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.
It’s episode seven of The Block 2023 and there are six days left until the studio room reveal.
Following the dramatic body corporate the day prior, our Blockheads are STILL reeling after Leah and Ash went for Steph for having her dad, Nick work on House Number Four.
While the chaos doesn’t directly affect Kyle, Ash is fuming about the way he spoke to Leah during the meeting.
Meanwhile, Kyle and Leslie are at Scotty Cam’s house in Gisborne where Danny Wallis pops in to give them some great advice about what he is looking for when buying a house on The Block. He has experience since he’s pretty much bought every single one…
Danny Wallis. Nine
Leah struggles to find a gyp rocker while Gian gets a talking to for dangerous practice
Over in Leah and Ash’s house, besides whingeing, they’re actually renovating and Leah is having real trouble finding a gyp rocker, making many calls with no luck. They then call Tom last year who finds one for them at the very last second.
While taking a break from the drama, Kristy and her husband Brett manage to secure their real estate agent, Belle Property in Hampton. Not taking a break from the drama is Gian, who nearly causes an accident while conducting a demo in front of Foreman Keith on the roof. Site manager Aidan tells him off and Gian promises he won’t do it again.
Gian. Nine
After a day of building, whingeing, complaining and some more building, the problematic Leah and Ash and Kristy and Brett come together in House No.2 to, you guessed it… b**ch and moan about Kyle.
Ash is still fuming about how Kyle spoke to Leah and wants to “talk” to him about it… look out, Kyle! Ash is coming for you…
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!
Neighbours is returning to our small screens and the new season will take place two years in the future.
The new trailer shows that the Neighbours season (reboot?) will kick off with an extravagant wedding between Mike Young (Guy Pearce) and his former love interest Jane Harris (Annie Jones). However, because nothing in soapie land can be straightforward and simple, the quick clip teases a “jaw-dropping twist”.
Neighbours. Ten.
Of course, Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis), Neighbours’ most infamous villain, appears to have something to do with the twist. He’s shown holding the wedding ring and talking to his friend who asks, “You’re not having second thoughts about today, are you?”
Furthermore, avid Neighbours fans will remember that Paul and Jane have a complicated romantic history – suggesting that Paul may be at the wedding to break it up. Watch the trailer for yourself below:
When does Neighbours air?
Neighbours is returning to 10 and 10Play on Monday, September 18. UK and U.S. audiences can view the series on Amazon Freevee plus Prime Video in Australia and New Zealand seven days following free to air viewing on Network 10.
I thought Neighbours was cancelled?
Well, you’re not wrong. Neighbours was cancelled, and its “series finale” aired in July 2022. However, it was revived when Amazon’s AVOD service, Freevee, bought the rights from former Neighbours distributor, Fremantle.
Neighbours. Ten.
Who will be in the Neighbours reboot?
Not all of the Neighbours cast will be returning for the reboot, however, there is a big chunk of characters coming back, plus some newcomers.
Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Stefan Dennis, Ryan Moloney, Annie Jones, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Georgie Stone, Tim Kano, Lucinda Cowden and Lucinda Armstrong Hall are all returning to the soap. While new kids on the block Mischa Barton (yes, that Mischa barton), Shiv Palekar, Sara West, Naomi Rukavina and Xavier Molyneux will all be coming on board.
Plus, Guy Pearce who starred in over 450 episodes from 1986 – 1989 and who returned for the series finale last year, is re-joining the cast, too.
Speaking of his return, Pearce said that he’s happy to come back again, even though he thought his appearance in the series finale would be the last of Mike Young.
“Obviously, if I’m going to extricate myself from the show, I want to do it respectfully. I wasn’t just gonna go, ‘Well, bad luck. You had your chance, that was it,’ you know. So there may be a little appearance or two, shall we say,” he said during an appearance on the Good Weekend Talks podcast.
Neighbours airs on Monday, September 18 on 10 and 10Play.
Undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of a Below DeckDown Under charter for the crew is the tip meeting – especially when it’s a healthy sum.
And, as a viewer, it’s also interesting the see whether the crew’s hard work paid off, or if their guest was particularly stingy or generous.
However, with so many dollar amounts flying around, it can be hard to remember if a tip is actually good, and it’s often easier to rely on the gang’s reaction to gauge the answer.
Below Deck Down Under. Hayu.
However, we’ve eliminated that problem for you by going through every episode of Below Deck Down Under, and popping together a list of exactly how much each guest gave in tips. You can thank us later.
The tips from each season of Below Deck Down Under
Season One
Charter 1 USD $16,230
Charter 2 USD $16,920
Charter 3 USD $16,530
Charter 4 USD $16,230
Charter 5 USD $17,800
Charter 6 USD $14,000
Charter 7 USD $16,149
Charter 8 USD $16,149
Below Deck Down Under. Hayu.
Season Two
Charter 1 USD $17,500
Charter 2 USD $15,000
Charter 3 USD $25,000
The difference in the cost of charter
Season two of Below Deck Down Under is held on the former Japanese fishing vessel turned super yacht The Northern Sun. As many fans have pointed out, the current season’s boat is erm, slightly sub-par to season one’s Thalassa. Case in point: Tzarina’s cramped kitchen.
Below Deck Down Under. Hayu.
And, the drop in quality is represented in the price of the charters.
In season one the average cost was USD $310,000 for a trip, while season two is much lower, at USD $161,700.
However, despite the lower cost of the charter, the tips are significantly higher. For example, charter six on season one of BDDU gave a tip of USD $14,000, while charter three on season two gave a tip of USD $25,000, which is a massive 56% increase.
The Voice Australia may have only just kicked off the current season, but they’re already casting for 2024.
“The country’s number-one music show is back for another season!” The casting page reads. “Do you think you could walk onto Australia’s biggest stage and turn a chair?”
The Voice. Seven.
How do I apply
Casting for The Voice Australia 2024 is already open, so those interested in applying can do so through the link here.
What’s the application process like?
The first step of applying for The Voice Australia is to fill out a detailed online questionnaire. Here, you’ll be asked to fill in some personal details, like your name and address. Next, you’ll be asked some open-ended questions about your life and music preferences.
Amongst these questions are What is the craziest thing that has ever happened to you? and What artist/s do you aspire to be like and why?
The Voice. Seven.
Another question, which isn’t necessarily related to music but could help producers concoct a back story about you is: Tell us something that might surprise us? What you did on the weekend? A funny story about you?.
Applicants are also asked to send in a video of themselves performing as part of the application process.
What does the winner of The Voice receive?
The person who’s crowned the winner of The Voice Australia receives $100,000 in prize money, as well as a recording contract with Universal Music.
Who has won The Voice in the past?
The Voice has had 11 winners since it started back in 2012.
Lachie Gill. Instagram.
On the most recent season, Lachie Gill from Team Rita won the competition. He recently told The Daily Telegraph that he has a bunch of songs ready to release soon.
“We’ve got maybe 12 or 13 songs ready to go that we can put out so definitely want to get those out in a reasonable amount of time so that people aren’t waiting four months every time for a new song,” he said.
Watch the current season of The Voice Australia on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode two of The Traitors Australia and two players have already been eliminated from the game, with two more set to leave tonight.
The remaining players gathered at breakfast and accusations ran wild around the bunch about who were the Traitors amongst them. Gyton found himself in the crossfire, with suspicion mounting over his intentions in the game.
The Traitors. Ten.
Meanwhile, Elias failed to turn up to the morning meal, meaning that he was the Faithful who was eliminated (or murdered, as the show likes to eloquently put it) overnight.
The Challenge
The players gathered together for the challenge and were told by host Rodger Corserthat they’d need to retrieve large puzzle blocks from a lake using a rowboat, and then arrange them into a pyramid before time ran out.
The red team finished their pyramid with just seconds to go and won eight bars of silver, which equates to $16,000 in the prize pot.
The Traitors. Ten.
Because the red team won the challenge, they were given the opportunity to compete in the Immunity Challenge. Simone found the Lucky Shield for the second time, giving herself immunity once again.
Who was murdered and who was banished?
At the Banishment Ceremony, Gyton had a clear target on his back and despite giving a sincere pitch, the other players believed he was using his acting chops to fool them. Traitor Sam was slyly campaigning to blindside fellow Traitor Ash, and tried to encourage Gyton and Luke to vote with him.
The Traitors. Ten.
However, the majority voted against Gyton and he was eliminated from the game. But, not before he made it clear that his vote was on Ash, raising suspicion around her claim to be a Faithful.
With Faithful Gyton eliminated, all three Traitors were safe once again.
16 remain as The Traitors Australia 2023 continues on August 21 on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode 5 of The Voice Australia 2023 and we saw another round of the Blind Auditions, with one particular stand out.
The episode saw coachesGuy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Jason Derulo and Rita Ora battle it out for their favourite voices, and all four were desperate to secure one talent who was described as an “undeniable force”.
See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #4!
David Aumua
David gave such a stunning performance of You Say by David Aumua that he not only got a four-chair turn, but he also had Jess on her knees, begging him to join her team. And, that wasn’t before she blocked Guy mid-pitch.
The Queenslander opened up about his weight insecurities, and emotionally spoke about how they’ve stopped him from pursuing a career in music.
Jess’s desperate plea for the 24-year-old was successful and David officially joined Team Jess.
Nyree Huyser
Nyree also managed to get all four coaches to turn their chairs for her rendition of Stone Cold by Demi Lovato. Rita called the performance “next level” while Guy questioned: “Where have you been hiding?”.
The 37-year-old mother of three opted to go with Team Rita.
Caitlyn Bamber
Year 11 student – and Guy Sebastian super fan – Caitlyn bravely belted out Guy’s song Where Have You Been Hiding. The risk paid off and both he and Jason turned their chairs. After an impressive pitch by Jason, Caitlyn shocked the audience by choosing his teams, instead of Guys.
Maz Green
Guy and Jess both spun their chairs for Maz, who covered TikTok tune Snap by Rosa Linn. After a face-off between the two judges, Maz chose Team Guy.
Sihana Haxhnikaj
Sixteen-year-old Sihana joined Team Rita after the pop singer spun for her performance of Miley Cyrus’s Nothing Breaks Like A Heart.
The Voice continues 7.30pm on Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
It’s episode five of The Block 2023 and Studio week gets underway!
The good news is, the bathrooms have already been completed after some serious tears and drama. The best news though?! These renovated additions will serve as the lush homes our Blockheads can stay in during their ~jOurNeY~.
The morning after the judging
It’s the morning after the judging and Leahis fuming after the judges called her bathroom “half-baked”. It’s not half-baked, goddamn it! It was a bloody work of art!
Meanwhile, her arch nemesis Steph and her husband, Gian, have now found new builders. The catch? They can only stay onsite for two weeks. Lol.
Steph and Gian with their builder. Nine
While this is already drama of epic proportions, Ash is furious that Steph’s dad Nick helped them and broke The Block rules, working without being paid or inducted.
Ash then calls a body corporate meeting but before the blessed affair, he runs into Steph and Gian at the McCafe telling the shocked pair why the meeting was taking place.
Whether it was a breach or not, Steph feels she is being attacked.
The Body Corporate
Unsurprisingly, Leah runs the Body Corporate and tensions rise with Kyle accusing Leah of talking over everyone.
“No one talks to me like that,” she says.
After the heated discussions, Steph and Gian promise to make amends by paying Nick and promise that next time he will be inducted…but most of the other couples are still P**SED.
The Body Corporate meeting. Nine
There’s a clear group divide
Kyle and Leslie get a surprise after their Week 1 reveal win when they arrive at Scotty’s house in Gisborne. They are joined by avid Block buyer, Danny Wallis.
While they’re living it up on vacay, Steph is in tears — again — when she realises she has to find a third builder. To make matters worse, when she goes shopping with Liberty and Leslie, they run into Kristy and Leah and a clear divide among the women is formed.
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!
Ever since the reboot of The Real Housewives of Sydney was confirmed, there’s been speculation about which of the city’s high-flying socialites will be strapping on stilettos and brainstorming a catchy tagline for the show.
Now, it’s finally been revealed exactly who will be appearing on the Housewives reboot, and among the women are some very well-known names, as well as some returnees from the original series.
“Australia meet your new housewives. These seven women bring their own style, glamour and candour to the re-imagined series that puts Sydney in the spotlight,” Commissioner and BINGE Executive Director Alison Hurbert-Burns said.
“We can’t wait to follow their friendships and epic social lives when the show lands on BINGE later this year. Buckle up, it’s coming very soon…”
Meet the official cast of The Real Housewives of Sydney.
Victoria Montano
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Victoria, the owner of the luxury-sport brand Sport Luxe, is a fervent fashion enthusiast, personal stylist, amateur show-jumper, wife, and mother of two. She’s ambitious, trendy, and daring with a sharp sense of humour that tends to keep everyone engaged and amused.
Terry Biviano
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Terry comes from a large, tight-knit Italian family, and her passion for fashion and business allowed her to create a thriving international shoe empire. A natural socialite, she exudes contagious energy and effortlessly brings friends together, always being the centre of attention at any gathering.
Sally Obermeder
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Life took an unexpected turn when Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. After undergoing chemotherapy treatment, two mastectomies and reconstructive surgery she was declared cancer free in 2012. She’s the co-owner of the wellness brand, Swiish, and juggles the daily commitments of family and work.
Krissy Marsh
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Krissy returns for her second season on The Real Housewives of Sydney. The season one star brings unmatched energy and has a busy schedule with a diverse career in fashion, business, and charity, as well as being a mother of three.
Nicole O’Neil
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Nicole is another returning Housewife who exudes culture and timeless beauty. With a captivating mix of Swedish and Lebanese heritage, Nicole’s grace and sophistication mirror her diverse and privileged upbringing. The former Miss Australia has travelled the world, but now her focus is solely on her two daughters.
Kate Adams
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Meet Kate, a trailblazer with an extraordinary professional journey. From self-made success to conquering the start-up world and then cashing in, Kate now owns and runs the world-famous Bondi Vet Hospital.
Caroline Gaultier
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Caroline, originally from Prague, has resided in various cities including Tokyo, Byron Bay, and currently calls Sydney’s Bondi Beach home. Caroline openly acknowledges that her driving force in life is vanity, as she strives to look and feel her absolute best.
The Real Housewives of Sydney is coming soon to Binge.
After leaving Geordie Shore in 2016, Charlotte Crosby put her focus on building her empire — and her family — and now she’s back, with a brand-new reality series, Charlotte in Sunderland.
Premiering on August 17, only on Binge, the series will follow the famed reality star as she pursues her personal and professional dreams in her beloved hometown of Sunderland.
“I’m Charlotte Crosby and you’re about to see me in a way you’ve never seen me before,” she promises in the first-look trailer which was released on August 14.
Accompanied by her boyfriend Jake and mum Letitia, she will juggle the stresses of running her businesses and preparing for motherhood.
Letitia and Charlotte Crosby. Binge
What can we expect?
For fans who can’t get enough of the outspoken star, we’ll get to see the goings-on in Charlotte’s life, including her successful empire. Because, on top of being one of the most famous faces in the world, Crosby owns the clothing label Pepper Girls Club and the homeware label, Naked Lane.
Plus, we’ll also see just how resourceful the self-made businesswoman is, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the woman who has amassed a large and loyal young fan base throughout her years growing up in the limelight.
Charlotte in Sunderland is made by Chatterbox Media for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
Stream Charlotte in Sunderland from August 17 with new episodes dropping weekly, only on Binge.
The new season of The Masked Singer is set to have a singer that’s so famous that the judges are left in shock at the reveal.
The new trailer teases that the season will see a “Grammy-winning global superstar” as well as a ‘Hollywood heartthrob”.
While no celebrities are actually revealed in the clip (because that would, you know, ruin the whole concept of the show), the judges are shown being absolutely blown away by one of the reveals.
Viewers also get a first look at the masks that will be taking centre stage in the upcoming season. Among them are a cute-looking blue cow, a slightly creepy crash dummy and a strangely beautiful space fairy.
The Masked Singer. Ten.
Where can I watch the trailer?
Right here!
Who are the judges on The Masked Singer Australia?
Season four judges Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan, Mel Brown, andDavid Hughes are all returning for The Masked Singer Australia 2023. Host Osher Gunsberg will be coming back as well.
Hughes has been a judge on the show since its inception in 2019. Whereas Chatfield, Swan and Brown all joined in 2022 after Dannii Minogue, Jackie O and Urzilla Carlson left.
The Masked Singer. Ten.
What celebrities have performed on The Masked Singer Australia?
The Masked Singer Australia has seen some pretty big international celebrities perform in disguise, including Michelle Williams from Destiny’s Child and Sam Sparro.
Who has won The Masked Singer Australia?
There have been four seasons of The Masked Singer Australia and four winners.
Cody Simpson won season one as a robot. Bonnie Anderson won the second as a bush ranger, Anastacia won the third season as a Vampire and Melody Thornton was the most recent winner as a Mirrorball.
The Masked Singer. Ten.
The Masked Singer is coming soon To 10 And 10 Play.
It’s episode four of The Voice Australia 2023 and a backup singer from two of the coaches past took to the stage in the blind auditions.
The episode saw coachesGuy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Jason Derulo and Rita Orastack their teams with some seriously impressive talent.
See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #4!
Tarryn Stokes
Tarryn from Victoria sang backup vocals for both Guy and Jess over a decade ago and blew all four judges away on The Voice with her performance of She Used To Be Mine by Sara Bareilles.
She spoke openly about her struggles with self-doubt.
“After having kids I had a bit of a break from singing, I tried to work on myself, so my confidence has built up a little bit,” she said.
However, Tarryn’s talent was obvious and all of the judges spun their chairs for her. Jason said that he felt like he “should have paid for that performance” but she chose Team Rita, who declared that she “felt like she one of the best singers in the competition.”
Nick Cunningham
It was a similar story for Nick who also got chair turns from all four judges for his rendition of Men at Work’s Down Under but chose to go with Team Rita.
Jess said that the cover was “the most epic and hauntingly beautiful version”, while Jason sang his praises. “You are a one-man band; you could play arenas,” he said.
Robbie Hunt
Robbie was one of Team Guy’s latest recruits after turning three of the judge’s chairs for his performance of Lewis Capaldi’s Forget Me. Jason was blocked by Guy, and he wasn’t happy about it.
“I got blocked before I even had a chance to turn, it’s brutal. It’s cutthroat here, everybody has brought their A-game!’ Jason said.
Alex Jeans
Alex caught the attention of Jess and Jason, who both turned for him for his take on Never Tear Us Apart by INXS. While both coaches lay down impressive pitches, he ultimately chose Team Jason.
Sean Millis
Sean got chair turns from Jess and Rita for his beautiful rendition of 7 Years by Lukas Graham. Post-performance Lukas opened up about living with a rare disease called Hunters Syndrome and how much singing means to him.
The Voice continues 7.30pm on Monday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Can’t get enough of our Aussie Matildas during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023? Well, we’re here to remind you that you can watch the Disney+ Australian Original series, Matildas: The World at Our Feet.
The six-parter is an inspirational and intimate behind-the-scenes story of the Matildas — Australia’s women’s national football team.
Originally released on April 26, 2023, the doco follows the stories of the players including global superstar and captain Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter and Mary Fowler and “revealed the sacrifices they’ve made and struggles they’ve endured as they strive to become the best in the world’s most popular sport.
“Despite their hardships, one goal follows them throughout – to leave a lasting legacy that empowers and inspires future generations to pursue their dreams.”
What else will Matildas:The World at Our Feet be about?
The series also gave access to the players on and off the field as they worked towards their biggest challenge yet – the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
“It’s been an incredible experience sharing our journeys with Disney+, both on the field and off, and I can’t wait for the world to see our true love, dedication and passion for the game and our country,” Kerr said in a statement at the time the series was announced on March 8.
The series is a must-watch for fans around the country and the perfect companion to cheer on our Matildas!
Stream Matildas: The World at Our Feet on Disney+ now.
It’s episode one of The Traitors Australia and Rodger Corser is back with a deliciously dangerous game of lies, deception and betrayal.
Twenty players, including an exciting mix of everyday Aussies and some very famous faces, descended on the Grand Old Hotel to win up to a quarter of a million dollars in silver bars.
Once everyone was acquainted, the cast was summoned into the Banishment Room, where three players were secretly picked to be the Traitors. They were Blake, Ash and Sam.
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And even though he wasn’t chosen, Australian Survivor alum Luke Toki was ready to sniff them out — and as we all know, not much can get passed him!
The Challenge
During the first challenge, the Traitors and the Faithful worked together to begin building their prize pool having to send a Flaming Phar Lap down into a gate and set it alight.
Split into two teams, they were also playing for a “life-saving” prize that protected them from murder.
Simone succeeded in the challenge and was safe and $40,000 worth of silver bars was added to the prize pot.
The Traitors challenge one. Ten
Who was murdered and who was banished?
The three Traitors met in the Traitors Tower, excited over their first meeting, before Anjelica was the first player to be murdered.
Then, during the first Banishment Ceremony of the season, Sarah and Ash became the two main suspects; however, Annabel through anything off by saying they were focusing on the wrong type of suspect, accusing Corinne.
With the deciding vote, Gyton also chose Corinne, who was the first to be Banished. Of course, she was a Faithful.
18 remain as The Traitors Australia 2023 continues on August 14 on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode five of The Block 2023 and it’s finally time to see the guest bathroom room reveals our Blockheads have been working on during week one.
Before we get stuck into showing off their stunning creations, here’s a list of what happened during the episode.
Kyle and Leslie and Leah and Ash both think that they are the only house doing curves.
Steph and Gian are still struggling with their builder Ryan and decide it’s time to get a new team in.
Leah catches Steph talking to her stone maker, given that they already can’t stand each other, she thinks she is trying to steal her trades. “Is she dumb and innocent or smart and sneaky?” she tells Kristy, gossiping once again.
Steph’s dad Nick arrives at The Block once again and it appears he may have helped House 4 with their renovations. Leah and Kristy see red! “Is it cheating?” Eliza asks.
New judge Marty Fox finally joins Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer to judge the rooms.
Room Reveals
House 1 Kyle and Leslie – $30,366
Positives: The judges love the curved ceiling, with Marty saying it will photograph nicely. They also agree it has a lovely, warm feeling about it.
Negatives: Shaynna was concerned by the placement of the drain in the bathroom and Darren took issue with the fact that there was no underfloor heating in their bathroom.
House 2 Leah and Ash – $19,691
Positives: Once again, the judges loved the curved ceiling and Darren also loved the “bold style” and Venetian plaster walls.
Negatives: Marty thought the dark green made the bathroom feel like a nightclub and that the door placement was incorrect. The judges also felt the white toilet stood out for all the wrong reasons and Shaynna called the styling “half-baked”.
Naturally, Leah was upset over the judging, especially when Marty cautioned the couple not to be so bold throughout the rest of the house.
House 3 – Kristy and Brett – $17,534
Positives: It felt like a day spa.
Negatives: Overall, there were mixed reactions from the judges. Even though it felt calming, they didn’t think the theme was executed that well, with Marty calling it “bland”.
They also had issues with the industrial-style shower screen, with Marty saying the entire space had “no emotional connection”. Darren was concerned by the mixed styles in the bathroom, urging them to pick one and stick to it.
House 4 – Steph and Gian – $22,362
Positives: The bottom half of the bathroom was a success.
Negatives: The judges didn’t like the beams, saying they didn’t “look rustic” and their one and only towel rail didn’t work.
House 5 – Eliza and Liberty – $26,262
Positives: Darren’s initial feeling was “wow” and they loved the tiles, with the feeling of the bathroom noted as “divine”.
Negatives: The judges felt that the mixed metals didn’t really work and neither did the placement of the flush of the toilet.
The Verdict
Kyle and Leslie took out the win and were granted a one-night getaway at Scott Cam’s house in Gisborne from last season.
Scoreboard
GUEST BATHROOM JUDGING SCORES
Darren
Shaynna
Marty
Total
**Kyle and Leslie
8 ½
8 ½
8
25
Leah and Ash
8 ½
8 ½
7 ½
24 ½
Kristy and Brett
7 ½
6 ½
7
21
Steph and Gian
7
6 ½
7
20 ½
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The casting of Aidan Shaw’s ex-wife in And Just Like That has broken the fourth wall and sent fans spiralling, because of the mindblowing real-life link to the actress.
In season two, episode nine, Carrie Bradshaw is introduced to her on-and-off boyfriend Aidan’s ex-wife Cathy (Rosemarie DeWitt) for the first time. While the meeting may seem awkies enough, in reality, it’s SO much more.
Fans of the show may remember that DeWitt played a lawyer named Fern at Miranda’s law firm in Sex and the City.
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However, hardcore SATC fans will know that the casting of DeWitt runs so much deeper. She is actually the IRL wife of Ron Livingston, who played Carrie’s long-term boyfriend Berger in Sex and the City. Whew, that is some Taylor Swift-style Easter Egg dropping.
What did fans say about the casting of Rosemarie DeWitt as Aidan’s ex-wife?
Because absolutely nothing gets past SATC fans, Twitter (X?!) erupted with hundreds of users posting about the real-life crossover.
In real life Rosemarie DeWitt is married to Jack Berger (Ron Livingston). In 2003, they appeared in a Sex and the City episode. However, in #AndJustLikeThat she’s playing a different character. Will Berger make an appearance? pic.twitter.com/dapnELxXqg
Are Ron Livingston and Rosemarie DeWitt still together?
Yep! Rosemarie and Berger, erm, Ron Livingstone are happily married and share two children Gracie James and Esperanza Mae.
What was Carrie and Berger’s storyline in Sex and the City?
Berger was one of Carrie’s long-term boyfriends on the show. However, he’s most famously remembered for dumping her via a post-it note. The note read: “I’m sorry. I can’t. Don’t hate me.”
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Even two decades on from the infamous scene, it’s one of the most memorable parts of the iconic season. Speaking in a 2018 interview with Today, Livingstone said that the age of post-it break ups is long gone.
“There’s something about being in the age of texting, and Tinder where, like, a handwritten Post-it note is actually kind of old fashioned and quaint,” he said. “You put some effort into that.”
For the past two seasons Hunted Australia has seen teams of two Fugitives try to evade a group of Hunters. However, the casting call for the new season suggests that this may be changing.
Interestingly, on the casting page, applicants can select a ‘solo’ or ‘team’ option, indicating that individuals may be on the run in the upcoming season.
“If you are applying alone please complete a SOLO application, if you are applying with a team-mate please complete a TEAM application,” the terms read.
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Elsewhere on the application page, the solo aspect is mentioned again.
“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on the run from the authorities? What would you do? Who would you trust?” It reads. “If you are ready to be part of a thrilling, life-changing adventure, either in a team of 2 or on your own…apply now.”
If you’re interested in going on the run on a reality show and think you have what it takes to evade the Hunters, you can apply for the show.
How do I apply?
Casting has just opened for Hunted season three, and those interested in applying for the show can do so through the link here.
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What’s the application process like?
Like most Australian reality shows, the first step is answering a lengthy questionnaire. Some of the questions include: Why would you want to go on the run? What would you like to get away from? and Describe a typical day for you.
Some further questions include Who is the person you will miss the most while on the run and why? How do you feel about the level of surveillance in Australia? and Do you feel watched or does it make you feel safe?
After the application form is completed, the casting team will contact successful applicants for further details and, potentially, interviews.
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Where is Hunted 2024 filmed?
It’s yet to be officially confirmed where Hunted Australia 2024 will be filmed. However, considering both season one and two were filmed in Victoria, it’s likely that the third season will be filmed there too.
This year, there won’t only be three traitors on The Traitors Australia – there will also be a selection of famous faces amongst the cast.
Seven of the hopefuls heading into The Traitors residence are probably already familiar to many Aussies. Amongst them are reality TV stars, a gold Logie winner and a TikTok celeb.
Check out all the famous faces competing on The Traitors Australia 2023.
Ash Pollard
Job: Reality star
Location: Victoria
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Ash, a reality TV veteran, has conquered cooking, dancing, and surviving the jungle to become an unapologetic TV and radio personality.
With two young daughters, she’s sharp and strategic, which has been her survival kit in the cutthroat entertainment industry for a solid decade. Now, leaving her family behind to become a Traitor contestant, she said she’s doing it for her fam.
“It’s so cliché but I could not live without them. I would literally die for them. The decision to do this was tough but for a chance at that prize money, that will cover nappies and wipes until forever!”
Based in Melbourne and up for the challenge, Ash says that she hates lying but acknowledged it might be necessary to make it to the end.
“I despise lying as a general rule. I think it’s pathetic. White lies I feel are okay. You know, white lies you tell your kids, white lies if you’re trying to set up a surprise party… lying on The Traitors, I can understand and I think I may be doing a lot of that and I’m okay with that. I will do whatever it takes to win. If that means lying every single day, then I’ll do it.”
Gyton Grantley
Job: Actor
Location: Victoria
The Traitors. Seven.
Gyton is a well-known Australian actor who starred as Carl Williams in the original Underbelly series. He’s concerned that his career could jeopardize his chances in The Traitors.
“Let’s imagine people are aware I’m an actor, it could be an advantage or a disadvantage. I’m an actor so people will probably assume I’m very good at lying but I see being an actor as trying to find the truth in things, so hopefully people can trust me. I don’t know if it will help or hinder me, it’s catch 22.”
Gyton considers himself a strategist and is looking forward to the gameplay element of the competition. However, he says at the end of the day the reason he joined the show is for his family.
“I am a family man, it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Hannah Ferrier
Job: Former Below Deck chief stew
Location: New South Wales
The Traitors. Seven.
After countless years as a chief stew on superyachts, Hannah has become a master in deciphering human behaviour. The former Below Deck chief stew has dealt with a myriad of personalities and situations, and has undoubtedly seen it all.
“I started filming Below Deck nearly 10 years ago and I feel like the person I was back then and who I am today are now two very different people. I’m a mum now, I have a mortgage and responsibilities,” she says.
She says that her husband has warned her to not get too comfortable with the other The Traitors competitors. “I’m worried I might talk too much which could be my downfall. I need to remember what my husband told me – not everything that goes in your head needs to come out of your mouth,” she says.
Luke Toki
Job: Survivor all-star
Location: Western Australia
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Known for his entertaining and strategic gameplay, Luke has gained immense popularity through his appearances on Australian Survivor. Now a father of three and a real estate agent, Luke is ready to bring chaos to The Traitors.
“Stabbing people in the back? That’s my bread and butter! Haha only in the games, not in real life. I want to get in there and make as many friends as possible to get people on my side and to stick with me… but if you look at me funny, I’m going to vote you out!” He says.
Ian Zaro
Job: Content creator
Location: Queensland
The Traitors. Seven.
With a whopping two million TikTok followers, Ian hails from Queensland as a content creator who is the life of the party. From transforming into Tina Turner to a pineapple costume for clips on the app, he effortlessly switches characters on social media and will use his adaptability to gain an edge in the game.
While being a social media personality can be easily misunderstood, Ian aims to defy stereotypes and present a new kind of influencer. He explains, “I feel like with content these days, it’s always the stereotypical beautiful person who seem to have their life in order. I wanted to be different and I’m random, I’m having fun and it’s also been fun to be one of the OG Indigenous creators in Australia as well.”
No stranger to online trolls, Ian plans to turn the tables by keeping a thick skin and handling any challenging situations that come his way.
Simone Williams
Job: Professional wrestler
Location: Los Angeles
The Traitors. Seven.
Simone is not your typical wrestler. By day, she may seem charming and sweet, but when she steps into the ring, she transforms into Princess Aussie, a force to be reckoned with.
She’s been a professional wrestler for five years, and says that her career has taught her how to be tough.
“In professional wrestling, everyone’s coming for your spot, it’s never safe. You have to always be on your game. So I feel like that will help me here because I won’t take anything on face value.”
Simone says that while she’s looking forward to the social aspects of the game, she’ll never take her eyes off the prize.
“Although I’m really looking forward to meeting a lot of people and making some cool friends, my eyes are on the prize. I’m going to make the moves I need in order for me to win.”
Paul de Gelder
Job: Former elite soldier
Location: Los Angeles
The Traitors. Seven.
Paul is a former elite soldier, shark attack survivor, and part-time rapper. He was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour in 2009 while he was doing a counter-terrorism exercise.
“Fortunately for me, I don’t have flashbacks or nightmares or hold onto things like that. I’ve been through enough in my life to realise that was just another chapter and life goes on. I also have that dark military humour and Aussie humour so I take the positive and found it catapulted me into knowing more about myself,” he said of the attack.
He says he doesn’t want to be a “leader” in The Traitors in order to avoid having a target on his back.
“I can be the follower. I can fit into any scenario and sometimes you just have to shut off your emotions and I’m very good at that,” he says.
The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
