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The Block 2023 Recap Episode 9: All of the amazing studio room reveals from Week 2

by CHATTR Team

It’s episode nine of The Block 2023 and it’s time to see the self-contained studios (or as Scotty Cam called them, “granny flat”) reveals!

Before we get stuck into their gorgeous rooms, here’s a quick rundown of what happened during the episode.

  • Eliza and Liberty pull two all-nighters to finish
  • Rain causes some water damage in Leah and Ash’s studio
  • Steph and Gian seem to be on the up and up. Their new builders are working out well.

Room reveals

House 1 Kyle and Leslie – $27,051

Positives:

  • All three judges thought the room had a serious “wow” factor.
  • Shaynna thought everything was “incredible”. 

Negatives:

  • While the Pilates studio was well done, Marty, Shaynna and Darren questioned its purpose.
  • Marty thought for the real estate market in Hampton East it should have had a kitchenette to make the studio fully self-contained. 
  • The judges thought the carpet was a mistake and should have had floorboards considering it lead to the pool.

House 2 Leah and Ash – $21,094

Positives:

  • The judges loved the choice of timber flooring.   
  • They liked the kitchenette.

Negatives:

  • Darren said the studio gave him “display home vibes” and that the Murphy pull-down bed was the wrong choice, as was the placement of the furniture. 
  • Shaynna thought the studio design had no connection to their “bold and risky” bathroom.

House 3 Kristy and Brett – $30,895

Positives:

  • Darren loved the impressive Velux skylights and their design on the roof of the second-story studio. 
  • Marty liked the design and thought it was a bit like a New York City loft which was a plus for the Hampton East market. 
  • Shaynna loved the colour palette.

Negatives:

  • All three judges had concerns about the layout and some of the styling. 
  • There was no rug and no microwave which was a negative
  • Shaynna thought the studio had no connection to their bathroom. 

House 4 Steph and Gian – $23,822

Positives:

  • Marty thought it had a lovely warmth to it. 
  • Even though they didn’t like the beams on the roof in the bathroom, they loved them in the studio.
  • Marty thought that its use as an extra bedroom would be fantastic come auction time. 
  • Shaynna praised Steph’s architectural work
  • Marty said if this style was applied to the whole house, they would be a very strong team moving forward.

House 5 Eliza and Liberty – $21,518

Positives:

  • The judges were impressed that it was fully self-contained, with a sink, kitchen and microwave.

Negatives:

  • The judges had serious issues with the layout and styling. 
  • The wallpaper was called “juvenile”.
  • Marty said Eliza and Liberty would have been better off delivering a room with nothing in it. Ooft.
  • The judges felt the room wasn’t luxurious enough.

Scoreboard

Steph and Gian came out on top with a score of 24.5 out of 30.

 DarrenShaynnaMartyTotal
Kyle and Leslie87.57.523
Leah and Ash7.576.521
Kristy and Brett7.576.521
** Steph and Gian897.524.5
Eliza and Liberty86.5721.5

*All images have been supplied by 9.

Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!

Episode 1 / Episode 2 / Episode 3 / Episode 4 / Episode 5 / Episode 6 / Episode 7 / Episode 8

The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Interview: Killing It’s Craig Robinson knows our National Anthem and frankly, it’s epic

by Anita Anabel and Danica Baker

It appears as though Craig Robinson has picked up some local knowledge while filming Killing It with Aussie co-star Claudia O’Doherty, as he’s demonstrated by belting out the Australian anthem.

During an interview with Chattr’s The Entertainment Hotline Podcast, Robinson kicked off the chat with a rendition of our national song.

“Aussie, Aussie, Aussie,” he chanted before breaking into song. “Australia all let us rejoice, for we are young and free.”

from Chattr on Vimeo.

The two sat down for a chinwag about season two of Killing It, and dished on what fans can expect from the upcoming instalment.

Craig on what fans can expect in Killing It season two

Craig teased that Killing It season two will be action-packed, and even hinted that something so dramatic will go down that viewers shouldn’t necessarily expect a third season of the popular show.

“Craig and Jillan experienced some success in opening their farm, they were excited to get the first harvest and are about to get paid and then life takes a turn. And another one, and another one. And another one. And another one. So don’t be looking for season three,” he said.

Killing It. Stan.

How Craig and Claudia relate to their characters

Craig and Claudia said that while they both see similarities between themselves and their characters, there are some qualities their own screen personalities have that they don’t align with.

“Sometimes I’ll think to [character Craig], ‘Dude, come on stand up for yourself’. But I do like his resilience and he is not a quitter and I definitely see that part of me, unless I just have to give up.” Craig said.

“At their core, these [Craig and Claudia] are very nice people. They’re just looking for love like anybody else in the world and they find it in each other in different ways,” he added.

Craig Robinson and Claudia O'Doherty in Killing It
Killing It. Stan.

Claudia joked about the literal similarities between herself and her character Jillian.

“Ultimately, I’m probably a bit less friendly than Jillian in real life, just because she’s weirdly friendly. Maybe she could stand to be a bit less friendly.

“We have the same accent, we both have visa problems sometimes. We both have brown hair. There’s a lot of me in her,” she said.

Killing It Season 2 premieres on Friday, August 18 on Stan.

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Interview: Charlotte Crosby addresses backlash for sharing personal moments on Charlotte in Sunderland

by Danica Baker

Charlotte Crosby is no stranger to broadcasting her life for millions of people to watch, however, her brand new show Charlotte in Sunderland has received backlash for exactly that.

The reality series focuses on the former Geordie Shore star’s life in Sunderland, UK and season one follows her journey as she gives birth to her first daughter and as her mum Letitcia is diagnosed with cancer.

The final episode will document Crosby’s labour and ahead of the revealing episode, she shared some content of the monumental event. One of the photos showed her hospital wristband with her patient number on display.

Social media users were quick to point out that Crosby – who has over 8.7 million followers on Instagram – should be careful about broadcasting private details like that.

Speaking of her choice to include footage of her giving birth to Alba Jean, Crosby said that she loves that she can rewatch the life-changing moment.

“The cameraman actually saw Alba before I even saw her,” she told Chattr’s The Entertainment Hotline Podcast on August 18.

“Obviously it covers the birth of my little girl. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me. It’s so emotional for me and Jake and I actually sometimes just put it on just to cry because it is literally the best thing I could ever watch.”

Charlotte on the backlash she received for fighting with her mum after her cancer diagnosis

In episode six of Charlotte in Sunderland, the 33-year-old can be seen speaking with her mum after she’s had successful surgery to remove the tumour in her breast.

Charlotte Crosby and her mum
Charlotte and Letica. Instagram.

“It must be a nice feeling to be able to say that technically you’re cancer-free,” Crosby comments.

Leticia responds: “Yeah it is, it’s really nice and like, I’m over the moon that it’s all gone. Like. when you look at me, there’s nothing in me now – it wasn’t in my lymph nodes, the tumour was smaller.”

However, Leticia points out that she still has a long way to go, and feels as though her life has been put on hold. The conversation turned into an argument, and both women stormed off.

Crosby then said in a cutaway interview: “Nobody’s been through this before and I think as a family we are learning along the way, and it’s hard. It’s really hard.

“And I hate arguing with my mam, I hate it – it’s awful. Thank god we’ve got my dad, because he is the voice of reason and the inner calm and peace in the ball of rage.”

Charlotte, Leticia and Alba. Instagram.

Speaking of the scene, Crosby explained that her mother’s diagnosis took a heavy emotional toll on all of the family.

“There’s a statement, there’s a part in the shore, where my mum and I actually have a big argument. It’s awful. It’s really, really awful. And I’ve got a lot of backlash [over the fight],” she said.

“You learn a lot as a family… You can’t just say, ‘Come on, let’s try and be positive’. That’s not what they want to hear because in their situation, they cannot be positive. They’ve just had the worst news of their life.”

“So having someone who isn’t going through that, say, ‘Come on, let’s try’ is the worst thing you can do.”

Charlotte in Sunderland is available to stream on Binge.

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“Disrespectful”: Duncan breaks silence after MAFS ex Alyssa shared details about their sex life

by Danica Baker

Duncan James has spoken out after his MAFS TV ex-wife Alyssa Barmonde spilt some tea about their sex-life while on the show.

During an appearance on Selina Chhaur and Taku Chimwaza’s Back To Reality podcast, Alyssa told the hosts that she and Duncan slept together much earlier than they originally told producers and their co-stars.

MAFS. Nine.

Duncan – who is now dating former co-star Evelyn Ellis – has responded saying that he doesn’t want to revisit his past with Alyssa.

“It’s disrespectful to discuss anything physical,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle. “My focus is on my relationship with Evelyn, not something that happened last year,” he said. “I won’t talk negatively about Alyssa and I wish her all the best.”

What did Alyssa say about Duncan?

Although Alyssa and Duncan revealed on MAFS that they waited until Intimacy Week to slip between the sheets, during the podcast interview she admitted they’d been lying.

“I do have a bit of a truth bomb,” she told the podcast hosts. “We did not wait to intimacy week. So we had told everyone that we were waiting, that it never happened.”

Alyssa Barmonde with Taku and Selina. Instagram.

“Look, I don’t want to throw him under the bus because I initially agreed with him,” she said. “But he had said, ‘Look, let’s not tell anyone about this. I feel like we’ll be a bit more respected if we just wait until after Intimacy Week’. And I was like, ‘That’s a good idea’.

“The production would’ve known because my producer was always like, ‘Has it happened yet?’, and I’m probably glowing, right?” she added. “She’d always give me this look, and I’m the worst liar. So I would always be looking around like, things are fine! She’s like, ‘Has it happened yet?’ and I was like, ‘No!’. She knew.”

Stream MAFS Australia 2023 on 9Now.

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Abbie Chatfield reveals the real reason she left her radio show Hot Nights With Abbie Chatfield

by Danica Baker

Abbie Chatfield has announced that she’s quit her radio show Hot Nights with Abbie Chatfield and she recorded her final show last night.

“I’ve made the difficult decision to move away from radio for now,” she said in a statement released by the broadcaster Southern Cross Austereo. “I have decided I want my focus to be on my podcast, It’s A Lot and other television opportunities rather than remaining on air in a daily capacity on Hot Nights. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with LiSTNR into the future.”

Chatfield originally announced the news on her Instagram account.

“So, I quit radio and I thought I’d do this video to tell you all first,” she caption an Instagram post, adding that she made the decision “last minute”.

“I’m really happy with my decision and super proud of myself for letting this role go. I simply need to put my energy into projects that bring me joy and that energise me, rather than draining me,” she said on Instagram.

The 28-year-old explained that she decided to leave her show because she is very busy professionally at the moment.

“I have so much on, and daily radio takes up so much time. I simply wasn’t enjoying myself day to day in that environment,” she said. “This was my decision entirely, and I’m so glad I made it.”

“I’m super happy and I can’t wait to focus on the myriad of other projects I have coming up!!!!!!!

The former The Bachelor contestant stressed that she’s remained on good terms with SCA, despite her abrupt departure.

Abbie Chatfield on Instagram
Abbie Chatfield. Instagram.

“My podcast @itsalotpod remains with the network, I’ll still be hosting @fridayz_live. More time for the pod will be so good for me and for the listeners!!” She said.

Abbie’s professional burnout

Chatfield forged a career in the media after appearing on Matt Angew’s season of The Bachelor back in 2019. Since then she’s won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, launched her podcast It’s A Lot, started a clothing line and her own beer, became the first host of FBoy Island Australia, and is a judge on The Masked Singer.

FBoy Island. Binge.

In July, she revealed that she’d checked herself into a medical and health retreat in Thailand to help her cope with stress.

 “I came to this retreat because I’ve been absolutely depleted and burnt out by the start of this year for a number of reasons,” she said in an Instagram video at the time.

“But I’ve been here for about five days and I think I’ve realised that my priorities need to shift a bit, to be honest, I’ve taken on so many jobs and so many roles.”

“These five days here have been incredibly difficult, which is bizarre because all I’ve done is sit around and get massages and swim and it’s not been difficult obviously for that reason,” she added. “Mentally, I think I have a genuine addiction to work.”

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Has the winner of The Block 2023 already leaked?

by Danica Baker

We may only be a few episodes into The Block 2023 but betting odds may have already leaked the winner.

Sportsbet’s odds show Gian and Steph as the clear front runners to win The Block with their returns currently at $2.20.

In expected second place are Eliza and Liberty at $3.75 while Leah and Ash are in the third slot at $4.33.

Kristy and Brett are in fourth at $6.00 and Kyle and Leslie are least likely to win with a return of $7.00.

The Block. Nine.

How to understand betting odds

Betting odds are based on a dollar value. If someone wagers $1, they will receive the corresponding amount listed for the contestant. For instance, if someone bets $1 on Gian and Steph and they win, that person will receive a $2.20 return. The return is in proportion to the deposit amount, meaning that $10 would yield $22, $100 would yield $220, and so forth.

Can betting odds predict the winner?

Betting odds in no way guarantee a winner. However, they can give a good indication about who is most likely to win. They are skewed by the amount of money that’s been put behind a pair of contestants. In the case of Gian and Steph, it shows that the most amount of money has been bet that they’ll win, as compared to the other contestants.

The Block. Nine.

In regards to how correct betting odds are, history suggests that they’re not far off. Earlier this year, betting odds suggested that Liz Parnov would win Survivor: Heros vs Villains, and she was, in fact, crowned the winner.

Similarly, so, Brent Draper was correctly pegged to win MasterChef 2023 Plus, last year’s betting odds indicated that Billie McKay would win Masterchef, which she did.

The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Here’s your first look at Jamie Dornan as The Man in The Tourist season two

by Danica Baker

Stan Original Series The Tourist is almost back for season two and a bunch of newly released photos have teased fans about what they can expect.

The four photos show Jamie Dornan as Elliot Stanley, or as he’s more commonly known, The Man, and Aussie actor Danielle Macdonald as Helen Chambers looking tense, both of who were main characters in season one.

What is season two of The Tourist about?

Season two of The Tourist will see Elliot and Helen head to Ireland and work together to uncover the truth about Elliot’s past.

The Tourist. Stan.

“As Elliot and Helen are dragged into a longstanding family feud, series two introduces a raft of new characters including Detective Ruairi Slater (The Fall star Conor MacNeill), Niamh Cassidy (Olwen Fouéré of The Northman) and the McDonnell family – Donal (Outlander‘s Diarmaid Murtagh), Orla (Fair City‘s Nessa Matthews), Fergal (One of Us is Lying actor Mark McKenna) and Frank (Then You Run‘s Francis Magee),” the official description for the new season reads.

The Tourist. Stan.

Who is in season two of The Tourist?

The upcoming season sees Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald return as Elliot Stanley and Helen Chambers as well as a host of new characters.

The Tourist. Stan.

Jamie Dornan on method acting in season one

Dornan told Variety that he used real-life experiences to get into the mindset of his character in The Tourist.

“I’ve never had to approach a character before who doesn’t know who he is, so it was almost like a total opposite process for me of not allowing yourself a backstory and accepting every single discovery he has as something new,” he said.

“I often tried to consider myself in my most vulnerable moments, where I’ve felt lost or afraid, and draw on those.”

The Tourist season two will air on Stan in 2024.

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Hold the phone! There’s two more parts to Raquel Leviss’ insane VPR interview with Bethenny

by Danica Baker

If you weren’t already exhausted by Vanderpump Rules‘ Raquel Leviss’ first interview since #Scandoval, you’re about to be, because there are two more instalments on the way.

Much like every VPR reunion in existence, there won’t be one, nor two parts to Leviss’ first interview… it will be a trilogy.

A lot was said during her interview (like a lot, a lot) which was conducted by none other than fellow Bravo reality star Bethenny Frankel.

For those who aren’t up to date with the peak reality TV moment that was the Vanderpump Rules affair, let me give you a quick explanation.

Ariana Madix was in a nine-year relationship with her (now ex) boyfriend Tom Sandoval. Their entire relationship was documented on Vanderpump Rules. Earlier this year, Madix’s close friend Leviss admitted to being in a six-month affair with Sandoval. Chaos ensued.

Tom and Ariana. Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.

What did Racquel say in her interview?

Leviss dismissed Madix’s nine-year relationship with Sandoval and rationalised her choice to go behind her friend’s back.

 “I would not be involved in this affair, secrecy-type situation if I thought there was longevity in this relationship between Tom and Ariana,” she said.

“The people closest to them can see their relationship has not been what they portray on camera. Tom always told me they’re a brand, they’re an image. … They’re business partners.”

Tom and Raquel. Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.

Speaking on her relationship with Madix, Leviss denied that they were ever close.

“We were acquaintances who became friends through the show. We never had a deep conversation that I would have with a best friend.”

Leviss continued to show no remorse and chastised Madix for the way she reacted at the VPR reunion, which was filmed shortly after Madix found out about the affair.

 “It is hurtful to me just to think that — my nature is very kind and forgiving and understanding of other people, so the concept of me being the ultimate reality TV villain just blows my mind… And the way that she spoke to me at the reunion, I feel like it was uncalled for,” she said.

When will the next instalments drop?

The next parts of Leviss’ bonkers interview with Frankel are on their way!

Part two will reportedly drop on August 18, while the final instalment is set to be released on August 19, AEST.

Will Racquel be back for the next season of Vanderpump Rules?

It looks unlikely. Most VPR cast members have been photographed filming the new season, and Leviss hasn’t been seen with them.

TMZ has also reported that she won’t be returning.

Ariana Madix. Instagram.

The theory is backed up by Leviss’ interview with Frankel during which she complained about not being compensated for the amount of exposure her affair with Tom bought to the season.

“I just heard what you were saying on TikTok and using my case as an example of exploitation and the way that the network is running to the bank—like laughing, running to the bank with this scandal and I haven’t seen a single penny,” she said. “I feel like it’s not fair and I feel like a toddler saying, ‘It’s not fair,’ but it really isn’t.”

You can listen to it here.

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Check out the glossy new trailer for Prince Harry’s Netflix docu-series Heart of Invictus

by Danica Baker

The trailer for Prince Harry’s long-awaited docuseries Heart of Invictus has been released.

The instalment is part of Harry and Meghan Markle’s multi-million dollar deal with Netflix and focuses on the Invictus Games, which are an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, founded by Prince Harry.

The series will follow the human stories behind the games, and give a look into their inspiring backgrounds.

Prince Harry at Invictus Games
Heart Of Invictus. Netflix.

“Our Invictus Games community represents some of the bravest and most dedicated individuals from 23 nations across the globe.” Prince Harry said in a statement about the new project.

“Heart of Invictus is the incredible story of competitors brought together through service who are now united through sport.

“While in various stages of recovery from both visible and invisible injuries, these competitors and their loved ones give a compelling look at their journey to the Invictus Games, in a way that commands admiration and respect.”

When does Heart of Invictus air?

The five-part series will be released on Netflix on August 30.

Is there a trailer?

There sure is. You can watch it below.

Did Prince Harry start the Invictus Games?

Yes, Prince Harry is the founder of the Invictus Games, and the event came to fruition after he took a trip to the Warrior Games in the USA in 2013.

Heart Of Invictus. Netflix.

“Since the very first Invictus Games back in 2014, we knew that each competitor would contribute in their own exceptional way to a mosaic of resilience, determination, and resolve,” Prince Harry also said.

“This series will give communities around the world a window into the moving and uplifting stories of these competitors on their path to the Netherlands next year.

“As Archewell Productions’ first series with Netflix, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, I couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead or prouder of the Invictus community for continuously inspiring global healing, human potential and continued service.”

Stream Heart of Invictus from August 30 on Netflix.

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The Block 2023 Recap Episode 8: Two houses have a sleepover and Leah and Kyle sort sh** out

by Anita Anabel

**SPOILER ALERT: If you are from Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth, this recap contains spoilers for episode eight of The Block which will air on Thursday, August 17**

It’s episode eight of The Block 2023 and unfortunately for Steph and Gian, a lovely friendship continued to develop between Leah and Ash (House Two) and Kristy and Brett (House 3).

In fact, the foursome who have decidedly turned themselves into the Mean Girls cast had a sleepover while House Two underwent some serious demolition.

Kristy. Nine

Given that it was a long weekend in Melbourne at the time of filming and the fact that the show’s rules means no power tools on a Public Holiday, the Blockheads continued to build their studios by hand.

Meanwhile, tensions have been brewing between Leah and House One’s Kyle, who you may remember called her out for speaking over people during the madness that was the body corporate. Like her husband in episode seven, Leah cannot let sh** go and approaches Kyle to clear the air.

Kyle and Leah. Nine

Kyle, who is pretty much as chill as they come, explains there is no issue; however, he admits he doesn’t think they will ever be besties. 

Over in House Four, Steph and Gian are delighted when Scotty Cam tells them they can sell the huge swim spa in their backyard. Dollar signs flash in Gian’s eyes and he smiles from ear to ear. Finally, some luck for the underdogs!

Gian. Nine

As the contestants continue their builds, they’re reminded of the huge prizes up for grabs on The Block this week. Not only will there be a $10k cash prize from Ford for the winning room, but also a $20k wardrobe upgrade from Kinsman, and a goddamn Hermes vintage bag worth at least $20k!!

Even though Kristy and Brett have a solid alliance with their neighbours, their own pairing starts to see a few cracks as they argue about the best way to paint their studio apartment. However, during a Weber grilling challenge, where the Blockheads were tasked with cooking the perfect steak for Scotty, the long-time host awards Brett the win and the couple take home $10k.

The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!

Episode 1 / Episode 2 / Episode 3 / Episode 4 / Episode 5 / Episode 6 / Episode 7

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TV and Streaming Guides: The Matildas are set to dominate tonight, but will our other fave shows still air?

by Anita Anabel

It’s the game that will undoubtedly stop the nation when the Matildas take on England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup — and while all eyeballs will be on Seven or 7Plus, what about our other favourite shows like The Block?

So, with this – we’ve turned our Chattr Streaming and TV Guide green and gold with the addition of everything you need to know about what else is on.

TV HIGHLIGHTS – Wednesday, August 16

7 and 7Plus

Australian Matildas vs England Lionesses, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Semi-Final

While the Pre-Game starts at 7pm AEST, the official kick-off for tonight’s game is:

  • 8.00 pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria 
  • 5.30 pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia
  • 6.00 pm AWST — Western Australia
https://www.chattr.com.au/16/08/2023/what-time-is-the-matildas-semi-final-game-tonight/

9 and 9Now

SYDNEY & BRISBANE

  • 7.30 pm: The Block
  • 8.45 pm: Paramedics
  • 9:45 pm: Dream Listing Byron 

(NRL Thursday Night Footy will air at 7.30 pm on Thursday, August 17)

MELBOURNE, PERTH & ADELAIDE

  • 7. 30 pm: RBT
  • 8. 30 pm: Paramedics
  • 9. 30 pm: Footy Classified 

(The Block will air at 7.30pm on Thursday, August 17)

10 and 10Play

  • The Dog House Australia 2023
  • Thank God You’re Here will not be airing this evening

ABC and ABC iview

  • 8.32 pm: Gruen
  • 9.09 pm: Gold Diggers

SBS and SBS on Demand

  • 7.30 pm: Michael Mosley Secrets of the Superagers
Ellie Carpenter from The Matildas FIFA team
Seven.

STREAMING

STAN

  • Twin Flower

 NETFLIX

  • DEPP V HEARD

BINGE

  • Gogglebox Australia – Season 18, Episode 1

DISNEY+

  • The Villains of Valley View – Season 2

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MAFS bride Alyssa drops bombshell about her sex life with ex-hubby Duncan

by Danica Baker

Scorned MAFS bride Alyssa Barmonde has served up some piping hot tea about her sex-life with her TV husband Duncan James.

Post filming, the reality star managed to stay relatively tight-lipped about her relationship with Duncan, until a recent appearance on Selina Chhaur and Taku Chimwaza’s Back To Reality podcast.

Alyssa revealed that she and Duncan actually lied about the first time they had sex on the show. They told cameras – and their fellow participants – that they waited until Intimacy Week to slip between the sheets.

MAFS. Nine.

“I do have a bit of a truth bomb,” she told the podcast hosts. “We did not wait to intimacy week. So we had told everyone that we were waiting, that it never happened.”

She clarified that she and Duncan got down and dirty within the first few nights of meeting.

“Look, I don’t want to throw him under the bus because I initially agreed with him,” she said. “But he had said, ‘Look, let’s not tell anyone about this. I feel like we’ll be a bit more respected if we just wait until after Intimacy Week’. And I was like, ‘That’s a good idea’.

“The production would’ve known because my producer was always like, ‘Has it happened yet?’, and I’m probably glowing, right?” she added. “She’d always give me this look, and I’m the worst liar. So I would always be looking around like, things are fine! She’s like, ‘Has it happened yet?’ and I was like, ‘No!’. She knew.”

Duncan is now dating MAFS co-star Evelyn Ellis

Evelyn Ellis. Instagram.

Duncan and Alyssa broke up at the final commitment ceremony when the groom told her that he didn’t want to move forward in a relationship with her.

After the break up, Duncan and Evelyn began a relationship, and have been together since March. The pair confirmed their relationship in May in a video with Nine Entertainment.

“This is Evelyn and Duncan’s hard launch,” Evelyn said in the video.

“It feels good to finally just say it, and it feels kind of exhilarating in a weird, freeing way.”

Stream MAFS 2023 on 9Now.

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Check out the betting odds for The Matildas to win against England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup

by Danica Baker

Soccer fever is well and truly sweeping the nation, and with The Matildas competing in FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final taking place tonight, fans are wondering what the likelihood of them winning is.

One way to get an indication of The Matildas’ chance of taking the W is by looking at the current betting odds.

At the time of writing, Australia has betting odds of $3.30 to win, England has $2.40 while the return for a draw is $3.00.

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What do betting odds mean?

Betting odds are based on a dollar value. So if a punter puts down $1 and their team wins, they’ll get the aforementioned amounts back. The odds apply to different amounts too. For example, if someone bet $10.00 that The Matildas will win they’d get $33.00 back. If they threw down $100.00, they’d have a return of $330.00 and so forth.

Are betting odds always right?

There’s absolutely no guarantee that betting odds can predict a win. However, the betting odds are skewed by the amount of money that’s been put behind a team.

In the case of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final, it means that more money has been bet that England will win in comparison to Australia. Often, these people betting the money have in-depth knowledge about the sport and the teams, so they can provide an indication of who might win.

What is the Australian Matilda’s track record against the English Lionesses?

The Matildas have gone up against The Lionesses six times, and they’ve lost three times, won twice and drawn once. Their most recent match up was in Brentford, UK, at the Gtech Community Stadium in April. They won the match with a score 2 to 0.

What time is the game?

While the Pre-Game starts at 7pm AEST, the official kick-off for tonight’s game is:

  • 8pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria 
  • 5:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia
  • 6pm AWST — Western Australia

Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 8pm AEST on 7 and 7Plus.

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Shark Tank Australia has dropped its air date and you’ll be watching the Sharks in next to no time

by Danica Baker

The air date for the upcoming season of Shark Tank Australia has dropped and you’ll be watching the brand new sharks investing in random inventions later this month.

The show, which has been on a five-year hiatus, is returning to 10 and 10Play on Tuesday, August 29.

Sabri Suby, Dr. Catriona Wallace, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and Robert Herjavec will be the Sharks taking up seats in the Shark Tank, and investing their own money in ideas that contestants present.

Meet the Sharks

Sabri Suby

Sabri Sudy made coveted Australia’s Young Rich List in 2023 and is the founder of the full-service digital marketing agency King Kong.

Dr. Catriona Wallace

Catriona Wallace is an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse. She founded Flamingo AI in 2014 and in 2016 it became only the second woman-led business listed to the Australian Stock Exchange.

Davie Fogarty

David Fogarty is the man behind the bestselling Oodie. On top of that, he founded Davie Group and 10 other consumer brands.

Jane Lu

Jane Lu is the energetic and fiercely independent CEO of the online fashion boutique Showpo. She is also known for her thriving Instagram account and podcast, both called The Lazy CEO.

Robert Herjavec

Robert Herjavec is best known for being one of the OG Sharks on Shark Tank America. He’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars and invested over $24 million across 54 deals during his time on the US iteration.

Is there a trailer?

There sure is. You can watch it right here:

Shark Tank airs on August 29 at 7.30pm On 10 And 10 Play.

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What time is the Matildas Semi-Final game tonight? Here’s everything you need to know

by Danica Baker

It’s been a whirlwind of wins for The Matildas in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the gals have made their way into the Semi-Final.

Tonight’s hotly-anticipated match will see the Australian women’s team face off against the England Lionesses in Sydney.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Sam Kerr. Instagram.

What time is the game?

While the Pre-Game starts at 7pm AEST, the official kick-off for tonight’s game is:

  • 8pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria 
  • 5:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia
  • 6pm AWST — Western Australia

Who’s tuning into the Women’s World Cup?

The amount of Aussies tuning into the FIFA World Cup has been astronomical, and their Quarter-Final was watched by 6.54 million people on Seven and 7plus.

A survey conducted by brand tracking platform Tracksuit of 4000 Aussies found that almost 77% of Aussies have noticed an improvement in attention and support towards women’s sport in recent years. The same study found that 60% of Aussies aged 18-24 prefer brands that back women’s sport, compared to only 40% for those aged 35-64.

Sam Kerr. Instagram.

What’s the Matildas “pump up song”?

This one’s a blast from the past! The Matildas’ goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recently revealed that Strawberry Kisses by Nikki Webster has been a “team favourite” for the last few weeks.

“It’s pretty incredible and I’m so flattered and I’m so proud of everything they are achieving as well,” Webster said during an appearance on Fifi, Fev & Nick. “To be a little part of that, is pretty amazing.”

The results of past Matildas games at the FIFA Women’s World Cup

  • Australia vs France: Matildas won 0-0 (7-6 pens)
  • Australia vs Denmark: Matildas won, 2-0
  • Australia vs Ireland: Matildas won, 1-0
  • Australia vs Nigeria: Matildas lost, 2-3
  • Australia vs Canada: Matildas won, 4-0
Mackenzie Arnold. Instagram.

Matildas Line up

1. Lydia Williams
2. Courtney Nevin
3. Aivi Luik
4. Clare Polinghorne
5. Cortnee Vine
6. Clare Wheeler
7. Steph Catley
8. Alex Chidiac
9. Caitlin Foord
10. Emily van Egmond
11. Mary Fowler
12. Teagan Micah
13. Tameka Yallop
14. Alanna Kennedy
15. Clare Hunt
16. Harley Raso
17. Kyah Simon
18. Mackenzie Arnold
19. Katrina Gorry
20. Sam Kerr
21. Ellie Carpenter
22. Charlotte Grant
23. Kyra Cooney-Cross

Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 8pm AEST on 7 and 7Plus.

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The Voice recap episode 6: Coach Jason Derulo thinks he’s “found the winners of The Voice”

by Danica Baker

It’s episode six of The Voice Australia 2023 and Jason Derulo believes that he’s just snagged out the winners of The Voice in cousins Tee and Raye.

While the other coaches – Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jess Mauboy – all turned their chairs for the cousin duo, it was Jason who they chose to go with.

Elsewhere in the blind auditions, all four added some more impressive talent to their teams.

See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #6!

Giaan Jordan

It was only Giaan’s second time ever performing in front of a live audience, but her lack of experience with a crowd didn’t dampen her delivery. The 17-year-old indigenous teenager managed to turn three chairs with her rendition of Cindi Lauper’s True Colours and joined Team Jess after she blocked Guy.

Tee and Raye

Cousins Tee and Raye had all four coaches turning their chairs for their performance of En Vogue’s Don’t Let Go (Love).

“This is why I keep coming back to Australia year after year because the talent here is another level!”  Rita exclaimed.

However, they chose Team Jason, who declared: “I might have just found the winners of The Voice.”

Jade Taunton

After Jade’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide, Jess headed up on stage to comfort her. Jade revealed that she is a carer for her sister who has cerebral palsy, stating: “I didn’t know who I was as a person.”

Jess told Jade that her performance took her to a “whole other place with her vocals” and the 23-year-old secured a spot on her team.

Jaxson

Jaxson from Victoria dedicated her song I Fall Apart by Post Malone to his late mum and earned a spot on Team Guy.

Cruize Karaitiana

Cruize chose to sing a Rita Ora song in the form of Carry On by Kygo featuring the The Voice coach. He got a chair spin from both Rita and Jess and chose Team Rita.

The Voice continues 7.30pm on Monday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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The Block 2023 Recap Episode 7: Ash cannot let sh** go and puts Kyle on his hit list

by Anita Anabel

It’s episode seven of The Block 2023 and there are six days left until the studio room reveal.

Following the dramatic body corporate the day prior, our Blockheads are STILL reeling after Leah and Ash went for Steph for having her dad, Nick work on House Number Four.

While the chaos doesn’t directly affect Kyle, Ash is fuming about the way he spoke to Leah during the meeting.

Meanwhile, Kyle and Leslie are at Scotty Cam’s house in Gisborne where Danny Wallis pops in to give them some great advice about what he is looking for when buying a house on The Block. He has experience since he’s pretty much bought every single one…

Danny Wallis. Nine

Leah struggles to find a gyp rocker while Gian gets a talking to for dangerous practice

Over in Leah and Ash’s house, besides whingeing, they’re actually renovating and Leah is having real trouble finding a gyp rocker, making many calls with no luck. They then call Tom last year who finds one for them at the very last second.

While taking a break from the drama, Kristy and her husband Brett manage to secure their real estate agent, Belle Property in Hampton. Not taking a break from the drama is Gian, who nearly causes an accident while conducting a demo in front of Foreman Keith on the roof. Site manager Aidan tells him off and Gian promises he won’t do it again.

Gian. Nine

After a day of building, whingeing, complaining and some more building, the problematic Leah and Ash and Kristy and Brett come together in House No.2 to, you guessed it… b**ch and moan about Kyle.

Ash is still fuming about how Kyle spoke to Leah and wants to “talk” to him about it… look out, Kyle! Ash is coming for you…

The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!

Episode 1 / Episode 2 / Episode 3 / Episode 4 / Episode 5 / Episode 6

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Check out the new Neighbours trailer and find out exactly when it’s returning

by Danica Baker

Neighbours is returning to our small screens and the new season will take place two years in the future.

The new trailer shows that the Neighbours season (reboot?) will kick off with an extravagant wedding between Mike Young (Guy Pearce) and his former love interest Jane Harris (Annie Jones). However, because nothing in soapie land can be straightforward and simple, the quick clip teases a “jaw-dropping twist”.

Neighbours. Ten.

Of course, Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), Neighbours’ most infamous villain, appears to have something to do with the twist. He’s shown holding the wedding ring and talking to his friend who asks, “You’re not having second thoughts about today, are you?”

Furthermore, avid Neighbours fans will remember that Paul and Jane have a complicated romantic history – suggesting that Paul may be at the wedding to break it up. Watch the trailer for yourself below:

When does Neighbours air?

Neighbours is returning to 10 and 10Play on Monday, September 18. UK and U.S. audiences can view the series on Amazon Freevee plus Prime Video in Australia and New Zealand seven days following free to air viewing on Network 10.

I thought Neighbours was cancelled?

Well, you’re not wrong. Neighbours was cancelled, and its “series finale” aired in July 2022.  However, it was revived when Amazon’s AVOD service, Freevee, bought the rights from former Neighbours distributor, Fremantle. 

Neighbours. Ten.

Who will be in the Neighbours reboot?

Not all of the Neighbours cast will be returning for the reboot, however, there is a big chunk of characters coming back, plus some newcomers.

Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Stefan Dennis, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Georgie Stone, Tim Kano, Lucinda Cowden and Lucinda Armstrong Hall are all returning to the soap. While new kids on the block Mischa Barton (yes, that Mischa barton), Shiv Palekar, Sara West, Naomi Rukavina and Xavier Molyneux will all be coming on board.

Plus, Guy Pearce who starred in over 450 episodes from 1986 – 1989 and who returned for the series finale last year, is re-joining the cast, too.

Speaking of his return, Pearce said that he’s happy to come back again, even though he thought his appearance in the series finale would be the last of Mike Young.

“Obviously, if I’m going to extricate myself from the show, I want to do it respectfully. I wasn’t just gonna go, ‘Well, bad luck. You had your chance, that was it,’ you know. So there may be a little appearance or two, shall we say,” he said during an appearance on the Good Weekend Talks podcast.

Neighbours airs on Monday, September 18 on 10 and 10Play.

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Peep the dollar amount of every tip ever given on Below Deck Down Under

by Danica Baker

Undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of a Below Deck Down Under charter for the crew is the tip meeting – especially when it’s a healthy sum.

And, as a viewer, it’s also interesting the see whether the crew’s hard work paid off, or if their guest was particularly stingy or generous.

However, with so many dollar amounts flying around, it can be hard to remember if a tip is actually good, and it’s often easier to rely on the gang’s reaction to gauge the answer.

Tip meeting on Below Deck Down Under
Below Deck Down Under. Hayu.

However, we’ve eliminated that problem for you by going through every episode of Below Deck Down Under, and popping together a list of exactly how much each guest gave in tips. You can thank us later.

The tips from each season of Below Deck Down Under

Season One

Charter 1 USD $16,230

Charter 2 USD $16,920

Charter 3 USD $16,530

Charter 4 USD $16,230

Charter 5 USD $17,800

Charter 6 USD $14,000

Charter 7 USD $16,149

Charter 8 USD $16,149

Below Deck Down Under. Hayu.

Season Two

Charter 1 USD $17,500

Charter 2 USD $15,000

Charter 3 USD $25,000

The difference in the cost of charter

Season two of Below Deck Down Under is held on the former Japanese fishing vessel turned super yacht The Northern Sun. As many fans have pointed out, the current season’s boat is erm, slightly sub-par to season one’s Thalassa. Case in point: Tzarina’s cramped kitchen.

Below Deck Down Under. Hayu.

And, the drop in quality is represented in the price of the charters.

In season one the average cost was USD $310,000 for a trip, while season two is much lower, at USD $161,700.

However, despite the lower cost of the charter, the tips are significantly higher. For example, charter six on season one of BDDU gave a tip of USD $14,000, while charter three on season two gave a tip of USD $25,000, which is a massive 56% increase.

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Think you can turn the judge’s chair? You’re in luck because The Voice Australia is casting for 2024

by Danica Baker

The Voice Australia may have only just kicked off the current season, but they’re already casting for 2024.

“The country’s number-one music show is back for another season!” The casting page reads. “Do you think you could walk onto Australia’s biggest stage and turn a chair?”

The Voice. Seven.

How do I apply

Casting for The Voice Australia 2024 is already open, so those interested in applying can do so through the link here.

What’s the application process like?

The first step of applying for The Voice Australia is to fill out a detailed online questionnaire. Here, you’ll be asked to fill in some personal details, like your name and address. Next, you’ll be asked some open-ended questions about your life and music preferences.

Amongst these questions are What is the craziest thing that has ever happened to you? and What artist/s do you aspire to be like and why?

The Voice. Seven.

Another question, which isn’t necessarily related to music but could help producers concoct a back story about you is: Tell us something that might surprise us? What you did on the weekend? A funny story about you?.

Applicants are also asked to send in a video of themselves performing as part of the application process.

What does the winner of The Voice receive?

The person who’s crowned the winner of The Voice Australia receives $100,000 in prize money, as well as a recording contract with Universal Music.

Who has won The Voice in the past?

The Voice has had 11 winners since it started back in 2012.

Lachie Gill. Instagram.

On the most recent season, Lachie Gill from Team Rita won the competition. He recently told The Daily Telegraph that he has a bunch of songs ready to release soon.

“We’ve got maybe 12 or 13 songs ready to go that we can put out so definitely want to get those out in a reasonable amount of time so that people aren’t waiting four months every time for a new song,” he said.

Watch the current season of The Voice Australia on 7 and 7Plus.

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