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Everything you need to know about Australian Idol 2026

by Danica Baker

Australian Idol is returning to our screens in 2026 with a bunch of new singers hoping to be the country’s next big star.

This year’s contestants will compete for a $100,000 prize, as well as a career-defining recording package.

Read on to find out everything we know about Australian Idol 2026 so far.

When does Australia Idol 2026 air?

The new season premieres on Monday, February 2 — the same night as Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 — on Channel Seven and 7plus.

Australian Idol 2025 judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines, and Amy Shark seated at the judges' panel
Australian Idol 2025 Judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines and Amy Shark. Image: Seven

Who are the Australian Idol 2026 judges and hosts?

Marcia Hines, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands are all returning as the judges for Australian Idol 2026.

Last year, Kyle took a break from judging after being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, and host Ricki-Lee Coulter stepped in as a guest judge. However, at this point, Kyle is set to join the whole season on the panel.

Ricki-Lee will be returning alongside Scott Tweedie as host of the series.

Who are the Australian Idol 2026 contestants?

A few of the 2026 hopefuls have already been revealed, and among them are 23-year-old landscaper Kalani and 31-year-old singer-songwriter Charlie.

Kalani is a tradie from the Central Coast, and a trailer shows judge Amy raving over his audition. “You are exactly what we hope to see walk through these doors,” she says.

Charlie applied for the show to pay tribute to his late mum, who tragically died from brain cancer.

“I think of my mum when I sing this song,” Charlie says of his audition to Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather. “Unfortunately, my mum passed away; I was her full-time carer.”

“I wouldn’t trade the sacrifice I made for anything because I got to spend more time with my mum. No one loves you like your mum does,” he added.

Is there a trailer?

There is! Check it out below.

Australian Idol 2026 premieres on February 2 on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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All the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 cast clues and guesses in one place

by Danica Baker

Now that the festive season has wrapped up, it’s time to turn our attention to the first show on the Australian reality TV calendar: I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026.

The new season kicks off on January 18, but despite being just days away, only one of the cast members has been confirmed. And it’s likely that we won’t find out who most of the celebrities are until the premiere, with past seasons only revealing a few campmates before the show went to air.

That said, we do have a handful of clues about the famous faces heading into the African jungle for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2026, and we’ve used them to piece together some guesses about who might be popping up on our screens.

Read on to find out all of the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 clues — and our guesses — in one place.

Rugby League player

Clue: Rugby league Romeo is going from dodging tackles to dodging crocs. They won’t be kicking goals in the jungle. They’ll just be kicking and screaming.

Confirmed celebrity: Former NRL turned The Bachelor lead turned Book-Tok star Luke Bateman.

Popstar

Clue: A ’90s popstar is headlining in Africa. They’ll have a bumper of a time. There’s no turning back. Celebrity status won’t save ’em now.

Our guess: Spice Girl Mel C.

Bridezilla

Clue: Here comes the bride, drench her in slime. Let’s give a rebellious reality bride a fright at first sight. Who’s dancing up the jungle aisle?

Our guess: Cyrell from Married at First Sight (MAFS).

Celebrity chef

Clue: A MasterChef will turn up the heat in the jungle kitchen.

Our guess: Rhi Anderson from MasterChef Australia Season 15 and 17.

Stand-up comedian

Clue: A stand-up star mic-drop moment in Africa. They’re going to be a real scream, Robert.

Our guess: Tommy Little.

Jungle princess

Clue: Need to give this one a like. A Jungle Princess is heading to Africa. Will she have as much fun the second time around? The only likes they’ll be getting will be from leeches. Who’ll have a royal time?

Our guess: Lindy or Stella Klim from The Amazing Race Australia 2025.

Reality bad boy

Clue: Oh, this one will rattle the camp. A reality bad boy will leave island life for jungle strife.

Our guess: King George from Australian Survivor.

Radio queen

Clue: A radio queen will be making waves in the jungle. They will bring the razzle, the dazzle and the sparkle. The ahhh-kle. Who’ll have the jungle talking?

Our guess: Jackie-O.

Logie-winning actor

Clue: A Logie-winning actor is about to give his wildest performance. This will be the role of his life. I can feel the drama, and it’s buzzing in the air.

Our guess: Hugh Sheridan.

AFL player

Clue: An AFL A-lister is going to have a ball when we boot him into the jungle. Let’s just hope they don’t get the boot too soon, Robert. Who’ll be kicking ’round the jungle?

Our guess: Shaun Hampson, who also competed on Australian Survivor.

Soap star

Clue: Cue the drama! ‘Cause a soap star is about to get down and dirty in the jungle. She’s gonna have snakes and creepy crawlies as her new neighbours. Who’ll bring the drama?

Our guess: Rebekah Elmaloglou from Neighbours.

International supermodel

Clue: An international supermodel is strutting her way into Africa. She’s connected to rock ‘n’ royalty. We’ll have ’em Crocodile Rockin’ to something shocking. Who’s rocking the jungle?

Our guess: Holly Young from Big Brother.

Hollywood sitcom star

Clue: Roll out the red carpet, Robert. A Hollywood sitcom star is making his jungle debut. When he meets a bunch of our jungle friends, he’ll go off with a big bang.

Our guess: Johnny Galecki from The Big Bang Theory.

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Julia Morris reveals I’m a Celebrity 2026 is done with casting celebs ‘just in for a fight’

by Danica Baker

Ahead of the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 premiere, Robert Irwin and Julia Morris have revealed that the upcoming season will focus less on trivial drama and more on real connections between the campmates.

In previous seasons, we’ve seen explosive conflict between campmates, including *that* showdown between MAFS‘ Domenica Calarco and Kerri-Anne Kennerley.

However, Julia Morris told TV Week that this year’s cast has been deliberately chosen to prioritise real conversations and emotional openness over conflict, telling the publication that they’ve stepped away from casting “contentious people who are just in for a fight”. 

“It becomes more about the human spirit and making a little micro-community where people can talk about subjects that are important to them,” she added.

“They’re so far out of anything that resembles a comfort zone that they seek comfort in each other. About a week in, they all start to really trust each other – and that’s when they trust Australian viewers, and they open up about stories they probably would never talk about in an interview.”

Robert Irwin reveals big changes are coming to I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026

Despite the possible lack of drama, viewers can still expect I‘m a Celebrity Australia 2026 to be jam-packed full of entertainment.

He told TV Week that Season 12 is “doubling down” on the number of trials and making them even more intense than previous years.

“It’s just one thing to the next,” he explained.

“There’s this new element, this new part of the camp aspect that is really going to test them to a point they’ve never been tested before.”

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2026 premieres on January 18 on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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First I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 contestant revealed

by Danica Baker

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia is returning for 2026 and, once again, we get to watch celebrities battle the elements in the African jungle.

The series will see a bunch of Aussie celebs — and a few international additions — take on Tucker Trials, and live among creepy crawlies, all while competing to take home a prize for their chosen charity.

Ahead of the premiere of the new season, we’ve popped together all the details you need to know about I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2026.

Who’s in the cast?

The first I‘m a Celebrity cast member has been announced, and it’s former The Bachelor lead Luke Bateman.

“I’m trading in outback Queensland for the South African Jungle! I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!,” he wrote alongside a video message.

“I’ll be trading the Australian outback for the African jungle on I’m a Celebrity. Get me out of here, which premieres this Sunday, January the 18th, at 7pm on 10. I’ll be going into the jungle representing my charity farm angels, which is a charity very close to my heart,” he said in the clip.

“They do amazing work in my community, and I’m very excited to see what Robert and Julia have cooked up for me, and now I’m sure there’ll be some delectable food items and some fear instilling trials. I can’t wait. I’ll see you all in the jungle.”

On top of that, some juicy clues have been released, and we’ve made some predictions on who may be entering the jungle, which you can check out here.

In previous years, Network 10 has released a few of the big cast names before the premiere. However, most of the celebs are revealed during the first episode.

Who’s hosting I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026?

Robert Irwin and Julia Morris will be returning for their third season together as hosts. Prior to Robert’s arrival on the show in 2024, Julia hosted alongside Dr Chris Brown for nine seasons.

In February 2023, Chris announced that he was leaving Channel 10 to join Network Seven and has gone on to host Dream Home, Dancing with the Stars Australia and will be fronting the upcoming series My Reno Rules.

Robert is returning to Australia TV, fresh off a stint on Dancing With The Stars US, which he won alongside his partner Witney Carson.

When does I’m a Celebrity 2026 premiere?

The 12th season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia premieres on January 18th, 2026, on Channel 10 and 10Play.

Is there a trailer?

There is! But it only features Robert and Julia. You can watch it for yourself below.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia Season 12 premieres on January 18th, 2026 on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Meet Chris Nield, the MAFS 2026 groom accused of ‘fat-shaming’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 hasn’t started yet, but groom Chris Nield is already at the centre of drama. After Channel Nine released a new trailer sharing scenes from his wedding, past contestants and fans were shocked by his “fat-shaming” comments.

“If I turn around and see a short, overweight blonde girl, I’m gone,” he says in the promo. Yikes. We bet the experts are going to have a field day with this groom.

Former bride Katie Johnston was quick to comment on Instagram, saying: “Urgh, he sounds charming”.

“Ridiculous judgy men,” a fan added.

“Wtf? As opposed to a short, overweight brunette? What a stupid twat,” another wrote.

“New dog, old tricks,” a viewer chimed in.

The groom doesn’t have much of a social media presence, but we’ve rounded up all the information we’ve found on him below.

What does MAFS’ Chris Nield do for work?

The MAFS 2026 groom is an AFL player. He previously played for Goulburn Valley, but was suspended in 2024 after an AFL Victoria salary cap investigation. He has also played for the Huonville Lions, Hobart Football Club, Airport West, and the Kingsborough Tigers FC.

The athlete made the news in 2025 when he allegedly made “violent threats” towards MAFS Funny host Joshua Fox, who was asking about his AFL past, as reported in The Australian.

MAFS 2026 Chris Nield experts
How we imagine the experts reacted to Chris’ controversy. Image: Nine

Chris is “a true Aussie bloke”

Despite all the controversy surrounding Chris, friends told Daily Mail he is “a true Aussie bloke”, describing him as “humble, hardworking and fiercely loyal”. The publication also reported that producers believe he’s the MAFS 2026 “strong [and] dependable” groom.

Who is Chris matched with on MAFS 2026?

Chris is matched with Brook Crompton, who seems like his type. The part-time model and talent acquisition specialist is petite and brunette, and appears to be the life of the party.

It seems like Chris is going to be the centre of the MAFS 2026 drama, but it will be interesting to see if the experts put him in his place.

MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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The huge-seven figure amount Robert Irwin’s apparently paid to host I’m a Celebrity

by Danica Baker

Robert Irwin’s star is shining brighter than ever after winning Dancing With The Stars US’ Mirrorball Trophy and preparing to host his third season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia in 2026. With such a high profile, it should come as no surprise that he’s reportedly earning a whopping seven-figure salary for the gig.

With rumours circulating that some US shows are eyeing Robert to appear on American show, Robert’s reported I’m a Celebrity fee should likely keep him put for a while. New Idea reported that he’s receiving about three million dollars to host the popular Australian reality show.

“That’s genuinely the ballpark he’s playing in now,” a source told the publication. “A lot of American shows approaching him are hovering around that figure.”

Julia Morris and Robert Irwin on I'm a Celebrity Australia 2025.
Robert Irwin and Julia Morris on I’m a Celebrity. Image: Ten.

The insider said that despite his high fee, Network Ten are fairly confident that they can keep Robert for future I’m a Celebrity seasons.

“He’s made it very clear the door isn’t closed,” the insider said. “He’s even joked about doing mates rates for the I’m A Celeb team in the future if everything aligns.”

They added that Robert is really happy working on the season and gets along great with the entire crew.

“Robert absolutely loves the I’m A Celeb family,” a well-placed insider reveals. “He adored the crew, the energy, the audience response, and he honestly felt at home there.”

“He just loves the franchise,” the insider explains. “He knows how special it is. If Network Ten green-lights more seasons and schedules line up, don’t rule him out. He’d happily talk about coming back.”

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Robert Irwin and Julia Morris on I’m a Celebrity. Image: Ten.

How much do the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 contestants get paid?

Every year, the I’m a Celebrity contestants compete for their chosen charity, but they also receive a financial incentive for themselves.

Woman’s Day has reported that the biggest names in the 2026 cast can pocket up to $250,000, while the rest of the cast is expected to earn salaries in the five-figure range.

“You’re not just fighting for your charity at that point; you’re fighting to make all of the agreed rate,” a source told the publication.

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2026 premieres on January 18 on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS’ Jack Millar and Love Island’s Courtney Stubbs got engaged in the most adorable way

by Danica Baker

Married at First Sight (MAFS) star Jack Millar and Love Island Australia’s Courtney Stubbs have announced that they’ve gotten engaged, and the hidden camera video of it is absolutely adorable.

The couple took to Instagram to share that the proposal happened on January 4, 2026 and posted a hidden camera clip of Jack getting down on one knee.

“Chapter 2: The Moment… 04.01.26,” Courtney captioned the clip.

In it, she can be seen accepting his proposal before kissing and hugging him, as the couple then fell over on the ground together. Jack also arranged a hidden microphone, so his proposal can be heard in the clip.

“Cos I love you so much, and I’ve seen you be the best mum. You’re going to make me cry,” he began.

“Give me your hand. I’ve loved every moment with you in almost four years – not quite – we’ve had two beautiful children, and you’ve become the best mum in the whole wide world I would love to ask you – will you marry me?”

Courtney and Jack began dating in 2022 and have since had two children together: Peneope, 2, and Kobe, who is three months.

MAFS stars react to Courtney and Jack’s engagement

Shortly after the clip was posted, the comments section was flooded with congratulatory messages from the couple’s reality TV friends.

“Love you both. Best news hehe,” MAFS‘ Ella Ding wrote. Al Perkins, from the same season as Ella, commented, “ARE YA KIDDING! Congratulations!!!”

Season 6’s Cam Merchant — who is now legally married to his onscreen wife Jules Robinson and shares two sons with her — wrote: “What a moment. Huge congratulations.”

Courtney’s fellow Love Island Australia alum also shared their well-wishes.

“GET OUTTA HERE!! Congratulations, guys,” Season 2’s Cartier Surjan wrote. “Congrats to both of you,” Josh Moss from Love Island Australia Season 1 commented.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 premieres on February 2, 2026.

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A look into Daisy and Joao’s romance on Below Deck Down Under Season 4

by Danica Baker

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 may just be the spiciest the show has ever seen, with a boatmance between veterans Daisy Kelliher and Joao Franco teased in the new trailer.

Both Daisy and Joao make the crossover to Captain Jason Chambers’ team for Season 4 of Down Under. Daisy has appeared on four seasons of Below Deck Sailing Yacht as Chief Stew, while Joao previously served as a deckhand on Below Deck Mediterranean.

And in an epic Below Deck crossover, it appears the two all-stars get together romantically in the upcoming season.

In the trailer, Daisy tells Joao that he is the “kind of person” she’s attracted to, before a montage of clips of them kissing plays out.

One of the cast members can be heard asking if they are “in love”, to which Daisy responds, “she doesn’t know”.

Watch Daisy and Joao’s romantic connection in the teaser trailer below.

What is Captain Jason’s policy on Below Deck romances?

The Below Deck franchise is no stranger to onboard romances — with almost every season flaunting a boatmance. Daisy’s previously been involved with her crewmates, Gary King and Colin Macrae, and Joao had a fling with Tzarina Mace-Ralph and dated Brooke Laughton.

However, now that the two Below Deck all-stars are on Captain Jason’s boat, will he allow a romance that may distract them from their jobs? He told Chattr that in his experience as a captain, it’s impossible to stop crew members from hooking up.

“Let’s just take a normal boat over a period of a year and a half. There’s going to be boatmances,” he said.

Captain Jason Chalmers aboard the Below Deck super yacht.
Captain Jason on Below Deck Down Under. Image: Hayu.

“[With Below Deck] we’re putting, you know, probably about eight months of work into six weeks. So if it happens, it happens. And you know, these guys are adults, they got to learn to actually have relationships, you know, but also understand the boundaries of it.”

Captain Jason said that he believes there’s certain etiquette his employees should adopt if they’re going to start a relationship on board.

“Keep it to yourself, don’t flaunt in front of the crew. Always do your work. Be on time. Don’t get caught standing around chatting; save it for your off time. Still treat each other as a crew member, but you can have a boatmance outside of that,” he explained.

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 airs on February 2 on Hayu and Binge.

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Meet MAFS 2026 bride Julia Vogl, the confidence coach who’s met Kate Winslet and Cher

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 bride Julia Vogl will give the producers a run for their money, as this former journalist and celebrity interviewer knows all the tricks of the trade.

She’s crossed paths with celebrities like Kate Winslet, Matthew McConaughey and Cher, so she won’t be starstruck by the other influencers on MAFS (such as TikTok star Alissa Fay).

The bride is said to be “magnetic” and now works as a confidence coach. Here’s everything we know about the 2026 bride.

What is MAFS 2026 bride Julia Vogl’s job?

Julia used to work as a journalist and entertainment correspondent. She worked as a presenter for Channel 10 across their Wine and Dine advertorial series, and spent two years working as an entertainment reporter for The Project.

She previously worked for NewsCorp, A Current Affair and Beat Magazine.

Since leaving the journalism industry, she has carved out a new niche as a confidence coach. She runs the Talk is Cheap Academy, which helps business owners improve their offerings.

“She helps badass digital business owners make five-figure months without vanity metrics using pop-iconic video content creation,” her bio on LinkedIn reads. “In the last year, Julia has helped some of her clients go viral, make tens of thousands of dollars, attract clients and build self-assurance in the process. Her frameworks and teaching style is unique, strategic and anchored in mindset.”

Additionally, she hosts the YouTube show Talk Is Cheap.

MAFS 2026 bride Julia Vogl
Julia Vogl. Image: Instagram

What is Julia Vogl like?

According to Daily Mail, friends of Julia have described her as “magnetic” and “articulate”. She also “has a way of getting people to reveal their deepest secrets without even realising it.”

She’s going to be a good grounding force at the Dinner Parties!

Who is Julia matched with on MAFS 2026?

Julia has been partnered with Grayson McIvor. He owns a recruitment agency in Sydney, so these two can talk business all day (and night) long.

However, it looks like there might be some controversy surrounding Grayson. On an Instagram post about him, former MAFS bride hinted she had some intel. “Sooo many ladies from the GC will be coming forward with stories about Grayson soon lol,” Ellie Dix wrote.

MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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Meet Rebecca Zukowski, the MAFS 2026 bride who’s been dubbed Jamie Marinos 2.0

by Danica Baker

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 bride Rebecca Zukowski is already being labelled a more mature version of 2025 fan favourite Jamie Marinos.

She has already been dubbed one of the wildest brides in MAFS history, which is quite the feat, considering the dramatic participants that have lit up our screens over the last 12 seasons.

Read on to find out everything we know about Rebecca so far.

Rebecca's LinkedIn profile pic. Image: LinkedIn.
Rebecca’s LinkedIn profile pic. Image: LinkedIn.

Rebecca Zukowski’s wild wedding antics

Rebecca was papped by Daily Mail Australia at her MAFS wedding, and sources who attended the event said that she certainly made an impression.

“She’s wild — think Jamie [Marinos] — just with years of experience,’ the insider close to production said. 

“She was overheard yelling on her balcony in between takes — it was a whole moment.”

They added that she appeared visibly upset during the nuptials.

However, drama aside, a friend of Rebecca’s told the publication that she has a huge heart.

“She’s the type of girl who will back you 100 per cent – but don’t cross her, because she’ll call it out without blinking,” they said. 

“She’s got this larger-than-life energy and doesn’t tone herself down for anyone. We’re all so excited to see her on screen.”

“She’s a no-nonsense kind of woman. She says what everyone else is too scared to say,” a production insider added. “She’s going to make incredible television.”

Who does Rebecca marry on MAFS?

The paparazzi photos showed Rebecca exchanging vows at her wedding with a man who has now been identified as Steve Powell.

However, unlike some other MAFS contestants (*cough* Alissa Fay *cough*), not much is known about Steve just yet.

But, judging by Rebecca’s adverse reaction at the altar, we have an inkling that they may not be a match made in heaven.

MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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Jessika Power spoils Celebrity SAS for Aussie viewers: ‘What was the point’

by Rachel Choy

Former Married At First Sight (MAFS) star Jessika Power is part of the Aussie contingent for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The show has just started airing overseas, featuring a group of Australian celebrities competing against their UK counterparts. However, Aussie fans now know that Jessika is eliminated after the end of Episode 2, due to multiple social media posts shared by the star.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins will air on Channel Seven at some point in 2026, but two episodes have already been shown on UK television.

Jessika shared two carousels on Instagram from her time on the show, with the star looking fierce during filming.

“My face might say one thing… but how I actually felt tells a completely different story. This was rough, rough, ROUGH. I always feared my physical ability would be the thing that stopped me and it never once crossed my mind that my mental history and past experiences would come into play,” she wrote in the caption.

“Watching this back, I realised those situations still have a hold on me in ways I didn’t expect. Growth isn’t always loud guys, sometimes it’s confronting as hell.”

Jessika Power on Celebrity SAS
Jessika Power on Celebrity SAS. Image: Channel 4

In her second post, it seemed to be a farewell post, and a fan confirmed she quit the show in the comments.

“Okay… I’ve cried on national TV before… this time I just bled, overheated, crawled, killed scorpions and kept going,” Jessika wrote.

“No makeup. No comfort. No one to save me but me (luckily I’ve always only ever had me). But it turns out I’m tougher than I ever gave myself credit for… and yes, that surprised me too.”

While most of the comments were positive, one fan was snarky. “What was the point of going on to quit after [a] couple days?” they asked.

How did Jessika Power quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins?

After being put through a gruelling challenge, which included copious amounts of burpees, Jessika decided she couldn’t take it any longer.

“I can’t do this, sorry. I’m being serious, I can’t, I can’t do this,” Jessika said, before handing her armband over.

She was the first recruit to leave the course, and the other recruits were told they shouldn’t follow in her footsteps.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins will screen on Channel 7 in 2026.

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Isabel responds to backlash after Love Island stint: ‘Don’t really give a f**k’

by Danica Baker

Isabel Vella’s Love Island Australia dumping was one of the most explosive moments of the season, considering she was in a steady couple with her now boyfriend, Connor Deighton. Her choice to refuse an exit interview — which was subsequently aired at the end of the episode — raised eyebrows from fans, and she’s received a frosty reception online ever since.

Now, Isabel has taken to Instagram to respond to the backlash she’s received, saying she doesn’t want to talk about her final days in the villa because she “legally” can’t, and said it would just open up the door for more criticism.

“Whenever someone tries to tell their side of the story, people attack them for trying to ‘justify’ themselves,” she wrote in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Instagram. “In real life, I would never try to convince someone to like me, and the last thing I want is for people to think that’s the case.”

Isabel says the online trolling she’s received has affected her

Isabel added that while she’s considered spreading awareness about the “bad edit” she received, she is still personally affected by the hate that’s flooded her inbox and comments section since her time on the show.

“I honestly am still in my healing journey and too tender and tired to open myself up to the opinions of people who write hate comments to people they’ve never met! At the end of the day, people either like me, or they don’t, they see through the bullshit, or they are producer puppets and believe everything with no understanding about TV logistics.”

The Love Island Australia star added that she won’t lower herself to indulging online trolls with a reply.

“Negative people will bring you to their level. Haters want to hate, no matter what, who, when, or why, they will find a way. Like one thing to tolerate hate, hate on what I’m wearing, hate on how I look, hate on what I said, but hating on something that isn’t the truth/full story is what killed me. Especially when we’ve come so far as women to set boundaries and then were victimised again. And some of the comments are from women. It’s obviously very hurtful to see these comments made about me, and I’m just wanting to scream from the rooftops, ‘If only you knew.'”

Love Island's Isabel's Instagram story.
Isabel’s story. Image: Instagram.

Isabel concluded by saying that she’s trying to have thicker skin and remind herself that the opinions of strangers shouldn’t matter to her.

“At the end of the day I needed to learn that I don’t really give a f**k what they think of me, I know who I am always have, the people who were there know what happened, my friends, family and clients know who I am, and my supporters who are following my journey can obviously see straight through the bulls**t cause that’s why they’re here!”

“I’ll be moving on, focusing on the positives and all the amazing things, opportunities and most importantly, people who I left this experience with.”

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Yana, Gabby, Tamara, Mia and Isabel. Image: Nine.

Isabel claims she received a bad edit on Love Island Australia

During her AMA, Isabel was asked how producers manipulate the Islanders on Love Island Australia.

She included a screenshot of herself on the show, and wrote: ‘Not [producers] accidentally using this clip of me “smirking” when the boys were fighting TWICE in the same convo. Half of the reactions you see aren’t us reacting to what was said! This shows it’s not all you see and that’s as much as I’ll say.”

Love Island's Isabel's Instagram story.
Isabel’s story. Image: Instagram.

Towards the beginning of Love Island Australia, Isabel was involved in a feud with bombshells Mia and Boston, which resulted in multiple viewers labelling her a “mean girl” on social media.

At the time, Isabel took to TikTok on her business account to claim that she was getting a bad edit.

“It’s really not that deep, the edit was f**ked and upset me but I’m not gonna sit here and justify myself, we know what happened as we were there and that’s all – be kind out there y’all,” she wrote.

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Love Island’s Lacey reveals if she’s dating Mateo post-villa

by Danica Baker

Love Island Australia 2025’s Lacey Butlin was eliminated early on in the season in a shock dumping shortly after Mateo Francisco entered the villa.

However, the unlikely duo have since struck up a connection, posting multiple videos together that strongly hint that they’re a couple.

On Sunday, January 4, Lacey shared a video of her and Mateo grinding on each other and captioned it “He’s the calm, I’m the chaos”.

@laceyyybutlin For reallll 😭 @Mateo #fyp #loveisland ♬ original sound – @Finest Music

She followed it up with another video a day later of the two dancing and captioned it “Me & U”.

@laceyyybutlin Love my good friend 🤍 @Mateo #loveisland #fyp ♬ original sound – http.jxson

Fans jumped into the comments, unsurprisingly speculating about a potential relationship between the two former Islanders, so we went straight to the source and asked Lacey herself.

“Mateo and I are just friends…. For now,” she told Chattr.

Fans weigh in on a relationship between Mateo and Lacey

Mateo and Lacey were only in the Love Island Australia villa for a short time, and she was involved with Kye while Mateo was exploring a relationship with Tamara.

Neither connection worked out, but it meant that despite briefly coupling up, they never really had the chance to see whether there was something between them during the show.

But, since their possible soft launch on TikTok, fans have flocked to Lacey’s comment section shipping her and Mateo as a couple.

Lacey and Mateo in a Love Island challenge.
Lacey and Mateo in a Love Island challenge. Image: Nine.

“I hope they’re together,” one person wrote, with another commenting: “I think you look so good together.”

“I think there’s some chemistry in the air,” a third user wrote, with another one speculating that the two reality stars are “hitting for sure”.

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Home and Away’s Jacqui Purvis opens up about working with her boyfriend JK Kazzi

by Rachel Choy

Home and Away’s Jacqui Purvis is about to step into one of her biggest roles yet, when she takes to the stage for her first professional theatre show with Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. Written by John Patrick Shanley, the production sees her starring opposite her real-life boyfriend JK Kazzi. It’s raw, emotional and intimate, with just the two actors on stage for an hour and 15 minutes.

Jacqui and JK met on Home and Away, while Jacqui was playing beloved character Felicity Newman and JK was guest-starring as David ‘Dingo’ Lewis. Their friendship blossomed into something more, and they’ve been together ever since.

The decision to work together wasn’t a hard one, and while Jacqui tells Chattr it is a job, and you can separate it from the personal side, there’s an element of trust that shines through onto the stage. “You know the person so well that it’s just trust, you trust each other, and you can be so honest with each other, there’s no kind of grey area,” she explains.

“I’ve never worked with someone I’ve been in a relationship with, and so it is new for me, but I’ve really enjoyed it so far. It’s a whole other thing, and I think it’s going to make the play even more interesting, even deeper, even more alive and electric.”

She says that more people should try working with their significant other, because they’ve “loved” the experience. “There’s just that shorthand where you just get each other, you understand it. And you don’t need to say too much,” Jacqui adds.

Home and Away's Jacqui Purvis and boyfriend JK Kazzi with John Patrick Shanley.
Jacqui and JK with John Patrick Shanley.

How different is Jacqui’s new role from Home and Away?

Jacqui admits that her play is “completely different” from her experience working on Home and Away, because the audience’s attention will be focused solely on her and JK.

“I’m so used to that beautiful big ensemble at Home and Away and having so many voices, whereas here it’s literally just JK and I, and it’s so intimate,” Jacqui reveals.

“There’s no way out for us and it’s live, so it’s a massive challenge. But that’s why I wanted to do it, because it is so different from Home and Away.”

Theatre was how Jacqui fell in love with acting, and while she obviously loves working in film and TV, she says it’s almost like returning to her roots.

“It kind of feels almost like going home a little bit, back to when I was a little girl,” she says. “I’m sure I will love it and probably want to do it again [in the future].”

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is playing at The Old Fitz Theatre in Melbourne from January 13 to February 1. You can purchase tickets here.

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The Traitors Australia 2026: Everything we know about Season 3

by Rachel Choy

The Traitors Australia is returning to our screens in 2026, and Channel 10 has released some juicy details about the devious reality TV show. Gretel Killeen, who is known for her time hosting Big Brother Australia and competing on the current season of The Amazing Race Australia, will replace Rodger Corser as host for The Traitors Australia 2026.

“The Traitors is returning to 10 in 2026 with Aussie Legend Gretel Killeen as host! Dust off your cloaks, trusty Traitors, and prepare to bury the hatchet… in your closest ally’s back,” Channel 10 wrote on social media.

The Traitors Australia last aired in 2023 before it was put on hiatus. There was no winner, and Blake Willoughby, Sam McGlone, and Camille Chicheportiche walked away empty-handed with no prize money.

Below, here’s everything we know about The Traitors Australia 2026, including where it’s being filmed and who’s joining the cast.

Which celebrities have been cast in The Traitors Australia 2026?

The Traitors Australia 2026 cast is stacked with some of the biggest names from the most popular shows in Australian reality TV history.

AJ Antonios (Australian Survivor), Alex Nation (The Bachelor Australia), Alvin Quah (MasterChef Australia) and Cam Merchant (Married at First Sight Australia) are joined by Claudia Bonifazio (Love Island Australia), Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) and Gamble Breaux (The Real Housewives of Melbourne).

Henry Nicholson (Australian Survivor), Ian “Dicko” Dickson (Australian Idol), Josh Packham (Love Island Australia), Keira Maguire (The Bachelor Australia), Kirby Bentley (Australian Survivor), Krissy Marsh (The Real Housewives of Sydney) and Kween Kong (RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under), Lawson Mahoney (Made In Bondi), are also on the cast.

Rounding out the massive names are Luke Packham (Love Island Australia), Manaaki Hoepo (Aussie Shore), Rachael Evren (Love Island Australia), Rhys Nicholson (RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under), Rob Farnham (musician), Shane Gould (Australian Survivor) and Tully Smyth (Big Brother Australia).

Kirby Bentley on Survivor: Australia v World
Kirby needs redemption after having her torch snuffed on Survivor: Australia v World.

Who is hosting The Traitors Australia 2026?

After rumours that Roger Corser would be replaced for the reinvented version of The Traitors Australia, Channel 10 announced Gretel Killeen as the new host on Sunday, September 28.

“As a writer and performer, I love a new experience and hosting the new Traitors gives me permission to explore an alternate version of myself in an imaginary place, full of challenging mischief,” Gretel said in a press release.

Channel 10 is equally as excited to have Gretel at the helm, with Vice President of Content at Paramount Australia, Tamara Simoneau, saying: “The Traitors format has fans obsessing over every twist and turn all over the world and it’s time we bring it back to Aussie screens with our very own version.

“There is no one better to bring it to life than the OG of groundbreaking, buzz-worthy reality shows, Gretel Killeen.”

Where will The Traitors Australia 2026 be filmed?

According to the New Zealand Herald, The Traitors Australia 2026 will be filmed at the 150-year-old Claremont Castle, situated at the foot of Mt Horrible near Timaru in New Zealand.

“That’s a big show of course, around the world now, The Traitors, and New Zealand’s own version, Season 3 is underway now in terms of production. I found out this week that The Traitors Australia show which hasn’t had as great a run over the Tasman has actually been picked up by South Pacific Pictures here in Auckland,” Editor at Large Shayne Currie said during Media Insider.

“[It] will be produced in South Canterbury, in the same place that they produced The Traitors New Zealand.”

The Traitors Australia location for 2026 Castle Claremont in Timaru New Zealand
The Traitors Australia location for 2026. Photo: Castle Claremont

When will The Traitors Australia Season 3 be released?

At this stage, we only know that The Traitors Australia Season 3 will hit our screens in 2026. Fingers crossed we don’t have to wait too long!

Is there a trailer for The Traitors Australia 2026?

Not yet, you’re far too early. The cast hasn’t been confirmed yet and filming hasn’t started. But make sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll update it as soon as more information is released.

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MAFS 2026 bride reveals how much contestants got paid this year: ‘A lot less’

by Rachel Choy

Considering Married At First Sight (MAFS) is one of Channel Nine’s biggest reality TV shows, you’d think the brides and grooms would be paid a big appearance fee.

The contestants have to commit to months of filming in Sydney, and for many it means taking time off work. Ankita Karungalekar was part of MAFS 2026, but her journey came to an end abruptly after allegations about her husband Micah Lomu surfaced on TikTok.

She tells Chattr contestants on MAFS 2026 are paid weekly rather than daily, and it’s not much at all. “They pay you per week. So it’s $1000 per week. Obviously that’s a lot less than what we usually earn during our nine to five jobs, or whatever you know, that we do on the side,” Ankita spills.

“And then you get, I think, a grocery list as well, [about] $300 or something like that.”

Contestants are also asked to provide their own outfits for the Dinner Parties, but are given strict rules to adhere to by production when it comes to styles and colours.

“When they told me that it’s not up to [me], it’s up to production, what they choose and what sort of colours we require on the screen, that’s when I got a little bit like, okay, then, I mean, are you gonna pay for it?” Ankita recalls.

“Because it’s like, per outfit, [I spent] $600 [or] $500.”

MAFS 2026 bride promo
One of the MAFS 2026 brides. Image: Nine

Did the MAFS cast reach out to Ankita after she was removed?

Ankita was abruptly removed from the experiment alongside Micah right before the first Dinner Party, so she didn’t get to say goodbye to any of her fellow cast members.

“I think everyone reached out to me after, I’m still in touch with all the cast,” Ankita recalls. “I think one thing that everyone was sort of coming together for was it’s unfair to kick me out of the show, even though there was things to do with Micah.”

The bride says the general sentiment about the situation was that it was “unfair”, because MAFS has rematched people on previous seasons.

She doesn’t see herself going back on MAFS for a future season, but admits her tune could change in the future. “There’s a lot of baggage that came with it… just disregarding someone right after they got to know that we were kicked out, the producers didn’t speak with me or anyone,” Ankita says.

“I don’t see myself doing that again, but that’s right now in this moment… it might change later.”

MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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A Love Island movie is in the works and we have all the details

by Rachel Choy

Love Island is one of the most popular reality TV formats in Australia and overseas, but would you watch a movie version? According to Deadline, ITV America is looking into the possibility of turning Love Island into a fictional story for the silver screen.

CEO of ITV America, David George, told the publication he has been discussing what to do with the Love Island IP, especially after it became a breakout hit in the USA.

“Why are we not taking Love Island and figuring out how we’re going to translate that into the movie world?” he said. “There may be something going there. I can’t even begin to tell you what it is, but there are those types of conversations.

“We are open to expanding the possibilities of what that brand is.”

There have been the odd reality TV shows turned into movies in the past, but it’s a rare occurrence. The most popular series that became a box office success was Jackass, leading to multiple sequels and Johnny Knoxville’s continued career.

MTV also turned the observational reality TV show The Real World into a fictionalised satirical feature film, called The Real World Movie: The Lost Season. It focused on an obsessed fan who kidnaps The Real World reality TV cast and threatens them with explosives.

Love Island Australia 2025
Love Island Australia… the movie?!

Fans react to Love Island movie idea

It looks like most fans can’t figure out what a Love Island feature film looks like, and the majority of people aren’t on board.

“Who asked for this?” one person questioned on social media.

“Look, I love the show. But a movie???! Hard pass,” another added.

“Asked all of my friends, none of them wanted this,” a third chimed in.

“We’ve gone too far, nuke the earth immediately,” another wrote.

On the flip side, there were a few fans who had some creative ideas for what a Love Island movie could look like.

“I frowned at first, but then I thought of a psychological thriller with them on an island, thinking it’s a reality show, but then the challenges start, and the couples start getting picked off if they fail,” a fan suggested.

“This needs to be Surf’s Up but a rom-com. Like it needs to be simultaneously completely serious and entirely unserious. That’s the only angle that’ll work,” another added.

“Look, a rom-com about two people falling in love on a dating reality show could be very fun. Just get the right creative team,” a third said.

Gabby McCarthy, please call your agent right now and get yourself a role in this!

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Four Love Island Australia faves rumoured to be joining All Stars 2026

by Danica Baker

Love Island All Stars 2026 is about to hit our screens, and rumours are circulating that four iconic Australian Islanders will be joining the villa as bombshells.

While the first two seasons of the hugely popular Love Island UK spin-off haven’t featured an Australian yet, the show’s boss, Mike Spencer-Hayter, hinted to The Sun that the upcoming instalment will include some international additions.

“I’m going to say some things should be kept secret, but you can imagine that we have a very exciting pool of bombshells.

“And they might have different postcodes. Or Zip codes.”

Mike went on to reference the most recent Love Island UK winner, Toni Laites, who is from the US, and Australian Jessie Wynter, who met her now-fiance, Will Young, in the 2023 season.

“Toni and Cach proved that love does not have a postcode, and that is brilliant for us,” he said. “Will and Jessie, too, congrats to them on their recent engagement.”

Furthermore, a Love Island fan TikTok account has reported that four Aussies will be joining the All Stars cast as bombshells.

Love Island All Stars 2026 cast
The Love Island UK All Stars OG cast. Image: ITV.

Which Australian Islanders are rumoured to be joining Love Island All Stars 2026?

Gabby McCarthy

Gabby on Love Island Australia

Gabby McCarthy, who brought main character vibes to the most recent season of Love Island Australia, is set to join the upcoming All Stars at the South African villa.

In a recent interview with Chattr, she told us that she’d be keen to take part in another season of Love Island.

“I would definitely go back and do it all again,” she said.

Callum Hole

Callum Hole joining Love Island All Stars

Callum Hole is quite the reality TV veteran. He originally appeared in Love Island Australia 2022, where he placed runner-up. He then went on to take part in Love Island Games, and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Australia 2024, and have been a cast member of Aussie Shore.

The fan account claimed that Callum would be returning to the Love Island franchise in 2026, with a 2024 interview with Chattr adding fuel to the fire. Callum told us he’d be keen for All Stars “if everything fits into the schedule.”

“I got a very busy year,” he added. “I have locked in seven shows next year now, so if I do have the time, and the opportunity pops up, then, potentially.”

Tina Provis

Tina in the villa

Like Callum, Tina Provis has a substantial amount of reality TV shows on her resume — winning Love Island Season 3 before returning for Season 4, and later appearing on the US spin-off Love Island Games.

She also competed on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2025, so another stint on reality TV wouldn’t be much of a stretch.

Zac Nunns

Australian Zac on Love Island

Zac Nunns found love with Lucinda Strafford on Love Island Australia in 2023, but the couple went through a very messy breakup shortly after filming wrapped. So, there’s no doubt that Zac could bring the drama to All Stars!

Love Island All Stars Season 3 premieres on January 12.

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MasterChef’s Declan and Sarah are engaged and their new family photos are adorable

by Rachel Choy

Congratulations are in order, because it looks like MasterChef Australia couple Declan Cleary and Sarah Todd are engaged! Declan let the secret slip during an Instagram Story shared in early January, when he called Sarah his fiancé[e].

“Ribs are ready, my two daughters are asleep. Happy fiancé[e], happy Sol, happy Tuesday,” he wrote, over a video of him preparing food while Sarah set the table.

While the pair haven’t shared an official engagement announcement, Sarah was previously spotted wearing a ring on her pinky finger when she travelled around France with Declan. It’s a big rock, so fans started speculating that Declan popped the question.

Sarah wore the ring on her pinky finger for a long time, but in her recent posts and videos, she’s slyly moved this ring to sit on her engagement finger.

Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram

In a recent video Sarah shared on Instagram, she was seen wearing no jewellery on her fingers except for the large ring on her engagement finger.

While demonstrating how to create a flaky Onion Paratha, fans were interested in both the delicious recipe… and the shiny rock.

“Did we miss the engagement announcement?” one fan asked.

“Congratulations! Where is your engagement ring from?” another chimed in.

“When are you getting married?” a third asked.

MasterChef’s Sarah and Declan share new photos of their babies

Sarah and Declan also sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a carousel of new photos from the festive period.

“Christmas this year looked a little different and one we’ll never forget. Taking down the tree today, 12 days after Christmas and feeling all the feels,” Sarah wrote in the caption.

Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram

The comment section was flooded with well-wishes from friends and family, but it was Declan’s comments that had us melting.

“What a beautiful carousel of pictures that speak a thousand words. Love you lots babe,” Declan gushed.

Sarah said she loved him and all their “beautiful moments together”. She also confirmed that the twins are identical girls, which is so adorable!

We can’t wait for the MasterChef wedding.

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Love Island’s Gabby tried to get a breast reduction when she was younger: ‘Uncomfortable in my skin’

by Danica Baker

Love Island Australia star Gabby McCarthy has revealed that she tried to get a breast reduction when she was younger, and responded to trolls who have body shamed her online.

Gabby took to Instagram during an AMA and answered a fan who asked her how she felt about comments on her social media suggesting that she should get a “breast reduction”.

“This triggers me SOOOOOO much. Any body comments trigger me so much,” she wrote.

“I tried to get a boob reduction from the ages 14-16 [because] I was so uncomfortable in my skin, constantly treated differently, sl*t shamed and always laughed at school for developing younger than everyone.”

Gabby explained that she struggled with an eating disorder in her teens because of her body image issues, but said that therapy helped her reach a place of self-acceptance and confidence.

“I was so sick growing up (mentally and physically). Please, please, please think before you ask / comment on my body. I’ve gone through a lot of therapy and worked on myself for years to finally get to a point where I absolutely LOVE my body and am confident in my own skin. So no, I won’t be changing my natural body.”

Love Island's Gabby's story about wanting a breast reduction.

What Gabby learnt about herself on Love Island Australia

In a post-villa interview, Gabby told Chattr that her Love Island Australia experience was a huge learning curve.

“I think spending so much time with yourself and your thoughts and your emotions, my feelings, was like, wow. I have a lot to work on. Like, I have a lot of underlying things from my past or my childhood,” she said.

“I think I’ve really become a lot more self-aware since the experience, and obviously, like, I came out with so many best friends. I’m just so grateful and appreciative for all of it,” she added.

Gabby won over fans with her refreshingly honest approach and straight-talking attitude, making her a great option if Australia were to ever have an All-Stars season. So, would she consider making a return to the Love Island villa?

“I would definitely go back and do it all again,” she said.

Fingers crossed!

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