Four Fugitives race to score a share of $100,000. Who will make it to the extraction point? Father and son duo, Jordan and Tharren? Or Holly and Jimi, who are making the final run without their teammates?
Domina is an Ancient Rome drama tracing the rise of Livia Drusilla (Kasia Smutniak).
In season two, Livia and her peers navigate their way through a brutal society by means of strategy, conspiracy, seduction and murder. She will soon discover that seizing power is not enough: you must be able to keep it when everyone else wants it.
The series also stars Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones) and Colette Tchantcho (The Witcher).
The Cat-pack is back for an 8th season of Gabby’s Dollhouse.
Join them as they set sail on the S.S. MerCat cruise ship, find their sparkle in Mermaid-Lantis, track down some treasure, and make mer-mazing new friends along the way. It’s time to get tiny for some a-meow-zing Dollhouse adventures with all new episodes of Gabby’s Dollhouse.
The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. When the spoiled Gemstone children finally get their wish to take control of the Church, they discover leadership is harder than they imagined and that their extravagant lifestyle comes with a heavy price.
It’s episode 10 of Hunted Australia 2023 and two Fugitives have been captured… except they’re from different teams.
During the episode, a dramatic car chase sees one person eliminated while one team stayed together and another went their separate ways in hopes of evading the Hunters.
Here are all the highlights from episode 10 of Hunted Australia 2023.
Josh and Holly
With just 72 hours left until extraction, tensions were at an all-time high for the daring six fugitives.
Josh, the master of deception, played a cat-and-mouse game, leading the Hunters astray while Holly narrowly escaped their clutches. Josh sent the Hunters on a wild goose chase; however, unbeknownst to him, Hunted HQ was one step ahead, diligently tracking his every move and uncovering his true intentions.
Josh and Holly. Ten
In a race against time, Josh hatched one last plan. Making a quick pitstop at Geelong Train Station, he tried to fool the Hunters into thinking he was on a departing train and after combing the area, it looked as though Josh had disappeared into thin air.
Using his burner phone, he planned a rendezvous with ally Marco; however, given that it was being traced, the relentless Hunter Teams Alpha and Echo surged forward, hot on his heels.
With Marco skillfully driving, Josh frantically attempted his getaway, but couldn’t outpace the relentless Team Alpha and just like that, Josh’s time on the run came to a dramatic conclusion.
Josh. Ten
Meanwhile, the weight of loneliness and isolation began to take its toll on Holly, before a chance encounter with Carina turned things around.
Carina offered up her backyard as a safe haven and she introduced Holly to a local gardening group, giving her a whole bunch of allies in the process.
Holly and the community gardening club. Ten
Ed and Jimi
Ed and Jimi also made the tough decision to split, where Ed sought refuge at his Aunt Sandy’s house while Jimi roamed the city. By a stroke of luck, Jimi ran into an old work colleague who provided him with a much-needed place to spend the night.
Back at HQ, the Hunters discovered that Ed’s Aunt Sandy had unfriended him on all social media just before the Hunt began. Given this very weird behaviour, Ground Hunter Teams Charlie and Alpha were sent to investigate.
Team Charlie set up camp, staking out the house while Team Alpha, positioned themselves at the end of the road.
Once Ed returned, Sandy tried to drop him off at a safe distance, attempting to outsmart the Hunters; however, upon spotting them ran in the opposite direction. The Hunters quickly encircled him, bringing his time on the run to a close.
Ed. Ten
Meanwhile, the Father-son duo, Tharren and Jordan — the only team still together — are sticking to their tactics of approaching strangers for help and are safe. For now…
Four Fugitives remain on the run in the race to score a share of $100,000 during August 8’s Grand Finale of Hunted Australia 2023.
It’s episode one of The Voice Australia 2023 and it started with a bang!
To kick off the season, superstar coaches Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy took to the stage with an incredible opening performance of STAR WALKIN’ by Lil Nas X featuring Jason’s iconic: “~JaSon DeRUlo~”.
See below for some more highlights from the first Blind Auditions of 2023!
Chris Watson and Shanae
53-year-old dad Chris Watson, from Victoria, failed to turn any chairs with Rick Springfield’sJessie’s Girl; however, after proving to his 21-year-old daughter Shanae that he’s “just here to show her to never give up”, she got onstage and wowed the coaches, who in turn, all spun around for her.
“Your dad wasn’t kidding when he championed for you up there, you ripped it apart,” Coach Jess told her.
Shanae then chose to be on Guy’s team.
Etienne Steven
Olympic hopeful Etienne Steven, 19, decided to give up her rowing dreams to pursue music. It was absolutely the right decision as all four chairs turned when she sang Jason Derulo’sSavage Love.
She earned her spot on Team Jason, with the singer asking: “Can I borrow that for the live show too [and] will you come and sing it with me?”AH-MAZING.
Ethan Beckton
Once again, all four chairs turned for 18-year-old landscaper Ethan Beckton from NSW.
Admitting he had never had a music lesson, he blew the coaches away with his perfect and goosebump-inducing rendition of Jealous by Labrinth.
All four coaches were desperate for him to be on their team; however, the performer chose Jason.
“He’s going to take the world by storm,” Jason said. UNBELIEVABLE.
Overnight
NSW (literal) boy band Overnight (Tyler, 18; Harry, 18; Emmerson, 18; Kai, 18; and Jai, 17)set the stage alight with an energetic take on Backstreet Boys’ Larger Than Life.
Rita hit the Block button on Jason, however, Overnight chose Guy, who called the rising stars “organic, raw and real”.
Ben Esber
Ben Esber, 22, from NSW, took a risk with a stripped-back version of Sam Smith and Kim Petras’Unholy.
All four chairs turned with praise from all coaches before he joined Team Rita.
Andrew Taylor Knight
24-year-old Andrew Taylor Knight and his chiselled jaw from NSW performed Gioachino Rossini’sLargo Al Factotum.
Jason burst out in song and said: “Wow, wow, wow! Your technique is through the roof and your connection to the audience is really spot on.”
He chose Team Jason.
During Monday’s episode of The Voice, a schoolgirl in a class of her own steps onto Australia’s biggest stage, making history.
Continues 7.00pm Monday, 7.30pm Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.
It’s episode one of The Block and we’re back in Melbourne — Hampton East to be precise — and we have five new teams from across Australia who are about to have the adventure of a lifetime. They hope.
This year, newlyweds and childhood sweethearts from NSW Steph and Gian, married couple Leah and Ash from Queensland, South Australians Kristy and Brett, sisters Eliza and Liberty and Western Australian husband-and-wife Kyle and Leslie have joined the cast as well as newcomer judge MartyFox who apparently hates everything the light touches.
The 2023 Blockheads. Nine
After meeting the new Blockheads, host Scotty Cam shares some seriously gorgeous renders of the five fabulous houses on Charming St, something that has never been done before. While their jaws hit the floor over the properties, they also wonder how da fuq they will deliver them in just three months…
After lots of “oohs”, “aahs” and “why did we sign up for this?”, the teams were then whisked away to check out the 1950s post-war houses that will be transformed into incredible world-class homes.
An honourable mention must also be given to Eliza and Liberty, who have precisely zero reno experience and while they’re there to ~bUilD~ a house, they’re also on site to find themselves a husband. Unfortunately for them, all the other couples are loved up AF and also unfortunately for them, they come with a lot of, ahem, baggage.
Eliza, Liberty and Scotty Cam. Nine
“Got any questions?” Scotty asks.
“Are any of your sons single?” Eliza says and basically, this girl has our heart.
House Decider Challenge
For the first challenge of the season, the Blockheads had just 48 hours to create a kid’s room based on a Disney+ show, character or sub-genre. With exceptional product placement, the couples were provided with their inspo including The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, Buzz Lightyear, National Geographic and Frozen.
Then it was time to meet the builders for the first time. In another Block first, the builders have never worked on the series before…
What happened during the challenge?
During the first 48 hours, Steph decides to go over budget with a cute chair while Leah freaks out over the horrendous traffic in Melbourne and a downpour aims to eff everything up.
And then drama strikes between the aforementioned Steph and Leah. When Leah visits House 4 to find some gap filler, she begins apprehensively searching the house. When Steph catches her red-handed, she delivers an “it’s fine”, which we all know means… it’s not.
Back to our heroes Eliza and Liberty, they take Scotty through their luggage, which is filled with everything you could possibly need… if there was an apocalypse and they were the last people left on the planet.
Scotty is all like:
Scotty Cam. Nine
However, you can tell he secretly LOVES them and wonders if they will share their GastroStop with him. Gross.
The Judging
After a baptism of fire, the Blockheads finish the House Decider challenge. NealeWhittaker, ShaynnaBlaze and Darren Palmer arrive to judge.
An emotional Neale tells his co-judges that he won’t be joining them for every challenge this year before they get to judging… with some very mixed results.
Steph and Gian
Firstly, it’s important to note that Steph only works with “beige”…
Inspo: Buzz Lightyear
Cash spent: $4,972
The judges felt that Steph and Gian had completely missed the brief because it was supposed to be a kid’s room, not a spare bedroom for a one-time visitor at the bottom of a house…
Steph and Gian’s kid’s room. Nine
Kristy and Brett
Inspo: Frozen
Cash spent: $4,972
The judges thought there was lots of creativity, but felt that they could have gone further.
Kristy and Brett’s kid’s room. Nine
Kyle and Leslie
Inspo:Star Wars – Grogu
Cash spent: $4,925
Overall, it was a good effort; however, the styling was underbaked. The couple also left Lego on the floor and because a) Lego is a punish to pick up and b) stepping on it hurts like a mother trucker, it wasn’t a hit…
Kyle and Leslie’s kid’s room. Nine
Leah and Ash
Inspo:National Geographic
Cash spent: $4,992
The judges thought it was a beautiful effort, and agreed it was “the best challenge room ever in 19 seasons”. They were also impressed by the handmade bunk beds.
Lea and Ash’s kid’s room. Nine
Eliza and Liberty
Inspo: Guardians of the Galaxy – Groot
Cash spent: $4,904
Even though they hadn’t picked up a hammer before this very show, the judges thought their room was well executed but needed more layers.
Eliza and Liberty’s kid’s room. Nine
Final judges scores
Darren
Shaynna
Neale
Total
Kyle and Leslie
6
5 ½
6
17 ½
Leah and Ash
9
9
9
27
Kristy and Brett
6
6 ½
5
18
Steph and Gian
5
5
4
14
Eliza and Liberty
7
6 ½
5
18 ½
The Verdict
Due to the fact they “nailed the brief”, Leah and Ash were named the winners of the House Decider challenge and will decide which home they will be building in episode two.
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and9Now.
Hunted Australia 2023 is back for season two and this year, both the Fugitives and Hunters have new tricks up their sleeves.
The premise of the show is that 8 pairs of Fugitives must outrun the Hunters for 21 days, and if they manage to do that then they’ll share a prize pool of a cool $100,000.
However, the Hunters chasing the Fugitives are made up of some of the world’s best investigators formerly from the AFP, ADF, British Intelligence, special ops and private security. Plus, they have world-first technology to help them capture the contestants.
This season’s Fugitives have the edge of watching how the season one contestants were caught and can use this knowledge to their advantage, but the Hunters are in it for a “clean sweep”!
Scroll through to see who has been eliminated from Hunted Australia 2023 so far.
After four failed applications to compete on The Block, married couple Kyle and Leslie have finally been given their chance in 2023.
Persistence paid off when Kyle and Leslie applied for The Block five times and finally made the cut. Luca even said, “One last chance,” and it turned out to be the ticket.
“We’ve applied a few times and waited a long time, so we can’t wait to get started,” Leslie said.
“It’s the ultimate challenge,” she added. “Obviously there is the opportunity of financial reward at the end, but there are the rewards of everything you go through before that.”
This pair met at a nightclub 12 years ago and tied the knot in 2014. They have two kids: Luca, who’s 11, and Archer, 7. At the age of two and a half, Archer was diagnosed with Autism.
Kyle and Leslie have a bit of experience when it comes to home renovation. “We built our house through a building company,” Kyle said. “They left it with the bare bones and we did the rest.”
Kyle, 36 is a firefighter and calls it his dream job. With an affinity for sports, he lists one of his hobbies as winding down after a long day by watching footy at home with his family.
Leslie, 34 is an educational assistant. She moved with her family moved from Zimbabwe to Australia when she was a teenager.
Her vibrant, funny, and engaging personality shines through, and she’s currently pursuing a teaching career. Excited to make new friends and delve into the renovation experience, Leslie exclaims, “After multiple applications and a long wait, we can’t wait to get started!”
Together, Kyle and Leslie lead a phenomenal life and cherish unique experiences like their trip to California in 2018. “We love embarking on adventures together,” Leslie expressed.
Leslie believes that communication is the key to a good relationship and says any disagreements they have are short-lived. “I feel like we can give each other some pretty solid constructive criticism without ruffling up each other’s feathers,” she said.
Experience-wise, the sisters have zero knowledge about renovating or building.
“So if we can do it, anyone can,” Eliza declared. “It’s overwhelming. Despite thriving in our careers and like being on top of our game, we could not be further from it here.”
Despite their lack of experience, they are determined to give their all from day one.
Eliza, 37, works as a personal assistant and having previously worked in the entertainment industry and as a radio producer, she is no stranger to television.
“I’m just going to give it a red-hot crack,” she said.
Her sister Liberty added: “Eliza is not afraid to have very open and honest conversations with people, and I love that.”
Liberty, 34, works as a producer for an advertising company and loves being active and going to the gym. In fact, she was the first person in the world to reach 700 classes in the Body Fit training gym franchise.
The Block came into Liberty and Eliza’s lives at the perfect time. “We are both single, in our mid-thirties, and nothing is holding us back,” Liberty said. “Everything has just aligned.”
Leah and Ash are both outspoken, confident and outgoing, meaning they’re absolutely perfect for reality TV.
They’re married and have three kids – Austin (8), Marnie (4), and Hugh (2) – and are excited to test out their renovation chops on The Block.
“I’m looking forward to seeing what we are capable of,” Leah said. “We’ve done the process of building renovations many, many times, but this is on a whole new level.”
As one of the more seasoned couples on The Block, Leah and Ash have an extensive history of renovating.
Recently, they bought a rundown Queenslander which they’re currently residing in and renovating. Before starting his own building company with Leah, Ash had a sales background.
“We just launched a new business, have three children, and are halfway through this colossal renovation. So why not do The Block?” Ash explained.
When she’s not busy renovating their place, Leah, 31, works as a first aid trainer. Her style on The Block will be bold and distinctive, sure to turn heads. She aims to create a house with a modern art/deco vibe.
Ash, 38, is a builder, which will give him an upper hand on the show – and probably save the couple a lot of money. Prior to pursuing his dream of starting his own building company, Ash had a sales career and he considers himself very likeable.
“I’m a real bloke’s bloke,” he said. “I feel like I get along with everyone.”
The couple first connected on Tinder back in 2015 when they were both fresh out of relationships.
“I came out of my marriage and Ash came out of his engagement, and we instantly connected,” Leah said.
While Ash takes charge of the building and demolition on-site, Leah will handle the styling, shopping, and budgeting.
Blockheads Kristy and Brett have been together for a decade and married for three years.
These two are some of the spiciest contestants the show has ever seen, and they won’t be shying away from the drama on The Block this season.
With their unfiltered opinions and penchant for stirring things up, Kristy and Brett will almost definitely make waves on Charming Street. IRL, they’re known for their structured lifestyles, so they’re looking forward to embracing the unpredictable nature of The Block.
“It’s the unknown that is exciting for us,” shared Kristy. “In our roles back in Adelaide we have done it for so long, and you don’t get out of your comfort zone. But with this, there is such an unknown and we are looking forward to that.”
Experience-wise, the couple already owns a house in Adelaide and have tackled a bathroom renovation together before. Professionally, they thrive in the power and energy industry and expect to bring their expert planning skills to The Block.
Kristy is a Project Manage and proudly admits to being highly competitive, a trait that’s driven her career success and will shine through on the show. Her vision for their house is a beautiful blend of Victorian charm and modern sophistication, and she won’t be standing on the sidelines during the renovation.
“I’m all for getting my hands dirty,” she said while expressing that she’s not afraid to express her opinion. “If I see something that is wrong or someone is being unfair, I will be the first person to speak up.”
Meanwhile, Brett, is a safety advisor at a power substation but has a hidden talent as a tiler – one he plans to keep under wraps on the show.
“I’m a former tiler, but I don’t want to tell people that,” he said. “I want to keep it a surprise.”
Outside of work, Brett has a passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, adding an unexpected layer to this couple’s dynamic. Although they may argue from time to time, Kristy and Brett always find a way to patch things up with laughter.
Romantically, their story began in high school, but it wasn’t until their twenties that they found their way back to each other, thanks to mutual friends. Together, they will bring the fire to The Block.
History is being made on The Block 2023, with contestant Steph being the first-ever architect to compete in the series. She and her partner, Gian, have also recently renovated their own home, so they’ll undoubtedly be the couple to watch this season.
Both aged 27, they’re the youngest contestants during the season.
After first meeting on the school bus in year 7, the childhood sweethearts have been together ever since and in 2022, they got married, celebrating with their friends and family.
Steph career as an architect gives her a strong advantage for the show and design-wise, she plans to infuse Japandi—a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian styles—into their home.
Gian, also 27, is currently working in finance at a tech start-up, focusing on driving growth strategies. He is a problem solver and a deep thinker who enjoys running and staying fit.
As a team, Steph and Gian have excellent communication skills, despite having occasional disagreements. They believe that effective communication is the key to their success.
While they may have their bickering moments, they’re confident in their ability to handle harsh judging on the show and call themselves their own harshest critics.
Steph and Gian are a talented, determined duo with a strong foundation of love and collaboration. They’re ready to take on The Block and plan to rely on their design expertise and excellent teamwork.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is based on the novel of the same name, but writer, showrunner and executive producer Sarah Lambert has explained how the series takes a different direction from the book.
During an interview with Chattr before the premiere on August 4, Lambert said that the 2018 novel by Australian author Holly Rigland initially “struck” her, but revealed that the TV series isn’t simply a retelling of it.
“When I read the opening lines of it, and this girl sort of sitting at the end of this dusty road imagining setting her father on fire, not because she’s an evil person, but because she just wants things to change,” she said.
“She just wants it to be different… she wants the worst of him to be burned away and she’s looking at all these images of Phoenix’s and she wants that.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Prime Video.
“What really struck me was how when I read the novel — I mean the novel is very different to where we ended up, like the structure of it is completely different — we leaned into it, but I really wanted to hold on to what I think Holly did so brilliantly. I loved Alice. I related to her.”
How Sarah Lambert used her personal experience as inspiration
Lambert said that she related to the story of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on a personal level, and reflected on family trauma she experienced as a child. She explained that she was raised by her mother on her own after she left Lambert’s abusive father.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Prime Video.
“There were lots of things in my own life that I related to,” she said. “And then how you can relive it in your adult life… My mum ended up working for DOCS later on in life, and she worked with women’s refuges and children’s programmes. So, she was always I knew everything there was to know about this issue, but you can still go on, and relive that trauma. So there were things [in the story] that I just felt like, this is my story as much as it is of so many other women that I know.”
Stream the Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Prime Video from August 4.
The country’s most popular home renovation show The BlockAustralia is returning to TV screens very, very soon.
And luckily, we don’t have too long to wait for the premiere, with the series returning on August 6, seeing five new pairs battle it out to renovate a property to be sold at auction.
What’s the theme this year?
Each season The Block has a specific concept, which is usually related to the type of building that’s being renovated. In the past, there’s been huge country properties, hotels and, of course, glasshouses.
This year, contestants will be tasked with renovating a house that was designed and built in the 1950s, which is located on Melbourne’s Charming Street. The cast has leaned into the theme, with promo pics ad clips showing them dressed in 1950-style outfits in front of retro locations and props.
The Block contestants. Nine.
Who are the hosts and judges?
Long-time Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft are returning this year, as are seasoned judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker. However, Neale will be cutting back on his judging scenes, and they will be joined by WHITEFOX CEO and real estate guru Marty Fox.
The Block judges. Nine.
Who’s in The Block?
The contestants joining season 19 of The Block are all couples except for one, which is the sister duo of Eliza and Liberty.
Amongst the Blockheads is architect Steph, builder Ash, and project manager Kristy.
Omar and Oz won The Block 2022 by a landslide, with their renovated property going for $5,666,666.66, at auction, which was $1,586,666.66 over the reserve price.
Rachel and Ryan’s renovated property was in second place while Tom and Sarah-Jane’s came third. Both Ankur and Sharon and Dylan and Jenny’s spots didn’t meet the reserve at the auction, however, they were both sold off market.
The Block 2023 premieres August 6 at 7:30 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
There’s no doubt that Australian drama is having a moment, a sentiment that’s supported by the exciting upcoming series by a Big Little Lies producer called The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
Adapted from Holly Ringland’s international best-selling book of the same name,the showfollows a young girl, Alice Hart (Alycia Debnam-Carey), whose violent childhood casts a dark shadow over her adult life.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Prime Video.
Bruna Papandrea is the producer behind BLL and the parallels between the hit series and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart are blindingly obvious in the newly-released trailer.
From the carefully scattered breadcrumbs used for visual storytelling and highly skilled cinematography, the new Aussie drama has the high-production feel of an Emmy Award-winning production.
What is The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart about?
The seven-part series is based around a girl who lost her parents in an unexplained fire at just nine years old. Alice moves in with her grandmother on Thornfield flower farm, where she slowly uncovers secrets about her family’s past that are linked to the deadly fire.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Prime Video.
Who’s in the cast?
As previously mentioned, Debnam-Carey plays the role of Alice Hart and she is joined by BAFTA- and Golden Globe-winning actress Sigourney Weaver in the role of Alice’s grandmother, June Hart.
Aussie Leah Purcell plays Twig, Frankie Adams plays Candy, Asher Keddie plays Sally Morgan and Sebastian Zurita plays Dylan.
When and how can I watch it?
The series will drop on Prime Video on August 4, with new episodes released weekly until the series finale on September 1.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is. You can watch Weaver in all her glory below:
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart will stream on Prime Video from August 4.
Every year The Block Australia sees a new batch of contestants enter their assigned houses and completely revamp the; however, the series’s judges and hosts generally stay the same.
While that’s mostly true for The Block 2023, there will be one small switch-up on the judging panel.
Find out who is returning for the upcoming season, as well as who’s joining The Block team.
Who’s judging The Block 2023?
The Block. Nine.
Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker will all return to judge the contestant’s work on The Block.
However, a new judge will join them for the first time in over a decade.
Marty Fox, who has sold two houses on The Block before – Harry and Tash’s in Brighton in 2020, and Rachel and Ryan’s in Gisborne in 2022 – will also be judging on Sunday nights as Neale has a smaller role in the season.
Who’s hosting?
The Block. Nine.
Established The Block Australia fans will be pleased to learn that Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft are returning as hosts for the upcoming season. The two The Block staples have worked together as hosts since the show’s 4th season, with Craft joining a year after Cam.
“Scotty and Shelley, naughty and nice. It didn’t really start out that way but that’s still that’s what it’s matured into… It’s a beautiful double act,” Nine’s Head of Content, Production and Development, Adrian Swift said at the launch of the series’ 19th season.
Gold Logie-winning host Cam has told fans they can expect “more twists, turns and curve-balls than ever before” in season 19.
“This series is guaranteed to be a dead-set blockbuster,” he said.
“Our five new teams from across the country are all fired up to make their home states proud. But wait until you see their shock when they find out they’re building not one, but two new abodes, as we throw in a granny flat for good measure. And in a Block first, this year we give all teams their full building schedule ahead of time. Buckle up, Australia,” he added.
The Block 2023 premieres August 6 at 7:30 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Caught up on #tgyhau and I’m wondering if McKenny had slept since the #logies coz he’s wearing the same jacket from 3 days ago, just sayin🤷🏼♀️@Channel10AU#hybpa
Australian Comedy TV is back in a big way. @TGYHOfficial is so exciting because it really feels like a 2023 version. It's a bit weirder, a bit riskier, and a bit darker. Great to see some of the old cast back too. #tgyhau
Pacquola has taken over from Shane Bourne who hosted TGYH from 2006 – 2009 when it was on Network Seven. The show has moved to Network Ten and Pacquola recently spoke about how excited she is to be the new host.
“When I was asked if I’d be interested in hosting the reboot I was completely thrilled,” she told 10 Play. “One, because I was delighted that the show was coming back, I was a huge fan back in the day and it’s such a wonderful format, great entertainment and also an excellent platform for comedians and performers to do their thing.
“And two, I was thrilled because I was so relieved they’d asked me to host rather than go through the blue door myself,” she added.
In the lead-up to the first episode, Pacquola spoke about her favourite ever guests of the show, and one of the names she mentioned actually appeared in the premiere episode for 2023.
“I have a soft spot for Tony Martin as a SWAT team leader, Julia Zemiro as a cattle station widow and Peter Rowsthorn as a captured superhero,” she said. “But there are many more! Rebel Wilson also smashed it out of the park every time she was on.”
Hunted Australia Fugitives Eesha and Bayan were just five days away from the extraction point when they were caught by the Hunters.
Bayan headed outside of the unit they were staying in to get some fresh air and locked eye contact with one of the Hunters who recognised him. After running back to the apartment, the two fugitives were surrounded by Hunters, but Eesha hid in the apartment before Bayan surrendered himself.
While Bayan told the Hunters that Eesha had left, and they found her in the apartment in perhaps the most obvious hiding spot in Hunted history – under the bed.
Hunted. Australia.
Looking back Eesha defended her decision to try and conceal herself there, but said on reflection there were so many other places she should have chosen.
“I have replayed that moment in my mind so many times and when I look back on it, I think ‘My god, there were probably better hiding spots’,” she told Chattr in a post-elimination episode.
Where does Eesha wish she hid?
The Hunted Fugitive admitted that she couldn’t think straight in the heat of the moment, but in retrospect, she came out with a hiding spot that she believes would have been a better option.
“The homeowners had these bags of clothes in the closet, so I was thinking, ‘Well, I thought I should just put myself in a bag and put all the clothes on top of me, because they’re more likely to look under the bed than inside a trash bag full of clothes’. We’ve come up with so many alternatives since then,” she said.
Hunted. Australia.
Eesha defended herself and said she didn’t simply climb under the bed, and said she tried to curl up in a ball behind other objects so she couldn’t be found.
“I wasn’t just like, ‘I’m gonna hide under the bed’. We put a decent amount of effort into covering everything up! If you’d have looked at any of the sides I wouldn’t have been seen but it’s because they lifted up the mattress that it was game over,” she said.
“We could have done it differently. Maybe we could have put a blanket there. We could have put clothes there, like so many other ways we could have done it.”
“At the end of the day, when you’re in that moment everything is so stressful. I don’t think you always have the time to think of the best, most optimal solution because you’re trying to come up with something really quickly. That seemed like it was the best thing that we could have possibly done. Even if I only had a small percentage chance that I would have gotten away with it. It was worth taking that risk.”
Six Fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Sunday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.
Throughout the FWAW 2023 season, Brenton Kuch and Sophie Holcombe had a very clear connection, so it wasn’t too much of a surprise to viewers when she was his final pick.
However, the two reality stars weren’t destined to have their fairy tale ending, with Sophie revealing the news on Instagram that they’ve now broken up.
“With a heavy heart, I want to let everyone know Brenton and I have gone our separate ways. Reg [her dog] and I loved our life in Darriman and have been missing the farm a lot,” the Farmer Wants a Wife star wrote in an Instagram story posted on August 1.
Sophie Holcombe. Instagram.
Sophie went on to hint that the breakup wasn’t amicable.
“It’s a disappointing ending but I’ve learnt a lot about myself and my values,” she wrote. “I wish Brent all the best and want to thank everyone for their support, especially my family and friends!”
Meanwhile, Farmer Brenton posted his last photo with Sophie on July 31, just one day before her breakup announcement. However, the post is a gallery of photos and Sophie only features in one group shot. Their last individual photo together was posted on both accounts five weeks ago. Farmer Brenton is yet to comment on their split.
On a happier note, Brad Jones and Clare Hocking, who took part in the same season of Farmer Wants a Wife as Brenton and Sophie, are expecting a baby.
The couple announced the exciting news during an interview with New Idea magazine in July and shared some sweet posts on Instagram.
“We’re so excited to meet our newest little farm hand! Baby Jones due December,” Clare captioned a photo of her, Brad and some tiny horseriding boots. Brad posted a pic of them both holding up a small baby onesie.
“Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to congratulate us on our exciting news. We can’t wait to meet Baby Jones come December,” he captioned the pic.
“We never would have met, let alone starting a family together if we didn’t go on the Farmer Wants a Wife journey so if you’re looking at finding your life partner why not put yourself out there look at us couldn’t be happier so go on why not.”
Clare has since shared an update on Instagram with a picture showing her growing baby bump.
It’s episode nine of Hunted Australia 2023 and it’s time for another pair of Fugitives to be benched from the run.
At this point, there’s only Eesha and Bayan, Ed and Jimi, Holly and Josh, Jordan and Tharren still out in the wild, and out of the Hunters’ grasp… for now. However, four teams of Fugitives will become three teams by, well, a few minutes into episode eight.
Here are the highlights!
Bayan and Eesha try a predictable hiding spot after being sprung by the Hunters
At the end of episode eight, we see Bayan, quite literally, lock eyes with one of the Hunters. Unfortunately for him, the Hunter recognises him and a high-speed foot chase ensues. Bayan darts back inside the unit they’re staying with and tells his partner Eesha, who is less than impressed.
Hunted. Ten.
The Hunters surround the house and Bayan eventually lets them in and surrenders himself. However, not before Eesha disappears into a hiding spot. The Hunters storm the house and eventually find her in what could be called the least creative hiding spot: under the bed.
Ed and Jimi successfully navigate the dreaded ATM withdrawal
Ed and Jimi have so far managed to keep the Hunters off their tails and make somewhat of a mockery of the team to the cameraman. So, the Hunters can’t be too happy when the men manage to get one up on them by hitting an ATM at BP in Glen Waverly and withdrawing $200. They believe that this money will see them through until the extraction in a few days.
Hunted. Ten.
The Hunters are alerted to their location through the withdrawal, but once they arrive at the petrol station Ed and Jimi and well and truly gone.
Josh and Holly split up
Josh and Holly have only just scraped through in the past few episodes, and have had a few situations where the Hunters have been hot on their toes. Now, they’ve sent all Ground Hunter units to approach the couple’s close contacts one by one could this be their last hurrah? Apparently not.
After using a stranger’s phone, Josh and Holly discover that the Hunters have already visited their close contact Ally. With the Hunters hot on their trails, the Fugitives decide to split up and Josh left with Ally, hoping to draw them away from his girlfriend Holly.
Hunted. Ten.
Six Fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Sunday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.
While it may feel a little early, Christmas is only a matter of months away and what better way to celebrate that than the announcement of a new Australian Chrissy film?
Following in the footsteps of A Sunburnt Christmas, Christmas on the Farm and Christmas Ransom,Stan will be releasing an original filmcalled Jones Family Christmas this year.
A Sunburnt Christmas. Stan.
Here in Australia, it can be slim pickings when it comes to finding a Xmas movie that doesn’t involve a white Christmas, which is why it’s so great that Jones Family Christmas is set in the Aussie summer.
Jones Family Christmas is based on Tegan Higginbotham’s audio play and is a 2Jons production that will premiere this festive season.
What’s it about?
Eccentric Quirky grandma Heather Jones finally succeeds in corralling her family together for Christmas. But their rural home is anything but jolly. Amid heartbreak, depression, meddlesome mothers, and obligatory festivities, each member of Heather’s extended family battles their own inner demons.
Unfortunately, their external situation isn’t much better. Before Heather even gets a chance to question her kids about their love-life mishaps, a fire evacuation order disrupts the family. With fires spreading and danger looming, Heather and her family must unite as they rediscover the true meaning of family.
Who’s in it?
Jones Family Christmas has Heather Mitchell (Love Me)and Ella Scott Lynch (Love Child) in starring roles.
Heather Mitchell. Love Me.
The cast also includes Max McKenna(While The Men Are Away), Neil Melville(Brilliant Lies), Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons), Dushan Philips (The Stan Original Series The Gloaming), Tahlee Fereday(Fisk),Jimmy Rees (Giggle and Hoot), Genevieve Morris (The Stan Original Series No Activity), Marg Downey (The Newsreader), Tegan Higginbotham(Oddball), Michael Logo(Colin From Accounts), Akhilesh Jain (Deendayal Ek Yug Purush), Bev Killick(Savage River) and Australian comedian Tanya Hennessey (Wellmania).
Is there a trailer?
Not yet, the film is still in production, but stay tuned for a trailer which should be released soon.
Jones Family Christmaswill stream exclusively on Stan.
