Once you’ve registered, you can select the show that you want to get tickets to. If the selected session is sending out ticket offers, you may be able to accept a ticket offer straight away. If it’s not, you’ll be contacted once tickets become available.
Once you receive a ticket offer, you have 48 hours to accept.
When are the live shows?
There are currently three Australian Idol filming sessions that are offering tickets; Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of February. All sessions have seated and standing options.
Australian Idol 2024 contestant Amy Reeves. Image: Seven.
Where are the live shows?
The shows are filmed at Sydney Coliseum, which is located at 33 Railway St, Rooty Hill.
All of the top 21 contestants will be in attendance, too.
Ricki-lee with Australian Idol co-host Scott Tweedie. Image: Seven.
How much are Australian Idol 2025 tickets?
Zero, zilch, zip. Yep, tickets to the filming of Australian Idol 2025 are completely free.
How to get tickets to the Australian Idol 2025 grand finale
At the time of writing, only tickets to the Top 21 shows are available. However, grand finale tickets will likely be offered soon, so keep an eye on the website.
CatchAustralian Idol 2025 on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 7 and 7plus.
If there’s one thing we know about Married at First Sight(MAFS) 2025, it’s that the show has a way of picking some, well, controversial grooms. From Dean Wells to Jack Dunkley, the series hasn’t been short of men who have enraged viewers with their remarks over the years.
This season, Eliot Donovan looked like he’d take the stand for MAFS’ most controversial groom for 2025, and then Tim Gromie came along. Adrian Araouzou also threw his hat in the ring after fans were less than impressed with his initial reservations about his new wife, Awhina Rutene,having a child.
Now, Adrian has spilt some tea, telling Chattr that there was more drama at the MAFS bucks party than what was originally shown, saying he clashed with another groom and was surprised the show didn’t air the argument.
Pick your fighter. Photo: Nine
MAFS’ Adrian Araouzou on his clash with Eliot Donovan
After Yahoo Lifestyle reported that the MAFS bucks party “wasn’t as tame as what was shown,” we asked Adrian about the drama and the 30-year-old admitted he was part of it.
“I was definitely one of the people involved in the drama. Elliot and I definitely didn’t see eye to eye,” he confessed. “I’m surprised they didn’t play it, but I did say in the voxxie that if they give Eliot a dominant woman, he’ll leave before the dinner party. I think they [producers and editors] didn’t want to put that in the episode as it would’ve spoiled it.”
When asked if he and Eliot resolved their differences, Adrian teased that we’ll have to “wait and see”, alluding to more upcoming screen time between the duo when Eliot makes his return as an intruder.
“We both agreed that we both had our strong opinions, and we both agreed to disagree. So we have to see what happens,” Adrian said.
We’ll watch this space!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Things kick off horribly for Jacqui and Ryan, quite literally, when Ryan gets his shoes on the couch, bed and presumably other places Miss NZ believes shoes should not go.
Feet might make people small fortunes, but she’s not wrong: they are upsetting.
Miss NZ thinks he “is a low-effort man” and cries over this. By “this”, I mean the fact there’s a TV in the room, but at this point, it’s hard to know what’s jerked the tears.
I saw his toes. And screentime. Image: Nine.
Ryan and Jacqui’s MAFS photo ranking challenge ruins lives
Ryan: Warrior Princess only makes matters worse when he doesn’t pick Miss NZ first in the godforsaken photo challenge. He doesn’t pick her second, either. Just when she thinks she’s been picked third, he clarifies that it’s actually an equal third with Sierah, following Rhi and Carina.
The brunettes? REALLY? Image: Nine
He just wants to be honest! And she just wants to be validated! She mentions the Miss NZ thing again, just to hammer home that she is, in fact, a hot model, whether Ryan can see that or not.
I got a sash and everything. Image: Nine.
Anyway, she cries. I think this brings her MAFS 2025 experiment tear tally up to four. I can’t wait for the Commitment Ceremonies!
I choose stay!! Image: Nine.
She is very shitty about not being seen for the hot pageant queen she is, so she decides to seek out revenge on her poet warrior. When he asks what her ex was like, she tells Ryan: Warrior Princess that the tall blonde she used to date had a “god-like body”.
dafuq? Image: Nine.
She’s not done! She continues to twist the knife by saying she would’ve happily said yes if her god-like blonde proposed to her. Then she smiles sadistically upon receiving her sweet revenge for not being crowned the hottest of MAFS 2025.
Adrian continues to confuse everyone incl. Awhina
In other news, Adrian made Awhina an appreciation jar where they could share the things they appreciated about one another that week. It would’ve been cute if he didn’t fuck it by unleashing his mummy issues yet again.
I appreciate it when you don’t make me feel like shit for having a child. Image: Nine.
Tim leaves MAFS 2025 (and Katie)
Tim has completely pissed off, which is good for Katie in the long run. She watches his audition tape where he flat-out lies about his intentions for MAFS 2025.
Here’s my favourite:
“I’m not Brad Pitt so I’m not expecting Miranda Kerr.”
Well that’s good because Miranda Kerr might be brunette but she is almost 6 foot ya donkey
Anyway, I hope this isn’t the end for Katie.
John Aiken needs to make it up to her. Immediately.
While Adrian has now explained his version of events to Chattr, teasing that MAFS fans will have to “wait and see” what happens next, The Daily Mail shared that Adrian and Sierah’s friendship saw the two go on private dinner dates which they hid from their partners, with Sierah reportedly opening up to Adrian in a way that she hadn’t been able to with Billy.
What happened between MAFS’ Adrian Araouzou and Sierah Swepstone?
As per The Daily Mail report, the site alleges after a “boozy first weekend” in Sydney, Sierah and Adrian ended up back at her apartment where they stayed up late getting to know each other, with Billy watching football down the hall with a handful of the other MAFS participants.
Things initially started well for Adrian and Awhina, and Billy and Sierah. Photo: Nine
Days later, Adrian and Sierah then had dinner, something they hid from both their partners, with whispers starting to circulate amongst the cast which resulted in Billy finding out in front of everyone at a commitment ceremony that Sierah had no issues letting down her walls with Adrian.
“Sierah wouldn’t open up to him [Billy], but she did with Adrian. And he only found out in front of the rest of us. It was so embarrassing. I felt terrible for him,” an unnamed participant revealed.
The two allegedly met up again, with tensions then reaching a breaking point at the next dinner party with Billy and Awhina confronting their respective partners in front of the entire group.
Adrian speaks out on cheating allegations: “I care about everyone”
In an interview with Chattr, Adrian downplayed the rumours while teasing fans would have to “wait and see” what happens next.
“I’m a nice person, I care about everyone. Everyone has feelings, and if I see someone upset, regardless of who it was on the show, whether it be someone on the show or production, you know, I will definitely go out of my way to make sure that they’re okay,” Adrian said. “And, yeah, I mean, with me and Sierah, that’s what I’ve done. And as for any funny business, we have to wait and see.”
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
While we all love and crave the theatrics (duh!), one bride is already standing out against the inevitable chaos for all the right reasons: the delightfully wholesome Katie Johnson.
Self-described on her Insta bio as “living the bougie hippie life,” Katie is a mentor, writer, traveller, and nature lover.
Katie Johnson is a CEO bringing heart and hustle to MAFS 2025
Katie is the founder of EATS HQ, a Queensland-based social enterprise restaurant with a mission to “empower all through support.”
EATS HQ focuses on helping individuals and communities build self-sustainable livelihoods, whether that’s through job opportunities or donations.
“Our mission is to serve up meals that make a difference while providing beautiful spaces for like-minded individuals to come together,” reads the website.
EATS HQ was even a finalist for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards for Social Impact in 2021. What a queen!
Katie Johnson has made her TV debut before MAFS
Katie’s feel-good efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, with a heartwarming TV cameo long before she even dreamed of becoming a reality star on MAFS.
In 2023, she and her EATS HQ team appeared on Sunrise alongside weather presenter Sam Mac at the iconic Eumundi Markets.
Katie’s infectious penchant for positivity first caught attention in 2020 when a post she shared on The Kindness Pandemic Facebook page went semi-viral.
She described witnessing a heartwarming moment at a café in Noosa — a dad clearing his table to let a frail, elderly couple sit — and how it inspired her to pay it forward, setting off a ripple effect of goodwill that left her in happy tears.
“See, one little act of kindness, despite what’s going on in your day, can really make a difference for a lot of people. Be kind even when you’re hurting,” she wrote.
The post racked up tens of thousands of likes and earned Katie an interview with 7News. Now, her next moment in the spotlight has arrived!
Who is Katie paired with?
Katie is matched with Tim Gromie, but their MAFS wedding quickly became one of the most disastrous to date.
Moments after saying “I do,” Tim told to his producer he felt no spark with Katie, claiming his type was “short, petite, and blonde or brunette.”
He didn’t wait long to break the news to his new bride, either, dropping the bombshell on the first night of their honeymoon, which led to them sleeping in separate beds. Not great, Tim.
Will Katie and Tim work things out? Time will tell but sadly for Katie, it’s not looking promising.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The dazzling cast of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) 2025 has been revealed, with this season’s dancer shaping up to be quite the colourful bunch!
These celebs will be trading their day jobs for dance rehearsals, and step out of their comfort zones as they Cha-Cha, spin, and twirl their way to the glorious Mirror Ball Trophy.
Returning to host are the dynamic duo, Dr. Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.
The all-star panel of Dancing With The Stars judges is also set to grace our screen once again in 2025. Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess, and Mark Wilson will be giving this year’s cast
So, who’s ready to hit the DF? Meet the cast of Dancing With The Stars 2025.
Shaun Micallef
Shaun Micallef. Image: Instagram
Celebrated Aussie comedian, writer, and actor Shaun Micallef was the first DWTS guest to be announced in November last year.
After a decade working as a solicitor, Shaun made the switch to comedy full-time in 1993, gaining recognition on Full Frontal before creating The Micallef P(r)ogram(me), Welcher & Welcher, and Micallef Tonight.
Most recently, Shaun has been the host of Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation and the long-running satirical series Mad As Hell.
Harry Garside
Harry Garside. Image: Instagram
Olympic boxer Harry Garside is trading his gloves for dancing shoes as the second celebrity confirmed for the upcoming season of DWTS.
The bronze medallist will team up with Siobhan Power, who previously partnered with former AFL star Ben Cousins in the 2024 season of DWTS.
Alongside Laura Byrne, she co-hosts Life Uncut, one of Australia’s most successful female-led podcasts, winning Listener’s Choice three years in a row. She also co-hosts The Pick Up on KISS FM with Byrne.
She’s one of the most recognisable faces in Aussie media, but can she dance?
Rebecca Gibney
Rebecca Ribney will be on Dancing with the Stars.
Actress Rebecca Gibney has been a mainstay on our screens for years. She has starred on Packed to the Rafters, Wanted and Under the Vines. She has also appeared in many Australian films like The Dressmaker.
Speaking to Stellar Magazine about her upcoming stint on the dancing reality show, she said this will be harder than anything else she has done before.
“I’m so far out of my comfort zone. I’m moving my body in ways that I never thought I could. And my body is resisting, trust me,” she told the magazine.
Felicity Ward
Felicity Ward will be on Dancing with the Stars 2025. Image: Instagram.
Comedian Felicity Ward will be strutting her stuff on the dancefloor this year. She plays the awkward, Michael Scott-esque Hannah Howard, on The Office Australia.
She is also a stand up comedian, performing at Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and recently went on tour in the UK with her “I’m Exhausting” tour.
Felicity might have a funny bone, but does she have a dancing bone?
Karina Carvalho
Karina Carvalho will be on Dancing with the Stars 2025. Image: Instagram.
Karina Carvalho, the Seven News anchor in Melbourne will be leaving her news desk for the dancefloor.
She has had a longstanding career, she began her Australian career in WA as a journalist and then a news anchor for the ABC. Karina has also worked in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney for the Australian Broadcaster.
In July 2024, Karina left Aunty for Channel Seven as a presenter for Seven News.
Kyle Shilling
Kyle Shilling will be on Dancing with the Stars 2025. Image: Instagram.
Home and Away actor Kyle Shilling is stepping away from gorgeous Summer Bay to compete on this year’s Dancing with the Stars.
He made history on the Australian soap opera as the first Indigenous main character, playing surfer, Mali Hudson.
Not only is he an actor, but he is also a hip-hop artist! He goes by BLACX and in 2020, he released his debut album, Bildungsroaming.
Mia Fevola
Mia Fevola will be on Dancing with the Stars 2025. Image: Instagram.
Influencer and model Mia Fevola will be competing for the mirrorball trophy on this year’s Dancing with the Stars.
Her last name might sound familar because she is the daughter of AFL superstar Brendan Fevola.
She’s also a make up artist and used to have a loungewear brand called MALLT Collective. Mia has worked with many prominent brands like Nine West, Hyundai and the Australian Open.
Michael Usher
Michael Usher will be on DWTS 2025. Image: Instagram.
Seven News presenter Michael Usher has graced our television screens for years delivering current affairs to Aussies at home.
He has reported on nearly everything, beginning his career as a cadet in Bunbury in WA, he has covered the Olympics, US news, hosted Nightline and Sunday on Nine.
In 2016, he began working for Channel Seven replacing Melissa Doyle as presenter on Seven News Sydney.
Osher Günsberg
Osher Günsberg will be on Dancing with the Stars 2025. Image: Instagram.
One of Australia’s hosting icons Osher Günsberg will be trading his presenter role for a plié on this year’s Dancing with the Stars.
Osher has been on our TVs since the early 2000s hosting shows like Channel V, Australian Idol, and The Bachelor. He also has his own podcast called Better Than Yesterday.
Susie O’Neill
Susie O’Neill will be on Dancing with the Stars this year. Image: Instagram.
Olympian Susie O’Neill will be diving onto the dancefloor on this season of Dancing with the Stars.
Lovingly known as “Madame Butterfly”, she won the 200m butterfly at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and 200m freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Despite her retiring from competitive swimming 20 years ago, she still competes at triathlons and does various swim meets.
Trent Cotchin
Trent Cotchin, his wife Brooke and their three children. Image: Instagram.
Former Richmond Tigers captain Trent Cotchin will be lacing up his dancing shoes for this year’s season of Dancing with the Stars.
Since retiring from the Tigers in 2023, has launched a podcast called Shaped, where he speaks to other former athletes about their lives post-sport.
He has interviewed tennis legend Ash Barty, AFL player Chris Judd and AFLW star Moana Hope.
Dancing With The Stars airs in 2025 on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Australian Idol 2025 hostRicki-Lee Coulter has dished the details about which of this year’s contestants she thinks will be successful this season.
So far, the season has seen some hauntingly beautiful performers during the first week of auditions, and multiple golden tickets have already been snapped up.
While Ricki-Lee stressed during an interview with Chattr that she tries not to have favourites, she did tell us that the two contestants viewers should keep an eye on have already been sent through to the top 30.
“There’s a girl. She’s 16 years old, and her name is Iilysh [Retallick]. I was talking to her before she went into the audition room, and she was as quiet as a mouse, and I was thinking. “This girl is going to go in there, and they’re going to rip her to shreds. They’re not even going to be able to hear her talking because she’s that quiet,” Ricki-Lee told Chattr.
Australian Idol 2025 contestant Iilysh Retallick. Image: Seven.
“And she walks into that audition room and floors everyone. She sung Alanis Morrisette‘s You Oughta Know, and it’s shocking. You just don’t expect it. She’s amazing.”
Ricki-Lee name-dropped another contestant as someone that she thinks will go far onAustralian Idol 2025.
“There’s also a guy named Marshall Hamburger, who’s just incredible. I think he’s definitely one to watch.”
Ricki-Lee and Australian Idol co-host Scott Tweedie. Image: Seven.
Does Ricki-Lee have favourite Australian Idol contestants?
Ricki-Lee made it to the top ten of Australian Idol way back in 2004 as a contestant and returned as a host in 2022.
Having been on the other side of the judges when she was younger, Rick-Leei told Chattr that she can easily relate to how contestants feel.
“I know what it’s like to go through the process; everyone is always hyper-aware of everything that’s going on around them, and they read into everything.
“So if you talk more to one person, they think about that. So, I’m always conscious of making sure that everyone gets time. I have personal time with everyone. I have a chat with every single person when we first get to set.
Ricki-Lee on Australian Idol Season 2 as a contestant. Video: YouTube.
“I go and look at everyone in the eyes, and I say, ‘Good luck’. You’re amazing. I say the same thing to everyone. So no one feels like, ‘Oh, my God. She talked to me, I’m going home.'”
However, Ricki-Lee admitted that while she does her best to be neutral, deep down, she has her favourite contestants who she hopes will go far in the competition.
“It’s hard to not have a favourite because I do have favourites,” she laughed. “Everybody connects differently to different people.”
The Australian Idol host explained that it’s the nature of the show that people are drawn to different contestants because of the style of music they like or the type of personality that the viewer is usually drawn to.
“I feel like it’s natural to have favourites.”
It sure sounds like we already know who Ricki-Lee’s favourites are this year!
Australian Idol 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
We couldn’t even get through our first Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 dinner party without an unhealthy dose of gaslighting. A lot of the MAFS 2025 couples seem chummy, whether that’s an act or not, but not everyone’s rainbows and followers. What fun would that be? Let’s focus on the two couples who have gone to shit for this MAFS recap instead.
Eliot has somehow gotten worse
Eliot with one l and one t has made the horrible decision of meeting with the one and only John Aiken. Our master reminds Eliot that even though he’s good-looking, he’s 35 and single for a reason.
Eliot disagrees with literally everything John says, but not before stating that he wanted a young librarian and got an old Kardashian.
Young librarians are extinct, no? Image: Nine.
He never showed up to the dinner party, and for that, I am #grateful.
Tim’s not done messing with Katie’s MAFS 2025 experience
Katie rocked up to the dinner party alone, truly looking like she could start crying at any given moment. She relayed what happened between the pair, but politely asked everyone to go easy on Timif he showed up at the dinner party.
When Tim showed up, he and Katie spoke away from the group, and everything seemed amicable. He told Katie that her saying hello made her “go up” in his “books,” which is gross.
o fun I’m being scored. Image: Nine.
This is not about her being good enough for you. Has this man stopped to wonder whether or not she even likes him?
During dinner, Tim starts laughing at Lauren’s misfortune as some kind of messed up benchmark for how he’s not so bad after all.
r u effing kidding me? Image: Nine.
He then accuses Katie of not trying to get to know him. UM. Did we all watch the same episode where Katie had to clutch at boring shit like photography and fishing to get the man to talk?
Because Tim has already done a spectacular job at making Katie feel terrible about herself, she starts to believe that maybe she is the problem (she’s not).
She starts calling herself a “rookie” at relationships, which might be true, but her inexperience is not the issue here. Tim’s ability to take advantage of someone who’s feeling insecure is. It’s horrible.
Luckily, many people at the dinner table can see what a manipulator he’s being and start testing him. Carina asks about his honeymoon, but all Tim wants to talk about is Vanuatu.
Can we talk about France? Image: Nine.
I know they got an overseas holiday and he got a domestic one, but I refuse to believe this bloke cares that much about two people who aren’t blonde, petite and quiet like he so desires.
Five-time Survivor player Parvati Shallow has gone ahead and give the people what they want by rougely revealing the Survivor: Australia V The World air date.
In late 2024, it was announced that Australian Survivor would have two seasons; Brains v Brawn II and Australia V The World. Network 10 announced that the former would premiere in February 2025, but haven’t yet dropped an air date for the international mash-up.
However, thanks to a recent interview with Parvati, we can now pencil the season into our calendars.
Parvati Shallow on Survivor: Winners at War. Image: CBS.
When is Survivor: Australia v The World 2025 airing?
While answering a question about whether she’d ever go on Survivor again, the former winner casually announced that Survivor: Australia V The World will air in mid-2025.
“I’m going to say no. After I just played Australian Survivor v the World, which will air in July, I’m done,” she replied.
“Five seasons of Survivor is so much Survivor, and it just changes your brain. I’m good, I’m done, that’s it for me.
What other Survivor: Australia V The World spoilers did Parvati drop?
Parvati competed on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, which is currently airing on 10Play, alongside Australian Survivor alum David Genat.
Both reality stars are also competing on Survivor: Australian v The World 2025 later this year, and Parvati revealed which show she agreed to do first.
“I wasn’t going to do [Deal or No Deal Island] when I was first approached, because I had already signed on to do Australian Survivor just like a month after Deal was filmed. But, [producers] convinced me and I’m so glad I did because it was truly a blast, it’s the most fun I’ve ever had playing a game,” she said.
David Genat and Parvati Shallow on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2. Image: CBS.
Parvati— who carries the nickname of the Black Widow on Survivor thanks to her past of aligning with women— also alluded to a potential Australia v The World alliance with Survivor New Zealand‘s Lisa Stanger.
“I just played Australian Survivor, and I played with this girl Lisa from Survivor New Zealand. We were on the same tribe, and she was like, ‘I think people have it wrong about you; they think that you’re a mean girl and selfish and that you only do things just for you, but I think you’re really nice and really cool and people want to work with you in these games because you’re cool and fun to hang out with.'” She laughed.
How long was Survivor: Australian v The World 2025 filmed for?
In a separate interview promoting the upcoming season, Parvati revealed that Survivor: Australian v The World is shorter than a regular season.
In America, the castaways were traditionally sent away for 39 days, but that was permanently shortened to 26 days in 2021. Meanwhile, in Australia, the winner will have spent up to 55 days in the wilderness.
“It’s an international season of Survivor, it’s like the Olympics of Survivor, Australia versus The World. It’s a compressed game, it’s shorter, and it’s goign to be more intense,” she explained during an interview for the Chicks In The Office podcast.
Remember Belle Gibson, the wellness influencer who used a fake cancer diagnosis to build an empire? Well, her truly baffling story is being used as the basis for the upcoming Netflix limited series Apple Cider Vinegar.
For the uninitiated, Belle claimed to defy all odds by triumphing over terminal brain cancer using nothing but the power of healthy eating and wellness remedies.
Apple Cider Vinegar takes inspiration from the incredible true story of Belle — here’s everything we know.
Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson in Apple Cider Vinegar. Image: Netflix.
When will Apple Cider Vinegar be released?
Apple Cider Vinegar will premiere on Netflix on February 6.
Is there an Apple Cider Vinegar trailer?
There is. The latest trailer focuses on Belle Gibson’s groundbreaking interview with Tara Brown on 60 Minutes during which she was confronted about her lies. There’s also another full-length trailer. You can watch both below.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar about?
Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson in Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar. Image: Netflix.
The Belle-inspired Netflix show is set around when Instagram first started.
According to Netflix, the show “follows two young women who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way.” This would be incredibly inspiring if it were true.
“This is a true-ish story based on a lie about the rise and fall of a wellness empire, the culture that built it up and the people who tore it down.”
Is the series about Belle Gibson?
Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee acting out a scene. Image: Netflix.
The show is inspired by the novel The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, where it explains how Belle conned the world that she healed her “cancer” with a healthy diet.
“Samantha Strauss has created a series that is searing in its comment but entertaining at its very core. It’s complex, it’s got bounce, and it’s got bite, and we love it,” executive producers Liz Watts and Louise Gough said.
Samantha is an award-winning Australian writer (Nine Perfect Strangers) who is scripting the show with Anya Beyersdorf and Angela Betzien.
Who is in the cast of Apple Cider Vinegar?
On December 14, Netflix unveiled the all-star cast which includes TV Week Gold Logie nominee Mark Coles Smith, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart‘s Alycia Debnam-Carey and TheBold Type star Aisha Dee.
Joining them are Kaitlyn Dever(Dopesick, Unbelievable), Tilda Cobham-Hervey(The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart) and Ashley Zukerman(Succession).
Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee will star in the series. Image: Netflix.
Additional cast joining them includes, Susie Porter (Irreverent, Wentworth), Matt Nable (Transfusion, Last King of the Cross), Phoenix Raei (The Night Agent), Chai Hansen (Night Sky, The New Legends of Monkey), Rick Davies (Offspring), Kieran Darcy-Smith (Mr Inbetween), Catherine McClements (Total Control) and Essie Davis (One Day, The Babadook).
Watch Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix from February 6.
After making an absolute spectacle of himself at the first Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 dinner party, Australia’s least-favourite MAFS groom Tim Gromie is set for even more drama at the first commitment ceremony, due to air Sunday night.
The controversial groom, who has already thrown in the towel on his MAFS marriage to Katie Johnstonafter delivering a bare minimum effort, will reportedly do exactly what he did at the first dinner party and storm out of the commitment ceremony when he doesn’t get his way, according to So Dramatic.
An insider told the podcast that Tim felt “stitched up” and that he doesn’t take it well when the experts “rip into him”, leading him to finally leave the experiment.
MAFS fans react to Tim’s shocking dinner party behaviour: “Single for life”
It’s safe to say fans won’t be sad to see the back of Tim, after his dinner party antics left MAFS viewers outraged during Monday night’s episode, with the groom being called out for gaslighting Katie, leading to her apologising to him at the dinner party.
Thanks, we hate it. Photo: Nine
In case you need a quick refresher, Tim has not been a stellar husband after being disappointed with Katie upon meeting her at the altar, as his usual type is “petite, blonde or brunette”. After a painful honeymoon which left Katie in tears numerous times as a guarded Tim appeared to dodge her attempts at getting to know him better, Katie and Tim went to the dinner party separately.
While Katie asked the group to stand-down on their attacks on Tim and give him space, later at the dinner party he turned on his wife saying he felt like she didn’t put enough effort in. “All I will say is that I feel like I’m the one who has made most of the effort,” Tim said, with Katie later telling producers, “Hearing that I was like ‘what the hell?’ He’s the one who has been pushing me away since day one. He’s the one who has rejected me.”
Tim Gromie delivers a masterclass in gaslighting. Photo: Nine
Tim then went on to tell Katie she “betrayed his trust” by not sticking up for him, saying he was the most “honest” out of the two of them. “One of the things I find hard about you is you are who you, and maybe because you’ve been by yourself for so many years, that’s who you are,” he then said to Katie, leading her to apologise to him.
Needless to say, MAFS fans were pretty furious at the gaslighting masterclass, taking to social media to slam the groom’s behaviour.
“Tim gave a masterclass on how to gaslight someone at tonight’s dinner party!” one person said, with another agreeing, “Tim needs a reality check… no self awareness at all.”
“He’s going to be single for life now,” someone else commented, with another saying, “I’m just feeling really sad and disappointed that there are people like Tim out there thinking that sort of behaviour is a totally normal and acceptable way to treat a woman.”
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Matty J is getting real about gender roles on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025, and it’s sparking an important conversation.
On the January 3 episode, the former Bachelor star opened up to fellow campmate Tina Provis about the internal struggle he’s faced as his wife, Laura Byrne, became the family’s breadwinner.
While Matty J is incredibly proud of Laura’s success, he admitted that shifting parenting roles and societal expectations weren’t always easy to handle. Here’s what we learned on I’m a Celebrity 2025.
Who is Matty J?
Matty J (Matthew Johnson) first won Aussie hearts as the runner-up on The Bachelorette Australia in 2016. He then got his second shot at love (and found it!) as the leading man on The Bachelor in 2017, where he met now-wife Laura. The couple have since welcomed two daughters, Marlie-Mae and Lola.
Matt J on The Bachelorette Australia 2016. Image: Ten
Before reality TV fame, Matty worked in marketing at top agencies in Sydney and London. These days, he’s a familiar face on Aussie screens, with hosting gigs on The Living Room, Luxury Escapes TV, Studio 10, and even appearing Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. He’s also dabbled in weather presenting for Weekend Today and co-hosted the 2023 Logies red carpet alongside Laura.
Beyond TV, Matty entertains his 465k Instagram followers and co-hosts the podcast Two Doting Dads with comedian Ash Wicks. The duo also released their first children’s book, The Quest for Free Time, in 2024.
Matty J talks parenting, insecurities, and breaking stereotypes on I’m a Celeb 2025
At the I’m a Celebrity basecamp, Matty J got deep with Tina about the evolving roles of mums and dads, admitting that he initially struggled with being the more hands-on parent while Laura’s career skyrocketed.
It started during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the cancellation of Luxury Escapes, a show he was set to host, while Laura’s jewellery business and podcast, Life Uncut, took off.
“It was lucky because Laura was still so busy during COVID that I kind of then slotted into more of an involved parent,” Matty reflected.
Matty J in the Tok Tokkie on I’m a Celebrity 2025. Image: Ten
While he was incredibly proud of Laura’s success, he confessed to battling feelings of inadequacy when it came to recognition for his own contributions at home.
“When Laura did the podcast, people would come up and ask for a photo with Laura,” he said. “First and foremost, [I’m] so proud of Laura, because she’s getting recognition for what she was doing. Then there’s voices in your head, like ‘you should be getting recognition, too.’”
Matty recalled conversations at social gatherings where Laura was showered with praise, while his role as a dad went largely unnoticed.
“No one really gives recognition for the work you do at home with the kids,” he confessed.
Challenging outdated gender roles
In another refreshingly honest moment, Matty admitted that he used to feel uncomfortable with his role shift, questioning why he was the one doing daycare pickups or grocery shopping.
“Sometimes I’m like, ‘Oh, I should be the one making the money. Why am I at the supermarket buying groceries? I’m weak for doing that.’”
Tina, however, was quick to reassure him: “I think you’re brave to be able to recognise that and say that, though, because so many people wouldn’t.”
Matty and Tina. Image: Ten
Matty agreed, acknowledging that outdated gender norms still hold power over how men and women see themselves especially when it comes to parenting.
“It took me a long time to really to acknowledge the work I was doing at home with the kids, with the family,” he said.
“It is this stupid old ideology that men should be out there earning an income and a woman should be at home looking after the house.”
“I’m hoping that the next generation coming through can stop thinking in that way, because that narrative is just so faded now.”
Love to hear it, Matty. Here’s to rewriting the rules!
I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
The photos and the videos show the actress and media personality appearing to break down in tears while taking a phone call, before getting up and stumbling before she got back to her car. Taking to Instagram, Kate has announced a break from radio, while also calling out the paparazzi that published the footage of her.
Kate candidly shared with fans and followers that she experiences mental health battles and thanked Nova and her close circle for being there for her during this difficult time.
‘Relentless stalking’: Kate Ritchie calls out paparazzi
In a lengthy post, Kate wrote, “I struggle with mental health issues at times, which are deeply personal. This has proven to be a bigger challenge than I imagined,” before adding, “This is also a problem many others are struggling with. They know what it’s like. The images of me taken last week show that I wasn’t okay on that day. My struggle is not helped by the relentless stalking of me by the paparazzi, in fact, they are making it much worse. Due to their constant harassment, they significantly add pressure and make my recovery that much more difficult.”
Kate Ritchie with her radio co-hosts Fitzy and Wippa. Photo: Instagram.com/kateritchieofficial
She also begged for the people who took the footage to “reconsider” and to think of the harm that can be inflicted on those suffering.
“To those profiting from invading my privacy, a simple question – would you treat, say, your sister, mother, or daughter the same if they had similar challenges?”
Many of Kate’s fans and famous friends threw their support behind her, wishing her well in the comments and backing up her sentiment about the paparazzi.
“You hold your head high. No one should be invading your privacy ever. You’ve got this. Know that you are loved. Hang in there. One day at a time. Take the time that you need to heal,” singer and actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte commented. “Darling Kate. Sending all the love in the world. Please don’t let them break your spirit. Remember how loved you are. You are a national treasure and there is so much support for you. Go gently sweetheart. Here if you need a hug,” actress Rebecca Gibney said.
“Love you, Kate. Always here,” her radio co-host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald responded, with presenter and singer David Campbell saying, “Sending much love to you.”
The bubbly blonde was sent packing after receiving the fewest votes from the Australian public to keep her in the competition.
Although Samantha’s time in the jungle was cut short, she’s certainly no stranger to long stints on reality TV. During her time on MAFS, she and her TV husband Al Perkins almost made it to the Finals Vows ceremony but chose to leave the experiment during the prior Commitment Ceremony.
Samantha and Al on MAFS. Image: Nine.
Reflecting on her time on the two reality shows, Samantha told Chattr in an interview that they were “completely different”.
“Having dinner at a MAFS Dinner Party compared to having dinner in the jungle with celebrities was a big difference,” she laughed.
Samantha added that the difference between the two reality shows was one of the reasons she decided to join theI’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 cast in the first place.
“The first reality TV show I did was all about love and being connected to one other person. Whereas this was about me, my journey, and being able to really get out of my comfort zone.”
“The cameras are on you 24/7 with I’m a Celebrity and it’s all about building connections and growing yourself, pushing yourself, and it’s led with kindness. I feel like I was really able to be my vulnerable self.”
Although Samantha admits that MAFS is the reason she got asked to be on I’m a Celebrity, she revealed that she’ll be tuning in her former co-stars in the South African jungle this year, rather than watching the new batch of brides and grooms.
“I actually haven’t watched MAFS since I’ve been on it; it’s quite triggering,” she said. “I wish the couples the best, but I think I’ll probably be spending my time watching my other campmates do fun things that I wish I was doing with them. I think I’ll be watching I’m a Celebrity this year.”
Samantha Moitzi on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025. Image: Ten
Who does Samantha think will win I’m a Celebrity?
Samantha confidently listed off three names when asked who she thinks will take home the crown on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025.
“My top three is Sam [Thaiday], Reggie[Bird] and Max [Balegde], and I reckon everyone knows it.”
Could Reggie take out her third reality TV win? Time will tell!
I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
The more Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 weddings we have, the less likely we are to remember everyone come May 2025. That is only a good thing.
There were a lot of terrible people to write about for this MAFS recap. Let’s meet them.
Tony’s cousin is baffled by Morena’s age
The producers are working overtime to makeTony seem likeable by showing outtakes from his kitchen. Morena, who he’s been matched with, is doing more with her life at 57 than I am at 34.
And more with her makeup and for that, I am jealous. Image: Nine.
Morena was in a shit relationship for a couple of decades and has found herself a la Elizabeth Gilbert since, something she would like to express with her wedding dress choice. Considering Tony is wearing a maroon velvet suit, we are convinced they are a good MAFS 2025 match.
So quirky! Image: Nine.
They seem to get along and vibe each other’s European-ness. But Tony’s cousin is not impressed by Morena’s age which is four years Tony’s senior. “Holy moly, that’s old!” he tells Tony upon finding out they exist within the same decade.
Dude she’s the same generation as you!!!! Image: Nine.
He thinks Tony is ageing rather well and should be able to “get away” with someone between the ages of 38-42, which is rather specific.
Ah yes, that’s exactly what I’m thinking as I get my Botox injected — “This will help me get away with dating someone 10 years my junior even though dating someone 4 years my senior would be incomprehensible.”
Ugh.
Jacqui and Ryan are truly the worst
Oh, how I hate this MAFS 2025 couple.
Introducing the worst couple of 2025. Image: Nine.
Jacqui puts together pitch decks to convince people why they should be together. I laugh, but I would love to see one of these PowerPoints. She mentions being a model twice in the episode and even says something about being Miss New Zealand.
“I was a model.” Image: Nine. I heard you the first time. Image: Nine.
Ryan also sucks. He’s kind of full of himself and reckons he will live to 110 — something that will be more achievable if he can find a wife. He says “warrior” a lot.
You’ve triggered my nostalgic brain, Xena. Image: Nine.
They were both bullied which doesn’t do the job of making me hate them any less.
Jacqui also hates Ryan: Warrior Princess because he:
Is not blonde
Has facial hair
Wrote his vows
Does not offer his jacket in the cold
Does not have a favourable choice in dog
Your dog sounds like a little bitch. Image: Nine.
Jacqui doesn’t hate the fact that he dropped her on the dancefloor; however, the Warrior Princess is mortified and begs the producers not to make her the laughingstock of the nation by airing the moment on national television.
In case you need a refresher, Tim was less than impressed after meeting his bride, calling her a “lovely girl” on camera before chucking a hissy fit when he thought he wasn’t being filmed. He later repetitively said to producers (and then to Katie herself) that he didn’t feel a “spark” and that his type was someone “short, petite and blonde or brunette.”
Now Tim has reportedly deleted most of his social media, with a source telling Daily Mail Australia that Tim wanted “nothing to do with the show anymore” after he finished filming MAFS. “Tim felt like the experts had really let him down, and he wasn’t shy about making his frustrations known. It got to the point where he didn’t want to be associated with the show at all,” the insider added.
It definitely wasn’t love at first sight for Tim when he met Katie. Image: Nine
MAFS fans unearth Tim’s pop-punk band
While Tim is keeping a low profile, it’s hard to hide from the eagle-eyed MAFS fans who often turn into detectives during the seasons. Now some have unearthed Tim’s band on Instagram, with the 38-year-old seen playing the drums for the band called The Last Dance.
While as aforementioned Tim has obviously deleted his social media, he’s also not mentioned at all in the band’s bio, and the band hasn’t been active on Instagram since July 2024.
One video shows them doing a cover of hit Paramore song Misery Business and, look, it’s… rough. Should a band of men enthusiastically be singing the line “Once a whore you’re nothing more”? Probably not.
MAFS fans have started leaving comments on the band’s page, especially the images of Tim. “Well this didn’t age well, did it,” one person said, with another leaving a vomiting face emoji.
Aussie music fans give warning to MAFS’ Tim
Over on TikTok, fans have also noticed Tim sporting a tattoo of Australian metal band The Amity Affliction, with the design for their album Let The Ocean Take Me. Needless to say, fans weren’t impressed. “God forbid we see you in a moshpit, son,” one person said on TikTok. “We don’t claim him,” another fan added.
We’re getting a serious history lesson from Sigrid Thornton on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025, who, it turns out, has a pretty epic mum.
First, the Aussie screen icon opened up about her recent ADHD diagnosis, and now, in the episode that aired on February 2, Sigrid shone a spotlight on her late mum, MerleThornton, a feminist who was an absolute force of nature.
Merle famously chained herself to the bar of Brisbane’s Regatta Hotel to protest Queensland’s ban on women drinking in public bars — a move that would go on to change history.
Here’s what we learned about the iconic Merle, and how she shaped Sigrid’s fearless spirit… even if it did land her in a jail cell!
“A radical feminist from the early days”
Chatting with award-winning comedian Geraldine Hickey and social media star Max Balegde at the I’m a Celebrity basecamp, Sigrid shared just how brave her mum was when it came to fighting for equality.
“Mum was a radical feminist from early days,” she recalled.
“She and a couple of friends of hers, particularly one, went into a pub in Brisbane called the Regatta Hotel.”
Back then, women were only allowed in ladies’ lounges, something Merle wasn’t going to accept.
“They went into the pub and they chained themselves, like the suffragettes, to the railing.”
Geraldine Hickey, Sigrid Thornton and Max Balegde on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025. Image: Ten
In her Tok Tokkie, Sigrid explained this wasn’t just about having a beer. It was about equal access to social spaces where major conversations were happening.
“The public bar in those days was a kind of centre for social activity for men. And a lot of the social discourse happened in the bar. And women were excluded from that because they were regarded as the tender sex, the fairer sex.”
The protest made some serious noise, even making international news.
“The police arrived. It was huge. It actually made the international news… It was scandalous.”
When Geraldine asked how people reacted, Sigrid explained: “There were some real naysayers. And in the course of Mum’s career as a feminist, she had death threats and all sorts of things. She didn’t tell us about it at the time… She was incredibly strong.”
Merle’s activism paid off, and Queensland’s laws were soon changed.
Her impact hasn’t been forgotten, with a former Queensland premier promising to erect a statue of Merle at the Regatta Hotel.
“I hope the new government takes this up,” Sigrid said. Same! Give Merle her flowers already!
As Geraldine summed up perfectly: “Cheers to Merle for allowing us to have a drink in the front bar.”
How Sigrid Thornton’s mum inspired her (and that time she got arrested!)
As we learned on the episode of I’m a Celebrity, Sigrid didn’t just grow up hearing about activism from her mum, she lived it. And sometimes, that meant things got a little intense.
“I used to go to women’s liberation meetings at a young age,” she shared.
“Mum and Dad and, Harold, my brother and I were all arrested in a protest against the Vietnam War — the Vietnam War moratorium demonstrations which were happening all over the world. They were just arresting everyone.”
How old was Sigrid when she got thrown into a cell? Just 13 years old! Crazy.
“I was 13, and we were locked up in a cell,” she recalled. Sheesh, that’s one fearless family.
Geraldine, Sigrid and Max. Image: Ten
Merle’s legacy lives on through Sigrid, and thanks to I’m a Celebrity 2025, even more of us get to learn about her impact. What an absolute powerhouse!
I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Harry is the second celebrity to be named for the upcoming season of DWTS. Comedian Shaun Micallef was the first guest to be announced in November last year.
The Olympic Bronze medallist will be paired with Siobhan Power, who was former AFL star Ben Cousins‘ dance partner in the 2024 season of DTWS.
Harry Garside on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) 2025. Image: Seven.
Who will Harry compete against in DWTS 2025?
While only two celebrities have been named for the 2025 season of DWTS, plenty of rumours are swirling about the rest of the cast for this year.
According to some pundits, Channel Seven is eying TV personalities like Kate Ritchie and David “Kochie” Koch to join the competition. Another rumour notes that the talent will only be from Channel 7, so it makes the guessing game a bit easier for us!
But, as the show doesn’t air for months, we won’t know who is in the cast for a while!
DWTS will be hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, with judgesCraig Revel Horwood, Sharna Burgess, Helen Richey and Mark Wilson giving the celebrities feedback.
Harry has a reality TV past
Harry Garside on I’m A Celeb 2023. Image: Ten.
Dancing With The Stars isn’t the first reality television show Harry has appeared on. He was in the 2023 cast of I’m A Celebrity Australia. He was the runner-up of that season, losing to netball legend, Liz Ellis.
You’ll be able to see Harry dance his way into your hearts later this year on DWTS.
Dancing With The Stars airs in 2025 on Channel 7 and 7plus.
The second season of Squid Game was only released a month ago, but we’ve got some good news, Season 3 has been confirmed, with the release date announced for June this year!
Streaming giant Netflix announced the popular Korean dystopian drama would be back for its third season; however, it is also the final season.
Netflix has shared images and a small amount of details about the popular show. Let’s dive into what we know!
Everything we know about Squid Game Season 3
When does Squid Game Season 3 premiere?
Squid Game’s third and final season will be released on June 27, 2025.
Where can I watch Squid Game?
You can watch Squid Game season 1 and 2 only on Netflix.
What is the plot of Season 3?
A still from Squid Game Season 3. Image: Netflix.
For the third season of Squid Game, we will continue to see protagonist Gi-hun and Front Man clash in the upcoming episodes.
Series director, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk dropped some of the plot for the upcoming season in a letter to the show’s fans.
“Seong Gi-hun, who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1, returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn’t seem to be an easy opponent this time either,” he wrote.
“The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year. I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.
“We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come.”
Who is in the season 3 cast?
We’ve got some insight into the Squid Game Season 3 cast.
The returning cast includes Lee Jung-jae ias Gi-hun, Park Gyu-young as pink guard No-eul, and Lee Byung-hun as the evil Front Man.
What happened in the season 2 finale?
In the Squid Game Season 2 finale, Gi-hun attempts to get his fellow competitors to go against the architects of the game.
While the plan seems to be flawless, the Front Man, who has been hiding in plain sight as Player 001, double crosses Gi-hun and crushes the uprising.
In a shocking move, the Front Man kills Gi-hun’s best friend, Jung-bae.
Is there a trailer for Squid Game season 3?
There is not an official trailer yet! However, do not fret, Netflix has dropped a short clip highlighting all of its new content coming to the streaming platform, which does mention Squid Game. Watch that below.
Squid Game Season 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix. Season 3 will premiere in June 2025.
Mere moments after the duo exchanged vowels, Tim told his producer that he didn’t feel a spark with Katie, and said that his type was someone “short, petite and blonde or brunette.”
Tim broke the news to Katie on the first night of their honeymoon, and they slept in separate beds. Following the episode airing, MAFS 2024 bride Lucinda Light spoke out in support of Katie.
However, have the newlyweds managed to patch up their differences? Read on to find out if Katie and Tim are still together.
Katie at the MAFS 2025 Hens party. Image: Nine.
Katie and Tim’s pairing
The experts matched Katie and Tim, with Alessandra Rampolla saying, “Tim is the self-described nice guy, and I think that’s exactly what Katie needs.”
On paper, Tim and Katie are quite the match. According to his Channel 9 bio, Tim was looking for a caring partner and wants to find a genuine connection, while Katie was hoping for a decent man who is kind and honest, wants a family and knows how to communicate.
Tim at the MAFS 2025 Bucks party. Image: Nine.
Tim’s dating app behavior spoils MAFS ending
Things didn’t look promising during the second week of MAFS airing, with women that Tim’s allegedly interacted with on dating apps have spilled some dirty details.
One of those people is Alexandria Funnell of That’s Showbiz, Baby podcast. She posted a reel saying that she’s seen Tim on dating apps “so much”.
“As recently as a month ago, he was sending me likes,” Alexandria said in the clip.
Another woman told Instagram account MAFS Uncensored that she saw Tim at a dating event recently and said that he spoke negatively about his time on the show.
“He tells me that he’s on the next season of MAFS and shows me his profile MAFS photo. I start humouring him and ask him if he [is] still with the bride LOL,” the person claimed.
“He says no, he’s not. He’s not remotely interested in her. He says that he wanted a short blonde or brunette; instead, he got a large girl with “tits up to her neck.”
They left MAFS 2025 alright, but definitely not together. Tim showed up unexpectedly just as the first Commitment Ceremony was about to start after never showing up for the move into Skye Suites with Katie.
The pair both wrote Leave, but not before Tim tried to blame Katie checking her emails for the relationship going badly.
The verdict? These two are definitely not together anymore. Honestly, I’d be surprised if they’ll be able to manage a friendship after this.
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
