Australian Survivor 2025 has had *another* Tribe Swap; this time, the new groups are called Barren and Bounty.
At Tribal Council, host JonathanLaPaglia announced that there would be two new Tribes and the contestants who joined the Bounty side would return to the built-up camp that they’ve been living in since Merge. On the flip side, the Barren tribe would be sent to a new camp without any existing shelter or food.
“We’re going to divide the tribe into two new tribes until the next Immunity Challenge,” he explained.
“Whoever wins that challenge will win immunity for their entire new tribe.”
Who’s in the new Survivor Tribes?
Earlier in the episode, Kate won Individual Immunity, which automatically put her on the Bounty Tribe and gave her the power to bring a person of her choice. Unsurprisingly, she chose her Island bestie, Morgan.
Jonathan LaPaglia giving Kate the Individual Immunity necklace. Image: Ten.
Jonathan told the castaways that the two contestants with the most votes against them at Tribal would be sent to Barren. Paulie was fast-tracked there with four votes. Logan and AJ received three votes against them each, which led to a revote, and Logan was assigned to the Barren side.
The rest of the cast had their fate decided by drawing rocks. Those who drew black rocks joined the Bounty side, and the contestants who drew white were made part of Barren.
The official Barren Tribe
Logan
Paulie
Myles
Kaelan
Kristin
The Barren Tribe. Image: Ten.
The official Bounty Tribe
Kate
Morgan
AJ
Zara
Karin
Are there any crossovers from the original Survivor tribes?
There are! With six OG Brains players and four OG Brawns players left in the game, both tribes are dominated by original Brains members.
It’s Zara, Karin, and AJ reunited from the original Brains on the Bounty Tribe, while Logan, Myles and Kaelan are together on the Barren tribe.
While Barren may not have the camp supplies, they’re clearly stacked with Challenge Beasts. We can’t wait to watch this one play out!
Stream Australian Survivor 2025 Sundays – Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
It seems like everybody suddenly has Severance fever, with the Apple TV+ show steadily gaining record amounts of views. The sci-fi drama starring Adam Scott recently surpassed Ted Lasso to become the streamer’s most-watched show of all time.
“Severance has proven to be an extraordinary success and a cultural phenomenon,” Apple TV+’s head of programming Matt Cherniss said. “The series has become an obsession for audiences all over the world and we can’t wait for people to continue to experience all the masterful twists and turns as the rest of the season unfolds.”
If you haven’t heard of Severance, it’s an interesting commentary on capitalism and work-life balance. Workers at Lumon on the severed floor undergo an operation to “sever” their brains. The outies have no recollection of the eight hours they spend at work, and the innies only know life in the office.
The mind-blowing finale of Severance Season 1 aired in April 2022, and it took three painful years before Season 2 premiered in January 2025. Will it take another three years for Season 3 to premiere? Let’s hope not!
Adam Scott in Severance. Image: Apple TV+
Has Apple TV+ renewed Severance for Season 3?
Apple TV+ hasn’t officially announced Severance Season 3, but it seems like it’s inevitable. Executive producer Ben Stiller told The Hollywood Reporter that the writers room is “underway in LA” and believes it will have a large budget.
He also told Collider that Apple has been “really supportive” of the creative team, and aren’t pressuring the creators to drag the story out.
“It should go as long as the story goes, and that’s something we have an idea of and we’re working towards as we’re starting up our Season 3 work,” he said.
Ben Stiller gives massive Severance Season 3 update
As part of the promo for the finale of Severance Season 2 which debuted on March 21, Ben told Jason and Travis Kelce an announcement would be made shortly.
“No, the plan is not to [wait three years],” he said. “Hopefully we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon.”
“It took us a little bit to regroup, and the show, we shot for 186 days on Season 2. Editing takes a while, but thank goodness the audience was there when we came back.”
Nexus Point News reported that Season 3 will see a change in the writers’ room, with new showrunners at the helm.
Season 2 showrunners Mark J. Friedman and Chris Black won’t be returning, and producers Amanda Overton and Anna Ouyang Moench have also parted ways.
Joining creator Dan Erickson as executive producers and showrunners are Succession’s Mary Laws and The Walking Dead’s Eli E. Jorne, which is pretty exciting.
Britt Lower in the Severance Season 2 finale. Image: Apple TV+
When will Severance Season 3 be released?
Severance fans can rejoice because creator Dan doesn’t want there to be another three-year wait for more episodes.
“I certainly would like it to [take less time], yeah. And the conversations we have had about it, that’s been in the conversation,” he told Gizmodo. “Season 2 actually took about the same amount of time as Season 1. The difference, of course, is Season 1 nobody knew what the show was and so they weren’t waiting for it.
“But at the same time, you’re always looking to sort of fine-tune the process and take what works and leave what doesn’t work and streamline things. So, my hope is that if there is a Season 3, it’s going to be sooner.”
John Turturro in Severance. Image: Apple TV+
What will the plot of Severance Season 3 be?
There are certainly many questions to be answered, and it’s likely Season 2 will end on a big cliffhanger. While we’re going to find out what the goats mean in the remaining Season 2 episodes, there’s bound to be broader questions. Perhaps we’ll find out what Lumon Industries does, if Burt Goodman (Christopher Walken) is secretly evil, and more about Mark Scout’s (Adam) wife Gemma (DichenLachmann).
Luckily, the show’s creator Dan already knows the direction the story is going, and he told Gizmodo the final scene of the entire show is already mapped out.
“I have a pretty solid idea of the endpoint of the show. I have kind of a final scene that has always been in my head and answers to some of the big questions,” he teased.
Who will be in the cast of Severance Season 3?
Since the show hasn’t officially been renewed, no cast list has been announced. You can assume that the main cast will return, including including Adam, Christopher, Dichen as well as Tramell Trillman, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Jen TullockMichael Chernus and Sarah Bock.
The Mammalians Nurturable Department in Severance. Image: Apple TV+
Where can I watch Severance Season 3 in Australia?
When Severance Season 3 is released, you will be able to watch new episodes on Apple TV+.
Severance Season 2 is currently streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays.
There have been some vicious rumours circling around Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 bride Jamie Marinos and her PR trip to New Zealand. She was flown over by the network to promote MAFS, and did a damn good job of it.
However, Daily Mail reported that some of the cast members were “jealous and livid” she was chosen over the rest of the cast. She’s had the biggest storylines of late, but there are two Kiwis — Awhina Rutene and Jacqui Burfoot — who were overlooked.
“Adrian was going around telling everyone that he was the star of the show and that he should be the one heading to NZ,” a source claimed.
“Jacqui Burfoot was convinced she was going to be the one sent to New Zealand because she is a Kiwi [and Awhina] held onto hope that she would be chosen.”
Chattr decided to ask Teejay Halkias and Beth Kelly to see if they had any inside information, and Teejay dropped a big bomb about a secret group chat.
“There may have been a name or a couple [of] names thrown across the group chat [who were annoyed],” he teased.
He said he wasn’t upset that Jamie was picked for the trip, but confirmed there were *some* unhappy people.
“I think there are certain people within the experiment that may think they deserve it. I’m not going to drop any names or anything like that. I think people can make up their mind for themselves, but it certainly wasn’t me,” he said.
An unbothered queen. Image: Nine
Teejay said he “wasn’t offended” that he wasn’t flown across the ditch, and added that “Jamie deserves it”.
Beth is close friends with both Jamie and Awhina, and she claimed the trio were all really excited for the bride.
“I’ve not spoken to anybody about it other than Jamie and Awhina. Me and Awhina are stoked for Jamie, so I didn’t know if anybody else knew that she was going to New Zealand, but I’m so happy for her,” she said.
“She fucking deserved it.”
Was Jamie a ‘producer’s pet’ on MAFS?
Yahoo! Lifestyle previously reported that Jamie had ruffled some feathers with the cast by being a “producer’s pet” who would snitch on others who broke the rules.
Dave and Jamie on MAFS. Image: Nine
Beth said while Jamie was definitely a “good girl” during filming, she didn’t think Jamie went out of her way to dob anybody in.
“Me and Awhina went out when we weren’t supposed to… and got busted, so we were probably in the bad books, but Jamie was just wanting to play by the rules,” Beth explained.
“I wouldn’t call her a [producer’s] pet, and I definitely don’t think she snitched on anyone.”
It certainly seems like Jamie’s good behaviour has paid off, as she’s set to be the breakout star from MAFS 2025.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Snow White has officially joined the ranks of Disney’s live-action remakes. While some of the movie draws parallels to its original form, it includes modern adaptations to its storyline, but did it hit the mark?
What was originally an eagerly awaited live-action reboot of the 1937 Disney classic suffered bad publicity and backlash ahead of its recent premiere in LA.
Rachel Zegler, who plays the titular character, spoke openly in an interview about how she believes the movie is “dated” in terms of its representation of women in power. That, paired with the decision for the seven dwarfs to be computer-generated, sparked major controversy and ignited a media storm — leading to a journalist ban on the red carpet premiere.
Despite all the pre-release drama, the film’s early reviews have been somewhat positive and full of praise for Rachel. Snow White proves to be a refreshing reimagining of the iconic tale that both challenges the original’s conventions and offers new insights into its timeless themes.
How the new Snow White varies from the original
The core story of Snow White story hasn’t changed — The evil Queen still covets the title of “fairest of them all”, Snow White still runs away from the Queen’s wrath, and the iconic poisoned apple is the catalyst for her slumber. However, the updated version diverges significantly from the original in terms of both character arcs and themes.
One of the most prominent shifts is in Snow White herself. In the original, Snow White was seen as a passive, innocent victim who needed saving. Rachel is far more self-reliant and determined to shape her own destiny. She no longer waits for a prince to rescue her; instead, she embarks on a quest not just for love but for justice for her people. This modern take on the character flips the script on traditional fairy tales.
In the new film, Snow White’s love interest is no longer a prince. Instead, Jonathan (played by Andrew Burnap) is a poor thief likened to Robin Hood. He’s the leader of a rebel group devoted to the king who set out to oppose the Evil Queen (played by Gal Gadot).
The new film’s modern visual style features spectacular sets and CGI effects, which enhance the magic and grandeur of the original story.
Gal Gadot in Snow White. Image: Disney.
An honest review of Snow White
A major highlight is Rachel’s stand-out performance, vocals and energy in the film. She has perfectly captured the essence of Snow White, balancing beauty, kindness and strength.
I prefer the new empowered version of Snow White’s character to the classic one. I love that she’s not just a damsel in distress waiting for a prince to save her — she saves her love interest first, and it’s later on that he saves her. An empowered heroine is far more relatable to today’s audiences.
The film’s visuals also deserve high praise. From the lush, enchanted forests to the intricately designed castles, the cinematography truly brings the magical world of Snow White to life. The use of CGI enhances the fairy-tale atmosphere, offering breathtaking landscapes and fantastical creatures.
The soundtrack, which includes a mix of original compositions and new songs composed by songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, like Waiting on a Wish, is another standout.
Whilst I was impressed with the overall use of CGI, one of my biggest disappointments was the CGI of the seven dwarfs instead of real actors. Rather than evoking warmth or humour, the CGI dwarfs come across as creepy, uncanny and distracting from the magical tone of the film.
I was also disappointed with the early exit of the King (Hadley Fraser). His character arc, which plays a crucial role in the classic story, is underdeveloped, and his absence leaves the plot feeling incomplete.
The CGI Dwarves. Image: Disney.
Is Snow White a hit?
As the reboot of one the most iconic animated films, and other popular adaptations such as Snow White and the Huntsman and Mirror Mirror, Snow White has a built-in fanbase. With a star-studded cast, modernised story and magical visuals it’s likely to be a big hit for Disney.
Recent live-action adaptations of classics, such as Lion King, Beauty and the beast and Wicked grossed over $1 billion whilst The Little Mermaid made over $550 million. These films were also initially met with mixed reactions but eventually gained loyal followings.
It remains to be seen whether Snow White will reach similar heights. If it can ride the wave of positive reviews of Rachel’s performance and the empowering elements of the story, it may see a similar level of success.
Snow White is now playing in cinemas Australia-wide.
We’ve had a few Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast members pipe up this year about feeling stuck on the show due to the contract they had signed.
Lawyer Jahan Kalantar recently told Tahnee Cook and Selina Chhaur on the Back To Realitypodcast that he’s read the legal document, and described it as “scary”.
He’s a Sydney-based criminal lawyer who is the Founder and Managing Partner of Executive Law Group — so he knows his stuff! Apparently, he read the MAFS contract in detail after a client asked for advice.
“I spent hours trying to persuade my client not to go on this show,” he said. “Look, I’m telling you. I look at contracts all day, and I look at big contracts. We’re talking sales of multimillion-dollar properties and whatnot. This is a big, scary contract. It’s intimidating.”
He told Tahnee and Selina that the first page was in plain English, and compared it to a warning on a can of bug spray. He claimed the contract lets contestants know they will be portrayed however they see fit, because the network “owns” them.
“That to me, was something quite unusual,” he said. “I mean, good on them for at least putting the label up front and letting you know.
“But things like, you know, ‘We’re going to record you, you may not be aware that we’re recording you’, is a part of that particular contract — it’s staggering. Like it’s really genuinely staggering.”
Jahan compared the job of a MAFS contestant to a “galley slave”, claiming they’re required to work 12, 13, 14 hour days on set for “basically minimum wage”.
“They are telling you like ‘Based on how we feel, we very well may portray you in a way that is completely disingenuous to who you actually are. And we may very well destroy your life.’,” he claimed.
MAFS’ Richard reveals clauses from the MAFS 2024 contract
MAFS’ oldest groom ever, Richard Sauerman, recently shared some clauses from his contract on Instagram, and it’s surprising. He claimed that the entire contract was 37 pages long — which is a doozy!
Richard and Andrea on MAFS last year. Image: Nine
Describing the clauses as “the seven rules of the game”, he showed viewers what cast members have to agree to, which include:
You may or may not be shown in a way that you consider favourable or unfavourable.
You may be shown in a way you consider to be embarrassing.
You and your Partner may not result in a successful or compatible match.
You may receive a lot of public attention, including on TV, in newspapers, social media and by paparazzi and other commentators, that may be untrue, negative or unwanted.
You are not guaranteed financial rewards or fame by participating – this is a program where the main goal is to find love.
Your appearance on the Program may result in others seeing or treating you differently in your personal, work or professional life.
You may experience these things during and after your participation in the Program and its broadcast in both Australia and internationally.
That’s a lot to agree to — and there are many other pages! The MAFS cast members are stronger than me, that’s for sure.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The Australian Idol 2025 finale is sneaking up on us, and one of the remaining 12 contestants will be crowned the winner in just a matter of weeks.
But which of those 12 contestants will it be? Well, a sneaky pre-season comment by Australian Idol host Ricki-Lee Coulter may have given us some insight into this year’s Idol.
Ricki-Lee told Chattr in an interview that she thinks there are two contestants that viewers should keep an eye on, and those two are still in the running to win!
“There’s a girl. She’s 16 years old, and her name is Iilysh [Retallick],” Ricki-Lee told Chattr at the time.
Iilysh performing on Australian Idol 2025. Image: Seven.
“I was talking to her before she went into the audition room, and she was as quiet as a mouse, and I was thinking. “This girl is going to go in there, and they’re going to rip her to shreds. They’re not even going to be able to hear her talking because she’s that quiet.”
“And she walks into that audition room and floors everyone. She sang Alanis Morrisette‘s You Oughta Know, and it’s shocking. You just don’t expect it. She’s amazing.”
Ricki-Lee also pointed out another contestant’s extreme talent.
“There’s also a guy named Marshall Hamburger, who’s just incredible. I think he’s definitely one to watch.”
However, there’s a third contestant who is most certainly on fans’ radars. The Australian Idol Instagram page is flooded with comments about Gisella Colletti taking out the win.
Gisella Colletti. Image: Ten.
Who do fans think will win Australian Idol 2025?
Throughout the 2025 season of Australian Idol, Iilysh has been a fan favourite, with countless comments scattered on her Instagram posts that are already declaring her the winner.
“Next Australian Idol for 2025. Absolutely amazing,” one person wrote. Another commented. “Go, Iilysh, you can win the Australia idol. Rock on.”
However, now that the finals are nearing, a new contestant seems to be dominating Australia’s interest.
Ever since the Top 8 were announced on March 18, the comments on Australian Idol‘s Instagram page have been littered with comments about Gisella.
“Let’s go, Gisella, this year’s winner,” one person commented. Another wrote, “Gisellea is the Winner.”
“Let’s go [Gisella], you rock it, and hopefully, you will be the winner of [Australian Idol] 2025,” a third person wrote.
With a strong backing paired with her strong voice — will Gisella take it all the way?
Australian Idol 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 will be introducing a world-first challenge which sounds like it will cause some major drama. It takes place in the Final Test Week, where the MAFS cast will get the choice to meet with a backup partner to see if the grass is greener on the other side.
Chattr has the inside scoop about what happens and it sounds extremely messy. Plus, both Jamie Marinos and Beth Kelly have exclusively told us why they chose to take part.
There’ll be “fights, accusations of cheating and an explosive Dinner Party”, all before Final Vows.
Our source tells us the couples are all separated and given the challenge, letting them choose if they want to meet another match that the experts had lined up for them. Without being able to discuss it with their partners, the participants have to decide if they will go through with the date.
“The experts reveal that there’s more than one match out there, and asked if the contestants wanted to meet another person,” the insider spills.
“A lot of people took it as like, ‘Oh, we can meet someone who’s a potential match for us’, because Final Vows were right around the corner and you needed all the information possible to make sure you’re making the right decision.”
However, some participants considered it cheating, with Carina Mirabile left devastated when her husband Paul Antoine went on the date.
Carina is said to be upset with Paul during Final Test Week. Image: Nine
“Paul took up the challenge and Carina thought it was cheating, so she cried about it. This challenge basically broke up their relationship,” the source explains.
“Carina felt really uncomfortable, and she was saying at the Dinner Party, ‘How could you do this knowing how uncomfortable I was with the Couple Swap, and now you go and take up the challenge?’.”
Who else chooses to take up the MAFS ‘grass is greener’ challenge?
“Weirdly, Adrian and Ryan’s matches were both told to tell them that they were supposed to be the first choice brides on the show, but they couldn’t be there for filming because they were overseas,” the insider reveals.
“This raised suspicion as to whether or not these ‘matches’ were actually actors, or some of them were actors.”
Ryan and Jacqui both choose to meet their alternative matches. Image: Nine
There’s also going to be drama in Jacqui and Ryan’s relationship as well, as Ryan accuses Jacqui of cheating on him — even though he also took the chance to meet his potential match. Make it make sense?!
Chattr also heard that when Jamie took up the challenge, her potential match ghosted her, while strong couple Rhi Disljenkovicand Jeff Gobbels opted not to. Both Beth and Teejay Halkias met their alternative matches.
Beth regrets taking part in MAFS’ Final Test Week challenge
Beth opted to meet her backup match, and after the rocky relationship she’s been having with Teejay, nobody would blame her.
She tells Chattr she knew Teejay would go on his date, and that’s why she decided to go. Plus, she was “really hurt” by his past actions.
“I thought, well, you know what, Teejay doesn’t really seem like he wants me. It’d be stupid for me to sit here and not go and see my other potential match,” she explains.
“To be honest, I instantly regretted it. The whole time I was just thinking about Teejay and I was just thinking about how much better our banter was, how much more comfortable I felt around him than this new guy. My whole mind, the entire day, was on Teejay.”
Teejay and Beth have been struggling lately. Image: Nine
She reveals that going on the date actually made her “feel worse”, because she was faced with the knowledge that she had really strong feelings for Teejay. And as we all know, his feelings aren’t as strong for her.
“I did regret going… I came home feeling even more sad, because it just made me realise that [the] connection I had to Teejay was a lot stronger than I maybe thought [previously],” she explains.
Jamie explains why she took up the ‘grass is greener’ challenge
At this stage, Jamie and Dave Hand‘s relationship is clearly on the rocks. The fact that she opts to meet her alternative match seems to make sense, but Jamie knows there could be some backlash.
“Some people aren’t going to agree with my decision,” Jamie tells Chattr.
“I was dealing with a lot of hurt [and] rejection and kind of losing hope, and I wanted to be able to remind myself why I was partnered with Dave.”
Dave and Jamie are no longer the strongest couple in the experiment. Image: Nine
She reveals that she was wanting to get “clarity and encouragement” from the task, instead of looking to find a new partner.
“I didn’t go in with [the] intention of starting something with someone else. I was very clear in that, that’s not how I operate,” she explains.
Final Test Week and the MAFS Final Vows are going to be wild, folks!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Netflix’s new series Sirens will be a star-studded affair, and we’ll have our very own Australian addition to the cast with Milly Alcock playing Simone DeWitt.
Milly has been cast in a leading role as the little sister of Devon Devitt (played by The White LotusSeason 2’s Meghann Fahy). The A-list cast also includes Julianne Moore as Michaela Kell and Kevin Bacon as Peter Kell. Talk about an all-star lineup.
The mini-series is an adaptation of the play Elemeno Pea, which follows Devon, who thinks that her sister Devon has a creepy relationship with her millionaire boss, Michaela.
The series creator Molly Smith Metzler has described Sirens as a “true dark comedy” with a “Greek mythology vibe.”
Here’s everything we know about Netflix’s upcoming series Sirens.
Julianne Moore in Sirens. Image: Netflix.
When will Netflix’s Sirens be released?
The five-episode limited series will air exclusively on Netflix from May 22.
Who’s in the cast?
We already know that Milly, Julianne, Meghann, and Kevin play the lead characters in the series. They’ll be joined by Glenn Howerton as Ethan Corbin III, Felix Solis as Jose, and Bill Camp as Bruce DeWitt.
Other cast members include Josh Segarra, Trevor Salter, Britne Oldford, Lauren Weedman and Jenn Lyon.
Kevin Bacon in Sirens. Image: Netflix.
Is there a trailer for Sirens?
Not yet, but stay tuned as Netflix will drop a trailer closer to the premiere date.
What else has Milly Alcock been in?
While Milly may be the least well-known name among the other three leads in Sirens, who’ve all been nominated for Emmys, that’s not likely to stay that way for long.
Milly shot to fame when she played the young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon from 2022 to 2024.
She’s also been cast to play Kara Zor-El / Supergirl in the DC Universe film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which will air in 2026. The 24-year-old treated fans to their first glimpse of her as a superhero on Instagram.
According to Beth, it’s unlikely that anybody from the cast will join OnlyFans, and she definitely won’t be joining the adult creator website.
“Not a fucking chance. Absolutely not. No thanks, not for me,” she declares. “I’m not getting my bits out for everyone to see.”
When Chattr mentions past contestant Olivia Frazer made over a million dollars on the platform, Beth says she’s happy for Olivia but money doesn’t make a difference.
“Good for her! I can think of better ways to make a million dollars than get my tits out,” she says, before telling us it’s not really on the radar for the MAFS 2025 contestants.
“I’d be very surprised if any of this cast [signed up for] an OnlyFans account. I doubt it. I can’t think of anybody that would do it, not a chance.”
Beth and Teejay on MAFS. Image: Nine
Will Teejay Halkias join OnlyFans after MAFS?
Teejay echoes Beth’s thoughts on OnlyFans and says he has no plans to join the platform.
“Oh my god, OnlyFans is nothing I would ever consider. I don’t know if anyone would ever consider subscribing to me if I had one to be honest with you, so I don’t think I’m OnlyFans material,” he admits.
“No disrespect to those doing it, but yeah, I don’t know if I’m up to scratch.”
Teejay will be prioritising his family once the show wraps up. Image: Nine
Instead, he’s planning to put “a lot of energy” into a business and spend quality time with his family, including his new baby niece.
“I’m just trying to be as happy and content as possible and care about the people around me. Sounds very cliche, but it’s hard going through this process, so I’m just trying to stay connected to my friends and family. That’s all I’m concerned about at the moment,” he explains.
If we don’t have any new OnlyFans accounts after MAFS wraps up, it will certainly be a surprise!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Although Kaelan Lockhart hasn’t had a tonne of screentime on Australian Survivor 2025, he’s still managed to steal the hearts of viewers — as well as his fellow castaways.
The Ph.D. student has entire threads dedicated to him on the SurvivorAU subreddit, countless comments about his good looks on Instagram and even has his fellow castaways starry-eyed on X.
Australian Survivor’s Zara told Chattr that Kaelan is “so beloved” among the tribe.
“He is the man who he can’t put a foot wrong. Socially, everybody adores him. He is constantly helping out around camp, getting everybody coconuts,” she said.
Kaelan has been playing a low-key game on Survivor and has quietly formed alliances on the beach without ruffling many feathers so far. The most featured of his alliances is the one formed in an early episode with Zara, Karin, AJ and Myles called The Graduates.
But, The Graduates isn’t the only alliance Kaelan has up his sleeve.
AJ, Karin and Zara consoling Kaelan after PD’s injury. Image: Ten.
Zara and Kaelan’s secret Survivor alliance
While Kaelan appears to work with AJ very closely on Survivor, Zara told Chattr that he had a two person alliance with her.
“We form a beautiful relationship, where he calls me his Survivor mother, and I call him my Survivor son. So he calls me Mama Z, and I call him baby K, which then everyone takes up as well.
“We had an interesting Alliance, which was [called] Denise and Malcolm, which is a Survivor US reference, with, like, a young, hot, able male and an older, fit female.”
Logan, Kristin, Kaelan and Zara. Image: Ten.
With two back-to-back Challenge Immunities around his neck, Kaelan is likely to pick up attention for being a threat in coming episodes.
However, we’ve seen little of his relationship with Zara, will she step in and save her alliance partner when he becomes a target? We sure hope so, because we need more Kaelan content!
Stream Australian Survivor 2025 Sundays – Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Fans have been suspicious about Teejay Halkias’ intentions for joining the Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast, considering he was previously on Big Brother. Could he just be looking for another way to shoot to fame?
He hasn’t helped his case either, after revealing he was leading his wife Beth Kelly on and doesn’t know if they will have a future outside of the experiment. Chattr asked the couple for their thoughts on the rumour that Teejay just wanted to become an Aussie celeb, and the pair had slightly different answers.
Teejay dismissed the idea that he went on MAFS for fame, saying that Big Brother was a completely different show.
“I think that during my audition process, if [fame] was my intention, that I would have been weeded out straight away,” he declares. “There’s no reason that just because I was on Big Brother doesn’t mean I don’t deserve the opportunity to find love. I think that there are many other people that have been on shows prior to them going on other shows.”
He adds that he’s from a big family, and all of his siblings have significant others, so he wanted a chance to find one as well.
“I’ve obviously not been great at picking them in the past. So why not put my faith in the experts?” he asks.
Teejay and Beth haven’t been on the best terms lately. Image: Nine
Beth doesn’t know if Teejay was on MAFS for the right reasons
However, Beth says she isn’t sure whether or not Teejay signed up purely for fame.
“It’s hard to say. I don’t know [what] his true intentions were, but I just know that I don’t feel like he treated me the way that he should,” she begins.
“I don’t really know if he did come on for genuine reasons, or if he did come on [for] fame, I’m not sure, but just the way he’s gone about it, I just feel extremely disrespected.”
She adds that it’s possible he wanted to “use” her for a while before expressing a need to “get out.”
“I do feel a bit played and strung along, whether that was for his own fame or not, I don’t know.”
The intruder couple previously seemed quite solid. Image: Nine
She did say that she was in the experiment for love, not fame, and didn’t have a pact with Teejay to stay until the end.
“I was truly there for the right reasons,” she says. “Why would I stay in the hopes of getting a little bit of fame and get my feelings hurt? To me, that is absolutely not worth it. I went in there because I never had a relationship. And I thought, why would I not get some professional help and see how it goes?”
It doesn’t seem like Beth is very pleased with Teejay at the moment, but something must change — as both of them make it to Final Test Week. We’ll have to see what happens on the couch!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The latest Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 Dinner Party was hard to watch, with Teejay Halkias coming under fire for leading Beth Kelly on. He’d slept with her, then told his friends that he’d end their relationship at Homestays if he had to make a choice.
Beth tells Chattr that she was “blindsided” by Teejay’s actions, which left her “choking back tears”. We’ve all been there, girl!
“I really came in with genuine intentions of leaving with a partner. And so yeah, there were a lot of tears shed,” she says. “I was so blindsided, because the days leading up to Homestays were great. We spent some quality time together, we went on a date, he slept with me again.
“And then, bang, we’re in Brisbane and he’s telling me in front of his friends… that he doesn’t see this progressing or going anywhere. And so to me, I was just so hurt.”
Beth adds that she was “embarrassed” that she’d misread the situation and feels “a bit led on.”
Teejay didn’t have the greatest time at the MAFS Dinner Party. Image: Nine
She believes that Teejay was never really into her, and she missed some red flags along the way, because she liked him so much.
“I do feel a bit stupid… there were a few kind of gut feelings that [meant he] wasn’t into me. But I think sometimes when we’re dating someone we really like, you kind of want to sweep it under the rug and kind of ignore that,” she says.
“Yeah, I just feel like he completely fucked me over.”
Did Teejay call Beth ‘darling’ at the MAFS Dinner Party in a demeaning way?
Beth tells Chattr that it wasn’t uncommon for Teejay to call her “darling”, but the sheer amount of times he did it during the Dinner Party was excessive. While usually he would call her “darling” a couple of times a day, he said it so much during the meal that the cast even made a drinking game out of it.
“I guess looking at it last night, maybe it was a bit patronising. I mean, Jamie picked up on it straight away, and that’s why they did the drinking game, you know,” Beth says.
“The ‘darling’ came out when he was in the hot seat, and it kind of felt like he wanted to call me ‘darling’ to maybe pull me down a little bit and maybe control the situation a little bit.”
Beth wasn’t impressed. Image: Nine
However, Teejay tells Chattr that he uses “darling” and “sweetheart” a lot as part of his everyday vocabulary and it isn’t meant to demean anyone.
“I didn’t realise how many times I actually said it, I know that there’s probably a few more edited in there, but I definitely said it a few times. I thought it was quite funny, the drinking game that everyone made from it, even the experts getting on it as well,” Teejay says.
“I definitely [equate] the word darling with someone that I care about, even sweetheart, like I wouldn’t say that in a patronising way. That’s just a word I use.”
Guess these two will have to agree to disagree!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Australian Survivor’sLoganJohannisen has revealed that she suffers from Topical Steroid Withdrawal after viewers pointed out her “really, really red skin” during the Tribal Council that aired on March 19.
Logan took to Instagram to explain the skin condition she’s been experiencing for the last few years.
“I’ve noticed online there are a few comments about my skin out there and especially at last night’s tribal when I was really sunburnt and I wanted to provide some context,” she began in a video.
Logan told her followers that her Topical Steroid Withdrawal journey makes her “super prone to inflammation” and gives her “really, really red skin”.
Logan and Laura on Survivor. Image: Ten.
What is Australian Survivor Logan’s skin condition?
Logan referenced her followers to a highlight on her Instagram page, where she’s documented her struggle with Topical Steroid Withdrawal since 2022.
In the highlight, Logan explained that she started using steroid cream for her eczema when she was 18, which resulted in her developing a topical steroid addiction that she didn’t realise until 2022, when she was pregnant with her second baby.
“Long story short, I’m five months into topical steroid withdrawal, which is basically my body detoxing from 20-odd years of serious cream usage. It’s a very long, very painful process,” she explained in one of the videos.
Logan shared a number of photos of her skin when Topical Steroid Withdrawal flared up and has told her followers on multiple occasions that the issue is very painful.
“A lot of pain, a lot of discomfort and I can barely move, I can’t really sleep at night,” she said.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal usually last anywhere from few a months to several years.
Logan shares her skin journey on Instagram. Images: Instagram.
Did Logan’s skin condition flare up on Survivor?
While Logan’s skin appeared slightly red on her forehead and cheeks during the Tribal Council when Laura was eliminated, she told Chattr that her skin was relatively calm during filming.
“I have a skin condition, so I was allowed to bring in a skin cream in case my skin flared up,” she explained.
“But I was really lucky out there that maybe the tropical climate and the rice and beans diet, my skin didn’t flare at all, so I didn’t really even need to use it.”
In her Instagram story, Logan reassured her followers that she wasn’t in pain from her skin condition while in Samoa.
“I was fine out there. I was provided the necessary medication that I needed. I’m just a bit more sensitive to the sun than other people, and in a water challenge as well. Where you’re underwater, your sunscreen comes off.”
We love the transparency!
Stream Australian Survivor 2025 Sundays – Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
There’s been another Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 switch-up, with Teejay Halkias revealing he wasn’t sure he had a future with Beth Kelly… after he had sex with her. It’s giving red flags, it’s giving fuckboy vibes, and everybody is feeling for the poor bride.
The groom tells Chattr it was a poor decision, and at least he’s being honest! He’d previously said that he needed an emotional connection to pursue sex, so you can see how Beth was led on.
“Watching it back now, I think it was definitely the wrong decision [to have sex with Beth],” Teejay admits. “I definitely don’t think that I should have even put forward the idea.”
He explains that during their confessions letter task, Beth claimed she didn’t need an “emotional connection” to have a “sexual interaction”, so he saw this as a “green light”.
“But, you know, I’m on the experiment to learn. I’m a human. I’m not perfect, and that’s all I can do, is learn from these things,” he adds.
It seemed like a switch had been flipped — similar to how Dave Handsuddenly didn’t have feelings for Jamie Marinos last week — so fans have been wondering what changed.
Beth and Teejay during Homestays. Image: Nine
Teejay says that nothing happened to make him realise he didn’t feel deeply towards Beth, but he just wasn’t on the same wavelength.
“I just wasn’t growing those deeper feelings. I wasn’t sure why, Beth is a fantastic person, absolutely incredible,” he says.
However, he didn’t just fake it for the cameras and chose to be honest with her instead.
“I had three options there. I could have been honest, which I was, or I could have lied, or I could have been diplomatic the entire time. I stayed true to myself and I was honest with how I felt to Beth,” he spills.
“Unfortunately, you know, no one wins in that situation. That was so shit for me. I’d never wanted to hurt Beth or hurt her feelings or anything like that. So having to tell Beth that [I wasn’t sure about our future] was uncomfortable for me.”
Will Teejay and Beth write ‘leave’ at the next MAFS Commitment Ceremony?
The cast is careful to not give away any spoilers, but we already know that Teejay and Beth take part in Final Test Week — so at least one of them is writing ‘stay’!
Beth was blindsided by Teejay’s admission during this meal. Image: Nine
Teejay tells us that he has to consider Beth’s feelings carefully, and whether it’s better to rip the band-aid off now, or continue in the experiment with her.
“It’s definitely a thought of mine to write leave, but there’s also, I am in the experiment to try — so there’s also reason to write stay as well. It’s quite a hard decision for me,” Teejay says.
“Beth’s feelings are at the forefront of my mind and I’ve already evidently hurt Beth’s feelings, and it’s not what I’m here for,” he adds. “I’m just trying to navigate through that as best as possible, and it’s difficult. It’s really difficult.”
Their couch session on Sunday night is going to be fiery and heated! Let’s hope the experts hold Teejay to account and really grill him.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Married at First Sight (MAFS)star Domenica Calarco announced she’s expecting her first child in September, writing on Instagram, “Been a little MIA working on my greatest project yet… Baby.” However, fans quickly questioned why her partner, Jarod Bogunovich, wasn’t mentioned in the pregnancy update.
Domenica confirmed shortly after that she and Jarod had broken up, and he has now broken his silence on their co-parenting plans.
What did Jarod Bogunovich say about his pregnancy with Domenica Calarco?
Domenica took to Instagram to share some insight into her pregnancy on March 17 and said she’ll be “welcoming this baby as a solo parent”.
Meanwhile, Jarod remained tight-lipped about his role in the pregnancy until now. The Sydney skater took to Instagram on March 19 to confirm his split with Domenica and said he will play an active role in the baby’s life.
“As most of you already know, Dom and I are officially separated,” he wrote alongside an ultrasound video.
“Moving forward, my main priority is our child and stepping into the role of a father with as much love and support as I can offer. I’m committed to co-parenting and ensuring my child’s well-being is always at the forefront.”
Jarod’s Instagram story. Image: Instagram.
Jarod asked for privacy as he gets ready “for this next journey ahead.”
Domenica Calarco and Jarod Bogunovich’s break up
Both Domenica and Jarod have officially announced that they’re no longer together and will be co-parenting their child.
The couple hard-launched their romance back in September 2024, when Domenica introduced Jarod to the world with a sweet Instagram post captioned “Bit of life #updates,” showing the two looking cosy at a restaurant.
The couple provided regular social media updates about their relationship until earlier this year. They’re still following each other on Instagram, but Jarod hasn’t been seen in a photo on Dom’s Instagram grid since December 2024 or on her TikTok since January 2025, which led to the (now confirmed) speculation that they’d split.
Domenica first hinted at the breakup in a TikTok comment on Sasha Morpeth‘s video on March 14, who shared a clip with the caption, “reconnecting with nature because I had launched a guy, and it was over before the IG story expired.”
Domenica has commented underneath it, saying, “Join the club babes, argh.”
Dom’s hinted towards a breakup on TikTok. Image: TikTok
Dom reveals tough pregnancy conditions
Since announcing her baby news, Dom has uploaded some content from earlier in her pregnancy, revealing she had to go to hospital during her first trimester after developing thyroid issues.
Dom elaborated on her thyroid condition in an AMA session on Instagram and said she went to the hospital twice during her first trimester when her thyroiditis flared up so that the baby could be monitored.
“I lost six kilos and feel like a shell of myself right now, so [I’m] trying to put on weight and eat as much as I can while I still don’t really have an appetite.”
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
When Season 2 of Real Housewives of Sydneywrapped up, fans were left wondering if NicoleO’Neil and Terry Biviano’sfriendship was really over after their on-air feud in Japan.
For context, in Season 2 Episode 9 (Terry-Aki Beef) Terry’s tardiness upset Nicole and major drama and fireworks ensued, spilling into Episode 10.
During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Nicole revealed the fallout with Terry continued in the lead up to the filming of Season 3.
Terry Biviano. Image: Instagram
“Terri and I were friends for many years… I didn’t hear from Terry for 12 months after filming, not a word!” said Nicole. “If somebody wants to have such little respect for me, they’re not really a friend anyway”.
When their paths did eventually cross at an event, she reports Terry snubbed her. “I was walking [past] on Derby Day and she turned her head and that was okay. She didn’t want to be my friend anymore.”
“I don’t want to be her friend,” Nicole continued. “If you choose to deal with the situation that way, then you’ve shown me who you are and I’m not interested in a relationship”.
Nicole’s moved on from the Real Housewives drama with Terry
Nicole now says she’s put the drama with Terry behind her.
“If someone is doing something that bothers me I just step away,” she explained. “I’ll confront them but then I move on. There are too many more important people and things in my life.”
Nicole added: “I think once you hit a certain age, you realise that it’s okay that not everyone likes you and and if if you’re happy with yourself and you’ve got a great group of friends around you and your family around… it’s okay. You’re not everyone’s cup of tea and that’s the beauty of this show”.
But behind the scenes, Nicole says she far more “multi-dimensional” than what viewers get to see on The Real Housewives of Sydney.
She keeps busy with her family, work, travel and charity work for Autism Mates. She also recently launched her new wellness brand BonPatch, which she said she’s “been working extensively over the last 12 to 18 months on”.
She says there’s a lot to get excited about for RHOS Season 3
Nicole described Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3, which is currently underway, as a great season with lots to look forward to.
“I think that it’s very colourful… Some great travel… Great outfits [and] it’s very glamorous,” she revealed. “Sydney, again, is definitely the star of the show in this season.”
Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3 Cast. Image: Binge
So far, this season the drama between Nicole and Terry has continued, with the two not yet appearing together on the show.
Nicole was notably absent from Terry’s surprise appearance on Episode 3. She was also a no-show at Terry’s healing event with Jackie Gillies (RHOM) in this week’s episode (Episode 4), which was aimed at repairing broken friendships.
But for the fans who love the drama of RHOS, fear not, as Nicole hinted they can expect to see plenty more this season.
“You put eight very strong women in a pressure cooker for a number of months and you’re bound to get explosions,” she teased.
Real Housewives of Sydney cast at a group dinner. Image: Binge
Will Nicole and Terry kiss and make up this season? Fans will have to wait and find out!
Real Housewives of Sydney streams Tuesdays on BINGE and Foxtel.
Grab the popcorn and cancel your weekend plans. Netflix’s brand new seriesThe Residence premieres on March 20, and it’s full of iconic Aussie stars, including Kylie Minogue.
Created by Paul William Davies (Scandal) and produced by Shondaland (Grey’s Anatomy,Bridgerton, How To Get Away With Murder, etc.), the whodunit series is set inside the White House. It follows a murder investigation at the Australian State Dinner, where every guest is a suspect.
132 rooms. 157 suspects. 1 dead body.
Let’s dive into all the gory details.
The Residence premiere date and episode details
The Residence premieres on Netflix tomorrow, March 20. The series has eight, hour-long episodes, which will all be available to stream in one go, so your weekend bingeing is set!
The Residence cast
While Kylie is starring as herself (Australia’s favourite entertainer, of course), The Residence also features Julian McMahon as Australia’s Prime Minister, Brett Tucker as the Australian Foreign Minister, and Nathan Lovejoy as the Aussie Ambassador.
Joining the Aussies are Uzo Aduba as eccentric detective Cordelia Cupp, Giancarlo Esposito as the newly deceased Chief Usher of The White House, Randall Park as FBI agent Edwin Park, and also features a large ensemble cast of Molly Griggs, Susan Kelechi Watson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Edwina Findley, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Bronson Pinchot, Julieth Restrepo, Mel Rodriguez, Mary Wiseman, Eliza Coupe, Jane Curtin, and Al Franken.
Julian MacMahon stars as Australia’s Prime Minister. Photo: Netflix
The Residence plot
The series is based on Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House. As aforementioned, it follows a murder investigation at an Australian State Dinner, where everyone in attendance, including Kylie Minogue, is a suspect.
Set “upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs” of the White House, a murder takes place at the dinner with a whopping 157 suspects at play, all with intertwined personal conflicts.
Detective Cordelia Cupp is an eccentric detective with a distinctive way of doing things. She is tasked with figuring out who killed the Chief Usher of the White House. She’s joined by FBI agent Edwin Park, a very by-the-book and stickler-for-the-rules kind of guy who is forced to put his differences aside to help Cordelia crack the case.
In recent years,The Amazing Race Australiahas featured a star-studded cast, and the 2025 season will stay on the same trajectory.
Pairs of celebrities were spotted flying out of Sydney airport together in mid-March, shortly after The Amazing Race hostBeau Ryan revealed that he was taking time off from Triple M to film the adventure reality show.
“I’m jetting off for a bit, taking off to do The Amazing Race,” the breakfast host said.
Beau Ryan is the host of The Amazing Race Australia. Image: Ten.
Among them were former AFL player and radio host Brendan Fevola, Below Deck‘s Aesha Scott and Dessert Masters‘ Melissa Leong.
At the time, the sightings suggested that the celebs papped at the airport were heading off to film the new season of The Amazing Race Australia. Now that the entire cast list has been released, that’s been confirmed.
Thirteen teams of two will take on Pit Stops, Roadblocks and Detours all over the world in hopes of securing $100,000 prize money for the charity of their choice.
Read on to peep the entire The Amazing RaceAustralia 2025 cast.
Ant Middleton and Dan Middleton
Ant Middleton on SAS Australia. Image: Ten.
SASAustralia host Ant Middleton is joining The Amazing Race Australia 2025 cast with his big brother and building conservationist Dan Middleton.
Brendan Fevola and Leni Fevola
Leni and Brendan Fevola (left) with their family. Image: Instagram.
Former AFL player Brendan recently confirmed he was taking time off to film The Amazing Race with his daughter LeniFevola.
“I got an opportunity last year to do something with my 18-year-old daughter Leni – to travel the world on the TV show The Amazing Race! So, I won’t be on the show as of Monday,” he said.
“I could be away for a couple of days, a couple of weeks, depends on when I get eliminated… I am not worried about the race. I am worried about whether Leni and I will punch on or not. That could be our elimination,” he said on Fox FM radio show Fifi, Fev & Nick on March 14.
Bronte Campbell OAM and Benfield Lainchbury
Four-time Olympian and triple Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell will be tackling the race with her musician fiancé BenfieldLainchbury.
Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson
Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson. Image: Instagram.
Below Deck Down Under icon Aesha Scottand her partner Scott Dobson will be joining the race.
While Scott hasn’t been on a TV show before, Aesha starred on Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 4, 5 and 9 and Below Deck Down Under Seasons 1 and 2. She also placed third on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2023.
Dom ‘Tomato’ Di Tommaso and Marx Marsters
Dominic Di Tommaso. Image: Instagram.
Dominic Di Tommaso is one of the most popular parkour athletes in the world. If you’re wondering what parkour is, then you’re probably not alone. It’s the practice of jumping, rolling and climbing through obstacles.
Dominic, otherwise known as Dom Tomato to his 3.4 million Instagram followers, is sponsored by Red Bull and will be joining the cast alongside his best mate, garbo and DJ, Marx Marsters.
Melissa Leong and Leah Wilson
Melissa Leong with Amaury Guichon on Dessert Masters. Image: Ten.
Melissa Leong is joining the cast with her long-term friend Leah Wilson. She hosted MasterChef Australia alongside Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo from 2020 to 2023 and went on to front Dessert Masters with Amaury Guichon.
Luke O’Halloran and ‘Sassy’ Scott O’Halloran
Luke and Scott O’Halloran. Image: Instagram.
Brothers Luke and ‘Sassy’ Scott O’Halloran have amassed a huge following of over five million people thanks to their viral videos on social media. They’ll be giving The Amazing Race Australia 2025 a red-hot crack together.
Lindy Klim and Stella Klim
Lindy and Stella. Image: Instagram.
Fashionista and influencer Lindy Kilm is joining the race with her model daughter Stella Klim.
Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny
Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny. Image: Instagram.
Former Australian Idol contestant Rob Mills and The Project panellist Georgie Tunny will be another team on The Amazing Race Australia. The couple got engaged in 2021.
Steph Tisdell and Ben Tisdell
Steph Tisdell. Image: Instagram.
Actor StephTisdell and her brother BenTisdell, who’s an emergency room doctor, are another team on the upcoming season.
Steph is best known for her roles in Bump, The Deb, and Total Control.
Steve Curry and Bernie Curry
Steve and Bernard Curry (left). Image: Instagram.
Brothers Stephen and BernardCurry are gearing up for The Amazing Race Australia 2025, and it won’t be either person’s first time on TV.
Stephen has parts in The Castle and The King while Bernard is best known for his long stints on Home and Away, Neighbours and Wentworth.
Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall
Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall. Image: Instagram.
Married couple Ed Kavalee and Tiffiny Hall were among papped at Sydney airport on March 17, and it’s been confirmed that they are part of the cast.
Ed is regularly featured as a comedian on Have You Been Paying Attention? Tiffiny is best known as a former coach on The Biggest Loser Australia and has authored more than 11 books.
Gretel Killeen and Epiphany Mason
Gretel Killeen. Image: Instagram/Ten.
Original Big Brotherhost Gretel Killeen is gearing up for the race, too. She fronted the OG reality show from its first season in 2001 until its seventh season in 2007. She’ll be racing with her daughter, EpiphanyMason.
The Amazing Race Australia Season 9 will air on 2025 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
As this season of Married at First Sight Australia 2025 (MAFS) limps towards the finish line of final vows, it’s time to start reflecting on the equally joyous and tiring mess of a show that has taken over our lives the last couple of months.
One character this season has never strayed too far from the drama, and that’s Miss Jacqui Burfoot. From her wedding day, when she was left shivering in the cold before her husband dropped her on her head, to her ill-fated texting scandal with another groom and her rap sheet on all the ways Ryan Donnelly could improve, Jacqui has provided TV moment after TV moment, willingly or not.
There’s no denying Jacqui has entertained us. Image: Nine
MAFS’ Jacqui wins over fans as season draws to a close
While fans were left absolutely confused by Jacqui’s antics early on, many MAFS fans have begun to appreciate her chaos as the season comes to a conclusion.
“Am I the only person who finds Jacqui utterly entertaining?” one person commented on Instagram during the partner-swap week. “She’s bonkers, but a scream … much-needed laughs!”
That, teamed with the latest homestays episode, saw Jacqui win over a new legion of fans as she tearfully proclaimed to the camera that visiting Ryan’s home and seeing how he lived reminded her of “the elderly”. The left-of-centre comment left many fans in stitches, as Jacqui seemed genuinely distressed by the lonely way Ryan lived in his apartment and wasn’t trying to intentionally be funny, but the comedic timing and editing didn’t go unnoticed.
“The visit to Ryan’s house is the greatest piece of Australian television ever – I’ve never laughed so hard,” one person commented on MAFS recap TikTok, with someone else saying, “I’m so sorry they could never make me hate Jacqui.”
“Jacqui’s response was hilarious. She compared him to an old single isolated, lonely man… and she wasn’t wrong,” another person added, with another commenting, “I had actual tears rolling from laughing so hard.”
MAFS’ Jacqui may be confusing, but there’s no denying she’s carried the season
While MAFS fans are still wildly confused by some of Jacqui’s antics, no one is denying that she’s brought her fair share of chaos to the series and therefore spiced up the season dramatically. Even if you aren’t a fan, you can probably appreciate that the last few weeks would’ve become quite lacklustre without Jacqui.
“She is the epitome of ‘am I the drama?'” one MAFS fan said on a TikTok of Jacqui spilling behind-the-scenes tea. “I believe every word she says,” another commented.
And as for Jacqui’s tears during every other episode? Some fans now understand it.
“To be far if I was matched with Ryan I would cry also,” one person stated on TikTok.
And tbh, I do agree.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
