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MAFS’ Gia makes wild X-rated claim about unaired Scott moment that viewers missed

by Tara Watson

It’s safe to say that Gia Fleur will go down as one of the most controversial brides in the history of Married at First Sight (MAFS).

Between her constant bickering with Bec Zacharia and her tumultuous relationship with Scott McCristal, Gia may not have endeared herself to all of MAFS’ viewers but… look, she sure was never boring.

And now, she’s ready to mention it ALL in a wide-ranging interview on the latest episode of Where’s Your Head At, hosted by Love Island’s Anna McEvoy and Matt Zukowski.

And wow, she had a lot to say.

Gia from MAFS reveals what viewers didn’t see from Scott

Echoing sentiments she’s made in other interviews, Gia believes that her MAFS partner Scott got a good edit. “I’m not saying he’s a bad person, but there are a lot of things that he’s done that haven’t made it to air either,” she said.

“That’s his edit. It wouldn’t make sense if he suddenly had a scene where he’s saying something mean about a woman.”

Gia went on to claim that Scott made an X-rated comment at their wedding that didn’t make it to air. “He said to me on our wedding night, ‘Thank God you have fake tits, because if you didn’t, I would leave.’ He was like, ‘I would never date someone who doesn’t have fake tits.'”

Gia from MAFS podcast interview Where's You Head At? about Scott and Bec
Scott and Gia get married on MAFS. Image: Nine.

Gia then alleged that Scott asked her: “‘Do any of the other girls have fake tits? Are they hotter than you?’ I was like, what? That’s disgusting,” Gia claimed.

“There were so many things that he said and no one knows.”

Gia went on to claim that Scott restricted what they could share with the experts at the Commitment Ceremony. She said she wanted to discuss that she had told Scott she loved him, but he didn’t say it back, but he resisted. “I tried to bring it up and he was like, don’t bring it up. He didn’t want me to make him look bad ever.”

That said, Gia did admit to self-sabotaging their relationship in the later stages of the experiment, especially by Home Stays. “I was also looking for a problem. I feel like I was very much in my self-sabotage moment of the relationship, where I was like, find something else wrong.”

Gia from MAFS reveals how she met her current boyfriend.

Gia is currently dating former Love Triangle contestant Alan Wallace, a 34-year-old sparky and former semi-pro AFL player. And it turns out, he had a weird connection to Scott. “My boyfriend now used to date Scott’s ex,” Gia said.

She reckons this was the ex that Scott was still in contact with during MAFS. “The one he was talking to. So I was like, this is so juicy,” she told the podcast. She reached out to Alan while filming MAFS to gather information about Scott.

“This guy dated her after Scott. So I’m like, he might know info,” she recalled. “I was like, give me something! I’m dating this guy. I’m on MAFS.”

Alan followed Gia on Instagram, they started to DM but only reconnected at an event after MAFS filming was done and dusted.

Gia shares what viewers didn’t see before the final dinner party.

Gia addressed the final dinner party, where Bec appeared to be encouraging Gia to speak her truth to Scott, but later said in a confessional that she was trying to make Gia “look like a dick”.

“The thing that really upset me is that three days before that dinner party, I wasn’t going to go to the dinner party. She [Bec] was the one on the phone to me every day when I was crying,” Gia said.

Gia from MAFS podcast interview Where's You Head At? about Scott and Bec
Gia watched the footage of Bec on Stan’s spin-off. Image: Nine.

“She was telling me, he still wants to be with you. He’s written you a letter and he wants to forgive everything. And I was like, ‘Oh, does he still want to be with me?’ At this time, I still was on the fence about whether I wanted to be with Scott, so I bought into it,” she continued.

“Oh my God, I was played so hard.”

It’s safe to say there’s no love lost between these two. “She’s blocked. I don’t speak to Bec. I haven’t spoken to Bec since a week after my birthday.”

Gia shares who she’s still friends with from the MAFS 2026 cast

Gia admits that she’s cut ties with the bulk of the MAFS cast, and only has two friends from the show: Chris Robinson and Rebecca Zukowski.

She didn’t have overly kind words to say about a lot of the others. In a game where Gia had to sum up each cast member in one word, she called Alyssa ‘fake’, Bec a ‘bitch’, Danny a ‘liar’, Stella ‘harsh’, and she referred to her former friend, Juliette, as a ‘devil woman’. Bit harsh, no?

“I’m not friends with half of those people. I don’t wish them bad,” she concluded.

Gia got candid about the impact MAFS has had on her daughter

Gia expressed some regrets about how her behaviour on the show had impacted her young daughter. “I should have thought more about her. I’m a mum,” she said. “She’s not going to watch it. I mean, unless she’s older, she watches it. I’m a bit embarrassed by what she could see and go, Oh God, mum was a bit of a bitch.”

But Gia can’t believe some of the despicable messages that MAFS viewers have sent to her. “[One message] basically said that you’re disgusting and I hope your daughter gets bullied enough that she kills herself,” Gia recalled. “You can hate me on a TV show and that’s fine, but what’s she done? She wasn’t on the TV show. She’s an innocent nine-year-old child.”

Gia said in person, people are nice to her face but save their most vicious thoughts for her DMs. “People take the hate so far and so seriously. They watch the show like they think they know me now,” she said.

“I’ve even had messages where people are like, can you be a good mum for once and put her in foster care? I’m like, oh my God. You have no idea what kind of life she lives.”

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MAFS’ Juliette reveals unseen Joel moment viewers missed: ‘Red flag’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 intruder bride Juliette Chae Fava has mostly stayed quiet about her experience on the show, but in an interview with Chattr, she shared some behind-the-scenes moments that never quite made it to air. In particular, Juliette thinks the men from MAFS 2026 were “protected” by the edit, and she clocked it right away while watching her wedding to Joel Moses.

“There’s a lot of stuff that went down that [was] cut out from the men’s side,” Juliette reveals. “In Joel’s speech, he said ‘night clubs are a cesspool of low quality women’, and that was actually in his vows. And when he said that, you see me turn around and look at my friends, but they’ve completely sliced it and made it look like I was turning around for something else he was saying.”

The bride says this felt like a “red flag”, because ranking women as “low quality” or “high quality” based on what activities they enjoy is an ick.

“I was pretty shocked [by] that bit honestly… that was a bit icky for me, just right off the bat. But again, they didn’t put that in [the edit].”

Juliette went on to claim that Joel also spoke poorly about Gia’s appearance in an “absolutely foul” way, but that also wasn’t included. Spicy!

The bride hopes that fans will start to understand who each participant really is now that the show is over, and they all have control of their own social media accounts.

She refuses to reveal who is the “fakest” out of the cast, and says she’s moving on. “I think spreading more hate like that [would be unwise]. I’ve been on the receiving end of other cast mates just putting that stuff on me and on some of my other friends on the show. So that’s why I’m like, I just don’t really want to add more fuel to the fire.”

We love it when people take the high road!

Joel and Juliette on MAFS 2026.
Joel and Juliette on MAFS 2026. Image: Nine

Has Juliette seen what Joel has been saying about her online?

On Reddit, Joel has been busy in the MAFS subreddit, describing his ex-wife as “pure evil” and saying she “stinks to high heavens”.

Juliette says she was “shocked by it”, but knew there was a hidden side to Joel that wasn’t aired on MAFS.

“The way he’s gone about me online is how I heard him talk about some of the other female cast members on the show,” the bride says. “He escaped the show pretty well. But then the way he’s gone about it online is just yeah, true colours are showing.”

While she finds his comments “hurtful”, she’s blocked him on all social media platforms. Still, when these narratives go around online, it can take a toll.

“It just feels like the wound is [getting reopened] and it’s getting to a sad point. I do hope he finds peace, and yeah, peace and love,” Juliette notes.

“I feel like we’ve all copped so much, I wouldn’t want to be inflicting any more pain on anyone else.”

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Farmer Wants A Wife’s Farmer Tom and Georgie just confirmed whether they’re still together

by Rachel Choy

Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 was filled with tears when Farmer Tom picked Georgie over Eliza in an emotional moment.

Farmer Tom had a few rough patches before finding his match. After dating a few women, he narrowed it down to Eliza and Georgie. Realising Georgie was his forever lady, he told her he was all in, and they left the show as a couple before the finale. It was an oddly straightforward finish for an FWAW couple: he picked the person he clicked with most, and they made it official. Donezo.

But then! Rumours quickly emerged that Tom had swapped his winner pick for his runner-up, but this was later denied by Eliza. Ahead of the new batch of 2026 Farmers, Chattr asked Georgie herself whether she’s still with Farmer Tom and where they stand in 2026.

Are Farmer Wants A Wife’s Farmer Tom and Georgie still together?

On the 2025 season of FWAW, Farmer Tom and Georgie admitted they had fallen hard for each other, leaving Farmer Wants A Wife before the finale. Naughty!

“I enjoyed every moment I’ve been with you,” Tom professed to Georgie. “I’m excited to take the next step in this, and I’ve fallen really hard and fast for you, Georgie. I’m totally in love with you.”

Georgie was left giddy with excitement about their future. “I feel exactly the same way. This has just been the best experience of my life. I’ve fallen in love with you. I’m so happy now,” she said.

So… did they actually go the distance? You bet. Farmer Tom and Georgie are still going strong.

“We’re going great and very appreciative of the opportunity to go on FWAW,” Georgie told Chattr.

“The outcome was amazing!”

That’s what we like to hear, folks.

These days, Georgie’s Instagram is packed with cute pics of herself and Tom, their life on his farm in Borambola, and enjoying a cheeky trip to Hobart together in April, 2026.

Given Georgie’s success on Farmer Wants A Wife, she recommends that any women thinking of applying for the upcoming season go for gold. “I definitely would recommend it for people who would love to find the one,” she said.

“It’s definitely possible!!”

Eliza addressed the rumours around her relationship with Farmer Tom

In a TikTok from 2025, Eliza addressed a rumour that she was living with Farmer Tom on his farm. “I am not living on the farm and I’m not working near the farm, I’m in Melbourne, I’m in Melbourne, and yeah. After final decision, Tom and I didn’t rekindle a relationship, we didn’t speak,” she said.

@elizaawood_ 🐴👄: GUYS I AM NOT ON THE FARM 😅 #farmerwantsawife #farmerwantsawifeau #fwaw #farmertom #realitytv #tv #teatime #storytime ♬ original sound – Eliza Wood 🌸

“We haven’t [spoken] since, and there isn’t any truth to that rumour… so yeah, I guess the moral of the story is I will never be somebody’s second choice or second option, so we can put any rumours to bed that I’ll ever be on the farm, I’m not there, I will never be there, Tom made his pick and it wasn’t me,” she added.

What was Farmer Tom’s final decision?

After Farmer Tom met both Eliza and Georgie’s families, both Ladies seemed absolutely smitten with the bloke. However, Tom had to break one of their hearts.

The Farmer broke down in tears as he let Eliza down gently, saying: “You have so much love to give, and I truly believe you deserve to find someone to give you that much love back. Sorry Eliza, but I’ve fallen for someone else.”

Farmer Wants A Wife Eliza Farmer Tom
Eliza was left heartbroken. Image: Seven

Eliza broke down in tears as she walked away, and she didn’t hide how disappointed she was.

“I’m a bit heartbroken, it’s hard to hear,” she said. “I came in today feeling hopeful and [I’m] disappointed and yeah.”

It seems as though he’s found his one true love with Georgie, however, as he told her his feelings have become extremely strong.

“I’m excited to take the next step in this and I’ve fallen really hard and fast for you, Georgie, I’m totally in love with you,” he said.

Georgie told him she feels exactly the same way, and called Farmer Wants A Wife the “best experience” of her life.

Farmer Tom and Georgie winner Farmer Wants A Wife 2025
Farmer Tom with his winner Georgie. Image: Seven

Did Farmer Tom swap Georgie for Eliza?

There were rumours that while Farmer Tom picked Georgie, it was actually Eliza who had moved to the farm. Former FWAW star Daisy Lamb shared that a neighbour DM’d her some spicy information.

“It’s come from multiple sources that Tom picks Georgie,” Daisy tells Chattr. “However, one of his neighbours near him actually messaged me and said that Eliza had moved to the farm and is working as a teacher there. 

“So I’m not too sure whether he does pick one girl and changes his mind and goes to the other, I’m not too sure, but that was a major update spoiler.”

Farmer Tom and his original Ladies. Image: Seven

However, a separate Farmer Wants A Wife source was on the same page as Eliza and told Chattr this rumour about Farmer Tom swapping his Ladies isn’t true.

In fact, Tom is still with Georgie and they are happily in a relationship after the show.

Farmer Wants A Wife Eliza and Farmer Tom
Eliza and Farmer Tom. Image: Seven

“He’s with Georgie and they’re still together. I don’t know where that rumour started with Eliza, but that’s not true at all,” the insider spills.

“Eliza is doing her thing and is going alright.”

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Have Farmer Wants A Wife’s Thomas and Clarette split?

by Danica Baker

Clarette Annalisa quickly became one of the most polarising Ladies chasing Farmer Thomas’ heart on Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2025, and she sealed the deal by becoming his final pick.

The 35-year-old teacher from New South Wales took a very forward approach to showing her strong feelings for Farmer Thomas, which ruffled a few feathers. But, in the end, Farmer Thomas had no doubt that she was the one for him.

So, are Clarette and Thomas still together now? It’s not looking good, and we’ve rounded up all the information below.

Clarette and Farmer Thomas kissing.
Clarette and Farmer Thomas kissing. Image: Seven.

A social media clue reveals Farmer Thomas and Clarette have likely split

While Farmer Thomas used to proudly display Clarette’s name in his bio, it has since disappeared. Clarette’s Instagram account has since been made private, perhaps to avoid media attention. She has left his mention in her bio… could that just be to put us off the scent?

An insider also told Woman’s Day the pair’s relationship started to crumble. “They live very different lifestyles,” the source claimed. “Thomas is tied to the farm, but Clarette was often travelling and spending time away… it hasn’t been as perfect as it seemed.”

Clarette quits the job she took to be with Farmer Thomas

A 2026 newsletter from Wudinna Area School, near Farmer Thomas’ farm, also shows that Clarette has left her position as a teacher there. “We would like to thank Clarette Goodhead for her dedication and service to our school community,” the newsletter reads. “She will be greatly missed by students, staff, and the wider community. We thank Clarette for her dedication and wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.”

Farmer Thomas and Clarette reveal if they’re still together after the reunion

Farmer Thomas and Clarette shared a joint statement on Instagram about their time on Farmer Wants A Wife once the reunion aired, and it looked like these two lovebirds were still going strong.

“We signed up for love. And what we found in each other is more than we ever expected. Through all the noise, we’ve stuck together, and it’s only brought us closer and made us stronger,” the couple wrote.

“We’ve kept quiet, out of respect for the process, but now we’re ready to speak for ourselves. We’re still here. Still together. And we can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next.”

Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 couple Clarette and Thomas
Farmer Thomas and Clarette during the Farmer Wants A Wife reunion.

Farmer Thomas picked Clarette at the Final Decision

Heading into his final decision, Farmer Thomas knew that Clarette was the woman he wanted to be with, and he had to break the news to Laura and Rachael.

Once that was done, he met Clarette in a beautiful The Bachelor-esque setting on a farm, where he told her that he wanted a future with her.

“Clarette, you will make the most beautiful wife and mother. Clarette, I love you,” Farmer Thomas said.

“I love you, too,” she responded. Aww!

Clarette and Farmer Thomas.
Clarette and Farmer Thomas. Image: Seven.

Did Farmer Wants A Wife’s Clarette and Farmer Thomas stay together after the show originally?

Apparently so! Prior to the FWAW finale airing, Daisy Lamb from last season told Chattr that Farmer Thomas picked Clarette as his winner.

“Clarette ends up with Thomas,” she said.

“I do think they’re still together [since the show ended]. I was told by a couple of the girls from Thomas’ farm that Clarette is actually living at the farm. She is a teacher, so I’m assuming that she’s relocated and she’s working at a school there.”

Proof Clarette moved to be with Farmer Thomas

Chattr previously uncovered proof that Clarette has started a job as a teacher at a school in Wudinna near Farmer Thomas, meaning she likely relocated to be with him.

Farmer Thomas Clarette Farmer Wants A Wife Wudinna Area School
This is juicy! Image: Wudinna Area School

In a newsletter released last year, Assistant Principal-Secondary Jamiee Bensen wrote: “I would like to welcome Clarette into our Secondary Teaching cohort for 2025. Clarette (Miss G) joins us from New South Wales and is originally from England… she is a specialist English teacher and we look forward to the expertise she will bring to our classes.”

Neither Clarette or Thomas have spoken about the rumoured split, but more information is sure to come.

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MAFS’ Bec responds after major Danny lie is exposed: ‘Disappointing’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 may be well and truly over, but the drama keeps on coming. Just recently, Bec Zacharia discovered her husband Danny Hewitt lied to her during one of the very first tasks, and it could have changed the outcome of their relationship.

During an interview with Daily Mail, Danny revealed he purposely didn’t take part in the MAFS photo ranking challenge and threw the photos out the window because he didn’t plan to put Bec first. According to the groom, Bec had warned him she would leave the experiment if he didn’t rank her as the most attractive out of all the brides.

When he did the photo ranking challenge, he placed Mel Akbay first, and Bec second.

“It was disappointing for me to see and hear to be honest,” Bec tells Chattr. “But I think situations like that reveal a lot about a person without needing to say too much.”

While the bride was obviously shocked by this hurtful lie, she didn’t get nasty. “At the end of the day, I wish him all the best in his endeavours,” Bec says.

What happened when Danny redid the photo ranking challenge?

During an interview with Daily Mail, Danny was asked why he threw the photo ranking challenge out the window. “Bec turns to me and she’s like, ‘By the way, there’s a photo ranking task coming up.’ She goes, ‘If you don’t put me first, I’m leaving the f**king experiment’,” Danny claimed.

“I was like, I’ve got two choices here. I could lie on national TV or can get out of this. I look at the bin and I’m like, they’re going in there. But then I was like, I know what production are like. They’ll get it out of the bin. [So], they went out of the window.”

Bec and Danny on MAFS 2026
Bec and Danny no longer speak. Image: Nine

Danny said based purely on physical appearance, he would rank the MAFS brides in this order: Mel, Bec, Brook Crompton, Stella Mickunaite, Alissa Fay, Julia Vogl, Stephanie Marshall, Gia Fleur, Juliette Chae Fava, Rachel Gilmore and Rebecca Zukowski.

Bec thought the original photo ranking moment was touching

In a previous interview with Chattr, Bec said that Danny throwing the photos out the window was a “beautiful moment”. However, her words now prove how much Danny had fooled her.

“It was amazing to see him not want to rank the other women, you know, purely… for the fact of the other women,” Bec said at the time.

“But not only that, you know, that he was showing his solidarity in our relationship. That was a beautiful moment for me and for him.”

Bec said she didn’t think the photo was the “turning point” in their relationship, but since they had been on rocky ground at that point, it definitely helped get them on the right path. Too bad it was all a lie.

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Will Big Brother Australia be back this year? We finally have an answer

by Rachel Choy

The 2025 reboot of Big Brother Australia was a massive success, with Channel 10 restoring the reality TV show to its former glory. Along with live nominations and evictions, fans were also treated to 24/7 streaming of the chaos in the house.

Of course, there were times when the cameras would cut to the fish tanks or washing machines for far too long, but audiences were able to see the social experiment play out in real time.

BB fans have been waiting for an answer to the obvious question: will Big Brother Australia return for 2026? We have good news! Network 10 has just confirmed that Big Brother will be watching, err… again! Big Brother Australia is coming back this year!

TV personality Mel Tracina will be back in her hosting shoes while Big Brother himself shared a message about reopening his doors. “Another year, another group of housemates who think they can outsmart me. How adorable,” he said.

“Australia, I hope you’re ready, because I’ve been watching, I’ve been planning, and let’s just say… this year’s surprises will be my finest work yet. Welcome back to my House.”

Big Brother Australia 2025 housemates
The Big Brother housemates. Image: 10

Last year, Australia crowned Coco Beeby as their favourite housemate. For 2026, a brand-new batch of housemates will be hoping to win over the Aussie public and take home a cash prize.

Network 10 has said to “expect even more twists, unexpected friendships, hilarity, tantrums, and maybe a showmance or two!” The network hasn’t announced a start date yet or when auditions will kick off, but teased for fans to “keep your eyes peeled for more updates very soon.”

What has Mel Tracina said about Big Brother Australia 2026?

Mel didn’t fully confirm Big Brother Australia 2026, but given the success of the 2025 season, it sounded like it was definitely on the cards. “So, what do you reckon, do you want to do it again next year?” she asked the screaming crowd at Dreamworld during the finale.

Casting for Big Brother Australia 2026 is not yet open, but the 2025 season drew huge ratings for Channel 10. The show’s grand finale was the biggest since 2021, and was the network’s biggest reality show since 2023.

Big Brother Australia racked up 161 million total social media views across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and the TV show reached 6.6 million total viewers.

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The secret message behind MAFS’ Stella and Rachel’s matching ‘NBL’ tattoos

by Tara Watson

It was a throwaway insult said by Brook Crompton (who else?) at a Married at First Sight (MAFS) dinner party, but that mean girl moment has just kickstarted a movement.

If you cast your mind back to week three of the MAFS experiment, Brooke and Gia Fleur were having some sort of exorcism high school moment when they decided to verbally attack Alissa Fay and Stella Mick over the dinner table. Insults were hurled, grown adults acted like teen girls, bullies were born and all in all, it was just a bad time.

But what we saw was merely the tip of the iceberg. On an episode of Stan’s After The Dinner Party, unseen footage was played to Stella, revealing that Brook had called the women ‘natural born losers’. When asked by a producer to clarify who she meant, Gia said they were referring to “The whole other table! Except Rach”, which assumedly meant MAFS bride, Rachel Gilmore.

But now Stella and Rachel (yes, the only woman who isn’t an NBL, according to Gia) have teamed up to reclaim the cruel taunt. In an Instagram Reel soundtracked to Beyoncé’s ‘Run The World (Girls)’, Rachel posted footage of herself getting an ‘NBL’ tattoo, which matches Stella’s ink that she debuted a week ago. Twinsies!

“Proud to be a NBL,” Rachel wrote. She went on to say that both herself and Stella were reclaiming the acronym NBL, but instead of standing for ‘Natural Born Losers’, they considered themselves ‘Natural Born Legends’. Amen!

“This is representing taking back power from words that were spoken to cause harm and put @mickstella_ down. Something I know many, including myself have experienced through life. Natural Born Legends is not a moment, it’s a movement.”

What does the NBL tattoo mean to Stella and Rachel from MAFS?

In mid-April, Stella posted images of her getting ‘NBL 2026 13’ tattooed on her right arm, with 13 signifying season 13 of MAFS. And now, Stella is ready to talk about what these women have cooking behind their cryptic tattoos.

In an interview with Chattr about the Natural Born Legends movement, Stella clarified that the BFFs are currently in a “creative process of seeing where it could go,” adding that “we both found out we love talking life and being so different,” and they’ve found they ‘balance’ each other out.

In an Instagram post, Stella opened up further on what the NBL movement is all about. “Being judged publicly didn’t break me. It activated something. That’s where NBL’s was born,” Stella wrote.

Rachel and Stella from MAFS reclaim NBL insult with matching tattoos.
Rachel and Stella reclaim NBL insult with matching tattoos. Credit: Instagram/Rachlea_x.

“What was meant as an insult became a movement in my heart… Natural Born Legends. For the people who were mocked for being different. For the ones who got boxed in, underestimated, talked down to, or made to feel like ‘too much’ or too little,” she continued.

“For the people who turned pain into purpose. For anyone ready to reclaim what life, people, or fear tried to take. NBL’s is proof that labels can be rewritten. That power can be reclaimed. That what they laughed at can become what leads you. And now? Let’s build something bigger in full view.”

When pressed by Chattr to elaborate on their Natural Born Legends plans, Stella said “We will share once we have news,” she replied, noting that “we are in workshop stage, creative mess as they say.”

Based on this vague info, I’m sensing a podcast or YouTube series dropping any day now from Stella and Rach, and I’m already a huge fan!

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Meghan Markle wasn’t paid for her MasterChef Australia appearance, Channel 10 confirms

by Reena Gupta

It’s safe to say that Meghan Markle’s upcoming appearance on MasterChef Australia has set tongues wagging, with many fans questioning if Meghan used her time on the show as a quick cash grab during her time Down Under.

Actually, as soon as the news broke that Meghan was doing the show, the same question was on everyone’s lips: Just how much was Meghan Markle being paid to appear on MasterChef Australia?

Sky News reported that Meghan was set to rake in a “eye-watering six figure fee” for her appearance on the beloved TV show. After all, Katy Perry was paid $100,000 for appearing on the show in 2015, so surely Meghan would command even more, with one popular rumour suggesting the former actress bagged a $380,000 fee.

How much was Meghan Markle paid to appear on MasterChef Australia?

Network 10 has since confirmed that Meghan wasn’t paid a cent to appear on MasterChef Australia, nor did she promote her lifestyle brand, As Ever, during her time on the show. So, that settles that question!

Yep, the 44-year-old apparently gave her time up for free, spending a whole day on set at Melbourne Showgrounds alongside judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli.

While fans may be perplexed as to why Meghan would do the appearance without making a cent, PR expert Kayley Cornelius has said that it’s a smart move.

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Meghan Markle on With Love, Meghan. Image: Netflix

“Meghan’s latest move on MasterChef feels far from random or one-off appearances,” she told OLBG. “There’s a clear strategy at play here, and it very much points to a more permanent return to the world of mainstream celebrity being front of mind.

“Australia is a particularly savvy choice too, as it’s a market that’s historically been receptive to her, but it also allows her to trial this next phase slightly outside of the intense scrutiny she faces in the US and UK.”

She adds that Meghan is likely using her time in Australia to really “nail down” her personal branding.

Poh Ling Yeow praises Meghan Markle

In a radio interview last week, MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow revealed that Meghan was a “delight” to work with.

“There is so much public conjecture about this. She’s so delightful, [I have] nothing but praise for the time that we spent with her. [She’s] very easy going, good sense of humour, and, like, a consummate professional… she just slid right into that judging role, like, seamlessly,” she said.

Poh went on to call out the relentless criticism Meghan has received ever since marrying into the royal family.

“I think it’s very interesting, because when you drill down, you can’t really, no one can actually, really say why. It’s one of those situations. And at the end of the day, like, I really feel for her, because she’s still a human, there’s an emotional human at the end of that, with all this hatred that people like spitting out. She was honestly so lovely.”

MasterChef Australia 2026 airs Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Rachel reveals she was shamed about her looks online: ‘Grieve yourself into a diet’

by Reena Gupta

In a recent interview, Married At First Sight (MAFS) alumnus Rachel Gilmore revealed that viewers on social media have been slinging her some nasty comments about her appearance, with some even coaxing her to lose weight.

Speaking to Mamamia, the 35-year-old says that while many fans were critical of the way women treated each other on this season of MAFS, the comments she’d seen on social media about her physical appearance have taken the cake.

“We have just watched a series of Married at First Sight, where women’s bad behaviour was on display, raw and honest, right? And then, [on social media], we have other women coming in and tearing women down further, but they [were] probably the first people to be sitting on that couch and being like, ‘that’s not okay. You can’t treat women like that,'” she said. 

“‘Go on a diet, grieve yourself into a diet.’ I’m not here for it,” the ex-MAFS bride added, recalling some of the comments she’d seen online. “Two wrongs do not make a right,” she continued. “Constructive feedback, sure… but to come and put someone down because of their looks?”

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Rachel and Steven on MAFS. Image: Nine

MAFS’ Rachel says she was a victim of a ‘sad girl’ edit

Watching MAFS back, Rachel told the publication that she was pretty happy with how she was depicted. However, she was disappointed that she was mostly being shown through the lens of her relationship with Steven, with much of her true personality being left on the cutting room floor.

“I felt like I was shown to be this woman just begging for this man consistently,” she explained. “The show has definitely given me a different level of confidence, but I always carried myself with confidence. I always knew who I was. I feel like the storyline was building up for me to have my heart broken. That’s the ‘poor Rachel’ edit.”

“Heartbreak is sad, but it doesn’t define who I am. I’m not the girl who’s just continuously walking around with heartbreak.” 

That being said, Rachel said that watching the show back reminded her of how much pain she was experiencing at the time. “That was a woman truly grieving. Watching it back, I started to grieve again. You’re grieving the life you’ve built up in your mind, the possibility of what this was. The love I had in my heart for Steven, the life we had spoken about and planned.”

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The special reason MAFS’ Mel Schilling’s family will leave Australia: ‘No better place to heal’

by Tara Watson

A month on from the tragic passing of beloved Australian TV personality and Married at First Sight (MAFS) expert, Mel Schilling, her husband, Gareth Brisbane, has opened up about his family’s plan for their next chapter.

On March 24, 2026, Brisbane confirmed on Schilling’s Instagram page that the 54-year-old had passed away after a long battle with cancer, which she disclosed had been diagnosed as terminal earlier this year.

The sudden announcement led to an outpouring of emotion from Married at First Sight (MAFS) contestants, fans and the Australian public who had watched Mel Schilling on the screens for over a decade.

In a new Instagram post, Brisbane said Mel was laid to rest on April 9 and her ashes had been scattered in Northern Ireland. He went on to share that he and their daughter Maddie, born in 2015, were going to relocate to another country to help heal themselves as a family.

“In a few short weeks, Maddie and I will be welcomed back into the arms of mother Bali where we will begin our next chapter,” he wrote. “No better place to heal, a place that we all loved and where we still have some of our dearest friends who had the most wonderful blessing ceremony for Mel at our new villa last weekend.”

In response, Mel’s friends and fellow MAFS experts — John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla — both shared their enthusiasm with the family’s decision for a seachange.

“What a beautiful place. Can’t wait to have a whiskey with you before you depart to Bali. Sending all my love,” John wrote.

“Heading to Bali is the most Mel thing possible,” Alessandra joked. “Sending you both so much love as you step into this beautiful next chapter.”

Mel Schilling’s husband reveals the details of her funeral

Gareth Brisbane told Mel’s 490k followers on Instagram that their messages of support had given their family strength through their grief.

“Thanks so much for all the messages of support over the past month since our girl’s passing, Maddie and I have drawn enormous strength from how so very loved she was and is,” he admitted.

He went on to detail that Mel was laid to rest in a private ceremony held in the UK, attended by family and close friends, and it was streamed to Mel’s family back in Australia. At the service, Mel’s 10-year-old daughter, Maddie, gave a beautiful speech about her mum.

“Maddie announced on the morning of the funeral that she had written a little speech which she delivered beautifully. Every inch her mother’s daughter and I couldn’t be prouder.”

After the funeral, it was Mel’s wish for some of her ashes to be scattered at a lighthouse in Whitehead in Northern Ireland, her husband’s hometown. “It’s a special place that really resonated with her, a place where strangers say hello as you pass, and a place we can now come back to to reflect on our incredible 15 years together,” he wrote.

Mel met her husband on eHarmony in 2011 at the age of 39 after spending most of her 30s single. The couple held a commitment ceremony in Bali in 2018 before they officially got married in Melbourne in 2020.

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MAFS’ Bec spills on her new job giving relationship advice: ‘Great opportunity to help people’

by Danica Baker

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 star Bec Zacharia may have lost her job over her abrasive behaviour at one of the show’s Dinner Parties, but she’s already bounced back, landing a new gig giving relationship advice for a news publication.

Bec announced the exciting news on TikTok and asked readers seeking guidance to send in their questions.

“It’s Bec Zacharia here from Season 13 of Married at First Sight Australia, as you’ve probably all watched, and you all know, I have been through the absolute ringer on a roller coaster throughout my time on maths, but I’ve also learned a lot along the way, and now I want to help you,” Bec began in a video posted by Adelaide news publication The Advertiser.

“So what dramas do you have going on in your life? Is there relationship issues, family issues? I want to hear about it, and I want to help you send them through to me. I can’t wait to speak to you.”

Bec told Chattr that she’s looking forward to turning her negative experience of having her heartbroken on national TV into a way to help others.

“I am so excited to bring a little fun out of a really exhausting and humiliating experience that I had on MAFS. I have learnt sooooo much about myself and relationships from the experts and my time, so this is a great opportunity to have a little bit of fun and help people,” she said.

Bec explained that the segment will be “very much an agony aunt type thing” but stressed it is intended to be playful and entertaining rather than something viewers should take too seriously.

“It’s just a bit of fun…. everybody takes things so seriously these days, and this is just a great opportunity to help people in a light-hearted way. I am by no means a relationship expert, nor an i going to be giving life-saving advice, it’s merely to connect with people, in a fun, informative, different and exciting way,” she added.

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Do you have a burning relationship question that you want answered? 💔🤔 It’s safe to say Bec’s time on #MAFS had highs and lows, but now she’s using her expertise to give others struggling with relationships, whether they be romantic, friendships or family, her special brand of unfiltered advice. 💬 Send us a DM with your questions and we might put them to Bec! #marriedatfirstsight #marriedatfirstsightaustralia #relationship #advice #question #answer

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What happened between Bec and Danny on MAFS Australia?

Bec’s comment about her ‘humiliating’ experience on MAFS Australia is referencing the moment her TV husband Danny made it all the way to Final Vows with her, only to brutally dump her at the last hurdle.

Towards the tail end of the experiment, Bec made it clear that she wanted Danny to break up with her before Final Vows, if he didn’t see himself saying yes. In an interview with Chattr, she revealed that she tried to break up with him after the Grass is Greener challenge, which occurred days before Final Vows, for this very reason.

“I said to him, Daniel, I don’t want to do this anymore. It’s over. And he begged me to stay,” she said.

“That was the same day he told me he was falling in love with me, and I think seeing that I was very much done, he was like, ‘Okay, well, we need to go to Final Vows.”

Bec shared that a few days after the MAFS Australia Grass is Greener challenge, Danny told her they were “100% leaving together,” only to blindside her and dump her at Final Vows.

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Meet the MasterChef Australia judges for 2026

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia is back for 2026, and so are its beloved four judges: Poh Ling Yeow, Andy Allen, Jean Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin.

The judging panel brings together an impressive mix of experience and expertise, with Jean-Christophe’s Michelin-star pedigree, Poh and Andy’s firsthand understanding of the competition after battling for the title themselves, and Sofia’s acclaimed background as a food critic and journalist.

Andy Allen is the MasterChef Australiaveteran judge among the bunch, joining the show in 2020, starting with Back to Win, which Poh was actually a contestant on. Meanwhile, Jean-Christophe, Poh and Sofia joined Andy in the MasterChef kitchen after judge-at-the-time Jock Zonfrillo tragically passed on April 30, 2023. Jock’s final episode of MasterChef Australia aired on July 16, 2023.

While the new judges had Jock’s massive shoes to fill, it didn’t take long for viewers to warm to them, in particular to the range of variation between them, as well as their differing approaches to the amateur cooks competing for the win.

Andy, Sofia, Poh and Jean-Christophe returned for their second season together in 2025, and are back for the third time in 2026 for the upcoming new season, which is jam packed with all of the known and loved tasks like the Mystery Box challenges, Invention Tests and Pressure Tests.

Read on to find out more about the MasterChef Australia 2026 judges.

Poh Ling Yeow

Poh Ling Yeow on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.
Poh Ling Yeow on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.

A fan favourite since finishing runner-up in the show’s very first season, Poh’s vibrant personality and imaginative dishes have made her one of MasterChef Australia’s most beloved culinary figures.

Born in Malaysia and raised in Adelaide, Poh’s journey has spanned everything from fine art to food TV. She’s hosted multiple cooking series, written five cookbooks, and become a familiar face on screens across the country.

Her food is as colourful and curious as her artistic background, with a love for Malaysian-Chinese cuisine that’s always been central to her culinary identity.

Poh doesn’t call herself a chef – she’s a proud home cook who champions culture, sustainability, and being bold in the MasterChef kitchen.

Andy Allen

Andy Allen on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.
Andy Allen on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.

Andy is a true MasterChef Australia success story. After winning season four back in 2012, the former sparky swapped tools for tongs and carved out a celebrated culinary career.

Post-win, Andy teamed up with the crew at Three Blue Ducks, eventually becoming co-owner of the hugely popular restaurant group.

In 2018, he made MasterChef Australia history as the first former contestant to be awarded a chef’s hat. He later returned to the show in 2020, this time stepping into a judging role.

From cookbooks and TV shows to co-founding the low-carb Aussie beer, Travla, Andy’s built a food empire while staying true to his roots. Now, he’s back to help write the next chapter in MasterChef and help determine which of the remaining contestants will be crowned the winner.

Jean Christophe Novelli

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Jean Christophe Novelli on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.

MasterChef Australia’s resident French flair, Jean-Christophe, is a global culinary icon. The chef boasts four Michelin stars to his name and a string of accolades, including the AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year UK.

Starting out in a bakery at 14, he was Head Chef to the Rothschild family by 20. Since then, he’s run high-end restaurants across the world and launched the award-winning Novelli Academy in the UK — one of the top 25 cookery schools globally.

MasterChef Australia isn’t Jean-Christophe’s first time on screen, either. He’s racked up an impressive list of TV credits, including Hell’s Kitchen, Celebrity Hunted UK, and Chef Academy.

Judge Sofia Levin

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Sofia Levin on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.

A Melbourne-based travel and food writer, Sofia has made it her mission to spotlight lesser known food stories and underrepresented cultures through storytelling and eating curiously.

Her writing and reviews have been featured in Good Food, Gourmet Traveller, The Guardian, and even National Geographic Traveller. She’s also made her mark as a TV presenter, event host, and radio commentator.

In 2020, she launched her platform Seasoned Traveller, which champions the power of food to connect people across cultures. She’s also the force behind the #EatCuriously movement – encouraging Aussies to get out of their culinary comfort zones. The fact that Sofia doesn’t have a career in cooking, but instead eats, adds a relatable touch to the MasterChef Australia kitchen.

Maggie beer, Jimmy Barnes, Josh Niland and all of the other the guest judges starring on MasterChef Australia 2026?

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MasterChef Australia judges with Meghan Markle. Image: Ten.

While Jock, Andy, Poh and Sofia are MasterChef Australia‘s core four judges, they’re joined by a huge list of impressive guest judges throughout the season.

Without a doubt, the most high-profile guest judge entering the MasterChef kitchen this season is Meghan Markle, who popped in during her four-day visit to Australia. Her inclusion in the show dominated headlines, prompting some fans to question her credentials to judge the contestants’ food. However, Meghan is far from the only big name joining the season.

Among the other announced guest judges are Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes and his wife, Jane, and Australian icon and wildlife warrior, Robert Irwin. Of course, there will be chefs among the guest judges too, including Chef Maggie Beer, Chef Josh Niland, Chef Daniel Dobra, Chef Rosheen Kaul, Chef Adriano Zumbo and Chef Rick Stein, who will be analysing the contestants’ dishes.

There’s certainly no shortage of guest judges this season, with returnee contestants Sarah Todd, Khanh Ong, Jess Lemon, Marion Grasby, Justine Schofield and Matt Sinclair critiquing the new contestants’ food, as well as social media superstars DimSimLim, Andy Cooks, Recipes by Victoria’s Victoria Minell, and biteswithlily’s Lily Huynh.

MasterChef Australia 2026 airs Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Sarah Todd and Declan Clearly reveal ‘terrifying’ details around their twins’ birth

by Reena Gupta

In a new episode of the podcast Love Stories, former MasterChef Australia contestants Sarah Todd and Declan Clearly revealed the dangerous circumstances surrounding the birth of their identical twin babies, Claudia and Charlotte.

Sarah recalls the pregnancy being a tough one from the beginning, with morning sickness and physical pain being with her throughout the journey.

At her 34-week scan, things went from bad to worse as her doctors diagnosed her with preeclampsia — a dangerous pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure and a shortage of platelets. After her blood pressure and platelet count wouldn’t budge, the decision was made to perform a C-section.

“Sarah goes under and they’re cutting her open and both girls come out – and the girls were still,” he recalled. “And it was like, God, I’ve got like two dead babies here and mum’s knocked unconscious. And I can’t say anything. I can’t ask any questions because there’s 18 people there. They’re going crazy – chucking plastic bags on the girls and shaking the s**t out of them.”

Once the twins were finally in the clear, Sarah’s condition took a turn for the worse, as she began to have seizures — a rare complication of preeclampsia — after which Sarah revealed she squeezed Declan’s hand and pleaded, “Dec, please make it stop.”

“It was just so scary, not feeling stable or in control,” Sarah recalls in the podcast. “I can handle pain, but I couldn’t handle this. There was nothing I could do to stop it.”

Sarah says that while she’s still recovering from the preeclampsia, she’s thrilled to finally be in the company of her “unbelievably beautiful” baby twins.

Sarah and Declan’s whirlwind MasterChef romance

Declan and Sarah met while they were filming the 2025 season of MasterChef Australia.

In a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Sarah said that having Declan by her side helped push her to do her best.

“I was devastated seeing Declan getting eliminated,” she said. “He’s so talented and passionate about food, and has a lot of creativity in the kitchen.”

“Selfishly, I was devastated for myself as well, having that joy in the kitchen, and to be able to walk out after a cook and [have him]. We were just, like, doing our workouts and just having a lot of fun outside of the kitchen.”

Sarah and Declan have had a whirlwind romance — they started dating after MasterChef wrapped, and moved in together later that year.

In a recent interview, MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow revealed that having children was one of Declan’s greatest wishes. “[Fatherhood] is something that he talks about being one of his life missions, and for it to be realised so quickly…. it’s just so amazing that between last season and this season, one of his life dreams has come true with the woman of his dreams.”

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Robert Irwin to return to screens as host of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro

by Danica Baker

Australian icon Robert Irwin will be returning to the US ballroom with the news that he’ll be hosting a new spinoff series, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro. Robert won over a legion of international fans as he sashayed his way through Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) before being crowned champion alongside his partner Witney Carson.

The new series breaks the fourth wall down in the world of DWTS, following 12 up-and-coming dancers who move into a house together and compete for the chance to become the next professional dancer on the show. The professional dancers are the pros who partner with celebrities, guide them throughout the season, and perform alongside them in each episode.

With Robert as host, he’ll be joined by three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his pro dancing mother, Shirley Ballas, who will serve as judges. They will be joined by a group of ever-changing judges throughout the season, including a lineup of returning pros who will serve as rotating mentors and guest judges.

The spin-off was announced at the Get Real House event in America on Wednesday, April 22, which Robert attended. “Crikey, this is going to be fun,” he said from the stage as the news was shared.

How to Watch Robert Irwin on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro in Australia

While there’s no official word just yet on where Australians will be able to tune into Robert Irwin’s new show, it is airing on Hulu in America.

Hulu shows are often picked up by Disney+ in Australia, and DWTS US, aired on the streaming giant, so it looks promising that Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro will also be available on the platform.

Is there a trailer for Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro

There is! You can watch it below.

When does Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro air?

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro premieres on Monday, July 13, 2026, on the American channel ABC and Hulu. The Australian premiere is yet to be confirmed, but stay tuned!

What other shows has Robert Irwin hosted?

Born to the late Steven Irwin, Robert Irwin has been thrust into the spotlight all of his life, thanks to his dad’s massive profile. When he was just nine years old, he hosted the wildlife series Wild But True and at age 14, he starred in Crikey! It’s the Irwins, which was released in 2018.

However, he got his first big break in hosting a mainstream Australian series when he was cast on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2024, alongside Julia Morris as Dr Chris Brown’s replacement.

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Robert Irwin and Julia Morris on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Image: Ten.

In an interview with Chattr, Julia praised Robert’s work ethic, revealing that the 2026 season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! was filmed almost immediately after DWTS US finished.

“He came directly from the dance floor to the jungle,” she told Chattr in an interview ahead of the premiere.

Julia explained that Robert won DWTS on November 25, and he flew to do a winner’s interview with his partner Witney Carson the next morning, then immediately left the television studio to come to South Africa.

“After winning, literally, he got on a plane. He and Witney and the gang went to do Good Morning America. And then from Good Morning America, he went straight out to the airport. He got on a plane and did that journey to Johannesburg. And then he swapped onto another plane to come up to where we live in our little bush town,” she said.

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MAFS’ Filip reportedly wants Karl Stefanovic’s job

by Reena Gupta

Well, this was unexpected! Word has it that Married at First Sight (MAFS) alumnus Filip Gregov apparently has his sights on becoming a breakfast host for Channel 9.

According to New Idea, the 39-year-old groom has been hustling for reporting roles, with a source telling the publication that “Filip has made it very clear he wants a future in television… he’s been speaking to the right people at Nine and asking for an opportunity in breakfast TV.”

It’s possible that the YouTuber could even be gunning for Karl Stefanovic’s gig, with rumours swirling that the long-running Today host could be done with the show by the end of the year.

“Filip knows this could be his moment,” reckons one insider who spoke to New Idea. “Being at the right place at the right time could change everything.”

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Filip hits the gym. Image: YouTube

Stella expresses her enthusiasm for the idea

Stella Mickunaite, Filip’s MAFS bride and now fiancée, seems to be supporting Filip’s ambitions, with the 33-year-old commenting, “he would be amazing. I say yes!!!!!!” on an Instagram post.

Currently, Filip hosts his own YouTube channel, where he posts self-improvement content geared towards men. The Melbourne-based groom also offers private “mindset“ and “physique“ coaching.

As Karl is rumoured to leave Today, a front-runner for his replacement is Matt Shirvington, the co-host of Sunrise. However, getting Matt looks to be a long shot, as the host is reportedly happy with his current role.

Other potential heirs to the Today throne include David Campbell, James Bracey, Clint Stanaway, Joel Dry, David Woiwod, Tom Steinfort, and Samantha Armytage.

Another rogue name being thrown into the mix is 22-year-old Chaad Hewitt, an internet personality who boasts more than one million followers across his social media platforms.

So, it looks as though the show is open to a variety of talent, and Filip Gregov might be the wildcard that the network needs!

That being said, the show has tried to move on from Karl in the past when they replaced him with an all-female team led by Georgie Gardner and Deborah Knight. The shake-up was completely walked back and Karl returned as host within the year.

Karl independently launched his own podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, in February this year. The first episode, featuring a live interview with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, drew 214,000 YouTube views, though a second episode with Alexander Volkanovski only attracted 14,000 views.

Reports say the broadcaster is trying to cater to a “white space” in content specifically targeted towards men, tackling a range of topics from sport and politics to masculinity and fringe theories.

“I have this curious beast that lives inside my head and I’m about to unleash that beast,” Karl said about the podcast. “I am free and independent to talk to the people that I’m curious about,” he added in a promotional reel. “It’s unscripted. It’s unfiltered. Uncensored.”

Perhaps, given that Filip also creates online content for men, it makes sense for the two to do a switcheroo.

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Farmer Wants A Wife 2026: Meet Farmer Dylan, who everybody is thirsting over

by Rachel Choy

Farmer Wants A Wife 2026 is almost here, and this season, we’ll be meeting some of the hottest farmers ever. One of the most popular blokes is Farmer Dylan Scarborough, a 24-year-old sheep farmer from Cherry Gardens in South Australia.

The rodeo cowboy is looking for love on the reality TV show, and when Channel Seven originally posted his introduction video, women in the comments were dying for a chance to meet him.

“I am looking for someone who is confident and outgoing,” he said. “I love being social, whether it is [at] rodeos, events, or just getting out and meeting new people. So, it would be ideal to be with someone who could hold their own when we are out and about.”

Below, we’ve rounded up all the information we can find on Dylan, including what he does for work and the kind of woman he’s hoping to meet on this season of Farmer Wants A Wife 2026.

What kind of farmer is Farmer Dylan?

Farmer Dylan is a sheep farmer and rodeo cowboy from Cherry Gardens in South Australia.

He describes himself as a “giving bloke”, and is prepared to do “anything” for others. “[I’m also] a larrikin. I love having a laugh,” he said. “I like giving everything a whirl.”

Farmer Dylan from FWAW 2026.
Farmer Wants A Wife’s Dylan. Image: Instagram.

Does the Farmer Wants A Wife contestant have another job?

Yes, Farmer Wants A Wife’s Dylan is also the owner of the business, the Outback Drover Company. He started it in 2023 when he was working as a FIFO worker. The company creates clothing for Australian stockmen and aims to combine practicality and durability with style.

“Whether you’re working on station, riding rodeo, cheering on from the crowd or just want a stylish hardwearing shirt. Outback Drover Co. is for everyone wanting to embrace the outback and represent something that stands out from everyone,” his website says.

He also often appears on the Outback Drover Company’s Instagram page, promoting and showing off his clothing.

Why are people so obsessed with this Farmer Wants A Wife contestant?

When Channel Seven posted his introduction video, it was flooded with comments from women hoping to meet one of the “hottest farmers ever”. It seems he’s been labelled the “cutest” of the FWAW 2026 cast this season.

“Does anyone know his Instagram? Would loooove to see more of him,” one person wrote.

“I’ll be the perfect match!” another declared.

“I’m in love already,” a third remarked.

“I wanna jump on board,” another added.

What kind of woman is he drawn to?

The farmer is hoping to meet a partner who will join him on his adventures, no matter how wild they may be. “I’m looking for a lady who’s outgoing. She’s keen to give anything a crack,” he said in his video.

“I’m not asking you to jump on a bucking horse with me, but you know, just jump on board this life I’m building.”

In the past, he has dated city girls but it hasn’t worked out. While they’re keen to see his baby lambs, the farm lifestyle is “too much” for them.

Why did he apply for Farmer Wants A Wife 2026?

In an emotional moment, the farmer admitted in his introduction video that he feels “lonely” while working on the farm, with just his animals to keep him company.

“I find myself lonely. Like that’s just the bottom line,” he said. “I do find myself feeling lonely. I really like, miss having that person. I want to hear how their day is, I want to — I want to share rodeos with them.

“Like, I want that person in the passenger seat yapping while I’m driving. Like, I’m just missing a mate and a partner.”

Who are his Ladies on Farmer Wants A Wife?

At this stage, Dylan’s Farmer Wants A Wife Ladies haven’t been revealed. However, there is one really keen person on Instagram who has asked all her friends to comment on his introduction video to increase her chances.

Her name is Alyssa Jade, a 27-year-old writer who seemed drawn to him on Farmer Wants A Wife. We’ll have to wait and see if she manages to join him on the farm or not!

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You can stay in the stunning property where Farmer Wants a Wife 2026 is filmed

by Danica Baker

Five new Farmers have saddled up for the ride of their lives in Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2026, and love is already in the air. This season, Farmers Dylan, Jason, Alex, Zac and Jarrad are looking to ditch the solo life, each welcoming a group of gorgeous Ladies to their farms in the hopes of finding “the one.”

And honestly, it’s not hard to see why the Ladies are keen to give country life a go. With sweeping pastures, golden paddocks, and storybook homesteads, Farmer Wants a Wife might just be the dreamiest dating show on TV.

So, where exactly does all this rural romance take place? Here’s what to know about where Farmer Wants a Wife 2026 is filmed.

Where is Farmer Wants a Wife filmed?

While each Farmer’s property plays a role, seasoned FWAW fans know the real heart of the action lies at The Convent — a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the wine-lovers paradise of Pokolbin, located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

The Convent is a luxury boutique hotel with Hamptons long island vibes that doubles as a hugely popular wedding venue. As well as a hotel, the property also offers Pepper Tree Winery and a hatted restaurant called Circa 1876.

The Farmer Wants a Wife mansion. Image: The Convent.

The Farmer Wants a Wife mansion. Image: The Convent.

And, if you’re hoping to stay at the beautiful Hunter Valley location where Farmer Wants a Wife is filmed, then you’re in luck. The Convent has a range of rooms, including a deluxe room, a superior room, a garden suite and a premier room. Rooms start from around $250 a night.

One of the rooms at The Convent. Image: The Convent.

One of the rooms at The Convent. Image: The Convent.

The sprawling boutique hotel has Deluxe Rooms which are described as “the perfect place to watch the sunset and sample a fine Hunter Valley wine.

The picturesque property features gorgeous traditional architecture with a stunning outdoor pool and a large private tennis court. There are also bikes available for guests who want to explore the grounds. Of course, one of The Convent’s most in-demand features is its hatted restaurant, Circa 1876.

The dining room.Image: The Convent.

The dining room.Image: The Convent.

It’s located in a historic cottage on the picturesque grounds of Roscrea Estate, surrounded by rich, produce-filled kitchen gardens and a chicken coop. The menu includes gourmet fare, including scallop ceviche, charred pork belly and seared lamb fillet.

Does the Farmer Wants a Wife Australia 2026 cast stay at The Convenant?

No, The Convenant isn’t the only filming location used on Farmer Wants a Wife. While the cast members are initially located at The Convenant, fans of the show will know that once the Farmer picks his Ladies, he takes them home to his own farm, which is where the real charm of Farmer Wants a Wife happens.

While we’re yet to meet the Ladies, we do know that Dylan’s group will be headed to his farm located in Cherry Gardens, South Australia. Farmer Jason’s group will stay at his Coolabunia, Queensland dairy farm, where they may have the opportunity to meet his 11-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter.

Farmer Alex’s group will go to KinKin in Queensland and Farmer Jarrad’s are headed to Taylorville in South Australia. If there are any city lovers among Farmer Zac’s group of Ladies, then they’re in luck, because his farm is in Forest Range, which is only about 40 minutes from Adelaide CBD.

Natalie with the 2026 Farmers. Image: Seven.
Natalie with the 2026 Farmers. Image: Seven.

Last year’s Farmer included Farmer Corey, a fourth-generation farmer running a mixed-crop operation of beans, hay, and cotton, who took his Ladies to his Biloela, Queensland. Farmer Tom’s Ladies went to his sheep farm in Borambola, New South Wales.

Over in Kimba, South Australia, Farmer Thomas bought his group of women back to his broad-acre farm where he grows wheat, barley, and lentils. And in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Farmer Jarrad’s group of potential loves headed to his 5,500-acre farm with sheep and hemp.

Honestly, it’s enough to make us want to pack up and escape to the country ourselves. We can’t wait to see how the love stories unfold this season!

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The MAFS cast back Ryan in his feud with Alissa: ‘Couldn’t be more true’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 bride Alissa Fay recently tried to confront 2025 groom Ryan Donnelly about comments he made about her over the past few months, and it didn’t go down well. During the Daily Mail Reunion Dinner Party, Alissa came up to Ryan and tried to coax out an apology.

“You’ve been saying a lot about me… what’s your problem?” Alissa said.

When Ryan explained her behaviour reminded him of Jacqui Burfoot from his season, Alissa doubled down and said he didn’t know who she really was.

“I’m a very kind person and I feel like you’re very quick to judge,” Alissa said. “You don’t know me. You can’t judge me like that online. Be careful.”

Ryan held his own and said that he was allowed to judge Alissa’s behaviours on MAFS. “If I identified with aspects of your journey, in a negative way, then that’s just my natural reaction. It’s not a personal grudge, it’s just what I see.” he said.

After Ryan walked away, Alissa called him a “c***” and “a dirty dog”.

When this fight was shared on Instagram, Ryan defended his actions. “When you expect the dude who dropped his wife to drop the ball. Nope, I’m a very good negotiator and very self-aware,” he said.

Alissa Fay and David Momoh on MAFS 2026
Alissa and her husband David on MAFS 2026. Image: Nine

What did the MAFS cast say about Ryan and Alissa’s altercation?

It seems like both members of the MAFS 2026 and 2025 cast have backed Ryan during this feud.

Both Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels shared clapping emojis on the post, and Eliot Donovan added his two cents. “The thing about people who behave horribly on TV is they also behave horribly in person,” Eliot declared. “I think it’s fair to have an opinion on people’s behaviour [if they] choose to put themselves on national TV.”

“Haha, couldn’t be more true!” added 2026 groom Grayson McIvor.

“He did great in this chat,” commented Jamie Marinos.

Ryan’s fans also chimed in with their opinion.

“So glad you put her back in her place. Best thing I’ve seen all day,” one person said.

“She doesn’t stop, does she? Always trying to victimise herself,” another remarked.

However, there was one MAFS fan who accused Ryan of trying to get back into the public eye.

“Oh come on! Ryan is chasing clout ’cause most people have forgotten about him. He’s just a milder version of Tyson!” they wrote. “He is posting things online in order to piggyback off her spotlight in [an] effort to stay relevant.”

Body language expert analyses Alissa and Ryan’s fight

Body language expert Scott Taylor has since called out Alissa’s techniques during her conversation with Ryan.

“She tried to deviate three times when he started to say about the behaviour he saw [on TV] to just, ‘I said hello, I’m kind’, etc,” Scott claimed.

“[She picked] one point then [tried to] stay centred on it, as she couldn’t defend the other elements.”

It will be interesting to see if Alissa speaks up about Ryan in the future, or if she will try and sweep it under the rug.

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MasterChef Australia’s Poh Ling Yeow reveals what Meghan Markle was really like

by Danica Baker

Poh Ling Yeow has dished on what Meghan Markle was really like following her controversial appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia 2026.

Meghan was announced as a guest judge while she was in Sydney during her four-day visit to Australia with husband Prince Harry. The decision drew criticism from fans who questioned her lack of food-critiquing experience. However, cooking accolades aside, Poh said Meghan was “delightful” to deal with while filming the show.

“There is so much public conjecture about this. She’s so delightful, [I have] nothing but praise for the time that we spent with her. [She’s] very easy going, good sense of humour, and, like, a consummate professional. I mean, she’s an actor, right? So she just slid right into that judging role, like seamlessly,” Poh told KISS 1065.

Poh went on to acknowledge the relentless trolling the Duchess of Sussex has received ever since marrying into the royal family.

“I think it’s very interesting, because when you drill down, you can’t really, no one can actually, really say why. It’s one of those situations. And at the end of the day, like, I really feel for her, because she’s still a human, there’s an emotional human at the end of that, with all this hatred that people like spitting out. She was honestly so lovely.”

Poh reveals that MasterChef Australia is going back to its roots

MasterChef Australia 2026 is a season full of new contestants, and Poh believes that’s exactly what makes this instalment so relatable, compared to seasons with returnee contestants, where the standard is extremely elevated.

“Last year was obviously Back to Win again, and the standard was outrageous, because half the contestants now own restaurants and have been in the industry for a long time. So this year, it’s back to the freshies, who are amateur cooks, who are just a bit of a whiz in the kitchen at home and having their moment in the Master Chef kitchen.

“So the food’s just really returned to back in the day when I first started. It’s just really good home cooking, and obviously, as they go through the comp, you know, it becomes more and more refined, but it stays very true to sort of the standards that I think that people can relate to, which really excites me.

Poh added that by lowering the skill level compared to the pros, viewers will feel more inspired to get into the kitchen themselves.

“It’s food that people can try and replicate at home and see that they can relate to. It’s more relatable.”

Poh reveals the challenges of transitioning from a MasterChef contestant to a judge

Poh was a fan favourite contestant who competed on the first ever season of Masterchef Australia, where she came runner up to Julie Goodwin, and returned for Back to Win in 2020, where she came sixth.

She told Chattr that having experience being in the contestant’s position can sometimes be a double-edged sword.

“[It] makes it really difficult, because I know what they’re thinking, and they don’t understand how hard it is to judge because so many unexpected variables come into play on the day, sometimes, and we always have to come back to our basic tenet, which is that we only judge the dish, not the person, not the potential, and not past cooks. It’s always about dish against dish,” she shared.

Poh explained that, as a judge, she believes it’s important to focus on the dish’s taste and techniques, rather than presentation.

“If you start going on [the contestant’s] potential [it’s not ideal], because that’s the thing that’s so amazing about this show, is that nearly every pressure test that I go into almost it’s almost guaranteed that the dish tht looks the best is the one that doesn’t win it, and it’s because they focus more on executing the presentation and less on the flavor, whereas someone might, who might be tasting the dish more is falling short of the presentation because they’ve run out of time, because they’re engaging with the recipe more.”

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MAFS’ Scott praised after calling out Gia and Chris’ nasty behaviour: ‘Truth always comes out’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 groom Scott McCristal has poured his heart out in an emotional Instagram video, calling out his ex-wife Gia Fleur and her best friend Chris Robinson. If you’re not across it, Gia, Chris and her friend Will shaded Scott’s family members and friends during a TikTok Live. Will described Scott’s friend Paige as a “stupid b*tch”, and Gia said one of Scott’s brothers had “missing teeth [and] was on drugs”.

In the video, Scott said he wasn’t usually the type of person to respond online, but noted he had been getting so many messages about this particular TikTok Live.

“What I wanna do here is not bring others down because that’s not what I do. But I want to set a good demonstration about, you know, how I feel about this,” Scott began.

“Yes, it does hurt, and it does suck. But at the same time, I don’t respond to things like this. I ignore it, I don’t retaliate, I don’t go to media, I don’t go to [the] public, I don’t do any of that stuff.”

However, the groom said he wanted to come on Instagram to try and help people get through similar situations.

“If you wanna come at my family when you don’t even know them, and my best friends, call them certain names, have a good look at yourself,” he added. “I have done nothing but move forward… and that’s what’s gotten me by.

“For anyone out there that is witnessing something like this, don’t go off the rails, don’t go do something silly, because that means they’ve won.”

MAFS Gia and Scott
Scott and Gia’s relationship crumbled at the end. Image: Nine.

Scott finished by saying he’s been ignoring Gia’s attacks throughout MAFS, because that’s the best way to hurt the attacker. He said that this type of behaviour doesn’t get to him, but he still feels disappointed that it happens.

“Silence is key. Just focus on you. Go hard, be healthy, and look at the results. Life’s great,” he said.

Scott’s friends and family respond

In just 16 hours, Scott’s video racked up 154,000 views, with hundreds of comments from his friends, family and fans.

Paige Royal, one of Scott’s friends who was targeted in the TikTok Live, shared a heartfelt comment on his post. “I have watched certain people try destroy you by going to the media with fake articles and talking down about you online and you never retaliated,” she said.

“You have stayed true to yourself and like we have always said, ‘the truth always comes out’. Proud of you bro, kindness always wins.”

“I’m so proud of you holding it strong. You’re 100% right! I don’t get involved with drama but her talking sh*t about you got me in those comments, I had to defend,” another added.

“Their behaviour was atrocious and they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. Zero class and no elegance about them at all. You have been nothing but an exemplary way of how decent people should behave,” a third chimed in.

MAFS stars Danny Hewitt, David Momoh and Jamie Marinos also commented to show their support.

Did Chris or Gia apologise for their cruel TikTok Live?

Chris and Gia haven’t released any statements online about their TikTok Live, but Chris did respond to it on Stan’s After The Dinner Party.

“I sent you a text message apologising,” Chris told Scott on the show.

“You’re friends with this person,” Scott retorted. “It’s not on.”

Chris apologising to Scott on Stan's After The Dinner Party
Chris apologising to Scott on After The Dinner Party. Image: Stan

Chris then said he was “so sorry” and admitted he was “guilty by association”.

“I actually wanted to get out of the Live, but I was laughing… I tried to redirect it,” Chris added.

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