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Real Housewives’ Nicole O’Neil reveals how she’s dealt with her fallout with Terry in Season 2

by Dilek Saticieli

When Season 2 of Real Housewives of Sydney wrapped up, fans were left wondering if Nicole O’Neil and Terry Biviano’s friendship was really over after their on-air feud in Japan.

For context, in Season 2 Episode 9 (Terry-Aki Beef) Terry’s tardiness upset Nicole and major drama and fireworks ensued, spilling into Episode 10. 

During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Nicole revealed the fallout with Terry continued in the lead up to the filming of Season 3.

Terry Biviano from Real Housewives of Sydney in a white off-shoulder gown at an event (left) and in a bold red asymmetrical dress with a high slit (right)
Terry Biviano. Image: Instagram

“Terri and I were friends for many years… I didn’t hear from Terry for 12 months after filming, not a word!” said Nicole. “If somebody wants to have such little respect for me, they’re not really a friend anyway”.

When their paths did eventually cross at an event, she reports Terry snubbed her. “I was walking [past] on Derby Day and she turned her head and that was okay. She didn’t want to be my friend anymore.”

“I don’t want to be her friend,” Nicole continued. “If you choose to deal with the situation that way, then you’ve shown me who you are and I’m not interested in a relationship”.

Nicole’s moved on from the Real Housewives drama with Terry

Nicole now says she’s put the drama with Terry behind her.

“If someone is doing something that bothers me I just step away,” she explained. “I’ll confront them but then I move on. There are too many more important people and things in my life.”

Nicole added: “I think once you hit a certain age, you realise that it’s okay that not everyone likes you and and if if you’re happy with yourself and you’ve got a great group of friends around you and your family around… it’s okay. You’re not everyone’s cup of tea and that’s the beauty of this show”.

But behind the scenes, Nicole says she far more “multi-dimensional” than what viewers get to see on The Real Housewives of Sydney.

She keeps busy with her family, work, travel and charity work for Autism Mates. She also recently launched her new wellness brand BonPatch, which she said she’s “been working extensively over the last 12 to 18 months on”. 

She says there’s a lot to get excited about for RHOS Season 3

Nicole described Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3, which is currently underway, as a great season with lots to look forward to.

“I think that it’s very colourful… Some great travel… Great outfits [and] it’s very glamorous,” she revealed. “Sydney, again, is definitely the star of the show in this season.”

Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3 cast posing on the beach in elegant white outfits, with the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge in the background
Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3 Cast. Image: Binge

So far, this season the drama between Nicole and Terry has continued, with the two not yet appearing together on the show.

Nicole was notably absent from Terry’s surprise appearance on Episode 3. She was also a no-show at Terry’s healing event with Jackie Gillies (RHOM) in this week’s episode (Episode 4), which was aimed at repairing broken friendships. 

But for the fans who love the drama of RHOS, fear not, as Nicole hinted they can expect to see plenty more this season.

“You put eight very strong women in a pressure cooker for a number of months and you’re bound to get explosions,” she teased.

Real Housewives of Sydney cast at a glamorous dinner party, dressed in elegant outfits while toasting with cocktails
Real Housewives of Sydney cast at a group dinner. Image: Binge

Will Nicole and Terry kiss and make up this season? Fans will have to wait and find out!

Real Housewives of Sydney streams Tuesdays on BINGE and Foxtel.

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Everything you need to know about Netflix’s new series The Residence

by Tahlia Pritchard

Grab the popcorn and cancel your weekend plans. Netflix’s brand new series The Residence premieres on March 20, and it’s full of iconic Aussie stars, including Kylie Minogue.

Created by Paul William Davies (Scandal) and produced by Shondaland (Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton, How To Get Away With Murder, etc.), the whodunit series is set inside the White House. It follows a murder investigation at the Australian State Dinner, where every guest is a suspect.

132 rooms. 157 suspects. 1 dead body.

Let’s dive into all the gory details.

The Residence premiere date and episode details

The Residence premieres on Netflix tomorrow, March 20. The series has eight, hour-long episodes, which will all be available to stream in one go, so your weekend bingeing is set!

The Residence cast

While Kylie is starring as herself (Australia’s favourite entertainer, of course), The Residence also features Julian McMahon as Australia’s Prime Minister, Brett Tucker as the Australian Foreign Minister, and Nathan Lovejoy as the Aussie Ambassador.

Joining the Aussies are Uzo Aduba as eccentric detective Cordelia Cupp, Giancarlo Esposito as the newly deceased Chief Usher of The White House, Randall Park as FBI agent Edwin Park, and also features a large ensemble cast of Molly Griggs, Susan Kelechi Watson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Edwina Findley, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Bronson Pinchot, Julieth Restrepo, Mel Rodriguez, Mary Wiseman, Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, and Al Franken.

Julian MacMahon as Australia's prime minister in Netflix's The Residence
Julian MacMahon stars as Australia’s Prime Minister. Photo: Netflix

The Residence plot

The series is based on Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House. As aforementioned, it follows a murder investigation at an Australian State Dinner, where everyone in attendance, including Kylie Minogue, is a suspect.

Set “upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs” of the White House, a murder takes place at the dinner with a whopping 157 suspects at play, all with intertwined personal conflicts.

Detective Cordelia Cupp is an eccentric detective with a distinctive way of doing things. She is tasked with figuring out who killed the Chief Usher of the White House. She’s joined by FBI agent Edwin Park, a very by-the-book and stickler-for-the-rules kind of guy who is forced to put his differences aside to help Cordelia crack the case.

Is there a trailer for The Residence?

Enjoy!

It’s giving if Cluedo was set in the White House.

Stream The Residence on Netflix from March 20.

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The Amazing Race Australia 2025 cast: All of the celebrities have been confirmed

by Danica Baker

In recent years, The Amazing Race Australia has featured a star-studded cast, and the 2025 season will stay on the same trajectory.

Pairs of celebrities were spotted flying out of Sydney airport together in mid-March, shortly after The Amazing Race host Beau Ryan revealed that he was taking time off from Triple M to film the adventure reality show.

“I’m jetting off for a bit, taking off to do The Amazing Race,” the breakfast host said.

Beau Ryan is the host of The Amazing Race Australia. Image: Ten.
Beau Ryan is the host of The Amazing Race Australia. Image: Ten.

Among them were former AFL player and radio host Brendan Fevola, Below Deck‘s Aesha Scott and Dessert Masters‘ Melissa Leong.

At the time, the sightings suggested that the celebs papped at the airport were heading off to film the new season of The Amazing Race Australia. Now that the entire cast list has been released, that’s been confirmed.

Thirteen teams of two will take on Pit Stops, Roadblocks and Detours all over the world in hopes of securing $100,000 prize money for the charity of their choice.

Read on to peep the entire The Amazing Race Australia 2025 cast.

Ant Middleton and Dan Middleton

SAS Australia Ant Middleton
Ant Middleton on SAS Australia. Image: Ten.

SAS Australia host Ant Middleton is joining The Amazing Race Australia 2025 cast with his big brother and building conservationist Dan Middleton.

Brendan Fevola and Leni Fevola

Leni and Brendan Fevola (left) with their family. Image: Instagram.
Leni and Brendan Fevola (left) with their family. Image: Instagram.

Former AFL player Brendan recently confirmed he was taking time off to film The Amazing Race with his daughter Leni Fevola.

“I got an opportunity last year to do something with my 18-year-old daughter Leni – to travel the world on the TV show The Amazing Race! So, I won’t be on the show as of Monday,” he said.

“I could be away for a couple of days, a couple of weeks, depends on when I get eliminated… I am not worried about the race. I am worried about whether Leni and I will punch on or not. That could be our elimination,” he said on Fox FM radio show Fifi, Fev & Nick on March 14.

Bronte Campbell OAM and Benfield Lainchbury

Bronte Campbell is an amazing race australia cast member.

Four-time Olympian and triple Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell will be tackling the race with her musician fiancé Benfield Lainchbury.

Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson

Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson. Image: Instagram.
Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson. Image: Instagram.

Below Deck Down Under icon Aesha Scott and her partner Scott Dobson will be joining the race.

While Scott hasn’t been on a TV show before, Aesha starred on Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 4, 5 and 9 and Below Deck Down Under Seasons 1 and 2. She also placed third on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2023.

Dom ‘Tomato’ Di Tommaso and Marx Marsters

Dominic Di Tommaso. Image: Instagram.
Dominic Di Tommaso. Image: Instagram.

Dominic Di Tommaso is one of the most popular parkour athletes in the world. If you’re wondering what parkour is, then you’re probably not alone. It’s the practice of jumping, rolling and climbing through obstacles.

Dominic, otherwise known as Dom Tomato to his 3.4 million Instagram followers, is sponsored by Red Bull and will be joining the cast alongside his best mate, garbo and DJ, Marx Marsters.

Melissa Leong and Leah Wilson

Melissa Leong with Amaury Guichon on Dessert Masters. Image: Ten.
Melissa Leong with Amaury Guichon on Dessert Masters. Image: Ten.

Melissa Leong is joining the cast with her long-term friend Leah Wilson. She hosted MasterChef Australia alongside Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo from 2020 to 2023 and went on to front Dessert Masters with Amaury Guichon.

Luke O’Halloran and ‘Sassy’ Scott O’Halloran

Luke and Scott O'Halloran. Image: Instagram.
Luke and Scott O’Halloran. Image: Instagram.

Brothers Luke and ‘Sassy’ Scott O’Halloran have amassed a huge following of over five million people thanks to their viral videos on social media. They’ll be giving The Amazing Race Australia 2025 a red-hot crack together.

Lindy Klim and Stella Klim 

Lindy and Stella are amazing race australia cast members.
Lindy and Stella. Image: Instagram.

Fashionista and influencer Lindy Kilm is joining the race with her model daughter Stella Klim.

Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny

Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny may be in the amazing race cast. Image: Instagram.
Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny. Image: Instagram.

Former Australian Idol contestant Rob Mills and The Project panellist Georgie Tunny will be another team on The Amazing Race Australia. The couple got engaged in 2021.

Steph Tisdell and Ben Tisdell 

Steph Tisdell. Image: Instagram.
Steph Tisdell. Image: Instagram.

Actor Steph Tisdell and her brother Ben Tisdell, who’s an emergency room doctor, are another team on the upcoming season.

Steph is best known for her roles in Bump, The Deb, and Total Control.

Steve Curry and Bernie Curry

Steve and Bernard Curry (left). Image: Instagram.
Steve and Bernard Curry (left). Image: Instagram.

Brothers Stephen and Bernard Curry are gearing up for The Amazing Race Australia 2025, and it won’t be either person’s first time on TV.

Stephen has parts in The Castle and The King while Bernard is best known for his long stints on Home and Away, Neighbours and Wentworth.

Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall

Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall will be in The Amazing Race cast
Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall. Image: Instagram.

Married couple Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall were among papped at Sydney airport on March 17, and it’s been confirmed that they are part of the cast.

Ed is regularly featured as a comedian on Have You Been Paying Attention? Tiffiny is best known as a former coach on The Biggest Loser Australia and has authored more than 11 books.

Gretel Killeen and Epiphany Mason

The Amazing Race's cast member Gretel Killeen. Image: Instagram/Ten.
Gretel Killeen. Image: Instagram/Ten.

Original Big Brother host Gretel Killeen is gearing up for the race, too. She fronted the OG reality show from its first season in 2001 until its seventh season in 2007. She’ll be racing with her daughter, Epiphany Mason.

The Amazing Race Australia Season 9 will air on 2025 on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Love her or hate her, there’s no denying Jacqui Burfoot made this season of MAFS

by Tahlia Pritchard

As this season of Married at First Sight Australia 2025 (MAFS) limps towards the finish line of final vows, it’s time to start reflecting on the equally joyous and tiring mess of a show that has taken over our lives the last couple of months.

From the disastrous pairing of Tim Gromie and Katie Johnston (doesn’t that feel like YEARS ago) to Paul Antoine’s controversial wall punch and Lauren Hall and Clint Rice’s explosive retreat week, the 2025 season has kept us all on our toes.

One character this season has never strayed too far from the drama, and that’s Miss Jacqui Burfoot. From her wedding day, when she was left shivering in the cold before her husband dropped her on her head, to her ill-fated texting scandal with another groom and her rap sheet on all the ways Ryan Donnelly could improve, Jacqui has provided TV moment after TV moment, willingly or not.

MAFS' Jacqui Burfoot
There’s no denying Jacqui has entertained us. Image: Nine

MAFS’ Jacqui wins over fans as season draws to a close

While fans were left absolutely confused by Jacqui’s antics early on, many MAFS fans have begun to appreciate her chaos as the season comes to a conclusion.

“Am I the only person who finds Jacqui utterly entertaining?” one person commented on Instagram during the partner-swap week. “She’s bonkers, but a scream … much-needed laughs!”

That, teamed with the latest homestays episode, saw Jacqui win over a new legion of fans as she tearfully proclaimed to the camera that visiting Ryan’s home and seeing how he lived reminded her of “the elderly”. The left-of-centre comment left many fans in stitches, as Jacqui seemed genuinely distressed by the lonely way Ryan lived in his apartment and wasn’t trying to intentionally be funny, but the comedic timing and editing didn’t go unnoticed.

“The visit to Ryan’s house is the greatest piece of Australian television ever – I’ve never laughed so hard,” one person commented on MAFS recap TikTok, with someone else saying, “I’m so sorry they could never make me hate Jacqui.”

@si3nna.cap “Your beard isn’t manly” -Jacqui 2025 #adrianmafs #mafsaustralia #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #funny #australia #jamiemafs #jacquimafs #viral #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound – ‧₊˚✧Sienna

“Jacqui’s response was hilarious. She compared him to an old single isolated, lonely man… and she wasn’t wrong,” another person added, with another commenting, “I had actual tears rolling from laughing so hard.”

MAFS’ Jacqui may be confusing, but there’s no denying she’s carried the season

While MAFS fans are still wildly confused by some of Jacqui’s antics, no one is denying that she’s brought her fair share of chaos to the series and therefore spiced up the season dramatically. Even if you aren’t a fan, you can probably appreciate that the last few weeks would’ve become quite lacklustre without Jacqui.

“She is the epitome of ‘am I the drama?'” one MAFS fan said on a TikTok of Jacqui spilling behind-the-scenes tea. “I believe every word she says,” another commented.

And as for Jacqui’s tears during every other episode? Some fans now understand it.

“To be far if I was matched with Ryan I would cry also,” one person stated on TikTok.

And tbh, I do agree.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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How Survivor’s Laura plans to “influence all of the people” in the Jury Villa

by Danica Baker

Australian Survivor‘s Laura Darras became the first member of the 2025 Jury, which means she’ll welcome each eliminated castaway—except the finalists—to the Jury Villa.

The Jury Villa is a beautiful Samoan property where the last 11 remaining contestants are sent after they are eliminated. It’s usually packed full of the snacks the castaways missed on the beach, has comfortable beds, and lets the evictees engage in vacation-like activities while the remaining contestants battle it out on the beach.

While the Jury Villa certainly sounds like a dream, the castaways who reside there will have one big job. They attend each of the upcoming Tribal Councils and will ultimately vote to decide the winner of Australian Survivor 2025.

In previous years of Australian Survivor, the first Jury member has set the tone for how the remaining players are received in the finale.

Laura told Chattr during a post-elimination interview that she considers herself the “queen of the Jury” and won’t take that responsibility lightly.

The 2023 cast in the Survivor Jury Villa.
The Australian Survivor 2023 cast in the Jury Villa. Image: Ten.

“As soon as I left tribal and I went into the Jury Villa, I sat down and thought, ‘Okay, what does being the queen of the Jury mean, and how am I going to influence all of the people that come after me?'” She said.

“I’m joining a group of very elite players, players that I have loved and respected for a really long time. So being the first member of the Jury was just a dream come true,” she added.

Australian Survivor 2024’s first Jury member was Aileen Chong, and her number one alliance was Feras Basal, who ended up winning the season.

“I absolutely want to have that same amount of power,” Laura said. “I think each person that comes in after me, I’m going to sit down with them, dissect what they value in the game, and see if they have any biases towards any players left in the game.”

Laura getting her torch snuffed by Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.
Laura getting her torch snuffed by Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.

What is Laura looking for in an Australian Survivor winner?

Laura told Chattr that when it comes to her vote, she won’t be weighing in previous biases from her time on the show.

“I want to spread the narrative of praising strategic moves, even if it hurts our feelings. I want to vote for the sole survivor who has played the best game, and I want to influence all of the jurors after me to value strategy and a great social game.

“I think it’s my responsibility to make sure that they’re they take themselves and their pride out of it, and now this is about who’s played the best game. I will absolutely be judging who played the best game, no matter how long I played with them, no matter how close I was in the game.

“If they can show me that they have played a big, loud strategic game, that’s who I’m going to vote for, no matter how close I was with them in the game.”

Laura at Tribal Council. Image: Ten.
Laura at Tribal Council. Image: Ten.

Who does Laura think has what it takes to win Australian Survivor 2025?

Despite the fact that AJ played a heavy hand in Laura’s elimination, she told Chattr that she could still recognise how well he was playing Survivor.

“I think that if someone can stand up and call people hostages and get away with it the way that AJ has, I think that that’s a brilliant, brilliant move,” she said.

Laura added that she thinks Myles and Zara, both of who betrayed her during her elimination vote, have a strong chance of winning the season.

Laura and Zara in a Survivor challenge. Image: Ten.
Laura and Zara in a Survivor challenge. Image: Ten.

“I think that Myles is ‘Jungle Ratting‘ his way along the bottom, collecting other numbers, such as Paulie, which I think is a really great move.

“I also think that Zara is playing amazingly. She’s playing loud. She’s not afraid to share her opinions. And I think that’s really respectable.”

Whoever joins Laura next in the Jury Villa, it sounds as though there won’t be any grudges held!

Stream Australian Survivor 2025 Sundays – Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Here are some of the wildest MAFS transformations all in one place

by Tahlia Pritchard

Before they became household names and propelled to stardom by being beamed into our living rooms four nights a week, the Married at First Sight Australia 2025 (MAFS) cast were just normal people who have also gone through cute, awkward, or not-overly-trendy growing up moments.

From Carina Mirable’s blonde moment, to Jamie Marinos’ Nine News interview, and Teejay Halkias’ emo-looking model photo shoot, we’ve compiled some of the most iconic 2025 MAFS cast transformations all in one place for you.

Enjoy!

Carina Mirable

MAFS' Carina Mirable before and after
From blonde to a badass brunette. Image: Nine

Carina is undoubtedly this season’s resident fashion queen, admitting to spending up to $15,000 on hair and makeup during filming. While we’ve seen some experimental hairstyles on the show with long ponytails and wet hair looks, a flashback photo from the premiere episode showed Carina sporting a very different look for her 21st birthday, rocking some curled blonde locks.

Rhi Disljenkovic

MAFS' Rhi Disljenkovic before and after
Rhi’s the 2025 fitness queen. Image: Instagram/Nine

It’s no secret Rhi is passionate about health and fitness, and it looks like she’s even dabbled in a little bit of body-building/fitness modelling in the past!

Jamie Marinos

MAFS' Jamie Marinos before and after
Jamie pictured in a Nine News interview and on her MAFS wedding day. Image: Nine

A screenshot of Jamie was shared to a MAFS fanpage, showing the breakout star of the season being interviewed by Nine about a robbery that took place in a store she managed. Fans likened the old snap of her to Australian TV personality Carrie Bickmore.

Awhina Rutene

MAFS' Awhina Rutene before and after
Awhina rocks both brunette and blonde. Image: Instagram/Nine

While we know Awhina would look great brunette or blonde, thanks to her twin sister Cleo rocking the dark locks, a throwback photo on Instagram shows the twins with matching lighter brown hair with a copper tinge. We love it!

Jacqui Burfoot

MAFS' Jacqui Burfoot before and after
Jacqui’s had the model look down pat for years. Image: Instagram/Nine

Miss New Zealand herself Jacqui wasn’t lying when she talked about her past modelling experience. If you dive deep enough into her Instagram, you’ll find the snaps. As well as many cute pics of her holding flowers, definitely not bought by Ryan.

Teejay Halkias

MAFS' Teejay Halkias before and after
Teejay pulls off brooding well. Image: Instagram/Nine

Teejay looking like he could be the lead singer of a modern metalcore band wasn’t on my Bingo card, but while we’re used to a smiley Teejay on screen, there’s no denying the model really does pull off dark and mysterious well.

Eliot Donovan

MAFS' Eliot Donovan before and after
Eliot’s put the fake tan down and it’s for the best. Image: Nine

Eliot once dabbled in a bit of topless waiting and there’s no denying he’s got the rig for it, but we’re glad he’s laid off the Bondi Sands now.

Dave Hand

MAFS' Dave Hand before and after
A younger Dave, sans tattoos. Image: Instagram/Nine

There was once a Dave without all the tats! While the MAFS groom hasn’t changed heaps over time, his neck piece came on a little bit later in life.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Why isn’t Temptation Island Season 6 on Netflix in Australia?

by Danica Baker

Temptation Island is undoubtedly one of the most shocking reality shows around, and with the news that it would be given the Netflix treatment, fans in Australia were gearing up to watch four new relationships potentially implode.

However, as the premiere date for Temptation Island approached and passed — and online chatter about this year’s couples ramped up, Aussie viewers were still left with a “we don’t have Temptation Island” message on their Netflix.

So, is Temptation Island 2025 ever coming to Australian Netflix — or any other platform?

The Temptation Island original couples. Image: Netflix.
The Temptation Island original couples. Image: Netflix.

Is Temptation Island Season 6 available to watch in Australia?

Temptation Island Season 6 dropped on Netflix all over the world on March 12 — even in New Zealand.

Season 6 is the first to be commissioned by Netflix. Seasons 1 – 3 were broadcast on Fox before the show moved to USA Network for Seasons 4 and 5. All five seasons of Temptation Island are available to stream on 7plus.

With that in mind, fans of the show may be assuming that Temptation Island Season 6 will premiere on Channel 7, too. But that isn’t the case.

A spokesperson for Channel 7 confirmed to Chattr that the network doesn’t have the rights to Temptation Island Season 6.

Interestingly, it doesn’t sound as though Netlifx will be dropping Temptation Island Season 6 at a later date, either, with a spokesperson for the streaming giant telling Chattr that there’s “no news on whether it will have a Netflix release in Australia.”

So it’s bad news for Australian Temptation Island fans because, as of now, there’s no way to legally watch the spicy dating show down under. Boo!

The Temptation Island Season 6 men. Image: Netflix.
The Temptation Island Season 6 men. Image: Netflix.

What is Temptation Island about?

The premise of Temptation Island involves four already established couples who want to ‘test’ their relationship. The couples are split up by gender, and the males and females live in a house with a group of single contestants of the opposite sex.

They will have the opportunity to try and find new connections with the singles and will intermittently be able to see video updates of what their partners have been up to at the other villa.

At the end of the experiment, both sides of the couple will decide whether they want to leave the island with their original partner, with someone new, or single.

Stream Temptation Island Seasons 1 – 5 on 7plus.

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MAFS fans left in tears after emotional Dave and Jamie moment

by Tahlia Pritchard

After a rollercoaster week between Dave Hand and Jamie Marinos on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, fans were delighted to see the two get back on track during homestays.

Dave took Jamie to meet his dad, who missed their wedding due to undertaking chemotherapy and it was on that visit that Dave received some good news, with his dad telling him that two of his tumours had significantly shrunk, and one had gone completely.

MAFS fans left in tears over sweet home stays moment with Dave and Jamie

With Jamie also getting the tick of approval from Dave’s family, the much-needed heartwarming moment left MAFS fans feeling emotional.

“What a relief!!! That is amazing news!! He would have been all over the place worrying about his dad,” one person commented on the official MAFS Instagram page.

“This kind of connection / real stories / real people wanting to find love is what this should be about, not people after social media likes,” another said.

Others were relieved to see Jamie and Dave looking strong again.

“I think Jamie and Dave are a good match – their relationship issues finally showed and hopefully they can get out of their own ways to be together,” one person said.

“It’s nice to see this side of him again. Open and honest. There’s a different light to both of them in these clips, I’m so hopeful for them,” another commented.

@lauren.funn All the feels. #mafs #mafsaustralia ♬ original sound – Lauren Dunn

“What a sweet looking man Dave’s dad is. I’m so glad his cancer is on the way out and he’s recovering. Congratulations sir,” someone else said.

The scene even left former MAFS star Lauren Dunn in tears, as she shared on her TIkTok.

“Full on sobbing last night,” someone agreed with her.

MAFS fans point out editing fail in emotional episode

While the scene was obviously emotional, many fans couldn’t help but notice an editing mishap in the episode, with Dave going from clean-shaven when meeting Jamie’s sister in the Monday night episode, to having a full beard again by Tuesday’s episode.

“How did his beard grow so fast? [He had a] beard when he went to the cafe with Jamie’s sister, no beard next day when they moved back in together, then beard again next day in this scene,” one person said.

MAFS' Dave Hand clean shaven and then with a beard
Dave was clean shaven when moving in with Jamie, then magically grew a beard by the time he was introducing her to his dad. Image: Nine

“Beard grew quick in a few days,” another joked.

“In reality they met with Dave’s dad before meeting with Jamie’s sister, but the show edited it the other way around,” another pointed out.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Does Love Triangle’s Payton Ellicott look familiar? Here’s where you might recognise her from

by Amy Shapiro

Payton Ellicott is looking to find love as one of the leads in Season 3 of Love Triangle.

However, what you might know is the dating show isn’t Payton’s first stint on the reality silver screen.

In fact, you might recognise her as a contestant from Season 1 of Million Dollar Island that aired on Channel 7 in 2023.

Who is Love Triangle’s Payton Ellicott?

Payton is a 25-year-old concreter and owner of the fashion brand Pack Your Pony, which draws inspiration from Australian flora, fauna, landmarks, and infrastructure.

Currently living in Coffs Harbour, she’s loud, funny, and unapologetically herself. She’s sharp with a big personality, and believes she’ll win anyone over if they give her a chance.

According to Stan, after moving back home to Coffs to save money while growing her business, she’s found dating in a small town a bit of a struggle. Now Payton is hoping Love Triangle will introduce her to someone who finally gets her vibe.

How did she fare on Million Dollar Island?

Based on a Dutch format by John de Mol, Million Dollar Island was like Survivor times 100, with 100 contestants competing for a million dollars.

Sounds promising, right? Unfortunately, the Australian version was cancelled after one season, and no one actually won a million dollars.

Split image of Payton Ellicott on Million Dollar Island: Leaping off a boat (left) and sitting among fellow contestants in a matching off-shoulder outfit (right)
Payton Ellicott on Million Dollar Island. Image: Instagram

At the time, Payton was listed as a retail manager, still living in Queensland. While she didn’t make it to the end of the game, she still gained quite a bit of attention for her sharp wit and vibrant personality.

In an Instagram post, she reflected on a tough block challenge that led to her exit but said she was “grateful for my experience here. I’ll always remember it. I’m also grateful for the friends I’ve made.”

Plus her stint set the stage for round two in the spotlight.

What is Love Triangle about?

Created by the same team behind the smash hit, MAFS, Love Triangle follows five singles who are set up with two online dating matches. Similar to Love Is Blind, the show is meant to foster a connection first before the singles set eyes on each other.

After a period of online talking, they choose one match to move in with to see if they can make the romantic connection work IRL. However, the relationship will be challenged when the other match is brought into the living situation.

Is there a Love Triangle trailer?

There sure is! Watch Payton cracking up the Love Triangle cast and bringing the laughs already, making it clear: “if I get sent an eggplant. I’m done.”

Love Triangle Season 3 will premiere on Stan on April 6.

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Sam Pang Tonight: Everything you need to know about the new TV show

by Danica Baker

After his hugely successful stint hosting The Logies, Australian comedian Sam Pang has landed his own TV show: Sam Pang Tonight.

The weekly show was announced at the Channel 10 Upfronts and officially premiered on Monday, March 17, 2025.

Sam Pang Tonight was one of several major new programs revealed at the Upfronts, joining Australian Survivor: Australia v The World, MasterChef Australia: Back to Win, Big Brother and Taskmaster Australia Season 3.

Keep reading to find out more about Sam’s new TV show.

Sam Pang’s new show was announced alongside other big titles at the Channel 10 Upfronts. Image: Ten.

What is Sam Pang Tonight’s new TV show about?

As Channel 10 puts it, Sam Pang Tonight is “something refreshingly familiar” — a classic tonight show.

Filmed in front of a live audience, it’ll have all the usuals: a monologue both on the week’s news, interviews with local and international guests, and plenty of laughs with Sam’s comedy mates.

“Sam Pang has been part of the 10 family for over a decade and we’re delighted to have commissioned his brand-new show for 2025,” said Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming for Paramount Australia, at the Channel 10 Upfronts.

“Sam’s quick wit has kept Aussies laughing for years, and we know his fresh new program will give audiences exactly what they want.”

And really, who doesn’t love a good tonight show?

When does Sam Pang Tonight air?

Fans can tune into the eight-episode season of Sam Pang Tonight on Mondays from around 8:30pm (after Australian Survivor) on Channel 10 and 10play.

Will Sam keep his gig on other shows?

Yes! Ten confirmed that Sam’s new role won’t affect his spot as a panellist on the Logie-winning Have You Been Paying Attention? with host Tom Gleisner.

So, while Sam Pang Tonight is his latest project, rest assured he’s not going anywhere.

Sam Pang on Have You Been Paying Attention.
Sam Pang on Have You Been Paying Attention? Image: Ten.

So, whether you’re tuning in for the monologue, the guests, or just Sam himself, it looks like Monday nights are officially sorted.

Sam Pang Tonight airs Monday nights on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS 2025 Episode 31 Recap: Jacqui likens Ryan’s living quarters to how ‘the elderly’ live

by Chantelle Schmidt

Try not to die of shock but this was another Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 episode of the Ryan & Jacqui Show.

Before we jump into that shitshow, let’s get the other couples out of the way.

Rhi and Jeff: Rhi saying, “It was meant to be, Jeffy”, is the cutest shit I’ve seen from these exes this season; coming a close second would be Jeff giving Rhi a key.

Rhi and Jeff from MAFS 2025 sitting at a dinner table, holding hands and smiling at each other in a warmly lit kitchen setting
It’s unfortunate this looks so staged tho. Image: Nine

Beth and Teejay: The last intruders standing are somehow still here after bumping uglies for a second time.

Teejay from MAFS 2025 in a blue Nike Long Island sweatshirt, looking to the side with a serious expression
“It was good,” he said. Image: Nine

Beth’s best friend thinks Teejay is very rehearsed with what he says, and when he says things like “romantic stimulation”, I don’t disagree.

Beth from MAFS 2025 chatting with her best friend on a bed in a cozy bedroom
Babe I think he watches rom-coms. Image: Nine

He doesn’t really see a future with Beth right now so they’re fucked.

Jamie and Dave: The pair have kissed and made up (and touched ass). Dave has grown a full beard overnight!

Dave from MAFS 2025 wearing a beige hoodie, speaking with a serious expression in a bright indoor setting
Hope he doesn’t have any plans in Manly. Image: Nine

Dave’s dad thinks he is very happy with Jamie but I have questions about when this was filmed.

Ryan & Jacqui: Ryan tells his dog “I brought someone new” upon introducing Jacqui to him. Um, someone “new”? Makes it sound like that’s a common event. Low-key surprised, he wore white jeans to greet his dog that he hadn’t seen in months.

Anyway the house Ryan owns in South West Sydney is enough to make Jacqui cry. Is that saying anything at this point?

Jacqui from MAFS 2025 standing with crossed arms, observing Ryan's cluttered room
Image: Nine

TBH, if my partner had a Vegas visor or Bintang stubby on display, I’d both cry, vomit and not speak to him for a week.

Jacqui and Ryan from MAFS 2025 standing in Ryan's room, looking at something with serious expressions
Manly would never. Image: Nine

“It really reminds me of the elderly,” Jacqui says of Ryan’s living conditions. All is not lost, though, because he does have a goal board and to-do list that Jacqui takes it upon herself to fill out.

Jacqui from MAFS 2025 writing on a whiteboard with a focused expression in a home setting
Donate Bintang merch to charity. Image: Nine

He takes that on the chin (which has too many hairs for Jacqui’s liking) but doesn’t love it when she tells him how to “manage” his pet during a walk.

It only gets worse between the pair when they arrive at a venue that feels too nice to be that empty.

Jacqui and Ryan from MAFS 2025 sitting at an outdoor pub with a friend, chatting over drinks
So this is the local hot spot hey? Pumping!!! Image: Nine

Jacqui has one support person there, and Ryan has two. I do not know their relationships with these people, but I do know that Jacqui’s person seemingly sat there silently while Ryan’s people ripped into Jacqui.

Jacqui and Ryan from MAFS 2025 sitting at an outdoor table with friends, as Jacqui speaks animatedly
Listen, his house doesn’t have a tennis court. Image: Nine

Adrian and Awhina also had a picnic.

These MAFS 2025 recaps also appear on the Talking Schmidt Substack and have been reproduced here with permission.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS Cameo accounts: How much are the 2025 cast charging for a personalised vid?

by Danica Baker

Are you really a reality star if you don’t have a Cameo account? We think not. So it’s no surprise that a bunch of the Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast are charging fans a pretty penny to get a personalised video from them.

For the uninitiated, Cameo is a platform where public figures can sell specifically requested video messages. If the creators are happy to cover the requested topic and the fan is down to pay their asking price, the video will be commissioned and sent digitally.

So far, four of the MAFS 2025 cast have signed up to Cameo, but with the season coming to a pointy end, it’s very likely that more Brides and Grooms will jump on board to cash in on their 15 minutes of fame.

Here are all the MAFS 2025 stars who’ve joined Cameo so far and how much they’re charging.

Dave Hand

Dave's cameo account
Dave’s profile. Image: Cameo.

At a whopping $70.65, Dave Hand charges the most among his peers for a personalised clip.

“Willow’s dad,” his profile reads, referring to his Weimaraner pup.

However, Dave’s run on the video-sharing platform hasn’t been exactly smooth. On March 13, Chattr reported that a Cameo video of Dave appearing to send his love to controversial rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was shared.

As one person on TikTok pointed out, it seemed as though Dave had a prank pulled on him by the person requesting the video. Dave profile says that his last video was sent on March 11 — so it looks as though the stunts put a temporary pause on his Cameo content creation career.

Request a personalised video from Dave here.

Billy Belcher

Billy's cameo account
Billy’s profile. Image: Cameo.

Billy Belcher may have exited MAFS early on in the piece, but he’s still trying to make a quick buck on Cameo. The 2025 Groom charges $54.95 per clip, and his average video length is one minute, which makes his hourly rate *checks notes* $3,297. Gulp.

Anyway, Billy’s profile starts off in a generic fashion. “Birthdays, celebrations or for your partner I’m here to help you guys out in sending a message,” it reads.

However, Billy then appears to hint at sharing some MAFS goss with paying customers.

“Even any questions you would like to ask I’m here,” it continues.

Sooo, who’s going to ask him about his ex-wife Sierah Swepstone requesting to reenter the experiment with Adrian Araouzou,?

Request a personalised video from Billy here.

Jacqui Burfoot

Jacqui Burfoot
Jacqui’s profile. Image: Cameo.

MAFS 2025’s controversial queen Jacqui Burfoot is on the platform. However, if you’re looking to get some inside goss from the show, you’re better off heading to her business Instagram, where she spills all the tea.

Regardless, at $23.55, Jacqui’s personalised video messages are a bargain compared to Dave and Billy’s, and her bio is undoubtedly iconic.

“Jac-Jac-Jacqui from Married at First Sight Australia (MAFS)! I can fake CRY because I’m not at your event, give CRAZY EYES, do a RAP SHEET ROAST, dating advice, give your boyfriend Ryan-style advice!” It reads.

Request a personalised message from Jacqui here.

Clint Rice

Clint's Cameo acccount
Clint’s profile. Image: Cameo.

Clint Rice is the only MAFS 2025 intruder on Cameo so far, and — as we all already know — he’s dating Jacqui IRL.

Which is exactly what makes his Cameo price so adorable. Jacqui and Clint have identical prices for a short clip, at $23.55 each. All the makings of true and lasting love, IMHO.

Request a personalised video from Clint here.

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MAFS’ Jacqui hits back at Ryan for outing her homestay as an Airbnb

by Tahlia Pritchard

MAFS’ Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly are currently at war on Instagram, using their business and/or burner accounts to hit back at each other about the current and impending homestays drama on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025.

With the second half of homestays due to air tonight, which will see a less-than-impressed Jacqui arrive at Ryan’s lair and deem it like living with “the elderly”, Ryan has pre-emptively taken to Instagram to bizarrely call Jacqui out on using an Airbnb for her Manly homestay.

“This wasn’t Jacqui’s home,” he posted on his Instagram Story. “It was an Airbnb booked for the one night we filmed in Manly.

“Her actual place was a rental apartment with two other housemates. They couldn’t fit the camera crew in there, her bedroom was tiny, the housemates’ stuff was everywhere, and production would’ve had to ask them to leave and stay elsewhere for filming.”

Jacqui and Ryan argue during homestays
Ryan’s outed Jacqui for using an Airbnb during homestays for… some reason. Image: Nine

MAFS’ Jacqui hits back at Ryan’s attempt to diminish her homestay

Now, Jacqui has taken to Instagram to indirectly reply to Ryan. Both of them used the same Daily Mail article link, which stated that Jacqui was caught out in an ’embarrassing’ lie about her homestays.

“[I’m] not embarrassed at all,” Jacqui said. “Production hire these for participants who have housemates to protect their privacy, it’s been happening for years. Like, with Eden Harper last year.”

“This is Ryan’s continuous attempts to humiliate and embarrass me publicly. It’s petty and pathetic.”

Jacqui's instagram story calling Ryan out saying he's trying to humiliate her publicly
Jacqui has accused Ryan of trying to humiliate her publicly. Image: Nine

Speaking with Chattr, 2024 bride Eden cleared up that she knew nothing about production hiring Airbnbs, though that doesn’t mean they don’t do it – but that wasn’t her storyline.

“That wasn’t my experience,” she said. “I just suggested my parents’ apartment for home stays, and they agreed.”

In a since-deleted Instagram Story, Jacqui said Ryan is embarrassed about what went on during homestays and is “creating chaos to deflect from the original nerve hit” and said she has nothing to be ashamed of.

“I want him to be held accountable and stop deflecting,” Jacqui wrote.

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MAFS’ Dom calls out former BFF Ella Ding for ‘scamming’ her

by Tahlia Pritchard

It’s been a big week for former Married At First Sight (MAFS) star Domenica Calarco who announced she’s expecting her first baby in September.

The 2022 MAFS star was congratulated by many other Aussie reality TV stars and fans, but it didn’t take long for people to start speculating about her relationship status after she didn’t mention her partner, Jarod Bogunovich, in the pregnancy update, and she wasn’t congratulated by former BFF Ella Ding.

Dom later confirmed she’d be “welcoming this baby as a solo parent” but that she and Jarod would be co-parenting.

“I am grateful to have the support of the father in a co-parenting capacity,” she said.

Now, the drama is heating up even more – but not when it comes to Dom and her baby. The MAFS star has been busy on TikTok and this time she’s taking aim at former co-star and BFF, Ella, who has recently started advertising that she’s giving away Range Rover or $70,000 worth of cash as part of her Ella May Ding club.

MAFS’ Dom says Ella Ding ‘scammed’ her

Recently on TikTok Aussies have been taking note of Ella’s latest competition offer, with some calling her out for false claims including saying the car is a 2026 model when the car is actually a 2024 model.

“Now, I don’t think it’s too much of a big deal, because if you’re going to win a car, that’s great right?” TikTok user @RealityHo said. “But if she’s lying about this, what else is she lying about? Is this a scam? It’s very obviously a lottery, and it should be investigated.”

@reality_hoe Replying to @njaye_ 🚲 please explain Ella. #ellading #mafs #fyp #marriedatfirstsight #marriedatfirstsightaustrailia #mafsaustralia ♬ original sound – Realityho 🇦🇺🦘

While TikTok detectives are busy looking into Ella’s latest competition and whether it is a scam or not, Dom entered the comments section to weigh in and this is where things get spicy.

“I have to constantly block them [the ads],” Dom commented. “Let’s just say she scammed me. I’m not ready to talk about it yet, but when I do, this will all make sense.”

MAFS' Dom's TikTok comment labelling Ella Ding a scammer
Dom has called Ella a scammer. Image: TikTok

What happened between Dom and Ella?

Fans were shocked to learn Dom and Ella had fallen out after the two forged a super strong friendship during their season of MAFS and went on to launch a successful podcast called Sit With Us.

The two faced backlash last year after an interview with controversial MAFS stars Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams, which Dom later detailed significantly impacted their friendship. Dom explained what caused the rift between her and Ella during an episode of her solo podcast Mad Woman.

“The breakdown of our friendship really started when the backlash from Sit With Us happened, I think we had very differing opinions and views on the way to handle the situation,” Dom said.

“For me, I wanted to face it head on. I didn’t want to bury my head in the sand,” Dom continued. “When it’s something as detrimental and fucking huge as what we were dealing with, you can’t just bury your head in the sand. It was making things worse. Justifiably, people were kind of shocked that I wasn’t saying anything.”

Dom said she was told to stay quiet by the podcast’s production team and Ella and it appears the two never resolved things.

If Dom’s latest comments are anything to go by, sounds like there’s still plenty more to the story!

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MAFS’ Dave ‘struggling’ as unlikely co-star steps in to defend him

by Tahlia Pritchard

Dave Hand was a fan favourite on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, up until last week anyway. The groom, who was one half of the experiment’s strongest couple alongside Jamie Marinos, lost the support of fans after he and Jamie hit a roadblock after she professed her love for him, with Dave becoming cold and withdrawn.

It was a different side to the empathetic and confident groom we had seen previously. Jamie broke down in tears during last week’s dinner party over his change in demeanour, with Dave doing nothing to offer support or comfort.

At the last commitment ceremony, Dave said he was going to fight for Jamie and their relationship and during home stays, Dave was faced with explaining himself to Jamie’s sister, Georgia Marinos.

While Jamie’s sister raised some valid points about the fact Dave may be feeling only friendship feelings and Jamie has accepted the bare minimum, fans have started feeling sympathy for the groom again, with many taking to social media to say he looks “broken” by the experiment.

MAFS’ Jacqui speaks out about Dave and Jamie: “He was visibly distressed”

In an Instagram story, Jacqui Burfoot answered a question about Dave’s alleged connection with his partner-swap co-star Veronica Cloherty, saying she believed the two were just friends.

“Dave had very sad issues going on at home and became cold and withdrawn from the experiment, it wasn’t just Jamie he was getting withdrawn from, it was everyone,” Jacqui explained. “Backstage he was sad, he was visibly distressed… keep in mind, just because his mood was cold, it doesn’t have anything to do with Jamie.”

MAFS’ Dave hasn’t seemed like himself in recent episodes. Image: Nine

A source who has chosen to remain anonymous but knows Dave in real life says the groom is currently ‘struggling’ watching the storyline play out.

MAFS fans start to rally around Dave again: “Needs to be empathy”

MAFS fans have now started to question the ongoing storyline more, calling the situation between Jamie and Dave ‘sad’.

“He looks absolutely broken,” one person commented on a MAFS Instagram video. “Eyes don’t lie.”

“Dave looks traumatised, an emotional trigger has been pulled for him. I really don’t see him as malicious and it is really very sad,” another said. “There needs to be empathy and understanding. He looks so lost, I can’t believe not one person has recognised that.”

“Poor Dave,” someone else agreed. “I actually feel for Dave… he genuinely seems lost and confused in all of this. But people will just say [it’s] Veronica.”

Other fans agreed that Jamie’s sister had a point in calling out the groom and stating that his feelings towards Jamie were just based on a close friendship.

“Why is everyone trying to say Jamie is forcing him? Yeah, forcing him to be honest. He doesn’t make sense,” someone said. “Why is he out here saying he can picture a future with her but doesn’t have romantic feelings? This isn’t Roommate at First Sight.”

“Jamie, let him lose you. Your ‘forever after’ is out there,” another fan encouraged.

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Why didn’t Myles steal Logan’s Idol? His Survivor Advantage play has left fans baffled

by Danica Baker

The latest Australian Survivor Tribal Council saw Myles Kuah play a potentially catastrophic Advantage, allowing him to steal an Idol from another player.

The episode was foreshadowed by AJ Antonios discovering that Logan Johannisen had an Idol and then teaming up with Myles. This appeared to suggest that AJ would convince Myles to blindside Logan and use her own Idol against her.

However, that wasn’t the case. After Myles informed host Jonathan LaPaglia that he’d be using his Advantage, he turned to Kristin Alston and yeeted her Idol off her, leaving Logan with a smug smile on her face.

Kristin had previously promised her friend Paul ‘PD’ Dee that she’d use the Idol to protect him if need be, but with her power gone, she was unable to do so, and PD was sent packing.

PD and Kristin.
PD and Kristin. Image: Ten.

Fans react to Myles’ choice to take Kristin’s Idol

While Myles’ choice to snag Kristin’s Idol certainly made Logan happy, fans have been questioning why he didn’t use the advantage to target a bigger threat, namely by voting Logan out.

“I thought he was going to take Logan’s idol and then blindside her. That would have been an epic move, and I think it would give him a stronger alliance than what he is likely to have now,” one person wrote on Facebook.

“Would love to have seen them blindside Logan. I get, however, that it was a good alliance to break up. Although Kristin will become a vote with the girls for vengeance. Hopefully, Myles can still stir the pot tonight,” another wrote.

A third nutted out a potential scenario that could take place if Myles’ opted to take Logan’s Idol.

“It would take Myles and AJ to vote for Logan; everyone else votes for Paulie [Michael]. Paulie votes PD. Steal Logan’s idol and save Paulie. Logan goes home. Paulie becomes Myles’s ally,” they explained.

Myles at Tribal with Jonathan LaPaglia.
Myles at Tribal with Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.

However, other viewers saw the strategy behind Myles’ choice.

“I think it was a good move stealing Kristin’s public idol and sending PD home, which no one is going to be upset about except Logan,” One person wrote. “That way, they still have Morgan and Kate [Gloufchis] to turn to their side.”

Another speculated: “I think the tribe seemed to be big fans of an easy consensus boot, and if Myles then pretty much singlehandedly takes out Logan, then everyone is mad at him, and he probably goes next time.”

If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that the game has stepped up on a notch. Bring it on!

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MAFS 2025 Episode 30 Recap: Jacqui decides if Ryan is Manly enough

by Chantelle Schmidt

The Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couples are gearing up to see inside their partner’s humble abode.

Ryan’s just stoked to be reunited with his Samurai sword, and I regret to inform you that it’s not an euphemism.

Ryan at MAFS home stays.
Ryan: Warrior Princess hath returned. Image: Nine.

I also regret to inform you that Jacqui and Ryan are nervous about their long-distnace relationship. They live one hour and a half apart. That’s how long it takes some people to commute every day. I don’t want to hear it.

Jacqui and Ryan conversate on her bed during MAFS 202 Episode 30.
That’s 90 minutes that I could be pageanting/warrior-ing. Image: Nine.

Adrian isn’t nervous about seeing Cleo again but says he wants to get “in and out”, something Awhina says he is good at. For her sake, I hope so.

OK, we’re at Jacqui’s house, and it’s not as anal-retentive as I would have imagined. The house, that is. The conversation, however, is a different story.

She tells Ryan that his beard isn’t very manly. Or it isn’t very Manly. I honestly don’t know. I think a beard is both masculine and beach-appropriate, so I’m lost.

Ryan and Jacqui argue during home stays.
Wait, so stubble’s for girls who live in the city? Image: Nine.

Jacqui says she can’t “conversate” with Ryan because his brain is too small. Mine too, apparently, because I’m just now finding out conversate’s a word.

Someone needs to perform an exorcism on this couple, preferably after Jacqui cries over Ryan paying for the flowers that were her idea.

Jacqui cries into Ryan's shoulder after he pays for her flowers on MAFS 2025.
Somebody get me another Zyrtec!! Image: Nine.

Speaking of which, the power of Christ (and Carina’s mum) has compelled Paul to sleep in another room that won’t allow for any funny business.

Carina takes Paul to his room.
Forgive me daddy for I have sinned. Image: Nine.

Cleo still hates Adrian. Adrian still hates Cleo.

Jamie‘s sister, Georgia, has arrived to interrogate an uncomfortably clean-shaven Dave.

Dave on MAFS 2025 Home towns.
Spent too long in Manly. Image: Nine.

Do Georgia and Jamie look similar, or do they just do their makeup the same?

Georgia thinks these two are friend-zoned because the roots are out the window, along with Dave’s feelings.

Jamie's sister Georgia meets Dave.
Ya might be onto something gf! Image: Nine.

These MAFS 2025 recaps also appear on the Talking Schmidt Substack and have been reproduced here with permission.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Aussie reality TV star Harry Jowsey and Lucy Hale are apparently dating

by Saskia Morrison-Thiagu

When Aussie Harry Jowsey appeared on the first season of Too Hot To Handle, we think it’s safe to say that no one expected him to rise to fame (or infamy) the way he did. He’s now appeared on countless reality shows, including Perfect Match, Dancing with the Stars and The Amazing Race Australia. However, one thing we really never expected was that he would be dating Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale.

According to US Weekly, a source claims the pair are just casual for now and are “having fun” dating. Apparently, Harry slid into Lucy’s DMs and they initially hit it off because of their mutual sobriety.

“It’s casual and they are having fun, but Harry is very into Lucy,” the source told US Weekly. “Friends around them think they are very cute and are a good, yet surprising match.”

Harry Jowsey on a beach

Harry and Lucy’s sobriety journey

In a 2023 interview for The Diary of a CEO, Lucy opened up about her choice to go sober and how it changed her life.

“It was the scariest choice in my life, but also it’s been the best gift,” she told The Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett. “When I made that change, everything else changed. My whole life has changed.”

In January, Harry decided to begin his own sobriety journey, declaring on Instagram that he’s “made a sausage” of himself and that’s why he’s going sober for 2025.

“There’s been too many nights where I’ve got a little bit too drunk and accidentally peed the bed,” Harry said in an Instagram video.

Well we can’t deny if going sober is what’s bringing these two together, then we ship it.

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Zara pinpoints the biggest flaw in Myles’ Survivor gameplay

by Danica Baker

Zara Callianiotis may be in The Graduates alliance with Myles Kuah, but she believes that the 23-year-old has one major flaw in his Australian Survivor gameplay.

Throughout the current season of Australian Survivor, Myles has had numerous votes thrown his way at Tribal Council, and has managed to float from alliance to alliance without cementing a clear number one player.

During an interview with Chattr, Zara said that she believed that Myles’ social game is where he lacks skills.

“Myles is extremely intelligent. He just sometimes lacks social awareness,” she said.

“His knowledge of the game is phenomenal. I was asking him — when Kaelan [Lockhart] made the fire — ‘How many times has this stuff been done in Australian Survivor history?’ and he would know the statistics.

“He knows absolutely everything there is to know about Survivor,” she added. “But sometimes he just lacked the social awareness to get everybody on side with his plans.”

Zara, Logan and Myles on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.

When did Myles and Zara start working together on Australian Survivor?

Myles and Zara are on the same alliance called The Graduates, which was formed at the very start of the season. The group consists of Kaelen, Zara, Karin, Myles, Karin Gunatilake and Alexander “AJ” Antonios who are, interestingly, all still in the game.

However, the five players were split up when the Tribe Swap took place during Episode 7, which saw Myles and Zara sent to the New Brains tribe, and AJ, Kaelen and Karin were all on the New Brawn tribe. However, Zara was switched over to New Brawn in Episode 11.

All five of The Graduates were finally reunited at Merge, which took place in Episode 13. We can’t wait to see what plan they cook up now that they’re back together.

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Love Triangle’s Mike Gunner: Controversial MAFS groom back for another shot at love

by Tahlia Pritchard

Former Married At First Sight (MAFS) groom Mike Gunner is set to try his luck at another dating show as one of the leads in the next season of Love Triangle.

Mike first appeared on MAFS in 2019, in the sixth season of the show and was partnered with Heidi Latcham, with the couple breaking up after Final Vows.

Who is Love Triangle’s Mike Gunner?

Mike Gunner is a 50-year-old videographer from Queensland who has said he has “grown up and become more self-aware” since his first reality TV stint six years ago.

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new – Einstein,” Mike put on his Instagram following the announcement he’d be in Love Triangle. “I participated in another dating show. I won’t be contactable here for a while.”

Promotional image of the Love Triangle Season 3 (2025) cast, featuring five stylishly dressed contestants posing against a pastel-toned backdrop
Mike is one of the leads for Season 3 of Stan’s reality dating show Love Triangle. Image: Stan

What was Mike Gunner’s MAFS storyline?

Mike was married to Heidi on the 2019 series of MAFS and the pair had a turbulent relationship, although they did initially seem like they would be one of the experiment’s strongest couples to start with.

Heidi claimed Mike would speak to her aggressively and he was accused by fans of being sexist and misogynistic.

Mike and Heidi did commit to each other at the end of the show, but Mike said the pair split after they moved in together because he “couldn’t make Heidi happy”.

Heidi later addressed their split, telling 9Now’s Talking Married that she doesn’t look for someone to make her happy and that she and Mike split because they didn’t share the same values.

“I don’t ever look for someone to make me happy. That’s not why I go into a relationship. I make myself happy, and then I look for someone to enjoy my life with, so that’s not true.”

Why is Mike Gunner controversial?

MAFS fans didn’t love Mike due to the sexist nature of some of his comments, including when he weighed in on the fight between Cyrell Paule and Martha Kalifatidis.

“I think groups of women under pressure don’t cope as well as groups of men under pressure. We’re seeing these girls have fallen apart, and the men haven’t,” he said on the show. “Any group of women that are put in this same type of situation just doesn’t speak to their biology … there is actually some merit in that.”

MAFS' Mike Gunner talks to Heidi Latcham on beach
Mike had some controversial moments on MAFS, like telling Heidi he wasn’t her therapist. Image: Nine

Mike later went on to create a podcast, telling The Courier Mail that he wanted to “change the world”.

“I’m not on a crusade to win back the balance of power to men, but I’d like the scales to be in balance. Equality is what I’m striving for,” he said.

After facing significant backlash during his time on MAFS, Mike told the Sydney Morning Herald that there was a double standard as to how men and women were being treated.

“Unfortunately, that’s the double standard that seems to be occurring at the moment and I personally take umbrage to it, and I refuse to accept that I cannot use words (like ‘darling’) that were terms of endearment only a couple of years ago that now are suddenly seen as something offensive,” he said

“Are men now so emasculated that we can’t speak our minds? That we can’t be real? That we have to somehow fulfill the expectations of those around us? I simply refuse to do that and I am speaking on behalf of all men in this country.”

What is Love Triangle about?

Created by the same people who turned MAFS Into the smash hit it is now, Love Triangle follows five singles who are set up with two online dating matches – except, similar to Love Is Blind, it’s about creating a connection first before laying eyes on one another. After a period of online talking, they choose one match to move in with to see if they can make the romantic connection work in real life.

Along the way, the relationship is challenged by then bringing the other match into the living situation.

Is there a Love Triangle trailer?

You know it! And yes, it looks like Mike won’t be straying far from the drama, telling someone he doesn’t care about their opinion.

Love Triangle Season 3 will premiere on Stan on April 6.

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