The Netflix limited series Painkiller delves into America’s real-life problem with opioid abuse.
It primarily focuses on the rise of the painkiller OxyContin, which is a drug manufactured by the company Purdue Pharma. The Sackler family own Purdue Pharma and the doco follows their focus on increasing their profits by exploiting the drug.
The show is based on true events, and while some of the characters are fictional, others aren’t. And, many of the characters portrayed on the show are part of the Sackler family.
Painkiller. Netflix.
Who are the Sackler family?
The Sackler family have been described as the “most evil family in America” and “The Family That Built an Empire of Pain“. This is because they’ve made over $10 billion in profit from the highly addictive drug that has caused approximately 300,000 overdose deaths.
Purdue Pharma was bought in 1952 by Raymond, Arthur and Mortimer Sackler. Raymond’s son Richard pushed for OxyCotin to be FDA-approved in 1995 and became president of the company in 1999. Richard stepped down as president in 2003 but is still on the board.
Painkiller. Netflix.
Who’s behind the Netflix hit?
The Netflix series is based on the book Pain Killer by Barry Meier which was published in 2003. At that time, it was optioned by the production firm Anonymous Content, however, it was ultimately shelved.
Meier explained that the company was worried about producing the series because of legal reasons.
“They had a very hard time selling a script at that point, because Purdue had not been indicted yet by the Justice Department,” Meier told The Hollywood Reporter.
“So people in Hollywood were going, ‘Are these good guys; are they bad guys? How do we cast this?’ Well, by 2007, it was pretty clear that this company had pled guilty to a federal crime, and that OxyContin had planted the seed and was the gateway drug to this horrible opioid epidemic that was still unfolding.”
MKR is back for another season and the premiere date has officially dropped.
The spicy cooking show is returning to Channel 7 on Monday, September 4.
This year, fan favs Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge will be hitting the road together as judges, and they’ll eventually be joined by Nigella Lawson at Kitchen HQ.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is! The newly released trailer introduces some of the contestants from the upcoming season and gives a taste of what viewers can expect to see on their screens. You can watch it below:
What can fans expect from the upcoming season?
Colin warned that this year’s MKR is a step above any of the past seasons.
“It’s pretty fierce. We’ve got some great competitors, the food rivalry is in there, people trying to outdo each other. The competition is really good this year, the contestants have stepped it up,” he said.
Who are the contestants on MKR 2023?
So far, we’ve been introduced to a few of the contestants in the upcoming season. Among them are Adelaide-based mother-and-son team Sonia and Marcus, Identical twins Radha and Prabha and roommates Tommy and Rach.
MKR. Seven.
Who won last season?
Sydney couple Janelle and Monzir were crowned the 2022 winners of MKR after they narrowly beat radiation therapists and close friends Kate and Mary by just two points.
“We won, we actually won! It doesn’t matter where you came from, you can achieve anything you want. There is no limit. This means everything to us,” Janelle said of the achievement at the time.
MKR premieres 7.30pm Monday, 4 September on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Neighbours star Takaya Honda has taken to Instagram to announce some devastating family news.
In a moving post, Honda revealed that his mother, Rhonda had passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers.
“I got a call from dad while I was walking Mia [his dog] yesterday afternoon,” the caption, which accompanied a stunning photograph of the pair, read.
“‘You have to fly to Brisbane tonight, mum might not make it ‘til morning’.”
Honda then said that he and his wife Amy found flights and found someone to take care of their pup and upon arriving at the airport, his dad called again.
Takaya Honda and his family including his mum Rhonda. Instagram
“A fear ran through my body, ‘oh no, I’ve missed her’,” he penned. “I hadn’t. He just wanted me to talk to her and tell her that I was coming.”
The two-hour and 10-minute flight time from Melbourne to Brisbane was “uncomfortable” for the actor, and with an hour to go, had the urge to look at the time. It was 22:22.
“I did something I don’t know normally do. I took my shoes and socks off, to relieve some of the discomfort. It worked – mostly.”
Upon landing, he got another text.
“My heart pounded again…’22:17pm 3rd last morphine done’. She is looks very comfortable [sic]. What did this mean? Dad is a man of few words and his written English isn’t great. I couldn’t fathom that he was telling me she had passed and assumed he was just preparing me for her to be unconscious when we got there.”
“It wouldn’t have mattered much either way, her Alzheimers had meant that she was nonverbal the last few years.”
Honda and his wife then jumped in an Uber, meeting his dad at the front door of the care facility.
“We hugged and dad just said ‘sorry’,” he wrote. “Again, I didn’t think much of it. What else do you say?”
He continued: “We walked the long walk to her room and I opened the door. The first thing I saw was my brother so we hugged and he left Amy and I in the room with mum. I looked down and stopped. She was already dead. I had missed her.
“I sat next to her and placed my hand on her shoulder, the front of her was cold. The back side, still insulated by the bed, was warm. I didn’t say anything out loud, but I said a lot in my head, I knew she could hear it.”
Honda then revealed she had died shortly after the final morphine shot, “about the time my legs had become uncomfortable.”
“I hadn’t got to say goodbye, but she had.”
Takaya Honda reveals the last time he had seen his mum
“The last time I had seen her, as I left I told her ‘It’s ok mum, you’ve done enough. Don’t worry about me, you can go.’ When I left her this time, all I could say was “goodbye”, “thank you” and “I love you” – it appears so general to me now, but if I were to be specific I wouldn’t have known where to start, nor could I have captured it all.”
After he left the room, his dad said his “final goodbye”.
“He held her head in his hands as if trying to look in her eyes and said his ‘goodbye’. He then lightly tapped her on the cheek with his right hand. Something I had seen him do many times to wake Mum up on my visits.
“This time was different. He of course knew that she was dead. But one last time before he left, he had to check. And in the brief pause he took after the final tap he looked at her and said ‘ok’ and we left the room.”
Honda believes his mum “held on” until after he had filmed “one of the biggest scenes I had ever had to film”.
Takaya and Rhonda. Instagram
“On that day, she hadn’t had a great day and shortly after completing the scene, I read a text from dad saying as much.
“I look at that now as if that was the only way to communicate to me that she was with me for it and she was proud – something I had been telling myself that morning to aid me in the scene – something I had told myself just after they yelled ‘cut’ as I felt it was the best work I had ever done and that somehow it was for her.
“This is all to say, she was always my biggest supporter, whether she was able to say it with words or not.”
“I write this now, the morning after she left us. Not sure what else to do. Not sure how else to tell anyone. She deserves more than just ‘mum died’ and I want people to feel the sadness that I feel. They won’t. They can’t….”
He concluded: “I don’t want her story to end, but I am happy, for her sake, that it has.
There hasn’t been a shortage of drama on The Block 2023, and Blockheads Leah and Ash have found themselves right in the middle of it all.
But, despite constantly being involved in the scandals on the show, the Queensland couple says that they’ve just been given a bad edit.
“It’s not how I am as a person in my everyday life,” Leah told Yahoo Lifestyle. “I am a straight shooter, that’s what we are, but we are not nasty. We don’t ever try and gang up on anybody.”
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She continued: “It’s just not who we are and it’s just unfortunate that The Block is first and foremost a competitive environment. The way that you act and say things is not how you are in normal life, so it’s a shame that the audience isn’t getting an accurate view of me.
“But hey, the other thing is I am quite loud and confident and that is polarising for our society at the moment. ‘Women should be little wallflowers’, and I’m not one of them.”
Leah addresses the body corporate meeting
Things really came to a head when Leah and Ash called all of the contestants into an unexpected body corporate meeting about Gian and Steph. Steph had enlisted the help of her builder dad to help finish the bathroom but failed to officially register him.
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The meeting got heated, and essentially reinforced Leah and Ash’s position as The Block villains.
However, Leah says that what happened in the meeting was different to what viewers saw in the episode.
“Watching that body corporate back was hard for me, only because it’s probably not exactly how it went in reality,” Leah said. “There were a lot of contestants that were of the same opinion as us who were toying with holding their own body corporate.
“And I know it looks like I was talking but in reality when I said the words, ‘Can I just explain’ and then Kyle sort of had some strong reaction to me, my reaction to that was because he didn’t have a reaction to any other person that was talking, and there was a lot more talking than what was shown.
“That’s when I started going, ‘This just felt really personal’, because he wasn’t after Eliza when Eliza had a lot to say about it.”
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
It appears as though Craig Robinson has picked up some local knowledge while filming Killing It with Aussie co-star Claudia O’Doherty, as he’s demonstrated by belting out the Australian anthem.
The two sat down for a chinwag about season two of Killing It, and dished on what fans can expect from the upcoming instalment.
Craig on what fans can expect in Killing It season two
Craig teased that Killing It season two will be action-packed, and even hinted that something so dramatic will go down that viewers shouldn’t necessarily expect a third season of the popular show.
“Craig and Jillan experienced some success in opening their farm, they were excited to get the first harvest and are about to get paid and then life takes a turn. And another one, and another one. And another one. And another one. So don’t be looking for season three,” he said.
Killing It. Stan.
How Craig and Claudia relate to their characters
Craig and Claudia said that while they both see similarities between themselves and their characters, there are some qualities their own screen personalities have that they don’t align with.
“Sometimes I’ll think to [character Craig], ‘Dude, come on stand up for yourself’. But I do like his resilience and he is not a quitter and I definitely see that part of me, unless I just have to give up.” Craig said.
“At their core, these [Craig and Claudia] are very nice people. They’re just looking for love like anybody else in the world and they find it in each other in different ways,” he added.
Killing It. Stan.
Claudia joked about the literal similarities between herself and her character Jillian.
“Ultimately, I’m probably a bit less friendly than Jillian in real life, just because she’s weirdly friendly. Maybe she could stand to be a bit less friendly.
“We have the same accent, we both have visa problems sometimes. We both have brown hair. There’s a lot of me in her,” she said.
Killing It Season 2 premieres on Friday, August 18 on Stan.
Charlotte Crosby is no stranger to broadcasting her life for millions of people to watch, however, her brand new show Charlotte in Sunderland has received backlash for exactly that.
The reality series focuses on the former Geordie Shore star’s life in Sunderland, UK and season one follows her journey as she gives birth to her first daughter and as her mum Letitcia is diagnosed with cancer.
The final episode will document Crosby’s labour and ahead of the revealing episode, she shared some content of the monumental event. One of the photos showed her hospital wristband with her patient number on display.
Social media users were quick to point out that Crosby – who has over 8.7 million followers on Instagram – should be careful about broadcasting private details like that.
Speaking of her choice to include footage of her giving birth to Alba Jean, Crosby said that she loves that she can rewatch the life-changing moment.
“Obviously it covers the birth of my little girl. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me. It’s so emotional for me and Jake and I actually sometimes just put it on just to cry because it is literally the best thing I could ever watch.”
Charlotte on the backlash she received for fighting with her mum after her cancer diagnosis
In episode six of Charlotte in Sunderland, the 33-year-old can be seen speaking with her mum after she’s had successful surgery to remove the tumour in her breast.
Charlotte and Letica. Instagram.
“It must be a nice feeling to be able to say that technically you’re cancer-free,” Crosby comments.
Leticia responds: “Yeah it is, it’s really nice and like, I’m over the moon that it’s all gone. Like. when you look at me, there’s nothing in me now – it wasn’t in my lymph nodes, the tumour was smaller.”
However, Leticia points out that she still has a long way to go, and feels as though her life has been put on hold. The conversation turned into an argument, and both women stormed off.
Crosby then said in a cutaway interview: “Nobody’s been through this before and I think as a family we are learning along the way, and it’s hard. It’s really hard.
“And I hate arguing with my mam, I hate it – it’s awful. Thank god we’ve got my dad, because he is the voice of reason and the inner calm and peace in the ball of rage.”
Charlotte, Leticia and Alba. Instagram.
Speaking of the scene, Crosby explained that her mother’s diagnosis took a heavy emotional toll on all of the family.
“There’s a statement, there’s a part in the shore, where my mum and I actually have a big argument. It’s awful. It’s really, really awful. And I’ve got a lot of backlash [over the fight],” she said.
“You learn a lot as a family… You can’t just say, ‘Come on, let’s try and be positive’. That’s not what they want to hear because in their situation, they cannot be positive. They’ve just had the worst news of their life.”
“So having someone who isn’t going through that, say, ‘Come on, let’s try’ is the worst thing you can do.”
Charlotte in Sunderland is available to stream on Binge.
Duncan James has spoken out after his MAFS TV ex-wife Alyssa Barmonde spilt some tea about their sex-life while on the show.
During an appearance on Selina Chhaur and Taku Chimwaza’s Back To Realitypodcast, Alyssa told the hosts that she and Duncan slept together much earlier than they originally told producers and their co-stars.
MAFS. Nine.
Duncan – who is now dating former co-star Evelyn Ellis – has responded saying that he doesn’t want to revisit his past with Alyssa.
“It’s disrespectful to discuss anything physical,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle. “My focus is on my relationship with Evelyn, not something that happened last year,” he said. “I won’t talk negatively about Alyssa and I wish her all the best.”
What did Alyssa say about Duncan?
Although Alyssa and Duncan revealed on MAFS that they waited until Intimacy Week to slip between the sheets, during the podcast interview she admitted they’d been lying.
“I do have a bit of a truth bomb,” she told the podcast hosts. “We did not wait to intimacy week. So we had told everyone that we were waiting, that it never happened.”
Alyssa Barmonde with Taku and Selina. Instagram.
“Look, I don’t want to throw him under the bus because I initially agreed with him,” she said. “But he had said, ‘Look, let’s not tell anyone about this. I feel like we’ll be a bit more respected if we just wait until after Intimacy Week’. And I was like, ‘That’s a good idea’.
“The production would’ve known because my producer was always like, ‘Has it happened yet?’, and I’m probably glowing, right?” she added. “She’d always give me this look, and I’m the worst liar. So I would always be looking around like, things are fine! She’s like, ‘Has it happened yet?’ and I was like, ‘No!’. She knew.”
Abbie Chatfield has announced that she’s quit her radio show Hot Nights with Abbie Chatfield and she recorded her final show last night.
“I’ve made the difficult decision to move away from radio for now,” she said in a statement released by the broadcaster Southern Cross Austereo. “I have decided I want my focus to be on my podcast, It’s A Lot and other television opportunities rather than remaining on air in a daily capacity on Hot Nights. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with LiSTNR into the future.”
Chatfield originally announced the news on her Instagram account.
“So, I quit radio and I thought I’d do this video to tell you all first,” she caption an Instagram post, adding that she made the decision “last minute”.
“I’m really happy with my decision and super proud of myself for letting this role go. I simply need to put my energy into projects that bring me joy and that energise me, rather than draining me,” she said on Instagram.
The 28-year-old explained that she decided to leave her show because she is very busy professionally at the moment.
“I have so much on, and daily radio takes up so much time. I simply wasn’t enjoying myself day to day in that environment,” she said. “This was my decision entirely, and I’m so glad I made it.”
“I’m super happy and I can’t wait to focus on the myriad of other projects I have coming up!!!!!!!
The former The Bachelor contestant stressed that she’s remained on good terms with SCA, despite her abrupt departure.
Abbie Chatfield. Instagram.
“My podcast @itsalotpod remains with the network, I’ll still be hosting @fridayz_live. More time for the pod will be so good for me and for the listeners!!” She said.
Abbie’s professional burnout
Chatfield forged a career in the media after appearing on Matt Angew’s season of The Bachelor back in 2019. Since then she’s won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, launched her podcast It’s A Lot, started a clothing line and her own beer, became the first host of FBoy Island Australia, and is a judge on The Masked Singer.
FBoy Island. Binge.
In July, she revealed that she’d checked herself into a medical and health retreat in Thailand to help her cope with stress.
“I came to this retreat because I’ve been absolutely depleted and burnt out by the start of this year for a number of reasons,” she said in an Instagram video at the time.
“But I’ve been here for about five days and I think I’ve realised that my priorities need to shift a bit, to be honest, I’ve taken on so many jobs and so many roles.”
“These five days here have been incredibly difficult, which is bizarre because all I’ve done is sit around and get massages and swim and it’s not been difficult obviously for that reason,” she added. “Mentally, I think I have a genuine addiction to work.”
We may only be a few episodes into The Block 2023 but betting odds may have already leaked the winner.
Sportsbet’s odds show Gian and Steph as the clear front runners to win The Block with their returns currently at $2.20.
In expected second place are Eliza and Liberty at $3.75 while Leah and Ash are in the third slot at $4.33.
Kristy and Brett are in fourth at $6.00 and Kyle and Leslieare least likely to win with a return of $7.00.
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How to understand betting odds
Betting odds are based on a dollar value. If someone wagers $1, they will receive the corresponding amount listed for the contestant. For instance, if someone bets $1 on Gian and Steph and they win, that person will receive a $2.20 return. The return is in proportion to the deposit amount, meaning that $10 would yield $22, $100 would yield $220, and so forth.
Can betting odds predict the winner?
Betting odds in no way guarantee a winner. However, they can give a good indication about who is most likely to win. They are skewed by the amount of money that’s been put behind a pair of contestants. In the case of Gian and Steph, it shows that the most amount of money has been bet that they’ll win, as compared to the other contestants.
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In regards to how correct betting odds are, history suggests that they’re not far off. Earlier this year, betting odds suggested thatLiz Parnov would win Survivor: Heros vs Villains, and she was, in fact, crowned the winner.
Similarly, so, Brent Draper was correctly pegged to win MasterChef 2023 Plus, last year’s betting odds indicated that Billie McKay would win Masterchef, which she did.
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
Stan Original Series The Tourist is almost back for season two and a bunch of newly released photos have teased fans about what they can expect.
The four photos show Jamie Dornan as Elliot Stanley, or as he’s more commonly known, The Man, and Aussie actor Danielle Macdonald as Helen Chambers looking tense, both of who were main characters in season one.
What is season two of The Tourist about?
Season two of The Tourist will see Elliot and Helen head to Ireland and work together to uncover the truth about Elliot’s past.
The Tourist. Stan.
“As Elliot and Helen are dragged into a longstanding family feud, series two introduces a raft of new characters including Detective Ruairi Slater (The Fall star Conor MacNeill), Niamh Cassidy (OlwenFouéré of The Northman) and the McDonnell family – Donal (Outlander‘s Diarmaid Murtagh), Orla (Fair City‘s Nessa Matthews), Fergal (One of Us is Lying actor Mark McKenna) and Frank (Then You Run‘s Francis Magee),” the official description for the new season reads.
The Tourist. Stan.
Who is in season two of The Tourist?
The upcoming season sees Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald return as Elliot Stanley and Helen Chambers as well as a host of new characters.
The Tourist. Stan.
Jamie Dornan on method acting in season one
Dornan told Variety that he used real-life experiences to get into the mindset of his character in The Tourist.
“I’ve never had to approach a character before who doesn’t know who he is, so it was almost like a total opposite process for me of not allowing yourself a backstory and accepting every single discovery he has as something new,” he said.
“I often tried to consider myself in my most vulnerable moments, where I’ve felt lost or afraid, and draw on those.”
If you weren’t already exhausted by Vanderpump Rules‘ Raquel Leviss’ first interview since #Scandoval, you’re about to be, because there are two more instalments on the way.
Much like every VPR reunion in existence, there won’t be one, nor two parts to Leviss’ first interview… it will be a trilogy.
A lot was said during her interview (like a lot, a lot) which was conducted by none other than fellow Bravo reality star Bethenny Frankel.
For those who aren’t up to date with the peak reality TV moment that was the Vanderpump Rules affair, let me give you a quick explanation.
Ariana Madix was in a nine-year relationship with her (now ex) boyfriend Tom Sandoval. Their entire relationship was documented on Vanderpump Rules. Earlier this year, Madix’s close friend Leviss admitted to being in a six-month affair with Sandoval. Chaos ensued.
Tom and Ariana. Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.
What did Racquel say in her interview?
Leviss dismissed Madix’s nine-year relationship with Sandoval and rationalised her choice to go behind her friend’s back.
“I would not be involved in this affair, secrecy-type situation if I thought there was longevity in this relationship between Tom and Ariana,” she said.
“The people closest to them can see their relationship has not been what they portray on camera. Tom always told me they’re a brand, they’re an image. … They’re business partners.”
Tom and Raquel. Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.
Speaking on her relationship with Madix, Leviss denied that they were ever close.
“We were acquaintances who became friends through the show. We never had a deep conversation that I would have with a best friend.”
Leviss continued to show no remorse and chastised Madix for the way she reacted at the VPR reunion, which was filmed shortly after Madix found out about the affair.
“It is hurtful to me just to think that — my nature is very kind and forgiving and understanding of other people, so the concept of me being the ultimate reality TV villain just blows my mind… And the way that she spoke to me at the reunion, I feel like it was uncalled for,” she said.
When will the next instalments drop?
The next parts of Leviss’ bonkers interview with Frankel are on their way!
Part two will reportedly drop on August 18, while the final instalment is set to be released on August 19, AEST.
Will Racquel be back for the next season of Vanderpump Rules?
It looks unlikely. Most VPR cast members have been photographed filming the new season, and Leviss hasn’t been seen with them.
TMZ has also reported that she won’t be returning.
Ariana Madix. Instagram.
The theory is backed up by Leviss’ interview with Frankel during which she complained about not being compensated for the amount of exposure her affair with Tom bought to the season.
“I just heard what you were saying on TikTok and using my case as an example of exploitation and the way that the network is running to the bank—like laughing, running to the bank with this scandal and I haven’t seen a single penny,” she said. “I feel like it’s not fair and I feel like a toddler saying, ‘It’s not fair,’ but it really isn’t.”
The trailer for Prince Harry’s long-awaited docuseries Heart of Invictus has been released.
The instalment is part of Harry and Meghan Markle’s multi-million dollar deal with Netflix and focuses on the Invictus Games, which are an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, founded by Prince Harry.
The series will follow the human stories behind the games, and give a look into their inspiring backgrounds.
Heart Of Invictus. Netflix.
“Our Invictus Games community represents some of the bravest and most dedicated individuals from 23 nations across the globe.” Prince Harry said in a statement about the new project.
“Heart of Invictus is the incredible story of competitors brought together through service who are now united through sport.
“While in various stages of recovery from both visible and invisible injuries, these competitors and their loved ones give a compelling look at their journey to the Invictus Games, in a way that commands admiration and respect.”
When does Heart of Invictus air?
The five-part series will be released on Netflix on August 30.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is. You can watch it below.
Did Prince Harry start the Invictus Games?
Yes, Prince Harry is the founder of the Invictus Games, and the event came to fruition after he took a trip to the Warrior Games in the USA in 2013.
Heart Of Invictus. Netflix.
“Since the very first Invictus Games back in 2014, we knew that each competitor would contribute in their own exceptional way to a mosaic of resilience, determination, and resolve,” Prince Harry also said.
“This series will give communities around the world a window into the moving and uplifting stories of these competitors on their path to the Netherlands next year.
“As Archewell Productions’ first series with Netflix, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, I couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead or prouder of the Invictus community for continuously inspiring global healing, human potential and continued service.”
StreamHeart of Invictus from August 30 on Netflix.
**SPOILER ALERT: If you are from Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth, this recap contains spoilers for episode eight of The Block which will air on Thursday, August 17**
It’s episode eight of The Block 2023 and unfortunately for Steph and Gian, a lovely friendship continued to develop between Leah and Ash (House Two) and Kristy and Brett (House 3).
In fact, the foursome who have decidedly turned themselves into the Mean Girls cast had a sleepover while House Two underwent some serious demolition.
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Given that it was a long weekend in Melbourne at the time of filming and the fact that the show’s rules means no power tools on a Public Holiday, the Blockheads continued to build their studios by hand.
Meanwhile, tensions have been brewing between Leah and House One’s Kyle, who you may remember called her out for speaking over people during the madness that was the body corporate. Like her husband in episode seven, Leah cannot let sh** go and approaches Kyle to clear the air.
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Kyle, who is pretty much as chill as they come, explains there is no issue; however, he admits he doesn’t think they will ever be besties.
Over in House Four, Steph and Gian are delighted when Scotty Cam tells them they can sell the huge swim spa in their backyard. Dollar signs flash in Gian’s eyes and he smiles from ear to ear. Finally, some luck for the underdogs!
Gian. Nine
As the contestants continue their builds, they’re reminded of the huge prizes up for grabs on The Block this week. Not only will there be a $10k cash prize from Ford for the winning room, but also a $20k wardrobe upgrade from Kinsman, and a goddamn Hermes vintage bag worth at least $20k!!
Even though Kristy and Brett have a solid alliance with their neighbours, their own pairing starts to see a few cracks as they argue about the best way to paint their studio apartment. However, during a Weber grilling challenge, where the Blockheads were tasked with cooking the perfect steak for Scotty, the long-time host awards Brett the win and the couple take home $10k.
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
It’s the game that will undoubtedly stop the nation when the Matildas take on England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup — and while all eyeballs will be on Seven or 7Plus, what about our other favourite shows like The Block?
So, with this – we’ve turned our Chattr Streaming and TV Guide green and gold with the addition of everything you need to know about what else is on.
Scorned MAFS bride Alyssa Barmonde has served up some piping hot tea about her sex-life with her TV husband Duncan James.
Post filming, the reality star managed to stay relatively tight-lipped about her relationship with Duncan, until a recent appearance on Selina Chhaur and Taku Chimwaza’s Back To Realitypodcast.
Alyssa revealed that she and Duncan actually lied about the first time they had sex on the show. They told cameras – and their fellow participants – that they waited until Intimacy Week to slip between the sheets.
MAFS. Nine.
“I do have a bit of a truth bomb,” she told the podcast hosts. “We did not wait to intimacy week. So we had told everyone that we were waiting, that it never happened.”
She clarified that she and Duncan got down and dirty within the first few nights of meeting.
“Look, I don’t want to throw him under the bus because I initially agreed with him,” she said. “But he had said, ‘Look, let’s not tell anyone about this. I feel like we’ll be a bit more respected if we just wait until after Intimacy Week’. And I was like, ‘That’s a good idea’.
“The production would’ve known because my producer was always like, ‘Has it happened yet?’, and I’m probably glowing, right?” she added. “She’d always give me this look, and I’m the worst liar. So I would always be looking around like, things are fine! She’s like, ‘Has it happened yet?’ and I was like, ‘No!’. She knew.”
Duncan is now dating MAFS co-star Evelyn Ellis
Evelyn Ellis. Instagram.
Duncan and Alyssa broke up at the final commitment ceremony when the groom told her that he didn’t want to move forward in a relationship with her.
After the break up, Duncan and Evelyn began a relationship, and have been together since March. The pair confirmed their relationship in May in a video with Nine Entertainment.
“This is Evelyn and Duncan’s hard launch,” Evelyn said in the video.
“It feels good to finally just say it, and it feels kind of exhilarating in a weird, freeing way.”
Soccer fever is well and truly sweeping the nation, and with The Matildas competing in FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final taking place tonight, fans are wondering what the likelihood of them winning is.
One way to get an indication of The Matildas’ chance of taking the W is by looking at the current betting odds.
At the time of writing, Australia has betting odds of $3.30 to win, England has $2.40 while the return for a draw is $3.00.
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What do betting odds mean?
Betting odds are based on a dollar value. So if a punter puts down $1 and their team wins, they’ll get the aforementioned amounts back. The odds apply to different amounts too. For example, if someone bet $10.00 that The Matildas will win they’d get $33.00 back. If they threw down $100.00, they’d have a return of $330.00 and so forth.
Are betting odds always right?
There’s absolutely no guarantee that betting odds can predict a win. However, the betting odds are skewed by the amount of money that’s been put behind a team.
In the case of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final, it means that more money has been bet that England will win in comparison to Australia. Often, these people betting the money have in-depth knowledge about the sport and the teams, so they can provide an indication of who might win.
What is the Australian Matilda’s track record against the English Lionesses?
The Matildas have gone up against The Lionesses six times, and they’ve lost three times, won twice and drawn once. Their most recent match up was in Brentford, UK, at the Gtech Community Stadium in April. They won the match with a score 2 to 0.
What time is the game?
While the Pre-Game starts at 7pm AEST, the official kick-off for tonight’s game is:
8pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
5:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia
6pm AWST — Western Australia
Watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 8pm AEST on 7 and 7Plus.
The air date for the upcoming season of Shark Tank Australia has dropped and you’ll be watching the brand new sharks investing in random inventions later this month.
The show, which has been on a five-year hiatus, is returning to 10 and 10Play on Tuesday, August 29.
Sabri Suby, Dr. Catriona Wallace, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and Robert Herjavec will be the Sharks taking up seats in the Shark Tank, and investing their own money in ideas that contestants present.
Meet the Sharks
Sabri Suby
Sabri Sudy made coveted Australia’s Young Rich List in 2023 and is the founder of the full-service digital marketing agency King Kong.
Dr. Catriona Wallace
Catriona Wallace is an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse. She founded Flamingo AI in 2014 and in 2016 it became only the second woman-led business listed to the Australian Stock Exchange.
Davie Fogarty
David Fogarty is the man behind the bestselling Oodie. On top of that, he founded Davie Group and 10 other consumer brands.
Jane Lu
Jane Lu is the energetic and fiercely independent CEO of the online fashion boutique Showpo. She is also known for her thriving Instagram account and podcast, both called The Lazy CEO.
Robert Herjavec
Robert Herjavec is best known for being one of the OG Sharks on Shark Tank America. He’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars and invested over $24 million across 54 deals during his time onthe US iteration.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is. You can watch it right here:
Shark Tank airs on August 29 at 7.30pm On 10 And 10 Play.
It’s been a whirlwind of wins for The Matildas in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the gals have made their way into the Semi-Final.
Tonight’s hotly-anticipated match will see the Australian women’s team face off against the England Lionesses in Sydney.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Sam Kerr. Instagram.
What time is the game?
While the Pre-Game starts at 7pm AEST, the official kick-off for tonight’s game is:
8pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
5:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia
6pm AWST — Western Australia
Who’s tuning into the Women’s World Cup?
The amount of Aussies tuning into the FIFA World Cup has been astronomical, and their Quarter-Final was watched by 6.54 million people on Seven and 7plus.
A survey conducted by brand tracking platform Tracksuit of 4000 Aussies found that almost 77% of Aussies have noticed an improvement in attention and support towards women’s sport in recent years. The same study found that 60% of Aussies aged 18-24 prefer brands that back women’s sport, compared to only 40% for those aged 35-64.
Sam Kerr. Instagram.
What’s the Matildas “pump up song”?
This one’s a blast from the past! The Matildas’ goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recently revealed that Strawberry Kisses by Nikki Webster has been a “team favourite” for the last few weeks.
“It’s pretty incredible and I’m so flattered and I’m so proud of everything they are achieving as well,” Webster said during an appearance on Fifi, Fev & Nick. “To be a little part of that, is pretty amazing.”
The results of past Matildas games at the FIFA Women’s World Cup
It’s episode six of The Voice Australia 2023 and Jason Derulo believes that he’s just snagged out the winners of The Voice in cousins Tee and Raye.
While the other coaches – Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jess Mauboy – all turned their chairs for the cousin duo, it was Jason who they chose to go with.
Elsewhere in the blind auditions, all four added some more impressive talent to their teams.
See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #6!
Giaan Jordan
It was only Giaan’s second time ever performing in front of a live audience, but her lack of experience with a crowd didn’t dampen her delivery. The 17-year-old indigenous teenager managed to turn three chairs with her rendition of Cindi Lauper’s True Colours and joined Team Jess after she blocked Guy.
Tee and Raye
Cousins Tee and Raye had all four coaches turning their chairs for their performance of En Vogue’s Don’t Let Go (Love).
“This is why I keep coming back to Australia year after year because the talent here is another level!” Rita exclaimed.
However, they chose Team Jason, who declared: “I might have just found the winners of The Voice.”
Jade Taunton
After Jade’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide, Jess headed up on stage to comfort her. Jade revealed that she is a carer for her sister who has cerebral palsy, stating: “I didn’t know who I was as a person.”
Jess told Jade that her performance took her to a “whole other place with her vocals” and the 23-year-old secured a spot on her team.
Jaxson
Jaxson from Victoria dedicated her song I Fall Apart by Post Malone to his late mum and earned a spot on Team Guy.
Cruize Karaitiana
Cruize chose to sing a Rita Ora song in the form of Carry On by Kygo featuring the The Voice coach. He got a chair spin from both Rita and Jess and chose Team Rita.
The Voice continues 7.30pm on Monday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
