Game two of State of Origin is upon us and will see New South Wales Blues square off against Queensland Maroons at their home ground in Brisbane.
After taking out the victory in the first match with a score of 26 to 18 — as well as last year’s title — the Maroons are the hot favourite to win the second round.
It’s the second of the three-game match, so QLD Maroons will be looking to cinch the victory in front of their home ground in the June 21 game.
State of Origin. Channel 9.
How can I watch it?
State of Origin II will be played at Suncorp Stadium, QLD and can be watched live on Channel 9HD and 9Now in Australia’s capital cities on June 21 from the following times:
Sydney: 7.00pm
Brisbane: 7.00pm
Melbourne: 7.00pm
Adelaide: 6.30pm
Perth: 5.00pm
Who’s playing?
James Tedesco (c)
Brian To’o
Stephen Crichton
Tom Trbojevic
Josh Addo-Carr
Jarome Luai
Mitchell Moses
Junior Paulo
Damien Cook
Payne Haas
Tyson Frizell
Hudson Young
Isaah Yeo
Stefano Utoikamanu
Cameron Murray
Liam Martin
Reece Robson
Matt Burton
QLD Team
Reece Walsh
Xavier Coates
Valentine Holmes
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Murray Taulagi
Cameron Munster
Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
Lindsay Collins
Ben Hunt
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
David Fifita
Jeremiah Nani
Patrick Carrigan
Harry Grant
Thomas Flegler
Reuben Cotter
Mo Fotuaika
AJ Brimson
Who is hosting the coverage?
Wide World of Sports’ exclusive Origin coverage will be hosted by James Bracey.
James Bracey. Nine.
Throughout the event, he will be joined by Origin legends Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Paul Vautin and Paul Gallen. Danika Mason, Allana Ferguson, and Mathew Thompson will also join Bracey in the booth.
State of Origin II will be broadcast live on Channel 9 HD and stream on 9Now on June 21.
Ever since it was announced that host Dr Chris Brown was leaving I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here it hasn’t been clear who will be joining Julia Morris on the hit show.
There’s been plenty of whispers about who will be taking the “good Doctor’s” spot, but both Network Ten and co-host Morris have stayed relatively tight-lipped about the position.
Now, Morris has finally revealed that she’s begun testing with a number of potentials and shared what she’s hoping to find in her next co-host.
Julia Morris. Instagram.
So, who’s taking Dr Chris Brown’s place on I’m A Celebrity?
While Brown’s replacement hasn’t been announced yet, Morris told Yahoo Lifestyle that the hunt had begun and added that the show would be going a “completely different way”.
“We start chemistry testing pretty soon with a number of different people – not even a number of different people, I think there’s kind of a party of six. And from there we’ll just work out where that best chemistry is and start a new adventure.”
Morris added that she has one person who’s her “dream pick”, but wouldn’t reveal who that was.
“Whoever comes in is going to want to build that together. So there’s plenty of space for that person, we’re just looking forward to finding out who that’s going to be,” she said.
“Whoever that person is going to have a huge effect on whether I’m working over the next few years, so I want it to work.”
Dr Chris Brown and Julia Morris. Facebook.
Why did Dr Chris Brown leave I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here?
After co-hosting I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia alongside Julia Morris since its inception in 2015, Brown announced that he was leaving Network 10 in February 2023.
The celebrity vet has signed a two-year deal with Network 7 to work on projects that are yet to be revealed.
Honest mum Kat was announced as the winner of Parental Guidance 2023 with her unique take on parenting.
Overcome with emotion during the June 20 finale, the mother of twins Jesse and Billy could hardly speak when her name was called.
“It was the most surreal feeling,” Kat told Chattr during an interview before the announcement was made. “Initially I heard my name and thought someone was about to ask me a question. It was humbling, seriously humbling, so I was quite blown away!”
Kat and Jesse. Nine
The Honest parenting style can be described as “no BS – just raw, honest, and straight to the point” and Kat admits that there are three contributing factors that got her to this place.
“My parenting style has developed over many years,” she said. “Three major things have contributed to where I am – my own personal upbringing, constantly reflecting on the mistakes I have made (because we all make them!), and reminding myself that it’s perfectly acceptable to remember I’m human too.”
While, at the end of the day, “we all joke around about parenting being a bit of a s**t show”, Kat admits that “no one is perfect”.
Kat with Jesse and Billy. Nine
“As long as we all try and learn from lived experiences and ask for help when we need it, that’s all that matters.”
The only single parent on the show, Kat revealed where she got her strength from.
“For so many years, I was quite the people pleaser. It’s only recently that I have learnt the art of saying no! The more I did this, the more confident I became which built an empowering sense of self-worth and the rest is learning to want that for your children too.”
Kat reflects on the Computer Safety Challenge
During episode one of the season, Kat’s daughter Billy gave out her address to an actor playing a complete stranger on the internet and then lied to Kat about doing so.
“The online safety [challenge] was a very emotional challenge for us,” Kat recalled. “Contrary to some belief, I was not at all mad at Billy for lying about giving out our street address, I was mad and disappointed in myself and the way I came into questioning her.
“This has me now walking into tricky conversations with a much softer approach so that they can feel safe to unravel.”
Nine
Kat on the overall Parental Guidance experience
For Kat, the experience of Parental Guidance is certainly one she — and her kids — will never forget.
“The twins loved it,” she said. “We did watch [the show] together, and they have become so much more confident from this experience as a whole.”
As for meeting the other parents, she said: “I’ve always looked at myself as having a pretty big personality, but there was a lot of personality within this group of parents.
“I met some amazing human beings, both cast and crew, but I really appreciated having the chance to digest and reflect on it all at the end of each day alone. At 48 I was ready for an adventure and what an adventure it was!”
And if she could give advice to her younger self?
“If I had to bring it all back to one thing, it would be this…..don’t try and be perfect, it’s not sustainable, mend things as quickly as you can, talk less and listen more.”
Stream all episodes of Parental Guidance on 9 and 9Now.
It’s Million Dollar Island Australia 2023 episode five and most people are gunning to take down the second-richest man on the island, Brett.
After all-but-one competitor was eliminated from Rock Camp in the last episode, Jonathan, who emerged victorious on wheels, devises a cunning strategy to take down the big shots on the island, but will he hit his target?
Here are 13 thoughts I had during episode three of Million Dollar Island Australia, episode four!
Contestants raiding Rock Camp. Million Dollar Island.
2. Oh look at that, another contestant I’ve never seen, how much longer will this happen? Although It’s kind of ironic that a contestant with the job title ‘Removalist’ is raiding Rock Camp…
Jake. Million Dollar Island.
3. “I feel like I’ve been robbed,” Tess tells the camera. And, oh yep, it does sound like it was her stuff.
Tess. Million Dollar Island.
4. Jonathan puts Brett up for the elimination challenge and all of a sudden he’s my new fav.
5. I love how 19-year wakeboarding instructor Titus is convinced he can take down the former-richest-man-on-the-island Brett. I feel like he’s being set up for failure but, my god, I hope I’m wrong.
The Challenge
6. I’m quite confused about why all the competitors are targeting 19-year-old Titus when Dok is bigger than all of them put together. Plus, Million Dollar Island‘s ultimate villain Brett is standing right there? But here we are.
7. Is this an actual joke? Brett won the challenge with only one weight allocated to him from the other contestants, and is – once again – the richest man on the island.
Brett. Million Dollar Island.
The Second Challenge
8. An eating challenge. I feel like these are so easy because they don’t depend on strength or brain. Just get it down if you want to win. Like Parker says, “Oh well, just swallow”.
Parker. Million Dollar Island.
9. “Survival challenge, we had to eat two half-grown ducks inside an egg,” says Titus. Okay. Gross.
10. Parker and Dok are miles ahead of the other challenge contestants and are looking for sea cucumbers for their last eating challenge. But, when the camera switches to Parker and Dok… it looks like they’re having a chinwag in the ocean?
Dok and Parker. Million Dollar Island.
11. Parker must have given Dok a hell of hype up in the water because he takes out the challenge.
Elimination
12. Titus’ ‘grandma’ Susan is quitting and looks like Titus has a chance to stay.
13. DAMN, granny chose to give her bracelet to someone who wasn’t up for elimination and Titus is out of here. Cold. Ice cold.
Million Dollar Island Australia continues on June 26 at 7.30pm on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode 32 of MasterChef Australia 2023 and Ralph, Malissa and Rhiannon are cooking for their spot in the top eight.
Known for his whimsical creations around fairy tales and storytelling, tonight’s Pressure Test was set by chef Nelly Robinson from Sydney restaurant, Nel.
Drawing inspiration from the classic children’s tale Peter Rabbit, the contestants had to recreate his Mister McGregor’s Garden dish detailing Peter Rabbit’s adventures stealing carrots from the garden.
As usual, whoever cooked the dessert that is least like Nelly’s in taste and appearance would be eliminated from the competition.
Mel Leong, chef Nelly Robinson,Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen. Ten
What the Pressure Test involved
The dish included eight key elements to complete: carrot cake, carrot and ginger sorbet, vanilla yoghurt foam, charcoal crumble, tempered chocolate branches, sweet potato and chocolate oak tree leaves, crystallised carrot fronds and pickled carrot ribbons.
The contestants had two hours and 15 minutes to cook, with seven minutes to plate up in the tasting room.
The Dishes and the Cook
As soon as the clock started ticking, Malissa kicked into high gear. Worried about mastering the chocolate, she seized every moment for all its worth.
Finally, with time to spare, she breathed a sigh of relief, looking at her accomplishments with pride. Her plating wasn’t quite a masterpiece like Nelly’s, but the judges were still wowed by her equally impressive flavours and flawless technique.
Malissa’s dish. Ten
Rhiannon, who had previously been to Nel, knew that her cook style was very different from Chef Nelly, however, since the dish spoke to her English heritage, she felt a bonding moment with the cook.
Although her plating style wasn’t the best — a little “rustic” as Judge Mel Leong pointed out, the taste of her carrot cake, sorbet and foam was on point.
Despite the fact that her charcoal crumble was a little crispy, the judges were impressed.
Rhiannon’s dish. Ten
Ralph went into the dessert challenge knowing that his skills with sweet treats weren’t his strength. He set to work with meticulous attention, but his precision came at a price and his bake was slow to cook.
As he scrambled to catch up, Ralph tried to save time by cutting corners, but when it all came together, he lacked attention to detail. Unfortunately, the Judges were not impressed by his undercooked cake or his charcoal crumble.
Ralph’s dish. Ten
The Verdict
Overall, Ralph’s dish missed the mark on each element and lacked the balance that was achieved in other dishes and he was sent home.
MasterChef Australia airs Sunday – Thursday at 7.30pm on 10 and 10Play.
The best parenting style in Australia has been announced during the season finale of Parental Guidance Australia 2023 with the winner announced during the June 20 episode.
12 sets of parents were put to the test over three weeks, with Team parents Mark and Leanne, Honest single-mum Kat, Lighthouse parents Sammy and Jason and American parents Kim and Nick making it to the final round.
The final challenge saw the families go on an adventure in the great outdoors, having to navigate an orienteering course. The teams had to follow clues to take them to the next stage of the course with some faring better than others!
Mark and Leanne (on the ground) plus their kids! Nine
During an abseiling portion, the parents were tested when their kids had to propel down a cliff face, with each style helping their child in a different way.
Honest mum Kat was praised for not pushing her son Jesse to complete the activity when he was scared with Unstructured mum Melody saying she was “inspired” by her.
Gentle parent Marcus thought the way she came from a place of “intense love” and “honesty” for her children was brilliant.
Kat and Jesse. Nine
As their experience drew to a close, the final four Parenting Styles reflected on their time with a letter they wrote to themselves before the experience began.
The winner is announced
Before the winner was revealed, Lighthouse mum Sammy said that she was walking away from the experience as a “better parent” and person. American mum Kim said she learned to listen to her daughter more while Kat thanked the other parents because now she is “not afraid to say I’m wrong” and that she’s “not afraid to ask for help”.
Finally, it was time to announce the winner.
“Voted by you, the best Parenting Style is….Kat, honest parent!” host Ally Langdon said.
Kat. Nine
“I can’t even talk,” Kat said through tears. “I cannot believe that. I’m so grateful. That is not what I expected to happen. So grateful for all of you seeing and loving me the way you obviously do. And my kids.”
As a “thank you gift”, Kat, Jesse and Billy won a family trip of a lifetime! A 10-day cruise aboard a P&O Cruise ship through the spectacular islands of the South Pacific or Papua New Guinea and it couldn’t have gone to a more deserving family!
Former Vanderpump Rules star Faith Stowers had started a GoFundMe to raise money to sue her co-star Stassi Schroeder for falsely accusing her of committing a crime.
Stassi was a lead cast member on the popular reality show but was fired by Bravo in 2018 after it was found that she and her co-star Kristen Doute had shared a racist tweet about Faith.
Faith on Vanderpump Rules. Bravo.
At the time, Faith explained said in an Instagram live that the two reality stars had turned her in to the police for a theft crime that was published by the Daily Mail. The article’s accompanying photo showed an African American woman that wasn’t Faith.
“There was this article on Daily Mail where there was an African American lady,” Faith said in the IG Live at the time.
“It was a weird photo, so she looked very light-skinned and had these different, weird tattoos. They showcased her, and I guess this woman was robbing people. And they called the cops and said it was me. This is like, a true story. I heard this from actually Stassi during an interview.”
Since being fired from VPR, Stassi has written two books, with her most recent Off with My Head: The Definitive Basic B—- Handbook to Surviving Rock Bottom making it to the New York Times Bestsellers list.
Now, Faith has started a GoFundMe, which she’s linked on her own Instagram, to help her sue Stassi for allegedly defaming her.
Faith’s Instagram page. Instagram.
What does Faith say in her GoFundMe?
In Faith’s GoFundMe, she explained what allegedly happened in her own words, and clarified that she’s aiming to get Stassi’s book removed.
“During my time there [on Vanderpump Rules] I was publicly targeted and mercilessly verbally attacked by Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute on multiple public platforms,” she begins.
“These two women used their privilege and celebrity to try and tear me down at very sad time in my life and the Country. During that time I was also racially targeted and wrongfully accused of horrendous crimes that I have since been vindicated from.
“Since Kristen’s accepted apology, Stassi Schroeder has written a NY times best seller book recently and has made more terrible non factual claims about me once again,” the statement reads.
“I’m seeking assistance with my legal team to get this book removed and all royalties/funds collected from this book be given to charity or assisting a family of choice.”
At the time of writing, Faith had raised USD $500 of a $20,000 goal.
Faith’s GoFundMe profile. GoFundMe.com.
How long were Faith and Stassi on Vanderpump Rules?
Stassi had a leading role on Vanderpump Rules for eight seasons, from 2013-2020. Faith had a brief role in season four of the show, and returned as a guest in season six.
Did any beef play out between Faith and Stassi on VPR?
Not really. The two women seemed to get along well enough when Faith appeared in season four.
However, Faith returned to the show briefly after she and Jax Taylor slept together. Jax was in a long-term relationship with his now-wife Brittany Cartwright at the time, and Stassi and Brittany are friends. Stassi and Kirsten reported Faith to the police around the same time as the affair was uncovered.
All ten seasons of VanderpumpRules are available to stream on Hayu.
If you (absolutely) loved The Dry (2021), starring Eric Bana, then grab your diaries because its sequel, Force of Nature: The Dry 2, is coming to cinemas. And soon.
The new film is based on the bestselling novel by Jane Harper with Bana reprising his character, Aaron Falk.
Here’s everything we know about Force of Nature: The Dry 2.
What will Force of Nature: The Dry 2 be about?
When five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head deep into the Victorian mountain range to investigate, hoping to find their whistle-blowing informant, Alice Russell, alive.
When will it be released?
The sequel will hit Australian and New Zealand cinemas on August 24, 2023.
Eric Bana. Source: Roadshow Films.
Who is in the new cast?
Bana is joined by cast members Anna Torv (The Last of Us), Deborra-lee Furness (Jindabyne), Robin McLeavy (Homeland), Sisi Stringer (Mortal Kombat), Lucy Ansell (Utopia), and Jacqueline McKenzie (Romper Stomper).
Jeremy Lindsay-Taylor is back in the role of Erik Falk, alongside Richard Roxburgh (Rake), Tony Briggs (Cleverman) and Kenneth Radley (The Power of the Dog).
Is there a trailer?
Yes! On June 20 a brand-new trailer was released and a previous trailer dropped on May 8. You can watch them both below:
Trailer release on June 20:
Trailer released on May 8:
Roadshow Film’s Force of Nature: The Dry 2 will hit cinemas on August 23, 2023.
FBoy Island Australia 2023 is not Benny‘s first TV rodeo, managing to keep his former reality stint under wraps, until now.
Unlike co-star Sean, who was outed during the series for being on another dating game show with prize money up for grabs, the British funnyman was also on a dating show, although the prize was a date!
Benny appeared in season five of the Aussie dating show First Dates last year and during an interview for the series, admitted that he had never been on a date before.
“I’m Benny, I’m 30 years old and I’m a DJ. So, I’ve actually had no dating history previously, unfortunately,” he said in his intro clip.
“It’s very hard in this day and era because everything is just done through social media. Unfortunately, I’m not much of an online dater.”
Look, we can’t argue with that as he clearly seems to opt to look for love on reality shows over Hinge.
During a chat with a bartender, Benny reiterated that he’d never been on a date before.
“I don’t know if I’ve been nervous about it, or I don’t know if I’ve been scared but it’s just something that I haven’t really embarked on to do just yet,” he explained.
Considering that Benny was 30 when First Dates was filmed, and 31 when FBoy Island was filmed, it all but confirms that he’s never been in a serious relationship before and, perhaps, still hasn’t been on a date outside of reality TV.
What happened on Benny’s episode of First Dates?
Benny was sent out with a posh woman named Ksenia for his first-ever date. The exchange was a bit of a disaster as the two seemed to have next to nothing in common.
At one point, Benny ordered two glasses of the same wine for his vino-loving partner and asked her which she preferred. When Ksenia declared that they were “two different styles”, he laughed in her face and said it was “the same wine”.
First Dates.Ten.
Suffice it to say, Benny and Ksenia, didn’t work out.
Where can I watch the episode?
You can watch First Dates season five on 10Play and you can watch a clip of his episode below:
Was Benny successful on FBoy Island?
Benny paired up with New Zealand-born Sophie and he quickly became a front-runner. He made it to her final three picks but was eliminated in episode eight.
Benny, Justin and Josh at the elimination. Binge.
FBoy Island Australia 2023 is streaming now on Binge.
It’s Monday night and that means a Mystery Box with a BANG for episode 31 of MasterChef Australia.
The remaining nine contestants had 75 minutes to create a dish that surprised the judges, with no restrictions on ingredients. As usual, the three least impressive dishes were headed into Wednesday’s Pressure Test.
Adi. Ten
What they cooked
Declan decided to make a Green Curry Chicken in a Choux Bun with Mousse, Crispy Chicken Skin and Curry Leaf Powder which Judge Mel Leong called a “dish of dreams” during the cook.
When it came to the tasting, Judge Jock Zonfrillo gave him a round of applause — which our Declan joined in on — and said he’d executed it “perfectly”.
Declan’s dish. Ten
Hyping herself up at the beginning of the cook, Cath pushed herself out of her comfort zone with a Lime Semifreddo with Coconut Crum and a centre of Shio Koji Caramel and Fig Leaf. The judges enjoyed it with Jock saying he’s “super proud” of her.
Cath’s dish. Ten
Ralph called the Mystery Box “challenging”, and decided on a Cinnamon Parfait with a Salted Caramel and Apple Compote. He was concerned that the caramel wouldn’t ooze when presenting to the judges and his fears were realised when there wasn’t enough of it. Judge Mel said despite his best efforts, it “didn’t come together”.
Ralph’s dish. Ten
Malissa channelled her niece’s love of surprise with a Lemon and Vanilla Meringue Cake with a Berry Compote Surprise. Mel said it looked “a little unfinished” and Malissa said she ran out of time. Even though her compote didn’t ooze, she was still happy with her cook; however, Andy called it “basic” and “dry”.
Malissa’s dish. Ten
Adi presented a Pani Puri, an Indian sweet snack which is a pillow of inflated dough with surprising flavours of salmon roe and avocado. Mel said it “worked nicely”.
Adi’s dish. Ten
Brent decided to go sweet with Hazelnut Ice Cream and Poached Pear. His surprise element was a Butterscotch Sauce inside the fruit. Jock loved the caramel sauce and the texture of the ice cream. Mel called it “profoundly good”.
Brent’s dish. Ten
Theo made a Watermelon Kopita and Jock thought it was “bold” and said his pastry was perfect; however, he had a “brain fart” when it came to the watermelon because it made the pastry soggy.
Theo’s dish. Ten
Rhiannon chose to stick with the flavours she knows with a Thai Red Curry Chicken Ballentine with Fondant Potatoes. Jock said the Thai Flavours were “well-balanced”; however, the mousse was overcooked.
Rhiannon’s dish. Ten
When Rue began on her gooey and “unexpected” Egg in a Shell with White Chocolate Mousse and Passionfruit Centre, Judge Andy Allen was excited and said: “I dig it hard!” Lol! When presenting the dish, the passionfruit spilled out just as she intended. Jock said it was “very well done” and did an “amazing job” with the time constraints.
Rue’s dish. Ten
The Verdict
The bottom three dishes were served by Malissa, Ralph and Rhiannon and will be cooking in Tuesday’s Pressure Test.
MasterChef Australia airs Sunday – Thursday at 7.30pm on 10 and 10Play.
Today’s a great day for Australian The Walking Dead fans with the news that Stan has secured the rights to not one, but three, of the franchise’s new series.
The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and the Untitled Rick and Michonne series with Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, will all be available to stream exclusively in Australia on the platform.
“We are thrilled that AMC Networks have chosen Stan, the leading local service in Australia, and entrusting us with the next three spin-offs in their exceptional The Walking Dead Universe,” Stan Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler said in a statement.
“Over the past months, there has been an increase in premium content to license in Australia, which we have predicted for some time now, and the successful acquisition of The Walking Dead spin-offs is not only a win for Stan but also Australian audiences.”
When will The Walking Dead: Dead City be released?
The latest instalment will be available to stream on Stan on June 19, which is the same day as the US.
Stan
What is The Walking Dead: Dead City about?
Fan favourites Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (pictured above) will reprise their roles as Maggie and Negan in the fourth spin-off and overall fifth series inThe WalkingDead franchise.
The new show is set years in the future in NYC and will see former enemies Maggie and Negan grudgingly join forces.
In the series, Maggie’s searching for her kidnapped son, Hershel, and Negan has a long history of beef with Croat, the man who took him, giving him more of an incentive to help her out.
Is there a trailer?
Yes, there is. You can watch it below:
When will The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon be released?
There’s no official release date for The Walking Dead: Daryl Nixon, however, it’s been confirmed that it will premiere in the second half of 2023.
When will the Untitled Rick and Michonne series with Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira be released?
The third instalment is slated for release in 2024.
The Walking Dead: Dead City will stream on Stan from June 19.
It’s Million Dollar Island Australia 2023 episode four and Brett has a “life-changing” (his words, not ours) decision to make.
With the fate of two camps in his hands, Brett must select contenders for an epic head-to-head arena battle that will wipe out one camp from the island.
The team that loses must take part in an emotional survival challenge where only one player will come out as a survivor and the rest are sent packing.
Here are 11 thoughts I had during episode three of Million Dollar Island Australia, episode four!
1. It’s the fourth ep and I’m still meeting new people. Who on earth is anyone aside fromKarla, Brett, Jonathan and Sharni?
2. Brett stops the group lunch to announce the next challenge and I’m just wondering why he’s in charge of this and not the host AntMiddleton?
Brett at group lunch. Seven.
3. Finaaaally something big is actually happening. Brett says the upcoming challenge is “camp against camp”. Does this mean an entire camp leaves? According to Brett, he seems to think so.
The Challenge
4. Brett has picked team Rock Camp and Log Camp and it’s slightly jarring how vocal he is about wanting Log Camp to lose. He does realise he’ll have a target on his back if they happen to win?
5. Sharni, Karla, Jonathan, and a whole bunch of other main characters are in Rock Camp, surely they can’t all go home?
6. Welp! Apparently, they can because Rock Camp lost and we’re informed that the entire camp, bar one winner, is leaving. My money is on challenge beast Sharni staying.
Log Camp win. Seven.
Challenge Two
7. Pilot Taize is getting a loooot of screen time during this episode. Could that mean he’s going to be the sole survivor from Rock Camp?
8. Probably not, considering he just dropped his entire bucket in a challenge where the heaviest bucket wins immunity. Lol.
Taize drops his bucket. Seven.
9. It’s extremely bizarre how they had Taize do a winning speech before revealing that the challenge winner is actually Tess and that Taize is, in fact, heading home. How embarrassing.
Taize gives winning speech. Seven.
Elimination
10. We all know that Rock Camp (bar Tess) is going home, but why aren’t the voluntary eliminations able to give any of that team their bracelets?
11. It’s extremely obvious that Brett’s takedown is orchestrated and that Sharni wants to be the one to dethrone him as the richest player on the island. Nonetheless, it doesn’t make her revenge tour any less satisfying.
Sharni dethrones Brett as the richest man. Seven.
Million Dollar Island Australia continues on June 20 at 7.30pm on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode 8 of FBoy Island Australia 2023 and after last night’s elimination, Molly, Sophie and Ziara have three idiots left to choose from.
Since we now know who the FBoys and the nicer FBoys are, it’s now up to the gels to figure out who is the least likely to F them over to potentially be in their top two. But first, we check in on the disregarded f**kwits in Limbro, who are dramatically dying in their cage.
It’s a new day on the Island and the ladies are feeling “torn” because things “are getting real”.
Sophie admits she is happy with her top three: Brown-eyed FBoy Joshy (who has hazel or green eyes but we’ve come this far…), who needs more time to “redeem” himself, Brit Benny and Draco Malfoy a.k.a Justin, who is surprisingly not a complete tool.
Ziara, Sophie and Molly. Binge
Molly then talks about her three main men: Big Mouth Vernon, Cuddle Bear Nick and TV Star Sean. Since we obviously have deducted who her top two will be, Sean is just deadweight at this point. Plus, he basically s**t-shamed Molly during episode seven, so no one is impressed.
Ziara’s final three of Grand High FBoy (GHFB) Caleb, aCToR Cory and Winner* Izaya (*new name) are also null and void since there’s no way in actual hell she’s not picking Izaya.
The Photoshoot
Da boiz visit da gels one metre away at their Villa and a group date about “testing sexual chemistry” with their final three guys is revealed.
“Show us your kink bits” was the name of the game and a box of sex toys was presented to the cast. With only “one shot” to impress the ladies, it was “time to strike a pose”.
First up was Ziara and GHFB in camo gear. They both looked smoking hot and we HATE to see it. Unfortunately, Caleb “really tried”, but “Z” was too focused on getting a great pic to even look at him.
Caleb and Ziara. Binge
Next was aCToR Cory as a “sexy pirate” and actually, they also looked pretty great together. Ziara said he made everything “really comfortable” before becoming an angel to Winner Izaya’s devil. CAYUTE… which was precisely what Ziara called him. They made out…
Izaya and Ziara. Binge
NEXT!
Sophie and Brown-eyed FBoy Joshy were next and to say they had the most unflattering and weird photoshoot is an understatement. Basically, Joshy just stalked her like a shark from under the pool while Sophie sat on the edge looking hot. In another next pose, he lay like a starfish while she leaned over him like The Little Mermaid but make it soft-core porn. It was hot AF.
Do they have sexual chemistry? Yes. Would we be down to f**k Joshy? Also yes.
Meanwhile, Joshy had to keep “little Joshy” under control by “thinking of other things”…
“My gynie is on you,” Sophie then told him.
“It’s fine,” he said, looking anywhere but at her. “I’m never washing this knee.” LOL.
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Next up was Draco Malfoy, who has clearly done this kind of shoot before, with Sophie walking him around on a leash. Brit Benny was jelly because it was pure fire and seriously, how Draco Justin is not an FBoy, we will never know…
Benny was up next and their photoshoot was… the complete opposite.
“They look like best friends,” Draco Justin said, which sums up the interaction perfectly.
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Molly and Cuddle Bear Nick then took on the challenge as cowboys. Firstly, get us a pair of Molly’s boots and secondly, she called him “predictable” because he didn’t know she wanted to be straddled.
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Big Mouth Vernon then decided to wear a pink G-banger, and Molly questioned whether he was in fact a 14-year-old man-child. Meanwhile, Cuddle Bear was very jelly.
Anyway, TV Star Sean and Molly did their thing with zero chemistry because basically, she hates him.
The Mixer — Brit Benny vs Draco Malfoy
As the girls walk in slow-mo into the mixer, the guys clink their glasses.
“Cheers big d**ks,” one of them says and we just know this ain’t referring to all of them.
Sophie decided she wanted to give everyone “a chance” tonight, including Brit Benny, who decided it was a great time to throw Draco under the biggest bus he could find. When Sophie probed him, he said that Justin didn’t have the right intentions and blah di blah, bringing up Painter Nico (God, remember him??) and saying that what he said “was true”. OUCH.
(Refresher: “He doesn’t like none of them, girls.”)
Anyway, while GHFB Caleb was getting cozy with Ziara… Draco and Benny decided to punch on…with words. Since Big Mouth Vernon is an actual child, he got up and danced around in excitement.
“You guys cut out exactly what I said,” Draco told Benny, which is weird because they’re not reality TV producers. Apparently, he meant that if there were 24 men IRL chasing one woman, he wouldn’t be interested. HUH?!
Draco Justin then questioned why Benny would bring anything up in front of the cameras, so they decided to walk around the corner…followed by the cameras. Justin was pissed that Benny approached him in some sort of way and they fought over literally nothing.
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“You’re a bellend. I think you’re a bellend. End of,” Brit Benny said and for the Aussies in the audience, he basically called Draco “the glans of the penis”. LELz.
“Hold it to yourself and give it to yourself, mate,” Draco Justin said. WUT IS THIS GUY SAYING????
Meanwhile, aCtOr Cory is just sitting there yelling “Jerry, Jerry” and Sophie is all like WTAF?! Idiots. Big Mouth tries to involve himself by asking Sophie a question, but she is fumiiiiing and tells him to “shush”. Apparently, Sophie doesn’t even care if Justin said that because she’s blinded by his peroxide before Benny apologises to her. Then, Justin — who cannot and will not give it a rest — then says: “Oh, now you’re apologising?” and Sophie is so f**king tired of these men.
When asked about what happened in her producer-led interview, Molly had no clue because she’d been too busy making out with Cuddle Bear… we also would have liked to be making out with him, but alas, we had to endure this sh**.
The Single Dates
The next day…
Because these women simply cannot help themselves, they chose to have dates with their remaining FBoys. i.e. Molly and Big Mouth Man-Child Vernon, Sophie with Brown-eyed FBoy Joshy and Ziara with… GHFB Caleb. Ugh.
Sophie and Joshy went snorkelling which was a refreshing relaxation for her after that sh**-fight of a Mixer while Ziara invited GHFB to the villa to talk by the pool. Caleb basically just told her what she wanted to hear and frankly, he just needs to shut up.
Over on Molly’s date, they’re just yelling doing Tantrum Yoga, which is fitting for Vernon since he is a literal child. It’s weird but they seem to love it…or not, because afterwards, Vernon tells the producers that he didn’t like it and that playing with emotions “is a sport”. Fabulous, Vermin* (<— not a mistake, just a *new name). Just freaking fabulous.
“Are you good at that sport?” the producer asked him. “Yeh,” he said. FMAL.
Elimination Night — The Final One
Instead of picking a bottom two, host Abbie Chatfield tells everyone that tonight, the girls will be picking a Top Two rather than sending the FBoys to Limbro where they belong.
We then hear from each of Molly’s men about why they think they’re the right person and the only thing of note is the music playing behind Cuddle Bear’s declaration. Sean gets the boot because he just wants to be on TV and Vermin does another little happy dance.
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After Draco, Brit Benny and Brown-eyed FBoy Joshy say their peace, Sophie gets rid of Benny because she’s a glutton for punishment.
Ziara then chooses Winner Izaya and aCToR Cory for her final two and HALLELUJAH, it’s finally time to say goodbye to our Grandest of FBoys Caleb.
“I thought I was going to win,” he tells the cameras. “I worked my ass off..”
Luckily, he’s as self-aware as he is cocky because he knows he didn’t change for one goddamn second.
Until the finale…
FBoy Island Australia 2023 is streaming now on Binge.
It’s episode seven of FBoy Island Australia and we’ve picked up from where we last left off during episode six.
ICYMI: It was revealed that Stache-Boy Vernon was actually an Fboy. While we saw it from a mile away, he was the one to actually tellMolly because he thinks she’s a bit alright.
While he thought he’d come on the show and the women would be “clout chasers”, he didn’t think that he’d actually like any of them, so in a weak moment admitted his truth.
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But that wasn’t the only bombshell dropped. To “even the playing field”, host Abbie Chatfield said that since we know he was f**kheadboy, and Cuddle Bear Nick was a Nice Guy, errrrrrrryone now had to share what their status was and yes, that includes YOU, Grand High FBoy (GHFB) Caleb!
“I’m dead,” he says. “I’m f**king outta here, man,” he said and see ya!
That brings us to the most current episode and everyone is positively SHOOKETH.
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FBoy and Nice Guy Reveal
Finally, after a week of waiting, the results were as follows:
GHFB Caleb — a “good” FBoy (no s**t) and Ziara was PISSSSSSSSED.
Draco Malfoy a.k.a Justin — Nice Guy (WTAF) and Brit Benny was PISSSSSSSSED
Brown-eyed Bae Joshy — Ni….FBoy?!?!?!?! NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. This is absolutely not OK.
Our jaws are on ze floor.
Now that everyone’s f**kery has been revealed, the elimination became a moot point and the women stormed off to decompress.
The next day…
TBH, the reveal has left us feeling a little deflated because working out who was an FBoy was truly part of the fun… and now, da boiz have divided themselves into two camps.
Over in Camp Nice Guy, Cuddle Bear Nick expresses his concern that the FBoys will do whatever they can to stay on the island; while Draco Malfoy a.k.a Justin — who we STILL cannot believe is a Nice Guy — is feelin’ preeeetty good right now.
Meanwhile, precisely two metres away in Camp FBoy, “I’ve got a GF” Clay tells the others that it’s “redemption time for us boiz”.
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Joshy (who needs a new nickname because we simply cannot and will not) defends himself by saying that he’s still a good person regardless if he came onto the island to trick a woman into thinking he’s into her when really he just wants her money…..
Just like during the bombshell elimination, he once again tries to convince the guys he’s reeeeally into Sophie and frankly, we have no idea whether to believe him or not. Sad face.
While Brown Eyed FBoy Joshy (we’re too tired and sad to think of anything else) is talking about how he’s a changed man or whatever, GHFB Caleb turns the conversation around to be about himself.
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“Z is mad because she likes me,” he says and no mate, she’s mad because she effing trusted you!
“I’m not going out without a fight,” he revealed to the cameras, but seriously, start packing bro, you’re headed to Limbro any goddamn second.
Molly, Sophie and Ziara debrief
After a spot of yoga on the beach to cleanse their souls, Molly, Sophie and Ziara debrief with Abbie.
Sophie says everything is “different” and admits she was surprised by Draco Malfoy a.k.a Justin being a Nice Guy. Ziara was confused over Cory, who despite being an ~aCToR~, is a Nice Guy, but still, no one knows how old he is…
Then the topic turned to Brown Eyed FBoy Joshy. Sophie admits that she “can’t help who you have a connection with” and still has feelings for him, but as a result of his admission, she now has mega-trust iss-ues.
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Then the talk turned to our Grandest of FBoys, Caleb.
“Caleb really pissed me off,” Ziara says. “But I got that fired up because I really like him.” No, girl. No.
“FBoys can be reformed,” Abbie then said with a faint hint of sarcasm and a slight optimism.
Since Stache-Boy Vernon volunteered the information about his status OFF-CAMERA (which is how we got into this mess in the first place), Molly giggles at the prospect that they could still be a thing but admits it scares her that he’ll just take her money.
Possibly the best thing to come out of their whole chat was Abbie asking if Cuddle Bear Nick’s other nickname was “Big Fat C**k” and basically, “Big D**k Nick” is now null and void.
Meanwhile, in Limbro….
TBF, we completely forgot about the guys in Limbro, yet here we are.
Abbie took the discarded rejects through a Trust Fall exercise where they had to apologise for being d**kheads. Unfortunately, not one person sounded sincere.
Group Date = Douche Tank
Back on the island, it was time for a Group Date where a Douche Tank was set up, presumably for revenge. The aim was for the ladies to ask da boiz questions and if they “tank”, they got douched.
GHFB was up first and Ziara should’ve just douched him straight away. Instead, Abbie asks him to tell her Ziara’s star sign. Unsurprisingly, he nails it because good FBoys listen to reel you in before unceremoniously ghosting you. Even though he got it right, “Z” drops him like a hot potato anyway.
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Hot name Izaya nails his question, aCToR Cory does too and ol’ mate Who da fuq is Josh says his favourite sex position is “Reverse cowgirl, because it hits the best spots and you can get a good ‘ol reach around”.
Abbie describes it as possibly “the most interesting thing” he’s ever said, probably because it’s the only thing he’s ever said…
Next up was *Big Mouth (*new name) Vernon — who was also called “Big D*ck” (we want to know what they were being fed) — who said that he told Molly he was an FBoy because he “liked her” while… IN BED?! WUT?! This guy has no filter so he was dunked.
Cuddle Bear then said he was more “mature” than Big Mouth before Clay was dumped for having a Bali GF.
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Sophie wet Draco Justin because she wanted to see him glisten while Brown-eyed FBoy Joshy stayed dry, although she doesn’t trust him.
The Mixer
Once again, GHFB Caleb spoke about “Z” with Brit Benny, revealing he thinks he was going to be on the “chopping board” for elimination.
At the mixer, Sophie apologises to Draco Malfoy a.k.a Justin but couldn’t care to speak to “I’ve got a GF” Clay.
Meanwhile, Ziara and GHFB had a conversation where he said: “I am a good man. My intentions are pure” and frankly, this guy couldn’t lie straight in bed! He then added that he knows how “to wiggle” himself back in.
“With my words,” he said.
Naturally, Ziara fell for it and GHFB Caleb just proved he has a PhD in talking to women.
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Sophie and Justin share a kiss while Ziara takes aCToR Cory for a chat. She questions him about why he left such a big part of his life out… because he’s an aCToR, beb.
After a montage of everyone getting more and more sunburnt, Sophie finally takes Brown Eyed FBoy Joshy for a chat. He tells her he didn’t think he’d actually meet someone “in here”.
In a convo with Molly, Big Mouth Vernon says I’m “not here to f**k spiders”, which basically means he is… and we still cannot figure out if he’s sincere or not. She then talks to Nick who says he’s jelly of Big Mouth and Molly admits to the cameras that Big Mouth has an edge over Cuddle Bear, particularly when Nick “doesn’t have the balls” to put everything “on the line”….except for when he makes out with her in front of everyone.
While they tried to remain inconspicuous, TV Star Sean sees them mack on and goes green with envy, before saying: “There’s not much there between me and Holly. I mean Molly. F**k, do not air that.” LEL.
The Elimination
The girls arrive all dolled up in Barbiecore to face the “legit Nice Guys and confirmed FBoys”.
After tonight’s Elim, there will be a top three for each gal.
Molly puts Who da fuq is Ben and TV Star Sean into her bottom two, Sophie puts “I’ve got a GF” Clay and….Clay in the firing line and Ziara puts Who da fuq is Josh and GHFB Caleb.
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Clay says he “came in as an FBoy and will leave an FBoy”, pointing out that the only thing he’s learned is to “up his social media game”. Boi, bye!
TV Star Sean then calls Molly out for kissing Big Mouth and Cuddle Bear to presumably save himself or whatever, which goes down like a goddamn lead balloon.
Ziara is undecided whether she should keep an absolute FBoy or a Nice Guy, so obviously, she gets rid of the Nice Guy (Josh) and Molly chooses to get rid of Who da Fuq is Ben.
It’s already been confirmed that Vernon Lyon is one of the FBoys on this year’s season of FBoy Island Australia. However, it appears that his TV status isn’t the only thing Vernon’s been withholding, as some Instagram comments seem to confirm that the reality star has a not-secret foot fetish.
“No waaaayyyyyyy. Free foot porn incoming!!!🔥👣👅, [sic]” one follower wrote on his promo FBoy Island photo, while another commented: “More like Foot Boy Island”.
Instagram.Instagram.
The foot-related comments weren’t the only intriguing comments on Vernon’s Instagram pics, either. There were a few gals in the comments section that dropped in to out his F-Boy status – noticeably before he’d confirmed that he was one on the show.
One Instagram user, who Vernon follows on the platform, left a telling comment on an Instagram photo posted on his account of himself and Simon and Chris.
“Spot the fuckboy in the blue 🤣🤣,” she wrote.
Instagram.
Two other Instagram users, both left comments implying that they knew Vernon was an FBoy before it was revealed on the show.
Instagram.Instagram.Instagram.
Although Vernon preemptively revealed that he was an FBoy to Molly while hooking up with her in episode six, it was reconfirmed in episode seven when all the remaining contestants shared their statuses.
In the ep, Justin, Izaya, Benny, Cory and Josh all revealed that they came on the show as Nice Guys, while Caleb, Sean, Ben, Clay and Joshy admitted that they entered the show as FBoys.
Only three men will be left standing at the end of the season, and those who entered the experiment as Nice Guys will leave the show with their love interest, as well as half of the prize money.
However, those who came on as FBoys have the choice to leave the show with all of their prize money, leaving the woman who chose them empty-handed.
FBoy Island Australia 2023 is streaming now on Binge.
The Voice Australia 2023 is coming in hot and we’ve just been given a first look at the brand-new season!
The genre-bending season will see a star-studded lineup of coaches including Jason Derulo alongside Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian, and Jessica Mauboy.
These MAJOR celebs will take their spot on the iconic red chairs. Their hands will be ready and hovering and itching to spin. They’ve also got the opportunity to hit the infamous Block button and stop another coach in their tracks!
One of the most successful formats in the world, the new season will be once again hosted by SoniaKruger and will feature jaw-dropping talent and the strongest-ever line-up of artists competing!
After 67 blind auditions, Ora’s team took the win with Lachie Gil the last artist left standing as the winner of The Voice Australia 2022.
Rita Ora and Lachie Gill. Seven
When will The Voice Australia 2023 premiere?
Unfortunately, there’s no set premiere date as yet!
How can we watch it?
The 2023 season will be available to watch on 7 and 7Plus.
How you can watch the first-look trailer
Check out the brand-new trailer, released on June 19, below!
The Voice Australia 2023 coming soon to 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode 30 of MasterChef Australia 2023, and a rough puff pastry has seen the undoing of one contestant.
Australian culinary icon Maggie Beer — who has been shaping the food scene for over 40 years — joined Declan, Cath, Antonio, Malissa, Theo, Brent and Rhiannon in the kitchen for the elimination challenge.
In round one, contestants placed their bets on ingredients in a risky gamble. They could choose to cook with the ingredient they could see, or gamble and cook with a different ingredient hidden under a cloche.
In round two, they were tasked with using the second ingredient which was not revealed to them when they took the bet.
Andy Allen, Melissa Leong, Maggie Beer and Jock Zonfrillo. Ten
Round 1
With sixty minutes on the clock, the contestants got going.
Antonio was the only contestant to take a gamble where oranges were on the menu, filling him with confidence.
Self-confessed Maggie super-fan Rhiannon had an emotional cook with memories of her recently passed mother in the forefront of her mind. She was assigned finger limes — an ingredient she was thrilled to see when she walked in — to create her “mummy’s Mussel Curry”.
The delicious offering saw her safe from elimination.
Rhiannon’s dish. Ten
Ralph Cooked Duck with Parsnip Puree and a Rosemary Oil that the judges loved!
Ralph’s dish. Ten
Cath’s rolled the dice and was given the fig leaf, which she used to create a beautifully executed Fig Leaf Granita with Goat’s Cheese Cream, Buckwheat Crust and Verjuice Caramel.
Cath’s dish. Ten
Theo featured prunes in his Prune Crullers while Adi created a Tartare dish to pair with her veggie, Witlof.
Theo and Adi’s dishes. Ten
Malissa served Prawn and Dill Tortellini with Vegetables and Chicken Broth. While the dill was highlighted, her broth was noted as being way too salty.
Malissa’s dish. Ten
Antonio’s use of white chocolate in his Hazelnut Cream, White Chocolate Ganache and Orange Caramel was too sweet for the judges.
Antonio’s dish. Ten
Brent then presented his heirloom tomatoes for a ‘Nduja Sauce and Squid. The judges liked it.
Brent’s dish. Ten
Even though Declan was excited to get blackberries creating his nan’s apple and blackberry crumble, the judges expressed their concern that it wasn’t elevated enough.
Declan’s dish. Ten
Round 1 — Verdict
With not-so-positive results, Antonio, Malissa and Declan were put into the elimination round with their second ingredient.
Round 2
Antonio’s use of Kalamata olives in a Goat’s Cheese and Kalamata Caramel Mille-Feuille.
During the cook, he sped up the pastry work to produce a rough puff; however, it didn’t actually puff and became more of a shortbread.
The Judges thought the flavours worked well together; however, his pastry couldn’t be ignored.
Antonio’s dish. Ten
Malissa’s second ingredient was raisins which she used to create a Rum and Raisin Semifreddo, Hazelnut Crumb and Raisin Compote.
The Judges praised her for her clever cooking, liking the balanced flavours which kept her safe from elimination.
Malissa’s dish.
Declan’s caraway seeds featured in a Rich Tomato sauce that accompanied a baked Murray Cod. Even though his sauce left a little to be desired, his fish was perfectly cooked.
Declan’s dish. Ten
The Verdict
Antonio’s pastry was his undoing and he became the ninth contestant eliminated from the competition.
MasterChef Australia airs Sunday – Thursday at 7.30pm on 10 and 10Play.
At its core, FBoy IslandAustralia is a show about weeding out the secret FBoys from the Nice Guys; however, during episode seven, all that went out the window when ALL of their statuses were revealed.
**SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from episode seven of FBoy Island Australia 2023**
While the move seems to completely defeat the purpose of the show, it was verrry interesting for us as viewers to finally have our suspicions confirmed about who was on the show for love, and who was there for the sweet, sweet prize money.
Ziara, Sophie, Abbie Chatfield and Molly. Binge
While some of the reveals were less than surprising (*cough* Caleb *cough*) the three leads were left stunned when some of the seemingly good guys actually turned out to be FBoys.
Only three men will be left standing at the end, and those who entered the experiment as Nice Guys will leave the show with their leading lady, as well as half of the prize money. However, those who came on as FBoys have the choice to leave the show with all of their prize money, leaving the woman who chose them empty-handed.
Check out who is a Nice Guy and who is an FBoy FBoy Island Australia 2023 below:
Caleb, 31, Personal Trainer
Nice Guy or FBoy? FBoy.
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Justin, 29, Male Entertainer
Nice Guy or FBoy? Nice Guy.
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Izaya, 22, Events Logistics Manager
Nice Guy or FBoy? Nice Guy.
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Benny, 31, Professional DJ
Nice Guy or FBoy? Nice Guy.
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Cory, 32 (?), Professional Basketball Player
Nice Guy or FBoy? Nice Guy.
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Sean, 24, Male entertrainer
Nice Guy or FBoy? FBoy.
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Ben, 24, Construction Manager
Nice Guy or FBoy? FBoy.
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Josh, 25, Bodybuilder
Nice Guy or FBoy? Nice Guy.
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Clay, 26, Vlogger
Nice Guy or FBoy? FBoy.
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Joshy, 26, Carpenter
Nice Guy or FBoy? FBoy.
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Nick, 24, Construction Manager
Nice Guy or FBoy? Nice Guy.
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Vernon, 23, Tradie
Nice Guy or FBoy? FBoy.
FBoy Island Australia 2023 is streaming now on Binge.
The harbour side city of Sydney will welcome back The Logie Awards in 2023 for the first time in 27 years.
The event will be broadcast by Channel 7 and will be held at The Star Sydney on July 30. It will see nominees including Hamish Blake, Celeste Barber, and Amy Shark among the attendees.
“We are thrilled to see such a fantastic list of nominees for this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards. Congratulations to the incredibly talented, passionate people up for Logies. We can’t wait to find out the winners on July 30, in Sydney,” TV WEEK Editorial Director Amber Giles said.
Who’s hosting The Logie Awards 2023?
Australian comedian Sam Pang will be hosting the awards, marking the first time the event has had a host in 11 years. Pang is the co-host of the Seven Network AFL panel show The Front Bar and a regular panellist on the Network 10 comedy quiz show Have You Been Paying Attention?.
Sam Pang. Seven.
Pang made a surprise appearance at last year’s The Logie Awards when he went on stage to accept the Most Popular Actress award on behalf of his friend Kitty Flanagan, who wasn’t able to attend.
“It’s a huge honour to be asked to host the Logies and while it will be weird not having a buzzer or beer in front of me, hopefully I’m up to the challenge,” the Have You Been Paying Attention? star said.
“I feel very lucky to be a part of this industry and can’t wait for July 30 in Sydney to celebrate Australian television on its night of nights and guide viewers at home through the entire four-hour broadcast.”
Voting will open from 9.00am on June 19 and remain open until the end of the red carpet telecast on July 30 July at 7.30pm. The TV WEEK Gold Logie Award will stay open slightly longer, with voting closing at 10.30 pm.
TV Week Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television
Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! & Taskmaster, Network 10
Leigh Sales, 730 Report, ABC
Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Osher Günsberg, The Bachelors Australia & The Masked Singer Australia, Network 10
Shaun Micallef, Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, ABC
Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars & Big Brother, Seven Network
Sonia Kruger. Seven.
Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter
Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! & Taskmaster, Network 10
Scott Cam, The Block, 9Network
Shaun Micallef, Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, ABC
Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars & Big Brother, Seven Network
Tony Armstrong, A Dog’s World with Tony Armstrong, ABC
TV Week Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor
James Stewart, Home and Away, Seven Network
Lincoln Younes, After The Verdict, Last King of The Cross & Barons, 9Network, Paramount+ & ABC
Mark Coles Smith, Mystery Road: Origin, ABC
Patrick Brammall, Colin from Accounts & Summer Love, BINGE & ABC
Ray Meagher, Home and Away, Seven Network
Sam Neill, The Twelve, FOXTEL & BINGE
TV Week Silver Logie for Most Popular Actress
Ada Nicodemou, Home and Away, Seven Network
Celeste Barber, Wellmania, Netflix
Emily Symons, Home and Away, Seven Network
Julia Zemiro, Fisk Season 2, ABC
Kitty Flanagan, Fisk Season 2, ABC
Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network
Lynne McGranger and Ada Nicodemou. Seven.
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent
Amy Shark, Australian Idol, Seven Network
Ayesha Madon, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Chloe Hayden, Heartbreak High, Netflix
Flex Mami, Love Island Australia, 9Network
Kween Kong, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Stan
Lilliana Bowrey, Surviving Summer, Netflix
Most Popular Drama Series, Miniseries or Telemovie
Lights, camera, dance! Sequins, spins and swirls reigned during episode one of Dancing With The Stars Australia 2023!
After meeting all 14 celebrities, the stars were split into two groups all set to take the stage every other night with Paulini Curunevali, Emily Weir, James Magnussen, Issa Schultz, Mary Coustas a.k.a Effie, Matt Preston and Gavin Wanganeen taking to the floor during the first instalment.
Returning hosts Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers were joined by Judges Todd McKenney, Mark Wilson, Sharna Burgess and Craig Revel Horwood.
The Dancing
Emily from Home and Away made a splash by trading her surfboard for a steamy Samba, scoring a solid 26 points from the judges.
Emily Weir and Lyu Masuda. Seven
We know he dominates the pool, but when it comes to the dancefloor, James Magnussen set fire to it! A red-hot Tango landed him 27 points with Judge Craig saying he had “great potential”.
James Magnussen and Natalie Lowe. Seven
Issa Shultz, the Supernerd from The Chase Australia, strutted his stuff with a quirky Foxtrot and scored 20 points! Judge Sharna predicted that his turn on DWTS was going to be a “transformative experience” for him!
Issa Shultz and Lily Cornish. Seven
Looks like AFL legend Gavin Wanganeen didn’t quite cut it on the dance floor. His Cha Cha disastrously performed, earning him a mere eight points, leaving him at the bottom of the leaderboard with Judge Craig calling it a “complete disaster”.
Gavin Wanganeen and Megan Wragg. Seven
Mary Coustas knew how to keep us glued to the screen with her Grecian Tango; however, the judges wanted more and gave her 18 points, criticising her choreography as being “too safe”.
Mary Coustas and Aric Yegudkin. Seven
Paulini smashed the competition with her electrifying Samba, scoring a top-notch 28 points. Her rivals were shaking in their heels!
Paulini Curunevali and Igor Ifliand. Seven
Matt Preston started his competition with a major setback — an injury on day one of training! His rehearsals were majorly affected by his recovery, which resulted in a dismal score of only 10 points for his Foxtrot.
Matt Preston and Jess Raffa. Seven
The Final Scores
Paulini and Igor Ifliand – 28
Emily Weir and Lyu Masuda – 26
James Magnussen and Natalie Lowe – 27
Issa Shultz and Lily Cornish – 20
Mary Coustas and Aric Yegudkin – 18
Matt Preston and Jess Raffa – 10
Gavin Wanganeen and Megan Wragg – 8
Watch Dancing with the Stars Australia 2023 on Sundays at 7.00pm on 7 and 7Plus.
