Some huge stars have been revealed on The Masked Singer Australia 2023 so far, and there are undoubtedly more big names to come.
But who are they?
Welp, YouTuber Daniel Cronin thinks he knows the celebs behind the masks of Bouncer, Grim Reaper, Snow Fox and Cowgirl. His case is strengthened by the fact that he correctly named Tiny and Burger Gal on his YouTube channel before they were unmasked.
But, if you don’t want spoilers, then we’d strongly recommend exiting out of this article ASAP. Read on at your own risk…
Who’s behind the masks of Bouncer?
Cronin believes that Bouncer is Conrad Sewell. He mashed up a clip of the masked artist performing You’re The Voice by John Farnham on The Masked Singer with one of Sewell singing his original song Remind Me, and it sounds pretty spot on.
Cronin reckons it’s none other than Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes. The YouTuber popped together a clip of Grim Reaper belting out when the party’s over by Billie Eilish and compared it to Hayes singing his original song Feels LIke It’s Over, and it’s on point!
Who’s behind the mask of Snow Fox?
Snow Fox has seriously impressed with her vocals, and Cronin thinks that Eurovision star Dami Im is behind the mask. He shared a clip of the regal fox singing I’m Addicted To You by Avicii and compared it to Dami Im singing Super Love. It’s pretty hard to miss the similarities when they’re laid out.
Who’s behind the mask of Cowgirl?
Cronin thinks it’s Courtney Act. He posted a clip of the cute cow performing Wannabe by The Spice Girls and compared it with the drag queen’s song Ugly and the vocals sound suspiciously similar.
Correct guesses
Cronin posted two videos to his YouTube account that correctly guessed the signer’s identities before they were unmasked.
He guessed that Tiny was Pete Murray three weeks before he was revealed, and he predicted that Burger Gal was La Toya Jackson six days before her reveal.
Pete Murray as Tiny
La Toya Jackson as Burger Gal
The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on 10 And 10 Play.
It’s fair to say that The Block 2023 is one of the spiciest seasons that’s ever come from the franchise.
Throughout this year’s instalment, viewers have seen backstabbing, friendship breakups, deaths, audit threats and secret gnome exchanges. On top of that, there’s been a whole lot of tears shed.
Scotty Cam has finally broken his silence about why there’s so much drama on the current season.
“New personalities came out in different people that they didn’t show us in their interview,” Scotty Cam told TV WEEK. “Some drama happens and you go, ‘Wow, I didn’t see that coming from that person’.”
The Block. Nine.
He insisted that producers didn’t orchestrate the scandals, and said that it happens organically.
“We don’t create the drama,” he explained. “We never know what’s going to happen. It’s all happy days in the first week, but the nature of our show is it’s a crockpot and a bubbling mess where everyone is lacking sleep from day one. Things just implode.”
“The construction comes first, the real estate second and the drama third,” he said.
“It’s up to the contestants how they manage that throughout the process, but I like to remind them [being on The Block] is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and to not go through it fighting the whole time. Enjoy it.”
The Block producers (apparently) don’t cast contestants for drama, either
Nine’s Head of Content, Production and Development, Adrian Swift toldChattrduring an interview before the series premiere that the production team don’t cast contestants based on their ability to cause drama with one another.
“There is nothing we engineer,” he said. “This is nothing that we produce to get a lot more drama between the contestants, [it just happens] because they’re in such close proximity.”
The Block. Nine.
“We cast purely on: ‘What will they bring to the show?’ We try and balance the guys, we try and balance it by skill level, we try and balance it by state, we try and make sure there’s always diversity in the cast. We try and make sure that the relationships aren’t all offensive, for example, that they’re not all couples.” he added.
“You can’t introduce too many variables into the cast otherwise you don’t get a full deck of cards.”
Fans have noticed that the cast is generally younger this year, but Swift said that this wasn’t done in the hope of added drama.
“We didn’t go how can we make a younger this year,” he said. “I’ll be honest, it does feel that way and I don’t know if it’s a good or a bad thing but it certainly wasn’t something we set out to achieve.”
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. and continues on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Fallout has been one of the most hotly anticipated series for a while now, and it finally has a release date.
Unfortunately, Fallout fans have a bit of a wait on their hands – the series will be dropping on April 12th, 2024, exclusively via Prime Video.
It’s based on the hugely popular and best-selling video game by the same name and is set in the future post-apocalyptic Los Angeles and the world of Fallout.
The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the creators of Westworld.
Fallout. Prime Video.
Who’s in Fallout?
The series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), Walton Goggins (The Hateful Eight), Aaron Moten (Emancipation), Moisés Arias (The King of Staten Island) and Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks).
The cast also includes Sarita Choudhury(Homeland), Michael Emerson (Person of Interest), LeslieUggams (Deadpool), Frances Turner (The Boys), Dave Register (Heightened), Zach Cherry (Severance), Johnny Pemberton(Ant-Man), Rodrigo Luzzi(Dead Ringers), Annabel O’Hagan (Law & Order: SVU), and Xelia Mendes-Jones (The Wheel of Time).
Ella Purnell. Instagram.
What is the game about?
Fallout was released in 1997 and is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game developed by Interplay Productions.
It’s set in a retro-futuristic world of the mid-22nd century, following a devastating global nuclear war between the United States and China.
The game’s protagonist, known as the Vault Dweller, resides in Vault 13, an underground nuclear shelter. The player takes on the role of the Vault Dweller, who embarks on a mission to find a computer chip that can restore the Vault’s damaged water supply system. The player interacts with other survivors, accepts missions, and engages in turn-based combat to achieve their goals.
Fallout premieres on April 12th, 2024 on Prime Video.
In light of the news that Melissa Leong won’t be returning to MasterChef Australia in 2024, she’s taken to Instagram to clarify that she wasn’t fired from the show.
Leong was a MasterChef Australia judge alongside Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen from 2020 to 2023. Zonfrillo sadly passed away the night before season 15 was scheduled to air.
It was announced that Allen will be returning for season 16, alongside new judges Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin.
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There was speculation on social media that Leong was let go by the network, however, she’s challenged that narrative.
“I want to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support this past day, in sharing the news that I am shifting gears and making space in my life for a delicious new chapter,” she began the post.
“I get that there is going to be a bit of confusion and chaos about the ‘why’ of it all right now. I’m here and happy to clear that up, because negative tropes draped around women who achieve something is boring, and frankly we are all better than that,” she continued.
“This is a shift I embrace with joy. One that allows everyone involved, to expand. To put it plainly, I’m very fortunate to continue to be a key part of MasterChefAustralia, yet have the space to evolve my career.”
The new host of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Robert Irwin has revealed a major change that’s coming to the popular reality TV show.
During an appearance on The Project, Irwin was asked how he’d feel about watching contestants eat ‘zebra balls’ on the show.
The wildlife enthusiast clarified that no wildlife would be used in eating challenges on the show from now on.
“Can I say something very interesting? This is one of the reasons why I was so excited to join the show,” he told the hosts.
“I’m A Celebrity have vowed to cease all use of wildlife in the show. The entire consumptive use of wildlife is done.
Robert Irwin. Instagram.
Irwin said that the eating trials will still continue, but “it’s with sustainably farmed animals”.
“They’ve got all bags to eat!” Julia interrupted.
“So, it’s a very important thing for me. And I’m very proud of what we’re doing together to really hit home and lead by example with wildlife conservation in this new season of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here,” Irwin added.
Robert Irwin will co-host I’m A Celebrity alongside Julia Morris
Irwin is joining Julia Morris in the hosting role on the upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity. Prior to 2024, Dr Chris Brown had the gig.
“I am absolutely overjoyed by the appointment of my spectacular new co-host, Robert Irwin,” Morris said.
“Audiences will be peaking at how much fun we have in store. You might think Robert and I are an unlikely duo, but it turns out we’re a magical combination! Season 10, here we come!”
The Project. Ten.
Morris and Irwin will live it up in South Africa while they film the show, which will air next year.
“It’s a huge honour to be the new co-host of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” Irwin said.
“I can’t wait to plunge back into the incredible African jungle and introduce our celebrities to the magnificent wildlife that call the jungle home.”
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! season 10 airs in 2024 on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode eight of The Masked Singer Australia 2023 and Orca has made her final splash!
During the episode, the masks paid tribute to Heroes, Legends and Icons and even though her performance of Fleetwood Mac’sDreams wowed, the studio audience voted the sea mammal as the mask whose identity would be revealed.
The judges were conflicted by who they thought was under the amazing costume including guesses of Daryl Hannah, a member of the Dixie Chicks, Kate DeAraugo and Neighbours’ brand-new addition, Mischa Barton.
But alas, Sheppard band member, Amy Sheppard was the one unveiled!
Amy Sheppard. Ten
After her reveal, guessing panellist Chrissie Swan joked that it must feel like “cheating on your bandmates”.
“It does a bit!” Amy said. “[But] I’ve been doing my solo country music project. I’m still doing Sheppard, and that’s still going, we’re about to release our fourth album. But I decided that I wanted to discover who I was as an artist outside the band. So, this has been a great platform for me to do that.”
The Other Performances
Bouncer
Clues: Last time the panel realised I’m not a friendly face at your local. I’ll be singing my hero song tonight and you’ll be seeing stars in my performance!
Growing up Big Red wasn’t easy, so many things to feel guilty about but I always had my music, that’s no revelation! You know, I’ve really got the taste for this type of work. Not cleaning so much, but the bouncing business. It’s a real workout! Like anyone I’ve got me dreams but, I guess, one day the bubble will pop. In this job, you’ve got to be consistent and persistent. Nothing’s impossible. Don’t give up, even when things look dark, because you want to be the last one standing.
Song:Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay
Guesses: Firass Dirani, Jay Sean, Mick Hucknall, James Arthur
Clues: Last time I had to spell it out… tonight, the legendary Piano Man leads me down the yellow brick road for my performance.
As a Snow Fox, childhood is different. You grow up quick, no time to rest. You never know which door will open up next. Like this masquerade, you never know. Of course, the path to where you’re headed is never clear, there are hurdles, but don’t let it leave a sour taste in your mouth. I never do. Then again, spice in my mouth helped me to take on my biggest challenge. Then I could tell people what I really, really want. But, right now, I’m ready to cook up something special.
Clues: I promised and delivered on my last performance, tonight a legend has opened up heaven’s doors. I can’t wait to take you to the other side.
When you do what I do, it’s easy to get down on yourself but the simple things bring me back into the light. No, not caffeine! Can I think of three adjectives to describe myself? No, actually I can’t. But you can’t worry about what people say about you, that’s their problem. What does matter is love. That’s all. We all need to be loved.
Clues: There I went again last performance leaving the panel udderly delighted! Tonight, this Cow Girl’s going for iconic so you better get ready to just dance!
As a Cow Girl, I have my secrets. Let me warn you that I’m no dairy cow but, if I was, my milk would be top fuel! I don’t mean to big-note myself but I worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment… and some of the shortest. You know, this really is a tough business. Even as a Cow Girl, people are fascinated with my body parts, or so a little bird told me. I got you, babe! Of course, in the end, you’ve just got to fight or face ruin.
Song:Just Dance by Lady Gaga
Guesses: Alyssa Milano, Melissa McCarthy, Conchita Wurst, Kristen Stewart
The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on 10 And 10 Play.
It’s episode seven of SAS Australia 2023 and only seven recruits remain.
In a task designed to test their ability to absorb pressure, the recruits infiltrated a military port to secure sensitive information before radioing a memorized extraction code for a water rescue.
During the challenge — and after radioing the correct extraction code — Zima Anderson fell awkwardly from the tower when preparing to jump into the water.
Given the serious nature of the accident, the challenge came to a halt as the DS and medical teams raced to her aid. She was then taken to hospital, sustaining a small fracture to her right elbow and wrist and was medically withdrawn from the course.
Zima Anderson. Seven
The second task
In a daring challenge mimicking open ocean survival, the DS refused to let up, putting pressure on the remaining six recruits. With hearts pounding and determination fueling their every move, they clung together, treading water to stay afloat.
The water seemed to have a firm grip on AFL commentator Abbey Holmes, who panicked and called it quits on the task.
“I just freak out with water. I felt ok at the start but then just went to s**t,” she explained through tears.
Abbey Holmes. Seven
“Setting fire to shame”
Later, the recruits revealed all in ‘setting fire to shame’, a pressure test of emotion designed to expel trauma and shame.
Actor Craig McLachlan detailed the impact of the charges laid against him for his role in the Rocky Horror stage show.
“The embarrassment and shame I felt was crippling,” he said. “And without realising it, I’ve been hating everything and resenting everything. I’ve been angry at everything. I’m done with hate for hate’s sake. I have, over time, learned to breathe again to move on.”
Setting fire to shame exercise. Seven
Meanwhile, Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham revealed his own personal shame, shocking the DS with his brutal honesty.
“I’ve been a really selfish person in relationships,” he said. “And I feel so ashamed for the immense hurt that I caused someone for 11 years, who stayed with me throughout my entire addiction.
“And despite being seven years clean and sober and it being one of his absolute deal breakers, I still struggle to be completely honest with my husband.”
He added: “I haven’t been the best husband. I’ve definitely caused a lot of pain and I still have a lot of shame for the lies and deception in my relationship.”
It’s episode 47 of The Block 2023 and it’s a flurry of chaos for almost all of the contestants.
Steph and Gian faced a major dilemma as their scaffolding couldn’t be moved, which held up work on their front yard. Gian left the site to attend his grandfather’s funeral and Steph tried to deal with the problem alone.
Leslie and Kyle offered their landscaper Troy to new pals Kristy and Brett, who fired their landscaper last week. Troy had to remove his team from Kyle and Leslie’s site while they figured out a way to come up with some extra money to pay for the job
Meanwhile, Liberty and Eliza had a miscommunication with their builder about budgets and were left in the red with limited money left over for their front yard.
The Block. Nine.
The Gnome sale
The stakes were absolutely massive for Leah and Ash this week because they had their heart on driving home the Ford Mustang. To do so, they needed to win the reveals this week. Luckily for them, they had a Gnome which could give them a bonus point in their final score.
The Block. Nine.
However, not so luckily for them, Kyle and Leslie had a Gnome too, and they’d asked Steph and Gian if they’d like to buy it from them, which could throw a spanner in the works for Leah and Ash.
“Why not help [Steph and Gian] win a car as well, and then maybe someone else won’t be able to win it,” Kyle pondered.
Kyle and Leslie were gunning for a $10,000 return on their Gnome. But, Steph and Gian pushed for a cheaper price and the couples agreed on $5,000 and a few Block Bucks.
By that point, all of the other Blockheads knew about the Gnome sale except for Leah and Ash.
The Block. Nine.
Eliza and Liberty faced problem after problem
The contestants steadily working their way through their front yards, but because it’s The Block, a number of problems arise – especially for Eliza and Liberty.
Although they’d managed to sort out the budgeting problem from earlier, Scotty Cam pointed out that Eliza and Liberty’s deck support stumps weren’t to standard, so he made their team re-do the holes a massive seven times.
On top of that, he later broke the news to them that their deck was 1cm too high, and they wouldn’t be able to sell the house. After fixing both problems, Eliza and Liberty were up against the clock to finish their front yard before the end of the week.
At the end of the episode, Ash received a call from Leah’s dad who had some horrible news. Her father accidentally ran over their beloved dog Ollie, and he’s sadly passed away.
While Ash is trying to process the news, Leah arrives happily back to the site with a bag of fish for the pond. Ash pulls her into the bathroom and tells her the horrible news before breaking down.
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Robert Irwin has been announced as the new co-host of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2024.
He will be joining current host Julia Morris in the South African jungle for the popular Channel 10 show and is taking over Dr Chris Brown’s role.
“It’s a huge honour to be the new co-host of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” Irwin said of the new gig. “I can’t wait to plunge back into the incredible African jungle and introduce our celebrities to the magnificent wildlife that call the jungle home.”
Robert Irwin. Instagram.
“Most of all, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside the incredibly kind and talented Julia Morris. Crikey! This is going to be a wild ride!”
Morris also expressed her excitement about her new co-host.
“I am absolutely overjoyed by the appointment of my spectacular new co-host, Robert Irwin,” she said. “Audiences will be peaking at how much fun we have in store. You might think Robert and I are an unlikely duo, but it turns out we’re a magical combination! Season 10, here we come!”
The TV vet will be heading up two new shows on Channel 7, Dream Home and Once In A Lifetime. Dream Home is a home renovation series and Once In A Lifetime will see Brown pushed to his limits in the pursuit of the ultimate animal encounter.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Ten.
When is the next season of I’m A Celebrity airing?
An exact premiere date for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! season 10 hasn’t been announced yet. However, it will air early next year.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! season 10 airs in 2024 on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode seven of The Masked Singer Australia 2023 and the Grammy Award winner has finally been unveiled.
Although her tasty take on Doja Cat and SZA’sKiss Me More was grill-iant, the studio audience ordered Burger Gal’s identity to be served up.
While the judging panel were certain they had cracked the clues, AbbieChatfield, Chrissie Swan and Dave Hughes locked in Fran Drescher, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and Julia Styles as their guesses.
But it was Mel B who was right on the money, successfully guessing La Toya Jackson!
La Toya Jackson. Ten
When asked why she decided to participate in The Masked Singer Australia, Jackson said, “I love this show. I will go anywhere to do this show. This is my third [time on the show] actually.”
As for whether her famous family knew: “They don’t know. I didn’t tell anyone; my mother doesn’t even know! We were all on a family conference yesterday, and they said ‘What are you doing in Australia?’ I said ‘Just work, just having fun…’”
Clues: Tonight I am heading to a simpler time. No, not the ice age, back to an era when the King still reigned… Elvis, that is.
It’s a big world out there. Cold, you have to keep moving, working, producing. Who knows where it might take you? You know, I’ve been conservative and I’ve been wild. Both need you to be confident, it’s a state of mind. My life as a Snow Fox is survival of the fittest. Competition is everywhere you look. Sometimes you’re number one, number two… or number 29. Just do your best. If you do your best, you have a reason to smile! Smile and the world smiles with you. Cry and you cry alone.
Clues: My song tonight sounds like it’s from the ‘50s, but it’s just a hop, skip and a jump back in time until I found you. Back when we were all confined to the top paddock.
Being a Bouncer takes more brawn than brain, I got both because I’m quite the athlete. I’ve been on the biggest sporting stage. I’m not being defensive now, I don’t care what anyone says. No one could ever accuse this roo of being disloyal. You know, even when I went solo I still sought some company. I guess that was Bouncer 2.0. I’m sure you know I’m all about the entertainment… let me get on the PA. Trivia question time restarts in 21 minutes! People, we’re in for a big night!
Song:Until I Found You by Stephen Sanchez
Guesses: Sisqó, Anthony Callea, Johnny Diesel, Peter Andre
Clues: Tonight I’m heading to greener pastures. Back to my country roots… here I come again!
Strangely, for a Cow Girl, you won’t always find me out on the range. Actually, enclosed spaces are good too. That’s not to say I stay in one spot. So many countries welcome me with open arms! But I keep returning to my favourite place and where some Hot Wheels can be found! Actually, wherever I am I feel like a queen. Overall though, life as a Cow Girl makes me feel good! Like a guy winning a singing competition!
Song:Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton
Guesses: Charli Robinson, Chelsea Handler, Courtney Act, Rebel Wilson
Clues: Hello sailor! Tonight I am turning back time when fishnets were not just found in the ocean. I’m ready to make a splash!
Orcas can be found all over the world – some migrate. You see, we even enjoy the heat! Although you can find Orcas all over the world. New Zealand, Italy, Poland… Poland?! You know, some people think Orcas are dangerous, that we have a dark side, that we leave our prey all torn, but you’ll just have to let me tell my own story.
Song:Turn Back Time by Cher
Guesses: Toni Childs, Bic Runga, Natalie Imbruglia, Sheryl Crow
Clues: It’s time to head to the other side of the century, where overalls, double denim, grunge and hip-hop ruled the ‘90s.
You mighty ask why I’m holding an old farming implement, I don’t really know. I grew up in the big smoke! Ooh, it’s sharp. I heal fast! Now I know people feel crushing fear when they see me approaching. I get it, but despite what I do for a living, I don’t feel like I have bloodstains on my hands. And don’t confuse me for a vampire, or a werewolf howling at the moon. A silver bullet won’t kill me… but I love platinum! To you, this is a graveyard. Maybe you’ll see the devil. But I know there are delights still to come.
Song:Breathe Again by Toni Braxton
Guesses: Jason Derulo, Daniel Johns, Michael Stipe, Andrew Tierney
The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on 10 And 10 Play.
It’s episode 47 of The Block 2023 and if you can believe it, it’s the final countdown!
It’s the start of Front Yard and Facade (Whole House) Week and our mighty Blockheads are completing their front gardens and wrapping up the remaining tasks for their houses.
Over in House Five, Eliza and Liberty are incredibly disappointed with the judges’ harsh criticism of their backyard, especially given the effort they put in. Instead of powering through, they decide the only way to cope with the negative feedback is to take some time away from the show.
Eliza with Steph and Gian. Nine
Kyle and Leslie’s grim budget discovery
Meanwhile, Kyle and Leslie have realised they have precisely zero dollars left in their budget, prompting them to come up with a plan to sell their gnome to Steph and Gian.
While having nothing left is motivation in itself, they’re also hellbent on preventing their neighbours Leah and Ash from winning the Ford Mustang. Speaking of Leah and Ash, they’ve been holding onto their own gnome for weeks, hoping to secure Ash’ Holy Grail a.k.a the Ford in the final week.
Kyle and Leslie. Nine
The Final Dinner
Given it’s the final week, Scotty organises one last dinner for the Blockheads. While everyone else is in attendance, Eliza and Liberty are still disappointed and don’t show up.
Concurrently, Leah is still upset with Leslie over their previous encounter and feels betrayed. Trying to be the bigger person, she attempts to talk to her, but it leads nowhere.
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It’s episode six of SAS Australia 2023 and one recruit has VW’d from the series.
For the first task of the day, the remaining eight recruits were pitted against one another in an aggressive game of murderball.
Despite winning the respect of the DS with his aggression and determination, the task forced Peter Bol to re-evaluate his place on the course and he VWs.
“I’ve got world champs this year. I’ve got the Olympics next year. I was fourth in Tokyo. I don’t want to be fourth again,” said Peter, who admitted he was also scared of getting injured.
“The Olympics only comes every four years. That fear of not being able to perform when it matters the most, that worries me a bit.
“I don’t want to put myself at risk physically because I still have to go out there and compete for the country. If you’re going against the best in the world, you need every single one per cent.”
Ant Middleton and Peter Bol. Seven
Zima Anderson’s interrogation
The DS gathered the recruits to the parade square and asked them who they believed was the weakest among them.
Given her small stature, Zima was singled out as the weakest by her fellow recruits, who was then called to the Mirror Room.
Zima revealed her turbulent childhood in the foster care system and the effect of her birth mother’s schizophrenia.
“Going through foster systems and the state was pretty hard. When you’re young, you are a sponge; that’s the time when you learn how to love people and how to move as a person. So that was tough.
Zima Anderson. Seven
“I love her [my mum] to pieces, but when I was younger, it was just too tough when someone’s mentally not there at all. She’d leave me places. Having to see constant episodes of emotion without control has been very tough.”
Zima also shared her history of abusive past relationships.
“Because of my family upbringing, I always seem to choose people who couldn’t love me, and that’s probably where most of my emotions and breakdowns have been.”
The Second Task
The second task of the day saw the recruits split into Alpha and Bravo teams. They were challenged to carry a combined 150kgs of military supplies through the desert to the peak of a mountain range.
Zima led Team Bravo to victory with her clear communication and leadership, winning praise from the DS.
Hollywood heavyweights Mandy Moore and Edgar Ramirez will star in season two of Stan’s true crime drama anthology television series Dr Death.
Season one’s all-star cast included Joshua Jackson, Christian Slater, and Alec Baldwin. However, the new season finds a new subject, a new doctor and a suffocating story.
Speaking of the upcoming instalment, showrunner and executive producer Ashley Michel Hoban explained that “the pursuit of trust and truth is what ties our two stories together this season”
“Dr. Death is a show about systemic failures, and this season, these issues reach a global scale,” she continued. “Amid complex narratives, we’ve been fortunate to delve deeply into a story that, while entirely unique, remains surprisingly familiar, as it taps into a truly universal part of the human condition: illness.”
Dr Death. Stan.
What’s Dr Death season two about?
The new season of Dr. Death is inspired by the Wondery podcast and revolves around the infamous surgeon Paolo Macchiarini nicknamed “Miracle Man” for his groundbreaking surgeries.
When investigative journalist Benita Alexander approaches him for a story, the boundaries between personal and professional blur, forever changing her life. As the story unfolds from the perspective of Benita and Paolo’s medical colleagues, his image of perfection starts to crumble.
The extent of Paolo’s deception is revealed as whistleblowers from different parts of the world uncover shocking truths that cast doubt on his entire career. It’s a tale of lies, manipulation, heartbreak, and betrayal, uncovering the truth that Paolo is not a ‘Miracle Man’ but a ‘Dr. Death’.
Ultimately, his patients suffer tragic consequences as the faulty windpipes he implanted lead to their demise.
Is there a trailer?
There is! You can watch it below.
Who’s in the cast?
Moore plays Benita while Ramirez is in the role of Macchiarini. The cast also includes Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe, and Gustaf Hammarsten.
Dr Death. Stan.
Dr. Death season two premieres December 22, the same day as the U.S., on Stan.
Marjorie Griffiths, who competed on The Bachelors 2023, has been charged with high-end drug supply and money laundering offences during a dawn raid.
Griffiths’ house was stormed by heavily armed Raptor Squad officers on Friday morning. Officers allege that she is part of an international organised crime network.
NSW Police Organised Crime Squad boss Detective Superintendent Peter Faux told The Saturday Telegraph police will allege in court that Griffiths was a big player in the network supplying large commercial quantities of drugs, then moving the proceeds of those illicit drugs through an international money laundering syndicate.
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Photos published by the news outlet show Griffiths in a pair of pyjamas. However, the reality star got changed into some fresh clothes before she was put in the back of a paddy wagon and taken to the police station.
Other members of the syndicate were also charged in different areas of Sydney.
“We are a very unique squad and when we are onto an organised crime syndicate no one is safe, everyone is at risk,” Faux said.
What season of The Bachelors was Marjorie Griffiths on?
Griffiths competed on the 2023 season of The Bachelors, which starred Felix Von Hofe, Thomas Malucelli and Jed McIntosh.
She was picked by Malucelli and was the fourth woman to be sent home on the show.
The Bachelors. Ten.
Is there a new season of The Bachelors coming out?
Yes, a new season of The Bachelors will be airing early next year, and the leads are Wesley Senna Cortes, Ben Waddell and Luke Bateman.
Ben is an environmentalist who’s “just moved back to Australia” from Los Angeles and he’s involved in the entertainment industry.
Wesley is a marketing and sales manager who has vowed to be Australia’s “favourite Brazillian Bachelor”.
The third suitor, Luke, is an NRL player come lumberjack.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m feeling all the first date nerves – dialled up to 11. I’m looking for a partner who I can build and share a life with, a genuine person who makes me laugh and wants to start a family,” he said.
The Bachelors will air on Channel 10 and 10Play in 2024.
The Block judge Darren Palmer has given fans a rare glimpse of the process that goes into judging the house on reveal day.
During an Instagram Q&A, one fan asked Palmer if the judges ever changed their mind about a room when they watched it back on TV.
“No, we give it a thorough assessment on the day. Around 40 minutes in each room and a lot covered we don’t see on TV,” he replied.
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Fans ask about Eliza and Liberty’s house
Episode 45 saw the Blockheads reveal their backyard. While Eliza and Liberty were feeling positive about their landscaping, the judges didn’t share the same sentiment.
The girls received two sevens and two six-and-a-halfs from judges Palmer and Dave Franklin, and Shaynna Blaze and Marty Fox, respectively.
A fan asked Palmer about Eliza and Liberty’s low score and questioned why theirs was the lowest of the night.
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“Certainly not because they didn’t try or work hard or put every effort in,” he explained.
“A little contrasting softness in materials would have helped a lot I think,” he continued. “They have a north-facing backyard with a Plungie Australia so the backyard will have buyer’s interest.”
What were the judge’s scores for backyards?
Steph and Gian won the backyard room reveals with a perfect score from Palmer and a total score of 38. You can check out all of the Blockheads’ scores below:
Darren
Shaynna
Marty
Dave
Total
Kyle and Leslie
9
8
8.5
8.5
33
Leah and Ash
9.5
9.5
9.5
9
37.5
Kristy and Brett
7.5
7.5
7
6
28
Steph and Gian
9.5
10
9.5
9
38
Eliza and Liberty
7
6.5
6.5
7
27
Have all the teams won a room reveal?
Yes, they have. However, Kristy and Brett have only taken out one win so far, and that was tied with Eliza and Liberty in week eight for the Master Ensuite Room Reveal.
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. and continues on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Dessert Masters 2023 will see ten of Australia’s greatest pastry chefs, chocolate connoisseurs and baking experts battle it out for $100,000.
The debut season kicks off on Sunday, 12 November At 7:30pm On 10 And 10 Play. On the journey to crown the first Dessert Master the contestants will find inspiration from all different elements, including nostalgia, mentors, nature, pop culture, art, film and beyond.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.
Who is hosting Dessert Masters?
Dessert Masters 2023 will be hosted by MasterChef judge and food writer Melissa Leong, and chocolate-expert Amaury Guichon.
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Who are the contestants?
The contestants competing in Desert Masters 2023 are some of the most skilled chefs in Australia. The cast list includespopular, pâtissier Adriano Zumbo, former MasterChef contestant Anna Polyviou and “dessert king” Reynold Poernomo.
Dessert Masters is a spin-off of MasterChef Australia and is hosted by Melissa Leong, who has been an MC host since 2020, alongside Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is, you can watch it below.
Dessert Masters premieres on Sunday, 12 November At 7:30pm On 10 And 10 Play.
It’s episode 45 of The Block and time for the long-awaited backyard reveals. But before we see the landscaping, here’s what happened during the episode.
The Blockheads put in their final push during the last 24 hours before tools down was called by Scotty Cam, and the backyards are looking schmick.
Kyle and Leslie went hard this week and poured all of their money into their garden with the hope of scoring the $10,000 prize to use for their front yard. They had no backup plan for next week if they fell short.
Kristy and Brett had a huge blow up (shock, horror) with their landscaper Dan due to multiple mistakes on his end, including missing plant deliveries and poor-quality mulch. Tensions ran high, and it’s safe to say he won’t be returning next week.
In a first for The Block, Scotty had some special help in announcing “tool’s down.” Make A Wish, 10-year-old Jordy, who has muscular dystrophy, fulfilled his dream by calling “tool’s down” alongside Scotty.
It’s judging time, and Marty, Shaynna, and Darren are joined by Block landscaping royalty, Dave Franklin.
Room Reveals
Kyle and Leslie – $41,800
Despite their hard work – and massive gamble – the judges pointed out some significant issues in Kyle and Leslie’s yard.
Their main concern was the lack of child-friendliness in the garden, especially the pool, which they didn’t think was suitable for young children. They also said the area wasn’t maximised and there was a shortage of grassed areas.
Leah and Ash – $46,360
The judges loved Leah and Ash’s landscaping. They were particularly fond of the Plungie pool, which they felt was perfectly done. The BBQ area was also praised, with Dave Franklin noting its real sense of luxury.
They said the overall design was not only family-friendly but also highly marketable to buyers in Hampton East. Great work!
Kristy and Brett – $40,649
The judges initially gave positive feedback about the size of the pool, but their enthusiasm quickly faded. Dave Franklin expressed his dislike for the area, criticizing its design, choices, and execution.
Kristy and Brett agreed with him and said they were disappointed by their landscaper’s work.
Steph and Gian – $71,704
All four judges were blown away by Steph and Gian’s space. They said backyard truly made a statement.
Marty said he thinks that House No.4 will set a new record for house prices in Hampton East. They were impressed with all of Steph and Gian’s choices, from the plants and pool to the tiles.
Eliza and Liberty – $55,893
Despite being super confident with their backyard, Eliza and Liberty received pretty bad feedback. The judges were harsh and despised the concrete, deeming it unnecessary.
The furniture choice was heavily criticized, and Marty described the BBQ area as resembling a shed. The judges had no positive remarks.
Scoring
Steph and Gian took out the win (again!).
Darren
Shaynna
Marty
Dave
Total
Kyle and Leslie
9
8
8.5
8.5
33
Leah and Ash
9.5
9.5
9.5
9
37.5
Kristy and Brett
7.5
7.5
7
6
28
Steph and Gian
9.5
10
9.5
9
38
Eliza and Liberty
7
6.5
6.5
7
27
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
Hearts of Survivor fans broke across the nation last night when King George Mladenov and his sister Pam were eliminated on the Amazing Race.
While some viewers may say it was a long time coming – they came last on the non-elimination round in episode three – George has said filming the show wasn’t as tough as his other TV stints.
The reality TV veteran told News.com.au that he believes he and Pam would have gotten further if the conditions were harder.
“Survivor is a long burn with no reprieve. The Amazing Race is about 12 hours of an explosion of stress – but the valve turns right off in between legs [of the game],” he said. “The difference between the two is that on Survivor the torment never ends, until your game does.
“There’s no hotel buffets, no shower or lounging by a pool like we had at pit stops. The tougher it got, the better we did – I wish it was harder.”
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George says he saved The Amazing Race
King George has never been one to be humble, and his trademark spirit shined through in the interview.
He said that he “felt the pressure of having to need to save one of the best shows in the reality TV format.”
“I knew why I was there – to make the more than one million Australians who watched Survivor every week also watch The Amazing Race Australia. The fact that the ratings have gone up year on year means it was a job well done,” he said.
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Where did George come on Survivor Australia?
George calls himself the best strategic player in the world in the history of Survivor. He’s played the game for 92 collective days and was on two Australian seasons – Brains v Brawn and Heroes v Villains.
He was the runner-up on Brains v Brawn and came in fourth place on Heroes v Villains.
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The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode six of The Amazing RaceAustralia 2023 and with one team on the chopping block, it’s a foot race to the finish line.
The remaining celebrity teams arrived in the lively capital of Penang aptly named George Town, it was safe to say that King George was excited about the location.
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Although maybe he shouldn’t have been? Read on to find out how he fared in his namesake town.
Challenge and detours
Travelling by Trishaw, the teams had to choose between replicating a delicate dessert at a Michelin-recommended restaurant and trying the local delicacy, BUT they weren’t told exactly what was in the dish.
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Unfortunately for Alli and Angie Simpson, Darren McMullen and Tristan Dougan, Bec Judd and Kate Twigley and Jana and Corr Pittman they opted for the eating challenge. Upon arrival, they were presented with a positively huge axe tongue and… a ridiculously large, erm, bull’s penis that they had to consume.
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The task was a highly entertaining segment that showed pretty much all the celebrities taking turns to vomit in buckets while consuming the soup. At one point Corr even vomited on his mum’s head while she was mid-chunder.
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Over at the other challenge, the rest of the celebrities carefully recreated a dessert platter. While the task was a lot less chaotic than the eating one, it was time-consuming – something the celebs paid for later.
Roadblock
After the first challenges, the teams made their way to Mr. Wong’s shoe store, where famous shoemaker Jimmy Choo began his craft.
Bec Judd, familiar with Jimmy Choo shoes, succeeded in her first attempt, while Harry Jowsey and Teddy Briggs had to retry after getting it wrong with Mr. Wong. This led them to fall to the bottom two.
While Pam was busy making shoes, George took the chance to strategize with Darren, although Darren rolled his eyes at George and reminded him they weren’t on Survivor.
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As the final two teams at the challenge, George and Pam, along with Harry and Teddy, hustled hard to avoid being last.
Challenge Two
Next, the teams had to use their observation skills to search for a unique lantern in a sea of thousands. Most teams quickly identified the word ‘dragon’ on one of the lanterns.
However, George and Pam neglected to notice that there was an upstairs level in the challenge, which contributed to their demise.
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The Pit Stop
The adrenaline rushed as the teams raced up Penang Hill towards the Pit Stop. In a dramatic finish, Jana and Cor reached the top first, with Angie and Alli just seconds behind them.
There was another footrace between George and Pam and Harry and Teddy for last place. Unfortunately for the Survivor alum and his sister, they were unable to beat the huge men in the final hike, and George and Pam were eliminated from the race.
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The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition airs on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on 10 and 10Play.
All great reality TV shows have a villain, and it appears that Sam Fisher has adopted that role on Love Triangle.
However, Sam has revealed that he’s not happy about how he’s been presented on the Stan Original series.
“I think the edit might not be too kind to me in this show,” he toldYahoo Lifestyle Australia. “[But] you realise you can handle a lot more than what you expected you could.”
“I take it as it comes. I didn’t apply for this,” he added “They came to me. So whatever happens happens.”
Love Triangle. Stan.
Sam hammered home the fact that he didn’t apply for Love Triangle
Sam made it very clear that he was scouted to be on the show but said that his personality was represented correctly.
“Myself, I was offered an opportunity after not applying, I took the opportunity,” he said.
“At the end of the day, you have just got to be yourself in there. It probably plays right into a reality TV series hands [being yourself], but we’re all going to be irrelevant in 20 years!”
Love Triangle. Stan.
Sam teased that there’s a lot more drama to come
The auto-parts business owner teased an (actual) long triangle between him, his current partner Emily and a third party. Whether that’s his text-match that he hasn’t yet met or one of the contestants, we’ll just have to watch to find out!
“I think there’s a couple of shenanigans that go down that might not be favourable to my final edits,” he revealed.
“I think you’ve got to pick a lane and stick to it. That’s always been my mantra for anyone. You gotta make a call. So whether that gives anything away of how I approach my triangle I’m not sure… but, you know, triangles are inevitable.
