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Interview: Byron and Tanase reveal the extreme mental toll Hunted takes on the Fugitives

26 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

After nine days on the run, Byron and Tanase were tracked down by the Hunters in Hunted Australia 2023. On reflection, the siblings said that their mental health played a big part in the reason they were captured.

During an interview with Chattr after their elimination, Tanase explained that although they were only fugitives for a week and a half, the mental toll the chase took was extreme.

“There’s a lot they don’t show on TV,” she said. “You’re literally in a state of high adrenaline paranoia 24 hours a day. And there are so many things that happen that they obviously can’t fit it all into one hour.

“There is downtime, but you’re constantly on the go, you’re constantly thinking so it does take you out of your comfort zone and emotionally it takes its toll.”

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Also sitting in on the interview, Byron joked that he believed he had “aged five to ten years during filming”.

“The whole time I was crashing on people’s couches and it was hard to sleep because it wasn’t always comfortable,” he said. “Then the stress of making sure that we’re up early and getting ready and packed, that’s always going on in the back of our minds constantly.”

How their emotional state affected their capture

Byron and Tanase were faced with the challenge of the Hunters asking for outside help by plastering Wanted posters of them around the town the Fugitives were hiding in.

When the brother and sister duo realised the Hunters were close, tensions were at an all-time high and they couldn’t make a decision on their next move.

Byron wanted to go bush while Tanase wanted to stay in the city and Tanase believed the stress caused an inability to think straight, ultimately leading to their capture.

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“We did have a little bit of an argument the night before, so that took us down another notch emotionally so I was feeling quite weak mentally. So it does take its toll. Definitely.”

“I feel like I let Byron and I down because at that moment [of being caught] my mental strength was down. I was feeling a lot of pressure and the thought of going camping, I didn’t have that mental strength at that moment in time.

“[I needed to] just keep pushing forward because when you do have the moment of weakness, that’s when you’re likely to trip up because when you’re weak prey they’re going to hone in on you.

However, Byron refuted Tanase’s efforts to shoulder the blame for their capture by stressing that she was “not responsible for it!”

Tanase and Byron on Hunted — Byron and Tanase. Hunted.

Were they relieved to be captured?

Despite retiring from the run after being captured, Tanase said that she didn’t instantly feel as though her stress eased.

“We were just so disappointed not to be in the game anymore. We would have loved to have been back in. Post-show they [Network Ten] give you a lot of support with a psychologist and you really do feel the effects [of the stress]. It’s almost like an emotional hangover for a week. I was just so flat and emotionally down.”

8 fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Sunday night at 7pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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Interview: Million Dollar Island winner Chelsea says she expected to win “a million dollars”

26 July 202326 July 2023 by Danica Baker

The Million Dollar Island Australia 2023 grand final saw the top 3 Chelsea Campbell, Brett Krause and Jordan Butler head to an arena to collect a share of one million dollars.

The development was surprising to many fans, who assumed that the winner of the Survivor-esque competition show would actually take home the lump sum of, well, a million dollars.

Turns out, it wasn’t just fans who expected the prize money to be bigger, Chelsea – who ended up taking high the highest amount of prize money at $110,000 – did too.

“We assumed it was for a million dollars! And you sit at home and you think ‘this is what I’d spend it on’ and it is excessive. You think ‘I’m going to get this, this and this,'” she said during an interview with Chattr after the final.

Chelsea revealed that going into the arena she knew she wouldn’t be competing for a million dollars, but was only made aware days before filming began.

“We found out a night before or two nights before we went on, when we were in the hotel in Malaysia. It was a bit of an ‘awww’ moment,” she reflected.

She said that while a million bucks certainly would have been nice, she left the show feeling happy and proud.

“By the end of it, I was standing in front of those boxes and I was asked what was a life-changing amount of money? I’d already secured ten thousand, and, to be honest, ten thousand is life-changing.

“The experience that I went on; testing my limits against the conditions, the friends I made out of it and being able to back myself and come out was a win already. You can’t put a price on experience so I was happy,” she added.

And, while Chelsea had grandiose plans for her possible seven-figure win, it turns out that she’ll be putting some of her $110,000 prize money towards something else unexpected.

“I recently got engaged to my partner Jordan, so some of the money will probably go towards a wedding.”

Chelsea and her fiance Jordan. Instagram.

Why she chose Brett to join her in the Top 3 over Rachel

Chelsea was the richest person on the island in episode 12, which meant that she went straight through to the top three and didn’t have to compete in the final challenge. It also meant that she had to decide between Rachel and Brett about who would join her and Jordan in the final three.

Throughout the season viewers have heard Rachel’s heartbreaking story about her young son’s two-year battle with cancer. In the grand final, she revealed that he’s been in chemotherapy for “half of his life”.

Chelsea said that Rachel’s son’s health problems almost caused her to break her alliance with Brett and pick the mum of three.

“That was a really tough just challenge in itself, I was definitely emotionally tested there,” she said.

“Rachel spoke and said she’d ticked all the boxes and reached the goals that she’d set out coming on the show. I felt like she got what she wanted out of the show. And Brett, I respected his game from day one, being in the spotlight, multiple challenge wins and his sole purpose is the environment.”

“It was the toughest decision I’ve ever had to try and even start to compare their stories. But, Brett, I had an alliance with him,” she said.

How is Rachel’s son now?

Chelsea was happy to share a positive update about Rachel’s son’s health.

“Two or three weeks after we got back from the show he finished his last round of chemo and he’s doing really well!” She shared.

“They’ve just bought a camper van and their plan was to, you know, travel up and down the East Coast. They’ve gone up to Cairns and they’re driving back down to Brisbane in the campervan, so that was her wish to take her family on a holiday and she loves that her new job allows her to do that,” she added.

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Rush winner Hamish Collins reveals the cast had no idea what they were in for when they signed up

25 July 202325 July 2023 by Anita Anabel

Rush Australia 2023 winner Hamish Collins not only won bragging rights as the first-ever series champion but has also walked away with a cool $100k and two first-class tickets around the world.

Now, the 29-year-old has revealed that he had no idea what he was in for when he signed up for the show.

“Production was incredible, very tight-lipped,” Collins admitted. “Essentially, we were on the tarmac with Dave [Genat], where he explained to us the rules of the game and how it was going to work. We didn’t even know we were going to be in teams. We had no idea about that.”

Hamish Collins winner Rush — Hamish Collins. Rush on Nine

The Christmas tree farmer also “had no idea that there was an element of voting each other out or that there was going to be strategy [involved]. We were thrown into the unknown, which I absolutely loved. I thought, yeah, this is going to get better and better.”

In fact, the only thing they had seen before filming was a 30-second clip of the show, which was originally called Globetrotters.

“It was like, ‘Get ready to go on a global adventure’. And they just showed beautiful places around the world, an adventure of a lifetime. That was it. I was more than happy that I didn’t need to know anything.”

As for his experience during the series, going from sensory deprivation and being dropped in these incredible places was amazing for him.

“You’ve got no idea what’s happening,” he admitted. “And then they’ve got music and the noise cancelling headphones so you can’t hear anything and then just as they do on the episode, it goes ‘Drop in t-minus 20 and you hear the countdown in the headphones. It was just phenomenal.”

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What Hamish Collins will do with his prize money

While the adventure was certainly “once in a lifetime” — being dropped into some of the world’s largest cultural festivals at someone else’s expense — the prize pot has also been life-changing, and now, Collins wants to give back.

“I had so many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities through this show,” he said. “Travelling, that’s living my dream, so I will be donating some of it to charity. I’ll be donating to the Make a Wish Foundation because I’d love to use that money to make others’ dreams come true.”

Collins also admitted that he would use some of the money on student debt since he’s just completed his MBA, as well as taking his partner and family on holidays. But there was one other person he couldn’t leave out of the gifts.

“Most importantly, my grandma has been a big driver of why I love to travel,” he said. “She’s done so much travelling in her life and she’s just about to turn 97. I will take her out for a very special memorable lunch.”

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Hunted Australia Recap Episode 5: One huge coincidence sees a fan favourite team go down

25 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

It’s episode five of Hunted Australia 2023 and we’re picking up where we left off with Ben and Callum unknowingly taking shelter at the house of a Hunter’s brother.

After successfully using a series of IT trickery against the Hunters, Ben and Callum were looking as though they might be able to evade capture for the entire 21 days. However, that changed when the boys struck up a friendship with a man at the train station who happened to be Hunter Kelly’s brother.

Here are the highlights!

Callum and Ben’s capture

Desperate for somewhere to hide, Ben asked to use a stranger called Matt’s phone at the train station. When none of his contacts answered, Matt invited the duo to stay at his house nearby.

Matt and Ben happily obliged and spent their afternoon chopping wood for Matt in his backyard. However, little to their knowledge, Matt is Hunter Kellie’s brother, and he directed the Hunters over to his house.

When Hunters Kellie and Michelle arrived at Matt’s house, Ben and Callum were already outside and tried to make a run for it on foot. While their attempt was certainly impressive, the Hunters had the upper hand because they had a car, and managed to catch the boys after a lengthy chase.

Byron and Tanase used their burner phone

Since taunting the Hunters on Instagram Live, Byron and Tanase have managed to keep a relatively low profile ever since. However, their choice to switch on their burner phone – which the Hunters have already been tracking – may spell the beginning of the end for them.

When they called one of their contacts Ryan on the burner phone, the Hunters quickly tracked his car and headed over to the area. Knowing that they were close by, the Hunters began plastering Wanted posters around of Byron and Tanase.

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Holly and Josh’s close call

Couple Holly and Josh were dropped off by their contact Joel and took refuge at a remote Victorian campsite while they waited for their next contact Austin to pick them up. Hot on their trails, the Hunters headed to Joel’s place, and then the campsite unaware that the Fugitives were already hiding in the bushes nearby.

Fortunately for Holly and Josh, they managed to successfully escape the area when they were picked up by Austin and they headed off to their next hideaway.

10 fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Tuesday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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Rush 2023 Recap Episode Eight: A Rush Roulette task decides who’s going home

25 July 202325 July 2023 by Danica Baker

It’s episode eight of Rush Australia 2023 and this time the four remaining contestants – CK, Sofia, Adam and Hamish – were dropped in Kenya, East Africa.

When the competitors were alerted that they could remove their blackout goggles and noise-cancelling headphones, they discovered that were smack bang in the middle of a traditional Kenyan dance called the Adumu, otherwise known as the jumping dance.

Sofia on Rush episode eight — Hunted. Nine.

After celebrating with the locals, the contestants followed the guidance of their first clue: to head towards a big “lone Acacia Tree”.

The Mission

Upon arrival at the Acacia Tree, they discovered host David Genat, who briefed them on their latest mission.

“Here in Kenya you must buy a gift for the Massai people, the gift will be a goat. Leaving your safari vehicle behind you will need to organise transport for yourself and your goat and take it to the village,” he explained.

David on Rush episode eight — Hunted. Nine.

“Once your gift is accepted, you will need to take part in a traditional Massai custom…I hope you have a strong stomach.

“Second Mission, find the village and assist the Maasai people with building their traditional hut, then you’ll have to make your way to the Escape Zone.”

CK and Sofia both managed to secure a goat relatively easily, but Team Scarlet – which consists of Adam and Hamish – fell behind

After the goat was gifted to the locals, it was revealed that the contestants had to drink the blood of a goat. Ugh.

Instead of being, well, disgusted about drinking goat’s blood, CK was more turned off by the thought of sharing utensils with the tribe.

“I don’t love that we’re sharing the bowl,” he said.

CK on on Rush episode eight — Hunted. Nine.

While Sofia was initially shocked about being asked to drink goat’s blood, she quickly gulped it down and said she “loved it”.

Adam and Hamish eventually managed to present their gift of a goat to the Maasai people and Hamish struggled with the task because he is a vegetarian. Regardless, he drank the goat’s blood and Adam did too.

At the second task, Sofia and CK managed to keep their lead and Team Scarlett continued to trail behind.

The Escape Zone

Unsurprisingly, Adam and Hamish were the last team to make it to the Escape Zone, which meant that one of them would be sent home. David informed them that the choice would be made through a game of Rush roulette which involved a red and green smoke flare; whoever picked the red would be eliminated.

Unfortunately for Adam, he picked the red flare and was eliminated from Rush.

Hamish with flare on Rush — Hunted. Nine.

Rush continues on July 30 at 7:00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Interview: Hunted’s Ben & Callum say Kellie’s brother had “no remorse” about catching them

25 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

Hunted Australia 2023’s gamer duo, Ben and Callum, were captured after Hunter Kellie Andrew’s brother Matt coincidentally stumbled across them at a train station and invited them back to his house.

Despite believing that they’d built a friendship with the welcoming stranger, Ben and Callum were set up by Matt and it wasn’t long before the Hunters arrived to capture them.

Ben at the train station with Matt behind. Hunted.

Looking back at the disappointing situation, the Fugitives said there was never a point where it appeared as though Matt felt remorseful for single-handedly ruining their time on the run.

“He never showed any signs of feeling guilty. He had multiple opportunities to tell us and give us a headstart,” Ben told Chattr after their elimination.

“I think he took it from the lens that he’s helping his sister out because he definitely tried to make it as easy to capture us as humanly possible. I mean, you saw we got put to work for some drinks!”

The chances of stumbling across a Hunter’s sibling – and being invited back to their house – are extremely low, but the duo just believe it was a case of bad luck.

“It was disappointing. But there’s no way that you could ever plan for this one. We were actually blown away. I was laughing at how silly it was when I found out,” Callum said.

“Absolute credit to him, he took us completely by surprise. I think it’s one of those things where I will be maybe a little bit more sceptical about strangers,” Ben added.

Did anything about Matt raise Ben and Callum’s suspicions?

The IT pro and nurse duo said that looking back there were a few suspicious moves by Matt, but at the time they thought their chances of being handed into the Hunters were zero to none.

“When we think about it now, he did leave the room a few times. While we were cutting wood he left for a little bit. But that said, it was grabbing another barrel for us to fill with firewood,” Ben said.

“If we look at it from a suspicious lens, they were probably our signs, but I think the thing was always, ‘This guy can’t turn us in. There’s just no means of him doing that. So we’re safe. We’re good.’

“It was just one of those things we couldn’t account for it and could not have been prepared for.”

Would Ben and Callum return to Hunted next season?

There’s no debating that Ben and Callum entered Hunted prepared – even in the first episode they managed to get under the Hunter’s skin with their hacking skills. So, to be eliminated over something that was simply a coincidence begs the question of whether the men would want to return for round two.

“If we got given the opportunity I’d like another crack because we had a lot more to give,” Callum said.

Ben agreed, saying that he still wanted to get one up on the Hunters.

“I’m still team Fugitive. I think if the opportunity arises, I’ll do it again. Consider this the beta test, right?” he added.

10 fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Tuesday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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Your Chattr TV and Streaming Guide: 3 things to watch on Tuesday, July 25

25 July 202316 November 2023 by Anita Anabel

Welcome to the Chattr TV and streaming guide for Tuesday, July 25!

Here are our top three must-watch!

1. Rush – Grand Finale

When: 7.30pm

Type: TV Series

Where to watch: Nine and 9Now

The last three travellers arrive in South Africa for a monumental final challenge that will test them to their limits.

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Read our Rush Australia 2023 Recaps HERE.

2. The Cheap Seats

When: 8.40 pm

Type: A current affairs program

Where to watch: Ten and 10Play

From Working Dog, the creators of Have You Been Paying Attention?, comes a Tuesday night companion piece, The Cheap Seats.

Hosted by Have You Been Paying Attention? regulars Melanie Bracewell (ex-New Zealand) and Tim McDonald (ex-Jobseeker), The Cheap Seats takes a comic look back at the week that was.

Major news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport, viral videos – it’s a Readers Digest of world events for a generation who simply doesn’t want to read.

If it was broadcast, released, published, viewed, shared, clicked on or simply trending for 30 seconds then it’s likely to be a part of the show.

We found it! #CheapSeatsAU https://t.co/8W91d2EfGJ pic.twitter.com/2o91P83lwO
— The Cheap Seats (@cheapseatsau) July 20, 2023

3. Sweet Magnolias

When: Streaming now

Type: TV Series

Where to watch: Netfli x

The series you hate to love is back and if you haven’t already binged the hell out of season three, then hop to it, because this one is a DOOZY.

Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ cheque to help the community, without upending her family.

The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all the complications they cause — with their trademark warmth, humour, and devotion to each other and those they love. And margaritas.

Honourable Mentions

Million Dollar Island at 7.30pm, 7 and 7Plus
Hunted, 10 and 10Play at 7.30pm

Streaming

Too Hot to Handle, Netflix

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“Which star is Daddy dancing with?”: Winner Phil Burton’s son’s hilarious reaction to his DWTS role

24 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

Phil Burton may be a global pop star and, now, a Dancing With the Stars Australia 2023 champion, but in his son’s eye, he’s still just a regular dad.

Off the back of his DWTS win, the Human Nature singer caught up with Chattr and spilled about his time on this show and what his kids think of his fame.

Burton said that while his daughter Willow is used to her dad being recognised, his son Xavier doesn’t exactly consider him a celebrity.

“My daughter has actually said to me that she’s been asked at school, ‘What it’s like to have a dad that’s famous?’ And her response to them is, ‘Well, I could ask you what it’s like to have a dad that’s not’. Because for her, that’s just the way it is,” he explained.

He continued: “[However], my nine-year-old son – he hates me telling this story, he reckons it embarrasses him – but it’s more embarrassing to me, we kept the secret of me doing Dancing with the Stars away from our kids for a few weeks. And then when we told them, my nine-year-old son said, ‘Oh, that’s awesome. Which star is Daddy dancing with?'”

“He thought I was the pro dancer and someone else was going to be the star,” he laughed. “That’s pulling your feet right back down to earth that one.”

Phil’s kids watched the Dancing With The Stars finale with him

Phil Burton on Dancing With The Stars. Seven.

Despite Xavier not fully grasping how popular Human Nature was back in the day, Burton said that both his kids were over the moon when he beat Emma Weir in the DWTS Grand Final due to the fan vote.

“They love coming to shows and they love seeing me sing on stage. They’re really proud of me. Last night, my daughter actually filmed the result on her phone, and when they announced it, both of them were jumping up and down. It was really, really cool. So they’re really excited for me. It’s beautiful.”

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Record-breaking comedy-drama series Bump has begun filming season four

24 July 202323 January 2025 by Danica Baker

Australian comedy-drama TV series Bump is officially returning for season four, with Stan confirming that the show is currently in production.

The Silver Logie nominated series was a huge hit domestically and broke streaming records on Stan upon its premiere in 2021. It also struck deals internationally with the CW Network (US), BBC (UK), ProSieben (Germany) and CBC (Canada).

The streaming giant has now revealed that the popular original series has already begun filming and will see many of the show’s regulars return for the fourth instalment.

Who’s in it?

Returning for another season of Stan Original’s Bump are popular cast members Nathalie Morris, Carlos Sanson Jr, and the entire Chalmers-Davis family, including Logie and AACTA Award-winning actress Claudia Karvan (Spirited) and Christian Byers (Year Of).

Also making a comeback are fan favourites Loane Sa’ula (Preppers), Safia Arain (The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race), Paula Garcia (Thirteen Lives), and Claudia De Giusti.

Season four will also welcome a fresh and exciting cast, including award-winning stand-up comedian Steph Tisdell (Class of 07) and Australian of the Year 2022 and Paralympian Dylan Alcott AO.

What is season four of Bump about?

The upcoming season picks up two years from the season three finale. Now, as fully grown adults, Oly and Santi are navigating the challenges of stabilizing their small family unit with their excitable seven-year-old, Jacinda.

Meanwhile, Vince, Talia, and Ariel have found their own rhythm with their toddler Malik. However, the situation becomes a bit more complex with the involvement of Reema as somewhat of a step-mom figure, especially since she isn’t interested in having kids of her own. At the same time, Reema and Vince consider whether their relationship can work.

Oly’s first real job thrusts her into a steep learning curve as she deals with her demanding boss Shauna, who expects her to be available at all hours. Elsewhere, Santi grapples with redefining his sense of masculinity as Jacinda’s primary caregiver because he’s no longer the sole breadwinner.

Dom is happily reliving his youthful share-house days, while Angie distracts herself from her break-up by throwing herself into the climate crisis but it only leads to conflicts once again with Rosa whose expanding restaurant empire seems far from sustainable.

Seasons 1 – 3 of Bump are available to stream on Stan.

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Interview: Turns out Glenn from Hunted Australia and Hunter Blue are very, very close friends

24 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

Glenn Azar’s relationship with Hunter Blue seemed to put an immediate target on his and his partner Taylah Robertson’s back in Hunted Australia. Interestingly, the Fugitive has revealed that their friendship runs much deeper than what was shown on TV.

During an interview with Chattr, Glenn explained that he and Blue (real name Luke Andrews) grew close during a military program in Papua New Guinea.

“I know Blue really well,” he said. “I used to run a PTSD program and a veterans program for the military after I got out. [Blue] doesn’t have PTSD or anything, but he came on one of the military programs and I actually took him across the Kokoda track a couple of years ago. So I spent ten days in the jungle with him. I know him very well.”

Glenn knew they’d have a target on their backs

Glenn said that he purposely avoided telling Blue about his and Taylah’s reality tv plans, despite catching up with him shortly before filming kicked off.

“One hundred per cent we had a target [on our back]. And I knew that would be the case I knew. I didn’t tell him we were on the show and I’d had breakfast with him a couple of weeks before and I still hadn’t mentioned it,” he explained.

“I said [to Taylah] as soon as he sees us, he’s going to target us immediately because he doesn’t want one of his mates to get one up on him.”

Glenn explained that his own military background wasn’t specifically related to catching fugitives.

“Blue’s ex-special forces so there’s a lot of pride in what they do, they’re very high-level guys,” he said. “I was a specialist in my own field, I was an aeromedical evacuation helicopter evacuation specialist, but it’s very different. So this was his skill set, not mine.”

“I knew that if he didn’t go after me one hundred per cent, he would be a bit embarrassed amongst his cohorts who’d say, ‘How did you let these guys get away from you?'”

Does Glenn believe it was fair that they were targeted?

The ex-military Fugitive revealed that he was hoping to be targeted in the show because he wanted the thrill of the chase.

“I don’t know if it’s fair but I don’t think life is fair as such. I’ve got no problem with that, I wanted that challenge,” he said.

“We’re competitive, we want to win, of course. But, winning the show wasn’t our sole focus. Our sole focus was hiding in plain sight.”

He added that despite being captured quite early in the game, he’s happy with the overall experience.

“When we got captured… the [Hunters] were cheering, one of the Hunters, she was crying. That’s how emotional they were, so I knew we’d gotten under their skin. And I wanted that level of intensity. If they had gone after other people and let us hide, I don’t know what I would have enjoyed it as much.”

12 fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Monday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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Hunted Australia Recap Episode 4: A hot lead ends the game for one evasive duo

24 July 202321 January 2025 by Anita Anabel

It’s episode four of Hunted Australia 2023 and even though they tried every trick in the book, a hot lead saw the ground Hunters capture a duo, ending their lengthy game of cat and mouse.

Here are the highlights!

Ben and Callum manage a quick escape

After using an ATM, Hunted HQ receive a lead on gamer duo Ben and Callum. While the CCTV footage sees an older man making the transaction, the investigators become suspicious, believing that one of the boys’ dads may be involved.

Hunted Team Delta race to Callum’s dad’s house, which happened to be where the Fugitives were headed. As they approached, Ben and Callum spot the Ground Hunters in full interrogation mode and they manage a quick escape.

Jordan celebrates his son’s birthday on the run

Tharren and Jordan, who have been continuing to rely on strangers for help, are still nowhere to be found. Hunted HQ decide it was time to question Jordan’s pregnant wife, Alyse, who tells them that it was their son’s second birthday the following day.

Convinced Jordan wouldn’t miss out on the big day, Hunted Team Charlie makes contact; however, pre-empting their suspicions, Jordan decides it’s not worth being captured, and celebrates the birthday on the run.

Glenn and Taylah’s capture

Having narrowly avoided capture three times, Glenn and Taylah become the target for the Hunters.

CCTV footage reveals them leaving a boxing gym in friend Marcos’ car, which leads two Ground Hunter teams to his address. Glenn and Taylah try to continue their evasive strategy, swapping vehicles and leaving their backpacks at their friend’s home for him to transfer to a new vehicle. Seeking refuge at Marco’s neighbour’s place, Team Alpha arrive on their ally’s doorstep.

Taylah and Glenn are concerned over their friend’s absence, so Craig’s wife offers them a getaway; however, an intercepted phone call leads the Hunters directly to them.

After a high-stakes chase, Boxer Taylah is caught first, and, then shortly after, Coach Glenn.

Gamer duo Ben and Callum are conned

Since their near miss at Callum’s dad’s home, Ben and Callum had been laying low at a local campsite. Given they were now exhausted, hungry, and paranoid, they head into the nearest town.

Fortunately for them, a kind stranger offers them a place to stay for the night, with the duo jumping at the opportunity. However, all was not as it seemed as the kind stranger soon snuck away to make a call to his sister, Kellie, who just happened to be on Hunted Team Delta.

14 fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Monday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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Your Chattr TV and Streaming Guide: 3 things to watch on Monday, July 24

24 July 202321 July 2023 by Anita Anabel

Welcome to the Chattr TV Guide, for Monday, July 24!

Choosing what to watch on a Monday night can be a tough decision and with the Sunday scaries out of the way and a brand-new week ahead, you’ve earned the right to just kick back and relax!

If you’re overwhelmed with all the options, we’ve got you covered!

Here are our top three must-watch for Monday, July 24

1. John Farnham: Finding the Voice

When: 7.30pm

Type: Movie

Where to watch: Channel 7 and 7plus

John Farnham: Finding The Voice celebrates Australia’s greatest singer, JohnFarnham, and his journey from the suburbs of Melbourne to 1960s pop fame, through life’s highs and lows, ultimately to record-breaking success as “Australia’s Voice”.

This first authorised biopic features Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Jimmy Barnes, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, Daryl Braithwaite, Richard Marx, Glenn Wheatley, Gaynor Wheatley, David Hirschfelder, James Farnham, Robert Farnham, Jill Farnham, Paul Dainty and more, as it tracks the personal and public journey that has made Farnham Australia’s greatest and most beloved musical artist, with 1986’s Whispering Jack still the highest-selling Australian album of all time.

2. Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

Type: Documentary

Where to watch: Netflix

Looking for something a little different? How about SPACE?!

The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.

3. The Dry

When: 8.40pm

Type: Movie

Where to watch: 9Gem

Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral, but his return opens a decades-old wound: the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

Honourable Mentions

Rush, 9 and 9Now at 7.30pm
Hunted, 10 and 10Play at 7.30pm

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Dancing with the Stars Recap Episode 6: The winner has been crowned

23 July 202321 January 2025 by CHATTR Team

It’s episode six of Dancing with the Stars Australia 2023 and the winner has been crowned!

The six grand finalists: Christie Whelan Browne, Mary Coustas, Paulini, Virginia Gay, Emily Weir and Phil Burton took to the dance floor, to dance their hearts out in the ultimate ballroom showdown.

Who won?

Phil topped the leaderboard with 39 points for his Motown moves to Wilson Pickett’s Land of 1000 Dances, while Emily received the same score for her Spice Girls inspired Salsa.

After combining the judge’s scores with the audience vote, Christie, Mary, Paulini and Virgwere eliminated; leaving Phil to be awarded the winning title and $20,000 for his chosen charity, NSW Police Legacy.

Phil Burton and the cast of *Dancing with the Stars.* Seven

“This show has just been so incredible for the last seven weeks,” Phil said. “I’ve had the absolute time of my life. And, you know, it is a competition but it doesn’t feel like it when you are out here and you are with all these amazing people. It’s been an absolute joy to be a part of it.

Phil also thanked her family and her dance partner Ash-Leigh Hunter, who brought out a side of him he never knew existed!

The final leaderboard for the night plus final performances

1. Phil Burton and Ash-Leigh Hunter – 39

2. Emily Weir and Lyu Masuda – 39

3. Virginia Gay and Ian Waite – 36

4. Christie Whelan Browne and Craig Monley – 36

5. Mary Coustas and Aric Yegudkin – 31

6. Paulini and Igor Ifliand – 30

Congratulations Phil Burton!

Stream the full season of Dancing with the Stars Australia 2023 on 7Play.

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Betting odds suggest the winner of Dancing With The Stars Australia 2023 winner has leaked

21 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

It’s grand finals week on Dancing With The Stars Australia and you know what that means! It’s almost time to hand out a new mirror ball trophy.

But, out of the five celebrities left, who will be crowned champion? According to betting odds, Home and Away star Emily Weir is the clear leader to take out the winning spot.

Weir has a very low return of $1.25, indicating that she’s the most likely to win. In second place is Phil Burton and third is Paulini Curuenavuli. Behind them are Christie Whelan Browne and Mary Coustas, respectively.

The betting odds by contestant

Emily Weir – $1.25

Phil Burton – $3.60

Paulini Curuenavuli – $10.00

Christie Whelan Browne – $13.00

Mary Coustas – $15.00

Virginia Gay – $21.00

A guide to betting odds

Betting odds are based on dollar value. If someone bets $1, they’d receive back the amount the contestant was listed at. For example, if a punter bets $1 on Emily, they’d receive a $1.25 return if she won. This corresponds with the amount deposited, so $10 would turn into $12.50, $100 would turn into $125, and so on.

Does that mean Emily win definitely win Dancing With The Stars Australia?

No, it doesn’t. However, betting odds can often be a good indicator of who will win a show.

Most recently, betting odds suggested that Brent Draper would win MasterChef Australia, which he did.

Similarly so, Liz Parnov had the best odds to win Survivor: Heros vs Villains, and she was, in fact, crowned the winner. Plus, last year’s betting odds indicated that Reggie Bird would win Big Brother Back To The Future, which she did.

Watch the Dancing with the Stars Australia 2023 Grand Finale on Sunday, July 23 at 7.00pm on 7 and 7Plus.

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Betting odds hint the Top 3 Million Dollar Island contestants have leaked & as if it wasn’t obvious

21 July 202321 July 2023 by Danica Baker

We’ve somehow whittled our way from a whopping one hundred contestants down to just seven remaining hopefuls on Million Dollar Island Australia.

Those seven will turn into a Top Three before the winner of… well, one million dollars is decided in the reality TV show’s Grand Final.

Amongst the competitors still in the game are a few main characters, as well as some others who are less known but managed to scrape their way through to the finals.

This sentiment is reflected in betting odds oracle, Sportsbet, which has three contestants with a very high likelihood of winning!

Which Million Dollar Island contestants will be in the top 3?

MDI supervillain Brett Krause has almost perfect odds of winning Million Dollar Island at $1.10.

Matty Apps is sitting pretty closely behind him at $1.33, with Jordan Butler in third place at $1.67.

Then, in fourth place, Rachel Leembruggen sits at $6.00 while Kylie Ferriday has returns of $8.50 and Alice Litzow is sitting in last place at a whopping $11.00.

If you’re wondering about Chelsea Campbell, she isn’t eligible, as she has already cemented her place in the Top 3, because she’s currently the richest person on the island.

How to understand betting odds

Betting odds are based on dollar value.

If a punter bets $1, they will receive back the amount the contestant was listed at. For example, if someone bets $1 on Brett, they would receive a $1.10 return if he won.

This corresponds with the amount deposited, so $10 would turn into $11, $100 would turn into $110, and so on.

Can betting odds really predict the winner?

Betting odds by no means guarantee a win in reality shows; however, they can often be a good indicator.

For example, earlier this year, Liz Parnov was predicted to win Survivor: Heroes vs Villains, which she did. Similarly, Reggie Bird was correctly picked as the winner of Big Brother Back To The Future. Plus, betting odds indicated that Brent Draper had the best chance to win MasterChef 2023, and he took home the crown.

Million Dollar Island Australia continues on July 25 at 7.30pm on 7 and 7Plus.

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Lauren Fried reveals how she honoured Jock Zonfrillo’s MasterChef legacy at his funeral

21 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

Jock Zonfrillo’s widow Lauren Fried has revealed a heartbreaking detail about what she wore to her husband’s funeral.

Fried took to Instagram to share how she honoured her husband’s MasterChef legacy by wearing a traditional Scottish piece from his final episode.

“What a gorgeous man, always happiest in his kilt. This is the fly plaid (tartan over his shoulder) that I chose to wear to Jock’s funeral, the last one he wore,” she captioned a photo of the MasterChef Australia judge wearing the piece.

Fans flooded the comments section of the post with their condolences, with Jock’s fellow MasterChef judge Andy Allen writing a sweet reply.

“Missing his smile and energy so much,” the chef said.

Andy Allen pays tribute to Jock Zonfrillo

Shortly after Lauren’s Instagram post, Andy took to his own Instagram to share a touching message in honour of Jock.

“I feel like there will continue to be these moments along the way where it feels so real and gets even harder to comprehend your loss,” he wrote.

“This week has been one of them. Like many things, you were a master at the mentor game and knowing that we won’t be standing side by side, doing our dance together anymore is really sinking in. Love you @zonfrillo”.

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The Scottish chef 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 cause of death hasn’t been revealed and he was laid to rest on May 12 at a private funeral in Sydney, which was attended by around 200 of his loved ones.

Stream MasterChef Australia 2023 on 10Play.

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“Felt that it was rigged”: Hunted Australia’s Gracie & Megan on being on the run with a camera crew

20 July 202321 January 2025 by Danica Baker

Bubbly aunt and niece duo Megan Colwell and Gracie Dale were captured on Hunted Australia after they traversed across Victoria in an effort to escape the Hunters.

At one point, Gracie and Megan donned extravagant costumes before boarding a ferry with CCTV to the Mornington Penisula. However, despite pretending not to know one another, the pair shared a camera team on board the boat.

While one may think that the filming crew would make Gracie and Megan, well, the opposite of inconspicuous, the beauty therapists said they were surprised at the lengths the cameramen went to stay hidden.

“We were very worried about that and we kind of felt that it was rigged because obviously, the hunters are just going to look for [the filming team],” Gracie told Chattr in an interview post-elimination.

“But our camera boys were awesome. They were part of our team, and they cared about us moving as much as we did, so they tried their best to hide as much as they could. Honestly, we were not worried about them at all,” she added.

“At one stage where we were literally down the back of someone’s house hiding under a rock and he could have been standing in the way recording, but he was right next to us, cramped up on the rock.”

Megan added that the cameramen were partially hidden from view during the aforementioned ferry trip.

“On the ferry, they were behind the pole and it’s not as obvious as it made out,” she explained.

“They were either really far in front of us or really far behind us or using GoPros and stuff like that. So it wasn’t as obvious as people probably think, they’re actually really good at hiding, just like we are.”

How did Megan know that Gracie was captured?

Gracie was the first of the pair to be captured by the Hunters after the two split up to run away upon their arrival.

Megan hid behind a bush and confessed to the cameraman that she was upset her niece had been caught. But, how did she know the Hunters had gotten Gracie?

“Neither of us knew you where the other one was, then after an hour of hiding in the bush. The Hunter’s cars pulled up behind the bush. I couldn’t believe it. I heard them pull up and they got out of the car and said we’ve got Gracie,” she explained.

“I only heard from them having a joke about who caught her and what happened, and I also heard them say they were going to put a drone up in the air,” she added.

Megan explained that she overheard them talking about bringing out a “dog squad” which caused her to give up hope.

“I had actually sliced my thumb open when I jumped the fence so I was sitting in the bush dripping blood and I heard them say dogs and I was like, ‘No, this is too much’.”

Hunted Australia 2023 airs at 7.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on 10 and 10Play.

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Hunted Australia Recap Episode 3: A drone helps capture one Fugitive while 16 remain on the run

20 July 202321 January 2025 by CHATTR Team

It’s episode three of Hunted Australia 2023 and Megan, the second-half of the aunty/niece duo was captured!

Elsewhere, the Cyber Intelligence team dove into the world of gamers, hunting down Ben and Callum, while the Hunters also set their sights on Ed and Jimi after they made an online booking blunder. But it was Taylah and Glenn who managed to evade capture once again, leaving HQ sweating!

Here are the highlights from episode three of Hunted Australia 2023.

Megan is finally caught

During the July 18 episode, Megan managed to escape the clutches of the Ground Team, while her niece Gracie had been caught.

However, a drone was deployed by Alpha and Bravo, flushing her out, leading to the capture of the Hunter’s second Fugitive team.

Ed and Jimi’s online booking blunder

Ed and Jimi have been laying low in Melbourne’s East, with the help of Jimi’s mum, Joanne who had driven 1000 km to help them escape the suburbs. However, the Cyber Team were able to find out their next move after Joanne made an online hotel booking. While Team Bravo went on the hunt, the duo managed to escape on foot.

Ben and Callum’s home computers were accessed

Over at Hunted HQ, the Cyber team set their sights on gamer friends Ben and Callum, who have caused some trouble during their attempts to infiltrate the Hunter network. Cyberteam member Steph then discovered that Callum and Ben shared a home with Callum’s fiancé Sarah.

Since their capture is now personal, Steph paid Sarah a visit under the guise of an admin assistant to gain access to the Fugitives’ home computers.

Glenn and Taylah narrowly avoid capture…again

Glenn and Taylah moved from Bendigo to Melbourne, securing a new car to hit the road, before ditching the car and then catching a lift with a stranger. Using the same person’s phone, they called an associate to arrange a safe haven; however, unaware that many of their contact’s phones had been put on intercept by the Hunters.

With this, the Hunters managed to overhear their next step, deploying ground teams Bravo and Charlie to the large complex in Richmond where the duo were headed.

Unfortunately, the Hunters went to the wrong apartment, with Glenn and Taylah narrowly evading capture once again.

With 17 days remaining, 16 Fugitives remain on the run as Hunted continues Sunday night at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

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How their emotional state affected their capture

Were they relieved to be captured?

Why she chose Brett to join her in the Top 3 over Rachel

How is Rachel’s son now?

1. Gold Diggers

2. The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race

3. Sort Your Life Out

What Hamish Collins will do with his prize money

Callum and Ben’s capture

Byron and Tanase used their burner phone

Holly and Josh’s close call

The Mission

The Escape Zone

Did anything about Matt raise Ben and Callum’s suspicions?

Would Ben and Callum return to Hunted next season?

1. Rush – Grand Finale

2. The Cheap Seats

3. Sweet Magnolias

Honourable Mentions

Phil’s kids watched the Dancing With The Stars finale with him

Who’s in it?

What is season four of Bump about?

Glenn knew they’d have a target on their backs

Does Glenn believe it was fair that they were targeted?

Ben and Callum manage a quick escape

Jordan celebrates his son’s birthday on the run

Glenn and Taylah’s capture

Gamer duo Ben and Callum are conned

1. John Farnham: Finding the Voice

2. Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

3. The Dry

Honourable Mentions

Who won?

The final leaderboard for the night plus final performances

The betting odds by contestant

A guide to betting odds

Does that mean Emily win definitely win Dancing With The Stars Australia?

Jason

Aesha

Tzarina

Luke

Margot

Laura

Harry

Adam

Which Million Dollar Island contestants will be in the top 3?

How to understand betting odds

Can betting odds really predict the winner?

Andy Allen pays tribute to Jock Zonfrillo

How did Megan know that Gracie was captured?

Megan is finally caught

Ed and Jimi’s online booking blunder

Ben and Callum’s home computers were accessed

Glenn and Taylah narrowly avoid capture…again