Throughout the current season of Australian Survivor, Myles has had numerous votes thrown his way at Tribal Council, and has managed to float from alliance to alliance without cementing a clear number one player.
During an interview with Chattr, Zara said that she believed that Myles’ social game is where he lacks skills.
“Myles is extremely intelligent. He just sometimes lacks social awareness,” she said.
“His knowledge of the game is phenomenal. I was asking him — when Kaelan [Lockhart] made the fire — ‘How many times has this stuff been done in Australian Survivor history?’ and he would know the statistics.
“He knows absolutely everything there is to know about Survivor,” she added. “But sometimes he just lacked the social awareness to get everybody on side with his plans.”
Zara, Logan and Myles on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.
When did Myles and Zara start working together on Australian Survivor?
Myles and Zara are on the same alliance called The Graduates, which was formed at the very start of the season. The group consists of Kaelen, Zara, Karin, Myles, KarinGunatilake and Alexander “AJ” Antonios who are, interestingly, all still in the game.
However, the five players were split up when the Tribe Swap took place during Episode 7, which saw Myles and Zara sent to the New Brains tribe, and AJ, Kaelen and Karin were all on the New Brawn tribe. However, Zara was switched over to New Brawn in Episode 11.
All five of The Graduates were finally reunited at Merge, which took place in Episode 13. We can’t wait to see what plan they cook up now that they’re back together.
Australian Survivor airs at 7pm on Sundays and 7:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Mike first appeared on MAFS in 2019, in the sixth season of the show and was partnered with Heidi Latcham, with the couple breaking up after Final Vows.
Who is Love Triangle’s Mike Gunner?
Mike Gunner is a 50-year-old videographer from Queensland who has said he has “grown up and become more self-aware” since his first reality TV stint six years ago.
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new – Einstein,” Mike put on his Instagram following the announcement he’d be in Love Triangle. “I participated in another dating show. I won’t be contactable here for a while.”
Mike is one of the leads for Season 3 of Stan’s reality dating show Love Triangle. Image: Stan
What was Mike Gunner’s MAFS storyline?
Mike was married to Heidi on the 2019 series of MAFS and the pair had a turbulent relationship, although they did initially seem like they would be one of the experiment’s strongest couples to start with.
Heidi claimed Mike would speak to her aggressively and he was accused by fans of being sexist and misogynistic.
Mike and Heidi did commit to each other at the end of the show, but Mike said the pair split after they moved in together because he “couldn’t make Heidi happy”.
Heidi later addressed their split, telling 9Now’s Talking Married that she doesn’t look for someone to make her happy and that she and Mike split because they didn’t share the same values.
“I don’t ever look for someone to make me happy. That’s not why I go into a relationship. I make myself happy, and then I look for someone to enjoy my life with, so that’s not true.”
Why is Mike Gunner controversial?
MAFS fans didn’t love Mike due to the sexist nature of some of his comments, including when he weighed in on the fight between Cyrell Paule and MarthaKalifatidis.
“I think groups of women under pressure don’t cope as well as groups of men under pressure. We’re seeing these girls have fallen apart, and the men haven’t,” he said on the show. “Any group of women that are put in this same type of situation just doesn’t speak to their biology … there is actually some merit in that.”
Mike had some controversial moments on MAFS, like telling Heidi he wasn’t her therapist. Image: Nine
Mike later went on to create a podcast, telling The Courier Mailthat he wanted to “change the world”.
“I’m not on a crusade to win back the balance of power to men, but I’d like the scales to be in balance. Equality is what I’m striving for,” he said.
After facing significant backlash during his time on MAFS, Mike told the Sydney Morning Herald that there was a double standard as to how men and women were being treated.
“Unfortunately, that’s the double standard that seems to be occurring at the moment and I personally take umbrage to it, and I refuse to accept that I cannot use words (like ‘darling’) that were terms of endearment only a couple of years ago that now are suddenly seen as something offensive,” he said
“Are men now so emasculated that we can’t speak our minds? That we can’t be real? That we have to somehow fulfill the expectations of those around us? I simply refuse to do that and I am speaking on behalf of all men in this country.”
What is Love Triangle about?
Created by the same people who turned MAFS Into the smash hit it is now, Love Triangle follows five singles who are set up with two online dating matches – except, similar to Love Is Blind, it’s about creating a connection first before laying eyes on one another. After a period of online talking, they choose one match to move in with to see if they can make the romantic connection work in real life.
Along the way, the relationship is challenged by then bringing the other match into the living situation.
Is there a Love Triangle trailer?
You know it! And yes, it looks like Mike won’t be straying far from the drama, telling someone he doesn’t care about their opinion.
Carina Mirable has definitely turned every Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 dinner party into a fashion show, modelling a series of unique outfits and looking like she’s stepped straight onto a Hollywood red carpet.
Now the reality star has revealed the extraordinary cost of her outfits on the show, saying she spent up to $15,000 on her MAFS looks.
“When you think about it, that’s six months of filming, five days a week, and every day has to essentially be a look, and production have to approve your outfit,” Carina revealed in an interview with her hair stylist Jacob Muller, saying fashion comes as “second nature” to her.
MAFS’ Carina reveals weekly cost of hair and makeup after admitting to spending $15,000 on her outfits
Carina said she wanted a “wow” factor in all of her looks and that her outfit choices each week inspired the people around her.
“We really tried to be diverse. I wanted to have a wow factor so that the viewers of the show could get influenced by the looks and get inspired and try to recreate that look when they’re going out or having a dinner party with their friends,” Carina said.
Carina went all out with her dinner party looks. Image: Nine
“From the styling point of view, production doesn’t give you any money or reimbursement, it’s all done on your own end and your own accord,” she continued.
“Every outfit I was wearing, production or the crew were so inspired by my outfits, and they were like, ‘Give me the websites, I wanna go buy what you’ve just worn,'” Carina said. “I felt that was great because I love making people feel good about themselves and inspiring people.”
Carina opens up about backlash as she’s labelled ‘Kmart Kardashian’
Carina has been labelled a Kardashian-wannabe. Image: Nine
Carina said one of her ‘wet hair’ looks had people hating on her, labelling her as a ‘Kardashian’ wannabe.
“I got a lot of hate, and I’m continuing to get a lot of hate,” Carina said. “And it has nothing to do with the Kardashians and how they wear their hair and outfits, it just works best on my style and my body.”
It didn’t stop people in the comments, however, from slamming Carina’s choices, accusing her of wanting to become an influencer instead of focusing on finding love.
“So basically everyone that planned for the full eight weeks of outfits stayed because they had to fill those slots in… it wasn’t about the relationships,” one person bluntly said. “[She] clearly didn’t go on the show to find love then, just trying to get a career outside of the show. What a waste of money on outfits,” another agreed.
“Temu Kardashian,” someone else commented, with someone else replying, “Kmart Kardashian…..only there for her 15 minutes of fame!!”
“I’m sorry?? $12,000?! I mean, slay diva, but holy fuck,” someone else exclaimed.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
While we’re unlikely to see much of their love story unfold at the reunion, Jacqui has now relocated to Tasmania to be with Clint, with Clint publicly speaking about their relationship to The Daily Mail, saying he’s grateful Jacqui has “put everything on the line” to make their relationship work.
“We moved in with strangers on MAFS, so why not do it in real life, on our terms?” Clint said. “She put everything on the line to make this work. I’m so glad she did.”
MAFS’ Clint reveals how Ryan found about relationship with Jacqui
While currently on the show Jacqui is still paired with Ryan Donnelly, post final-Vows Jacqui and Clint became closer and eventually started a relationship.
Clint has now revealed he sat down with Ryan to break the news to him personally to ensure it wasn’t going to be a dramatic reunion storyline.
Ryan and Jacqui have had a turbulent relationship. Image: Nine
“We didn’t want to be smug about it or throw it in anyone’s face. We wanted to handle things respectfully,” Clint said. “Ryan tried to spin it as though we were mates – but we weren’t. We didn’t know each other before the show, and we won’t know each other after.”
MAFS’ Clint calls treatment of Jacqui ‘disgusting’, gives dire warning to Channel Nine
Jacqui has been quite the divisive character on this season of MAFS, and Clint isn’t happy with how the show has portrayed her.
“She’s smart, successful, and a great role model for young women – but they’re painting her as some kind of villain. It’s disgusting,” Clint said.
The intruder groom also believes that the show has reached a dangerous tipping point, after he alleged that the show threatened to “ruin” him and Lauren if they quit early.
Clint said Channel Nine threatened him and Lauren against leaving early. Image: Nine
“We were done. We wanted out. But then we got a call from Nine, warning us that if we left early, they would make us the most hated couple on Australian TV,” he said. “Looking back, we should have just walked. They stitched us up anyway.”
Clint has said if nothing changes, the show will “end in tragedy”.
“Every year, they push the drama further. If nothing changes, it’s only a matter of time before someone takes their own life because of this show. And it will be on their hands.”
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Ahead of the Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 Commitment Ceremony starting, John Aiken demands the couples open wide so the experts can come inside. What? He said it!
Let’s recap.
Awhina and Adrian: They have booked a couples massage, which is fine. They stay.
I’ll take you to Nando’s after. Image: Nine.
Veronica and Eliot:
This bin fire couple argue about the below:
Eliot’s personality in private VS with the rest of the group
Whether or not Eliot said “You think you’re pretty smart” to Veronica
Whether or not Eliot has ever asked Veronica to play card games
If Eliot wants to play with Veronica
If Veronica wants to play with Eliot
It was really hard to be mature about the last two. Veronica tells Eliot that she doesn’t hate him, actually, while looking at him with her hatey eyes.
I hate your stinking everything. Image: Nine.
They both leave — finally — but it was likely all worth it for Eliot who was granted an unexpected redemption arc. We just had to create a new villain in the process — actually, two.
Jacqui and Ryan: Jacqui wants equal opportunity in a relationship! She wants to know what’ll happen if she falls into a coma!
Have you seen the movie While You Were Sleeping? Image: Nine.
Ryan will be the one doing the crying tonight, however, expressing that he “feels inadequate sometimes” and doesn’t measure up to Jacqui’s expectations. Can’t imagine why. Jacqui comforts him and Daddy John digs the vulnerability.
Beth and Teejay: The last intruders standing are still struggling with sex and attraction. He’s physically attracted to her but confirms he is not “sticking his tongue” down her throat. At this point, I think he just needs to stick his tongue anywhere that she consents to.
I get more action at the airport! Image: Nine.
Carina and Paul: The couple who had their chance prior to MAFS have arrived for their Fanta commercial.
Paul hasn’t learned his lesson about privacy and tells the whole group what Carina said about Cleo.
Orange you glad I lack common sense? Image: Nine.
The experts tell Paul what a dufus move that was and that he lacks the emotional chip of a regular human. He is surprised to find out Carina is questioning their compatibility, and after a wall punch and a vault share… how is this news to him?
Get me to final vows and out of there. Image: Nine.
Jamie and Dave: Jamie continues telling anyone who’ll listen that Dave doesn’t initiate sex with her. He says he THINKS he has feelings for Jamie before confirming that actually, yes he does.
This is what dreaaaaaaams are made of. Image: Nine.
She thinks this relationship might be fake and doesn’t trust him. They both choose to stay, Jamie so she can “humour” him another week. Romantic!
MasterChef Australia is returning for Season 17 in 2025 and bringing with it a whole new cast of hopeful contestants, and this time, it’s all about unfinished business.
With MasterChef Australia: Back To Win, fan-favourite contestants from seasons past will be stepping up for another shot at the title. Because once is never enough when the stakes are this high, right?
From Season 1 OGs to more recent standouts, these culinary contenders are ready to prove just how much they’ve levelled up since their first run in the MasterChef kitchen.
The judging panel first came together in 2024, with Poh, Jean-Christophe, and Sofia stepping in after the heartbreaking loss of JockZonfrillo and the departure of Melissa Leong, who moved on to lend her expertise to Dessert Masters.
So, who’s back for another shot at kitchen glory? Here is the cast of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win 2025.
Alana Lowes
Alana Lowes. Image: Instagram
Alana Lowes made her mark in MasterChef Australia Season 3, where she came third. She launched a career that’s taken her across the globe as a food and travel presenter, writer, and magazine editor. She’s also dabbled in recipe development, food styling, photography, and even created her own sauce range.
Andre Ursini is back to reignite his passion for cooking, which he first showcased on MasterChef Australia Season 1, where he came 7th. Since then, he’s built a name in the Adelaide food scene, opening the beloved Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar and later launching Orso, Lost Phoenix Farm, and Villetta Porcini.
Audra Morrice splits her time between Sydney and Singapore, juggling roles as a TV presenter, cookbook author, and catering business owner. A judge on MasterChef Singapore and formerly MasterChef Asia, she’s returning to the MasterChef Australia kitchen to showcase diversity and culture through her food.
After MasterChef Australia, Beau Cook pursued his dream of becoming a firefighter but never lost his passion for food. Inspired by Jamie Oliver, he specialises in simple, well-made dishes using homegrown ingredients and hopes to expand his farm-to-table lifestyle with more land, a bigger veggie patch, and animals.
Ben Macdonald returns to MasterChef Australia with his signature dry humour and determination. Over the past 11 years, he’s sharpened his skills by running a café, a bistro, and a fresh pasta delivery business in Auckland, New Zealand.
Callum Hann may know the MasterChef Australia kitchen inside out, but even on his third attempt, the nerves are real. Since his last stint, he’s expanded his food empire with two new Adelaide restaurants, Olive and Roma, while growing his cooking school, Sprout, alongside cookbooks, events, and media commitments.
Callum as on Season 2 where he placed second, and returned for Season 12 and came fourth.
After finishing fifth in 2023, Cath Collins is back with a calmer mindset and a focus on having fun. Since her last run, she’s fully embraced a food-focused life, turning her passion into a career. She was on Season 15 and came fifth.
Fresh off MasterChef Australia Season 16, Darrsh Clarke is diving straight back in for another shot at the title. Now based in Melbourne, he’s immersing himself in the city’s food scene — sharing a house with 2024 winner Nat Thaipun and fellow contestant David Tan, with the trio occasionally teaming up for exclusive private dining experiences.
Darrsh is looking to improve on his sixth-placed finish on MasterChef 2024.
Declan Clearly’s still all about seafood, but this time, he’s bringing a deeper, more creative repertoire to impress the judges. While running his building business, he’s also become a global brand ambassador, traveling for cooking demos and content creation — all while chasing his dream of opening a farm-to-fork venue.
Declan was a fan favourite on Season 15 and came third.
Since her last MasterChef Australia Season 13 appearance, where she came eighth, Depinder Chhibber has launched Ghar, a supper club celebrating Indian home-style dining, and even appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef India in 2023. Known for her incredible Indian cuisine and calm presence, she’s back to inspire her daughters to believe in themselves and chase their passions.
Since MasterChef Australia Season 6 ignited his dream (where he placed fourth), Jamie Fleming has launched two successful venues — Brisbane’s award-winning Alba Bar & Deli and, in 2024, Spill Wine in Maleny. For Jamie, food is his love language, and he’s all about creating meaningful dining experiences through every dish he serves.
Jimmy Wong
Jimmy Wong. Image: Instagram
Back in MasterChef Australia Season 8, Jimmy Wong competed alongside his sister Theresa and came 19th. This time, he’s flying solo. Now a full-time food photographer, content creator, and brand ambassador, he’s back with the same passion and a sharper skill set to take on the competition.
Will the third time be the charm for Adelaide’s Laura Sharrad? With two runner-up titles to her name, she’s more determined than ever to finally take the crown. As co-owner of Fugazzi Bar & Dining and pasta bar Nido, she’s built an enviable career, proving her talent goes far beyond Italian cuisine.
Since MasterChef Australia Season 7, where he came sixth, Matt Hopcraft has balanced his career in dentistry (now an associate professor at Melbourne University) with his passion for food. Having honed his pasta-making skills in professional kitchens, he’s back to bring more refinement to his dishes while staying true to his love for simple, down-to-earth flavours.
After finishing runner-up in MasterChef Australia Season 13, Pete Campbell wasted no time diving into the industry, working under Peter Gilmore at Sydney’s Quay. With pop-ups in New York and a stint at Sydney’s Poly, he’s back to prove he has what it takes to finally claim the top spot.
Rhiannon Anderson is back with her bold South East Asian flavours. Since her last run on Season 15 where she came second, she’s launched Rhiplenish, hosting cooking demos and collaborating with brands, and this time, she’s more focused than ever on taking it all the way.
Rue Mupedzi is back with a second chance and no room for fear. Since MasterChef Australia Season 15, where she came seventh, she’s honed her skills through private catering and cooking courses. Now, she’s ready to prove her growth, perseverance, and competitive edge in the kitchen.
Samira El Khafir first wowed audiences in MasterChef Australia 2013, finishing third while juggling life as a hairdresser and busy mum. Since then, she’s launched her own café, authored a cookbook, developed recipes, and created a range of low-carb products, all while championing modern Middle Eastern cuisine.
Since her MasterChef Australia journey, Sarah Todd has built a stellar career as an international chef, restaurateur, author, and TV host. Known for blending French techniques with bold Indian flavours, she was honoured by India’s Prime Minister in 2023 for her impact on the food industry, the same year she launched her hit sauce brand, Hot Toddy.
Sarah came ninth on Season 6 and second on Season 14.
After finishing third last season, Sav Perera is back with a fierce determination to make this chance count. Since MasterChef Australia, she’s launched her own business as a private chef and caterer while earning hero status in Sri Lanka for showcasing her homeland’s cuisine on the global stage.
Snezana Calic is back to proudly represent the Serbian community with heartfelt, flavoursome dishes. Since her last MasterChef Australia run, the mum of two has honed her skills in restaurants, hosted pop-up cooking classes, created food content, and started work on a cookbook celebrating Mediterranean and Serbian cuisine.
Snezana was loved by fans and placed 15th on Season 16.
Bright and bubbly social media sensation Steph de Sousa has amassed nearly three million followers as the Frugal Foodie, known for her quick, budget-friendly meals. Since finishing 12th in Season 11, she’s authored two cookbooks, hosted her own TV series, and now has her sights set on cracking the Top 10 and beyond.
After finishing fourth in Season 15, Theo Loizou is back with his eyes on the prize. Dubbed the Bread Boy, he’s been diving deeper into his Greek heritage while gaining restaurant experience. He’s still working as an electrician but steadily working toward his dream of opening his own bakery.
After finishing fourth in Season 11, Ballarat’s Tim Bone turned his passion into Tim’s Toasties, a hit mobile gourmet toastie business celebrating regional produce. Now the owner of a brick-and-mortar store and a host on Good Chef, Bad Chef, he’s back in the MasterChef Australia kitchen as a new man.
That’s right, The runaway groom who famously walked out on his first bride, Lauren Hall, returned to be paired with 32-year-old Miss Universe contestant Veronica. So was it second time lucky?
Are MAFS’ Veronica and Eliot still together? Here’s everything we know.
One of the major turning points for Eliot and Veronica was the Partner Swap portion of the experiment, during which Eliot shared a bed with Rhi Disljenkovic. Yikes.
Eliot and Veronica finally called it quits in MAFS Episode 29. Image: Nine
Things only got worse with Veronica’s Honesty Letter, which was packed with comparisons to her Partner Swap match, Dave Hand. By the time the Episode 29 Commitment Ceremony arrived, Eliot admitted he felt like Veronica “hates his guts” and that he couldn’t see a way forward.
Their ongoing clashes were on full display on the couch, with Eliot accusing Veronica of “blatant lies”. As their he-said, she-said battle unfolded, expert John pointed out the complete lack of respect between them. “Where’s the truth?” added Mel.
In the end, both decided to leave the experiment.
“I really did give it my best shot,” Eliot said, while Veronica admitted, “I don’t think there was hope for this eventuating into anything more”.
Eliot and Veronica’s pairing
Eliot caused quite the stir when he ditched the experiment early, claiming he had no spark with his first TV wife, Lauren. Their honeymoon was a disaster, with Eliot branding her “superficial” for having luxury luggage. Ouch.
By day two, he packed his (non-designer) bags and left.
Eliot was originally hitched to Lauren Hall. Image: Nine
Another sticking point for the business owner was that Lauren, 37, was two years older than him. Eliot, 35, was very vocal about wanting to be paired with someone in their 20s. Veronica, meanwhile, is 32.
According to her Nine bio, the actress and personal trainer was looking for someone “who brings joy and laughter into her life” and has a strong sense of empathy. I guess it was a tall order?
Was Veronica just in it for the clout?
While things weren’t exactly smooth sailing for these two, an on-set rumour suggested that Veronica had never been in it for love, but for a little career boost. Shocker!
According to Daily Mail Australia, Veronica was “nothing but trouble” on set, with insiders saying she was a challenge for both her groom and production.
“It’s all about her, and it’s becoming a bit of a nightmare for everyone that tries to cross paths,” an insider spilled.
“She’s treating this show like a personal audition,” another source claimed. “The minute the cameras are on, she’s performing. But behind the scenes, it’s all about advancing her career.”
Are MAFS’ Eliot and Veronica together outside the experiment?
While things don’t always end on good terms, it seems this couple’s split was more than just a little sour, especially since the MAFS pair aren’t even following each other on Instagram. Oh boy.
At this stage, it’s pretty clear they’re not together outside the experiment.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 very quickly rips the hope away from its viewers every year, with plenty of couples exiting the experiment as quickly as they entered it. By the time we get to final vows, it can honestly be hard to remember who left MAFS and when — especially if they didn’t make a lasting impression like, say, Collins Christian of MAFS 2024.
MAFS Season 12 is well and truly underway for 2025, and couples are dropping like flies. We’d heard whispers of a mass exodus and a scramble from producers to replace their fallen, but I don’t think anything quite prepared us for how many of the MAFS cast would lack second chances and common decency.
Keep reading for everyone who has left MAFS 2025 so far.
Veronica’s Honesty Letter was too much for Eliot
Veronica and Eliot. Image: Nine
For Eliot Donovan, Veronica Cloherty‘s Honesty Letter, which was filled with comparisons to her Partner Swap match, Dave, was the final nail in the coffin. Convinced she “hates his guts”, Eliot saw no way forward.
On the couch, Eliot and Veronica’s constant clashes were on full display.
Eliot accused Veronica of “blatant lies,” while expert John pointed out the total lack of respect between them. Things took a weird turn when Veronica got frustrated that Eliot had taught his Partner Swap Wife, Rhi, a card game but never invited her to play, despite Eliot saying he had.
Expert Mel summed it up perfectly: “Where’s the truth?”
Ultimately, Eliot admitted defeat: “I really did give it my best shot”. Veronica agreed: “I don’t think there was hope for this eventuating into anything more.” Both chose to leave the experiment
Lauren and Clint wanted out of the “peanut gallery”
Clint and Lauren during Couples Retreat. Image: Nine
Clint called the MAFS social settings “an absolute embarrassment” and slammed the “peanut gallery” for ruining the experience. While Lauren said she was “attacked” at Girls’ Night by Awhina, Jamie, and Beth, calling their behaviour “boganic.”
In terms of how the two get along outside shitting on their fellow castmates, however, Clint admitted he came looking for something “intimate and affectionate,” but revealed “I don’t feel like I want to jump into bed with Lauren.”
Lauren also straight-up confessed there was no spark at the Couples Retreat.
Despite Lauren insisting she gave it her all (debatable), they both agreed: “It’s just not there,” and thus their MAFS journey came to a close.
That said, Clint left the door slightly open, saying he’d be keen to see where things go outside the experiment… Maybe even to Tassie? Lauren also said she’s open to it, but we’re not holding her breath.
Morena and Tony ditched despite huge “penetration” on their wedding day
Morena mysteriously vanished before the ceremony, leaving Tony to face the experts alone. Just when it seemed like she was going to be a no-show, she charged through the doors soap-opera style, exclaiming, “Did you really think I wasn’t going to come? Did you really think I was going to give him the last word?!”. Even for MAFS, it was dramatic.
On the couch, Tony claimed that Morena’s personality was “too much” for him. Morena clapped back, saying it had nothing to do with her personality and everything to do with her age (57).
She accused Tony of using the baby excuse as a cop-out, while the experts echoed that he never once mentioned wanting children before. Seems pretty suss.
After some very intense back-and-forth (Morena insisted that the connection on their MAFS wedding day was a huge “penetration”), they both agreed to leave. But Morena wrote “Good riddance”on her Commitment Card. So… take that, Tony?
Sierah and Billy called it quits after meat plate-gate
Things took a turn after Sierah admitted she found it easier to talk to Adrian Araouzou following a private dinner (specifically, a plate of meat). Both Billy and Adrian’s wife, Awhina Rutene, weren’t exactly jazzed about the revelation, veggies or not.
At the commitment ceremony, Sierah apologised to Awhina but didn’t do the same for Billy. Meanwhile, Billy was put on blast for joking about a “wife swap” with Adrian. Though he apologised, he made it clear he felt neglected, saying he got “sweet F-A” from Sierah.
Both chose to leave, but after an emotional chat, Sierah had second thoughts.
Unfortunately for her, Billy didn’t. “I don’t regret my decision,” he said.
Adrian bailed on Awhina after feeling left out
Awhina and Adrian on the phone during MAFS Episode 15. Image: Nine.
Adrian is at the centre of the drama this MAFS season, but, sadly for him, not the centre of attention. He went home after not being included in a promotional shoot that some MAFS stars were asked to do during the filming of the show.
His wife, Awhina, tried to call him and urge him to return, but he was adamant about leaving.
He did eventually return home to her in the next episode which was honestly a bit of a surprise, especially considering his current relationship with Awhina outside the experiment.
Jake and Ash make a shock exit after the first Commitment Ceremony
Jake Luik and Ashleigh Ackerman’s relationship fell apart fast. Image: Nine
Although Jake Luik and Ashleigh Ackerman started their MAFS 2025 journey as a match with plenty of banter and potential, things definitely soured during the Photo Ranking task. After Jake made derogatory statements about other brides, not to mention the controversial comment, “I’m not racist or nothing; I like Caucasians mainly,” and Ash then relaying this information to fellow MAFS bride Sierah Swepstone, things were rocky, to say the least at the Commitment Ceremony.
It came as no surprise when Jake wrote “Leave”, but since Ash wrote “Stay”, imploring Jake to try harder with their relationship and work through issues, the couple remained in the experiment. However, it seemed the drama was the final straw for Jake, who packed his bags and left the following day. Ash followed suit, and we saw another relationship bite the dust.
Tim and Katie leave at the very first Commitment Ceremony
Tim Gromie and Katie Johnson were a car crash from the get-go. While it seemed like a perfect match, Tim told producers on his MAFS wedding day that Katie wasn’t his usual type and that he wanted to leave the experiment.
Tim Gromie and Katie Johnson initially seemed like a great MAFS match. Image: Nine.
Things only got worse for the pair on their MAFS 2025 honeymoon when Tim told Katie that he didn’t feel a spark. At the following dinner party, Tim convinced Katie that she wasn’t making any effort in their marriage, and all hell broke loose from fellow participant Jamie Marinos.
At the very first Commitment Ceremony, Tim dramatically showed up after not even moving into the Skye Suites apartments with Katie. The pair both wrote leave and left MAFS 2025 for good, with fans begging for Katie’s return to MAFS ever since.
Lauren and Eliot left MAFS before the first dinner party (and then returned)
Eliot Donovan continuously threatened to leave MAFS 2025 if he didn’t see the relationship going anywhere. I don’t know if this is some Jedi mind trick to make us feel proud of him for sticking to his word; however, it’s true that he did exactly that.
Things quickly took a turn for Lauren Hall and Eliot Donovan after their MAFS wedding. Image: Nine.
After initially feeling happy with his match,Lauren Hall, at their wedding, things quickly turned for the pair when he got up and left on their honeymoon. He blames non-negotiables that he couldn’t see past, like Lauren only wanting one child and Eliot wanting several.
Lauren attended the first dinner party with a question mark over whether her MAFS groom would attend. However, by the end of the night, he was nowhere to be seen, and Lauren said her goodbyes to the group as she left MAFS 2025.
Australian Survivor 2025 has officially reached Merge — the Brains and Brawn are all playing together and against each other.
A recent episode saw a Tribe Swap reunite ZaraCallianiotis with some of her OG Brains alliances prior to Merge, and the mum-of-three told Chattr that she and Logan Johannisen came up with a plan heading into it.
Immediately after Merge was announced, the remaining thirteen contestants took part in a Reward Challenge that saw them hanging off a rope. Kate won and chose Logan, Zara, MorganMcLeod, PaulieMichael, Kristin Alston and Alexander “AJ” Antonios to a pop-up cocktail bar.
Zara said while she was pleased to be included in the Reward group, she and Logan purposely threw the challenge to protect themselves.
“Half of us get sent off to this beautiful reward where we’re eating and drinking, and we could actually see the other half of the tribe not getting that reward,” she explained.
“So I’m glad that I wasn’t the one who had to pick the people that got to go on the reward, and that was part of my strategy, was actually not to win that — which Logan and I discussed. So we didn’t have to be the ones picking and choosing who was going on the reward.”
The OG Brawns tribe on Australian Survivor 2025. Image: Ten
Zara’s advantage going into the Survivor Merge
Zara started Australian Survivor on the Brains team, and when the first Tribe Swap happened, she returned to Brains — otherwise known as the New Brains.
Then, when an advantage popped up that sent the contestant voted out at Tribal Council to the New Brawn tribe, Zara was sent over.
Laura and Zara at the Tribal that saw Zara sent to the New Brawn tribe. Image: Ten.
The switch-a-roo meant that she was the only contestant to play with every cast-away pre-Merge.
“I do think it was an advantage at the Merge because everyone saying ‘Hi, I’m Zara. I’m 44. I’m from Brisbane’ and I’d already done that.
“Everyone already had a basis and a working relationship with me. I did have plans set in place with every single player out there.”
Will Zara’s groundwork see her triumph now that the tribes have combined?
Australian Survivor airs at 7pm on Sundays and 7:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
It turns out everyone in Australia watches Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025: even our very own Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.
The PM recently shared a selfie with one of the experiment’s strongest couples, Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic, captioning the photo, “I’m pro marriage – hope to have one this year! Bumped into @mafs stars Jeff and Rhi in Perth.”
So did Albo just confirm that Jeff and Rhi are still going strong? Seems like it, although the news isn’t exactly a huge spoiler for fans of the show. The couple, who previously dated and were shocked to find each other at the end of the aisle, started off as friends during the experiment but have now emerged as the show’s strongest couple.
MAFS’ Rhi and Jeff meet an eager fan. Image: Instagram.com
They were also recently snapped together celebrating Jeff’s 40th birthday in Melbourne, arriving hand in hand and looking perfectly matched in all-white ensembles.
Thankfully it appears as though Albo has given us another green light that the couple are definitely going strong, so maybe love isn’t dead after all!
Aussies slam Albo for his love of MAFS
While here at Chattr we’re obviously obsessed with MAFS, turns out not everyone has been happy with Albo sharing his selfie with what we assume to be his two fave participants.
“Seriously, this show is an insult to intelligence, I could never watch it,” one person said. “MAFS being pro marriage is a LOL,” another commented.
“Anything for a photo op instead of BRINGING THE COST OF LIVING DOWN!” someone else said, with another saying, “Yeh, nah. This isn’t it. Supporting a show that clearly falls well short of protecting their participants.”
“Yeah, this tracks. You would watch a show like that and not acknowledge the state of male-on-women violence in this country,” another pointed out.
Some took a light-hearted approach in the comments. “Ya know, even PMs need to watch trash TV too,” one person joked. “Bro, should go to a dinner party next season as a special guest,” another remarked.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Shortly before the new Brains tribe headed to face JonathanLaPaglia at Tribal, Laura found an advantage that revealed whoever was voted out that night wouldn’t be eliminated but instead sent to the other team.
Laura had also formed a new alliance with Zara and OG brawn members KateGloufchis and MorganMcLeod called Girls Gone Wild, and they had a secret plan to target JesseNoonan. However, with the new twist in play, Laura wanted to be voted out so that she could join OG Brains players who she’d formed strong connections with.
What ensued was chaos, with Laura first revealing the advantage to Zara and then telling the whole new Brains team about it at Tribal, after Zara told her she’d be “deserting her like a rat” if she left.
THEN, Zara spun the votes in her favour and flounced off to the new Brawn tribe, leaving a very bitter-looking Laura behind. However, despite heading back to some of her strongest connections, like KarinGunatilake and Alexander “AJ” Antonios, Zara said she didn’t want Laura to reveal the advantage at all.
Laura when she found out Zara was being sent to the other Australian Survivor tribe. Image: Ten.
“My original thought when we found that clue was, let’s stick with what we had planned. Let’s send Jesse over there because the next morning, when we all go out onto the mat, all the old Brawn will see each other, and it would be pretty evident that people had flipped,” she told Chattr.
Zara added that she thought by keeping the advantage a secret and staying with the plan of voting for Jesse, she and Laura would be able to test out their Girls Gone Wild alliance and see if Kate and Morgan unheld their end without any consequences.
Does Zara feel bad about leaving Laura behind?
Zara told Chattr that she was fairly certain that the new Brains tribe would choose to send her to the new Brawn tribe, once the advantage was revealed.
“I had actually built really great relationships with the guys over there, with PD [Paul Dee], BenBylett and Jesse, and I knew that Myles [Kuah] being in my alliance of The Graduates, he would want to send me back to our other people.
“So once I knew that it was going to be a pitch between Laura and I had a feeling it was going to be me going,” she explained.
Zara thought Laura would understand the move and wanted to continue working with her once they made Merge.
Laura and Zara battling in an Australian Survivor challenge. Image: Ten.
“It was going to be a roll of the dice to try and get Laura back on my side after that happened. I think that you have to look at it and think, would I do that to someone in my real life? Absolutely not. But, I think Survivor is every man for himself.”
“Every move that you make, you have to think about whether or not that’s going to get you further in the game. And basically, every move you make, you are burning some kind of bridge. So then you have to weigh up all of the options and work out if you’re going to be able to rebuild that bridge.”
Zara said she took into account that her bold move might annoy Laura’s close ally Logan Johannisen, who’s on the New Brawn tribe, but said that she had to do what was best for her own game.
“I definitely weighed up the option of whether or not Logan would be happy with me,” she explained.
“But, at that stage, I desperately wanted to get back over there to see what was going on with The Graduates. I could sense on the mat [at challenge], that AJ and Karin were having some conflicts, so I felt desperate to get back over there as quickly as possible to try and smooth that over before Merge came.”
Will Zara’s move pay off? Or will Logan and Laura turn on her? We can’t wait to find out!
Australian Survivor airs at 7pm on Sundays and 7:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
MAFS fans are adamant that Veronica and Dave had a romantic connection, and some have even accused the pair of cheating on their partners, Eliot Donovan and Jamie Marinos, something Dave has refuted. While Eliot has implied something may have happened between the pair on TikTok, Veronica has now spoken up about what really went down.
MAFS‘ Veronica addresses if she hooked up with Dave
Speaking to the MAFS Funny podcast, Veronica said she and Dave didn’t have a romantic connection and revealed that she’s been celibate for the last two years.
“I’ve actually been abstinent for two years, I think everyone’s looking for someone to blame, to be honest,” she said. “Dave and I have never even had those feelings towards each other. I think we both felt under a lot of pressure in our different relationships for different reasons.”
Veronica said she and Dave never had romantic feelings for each other. Image: Nine
Veronica said it was nice to get along with Dave and have a laugh because her relationship with Eliot had been a “shitstorm” from day one.
MAFS’ Veronica reveals real reason why she and Dave connected
Elaborating on the connection she and Dave shared, Veronica said they bonded over both having sick parents, with Dave having already revealed in his first MAFS episode that his father has been battling cancer and couldn’t attend his wedding.
“It’s a bit more publicly known what’s going on with Dave’s dad, [but] my dad has had multiple strokes in the last year,” Veronica said. “The connection that everybody’s talking about is actually related to our parents, who are both really sick. I think it’s a bit more publicly known what’s going on with Dave’s dad, but I actually came into this with a similar story and background.
“Dave and I were actually able to sit down and talk about the loss of different parts of our fathers and how that was really taking a toll on us in the experiment. That was what that connection was, being able to confide in somebody who was going through a similar experience of grief and loss and just dealing with life.”
Veronica said she hadn’t been able to talk to Eliot about her dad, as the two were constantly arguing.
“Unfortunately, it wasn’t something I was able to talk to Eliot about, so really that connection point with Dave and I was that we were able to be vulnerable with our feelings and really talk about how the experiment affected how we were feeling about being away.”
MAFS’ Veronica expresses surprise as Dave and Jamie’s relationship takes a hit
Veronica said she was surprised things soured with Jamie and Dave after Feedback Week, because she saw them as the “goals” of what everyone wanted to find within the experiment.
“At the end of the day it’s a TV show and we are all active participants in that, but that doesn’t negate from the fact we’re all human beings and it does take its toll,” she said of the rumours of her and Dave.
“Realistically, people don’t know the truth or anything about you. For myself specifically, I don’t think my side of the story has been shown, they’ve shown me at absolute breaking point in every aspect of the show, so like, ‘hi guys this is me at my worst!’ It can only get better from here!”
A source also told Yahoo Lifestyle that Veronica had been “cut off” from doing media at Channel Nine after she complained to the network about her real storyline with Dave being cut from TV.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The striking similarities between Australian Survivor 2025‘s Logan Johannisen and former contestant Shonee Bowtell have led to ongoing fan comparisons and even a later-season placement by casting.
However, Logan has told Chattr that while she’s flattered by the comparison, she wants to be recognised for playing her own game.
Shonee first appeared in the 2018 Champions V Contenders season of Australian Survivor and went on to compete on All Stars and Heroes v Villains. She will return again later this year for Survivor: Australia v The World.
Logan told Chattr that producers were initially interested in casting her in 2018 but decided against it.
“They told me that I was a bit too similar archetype to Shonee on that first Champions versus Contenders season.”
Australian Survivor’s Logan at Tribal Council. Image: Ten.
Shonee and Logan are similar in age and undoubtedly have strong social skills. Not to mention, back in 2018, they both had professional athletes as partners—Logan is now married to AFL player Jason Johannisen, who she’s been with for eight years, and Shonee split from her pro-skater husband Benny Fairfax in 2021.
But the Brains v Brawn II player said that while she’s flattered to be compared to Shonee, who holds the record for most days lasted of any contestant in Australian Survivor, she wants to create her own legacy.
“It is such a compliment because Shonee was an incredible game player. She’s been called back for four seasons. You don’t get called back for four seasons without being a fan favourite and really, really good at the game.
“But I’m not Shonee. I’m Logan. So it’s really frustrating at times to not be seen as your own person, especially when we’re playing very different games.
“We both have very big social personalities, and we were both quite strategic at the game, but we have a completely different approach, so whilst it’s a huge compliment, I would really love to be just seen as myself.”
Logan on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.Shonee on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.
How Logan thinks her Survivor gameplay differs from Shonee’s
Like Shonee, Logan has won over most of her teammates (aside from AJ) with her charming personality and strong social game.
However, Logan pointed out that there are plenty of differences between her and Shonee’s Survivor strategies.
“I think I’m a bit harsher, to be completely honest,” Logan laughed.
“I think Shonee is mostly really sweet. Well, she came across as really sweet to everyone, whereas I didn’t really mind if I had to burn some bridges, and I was willing to get my hands a bit dirtier.
“I was really a bit more forthcoming with my opinion in front of everyone, and I loved a good debate out there. So I think the sassiness, we really have that in common. But I think I’m a tad harsher than Shonee.”
Why Logan’s happy that she was pushed to a later season of Survivor
Although Logan missed out on being cast on Survivor 2018 because of the likeness between the two women, she told Chattr she’s glad she didn’t play when she was 21.
“I don’t think I was mentally ready at all,” the 28-year-old explained. “I told them that in my next chats over the years, I didn’t think I was ready at the time, and I’m glad I didn’t go on then because it is so mentally tough. It’s challenging.”
Logan said that while she was with her now-husband when she first applied for the show, the couple hadn’t had kids yet. She explained that she drew strength during the gruelling Australian Survivor 2025 challenges when she thought of her daughter Lola and son Ziggy.
Logan with her husband Jason and kids Lola and Ziggy. Image: Instagram.
“The hard challenges, like when you’re standing on pegs that are about to push through the soles of your feet, so when you go to your happy place, you’re really picturing your family and everything that makes you strong. And I’m not sure that mentally I was there yet when I was a bit younger.”
Like Logan, Shonee is now a mum, too; she gave birth to her son, Vally, in December 2023. Could we see Vally and Ziggy in a future Survivor season? One can dream!
Australian Survivor airs at 7pm on Sundays and 7:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.
If there’s one thing we can safely say about Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 it’s that the show is constantly keeping us on our toes when it comes to who falls into the hero or villain category of this season.
With early ‘villains’ starting to win over fans, and loved contestants starting to face backlash over certain behaviours depicted on screen, this season of MAFS isn’t as clear-cut as other seasons when it comes to who Australia is backing.
Take Eliot Donovan, for example: when the 35-year-old was first introduced to MAFS fans, he wasn’t well-received due to his extensive list of requirements of what he wanted in a partner, including someone who was under 30 and who wasn’t a career woman. Many fans sympathised with his bride Lauren Hall after the two fell out during their honeymoons and Eliot took off, never to be seen again.
Or so we thought.
When Eliot returned for his intruder wedding and second attempt on the show, he came back a “changed” man. He was seemingly ready to give things a crack with Veronica Cloherty, and had thrown away his outdated list. Lauren also returned but didn’t win fans (or the group) over with her abrasive nature, snide comments, and seemingly snobby attitude, with many saying they understood why Eliot had walked out.
Veronica and Eliot started out strong. Image: Nine
Then, with Eliot and Veronica clashing in some heated arguments including one where Veronica told Eliot to not raise his voice at her (after he had seemingly been talking in a normal tone to her the whole time) fans started to rally around Eliot.
MAFS cast are rewriting their narrative using TikTok and fans are now apologising to Eliot Donovan
It’s no secret that usually MAFS participants don’t have control over their social media account until well after the show finishes, so they can’t just be jumping on Instagram to unpack their edit as the episodes air and tell their side of the story.
This year’s cast however has found aways around this, with many using business accounts, other private accounts, or starting brand new TikTok accounts to defy the strict rules. Jacqui Burfoot has been busy debunking things as they air, Dave Hand has been keeping fans thirsty over on his business TikTok (until this week’s edit of him anyway), and now Eliot and Adrian Araouzouare using TikTok to poke fun at their own storylines.
Eliot, in particular, has won over a new legion of fans as he paints himself in a jovial light on the app while poking fun at his failed relationships and taking the time to reply to many comments. His tongue-in-cheek TikToks have people commenting things like “we all owe you an apology,” and “my favourite thing is you being THE most hated person at the start of the season to now the least problematic out of the entire cast.”
MAFS fans have even started labelling Eliot the “people’s princess” and saying he’s the “next favourite contestant after Jamie.”
If MAFS fans are learning from the edit, should they then be going easier on the new ‘villians’?
As Eliot reworks his edit by using TikTok and basks in the change of heart from MAFS fans, the wrath once saved for him has turned onto the women he was matched with, as well as new “villains” like Dave, Paul Antoine, and Carina Mirable.
“Dude, I LOATHED you the first episodes and now I’m like….that freakin show tricked us! Sorry…” one person apologised to Eliot, with the MAFS star saying, “As long as you love me now.”
The irony, however, is that if Eliot’s initial edit was so inaccurate and fooled so many fans, then should people be wary of coming after the new “villains”? Why are people now tearing down Veronica, David, and more as their storylines propel them into villain territory without taking into account that the show is making us believe a certain, dramatised narrative about them too?
MAFS’ Eliot Vs. Veronica
Many of Eliot’s TikToks are now fuelling the fire behind the growing dislike for Veronica, as he uses their storyline to win over new fans while using her voice, quotes, and issues with him as fodder.
Eliot has even taken to the app to heavily imply in a “joking” way that something did happen between Veronica and Dave during Feedback Week, something Dave andJamie Marinos have both gone on record to deny.
While Eliot and Veronica were clearly not well-matched and while Veronica’s reactions to Eliot may seem disproportionate, it can’t be dismissed that we’re not seeing the whole storyline here, just like we perhaps didn’t see the whole storyline with Eliot and Lauren at the very start when he was painted in a negative light.
The person you’d think would be the most understanding or perhaps sympathetic to a bad edit and the intense wave of hatred that can come from fans would be Eliot himself. But now the heat is off him and he’s been able to rework the narrative in his favour, it can’t be ignored that he’s now leveraged other people’s villain edits to get out of his own. And that’s not exactly something that should be praised.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
With the handsome lead leaked — and casting still open — applications will no doubt be piling up for women to join his dating pool.
Here’s everything you need to know about the more, ahem, mature spin-off ofThe Bachelor.
The Golden Bachelor US. Image: Nine.
Who is the Australian Golden Bachelor?
It’s been reported that Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden will be the first Australian Golden Bachelor. Barry, a father of three, moved from Canada to Sydney’s Northern Beaches in 1998.
Barry was widowed in 2011 after his wife, AudreyMyrden, passed away from an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Australian Golden Bachelor lead Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden. Image: Facebook.
When does The Golden Bachelor premiere?
There’s no air date just yet, but we do know it will premiere sometime in 2025.
Former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage will take the reigns as host of The Golden BachelorAustralia.
“I think you’re all going to love this. It’s love for the golden ages,” Samantha said in a video interview with 9Entertainment.
“When I got the call to join the show, I didn’t hesitate. [The Golden Bachelor] has been huge in America, and I have a feeling it’s gonna be huge in Australia, too.”
The show first launched in America in 2023, and 72-year-old Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur and widower, was the suitor. He gave his final rose to Theresa Nist, and the couple got married shortly after but have since split.
The premise was the same as the original The Bachelor series. However, the contestants’ ages spanned from 60 to 75 years old instead.
ABC renewed the show for another American spin-off called The Golden Bachelorette and 61-year-old Joan Vassos was the lead. She got engaged to Chock Chapple, and the couple are still together.
Joan Vassos was the first Golden Bachelorette. Image: ABC.
“Network 10 will be packing away the masks and roses this year, confirming that The Masked Singer and The Bachelor franchises won’t appear in its program schedule,” a spokesperson for the network said in a statement.
Bring on the love story!
The Golden Bachelor Australia will air in 2025 on Channel 9.
Dave Handhas given an interview that has shed some light on his tumultuous Feedback Week on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, after the groom suffered the wrath of fans following his cold disposition towards his wife Jamie Marinos.
Dave and Jamie were previously one of the strongest couples, but their relationship has been rocked by Feedback Week after Jamie asked her partner-swap Adrian Araouzou why he thinks she and Dave are lacking intimacy, with Adrian alluding that Dave may not be attracted to Jamie.
Dave, who was partnered with Veronica Cloherty, was shown in scenes laughing and enjoying himself during the partner swap. This raised alarm bells for fans after he seemed sullen and distant on the couch with Jamie during the last commitment ceremony.
Dave wasn’t exactly thrilled to be at the last commitment ceremony. Image: Nine
Did something happen between MAFS’ Dave and Veronica?
One scene that raised suspicions was when Dave and Veronica were filmed waking up in the same bed, with Dave remarking to the camera crew, “Gotta be quicker than that around here, boys!”
Many fans took this to mean that perhaps Dave and Veronica had been fooling around, with one fan commenting, “Why would Dave even make that comment to begin with? Who says that?” and another saying, “Her jumping up and his hand coming from under HER blanket!”
Dave has now spoken to a radio show saying the scene wasn’t as it appeared.
“It was more the fact they bust in there and they try to get you sleeping, or just as you wake up,” Dave said about his rogue comment. “Just to be clear, nothing happened. Veronica and I had a connection, we got along and that was it, and TV twisted it… but that’s great.”
Fans are now sadly accepting that Dave and Jamie may not work out, but that hasn’t stopped more rumours. Dave addressed a new allegation involving Carina Mirable, with recent speculation that the two are more than just friends.
When asked whether he and Carina have started dating post-show, Dave had this to say: “No, there’s zero weight to that.”
Well, there ya have it!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Australia’s first-ever lead for The Golden Bachelorhasbeen revealed, and it’s apparently silver-fox Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden.
Daily Mail Australia revealed that the father of three will be fronting the show and working his way through potential suitors with the goal of finding a life partner.
Here’s everything we know about Australia’s Golden Bachelor Barry.
Has Australia’s Golden Bachelor Barry Myrden been married?
Yes, Barry has been married, and his backstory is heartbreaking. Barry was married to Audrey Myrden, who was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive malignant brain tumour in 2009.
She unfortunately passed away in 2011, and Barry gave a final update about his condition in a Facebook group dedicated to her recovery in November of that year.
“She is not very good and wasn’t expected to last this past weekend. It could be a matter of days, even hours. It is clear that the tumour has come back, and they have exhausted all treatment options. Now it is just a case of keeping her comfortable.”
Barry thanked the group for their “thoughts and prayers”.
Audrey with her and Barry’s kids when they were young. Image: Facebook.
Does Barry have kids?
He does. Barry has three sons with his late wife: Charlie, Jack, and Declan, whose ages range between 17 and 21.
A source told Daily Mail Australia that his sons aren’t fans of the women Barry’s been dating recently.
“Bear is always complaining that his boys are saying that he is bringing around the wrong of girls that are just too young and hot for him,” the friend said.
“We were always saying that he needs to put on a show like MAFS, so seeing him up for the Bachelor role is no surprise.”
Barry on a boat with his sons. Image: Facebook.
What does Barry do for work?
Barry’s LinkedIn profile has him listed as an Infrastructure Engineer at Data Centre Management for Woolworths Group.
Previous to that he worked as a Vessel Traffic Services Officers for Port Authority of NSW, and his Facebook page shows that he’s a keen sailor.
Where is Golden Bachelor’s Barry Myrden from?
According to NetworkCanada, Barry is Canadian and moved to Australia with his late wife in 1998. He’s based in Manly on the Northern Beaches.
The Golden Bachelor Australia will air on Channel 9 in 2025.
The TL;DR of the situation is that Jamie has declared her love for her husband, but he hasn’t returned the words yet. Add in a couples swap week where Adrian Araouzou got into Jamie’s ear about Dave maybe not being attracted to her, a storyline that alluded to Dave and Veronica Cloherty flirting, and an explosive dinner party that left Jamie in tears questioning their relationship while Dave came across cold and distant, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.
It hasn’t been an easy week for MAFS’ Dave and Jamie. Image: Nine
MAFS stars taking to Cameo
Even though the season hasn’t ended yet, this year’s MAFS participants have already started jumping on video platform Cameo to earn a quick buck, with Dave the first to start charging fans $72 for a video of him wishing them a happy birthday, giving them a pep talk, or joke-roasting them. He currently has a 5-star rating, with 14 happy customers leaving rave reviews, with one person saying their daughter was so thrilled with Dave’s video that it “made her cry”.
However one Cameo of Dave’s has started gaining traction on TikTok for all the wrong reasons, with someone appearing to have stitched the MAFS groom up with their request.
MAFS’ Dave stitched up in cameo about P-Diddy
A TikTok account with quite the telling username – @burnerburner63 – recently posted a Cameo from Dave where he appears to send his love to controversial rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who has faced repeated accusations of sexual misconduct for incidents dating from 1990 to 2023.
One of the accusations comes from the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie, who alleged she was the victim of a pattern of “abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” with a confronting video coming to light last year that shows Diddy physically assaulting Cassie in 2016.
In Dave’s Cameo, he makes reference to both “Puffy” (one of Diddy’s previous monikers) and a “Cassie”.
“Hey Puffy, you’re a bit lonely at the moment? Look brother, just reach out to your friends and family, I’m sure they’ll be able to help ya,” Dave starts the video. “As for your ex, Cassie, I think… I’m sure she’ll forgive you for anything that’s caused this breakup, just reach out to her and let her know how much you love her and that you’re sorry, you’re going to be OK, mate.”
“Is this AI, cause whaaat?” one confused fan commented. “There’s no way,” another shocked person said, with someone else writing, “This is something else…”.
Others were quick to point out what likely happened. “[It’s] Cameo unfortunately he didn’t catch on to the prank I guess someone sends in a request for a video and pays him,” one person pointed out.
“It’s a Cameo, he’s obviously making a video for whoever paid for it, someone’s probs pranked him,” another agreed.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
To do this, the contestants form (usually secret) alliances, essentially teams that protect each other and vote together to eliminate their competitors.
While these groups of people often form and adapt throughout the season, Episode 1 saw a strong all-women alliance formed on the Brains team.
Here’s every established alliance — with an official name — that’s been formed on Australian Survivor so far.
Girl’s Gone Wild
Laura, Kate, Morgan and Zara establishing Girls Gone Wild. Image: Ten.
After the new Brains Tribe formed, Zara, Laura, Morgan and Kate formed an alliance named Girl’s Gone Wild and their aim was to take out the men on their tribe. However, the first step of that plan fell through when their Tribal Council visit was actually a Tribe Swap, rather than an elimination.
After Laura found an advantage that revealed the upcoming Tribal was a swap, she told the group, and Zara was sent to the new Brawn tribe.
Hunkz
A fake tattoo for the Hunkz posted to Survivor’s Instagram page. Image: Instagram
An all-male alliance was formed between Myles, Jesse, Ben, and PD called the Hunkz. However, Myles admitted in a producer-led interview that he wasn’t 100% into the alliance but instead using it as a cover-up. Meanwhile, Ben has since left Survivor, so the Hunkz longevity doesn’t look promising.
The Coven
Logan, Zara, Karin and Laura making the Coven alliance. Image: Ten.
The Coven was the first official alliance, which was formed in Episode 1 on the Brains tribe. It originally consisted of Karin, Laura, Logan and Zara, with Ally joining shortly after.
The VB’s
Logan, Laura and Rich. Image: Ten.
The VB was another Brains tribe formed shortly after The Coven. Laura and Logan were keen to start another alliance outside of their all-female one. However, Rich blew up the trio’s secret at Tribal, and Logan started gunning for him shortly after.
The Graduates
The Graduates alliance members Karin, AJ and Myles. Image: Ten.
The Graduates have yet to take action together. However, Karin, Kaelen, Zara, AJ and Myles have been in extensive talks about working together.
The Bombsquad
Kaelen and Max are in one of the Australian Survivor 2025 alliances called The Bombsquad. Image: Ten.
The Bombsquad is the all-male alliance that’s been formed on the Brains side. After Rich found out about the Coven, he hustled to form a team with Myles, Max, Rich, Kaelen and AJ.
However, now that Rich has been sent to the Brawn tribe, will the male team be able to survive without their leader?
Clearly, it’s time for the Brawn tribe to start using their brains and form some established alliances.
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Emma Jones hit the ground running on Australian Idol 2025, with her soulful audition of the Bee Gees’ To Love Somebody which earned her a Golden Ticket straight to the Top 30.
Now, the Canberra native has powered through to the Top 10, wowing audiences with covers of tunes like I’ll Stand By You by The Pretenders and Lose Control by Teddy Swims.
But Emma isn’t just your everyday Idol hopeful, she’s got music in her DNA.
So, what else do we know about the 23-year-old singer and guitarist? Here’s everything you need to know about Australian Idol‘s Emma.
Who is Emma Jones’ famous grandma?
“It’s in my family, in the generations. My nan was a professional singer,” Emma revealed during the Australian Idol auditions.
“She was a musician from the 60s to the 90s. She actually passed away when I was two, but that legacy is something that’s really special to me. I’ve listened to her music, and I can hear myself in that, which is amazing. It motivates me to carry that on.”
Emma’s grandmother was Lorraine Bird, a seasoned performer with a career spanning four decades.
The confirmation came from Emma’s mum, Natalie Jones herself, who said as much in a comment on none the Bee Gees Fan Club Australia.
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Lorraine was even nominated twice for Best Country Female at the Gold Coast Music Awards in 1994 for her songs Crazy and Working Man. And, in her time, she performed alongside some of the biggest names in music.
“My nan played alongside some really cool people. Willie Nelson, Chubby Checker, Col Joye,” Emma shared.
“I’m here to continue a legacy,” she added.
Emma is No Stranger to the Stage
Before Idol, Emma was already carving out a path in the music scene. The singer-songwriter has performed at festivals like Floriade and the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
