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Inside the shocking MAFS Dinner Party that caused producers to clamp down on the cast

by Rachel Choy

This week’s Married At First Sight (MAFS) Dinner Party is said to be explosive, wild and unlike anything we’ve seen before. According to an inside source, producers were so horrified by what went down, they ended up enforcing strict rules on the cast.

“The MAFS cast were no longer allowed to leave their apartments after 9pm, and they had to ask permission before leaving, even if they just wanted to get a coffee during the day,” the insider tells Chattr.

“Cast were kept separate from each other, and they weren’t even allowed to say hello if they passed another bride or groom in the hallway.”

So, what actually happens during the Dinner Party? According to Gia, there’s major drama surrounding herself, Bec and Alissa.

“It was like Armageddon — so wild,” Gia told TV WEEK. “[Bec] had all this stuff on [Alissa], so we kind of jumped on that bandwagon.”

The bride hinted Bec Zacharia’s husband Danny Hewitt gets “caught in the crossfire”, which leads Chattr to believe it could revolve around Danny telling Gia she’s more his type than Bec.

“Only one person hears Danny telling Gia she’s more his type than Bec, and because it was off-camera, nobody believes Gia when she tries to tell the group,” a source previously told us.

“Danny denies it to keep the peace, but it means Bec and other brides turn on Gia.”

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The next Dinner Party is said to be unlike anything seen on the show previously. Image: Nine

Why does Brook return to the experiment for the Dinner Party?

Brook Crompton leaves the experiment due to Chris Nield’s actions, but she makes a triumphant return during this particularly spicy Dinner Party.

An insider previously told Chattr it was due to producer pressure, rather than Brook wanting to patch things up with Chris.

“The reason she came back for the Dinner Party and the next Commitment Ceremony was due to executive producers being really persuasive,” the source spilled. “They convinced her to come back, not for Chris, but to finish her storyline and put all the drama to bed.”

Grab some wine and popcorn, because this Dinner Party sounds like it will be a doozy.

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Monday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS spoiler: Insider reveals why Brook really returns for the Dinner Party

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (2026) bride Brook Crompton has spoiled the show with her pregnancy announcement, but her journey with groom Chris Nield is not over… yet.

During Intimacy Week, a source tells Chattr the bride abruptly packed up her things and left the experiment, fleeing back home to the Gold Coast.

However, a major spoiler has revealed that Brook will be back for the next Dinner Party, one that is supposed to be explosive.

“Brook rocks up for the next Dinner Party, which was unexpected as she had quit the experiment. There were some major red flags that happened with Chris, and she didn’t feel safe staying with him,” the insider spills.

“The reason she came back for the Dinner Party and the next Commitment Ceremony was due to executive producers being really persuasive,” they add. “They convinced her to come back, not for Chris, but to finish her storyline and put all the drama to bed.”

Another source close to production also says that Brook was a “production puppet”, but it hasn’t worked in her favour. “She did whatever the producers told her to do. She would be pulled aside, asked to create drama, and she followed orders,” the source claims.

“Sadly, the edit has made her out to be a villain when Chris did far, far worse.”

Chris and Brook on MAFS 2026
Chris and Brook during their wedding day. Image: Nine

What goes down at the next MAFS Dinner Party?

According to our insider, the next MAFS Dinner Party is hectic and leaves some brides in tears. The drama got so vicious and out of hand that producers were forced to step in and lay down some extreme rules for the rest of the experiment.

“The MAFS cast were no longer allowed to leave their apartments after 9pm, and they had to ask permission before leaving, even if they just wanted to get a coffee during the day,” the insider told Chattr.

“Cast were kept separate from each other, and they weren’t even allowed to say hello if they passed another bride or groom in the hallway.”

According to the source, the MAFS cast were also required to take drug tests for the rest of the experiment.

Sounds like this Dinner Party is going to be one to remember!

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Monday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Why did Luke choose to ‘stay’? Fans are divided over ‘mindblowing’ moment

by Reena Gupta

This year’s first Marriage At First Sight (MAFS) commitment ceremony took a surprising turn, as fan favourite Luke Fourniotis elected to “stay” in his marriage with Mel Akbay.

Fans are divided over why Luke would decide to stay in the relationship, given we’ve Mel seemingly stonewall Luke after he was late for their wedding, chewed gum at the altar, and failed to have blond hair. While some sources say that Mel simply got a “bad edit“, there was overwhelming support from fans for Luke to be rematched or given a season of Farmer Wants A Wife.

So why exactly did Luke write “stay” on his card? One popular opinion is that he had no choice. “Producers told him to. Simple,” declared one Reddit fan. “100% had to write it to appease production”, added another.

Weighing in on rumoured bonuses, another Redditor wrote: “I’m pretty sure I recall hearing about producers giving contestants pay rises to stay at commitment ceremonies when they didn’t originally want to, but I could be wrong.”

Others say that Luke is staying to punish Mel for how she treated him, with a couple of comments from Facebook fans reading, “He chose to stay so Karma can finish the experiment” and “I was thinking the same thing, he wrote stay because he knew she wanted to leave.” A few fans, of course, reckon that he stayed to amass more time on national TV and more clout.

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Luke Fourniotis. Image: Nine

Luke weighs in on why he chose to stay with Mel Akbay

In a recent interview with 101.9 The Fox Melbourne, Luke set the record straight on why he wrote “stay” at his first commitment ceremony.

“I didn’t want to leave the experiment without seeing the experts first. This was the first commitment ceremony. so I felt that was important, to see their perspective and see if they could call out what I was seeing,” he explained. “The other thing is I’d become some a shell of a human, and I just hated that about myself. I just really didn’t want to leave the experiment on that note. Feeling so down, miserable, and horrible.”

Luke denied that he was forced by Channel Nine to hang around, stating that it was his decision to stay on the show. So there you have it folks, straight from the horse’s mouth.

Time will tell Luke’s decision to stay was a good one. To be fair, it looks like they had a pretty good game of mini golf.

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MAFS Jamie reveals if she would date Luke after fan campaign: ‘He’s a handsome boy’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 viewers have rallied around Luke Fourniotis after he was rejected by his wife Mel Akbay. He’s possibly the most-loved man in Australia right now, and many fans want Luke to be matched with a new wife.

However, there’s one option that will be familiar to many MAFS fans: last year’s bride Jamie Marinos. There have been multiple fan edits made shipping Luke and Jamie together, with parallels drawn between his frosty reception from Mel and Jamie’s cold shoulder from Dave Hand near the end of the experiment.

Jamie has seen the edits, so what does she really think? Is she going to swoop in and couple up with farmer Luke?

“It’s actually so funny, this online movement kind of came out of nowhere shipping I guess like Luke and I, I’ve seen a few edits come up, which is really funny because I’m not even on this season,” Jamie tells Chattr.

“But you know, obviously I think Australia is having a bit of crush on Luke because he seems so beautiful, he’s a handsome boy, I definitely can’t wait to meet him, anyways, the MAFS world is interconnected. I just want to give him a big hug, especially when he was crying and sad, I think we all felt for him.”

While Jamie says she isn’t sure if there’s a potential relationship there, she doesn’t dismiss the idea completely. Jamie-Luke stans, rise up!

“I can’t say if I’d go on a date with him, because I don’t actually know him yet, or know him properly,” Jamie admits. “But I definitely, you know, look forward to meeting him one day.”

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Luke and Mel’s relationship is basically non-existent. Image: Nine

What have fans been saying about Jamie and Luke?

One fan uploaded a TikTok captioned “The MAFS love story we really needed”, cutting together images of Luke and Jamie. In less than 24 hours, the video has already had over 100,000 views and thousands of comments.

@gothxbarbie.xo I’m not a relationship expert or anything but I think we all agree 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 @jamiemarinos_ #mafs #mafsaustralia ♬ original sound – alinakaymusic

“So here for it! Two amazing souls, could it be? Maybe worth a date at least,” a TikToker commented.

“Let’s get them together please,” another begged.

“Jamie… please contact him. Bring his smile back,” a third said.

“You two would actually be perfect for each other… why didn’t we think of this earlier?” another asked.

“Would they not be perfect though, I can’t stand to see the hurt again,” a fan replied.

Some fans have even been using AI to combine Luke and Jamie’s wedding photos. Sounds like Jamie needs to slide into his DM’s ASAP!

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Monday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS’ Mel Schilling reveals why she’s quit the show: ‘Must make a change’

by Danica Baker

Married at First Sight (MAFS) relationship expert Mel Schilling has announced that she’s decided to quit the show for good. She has worked on the hit TV show since 2015, and the current season of MAFS Australia will be her last.

“After 12 extraordinary seasons, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away from my role as an expert on Married at First Sight Australia,” she said in a statement.

Mel was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2023. After a gruelling year of surgery, six months of chemotherapy and a number of lifestyle changes, Mel shared that she was officially in remission. However, Mel said the experience made her value time with her family more than ever, which played into her decision to leave MAFS Australia.

“This hasn’t been a choice I’ve made lightly. In recent years, my health challenges and living in the UK spending up to three months a year away from my family is no longer sustainable. It has become clear that I must make a change that puts my family, health and time at the very centre of my life.”

“What began as a small social experiment has grown into a global phenomenon, and I have felt truly privileged to be part of that journey. I am incredibly grateful to the fans, the production team, and my fellow experts for their trust and passion over the years.”

Mel added that she will continue her role as a relationship expert on MAFS UK.

“I am leaving not with sadness, but with a deep sense of gratitude for everything we’ve achieved together. Stepping away from the Australian series is the right move for my future, though I look forward to continuing my work with Married at First Sight UK. Thank you for being part of this chapter with me.”

MAFS experts Alessandra, Mel and John. Image: Nine.
MAFS experts Alessandra, Mel and John. Image: Nine.

MAFS crew weigh in on Mel Schilling’s decision to leave

Mel’s time on MAFS was celebrated by her co-workers, including Nine’s Head Of Content Adrian Swift, who raved about the mark Mel made on the show.

“She has celebrated every high and met every challenge over the last 12 seasons of MAFS but her enthusiasm to find the best match for hundreds of Aussies has remained undiminished.”

“All of us at Nine hugely value her contribution to the nation’s most-watched television series but we understand the pull of her home in the UK and wish her continued success on MAFS UK.”

Endemol Shine Australia’s Director of Content, Tara McWilliams, said that the team supports Mel’s decision to be based in the UK.

“We are forever grateful for all that she’s brought to the show, and while we will miss her expertise, warmth and unmistakable presence, we wholeheartedly support her decision to prioritise her life in the UK with her family, wishing her every happiness”.

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MAFS’ Steven divides with his brutal rejection of Rachel: ‘Has integrity’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 bride Rachel Gilmore was left shattered during Intimacy Week, as her groom Steven Danyluk shut down her Ultimate Fantasy Night with a cutting sentence.

After Rachel confessed to expert Alessandra Rampolla that she wanted to feel more fire in her relationship, she set up a Love Actually scene where she asked Steven to kiss her with feeling.

His reply? “I can kiss you Rachel, I can kiss you, but I’m not sure that it’ll make you feel something.” Ouch.

Rachel called it a “slap in the face” and stormed out of their shared apartment while sobbing.

Considering these two have bonded over their body image issues and had some strong heart-to-heart conversations, it was hard for fans to watch.

“Would it have really hurt him to kiss her? Who knows, the kiss may have triggered something for him,” one person wrote on Facebook.

“I felt for her, she was so kind and patient,” another sympathised.

“He’s lead her on, poor darling. He’s a creepy flop,” a third pointed out.

“If he was feeling that way why has he waited three weeks to tell her, leading her on, when they were on the couch and filling her with hope that was never there. Why waste each other’s time?” another asked.

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Rachel was furious with Steven. Image: Nine

However, there were plenty of viewers who supported Steven’s decision not to lie and force romance out of nowhere.

“He’s just not into her, but unlike all her previous situationships who all strung her along for years of casual friends with benefits at least Steven is honest. He could easily be another situationship and string her along like all the others, but Steven has integrity,” one viewer declared.

“He is truthful at least, and so respectful to her. I feel for both of them,” another said.

“Can’t force attraction, they just met. If it’s not there, it’s not there. Why is she going off about it, he told her and she just ran out swearing, then you see the real her,” a third chimed in.

“Hard to hear but necessary. Just because they put you together doesn’t mean it will work,” another remarked.

Are Rachel and Steven still together in real life?

Sadly, it looks like this Intimacy Week challenge could be what ends Rachel and Steven’s relationship. The MAFS Funny podcast revealed recently that they tracked all of the couples while they were staying at the One Global Resorts Green Square. And while most of the MAFS couples were seen doing errands together, Rachel and Steven weren’t seen once.

“I saw the couples all one by one, going to Woollies, going to the beach, going to whatever. And did I see these two once? Nah, literally, not at all. So I’m just going to call it now and say I’m fairly sure they are one of, if not the first couple to leave,” podcast host Josh Fox revealed.

We’ll have to wait and see if they decide to stay or leave during the next Commitment Ceremony, but it’s not looking good.

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MAFS 2026 spoiler: Couple swap scandal set to rock the experiment

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has already seen a bitter feud break out between Bec Zacharia and Gia Fleur, but a sneaky source tells Chattr it’s only going to get worse, thanks to Danny Hewitt’s wandering eye.

While Bec and Danny are “best mates”, the lack of sexual chemistry has put a bit of a dampener on their relationship. An insider says the drama will ramp up during the upcoming Dinner Parties, with Danny telling Gia she’s “more his type than Bec”.

“Only one person hears Danny telling Gia she’s more his type than Bec, and because it was off-camera, nobody believes Gia when she tries to tell the group,” the source spills.

“Danny denies it to keep the peace, but it means Bec and other brides turn on Gia.”

It becomes a major argument throughout multiple Dinner Parties, with Gia’s husband, Scott McCristal, supporting the bride through all the chaos.

“Scott was great throughout the drama. He and Gia were solid and had a good foundation for most of the experiment,” the insider adds.

According to our source, Gia eventually brings out screenshots during one particularly spicy Dinner Party, and proves she was right all along.

“Finally, near the end of the experiment, people start to believe Gia and realise that Danny wasn’t telling the truth,” they claim. “So everything gets sorted out at the end.”

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Bec during the first Dinner Party. Image: Nine

What other MAFS 2026 spoilers do we have?

Another insider has confirmed to Chattr that Brook Crompton left the show at the start of August.

Seeing as MAFS only started filming in July, it means that Brook and her husband Chris Nield didn’t last very long.

Brook also told Chattr she is spending Valentine’s Day with a “non fat-shaming man”, AKA, not Chris.

We’re glad those two are over.

If you’re looking for even more spoilers, check out our article where we reveal which Married At First Sight 2026 couples are still together in real life.

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MAFS’ Brook spills on her fiance amid pregnancy announcement: ‘Wanting to have children’

by Danica Baker

Brook Crompton has been swept up in the first Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 scandal, after news emerged that she is pregnant with her ex’s child — a man she was dating before filming — while she is still in the experiment.

In an interview with Chattr, Brook revealed that she broke up with her ex, Harry, shortly before filming MAFS, and said their relationship was very serious.

“I had come out of a relationship where we were settling down. We were talking about wanting to have children, you know, I wanted someone mature who adores me for me,” she said. “I was coming out of that, I wanted someone that’s mature, that knows who they are.”

Brook has since confirmed that she and Harry got enaged over the Christmas break. Prior to their hard launch, Brook made it clear that she was no longer with Chris — who has received a huge amount of backlash over his fatphobic comments — in an interview with Chattr, and hinted that she was happily in a relationship.

“Let’s just say, I do have some beautiful plans with a beautiful non-fat shaming man,” she said of her Valentine’s Day plans.

Chris and Brook at altar

All the details about Brook’s pregnancy

In early February, Daily Mail Australia shared a video of Brook kissing her ex-boyfriend Harry as they decorated a Christmas tree together after she finished filming the show. Then, Courier Mail reported that Brook’s been spotted out and about in Brisbane and she’s visibly pregnant. The publication noted that her ex is the father, and sources have claimed the couple are expecting their baby in June.

The news was confirmed on Sunday, February 15, when Brook did a sit-down interview with Woman’s Day about her pregnancy and revealed that she’s recently gotten engaged, too.

In the interview, Brook revealed that she got back together with her ex about two weeks after she left the MAFS experiment in August.

“He had to put in the hard yards, because he broke up with me,” Brook told the publication. “But no, really, we were both like, ‘OK, if it didn’t work back then, what are we going to do to make it work now?’”

“But Harry invited me away to the Maldives a couple of weeks later for a surfing trip with his family friends, and that just cemented things for me.

“We just had the most beautiful time. We were better than we had ever been.”

Brook went on to reveal that she discovered she was pregnant “around November”.

“I had a dream that I was pregnant,” says Brook. “I woke up and thought, ‘That was crazy,’ but I did a pregnancy test… and it was positive!”

And, Brook’s dream run continued when Harry popped the question to her on Christmas Day, while the couple were holidaying in Aspen, Colorado.

“I genuinely wasn’t expecting it,” adds Brook. “I thought maybe he’d propose after we had the baby.” Instead, Harry led her out for a walk – blindfolded. “My mascara was running down my face,” Brook laughs. “It was so beautiful. So special. He hid it so well.”

Brook said that she and Harry are choosing not to watch MAFS, and, instead, focus on their future together.

“We also don’t have time for the drama; we have bigger fish to fry,” she said.

“We’ve got a whole life ahead of us now. We’re engaged, we’ve got a bubba on the way. We’ve got everything we’ve always wanted!”

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MAFS’ brook with her niece (left) and her reported ex-turned baby daddy (right). Image: Instagram.

Brook thinks it’s unfair that she was paired with Chris

Brook joined MAFS with high hopes of finding a genuine connection; however, that all came crashing down when she was paired with fat-phobic groom Chris Nield, who she believes was cast for shock value.

Chris had viewers offside after he announced in his audition tape that his turn-offs were “fake tan, needy and fat people”, and he told the other grooms at the Bucks’ night that “overweight” people were his dealbreaker.

While Brook already made it abundantly clear that she doesn’t agree with Chris’s comments, she’s told Chattr that she thinks being paired with the 31-year-old robbed her of her chances of finding a real match on MAFS 2026

“I think it was really unfair,” she said. “I think being paired with someone like him. It was for views, and I don’t think that he should have even been put on the show, like [his fat-shaming comments] are disgusting behaviour to me,” she said.

Brook hinted that her and Chris’s onscreen relationship is far from smooth, and it sounds like they’re currently not on amicable terms.

“Honestly, I can’t believe I got paired with him, and I think it’s very damaging for a female’s self-worth and self-confidence.

“There were a lot of things that happened behind the scenes and off camera that won’t be shown on air… So I am quite appalled by that as well. And I think for me, I need to protect my peace. I went through a lot on that show behind the scenes that a lot of people won’t see, and it was to do with Chris’s behaviour, and I think he should not have been allowed on that show.”

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Are MAFS 2026’s Brook and Chris still together?

by Danica Baker

Married At First Sight (MAFS) groom Chris Nield is a big sceptic of the experiment, so how will he go when matched with confident bride Brook Crompton?

Chris is possibly one of the most hated men in Australia right now, after his fatphobic comments during the Bucks night caused uproar online. In his audition tape, he announced that his turn-offs were “fake tan, needy and fat people”, and he told the other grooms that “overweight” people were his dealbreaker.

While Brook is a model and ticks Chris’ boxes, she’s also a strong personality who isn’t in the experiment to waste time. She’s been cheated on multiple times, and it’s unlikely she will stick around if Chris’ attitude stinks.

Seeing as MAFS 2026 was filmed back in July last year, we already know if Chris and Brook made it to the end of the experiment. For all you spoiler lovers out there, we’ve rounded up all the information about whether Chris and Brook are still together in real life. This is your final spoiler warning!

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Chris is MAFS’ biggest sceptic. Image: Nine

Are MAFS’ Chris and Brook still together in real life?

It’s a big, resounding no. Although Brook and Chris are still together in the experiment, Brook has revealed that she’s engaged to her ex, Harry and is pregnant with his child.

Brook said that she and Harry got back together shortly after she returned from filming MAFS in August 2025, and she found out she was pregnant in November.

Prior to that, after claiming that she thinks Chris never should have been cast on MAFS in light of his fat-phobic comments, Brook told Chattr about her plans for Valentine’s Day, and they notably didn’t appear to include her on-screen husband.

“Let’s just say, I do have some beautiful plans with a beautiful non-fat shaming man,” Brook laughed.

On top of that, an insider has claimed that Chris was made to leave MAFS after two weeks, and it sounds like there’s a bit of a blowup.

“Spoiler alert, [Chris is] not going to be on the show for very long, I think two weeks at best,” Josh Fox claimed on the MAFS Funny podcast.

According to Josh, while MAFS viewers will see Chris and Brook hit it off during their honeymoon, it won’t last long. Sounds spicy.

“She sees straight through him. And there is a big thing that happens. And at one point she was like, ‘Nope, see ya’. And yeah, [she] flew home, but then she came back,” he added.

After Brook came back into the MAFS experiment, there’s apparently a big off-screen moment that happens between the bride and groom.

“That basically changed everything, and [Chris] was made to leave within 48 hours of that thing happening.”

Both Brook and Chris left MAFS at the second Commitment Ceremony.

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MAFS’ Jacqui reveals truth behind Brook’s ‘bad edit’: ‘Definitely threatened’

by Danica Baker

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 star Jacqui Burfoot has said she believes Brook Crompton‘s recent ‘bad edit’ is due to her pregnancy announcement.

Shortly after the 2026 season kicked off, it was leaked that Brook — who was married to Chris Nield in the experiment — was pregnant, and that the father was the man she was dating before coming on the show. These reports were confirmed in a Woman’s Day article, with Brook also revealing that she was engaged to her baby daddy, Harry, who she reconnected with after leaving the experiment.

While the news is exciting for Brook, it does mean that it’s a spoiler that Chris and Brook don’t end up together, which shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise if you actually watch the show. Former bride Jacqui has said that these kind of spoilers usually lead to a bad edit for the participant involved.

“I’ve just discovered why Brook is getting a bad edit, and I’m so happy for her,” Jacqui said in a TikTok video while sharing a photo of Brook’s pregnancy announcement.

“Production hates spoilers, and they always threaten you with a bad edit if you were on the storyline. So I wouldn’t be surprised if this was taken into account,” she added, which makes sense considering Brook’s fall from grace in recent episodes.

Jacqui added that she found herself in a similar situation when she leaked information about getting together with her now fiancé, Clint Rice, after they both exited the experiment.

“I know for me, they definitely threatened me about it, and I was like, I don’t really care. Like, at the end of the day, whatever people can believe, what they want to believe, and smart people will always look through and edit and look at the reality and get to know you as a person.”

Jacqui added that she’s “so happy” for Brook over her engagement and pregnancy news.

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All the details on Brook’s pregnancy

In the Woman’s Day interview, Brook revealed that she got back together with her ex about two weeks after she left the MAFS experiment in August.

“He had to put in the hard yards, because he broke up with me,” Brook told the publication. “But no, really, we were both like, ‘OK, if it didn’t work back then, what are we going to do to make it work now?’”

“But Harry invited me away to the Maldives a couple of weeks later for a surfing trip with his family friends, and that just cemented things for me.

“We just had the most beautiful time. We were better than we had ever been.”

Brook went on to reveal that she discovered she was pregnant “around November”.

“I had a dream that I was pregnant,” says Brook. “I woke up and thought, ‘That was crazy,’ but I did a pregnancy test… and it was positive!”

And, Brook’s dream run continued when Harry popped the question to her on Christmas Day, while the couple were holidaying in Aspen, Colorado.

“I genuinely wasn’t expecting it,” adds Brook. “I thought maybe he’d propose after we had the baby.” Instead, Harry led her out for a walk – blindfolded. “My mascara was running down my face,” Brook laughs. “It was so beautiful. So special. He hid it so well.”

Brook said that she and Harry are choosing not to watch MAFS, and, instead, focus on their future together.

“We also don’t have time for the drama; we have bigger fish to fry,” she said.

“We’ve got a whole life ahead of us now. We’re engaged, we’ve got a bubba on the way. We’ve got everything we’ve always wanted!”

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Home and Away’s Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart engaged after Valentine’s Day proposal

by Sakara Bell

After two years of dating, Home and Away stars Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart have officially taken the next step; they’re engaged!

The romantic proposal video, shared to social media, showed Ada looking stunning in a beautiful red dress (perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day), while James looked sharp in a suit as he got down on one knee.

On Sunday, the couple both shared the special moment online. Ada captioned her video, “I said yes!!!” while James posted the same clip, writing, “She said yes…” with Amazed by Lonestar playing on the video, making the romantic moment even more emotional.

As the ring was placed on Ada’s finger, they were embraced by family and friends, and bystanders, with James’ daughter, Scout, was the first to congratulate the happy couple by reaching for Ada, giving her a cuddle, followed by hugging her dad, shortly after James lifted up Ada just like a pure fairytale beginning.

Aussie celebs and Home and Away co-stars took to social media to congratulate them

Within minutes, the proposal video was swarmed by Aussie celebs and Home and Away co-stars who congratulated them on social media.

“Huge congratulations to you both. Bloody wonderful.” Georgie Parker wrote.

Lynne McGranger shared her excitement on Ada’s post, commenting: “Oh my heart! So thrilled for both of you! Of course, Jimmy proposed, and you said yes … on Valentine’s Day!”

She also left a sweet message on James’ post, adding: “So so happy for you both darling!! Wishing you both every happiness under heaven!! Hope to catch up soon and check out the big rock.”

Kyle Shilling kept it simple but heartfelt with: “Congratulations, guys!”

Even the official Home and Away account added, “Of course she said yes!! BIG congrats.”

It’s clear the couple are surrounded by so much love and support from their Summer Bay family, both on and off screen, including all of us here at Chattr. We couldn’t be happier for them!

When did Ada’s and James’ love story first begin?

The couple are best known for playing Leah and Justin on the long-running Aussie drama Home and Away.

Although they had known each other for more than 25 years, it wasn’t until 2024 that their friendship blossomed into something more, with the pair beginning to see each other in a completely different light.

Rumours first swirled around Anzac Day in 2024 that they had started dating, but it wasn’t until August that year that they officially debuted their relationship on the red carpet at the Logie Awards.

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MAFS’ Bec and Gia reveal where their relationship stands after leaked friendly social media posts

by Danica Baker

While Gia and Bec have been positioned as sworn enemies on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026, photos circulating online suggest the pair were far more friendly after filming wrapped.

After Gia told Chattr that Bec hired a publicist during her time on MAFS — and an insider claimed she was encouraged to play up a feud with Gia for media attention — fans are now questioning whether the on-screen drama was genuine.

So, we decided to get to the bottom of it and ask both women where their relationship stands now. Read on to find out!

Fans have spotted Bec and Gia being friendly on social media

Fans have done a deep dive on Bec and Gia’s Instagram accounts and found a number of friendly comments the brides have posted on one another’s pics.

In one of the posts, Gia commented, “Beautiful girl”, to which Bec responded: “Love u. GET READY.” In another, Gia calls Bec one of her “gals”.

Gia has her comments turned off on Instagram, but Bec has liked numerous posts of hers recently.

Bec's instagram posts
Bec's instagram posts
Bec's instagram posts

Bec and Gia grew a friendship before falling out post-filming

In an interview with Chattr, Bec said that after MAFS had finished filming, she and Gia tried to form a friendship, but it all fell apart shortly after.

“Gia and I left the show after we’d finished filming and whatnot, and… we tried to be friends. We did. We tried to be,” she said.

While Bec didn’t spill on exactly what went down between the pair outside of filming, she made it clear that things are frosty between the two brides.

“I removed Gia, I blocked Gia,” Bec told Chattr, despite Gia’s comments still remaining on Bec’s photos. Bec appears to be currently following Gia on Instagram.

“And, I’m 36 on Wednesday, and I have been out of high school for a very long time, and I surround myself with people that I love and that love me, and I only want to be friends with people who, when I’m not in the room, are speaking highly of me,” she said.

“And I didn’t feel that that was what I was getting with Gia, and therefore I decided to remove myself from that friendship, and that’s the end of it. There will not be another friendship at all.”

Gia made it clear that she’s not close with Bec anymore, either.

“I think with Bec there are two sides, and she likes to be careful, and she wants to say things in a certain way, and kind of a little bit get away with it,” she told Chattr.

“Whereas I just say whatever’s on my mind, there’s no filter. I’ll say the same thing behind your back that I’d say to your face. There’s no difference.”

Gia said she felt like Bec judged her straight away at the Hen’s party — something Bec admitted to during the red flag green flag challenge — adding that it was what ultimately triggered her to clap back at Bec.

“I don’t know if it’s there’s insecurities there, or what it is that she felt the need to look at me at face value and just assume that I’m this and that. But yeah, that’s essentially what she did, and I felt attacked.”

Bec and Gia on MAFS
Gia and Bec on MAFS. Image: Nine.

Gia claims Bec came onto MAFS with a publicist

In an interview with Chattr, Gia claimed that Bec came onto MAFS with a publicist she had hired to help manage her image.

“We have to remember that Bec came into the show with a PR team; no one else did. She had a PR person that she would meet with every week,” Gia said.

“I said it multiple times [on the show] that her PR team is working overtime tonight,” she added. “A lot of things are very calculated by her part, on the show. So [viewers] will hopefully see that.”

Another source close to production backed Gia’s claims.

“Bec engaged a publicist from at least October — possibly earlier — who advised that a ‘feuding to friends’ storyline between Bec and Gia is an epic angle that the media will lap up. They also told Bec that their main concern was protecting her reputation and presenting her in the best light possible for future media opportunities,” the insider said.

“Filming ran until the end of November, so filming was still taking place when Bec was working with the publicist,” they added. Chattr has seen screenshots further to the ones below that align with the insider’s claims.

Image: Supplied.

However, Bec denied the claims in an interview with Chattr.

“I don’t have a PR team,” she said. “I wish I did because you’re gonna see the best of me and the worst of me. And I think if I had a PR team, I don’t think that you would see me going off at dinner parties and acting quite abruptly at times. I don’t think you would see any of that.”

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Love Island’s Sharn confirms that she and Ross have split: ‘We’re not together anymore’

by Danica Baker

Love Island Australia 2025 runners-up Ross and Sharn have officially split, just months after filming wrapped.

Love Island Australia was pre-recorded in July and August, and aired in Australia in November. Ross and Sharn left the show as a couple and confirmed that they were still dating while the season was airing. Sharn even packed up and moved from Adelaide to the Gold Coast, which put her a lot closer to Ross, who was based in Byron Bay.

However, on February 12, Sharn revealed in a TikTok Q&A that she and Ross have broken up, but said that they’re still on amicable terms.

“We’re not together anymore. Long answer, still, a little bit of a touchy subject for us, but we are no longer together. Ross is moving to Sydney, and we are not going to do long distance,” she began.

“I’m not going to go into it too much, but basically, Ross and I are realists, and we just know that long distance is not for us, and it’s just not going to work long term.

“I do just want to say as well, we are still friends. We are on amazing terms. We talk heaps. We still send memes to each other. He’s taking me to wet and wild for my Christmas present, and I’m holding him to that. You know, we really want to remain in each other’s lives and stay friends.”

@sharn_obrien Sorry to burst some of your bubbles 😬 Love ya’s 🩷 @Rossco ♬ original sound – sharn_obrien

Sharn and Ross’s dating timeline

Back in December, in a post-win interview, Kye and Yana confirmed that the couple were still going strong.

“Sharn and Ross are together,” Yana told Chattr, with Kye explaining that they watched the finale with their friends in Byron, which isn’t why they didn’t attend the watch party Kye and Yana had with Gabby, Connor and Isabel.

“We’re on good terms with them,” Yana added. “They’re probably the only other couple that we’re still in good terms with, other than Izzy and Connor and Gabs. They’re probably our group.”

Ross and Sharn also confirmed that they were still together on the show’s official podcast Love Island Australia Officially Unpacked in late December, and the demal therapist revealed she was moving to Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, which is a 50-minute drive from Ross.

In early January, Sharn took to her own Instagram account in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) and revealed that now that she’s moved closer to Ross, they were wrapping up their long-distance relationship and would be spending more time together IRL.

“We have been doing long distance and have managed to see each other once a month on average,” she wrote.

“Now that I’m living on the [Gold Coast], seeing each other will be much easier, and we’re excited to end the long-distance phase.”

Sharn's IG story. Image: Instagram.
Sharn’s IG story. Image: Instagram.

Were Ross and Sharn in love?

During their podcast appearance in late December, the couple both took a spin on the show’s iconic Truth Bike — where Islanders ring a bell for yes and honk a horn for no — and a fan asked Ross whether he’s told Sharn that he loves her.

Ross on the Truth Bike. Image: Nine.
Ross on the Truth Bike. Image: Nine.

“I haven’t because, again, I don’t want to jump any guns and, like, end up where I have in the past. I really like where we’re at, and I really like her. Ask me, you know, down the track I’ll probably be ringing the bell,” Ross replied.

Ross explained that he’d been taking his relationship with Sharn slow because of commitment issues that he’s struggled with in his adult life.

“I still deal with commitment issues. I’ve been a bit of a love bomber as well. So Sharn and my journey hasn’t been a love bombing scenario. I do think that from the start it’s been very different.

“We’ve definitely been a slow burn. We had ups and downs in there. We’ve been doing distance, and we’re going really strong right now.”

All the clues that Ross and Sharn were still together while Love Island was airing.

While the season of Love Island Australia was still airing, the contestants were strongly encouraged to keep their post-show relationships secret until the finale aired. However, there were a few leaks that hinted that Sharn and Ross were still together in real life.

Photo leaks of Sharn and Ross kissing right before the finale

Sharn and Ross kissing. Image: Reddit.
Sharn and Ross kissing. Image: Reddit.

Just days before the finale, a photo of Sharn and Ross making out leaked online — and it certainly wasn’t taken in the villa.

The pic, which surfaced on Reddit, suggests that Sharn and Ross were still together after leaving Spain.

Sharn’s LinkedIn profile suggests they’re still together

Sharn lived in Adelaide while Love Island Australia was being filmed, and Ross lived in Byron Bay.

However, a recent update to the dermal therapist’s LinkedIn page shows she was located on the Gold Coast, which is just over an hour’s drive from the beach town where Ross lives. We took this as a sign she moved to be closer to Ross.

Sharn's LinkedIn page.
Sharn’s LinkedIn page.

Love Island pro Olan Tekkers confirmed the couple were still together

Olan Tekkers — who somehow unofficially took on the role of spilling Love Island tea on TikTok — revealed that he attended the TikTok Awards after party, and Sharn and Ross made it clear that they were very much together.

“Ross and Sharn are definitely still together, very much publicly declaring their love for each other. So, I don’t know if they make it to the finals or not, but they’re still together,” he said.

@olantekkers

Love island spoilers 😂

♬ original sound – Olantekkers

Sharn and Ross were pictured together after the TikTok awards

A number of Islanders attended the TikTok Awards hosted in Sydney on November 26. Both Ross and Sharn were in attendance, but a snap shared afterwards seemed to confirm their relationship status.

A user posted a photo on Reddit of dumped Islanders Isabel and Connor — who have confirmed that they’re still together — walking away with Sharn and Ross after the ceremony, hinting that both couples were still happily going strong.

Connor, Ross, Sharn and Isabel leaving the TikTok awards. Image: Reddit.
Connor, Ross, Sharn and Isabel leaving the TikTok awards. Image: Reddit.

Sharn and Ross spotted on a date together

A Reddit user posted two photos of what looked to be the Love Island couple out and about. In the first pic, Sharn can easily be made out, but upon closer inspection, she appears to be with Ross, who’s partly hidden by some well-placed glare on the plastic. And, a follow-up photo shows Sharn in the same outfit walking with someone who looks suspiciously like Ross — sans mullet. See for yourself below.

Is that Sharn on a date with Ross? Image: Reddit.
Is that Sharn on a date with Ross? Image: Reddit.
Looks like Sharn and Ross! Image: Reddit.
Looks like Sharn and Ross! Image: Reddit.

A cabin crew member reveals Ross was flying to Adelaide — where Sharn lives

A Jetstar cabin crew member may have let the fate of Sharn and Ross’s relationship leak thanks to a selfie. TikTok user @GeorgiaClarkee posted a photo with Ross to her TikTok. When another user asked her if he was flying to Adelaide, she replied in a now-deleted comment that he was.

@georgiaclarkee @Ross @LoveIslandAU 🌴 #fyp #loveisland #loveislandau ♬ Love Island Extended Remix – starz

Sharn was the only Islander in the villa from Adelaide, and users have speculated that Ross was flying to see her, suggesting that they were still together in real life.

“Sharn is the only islander who lives in Adelaide. And let’s be honest, I’ve been to Adelaide, there is not much reason to go there unless you are visiting someone,” one person wrote after the clip was posted to Reddit.

The now deleted comment on Georgia’s TikTok. Image: TikTok.

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MAFS Australia stars dish on whether they’ll join the confirmed All Stars season

by Danica Baker

Married At First Sight (MAFS) All Stars is officially coming, and former MAFS Australia stars have been confirmed to be taking part.

The UK-based series has been confirmed by Channel 4 and sees four former faces from MAFS UK and four contestants from MAFS Australia tie the knot with someone they’ve never met before. And, in an even spicier twist, each couple will be made up of one Australian and one Brit.

Steve Handley, Channel 4’s head of reality entertainment, said in a statement: “These eight well-loved MAFS singles didn’t find lasting love the first time, but they haven’t given up – and neither have we.

“Everyone deserves a second chance at love, and this time they’re saying ‘I do’ to a stranger on the other side of the world, risking absolutely everything for another shot at getting it right. I think it will be our greatest love story yet.”

Murray Boland, CPL’s CEO — the production company behind MAFS UK — said that Australians have a great track record of striking up a last connection with a Brit.

“We’re so looking forward to this. Research shows people in Australia have more successful and enduring relationships with Britons than any other nationality, so we are genuinely hopeful that our brave singles can finally find the love they have been looking for,” he said.

The MASF UK experts. Image: Channel 4.
The MASF UK experts. Image: Channel 4.

Which MAFS Australia contestants will be on MAFS All Stars?

While the cast hasn’t leaked just yet, we’ve got a feeling MAFS Australia Season 6’s Jessika Power will be popping up on All Stars.

Back in October, Jessika told Chattr that she was interested in joining an All Stars season.

“There have been a lot of rumours about it, haven’t there? I would definitely do it. I think it’d be fun,” Jessika tells Chattr. “I would do MAFS again. I think I’ve matured a lot from it, my journey on MAFS was quite… full of turmoil… it was a rocky boat. And I was quite young when I did that show.”

Jessika added that she didn’t take “the journey as seriously” when she was 27, but six years later, she could approach it in a different way.

MAFS 2025 groom Adrian Araouzou also told Chattr that he’d be keen to do All Stars; however, given the UK pairing format this season, it may not work out for him.

“I’d be surprised if this is a thing and they didn’t invite me back,” he says. “The only condition is my MAFS All-Stars match can’t live further than an hour flight from me.”

MAFS 2025 bride Carina Mirabile told Chattr she’s also interested in returning for MAFS All-Stars, and after what happened with Paul Antoine, she definitely deserves a second chance!

“After my experience on MAFS, I’ve grown so much emotionally and mentally, and how I approach relationships. I didn’t get the love story I hoped for, but I stayed true to myself, and I’m proud of that but let’s be real — people made judgements about who I am based on just a snapshot of me,” she spills.

“There’s so much more to show, and I’d love the chance to really let people in on the full Carina. The Taurus is ready to be unleashed, and I’m not afraid of a little juicy drama or gossip — it’s part of the ride, and I’m here for it.”

Will MAFS UK be filming in Australia or the UK?

According to an official synopsis released by the show, filming will take place in both Australia and the UK.

“The experiment begins again in the UK; each couple will navigate cultural clashes and old wounds before they head to Australia to meet friends and family on the other side of the world and face the ultimate decision: who will consider uprooting their life for love?” It reads.

“Will the Brits tempt their partners to trade beach life for Blighty, or will love pull them towards a fresh start under sunnier skies? For these second-timers, there’s more at stake than ever before.”

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David Genat on how he’ll fill Jonathan LaPaglia’s shoes as Australian Survivor host

by Danica Baker

David Genat is stepping into the shoes of Jonathan LaPaglia as the host of Australian Survivor, and with his debut just weeks away, he’s revealed how he plans to win over long-time fans of the show.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jonathan said he doesn’t plan to reinvent the role, but rather to pick up where Jonathan left off.

“I’m not trying to be Jonathan. I’m not Jonathan. Jonathan was an amazing host. So, for me, it’s not about wiping what Jonathan does and being better than Jonathan. It’s really just building on the show.”

David – who’s competed on three seasons of Australian Survivor — said that he’s personally never watched the show for the host, but rather, for the cast.

“I never watched Survivor for Jonathan or for Jeff Probst. I watched for the players. I watched for the contestants to see what they were doing. They’re the ones that are driving the game.”

For that reason, David said he felt that it was important for him as a host to let the cast and their strategies drive the season.

“I knew there were gonna be, obviously, some people who were upset with Jonathan being gone, but for me, I just need to facilitate the game. And I know that the players and the game are gonna speak for itself. So whilst there is a lot of pressure to do that, I know a lot of people don’t like change, they’re upset that Jonathan is gone, but the franchise continues, the format continues. It’s just as good.

“We have an incredible cast, and we have a great season, and I know people are gonna be really happy. You just have to get over that shock of the first episode of being like, “Wait a minute, that’s not Jonathan’s voice. That’s David!” But I think they’re gonna like it.”

David Genat on Australian Survivior. Image: Ten.
David Genat on Australian Survivior. Image: Ten.
Jonathan LaPaglia on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.
Jonathan LaPaglia on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.

Why did Jonathan LaPaglia leave Australian Survivor?

Rumours first emerged that Jonathan LaPaglia was fired from his role as host of Australian Survivor in late May 2025. In June, the network confirmed that Jonathan had been let go, and in August, it was revealed that David was taking over the gig.

Jonathan later confirmed in an Instagram post that he had been ‘blindsided’ by the move.

“Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all…. because it happened to me,” he began a lengthy statement.

“I received a call from the Network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are ‘going in a different direction’. Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up.

“So for the first time ever this is not a tribe swap, but a HOST SWAP®️ Yes, you read that right.”

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How much of Robert Irwin and Julia Morris’ I’m A Celebrity banter is scripted?

by Reena Gupta

One of the best parts of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia is its hosts: especially the easy banter between hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris. We were lucky enough to speak with host Julia Morris, who gave us all of the goss about the 2026 season, including her amazing relationship with Robert, as well as whether or not their banter on the show is scripted.

“We have a very similar sense of humour,” Morris tells Chattr about her younger co-host, adding that both she and Robert are also just really in love with the show. “I think literally, any human being that goes into the jungle, whatever we think we know about them,” she says, “we certainly know a lot more about who they are and what they stand for and whether we align with them.”

When asked about how much of the pair’s banter is improvised and how is scripted, Julia reckons the breakdown is about 50-50. “The script writer is a genius, and honestly makes me look a lot more clever than I am,” she admits, “he sets up the most beautiful jokes. And lots of physical jokes, which were really good fun.” Yes, who could forget this season’s excellent cliffhanger gag!

Robert Irwin and Julia Morris
Robert Irwin and Julia Morris. Image: Ten

Julia Morris addresses criticism that I’m A Celebrity doesn’t cast big enough names

Julia also spoke glowingly about Robert’s love of the animals on set, stating that “conservation is the blood that runs through him.” Speaking of the show’s Viper Room challenge, where celebrities lie in a snake pit, she says that Robert is careful to look after the snakes. “There’s no way he could let a little snake be there and not be like… ‘oh, I just wanted to meet him’,” she laughs, pointing out there’s something “incredibly Robert” about the animals on set taking priority.

Touching on criticism that I’m A Celebrity doesn’t cast enough recognisable names, Julia says: “If you don’t know a celebrity, ask another generation. Because I can guarantee you they will”. She adds that the many generations on the show are part of its charm. “Just like our normal lives around the water cooler. I want to hear an older voice. I want to hear a younger voice. I want to hear a female voice… we definitely get to see that all sorts of cohesion is possible with patience and using a bit of kindness.”

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Gia claims Bec came onto MAFS with her own PR team: ‘Met with every week’

by Danica Baker

The feud is still raging between Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 brides Gia Fleur and Bec Zacharia, with Gia claiming Bec brought her own PR team onto the show to help carefully curate her image.

“We have to remember that Bec came into the show with a PR team; no one else did. She had a PR person that she would meet with every week,” Gia told Chattr.

“I said it multiple times [on the show] that her PR team is working overtime tonight,” she added. “A lot of things are very calculated by her part, on the show. So [viewers] will hopefully see that.”

Another source close to production backed Gia’s claims.

“Bec engaged a publicist from at least October — possibly earlier — who advised that a ‘feuding to friends’ storyline between Bec and Gia is an epic angle that the media will lap up. They also told Bec that their main concern was protecting her reputation and presenting her in the best light possible for future media opportunities,” the insider said.

“Filming ran until the end of November, so filming was still taking place when Bec was working with the publicist,” they added. Chattr has seen screenshots further to the ones below that align with the insider’s claims.

Gia and Bec have been at each other’s throats since the premiere episode of MAFS 2026, when Gia called Bec a “five out of ten”, and Bec apparently called her a trashy s**t — a claim that Bec denied to Chattr.

More recently, in the episode that aired on February 11th, Bec admitted to Gia’s face that she judged her in the red flag, green flag challenge.

Bec denies she had a PR team on MAFS

Bec has refuted Gia’s claims that she bought her own PR team onto MAFS, telling Chattr that her fellow bride’s claims are “completely false, yet again.”

“I don’t have a PR team,” she said. “I wish I did because you’re gonna see the best of me and the worst of me. And I think if I had a PR team, I don’t think that you would see me going off at dinner parties and acting quite abruptly at times. I don’t think you would see any of that.”

Bec said Gia’s accusations — from the “trashy s**t” comment to the PR team rumours — were the reason she says there’s no chance of a friendship between the two brides.

“There will not be another friendship at all. I mean, look, it’s a prime example, isn’t it? I’ve got a PR team, and I’ve called her a trashy s**t and all of that sort of stuff. It’s just completely non-factual. So why would I want that in my aura?”

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Meet MAFS 2026’s Luke Fourniotis, the glass-half-full farmer from Victoria

by Sakara Bell

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 is already in its second week, and one groom who is the most talked about so far is 30-year-old Luke Fourniotis, who would describe himself as someone who is spontaneous and is a glass-half-full kinda guy and is hoping that the MAFS experience will guide him to his future wife.

MAFS 2026 Bride and Groom, Luke and Mel
MAFS 2026 Bride and Groom, Mel & Luke. Image: Nine

Who is Luke Fourniotis and what does he do?

Luke Fourniotis, a 30-year-old groom from Victoria, who describes himself as someone who is willing to try something new and see the positive in everything. He is also a farmer, and while you might not guess it at first, he’s taken on the role of “man of the house” over the past few years. After his father passed away, Luke stepped up to run the family’s cattle property, carrying on the legacy and responsibilities that come with it.

Taking a peek at his Instagram, Luke has already racked up 11,300k followers in a short amount of time, making it clear he’s a fan favourite. Many MAFS fans are saying he should have gone on Farmer Wants a Wife instead. He seems to love the simple life, sunsets over wide-open fields, sheep grazing, and occasional videos featuring his beautiful mum filling up his feed. And after joining this MAFS experiment, he’s shaping up to be one of the most popular grooms of the season… though we’ll have to wait and see how it all unfolds!

https://www.instagram.com/lukefourn/

What kind of woman is Luke looking for and is he ready for comittment?

According to Luke’s official bio on Channel Nine, he’s only had one serious relationship, which ended shortly after his father passed away. Since then, he’s struggled to commit, with a dark cloud of loss hanging over him that’s held him back from finding love. Nonetheless, Luke has thrown himself into the MAFS experiment full steam ahead, hoping to find his wife, and maybe spark another iconic Will and Jessie-style love story. Whether that happens, of course, depends on whether the experts have paired him with an optimistic, energetic, and bubbly bride.

Who is Luke’s bride-to-be?

As we’re already deep in the MAFS trenches, it’s been confirmed that Luke’s bride-to-be is Mel Akbay, who’s on the hunt for her “blue man” and her happily-ever-after. But things didn’t exactly start smoothly for this couple. Mel was left at the altar when poor Luke forgot the wedding rings (he had one job!), and to make matters worse, he showed up chewing gum! As the episodes unfold, it seems red flags are flying from both sides. Will the experts step in and tell them to grow up and start again? Only time will tell!

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I’m a Celebrity’s Barry calls out Cyrell and Bek’s nomination tantrums: ‘It’s the game’

by Danica Baker

I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 descended into chaos this week after Luke Bateman and Dyson Heppell had to pick two campmates to be put up for elimination. They opted for Barry Williams and were tossing up between Bek Elmaloglou and Cyrell Paule, before deciding on the latter after a game of rock, paper, scissors.

Unsurprisingly, their choice wasn’t well received by Bek and Cyrell, who threw a tantrum after finding out. However, Barry Williams, who was ultimately eliminated by Luke and Dyson’s decision, told Chattr that while it was ‘good TV’, he couldn’t understand why the women were so upset.

“Everybody has their own way of looking at things. I can say it’s not my way of looking at things,” he explained.

“I mean, I’m seeing this, this argument about how they were selected. And nobody says, Well, wait a minute, Luke and Dyson — I was their go-to guy — and there was no paper-rock-scissors with me.

“They just went, ‘Yeah, Barry’. And I’m not going, ‘Oh, how could you do this to me? Oh, did you do this because you’re trying to get rid of me? Don’t you like me because I’m not an Aussie’, you know? It’s the game, it’s why we’re there.”

Who was Barry Williams closest to in camp?

Barry told Chattr that he absolutely loved his time in the jungle on I’m a Celebrity, and named two of his fellow campmates who he grew particularly close to.

“I think Gary Sweet and I had a very nice connection. I did enjoy Matt a lot, and all of them. But I think Matt is an absolute hoot, but Gary and I probably have the most in common.”

So is a flight to Sydney on the cards for the American star to catch up with his former castmates?

“I would absolutely love to,” he said. “I want to come and spend some time there, and then I’m going to take an extra few days and run down to New Zealand, because I’ve always wanted to do that.”

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here airs Sunday to Wednesday on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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I flew to the Gold Coast to cover the AACTA’s; this is what it’s like

by Sakara Bell

The Gold Coast runs on early mornings and ocean air. By 5am, locals are awake with the sun, coffee in hand, heading for the surf. Some call it the Queensland glow, but there’s something undeniably cinematic about it. And for Australia’s biggest night in film and television, The AACTA Awards, there couldn’t have been a more fitting backdrop.

Experiencing the Gold Coast and all it has to offer

I flew to the Gold Coast with Experience Gold Coast and Tourism Queensland to witness it all; the build-up, the red carpet, and experience all that the Gold Coast has to offer, in just a few days!

My base was The Langham, Gold Coast, perfectly positioned on the beachfront between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. Honestly, it might just be the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The Langham leans fully into coastal luxury; floor-to-ceiling ocean views, soft neutral interiors, and that quiet, polished calm that makes slipping into formalwear feel effortless, as if I was going to win an AACTA…(wishful thinking)! From the moment I arrived, it set the tone for the weekend: a perfect balance of indulgence and ease, right by the heart of the Gold Coast’s energy.

Recharge and reset in the hinterland

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, I arrived at SOL Elements at Mount Tamborine. Tucked into the rainforest, it’s a sanctuary of calm; Himalayan salt rooms, cold plunges, sound and sensory massages, everything designed to reset both body and mind. After the buzz of the Gold Coast’s beaches and city streets, it felt like stepping into another world, where the only thing on your agenda is slowing down and soaking it all in, and it was perfect right before we attended the red carpet! Morning tea at Tamborine Mountain Glades followed, where the air felt cooler, and the hinterland’s charm quietly asserted itself. The Gold Coast isn’t just high-rises and beaches; it’s layered.

SOL Elements

Then came the adrenaline, so if you’re an adrenaline junkie, this one’s for you

The Treetops Challenge is just a hop, skip and a jump from SOL Elements, which means you really get the best of both worlds (and the best of everything) when visiting the Gold Coast. Suspended high above the rainforest, the course is packed with zip lines, rope bridges, and obstacles that push you to your limits, all while offering some of the most breathtaking views you’ll find anywhere. It’s the kind of adventure that makes you feel alive in a way only the Gold Coast can.

Just when I’d tested my limits, it was time to unwind on a sunset cruise with The YOT Club, complete with beautiful canapés and drinks. As the sun dipped, the Gold Coast showed off in the way it does best, golden light glittering across the water, the skyline glowing against the horizon, and the coastline stretching endlessly into the distance. It was the perfect way to slow down, take it all in, and reflect on just how dynamic this beautiful city truly is.

Treetops and YOT

And then it was time for the main event: The AACTA Awards

Attending Australia’s biggest night in film and television is as high-energy as you’d expect. The red carpet buzzed with anticipation, cameras flashing, gowns catching the light, conversations layered over one another. Inside, the ceremony balanced glamour with genuine recognition of the industry’s creative depth. Established names were celebrated: Sarah Snook, who took out the AACTA Trailblazer Award; Baz Luhrmann; Brian Cox; and Phoebe Tonkin all graced the night, while emerging voices shone just as brightly. Jacob Elordi took home Best Lead Actor for Narrow Road to the Deep North, marking one of the evening’s standout moments. For a few hours, the focus was squarely on Australian storytelling, its talent, and the remarkable creativity driving the industry forward.

By the time the weekend drew to a close, it was clear the Gold Coast had delivered something special. From sunrise coffee on the beach to rainforest retreats, adrenaline-fuelled zip lines, golden-hour cruises, and the glittering red carpet of the AACTA’s, the city effortlessly balanced adventure, luxury, and world-class glamour. It’s a place where you can reset and recharge, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and witness Australia’s film and television industry at its most dazzling, all in the span of a single weekend. The Gold Coast isn’t just a backdrop for an awards night; it’s a destination that performs as spectacularly as the stars who walk its red carpet.

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