Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s, Layton Mills, is a go-getter who has been an entrepreneur since he was 19 years old.
The 35-year-old has had several successful businesses, including his latest project, which manufactures medicinal cannabis for pets.
According to his official Nine bio, he describes himself as “motivated and driven” and has in turn, made love less of a priority.
The CEO struggles to compromise, putting work first, which sees him spending time in the office, rather than spending time with a significant other.
Even though he is single, the Married at First Sight Groom has a close-knit group of friends, however, knows that he must change something to meet someone to spend his life with.
Source: Instagram.
He is also extremely close to his parents and wants to be there for them as they get older, as they have been there for him.
Now in his mid-thirties, Layton has spent time reviewing his life and has realised that a relationship will add to his already successful life.
He wants a woman who shares his passion for business, his determination and drive, and someone with whom he can continue to grow his empire.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s, Melinda Willis is a confident and sassy businesswoman who is already one of the most talked about brides this year.
During her wedding to Layton Mills, the country dubbed her this season’s “villain”, however, during the following episode she seemed to have a redemption arc.
In the February 6 episode of the hit series, the first dinner party saw the public fallout from Bronte Schofield and HarrisonBoon’s wedding.
Melinda from Married at First Sight. Source: Nine.
While Bronte admitted she was giving her new partner the benefit of the doubt, Melinda wasn’t impressed, calling bulls**t on the TV Groom.
“I definitely think there’s more to this story,” she observed. “I don’t trust him.”
She added, “I do have advice for Bronte and, it’s run!” Oop!
While she is an alpha female, the 32-year-old does have a softer side, even giving fellow Bride CaitlinMcConville a job after the show.
According to Yahoo Lifestyle, Caitlin was left with no money after the show wrapped filming. The business owner has seemingly hired the makeup artist to join her at her salon, Melly’s Beauty Parlous in Brisbane.
Who is Married at First Sight Australia 2023 bride, Melinda Willis?
According to her Nine profile, Melinda says she is the “centre of attention in any room” and that “people can find her looks and intelligence intimidating.”
While she has no problems attracting men, finding the right man seems to elude her. She’s also very emotional and admits to picking fights in a relationship when she gets bored or insecure.
Source: Instagram.
She can “get in her head” about the smallest things and magnify issues – all of which can lead to constant conflict in a relationship, which has driven partners away in the past.
Melinda is looking for someone who is an ambitious man who is equally business-minded, understands her lifestyle and won’t be clingy. However, he must be patient.
What do you get when you mix Mythic Quest with a chilling and suspenseful arc? Amazon Prime’s The Consultant.
In the new series, esteemed actor Christoph Waltz plays the titular consultant hired to improve an app-based gaming company.
On February 7, Prime debuted the official trailer, which sets up all eight new series episodes, which will be available to stream on February 24.
Brittany O’Grady and Nat WolffChristoph Waltz
Based on Bentley Little’s 2015 novel of the same name, the series explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee — one we all know way too well.
According to the official synopsis, the employees will soon experience new demands and challenges that put everything into question — including their lives.
The trailer reveals that Regus Patoff’s (Waltz) hiring at CompWare comes after the bloody death of the CEO inside his office — and that his resume includes consulting for a company whose CEO died just two weeks after bringing the character to his office.
“How are you enjoying the gaming industry?” Craig (Nat Wolff) says to the new employ.
“How many of these patrons do you think we could fight? I think I could fight four of them, and you could subdue the remaining three,” Patoff responds.
Starring alongside Waltz is Paper Towns star Wolf and White Lotus Season One’s Brittany O’Grady (Elaine) as employees at CompWare. The series also stars Aimee Carrero (The Menu) as Patti.
The Consultant premieres on February 24 on Amazon Prime.
It’s a brand-new year, which means new questions on The Hundred with Andy Leemust be answered.
How many people have hooked up with a relative? What percentage of Aussies are siding with PrinceHarry and Meghan Markle? And just what is the main reason that Australians lie?
Back for its fourth season, host Andy Lee and a bevvy of famous identities — will once again provide the stories behind the stats as three comedy panellists compete each week to see who knows Aussies best.
This year, the incomparable ICON, Sophie Monk, has joined the panel as a series regular, appearing every second week at the desk.
“I kept getting asked about when is she [Monk] back on the show from people on the street,” Lee told Chattr ahead of the premiere.
While the series will feature guests like Mike Goldstein, Ross Noble, Tommy Little and Dave Thornton, there are two guests he wishes he could host.
“For my own sake, I would probably get Tiger Woods,” the self-confessed golf nut said. “But I’m not sure how great that would be. Just me nerding out. I’d ask him how to hit different shots and how he felt when he won his first Masters.
“I’d want to do it more for the entertainment of everybody, so Prince Harry is probably the person everyone would like to hear answer my questions. And then he might also get some hard truths or some comfort from how Australians feel about him.”
What can we expect from Season Four of The Hundred?
The fourth iteration of The Hundred will feature themed episodes — including Valentine’s Day and Pride Week — which Lee said has given the cast and crew a chance to “muck around” with the colourful set.
“The set itself is really interactive and we haven’t really utilised that enough so far,” he said. “We’ve got Valentine’s Day coming up, where you’ll see the whole set change colour to crimson red. All the topics will be on theme.”
And if you’re wondering what epic fact Lee has about the loved-up day?
“It might be a bit naughty, but 2.96 billion people [around the world] will have sex on Valentine’s Day!” Wowzers! That’s a lot of people!
The drawcard of the popular series is more than just finding out about our habits, for Lee, people come back for more because of the “vanity” aspect.
“Generally, people like stories about themselves,” Lee said with a laugh.
“It’s about Australia. It’s how we feel and how we think. So essentially, we’re tapping into the vanity of every human being.”
The Hundred premieres on Tuesday, February 7 at 9.00 pm on Nine and 9Now.
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards was not only a celebration of the best in music, but the winners broke several records during the process.
Taking out the top awards of the evening were Lizzo, who won record of the year for About Damn Time, Bonnie Raitt, who won song of the year for her track Just Like That, Samara Joy for best new artist and Harry Styles for album of the year for Harry’s House.
Host Trevor Noah even invited the “super fans” who had been featured throughout the night to help present the final award for the evening.
However, it was undoubtedly Beyoncé Knowles’night, with the singer breaking the record for the most Grammy wins of all time.
The Renaissance artist has won an incredible 32 in her career so far — with four of them won during this year’s ceremony.
While an absolutely outstanding feat, she wasn’t the only one to make history.
During the awards show, Dr Dre won the first-ever Black Music Collective’s Dr Dre Global Impact Award, creating the accolade for future winners.
“I’m extremely moved by this award,” he said. “This is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and where would I be without it.”
Sam Smith took the top prize for Best pop duo/group performance for Unholy alongside Kim Petras — who is the first-ever transgender woman to win a Grammy.
“I’m the first transgender woman to win the award,” she said. “I just want to thank all the transgender artists who kicked the door open in order for me to be here tonight.”
Earlier in the evening, actress Viola Davis achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status after she won the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording award for her memoir, Finding Me.
Other winners included Dave Chapelle for best comedy album, Taylor Swift for best music video, Kendrick Lamar for best rap album and Adele’sEasy on Me for best pop solo performance.
See the complete winners list below.
65th Annual Grammy Award Winners
Album of the year
Voyage — ABBA
30 — Adele
Un Verano Sin Ti — Bad Bunny
RENAISSANCE — Beyoncé
Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) — Mary J Blige
In These Silent Days — Brandi Carlile
Music Of The Spheres — Coldplay
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers — Kendrick Lamar
Special — Lizzo
WINNER: Harry’s House — Harry Styles
Record of the year
Don’t Shut Me Down — ABBA
Easy On Me — Adele
BREAK MY SOUL — Beyoncé
Good Morning Gorgeous — Mary J Blige
You And Me On The Rock — Brandi Carlile ft Lucius
Woman — Doja Cat
Bad Habit — Steve Lacy
The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar
WINNER: About Damn Time — Lizzo
As It Was — Harry Styles
Song of the year
abcdefu — GAYLE (written by Sara Davis, GAYLE & Dave Pittenger)
About Damn Time — Lizzo (written by Melissa “Lizzo” Jefferson, Eric Frederic, Blake Slatkin & Theron Makiel Thomas)
All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film) — Taylor Swift (written by Liz Rose & Taylor Swift)
As It Was — Harry Styles (written by Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon & Harry Styles)
Bad Habit — Steve Lacy (written by Matthew Castellanos, Brittany Fousheé, Diana Gordon, John Carroll Kirby & Steve Lacy)
BREAK MY SOUL — Beyoncé (written by Beyoncé, S Carter, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Christopher A Stewart)
Easy On Me — Adele (written by Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin)
GOD DID — DJ Khaled ft Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy (written by Tarik Azzouz, E Blackmon, Khaled Khaled, F LeBlanc, Shawn Carter, John Stephens, Dwayne Carter, William Roberts & Nicholas Warwar)
The Heart Part 5 — Kendrick Lamar (written by Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar & Matt Schaeffer)
WINNER: Just Like That — Bonnie Raitt (written by Bonnie Raitt)
Best new artist
Anitta
Omar Apollo
DOMi & JD Beck
Muni Long
WINNER: Samara Joy
Latto
Måneskin
Tobe Nwigwe
Molly Tuttle
Wet Leg
Best pop solo performance
WINNER:Easy On Me — Adele
Moscow Mule — Bad Bunny
Woman — Doja Cat
Bad Habit — Steve Lacy
About Damn Time — Lizzo
As It Was — Harry Styles
Black Music Collective’s Dr Dre Global Impact Award
Winner: Dr Dre
Best dance/electronic music album
WINNER:Renaissance — Beyoncé
Fragments — Bonobo
Diplo — Diplo
The Last Goodbye — ODESZA
Surrender — RÜFÜS DU SOL
Best rap album
WINNER: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers — Kendrick Lamar
GOD DID — DJ Khaled
I Never Liked You — Future
Come Home The Kids Miss You — Jack Harlow
It’s Almost Dry — Pusha T
Best música urbana album
WINNER: Un Verano Sin Ti — Bad Bunny
TRAP CAKE, VOL. 2 — Rauw Alejandro
LEGENDADDY — Daddy Yankee
La 167 — Farruko
The Love & Sex Tape — Maluma
Best pop duo/group performance
WINNER: Unholy — Sam Smith & Kim Petras
Don’t Shut Me Down — ABBA
Bam Bam — Camila Cabello ft Ed Sheeran
My Universe — Coldplay & BTS
I Like You (A Happier Song) — Post Malone & Doja Cat
Never Gonna Be Alone — Jacob Collier ft Lizzy McAlpine & John Mayer
Optimistic Voices / No Love Dying — Cécile McLorin Salvant
2 + 2 = 5 — Becca Stevens & Attacca Quartet
Best orchestral performance
WINNER: Works By Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman — New York Youth Symphony
Adams, John Luther: Sila – The Breath Of The World — Musicians Of The University Of Michigan Department Of Chamber Music & University Of Michigan Percussion Ensemble
Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7-9 — Los Angeles Philharmonic
Eastman: Stay On It — Wild Up
John Williams – The Berlin Concert — Berliner Philharmoniker
Best opera recording
WINNER: Blanchard: Fire Shut Up In My Bones — The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Aucoin: Eurydice — The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Davis: X – The Life And Times Of Malcolm X — Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Odyssey Opera Chorus
Best choral performance
WINNER: Born — Dominic German, Maren Montalbano, Rebecca Myers & James Reese; The Crossing
Bach: St. John Passion — English Baroque Soloists; Monteverdi Choir
Verdi: Requiem – The Met Remembers 9/11 — Michelle DeYoung, Eric Owens, Ailyn Pérez & Matthew Polenzani; The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sJoshWhite is a self-proclaimed and self-deprecating “station wagon” of relationships.
He’s “stable, dependable and solid” as a partner. HA!
The single father of two loves Disney, so much so that he named his kids after two of the characters and while we have no idea which two, we’re hedging our bets on Peter (Peter Pan) and Belle (Beauty and the Beast).
At 40 years old, Josh has attempted to navigate the new dating game that has evolved dramatically since he was last single.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Josh White is a self-proclaimed and self-deprecating “station wagon” of relationships. Source: Instagram.
According to his official Nine bio, the advertising client director struggles with dating apps and misses the “small things” about being in a relationship.
Josh has been coupled up with Melissa Sheppard, who said she felt she had met her “Thor and Gladiator in one” upon meeting him.
“His hair’s great. He smells nice. He’s taller than me. This handsome, amazing man is standing there who is everything I’ve wanted. I think the experts have hit the jackpot here.”
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sMelissa Sheppard is a sex-positive 41-year-old who describes herself as a “freak in the sheets”.
The hairdresser joined the experiment in hopes of getting a “final shot” at “real love”.
Even though she has no trouble meeting men, Melissa hasn’t found anyone to be in a long-term relationship with since her marriage ended 10 years ago — something that she truly craves.
She also has one son, whom she co-parents with her ex and lives with her twin sister on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Melissa Sheppard is a sex-positive 41-year-old who describes herself as a “freak in the sheets”. Source: Instagram.
According to her official Nine bio, she has a huge heart and is upbeat, charismatic, cheeky and flirtatious and looking for her “Thor“.
Melissa is very comfortable with her sexuality and expects her “sexy man” to keep up with her. Love this for her!
“If I could leave anything with all the women in the world, it’s to own your sexuality and embrace it,” she said in an interview with Nine.
“Be bold, be brave and be you. We only attract the right people in our lives when we don’t hide parts of ourselves.”
Melissa Sheppard has been paired with Joshua White on MAFS
When the Bride met Joshua White at the end of the aisle, she felt she had met her “Thor and Gladiator in one”.
When the Bride met Joshua White at the end of the aisle, she felt she had met her “Thor and Gladiator in one”. Source: Nine.
“He is my Thor and Gladiator in one. He turned around, and I was like, ‘Wow’. I was blown away.”
“His hair’s great. He smells nice. He’s taller than me. This handsome, amazing man is standing there who is everything I’ve wanted. I think the experts have hit the jackpot here.”
Pop the champagne because the Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples have been named and wed.
During the first week alone, we’ve already met a beauty editor, a beauty influencer, an entrepreneur and an accountant. All careers make for an interesting season.
And as the experts, John Aiken, Mel Schilling and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla wielded their powers to make matches in reality TV heaven, we sure have some EPIC dinner party drama, scandals and some fresh AF feuds to look forward to.
Celebrating its 10th season, the new series will test the relationship bonds of our couples in ways they could never imagine.
During an interview with Mediaweek, executive producers Tara McWilliams and expert John Aiken touched on the 2023 casting process.
When asked if anything had changed about how they looked for for the new season, McWilliams admitted they hadn’t really adjusted anything, only that they looked for people who are “different from the previous season”.
So, who has been coupled up with who?
Meet the Married at First Sight Australia 2023couples!
Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon
Cameron Woods and Lyndall Grace
Jesse Burford and Claire Nomarhas
Sandy Jawanda and Dan Hunjas
Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skellerton
Janelle Han and Adam Seed
Alyssa Barmonde and Duncan James
Caitlin McConville and Shannon Adams
Melissa Sheppard and Josh White
Melinda Willis and Layton Mills
Watch Married At First Sight from Sunday – Wednesday on Nine and 9Now.
The Last of Us is quickly rising the ranks to become one of the biggest HBO hits of ALL time, so it’s no wonder that fans are itching to hear about season two.
The post-apocalyptic thriller from Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman (the game’s writers) saw a HUGE 12% bump from episode two to episode three.
6.4 million viewers tuned in to see the love story between Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman unfold, with The Guardian’sAndy Welch declaring it “the single best episode of TV that will be broadcast all year”.
On January 27, the series was officially renewed for a second season — much to the delight of fans, and while we don’t know too much yet about what’s to come, here’s what we do know.
6.4 million viewers tuned in to see the love story between Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman. Source: BINGE.
What part of the game will The Last of Us season 2 cover?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first season of the TLOU will cover the entire game.
“As for this show’s ending, expect the debut season to cover the entirety of the Last of Us game,” Mazin told the outlet.
The second iteration is likely to follow the game’s sequel, Part2 — the game which was released seven years after the first.
Who will be cast in The Last of Us season 2
Given the nature of the show, it’s hard to predict who will be cast in the next round, because SPOILER ALERT, our favourite characters keep getting killed off!
However, Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones alum Bella Ramsey could return as Joel and Bella, respectively.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will likely return for The Last of Us, season two. Source: BINGE.
When will The Last of Us Season 2 be released?
At the time of publication, we are only at episode four of the first instalment, so it’s naturally going to be at least a year before season two is released.
Stream The Last of Us on Mondays, weekly on Binge.
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards have arrived, and for fans of music’s night of nights down under, here’s how you can watch it in Australia.
This year, bonafide superstars Harry Styles — who topped the charts in Oz in 2022 — and Lizzo will take to the stage to perform while Taylor Swift, Beyoncé (who recently announced a world tour) and Adele, will walk the red carpet.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
How to watch the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Australia
Live from the Cyrpto.com Arena in Los Angeles (could we be anymore 2023) in the US, the awards will begin at 8.00 pm PSTD on Sunday, February 5 2023.
But for those of us who are watching right here in Australia, you can watch the ceremony on Nine and 9Now at 12.00 pm AEDT on Monday, February 6.
Who is hosting the Grammy Awards?
Daily Show host Trevor Noah, 38, will take on the coveted hosting role for the third consecutive year.
“He makes you feel like his friend who’s not talking to an arena, but just talking to you on your couch,” executive producer Ben Winston told Billboard. “That’s what makes him so brilliant.”
Who has been nominated for a 65th Annual Grammy Award?
The nominees announced for the 65th GRAMMY Awards includeBeyoncé, Adele, Harry Styles, Lizzo, ABBA, Doja Cat, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Rüfüs Du Sol, Diplo, Mary J. Blige, Kim Petras, Sam Smith and more.
Who will present at the 2023 Grammy Awards?
Joining the nominees will be the esteemed lineup of presenters, which includes First Lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, actor, producer, writer and host James Corden, actor and current Grammy nominee Billy Crystal, and Viola Davis, actor Dwayne Johnson, three-time Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo, and five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain.
65th Annual Grammy Award Nominees (Four main categories)
Record Of The Year
“Don’t Shut Me Down” by ABBA
“Easy On Me” by Adele
“BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé
“Good Morning Gorgeous” by Mary J. Blige
“You And Me On The Rock” by Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius
“Woman” by Doja Cat
“Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy
“The Heart Part 5” by Kendrick Lamar
“About Damn Time” by Lizzo
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
Album Of The Year
Voyage by ABBA
30 by Adele
Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé
Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) by Mary J. Blige
In These Silent Days by Brandi Carlile
Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar
Special by Lizzo
Harry’s House by Harry Styles
Sponsor Message
Song Of The Year
“abcdefu” — Sara Davis, GAYLE & Dave Pittenger, songwriters (GAYLE)
“GOD DID” — Tarik Azzouz, E. Blackmon, Khaled Khaled, F. LeBlanc, Shawn Carter, John Stephens, Dwayne Carter, William Roberts & Nicholas Warwar, songwriters (DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)
“The Heart Part 5” — Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar & Matt Schaeffer, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)
“Just Like That” — Bonnie Raitt, songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)
According to expert John Aiken and series executive producers Tara McWilliams and John Walsh, Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sHarrison Boon is by far the most “compelling” Groom the series has ever seen.
While we’ve been triggered, nay, cringed through the single dad’s already rocky relationship with his TV bride Bronte Schofield; apparently, we ain’t seen anything yet.
“Harrison’s journey in the experiment is compelling,” Aiken told Chattr in an interview before the tenth series premiered.
“He jumps out of the screen at you. He’s dealing with all sorts of different issues that he brings into the experiment.
“Particularly how he handles his relationship with Bronte, but also how he works in with the group. And I think that is really fascinating because he is such a strong Alpha energy in that group.”
Expert John Aiken says watching Married at First Sight’s Harrison Boon is “compelling”. Source: Nine.
“He’s the type of person that a lot of women will have known,” McWilliams added. “I don’t think he’s a bad guy. I actually quite liked Harrison.
“I think he is someone who watched back the show and would stand by everything he did.”
While she backed the 32-year-old builder, McWilliams admitted she would never “date a guy” like him before adding that she wasn’t saying “anything” that she “wouldn’t say to his face”.
“Harrison would cop that on the chin,” she said.
Married at First Sight executive producer John Walsh admits that MAFS Harrison Boon is on the “front foot”
Walsh agreed with his colleague’s sentiment, saying that the controversial groom was entirely on the “front foot” during the Married at First Sight experiment.
“The whole series, he never denies anything. He doubles down on it. It takes a lot of air out of it when you own it, admit it, and double down on it.”
“He never denies anything,” executive producer John Walsh said of Harrison. Source: Nine.
According to Walsh, the other participants found it hard to “deal with” because he’s very upfront about his behaviour, which McWilliams called “frustrating” to watch.
“It’s really frustrating to watch, but it’s fascinating to watch,” she said.
While last year, the season primarily focused on Olivia Frazer and Domenica Calarco’s feud, McWilliams admitted that the Grooms were “along for the ride”.
“This year, there’s more balance because there’s a lot of Groom focus in this series. The spotlight is on a lot of our Grooms and how they’re behaving and how they’re reacting, and how they’re conducting themselves as much as the Brides.
“As a woman watching, I found it infuriating, and I found it frustrating,” she said before adding: “We’re seeing how the Brides deal with that, and I’m really trying to champion them.
“As an audience member, you’re championing them to kind of rise above and take their power back.”
Watch Married At First Sight from Sunday – Wednesday on Nine and 9Now.
On February 1, fans of Gogglebox Australia were delighted with the news that the series was returning for Season 17; however, along with it came a very sad announcement.
Emmie Silbery — the matriarch of the Silbery family — would not be returning to the couch alongside daughter Kerry and granddaughter Isabelle.
At age 94, Emmie had been part of the Gogglebox family since the three women joined the series in 2016, but a dementia diagnosis has meant that she would step down from the role.
Taking to Instagram on February 1, Isabelle and Kerry shared the news with fans.
“We are sad to announce that Emmie won’t be joining us on the couch for @goggleboxau this season,” they said.
Emmie Silbery will not be returning to the Gogglebox Australia couch after her dementia diagnosis. Source: Instagram/Foxtel.
“It’s been a very challenging time for our family, and we’ve had to make some difficult decisions. Emmie has been diagnosed with dementia, and we wanted to be transparent about this, as many families experience it. Emmie will be watching & rest assured she’s happy and being cared for 💜”
The same evening, the family’s official Insta account released a Best Bits featuring the very funny and very “sexy” (her words) Emmie throughout the years.
It included her quipping that she’d like to “rub my hands over that lovely head that he’s got”, a montage of her dancing and pointedly asking her emotional family members, “how many tissues have you gone through?”.
The clip ending with a beautiful hug between the beloved couch member and her granddaughter.
On February 3, another Best Bits was shared on the official Gogglebox account.
According to the Mayo Clinic, dementia is not a specific disease but a group of conditions characterised by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgement.
Symptoms include forgetfulness, limited social skills and impaired thinking abilities that interfere with daily functioning.
Everyone loves a good inspirational sports movie, and Woody Harrelson’s(True Detective) heartwarming Champions delivers just that.
The film’s trailer, released on February 3, tells the story of a temperamental former minor-league basketball coach — Marcus Aldridge (Harrelson) — who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities.
The aim is to whip the team into shape to get them to the Special Olympics, and while he thinks it’s a way back to his old life, he soon realises that despite his doubts, this team can go further than they ever imagined.
What can we expect from Champions?
Backed by Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down), there’s even some dirty humour delivered by the films breakout stars, including Marcus telling his new team: “We’re going to do some simple ball handling exercise.”
“My girlfriend loves this,” Matthew Von Der Ahe’s Craig quips. LOL!
Everyone loves a good inspirational sports movie, and Woody Harrelson’s (True Detective) heartwarming Champions delivers just that. Source: Universal.
From the get-go, Marcus believes it’s “impossible to coach these guys”, with Cheech Marin’s Julio saying that he doesn’t have to turn them “into the [LA] Lakers, you just have to turn them into a team.”
We also meet the group’s only female player Consentino (Madison Tevlin), who asks: “Where did we even get this guy?” and honestly, it’s amazing!
Who is in the cast of Champions?
Alongside Harrelson, the film also features It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia‘s Kaitlin Olson as his love interest, Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson, Matt Cook.
Playing with the aforementioned Von Der Ahe’s and Tevlin as their teammates are Joshua Felder, Kevin Iannucci, Ashton Gunning, James Day Keith, Tom Sinclair, Bradley Edens and Alex Hintz.
Champions opens in cinemas around Australia on March 9.
One of our new favourite Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples is about to split — and spoiler alert! It’s not going to be who you think it is!
One of the show’s producers has revealed that fans are about to be shaken by the revelation, seeing as though it happens in an “unexpected and controversial way”.
Speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle, director of content at Endemol Shine Australia and former executive producer of MAFS, Tara McWilliams admitted that some relationships start off “really strong”.
Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skelton are one of the more successful couples so far. Source: Nine.
I think sometimes the distraction of the group can impact the success of a relationship, and we’ve seen it time and time again,” she told the outlet.
“This year, we’ve got some relationships that start off really strong. There’s one in particular that goes from strength to strength, and we’re like, this is an absolute sure thing.”
McWilliams then explained that so many things were “tick, tick, tick”; however, “at the final hurdle, it falls in quite an unexpected and controversial way.” Nooooo!
Which Married at First Sight Australia 2023 couples are the strongest?
At the time of publication, Alyssaand Duncan, Cameron and Lyndall, Tahneeand Ollie and Sandyand Dan have all formed instant and strong connections — so it’s anyone’s guess on who it will be.
While she knows that they couldn’t work it out in the end, McWilliams couldn’t quite get her head around the relationship’s demise, saying that she is now trying to think about who “screwed” it up.
“I’m thinking that should have been a really happy, successful relationship, and it probably would have been.
Duncan and AlyssaSandy and DanCameron and Lyndall
“But I think the impact of the group and expectations that people bring into the experiment that they wouldn’t normally carry outside of the experiment get the better of them. So you just can’t predict it.”
Watch Married At First Sight from Sunday – Wednesday on Nine and 9Now.
What set of Married at First Sight Australia contestants would be complete without a personal trainer and in 2023, It’s Shannon Adams.
The 30-year-old is self-assured with a jokey attitude, and while he may appear like your average carefree bachelor – deep down he’s a sensitive soul who just wants to be loved. Aww!
Shannon is a father to a three-year-old daughter and has been in an on-again-off-again relo with his ex for many years.
While the pair share custody, he has finally ended things and is ready to move forward in love and find someone he can build a future with.
What set of Married at First Sight Australia contestants would be complete without a personal trainer and in 2023, It’s Shannon Adams. Source: Nine.
According to his Nine bio, the Victorian local admits he is hot-headed, doesn’t tolerate “nonsense” and has a say-it-how-it-is attitude, which can often land him in hot water.
Over the last year, he has focused on self-development and reflection and believes he is now the best version of himself.
This means that he is now ready to settle down with someone who loves him just as he is.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Caitlin McConville is a self-deprecating “relationship girl” who admits to falling very hard, very fast — but always with the wrong men.
The makeup artist — who waves her magic brush by day — also works as a nightclub host, so is always surrounded by people.
But, even though her life looks pretty glam, she is a true introvert/extrovert and loves being at home.
According to her official Nine bio, the 27-year-old Queenslander would rather hang at home playing video games with her dad and her cut.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Caitlin McConville is a self-deprecating “relationship girl”. Source: Instagram.
Caitlin has some high standards — probably from years of attracting the bad boys — and is now unwilling to settle for anything less than she deserves.
However, while she expects a certain love in her life, she has struggled to find Mr Right.
Rather than date “douchebags with big egos”, Caitlin lives the solo life, however, she is now looking for the experts to intervene.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sDuncan James is Season 10’s resident Prince Charming.
Described as a “chivalrous gentleman who has no trouble meeting women” (*insert side eye emoji*), he finds himself falling quickly into a relationship — believing in love — only to realise after a few months they aren’t compatible.
According to his official Nine bio, when he is in a relationship, he’s “the best friend and the lover”. Now, he is in search of a woman with “class, emotional intelligence and confidence”.
In order to spark a connection, Duncan believes that physical attraction is “crucial” and is hoping the experts get it right. LOL!
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Duncan James is Season 10’s resident Prince Charming. Source: Instagram.
While he has yet to find someone, the 36-year-old’s parents have been married for 44 years — the kind of love he strives for.
The regional sales director grew up in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and has two older sisters. This means he “understands and appreciates” women on a deeper level.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sAlyssa Barmonde was raised a Mormon in Utah, USA.
The 35-year-old, whose family is still a huge part of her life, has a two-year-old son who is prioritised over everything and everyone else. over everyone else.
Since ending her seven-year marriage 12 months ago, the executive assistant has found dating as a single mum extremely hard. In fact, she finds dating apps extremely overwhelming.
While she has jumped into the experiment with both feet, walking down the aisle has been a little scary; however, she’s hopeful of finding love again.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Alyssa Barmonde was raised a Mormon in Utah. Source: Instagram.
Alyssa is bubbly and sweet — sharing mouth-watering baked goods on her Instagram, according to her official Nine bio, she admitted she can be bossy AF and is known to dig her heels in, even when she knows she is in the wrong.
The mum-of-one also has a checklist, but it’s a little more achievable unlike groom Jesse Burford’s…well, sorta.
Alyssa is looking for someone over six feet tall and for a man who cries when he sees her walking down the aisle! LOL!
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’s Cameron Woods was hospitalised on January 28 after falling seven metres to the ground during a night out with friends in Darwin.
The 27-year-old — who has just made his debut in the new season of the hit Nine show — was rushed to hospital following the incident, where he was observed for several days after fracturing his ribs, spine and kidney.
According to the Daily Mail, who first reported on the incident, he is now “on the mend” however, there were “fears” that he wouldn’t be able to walk again.
He is now “on the mend”; however, there were “fears” that he wouldn’t be able to walk again. Source: Instagram.
“Cam is getting better and just needs to lay off the heavy lifting,” a source told the outlet.
“The nasty accident couldn’t have come at a worse time for him, but he is back on his feet now and is in therapy.”
The MAFS groom was one of the first participants in Season 10 to walk down the aisle during the January 28 premiere. He is coupled up with Lyndall Grace, an accountant who lives with a cystic fibrosis diagnosis.
The pair have come out the gate strong, looking like one of the more successful relationships so far.
The MAFS groom was one of the first participants in Season 10 to walk down the aisle during the January 28 premiere. Source: Nine.
Pop icon Beyoncé has announced her first world tour in seven years, taking her popular album Renaissance on the road.
The highly anticipated global event will begin on May 10 at Stockholm’s Friends Arena before the 41-year-old works were through stadiums in Europe and the UK.
She will then hit North America on July 7, opening in Toronto before making her way to her final destination, New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, on September 27.
As for Australia, it will be the first time she has appeared on our shores for over a decade — with promoters confirming that “dates have been locked in”.
The Grammy award winner will reportedly headline shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth before playing in Auckland.
Taking to Instagram on February 1, the mum-of-three shared an INSANE snap alongside a very short announcement.
Pop icon Beyoncé has announced her first world tour in seven years, taking her popular album Renaissance on the road. Source: Instagram.
“RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023 [sic],” she captioned the post.
The Renaissance album has been hailed as a career-best, acclaimed for its pivot to club styles such as house and disco. It has also been praised for highlighting LGBTQ+ Black pioneers such as Honey Dijon, Kevin Aviance, Ts Madison and Big Freedia.
The superstar’s last tour, Formation, was in 2016, which grossed a MASSIVE $USD 256 million from 49 sold-out shows across the world.
In 2023, the artist was criticised for headlining the opening of The Atlantis in Dubai, given the United Arab Emirates’ criminalisation of homosexuality.
