in the next 12 months. There’s just too much going on… it’s nice to be engaged!”

MasterChef Australia airs Sunday 7pm and Monday and Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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