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Meet the cast of five aspiring singers who are being thrust into the spotlight in Ten’s new drama Paper Dolls

by Anita Anabel

It’s like Popstars, but make it dramatic in the brand-new series Paper Dolls and the cast is filled to the brim with incredible local talent!

On February 12, it was announced that Ten had commissioned an eight-part local drama about five aspiring singers who are thrust into the spotlight in pursuit of pop stardom and fame.

Sound familiar?

Well, the original concept was created by none other than former Bardot (and Sophie Monk’s) bandmate Belinda Chapple, who knows a thing or two about quickly rising to stardom on a TV show.

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Belinda Chapple (middle), pictured here with her former Bardot bandmates, created the concept for the series. Source: WEA

What will Paper Dolls be about?

According to the official synopsis: “Never far from the watchful eye of the cameras, fans and critics, HARLOW is born out of the music reality television show Pop Rush, redefining pop culture in the process. However, the five young women must navigate the dark side of a glamorous industry determined to commodify them.”

“Australians are going to love this premium drama that highlights what goes on behind-the-scenes in the making of a girl pop group,” Sophia Mogford, executive producer, drama and comedy at Paramount ANZ, said in a statement.

“It is a fascinating and extraordinary insight which pulls back the showbiz curtain to reveal the dark side of fame. With a stellar ensemble cast of fresh new talent, we can’t wait for audiences to watch Paper Dolls. It is going to be ground-breaking.”

So, who is in the cast of Paper Dolls?

Meet the cast of Paper Dolls

Emalia (Izzy James)

Emalia. Source: Instagram.

Emalia is an Australian RnB/Pop artist, songwriter and actress.

According to her IMDB bio, she began performing at the age of five and during her schooling, sang for the Australian Youth Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2013, and again as a featured artist in The Schools Spectacular (#neverforget).

In 2018, she signed her first record deal with Sony Music Australia, releasing her debut EP Unmuted (2021), featuring previously released tracks Suga Rush and IOU, which featured renowned US rapper Guapdad 4000.

In 2021, Emalia landed her first television feature role as Natalie in episode one of Australian Gangster.

You can find out more about Emalia here.

Naomi Sequeira (Annabel Tonkin)

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Naomi Sequeira. Source: Instagram.

Naomi Sequeira is an award-winning Filmmaker & Actress.

The Sydney-born talent co-hosted Hanging with Adam and Naomi for the Disney Channel and was nominated three times for an Astra Award for the most outstanding presenter and most popular female personality.

According to her official IMDB page, following her turn as a presenter, she starred in ABC’s Rake and the British mystery series, The Evermoor Chronicles.

Sequeira also appeared in Rip Tide, Pearl in Paradise, Romance on the Menu and Blood Sisters; however, more recently, Who I was Before I Forgot, Finally Me and Stan original Totally, Completely Fine.

Miah Madden (Charlie Levett)

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Miah Madden. Source: Instagram.

Miah Madden has a huge list of acting credits to her name.

She has appeared in Redfern Now, The Moodys, Hyde and Seek, Australia Day with Bryan Brown, Dive Club and as young Julie in The Sapphires.

More recently, Madden voiced a character in Disney+’ Koala Man and was cast as a presenter on Play School.

Her first episode, The Yarning and Dreaming Special, featured Indigenous performers Christine Anu and Luke Carroll.

Courtney Clarke (Jade Hart)

Courtney Clarke. Source: Instagram.

Courtney Clarke has appeared in shorts The Gift, Balaclava Lane and Christmas Neeve.

In 2023, Courtney will appear in three episodes of Paramount+ Last King of the Cross alongside Lincoln Younes and Claude Jabbour.

Courtney Monsma (Lillian Milton)

Courtney Monsma. Source: Instagram.

Courtney Monsma has appeared in TV series The Strip and the film Long Shadows, however, she is best known for her role as Princess Anna in the Australian production of Frozen The Musical.

“Playing Princess Anna was a dream come true, and stepping into her shoes a few years back truly changed my life,” she said on Instagram in December 2022.

“I’ve learnt so [sic] much as a performer and a person throughout this process. Looking back, I feel very proud of my growth.”

Who are the creative team behind Paper Dolls?

Paper Dolls was also created and written by Ainslie Clouston (Amazing Grace), with writers David Hannam (Darby and Joan), Marieke Hardy (Heartbreak High), Jenna Purcell, Sara Khan (Heartbreak High) and Thomas Wilson-White (Heartbreak High) and is directed by the powerhouse collective of Tenika Smith (The Heights), Nina Buxton (Summer Love) and Erin White (Wellmania).

Jessica Carrera (Seriously Red) and Kerrie Mainwaring (Bali 2002) serve as producers alongside executive producer Mark Fennessy (Last King of The Cross) and Chapple, and Alexander Pettaras (Last King of The Cross) as associate producer.

Paper Dolls is slated for release in 2023 on 10 and 10Play.

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How to watch Rihanna’s EPIC Super Bowl Halftime Show in Australia

by Anita Anabel

Rihanna fans rejoice! You can watch her EPIC Super Bowl LVII Halftime show right here in Australia.

While there are certainly NFL fans down under who come together with a day beer to watch the game, on a broader scale, it’s the coveted performance that people worldwide look forward to the most.

As the official sponsor for the show, Apple Music released a trailer featuring the 34-year-old performer, announcing that it had been “2190 days” (over six years) since the nine-time Grammy winner had performed on the sporting stage.

However, updated information from TIME states that on the day she performs, it will actually be 2,572 days… but who’s counting?

When is the Super Bowl LVII?

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will headline an action-packed day of NFL, which takes place on Sunday, February 12 in the US.

This means that down under, we will be able to watch all of the action on Monday, February 13 and hopefully witness Aussie Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia Eagles) become the second Australian to ever be a part of a winning Super Bowl team.

When is the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show?

If you want to tune in to see Barbados-born Rihanna slay, the halftime show will kick off around 12.00 pm AEDT.

Since she’s known for high-energy performance, her mash-up could include hits like  Only Girl (In The World), Work, B**ch Better Have My Money, Needed Me, Rude Boy or S&M.

We’re also hoping for a powerful ballad in the mix, like the stunning Born Again from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack

But if we’re really being honest, we just want a super-sized production of Umbrella featuring black, glittery brollies, 100 backup dancers and Tom Holland reprising his viral Lip Sync Battle video.

There’s also a rumour that Rihanna could even release her long-awaited ninth studio album streaming platform immediately following her live performance, which, as Hilary Duff says: “Hey now! Hey now! This is what dreams are made of!”

How can we watch the Super Bowl LVII in Australia?

In 2023, Seven has secured the right to the “world’s biggest sporting event”, which will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus from 10.00 am AEDT.

On 7mate and 7plus, there will also be a special Super Bowl Edition of NFL Armchair Experts, featuring the first Aussie to ever play in a Super Bowl — and Geelong Cats AFL star — Ben Graham.

He will report live on the ground in Arizona before the main event from 9.00 am.

The broadcast will feature NFL commentators Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Greg Olsen (colour analyst) leading the call, supported by sideline reporters Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi.

Watch the Super Bowl LVII Halftime show on February 13, at 12.00 pm on Seven.

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A transgender teen on the spectrum learns to be himself in coming-of-age documentary

by Anita Anabel

Transgender teen Charlie (they/them and he/him) was bullied mercilessly at school before finding the courage to come out to their mum. And now, in a new coming-of-age documentary, Who I Am, Charlie tells his story.

The heartfelt 23-minute coming-of-age documentary follows the transgender and Autistic teen as he learns to be himself with the help of their own original animated characters, The Fallens.

In the short, Charlie sets on a path of navigating the first steps of his transition – the social transition.

Transgender teen Charlie in Who I Am
Charlie in Who I Am. Source: 10Play

Over three years we watch them come out to family, make it through lockdown, meet new friends, find inclusive healthcare, and ultimately settle into their identity with the new name Aether.

Meanwhile, their mum Anthea goes on her journey to embrace her child for all he is.

The documentary is heartwarming and told through observational moments and intimate reflections from the whole family, including younger siblings Hayley and William, who are also Autistic.

As Aether’s characters come to life, Aether begins their new chapter, learning to be comfortable in their own skin no matter what other people think.

Charlie’s drawing in Who I Am. Source: 10Play

Who I Am was made “to provide a voice for trans and neurodivergent youth”

Behind Aether’s story, is a platform that provides a voice for trans and neurodivergent youth.

According to the film’s official website, Who I Am was made to “inspire reflection and conversation and build an understanding of their experience among young people, teachers, parents and healthcare professionals.”

Research shows that Autistic people are 3–6 times more likely to come out as trans or gender diverse, but little is known about why. In Australia 22.5% of trans and gender diverse youth have an Autism diagnosis.

For more resources and information, please click here and to watch the trailer, click here.

Who I Am is streaming now on 10 Play.

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Queen frontman Adam Lambert to perform on the Australian Idol stage with more superstar guests to come

by Anita Anabel

He got his start on American Idol, and now Queen frontman and international superstar Adam Lambert is bringing high drama to the Australian Idol stage!

The Grammy Award-winning singer rose to fame on American Idol in 2009 with electrifying performances and a killer personality, placing runner-up behind winner Kris Allen.

Arguably one of the most famous faces to come out of the franchise worldwide (hello, he’s with Queen now…), the singer continued to wow judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell throughout his series.

“I can’t wait to be in Australia again and perform on Australian Idol. Counting down the days until I’m there!” Adam said in a statement.

Lambert will perform his latest single, Holding Out for a Hero, from his new album High Drama. 

Adam Lambert’s career has gone from strength-to-strength

An extraordinary multi-faceted artist, Lambert has gone on to forge an impressive career in the music industry as a singer and songwriter, releasing multiple albums and hit singles.

Following his turn on the hit show, the artist released For Your Entertainment, which included Whatya Want From Me, which earned him a gold gramophone.

His second album, Trespassing, became the first album to reach the number-one spot in the US and Canada by an openly gay artist.

His highly anticipated third album, The Original High, included the smash-hit Ghost Town, while his fourth studio album, Velvet, was released in 2020.

While Lambert is the first to be announced, more exclusive guest artists will perform on the Australian Idol stage and will be announced in the coming weeks.

Australian Idol airs 7.00 pm Sunday and 7.30 pm Monday and Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite on-screen for Air — a film about the relationship between Nike and Michael Jordan

by Anita Anabel

The A-Team is back! Stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have reunited on-screen in Universal’s brand-new film Air.

The pair, who won an Oscar for their partnership film Good Will Hunting in 1997, has appeared in over nine films together — and this next one looks like a baller!

What is Air about?

Directed by Affleck, the movie showcases the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which revolutionised the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.

Who is in the cast?

Damon plays Nike exec Sonny Vaccaro while Affleck stars Phil Knight. Recent EGOT winner Viola Davis stars as Jordan’s mother, Deloris, alongside an all-star cast including Ozark’s Jason Bateman, The Mindy Project’s Chris Messina, Gone Baby Gone’s Matthew Maher, Requiem of a Dream’s Marlon Wayans, Jerry Maguire’s Jay Mohr, Dazed and Confused’s Julius Tennon and Rush Hour’s Chris Tucker.

Air hits cinemas nationwide on April 5.

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Hello, You! Meet the brand new Season 4 cast of Netflix’s You

by CHATTR Team

Netflix’s You is back for Season Four, and serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) has landed in London with a new identity and a brand-new cast of players to kill.

The next instalment has been split across two parts, with the first part released on February 9, followed by part two on March 9 and will follow Joe as he starts fresh in London, vowing to bury the past and be his best self. But a new obsession will take hold on the rocky road to redemption.

RECAP: What happened in Season Three of Netflix’ You

In case you’re still catching up, Season Three saw Joe married to Love (Victoria Pedretti) while they raised their newborn son, Henry, in Madre Linda, California.

As their relationship dynamic took a new turn, Joe continued to repeat the cycle of obsession with a burgeoning interest in their next-door neighbour, Natalie Engler (Michaela McManus); however, his meeting with the stunning Marianne (Tati Gabrielle) made him realise it was always “you”. We mean her.

You's Victoria Pedretti and Penn Badgley.
You’s Victoria Pedretti and Penn Badgley. Source: Netflix.

Marianne and Joe fell in love; however, since his wife coincidentally was also a psychopath, she warned his new lover what he was capable of, so Marianne promptly fled the country.

And since Joe is incapable of having any normalcy without death and destruction, everyone else — except him, Marianne and Henry — ends up dead, forcing him to fake his own death, frame Love and start a new life over the pond.

Now you’re all caught up, we’ve arrived at Season Four, and there’s a brand-new cast to meet.

Who is the cast of Season 4’s You?

Alongside Badgley and Gabrielle, the rest of the main cast is made up of new additions.

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Lukas Gage — Adam

Lukas Gage (Euphoria) plays Adam, a wealthy ex-pat American who continually fails to meet the standards of his successful family. 

Charlotte Ritchie — Kate

Charlotte Ritchie (Feel Good, Ghosts UK) stars as Kate, an art gallery director who’s fiercely loyal and suspicious of those who aren’t her friends.

Tilly Keeper — Lady Phoebe

Tilly Keeper (EastEnders)plays Kate’s best friend who is wealthy and famous but very trusting, so she tends to attract people who take advantage of her. 

Amy-Leigh Hickman — Nadia

Amy-Leigh Hickman (Ackley Bridge) plays Nadia, an outspoken literature student and aspiring author who needs help covering up past mistakes that threaten to destroy her life. 

Ed Speleers – Rhys

Ed Speelers (Downton Abbey) plays Rhys, an irreverent author with a troubled youth whose memoir propelled him into the limelight. 

Aidan Cheng — Simon

Aidan Cheng’s (Harlots) Simon is impossible to impress and abhors small talk and strangers. The Oxford-educated son of a Chinese technology magnate, Simon, proves the world wrong when he shows himself as an artist worthy of acclaim despite his wealth and sheltered life.

Niccy Lin – Sophie

Niccy Lin (Official Secrets) plays Sophie, Aidan’s overprotective sister. She has the mind of an entrepreneur in the body of a pampered jet setter. While it looks like she’s lying around in a bikini on social media, every aspect of her feed represents cannily negotiated high-end sponsorship deals.

Eve Austin — Gemma

A member of a privileged circle of friends who met at Oxford, Eve Austin’s (Our Ladies) Gemma has never given a day’s thought to live beyond the next VIP event, fashion show or date. She’s a fun friend to party with, but her insular and pampered life has rendered her shockingly tone-deaf and startlingly lacking in empathy towards those of lesser means.

Stephen Hagan, Ben Wiggins, Ozioma Whenu, Dario Coates, Sean Pertwee, Brad Alexander, Alison Pargeter, and Adam James also star in recurring roles.

Stream Part One of You’s Season 4 from February 9 and Part Two from March 9, only on Netflix.

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Foxtel is launching a Real Life channel, and now you can get your trauma doco fix all in one place

by Anita Anabel

Foxtel is set to fuel Australia’s growing obsession with observational documentaries (ob doc) with the launch of its brand new channel, Real Life.

With more than 1,600 hours of content from heartbreaking to heartwarming, you can watch all your favourite series in one place.

Launching on March 1, the new addition will feature shows like First Responders, 24 Hour Baby Hospital, Pet Medics, One Born Every Minute, The Supervet, The Secret Life of 4, 5, 6, and 7 Year Olds, Judge Judy and The People’s Court.

“Australians have a growing obsession with this content with viewership climbing over the past few years,” Foxtel group general manager of factual Jim Buchan said in a statement.

“We’ve never had a dedicated home for series and specials like this, so we’re thrilled to offer fans one destination to watch all their favourite ob doc shows.”

What other shows will be available on Foxtel’s Real Life?

Other Aussie shows you’ll be able to watch are Border Security: Australia’s Front Line, Highway Patrol, Police Ten-7, Bondi Rescue and Dr Chris Brown’s Bondi Vet. 

You’ll also be able to watch The Cruise, Close Calls Caught on Camera, EasyJet Inside the Cockpit and Police Ten 7.

Real Life will be available to all customers with the basic Foxtel package on March 1.

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Comedian Kevin Hart plays a fictionalised version of himself in Prime Video’s Die Hart

by Anita Anabel

What happens when a comedic wingman wants to become a gun-slinging, building-jumping action hero? Kevin Hart’s new flick, Die Hart, answers just that.

Premiering worldwide on Prime Video on February 24, the film sees Hart play a fictionalised version of himself who sets out to pivot from being pigeonholed as a comedy wingman to being taken seriously as an action movie star.

“My whole life, I’ve been dreaming of becoming an action hero,” Hart says in the first look trailer released on February 9.

On a call with his agent, he hears that the director of the “biggest action movies of all time” wants to meet with him.

“I’m there!” he says with enthusiasm.

Hart is then faced with Jean Reno’s Claude Van De Velde, who says his next project requires a “gritty actor” and “holy s**t” he wants Kevin to play the role.

What ensues is a satirical look at what it takes to become a leading man in the action genre.

Led by John Travolta’s Ron Wilcox — who owns an “action hero school”— Hart attempts to learn the ropes on how to become one of the industry’s most coveted stars. 

The film also stars Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) who plays Jordan King and Josh Hartnett (Wrath of Man), who plays a fabricated version of himself.

And if you’re not yet convinced, Die Hart was directed by Brooklyn Nine-Nine director Eric Appel, alongside writer Derek Kolstad of the John Wick franchise. Obviously, it’s going to be EPIC!

Die Hart premieres on February 24 on Prime Video worldwide.

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Love the challenges on Australian Survivor? Here’s how they come to life

by CHATTR Team

Even if eating rice and beans is not your idea of a good time, the epic challenges on Australian Survivor sure do make it look exciting to be a part of.

Not only do the producers have to make them challenging, but they also need to serve a purpose — to ensure a winner/s gets immunity and to send the other team to Tribal Council.

But after 10 seasons of the show and a new test every episode to put the Survivors through their paces, it’s amazing that the show’s production team continues to deliver. So, how do they do it?

According to Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia and executive producer David Forster, a “challenge team” — made up of producers and assistants — works hard every year to develop different concepts.

Source: Ten.

While some are made from scratch, others are pulled straight from the US.

“A lot of our challenges we’ve done straight from the US show, like the classic Survivor challenges,” Forster told entertainment outlet Pedestrian TV during a recent interview.

“But then we’ve taken them and modified them for our game as well. We’ve also invented challenges that they’ve taken as well. There’s a bit of an exchange of ideas between all [Survivor] franchises.”

40 Challenges are created per Australian Survivor season

According to Forster, there are around “40 challenges” per season.

“So we come up with a range of different things that fit every type of skill, so it’s not just all puzzles.”

“There are times when we will test them, and they don’t quite play out the way we anticipate,” LaPaglia added, admitting that some are too difficult or not quite hard enough.

Of course, everyone has different abilities when coming into the show, so producers ensure that the “game is calibrated so that everyone faces the same problem”.

And if you’re wondering if JLP tests them out himself? He does and so does Forster.

“When you actually do them, you get a real understanding of what [the contestants] are going through, so you can identify with it,” Forster said.

Other reality TV shows share content ideas

This is not a new concept as several other series producers do the same with iterations overseas.

In fact, during an interview with Mediaweek, executive producer Tara McWilliams said she and EP John Walsh do just that for Married at First Sight UK and the US.

Source: Nine.

When asked how she feels being industry leaders for the hit show, she said:

“I think we’re excited. We’re proud. I think of how many years we’ve been doing this, and we still don’t fail to get a bit of a kick out of the fact that we do calls with other countries,” she said before adding that the pair take on a consultancy role across the globe.

“We’re very proud that we created something that everyone responds to and loves and enjoys.”

Australian Survivor airs at 7.30pm, Sunday to Wednesday, on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Meet Layton Mills: The motivated Married at First Sight 2023 entrepreneur

by CHATTR Team

Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s, Layton Mills, is a go-getter who has been an entrepreneur since he was 19 years old.

The 35-year-old has had several successful businesses, including his latest project, which manufactures medicinal cannabis for pets.

According to his official Nine bio, he describes himself as “motivated and driven” and has in turn, made love less of a priority.

The CEO struggles to compromise, putting work first, which sees him spending time in the office, rather than spending time with a significant other.

Even though he is single, the Married at First Sight Groom has a close-knit group of friends, however, knows that he must change something to meet someone to spend his life with.

Married at First Sight Australia 2023's Layton Mills.
Source: Instagram.

He is also extremely close to his parents and wants to be there for them as they get older, as they have been there for him.

Now in his mid-thirties, Layton has spent time reviewing his life and has realised that a relationship will add to his already successful life.

He wants a woman who shares his passion for business, his determination and drive, and someone with whom he can continue to grow his empire.

Will his new MAFS bride Melinda Willis be that person?

You can follow Layton on Instagram here.

Watch Married At First Sight from Sunday – Wednesday on Nine and 9Now.

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Meet Melinda Willis: The outspoken Married at First Sight 2023 bride who EVERYONE is talking about

by CHATTR Team

Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s, Melinda Willis is a confident and sassy businesswoman who is already one of the most talked about brides this year.

During her wedding to Layton Mills, the country dubbed her this season’s “villain”, however, during the following episode she seemed to have a redemption arc.

In the February 6 episode of the hit series, the first dinner party saw the public fallout from Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon’s wedding.

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Melinda from Married at First Sight. Source: Nine.

While Bronte admitted she was giving her new partner the benefit of the doubt, Melinda wasn’t impressed, calling bulls**t on the TV Groom.

“I definitely think there’s more to this story,” she observed. “I don’t trust him.”

She added, “I do have advice for Bronte and, it’s run!” Oop!

While she is an alpha female, the 32-year-old does have a softer side, even giving fellow Bride Caitlin McConville a job after the show.

According to Yahoo Lifestyle, Caitlin was left with no money after the show wrapped filming. The business owner has seemingly hired the makeup artist to join her at her salon, Melly’s Beauty Parlous in Brisbane.

Who is Married at First Sight Australia 2023 bride, Melinda Willis?

According to her Nine profile, Melinda says she is the “centre of attention in any room” and that “people can find her looks and intelligence intimidating.”

While she has no problems attracting men, finding the right man seems to elude her. She’s also very emotional and admits to picking fights in a relationship when she gets bored or insecure.

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Source: Instagram.

She can “get in her head” about the smallest things and magnify issues – all of which can lead to constant conflict in a relationship, which has driven partners away in the past.

Melinda is looking for someone who is an ambitious man who is equally business-minded, understands her lifestyle and won’t be clingy. However, he must be patient.

Will she find that in Layton Mills?

You can follow Melinda on Instagram here.

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Christoph Waltz stars in chilling and suspenseful series The Consultant

by Anita Anabel

What do you get when you mix Mythic Quest with a chilling and suspenseful arc? Amazon Prime’s The Consultant.

In the new series, esteemed actor Christoph Waltz plays the titular consultant hired to improve an app-based gaming company.

On February 7, Prime debuted the official trailer, which sets up all eight new series episodes, which will be available to stream on February 24.

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Brittany O’Grady and Nat Wolff
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Christoph Waltz

Based on Bentley Little’s 2015 novel of the same name, the series explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee — one we all know way too well.

According to the official synopsis, the employees will soon experience new demands and challenges that put everything into question — including their lives.

The trailer reveals that Regus Patoff’s (Waltz) hiring at CompWare comes after the bloody death of the CEO inside his office — and that his resume includes consulting for a company whose CEO died just two weeks after bringing the character to his office.

“How are you enjoying the gaming industry?” Craig (Nat Wolff) says to the new employ.

“How many of these patrons do you think we could fight? I think I could fight four of them, and you could subdue the remaining three,” Patoff responds.

Starring alongside Waltz is Paper Towns star Wolf and White Lotus Season One’s Brittany O’Grady (Elaine) as employees at CompWare. The series also stars Aimee Carrero (The Menu) as Patti.

The Consultant premieres on February 24 on Amazon Prime.

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Interview: Andy Lee reveals his ultimate guest wish list for The Hundred

by Anita Anabel

It’s a brand-new year, which means new questions on The Hundred with Andy Lee must be answered.

How many people have hooked up with a relative? What percentage of Aussies are siding with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? And just what is the main reason that Australians lie?

Back for its fourth season, host Andy Lee and a bevvy of famous identities — will once again provide the stories behind the stats as three comedy panellists compete each week to see who knows Aussies best.

This year, the incomparable ICON, Sophie Monk, has joined the panel as a series regular, appearing every second week at the desk.

“I kept getting asked about when is she [Monk] back on the show from people on the street,” Lee told Chattr ahead of the premiere.

While the series will feature guests like Mike Goldstein, Ross Noble, Tommy Little and Dave Thornton, there are two guests he wishes he could host.

“For my own sake, I would probably get Tiger Woods,” the self-confessed golf nut said. “But I’m not sure how great that would be. Just me nerding out. I’d ask him how to hit different shots and how he felt when he won his first Masters.

“I’d want to do it more for the entertainment of everybody, so Prince Harry is probably the person everyone would like to hear answer my questions. And then he might also get some hard truths or some comfort from how Australians feel about him.”

PRINCE HARRY

What can we expect from Season Four of The Hundred?

The fourth iteration of The Hundred will feature themed episodes — including Valentine’s Day and Pride Week — which Lee said has given the cast and crew a chance to “muck around” with the colourful set.

“The set itself is really interactive and we haven’t really utilised that enough so far,” he said. “We’ve got Valentine’s Day coming up, where you’ll see the whole set change colour to crimson red. All the topics will be on theme.”

And if you’re wondering what epic fact Lee has about the loved-up day?

“It might be a bit naughty, but 2.96 billion people [around the world] will have sex on Valentine’s Day!” Wowzers! That’s a lot of people!

The drawcard of the popular series is more than just finding out about our habits, for Lee, people come back for more because of the “vanity” aspect.

“Generally, people like stories about themselves,” Lee said with a laugh.

“It’s about Australia. It’s how we feel and how we think. So essentially, we’re tapping into the vanity of every human being.”

The Hundred premieres on Tuesday, February 7 at 9.00 pm on Nine and 9Now.

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65th Annual Grammy Awards: The complete record-breaking winners list

by Anita Anabel

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards was not only a celebration of the best in music, but the winners broke several records during the process.

Taking out the top awards of the evening were Lizzo, who won record of the year for About Damn Time, Bonnie Raitt, who won song of the year for her track Just Like That, Samara Joy for best new artist and Harry Styles for album of the year for Harry’s House.

Host Trevor Noah even invited the “super fans” who had been featured throughout the night to help present the final award for the evening.

However, it was undoubtedly Beyoncé Knowles’ night, with the singer breaking the record for the most Grammy wins of all time.

The Renaissance artist has won an incredible 32 in her career so far — with four of them won during this year’s ceremony.

While an absolutely outstanding feat, she wasn’t the only one to make history.

During the awards show, Dr Dre won the first-ever Black Music Collective’s Dr Dre Global Impact Award, creating the accolade for future winners.

“I’m extremely moved by this award,” he said. “This is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and where would I be without it.”

Sam Smith took the top prize for Best pop duo/group performance for Unholy alongside Kim Petras — who is the first-ever transgender woman to win a Grammy.

“I’m the first transgender woman to win the award,” she said. “I just want to thank all the transgender artists who kicked the door open in order for me to be here tonight.”

Earlier in the evening, actress Viola Davis achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status after she won the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording award for her memoir, Finding Me.

Other winners included Dave Chapelle for best comedy album, Taylor Swift for best music video, Kendrick Lamar for best rap album and Adele’s Easy on Me for best pop solo performance.

See the complete winners list below.

65th Annual Grammy Award Winners

Album of the year

  • Voyage — ABBA
  • 30 — Adele
  • Un Verano Sin Ti — Bad Bunny
  • RENAISSANCE — Beyoncé
  • Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) — Mary J Blige
  • In These Silent Days — Brandi Carlile
  • Music Of The Spheres — Coldplay
  • Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers — Kendrick Lamar
  • Special — Lizzo
  • WINNER: Harry’s House — Harry Styles

Record of the year

  • Don’t Shut Me Down — ABBA
  • Easy On Me — Adele
  • BREAK MY SOUL — Beyoncé
  • Good Morning Gorgeous — Mary J Blige
  • You And Me On The Rock — Brandi Carlile ft Lucius
  • Woman — Doja Cat
  • Bad Habit — Steve Lacy
  • The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar
  • WINNER: About Damn Time — Lizzo
  • As It Was — Harry Styles

Song of the year

  • abcdefu — GAYLE (written by Sara Davis, GAYLE & Dave Pittenger)
  • About Damn Time — Lizzo (written by Melissa “Lizzo” Jefferson, Eric Frederic, Blake Slatkin & Theron Makiel Thomas)
  • All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film) — Taylor Swift (written by Liz Rose & Taylor Swift)
  • As It Was — Harry Styles (written by Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon & Harry Styles)
  • Bad Habit — Steve Lacy (written by Matthew Castellanos, Brittany Fousheé, Diana Gordon, John Carroll Kirby & Steve Lacy)
  • BREAK MY SOUL — Beyoncé (written by Beyoncé, S Carter, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Christopher A Stewart)
  • Easy On Me — Adele (written by Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin)
  • GOD DID — DJ Khaled ft Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy (written by Tarik Azzouz, E Blackmon, Khaled Khaled, F LeBlanc, Shawn Carter, John Stephens, Dwayne Carter, William Roberts & Nicholas Warwar)
  • The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar (written by Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar & Matt Schaeffer)
  • WINNER: Just Like That — Bonnie Raitt (written by Bonnie Raitt)

Best new artist

  • Anitta
  • Omar Apollo
  • DOMi & JD Beck
  • Muni Long
  • WINNER: Samara Joy
  • Latto
  • Måneskin
  • Tobe Nwigwe
  • Molly Tuttle
  • Wet Leg

Best pop solo performance

  • WINNER: Easy On Me — Adele
  • Moscow Mule — Bad Bunny
  • Woman — Doja Cat
  • Bad Habit — Steve Lacy
  • About Damn Time — Lizzo
  • As It Was — Harry Styles

Black Music Collective’s Dr Dre Global Impact Award

Winner: Dr Dre

Best dance/electronic music album

  • WINNER: Renaissance — Beyoncé
  • Fragments — Bonobo
  • Diplo — Diplo
  • The Last Goodbye — ODESZA
  • Surrender — RÜFÜS DU SOL

Best rap album

  • WINNER: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers — Kendrick Lamar
  • GOD DID — DJ Khaled
  • I Never Liked You — Future
  • Come Home The Kids Miss You — Jack Harlow
  • It’s Almost Dry — Pusha T

Best música urbana album

  • WINNER: Un Verano Sin Ti — Bad Bunny
  • TRAP CAKE, VOL. 2 — Rauw Alejandro
  • LEGENDADDY — Daddy Yankee
  • La 167 — Farruko
  • The Love & Sex Tape — Maluma

Best pop duo/group performance

  • WINNER: Unholy — Sam Smith & Kim Petras
  • Don’t Shut Me Down — ABBA
  • Bam Bam — Camila Cabello ft Ed Sheeran
  • My Universe — Coldplay & BTS
  • I Like You (A Happier Song) — Post Malone & Doja Cat

Best country album

  • WINNER: A Beautiful Time — Willie Nelson
  • Growin’ Up — Luke Combs
  • Palomino — Miranda Lambert
  • Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville — Ashley McBryde
  • Humble Quest — Maren Morris

Best R&B song

  • WINNER: CUFF IT — Beyoncé
  • Good Morning Gorgeous — Mary J Blige
  • Hrs & Hrs — Muni Long
  • Hurt Me So Good — Jazmine Sullivan 
  • Please Don’t Walk Away — PJ Morton

Best pop vocal album

  • WINNER: Harry’s House — Harry Styles
  • Voyage — ABBA
  • 30 — Adele
  • Music Of The Spheres — Coldplay
  • Special — Lizzo

Best rap song

  • WINNER: The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar
  • Churchill Downs — Jack Harlow ft Drake
  • GOD DID — DJ Khaled ft Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
  • pushin P — Gunna & Future ft Young Thug
  • WAIT FOR U — Future ft Drake & Tems

Best rap performance

  • WINNER: The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar
  • GOD DID — DJ Khaled ft Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
  • Vegas — Doja Cat
  • pushin P — Gunna & Future ft Young Thug
  • F.N.F. (Let’s Go) — Hitkidd & GloRilla

Best R&B album

  • WINNER: Black Radio III — Robert Glasper
  • Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) — Mary J Blige
  • Breezy (Deluxe) — Chris Brown
  • Candydrip — Lucky Daye
  • Watch The Sun — PJ Morton

Best R&B performance

  • WINNER: Hrs & Hrs — Muni Long
  • VIRGO’S GROOVE — Beyoncé
  • Here With Me — Mary J. Blige ft Anderson Paak
  • Over — Lucky Daye
  • Hurt Me So Good — Jazmine Sullivan

Best melodic rap performance

  • WINNER: WAIT FOR U — Future ft Drake & Tems
  • BEAUTIFUL — DJ Khaled ft Future & SZA
  • First Class — Jack Harlow
  • Die Hard — Kendrick Lamar ft Blxst & Amanda Reifer
  • Big Energy (Live) — Latto

Best rock album

  • WINNER: Patient Number 9 — Ozzy Osbourne
  • Dropout Boogie — The Black Keys
  • The Boy Named If — Elvis Costello & The Imposters
  • Crawler — Idles
  • Mainstream Sellout — Machine Gun Kelly
  • Lucifer On The Sofa — Spoon

Best rock song

  • WINNER: Broken Horses — Brandi Carlile
  • Black Summer — Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Blackout —  Turnstile
  • Harmonia’s Dream — The War On Drugs
  • Patient Number 9 — Ozzy Osbourne ft Jeff Beck

Best rock performance

  • WINNER: Broken Horses — Brandi Carlile
  • So Happy It Hurts — Bryan Adams
  • Old Man — Beck
  • Wild Child — The Black Keys
  • Crawl! — Idles
  • Patient Number 9 — Ozzy Osbourne ft Jeff Beck
  • Holiday — Turnstile

Best alternative music album

  • WINNER: Wet Leg — Wet Leg
  • WE — Arcade Fire
  • Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You — Big Thief
  • Fossora — Björk
  • Cool It Down — Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Best alternative music performance

  • WINNER: Chaise Longue — Wet Leg
  • There’d Better Be A Mirrorball — Arctic Monkeys
  • Certainty — Big Thief
  • King — Florence + The Machine
  • Spitting Off The Edge Of The World — Yeah Yeah Yeahs ft Perfume Genius

Best metal performance

  • WINNER: Degradation Rules — Ozzy Osbourne ft Tony Iommi
  • Call Me Little Sunshine — Ghost
  • We’ll Be Back — Megadeth
  • Kill Or Be Killed — Muse
  • Blackout — Turnstile

Best dance/electronic recording

  • WINNER: BREAK MY SOUL — Beyoncé
  • Rosewood — Bonobo
  • Don’t Forget My Love — Diplo & Miguel
  • I’m Good (Blue) — David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
  • Intimidated — KAYTRANADA ft H.E.R.
  • On My Knees — RÜFÜS DU SOL

Best folk album

  • WINNER: Revealer — Madison Cunningham
  • Spellbound — Judy Collins
  • The Light At The End Of The Line — Janis Ian
  • Age Of Apathy — Aoife O’Donovan
  • Hell On Church Street — Punch Brothers

Best musical theatre album

  • WINNER: Into The Woods
  • Caroline, Or Change
  • MJ The Musical
  • Mr. Saturday Night
  • Six: Live On Opening Night
  • A Strange Loop

Best music video

  • WINNER: All Too Well: The Short Film — Taylor Swift
  • Easy On Me — Adele
  • Yet To Come — BTS
  • Woman — Doja Cat
  • The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar
  • As It Was — Harry Styles

Best comedy album

  • WINNER: The Closer — Dave Chappelle
  • Comedy Monster — Jim Gaffigan
  • A Little Brains, A Little Talent — Randy Rainbow
  • Sorry — Louis CK
  • We All Scream — Patton Oswalt

Best spoken word poetry album

  • WINNER: The Poet Who Sat By The Door — J Ivy
  • Black Men Are Precious — Ethelbert Miller
  • Call Us What We Carry: Poems — Amanda Gorman
  • Hiding In Plain View — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
  • You Will Be Someone’s Ancestor. Act Accordingly. — Amir Sulaiman

Best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording

  • WINNER: Finding Me — Viola Davis
  • Act Like You Got Some Sense — Jamie Foxx
  • All About Me!: My Remarkable Life In Show Business By Mel Brooks — Mel Brooks
  • Aristotle And Dante Dive Into The Waters Of The World — Lin-Manuel Miranda
  • Music Is History — Questlove

Best traditional pop vocal album

  • WINNER: Higher — Michael Bublé
  • When Christmas Comes Around … — Kelly Clarkson
  • I Dream Of Christmas (Extended) — Norah Jones
  • Evergreen — Pentatonix
  • Thank You — Diana Ross

Best traditional R&B performance

  • WINNER: PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA — Beyoncé
  • Do 4 Love — Snoh Aalegra
  • Keeps On Fallin’ — Babyface ft Ella Mai
  • ‘Round Midnight — Adam Blackstone ft Jazmine Sullivan
  • Good Morning Gorgeous — Mary J Blige

Best progressive R&B album

  • WINNER: Gemini Rights — Steve Lacy
  • Operation Funk — Cory Henry
  • Drones — Terrace Martin
  • Starfruit — Moonchild
  • Red Balloon — Tank And The Bangas

Best country song

  • WINNER: ‘Til You Can’t — Cody Johnson
  • Circles Around This Town — Maren Morris
  • Doin’ This — Luke Combs
  • I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) — Taylor Swift
  • If I Was A Cowboy — Miranda Lambert
  • I’ll Love You Till The Day I Die — Willie Nelson

Best country solo performance

  • WINNER: Live Forever — Willie Nelson
  • Heartfirst — Kelsea Ballerini
  • Something In The Orange — Zach Bryan
  • In His Arms — Miranda Lambert
  • Circles Around This Town — Maren Morris

Best country duo/group performance

  • WINNER: Never Wanted To Be That Girl — Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde
  • Wishful Drinking — Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt
  • Midnight Rider’s Prayer — Brothers Osborne
  • Outrunnin’ Your Memory — Luke Combs & Miranda Lambert
  • Does He Love You – Revisited — Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton
  • Going Where The Lonely Go — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Best new age, ambient or chant album

  • WINNER: Mystic Mirror — White Sun
  • Positano Songs — Will Ackerman
  • Joy — Paul Avgerinos
  • Mantra Americana — Madi Das & Dave Stringer With Bhakti Without Borders
  • The Passenger — Cheryl B. Engelhardt

Best jazz vocal album

  • WINNER: Linger Awhile — Samara Joy
  • The Evening: Live At APPARATUS — The Baylor Project
  • Fade To Black — Carmen Lundy
  • Fifty — The Manhattan Transfer With The WDR Funkhausorchester
  • Ghost Song — Cécile McLorin Salvant

Best jazz instrumental album

  • WINNER: New Standards Vol. 1 — Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, Nicholas Payton & Matthew Stevens
  • Live In Italy — Peter Erskine Trio
  • LongGone — Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, And Brian Blade
  • Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival — Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leo Genovese & esperanza spalding
  • Parallel Motion — Yellowjackets

Best large jazz ensemble album

  • WINNER: Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra — Steven Feifke, Bijon Watson, Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra
  • Bird Lives — John Beasley, Magnus Lindgren & SWR Big Band
  • Remembering Bob Freedman — Ron Carter & The Jazzaar Festival Big Band Directed By Christian Jacob
  • Center Stage — Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber & WDR Big Band Conducted By Michael Abene
  • Architecture Of Storms — Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly Of Shadows

Best improvised jazz solo

  • WINNER: Endangered Species — Wayne Shorter & Leo Genovese
  • Rounds (Live) — Ambrose Akinmusire
  • Keep Holding On — Gerald Albright
  • Falling — Melissa Aldana
  • Call Of The Drum — Marcus Baylor
  • Cherokee/Koko — John Beasley

Best bluegrass album

  • WINNER: Crooked Tree — Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
  • Toward The Fray — The Infamous Stringdusters
  • Almost Proud — The Del McCoury Band
  • Calling You From My Mountain — Peter Rowan
  • Get Yourself Outside — Yonder Mountain String Band

Best traditional blues album

  • WINNER: Get On Board — Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
  • Heavy Load Blues — Gov’t Mule
  • The Blues Don’t Lie — Buddy Guy
  • The Sun Is Shining Down — John Mayall
  • Mississippi Son — Charlie Musselwhite

Best contemporary blues album

  • WINNER: Brother Johnny — Edgar Winter
  • Done Come Too Far — Shemekia Copeland
  • Crown — Eric Gales
  • Bloodline Maintenance — Ben Harper
  • Set Sail — North Mississippi Allstars

Best contemporary instrumental album

  • WINNER: Empire Central — Snarky Puppy
  • Between Dreaming And Joy — Jeff Coffin
  • Not Tight — DOMi & JD Beck
  • Blooz — Grant Geissman
  • Jacob’s Ladder — Brad Mehldau

Best instrumental composition

  • WINNER: Refuge — Geoffrey Keezer
  • African Tales — Tasha Warren & Dave Eggar
  • El País Invisible — Miguel Zenón, José Antonio Zayas Cabán, Ryan Smith & Casey Rafn
  • Fronteras (Borders) Suite: Al-Musafir Blues — Danilo Pérez ft The Global Messengers
  • Snapshots — Tasha Warren & Dave Eggar

Best gospel album

  • WINNER: Kingdom Book One Deluxe — Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
  • Die To Live — Maranda Curtis
  • Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live) — Ricky Dillard
  • Clarity — DOE
  • All Things New — Tye Tribbett

Best gospel performance/song

  • WINNER: Kingdom — Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
  • Positive — Erica Campbell
  • When I Pray — DOE
  • The Better Benediction — PJ Morton ft Zacardi Cortez
  • Get Up — Tye Tribbett

Best roots gospel album

  • WINNER: The Urban Hymnal — Tennessee State University Marching Band
  • Let’s Just Praise The Lord — Gaither Vocal Band
  • Confessio – Irish American Roots — Keith & Kristyn Getty
  • The Willie Nelson Family — Willie Nelson
  • 2:22 — Karen Peck & New River

Best contemporary Christian music album

  • WINNER: Breathe — Maverick City Music
  • Lion — Elevation Worship
  • Life After Death — TobyMac
  • Always — Chris Tomlin
  • My Jesus — Anne Wilson

Best contemporary Christian music performance/song

  • WINNER: Fear Is Not My Future — Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
  • God Really Loves Us (Radio Version) — Crowder ft Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music
  • So Good — DOE
  • For God Is With Us — for KING & COUNTRY & Hillary Scott
  • Holy Forever — Chris Tomlin
  • Hymn Of Heaven (Radio Version) — Phil Wickham

Best tropical Latin album

  • WINNER: Pa’lla Voy — Marc Anthony
  • Quiero Verte Feliz — La Santa Cecilia
  • Lado A Lado B — Víctor Manuelle
  • Legendario — Tito Nieves
  • Imágenes Latinas — Spanish Harlem Orchestra
  • Cumbiana II — Carlos Vives

Best Latin rock or alternative album

  • WINNER: MOTOMAMI — Rosalía
  • El Alimento — Cimafunk
  • Tinta y Tiempo — Jorge Drexler
  • 1940 Carmen — Mon Laferte
  • Alegoría — Gaby Moreno
  • Los Años Salvajes — Fito Paez

Best Latin pop album

  • WINNER: Pasieros — Rubén Blades & Boca Livre
  • AGUILERA — Christina Aguilera
  • De Adentro Pa Afuera — Camilo
  • VIAJANTE — Fonseca
  • Dharma + — Sebastián Yatra

Best Latin jazz album

  • WINNER: Fandango At The Wall In New York — Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra ft The Congra Patria Son Jarocho Collective
  • Crisálida — Danilo Pérez ft The Global Messengers
  • If You Will — Flora Purim
  • Rhythm & Soul — Arturo Sandoval
  • Música De Las Américas — Miguel Zenón

Best regional Mexican music album (including Tejano)

  • WINNER: Un Canto por México – El Musical — Natalia Lafourcade
  • Abeja Reina — Chiquis
  • La Reunión (Deluxe) — Los Tigres Del Norte
  • EP #1 Forajido — Christian Nodal
  • Qué Ganas de Verte (Deluxe) — Marco Antonio Solís

Best regional roots music album

  • WINNER: Live At The 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — Ranky Tanky
  • Full Circle — Sean Ardoin And Kreole Rock And Soul ft LSU Golden Band From Tigerland
  • Natalie Noelani — Natalie Ai Kamauu
  • Halau Hula Keali’i O Nalani – Live At The Getty Center — Halau Hula Keali’i O Nalani
  • Lucky Man — Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas

Best reggae album

  • WINNER: The Kalling — Kabaka Pyramid
  • Gifted — Koffee
  • Scorcha — Sean Paul
  • Third Time’s The Charm — Protoje
  • Com Fly Wid Mi — Shaggy

Best global music performance

  • WINNER: Bayethe — Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode
  • Udhero Na — Arooj Aftab & Anoushka Shankar
  • Gimme Love — Matt B & Eddy Kenzo
  • Last Last — Burna Boy
  • Neva Bow Down — Rocky Dawuni Featuring Blvk H3ro

Best global music album

  • WINNER: Sakura — Masa Takumi
  • Shuruaat — Berklee Indian Ensemble
  • Love, Damini — Burna Boy
  • Queen Of Sheba — Angélique Kidjo & Ibrahim Maalouf
  • Between Us… (Live) — Anoushka Shankar, Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley ft Manu Delago

Best Americana album

  • WINNER: In These Silent Days — Brandi Carlile
  • Things Happen That Way — Dr John
  • Good To Be… — Keb’ Mo’
  • Raise The Roof — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
  • Just Like That… — Bonnie Raitt

Best Americana performance

  • WINNER: Made Up Mind — Bonnie Raitt
  • Silver Moon [A Tribute To Michael Nesmith] — Eric Alexandrakis
  • There You Go Again — Asleep At The Wheel ft Lyle Lovett
  • The Message — Blind Boys Of Alabama ft Black Violin
  • You And Me On The Rock — Brandi Carlile ft Lucius

Best American roots performance

  • WINNER: Stompin’ Ground — Aaron Neville With The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
  • Someday It’ll All Make Sense (Bluegrass Version) — Bill Anderson Featuring Dolly Parton
  • Life According To Raechel — Madison Cunningham
  • Oh Betty — Fantastic Negrito
  • Prodigal Daughter — Aoife O’Donovan & Allison Russell

Best American roots song

  • WINNER: Just Like That — Bonnie Raitt
  • Bright Star — Anaïs Mitchell
  • Forever — Sheryl Crow & Jeff Trott
  • High And Lonesome — T Bone Burnett & Robert Plant
  • Prodigal Daughter — Tim O’Brien & Aoife O’Donovan
  • You And Me On The Rock — Brandi Carlile

Best children’s music album

  • WINNER: The Movement — Alphabet Rockers
  • Into The Little Blue House — Wendy And DB
  • Los Fabulosos — Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band
  • Ready Set Go! — Divinity Roxx
  • Space Cadet — Justin Roberts

Producer of the year, non-classical

  • WINNER: Jack Antonoff
  • Dan Auerbach
  • Boi-1da
  • Dahi
  • Dernst “D’mile” Emile II

Best song written for visual media

  • WINNER: We Don’t Talk About Bruno [From Encanto] — Carolina Gaitán-La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto – Cast
  • Be Alive [From King Richard] — Beyoncé
  • Carolina [From Where The Crawdads Sing] — Taylor Swift
  • Hold My Hand [From Top Gun: Maverick] — Lady Gaga
  • Keep Rising (The Woman King) [From The Woman King] — Jessy Wilson ft Angelique Kidjo
  • Nobody Like U [From Turning Red] — 4*Town, Jordan Fisher, Finneas O’Connell, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo, Grayson Villanueva

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media

  • WINNER: Encanto
  • ELVIS
  • Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4 (Vol 2)
  • Top Gun: Maverick
  • West Side Story

Best score soundtrack for visual media (includes film and television)

  • WINNER: Encanto
  • The Batman
  • No Time To Die
  • The Power Of The Dog
  • Succession: Season 3

Best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media

  • WINNER: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarok
  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite
  • Call Of Duty ®: Vanguard
  • Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy
  • Old World

Best arrangement, instrumental or a cappella

  • WINNER: Scrapple From The Apple — Magnus Lindgren, John Beasley & The SWR Big Band Featuring Martin Aeur
  • As Days Go By (An Arrangement Of The Family Matters Theme Song) — Armand Hutton ft Terrell Hunt & Just 6
  • How Deep Is Your Love — Kings Return
  • Main Titles (Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness) — Danny Elfman
  • Minnesota, WI — Remy Le Boeuf

Best arrangement, instruments and vocals

  • WINNER: Songbird (Orchestral Version) — Christine McVie     
  • Let It Happen — Louis Cole
  • Never Gonna Be Alone — Jacob Collier ft Lizzy McAlpine & John Mayer
  • Optimistic Voices / No Love Dying — Cécile McLorin Salvant
  • 2 + 2 = 5 — Becca Stevens & Attacca Quartet

Best orchestral performance

  • WINNER: Works By Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman — New York Youth Symphony
  • Adams, John Luther: Sila – The Breath Of The World — Musicians Of The University Of Michigan Department Of Chamber Music & University Of Michigan Percussion Ensemble
  • Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7-9 — Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Eastman: Stay On It — Wild Up
  • John Williams – The Berlin Concert — Berliner Philharmoniker

Best opera recording

  • WINNER: Blanchard: Fire Shut Up In My Bones — The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus
  • Aucoin: Eurydice — The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus
  • Davis: X – The Life And Times Of Malcolm X — Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Odyssey Opera Chorus

Best choral performance

  • WINNER: Born — Dominic German, Maren Montalbano, Rebecca Myers & James Reese; The Crossing
  • Bach: St. John Passion — English Baroque Soloists; Monteverdi Choir
  • Verdi: Requiem – The Met Remembers 9/11 — Michelle DeYoung, Eric Owens, Ailyn Pérez & Matthew Polenzani; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus

Best chamber music/small ensemble performance

  • WINNER: Shaw: Evergreen — Attacca Quartet
  • Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Volume 2 – The Middle Quartets — Dover Quartet
  • Musical Remembrances — Neave Trio
  • Perspectives — Third Coast Percussion
  • What Is American — PUBLIQuartet

Best classical instrumental solo

  • WINNER: Letters For The Future — Time For Three, The Philadelphia Orchestra
  • Abels: Isolation Variation — Hilary Hahn
  • Bach: The Art Of Life — Daniil Trifonov
  • Beethoven: Diabelli Variations — Mitsuko Uchida
  • A Night In Upper Town – The Music Of Zoran Krajacic — Mak Grgić

Best classical solo vocal album

  • WINNER: How Do I Find You — Sasha Cooke
  • Eden — Joyce DiDonato
  • Okpebholo: Lord, How Come Me Here? — Will Liverman
  • Stranger – Works For Tenor By Nico Muhly — Nicholas Phan
  • Voice Of Nature – The Anthropocene — Renée Fleming

Best recording package

  • WINNER: Beginningless Beginning — Tamsui-Kavalan Chinese Orchestra
  • Divers — Soporus
  • Everything Was Beautiful — Spiritualized
  • Telos — Fann
  • Voyeurist — Underoath

Best boxed or special limited edition package

  • WINNER: In And Out Of The Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81 ’82 ’83 — The Grateful Dead
  • Artists Inspired By Music: Interscope Reimagined — Various Artists
  • Big Mess — Danny Elfman
  • Black Pumas (Collector’s Edition Box Set) — Black Pumas
  • Book — They Might Be Giants

Best album notes

  • WINNER: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) — Wilco
  • The American Clavé Recordings — Astor Piazzolla
  • Andy Irvine & Paul Brady — Andy Irvine & Paul Brady
  • Harry Partch, 1942 — Harry Partch
  • Life’s Work: A Retrospective — Doc Watson

Best historical album

  • WINNER: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) — Wilco
  • Against The Odds: 1974-1982 — Blondie
  • The Goldberg Variations – The Complete Unreleased 1981 Studio Sessions — Glen Gould
  • Life’s Work: A Retrospective — Doc Watson
  • To Whom It May Concern… — Freestyle Fellowship

Best engineered album, non-classical

  • WINNER: Harry’s House — Harry Styles 
  • Adolescence — Baynk
  • Black Radio III — Robert Glasper
  • Chloë and the Next 20th Century — Father John Misty
  • Wet Leg — Wet Leg

Best remixed recording

  • WINNER: About Damn Time (Purple Disco Machine Remix) — Purple Disco Machine (Original artist: Lizzo)
  • BREAK MY SOUL (Terry Hunter Remix) — Terry Hunter (Original artist: Beyoncé)
  • Easy Lover (Four Tet Remix) — Four Tet (Original artist: Ellie Goulding)
  • Slow Song (Paul Woolford Remix) — Paul Woolford (Original artist: The Knocks & Dragonette)
  • Too Late Now (Soulwax Remix) — Soulwax (Original artist: Wet Leg)

Best immersive audio album

  • WINNER: Divine Tides – Stewart Copeland & Ricky Kej
  • AGUILERA — Christina Aguilera
  • Memories…Do Not Open — The Chainsmokers
  • Picturing The Invisible – Focus 1 — Jane Ira Bloom
  • Tuvayhun — Beatitudes For A Wounded World — Nidarosdomens Jentekor & Trondheimsolistene

Best music film

  • WINNER: Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story — (Various Artists)
  • Adele One Night Only — Adele
  • Our World — Justin Bieber
  • Billie Eilish Live At The O2 — Billie Eilish
  • Motomami (Rosalía Tiktok Live Performance) — Rosalía
  • A Band A Brotherhood A Barn — Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Best classical compendium

  • WINNER: An Adoption Story
  • Aspire
  • A Concert For Ukraine
  • The Lost Birds

Songwriter of the year, non-classical

  • WINNER: Tobias Jesso Jr.
  • Amy Allen
  • Nija Charles
  • The-Dream
  • Laura Veltz

Producer of the year, classical

  • WINNER: Judith Sherman
  • Jonathan Allen
  • Christoph Franke
  • James Ginsburg
  • Elaine Martone

Best contemporary classical composition

  • WINNER: Puts: Contact — Xian Zhang, Time for Three & The Philadelphia Orchestra
  • Akiho: Ligneous Suite — Ian Rosenbaum & Dover Quartet
  • Bermel: Intonations — Jack Quartet
  • Gubaidulina: The Wrath Of God — Andris Nelsons & Gewandhausorchester
  • Simon: Requiem For The Enslaved — Carlos Simon, MK Zulu, Marco Pavé & Hub New Music

Best engineered album, classical

  • WINNER: Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique – The Making Of The Orchestras — Edwin Outwater & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 6; Stucky: Silent Springs — Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
  • Perspectives — Third Coast Percussion
  • Tuvayhun – Beatitudes For A Wounded Worlds — Anita Brevik, Nidarosdomens Jentekor & Trondheimsolistene
  • Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes — Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Boston Symphony Orchestra

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Meet Josh White: The self-deprecating Married at First Sight 2023 Groom

by CHATTR Team

Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Josh White is a self-proclaimed and self-deprecating “station wagon” of relationships.

He’s “stable, dependable and solid” as a partner. HA!

The single father of two loves Disney, so much so that he named his kids after two of the characters and while we have no idea which two, we’re hedging our bets on Peter (Peter Pan) and Belle (Beauty and the Beast).

At 40 years old, Josh has attempted to navigate the new dating game that has evolved dramatically since he was last single.

Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Josh White is a self-proclaimed and self-deprecating “station wagon” of relationships. Source: Instagram.

According to his official Nine bio, the advertising client director struggles with dating apps and misses the “small things” about being in a relationship.

Josh has been coupled up with Melissa Sheppard, who said she felt she had met her “Thor and Gladiator in one” upon meeting him.

“His hair’s great. He smells nice. He’s taller than me. This handsome, amazing man is standing there who is everything I’ve wanted. I think the experts have hit the jackpot here.”

Follow Josh on Instagram here.

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Meet Melissa Sheppard: The sex-positive Married at First Sight 2023 bride

by CHATTR Team

Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Melissa Sheppard is a sex-positive 41-year-old who describes herself as a “freak in the sheets”.

The hairdresser joined the experiment in hopes of getting a “final shot” at “real love”.

Even though she has no trouble meeting men, Melissa hasn’t found anyone to be in a long-term relationship with since her marriage ended 10 years ago — something that she truly craves.

She also has one son, whom she co-parents with her ex and lives with her twin sister on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

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Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Melissa Sheppard is a sex-positive 41-year-old who describes herself as a “freak in the sheets”. Source: Instagram.

According to her official Nine bio, she has a huge heart and is upbeat, charismatic, cheeky and flirtatious and looking for her “Thor“.

Melissa is very comfortable with her sexuality and expects her “sexy man” to keep up with her. Love this for her!

“If I could leave anything with all the women in the world, it’s to own your sexuality and embrace it,” she said in an interview with Nine.

“Be bold, be brave and be you. We only attract the right people in our lives when we don’t hide parts of ourselves.”

Melissa Sheppard has been paired with Joshua White on MAFS

When the Bride met Joshua White at the end of the aisle, she felt she had met her “Thor and Gladiator in one”.

When the Bride met Joshua White at the end of the aisle, she felt she had met her “Thor and Gladiator in one”. Source: Nine.

“He is my Thor and Gladiator in one. He turned around, and I was like, ‘Wow’. I was blown away.”

“His hair’s great. He smells nice. He’s taller than me. This handsome, amazing man is standing there who is everything I’ve wanted. I think the experts have hit the jackpot here.”

Follow Melissa on Instagram here.

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Who is paired with who? Meet ALL the new couples from Married at First Sight Australia 2023

by CHATTR Team

Pop the champagne because the Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples have been named and wed.

During the first week alone, we’ve already met a beauty editor, a beauty influencer, an entrepreneur and an accountant. All careers make for an interesting season.

And as the experts, John Aiken, Mel Schilling and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla wielded their powers to make matches in reality TV heaven, we sure have some EPIC dinner party drama, scandals and some fresh AF feuds to look forward to.

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Celebrating its 10th season, the new series will test the relationship bonds of our couples in ways they could never imagine.

During an interview with Mediaweek, executive producers Tara McWilliams and expert John Aiken touched on the 2023 casting process.

When asked if anything had changed about how they looked for for the new season, McWilliams admitted they hadn’t really adjusted anything, only that they looked for people who are “different from the previous season”.

So, who has been coupled up with who?

Meet the Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples!

Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon

Cameron Woods and Lyndall Grace

Jesse Burford and Claire Nomarhas

Sandy Jawanda and Dan Hunjas

Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skellerton

Janelle Han and Adam Seed

Alyssa Barmonde and Duncan James

Caitlin McConville and Shannon Adams

Melissa Sheppard and Josh White

Melinda Willis and Layton Mills

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The Last of Us is already one of HBO’s biggest hits of all time — here’s what we know about season 2

by Anita Anabel

The Last of Us is quickly rising the ranks to become one of the biggest HBO hits of ALL time, so it’s no wonder that fans are itching to hear about season two.

The post-apocalyptic thriller from Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman (the game’s writers) saw a HUGE 12% bump from episode two to episode three.

6.4 million viewers tuned in to see the love story between Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman unfold, with The Guardian’s Andy Welch declaring it “the single best episode of TV that will be broadcast all year”.

On January 27, the series was officially renewed for a second season — much to the delight of fans, and while we don’t know too much yet about what’s to come, here’s what we do know.

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6.4 million viewers tuned in to see the love story between Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman. Source: BINGE.

What part of the game will The Last of Us season 2 cover?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first season of the TLOU will cover the entire game.

“As for this show’s ending, expect the debut season to cover the entirety of the Last of Us game,” Mazin told the outlet.

The second iteration is likely to follow the game’s sequel, Part 2 — the game which was released seven years after the first.

Who will be cast in The Last of Us season 2

Given the nature of the show, it’s hard to predict who will be cast in the next round, because SPOILER ALERT, our favourite characters keep getting killed off!

However, Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones alum Bella Ramsey could return as Joel and Bella, respectively.

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Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will likely return for The Last of Us, season two. Source: BINGE.

When will The Last of Us Season 2 be released?

At the time of publication, we are only at episode four of the first instalment, so it’s naturally going to be at least a year before season two is released.

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It’s music’s night of nights! How to watch the 2023 Grammy Awards in Australia

by Anita Anabel

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards have arrived, and for fans of music’s night of nights down under, here’s how you can watch it in Australia.

This year, bonafide superstars Harry Styles — who topped the charts in Oz in 2022 — and Lizzo will take to the stage to perform while Taylor Swift, Beyoncé (who recently announced a world tour) and Adele, will walk the red carpet.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

How to watch the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Australia

Live from the Cyrpto.com Arena in Los Angeles (could we be anymore 2023) in the US, the awards will begin at 8.00 pm PSTD on Sunday, February 5 2023.

But for those of us who are watching right here in Australia, you can watch the ceremony on Nine and 9Now at 12.00 pm AEDT on Monday, February 6.

Who is hosting the Grammy Awards?

Daily Show host Trevor Noah, 38, will take on the coveted hosting role for the third consecutive year.

“He makes you feel like his friend who’s not talking to an arena, but just talking to you on your couch,” executive producer Ben Winston told Billboard. “That’s what makes him so brilliant.”

Who has been nominated for a 65th Annual Grammy Award?

The nominees announced for the 65th GRAMMY Awards include Beyoncé, Adele, Harry Styles, Lizzo, ABBA, Doja Cat, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Rüfüs Du Sol, Diplo, Mary J. Blige, Kim Petras, Sam Smith and more.

Who will present at the 2023 Grammy Awards?

Joining the nominees will be the esteemed lineup of presenters, which includes First Lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, actor, producer, writer and host James Corden, actor and current Grammy nominee Billy Crystal, and Viola Davis, actor Dwayne Johnson, three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo, and five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain.

65th Annual Grammy Award Nominees (Four main categories)

Record Of The Year

“Don’t Shut Me Down” by ABBA

“Easy On Me” by Adele

“BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé

“Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige

“You And Me On The Rock” by Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius

“Woman” by Doja Cat

“Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy

“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar

“About Damn Time” by Lizzo

“As It Was” by Harry Styles

Album Of The Year

Voyage by ABBA

30 by Adele

Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny

RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé

Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) by Mary J. Blige

In These Silent Days by Brandi Carlile

Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar

Special by Lizzo

Harry’s House by Harry Styles

Sponsor Message

Song Of The Year

“abcdefu” —  Sara Davis, GAYLE & Dave Pittenger, songwriters (GAYLE)

“About Damn Time” — Melissa “Lizzo” Jefferson, Eric Frederic, Blake Slatkin & Theron Makiel Thomas, songwriters (Lizzo)

“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film)” — Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

“As It Was” — Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon & Harry Styles, songwriters (Harry Styles)

“Bad Habit” — Matthew Castellanos, Brittany Fousheé, Diana Gordon, John Carroll Kirby & Steve Lacy, songwriters (Steve Lacy)

“BREAK MY SOUL” — Beyoncé, S. Carter, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Christopher A. Stewart, songwriters (Beyoncé)

“Easy On Me” — Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele)

“GOD DID” — Tarik Azzouz, E. Blackmon, Khaled Khaled, F. LeBlanc, Shawn Carter, John Stephens, Dwayne Carter, William Roberts & Nicholas Warwar, songwriters (DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)

“The Heart Part 5” — Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar & Matt Schaeffer, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)

“Just Like That” — Bonnie Raitt, songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)

Best New Artist

Anitta

Omar Apollo

DOMi & JD Beck

Muni Long

Samara Joy

Latto

Måneskin

Tobe Nwigwe

Molly Tuttle

Wet Leg

See the full list here.

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Interview: John Aiken and the show’s creators call Harrison Boon’s MAFS journey “compelling”

by Anita Anabel

According to expert John Aiken and series executive producers Tara McWilliams and John Walsh, Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Harrison Boon is by far the most “compelling” Groom the series has ever seen.

While we’ve been triggered, nay, cringed through the single dad’s already rocky relationship with his TV bride Bronte Schofield; apparently, we ain’t seen anything yet.

“Harrison’s journey in the experiment is compelling,” Aiken told Chattr in an interview before the tenth series premiered.

“He jumps out of the screen at you. He’s dealing with all sorts of different issues that he brings into the experiment.

“Particularly how he handles his relationship with Bronte, but also how he works in with the group. And I think that is really fascinating because he is such a strong Alpha energy in that group.”

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Expert John Aiken says watching Married at First Sight’s Harrison Boon is “compelling”. Source: Nine.

“He’s the type of person that a lot of women will have known,” McWilliams added. “I don’t think he’s a bad guy. I actually quite liked Harrison.

“I think he is someone who watched back the show and would stand by everything he did.”

While she backed the 32-year-old builder, McWilliams admitted she would never “date a guy” like him before adding that she wasn’t saying “anything” that she “wouldn’t say to his face”.

“Harrison would cop that on the chin,” she said.

Married at First Sight executive producer John Walsh admits that MAFS Harrison Boon is on the “front foot”

Walsh agreed with his colleague’s sentiment, saying that the controversial groom was entirely on the “front foot” during the Married at First Sight experiment.

“The whole series, he never denies anything. He doubles down on it. It takes a lot of air out of it when you own it, admit it, and double down on it.”

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“He never denies anything,” executive producer John Walsh said of Harrison. Source: Nine.

According to Walsh, the other participants found it hard to “deal with” because he’s very upfront about his behaviour, which McWilliams called “frustrating” to watch.

“It’s really frustrating to watch, but it’s fascinating to watch,” she said.

While last year, the season primarily focused on Olivia Frazer and Domenica Calarco’s feud, McWilliams admitted that the Grooms were “along for the ride”.

“This year, there’s more balance because there’s a lot of Groom focus in this series. The spotlight is on a lot of our Grooms and how they’re behaving and how they’re reacting, and how they’re conducting themselves as much as the Brides.

“As a woman watching, I found it infuriating, and I found it frustrating,” she said before adding: “We’re seeing how the Brides deal with that, and I’m really trying to champion them.

“As an audience member, you’re championing them to kind of rise above and take their power back.”

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