It’s episode four of Shark Tank Australia 2023 and it was a night of firsts, with the first-ever pitch in song, and the first artificial intelligence product for the season.
Pitch #1 – The Catchy (Rachel and Brad Cohen)
The Product
The Catchy is a world-first food catcher for highchairs and has already sold 50,000 units to over 60 countries across the world and investors are already on board.
The Investment Wish
$300,000 in exchange for 2% equity.
Offer accepted
Davie Fogarty and Robert Herjavec teamed up and caught $300k for a 5% share, with royalties to be paid until the investment is paid back.
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Pitch #2 – KAASIDA (Akanksha Sidha)
The Product
Clothing line KAASIDA brings the world one of the most ancient forms of embroidery from India to your apparel.
The Investment Wish
$35,000 for 10% equity.
Offer Accepted
Dr Catriona Wallace struck a deal with $35,000 for 30% of KAASIDA.
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Pitch #3 – The Beanies (Laura, Mim and Michael)
The Product
Sing and dancing their way to a perfect pitch were Sydney children’s entertainers Laura, Mim and Michael, a.k.a the ARIA-nominated children’s music group The Beanies.
Hailed “the best pitch of Shark Tank Australiaever” by OG Shark Robert, it was also the first-ever pitch to be sung!
The Investment Wish
$150,000 for 10% equity.
Offer Accepted
Robert, Davie and Jane Lu teamed up for a 50% stake in the business, at the asking price, with the option to buy back in the future.
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Pitches without offers
Unfortunately, missing out on an investment was AI Toolkit, an AI-powered toolkit designed to save teachers countless hours of lesson preparation, marking assessments, and writing report comments.
Shark Tank continues on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode eight of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and time for Claudean and Anthony to cook again.
Their Instant Restaurant, Papa Mu’s is back for redemption and they are both eager to impress. Their Italian-themed menu will pay homage to Claudean’s childhood and she brings photos of her elders into the kitchen to watch over them while they cook.
Entrée
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers on Basil Pesto
Judging:
The dish is mostly well-received by everyone at the table
Main
Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus
The rabbit was cooked perfectly
Chris and Aaron. As they share a negative critique with the table noticing the hyper-criticism. They suspect some gameplay may be going on.
Dessert
Tiramisu
Judging
Dessert is a failure as the biscuits were too dry and their last ditch-effort to improve the moisture hadn’t worked.
The Scoring
Aaron and Chris – 4
Amber and Mel – 6
Nick and Christian – 6
Sonia and Marcus – 6
Patricija and Brigita – 7
Total Score: 29
Manu
Entrée – 9
Main – 9
Dessert – 2
Colin
Entrée – 9
Main – 8
Desert – 2
Total Score: 39
Overall score: 68
The Leaderboard
Aaron and Chris – 72
Claudean and Anthony – 68
Amber and Mel – Yet to cook
Nick and Christian – Yet to cook
Sonia and Marcus – Yet to cook
Patricija and Brigita – Yet to cook
The drama
Gatecrasher Chris interrupts Claudean and Anthony as they try to introduce their instant restaurant. Chris also rubs the OG teams the wrong way, assuming they won’t be able to redeem themselves because history has shown they can’t handle the pressure.
It’s episode 27 of The Block 2023 and Kristy has now set her sights firmly on Eliza and Liberty. Just like Scotty, she is sick of hearing them complain about how hard it is on Charming Street.
Now that they’ve had a chance to debrief with Scotty, the sisters are facing the tough decision to get rid of their builder Mark and his team.
Meanwhile, despite their continued backstabbing, Foreman Dan has nothing but praise for Kristy, Brett and their building team for how professional they are — and clearly, he’s not watching back the footage.
Over in Kyle and Leslie’s house, their kitchen is lacking in natural light so they PIVOT, changing their plans to include some Velux skylights.
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Eliza and Liberty’s tough decision
We are then back with Eliza and Liberty where Scotty texts the girls saying has set up a meeting at a local Hampton East wine bar for them.
During the meet and greet, the girls and the new team get on like a house on fire — hopefully, a metaphorical house, and not theirs if they choose to switch…
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But when they return to The Block, they become confused because Mark and the builders have made a strong headway on their kitchen with Forman Keith praising them. Now, they have no idea what to do.
In the meantime, Leah has had a hard time after being not satisfied with her kitchen bench, trying to make changes at the last minute. She then breaks down as everything has become too much, and she misses her family back at home.
And as if the teams don’t have enough on their plates, the BayCISS challenge house build continues with Leah taking the transit van that was supposed to be for Steph and no one is happy. Shocking.
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It’s been revealed that Dr Trisha Stratford – who was a relationship expert on MAFS Australia – has passed away at age 72.
Her former co-star John Aiken has reflected on some of the fondest memories he has of working with her on Married At First Sight.
“Nothing could really rattle her. She was always the smartest person in the room when I was around her. The MAFS participants would throw things at her [and] she was fine,” Aiken said during an interview on the Today show.
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“We all loved her. She was really that person at the cornerstone of the show that was all about the science. She loved the brain.”
“She was amazing and really, it just shows you, you can do so many things in your life,” a visibly emotional John added.
John Aiken said Dr Trisha Stratford would keep him in check on MAFS
Aiken and Stratford appeared on MAFS Australia season one and continued to work together on the popular reality show until she left after season seven. Aiken is still a relationship expert on the series.
Aiken told the Today hosts that Stratford always reminded him to be kind while advising the MAFS contestants.
“Sometimes I’d be yelling at the participants and she’d say, ‘John don’t get too preachy, bring it down a notch,'” he reflected.
“She was always that calm voice of reason and we kind of all looked up to her,’ he added.
John Aiken. Instagram.
John broke the news of her death on social media
The cause of Stratford’s death hasn’t been revealed, but her passing became public knowledge when Aiken posted a tribute to her on Monday, September 1 8.
“I’m heartbroken and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away,” the post began.
“We shared an amazing seven seasons of @MAFS together. She loved everything New Zealand, relationships, the All Blacks, the Black Caps, French wine and traveling the world. I’ll miss you Tish. Thankyou for all the memories. Jx”
Sandra Sully’s performance of Don’t Cha by The Pussycat Dolls on The Masked Singer Australia impressed the nation. But it was the reveal, which showed that the iconic newsreader was behind the mask, that shocked the country.
During a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Sully shared that she had an arsenal of raunchy songs to perform during her time on the show.
If the popular presenter made it through round one, she said that she was planning on performing Made You Look by Meghan Trainor.
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“I was given a number of choices [of what to sing] and I really liked The Pussycat Dolls.
“You don’t know when you’re going to get voted out, so you have to try to prepare a couple [of songs].
“I was quite relieved when I got the flick last night because I didn’t have to try to get through another two performances,” she laughed.
Sandra Sully nearly quit The Masked Singer because of performance nerves
Sully admitted that despite her prolific background in television, she was extremely nervous about performing on The Masked Singer.
“I nearly backed out a couple of times because I felt like I just couldn’t do it,” she said. “But my husband got me over the line full credit to my husband Simon.”
“He just kept reminding me that the more negative I was, I was just going to take myself to a negative place. He said to just have fun with it and laugh at yourself and throw caution to the wind. And that’s what I did.”
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Sandra Sully was relieved to be eliminated on The Masked Singer.
Sully said that when she discovered she would be the first reveal from her group – and subsequently eliminated from the competition – part of her was relieved.
“Look, If I’m brutally honest, I think the competitive side of me said ‘just one more’, even though I wasn’t sure that I could do it, and get through another song and the rehearsals and laying down voice tracks.
“I would have liked a second go, but then when [the elimination] happened. I was actually relieved it was over. I was seriously torn between both outcomes.
“But after last night, I am really glad it’s over. And I achieved what I wanted to achieve, which was to challenge myself. And surprise myself.”
The Masked Singer. Ten.
The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on 10 And 10 Play.
The new Stan original documentary Revealed –Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes will see the AFL Hall of Fame player and transgender woman share her powerful story about having her transition outed in a very public way.
Danielle Laidley played for the AFL teams West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne from 1987 to 1997 and was the coach of the latter from 2003 to 2009.
Her transition wasn’t public knowledge until she was charged with stalking a former partner and drug possession and taken to a police station to have her mug shot taken. Police officers shared the images of Laidley dressed as a woman between them in a WhatsApp group, and the picture leaked to the media and made front page news just hours later.
Revealed –Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes. Stan.
What is Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes about?
The documentary follows Laidley’s childhood, her AFL career and her public outing as a trans woman. It also delves into her role now as an advocate for the transgender community.
“It’s with nervous anticipation that I share my story with Australia – it hasn’t been the easiest path, but I’ve made some treasured memories along the way and met some incredible people,” Laidley said of the doco.
“This story won’t pull any punches; you’ll see me at my lowest points and at my highest, surrounded by those whom I care about most who stood by me through it all. My truth is becoming an increasingly common one in today’s society, and highlights the need for greater inclusivity, understanding and acceptance.”
Revealed –Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes. Stan.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is! You can watch it below.
Who’s behind Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes?
The original documentary is co-written and co-directed by Emmy award-winning Julie Kalceff (First Day) and Sam Matthews (Unboxed), with principal production funding from Screen Australia in association with VicScreen in collaboration with Fremantle Documentaries, with Fremantle handling international distribution.
It is created in conjunction with JAM TV(Stan Original Documentary Series Show Me The Money I & II, Making Their Mark).
“Danelle’s is a remarkable story and one that JAMTV feels privileged to have been entrusted to tell,” Head of Content at JAM TV Luke Tunnecliffe said.
“We’ve known Danielle for many decades so appreciate that she felt comfortable allowing us unfiltered access into her journey. Her life has so many layers and is incredibly nuanced and inspirational at the same time and we feel the audience will get a true insight into her highest of highs, and more recently her lows as she reconnects with those she loves the most.”
Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes will air exclusively on Stan on September 19.
It’s episode two of The Masked Singer Australia 2023 and our guessing panel — Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan, Dave Hughes and Mel B — are ready to make some more wild guesses!
Snow Fox
Song:Addicted To You – Avicii
Guesses: Jewel, Kim Petras, Holly Valance, Delta Goodrem
Clues: I am the Snow Fox; graceful, sophisticated, and resilient. But there is more to my life than glamour, you don’t see the amount of hard work it takes to survive in my environment. Of course, here in my winter wonderland, it’s like every day is Christmas. But staying warm is brutal. My pulse has to beat fast. You know, little Snow Foxes are looked after well by their parents. It was during Snow Fox High School that my abilities became apparent. Now that I’m older I have the drive needed to stay alive.
Tiny
Song: Walking on Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
Guesses: Neil Finn, John Mayer, Caleb Harper, Jack Johnson
Clues: Hi, I’m Tiny and nothing much scares me. I think we all know that’s true. Sorry, forgive my speed, I’m not as fast as I used to be. So let me tell you about myself. As a monster I’m top of the class, one step ahead! Okay, we’re all caught up now. Here ye, here ye, let my voice be heard all over the world. You know, there’s a lot of opportunities as a monster. It’s actually very difficult choosing what to do. Do you really need to know more about me? Or is it ‘fin’? That means the end.
Bouncer
Song: Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
Guesses: Luke Hemmings, Ryan Corr, Khanh Ong, Nick Lachey
Clues: Where I come from it’s hot, almost 100 in the old money and everything I’ve got is from the sweat of my brow. You know, being a big red – well that’s in my DNA, you’ve got no choice but to be what you’ll be from a young age. But that’s alright, I’m a glass half-full roo. After all, we’ve all got our demons and angels. But if you believe in the higher power you’re going to be okay. Well, it’s getting late, almost midnight, another long but ordinary day for this roo. Time to close the door.
Guesses: Carrie Bickmore, Pip Edwards, Jackie O, Chloé Hayden
Clues: As a Fawn, I spend a lot of my time camouflaged, you don’t really see the real me. Not completely. I’m always on the move, maybe that’s why fitness plays such a big part in my life. Okay, let me be direct about this: like Bambi, there’s often heartbreak around me but I need to be the model of composure by giving 100 every single time. I prefer somewhere warm, but I can withstand the cold too. I’m quick, everybody knows that, maybe that’s why I’m always first.
Clues: As you can see, I’m a Bluebottle, although I had no choice in the colour. I’m a little animal with a big warning. I can cause you severe pain. Don’t worry, no license to kill. Just annoy. Let me tell you what the water gave me… no, not mermaids. Abalone or something like that. Oh yes, I could teach you all a thing or two. Do you find me beautiful? Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
The Reveal
Fawn was revealed to be iconic Australian newsreader, Sandra Sully.
“I say not to most things, I’m not going to die in the jungle, I’m not going to die in a cave and be shoved down a hole with spidesr. This is just so much fun. I read the news every night and tragedy happens all the time, really heavy stuff. But, you do only live once, life is short and don’t live a life of regret,” Sully told the judging panel while revealing her choice to go on the show.
The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on 10 And 10 Play.
It’s episode seven of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and tonight we’re in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire a.k.a the Shire a.k.a God’s Country and Gatecrashers Aaron and Chris are ready to cook.
The BBQ besties have decided that they’re going to win because they have an “element of surprise” — smoke, BB!!! Or as Marcus likes to call it: “dude food”.
Aaron and Chris. Seven
Here for the “bragging rights”, Aaron and Chris welcomed guests to their Instant Restaurant, Meat Dreams — and once you see the menu, you’ll understand how apt this is.
Also, to give us an insight into how this is going to play out, Chris has TWELVE BBQs at home, which is excessive but also, good for him!
Meanwhile, Colin gives the updated state of play. Everyone will cook again with the lowest team eliminated from the competition.
Entrée
Crispy pork belly taco
Judging:
Manu said the flavour profile was “amazing”, while Colin loved the “guac component”.
While there were a lot of good things in the entree, the pork wasn’t crispy.
Colin said it was a “10 for me until I ate it” while Manu said, “it could have been a knock-out dish”!
Main
BBQ Plate (Lamb fillets, pork ribs and chicken wings)
Colin said the chicken was the best because it was “moist” and liked the cornbread and disagreed it was the best main presented so far, saying the lamb was way too dry.
Manu loved it but said there wasn’t enough sauce.
Dessert
Lemon lime pie
Judging
Manu said: “Pastry case, tick! Lemon, lime curd, tick! Meringue, tick!”, however, thought there was too much meringue and it was too sweet.
Colin said, “technically” it was great, but thought it needed more lemon curd.
The Scoring
Amber and Melissa – 7
Christian and Nick – 6
Marcus and Sonia – 6
Patrizia and Brigita – 7
Claudean and Anthony – 4
Total Score: 30/50
Manu
Entrée – 7
Main – 7
Dessert – 7
Colin
Entrée – 7
Main – 7
Desert – 7
Total Score: 42
Overall Score: 72
The Leaderboard
Aaron and Chris – 72
Amber and Melissa – yet to cook
Christian and Nick – yet to cook
Marcus and Sonia – yet to cook
Patrizia and Brigita – yet to cook
Claudean and Anthony – yet to cook
The drama
Over at the table, the producers have put Christian next to Claudean and they both look as uncomfortable as each other. Also, Claudean hates the new teams, which is both unsurprising and amazing given that her arch nemesis Coco and Pearlshave been eliminated.
Meanwhile, Nick has moved on from Rach and is now in love with Gatecrasher Patrizia. Christian then wants to address “the elephant in the room” and asks Brigita if she’s pregnant. The whole table is like WTF, Christian?! Thankfully, she is and Patrizia, Brigita and her unborn child swiftly become the “first team of three”. Lel.
When it came to the judging, Claudean decided to be strategic to remain in the competition, giving them a four.
It’s episode 26 of The Block 2023 and it’s kitchen and laundry week, one of the biggest builds the Blockheads will face in their three-month-long ~jOuRNeY~.
After winning with their STUH-NNING master bedroom and walk-in robe on Sunday, Steph and Gian have chosen Eliza and Liberty to accompany them on a getaway to the Crown Hotel in Melbourne. In addition to this, the prize also includes a hot lap in a luxury car on Phillip Island.
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Unsurprisingly, Kristy and Brett were positively outraged, offering to pay $5k for the experience, however, Steph and Gian declined.
Once again, Kristy and Leah decided to b**ch about Steph, accusing her of being strategic for taking the girls on the getaway. Obviously, this is not a real thing and these girls seriously really need to get a life. Then, during the Domain Open for Inspections, Leah and Ash questioned the 10 that Marty Fox gave Steph and Gian.
The kitchens get underway
Knowing that this is going to be a big week, the Blockheads work hard as their Kinsman kitchens start to take shape.
Thankfully, Kristy and Brett have a huge week ahead of them, which hopefully means they’ll focus on building. Not only do they have a kitchen to build, but they also have to finish off their dining space and complete a laundry. On top of this, they’ve had to restump the majority of their downstairs home.
The Challenge – Bayside Community Centre
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The Blockheads are given an important challenge. This week they are renovating the Bayside Community and Information Support Centre (BayCISS).
Split into two teams of our worst nightmares, Kristy and Brett, Leah and Ash and Eliza and Liberty are tasked with renovating the inside while Steph and Gian and Kyle and Leslie – with the help of Block landscaper Dave Franklin and his team – will do the outside.
It promises to be a very rewarding challenge.
Steph and Gian’s getaway
Once at the Crown for their getaway, Scotty joins Steph, Gian, Eliza and Liberty for dinner and he asks them about the big fat eff-off divide that is taking place.
Steph tells him that while she puts on a brave face, she can’t help but feel the heat when it comes to the mean girls of The Block.
Meanwhile, Scotty gives some advice to the sisters, telling them they need to stop whinging and complaining about being “cooked tunas” and take control of their build. He also advises them to get read of their builder Mark and his team, telling Eliza and Liberty he has a new bunch of blokes for them to meet.
Scotty, Liberty and Eliza. Nine
Once everyone is back on The Block, it’s “tools down” and Kristy says she couldn’t care less about anyone but herself, Brett, Leah and Ash.
“I’m not here to make friends,” she says and good, because you truly aren’t making any!
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Patricija and Brigita, My Kitchen Rules 2023 contestants and two fiercely opinionated Lithuanian sisters, share two common traits: the same birth mother and the extraordinary talent of transforming the humble potato.
Patricija, a criminal defence solicitor, readily admits that her dry sense of humour, lack of emotion, and “resting b*tch face” may rub people the wrong way.
On the other hand, Brigita stands in stark contrast, being laid-back, easy-going, and always going with the flow.
While Patricija adores being an ardent fan of MKR and enjoys nourishing others, she steers clear of seafood and lamb. Brigita is more adventurous and enjoys eating her steak blue.
MKR continues on Monday at 7:30pm on Channel Seven and Seven Plus.
Fun, bubbly and warm friends Amber and Mel have teamed up to cook together on My Kitchen Rules 2023.
Amber is witty and unapologetic, unafraid to speak her mind regardless of whether you like it or not. Mel, on the other hand, takes a more diplomatic approach and prides herself on providing constructive criticism. She considers herself a high-achiever and aspires to become an MKR champion.
Having married into a Lebanese family, Mel aims to blend her in-laws’ recipes with her Australian background for a fusion culinary experience.
When Amber and Mel join forces in the kitchen, their energy becomes infectious. With wine, music, and a cookbook, the kitchen transforms into their stage. It’s not uncommon for them to break into song and dance while whipping up a delicious feast!
MKR continues on Monday at 7:30pm on Channel Seven and Seven Plus.
My Kitchen Rules contestants and friends and Aaron and Chris met through Instagram back in 2018, and have formed a strong bond ever since.
Aaron is a former Butcher and runs Australia’s largest BBQ-dedicated YouTube channel. Meanwhile, Chris is a stay-at-home dad for his twin sons.
The men will bring some serious BBQ skills to MKR. Aaron lists his signature dish as Smoked Brisket while Chris says his speciality is crispy pork belly, which he admits is his wife’s favourite.
MKR continues on Monday at 7:30pm on Channel Seven and Seven Plus.
A trailer for the Real Housewives of Sydney reboot has finally dropped and it was certainly worth the wait.
In the clip the women can see sauntering around Sydney in some very expensive clothing, heading to Tokyo and, of course, getting into some catfights.
You can watch it for yourself here.
Where does Real Housewives of Sydney come out?
It will be available to stream exclusively on Binge from October 10.
“We are thrilled to be bringing The Real Housewives of Sydney series to BINGE viewers,” BingeExecutive Director, Alison Hurbert-Burns said.
“The Real Housewives franchise is wildly popular across the globe, and we felt a cosmopolitan city like Sydney needed again to have a brand-new local version.”
Who was in the original Real Housewives of Sydney?
Season one of Real Housewives of Sydney was released way back in 2010.
That cast included Lisa Oldfield, Athena Levendi, Krissy Marsh, Matty Samaei, Melissa Tkautz, Nicole O’Neil and Victoria Rees.
Who is on The Real Housewives of Sydney reboot?
Meet the official cast of The Real Housewives of Sydney.
Victoria Montano
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Victoria, the owner of the luxury-sport brand Sport Luxe, is a fervent fashion enthusiast, personal stylist, amateur show-jumper, wife, and mother of two. She’s ambitious, trendy, and daring with a sharp sense of humour that tends to keep everyone engaged and amused.
Terry Biviano
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Terry comes from a large, tight-knit Italian family, and her passion for fashion and business allowed her to create a thriving international shoe empire. A natural socialite, she exudes contagious energy and effortlessly brings friends together, always being the centre of attention at any gathering.
Sally Obermeder
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Life took an unexpected turn when Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. After undergoing chemotherapy treatment, two mastectomies and reconstructive surgery she was declared cancer free in 2012. She’s the co-owner of the wellness brand, Swiish, and juggles the daily commitments of family and work.
Krissy Marsh
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Krissy returns for her second season on The Real Housewives of Sydney. The season one star brings unmatched energy and has a busy schedule with a diverse career in fashion, business, and charity, as well as being a mother of three.
Nicole O’Neil
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Nicole is another returning Housewife who exudes culture and timeless beauty. With a captivating mix of Swedish and Lebanese heritage, Nicole’s grace and sophistication mirror her diverse and privileged upbringing. The former Miss Australia has travelled the world, but now her focus is solely on her two daughters.
Kate Adams
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Meet Kate, a trailblazer with an extraordinary professional journey. From self-made success to conquering the start-up world and then cashing in, Kate now owns and runs the world-famous Bondi Vet Hospital.
Caroline Gaultier
The Real Housewives of Sydney. Binge/Ben Symons.
Caroline, originally from Prague, has resided in various cities including Tokyo, Byron Bay, and currently calls Sydney’s Bondi Beach home. Caroline openly acknowledges that her driving force in life is vanity, as she strives to look and feel her absolute best.
The Real Housewives of Sydney is coming soon to Binge.
It’s episode 15 of The Voice Australia 2023 and The Voice coach Rita Ora performed a mesmerizing renedition of Fatboy Slim’sPraising You.
During the episode, Team Rita and Team Jess went head to head, with contestants from each team facing off in a battle. Sadly, eight contestants were sent packing.
One artist from each team scored a semi-final fast past, and another secured their spot via a sing-off in front of their coaches.
Nyree vs Tarryn
Rita was put in a tough situation after Nyree and Tarryn nailed their rendition of the ballad Alone. Rita had to take some time out before making her final decision but ended up sending them through to the Sing For Your Life round.
Here they put on show-stopping performances of Anyone by Demi Lovato and Alphaville’s Forever Young.
“Both of you are just ready, but I can only take one…I’m sorry now because you both deserve it,”Rita said before sending Tarryn through to the Semi Finals.
Dillon vs Ezra
Ezra won the round, with Jess calling her a “soul sister”.
Jess said that the artist has has given their all, risen to the occasion and left nothing behind.” She also performed a Sing For Your Life showdown with Shyjana.
Jade vs David
David was victorious in his battle with Jade and secured a fast pass from his coach Jess.
“I won’t let you down,” David told Jess.
Jade vs Emily
Emily recieved a fast pass from Rita, who said it was a “no brainer seeing the growth and taking on board advice and really turning into a superstar”.
Giann vs Shyjana
Shyjana won the round and Giann was sent home. However, she was shared an emotional farewell to Jess before leaving the show.
“I really looked up to you as a little girl. I would see you on my TV, you’d make me feel better about myself. You’ve taught me so much. I’m so grateful to have met you,” she said.
“I want to tell you how powerful you’ve been,” Jess replied. “For every little girl watching at home struggling with those same feelings, those same insecurities, you challenged that.”
Elsa vs Gezel
Elsa and Geyzel performance Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, but were unfortunately both booted from the ceomptiion. Rita called them her “two little stars” but said they just needed “a bit more experience and growth”.
The Voice 2023 Semi Finalists:
Team Jess – David Aumua and Ezra Williams
Team Rita – Emily Kate and Tarryn Stokes
Team Guy – Bella Mackenzie and Charlie Pittman
Team Jason – Callum Warrender and Ethan Beckton
The Voice continues on Sundays at 7.00 pm on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode 25 of The Block and time for the main bedroom and walk-in-robe room reveals. But before we can see what the Blockheads miraculously renovated, here’s what happened during the episode.
With 24 hours until the room reveals one of the biggest weeks on The Block, Kyle and Leslie were feeling the pressure and missing their kids. Kyle in particular was struggling.
Meanwhile, Eliza and Liberty continued to struggle with their builder Mark. This time, Mark was refusing to get a stonemason for a benchtop in their master bedroom and suggested a cheaper timber version instead.
Foremen Keith and Dan were less than impressed with Eliza and Liberty confronting Mark about all of their concerns, without any luck. Mark also wanted the sisters to submit their plans for the following week which is a huge no-no on The Block.
Heading to Scotty’s HQ for judging, Scotty reveals they are officially at the halfway point of The Block.
Room Reveals
Kyle and Leslie – $32,793
The judges loved the texture on the bed head, however; given it was a bit rough it could cause injuries while you… sleep.
All three judges didn’t think Kyle and Leslie utilised and planned the space well. While it would look great on Instagram, it’s not that livable.
The judges thought their walk-in-robe was a much better effort but it was far too small.
Leah and Ash – $42,825
The judges loved the curved ceiling, praising Leah and Ash for their risk-taking.
The downside was that there was a lack of furniture and functionality and their styling was all over the place. They also didn’t have enough storage.
Marty didn’t like the burgundy colour of the walk-in-robe, thinking it would date.
Kristy and Brett – $42,825
Marty loved the vibe, saying it was light and bright; however, the lighting plan was a bit of a mess.
They also didn’t like the small bedside tables.
Steph and Gian – $44,064
Steph and Gian’s master was the biggest in Block history and was an absolute hit with the judges.
They thought it oozed luxury and loved the stunning wardrobes by Kinsman and the stunning marble benchtop in the walk-in robe.
All three judges were impressed by the layout and “wow” was used many, many times.
Eliza and Liberty – $23,952
The judges really felt for the girls given that the paint job wasn’t finished.
Shaynna loved the artwork in the master bedroom and thought it was a really good effort.
They also liked the contemporary colour palette and lots of storage.
Marty also said, that while they may not win many rooms, they could actually win The Block given their house was very sellable.
Scoring
Steph and Gian took out the win.
Darren
Shaynna
Marty
Total
Kyle and Leslie
6
6.5
7.5
21
Leah and Ash
7.5
7.5
8
23.5
Kristy and Brett
9
9
9
27.5
** Steph and Gian
9.5
9.5
10
29
Eliza and Liberty
7.5
7.5
7.5
23
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The first The Amazing Race Australia trailer showed Grant Denyer collapsing and being attended to by a team of medics. The latest clip has given some more insight into what led to the medical emergency.
The short video shows Grant and his wife Chezzi bantering about why they joined The Amazing Race Australia.
“I asked Grant if I could have a bit of a holiday, and he said we’re going on The Amazing Race,” Chezzi said.
“I thought The Amazing Race should be a breeze, but it was that bloody hot,” he replied.
The Amazing Race. Ten.
Why did Grant Denyer collapse on The Amazing Race?
The clip shows the temperature soaring from 22 degrees Celsius up to 45 degrees Celsius.
“You’re looking like you’re going to faint,” Chezzi tells Grant before the camera pans to him passed out on the floor.
What happened in the first clip of Grant Denyer collapsing?
The first trailer for The Amazing Race Australia introduces all of the contestants, but the most dramatic part of the clip is Grant’s collapse.
In the short video, Grant can be seen lying on the ground as a medic team attend to him.
“He’s shaking, he’s shivering,” a voice can be heard saying.
The Amazing Race. Ten.
Who is on The Amazing Race Australia?
The Amazing Race Australia 2023 cast is packed full of influencers and reality stars, as well as a few big names in the television industry.
Amongst the crop of this year’s contestants are Netflix, Survivor, and Love Island stars as well as a few prominent influencers. There are also some accomplished TV hosts and popular comedians.
Survivor king George Mladenov and his sister Pamela Mladenov are joining the race, as are Too Hot To Handle OG Harry Jowsey and Love Island star Teddy Briggs.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under is a reality show, but it’s also somewhat of an unofficial fashion show. Especially when it comes down to the last three queens, and it’s undebatable that there have been some serious lewks served.
Isis Avis Loren, Flor and Gabriella Labucci are the three queens in the running for the title and the $50,000 prize money.
Of course, there’s much more to a queen than her fashion choices, but we’ve compiled some of the best looks below because they’re worth celebrating.
Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T is a comedy about hostages who gain celebrity status. Featuring a host of HAWT Aussie celebs, some MEGA Hollywood royalty and some epic cameos from Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon, it will be a must-watch for anyone who likes a bloody good time.
The six-part series also marks actor and one of the stars, Kick Gurry’s (a.k.a Jacob Coote from Looking for Alibrandi’s) directorial debut.
Along with the official trailer, there was also an NSFW version that shows Last King of the Cross‘Lincoln Younes in all his goddamn glory! And we’re NOT joking…
Lincoln Younes, Kick Gurry, Ben O’Toole and Alexander England. Stan
What is C*A*U*G*H*T about?
C*A*U*G*H*T follows the Australian Minister of Defence (Erik Thomson) who texts a ‘secret file’ to the Princess of Behati-Prinsloo (no joke!), a small island nation, and sends four Australian soldiers (Gurry, Ben O’Toole, Alexander England and Younes) into the war-torn country on a secret mission to retrieve the file.
Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters (Fayssal Bazzi, Mel Jarnson and Dorian Nkono) and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers reach celebrity status on social media, they realise that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them. They’re about to make search history.
Matthew Fox. Stan
When does it premiere?
C*A*U*G*H*T premieres on September 28 with all episodes at once.
Who else is in the cast?
Starring alongside Gurry, Thomson, O’Toole, Younes, England, Jarnson and Bazzi are Susan Sarandon!!!!! (Blue Beetle), Travis Fimmel (Vikings) and Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey) as well as Sean Penn (Gaslit), Matthew Fox (Lost), Bryan Brown (PalmBeach), Rebecca Breeds (Clarice) and Bella Heathcote (Stan Original Series Scrublands).
Episode sneak peek
On September 15, Stan released a sneak peek of Party of Five and Lost star Fox, meeting our four brave soldiers for the very first time!
The institution that is Love Island is dropping a brand new format called Love Island Games, and it’s going to feature some iconic Australian Islanders.
While the line-up of contestants hasn’t officially dropped yet, some savvy online sleuths have whittled together a pretty believable list of cast members.
A Love Island spoiler account has reported that Callum Hole will be on the cast, as well as at least three contestants from previous seasons of Love Island Australia. The Twitter account mentioned his name, alongside Zeta Morrison from Love Island US season four.
What other Australian Islanders will be on Love Island Games?
Cassidy McGill – Love Island Australia season one
Cassidy McGill. Instagram.
Cassidy McGill from season one hasn’t been mentioned by the Love Island spoiler account just yet, however, her Instagram has gone suspiciously quiet in recent weeks.
Add to that the fact that several pubclists for Love Island’s production company ITV have started following her, and her iconic recoupling with Grant Crapp on season one, and we’re calling it a likely chance.
Jessica Losurdo – Love Island Australia season four
Jessica Losurdo. Love Island Australia.
GamerVev hasn’t confirmed that Jessica Losurdo from season four will be on the international show, however, he did say that he’s heard that a Jess or Jessica will be. That could also be Jess Velkovski from season three, who was coupled up with Aaron Waters.
At least 10 more names. I have 5 more left to reveal + there’s at least 3 more Aussies there I don’t know their names – I was mentioned a Jess/Jessica at one point. https://t.co/ZcAqIoNB1P
The official cast list for Love Island Games hasn’t been announced yet, however, the same LI spoiler account has posted about the international contestants who will allegedly also be appearing.
If the rumoured names are correct, it’s fair to say that the season will be absolutely stacked with Love Island icons.
Georgia Steele (Love Island UK season four) and Korey Gandy (Love Island US season three)
Luca Bish (Love Island UK season eight) and Danica Taylor (Love Island UK season eight). Luca has denied that he’ll be appearing, but this could always be a decoy!
The crew will be made up of some familiar faces from past seasons, as well as some brand-new cast members.
To some fan’s delights (and other’s commiserations), Captain Sandy Yawn will be heading up the boat again and fan-favourite Tumi Mhlongo, who appeared on Below Deck Down Under season one, will be her chief stew.
Controversial stews Kyle Viljoen and Natalya Scudder from season seven of Below Deck Mediterranean are working aboard, and late addition to Below Deck Down Under season two Luka Brunton will be a deckhand.
Meet the entire cast of Below Deck Mediterranean season eight.
Sandy Yawn
Position: Captain
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Tumi Mhlongo
Position: Chief stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Kyle Viljoen
Position: Stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Natalya Scudder
Position: Stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Jessika Asai
Position: Stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Jack Luby
Position: Chef
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Ruan Irving
Position: Bosun
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Luka Brunton
Position: Deckhand
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Haleigh Gorman
Position: Deckhand
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Lara Du Preez
Position: Deckhand
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Below Deck Mediterranean season eight airs on September 26 on Hayu.
