The crew will be made up of some familiar faces from past seasons, as well as some brand-new cast members.
To some fan’s delights (and other’s commiserations), Captain Sandy Yawn will be heading up the boat again and fan-favourite Tumi Mhlongo, who appeared on Below Deck Down Under season one, will be her chief stew.
Controversial stews Kyle Viljoen and Natalya Scudder from season seven of Below Deck Mediterranean are working aboard, and late addition to Below Deck Down Under season two Luka Brunton will be a deckhand.
Meet the entire cast of Below Deck Mediterranean season eight.
Sandy Yawn
Position: Captain
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Tumi Mhlongo
Position: Chief stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Kyle Viljoen
Position: Stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Natalya Scudder
Position: Stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Jessika Asai
Position: Stew
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Jack Luby
Position: Chef
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Ruan Irving
Position: Bosun
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Luka Brunton
Position: Deckhand
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Haleigh Gorman
Position: Deckhand
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Lara Du Preez
Position: Deckhand
Below Deck Mediterranean. Bravo.
Below Deck Mediterranean season eight airs on September 26 on Hayu.
Stan Original Series Thou Shall Not Steal is currently filming in Alice Springs and what’s hotter than the NT? An all-star cast!
As we dive into who is leading this eight-episode road series — which is set in Central and South Australia during the 1980s — here’s everything we know!
What is the series about?
The seriesfollows Robyn (Sherry-Lee Watson), a young Aboriginal delinquent searching for the truth behind a mysterious family secret, who escapes from detention and reluctantly teams up with awkward teenager Gidge (WillMcDonald).
Together they flee her small central desert community on a perilous journey across the outback, finding answers and learning some hard life lessons along the way.
Hot on their heels are Maxine (Miranda Otto), a sex trafficker whose taxi Robyn stole, and Gidge’s domineering father Robert (NoahTaylor), a fraudulent preacher.
Who is in the cast?
Alongside Watson (Heartbreak High), McDonald (Heartbreak High), Otto (Stan Original Film The Portable Door) and Taylor (Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones), Thou Shalt Not Steal also features an impressive ensemble cast.
Dylan River (director and co-creator), Sherry-Lee Watson and Will McDonald. Stan
This includes Natasha Wanganeen (Stan Original Series The Tourist), Warren H Williams (True Colours), William McKenna (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Darren Gilshenan (Stan Original Series No Activity), Shari Sebbens (The Sapphires), Fiona O’Loughlin (Get Krack!n), Damian Walshe-Howling (Last King of the Cross), Geoff Morrell (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Justin Rosniak (Mr Inbetween), Andy Golledge (Robbie Hood), Eddie Baroo (Irreverent), Fletcher Humphreys (Stan Original Series Scrublands) and more.
Who created it?
Director and co-creator Dylan River (pictured at the top) is behind the series and is an Aussie film director, writer, and cinematographer.
“My family always said, be careful what you write, you might have to make it one day!” he said in a statement.
“I’m so thrilled with the team we have assembled for Thou Shall Not Steal and can’t wait for audiences to join our cast of characters for a good old-fashioned road trip from the NT to SA.”
Trailer and Release date
Unfortunately, none of these are available yet as Thou Shall Not Steal is still filming.
The Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal is now in production and will be released in 2024.
The six teams of contestants were officially revealed for My Kitchen Rules 2023, and now, three more teams of Gatecrashers have been added to the mix.
Amongst the duos are family, friends and, well, romantically involved pals.
“Our relationship is almost as if we are dating. It’s a little bit complicated,” Tommy, who’s representing WA alongside Rach, explained of their relationship.
As always, the judges, who are Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge this year, and the six pairs will travel around Australia for the Instant Restaurant component. After all teams have cooked at their homes, the lowest-scoring team is eliminated.
From here, the judges will be joined by Nigella Lawson and the remaining contestants will go head to head in cooking competitions. Pairs will slowly be eliminated until one team is crowned the winner and awarded a $100,000 cash prize.
Scroll through to meet the contestants competing on MKR 2023 below.
Patricija and Brigita (Gatecrashers)
Relationship: Sisters
Amber and Melissa (Gatecrashers)
Relationship: Childhood friends
Aaron and Chris (Gatecrashers)
Relationship: BBQ Champions
Tommy and Rach
Relationship: Just friends
MKR. Seven.
Sonia and Marcus
Relationship: Mother and son
MKR. Seven.
Prabha and Radha
Relationship: Identical twins
MKR. Seven.
Nick and Christian
Relationship: Food maestros
MKR. Seven.
Coco and Pearls
Relationship: Fiesty friends
MKR. Seven.
Claudean and Anthony
Relationship: Married battlers
MKR. Seven.
My Kitchen Rules will premiere on Channel 7 on Monday, September 4.
It’s episode 6 of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and finally, it’s time to head to Brisbane to join Claudean and Anthony for their Instant Restaurant.
They’re welcoming everyone to Papa & Mama Mu’s, an Italian-inspired restaurant, complete with a homemade sign by their daughter.
With karma abound, the guests are ready to critique the food, given that Claudean is the “Pasta Queen”.
“We just couldn’t wait to find the flaws,” Pearls says. LOL.
Seven
Entrée
Ricotta, spinach mushroom ravioli with white wine sauce
Judging:
Claudean was excited to show off her homemade ricotta and ravioli pasta. The dish receives a warm reception, however; the judges say it would have been better if she had served the ravioli with a burnt butter sauce rather than the heavy and rich white wine sauce.
Seven
Main
Osso Buco with anchovy gremolata and polenta
Given she was eager to get the Osso Buco prep done early, it was served overdone and her polenta failed.
Seven
Dessert
Ant’s choc hazelnut fior di latte gelato with crostini
Judging
The dessert did not set and was underwhelming
Seven
The Scoring
Tommy and Rach – 4
Sonia and Marcus – 5
Radha and Prabha – 4
Coco and Pearls – 4
Nick and Christian – 4
Total Score: 21
Manu
Entrée – 7
Main – 6
Dessert – 4
Colin
Entrée – 7
Main – 5
Desert – 3
Total Score: 32
Overall Score: 53
The Leaderboard
Radha and Prabha – 87 – Straight to Semi-Finals
Tommy and Rach – 78 – Straight to Quarter Finals
Sonia and Marcus – 71
Nick and Christian – 66
Claudean and Anthony – 53
Coco and Pearls – 50 – Eliminated
Elimination
Much to our horror, Coco and Pearls finish at the bottom and are eliminated from the competition.
Ladies and gentlemen, the drama has left the building!
The Drama
In an unprecedented move, Coco and Pearls visit Claudean and Anthony in the kitchen in a bid to throw them off. Plus, adding fuel to the fire, when Claudean revealed she was making pasta, she said: “They won’t be roses.” Ouch!
Naturally, they retaliated by giving them terrible scores all round.
The Gatecrashers
After Coco and Pearls’ elimination, Colin makes some announcements about the next steps.
Since Radha and Prabha finished at the top of the leaderboard, they were fast-tracked to the Semi-Final.
Tommy and Rach were also fast-tracked to the quarter-finals while the remaining teams will travel around the country again to cook against each other and…. dun dun dun dun! Three new teams, The Gatecrashers!
It’s episode 24 of The Block 2023 and there are conspiracy theories abound after Kyle and Leslie’s Ford challenge win.
It’s the morning after and Kyle and Leslie have woken up very happy alongside a cardboard cut out of Shelley Craft; however, resident tin-foil hat wearers Kristy and Brett are still on the “IT WAS RIGGED!” train. Unfortunately, they’re still more focused on being the worst and are taking the role very seriously.
Kristy and Brett. Nine
Meanwhile, Leah and Ash are trying to build the most complex ceiling in the history of The Block, which, if it works, is set to be a show-stopper!
Back at Kristy’s house, she is furious because she needs The Block electrician to do some work. Unlucky for her, they’re are at Eliza and Liberty’s house — and she is hellbent on telling everyone they are a Channel 9 plant.
The walkarounds
It’s that time of the week when Scotty Cam and Shelley set out for their walk around. While they’re usually there to check in on how the Blockheads are travelling with their renos, today they’re here for one thing and one thing only. The piping hot tea.
Unsurprisingly, Kristy unloads on Steph, because she just will not quit. Gah!
While over in House Five, Scotty praises Eliza and Liberty for their living space.
Shelley and Scott. Nine
Eliza and Liberty’s alleged “special treatment”
Then, Eliza and Liberty give Nine In Six some beers as a bribe, thanking them for approving their waterproofing they technically should not have, if they were actually following The Block rule book.
Once again, Kristy and Leah see red, thinking the Melbourne sisters are getting special treatment and they are over it. Spoiler alert! So are we.
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The Kardashian-Jenner clan is back for the millionth fourth season of The Kardashians and there’s a whole lot happening with TV’s most famous fam.
The new trailer starts off by acknowledging the well-known feud between sisters Kourtney and Kim. Both women look unhappy to be seated next to each other, and a scene later shows Kourtney telling her sister that she’s “just a witch” and says that she “hates” her.
The Kardashians. Disney+.
Tristan Thompson is back
Like the human embodiment of glitter he is (you just can’t get rid of it), Khloe’s cheating ex Tristan Thompson is, of course, back for season four of The Kardashians.
Khloe makes it very clear in the trailer that she and Tristan aren’t together. “I need people to know that I’m single,” she declares.
However, it appears that her mum Kris, hasn’t given up on the idea of Khloe reuniting romantically with her baby daddy.
“Tristan has been such a hands-on Dad,” Kris says in a producer-led interview before the camera pans to her spending time with him.
The Kardashians. Disney+.
“Mum is too nice sometimes,” Kendall says to Khloe. “We’re your daughters, you should be fierce for us.”
Khloe can later be seen confronting her mum about crossing a line, which is presumably to do with her relationship with Tristan.
Is Kendall engaged?
It’s been widely reported that Kendall is dating Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny (real name Benito Martínez Ocasio), and the two have been papped together numerous times.
While Benito doesn’t appear in the trailer, a clip of Kendall with what looks suspiciously like an engagement ring on her ring finger does, as she tells the camera: “I’m the worst single person ever”.
Where can I watch the trailer?
Right here!
The Kardashians season four airs on September 28 on Disney+.
When the Contour Cube was pitched on Shark Tank Australia episode three, it was a no-brainer that the product was right down Showpo CEO Jane Lu’s ally.
The ice facial tool is designed to depuff and tighten skin and had already become a viral TikTok sensation.
“When Sarah and Lewis first started pitching on Shark Tank, I thought ‘Umm, I’ve already seen this product on TikTok.’ And then I thought ‘Oh my god it’s you! I’ve seen you on TikTok’,” Lu said on Instagram after the episode aired.
Shark Tank. Ten.
But, it wasn’t only Lu who jumped at the opportunity to invest in Contour Cube, Sharks Sabri Suby, Davie Fogarty and Robert Herjavec also teamed up for the deal. The four Sharks ended up jointly investing $375,000 for a 30% share of the business.
How is Contour Cube going now?
According to Lu, who posted an update about the product on her Instagram, Contour Cube is thriving.
“So Sarah invented the world’s first ice facial tool, Contour Cube,” Lu said.
“I’ve been using it for the last five months since we filmed Shark Tank and look at my skin. It feels less puffy and tighter. And I feel pretty good for 37. All I use is a moisturiser and my Contour Cube. So not only is this part of my daily routine now but you probably guessed it, I have invested in Contour Cube.”
Lu explained that the product is now stocked by some massive brands, including Sephora, Woolworths, Beauty Bay, Priceline, The Iconic.
“They have a cult following on TikTok, it’s used by Kendall Jenner, stocked by so many retailers including ShowPo and run by amazing entrepreneurs,” she said.
“We have big things coming for this incredible brand. So come on this journey with us follow Contour Cube and try it for yourself.”
Shark Tank continues on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
The villain crown has been swiftly swapped back and forth between Kristy and Brett and Leah and Ash throughout The Block 2023. However, episode 23 saw Kristy and Brett cement their lead – if Twitter reactions are anything to go by.
During the September 12 episode, Kristy confessed that she was 100% messing with her competitor Steph.
“I can easily suggest something as a throwaway comment and it will eat her away,” she said, before encouraging Steph to raise her ceiling and install beams.
“If she thinks you have a genuine relationship with her, she’d be stupid,” Brett scoffed to his wife. “Like, if she believes it. Because you’re clearly messing with her.”
Kristy then admitted to the producers that she was purposely trying to waste Steph’s time and resources.
Twitter users had a lot to say about Kristy and Brett’s malicious intentions, and you can check out some of the best reactions below.
OMG Kristy is even more awfull then Leah. She must be very proud to see herself back on tv. No wonder they are friends. #TheBlockAU She even has a husbandswho just sits there and nods.
— wilma 🌈 #SaveNCISHawaii #Kacy she/her (@wiccangirl) September 12, 2023
Kristy is just a bully, plain and simple. We all knew someone at school like her who played psychological games while claiming innocence! #TheBlock#TheBlockAU
It’s episode three of Shark Tank Australia 2023 and tiny pitches came with big personalities plus a Kendall Jenner-endorsed product sees four Sharks battle it out for a stake in the business.
Pitch #1 – Contour Cube (Sarah and Lewis)
The Product
Contour Cube, a revolutionary cryotherapy skincare technique, has already taken the world by storm, amassing an impressive 200 million views on Tik Tok and has been endorsed by Jenner.
Contour Cubes. Ten
The Investment Wish
$250,000 for 10% equity
The Shark’s Offer
Not only were the Sharks struck by the absolute star power associated with Contour Cube, but they were also just as impressed by the product itself.
Robert, Jane, Davie and Sabri reeled in with $375,000 for a 30% share of the business.
Pitch #2 – Fire Halo (Frank and Frank from rural NSW)
The Product
The Fire Halo is a quicker, safer and easier way to protect homes from bushfires by flooding the home’s gutters.
It’s episode five of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and it’s time to head to Melbourne with housemates Nick and Christian.
They’ve been thinking about this day for a long time — mostly because they’re back in the city where you can get a glass of wine and a charcuterie board at any time — and also because they’ve worked in hospitality forever, so this should be good………
Nick (l) and Christian (r). Seven
Christian’s love language is food and reveals he’s a “master baster” 👀 while Nick just loves Rach, so there’s that.
Their Instant Restaurant 3181 is a tribute to the postcode that encapsulates all of Chapel St (“the cool part”) in Melbourne and will show a “little snippet into our lives as hospitality workers”.
And on the menu is Modern Australian cuisine.
Entrée
Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps
Judging:
Coco turns her nose up at the whole dish; however, Radha and Prahba think “It’s beautiful”.
Claudean is surprisingly on board, saying the texture is “different”.
Manu called the dish “top-notch” and Colin said it had “classic tartare flavours” and that it was very “refined” and “clever”.
Seven
Main
Chargrilled Swordfish with a Jalapeño and Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter
Manu warned the boys that their fish needed to be cooked perfectly and it made them nervous.
While tasting, Coco acts as if she’s dying a slow death while Rach loves it, even though she didn’t get “that Jalapeño kick”.
Colin asks if they tried their dish all together and they say they didn’t. Manu was harsh on them given he has high expectations, saying they didn’t have enough seasoning. He also couldn’t understand why they started on the BBQ and then put it in the oven, saying there was no charred flavour.
Seven
Dessert
Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche
Judging
The boys struggle in the kitchen with their cake, having to cook it numerous times before Manu says their dessert “hasn’t finished your three-course meal well”.
Colin said the cake wasn’t cooked all the way through.
The Scoring
Guest Teams total score: 28
Manu
Entrée – 10
Main – 7
Dessert – 2
Colin
Entrée – 9
Main – 7
Desert – 3
Total Score: 38
Overall Score: 66
The Leaderboard
Radha and Prabha – 87
Tommy and Rach – 78
Sonia and Marcus – 71
Nick and Christian – 66
Coco and Pearls – 50
The drama
Claudean has had enough of Christian’s “wanky” chat and is ready for him to put the food where his mouth is while Coco and Pearls are feeling defeated over their sh**tshow of a cook.
Before even sitting down and still on her hate train, Claudean mocks Christian’s styling, saying he’s read “every single one of those encyclopedias from back-to-front” and then she sets her sights on Coco and Pearls, who argue…again.
Claudean really cannot help herself and it’s painful, yet entertaining, while Nick and Christian are probably just grateful she’s not thinking about them.
Coco and Pearls. Seven
Manu asks Claudean how they feel about going last, she says it’s like a “monster” where you are “chewed up and spat out”.
Coco and Pearls want to hold the “boys accountable” when judging, which is concerning considering Coco hates “fishy fish” but was also secretly plotting revenge so that they were not sent home.
It’s episode 23 of The Block 2023 and if you can believe it, we’re halfway through the goddamn season and just like us at this time of year, all the Blockheads want to do it sleep.
For parents-of-two Kyle and Leslie, they are missing their kids like crazy and Kyle is full of emotion. As for Eliza and Liberty, they are also struggling because they’re still having major iss-ues with their builders.
Eliza and Liberty. Nine
Kristy and Brett continue to suck
Meanwhile, Kristy and Brett have decided that building is not the priority, being mean and messing with the other contestants is at the top of their list. Cool.
Kristy admitted she’s gotten more “savage” over the past few weeks and Brett said: “It’s nice to mess with people.”
In what is seriously becoming the most annoying storyline ever, Kristy continues to toy with Steph, now bringing up the fact that she thinks she and Brett should have beams in their master bedroom. Of course, this is STEPH’S AESTHETIC, goddamn it and understandably sends her into a spin.
Brett and Kristy. Nine
Given this series is…shock horror…about building, it seems the Blockheads know what they’re doing when it comes to the Master Bedrooms, which is bewildering considering all they really know is how to hate each other.
Once again, curves are on the menu as Leah and Ash decide on a curved ceiling, hoping it will set them apart from the other homes.
Finally, the teams put their differences aside…jokes…the divide on The Block continues as Leah and Ash and Kristy and Brett go up against Eliza and Liberty, Kyle and Leslie and Steph and Gian.
Weekly challenge
Unlike the dance battle (#neverforget), the weekly challenge involves something useful to their builds. Sort of.
Thanks to Ford, the Blockheads head to Lara near Geelong for a day of obstacle racing in their product placements.
Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. Nine
Kyle and Leslie take out the challenge which really upsets Kristy and Brett, who continue to be s**t. Since they (or their BFFs) didn’t win, they think the challenge is rigged and make it very clear to everyone.
Despite the childish drama that needs to end, Kyle and Leslie win $5000 and a much-needed gnome, however, everyone is P**SED as they head back to Charming Street.
Well then…
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While it seems like only yesterday that DuncanJames ditched Alyssa Barmonde at the MAFS Final Vows, the 2024 season is already well and truly in production, and photos have leaked from one of the weddings.
Yahoo Lifestylegot their hands on some pics of an intruder couple named Ash Galati and Madeleine Jevic, which you can check out here.
Ash is a pest control worker from Melbourne while Madeleine is an actress who’s appeared in Home and Away and Wentworth. The couple are expected to be a late entry as intruders on the show.
The cast hasn’t officially been announced yet. However, like in recent years, many of their names have somehow conveniently made their way to the media. It’s believed that professional weightlifter Ridge Barredo is an intruder, as is Mike Felix.
Charlie Newling, who starred in Ali Oetjen’s season of The Bachelorette, has tragically died after his car plunged off a cliff on Saturday.
Newling’s car was reportedly found on fire at Raleigh Reserve in Dover Heights at the bottom of the 70-metre cliff.
Police and ambulance workers arrived at the scene at around 11pm on Saturday night after being contacted by local residents.
Newling’s partner Kristal Taylor gave birth to their daughter just eight weeks ago, which is Newling’s second child. He also has a 13-year-old son from a past relationship.
Newling was initially a frontrunner on The Bachelorette, but received criticism from fans for being too controlling of Ali, and was eliminated about halfway through. Shortly after his elimination aired, footage went viral of him wrestling a bouncer at Sydney pub The Golden Sheaf.
The Bachelorette. Ten.
In September last year, he received a 13-month prison sentence for using a carriage service to make threats, which was served in the community. He was accused of sending multiple text messages to his mother, threatening to kill her boyfriend.
If you or someone you know is in distress and needs more information, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.
Australian-born Samantha Azzopardi is a serial con artist with over 75 different aliases, and the true crime documentary Con Girl tells her perplexing story.
Azzopardi has committed crimes all over the world, and her crimes are bizarre, to say the least. She’s posed as a young victim of a trafficking ring who refused to talk, as well as a 15-year-old gymnast with a Russian background when she was actually 23. These are just two of Azzopardi’s huge list of cons.
Con Girl explores many of Azzopardi’s different aliases and crimes, and provides eyewitness accounts of her victims. It takes viewers on a gripping quest to find out who is the real Samantha and why she did what she did.
Con Girl. Seven.
Why is Samantha Azzopardi so well known?
Undoubtedly Azzopardi’s most high-profile con was her as ‘GPO girl’. She made international headlines in 2013 when she was found outside an Irish Post Office. She wouldn’t speak, but hand signalled to the police that she was 14 years old – earning her the GPO (general post office) girl nickname.
She was taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital where a series of psychiatrists, psychologists, doctors and child welfare workers tried to figure out who she was to no avail. After communicating purely through drawings, it was assumed that the GPO girl was a victim of sex trafficking.
In a bid to find out who she was, the police asked the High Court for permission to release a grainy photo of the girl – who, at the time, was believed to be underage – and it was granted. When the photo was released to the media it was discovered that Azzopardi was an Australian woman who was actually 25.
Con Girl. Seven.
How can I watch Con Girl?
The intriguing true crime documentary will air over two nights starting Sunday, 17 September on Channel 7 and 7plus at 8:45pm.
Is there a trailer?
There is! You can watch it below.
Con Girl airs on September 17 on Channel 7 and 7plus at 8:45pm.
They’re one of the best-kept secrets in Australian entertainment and host Osher Günsberg has revealed he’s just as in the dark as to who is under the masks on The Masked Singer Australia as we are!
Speaking to Chattr right before the fifth season’s premiere, the long-time host admitted that the unmasking is a huge surprise… even to him!
“I know who they all are now because we’ve shot it,” he admitted, “So I know all the answers, but I didn’t [during filming]. When the heads come off, I’m legitimately quite thrilled that it’s happening. It’s a genuine moment of surprise.”
Space Fairy. Ten
In terms of how they keep the celebs a secret, he joked: “It is so watertight and they won’t tell me what happens or how they do it because I will tell people he said of the secrecy behind the masks.”
He continued: “I just know that they show up in a mask and if it’s too big for them to walk onto the stage, they’re wearing like an Obi-Wan Kenobi kind of cloak but with a huge hood over the top with a panel that they can see out of.
“You can’t see in, you can’t see their hands. They wear gloves all the way down. You can’t see their body shape or whatever. And it’s only maybe five metres that I see that person walking by if I see them at all.”
Crash Test Dummy. Ten
Osher Günsberg on the “most surprising reveal ever”
In the lead-up to the September 11 launch we were fed a bevy of promos that said “Is this the most surprising reveal ever”?
When asked what they meant by that Günsberg said: “I don’t work in promos, mate, you’re gonna have to talk to those guys. I just show up, I do my bit and then I leave.”
He continued: “They’re not wrong. It’s an extraordinary season. Any relationship that you’re in, whether it be a friendship a romantic relationship or a relationship with the kids, it’s important that you grow and adapt and reinvent that relationship and refresh it, and make sure that it’s still meeting your needs for both of you.
“The same goes for our relationship with our audience. It’s super important to make sure you give enough of what it is that you came here for in the first place, but also enough to be like, here’s a little thing that you keep fresh now.”
Brian Austin Green as Crash Test Dummy. Ten
According to The Bachelors Australia host, “this is one of the most emotionally intense shows” he’s ever been a part of.
“That includes the one where people fall in love and get married and have lots of babies,” he joked. “It is such an extraordinarily emotional season because of who the people under the mask are and what they mean to us.”
Clarifying, he said: “If your super favourite — I can say it because he’s done the American one — say Taylor Hanson pops his head off. Suddenly, if you’re of a certain age, you are a teenager [again]. ‘Oh my god, I used to kiss that poster every night’, or if you’re another age, you might say, ‘Oh my god, I used to hate that band.’
“So it’s quite a powerful one.”
The Masked Singer Australia continues Monday at 7.30pm on 10 And 10 Play.
Though it was only on for two short years, many people considered Gladiators as one of the most iconic programs to ever grace Australian TV.
If you’re in that camp, then you’ll be delighted to hear that the nostalgic classic is returning for a brand new season – over two decades after its heyday.
But what can viewers expect from a 21st-century revival of the superhuman TV show? Plus, who’s landed the coveted job of hosting the Gladiators reboot? Read on to find out.
Who’s hosting Gladiators Australia?
Sporting and Reality TV elite – Beau Ryan andLiz Elliswill be teaming up to host the Gladiators revival.
Gladiators. Ten.
“I am beyond excited to be hosting Gladiators alongside the great Liz Ellis,” Ryan said of the new gig. “Liz is a national treasure, and we are going to have a lot of fun. I grew up watching and loving Gladiators and can’t wait to get into it. It’s going to be spectacular.”
“I am super pumped to be hosting Gladiators with Beau who is in the gym as we speak trying to match it with our Gladiators,” Liz added.
“It’s an iconic franchise and I’m excited about the reboot. It is set to showcase some of my favourite Gladiator challenges from the original series as well as throw up a few new ones for us to fall in love with!”
What challenges will be on the Gladiators revival?
The season will see some brand-new events, alongside classic challenges including fan-favourites; Hang Tough, Duel, The Wall, Power Ball, Pyramid and The Eliminator.
Gladiators US. ABC.
When will Gladiators air?
There is no official release date for the Gladiators revival just yet, but it has been revealed that it will air next year. Stay tuned for the exact premiere date.
When was Gladiators last on TV in Australia?
The original Gladiators Australia pumped out 70 episodes from April 1995 to October 1996 on Channel 7.
Among some of the most popular Gladiators were Vulcan (John Seru), Commando (Geoff Barker), and Condor (Alistair Gibb) on the men’s side and Blade (Bev Carter), Cheeta (Nicky Davico) and Delta (Karyn Lenehan) on the women’s side.
Mel B, Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan and Dave Hughes returned to the judge’s podium of The Masked Singer Australia 2023 to take their best shots at identifying the celebrities behind the masks.
The superstar judges – and the fans playing along at home – were given a huge amount of intel via clues about who some of the performers could be.
At the end of the episode, there was one performer who was unmasked, and he turned out to be 90210’s teen heartthrobBrian Austin Green.
Between the clues and the reveals, fans had a lot to say about the return of The Masked Singer Australia. Check out some of the best reactions below.
It's hilarious scrolling through the hashtag for #MaskedSingerAU and seeing the kids saying "Who the F is Brian Austin Green?" and everyone older than 35 screaming "OMG it's Brian Austin Green!" 😂
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It’s episode one of The Masked Singer Australia 2023 and our guessing panel — Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan, Dave Hughes and Mel B — were back with their detective hats on!
Cow Girl
Song:Wannabe by the Spice Girls — with a back-up performance from Mel B.
Guesses: Jessica Origliasso, Kimbra, Pamela Anderson and Shania Twain
Clues: “The one thing everyone believes about cows is that we’re vegan – you’d think we’d leave certain foods untouched. Of course, what you might not know about a Cow Girl is that we don’t like staying in one place, even when young. Obviously, I’m not in the same place I was born. Do I have a favourite location? Anywhere free! You know, pro bono! Is there anything else you need to know about me? Only that you don’t have to come first, but it’s nice when you do!”
Guesses: Niall Horan, Nick Carter, John Steffensen, Donnie Wahlberg
Clues: “As a Crash Test Dummy I’m used to being slammed… a lot! Of course, it could make you angry, make you burst into flames! But not me, I always manage. That’s because I’m always being watched intensely, there are cameras in every direction and when you live like I do you can have countless lives. In my life, I’ve learned everyone wants to take the gold but from the start, I was one step behind that. But I’m close to other colours too! Let me say one last thing, a Crash Test Dummy doesn’t travel far each time but it adds up to nearly a hundred thou and I like the sound of that!”
Clues: “I’m the Space Fairy! Am I from a different planet? I’m certainly from a different world. Landing in Australia, was it love at first sight? There’s no drama in that, but it’s too much having a life dissected in minute detail. Hear that? The pitter-patter of tiny feet! You can probably tell this isn’t really my space, I prefer the sun. Somewhere filled with light! There’s no shame in that. Either way, there are so many lessons to be learned on earth, and if we learn from our mistakes I’m the smartest Fairy there is! Nowadays I’m always on.”
Q&A: Were you born overseas?
“I’m a Space Fairy, I was born and live in the waves travelling around the Earth.”
Clues: ” I’m a Bad Avocado, so what? People treat me like they know me, that’s enough to brown off anyone! Y’know, most Avocados grew up with a lot of warmth and heat, I was a bit green when I came to attention. You’d think that would make me highly strung, but I know when to call it quits and just let it slide. Would you like a slice? Just look at it through my eyes, there’s a lot to unpack in someone’s life, so quit the judgment, okay? They reckon that time heals, we’ll see about that!”
Bad Avocado. Ten
Grim Reaper
Song:when the party’s over – Billie Eilish
Guesses: Ruel, Darren Hayes, Luke Steele, Conrad Sewell
Clues: “You call me the Grim Reaper… okay, maybe I started out Grim but now I actually enjoy life, it’s quite beautiful! Being the Grim Reaper has sudden highs and lows, for all of you of course. I come to lead your soul so you step into the light. My job never stops, no time off but millions of happy customers. It’s just about all I know! Being the Grim Reaper is a good life, it’s not bliss but it’s close to it.”
Hollywood heart-throb Brian Austin Green was revealed as Crash Test Dummy.
“You guys aren’t cut out for this job!” he joked after his unveiling.
“I’m turning 50 this year, I’ve had 50 years so far of an incredible life. I took a lot for granted though. I had a neurological issue come up in my life,” he said. “I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t say more than one word every 30 seconds. So, I’m at a place in my life where I’m just trying to say yes to everything and experience things. I really feel like this is the second part of my life.”
It’s episode four of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and it’s time for Coco and Pearls to head into the kitchen and put their money where their mouths are.
In case you missed it, the pair had a huge argument in front of the other guests during Radha and Prahba’s instant restaurant, leading judges Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel to tell them to get their s**t together. Not only that, but Coco put the pressure on her friend, saying that they will get “10s” across all their dishes!
Now, the besties Coco and Pearls are putting their differences aside, hopefully wowing their guests with creativity and flair.
Their Instant Restaurant The Bougee Foodies is all about glam and sexiness and with a red carpet to greet their guests Claudean calls “it’s ‘”50 shades of bogan”. Ouch!
Claudean and Anthony. Seven
Entrée
Beetroot roses with goat cheese foam
Judging:
At first, Manu likes the idea of rose-shaped pasta, but warns of potential inconsistencies in the cooking of them. Unfortunately, the pasta is raw for the judges, who criticise that they are going for style over substance.
Seven
Main
Crispy pork belly, braised red cabbage & apple and mash
It was a stressful cook for Coco and Pearls but despite this, the judges are happy with the crispiness of the skin, and the braised red cabbage; however, note that the stress was evident.
Seven
Dessert
Coco Pearls
Judging
The tapioca-based dish is theatrical in its presentation, with the judges and guests blindfolded. However, it doesn’t take away from the fact that the dessert is far too sweet.
It’s episode 22 of The Block 2023 and time to get started on the Master Bedroom and walk-in robes; however, trouble is brewing before the week even begins.
The divide between the houses is at an all-time high with Leah and Ash and Kristy and Brett on one side and Gian and Steph, Eliza and Liberty and Kyle and Leslie on the other.
The Blockhead divide. Nine
At the Domain Open For Inspections, the snipes continue from Leah and Ash and Kristy and Brett, mainly aimed at Steph. Shock horror.
Leah and Ash have decided they’re only giving negative feedback which is great (not) and seriously, we are done with this character arc.
Kristy and Leah believe that Steph needs constant ~vAliDaTiOn~; however, all Steph really wants is positive feedback given that she’s there to complete a house. This is The Block after all and not high school.
She tells Kristy and Brett — whom she thinks she has a relo with — that what she really wants is brutal honesty, something she gives, especially to Leah and Ash’s polarising winning living and dining space. Basically, she hates it. Lel.
Leah and Ash are given an extra reward
This week, the Blockheads are moving upstairs and Leah and Ash attempt to do a very bold curved ceiling.
During their winning getaway to Daylesford, they tell Scotty about their plans, who surprises them with $5000 from Arnott’s for getting a ten last week.
While they’re away, things are deteriorating for Eliza and Liberty and their builder Mark. Once again building in absolute chaos, Mark is annoyed that he’s not getting forward plans and some abrupt text messages are exchanged.
Eliza and Liberty. Nine
Eliza and Liberty are in chaos and Marty Fox comes for a visit
Even though it’s literally their job, Eliza and Liberty are not happy, thinking that Mark isn’t making that extra effort, because, as Eliza says, they are “zombies” who need need some help.
After another hard day of fighting with each other, Scotty puts on a BBQ with a surprise special guest, Marty Fox. Since the Blockheads hate his feedback, they’re none too pleased to see him; however, he is all smiles when visiting their spaces from last week.
Despite his BRUTAL feedback, Eliza and Liberty admit they actually like him and all is right in the world… until the next judging of course.
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