In 2022, The TraitorsAustralia cast was filled to the brim with regular joes like you and me; however, this year, there are some very famous faces joining the ranks.
While the entire group have an advantage over their predecessors, it turns out that the celebs could have an extra edge over the competition and there’s a very obvious reason why.
“They’re career reality TV contestants,” host Rodger Corser told Chattr in an interview before the series premiere.
“They’ve [the celebs} done this, and they’ve done the media afterwards. They have done interviews and they kind of know how a show is going to be put together and they have a knowledge of what works on screen. So, they bring a version of themselves which is going to get screen time.”
This year, the group of Faithfuls and Traitors include Below Deck alum Hannah Ferrier, My Kitchen Rules’Ash Pollard, actor Gyton Grantley and AustralianSurvivor‘sLuke Toki to name a few.
Luke Toki, Ash Pollard, Hannah Ferrier and Gyton Grantley. Ten
He continued: “This is like shock jock radio, you can’t sit on the fence, you have to have an opinion. Even if that opinion is totally wrong, you’ve just got to put your foot in one camp.”
Why do all contestants have an advantage this season?
While last year, the contestants went in mostly blind to the experience, this year, they knew exactly what to expect.
For Corser, the cast having this valuable information about the game meant that after the first murder, it was “game on”.
“The first episode, it’s great, but a few things need to happen obviously,” he said. “Once the shock of losing the first person and being banished — which they usually get wrong — and the first murder, then it’s really kind of game on.”
The Traitors 2023 cast. Ten
Last year, contestants were only given clues as to what the show was about during the application process; however, in 2023, they’ve seen a whole other season.
“Everyone was on an even playing field of naivety I suppose,” he said. “But this year, they’re not. Annabel [contestant], she’s quite blatantly going, ‘No one knows more about the show than I do. I’ve seen every English speaking [series], I’ve listened to every podcast.’”
Perhaps the biggest trump card of all? Knowing that they have to get in there and make an impact. And fast.
The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
Soccer fever has well and truly swept the nation thanks to the Matilda’s near-perfect run in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The team is gearing up to play against France in the quarter-final game this weekend – and the country is getting ready to cheer them on.
It’s been touted as the biggest night in sporting in more than two decades and you can watch everything as it plays out live.
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action!
Mackenzie Arnold. Instagram.
What time is the game?
The Pre-Game for the quarter-final starts at 4pm AEST on Saturday August 12, the official kick-off for tonight’s game is:
5pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
4:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia
3pm AWST — Western Australia
How you can watch it
The hotly anticipated FIFA quarter-final will be played live on the sport’s official broadcast, Network 7. It will also be streamed on 7Plus and Optus Sport.
Want to watch with other Matilda’s fans?
If you weren’t lucky enough to snag a ticket to the game, but still want to cheer on the Matlidas alongside other passionate fans, you can head to one of the official ‘FIFA Fan Festivals’ where the game will be screened live.
The FIFA Fan Festivals will take place in the following five major cities.
Sydney: Tumbalong Park
Melbourne: Federation Square
Brisbane: Riverside Green, South Bank Parklands
Adelaide Festival Plaza
Perth: Forrest Place
Alanna Kennedy. Instagram.
What games have the Matildas won in the FIFA World Cup 2023?
The Australian women’s soccer team has had an almost perfect run in the FIFA world cup so far, having only been beaten once.
Australia vs Denmark: Matildas won, 2-0
Australia vs Ireland: Matildas won, 1-0
Australia vs Nigeria: Matildas lost, 2-3
Australia vs Canada: Matildas won, 4-0
Matildas quarter-final lineup
1. Lydia Williams 2. Courtney Nevin 3. Aivi Luik 4. Clare Polinghorne 5. Cortnee Vine 6. Clare Wheeler 7. Steph Catley 8. Alex Chidiac 9. Caitlin Foord 10. Emily van Egmond 11. Mary Fowler 12. Teagan Micah 13. Tameka Yallop 14. Alanna Kennedy 15. Clare Hunt 16. Harley Raso 17. Kyah Simon 18. Mackenzie Arnold 19. Katrina Gorry 20. Sam Kerr 21. Ellie Carpenter 22. Charlotte Grant 23. Kyra Cooney-Cross
Catch all the action from 4pm AEST on Network 7, 7Plus and Optus Sport.
The Traitors Australia is back for a brand new season, and this year there will be 20 cast members ready to use any means possible to make it to the end and collect the $250,000 prize money.
Amongst the competitors are some well-known Australian celebrities, as well as some everyday Aussies. While all of the contestants are entering the game with the same intention, three of them will secretly be informed that they are the Traitors and their mission is to jeopordise the other contestants.
Who those Traitors are, we don’t know yet. However, you can find out more about all twenty of the competitors below.
Anjelica
Job: Lawyer
Location: NSW
The Traitors. Seven.
Anjelica, the corporate lawyer turned pageant queen, proudly declares herself as the brunette version of Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.
Representing Australia on the international pageant stage, Anjelica holds the title of reigning Miss International Australia. While she loves her life in pageantry, it’s the thrill of the courtroom that really excites her.
“I very much love the adrenaline you get when you step foot into that courtroom. It’s like a stage room so as soon as I walk in, it’s game face and performance. And you don’t finish that performance until the judge stamps that gavel!”
Should she win, Anjelica plans to gift her prize money to her mum.
Annabel
Job: Customer success manager
Location: Victoria
The Traitors. Seven.
Although she may appear innocent, Annabel is no pushover saying, “I’m like a chihuahua. You hear me before you see me but also, if you mess with me, I’ll bite your face off”.
Annabel is a massive Australian Survivor fan and a huge game player. She was born in the UK but currently resides in Melbourne as a customer success manager.
While the excitement of the game and pursuing Traitors attracts her, there is a more significant reason she wants to win the show, and that’s for her beloved toy poodle, Puffy Fluffykins.
“Last year I suffered a devastating loss. Puffy Fluffykins developed a taste for exquisite fabrics and destroyed my entire cashmere sweater collection. The prize money will go a long way in repairing the broken trust, and perhaps even providing Puffs with some cashmere sweaters of his own.”
Acknowledging that undertaking missions aren’t exactly her forte, Annabel says she will rely on her social abilities and hope it will take her far in the game.
Ash
Job: Reality star
Location: Victoria
The Traitors. Seven.
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.”
Blake
Job: Beer sales manager
Location: Victoria
The Traitors. Seven.
With his happy-go-lucky demeanour and addiction to board games, Blake is betting on his strategy and charm to conquer The Traitors.
“I think my cheeky, double-dimpled smile and witty repartee has got me here and hopefully I can strategise and play the game to the fullest that gets me to the end,” he said.
The beer salesman says he has a deep desire to win the game and to take care of his mother who battles Huntington’s Disease. “In the past, my Mum would enjoy coming along to live stand up shows that I’d be a part of and I know being on this would be something she’d enjoy watching. I’d love to make her proud.”
Camille
Job: Former federal agent
Location: Australian Capital Territory
The Traitors. Seven.
Entering the game as a japanese tour guide, Camille is set to surprise everyone by revealing her secret past as a Federal Agent for over 17 years. From drug importations to fraud, money laundering to people smuggling, and personal protection, she’s done it all. Now, armed with her fluency in Japanese, Camille plans to put her undercover skills to use in locating The Traitors.
Although her current life revolves around being a stay-at-home mom of three kids, dealing with school lunches, pick-ups, drop-offs, and even dog duties, Camille’s past has shaped her significantly. She believes her diverse experiences will give her an edge in the game, combining her observational skills from her previous cop life with the joys of being a mom.
If Camille goes all the way and wins the game, she has plans to use the prize money to buy a campervan and take her kids on trips across Australia.
Corinne
Job: Nurse/cattle owner
Location: Queensland
The Traitors. Seven.
Despite being one of the eldest participants in the game at 61, Corinne refuses to let anything hinder her. She takes on swimming, mountain biking, and cross-country running, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Corinne, a nurse and a cattle station owner is no stranger to hard work and tough situations. From living in Arnhem Land to managing stock in Queensland as a grazier, she’s accustomed to putting in the time and effort.
“I think all my experience has given me resilience and a good bulls**t detector. I can relax amongst the chaos but not be chaos myself. I don’t think I’m going to have problems working out who’s not honest,” she says.
Elias
Job: Social media influencer
Location: New South Wales
The Traitors. Seven.
Juggling his corporate career and being an influencer, Elias admits that his friends call him “Hannah Montana”.
However, Elias reveals that he’ll be presenting himself as the latter. “I do want to keep a secret that I have a double degree in finance and marketing and corporate strategy. I don’t want anyone to know I’m educated and highly intelligent. I want them to think I’m just a social media influencer who is there to have a good time,” he said.
Elias says that he knows being successful at the game will require a lot of deception on his behalf – something that he’s not afraid of.
“I am very blunt and direct. I hate beating around the bush and would use that to influence people when I need to,” he says.
Gloria
Job: Disability support worker
Location: Victoria
The Traitors. Seven.
Gloria, a part-time model and a disability support worker, might be a good Christian, but she won’t shy away from playing tricks to get what she wants. Being an identical twins, she and her sister would occasionally swap places to mess with people. She believes that a few little white lies won’t hurt if she is chosen as the Traitor.
“It is very interesting for me to be in this game because as a Christian, we try not to lie but this is a game of lying and just knowing it’s a game, it’ll be okay. I know God understands.”
She adds that she’s not intimidated by those who will underestimate her. “To all the professionals, the psychologists, the criminal justice lawyers, anyone who thinks they have an advantage in this game, I’m coming for you. You will be beaten by a disability support worker!” She says.
Gyton
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
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.
Ian
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.
Keith
Job: Former undercover cop
Location: Victoria
The Traitors. Seven.
Keith, a highly decorated ex-police officer, was practically born to play this game. With over 20 years of experience as a police officer, he’s been everywhere from undercover operations to negotiating hostage situations. But don’t expect him to spill all the juicy details anytime soon!
“I’m not telling anybody of my past as a cop because the Traitors would immediately look at me as a threat. They would think I’m able to uncover lies, which I can. I would rather be the retired corporate executive, the older guy, who has lived a life that’s a bit boring and sit in the middle,” he said.
Donning two Police Valour Medals, an Australian Bravery Medal, Queensland Police Ethical Service Medal, National Medal, and National Police Service Medal, Keith is ready to embrace his darker side and venture into an entirely different world.
Liam
Job: Apprentice electrician
Location: Tasmania
The Traitors. Seven.
Liam is an apprentice electrician from a small town in Tasmania called St Mary’s. The town has a tiny population and says The Traitors Hotel is going to be a big adjustment.
“I’ve never stayed in a five-star hotel in my life so going in here, I’m going to go into my room and just be so excited. I might steal the soap, some of those shampoo samples, that’s all going in the luggage.”
Liam says his interpersonal skills will help him charm people along the way. “Being on the work site, I’ve learned a lot about what not to say and what to say. So I think coming here, they’ll think he’s just a young, dumb guy but I’m not. I’m good at solving problems and puzzles and I think it’ll help me in the game.”
Luke
Job: Survivor all-star
Location: Western Australia
The Traitors. Seven.
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.
Paeden
Job: Graphic designer
Location: South Australia
The Traitors. Seven.
Paeden is a graphic designer from Adelaide who has been immersed in strategy games since day one. He considers being cast on The Traitors a dream-come-true.
“Clearly it was my bulging biceps that got me on the show,” he jokes. “Actually, I’ve played these games my whole life. I know what it takes to win. It’s a balance of deception, social politics and relationship management. Coming in with a game mindset, lets me go in with nothing to lose. I don’t need more friends, I have plenty at home.”
Paeden said he’s not afraid to upset people on his quest to win. “If you signed up to play a show called The Traitors and have some sort of moral compass and want to talk down on those playing the best game pretending it’s against your ethics, you are an out-and-out moron.”
Paul
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.
Roha
Job: Fashion designer
Location: Western Australia
The Traitors. Seven.
Roha, a natural showman, is a creative director at a dance studio. He believes his passion for fashion will help him pick out the Traitor.
“I can spot an untrustworthy person if they wear all black shoes with white socks. That is a fashion no-no! Do not come at me if you are wearing black shoes and white socks, it’s giving school kid,” he said.
Roha has a warning for the Traitors setting out the deceive him. “If I’m a Faithful, Traitors this is a message for you – you better sleep with one eye open because I’m watching your every move, every outfit, everything you say. I’m coming for you.”
Sam
Job: Marketing consultant
Location: Queensland
The Traitors. Seven.
Sam is a globetrotting marketing videographer for big-shot international brands, and he knows a thing or two about adapting his style to fit the occasion.
“I deal with all sorts of brands and businesses,” Sam explained. “So, I’ve got, like, seven different personalities in a day. One minute, I’m a fitness guru, the next, I’m selling garden equipment.”
“I have a really good game face, I’m just gonna be nice and pleasant, but when it really comes down to the crunch, I know what I need to do.”
Sarah
Job: Clinical psychotherapist
Location: South Australia
The Traitors. Seven.
With experience as a clinical psychotherapist within the prison system, Sarah has had her fair share of encounters with all kinds of people and their stories. She’s usually the person people trust, so she’s looking forward to switching that up in the game.
“I don’t want them to know I can sniff out crap. When people meet me, they either love me and my energy or other people think I’m too much. I need to be playing myself but a little bit vanilla.”
Sarah says if she wins the game she’ll use the money to get her mum a knee replacement and take her fiancée Sharon on a holiday to Santorini.
Simone
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.”
The Traitors premieres August 13 at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Barely a season of Below Deck goes by without at least one crew member being fired.
Most recently, the BD universe was sent spiralling after two Below Deck Down Under employees were fired over some shocking sexual misconduct. In light of that, BDDU Captain Jason Chambers has explained how he decides if a crew member needs to be let go.
“Personally, it’s not something I like to do obviously. I’ve been told I’ve got an art to make people feel like it [being fired] is a good thing for them,” he said in a post-filming interview on Mediaweek and Chattr’sThe Entertainment Hotline Podcast on July 19.
Below Deck. Hayu.
Captain Jason explained that there are two parameters that he considers when deciding if someone needs to be dismissed from the boat.
“I feel that as a captain if there’s someone that’s not going to be at the top of their game, that’s where I’m going to make a change from a professional and qualified perspective,” he said.
“And then from a personal perspective, if there’s someone that’s really badly behaved towards another crew member, I’m definitely not going to tolerate that too,” he said. “I haven’t got the time to sift through it and try and make it all come out in nice fluffy, big flowers. There’s not enough time. If you’re not going to get on the train, you can get off it.”
What does Captain Jason look for in replacement staff?
Captain Jason explained that finding replacement staff for a fired crew member isn’t as simple as just finding anyone to fill the empty gap.
“You’re not going to just replace someone for the same result. So if I can bring someone else in, it’s going to be the other piece of the pie that I need.
Captain Jason. Instagram.
“So I’ll have a chat with them and say, ‘This is what I need, this is what I was missing and this is what I want out of you and to make that pie complete.'”
“And, there is a goal. And my goal is to try to get to the best team and the best outcomes with the best tips at the end of the season. That’s my goal, my own mantra.”
Captain Jason explains how rushed Below Deck seasons are
Captain Jason said that Below Deck seasons have much less time between charters than a regular yachting season, which leads to elevated drama on the show.
“In six weeks we are doing what most boats are doing in four months. A good charter boat might do eight charters maximum a year, we’re doing nine charters in six weeks.
Below Deck season one cast. Instagram.
“Also, you’re getting a whole crew that’s never worked together before. There’s not a week between charters where they can patch things up, or not be hung over and move on. They’re going to be hungover, it’s going to carry on to the next charter and it’s going to fester, that’s why the show is so good. It allows what would happen over a longer period of time in our industry to happen very quickly, so the audience can see it happen.”
With all the conflict on The Block 2023, it’s easy to assume that casting played a part in manufacturing the drama, however, a Network Nine bigwig has confirmed that’s not the case.
An anonymous production source told Yahoo Lifestyle that The Block production team set out to find women who were “highly competitive with an insatiable need to be liked”.
They added: “Last year the houses were too far apart and we realised that the usual tension was missing… We immediately knew we needed to change that this season.”
The Block. Nine.
But, Nine’s Head of Content, Production and Development, Adrian Swift toldChattrduring an interview before the series premiere that the production team didn’t cast contestants based on their ability to cause drama with one another.
“There is nothing we engineer,” he said. “This is nothing that we produce to get a lot more drama between the contestants, [it just happens] because they’re in such close proximity.”
“We cast purely on: ‘What will they bring to the show?’ We try and balance the guys, we try and balance it by skill level, we try and balance it by state, we try and make sure there’s always diversity in the cast. We try and make sure that the relationships aren’t all offensive, for example, that they’re not all couples.” he added.
The Block. Nine.
“You can’t introduce too many variables into the cast otherwise you don’t get a full deck of cards.”
While many fans have speculated that younger contestants were cast this year in the hope of added drama, Swift made a point of saying that it wasn’t a concerted effort.
“We didn’t go how can we make a younger this year,” he said. “I’ll be honest, it does feel that way and I don’t know if it’s a good or a bad thing but it certainly wasn’t something we set out to achieve.”
How does The Block weave in drama?
Swift also explained that the show tries to focus on home renovation first and foremost, and aims to stay away from unrelated conflict.
“I think what you’ve got to do is remember that it’s a show about renovating. And it’s an argument we always have, it’s a show about renovating, and you can have drama provided in the context of what they’re doing to their properties,” he said.
The Block. Nine.
“Drama is something you’ve got to be very careful of. It can overwhelm shows, and the audience don’t like drama for drama’s sake,” he added.
“But if there is a kind of thing going on, that speaks to the arc of the story then you can indulge in it a little bit. I think we’ve done it in a context that the audience will like and understand.”
The Block Australia continues on 10 and 10Play on 7:00pm on August 13.
It’s episode four of The Block 2023 and there are only four more days until the studio bathrooms must be complete and to say some of our Blockheads are struggling is an understatement!
Here are the highlights from episode three of The Block 2023.
Steph and Gian are still on struggle street
Steph and Gian are still a while away from waterproofing, having missed Waterproof Wednesday during episode three and are having serious issues with Ryan and his building crew; however, Foremen Keith and Dan are keeping an eye on it and we feel like this won’t be the last of it.
Steph on the phone with Ryan. Nine
Four Blockheads go shopping
Meanwhile, luck is on the side of Kyle and Leslie from House No.1 who have secured the infamous Cursio brothers to do their tiling; however, Eliza and Liberty are not so blessed as their tiler decides to walk off the job, before even starting.
In happier news, Leah, Liberty, Kristy and Leslie, all go shopping together sans Steph…unsurprisingly.
Steph’s dad arrives and Leah’s daughter ends up with stitches
Being the youngest contestant, it’s no surprise that Steph is letting the ~jOurNey~ get to her, and welcomes a visit from her dad.
However, over in House No. 2, disaster strikes as Leah gets a call saying that her young daughter Marnie had to have stitches in her head after a fall. Naturally, it’s an emotional moment and Leah and Ash struggle with being far away from their young family.
Marnie. Nine
Real Estate agent drama
The Blockheads meet their realtors for the first time, however, drama is afoot as Leah sees Steph with Lana from Whitefox real estate – her realtor!
While she was PISSED, nothing shady was actually happening, given that Steph had locked in Aaron from Ray White two days earlier. Jumping to conclusions, Leah thinks Steph is trying to steal Lana, calling her “a snake” when speaking about it with Kristy.
Lana and Aaron. Nine
“It’s game on moles,” she says and seriously, is it really an Aussie reality show if someone didn’t say it?!
Just a few days in and we have serious drama already on The Block. What a ride.
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
It’s realtor time on The Block2023 and this year, Lana Samuels from Whitefox Real Estate is ready to get a house on Charming Street sold.
Given she’s set to become the centre of some drama between Leah and Steph during episode three, we thought it was high time to introduce you to the stunning brunette, ready to work her magic.
According to their official website, Samuels is their Sales Director and has “played a pivotal role in Whitefox’s growth over the last five years”.
She’s also risen through the ranks as their first-ever client, then was EA to The Block’s newcomer Marty Fox and is now a fierce negotiator and director.
Lana Samuels. Instagram
How did Lana get into Real Estate?
A well-known face in the Melbourne real estate community, Samuels was working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in London.
When she came back home for a holiday, her dad told her about “this guy Marty Fox” and after meeting him at a property in Elwood, Melbourne, they “instantly connected”, selling her a house then and there.
“He was so good at sales, he actually signed me up on the spot,” Samuels said during an interview with the Humans of Real Estate podcast.
“We weren’t finance approved. We’d just started [looking for homes] a week prior when we’d landed.”
(L-R) Michael Torcasio, Lana Samuels and Marty Fox. Instagram
As fate would have it, it turned out that Samuels and Fox’s wife Charlotte had been friends since they were 15 years old. Next thing she knew, she was being told about Fox’s new venture, Whitefox and upon meeting for a second time, he told her: “You’re going to end up working for me.”
At this point, Samuels was headed back to the UK but kept an eye on the blossoming business.
“Watching the way they were cracking the code and standing out, threw me instantly and I thought, ‘If I’m ever going to do it. I think the time is now.'”
She and her husband then made the decision, got on a plane and she started the next day. So cool!
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
The OG MasterChef Australia trio George Colombaris, Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan have confirmed that they’re working on a “very special project” together.
George shared a video of the three men discussing food on a Zoom call, and the post has fans convinced it’s a hint that they’ll be returning to the popular cooking show as judges.
“Some serious food talk for a very special project but majority a lot of shots and giggles with @garymehigan @mattscravat Gc xxxx 😂😂😂.” George captioned the clip.
“Come back, come back! Need the terrific trio back now,” one user commented on the post, another penned: “I really hope you guys host the next season of MasterChef.”
A third wrote: “Can’t wait to see them on TV together again… such a fun dynamic trio.”
Who are the current MasterChef judges?
Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen have been the judges of MasterChef Australia since season 12, which aired in 2020. Jock passed away in April 2023, one day before the 15th season was scheduled to air.
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The show’s release date was pushed back a week after the news of his death broke, and the final episode starring the celebrity chef aired on July 16.
It has not been confirmed whether Andy and Melissa will return as judges for MasterChef Australia 2024.
Why did George, Matt and Gary leave MasterChef?
George, Matt and Gary were the first set of judges to appear on MasterChef Australia and were at the helm for 11 seasons.
In July 2019 Channel 10 announced that they wouldn’t be returning for season 12 because the network was unable to “reach a commercial agreement that was satisfactory to Matt, Gary and George”.
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Their departure from the hit cooking show was officially confirmed by Network 10 in a statement released shortly after.
“Across 11 sensational seasons, MasterChef Australia has established itself as one of the most popular and respected cooking television series around the world. For more than a decade, the iconic series has shaped and driven the Australian public’s passion for food and cooking, delivered iconic television moments, and made the culinary dreams of everyday home cooks come true,” the statement began.
“We would like to thank Gary, George and Matt for their contribution over the past 11 years.
“MasterChef Australia has always been about ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things for the love of food and we believe it is very important to continue that ethos.
“Australia is full of remarkable cooking talent and we can’t wait to introduce another group – and the next generation of exceptional judges – in season 12 of MasterChef Australia next year.”
A group of the region’s premiere property agents sell the Australian dream, hustling for the best listings, and rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous to land the big-money sale, with properties routinely fetching north of $10 million.
John Wayne Glover was one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers, convicted of slaying six elderly women. But did Sydney’s ‘Granny Killer’ actually murder many more?
Comedians Lloyd Langford, Luke McGregor and Geraldine Hickey, plus radio presenter Fifi Box will step through the blue door for the second episode of the return season of Thank God You’re Here.
Jack Steele and Matt Ford, the duo behind The Inspired Unemployed are renowned content creators, having amassed 3.8 million followers on social media. Now, they have a hilarious eight-part Australian original series.
The fifth and final season of A Million Little Things will bring this incredible journey to its conclusion.
Along the way, the series explores the depths of friendship and love and sorrow as we bid this special family of friends goodbye, once again proving that friendship really is a million little things.
Ladies First recontextualises the role the irrepressible women of hip-hop played throughout the revolutionary genre’s 50 years by reinserting them into the canon where they belong: at the centre, from day one to the present day.
Journalist Mobeen Azhar travels to the U.S. to find out how Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, one of America’s most celebrated artists, became a megaphone for hate and division.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – Season 4 (new episodes weekly)
W.I.L.D WILDCATS! It’s SENIOR YEAR and the East High drama club returns to school to learn they will be putting on a stage adaptation of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Meanwhile, Disney has decided to begin production on the long-awaited High School Musical 4: The Reunion at the school, with the students set to be extras in the film.
The post comes four days after what would have been his 47th birthday. The MasterChefAustralia judge was found dead on April 30 after his wife ordered a welfare check to his Sydney hotel room at 2am. His family confirmed the sad news in a statement at the time.
The comments section of the TikTok video has been flooded with consoling messages from friends and fans of the celebrity chef.
“I am SO sorry for your loss beautiful girl. As someone who looked up to your dad, hearing about his death absolutely broke me. You are so strong gorgeous,” one person wrote.
Another commented: “Oh sweetheart, it’s so cruel and unfair that you had to lose him so young. you’re going to live an amazing life that would make him proud.”
Jock Zonfillo’s family pays tribute to him on his birthday
On his birthday, Ava honoured her dad via an Instagram story. She shared an old black and white photo of her and Jock and captioned it, “Missing you more every day. Happy Birthday, Dad.”
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Jock’s widow Lauren Fried also took to the platform to pay tribute to her late husband on his birthday with a video montage.
“Happy birthday my love. Some moments from your birthdays together, never more special than today,” she began the emotional post.
“Today the kids and I are together; spending time with you, watering your grass, singing you songs, still not grasping what forever is like without you in it.
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“You eclipsed our family with your chaos and fun, and we are trying to find our new true north. I’m grateful that we are finding moments of joy in our smaller family, knowing that you are forever my husband, forever their Dad/Papa, forever a part of all of us. lz,” she concluded.
Jock is survived by his four children; Ava and Sophia from previous marriages and Alfie and Isla, who he shared with Lauren.
Below Deck Down Under season two stew Margot Sisson has broken her silence after two crew members were fired for sexual misconduct.
CONTENT WARNING: This article contains information about sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers.
Bosun Luke Jones and Stew Laura Bileskalne were terminated by Captain Jason Chambers for acting inappropriately during a crew night off.
What did Margot say about the inappropriate conduct?
Shortly after the episode aired, Margot took to her Instagram to thank her fellow crew members Aesha, Jason, Tzarina, Harry and Adam for how they handled the situation.
Margot said that Aesha was “both heroic and admirable” for intervening and bringing the incident to Captain Jason’s attention.
She thanked Captain Jason for his “immediate response” to the situation and said that are a “lot of captains who would choose to sweep something like this under the rug,” adding that she’s “grateful” that he isn’t one of them.
Margot thanks Harry with a brief message before saying that Adam came to her after he found out about the incident and supported her. She added that didn’t know about his “situation” with Laura at the time but said she wishes she could go back and “be there for him more.”
You can read the full statement Margot posted below:
What did Luke Jones do?
After a night out at a bar, the crew headed back to the boat and Chief Stew Aesha Scott noticed that Luke was being overly flirty with Margot, who was extremely drunk.
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“I don’t want any drunkenness to be taken advantage of,” Aesha told Margot. “So I’d just like to see you get into bed safely. I’ll get you water.”
Margot agreed and went to bed. However, after she fell asleep, a naked Luke climbed into her bed. Producers stepped in and told Luke to get out of Margot’s bed, telling him that “she said no”. Luke angrily stormed back to his own room.
Aesha comforted Margot and asked if she consented to Luke being in her bed.
“No, I was asleep. I did not invite that at all,” she replied.
Aesha went straight to Captain Jason and explained what happened, and he ordered Luke off the boat for the night and then met with him the next morning and fired him.
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“Last night there were boundaries crossed,” he told the bosun. “There was indecency and you went into someone’s else cabin without consent. Unfortunately, I’ve got nothing else but to terminate your employment.”
Why was Laura Bileskalne fired?
Laura was the second crew member to be fired for sexual misconduct, which occurred on the same night as Luke’s. Laura repeatedly made advances on deckhand Adam after he made it clear he wasn’t interested. At one point in the night, she tried to give him a massage in bed when he was trying to sleep.
Aesha spoke with Adam who explained that it made him feel uncomfortable, and Aesha reported it to Captain Jason, who fired Laura.
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If you or someone you know has experienced or is experiencing any form of abuse, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
It’s episode three of The Block 2023 and the first rooms are well and truly underway. While the paint is being splashed and rooms are coming together, tensions become sky-high between Leah and Steph.
With six days to go in the first week, our Blockheads are only now coming to terms with the early wake-up calls and late-night, ahem… hammering.
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Here are the highlights from episode two of The Block Australia 2023.
Steph cannot read house plans and Leah breaks down
Over in House 5, Eliza and Liberty’s parents are extremely sceptical about them being on the show, which to be honest, is too little too late because LOL. They’re already there.
While they’ve been upfront about their lack of reno experience, it turns out House No.1’s Kyle and Leslie also have zero experience…which is hilarious because why do these people go on this show?!
Meanwhile, House No. 4’s Steph, who is an ~ArChiTecT~, struggles to read the plans. Given that she literally does this for a living, it knocks her confidence square in the face.
Then, Leah delivers the first tears of the season, crying to her mum that The Block is “harder than it looks on TV”.
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Leah and Ash decide to do a curved roof which has never been done before…however, unbeknownst to them, Kyle and Leslie are also doing a curved roof.
Unfortunately, Foreman Keith says it’s a terrible idea and suggests to House No. 1’s builder to push back on the “impossible” task.
Steph and Gian are still on struggle street, realising that the height of their roof is off, which will impact their stairs but are determined to go for the all-important ‘waterproof Wednesday’, aka Block lore.
“It’s chaos, to be honest,” Foreman Dan says, worried about the “shambles” that is Steph and Gian’s team.
Keith and Dan pull Steph aside who assures them she’s on top of it, but she ain’t.
Leah and Kristy form an alliance
Meanwhile, Leah and Kristy have decided to become the mean girls of the season, gossiping about Steph and her decision not to share the price of her bedhead.
“Steph wouldn’t tell me where she got it from or how much it was,” Kristy says as Leah was positively outraged.
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But alas, all is not what it seemed as footage reveals Steph not only telling Kristy how much she paid for it but also telling her she hopes she decides to use it too! DRAH-MA!
Defending her actions in a piece to the camera, Kristy says: “I would suggest that there are two different versions of Steph. One’s on camera, and one’s off camera. And it’s very different conversations that you’re having at both points.” Oop!
Who makes it to Waterproof Wednesday?
While insulating their home is “hell”, Eliza and Liberty push through, making Waterproof Wednesday, as do Kyle and Leslie and Kristie and Brett.
Leah and Ash, on the other hand, narrowly miss out while Steph and Gian don’t even come close. Plus they realise they’re “alienated” from their neighbours. What a ride!
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
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It’s episode three of The Voice Australia 2023 and the second Blind Auditions and coaches Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy and Rita Ora all found themselves turning their chairs at the same time on multiple occasions.
See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #3!
Bella Mackenzie
Eighteen-year-old Bella Mackenzie from Queensland impressed all of the judges and got four swift chair turns, and Guy told her that he believes she has what it takes the reach international fame.
“I think I have a new favourite,” he told her. “If I had a record label, I would sign you, not just in Australia but [you have] serious potential to hold your own on the world stage in the country scene.”
She chose to go with Team Guy.
Michaela Jayde
Guy secured another team member in Victorian Michaela Jayde. The 35-year-old turned all four chairs for her performance of Who’s Loving You by Jackson 5. Jess said Michaela’s cappella gave her goosebumps while Rita said she was in “awe” of the performance.
Maree Mamalis
Maree Mamalis continued the trend of turning all four chairs with her performance of Before I Go by Billie Eilish. Guy tried to add Maree to his team but it was Jason who she ended up picking.
“You are a shining light that needs to be shone all over the world,” Jason told Maree.
Charlette Ginu
Charlette Ginu impressed the judges with a creative rendition of Lean On by Major Lazer – she added Indian scales to the song. She got three judges to turn and picked to be on Team Jason.
Dillon Rhodes
Dillion Rhode’s Blind Audition saw yet another four-chair turn from the judges for his performance of White Cherry’s Play That Funky Music. The self-dubbed “white ginger who sings soul” chooses team Jess.
“We haven’t seen anything like you on this show and that is the truth!” She told him.
Tiarose Burgess
Twenty-year-old Tiarose Burgess from Sydney turned Jessica Mauboy’s chair and was recruited to Team Jess for her performance of Rich Girl by Hall & Oates.
Chris Hodder
Chris Hodder moved both the audience and the judges with his performance and accompanying story. The war veteran sang Ben E. King’s Stand By Me and then spoke about his experience with PTSD and said that his veteran’s assistance dog Bella was his “guardian angel”.
“There are a lot of veterans out there that are struggling, Bella changed my life,” he said about the dog, who joined him on stage.
Unfortunately, Chris’s Blind Audition didn’t turn any chairs.
The Voice continues 7.30pm on Sunday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
After a five-year hiatus, Shark Tank Australia is returning to our screens, and one of the OG American Sharks will be one of the five investors handing out money.
Robert Herjavec, who starred on the first six seasons of Shark Tank America from 2009 to 2014, will be one of the investors on Shark Tank Australia season five.
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Who are all of the Investors on Shark Tank Australia 2023?
Robert will be joined by four other successful and business-savvy investors – otherwise known as Sharks – who’ll be meeting inventors and investing money into their businesses on the show.
They are Sabri Suby, the confident founder of King Kong Digital Marketing Agency and author of Sell Like Crazy; Dr. Catriona Wallace, an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence the Metaverse; Davie Fogarty, founder of Davie Group and 10 consumer brands including the bestselling The Oodie and Jane Lu, the energetic and fiercely independent CEO of online fashion boutique Showpo.
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Where can I watch the trailer for Shark Tank Australia season five?
Right here!
When will season five of Shark Tank Australia premiere?
Shark Tank Australia season five doesn’t have a premiere date yet, however, it’s expected to air in the latter half of this year, or early in 2024.
Who were the Sharks on the previous season of Shark Tank Australia?
Shark Tank Australia premiered in 2015 and one season was released per year until the show halted production in 2018. Steve Baxter, Janine Allis, Andrew Banks and Naomi Simpson were Sharks on all four of these seasons. Season one saw them joined by John McGrath, and he was replaced by Glen Richards from seasons two to four. None of the previous Sharks will be returning for season five.
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Shark Tank Australian season five will premiere on 10 and 10Play.
Host Andy Lee returns for another season of The Hundred where he is joined in the studio by a panel of Australia’s funniest comedians and 100 regular Aussies (via Zoom) to explore the fun behind the facts that make Australia tick.
One of the best singers in the competition blows the superstar coaches away, a brave veteran and his trusty offsider take to the stage. Which jaw-dropping voice forces one coach to bring on a block?
Reunited with Lancelot for the first time since their tragic accident, Tristan must learn to conquer his inner demons in order to save his mother’s life.
After having already solved two murders in their building, the podcasting trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Mabel (Selena Gomez) and Oliver (Martin Short) are back at it here.
As we saw at the end of last season, the leading man to Oliver’s new play dies on stage on opening night. It appears that the killer is someone involved in the show, so the Only Murders team starts to dig into the show’s cast of theater actors with big personalities and potentially even bigger secrets to figure out who is the murderer among them.
History repeated itself on Hunted Australia 2023 with the two winners being from different teams. Both HollyColvin and Jimi Love successfully evaded the Hunters and make it to the extraction point, after their partners, Josh Pinata and Ed Abbott were captured.
The two winners split the prize pot and received $50,000 each. While that money was technically awarded to Jimi, the marriage celebrant revealed that he’ll be splitting it with his Fugitive partner Ed.
“He’s getting 25 grand as well. I know that Ed’s excited and he’s going to be looking into getting a hair transplant,” he joked during a post-elimination interview with Chattr.
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“I couldn’t have done this without Ed. And I took all the money [we had left while on the run] and we went out with our own plans, but we were still doing that as a team. So to me, he was just as much of a winner as me.”
“The moment that I realized Ed wasn’t coming was when through the headset I heard the words ‘cleared for takeoff’. And those words, they broke my heart,” he added.
Jimi said that he was unemployed for six months prior to the show, so his share will go towards sorting out his finances, however, he added there’s one splurge purchase he’s got his eye on.
“I really want one of those Apple VR or virtual reality goggles, they look so cool, but it’s like seven or eight thousand Australian dollars and you can only get them in America. That’s on my wish list!”
Jimi on how much he and Ed mocked the Hunters while on the run
Perhaps one of the most memorable moments of Hunted Australia was when Ed and Jimi mercilessly mocked the Hunters by running around in a field and imitating them failing to catch a Fugitive.
Reflecting on the scene, Jimi said that he and Ed killed a lot of their time on the run by making fun of the Hunter’s inability to catch them – which eventually rang true for him.
“We’ve spent so long in areas where we just were not ever seeing other human beings. We didn’t have books, we couldn’t play uno because it was too windy. So all we could do was literally make our own fun. So we would roleplay the Hunters for hours, we would run around pretending to be Hunters,” he explained.
“I feel like we spent 21 days relentlessly mocking the Hunters. And at the end of the day, the Hunters never saw me. I saw the Hunters, but they never saw me. And I’m so lucky that they never saw me because gosh, the mocking I did of them!” He laughed.
Stream the entire season of Hunted Australia on 10Play.
It’s the grand final of Hunted Australia 2023 and four Fugitives remained, hoping to reach the Extraction Point and share in $100,000 prize money.
Holly, Jimi, Tharren and Jordan were the only Fugitives remaining in the competition. Holly’s partner Josh and Jimi’s partner Ed were both captured in episode ten after both decided to split from their pair in hopes of evading the Hunters.
In the final episode, all Fugitives had to make a phone call to find out where the Extraction Point is, knowing that this would put their place in the game at risk because it alerted the Hunters to their location.
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Here are all the highlights from episode 10 of Hunted Australia 2023.
Holly
Holly was safely hidden away in Anglesea with the gardening group that she’d been taken in by in episode ten. She spent her final day bush weeding with them and formed a bond with one of the members named Jasmine. Jasmine let Holly use her phone to call for the extraction point and found out that it was at 2:30pm at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
After Holly placed the call, the Hunters immediately headed to the location the phone was at, but she’d already left for Melbourne to stay with her friend Rob.
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The Hunters eventually figured out that Holly was at Rob’s, but Holly was one step ahead and by the time they got there, she was on her way to the extraction point at MCG.
Unfortunately for Holly, Hunted Kim spotted her entering the MCG. A foot chase ensued, and it looked as though Holly may be captured just metres away from the extraction helicopter when she struggled to jump the fence. However, she made her way to the chopper and secured her spot as an escaped Fugitive.
Tharren and Jordan
Tharren and Jordan made their extraction call from a pay phone and left the location quickly after the call was made. They stayed at their friend Ben’s house for the night and attempted to make the 37km journey to the MCG on foot the following morning.
Unbeknownst to them, the Hunters had secured footage of their payphone call and used the information to launch a social media campaign to help find Tharren and Jordan.
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While making their trek to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a stranger named Adam agreed to give the Fugitives a lift, and they safely arrived at the venue.
However, once they were there, the father-son team mistakenly confused a Hunted team for Fugitives, which gave the Hunters an opportunity to catch them just before they entered the cricket grounds, and were minutes away from being safely extracted.
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Jimi and Ed had agreed to spend their remaining days on the run separated, in the hope that splitting up would make it harder for the Hunters to catch them. Although Ed had been captured by the Hunters soon after their split, Jimi had no idea and believed he was still on the run.
After making his extraction call, Jimi ended up finding a hotel that he’d previously stayed at and asked them to let him stay without putting down a credit card. Fortunately for him, they agreed and he spent the majority of the money he and Ed had left on the room bill.
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Once at the MCG, Jimi snuck his way from tree to tree and managed to stay mostly hidden until he got to the entrance of the cricket ground.
Then, Jimi made a run for it and quickly made his way down to the grounds and across the field before climbing into the helicopter and discovering that he’d won Hunted.
Jimi waited with bated breath and hoped that his partner Ed would arrive at the helicopter too, however, it was only Holly who made it and the chopper took off with the two winners of Hunted Australia 2023.
Stream the entire season of Hunted Australia on 10Play.
It’s episode two of The Voice Australia 2023 and the second Blind Auditions deliver a mixed bag to our superstar coaches.
See below for the highlights from the 2023 Blind Auditions #2!
Gezel Bardossi
Twelve-year-old NSW schoolgirl Gezel Bardossi had the coaches spinning with her jaw-dropping rendition of Aretha Franklin’sChain of Fools.
With vocal talent that belied her age, her powerful voice had the judges clamouring to coach her; however, she chose Team Rita as her mentor.
“I guarantee you, this girl will win over hearts not only across the nation but around the globe!” Rita Ora said.
Ezra Williams
Hailing from Victoria, 28-year-old Ezra Williams comes from a musical lineage with sisters Lavina and Emily, who were part of the girl groups Ma-V-Elle and Young Divas.
Determined to step out from the shadows of her sisters, this Kiwi singer took to the stage with a performance of Lizzo’s soulful hit About Damn Time, leaving judges Rita and Jess Mauboy — formerly a Young Diva — awestruck.
Jess threw down the gauntlet for Ezra, saying: “I need you and I want you. You could shine brightly with me.”
Ezra chose Team Jess.
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Calista Nelmes
24-year-old Calista Nelmes spun all four chairs after performing Becky Hill and David Guetta’sRemember.
After the coaches called her a “pop star”, she joined Team Jason [Derulo], after he hit the Block button.
“I didn’t come here to lose. I’m trying to get that crown. Team Jason for the win baby,” he said.
Levi X
Saxophone-playing teen busker and Queenslander, Levi X, joined Team Rita after turning two chairs with his rendition of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.
Guy Sebastian told the 15-year-old: “That was really special; I can see you in the finals.”
Elsewhere, Jessica superfan Garret Lyon failed to secure any chair turns with his performance of Leave (Get Out) by JoJo.
The Voice continues 7.30pm Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
It’s episode two of The Block 2023 and with the House Decider Challenge scores in, it’s time for the Blockheads to choose…well, their houses!
To recap, Leah and Ash scored 27 out of a possible 30, meaning they now get to choose which humble 1950s abode they’d like to renovate.
Who chose what?
Leah and Ash – House No. 2.
Eliza and Liberty – House No.5.
Kyle and Leslie – House No.1.
Kristy and Brett – House No.3
Steph and Gian – House No.4
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The Block firsts are revealed
Host Scotty Cam then shared a couple of firsts on The Block. Firstly, he gives them their budget upfront. $250,000. Then he tells them he will be paying for all the plumbers and electricians, while announcing that fan favourite, Tom from Gisborne, is back as the show’s resident plumber.
Finally, after the absolute debauchery of Tanya and Vito’s scandal in 2021, Scotty also revealed the full schedule on the now infamous Block whiteboard, allowing the cast to plan ahead… and subsequently not create any goddamn drama.
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Unfortunately, tensions between Leah and Steph continued to grow, so truly, there are some things you just can’t plan for. Steph became annoyed with Leah for taking so long to move her stuff. Cool.
Our Blockheads also met two legends of the show, Foreman Keith and Dan.
Other highlights from the episode
Even though, by some miracle, she got the house she wanted, Steph is proving to be a little complicated, becoming overwhelmed by making decisions quickly. She and Gian also struggle with communication with their builder.
Both Kyle and Leslie and Leah and Ash attempt an impressive curve feature on their bathroom roofs.
Day one ends and the Blockheads realise this ain’t no Charming walk in the park.
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The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
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