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Check out this throwback clip of Australian Idol 2025’s Mzuki on X Factor!

by Amy Shapiro

Mzuki (real name Serenity Palomares) had us bewitched from the moment she stepped onto Australian Idol 2025, making her unique mark with a sick performance of Missy Elliott’s Get Ur Freak On, plus a taste of her own original rap.

The 28-year-old Melbournian has always had music in her soul, and according to her Idol audition, she’s been obsessed with it since the age of 12, when she first Googled “how to rap”.

Fast forward to today, and she’s dubbed herself the High Priestess of Rap, serving up a unique blend of hip-hop, pop, and some spiritual magic that has us spellbound.

But what else do we know about Mzuki? Let’s dive into her story before Australian Idol!

Split image of MzUki from Australian Idol 2025: As a baby playing a keyboard (left) and Australian Idol 2025 contestant performing on stage (right)
Baby Mzuki and Mzuki on Australian Idol 2025. Image: Instagram

She was on X Factor!

That’s right! Australian Idol isn’t Mzuki’s first reality TV rodeo.

Back in 2014, Mzuki (who went by Serenity at the time) was a contestant on X Factor Australia as part of the girl group, XOX. Alongside Chaska Halliday, Nada-Leigh Nasser, and Tahnie Cristini, she made it all the way to the Top 10.

Here’s a little throwback of her her group performing:

She’s an actress, too

Mzuki isn’t just a music star, she’s also dabbled in acting. According to her StarNow profile, she was an extra on Ja’mie: Private School Girl. How *random*!

Turns out, Mzuki’s music already hit the screens long before Idol. Tracks from her Power Moves and Lifestyle EPs have been featured on major shows in the US, New Zealand, and Australia, including HBO Max’s The Hype and BET+’s The Family Business

Outside the silver screen her singles have also made the rounds on FBI radio, Triple J Unearthed, Cada, and Apple Music US. Not too shabby, Mzuki!

She’s already killing it on TikTok

Mzuki has already made quite the splash online. With almost 100K followers on TikTok, Mzuki shares everything from her pop-stardom journey to tarot readings and spirituality.

@itzmzuki

✨No hashtags 🙏🏽 if you see this it's meant for you ! 🥂💕 followmyigforgoodluck 🍀

♬ Own Brand Freestyle – FelixThe1st & Dreya Mac

That’s right, she’s a spiritual healer

Music isn’t Mzuki’s only passion — we know from her audition she’s also deep into spirituality. As a tarot reader, manifestation coach, and self-proclaimed “Conscious Creator”, she encourages her followers to manifest their dreams.

She even brought tarot into her Australian Idol audition, flipping the Death card for Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands (yikes!).

So can Mzuki manifest an Australian Idol win? We’ll have to wait and see!

Australian Idol 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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MAFS 2025 Episode 26 Recap: The couple swap causes chaos

by Chantelle Schmidt

Dave confirms what we all suspected to be true: he does not love Jamie back (yet). What great timing for a Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couple swap, where everyone will find out that the grass may be greener on the other side, but anything that grows on reality TV will need constant watering.

Veronica finds out there is a MAFS couple swap.
Ermagherd! Image: Nine.

Important news: Eliot reads a lot. I don’t know why I am surprised to find out he is a bookworm, but as a writer myself, I have a girl boner.

Weirdly, it does not seem to give Veronica the same excitement as she makes a jab about it. Eliot says he spends as much time reading books as she does in the bathroom. If I was as hot as her, I, too, would spend a lot of time with the mirror.

Veronica and Eliot argue over books and bathroom time on MAFS.
Should’ve written leave. Image: Nine.

So Paul had a thing with Awhina’s identical twin sister, Cleo. Because the producers are sadistic, they’ve put Awhina with Paul for the couple swap challenge, which would be fine if Cleo wasn’t identical to Awhina. Like, literally, genetically identical.

Carina finds out that Paul will move in with Awhina on MAFS.
So what happens when she wears a shower cap huh?! Will you be turned on? Image: Nine.

Awhina jokes that if she’s put up with Adrian for eight weeks, she can absolutely put up with Paul for three days. It would be funny if it weren’t brutally true. On the other severely misguided hand, Adrian thinks Awhina will realise how good she had it with Adrian after spending time with another husband.

Carina is very sad about Cleo’s identical sister, Awhina, moving in because it’ll basically be like Paul looking into the eyes of someone he got jiggy with for three days, I imagine.

Carina cries as Paul comforts her on MAFS Season 12.
WAAAAAAAAAA. Image: Nine.

Ryan and Beth have been paired together. He tells the Brit he’ll be as open as he chooses to be about his relationship with Jacqui and how “they conduct themselves”.

Ryan reads from a piece of paper with Beth on the couch during a MAFS episode.
I’d like to see you try. Image: Nine.

He declares this not long after suggesting they have a swear jar for her stay. Beth thinks he’s a right wank and I don’t disagree.

Ryan smiles at Beth while eating from a plate.
I saved my testosterone for this. Image: Nine.

Jacqui, however, is having the time of her life, with Jeff steaming her clothes, making her dinner, and basically not being Ryan.

Jacqui smiles at Jeff while sitting on the couch during MAFS.
MUST BE NICE. Image: Nine.

Paul asks Awhina whether or not she sees Carina’s jealousy as a potential issue. Awhina feels weird commenting on it as she’s not a jealous person, even though she got angry about Adrian’s appearance because others would find him hot (her words, not mine).

Awhina looks stressed while listening to Paul's MAFS confession.
Jealousy? I don’t know her. Image: Nine.

Paul then tells Awhina that Carina is “a snob” who can come across as “judgey” and it’s giving him the ick.

Awhina and Paul converse on MAFS.
That was way harsh, Tai. Image: Nine.

Just how I dream of my partner talking about me! One of my exes called me entitled and greedy to my actual face, so sadly, I know the feeling.

Paul’s not done. He tells Awhina that when Carina found out about Cleo, she said, “I didn’t know you would go for that kind of calibre.”

Awhina looking shocked on MAFS.
WE ARE THE SAME EGG. Image: Nine.

Reminder: these two women are identical. Reminder: these two women are sisters and best friends.

Why would Paul think that’s a good idea?

Why is Ryan’s bed like half the size of everyone else’s?

These MAFS 2025 recaps also appear on the Talking Schmidt Substack and have been reproduced here with permission.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Apparently MAFS’ Dave was rejected from this popular reality show

by Rachel Choy

While we’ve all been low-key in love with Dave Hand on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, some cheeky rumours are starting to swirl about his real personality outside the show. Could he just be on MAFS for fame? It wouldn’t be the first time!

Woman’s Day recently reported that Dave actually applied for Abbie Chatfield’s show FBoy Island not long after calling it quits from his ex-fiancée. 

He was believed to have been in a relationship with Stephanie Jaksch for three-and-a-half years, but the couple called it quits after a year of being engaged.

“They split, and as we all find out, he went straight on to apply to go on reality TV,” one of Stephanie’s pals claimed.

“Applications for FBoy Island closed around the time of their split in November 2023.”

We all know that Dave had a big social media presence before MAFS, with his @siliconevalleycaulking TikTok account going viral a few times. 

An insider tells Chattr it’s possible that Dave was on MAFS for the limelight. 

“Dave had an on screen and off screen persona,” they spill. “He would be friends with everyone backstage but then yell during the Dinner Parties.”

MAFS 2025 Dave and Jamie
Dave and his wife Jamie on MAFS. Image: Nine

Dave’s ex was blindsided by his MAFS appearance

According to Stephanie’s friend, Dave’s ex was stunned to see him on MAFS.

“The advertising started and the grooms were revealed — that’s when Steph found out,” the source claimed. 

“No one wants to hear that their ex-fiancé is getting married, let alone have that happen on national TV!”

While we weren’t able to get in touch with Stephanie directly, her friend told Woman’s Day that she’s over the “‘good guy’ narrative” he’s been given on MAFS.

“Dave wasn’t ready for a serious relationship with Steph. That was very clear when they broke up. It is hard to imagine much had changed in the months between separating from her and going on MAFS,” Stephanie’s pal spilled.

Dave Jamie MAFS 2025
Dave and Jamie in happier times. Image: Nine

Considering an insider told Chattr that Dave wasn’t into his MAFS wife Jamie Marinos from the honeymoon, perhaps he’s really not the big green flag we all thought.

“It was obvious Dave never was into Jamie and just went along and led her along for the entire show. He even said yes at Final Vows,” the source said. “Afterwards Jamie broke up with him because she knew he was leading her on.”

With the partner swap challenge happening this week, the next few episodes are going to be a wild ride!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Laura Noonan on why she went by her last name on Survivor: “Gender bias is a real thing”

by Danica Baker

As soon as she stepped foot on the Australian Survivor 2025 beach, Laura Noonan made it clear that her fellow castaways should call her by her last name.

While there was a package played where the OG Brawn member spoke about her family being well-known in the Mornington Penisula, she told Chattr in an exclusive interview that there was a deeper reason behind why she made the choice to be known as Noonan.

She referred to a recent interview with Survivor US host Jeff Probst, in which he stated that “the majority” of the best Survivor players are men, a comment that frustrated Survivor US winner Parvati Shallow.

“I can see why she got annoyed; it was this whole narrative that male players get the accolade of getting called by their last name; it’s a term of endearment,” Noonan told Chattr.

“It’s like, ‘You’re so cool that this is your nickname, and that’s why I thought, ‘You know what I’m going to take control here. I’m gonna force you to call me by my last name.'”

“So now I already have that connotation, I’m going to be a good player because I go by Noonan.

Noonan, Kristen and Logan on Australian Survivor.
Noonan, Kristen and Logan. Image: Ten.

Noonan on how real-world gender bias translates to Survivor

Noonan told Chattr that she thinks that gender doesn’t determine the skills required to win Survivor. However, she believes that strong women on the show are received differently by the audience.

“I think Survivor is a neutral playing ground for gender, but unfortunately, we still live in a world where gender bias is very much a real thing.

“I could lie, be two-faced, steal and cheat and then be called a bully and a gas-lighter, but a man does it, and it’s great gameplay.

“I knew that that was the preconceived notion before going into Survivor, and that’s why I said, ‘I’m Noonan. I go by my last name, and I’m going to be a strategic woman, and we’ll see how it plays out.'”

Paulie, Noonan and Jesse on Australian Survivor.
Paulie, Noonan and Jesse. Image: Ten.

Noonan believes a female contestant could win Australian Survivor 2025

With Noonan out of the running for the title of Sole Survivor 2025, there are seven women left in the game, and Noonan believes that one of them can take home the win.

“It’s Logan [Johannisen],” she said. “When Logan plays, you can see her heart in her moves, but what she doesn’t show you is how smart she is. She’s very logical and very aware that her emotions run her life, but that doesn’t dictate what Survivor decision she’s going to make.

“I think she is a queen of queens, and we should all we should all bear down to Miss Logan. She’s doing incredibly well.”

Well, we already know that Logan had a secret alliance with AJ, so we can’t wait to see what other moves she’ll whip out.

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MAFS 2025: A body language expert has weighed in on Dave’s strange behaviour towards Jamie

by Rachel Choy

A body language expert has commented on the latest Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 Commitment Ceremony, noting that there was a “massive difference” in Dave Hand’s behaviour. 

ICYMI, Dave was quiet during his couch session with wife Jamie Marinos, with some fans believing he looked uncomfortable while she was raving about her perfect husband. 

Combined Communications Specialist and Body Language Expert Scott Taylor took to TikTok to analyse Dave’s telling behaviour. 

“The whole time during this [couch session] Dave had his hand on Jamie’s knee. But as he did so, he was leaning away and even angling away from her. We lean into what we like, we open to what we like,” Scott told his followers.

When Alessandra [Rampolla] asked the couple how their relationship was going, Scott noticed that Dave didn’t have an “overly positive reaction” to the question.

“He still had the same physical distancing [and] you even saw him then go through and start going a bit internal from a mental processing point of view,” Scott said. “And then Jamie continued on [and] Dave further withdrew, and you would have seen that finger fidgeting and a range of other things.”

@itsscotttaylor @Married At First Sight Commitment Ceremony behaviour review. A lot to get through from tonight’s Episode. ⭕️ Dave showing physical distancing and relationship discomfort indicators ⭕️ Lauren trying to make Fetch work – I won’t repeat her word here as that’s what she wants you to do!! ⭕️ Jacqui fake cry 😢 no 287 ⭕️ Beth showing confidence and poise ⭕️ Jamie and Carina showing some depth and maturity (just differing paths to get there #mafsaustralia #mafs #mafsau #marriedatfirstsight #bodylanguage ♬ original sound – Scott Taylor

Scott said he thinks there may be more to Jamie and Dave’s relationship than we think we know.

“It’s more than just the fact that they’re in different parts of the relationship with Jamie saying ‘I love you’ or whatever. I think there are some other items that they’re working through there, but I’m sure more will come out of that [in future episodes],” he explained.

MAFS insider reveals secrets about Jamie and Dave’s relationship

This comes after an insider told Chattr that Dave wasn’t into Jamie and originally wanted to leave during their honeymoon. 

“It was obvious Dave was never into Jamie and just went along and led her along for the entire show. He even said yes at Final Vows,” the source said. “Afterwards Jamie broke up with him because she knew he was leading her on.”

MAFS 2025 Dave and Jamie looked unusual on the couch, something a body language expert has weighed in on.
Dave and Jamie during the most recent Commitment Ceremony. Image: Nine

“Dave never liked Jamie from the honeymoon. He wasn’t attracted to her. He didn’t like she didn’t like animals. There was a birdcage incident where Jamie was freaking out about the birds on their honeymoon, and he wanted to leave,” the source added. 

No wonder he hasn’t said “I love you” back to Jamie yet!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS insider reveals ‘faked’ storyline involving Dave and Veronica’s couple swap

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 is about to introduce the infamous partner swap as part of feedback week, and rumour has it that a few couples get caught up in some drama. 

One viewer shared some juicy gossip on the MAFS Uncensored Facebook group, claiming that Jamie Marinos and Dave Hand completely “disconnect” after the partner swap task, because he’s paired with Veronica Cloherty.

According to the fan, she bumped into Rhi Disljenkovic’s mum, who spilled the tea. 

“She told me a few things, I was upset by that one the most,” the viewer claimed.

However, Chattr asked one of our MAFS inside sources, and this isn’t exactly how everything went down. Don’t worry, we have the spicy details!

“It’s not true. Dave didn’t have a connection with Jamie, he didn’t like her from the honeymoon,” our source tells us. 

“The group and producers will make it look like Veronica and Dave are into each other after the couple swap, but it’s just they are two normal people who don’t scream a lot and actually got along.”

Veronica and Jamie clashed at the most recent Dinner Party, and Jamie actually told Chattr that she is no longer friends with the bride. Could this be due to this upcoming couple swap drama?

“When it comes to falling out [with cast members], I’d say you know, Carina [Mirable], Veronica, they’re just people I just didn’t click with,” Jamie said. Very interesting.

MAFS 2025 Veronica Eliot Couples Retreat
Veronica and Eliot during the MAFS Couples Retreat. Image: Nine

MAFS 2025 couple swap chaos revealed

This comes after a source told Chattr that Eliot Donovan and Rhi share a bed during the partner swap, leaving Veronica blindsided.

Apparently, Eliot lies to Veronica and says he didn’t share a bed with Rhi. The Dinner Party is supposed to be explosive, with the brides going “head to head”.

“Veronica says to Rhi, ‘I don’t appreciate my husband lying to me about sharing a bed with another wife’,” the insider said.

However, Awhina Rutene told Chattr that it might not be as salacious as it seems.

“There’s a lot of challenges presented to us by the experts. And if there is any bed sharing or if there’s any couples doing swaps, just know these are challenges presented to us by the experts,” she said.

“There is no wrongdoing in the majority of people’s cases. And Rhi is someone that would always be very forthcoming with other women if she was going to do something.”

This week is going to be so spicy!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Survivor’s Logan reveals a shocking secret alliance with AJ was in play at Tribal

by Danica Baker

The latest Australian Survivor Tribal Council gave Logan and Karin the perfect opportunity to vote with the OG Brawns and turn on ‘Hostage Leader’ AJ.

But, the women banded with AJ, and Noonan‘s torch was snuffed, a move that surprised viewers considering AJ’s repeated attempts to blindside Logan.

However, Logan told Chattr in an exclusive interview that she sided with AJ because they had a secret alliance that wasn’t shown on TV.

“There was a part that was not shown, when we moved over to Brawn 2.0, [AJ and I] did have a little pow-wow at night and decided to call a truce.

“We called ourselves Enemies to Lovers and we worked together for a couple of votes. We did call a truce, but AJ became AJ again, and the white flag came down pretty quick.”

The Australian Survivor 2025 New Brawns Tribe stands together in the jungle, dressed in survival gear and buffs
Australian Survivor 2025 New Brawns Tribe. Image: Ten

Logan said she was “really close” to blindsiding AJ

AJ boldly announced his Hostage plan during the Episode aired on March 3. The strategy involved AJ proposing the new Brains tribe to throw challenges and vote out OG Brain members to keep the OG Brawn numbers strong going into Merge. This move would keep the new Brawn tribe from attending Tribal Council and losing members.

However, AJ’s daring gameplay saw a target placed on his back, and his name was thrown around when the new Brawns faced Tribal Council during the March 9 episode, and Logan told Chattr that she was seriously contemplating turning on AJ.

“We really, really close with going with Paulie and Noonan. Karin and I were very, very close to flipping, but we weren’t ready to burn Kaelan just yet, and we weren’t sure if AJ had an idol.

“So, if we took the shot at him, and it came back, and it went to pieces, then we knew that AJ had that influence over people that he could take us out again.

Logan and AJ during a Survivor challenge.
Logan and AJ during a Survivor challenge. Image: Ten.

“He’d already taken two shots at me and missed, and the third time’s a charm, so he was just a bit of a one to worry about, and we had to make sure we had everyone in line at the right time to take the proper shot.”

It turned out that AJ did have an Idol, and he played it for himself in a move that wasn’t needed because his secret alliance didn’t turn on him.

“[Karin and I] warred in our heads about taking him out and whether Paulie was the right person to work with or not,” Logan explained.

“But I think at the end of the day as well, Paulie showed signs of someone that I didn’t want to work with as well. And it was choosing the lesser of two evils.”

It sounds like it’s just a matter of time before Logan takes her shot at AJ — and we hope she doesn’t miss.

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MAFS 2025 spoilers: Dave was never into Jamie and wanted to leave

by Rachel Choy

The strongest Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couple by far are the adorable Jamie Marinos and Dave Hand. The pair seem to be going from strength to strength, with Jamie even gushing about having Dave’s babies during the Couples Retreat. 

However, an insider has told Chattr that Dave was never into Jamie and actually wanted to leave during their honeymoon.

And spoiler alert, while the couple does make it to Final Vows and say yes, our source said it was all for show and they broke up afterwards.

“It was obvious Dave never was into Jamie and just went along and led her along for the entire show. He even said yes at Final Vows,” the source claims. “Afterwards Jamie broke up with him because she knew he was leading her on.”

Love truly is dead.

MAFS 2025 Dave and Jamie
Dave and Jamie during one of the Dinner Parties. Image: Nine

“Dave never liked Jamie from the honeymoon. He wasn’t attracted to her. He didn’t like she didn’t like animals. There was a birdcage incident where Jamie was freaking out about the birds on their honeymoon, and he wanted to leave,” an insider tells Chattr.

“It also came out that Dave wasn’t pursuing Jamie sexually and they stopped having sex… but they both wanted to stay until the end and be the heroes.”

The source claims Dave may have been wanting to stay for the limelight, which wouldn’t be the first time this has happened.

@chattrau The body language raises questions. #mafsaustralia #mafsau #mafs ♬ original sound – Chattr

Dave doesn’t have feelings for Jamie

“Everyone knew Dave wasn’t really into Jamie and Awhina [Rutene] wasn’t really that into Adrian [Araouzou],” the insider spills.

“A lot of people were just [on MAFS] for the air time… so it wasn’t a surprise at all, because everyone who was there were there to be influencers, or they were actors.”

Apparently, the couples left aren’t “genuine” and viewers will start to realise.

“I think Jamie was more into Dave than Dave was into Jamie. It comes out in the next few weeks that Dave doesn’t have feelings for Jamie,” a source previously told Chattr.

Seeing as Jamie recently gushed about how she said “I love you” to Dave, and he refused to say it back… it looks like the writing is on the wall.

The insider also tells Chattr that people had “on camera personalities” and “off camera personalities”, and says there was a “lack of authenticity”.

MAFS 2025 Jamie and Dave
Dave and Jamie during one of the Commitment Ceremony. Image: Nine

“On cameras some of the guys would pretend to criticise behaviour and act like they disliked other grooms, but then once the cameras stopped rolling they would all be friends again,” the source explains. 

Sounds juicy. It will be interesting to see how Jamie takes the news when this plays out on screen!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Australian Idol 2025’s William Le Brun has a Christmas Single and it’s as smooth as you’d think

by Amy Shapiro

William Le Brun stepped onto the Australian Idol 2025  arena in Episode 1, looking schmick as always and delivering a jazzy twist to Blinding Lights by The Weeknd during auditions. 

His smooth vocals earned him a Golden Ticket before a spot in the Top 24, where he was paired with Bony and Jazz. But it was Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines who saw something extra special in him, handing him a coveted Fast Pass straight to the Top 12.

“I’m here to introduce my generation to the old generation,” William declared during his Idol intro. 

Without a doubt the 21-year-old Melbournian is putting jazz and swing back in the spotlight. But what else do we know about the Crooner who’s out to give Michael Bublé a run for his money? 

Here’s everything you need to know about Australian Idol’s William.

William Le Brun performing on Australian Idol 2025, engaging with the audience in a sharp blue suit under dramatic stage lighting
William Le Brun on Australian Idol 2025. Image: Instagram

He’s already released a Christmas single

Before Australian Idol, William was making moves in already making moves in the field.

Last November, he dropped a silky-smooth cover of It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, produced by Phil Turcio.

It marked his first professional recording, and it really does sound like something straight off a holiday movie soundtrack. Netflix, take note!

He started singing at home and at church

William has been performing for as long as he can remember, starting with his family.

“He blew us all away at a young age,” his mum said during his audition.

Young William Le Brun performing on stage in a colourful costume, smiling with enthusiasm.
A very young William Le Brun. Image: Seven

From the photos shown during his audition, it looks like he was a church choir kid. And he still performs at his local parish!

Nowadays, he’s a wedding singer

Unsurprisingly, his dulcet tones have made him a go-to for weddings. According to his website, William specialises in performances for weddings, corporate functions, and special events.

“My mission is to transform every venue into a vibrant and joyful atmosphere,” it reads.

“For me, entertaining is more than just a profession — it’s a calling.” We can imagine!

His repertoire is classic, blending jazz, pop, and swing. He cites icons like Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, and Nat King Cole, as well as contemporary stars like Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, and Adele.

Now that he’s on Australian Idol, we’re excited to see where his calling takes him next.

Catch Australian Idol 2025 on Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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Watch Australian Idol 2025’s Jake Whittaker do a shoey

by Amy Shapiro

Our cowboy hats have been tipped for Jake Whittaker ever since he stepped into the Australian Idol 2025 auditions and delivered a soul-stirring, country-fied rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. 

The South-East Queensland singer-songwriter kept our boots scootin’ when he hit the Top 24, performing You’re Still The One by Shania Twain alongside Jaymon Bob and Emma Jones. 

Now the 29-year-old has cracked the Top 12, and we can’t wait to see he pulls out of the hat next.Let’s get to know Jake from Australian Idol 2025 a little better!

Jake Whittaker from Australian Idol 2025 in a cowboy hat, gazing into the distance outdoors
Jake Whittaker. Image: Instagram

He’s been in the music game for a while

Jake isn’t a newcomer to the music scene. According to his website, his debut single, Round Here (released in 2023), got airtime on KIX Country, ABC Country, and 94One Today’s Country. It even landed on Apple Music playlists and community radio stations across Australia and internationally. Not too shabby.

His roots may be in soul, blues, and funk, but country music has always been his true love. He cites Brothers Osborne, Zac Brown Band, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs as his biggest influences.

He even shared a throwback on his Insta showing just how far he’s come, and wow, baby Jake looked completely different!

When he’s not singing, he’s selling cars

Off the stage, Jake sells cars at his family’s dealership, although he says it was never the dream.

“All I want to be is a musician and a singer,” he shared in his Idol intro. 

His dad, Grant, agreed, joking that Jake is “definitely a better singer,” than a car salesman.

But despite it not being his passion, Jake’s family clearly means everything to him. “He’s a great son, great brother, great husband to his wife, and he’s a great father,” his Dad said, tearing up up. Aw!

He’s a proud new dad

Jake and his wife, Nicole Steel, welcomed their adorable baby boy, Edward Raymond Whittaker (aka Eddie), on April 30, 2024.

At his Australian Idol audition, Jake stated he was doing this for his family.

“He’s awesome, and he’s so chill,” Jake gushed about baby Eddie. 

“I’m so grateful to have him. He’s going to be my best mate, just like I am with my dad.” C-U-T-E!

And yes, you can watch him do a shoey!

To mark the release of his 2024 single Shoey, Jake did exactly what the title suggests — more than a few times.

His Insta is proof that he fully embraced the Aussie tradition, and honestly, we respect the commitment.

Seems like a top bloke. We can’t wait to see how Jake goes on Australian Idol!

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MAFS 2025 Recap Episode 25: Dave’s response to Jamie’s L-bomb

by Chantelle Schmidt

Jamie thinks it would be ear porn if the experts gave Lauren some harsh truths at tonight’s Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 Commitment Ceremony; meanwhile, Carina might piss herself.

Lauren and Clint: Lauren and Clint walk through at the last minute and I’d be surprised if production hadn’t already used this trick for Tim and Morena. The children have at it before Daddy John jumps in and demands they sit on the couch.

Clint and Lauren from MAFS 2025 sit on a green couch, looking serious during a conversation in a dimly lit setting
Whatever you say daddy

I am sad to report Lauren is still trying to make Boganic happen. Jamie is also still trying to make interrupting happen, and Clint is still trying to make swear-words-feel-natural-coming-out-of-his-mouth happen.

Somewhere in the wildfire, Lauren tells Adrian that he probably doesn’t receive many invites to parties (lol) and Adrian calls her “crazy” for not being able to see her own behaviour. Anyone got a mirror? The audacity.

Lauren from MAFS 2025 sits on a green couch wearing a denim shirt, looking serious in a dimly lit setting
Bogans

Clint and Lauren say they don’t have romantic feelings, which is a very normal thing to happen when you chuck two single people together. They both write leave. Lauren wrote she is “Leav-ing the zoo” and I’m sorry, is that mean or just plain fact?

John asks them if they’d like to stay for the rest of the ceremony (why do they call it this?) and they politely decline.

Beth and Teejay from MAFS 2025 react during a conversation, with Beth smiling and Teejay looking shocked in a warmly lit setting.
They said no to aritime!!!

Adrian and Awhina: Awhina confirms that the bar is very low with Adrian, telling the experts that even if he wanted to go to the tip with her, she’d be really happy. Adrian says that “it’s obviously obvious” he is staying and the only obviously obvious thing to me is that Awhina deserves someone better. NEXT.

Adrian and Awhina from MAFS 2025 sit closely on a green couch, smiling during a conversation
The only thing scarier than Adrian not smiling is Adrian smiling

Ryan and Jacqui: Ryan has started complimenting Jacqui’s intellect. And fashion! It’s nice for her to be seen as more than “a model” and “hot,” she says.

Jacqui tells the experts (and Australia, again) about Ryan’s need to save his testosterone for the gym, dinner parties and commitment ceremonies, meaning his sausage shop is closed otherwise.

Ryan and Jacqui from MAFS 2025 sit closely on a green couch, smiling at each other
I have protein goals

Alessandra reminds Ryan that he doesn’t need to come for a woman to come. Yeah! It says everything we need to know about him, really. We finished their session with Jacqui crying after she got in trouble with the school principal (Ryan).

They stay, but as they go back to the others, Ryan puts his arm around Jacqui but hits her head on the way. I’m sure we’ll hear about this for the next three years of our lives.

Veronica and Eliot: Veronica reckons she’s been filtering her personality to make Eliot more comfortable, and yeah, we’ve all been there. They both feel like the other doesn’t like them, so the experts are as confused as us when they both write “stay” anyway.

Veronica and Eliot from MAFS 2025 sit on a green couch, looking serious during a conversation
I hate you let’s continue this relationship

Rhi and Jeff: They can see themselves falling in love with each other. I’d make a joke about hitting up your ex for round two if I weren’t quite literally dating mine. They stay.

Rhi and Jeff from MAFS 2025 sit closely on a green couch, smiling and engaged in conversation
OK fine this is kind of cute

Beth and Teejay: Beth doesn’t think Teejay is attracted to her even though he consistently admires her anoos. They stay.

Teejay and Beth sit on a green couch, with Beth speaking and Teejay listening.
My anoos thanks you

Carina and Paul: The couple arrives for the Cadbury commercial, and I’m pleased to report that Carina is not Miles Davis’ level of cool yet. She has, however, dared to bring up the Mean Girls reference again.

A chaotic cafeteria fight scene from Mean Girls, with Cady tackling Regina as students cheer
where is the lie

Jamie finds this insulting while insulting Carina for her feelings, opinions, and general existence. Carina tells the experts that she doesn’t feel intelligent enough in this situation, like her feelings are invalid and dumbed down. She and Paul stay another week.

Carina and Paul sit on a green couch, with Carina speaking and Paul listening intently
I will never understand the couple dressing on this show

Jamie and Dave: Jamie thinks she is a “mumma bear” who “protects her cubs” and Alessandra informs Jamie that she’s identifying with the wrong species. Jamie then turns to Carina and gives her a very sincere apology that could’ve also qualified in a staring contest.

Dave and Jamie from MAFS 2025 sit on a green couch, with Jamie speaking and Dave listening
I’m sorry for shutting everyone’s mouths

Jamie says she’s in love with Big Dave, and as someone who will jump off a bridge for any man over 6 foot 3, I can’t say I’m surprised. Dave is also not surprised.

Are we hearing this music? Is… Law & Order about to start? I smell heartbreak for these two.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS 2025: When do Lauren and Clint leave the show?

by Rachel Choy

The writing on the wall for Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couple Clint Rice and Lauren Hall after the disastrous Couples Retreat. And now, a secret source has told Chattr exactly when Clint and Lauren leave the experiment.

It won’t be a surprise for viewers that the couple want to get out of there, because Lauren admitted that there isn’t a “spark” with her TV husband during a recent episode. 

However, they are still putting on a united front, with the couple boycotting the latest Dinner Party and having a nice and peaceful meal in their apartment instead.

The insider tells us Chattr that Clint and Lauren won’t make it to Final Vows as both write Leave at the upcoming Commitment Ceremony on Sunday.

“Lauren and Clint leave at the next Commitment Ceremony, and over the next few weeks the experiment also loses Beth [Kelly] and Teejay [Halkias], as well as Veronica [Cloherty] and Eliot [Donovan],” the source spills. 

It will be interesting to see how it plays out!

MAFS 2025 Clint Rice and Lauren Hall
Clint and Lauren on MAFS. Image: Nine

Do Clint and Lauren stay together after MAFS?

The fact that Clint and Lauren have no “spark” and leave the experiment makes it pretty clear that they’re no longer together.

Plus, there are rumours that Clint is now dating Jacqueline Burfoot and has even moved her into his mansion in Tasmania. 

Apparently, the pair started talking after Final Vows when Clint slid into Jacqui’s DMs. Jacqui has been seen liking photos and videos of Clint’s dogs on his dogs’ Instagram page.

Clint and Jacqui have yet to hard launch their relationship, but it’s believed they make their debut during the reunion. Now that’s going to be a juicy episode!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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The DJ partner of Australian Survivor’s Kate was the lead on another reality TV show

by Danica Baker

Since Australian Survivor 2025 hit our screens, a few standout castaways have already caught our attention, including Kate Gloufchis. While it’s Kate’s first time on a television show, she likely got some tips from her Reality TV veteran bestie and DJ partner.

Kate is the co-founder and director of Female KAOS, a DJ duo consisting of her and her best mate, Sophie Blackley. If the name sounds familiar to you, then congrats—you’ve officially earned Reality TV expert status because Sophie was the lead on Fboy Island Australia 2023.

@katekaos_ @KAOSdjs_ who was here?! Schoolies Byron Bay! #schoolies #byronbay #fyp #djs #fyp #ontour #throwbacks ♬ original sound – Katekaos_

Sophie was one of three leading women whose goal was to sift their way through a group of FBoys and Nice Guys and leave the show with a man who wouldn’t screw her over.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for Sophie, who broke up with her chosen FBoy Joshie Allen, before the show even started airing.

Now, it’s Kate’s turn for the limelight. Will she come out triumphant and win Australian Survivor 2025? Things are looking promising for the Melbourne-based beauty who hasn’t been near the Survivor chopping block just yet.

Here’s everything you need to know about her.

Australian Survivor’s Kate Gloufchis works as a DJ

Female Kaos cofounder and director Kate works as a DJ and dancer with Sophie. The duo also founded an epic quad dance troupe, Kaos Dancers.

A promotional image of the KAOS DJ duo, featuring two glamorous women in matching blue outfits against a tropical-themed background
KAOS. Image: Instagram

According to their official website, KAOS is “an electrifying female duo that blends stunning dance performances with live DJ-ing to create an unforgettable entertainment experience.”

“Whether it’s their fiery stage presence, phenomenal choreography, or their unique music selection, KAOS knows how to bring the party to life.” Sounds sick!

Kate got a boob job straight after filming Australian Survivor

In October 2024, Kate revealed on TikTok that she’d gotten breast implants. The Australian Survivor Brains v Brawn II season wrapped filming in mid-September of that same year.

Now, we all know that boob jobs aren’t exactly cheap — so could they be a hint that Kate won the title of Sole Survivor and scored the $500,000 prize money?!

Immediately after getting the surgery, Kate took to Instagram to document her journey.

“I’ve wanted a boob job forever now,” she said in one of the clips. “But, my best friend got one while I was away, and she couldn’t be the only one that has boobs because we’re DJ partners, and, you know, I had to have boobs too; everyone says we’re like sisters.”

@katekaos_

♬ original sound – Katekaos_

Kate is certainly one to watch this season.

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MAFS’ Jacqui calls out Clint’s Couples Retreat behaviour: ‘No excuses’

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 bride Jacqueline Burfoot has criticised her rumoured boyfriend Clint Rice over his recent behaviour at the Couples Retreat. The groom was seen telling Jamie Marinos to “sit the fuck down”, which didn’t sit right with viewers or Jacqui.

She took to her Instagram Story to explain how she didn’t like Clint swearing at Jamie, and revealed that the pair had discussed it in detail.

“I didn’t like Clint swearing either. I spoke to him about it and he apologised. No excuses to react in this way but he wasn’t happy that people were physically standing up, moving towards and yelling at his TV wife,” Jacqui said.

“Personally I do something different — I think if you don’t like someone’s behaviour you walk away and ignore them. Remove yourself from the group and stop spending time around them. Unfortunately often you are forced to be in these group settings,” she added.

MAFS 2025 Jacqui Clint Couples Retreat
Jacqui’s statement. Image: Instagram

Jacqui went on to say she had received similar pack treatment from the other contestants, where she was yelled at and sworn by the grooms and brides. 

“I proceeded to tell people to stop being so rude, and it resulted in being the subject of continued bullying and harassment because it didn’t seem to solve the problem. You can see how addressing people like Beth [Kelly] and Rhi [Disljenkovic] for their unwanted behaviour didn’t really get the message across.”

The bride admitted that if she did MAFS again, she would boycott every group setting.

“People behaved like school kids and it felt like nobody was respected for having their own opinion or allowed to voice anything unless they were one of the loudest or most aggressive,” Jacqui spilled.

“I spent the whole season listening to people yell at me for bullshit and being interrupted or shut down when I tried to speak.”

MAFS 2025 Jacqui Dinner Party
Jacqui at a MAFS Dinner Party. Image: Nine

That’s so juicy! Wonder what else Jacqui and Clint have been discussing? The reunion is going to be epic.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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How to watch Survivor US Season 48 in Australia

by Danica Baker

Gone are the days when viewers in Australia missed out on watching all the new Survivor US drops as soon as they aired in America.

Thanks to some new broadcast deals, Survivor US Season 48 is available to watch in Australia at practically the same time it drops in the Northern Hemisphere.

Unlike Australian Survivor, the new season, which is filmed in Fiji and sees a group of castaways battle it out for a million $USD prize, doesn’t have a theme. In fact, ever since Survivor US entered its new-era in Season 41, it did away with themed seasons.

Regardless of the lack of a theme, Survivor US host and Executive Producer Jeff Probst is confident that Season 48 will be a success.

Survivor US Season 48 host Jeff Probst.
Survivor US host Jeff Probst. Image: Ten.

“I think Survivor 48 is going to satisfy on a lot of levels. And there are some moments that have never happened,” he said.

“I think Survivor right now is as good as it’s ever been. And I say that not with hubris but with confidence that our storytelling is as good as we have ever been. Our casting is as good as it’s ever been. The game design is as good as it’s ever been. “

But don’t take Jeff’s word for it; find out how to watch Survivor Season 48 in Australia below.

Where to stream Survivor US Season 48 in Australia

9Now is the go-to channel for Survivor US Season 48. The platform uploads new episodes every Thursday — just hours after they’re released in America.

Where to stream old season of Survivor US

If you’re looking to stream old seasons of Survivor US for free, head over to 10Play. The platform has Seasons 20 through 46 available to watch.

Survivor US Season 48
Survivor US Season 48. Image: Ten.

Where to stream Australian Survivor

Australian Survivor 2025 is currently airing on Channel 10 and 10Play, with new episodes airing on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.

10Play also has every season of Australian Survivor available to stream for free.

New episodes of Survivor US Season 48 air are released on 9Now on Thursdays.

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When are all of the AFL Opening Round games on TV? Cyclone Alfred has caused a switch-up

by Danica Baker

The Opening Round of the AFL 2025 Season was scheduled to kick off on March 6 at The Gabba in Queensland, but Tropical Cyclone Alfred has put a dent in the schedule.

Two games have been postponed due to the severe weather, but the rest of the Opening Round will run as scheduled.

Find out what games have been postponed due to Cyclone Alfred, when they’ve been rescheduled and when all of the AFL Opening Round games will be aired on TV.

Which AFL Games have been postponed because of Cyclone Alfred, and when will they play?

Two games have been postponed because of the Cyclone; the season-opening clash between Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats and Saturday night’s game between Essendon Bombers and Gold Coast Suns.

The Brisbane and Geelong match has been rescheduled for March 29 at 6:35pm local time.

However, the Essendon and Gold Coast game was harder to reschedule because both teams have different bye weeks. For that reason, the league moved the game until the end of the season, when Essendon and Gold Coast are both scheduled to play two games in the final round.

When are all of the AFL Opening Round games on TV?

Only two of the four Opening Round games will be played this weekend. Those games were scheduled to take place at stadiums outside of Queensland, where Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall.

Sydney Swans vs Hawthorn Hawks

The Sydney and Hawthorn game will air live at 7.00pm AEDT on March 7 on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport in Sydney and Melbourne.

GWS Giants vs Collingwood Magpies

The West Sydney and Collingwood game will air live at 7.30pm AEDT on March 8 on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport in Sydney and Melbourne.

All games will be Broadcast on Fox Footy on Foxtel & streamed on Kayo.

Watch the AFL Opening Round on Channel 7, 7Mate, Fox Footy and Kayo.

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MAFS 2025: Cleo spills juicy details about her secret relationship with Paul

by Rachel Choy

Here’s a Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couple swap we didn’t see coming! Apparently, Paul Antoine and Awhina Rutene’s twin Cleo Rutene had a relationship before the groom went on MAFS. Wonder if producers knew this and wanted to stir up some drama?

Paul had also dated his onscreen wife Carina Mirable prior to the show, so perhaps Perth has a really small dating pool? 

Cleo tells Chattr she had a “short” relationship with Paul back on 2022, and surprisingly, she met him the old fashioned way.

“We did not meet on a dating app. I was out to dinner with friends and we spotted one another on the walk to the restaurant,” she says.

The pair broke up before he went on The Love Boat but “remained friends aftewards”.

“[Our breakup] was a mutual decision as we were both at different stages in our life and I supported him with going on The Love Boat as I had just come out of a long term relationship and had never spent time being single,” she reveals.

Cleo spills that Awhina and Paul recognised each other during the first Dinner Party and the groom was open about his past relationship with Carina.

“[Our relationship] was never hidden, everyone is allowed to have had a life before the show,” she adds.

Awhina’s twin sister stresses that there’s no romance or spark between her and Paul now, saying that they’re “only friends, nothing more”.

MAFS 2025 Cleo Awhina Rutene
Cleo and her twin sister Awhina. Image: Instagram

Fans question if the MAFS cast are ‘plants’

After the popular Instagram account MAFS Uncensored shared the news about Cleo and Paul, viewers started commenting in disbelief. Some wondered how so many couples and contestants had connections, something that hadn’t really happened in previous seasons.

“[Is] this show just filled with plants and everyone is managed by the same people? Australia is a pretty big place, the chances that a small handful of people on a show all somehow have either banged or know each other is astronomical,” one person wrote.

“Does anybody this season not have a connection to someone else?” another asked.

“Perth really is incestuous and this revelation is a little bit vomity,” a third remarked.

MAFS 2025 Carina and Paul
Carina and Paul also knew each other before the show. Image: Nine

“And I bet they all followed each other on socials before this. Just goes to show there’s nothing genuine about this programme anymore. If there ever was,” another said. 

However, Cleo dismisses this, saying they didn’t hide their relationship but it’s unlikely producers discovered their connection.

“Producers would not have known as I wasn’t a participant for them to investigate,” she says.

Wonder if there will be any other secret relationships that emerge? We’ll just 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.

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The net worth of the top ten Drive to Survive racers is insane

by Danica Baker

It’s well known that the Drive to Survive racers are paid the big bucks, but seeing the Formula 1 drivers’ net worth puts things into perspective.

Surprisingly, their net worth isn’t linear regarding their 2023 rankings. For example, Lewis Hamilton, who took a hit and ranked 7th in the 2024 standings, has a net worth of over half a billion Australian dollars. Meanwhile, our Aussie racer Oscar Piastri‘s contract’s base salary for the same year was only (!) in the eight figures, despite ranking fourth.

Find out the eye-watering net worths of the drivers who made the top 10 in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Pierre Gasly

Pierre Gasly. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 10
  • Team: Alpine
  • Net worth: $33 million (approx. $52 million AUD), according to PlanetF1.

Fernando Alonso

Fernado from Drive to Survive
Fernando Alonso. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 9
  • Team: Aston Martin
  • Net worth: $240 million (approx. $378 million AUD), according to PlanetF1.

Sergio Perez

Sergio from Drive to Survive
Sergio Perez. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 8
  • Team: Red Bull
  • Net worth: $50 million (approx. $78 million AUD), according to CelebrityNetWorth.

Lewis Hamilton

Louis from Drive to Survive
Lewis Hamilton. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 7
  • Team: Mercedes
  • Net worth: $350 million (approx. $552 million AUD), according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

George Russell

George Russel. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 6
  • Team: Mercedes
  • Net worth: $16 million (approx. $27.6 million AUD), according to ViaSport.

Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 5
  • Team: Ferrari
  • Net worth: $50 million (approx. $78 million AUD), according to Just Jared.

Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 4
  • Team: McLaren
  • Net worth: Unclear. However, his base salary in 2024 was $7.8 million (approx. $12.3 million in AUD), and he earned $26.7 million (approx. $42 million AUD) in bonuses.

Charles Leclerc

Charles from Drive to Survive
Charles Leclerc. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 3
  • Team: Ferrari
  • Net worth: $125 million (approx. $192 million AUD), according to RacingNews365.

Lando Norris

Lando Norris. Image: Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 2
  • Team: McLaren
  • Net worth: $30 million (approx. $47 million AUD), according to PlanetF1.

Max Verstappen

Max from Drive to Survive
Max Verstappen. Formula 1.
  • 2024 World rank: 1
  • Team: Red Bull
  • Net worth: $217 million (approx. $322 million AUD), according to PlanetF1.

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Survivor’s Paulie on how he got in shape to become a challenge beast: ‘I ramped it up big time’

by Danica Baker

One glance at Australian Survivor‘s Paulie, and it’s clear that that man is in shape, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that he’s been a bit of a challenge beast so far.

Though the castaways are still separated into two teams, Brains and Brawn, which means they compete as a group in challenges, Paulie has certainly been doing a lot of the heavy lifting on his tribe.

During an interview with Chattr, Paulie broke down exactly how he got in such good shape ahead of his stint on Australian Survivor 2025.

Australian Survivor’s Paulie winning an Immunity Challenge. Image: Ten.

Paulie worked out 12 times a week ahead of Australian Survivor

While Paulie stressed that he loves to stay healthy for his own mental health, he told Chattr that he ramped up his training schedule “big time” before the show.

“I like to train. It’s good for my mental health, and it’s good for my well-being. But I was really lucky because I already had three weeks of annual leave booked in before I was due to fly out for Survivor.

“So for those three weeks, I was doing CrossFit five times a week. I was swimming three times a week, and I was doing multiple Pilates sessions a week as well.

“I was doing 12 sessions a week of training, and all I was doing was eating, training and sleeping, and it was the best preparation that I could have done.”

How Paulie’s workout regime helped with Survivor challenges

While Paulie’s intense workout certainly made him look good, he told Chattr that it drastically helped him with the challenges, too.

In Episode 8, Paulie was the last Brawn left in a gruelling challenge that saw him hanging onto a wall with pegs removed until he was supporting his entire body weight with both hands on one peg.

Paulie in a Survivor challenge before more pegs were removed. Image: Ten.

“CrossFit was a massive help, specifically in that peg challenge, working on my grip strength. Pilates also helped with that,” he said.

Paulie explained that his fitness routine not only helped him build muscle for the challenges but also made him mentally stronger.

“CrossFit also helped with the endurance because you have to push, and so obviously, when you’re on Survivor, you’re malnourished, you’re depleted, you’re so fatigued.

“So when I’m doing those hardcore CrossFit sessions at home, I’m pushing through that pain. So, I taught myself how to keep going, even when I felt like I needed to give up.

“On Survivor, those challenges are really, really challenging, specifically because you’re so fatigued, but because my body was already sort of petitioned for that, I was able to perform well.”

So there you have it, you can have a body like Paulie’s too — all you need to do is spend half of your life in the gym.

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Everything you need to know about Drive to Survive Season 7

by Danica Baker

It’s safe to say our very own Australian Oscar Piastri will be a main character on Drive To Survive Season 7 after he climbed the ranks and narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the F1 2024 season.

The McLaren driver famously flipped out at word title winner Max Verstappen in the 2024 season finale race in Abu Dhabi — a dramatic move that Drive to Survive producers will surely welcome with open arms.

Fellow Aussie and fan-favourite Daniel Ricciardo will also return for the new season.

ICYMI, while Drive to Survive does follow the Formula 1 drivers throughout their season, unlike the races that are broadcast live, it zeroes in on the behind-the-scenes drama.

So, if you like your racing with a side of scandal, read on to find out everything you need to know about the upcoming Drive to Survive Season 7.

Drive to Survive’s Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri. Image: Instagram.

When does Drive To Survive Season 7 come out?

Drive to Survive Season 7 will be released on Netflix on March 7.

The new season will air a week before the Formula 1 2025 season kicks off, giving fans an opportunity to whet their appetites in the lead-up.

Do all the episodes drop at once?

Yes! All ten episodes will be released at the same time.

Is there a Drive to Survive Season 7 trailer?

There is. You can watch it below.

Who’s in the cast?

All of the usual suspects will be returning for Season 7. Among the drivers will be Oscar, Max and Daniel, as well as Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz Jr., Charles LeClerc, Sergio Perez, George Russel, Liam Lawson, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Jack Doohan, Nico Hülkenberg, Kevin Magnussen Yuki Tsunoda, Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu.

Newcomers include Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman.

Of course, the well-known team principals will be back too, including Mercede’s Toto Wolff and Red Bull’s Christian Horner.

We can’t wait to see what the latter has to say about *that* cheating scandal involving Ginger Spice.

Stream Drive to Survive Season 7 from March 7 on Netflix.

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