The Academy Awards (Oscars) have provided many iconic and memorable historical moments. Unfortunately, some of these occasions are not as fondly remembered due to their undeniably awkward nature.
From Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 awards ceremony to Angelina Jolie kissing her BROTHER James Haven in 2000, the Oscars has been the home for many unforgettable faux pas over its illustrious decades-long run in Hollywood.
Join us as we dive head-first into examining five of the most cringeworthy Oscar blunders!
The night Marlon Brando refused his Oscar for The Godfather in 1973
When Marlon Brando turned down his Oscar for Best Actor in The Godfather in 1973, it became one of the most memorable and awkward Oscars moments in history.
Brando, a celebrated actor of his time, sent Sacheen Littlefeather, an Apache activist and actress to the ceremony to reject his award accompanied by an outspoken statement.
His move shocked viewers worldwide – an open rejection of Hollywood’s high standards – becoming one of the most talked-about Academy Awards moments ever.
Offending people with his complex sentiments, Brando’s refusal to accept the Oscar made for a unique and unforgettable night for millions of film lovers everywhere.
John Travolta’s mangled pronunciation of Idina Menzel’s name during the 2014 ceremony
Without measure, one of the most awkward Oscars moments in history occurred when John Travolta butchered Idina Menzel’s name during the 2014 ceremony.
From “Adele Dazeem” to an almost unrecognisable pronunciation of her name made for a cringe-worthy introduction.
Undoubtedly, this moment will forever live on in Oscar infamy and reminds us that even veteran actors are not immune to embarrassing flubs.
Angelina Jolie and brother James Haven’s controversial kiss at the 2000 Oscars
The 2000 Oscars were certainly made memorable by Angelina Jolie and her brother James Haven when the two shared a long and uncomfortable kiss on the lips that caused an immediate stir.
While some saw it as an ode to family love, others found it incredibly strange and bordering on inappropriate.
To this day, Jolie and Haven’s kiss at the 2000 Oscars is still one of the most uncomfortable moments in Oscar history.
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announcing the wrong movie as Best Picture in 2017
Who could forget the iconic moment when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced La La Land as best picture instead of Moonlight in the 2017 Oscars?
Not only was it an embarrassing, cringe-worthy moment, but it also denied the cast and crew of Moonlight its rightful moment to bask in the glory.
As the celebrations on stage quickly turn to confusion, all viewers watching knew that something wasn’t quite right – yet despite this fact, no one could say anything to help fix the cultural faux pas!
The blunder was one of the most uncomfortable Oscars moments in history, providing a great source of entertainment for many years after.
When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars
If the Oscars was expecting a host as witty and entertaining as Chris Rock in 2022, then they got more than they bargained for when Will Smith gave him a shock by slapping him on the face mid-show!
The audience erupted with screams, laughter and shock when Will walked onto the stage and hit the comedian after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
Given Smith and Rock are pros, fans were confused, with some thinking it was a bit to keep viewers engaged – however, we quickly learned it was real and will go down in history as one of the most controversial moments in Oscars history.
Watch the 95th Academy Awards on March 13, 2023 (AEDT), on 7 and 7plus.
The tables were turned for Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) in season four (part one) of You, when after years of doing the stalking and killing, he was the one now being harassed.
In case you’re not all caught up: After relocating to London after murdering his ex-wife and bevvy of others, Joe found himself teaching at a British university. Changing his name to Jonathan Moore, he was determined to leave behind his killer ways.
Even though Joe was doing his darnedest to keep out of trouble — as it goes for him — death and destruction follows and another killer went on the loose, this time trying to frame him!
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for season 4, part 1 of You
Obsessed with Joe’s past in the US, the “Eat the Rich Killer” surfaced, resolved to murdering everyone in Joe’s new found group of high-society elite — and threatened to only stop if Joe turned back the dark side.
After an Agathie Christie whodunnit and a game of cat and mouse, it turned out that author Rhys Montrose (Ed Speleers) was the killer.
Now, a TikToker NerdyBlonde12 has a theory about the novelist and she may just be on to something!
Ed Speelers (Rhys) and Penn Badgley (Jonathan Moore/Joe Goldberg). Source: Netflix
Rhys Montrose Fan Theory
Taking to the popular platform, the fan has a hypothesis that Rhys is actually a figment of Joe’s imagination, and that he’s actually been the one doing all the killing. What?!
Now — before we continue, it’s important to stress that Rhys is (or was?!) a real person, given that Joe is gifted a copy of his book by Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman) and that he delivered the eulogy at Simon’s (Aidan Cheng) funeral.
However, to back up theory, the TikToker said that the one in Joe’s head, is NOT real and here’s why.
Joe and Rhys connect on the fact that they both grew up in poverty and discuss their contempt for the rich who “dance when the world burns, barely noticing it’s even burning”.
Joe blacks out on absinthe and wakes to find Simon dead in his apartment and is also unconscious for the next two murders.
Joe has only ever spoken to Rhys when no one else is around — Sundry House, Simon’s art exhibit and on the balcony after news of is death spreads
Rhys appears after Roald (Ben Wiggins) is knocked out i.e. Joe is the only one who can see him.
The theory suggests that Rhys is the alter-ego of Joe, who he uses to satisfy his criminal cravings.
Jonathan Moore was a real author and his story is telling
Another fan took to Reddit under the sub-Reddit You On Lifetime, questioning if the name Jonathan Moore was a clue.
According to the author, Joe’s new alias is the real-life name of a mystery author who wrote The Poison Artist in 2016. Not only this, but the main character in the novel is engulfed in a murder mystery by drinking…wait for it… too much absinthe! He then pursues a killer who turns out to be all in his head!
Coincidence? We think not!
We’ll just have to wait and see if this fan theory is correct, but it’s a very convincing argument!
Stream Part One of You’s Season 4 from February 9 and Part Two from March 9, only on Netflix.
The 95th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) have finally arrived, and you can watch it from the comfort of your home right here in Australia!
Honouring the best of film in 2022, the awards ceremony closes out a season of accolades that have seen epic wins across film and television.
This year, 10 Oscar nominations have gone to Aussies, including eight-time Academy Award-nominee Cate Blanchett, the favourite in the Best Actress category for her BAFTA andGolden Globe-winning performance in the psychological drama,Tár.
Director Baz Luhrmann and his four-time Oscar-winning wife Catherine Martin — both producers of the Elvis Presley biopic Elvis — are up for eight awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and Best Cinematography.
Plus, 26-year-old Brisbane film student Lachlan Pendragon has been nominated for Best Animated Short Film for An Ostrich Told Me The World Is Fake, and I Think I Believe It. Unbelievable!
Cate Blanchett. Tár.
How and when to watch the 95th Annual Oscars in Australia
While previous years have seen Channel 9 lead the charge, in 2023, Seven will deliver free and live ceremony coverage right to your doorstep.
The awards will take place on March 13, 2023 (AEDT), with coverage beginning at 5.30 am on Sunrise.
Special guest (and Seven staple) Sonia Kruger will report live from the star-studded red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, crossing live to the breakfast and morning teams.
However, if you’re keen to just tune in to the star-studded ceremony, coverage will begin at 11.00 am AEDT on Channel 7 and 7plus, with an encore screening at 8.45 pm after Australian Idol’s live verdict show.
Who is hosting the Oscars in 2023?
Jimmy Kimmel Live!host Jimmy Kimmel will return as host for the first time since 2018, with Rihanna (fresh off her Superbowl performance) performing her Oscar-nominated song Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Grammy-winning musician Lenny Kravitz will deliver the In Memoriam performance, while a star-studded list of presenters will hand out the coveted gold statue! They include Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña and Donnie Yen.
Who is nominated for an Academy Award?
Already sweeping up awards season is Everything Everywhere All at Once, who is nominated for Best Picture alongside The Banshees of Inisherin, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water, Elvis, All Quiet on the Western Front, Women Talking and Triangle of Sadness.
Audrey and Nick Spitz are back, and this time, it’s deux or die in Netflix’s Murder Mystery 2.
Powerhouse leads Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston have returned for the second film, following on from Murder Mystery — the streaming platform’s surprise hit of 2019.
Directed by Jeremy Garelick (The Break-Up), the second film has been written by James Vanderbilt, who also wrote the first one, so there’s no concern that it will live up to expectations!
So, what do you need to know about Murder Mystery 2?
What will Murder Mystery 2 be about?
The official synopsis reads: “Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Sandler and Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island.
“But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect.
“Murder Mystery 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip to Paris.”
When will Murder Mystery 2 be released?
The second instalment of the film’s franchise will be released globally on Netflix on March 31, 2023.
Who else will star in Murder Mystery 2?
Alongside Aniston, Sandler, and Akhtar are Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, JohnKani, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Zurin Villanueva and Dany Boon.
Where was the second movie filmed?
To get you even more excited for this next movie, the filming took place in both Paris and Hawaii, wrapping in April 2022.
Watch a first look below!
StreamMurder Mystery 2 on Netflix from March 31, 2023.
Harry Hayden‘s journey on Australian Idol came to an end on March 6 when they did not receive enough votes to continue on in the competition.
Even though the 18-year-old showed a lot of promise the nerves seemed to take hold, ultimately costing them a place in the Top 8 — something they put down to performing live.
“The nerves slowly got worse because being in front of a live crowd was a lot. It was something that I’ve never really experienced before,” they told Chattr in an interview after their elimination.
Harry Hayden. Source: Seven.
How do the Australian Idol contestants choose their songs?
Over the past two weeks in particular, we’ve heard the judges talk about “song choice” and now — thanks to Harry — we know exactly how the process takes shape.
“They work with us and really go with our vision,” the singer/songwriter said before revealing that the Top 12 contestants had to submit 50 songs to the producers that they wanted to sing.
Following this, the music team would choose a couple of songs for the week and then the contestants got to choose which they wanted to perform.
“They’ll give us a demo and then we’ll listen to it and then we’ll say what we want to change and they change it instantly,” they said. “They can play any song that’s ever been released, they listen to it once and they’ll just be able to play it. They’re so talented!”
While it may seem easy to choose something you want to belt out, for the Idol alum? Not so much.
“I found the song choice quite hard because I’m a songwriter and I prefer to sing my own songs,” they admitted, adding that it was “because they’re the ones that I connect to the most.”
“It’s the way that I process every single event in my life. I just love my doing my own stuff.”
Australian Idol continues on Sunday at 7.00pm and Mondays at 7.30pm on 7 and 7Plus.
Nostalgia alert! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back and this time, the cast is just as famous as the turtles themselves!
During the March 5 broadcast of the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, perennial kid and star of the upcoming flick, Seth Rogen announced the list of actors who will be voicing characters for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Who is in the cast Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem?
Leading the charge alongside Rogen is Paul Rudd as Mondo Gecko, John Cena as Rocksteady, Jackie Chan as Splinter, Post Malone as Ray Fillet, Ice Cube as Superfly, Maya Rudolph as Cynthia Utrom and Aussie star Rose Byrne Leatherhead.
The four turtles will be played by Micah Abbey as Donatello, Shamon Brown Jr. as Michelangelo, Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo and Brady Noon as Raphael.
What will the film beabout?
The official synopsis reads: “After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.”
When will Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhembe released?
Gone are the days of the cartoon turtles, because the new iteration is all CG-animated and will premiere in cinemas globally on September 7,2023.
SAS Australia returns in 2023 with a brand new and somewhat controversial cast.
A new group of star recruits will take on one of the toughest environments faced by Special Forces operatives – the Middle East and will be put to the test like never before.
Pipped as the most “savage” show on TV, the contestants will be at the mercy of Chief Instructor Ant Middleton, DS (Directing Staff) Ollie Ollerton, retired US Navy SEAL Clint Emerson and former British Special Forces soldier Dean Stott, who will push them beyond their limits over 14 days.
SAS Australia DS. Source: Seven
For the first time ever in Australia, the celebrities will travel offshore to a secret base in the Middle East, where they will eat, sleep and train together in punishingly hot and arid conditions, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
Like years gone by, they will also be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing in unforgiving, dramatic terrain.
Who will have the mental strength to tough it out to the end?
Meet the cast of SAS Australia 2023
Abbey Holmes, 32 – AFL Field Commentator
Anthony Mundine, 47 – World Champion Boxer
Boyd Cordner, 30 – Retired NRL Star
Cassie Sainsbury, 28 – Convicted Drug Smuggler
Dr Craig Challen, 57 – Thai Cave Rescue Hero
Craig McLachlan, 57 – Actor
Jason Akermanis, 46 – AFL Hall of Famer
Lindy Klim, 45 – Balinese Princess
Mahalia Murphy, 29 – International Rugby Star
Matthew Mitcham, 35 – Olympic Gold Diver
Peter Bol, 29 – Olympic Runner
Stephanie Rice, 34 – Olympic Gold Swimmer
Tim Robards, 40 – OG Bachelor
Zima Anderson, 25 – Actress
SAS Australiareturning to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023
It’s Retreat Week, where our Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples have escaped the city and have headed to the Southern Highlands of NSW to live under one roof for four days.
Like the 2022 season, our cursed blessed participants are once again shacking up at the STUH-NNING Kalinya Luxury Estate in Bargo, NSW.
According to their official website, the five-star luxury Estate is nestled in the stunning surroundings of a private, five-acre property. The “award-winning, grand, heritage-listed venue boasts premium accommodations imbued with personality and artistic design.”
On top of this, the name Kalinya – is an Indigenous Australian word meaning “good, beautiful and honest”. Concerning, considering the MAFS participants slept in it!
The property is made up of three lodgings, including The Homestead, The Lodge and the Barn, and all three can be rented out starting at a cool $7,720 a night.
Known as one of the finest examples of Australian colonial architecture and craftsmanship, the Heritage Homestead is combined with modern conveniences and style.
It boasts large wrap-around verandahs, grand high ceilings, and beautiful vintage finishes as well as patterned cornices and artworks. There are also Blue Gum timber floors that grace the living areas creating a natural, inviting atmosphere — how Australian!
The Lodge
Kalinya Estate – The Lodge. Source: Instagram.
The Lodge is brimming in history and was once the local nurses’ quarters in the Wollondilly region.
Constructed in the 1850s, it has exposed beams, vintage pendant lighting, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and a gorgeous open fireplace with a French industrial-style kitchen.
The Barn
Kalinya Estate – The Barn. Source: Kalinya Estate.
Another part of the area’s rich historical viewpoint, The Barn started life as a space set up to build submarines, before it became a machinery workshop. Following this, it was converted into horse stables — which gave it its name today.
Now, it’s a large, two-storey spacious high vaulted barn—which houses some of Kalinya’s favourite accommodation rooms.
Its features include: “striking raked ceilings, exposed Oregon walls, and stylish country home finishes with views of the magnificent gardens”.
In true MAFS style, you can get married at Kalinya Estate
While it may need to be saged from bad MAFS juju, Kalinya Estate is also a spectacular wedding venue.
The Carriage House, The Terrace and the Piano & Sports Lounge are perfect locations for whichever size nuptials you may be orchestrating.
Binge’s first original series, Love Me, is finally back for another season, and we cannot wait to find out what the Mathieson family are up to now.
Season 2 picks up the story nine months after we left off and sees the family navigate the complexities of relationships when new love becomes a long-term proposition.
Hugo Weaving returns as Glenn, the father experiencing new love in his 60s; while Bojana Novakovic will once again play the highly successful yet complicated Clara.
William Lodder has also returned as Aaron, who is facing the complexities of love and new responsibility.
Hugo Weaving and Heather Mitchell. Source: Binge.
Who else is in the cast of Love Me season 2?
Alongside Weaving, Novakovic and Lodder is Silver Logie award-winning Heather Mitchell as Anita; Bob Morley as Peter; Celia Pacquola as Sacha; Shalom Brune-Franklin as Ella; and Mitzi Ruhlmann as Jesse.
When will season 2 of Love Me be released?
Season two of Love Me will be released on April 6, with all episodes dropping at the same time.
“Our beautiful Melbourne love story is back as we pick up with The Mathiesons as they traverse the highs and lows of love and life,” Alison Hubert-Burns, Binge executive director said.
“We’re dropping all six episodes on April 6, just in time for an Easter long weekend treat.”
Bob Morley and Bojana Novakovic. Source: Binge.
The series is produced by Nicole O’Donohue, with lead writers Leon Ford and Tamara Asmar, and Adele Vuko and Pacquola each writing an episode.
Stream season one of Love Me onBinge now and catch the second season from April 6.
It’s been 16 years since a new club joined the National Rugby League (NRL), and now, Stan’s Dawn of the Dolphins will chronicle the rise of Australia’s brand-new team.
Coinciding with the 2023 NRL season launch, the doco will document the formative months of the new club, featuring unprecedented access into the lives of sport’s elite.
Premiering on March 6 (only on Stan), the series will be comprised of three episodes, which will be released weekly.
What will Dawn of the Dolphins be about?
Told through the lens of a fly-on-the-wall camera crew, we’ll see the remarkable tale of the Queensland-based side as they “prepare to transition from a successful community club to an elite professional force in the world’s leading rugby league competition”.
According to the official synopsis, the story will also be anchored by the business of becoming “NRL-ready” and will also include rare glimpses of the pressures and expectations facing the club.
Wayne Bennett will be featured in NRL documentary, Dawn of the Dolphins
Supercoach Wayne Bennett — who is the most successful NRL coach in history with seven premiership wins — returns to his hometown of Brisbane to oversee the recruitment and hopefully bring the Dolphins to victory.
Alongside Bennett is CEO Terry Reader, who deals with the challenges of creating a club from scratch, as well as Peter O’Sullivan, Australia’s “most revered” talent spotter.
Wayne Bennett. Source: Stan.
“Giving the audience a behind-the-scenes look into our dressing room, meetings and training sessions will showcase the hard work that many passionate people put in behind the scenes to launch an NRL club,” Reader said in a statement.
“We can’t wait to get our season underway and for viewers to welcome us into their homes and hopefully create new fans and members of the Dolphins.”
We already know that channel 7 has received the rights to the TV Week Logie Awards; however, they also have a brand-new location.
On March 6, the network announced that the glittering ceremony would now be taking place in Sydney, as opposed to Melbourne and Brisbane in years gone by.
“The time was right to find a new home for the Logies, and bringing them back to Sydney after more than 30 years made perfect sense,” Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer James Warburton said in a statement.
“Australia’s TV networks and many of its major production companies are based in Sydney, and the city provides a backdrop for some of the country’s most popular TV shows.”
Ada Nicodemou, Ray Meagher and Sonia Kruger. Source: Seven.
NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, said bringing the TV WEEK Logie Awards back to Sydney after three decades, will be a game-changer for NSW.
“Sydney is the best city in Australia and the home of our television and production industries, making it the obvious choice for the TV WEEK Logie Awards,” Mr Perrottet said.
“Television’s night of nights now has its rightful home in The Harbour City, showcasing the glitz and glamour of our vibrant nightlife. This will inject millions of dollars into the NSW economy, creating hundreds of jobs in production, hospitality and events.”
When will the 2023 TV Week Logie Awards take place?
The inaugural awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 30, celebrating the best in the biz around the country.
While no other details have been released, you can bet it will be a star-spangled affair with Aussie celebs walking the red carpet and performances by high-profile musicians.
The coveted Gold Logie will also be up for grabs with past winners, including Hamish Blake, Tom Gleeson, Grant Denyer, Samuel Johnson and Waleed Aly.
Watch the 2023 TV Week Logie Awardson July 30 on 7 and 7Plus.
Australian Idol 2023 continued on March 5 with live performances, as judges selected one song for each of the Top 10 contestants to perform.
Given four song choices, the contestants had to pick a song, without knowing which judge had chosen what.
Rose farmer Josh Hannan, 21, moved the audience by singing Forget Me by Lewis Capaldi, chosen by Amy Shark.
After his performance, Amy commended the Victorian for being consistently amazing, echoing KyleSandilands’ comments that Josh was “radio ready”.
Josh Hannan. Source: Seven.
Amali Dimond was given the choice of Break Free by Ariana Grande ft Zedd, Freya Ridings’Castles, Don’t Be So Hard on Yourselfby Jess Glynne and Titanium by Dave Guette ft Sia.
Ultimately, she chose Titanium, given to her by “Pop Queen” (lol) Harry Connick Jr.
Amali Dimond. Source: Seven.
Anya Hynninen, 19, performed Back to Black, which Meghan Trainor chose, with the Made You Look singer saying, “she’s back”!
“It was the best song choice you could have done,” she said before adding: “You said I’m Anya. I’m 19… and you were emotional and powerful.”
Anya Hynninen. Source: Seven.
Far North Queensland student Royston Sagigi-Baira, 23, sang Amy’s pick, I Won’t Let You Go by James Morrison — a song that “meant everything” to him, especially because he sang it at his mother’s funeral.
The judges praised him for showing his raw and vulnerable side, which resonated with the audience.
There was not a dry eye in the house when Royston’s brother Richard surprised him by flying down to the show.
Royston Sagigi-Baira. Source: Seven.
Angelina Curtis, whose family were in the audience cheering her on, chose As It Was by Harry Styles. She looked ethereal in green, playing the piano for the first time while performing.
Meghan chose the tune, while Harry said it “wasn’t her best performance”, and Kyle said she looked uncomfortable stepping away from the piano.
Angelina Curtis. Source: Seven.
The pressure of the competition proved too much for Western Australia’s Sash Seabourne, 25, as he performed Phil Collin’s classic In The Air Tonight.
Meghan and Amy labelled his performance pitchy and underwhelming.
Sash Seabourne. Source: Seven.
Noora H was sent straight to the Top 8 of Australian Idol
Placing in the bottom four last week, Noora H, 28, proved her place in the competition with a dazzling performance of The Voice Within by Christina Aguilera.
All four judges were left in awe by her astonishing performance, with Meghan stating it was her favourite performance of the competition.
All judges agreed to award Noora the save, advancing her to next week’s Top 8 show.
Noora H. Source: Seven.
Proving he is a rock star in the making, Brisbane’s Ben Sheehy, 24, performed Beggin’ by Måneskin.
While Ben nailed the vocals, both Harry and Kyle critiqued his performance skills, Kyle likening his off-beat dancing to an awkward artificial intelligence cyborg.
Ben Sheehy. Source: Nine.
Harry Hayden, 18, was in the firing line again this week after singing Sam Sparro’s Black and Gold.
Harry said he seemed crippled with nerves, while Kyle served up some home truths, stating Harry’s skill level wasn’t good enough for the competition.
Harry Hayden. Source: Seven.
15-year-old Phoebe Stewart, who received last week’s judges save, returned to the stage with a mesmerising, stripped-back rendition of ABBA’s Dancing Queen.
Kyle Sandilands exclaimed Phoebe’s performance was so good that the judges might as well crown her the winner of Australian Idol now.
Phoebe Stewart. Source: Seven.
Australian Idol airs 7.00 pm Sunday and 7.30 pm Mondays on Channel 7 and 7plus.
While the Dinner Parties bring the ultimate drama during Married at First Sight Australia, it’s nothing compared to the wrath of the experts during the Commitment Ceremony.
From Alessandra Rampolla calling out sh**ty behaviour to John Aiken saying what we’re all thinking and Mel Schilling’s “less than impressed” face, it’s no surprise that our couples feel the need to yeet it outta there faster than they can get their blue tick.
But who stayed (or was forced to stay) and who chose to leave?
John Aiken from Married at First Sight Australia 2023. Source: Nine.
Scroll through to see what the Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples decided to do at the Commitment Ceremonies.
Commitment Ceremony 4 — March 5
Married at First Sight’s 21st episode sees the couples struggling to address tensions from Wednesday’s chaotic Dinner Party.
Evelyn’s exposure of a “pocket dial” from a boys’ night out caused intense damage to Sandy and Dan, as well as Tayla and Hugo’s relationships.
It’s now officially halfway through the experiment and stakes are at an all-time high — with life-altering decisions being made.
Jesse and Claire
Claire and Jesse. Source: Nine.
Claire and Jesse are the first couple on the couch and after having a few crap weeks, we’re really glad they’ve finally got their sh*t together.
Over the last week, Claire has gone above and beyond to show her consideration for Jesse, who has been thrilled by the turnaround.
This week saw the pair share their first kiss, which left Jesse feeling “wanted” due to Claire’s efforts.
The question is, will it actually stick this time?!
Jesse’s decision: Stay
Claire’s decision: Stay
Dan and Sandy
Dan and Sandy. Source: Nine.
Sandy and Dan are still dealing with the fallout from Dan’s fooked behaviour at the boys’ night. After hearing that he was comparing his current wife to his former girlfriends, Sandy felt upset and distanced.
Despite an intimate moment earlier in the week, Dan decided to hit it and quit it, pulling away from their relationship.
Incompatibilities between the pair were highlighted, namely that Sandy does not like the beach as much as Dan does… which is awkward because he’s in “beast mode”.
While Sandy tries to focus on their similarities, Dan focuses on the incompatibilities and pictures of his ex-girlfriends…
Thank goodness Sandy decided not to put herself through anymore misery. SEE YA!
Dan’s decision: Leave
Sandy’s decision: Leave
Evelyn and Rupert
Evelyn and Rupert. Source: Nine.
Despite the events of the Dinner Party, Evelyn and Rupert are going strong. While it was painful AF for Dan, the couple felt as though the chaos brought them together. And dah! Those who create drama stay together!
Evelyn’s decision: Stay
Rupert’s decision: Stay
Harrison and Bronte
Harrison and Bronte. Source: Nine.
Bronte threw around words like “compassion” and “empathy”, and “supportive”, which is weird because we totally feel as though Harrison exhibits none of these behaviours.
The couple then reveals that they are in the best place they’ve ever been in the experiment, with Harrison even introducing Bronte to her son.
Both then admitted that they are falling in love with one another… (¬_¬)
While they think they’re happy, others in the group are sceptical — including expert John. LAWL.
John is sceptical. Source: Nine.
Bronte’s decision: Stay
Harrison’s decision: Stay
Melinda and Layton
Melinda and Layton. Source: Nine.
Melinda and Layton admitted that they endure a rollercoaster during the week; however, we never get to see it because everyone else’s drama is too damn overpowering. But when they arrive on the couch, they’re “good”… so, there’s that.
New relo expert Harrison and real Expert John call out the couple, who accuse them of putting on a façade. He then pushes them to talk about the issues they’re facing.
Melinda admits she’s worried about how they can move forward when they’re both so stubborn, but John gives them some tips on better handling conflict when it arises.
Melinda’s decision: Stay
Layton’s decision: Stay
Tahnee and Ollie
Ollie and Tahnee. Source: Nine.
They’re “stoked” and falling in love. Next!
Tahnee’s decision: Stay
Ollie’s decision: Stay
Lyndall and Cam
Cam and Lyndall. Source: Nine.
Lyndall and Cam had a difficult week following a visit from their mothers.
While Cam has been trying to show more affection, he did tell Lyndall that his Mum thinks she is insecure. Awks.
Lyndall cries on that couch and tells the Experts she doesn’t think she’s asking for too much.
These guys seems to be headed for disaster — so let’s watch this space.
Lyndall’s decision: Stay
Cam’s decision: Stay
Alyssa and Duncan
Duncan and Alyssa. Source: Nine.
Alyssa is concerned that her insecurities are impacting her relationship with Duncan. She worries about being a single parent and the “baggage” that comes with it.
Duncan reassures her of his commitment to the relationship.
Alyssa’s decision: Stay
Duncan’s decision: Stay
Tayla and Hugo
Tayla and Hugo. Source: Nine.
After the chaos of the boiz night and the Dinner Party, Tayla and Hugo’s relationship has been left in tatters.
While Tayla is certainly no saint, she felt “betrayed” by her husband, which he apologises for and says he wants to make things work.
Hugo then admits that he feels “insecure” around his wife and says he’s “terrified” of upsetting her, which is shocking for Tayla, but not us.
The nurse then decides it’s time to leg it out of the experiment and is bewildered to see that Hugo wants to stay.
“No way,” Tayla said, taking off her ring, before walking out. “Seriously, f*ck this I’m going home.”
Tayla’s decision: Leave
Hugo’s decision: Stay
Commitment Ceremony 3 — February 26
The third Commitment Ceremony welcomes the two new couples to the couch. Alessandra hits the newlyweds with the hard questions as it’s D-Day for Jesse and Claire and Janelle and Adam.
Janelle and Adam
Janelle and Adam. Source: Nine.
Janelle and Adam join the couch; however, neither of them wants to speak after that s**tfight of a week, so Alessandra gets the ball rolling.
“Maybe, I’ll start… how did you feel when you found out that Adam kissed Claire that night?”
Visibly upset, Janelle said that Adam’s lack of “accountability” and “apology” was the most upsetting thing of the whole ordeal.
Alessandra then points out that Adam was more concerned about him making “peace with Jesse” than with his own wife, and like a toddler who couldn’t string two sentences together, he struggled to explain himself.
“Why did you kiss Claire?” John asked him before Adam said: “I was drunk” and bro, no one is buying your f**cked excuses.
When the room tries to hold Adam accountable for his lack of apology, he again shows no remorse.
Janelle and Adam decide to quit the experiment (thank God), and Adam immediately leaves the room. No one follows him.
“Sorry guys,” he says, and no, you ain’t.
Adam’s decision: Leave
Janelle’s decision: Leave
Alyssa and Duncan
Alyssa and Duncan. Source: Nine.
We hate when mum and dad fight, and this week, our collective parents, Alyssa and Duncan, are arguing over Duncan maintaining contact with Adam throughout the cheating scandal.
“I didn’t think I’d necessarily done anything too wrong,” Duncan says. “I was trying to get people to own stuff.”
Duncan calls the situation a “hiccup” but says it feels like he’s “in trouble for doing something as bad as Adam did.”
“It’s a differing opinion, and I think you can have a difference of opinion and work through them,” he says.
A heartbroken Alyssa is unsure whether their morals align anymore; however, they hold hands and decide to work through it.
Alyssa’s decision: Stay
Duncan’s decision: Stay
Melinda and Layton
Melinda and Layton. Source: Nine.
Melinda has truly had the best arc of the season, going from villain to the ultimate boss b**ch — and we LOVE this for her.
Both she and Layton have continued moving forward in their relationship — three or four days without an argument (lol) — and it’s actually pretty cute!
Melinda’s decision: Stay
Layton’s decision: Stay
Tahnee and Ollie
Tahnee and Ollie. Source: Nine.
Tahnee and Ollie are quite perfect and have even started discussing the next steps in their relationship after the experiment. Cute!
Tahnee’s decision: Stay
Ollie’s decision: Stay
Harrison and Bronte
Harrison. Source: Nine.
Since Bronte is unwell, Harrison is all alone on the couch.
While he could have just said, “yeh, she’s crook,” instead, he tells everyone she goes “through more than other women during that time of the month.”
Then telling everyone she suffers from endometriosis, he then reveals she’s “in a lot of pain and gets very emotional and crying”, but jeezus christ. SHUT UP, dude.
Mel and Alessandra want to throttle him.
John then calls out Harrison for not being “real with us” and pretending to be sad, and dah, John. He;s gotta fake it because he hasn’t got his blue tick yet…
Harrison’s decision: Stay
Bronte’s decision: Stay
Evelyn and Rupert
When Evelyn and Rupert join the couch, John tells him he doesn’t “look comfortable” — basically summing the entire interaction between the pair.
Rupert then bumbles through, while Evelyn admits she feels her hubby isn’t ready for this kind of human interaction commitment.
The new Groom then admits to “liking her” but needs to be told he’s A-OK by his Bride. She says she is attracted to him and even say says she sees their relationship “blossoming”. Kinda cute…for 16-year-olds.
Rupert’s decision: Stay
Evelyn’s decision: Stay
Sandy and Dan
Sandy and Dan. Source: Nine.
It’s a little frosty over in Sandy and Dan’s world.
Sandy admitted that Dan was “never home”, probably because he was already hooking up with the chick from his wedding, and John says they just look like “friends…if that”.
Dan then admits he’s not “sexually attracted” to her and says: “I think that sexual tension needs to build.” Awkies.
Sandy feels rejected (dah!) and reveals “he barely looks at me.” Dan is shocked that she thinks this and Alessandra tells him that “intimacy is, of course, not only sexual but emotional”.
Sandy’s Decision: Stay
Dan’s Decision: Stay
Tayla and Hugo
Tayla and Hugo. Source: Nine.
During their first official outing on the couch, Hugo says that it has been an “adjustment” and said he hoped he would have the “adorable meet-cute” during the experiment; however, “things slowed down”.
Tayla then admitted she couldn’t handle how many compliments she received from her Groom and perdona?
“Does not compute for me,” Mel said diplomatically. Us either.
Tayla then revealed she had snapped at Hugo for calling her “adorable and cute” because she’s “anything but” and ladies, this is why we can’t have nice things.
“If you’re going to compliment me, say something that sounds genuine and reflects my personality,” she said. Ohhhh, we see the problem — he just couldn’t find any other adjectives.
Tayla said she would prefer to be called “smart”, “quick”, and “driven,” forgetting that he is married to her and not writing her LinkedIn profile before Tayla says Hugo is not her “usual type”.
Mel, who was sick of Tayla’s bulls**t already, said that it was “”This is “not [a] made-to-order Grooms and Brides service.”
“That’s your old pattern, and it didn’t work out for you.” Ooft.
Hugo’s decision: Stay
Tayla’s decision: Stay
Lyndall and Cameron
Cameron and Lyndall. Source: Nine
Alessandra begins by saying Lyndall’s body language is “quite telling”, which is accurate since she literally looks like she would rather be anywhere else.
“It’s been one rollercoaster for us,” Cameron admits.
The couple revealed that they had Facetimed Lyndall’s mum, who had suggested Cameron give her a hug after Lyndall was feeling overwhelmed. Feeling “uncomfortable”, Cameron didn’t oblige and left. Afterwards, the pair had a “huge blow up”.
Back on the couch, Alessandra asked if Lyndall thought her husband was overreacting who said she’d “never want to make anyone do anything they were uncomfortable with”.
“Hugging me shouldn’t feel unnatural,” she said heatedly. “Not a month into this.”
Cameron then admitted it was because he felt “pressured” by Lyndall’s mum.
“Am I that awful and repulsive that you don’t want to hug me when I’m upset?” she asked him.
Interjecting, John called the excuse a”cop-out” before Alessandra gave him some hard truths.
“I’m not feeling any remorse for her feeling so awful,” she said.
Deciding they would try to make it work after #hug-gate, Cameron and Lyndall seemed back on track.
Cameron’s decision: Stay
Lyndall’s decision: Stay
Jesse and Claire
Jesse and Claire. Source: Nine.
God, we’re really starting to love Jesse, whose only look now is that of a wounded puppy.
“Where do we begin,” John says and yes, where, John?! Where, indeed.
Directing his questioning to Claire, John reiterates that “it all came out because you decided to come clean.”
Claire admits she wanted to tell Jesse because he was having “romantic feelings” for her and found herself keeping him “at arm’s length” because she was carrying “guilt and shame”.
“I knew I’d done the wrong thing,” she said.
John said that Jesse looked “weighed down”, and Jesse admitted the week had been “heavy”.
“I’m not sure how to explain it,” Jesse said. “There was a lot of vindication, a lot of like, I knew it, I knew I was on to something.”
While he felt justified, he then said he was still “questioning everything” and had a lot of “doubt” and “defeatism”.
John then asked Claire why she didn’t come clean earlier, who admitted that she was “afraid”.
The other Brides — specifically Alyssa, Melinda and Janelle’s facial expressions — decided to take aim at Claire, with Melinda saying she lied “five times”.
“It’s the betrayal…the gaslighting. Adam sitting on the couch at the first commitment ceremony. Jesse saying, ‘I feel this has happened,’ and Adam making him look like a crazy person,” Alyssa said.
Sandy then defended Claire, saying she was “owning” her mistake, and asked people to give her some credit.
When the attention turned back to Jesse, he said that while Claire was taking accountability, he also didn’t want to pile on her.
Breaking down, Jesse questioned whether he was “worthy” of being loved.
“You don’t deserve what I did,” Claire whispers to him. “I’m so sorry.”
Claire then called her husband “selfless” because he was “sitting here, feeling all his feels, and he’s worried about me feeling hurt.”
Upon decision time, Jesse decides that his steam has run out and wants to leave “to do the right thing for himself”; however, Claire wants to gain back his trust and hold him captive for another week.
John calls Jesse “remarkable” and praises him, reminding him he is worthy of love and insists he should give it another shot.
Jesse’s decision: Leave
Claire’s decision: Stay
Commitment Ceremony 2 — February 19
The Commitment Ceremony started with a speech from Aiken saying that no one would get away without taking “accountability” for their actions, and we just knew that Harrison was about to be torn to shreds!
Jesse and Claire
Claire and Jesse. Source: Nine.
After a “re-introduction” to the couple and a rocky start to the experiment, Claire and Jesse have gone from strength to strength during Intimacy Week.
Jesse admitted that “yeah, I like her”; however, it was revealed they hadn’t kissed “yet”.
After last week, it’s obvious that this couple could actually make it, resulting in the biggest turnaround of the experiment.
Jesse’s decision: Stay
Claire’s decision: Stay
Bronte and Harrison
Harrison and Bronte. Source: Nine.
Look, we still have zero hope for this couple, and despite a tension-filled dinner party – and much to the group’s surprise – they remain strong.
Harrison then blamed Bronte for EVERYTHING, even saying that her apology “fixed us”.
Luckily, John was not thrilled and grilled him about the phone number he had taken during the boys night out.
“I just wanted to humour her,” he said of the girl who asked for his number. Bronte, however, said she was “secure” in herself and was “choosing to trust him”. Why tho?!
Claire — the goddamn voice of reason — then piped up, saying she didn’t “like it one bit, and it actually makes me sick to my stomach”. OUCH, but also…fair.
Harrison then said that he “supposed it was a breach of trust” (dah, bro!) and admitted he wouldn’t have told Bronte about the number.
Get them the eff outta here… or not. Because:
Bronte’s decision: Stay
Harrison’s decision: Stay
Sandy and Dan
Dan and Sandy. Source: Nine.
After being thrown under the bus by Harrison, Dan defended himself, saying that he didn’t get a random’s number. While we’ll never know what really happened, Sandy believed he was innocent.
She then admitted she wasn’t not going to take the word of someone like Harrison, who she doesn’t trust, over her husband. Ooft. Good move.
Dan’s decision: Stay
Sandy’s decision: Stay
Tahnee and Ollie
Tahnee and Ollie. Source: Nine.
Bless this couple. Truly, bless.
Tahnee and Ollie are so freaking cute and literally one of the only reasons we believe in love this season!
While they had nothing exceptional to report, Ollie did admit that whatever “expectations” he had before MAFS have been well and truly exceeded. LOL. Love.
Tahnee’s decision: Stay
Ollie’s decision: Stay
Janelle and Adam
Janelle and Adam. Source: Nine.
Janelle and Adam were way too happy for our liking because it is giving us false hope…
Adam’s decision: Stay
Janelle’s decision: Stay
Melinda and Layton
Melinda and Layton. Source: Nine.
While their communication styles are different, and they’ve had an “interesting week”, Melinda and Layton are still keen to remain in the experiment.
During Intimacy Week, a.k.a Melissa’s Christmas, tension boiled over for the pair, with Josh revealing what his wife had been saying behind closed doors. Melissa has been criticising him for lacking physical intimacy and not being “manly” enough.
The experts were shocked at her behaviour and want to know why physical intimacy is so important to her. The MAFS Bride then realised that she seeks out “big men” because that’s what she’s grown up with, and it makes her feel safe.
Josh then walked off, and the other Grooms consoled him — which would have been sweet if it wasn’t Harrison leading the charge…
He then returns, and Melissa says she had “no idea this was happening to him” and was “so apologetic”.
Melissa’s decision: Stay
Josh’s decision: Leave
Expert’s decision: Even though it is usual for a couple to stick it out after one person writes stay, the experts — who saw that Josh was a “broken” man — made an unprecedented decision and let him leave the experiment.
Alyssa and Duncan
Duncan and Alyssa. Source: Nine.
Praise be! Our Disney couple have had sex!
Duncan calls the week a great balance between “dominant and delicate”, and Alyssa admitted it “ended with a “bang”!
They are so goddamn sweet and we can hardly contain our excitement for them.
Alyssa’s decision: Stay
Duncan’s decision: Stay
Lyndall and Cameron
Cameron and Lyndall. Source: Nine.
After having a lil’ tiff at the Dinner Party, Lyndall (who clearly loves the drama) said she hit a brick wall with Cameron, who doesn’t, in fact, love the drama.
While they were on opposing sides getting involved in the other couple’s bulls**t, they lived to see another week.
Lyndall’s decision: Stay
Cameron’s decision: Stay
Shannon and Caitlin
Shannon and Caitlin. Source: Nine.
After a horrendous week, Caitlin reveals all the horrible things Shannon has been saying to the group.
“The most hurtful thing he said was ‘I’m not attracted to you. There’s no attraction to you here,'” Caitlin revealed. “He then said, ‘I’m a good-looking girl’, but not to him.
“The most hurtful thing for me was after that. He said, ‘If there was someone who walked down the aisle that ‘wowed’ him, he would have cut it off with his ex then and there, and because I didn’t ‘wow him’, what happened with his ex, happened.”
John was disgusted by Shannon’s behaviour and held him accountable for his actions, and truly, he is the real MVP of the season!!
“This here isn’t what I wanted,” Caitlin said. “If I could do it all over again with someone else, I would. because I deserve that chance, but this man does not deserve me. So, I will be leaving.”
“You are worthy, and you are a great catch, and you will make someone very happy,” John said before Shannon took his ring off.
Caitlin’s decision: Leave (YES, GIRL!)
Shannon’s decision: Leave (we’re assuming since he sulked and took off his wedding band)
Commitment Ceremony 1 — February 12
Jesse and Claire
Jesse and Claire. Source: Nine.
While Jesse suspected something is going on between his Bride Claire and Groom Adam, during the first Commitment Ceremony, both seemed to sway his opinion that he was imagining things.
However, Lyndall — who was despo to intervene — then revealed that Adam had told her during the cast night out, that he needed to leave and go home early; otherwise, he would go home with Claire. *Side eye emoji*.
Jesse then decides that the experiment has brought out the worst in him and decides to leave, however, Claire sees a glimmer of hope….
Jesse’s decision: Leave
Claire’s decision: Stay
Outcome: They live to fight another week…
Adam and Janelle
Adam and Janelle. Source: Nine.
After being outed by Lyndall, Adam apologises to Janelle, the rest of the cast, the experts, the crew, his family, his dog and his barista for his behaviour. While she feels “insecure”, his Bride decides to stand by her man.
Even though the red flags engulf the room, the couple is here for another week.
Adam’s decision: Stay
Janelle’s decision: Stay
Tahnee and Ollie
Tahnee and Ollie. Source: Nine.
It’s been smooth sailing for Tahnee and Ollie, and they’re not going anywhere. Love is well and truly alive.
Tahnee’s decision: Stay
Ollie’s decision: Stay
Melinda and Layton
Melinda and Layton. Source: Nine.
Melinda and Layton had a slow start but Melinda has now found the attraction. Which is nice, we guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Melinda’s decision: Stay
Layton: Stay
Alyssa and Duncan
Duncan and Alyssa. Source: Nine.
Alyssa and Duncan are falling for each other and are on the way to wedded bliss. Plus, they now #coupledress! CUTE!
Alyssa’s decision: Stay
Duncan’s decision: Stay
Sandy and Dan
Dan and Sandy. Source: Nine.
Despite Dan already spoiling his own ending, during this week’s Commitment Ceremony, he and Sandy decide they are headed in the right direction.
Dan’s decision: Stay
Sandy’s decision: Stay
Melissa and Josh
Melissa and Josh. Source: Nine.
They’re certainly on different pages about their relationship, but Melissa and Josh are still nice to each other, which is more than we could say for some of the other couples…
And even though Josh expressed he didn’t want to be treated like a sexual object, they are keen to keep going.
Melissa’s decision: Stay
Josh’s decision: Stay
Harrison and Bronte
Bronte and Harrison. Source: Nine.
Bronte and Harrison have barely spent any time together, with Harrison calling the experiment a “holiday”.
Infuriating Bronte, she outs him to the experts for seeing a girl right before he married her, which Harrison doesn’t see a problem with.
Horrified by Harrison, John jumps in to share some home truths — it’s just not cricket, bro! Finally, Harrison apologises to Bronte before writing leave…probably to keep dating his outside GF.
Bronte’s decision: Stay (WTAF)
Harrison’s decision: Leave (the best decision he’s ever made)
Outcome: The drama continues…
Lyndall and Cameron
Lyndall and Cameron. Source: Nine.
Lyndall and Cameron are a bundle of pure joy and happiness! Full stop.
Lyndall’s decision: Stay
Cameron’s decision: Stay
Shannon and Caitlin
Shannon and Caitlin. Source: Nine.
Shannon and Caitlin are in crisis because Shannon is still in love with his ex. Cool.
Even though he clearly is about to break Caitlin’s heart, he is optimistic about their future. John tells him that his behaviour is “unacceptable” before also taking a swipe at fellow Groom Harrison one last time.
Shannon apologises, however, after years and years of this mess, we know where it’s headed…. DOOMSVILLE.
Shannon’s decision: Stay
Caitlin: Stay (WHY?!)
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The highly-anticipated series Daisy Jones & the Six is almost here!
Based on the best-selling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the musical-drama series from Amazon Studios (and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company), is premiering on March 3 on PrimeVideo.
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to binge the series, as episodes will be released weekly up until March 24.
Daisy Jones & the Six premieres March 3. Source: Prime Video
What is Daisy Jones & the Six about?
The series follows the original story of the iconic 1970s band Daisy Jones & the Six, fronted by two feuding yet charismatic lead singers, Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin).
The official synopsis reads: Drawn together by personal and artistic chemistry, their complicated musical partnership catapulted the band from obscurity to unbelievable fame. Then, after a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, they suddenly called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth.
Meet the cast of Daisy Jones & the Six
Riley Keough (Daisy Jones)
Actress and model Riley Keough is the daughter of the late Lisa Marie Presley and thegranddaughter of Elvis Presley.
Keough’s acting debut came in 2010 when she won the role of Marie Currie in The Runaways.
Keough steps into the lead role. In an interview with The New York Times, she said, “Daisy is complicated. I didn’t identify with Daisy’s desire to sing and write songs, because that’s something I had never done.
“What I connected with was Daisy’s artistry and how she felt, not being taken seriously as a young woman.”
Riley Keough. Source: Instagram
Sam Claflin (Billy Dunne)
Sam Claflin will tackle the male lead role of Billy Dunne. Billy is the lead singer and songwriter of The Six, a blues-rock band that he started in high school alongside his younger brother, Graham.
Claflin is best known for his role as Finnick Odair in the Hunger Games movies.
Sam Claflin. Source: Instagram
Camila Morrone (Camila Dunne)
Camila Morrone plays Camila Dunne, Billy’s girlfriend. She told Vulture that her character “follows the love of her life in his pursuit of rock stardom, only to discover her own potential along the way.”
Camilla Morrone. Source: Instagram
Suki Waterhouse (Karen Sirko)
Suki Waterhouse plays keyboardist Karen Sirko. As a musician in real life, Sirko is able to put her skills to use. She has also starred in The White Princess (2017) and The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015).
Suki Waterhouse. Source: Instagram
Will Harrison (Graham Dunne)
Will Harrison will rock out on the guitar as Graham Dunne, Billy’s brother. Harrison has also starred in This Is A Film About My Mother (2022) and Manhunt (2023).
Will Harrison. Source: Instagram
Josh Whitehouse (Eddie Roundtree)
Bassist Eddie Roundtree is portrayed by Josh Whitehouse, who is most known for his roles in the Valley Girl remake and the BBC television series Poldark (2015).
Josh Whitehouse. Source: Instagram
Sebastian Chacon (Warren Rhodes)
Played by Sebastian Chacon, Warren Rhodes is the drummer of The Six. He is described as the most laid-back member of the band.
Sebastian Chacon. Source: Instagram
Daisy Jones & the Six premieres on March 3 on Prime Video.
Sex/Life may just have been the steamiest series to drop on Netflix in 2021, and now, almost two years later, second season is finally here.
Based on a memoir by BB Easton, the series follows Billie (Sarah Shahi), a mother-of-two whose daring sexual past collides with her suburban life, including her marriage to husband Cooper (Mike Vogel), when she begins to fantasise about her former bad boy ex, Brad (Aussie Adam Demos).
Of course between hot sex scenes, that eggplant shower scene and the insane sexual chemistry between real-life couple Demos and Shahi — fans were simply begging for the next instalment.
Here’s everything we know so far about Sex/Life Season Two.
Adam Demos and Sarah Shahi in Sex/Life. Source: Netflix.
When will Sex/Life Season Two be released?
In 2021, Netflix confirmed that we would be getting a brand-new season, with showrunner Stacy Rukeyser telling TVLine: “Sex/Life is a dream come true. To create a show about empowered female sexuality that has entranced so many millions of viewers is not only immensely fun but also incredibly gratifying.
“When I think about all the women who have reached out from all over the world to say that the show speaks to them in a deeply personal way, I am so inspired. I’m thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to continue telling this story for Billie and for all of us.”
Thankfully, we don’t have too long to wait, as the season premieres on March 2, 2023.
Adam Demos. Source: Netflix.
Who is in the Season Two cast of Sex/Life?
Alongside Shahi, Demos and Vogel, the second season has some new faces.
UnREAL‘s Craig Bierko will play Mick while She’s Gotta Have It‘s Cleo Anthony will play Kam.
The Dead Of The Night‘s Darius Homayoun will star as Majid with As The World Turns‘ Dylan Bruce as Spencer and Hollyoaks‘ Wallis Day as Gigi.
Is there a trailer for Sex/Life?
You betcha!
On February 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day, the streaming juggernaut released a brand new trailer for the next season.
Stream Sex/Life Season Two from March 2 on Netflix.
The highly-anticipated series Daisy Jones & the Six is ready to rock!
Based on the best-selling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the musical-drama series from Amazon Studios (and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company), is premiering on March 3 on PrimeVideo. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to binge the series, as episodes will be released weekly up until March 24.
What is Daisy Jones & the Six about?
If you’re not familiar with the book (or the awesome Audible version) the series follows the original story of the iconic 1970s band Daisy Jones & the Six, fronted by two feuding yet charismatic lead singers, Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin).
The official synopsis reads: Drawn together by personal and artistic chemistry, their complicated musical partnership catapulted the band from obscurity to unbelievable fame. Then, after a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, they suddenly called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth.
The novel is written in a documentary style and we’re anticipating the same for the series, jumping between doco and storytelling.
Who is in the cast of Daisy Jones & the Six?
Alongside Keough and Claflin, the cast includes: Camila Morrone as Camila Dunne, Will Harrison as Graham Dunne, Suki Waterhouse as Karen Sirko, Josh Whitehouse as Eddie Roundtree, Sebastian Chacon as Warren Rojas, Nabiyah Be as Simone Jackson, and Tom Wright as Teddy Price. Timothy Olyphant also stars as Rod Reyes.
Daisy Jones & the Six cast. Source: Prime Video.
What will the music be like?
The trailer, which was released on February 16, features Look At Us Now (Honeycomb) one of 24 original songs written exclusively for the series and recorded by the talented cast.
The original music will also be released by Atlantic Records during the rollout of the series.
Stream Daisy Jones & the Six from March 3 on Prime Video.
L to the OG! BINGE’s Succession is finally returning with a fourth season and now we have a premiere date.
Aussie streaming service Binge announced the most blessed news on January 27, alongside a stunning new trailer.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the seriesexplores themes of power and family dynamics through the eyes of patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his four grown children, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Siobhan (Aussie Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin), and Connor (Alan Ruck).
BINGE’s Succession is finally returning with a fourth season and now we have a premiere date. Source: Binge.
When will Succession‘s fourth season premiere?
Set your reminders because Succession is returning on March 27, on Binge with new eps dropping every Monday.
Want to, well binge the past three seasons? You can stream every episode ahead of the season 4 premiere on the streaming service and Foxtel.
What will Season 4 of Succession be about?
According to the official synopsis, in Season 4, we’ll see the sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) move even closer.
The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the cohort as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is complete.
In true Roy fashion, a power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed.
Who is in the Season Four cast of Succession?
Newly announced season four cast include Annabeth Gish, Adam Godley, Eili Harboe, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as well as Harriet Walter (Lady Caroline Collingwood), James Cromwell (Ewan Roy), Natalie Gold (Rava Roy), Caitlin Fitzgerald (Tabitha), Ashley Zukerman (Nate Sofrelli), Larry Pine (Sandy Furness), Mark-Linn Baker (Maxim Pierce), and Pip Torrens (Peter Munion).
Additional cast also includes TVs most iconic duo Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun plus J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Hiam Abbass, Justine Lupe, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed, Scott Nicholson, Zoë Winters, Annabelle Dexter- Jones, Juliana Canfield,Jeannie Berlin, Cherry Jones, Hope Davis, Justin Kirk, and Stephen Root.
Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun will also return for Season 4 of Succession. Source: Binge.
Since its 2018 debut, the series has garnered 48 Emmy nominations and 13 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, for the second and third season.
Watch Season 4 of Succession every Monday from March 27, 2023, only on Binge.
It’s time to think of the happiest things! Disney+’s live-action reimagining of Peter Pan & Wendy is coming.
On March 2, a stunning trailer for the film was revealed and along with it — a highly-anticipated release date!
Following the classic story of Peter Pan, Wendy Darling and the Lost Boys of Neverland — the adaptation will be released on April 28, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. Just in time for the original animated film’s 70th anniversary!
What is Peter Pan and Wendy about?
Peter Pan & Wendy introduces Wendy Darling (Ever Anderson), a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, who meets Peter Pan (Alexander Molony), a boy who refuses to grow up.
Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi), she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook (Jude Law), and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever.
Who stars in Peter Pan & Wendy
Alongside a completely unrecognisable Law and stars Molony, Anderson and Shahidi, the film also features Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Joshua Pickering, Jacobi Jupe, Molly Parker, Alan Tudyk, and Jim Gaffigan.
Who are the creative team behind Peter Pan & Wendy?
The magical movie was directed by David Lowery with a screenplay adapted by David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks.
“We set out to craft a film that honours both the original J.M. Barrie text and Walt Disney’s animated adaptation,” director/co-writer Lowery said in a statement.
“We wanted to invigorate our retelling with emotional sincerity, an open heart and a grand yearning for adventure.”
He continued: “Hundreds of incredible artists spent many years bringing this film to the screen. I’m excited for audiences to see their work, to go on this ride and to rediscover an evergreen tale from a new perspective.”
Alexander Molony. Source: Disney+.
Peter Pan & Wendy will begin streaming April 28, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.
Madeleine West’s Dee Bliss is arguably one of the most popular characters on Neighbours, so when the show ended in July 2022, fans wanted to know why she wasn’t featured.
**CONTENT WARNING: This article references to sexual abuse and may be triggering to some readers.**
Now, the 42-year-old has finally revealed why she didn’t make a comeback — and the reason is a lot more serious than we thought.
Speaking to Anita Anabel on The Entertainment Hotline podcast, West revealed that she was dealing with a personal battle that she hadn’t previously disclosed in public until the beginning of this year.
When the now mother-of-six was a child, she was sexually abused “many many times” by one man and is still dealing with the trauma today.
Madeleine West on Neighbours. Source: Ten.
“I was beginning my journey with facing my monster when the Neighbours finale filmed and so I wasn’t able to be a part of it,” she revealed. “Now I can explain why I wasn’t there.”
Her absence, of course, raised many questions from fans, “particularly from the UK”, where people were asking: “Where’s Dee? Where’s Dee?”
And when asked how she felt about the series coming to an end (even though it is now getting a reboot at Prime Video and 10), West said she was “shocked”.
“It was the ultimate immersive television experience because they are people you saw every day,” she said. “They’re closer to you probably in this day and age where we’re all quite separated.
“We don’t know who our neighbours are and yet we know who Doctor Karl is. So, we’re talking about 30 years of collected history. It was a safe place where people could go.”
Madeleine West used her experience as a catalyst for acting
Elsewhere, West revealed that acting — a profession she began at age five — was a “safe place” for her.
“It’s the place where dreams could come true,” she said. “Where I could lose myself against the lines of a script or the score of a song, or step into the skin of any character that was assigned to me.
“[I could] walk in someone else’s shoes and see the world through different eyes and tell a story that was far removed from my own own. Being able to wear someone else’s skin was comforting.”
Predatory Podcast and The Last List of Vivian Walker
West’s podcast Predatory with former homicide detective Gury Jubelin, where she shares her own powerful story of survival for the first time and Gary shares his experiences hunting down predators as a homicide detective.
She is also about to star in The Last List of Vivian Walker, a live musical and theatrical performance of Megan Albany’s acclaimed novel, which is touring Australia before heading to the UK and Europe.
Emmy winner Damian Lewis is returning to Stan’s Billions for the popular series seventh season.
On March 1, it was announced that the season was currently in production, with the popular actor returning as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod.
Alongside Lewis, the season will see Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff reprise their roles.
What do we know about Season Seven of Stan’s Billions?
The next instalment will see alliances turned on their heads.
According to the official synopsis: “Old wounds are weaponised. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.”
Corey Stoll and Paul Giamatti. Source: Stan.
Who else is in the cast of Season 7’s Billions?
Billions also stars David Costabile (Suits)Asia Kate Dillon (John Wick), Condola Rashad (Romeo and Juliet), Jeffrey DeMunn (The Green Mile), Sakina Jaffrey (House Of Cards) and Daniel Breaker (Girls5Eva).
What’s happening in Season 6 of Billions?
The official synopsis reads: “As Mike Prince (Stoll) takes his place on the Axe Capital throne, he’s determined to change the game — and new money means no mercy. Meanwhile, Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti) is convinced no one should have that much wealth or that much power. With Prince firmly in Chuck’s crosshairs, forces will be rallied and scores will be settled. And as all the players seek out new alliances, only one thing’s for certain … wealth means wars.”
The brand new season of BILLIONS will premiere later this year, only on Stan. Seasons 1-6 are now streaming, only on Stan.
