The military training course contestants are put through on SAS Australia2023 is nothing short of brutal, so it makes sense that the show is set in harsh conditions.
The show’s host Ant Middleton teased that the filming location for this year’s season will pose a physical obstacle to the recruits.
“What’s so good about the desert is that you’re fighting the isolation. No one can hear you screaming in a desert. When you look around, it’s just mountains,” he said in an interview with Chattr.
Ant added that the environmental conditions teamed with the pressure from the DS and the uncertainty of not knowing the other contestants created the perfect storm.
“The desert, the DS, the tasks, and each other… If you don’t get it right, it could be a recipe for disaster, and it was certainly something that we went hell for leather with.”
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Where is SAS Australia 2023 filmed?
Season four of SAS is set a long way from home, in Jordan in The Middle East.
The recruits are put through their paces at a secret base in the Wadi Rum Desert of Jordan, where they’ll stay for ten nights.
The production crew went all out on SAS Australia and collaborated with the Jordanian Armed Forces and Royal Air Force to secure weapons, vehicles and personnel for each of the missions.
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Where was the previous season of SAS Australia filmed?
SAS Australia 2023 is the first season to film overseas. The first season, which aired back in 2020, was set to film in Queenstown, New Zealand but had to be relocated to Jindabyne in NSW when the pandemic-related travel restrictions were implemented.
Season two was filmed in Capertee Valley near the Blue Mountains and season three took place at an abandoned coal mine outside of Dapto, which is a few hours south of Sydney.
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Who’s competing in SAS Australia 2023?
This year’s recruits range from the lead of a dating reality TV show to a former criminal and include TimRobards, Cassie Sainsbury and Anthony Mundine. You can check out the full cast list here.
SAS Australia 2023 airs at 7:30pm on October 9 on 7 and 7Plus.
Former MAFS bride and current Love Triangle host Ella Ding has asked fans to be mindful when speaking about reality TV contestants online.
Ding told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia that viewers shouldn’t feel as though they have the right to troll people who sign up for reality TV.
“People on the media pages, or the gossip pages, they always say ‘you went on the show, you chose to be trolled, basically like, you chose to get bullied’,” she said.
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“I think that everyone just needs to remember that they’re also just people in an intense experience. They’ve never done it before most of the time, [and] you’re in a controlled environment when you’re making TV.”
Ding said that she believes that fans should avoid online platforms to gossip about the contestants.
“It’s really intense,” Ding said of social media users who troll contestants. “Maybe they can all go and try doing it too and seeing, you know, how it goes down!”
“Think before you type,” she said. “I don’t know, let’s just chill! Let’s just watch it, enjoy it, and that’s it. [Let’s] not tear people down and spread all the rumours and the lies, there’s so much of it online.”
Will Ella Ding be on Love Triangle?
Ding is narrating season two of the Stan Original series, however, fans have been wondering if they’ll see her on camera later down the line.
Unfortunately for them, the former MAFS bride has confirmed that she won’t be in front of the camera.
“It’s a different role — I’m not the cast, I’m not amongst the drama or the experience. You won’t be seeing me physically in the show,” she said. “I’m just the voice of God apparently!”
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How can I watch Love Triangle?
Stan Original Dating Series, Love Triangle is exclusively available on the streaming platform. The first two episodes dropped on November on Thursday, October 5 and subsequent episodes are released each Thursday.
It’s episode 17 of The Voice Australia 2023 and time to crown the winner!
In case you missed it, Ezra Williams, Tarryn Stokes, Charlie Pittman and Ethan Beckton competed to win $100,000 in prize money and a recording contract with Universal Music Australia.
Before their own solo performances, each contestant performed with their Superstar Coach, Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, Jason Derulo and Jessica Mauboy in what was truly a spectacular show.
Here’s what happened during the episode.
Ezra Williams
Tarryn Stokes
Charlie Pittman
Ethan Beckton
The winner is crowned
After Australia voted, former backup singer and mum-of-two Tarryn was crowned the winner of The Voice Australia 2023.
The 40-year-old powerhouse was shocked after host Sonia Kruger announced the life-changing result.
Tarryn said: “It feels amazing, going from The Blinds to being in the Grand Finale and somehow believing that I can do this, it’s just thanks to Rita for believing in me.”
Thrilled, Coach Rita replied: “Are you kidding me? You did this. You did this! It’s just incredible, you’re incredible, please answer my phone calls once in a while and just remember this is just the start. I’m so happy for you, well done Australia; thank you so much.”
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After the announcement, Tarryn performed her new single Nobody as her family, husband Paul and kids Archie, 4, and Quinn, 2, watched on.
It’s giving Love Island Australia without the villa! Big Brother Australia is back in 2023 and this time, the house features “hot sexy singles” who are not only ready to win the prize money but to also find love.
During The Voice Australia 2023Grand Finale on October 8, Seven released a first-look promo, giving us a glimpse into what we can expect from the contestants who are putting it all on the line for the opportunity of a lifetime.
Pipped to be the “spiciest season yet”, fifteen single housemates will be invited to the Big Brother house for a shot at getting their hands on the $100,000 prize… and each other.
As with every year, the selected cast will be locked away in a custom-built house with every hook-up, break-up and dancing doona recorded by more than eighty cameras and microphones.
With so much love, lust and jealousy all under one roof, how will our housemates cope as they are cut off from the outside world?
According to Seven, fans will witness a whole new set of rules, new rooms, new tasks, jaw-dropping twists, turns and heart-stopping challenges in what promises to be the most explosive series ever!
But rest easy, Big Brother 2.0 is back and so is host, Sonia Kruger!
The Housemates
While their names haven’t been released, we’ve been treated to a whole host of Housemates we’re sure to love to hate!
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When is Big Brother Australia 2023 airing?
At the time of publication, no air date has been released; however, we’re betting it premieres the week following SAS Australia 2023’s Finale.
First-Look Trailer
Check out the first look trailer below and get ready to spice up your life with Big Brother Australia 2023!
Big Brother Australia coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
Viewers were left shocked when Grant Denyer collapsed and started convulsing multiple times during episode two of The Amazing RaceAustralia, before having an ambulance called.
While the finishing credits shared that Grant had “made a full recovery” after the show, during an interview with Chattr, the Gold Logie winner revealed that it was a long road to get there.
“For a good seven weeks or so afterwards, I was pretty much completely bedridden,” Grant said.
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“It sparked a chronic fatigue style immune response. We’ve had a lot of medical appointments and been trying to get him better and, thankfully, he’s back to normal now,” his wife Chezzi Denyer added.
“It was really difficult and not being able to talk about it also compounded the whole feeling.”
Grant said that they were worried that the collapse had ignited a condition that was irreparable.
“We didn’t know if it was permanent damage. But, we worked through with a number of specialists to find the causes and then worked on them. I’m up and about now, back to 100%.”
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Grant Denyer thinks his severe mould allergy sparked the collapse
While Grant’s collapse looked to be heat-related on The Amazing Race Australia, he said that his mould allergy also likely played a big part.
“I’m highly allergic to mould,” he said. “The cow poo challenge was right before it. There was a lot of mould probably sitting in that ton of cow poo, which was baking in the sun.”
“So, I wonder potentially whether the mould exposure paired together with the heat combined to create this perfect storm which knocked me out.”
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Chezzi revealed that Grant struggled with some severe ongoing health complications after the collapse.
“We took him to see an integrative doctor and she treated him for the mould exposure, and also tried to correct his immune response. It’s called Heatstroke fatigue.
“For a little while, after we got back, he couldn’t handle bright light and couldn’t handle extreme temperatures. He had to be a certain temperature the whole time, he was almost like a Dracula character,” she said.
How did Grant Denyer feel before he collapsed?
Grant said that apart from feeling like he wasn’t “enjoying himself” he didn’t really notice many symptoms before his health quickly deteriorated.
“I had no idea it was coming,” he said. “I dropped to the deck and started convulsing and dropping in and out of consciousness.”
“It took a long time to stabilize my vitals and I remember them sort of shaking me and slapping me and saying, ‘stay with me, stay with me’. I was dropping in and out of consciousness.
“It was very clear very early on that it was extremely serious.”
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Chezzi stressed just how critical Grant’s health issues were.
“It could have been could have been fatal. There was 100 people who died in India in those three days during that Heatwave, even around the area that we were racing, so it’s extremely serious. And we’re very fortunate that he’s still here.”
The Amazing Race Australia airs on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights on Channel 10 & 10Play at 7.30pm.
We’re down to the wire and it’s almost time to crown the winner of The Voice Australia 2023.
Coaches Rita Ora, Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian and Jason Derulo have slowly eliminated contestants from their teams and are left with just one each.
In The Voice Australia 2023 Grand Final, Charlie Pittman, Ethan Beckton, Ezra Williams and Tarryn Stokes will battle it out to be named the winner of the singing competition, and take home $100,000 as well as a contract with Universal Music Australia.
If you’re keen to watch all of the action unfold, read on to find out how to watch it.
When is The Voice Australia 2023 Grand Final on?
The final kicks off at 7.00pm on Sunday, 8 October on Channel 7 and 7Plus. It can also be streamed on 7Play.
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The finalists on what winning means to them
Charlie Pittman
Team: Guy Sebastian
“I know my dad would want me to give this everything I’ve got and really make him proud; I really want to win more than anything.”
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Ethan Beckton
Team: Jason Derulo
“I didn’t think in a million years I would ever be here. To win The Voice would be a dream come true.”
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Ezra Williams
Team: Jess Mauboy
“Winning The Voice would change my life completely.”
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Tarryn Stokes
Team: Rita
“I want people to know that they can still pursue their dreams as parents. I really want to win.”
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What do the coaches have to say about their finalists?
When one of the four finalists is crowned champion, the coach behind them will also be a winner of sorts.
Last year, Rita’s contestant Lachie Gill took out the comp. Will she have a back-to-back win, or will one of the other coaches take their singer to victory? The coach seems to think so.
“Tarryn’s sacrificed time with her kids to make her dream come true. She is undoubtedly one of the best singers I’ve seen on a show like this.” Rita said.
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However, Guy believes that Charlie has what it takes.
“Charlie inspires me as an artist. He has tenderness, he’s got power, he’s such a great storyteller,” he said.
Meanwhile, Jess thinks Ezra has the X factor, while Jason is obviously backing Ethan.
Ezra has a way of engaging and getting through to people’s hearts but also making them want to leap out of their chairs. It’s a magical quality,” Jess said.
“Ethan has something you can’t teach…He has the it factor and an amazing future ahead of him,” Jason said.
The Voice Australia 2023 Grand Finale airs at 7.00pm Sunday, October 8 on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode two of The Amazing RaceAustralia 2023 and we’re already down one pair of celebrities, with another on the chopping block.
The celebrities headed to the city of love, Agra, India, and braved scorching heat paired with a sudden downpour in a fierce competition to win $100,000 for their chosen charities.
However, it was Grant Denyer’s unexpected medical emergency that left Australia in shock during tonight’s emotional episode of The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.
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Challenge one and detours
After a bus ride from New Delhi, the teams were tasked with delivering office workers their traditional chai tea. With no access to Google Maps, the celebrities had to rely on the assistance of the locals. However, some locals were overly enthusiastic to help, even though they had no clue about where to send them.
At the Detour, the teams had to choose between washing laundry in the Yamuna River or creating fire bricks using an abundant natural resource – cow dung.
George Mladenov’s younger sister Pam struggled with the poo task, to say the least, and George didn’t let her off the hook easily. The Survivor all-star stressed that she needed to get the task over and done with so that they wouldn’t be sent home.
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Meanwhile, germaphobe sisters Bec Judd and Kate Twigley struggled when they had to make a decision between doing laundry or dealing with cow dung without gloves.
Grant hoped his Gold Logie would exempt him from the unpleasant task, but unfortunately, he had to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty.
At the washing station, which was located by the river, a sudden downpour made the task even harder.
Alli and Angie Simpson finished their washing first but had to go back to retrieve their bags from the tea shop, where they accidentally left them. Jana Pitman, a mother of six, passed the challenge effortlessly, thanks to her expertise in stain removal.
Challenge Two
At the Intersection, two teams paired up to tackle a complex Bollywood dance routine. Harry Jowsey and Teddy Briggs were concerned about the lack of WD40 to loosen their hips, but that became the least of their worries when 16-year-old Cor Pitman failed on the dancing front time and time again.
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Alli and Angie were ecstatic when former Wiggle members Emma Watkins and her sister Hayley joined them and they formed the all-girl dance troupe, Masala Spice Girls. Mastering it on their first try, the Masala Spice Girls took the lead.
After numerous attempts, Jana used her nurturing powers to calm Cor down, finally completing the challenge, much to the delight of Harry and Teddy.
George, Pam, Bec, and Kate arrived at the challenge in last place and realized their lack of coordination was a hindrance, so strategist George convinced the others that taking a time penalty would be a better choice.
The heat took its toll
Despite his two victories on Dancing With The Stars, Grant had never faced the challenge of performing in scorching 45-degree heat.
Though he managed to successfully complete his dance routine, shortly after, he was overcome by the extreme temperature and required immediate medical assistance. Chezzi Denyer was really worried about him but Grant maintained his sense of humour, introducing himself to the medic as Larry Emdur.
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The medical team stressed that rest was important for Grant, and advised that he didn’t continue on the race until he’d had adequate downtime. Although the Family Feud host knew that they’d been well and truly left behind by the other contestants, he was determined to finish.
The Pit Stop
Emma and Hayley were the first team to arrive, with Alli and Angie closely behind them. Each team slowly filtered in, and despite their time penalty, George and Pam and Bec and Kate both managed to overtake Peter Rowsthorn and daughter Frankie.
After all the teams had arrived at the check point and Grant and Chezzi were still missing, host Beau Ryan went to find them.
It was a tearful farewell when Grant and Chezzi arrived last. Amid laughter and tears, Grant collapsed in worry and had to be taken to the hospital. However, he made a complete recovery, and he no longer thinks he is Larry Emdur.
The Amazing Race Australia airs on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights on Channel 10 & 10Play at 7.30pm
It’s episode 35 of The Block 2023 and three days until our Blockheads have to deliver not one, but two kids’ rooms in a busy week on Charming Street.
Over the past few weeks, Kyle and Leslie have been criticised for their lack of spatial planning skills; but despite this, they want to put up a nib wall back in their open-plan living and dining space. Their builders think it will be another planning disaster, but whether they listen to them is a whole other problem…
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During the weekly walk around, ScottyCam and Shelley Craft visit all the houses and are very impressed with how everyone is tracking… mostly because they’re actually getting on with building and not b**ching at each other…today.
Meanwhile, Eliza and Liberty have some serious connections and enlist the help of Lego Masters’ Brickman to build a toy cheetah for one of their rooms. When Scotty hears about this, he says nothing is free when it comes to The Block, meaning they must pay him for the work.
Given the Melbourne sisters have been the target of a conspiracy theory that they are a Channel 9 plant, they narrowly avoid a cheating scandal, understanding if they don’t pay Brickman the conspiracy will live on.
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Weber BBQ Challenge
Since Scotty is hungry, he hosts another BBQ challenge thanks to Weber.
The Blockheads are tasked with cooking him a meal, and after five tastings a winner is announced!
Once again, BBQ king Brett takes out the win — his second Weber challenge win on The Block and he and Kristy take home $15,000, which is perfect timing since their budget is, well, cooked!
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
There are some polarising contestants looking for love on Love Triangle season 2, however, none more so than confident businessman Sam Fisher.
The 35-year-old owns his own auto parts business in Broome and outrightly claims that he’s looking for his “baby mama”.
“Dating in Broome has been alright. It’s a great spot. You just get a lot of drifters. I have spent a lot of time over the last ten years living in Perth,” he told PerthNow. “I had a long-term relationship in Perth a few years back and then dabbled in Broome.”
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Why did Sam go on Love Triangle?
“We’re here to try yet another avenue,” Sam said of taking part in Love Triangle.
However, Sam didn’t actually audition to be on the show.
“It’s my first time on TV,” he told the publication.
“[Producers] came to me. I never applied. It’s not really my style for this sort of show. They came to me in January and said ‘Sam we’ve had a look at your Instagram and we’d like to have a chat with you’, I gave them a call.”
Given that Sam only has 1,100 followers on Instagram, the idea that he was scouted seems surprising. However, his sister Kristin Fisher is a well-known Sydney socialite.
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Despite his high-profile sibling, Sam claims that he joined the show to find love.
“I am after the real thing, I’m after something sustainable. I’m after something conventional,” he said in his intro video.
Sam admits that he’s “extremely” picky with women
While Sam is adamant that he came on the show to find fame love, he acknowledges that he has very high standards when it comes to finding a romantic partner.
“I’ve been brought up around a certain calibre of women,” he said. “My ideal type might be a little brunette, somewhere south of 5’9″, I’m only 5’9″ myself.”
Stan Original Series premieres on Thursday, October 5 on Stan.
Could it be a case of third-time lucky for exes Tina Provis and Mitch Hibberd who are both competing in Love Island Games?
After (at least) two break-ups – and as many stints on Love Island Australia – the reality TV veterans are joining a slew of international Islanders in the new spin-off series.
From the Australian camp, Callum Hole and Jessica Losurdo, who both starred in season four of the series, are taking part as well. Both Islanders were rumoured to be invovled, and have now been confirmed.
They’ll battle against some of the franchise’s most recognisable names, including Cely Vazquez, Scott Van-der Sluis and Megan Barton-Hanson. The cast is made up of all-stars from the US, UK, Australian, German, Swedish, and French versions of Love Island.
Check out the full cast list for Love Island Games.
Australian Islanders
Callum Hole
Love Island Australia Season 4
Mitch Hibberd
Love Island Australia Season 3 (winner) and Season 4
Tina Provis
Love Island Australia Season 3 (winner) and Season 4
Stan’s rollercoaster of a reality TV dating show Love Triangle is back for season two.
From the producers of Married at First SightAustralia, the controversial series aims to help the contestants question and correct their ingrained dating behaviour.
Season two is narrated by MAFS fan favourite Ella Ding and vows to include a shocking new twist that will “rock the singles to their core”.
In season one of Love Triangle, hopeful singles were connected to two potential suitors but were only able to communicate with them via text and phone calls. After getting to know both people, the single had to choose which they’d like to pursue.
However, after a short time of one-on-one time, the third single (who wasn’t originally chosen) arrived to move in with the happy couple.
Here’s who’s starring in Love Triangle season two.
Alan
32, Electrician, VIC
Jacinta
28, Model, VIC
Nellie
25, Comedian, TAS
Sam
35, Business Owner, WA
Sulei
28, Social Worker, QLD
Tamera
26, Content Creator/Model, NSW
Stan Original Series premieres on Thursday, October 5 on Stan.
Stan Original Series Love Triangle is back for a second season in 2023 and if you’re wondering how real the show actually is, we know the answer — and straight from the producer’s mouths!
Speaking to Chattr ahead of the October 5 premiere, executive producers Tara McWilliams and John Walsh (ya know, the team behind Married at First Sight) admitted that they don’t create the drama, the drama comes to them!
“Contrary to popular belief we’re not in the business of going, ‘Oh, this needs to happen’,” McWilliams said. “No, we’re not driving the car, we’re not steering it in any particular direction.”
“We’re watching, we’re observing and we’re actually pouncing on anything that could be a storyline, but it comes from there and so we’re at the mercy of the cast.”
Tamera. Love Triangle 2023. Stan
Adding to this, Walsh admitted that there’s a huge twist, but then “something” happened within the “twist” that wasn’t accounted for.
“There’s a twist that was planned and then there’s a bombshell within the twist that we hadn’t anticipated,” he said before McWilliams joked: “You basically have to watch with a calculator!”
“In the first series, the twist was that the second the rejected person comes in and forms a triangle,” she said. “Obviously, that’s no longer a surprise to them coming into this series, so we’ve brought in a new twist, something that would challenge them even further.
“It’s not a twist. It’s like a twist. It’s something that we felt organically that fits really well. It’s an extension of what we’ve already done and it really had very quite controversial results.”
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The Love Triangle 2023 cast had a shake-up
Speaking of the cast, McWilliams said “you have to cast it really bloody well to ensure that you are going to get interesting content.”
“We found that some of last year’s] cast was maybe a little bit introverted,” she said, “And so many other couples had to do more of the heavy lifting, whereas this year, we needed people that were going to be straight up from the very beginning. They were going to embrace it and going to wear their heart on their sleeve, be themselves and be authentic. We see that from day one.
“They may have some regrets about that but it’s great because that is what modern dating is about.”
Stan Original Series launches on Thursday, October 5 on Stan.
It’s episode one of The Amazing RaceAustralia 2023 and eleven celebrities kicked off the race with their nearest and dearest, swapping five-star luxury for hectic conditions.
In case you missed it, the likes of Bec Judd, Jana Pittman, Grant and Chezzi Denyer, Harry Jowsey and Ben and Jackie Gillies laced up their joggers in a race to win $100k for their chosen charity.
Our celebs and their loved ones met host Beau Ryan, who began the race in the HOT and chaotic streets of New Delhi.
Challenge One and Detours
In the first challenge, teams embarked on an exhilarating ride in Tuk Tuks, racing through the vibrant city. Subsequently, they ventured into the maze-like markets, where they were tasked to acquire various local goods.
Additionally, teams faced a Detour, presented with two distinct challenges, each offering their own advantages and disadvantages.
Teams that selected Wedding Wish had the challenge of memorising intricate wedding outfits without the assistance of a stylist. For this Detour, they needed excellent memory and attention to detail.
The alternative option, the Chicken Dish, involved purchasing five ingredients from a bustling market using a shopping list, requiring exceptional navigation and adept carrying skills!
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Heat causes havoc on the contestants
In case it wasn’t already made clear, it was damn hot in India and right from the start, Darren McMullen was living in chaos. Meanwhile, King George was understandably wary of overly enthusiastic street vendors and Bec Judd? She just wanted an iced latte! LOL.
George and his sister, Pam, quickly formed an alliance with Olympian Jana Pittman and her 16-year-old son, Cor, the youngest racer in the history of The Amazing Race Australia. However, in a surprising turn of events, Jana unexpectedly abandoned George and simultaneously acquired herself a nemesis.
The Wedding Wish challenge appeared deceptively simple with Silverchair drummer, Ben Gillies and wife RHOM star Jackie, discovering that when it comes to Indian accessories, less is not more. Despite several failed attempts, they persevered.
Meanwhile, Pam suffered from heat stroke after completing the Detour. Thankfully, with some harsh yet motivating words from her brother George, she found the strength to push forward.
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Reality TV stars Harry Jowsey and Teddy Briggs showcased their culinary skills in the Chicken Dish Detour and swiftly took the lead.
Former Wiggle, Emma Watkins, along with her sister Hayley, faced an unavoidable task as they skillfully handled tomatoes during the race while Bec and her sister Kate Twigley had to interrupt their shopping spree due to Kate’s struggle with the scorching 40-degree heat.
Comedian Dane Simpson and his father, Bow, the oldest participant in the history of the show, battled against both the heat and the weight of their grocery load; however, their bond spurred them on to persevere.
Challenge Two
During the next challenge, teams departed from the bustling market to spend some time with some children at a local pool, attempting to grasp the local language.
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Alli Simpson seized the chance to admire Harry, much to the encouragement of her mother Angie.
Harry and Teddy were the first to conquer the phrase challenge, while stand-up comedian PeterRowsthorn and his daughter Frankie saw it as a golden opportunity to discuss cricket with the locals.
Then, using the phrase they just learnt, teams had to then direct their Tuk Tuk driver to a holy site where Beau was waiting.
The Pit Stop
Due to a long Tuk Tuk ride, race leaders Harry and Teddy slipped to second place, allowing Darren and his nephew Tristan to secure first position.
Meanwhile, Dane had hoped for a challenge involving beer and horse betting, a task at which his dad Bow would excel. However, disappointingly, that wasn’t on the agenda and they arrived last at the Pit Stop, resulting in their elimination from the race.
As the next day approached, the majestic Taj Mahal loomed near, and our celebrities must prepare for a demanding endeavour.
Exhaustion, scorching heat, chaotic conditions, and even an upcoming monsoon event will test their resilience and determination!
The Amazing RaceAustralia: Celebrity Edition airs on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode 35 of The Block 2023 and Kristy continues to be the talk of Charming Street.
After an awkies birthday dinner for Ash — where Kristy completely ignored him and Leah — the incident has become a hot topic of conversation on The Block.
Giving zero f**s, Kristy dismisses the whole drama as mere dinner theatre; however, Leah is heartbroken and in tears because it feels like her former bestie no longer acknowledges her existence.
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Meanwhile, Kristy and hubby Brett have contrasting views on the falling out; believing it has given them an opportunity to reset and redirect their focus towards themselves.
The Ronald McDonald House Challenge
As the Blockheads make their way to the Ronald McDonald House challenge, Eliza keeps Liberty waiting…again. While in a previous episode, she had gotten her nails done, this time, Eliza engaged in conversations with every man and his dog.
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When they finally arrived, it was time to get cracking on the challenge, where all five teams plus Jenny and Dylan Heath, made it their mission to focus on helping families that need it the most.
Leah then attempts to initiate a conversation with Kristy; however, it proves futile, despite their close collaboration on the challenge.
With persistence, Leah tries to explain her choice to distance herself from the toxic behaviour, but to no avail.
Rather, Kristy retaliates, implying that Leah should have addressed her own actions, especially towards Steph, right from the start.
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The Challenge winners are announced
After the challenge at Ronald McDonald House, the playground and communal gardens have been transformed into something truly remarkable.
Landscape royalty Dave Franklin arrives to judge the contestants’ efforts and in a surprising turn of events, Leah and Ash, Kristy and Brett, and Eliza and Liberty come out on top, sharing a prize of $15,000 among them.
Reflecting on their victory, Kristy acknowledges that despite the differences that they may have, the teams could work together harmoniously for a truly worthy cause.
Their efforts have certainly left a lasting impact on the community!
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
Over the course of The Amazing Race Australia season, viewers get to know the teams competing for the winning title. However, these faces make up just a fraction of the people travelling around the world to film the show.
During an interview on Mediaweek and Chattr’sThe Entertainment Hotline Podcast, The Amazing Race Australia host Beau Ryan shared some behind-the-scenes tidbits about just how much goes into making the popular reality show
While the final episodes currently in post-production, with about “30 or 40” people working on them, there are a whole lot more who fly internationally with the contestants.
“This year, there are about 140 people on the road,” he said.
However, because this season is a celebrity edition, the cast is actually a lot smaller than in previous years, and has only eleven teams.
“We had 20 teams last season, which meant we had about 170 people on the road – that’s how many people there are. It’s crazy!” Ryan added.
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Who travels with The Amazing Race Australia cast?
Obviously, The Amazing Race Australiacontestants travel with camera people, however, there are so many other roles that are lesser known.
“We’ve got fixers [an employee who coordinates] in each country and people working through logistics. We’ve got Amazing Race franchise people that turn up and come in and out. It’s just next level, it’s crazy. I can’t explain it until you get somewhere and we’re in the hotels,” he said.
Unsurprisingly, the price tag involved with carting 100+ people around the world doesn’t come cheap.
“This show, because you’re moving all the time, the cost is not even funny, it’s ridiculous,” he said.
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Where do the cast and crew go on The Amazing Race Australia 2023?
The celebrities – and the large crew – filmed in South East Asia and India for The Amazing Race 2023.
“Conditions are tough in terms of cities and countries, we go to India,” Ryan said.
“It’s brutal. Whether you’re just travelling by yourself or with the family and friends, it’s hard to get around. Now picture that with no phone, no bearings, the language barrier, currency problems, tiredness and fatigue. And then just repeat that every day for a month while it just gets hotter,” he added.
“Southeast Asia is another level like Malaysia, Borneo, Cambodia, Laos, like it is just ridiculous. And it tests people.”
The Amazing Race Australia airs at 7.30pm on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night on Channel 10.
MKR star Nick made no secret of his crush on co-star Rach throughout the MKR 2023 season.
While the two home cooks didn’t get as far as a showmance on the series, with months passed since the Grand Final was filmed, fans are still wondering if the runner-up managed to get the girl post-show.
While Nick didn’t exactly confirm a relationship between himself and Rach in a post-elimination interview with Chattr, he didn’t deny it either. In fact, he admitted that they’d hung out the night before.
“It was definitely great to see Tommy and Rach at our watch party last night, but yeah, we’ll see” he said coyly.
Pearls. Instagram.
Nick’s teammate and best friend Christian revealed that Tommy and Rach were one of their favourite teams on the show.
“They were close to us and age. Nick and I both have a background in acting like Rach and Tommy is from Melbourne himself, like us. Every little thing clicked with the four of us and we got along like a house on fire,” he said.
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Nick and Christian felt ‘absolute joy’ when Radha and Prabha won
In a nail-biting finish Radha and Prabha took out the MKR 2023 winners crown by just two points. However, despite being so close to winning, Nick and Christian said they were so happy for the sisters.
“We felt absolute joy for Radha and Prabha. We knew how much that competition meant to them. We knew how much it meant to us but seeing that joy on their faces when it got announced, there was so no ill will, there was no hard feelings, there was nothing but love and joy for them in the moment,” Christian said.
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“We don’t see it as we lost, we didn’t lose, we still won, they just happened to take out the crown of MKR.”
Stream all episodes of My Kitchen Rules Australia 2023 on 7Plus.
Fresh off the heels of their exciting win on My Kitchen Rules 2023, Radha and Prabha have revealed that they want to use their prize money to release a Twindian cookbook.
Radha and Prabha cooked against Nick and Christian in the Grand Final and the sisters won the competition with a score of 27, versus the men’s 25.
“It was a beautiful journey to actually see us actually win,” Prabha said. “At some point, we were in our living room screaming like crazy mad women like we’d just won the NRL Grand Final.”
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Of course, along with bragging rights, the twins were also awarded $100,000 cash prize. And, in welcome news to their many fans, Radha and Prabha want to use that money to help them share their cooking knowledge with the country.
“We’re thinking of doing a Twindian cookbook, where we’re able to put a bit of Twindian into every household and to debunk the myth that Indian food is so complex,” Radha said.
“Everyone always says Indian food is ‘curry, curry curry’ all the time; but it’s actually not. There’s so much diversity with Indian food,” Prabha clarified.
“We want to bridge that gap of Indian food knowledge in this Westernised culture in Australia. That it’s more than your simple butter chicken and that there are so many more complex, yummy flavours that really are essentially staple foods in every Indian household.”
She added that the recipes would be “super tasty, super delicious, simple foods done really, really well.”
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Radha and Prabha addressed the cultural significance of cooking Indian food on the show
Episode after episode, Radha and Prabha pumped out impressive Indian dish after dish.
Radha opened up about why they wanted to stick to their native cuisine on MKR.
“It’s it’s important it’s us, it is it is our roots. It’s who is who we are, and you can never deny who you are.
“So being proud of it just makes like if we’re proud of something for ourselves, and looking at us, our roots, our cultural heritage, our food heritage.
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“We’re proud of it, we know that other people will be proud and we just want to share that pride with everyone else. We don’t want to keep it to ourselves. No, we want to share those recipes.”
Radha and Prabha opened up about their dad
Radha and Prabha’s late dad plays a huge role in their cooking journey, and the twins brought judge Colin Fassnidge to tears at their Instant Restaurant when they opened up about losing him.
“That took a lot of courage for us to share [about him] with MKR producers and then having it shared with the entire nation,” Radha said.
“It brought so many emotions to us because we’ve grown up without him but we still feel like we know him. And now we feel like if he was here, he’d be so proud of us.”
Stream all episodes of My Kitchen Rules Australia 2023 on 7Plus.
New Australian drama Scrublands is coming to Stan and it has an all-star Australian cast.
The series is based on the award-winning novel of the same name written by Chris Hammer and follows a small-town tragedy that runs much deeper than originally thought.
Amongst the experienced cast are Luke Arnold(Black Sails, Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS) and Bella Heathcote (Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T, Stan Original Film Relic) with Jay Ryan(It Chapter Two, Top of the Lake).
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Who’s in it?
The cast also includes Robert Taylor(The Newsreader), Adam Zwar(Squinters),Zane Ciarma (Neighbours), Victoria Thaine (Nowhere Boys), Stacy Clausen (True Spirit), Genevieve Morris (Stan Original Series No Activity) and newcomer Ella Ferris.
What’s it about?
The story unfolds in Riversend, a struggling and secluded country town in rural Victoria. A young, and seemingly devoted priest, Byron Swift opens fire on his congregation and kills five parishioners.
A year later, Martin Scarsden (Luke Arnold), an investigative journalist, arrives in Riversend with the intention of writing a simple feature about the tragedy’s anniversary. However, he quickly discovers a town deeply wounded and openly hostile towards journalists. Local bookstore owner, Mandy Bond, Constable Robbie Haus-Jones, and Fran Landers, the widow of one of the victims, are dismissive of him. As Martin’s investigative instincts take over, he delves beneath the surface, realizing that the accepted narrative is unravelling. He is now in a race against time, risking his own life to unveil the truth.
Scrublands. Stan.
Do all of the episodes come out at the same time?
Yes, binge lovers rejoice because Stan will drop all of the Scrublands episodes at the same time.
It’s episode six of Shark Tank Australia 2023 and during the episode, two Tweens entered the Tank with a swimmingly good investment and history was made as one business secured a million-dollar investment!
Here’s what happened during the episode.
Pitch #1 – Cinnamon Cove
The Product
13-year-olds Myla and Liv stepped into the tank with their brand, Cinnamon Cove — sustainable swimsuits made by Tweens for Tweens. Their first design sold out in 24 hours.
Cinnamon Cove. Ten
The Investment Wish
$80,000 for 30% equity.
Offer Accepted
DavieFogarty teamed up with Dr Catriona Wallace to invest $80,000 for a 33% share to give these besties a dream deal!
Pitch #2 – Get Down
The Product
Kat Hanzalek’s mission to remove the taboo around sexual health saw her present, Get Down, a female-friendly condom.
The Investment Wish
$160,000 for 20% equity.
Offer Accepted
Sabri Suby and Jane Lu decided to get down, investing $160,000 for a 40% equity, with royalties on the first 100,000 units.
Pitch #3 – Laundry Lady
The Product
Single mum Susan Toft, dubbed the ‘human fairy godmother of laundry’, pitched her business, Laundry Lady which offers washing, drying and ironing, with the convenience of home pick-up and drop-off.
The Investment Wish
$750,000 for 10% equity.
Offer Accepted
Making history with the largest sum of money invested in the Tank so far, Robert Herjevic secured 30% of the cleaning business for a whopping one million dollars!
It’s episode 15 of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and time for a Grand Finale of epic proportions! As was expected, Nigella Lawson was on hand to help Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge name this year’s winners!
Competing in the pièce de résistance were “Twindians” Radha and Prabha opposite bestie hospo mates, Nick and Christian — two men who had rather yuge shoes to fill after banging on about their experience.
“Tonight, one team will step back into the world with the title of MKR Champions,” Manu said. “And $100,000!”
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An honourable mention must go out to Christian, who yelled up to the gantry: “Rach, meet Chris, Nick’s mum!” A nod to Nick’s MAHOOSIVE crush on Semi-Finalist, Rachel.
Course One – Entrée
The first course had to be served within two hours.
Radha and Prabha
Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato Chutney
After a little help from their mum in the gantry (which hilariously got the twins arguing), Colin said that it was “vibrant” before pulling a face because the “chilli was hot”. Manu said the “fish itself is melting in your mouth”, while Colin called it “moist”. Nigella added that it was “perfectly” cooked.
Colin said the Dhal needed more salt but wasn’t a “deal breaker” and Nigella liked “the gentleness of the Dhal”.
As for their mum? “Very, very proud!”
Nick and Christian
Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary Butter
Colin’s first critique was that they didn’t loosen the scallops from the shell with Nigella calling it a “rookie error”; however, it was “cooked perfectly”, while Manu really enjoyed the Bloody Mary component.
At the end of the first round, Manu said he “put Radha and Prabha ahead”.
Course Two — Seafood Course
The teams had 90 minutes to dish up their Seafood Course.
Nick and Christian
Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof Salad
It was a stressful cook for Nick and Christian, who weren’t overly happy with how they plated their dish.
Thankfully, the judges said the Crayfish were cooked “perfectly” and “melted in your mouth”.
“It’s a winning dish,” Sonia from the guest teams said.
Radha and Prabha
Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant
Radha and Prabha were concerned they had overcooked their prawns, but Nigella said they were “good”. LOL. Manu said, “Frankly, I’m really enjoying it”.
This time round, Colin said the boys were ahead.
Course Three – Meat Course
There was 90 minutes on the clock for the Meat Course.
Nick and Christian
Bavette with Red Wine Jus and Truffle
Colin said the meat was cooked well but it needed more crust; however, loved the red wine jus and horse radish, while Nigella said “It works, but it doesn’t make your heart sing”.
Radha and Prabha
Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled Onion
Throughout the cook, Nigella went over to Radha who was having “a slight panic”.
“It’s very important, but it’s not life or death,” she said.
During judging, Colin said: “I think this might be seasoned with tears!” LOL before Nigella said the chicken was “cooked well”. Manu loved the “fragrant spicy Biryani with the cool of the Raita”.
Their mum’s verdict? “They’ve done great!”
Course Four – Dessert
With one hour on the clock, their last cook in the MKR kitchen was underway!
Radha and Prabha
Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb
After cracking their chocolate domes, Nigella was impressed by the “beautifully smooth” ice cream and loved the crumb. The “flavours balanced the rumbunctiousness” of what has come before.
Colin said it was their best dessert of the competition.
Nick and Christian
3181 Mess (a.k.a an Eton Mess)
With Christian backing himself that they had the win in the bag, Colin said. “You could hang it on the wall”. The judges thought they could have had more cream but loved the Yuzu Curd and said they were “ending on a high”!
The Judging
Nick and Christian
Radha and Prabha
Nigella
8
9
Colin
8
9
Manu
9
9
Overall Score
25
27
The Winners
Radha and Prabha are the My Kitchen Rules 2023 Champions!
