It’s episode 12 of The Voice Australia 2023 and it was the second round of Callbacks.
The contestants were given a song by their coaches, Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy and faced off against two others on their teams.
One of those contestants was sent straight through to the Battles, one got a second chance with the Ultimate Callback while the least strong artist was sent home.
Team Rita
Callback One
Rita’s first team was set the task of covering iconic Cher covers.
Straight through to the Battles: Tarryn Stokes – The Winner Takes It All
Ultimate Callback: Emily Kate – Believe
Sent home: Gabby Asta
Callback Two
Rita’s second trio performed disco hits.
Straight through to the Battles: Levi X – I Will Survive
Ultimate Callback: Nick Cunningham – Young Hearts Run Free
Sent home: Brenda Bressed
Team Jason
Callback One
Jason’s first trio were tasked with covering UK pop hits.
Straight through to the Battles: Ethan Beckton – Let It Go
Ultimate Callback: Jade Talbot – Set Fire to the Rain
Sent home: Christian Ellis
Callback Two
His second round was given the premise of singing some of Michael Jackson’s toughest songs.
Straight through to the Battles: Etienne Steven – Man In The Mirror
Ultimate Callback: Callum Warrender – Ben
Sent home: Tee Toleafoa and Raye Alapati
Team Jess
Callback One
Jess’s first trio took on Lady Gaga hits.
Straight through to the Battles: Jade Taunton – I’ll Never Love Again
Ultimate Callback: Shyjana – Rain on Me
Sent home: Nenah Jones
Callback Two
Jess’s second team took on James Brown classics.
Straight through to the Battles: Dillon Rhodes – Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag
Ultimate Callback: Ezra Williams – I Got You (I Feel Good)
Sent home: Trisha Godinet
Team Guy
Callback One
Guy’s terms were loose for his first round, asking the performers to simply cover songs performed by groups.
Straight through to the Battles: Elly Poletti – Emotion
Ultimate Callback: Jaydean Miranda – I’ll Be There
Sent home: Overnight
Callback Two
For Guy’s second round, contestants were tasked with performing some of the biggest pop songs ever written.
Straight through to the Battles: Charlie Pittman – Teenage Dream
Ultimate Callback: Shanae Watson – Stronger
Sent home: Maz Green
The Voice continues on Tuesday at 7 pm on Sunday on 7 and 7Pluswith The Callbacks: Round Three.
It’s episode one of Shark Tank Australia 2023 and five new investors have begun to circle some incredible businesses for the “world’s best business show”.
Before we begin, we see a disclaimer: “The following are actual negotiations between entrepreneurs and investor ‘Sharks’. The Sharks invest their own money at their discretion.”
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Firstly, before we could see the pitches, it was time to meet the Sharks: Sabri Suby, Dr Catriona Wallace, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and the OG Shark from Shark Tank US,Robert Herjavec. And has mentioned previously, they’re investing their own cash!
Pitch #1 – Boring Without You (David Rooney)
The Pitch
Boring Without You is the only skincare brand dedicated to people with combination skin.
Formulated with a team of dermatologists and cosmetic chemists, they include evidence-based ingredients with third-party peer-reviewed studies.
Davey found that there were no products dedicated to the skin type and launched his brand nine months ago.
The Product
He presented For Face Sake to the Sharks, a multi-mask made with two formulas and one Jar, giving you a “double date for your face”.
The Investment Wish
Davey was seeking $30,000 for 20% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
Overall the Sharks said it was a “great pitch”.
Sabri: $56,000 for 30% equity – $36,000 in cash and $20,000 in marketing support with King Kong Agency
Davie: First offer – $36,000 for 30% equity, Second offer: $50,000 for 20%
Jane: $36,000 for 30% equity plus wanted to grow the company globally
Robert: $50,000 for 27% equity – the exact same valuation Davey came in asking for, and would be actual cash.
Dr Catriona: Out
Offer Accepted
Davey accepted, ummm… Davie’s offer of $50,000 for 20%.
Pitch #2 – Pixxie (Poppy)
The Pitch
After her mum — who passed away in 2016 — was diagnosed with stage four bone and breast cancer, Poppy would watch movies in hospital with her, huddled together on the bed. One night, Poppy’s mum said: “Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could have a movie night together on the ward so everyone could enjoy magical memories”. And so Pixxie was born.
The Product
The Pixxie Portable Projector is a lightweight family home cinema. Combining the latest technology to bring you the most powerful battery-operated, 180-degree portable cinematic experience and it comes with a fully adjustable stand and carry handle.
The product retails for $749 and has made over $1 million in revenue in 2.5 years.
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The Investment Wish
Poppy was seeking $50,000 for 30% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
The Sharks felt the product was overpriced but had great packaging and was great quality.
Sabri: Out
Davie: Out
Jane: Out
Robert: Out
Dr Catriona: Out
Offer
No Sharks invested.
Pitch #3 – The Punching Pro (Chris)
The Pitch
The Punching Pro is a robotic sparring device. Chris has been working on the project for 14 years.
He is using Python technology (coding program) to control the robot and will patent the inside.
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The Investment Wish
Chris was seeking $200,000 for 20% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
Robert said it didn’t look finished, but thought it was really cool…after he almost got knocked out!
Sabri: Out
Davie: Out
Jane: Out
Robert: Out
Dr Catriona: Out
Offer Accepted
No Sharks invested.
Pitch #4 – Stryda (Thien Tranh)
The Pitch
Stryda is on a mission to “stop pain from the feet up”.
Thien said that footwear is designed for fashion and that based on our lifestyles, we are more likely to binge exercise. He also said that we walk on hard surfaces such as concrete and tile.
The Product
Stryda soles are made from cork and can be slipped into any shoe. They also have TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approval and work with the muscles in your feet to ensure you’re walking correctly.
They retail at $79.95.
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The Investment Wish
Thien was seeking $50,000 for 10% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
The Sharks fought over Stryda
Sabri: $50,000 for 30% equity plus $2 royalty,
Davie: $50,000 for 45% equity
Jane: $50,000 for 45% equity
Robert: $50,000 for 45% equity
Dr Catriona: First offer – $50,000 for 25% equity, Second offer – out
Additional Offer: $50,000 for 40% equity plus a $2 royalty (Shared among Sabri, Davie, Jane and Robert)
Offer Accepted
$50,000 for 40% equity plus a $2 royalty shared among Sabri, Davie, Jane and Robert.
Pitch #5 – Vanta (Patrick)
The Pitch
With an epic reveal, Vanta underwear has “Kanga Pouch techology” that seperates “your nuts from your legs. This increases air flow, decreases temperature and eliminates chaffing and it keeps your Joeys, front and centre”.
The Product
It has soft, silky fabric, designed for everyday wear and starts at $33.00. In case you wondering, the “whole family” can fit into the pouch…
In the Australian and New Zealand market, the business has made over $8 million dollars in four years with 15% profit, before tax; however, they are not first in market.
The Investment Wish
Patrick was seeking $500,000 for 5% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
Sabri: Out
Davie: Out
Jane: $500,000 for 20% equity, but when she gets her investment back, she will drop it to 10% equity
Robert: $500,000 for 15% equity
Dr Catriona: Out
Offer Accepted
Patrick declined both offers.
Shark Tank continues on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
Shark Tank Australia 2023 is underway with the Sharks circling some amazing businesses and products to sink their teeth into.
Sabri Suby, Dr Catriona Wallace, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and the OG Shark from Shark Tank US,Robert Herjavec are investing their own cash into products they deem worthy of their input.
If you saw something you liked during an episode, we’ve got you covered on where to find the products.
Scroll through to see where you can pick up one of your own!
It’s episode 15 of The Block and there are now only five days until the Guest Bathroom Reveal.
While all the other Blockheads — including her own husband — are working away on their powder/bathrooms, Leslie leaves for a couple of days to go home for a wedding and to see her babes.
Like Deja Vu, we’re back for Waterproof Wednesday as Foremen Keith and Dan are making their way around Charming St. inspecting the properties.
As mentioned during episode 14, Eliza and Liberty are installing a moss wall, which arrives and they love it. However, they’re also living up to the fact that they’re the little sisters of The Block because Dan can’t handle the chaos that is their building site.
Eliza and Liberty’s chaos. Nine
Meanwhile, over in House Three, Kristy and Brett think another builder has stolen one of their signature pieces, 1956 Melbourne Olympic-styled bricks that were found in the original house on Charming St.
On top of this, Kristy crashes her Ford into a bollard at the service station causing quite a bit of damage which is not ideal…
Kristy’s accident. Nine
Eliza and Liberty are also not having a good time, given that they’re now in trouble with Keith and Dan for using power tools after 5 p.m. As we all know, this is a Block no-no and leads Eliza to say that this is her worst day on The Block.
Suspiciously quiet, Leah and Ash and Steph and Gian are actually busy working. But obviously not hard enough as they don’t make waterproof Wednesday. But never fear, both teams are not too concerned, thinking they’re just a little behind.
After not making the Bathroom milestone, things go from bad to worse as Steph falls into a hole. No joke. She is more embarrassed than hurt and has to get checked out by a doctor.
Steph, after falling in a hole. Nine
Another mini-challenge takes place with Liberty taking home $5000 before the godforsaken breakdancing rehearsals continue…
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
Two of the Sharks featured on Shark Tank Australia 2023 have made it abundantly clear that they invest their own money into the entrepreneurs pitching businesses on the show.
“Everyone is under the assumption that the network gives us some kind of Monopoly money, right?” Suby said.
“We’re not paid to be on the show. It’s all our own money. We don’t know anything about these entrepreneurs more than the viewers do when they come and watch one of the pitches.
“We’ve got a very short amount of time to get down to the real situation of like, ‘Hey, I’m actually going to be writing a cheque to this person, so I need to know where we stand with everything.”
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Lu also revealed that she invested her own money on Shark Tank Australia in some businesses that she wouldn’t normally find herself aligned with.
“I understand a product business. I think that where it’s my specialty lies, and also where I can see myself giving value. Where I could actually use my experience to actually give that business that step up. But that being said, I definitely invested in other types of businesses [on Shark Tank Australia].”
What can viewers expect from pitches on this season of Shark Tank Australia?
Like the gazillion seasons of Shark Tankthat have aired around the world, the new Australian season will see hopeful entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in the hope that the Sharks will invest money in exchange for a percentage ownership.
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Speaking of the most “stand out” pitches on Shark Tank Australia 2023, Suby teased that one man pitched a very memorable idea.
“There was one gentleman who had a very touching story. He was selling a product to do with feet. That’s all I can go into. He wasn’t selling pictures of his feet. It was to do with it,” he revealed.
Suby added that he witnessed some “phenomenal” pitches during the season.
“There was a very good food one that I’m a little bit regretful that it didn’t turn out the way that I wanted it to. We had everything from skincare products to orthopaedic orthotic insoles. There was so there’s such a wide variety of entrepreneurs, and we really weren’t told anything [before they pitched].”
You can watch Shark Tank on 10 and 10Play.
Listen to the full chats with Jane Lu and Sabri Suby below.
Eliminated The Traitors Australia contestant – and Survivor fan favourite – Luke Toki has dished on whether he believes Traitor Sam would be able to handle a stint on the Survivor beach.
Throughout his time on The Traitors, Sam has managed to convenience his co-stars that he shouldn’t be voted out, despite quite obviously being a Traitor. He even managed to get Annabelle and Luke, the two contestants campaigning against him – eliminated from the game.
“Hopefully one day I get to meet him on the Survivor beach and maybe return the favour,” Luke told Chattr in an interview about Sam’s choice to ‘murder’ Luke and have him evicted.
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Luke added that he wasn’t sure that Sam had all the qualities to Outwit, Outplay, Outlast that are required for Survivor, but admits he could be wrong.
“I think he’d make a better Traitor [than a Survivor contestant]. I think it would be very interesting. I think he’s got big balls,” he said.
“That’s what you need on a show like Survivor because you need to play to a point where you’re fearless and I think he’s definitely got the goods to do that. So I would like to see him out on the beach.”
Luke added that he appreciated that Sam approached The Traitors as a game, and didn’t take things to heart.
“Sam saying he outwitted me and outplayed me, I think it’s hilarious, and good on him,” he said.
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“I like a good sport where there’s no hard feelings. You can come out of these shows and you can really have fallingouts with people because they take things to heart.
“I don’t take things to heart. Things can get very salty after the show’s finished. For example, if you’ve called someone dumb and you’re trying to attack someone’s pact or make them look stupid, people can get really upset about it and it can cause friction between people, but Sammy is a good sport.”
Does Luke want Sam to win The Traitors?
Despite being a Faithful on The Traitors, Luke admitted that he’d like to see Sam take home the win because he believes he’s played a solid game.
“I’d love Sammy to win, to be honest. Right now, tell me one person who deserves it more?
“Sam’s got this far, so now, I don’t see how The Faithfuls can stop him unless they have some sort of epiphany. He’s very fun to watch.
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“I feel sorry for the Faithfuls because they are looking not that intelligent,” he added.
Would Luke return to Survivor?
Survivor super fans rejoice! Because Luke would love to return for another season of the reality TV show that made him famous.
“I wouldn’t mind having one last run on Survivor to finally hopefully get that title. It’s the one that’s escaped me! I feel like I deserve a win.”
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The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
After a five-year hiatus, Shark Tank Australia is returning to screens with five new sharks ready to sink their teeth (and their money) into some business ideas.
Joining the cast this year are Sabri Suby, Dr Catriona Wallace, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and the OG Shark from Shark Tank US,Robert Herjavec.
Scroll through to get to know a little bit more about our Sharks from Shark Tank Australia 2023!
Sabri Suby
Founder of King Kong Digital Marketing Agency, Suby has generated $1.33 billion across 416 industries, according to his LinkedIn.
Suby launched his first book Sell Like Crazy – The Ultimate Guide to Marketing – in January 2019, quickly becoming an international bestseller.
“Enjoy building companies. Many failures, a few wins,” he writes.
Dr Catriona Wallace
An expert in the field of artificial intelligence and founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Wallace has a global reputation as a leading practitioner, speaker and media commentator on Responsible Technology, AI Ethics and the Future of Work.
Rounding out her long list of achievements, Wallace is also the co-author of the book Checkmate Humanity: the how and why of Responsible AI.
Davie Fogarty
Fogarty is an E-commerce whizkid and founder of Davie Group, which runs 10 consumer brands, including The Oodie.
Fogarty also landed a spot in the AFR Rich List, where he ranked 38.
Jane Lu
Lu is the CEO of the online fashion boutique, Showpo.
Showpo has bootstrapped its way to a business selling to over 80 countries, with a team of over 90 and has recently been named the Online Retailer of the Year.
Today, Showpo has over three million followers globally across its social media platforms.
Robert Herjavec
Rounding out the list is OG Shark Tank US Shark, Herjavec, who has invested over $23 million AU across his 14 seasons of the show.
He also leads two multimillion-dollar technology companies. Cyderes, previously known as The Herjavec Group, has grown from three employees and $400,000 in sales to well over 300 employees and $223 million in revenue over two decades.
Who were the Sharks in the last season of Shark Tank Australia?
In the last season, the Sharks included internet pioneer Steve Baxter, Boost Juice entrepreneur Janine Allis, international businessman Andrew Banks, RedBalloon experience founder Naomi Simson and Dr Glen Richards, founder of Australia’s largest pet-care company Greencross.
Shark Tank Australia is finally back after a five-year hiatus, with new sharks circling some very impressive businesses.
In case you’re unfamiliar with the premise, the series brings together five business superstars who are ready to put their own cash on the line and turn the next big idea into a profitable venture.
To celebrate the new season, here’s a look at some of the most life-changing products from previous seasons.
Cancer Aid
Cancer Aid founders Dr Nikhil Pooviah, Dr Raghav Murali-Ganesh, and Dr Martin Seneviratne asked for a $500,000 investment in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $5 million.
After negotiations, the founders received the requested investment from two Sharks, and today the company has grown in valuation to an estimated net worth of $20 million.
Cancer Aid is the number one cancer app in Australia, the USA, and the UK and aims at improving the overall care of cancer patients.
Throat Scope
Jennifer Holland presented her patented Throat Scope device, an illuminating LED-lit tongue depressor with a disposable blade, which can be used by medical professionals or parents to easily examine the mouth and throat.
Investor Steve Baxter injected $76,000 into the project in return for a 30% stake in the company and a 5% royalty till the money is paid back.
According to Holland’s official Holland Healthcare Inc website, the team raised $360,000 on a pre-sale valuation of $2 million and got the product to market.
Since then, they have sealed major deals with some of the largest healthcare, wholesale and pharmacy distributors in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Canada.
Original Rescue Swag
In season one, Tracey Beikoff pitched the Original Rescue Swag, a comprehensive first aid kit that doubles as a sling, splint, compression device, and water carrier.
Now owned by the RFDS (Queensland Section), all profits from the product flow directly back to support the Flying Doctor.
The product has gone on to have an estimated net worth well in excess of $20 million.
It’s episode six of The Traitors Australia 2023 and Traitors Sam and Blake are still coming for each other with guns blazing.
Blake arrives at the breakfast still frustrated as he believes Sam conspired against him with some of the Faithfuls in episode five.
Meanwhile, Camille admits to the camera that she’s a former federal agent, not a stay-at-home mum like her co-stars believe. She says that she’s been reading some of the contestant’s body language and believes that if Sam enters the room and Luke doesn’t, then Sam is a Traitor.
That exact scenario happens, and the contestants grow weary of Sam. However, he confidently tells the camera that he will conjure up a big story and throw the target off his own back.
The Traitors. Ten.
The Challenge
The contestants are given the opportunity to win $10,000, plus $28,000 that they’ve missed out on in missions, bringing the potential amount to win on the mission to $48,000. To win, the contestants simply have to take one bar at a time to the top of a hill.
Of course, the track is steep and long, and the contestants are also given heavy 20kg backpacks to carry. Sam, Camille, Keith and Liam excel at the challenge, while Blake, Hannah and Sarah struggle.
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Sam’s in the lead and anonymously switches his silver bar for a key to the armoury, where the Immunity Shield can be won. Keith takes the same deal.
On his second mission up the hill, Sam bizarrely accepts a protein shake in exchange for his $2000 bar, and on the third, he swaps a bar for champagne that he doesn’t even drink – firmly cementing himself as the villain.
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By the time that the clock ran out, $34,000 in silver bars had been taken to the top of the hill. However, $16,000 of those had been exchanged for rewards, leaving the team with winnings of just $18,000.
At the armoury Sam won the shield, meaning he couldn’t be ‘murdered’ at the upcoming ceremony.
Who was banished?
Although the group was planning on targeting Sam after Luke’s ‘murder’ the previous night, as always, he managed to talk himself out of it.
He threw attention towards Simone, and many of his co-stars ate up his words and voted for her, and she was ultimately eliminated.
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The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
Stan’s Love Triangle is back for season two and this time, Married at First Sight alum Ella May Ding is joining the show.
Announced on August 29, the next instalment — which drops on October 5 only on Stan — will welcome six new singles on the hunt for a mind-blowing romantic connection as well as Ding, as the show’s narrator.
What will season two be about?
The official synopsis reads: In a ‘swipe left’/ ‘swipe right’ culture, often based on pictures alone, Love Triangle challenges a group of singles to relinquish their grasp on what they think their perfect partner should look like, and instead choose from two potential suitors, sight unseen, inspired by a deeper connection. Once they date their first pick, they move in together and build on the connection they’ve formed, until their second choice comes knocking…
Nellie. Stan
This season tests the singles like never before as they are forced to consider their own toxic dating habits and confront some uncomfortable home truths.
A shocking new twist will rock the singles to their core. Unable to run, hide, or ‘ghost’ when the going gets tough, they are forced to reconsider their dating behaviours, work through their insecurities and approach connections with a refreshing new mindset.
Who is in the cast?
Tamera. Stan
Alongside Ding — who will provide a fresh take on the show — we have six new singles, who are ready to mingle. They’re also on the lookout to find “the holy grail”, a.k.a their forever person that they may or may not stick with after the show wraps.
Alan (32, Electrician, VIC) – a charismatic sparky who is often mistakenly perceived as an “f boi” by potential suitors.
Jacinta (28, Model, VIC) – Outgoing and vibrant, she is searching for her soul mate to wake up to each morning.
Nellie (25, Comedian, TAS) – Full of life, and a long list of dating disasters, she is looking for someone to adore her.
Sam (35, Business Owner, WA) – Self-assured and confident, he lives in the remote town of Broome, where the prospect of love comes and goes with the tourist seasons.
Sulei (28, Social Worker, QLD) – An ultra-likeable bachelor, he is a hugely social being. There is always something going on in Sulei’s life, and now it’s time for him to share it with someone special.
Tamera (26, Content Creator/Model, NSW)
Nellie, Sulei, Jacinta, Ella May Ding, Alan, Sam and Tamera. Stan
Is there a trailer?
You bet! You can watch it below!
The first two episodes of The Stan Original Series Love Triangle Season 2 will premiere on October 5, followed by a brand new episode every Thursday, only on Stan.
It’s episode 11 of The Voice Australia 2023 and it was the first round of Callbacks.
Superstar coaches Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy grouped their artists in trios to perform songs chosen by each coach.
One artist from each trio went straight through to The Battles, one was given a lifeline – a final chance to wow their coach at the world-first Ultimate Callbacks – and one artist exited the competition.
Team Guy
Callback One
Guy’s first trio were tasked with classic Aretha Franklin songs.
Straight through to the Battles: Marley Sola – You’ll Never Walk Alone
Ultimate Callback: Michaela Jayde – You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman
Sent home: Libby Worboys
Callback Two
Guy’s second trio were tasked with singing Miley Cyrus songs.
Straight through to the Battles: Bella Mackenzie – Slide Away
Ultimate Callback: Robbie Hunt – Wrecking Ball
Sent home: Jaxon Cornell
Team Jason
Callback One
Jason’s first trio of powerhouse voices were tasked with Katy Perry songs.
Straight through to the Battles: Maree Mamalis – Dark Horse
Ultimate Callback: Calista Nelmes’ – When I’m Gone
Sent home: Caitlyn Bamber
Callback Two
Straight through to the Battles: Andrew Taylor Knight – Bring Him Home
Ultimate Callback: Alex Jeans – Bed of Roses
Sent home: Charlette Ginu
Team Jess
Callback One
Jess’ first trio took songs they have performed on their TikTok.
Straight through to the Battles: David Amuma – Imagine
Ultimate Callback: Sean Millis – Bruises
Sent home: Dan Daniels
Callback Two
Jess’s next trio performed songs by Aussie icons.
Straight through to the Battles: Giann Jordan – Run To Paradise
Ultimate Callback: The Bushwackers – Solid Rock
Sent home: Tiarose Burgess
The Voice continues on Tuesday at 7.30 pm on Monday on 7 and 7Pluswith The Callbacks: Round Two.
It’s episode 14 of The Block 2023 and we’ve just entered…*checks notes*…week three and it’s time to get our Guest Bathroom on!
Following on from the August 27 Room Reveals, Leah’s issues with the judges’ feedback continue to rage on.
Once again, she is not happy, Jan that she and Ash came equal last with Eliza and Liberty. She’s also not happy, Jan that Steph and Gian have won again, calling their beige style “Seven shades of Arrowroot biscuit.” Lol.
As per usual, the Blockheads venture around each property for the Domain Open For Inspections and Leah is absolutely fuming, thinking she and Ash are being unfairly judged.
Steph and Gian. Nine
Planning the Guest Bathrooms
Leaving her to her woes, it’s time for the contestants to start planning their bathrooms.
Kyle and Leslie decide to take the shower out of their room, which is the smallest room on The Block, turning it into a beautiful, but small, powder room.
Eliza and Liberty have also decided to create a Block first with a moss feature wall that will no doubt be controversial.
Leah and Ash start a fight with Nine in Six
Back with Leah and Ash, they are on the warpath and have started a war with Scotty Cam’s builders, Nine In Six. After being consistently told to tarp up their house (which they didn’t) Leah decides to blame the builders for not…doing enough.
Unsurprisingly, the fight gets very emotional with Aidan and Simmoexplaining the situation, before Ash walks with his tail between his legs and offers them up a bottle of scotch as an apology.
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Another (weird) challenge and the Bob Awards
In another challenge no one asked for, the Blockheads have to… once again, *checks notes* breakdance?! They’re told they will have to perform it later on and seriously, does anyone actually build anything on this show?
In exciting news, Tom the plumber returns and gives this week’s Bob Awards, awarding Eliza and Liberty the best building team plus an extra $10,000 thanks to HiPages.
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
The good news is that the 2023 US Open is available to stream live in Australia. However, the bad news is that the first serve will be happening at, yep, you guessed it, 1 a.m. AEST thanks to that pesky thing known as time zones.
If you’ve stocked up on Red Bulls and are ready for an all-nighter, then you can tune into the first match of the US Open at 1am AEST on Tuesday, August 29 via Stan Sport.
The world-famous tennis competition will see 14 straight days of action, with the final match scheduled for Monday, September 11.
Which Australians are competing at the US Open?
Nine men and three women are representing Australia in the singles round at the prestigious tennis event.
Women:
Ajla Tomljanovic (rank 130)
Storm Hunter (rank 167)
Daria Saville (rank 192)
Men:
Alex de Minaur (rank 13)
Alexei Popyrin (rank 40)
Max Purcell (rank 47)
Jordan Thompson (rank 50)
Aleksandar Vukic (rank 51)
Thanasi Kokkinakis (rank 77)
Jason Kubler (rank 86)
Rinky Hijikata (rank 111)
Alex de Minaur. Instagram.
What is the prize money for the US Open?
With a total 65 million in prize money, the 2023 US Open will break the record for the most money on offer for the event.
The players will receive:
Champion $3,000,000
Runner-Up $1,500,000
Semifinalist $775,000
Quarterfinalist $455,000
Round of 16 $284,000
Round of 32 $191,000
Round of 64 $123,000
Round of 128 $81,500
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Is there a pre or post-show for the US Open?
If you’re not able to find the time to sit through all of the action as it plays out, you can catch up on the main happenings on Grand Slam Daily.
The recap show, which is hosted by Chris Stubbs alongside former Australian star player and coach Wally Masur, is live at 2:30pm AEST every day and exclusively on Stan.
The pair will discuss the day’s biggest talking points and highlights, and cross to reporter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg over at Flushing Meadows in New York as he chats with some of the biggest names in the world of tennis.
Grand Slam Daily. Stan.
Stream the US Open on Stan Sport from 1am on August 29.
It’s episode five of The Traitors Australia 2023 and Blake and Sam, who were once the powerful pair of Traitors, are showing cracks in their armour.
While overnight, Roha was ‘murdered’, Annabel continued to prove that she was aware of who the Traitors were when she arrived at breakfast and voiced her suspicions about Blake.
She said that Blake’s dramatic reaction to Ian leaving in episode four, despite not having a close friendship with him, made it evident that he was trying to blend in.
The Traitors. Ten.
The Challenge
The remaining 11 contestants were split into two groups; one of five and one of six. One group was individually strapped to old-school torture devices, while the other group was asked revealing questions about the group.
If both sides of the team had the same answer, the contestants would win a silver bar, but the torture device would be utilised if they didn’t.
Round one saw four correct answers and two punishments, and round two had two correct answers and three wrong ones, meaning every player got tortured at some point.
The Traitors. Ten.
ContestantsGloria, Blake, Liam, Keith, Annabelle and Sam competed with Traitor Blake winning the Immunity Shield, meaning he could murder whoever he liked and remove much of the suspicion from himself.
Who was banished?
Luke and Annabelle continued their campaign to eliminate one of the Traitors and decided to target Blake because they thought that Sam would be on board with them.
While Annabel and Luke’s chats with contestants went well in the lead-up to elimination, the banishment ceremony didn’t go so well. Her gameplay turned suspicion back around on her, and the team ultimately voted to get rid of her.
Although another Faithful was kicked out of the mansion, the Traitors came head to head post-ceremony. Blake was frustrated that he’d heard that Sam was ready to write down his name. However, Sam told Blake that if he’d wanted him gone, he would already be banished because he “never misses”.
The Traitors. Ten.
The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
It’s go time! The Blind Auditions on The Voice Australia 2023 have drawn to a close with some amazing, unique and talented contestants making their way to the next round joining the superstar coaches’ teams.
Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, Jason Derulo and Jessica Mauboy have been hitting their buzzers and turning their chairs in hopes of securing some epic talent under their banner.
Coming up next will be the Callbacks as the judges will cut their teams down from 12 to six.
So, who is in what teams on The Voice Australia 2023 after the Blind Auditions?
Team Jess
Dan Daniels
David Aumua
Dillon Rhodes
Ezra Williams
Giaan Jordan
Jade Taunton
Nenah Jones
Sean Millis
Shyjana
The Bushwackers
Tiarose Burgess
Trisha Godinet
Team Jason
Alex Jeans
Andrew Taylor Knight
Caitlyn Bamber
Calista Nelmes
Callum Warrender
Charlette Ginu
Christian Ellis
Ethan Beckton
Etienne Steven
Jade Talbot
Maree Mamalis
Tee and Rae
Team Guy
Bella McKenzie
Charlie Pittman
Elly Polletti
Jaxon Cornell
Jaydean Miranda
Libby Worboy
Marley Sola
Maz Green
Michaela Jayde
Overnight – Kye, Emerson, Tyler and Harry (l-r)
Robbie Hunt
Shanae Watson
Team Rita
Ben Esber
Brenda Bressed
Cruize Karaitiana
Elsa Marilyn
Emily Kate
Gabby Asta
Gezel Bardossi
Levi X
Nick Cunningham
Nyree Huyser
Sihana Haxhnikaj
Tarryn Stokes
At the time of publication, Jess and Jason are yet to fill their teams.
The Voice Australia continues on Monday at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode 10 of The Voice Australia 2023, and thephenomenal final performances saw the epic Blind Auditions wrap up, as superstar coaches Jason Derulo and Jessica Mauboy filled the last remaining spots on their team.
Callum Warrender
Callum Warrender, 28 from Victoria, blew the coaches away as he secured the final place on Team Jason with a breathtaking performance of Josh Groban’s take on The Impossible Dream from the musical Man OfLa Mancha.
“I have struggled with my career but unfortunately when you don’t fit the mould the doors don’t open,” Callum told the coaches.
“I was a musical theatre kid. I auditioned day-in day-out and had so many doors shut in my face until one day I got a yes.”
Dan Daniels
The bushy-bearded Dan Daniels, 58 from country Victoria, performed Johnny Cash’sRing Of Fire which turned both Jess and Jason’s chairs.
Dan chose Team Jess who said he had a “Nick Cave quality of storytelling.”
Shyjana
Shyjana, 24 from Western Sydney, lost everything in a house fire in 2019. She performed Castles by Freya Ridings with both Jess and Jason pitching for the young star.
She joined Team Jess, who said: “You just scream pop star to me.”
Nenah Jones
Nenah Jones, 18, scored the final spot on Jess’ team with her “angelic” take on David Bowie’sHeroes.
Jess said it was the “most perfect audition I have ever seen on this show!”
Nenah dedicated to her brother Marcus, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.
Elsewhere, Candice Casagrande, 37 from NSW, did not turn any chairs but touched the coaches with her “hauntingly beautiful voice” on Eva Cassidy’sFields of Gold.
The Voice continues at 7.30 pm on Monday on 7 and 7Pluswith The Callbacks.
It’s episode 13 of The Block 2023 and after what some would call a week that tres disaster, it’s 26 hours until The Blockheads have to reveal their work from home spaces.
Given it’s Melbourne, once again, storm clouds are approaching — and we mean physically AND metaphorically!
If you can believe it, we’re three weeks in and some of the couples are budgeting better than others, with Gian, one of the youngest contestants, better at it than others.
Once again, the couples are told to tarp their spaces, with Steph and Gian and Kristy and Brett doing as they’re told. The others? Not so much.
Here comes the rain
Leah and Ash are still adopting the laissez-faire approach — which, spoiler alert — does not work.
After “Toold down” is called at 5.20pm on Saturday, the rain begins to pour and it doesn’t stop.
In a WhatsApp group chat that we’d kill to be a part of, the drama unfolds — particularly when Leah and Ash’s house is — surprise, surprise — the worst affected.
Of course, Leah is beside herself and Eliza and Liberty and Kyle and Leslie also have major leaks. i.e. the houses that didn’t heed the warning.
The following morning, Leah and Ash discover that a section of their roof has collapsed from the weight of the water and Leah becomes inconsolable.
Despite the drama, the show must literally go on and lucky for Leah and Ash, a team of Scotty Cam’s workers are able to fix their room so it’s presentable.
The Blockheads are also told that he will fix any water damage in the coming weeks before judging begins…
Room reveals
House 1 Kyle and Leslie – $13,917
Positives:
The judges were impressed with how they managed to deliver this room mainly using Blockbucks
Their “style” was praised
Negatives:
House 2 Leah and Ash – $37,728
Negatives:
The biggest challenge was that it was presented as a bedroom (????) meaning they will have to go to market with a three-bedroom house instead of four.
They think the room also has major functionality issues.
House 3 Kristy and Brett – $29,919
Negatives:
The judges thought the brief was taken too literally (?!) and reminded them of a corporate office
Marty felt the room did not connect to their previous rooms
House 4 Steph and Gian – $22,380
Positives:
ShaynnaBlaze loved the use of the beams and is now starting to see their vision
MartyFox felt the room was “sophisticated”
Darren Palmer thought the standard of the build was incredible.
Negatives:
Darren didn’t love the beams, but came around…
House 5 Eliza and Liberty – $27,051
Positives:
The room had a nice feel to it
It was a “real step up” from last week
Negatives:
The Slim Aarons-styled artwork was not right for the room
The blue wallpaper looked “cheap”
Scoreboard
Steph and Gian came out on top with a score of 26.5 out of 30.
Darren
Shaynna
Marty
Total
Kyle and Leslie
9
9
8
26
Leah and Ash
7.5
7.5
7.5
22.5
Kristy and Brett
9
7.5
7.5
24
** Steph and Gian
9
9
8.5
26.5
Eliza and Liberty
7.5
7.5
7.5
22.5
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