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Meet the new Farmer Wants a Wife Ladies after Farmer Jack’s heart

by Danica Baker

Four Farmers began their quest to find love on Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2025, and had a beautiful bunch of Ladies to choose from.

Now that we’re nearing the pointy end of the season, two Farmers have made their decisions; Farmer Jarrad chose Chloe, and Farmer Tom picked Georgie.

With only two more undecided Farmers left in the mix, a third is being brought in, Farmer Jack, and he has a whole bunch of new Ladies to choose from.

Prior to applying for the show, the FWAW Ladies watched videos about eight potential Farmers who could be starring on the show. They picked their favourite Farmer and applied themselves.

After that, the four Farmers were cast, as well as eight potential matches for them. Those ladies were whittled down to five on the first night, when each Farmer chose to send three of his potential matches home.

The remaining five Ladies then moved in on their Farmers’ farm, where they will have had time to get to know each other better. As the Farmer’s journey continues, they’ll eliminate FWAW Ladies until they’re left with their final pick, who will hopefully be their forever love!

Meet the FWAW Ladies who the Farmers chose to bring back to their farms.

Farmer Jack

Jack on FWAW.
Farmer Jack on FWAW. Image: Seven.

Farmer Jack is a 26-year-old dairy Farmer from Sheffield, Tasmania. He’s passionate about cars, music and finding a Lady to settle down with on his farm.

Sarah

Sarah on FWAW.
Sarah. Image: Seven.

Sarah is a 29-year-old personal assistant from Queensland. She’s been considering applying for the show for years, but held out for Farmer Jack.

“I have looked at previous Farmer applicants but haven’t found anyone I align with. Until now!”

Olivia

Olivia on FWAW.
Olivia. Image: Seven.

27-year-old veterinarian Olivia, from Queensland, says she’s spent a lot of time working on herself and feels ready to get into a long-term relationship.

“I have spent many years getting to know myself, and I am ready to share my life with someone else.”

Hayley

Hayley on FWAW.
Hayley. Image: Seven.

Hayley is a 23-year-old hospitality manager from Queensland who already has some links to Farmer Jack.

“Jack and I are originally from the same area in Tasmania. We even went to the same school!”

Monique

Monique on FWAW.
Monique. Image: Seven.

25-year-old Monique is a bricklayer from Queensland who’s sick of dating apps.

“I feel like the man I am searching for is not online, and I am just getting older and older.”

Chelsea

Chelsea on FWAW.
Chelsea. Image: Seven.

25-year-old educator Chelsea from Queensland is a long-time fan of Farmer Wants a Wife.

“I have grown up watching this show. Year after year, I watch couples fall in love. It’s my turn now!”

Eva

Eva on FWAW.
Eva. Image: Seven.

Eva is 22 years old and a student from Victoria. She can already picture a future with Farmer Jack.

“I am creative and a great listener. I believe I give strong advice to my friends, and I am very loyal and attentive. I am easy to talk to and very family oriented.”

Rebecca

Rebecca on FWAW.
Rebecca. Image: Seven.

26-year-old Rebecca from Victoria works in customer service and isn’t scared to ruffle some feathers on the show.

“I am all about honesty. I have never been afraid to speak up. I know who I am and what I want.”

Samantha

Samantha on FWAW.
Samantha. Image: Seven.

Samantha is 26 years old and a corporate manager from South Australia. She calls herself loving, kind and patient.

“I don’t know how to love a little, I dive in with my whole heart!”

Farmer Corey

Corey is one of the Farmers from Farmer Wants a Wife
Farmer Wants a Wife 2025’s Farmer Corey. Image: Seven.

Farmer Corey is 24 years old and a mixed cropping Farmer from Biloela, Queensland. He’s an up-and-coming fourth-generation farmer who wants to start brewing a fifth generation with the right woman.

Chelsea

Chelsea is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Chelsea. Image: Seven.

Chelsea is a 26-year-old registered nurse who lives in Victoria. She says she’s a happy and positive person who tries to see the best in everyone.

Hunter

Hunter is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Hunter. Image: Seven.

Hunter is a 23-year-old admin officer from Queensland. She says she wants a partner “ASAP”.

Jadee-Lee

Jadee-Lee is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Jadee. Image: Seven.

Jadee-Lee is 26 years old and is a primary school teacher from Queensland. She thinks she and Farmer Corey were “made for each other”.

Keeley

Keeley is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Keeley. Image: Seven.

Keeley is a 22-year-old Optometrist from Victoria. She describes herself as “outdoorsy” and loves camping.

Rosie

Rosie is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Rosie. Image: Seven.

Rosie describes herself as kind, gentle, strong, resilient, caring, assertive, hardworking, honest, loyal, mature and motivated. She’s a 22-year-old dental assistant from Tasmania.

Amberlee (Intruder)

Amberlee is one of the FWAW 2025 Intruder Ladies.
Amberlee. Image: Seven.

Amberlee is a 23-year-old vet nurse from NSW who calls herself a hard worker and said she’ll fit right in surrounded by farm animals.

“I am not a typical princess. My horses mean the world to me, so having them around is a non-negotiable.”

Annie (Intruder)

Annie is one of the FWAW 2025 Intruder Ladies.
Annie. Image: Seven.

28-year-old sales support officer Annie from NSW wants to trade in her fancy city life to be a farm wife.

“I’m ready to swap my stilettos for some RM Williams boots and get my hands dirty,” she said.

Chloe (Intruder)

Chloe is one of the FWAW 2025 Intruder Ladies.
Chloe. Image: Seven.

Chloe is a 25-year-old registered nurse from Queensland and is already familiar with farm life.

“I grew up on a hobby farm with cows, chickens, and an evil rooster called Kenny. And I’ve always loved rural life.”

Kailey (Intruder)

Kailey is one of the FWAW 2025 Intruder Ladies.
Kailey. Image: Seven.

28 year old medical receptionist Kailey from Victoria already has gaga eyes for Farmer Corey.

“We would be the perfect match,” she said. “We have a lot in common and I am a sucker for a gorgeous smile. When I saw him, I instantly felt butterflies. He’s a family man, and family means everything to me.”

Famer Jarrad

Jarrad is one of the Farmers from Farmer Wants a Wife
Farmer Wants a Wife 2025’s Farmer Jarrad. Image: Seven.

Farmer Jarrad, 21, is a sheep and hemp farmer from Stanthorpe, Queensland. In his downtime, he sings, watches movies, and cooks.

Ashlee

Ashlee is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Ash. Image: Seven.

Ashlee, who goes by Ash, is a 22-year-old education support worker from Victoria. She thinks Farmer Jarrod sounds like he has a great sense of humour.

Briana

Briana is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Briana. Image: Seven.

Briana describes herself as someone with a “zest for life that lights up any room”.

Chloe

Chloe is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Chloe. Image: Seven.

Chloe is a 21-year-old bartender from Queensland, who describes herself as honest, kind, generous, determined and family-oriented.

Lucy

Lucy Farmer Wants A Wife
Lucy. Image: Seven.

23-year-old Lucy from Victoria is a Jillaroo. She says she has “a special connection to and understanding of the natural world”.

Maneesha

Maneesha is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Maneesha. Image: Seven.

25-year-old Maneesha from New South Wales is a jewellery business owner who says she’s “open-minded and able to connect with any human being, no matter the context.”

Farmer Thomas

Thomas is one of the Farmers from Farmer Wants a Wife
Farmer Wants a Wife 2025’s Farmer Thomas. Image: Seven.

Farmer Thomas is 35 years old and a wheat, barley and lentil farmer from Kimba, South Australia. When he’s not farming or volunteering for his community as a firefighter.

Claire

Claire is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Claire. Image: Seven.

Claire is 31 years old, from Western Australia, and works as a FIFO mine site admin. She believes that she and Farmer Thomas have the same values and want the same things in life.

Clarette

Clarette is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Clarette. Image: Seven.

Clarette is a 35-year-old teacher from New South Wales who describes herself as having an optimistic outlook on life and getting pleasure from making other people happy.

Ellen

Ellen is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Ellen. Image: Seven.

Ellen says she is caring and empathetic. She’s a 32-year-old public servant from Western Australia.

Nathania

Nathania is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Nathania. Image: Seven.

Nathania is a 33-year-old blasting specialist from Queensland who’s “ready to find someone who appreciates the simple things in life”.

Rachael

Rachael is one of the Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025.
Rachael. Image: Seven.

Rachael is a 34-year-old construction coordinator from Victoria with a positive outlook on life and a warm, empathetic, and resilient nature.

Jess (Intruder)

Jess
Jess. Image: Seven.

Sports manager Jess is 32 and from NSW. The FWAW intruder has spent her life travelling as an athlete and is ready for the next chapter of her life.

“For years, I followed my athletic pursuits around the world, moving a lot to achieve my dreams. Now, building a future with a special someone is what I want to prioritise.”

Laura (Intruder)

Laura
Laura. Image: Seven.

30-year-old Laura is a mine purchasing officer from Queensland, and she hopes Farmer Thomas and she share her sense of humour.

“If you can’t have a laugh or banter, then I don’t think we’d work.”

Tayla (Intruder)

Tayla
Tayla. Image: Seven.

Tayla is a 32-year-old paramaedic from Victoria who says she has what it takes to be a Farmer’s wife.

“I have great memories of spending my school holidays at my uncle’s farm, who happens to be a fourth-generation farmer. I really respect that the farm has been in Thomas’ family for so many generations, and I feel it’s a great place to raise kids.”

Kirrin (Intruder)

Kirrin
Kirrin. Image: Seven.

35-year-old NSW-based flight attendant Kirrin will be sure to ruffle some feathers when she enters as an FWAW intruder.

“I don’t follow the crowd or say what people want to hear,” she teases.

Farmer Tom

Tom is one of the Farmers from Farmer Wants a Wife
Farmer Wants a Wife 2025’s Farmer Tom. Image: Seven.

Farmer Tom is a 31-year-old sheep farmer from Borambola, New South Wales. He loves farm life and is looking for a wife to build a future and family with.

Bridget

Bridget is going to the farmers farm on FWAW
Bridget: Image: Seven.

Bridget is a 34-year-old lawyer from Victoria. She said Tom’s application video stood out to her because they both love animals.

Eliza

Elizais going to the farmers farm on FWAW
Eliza. Image: Seven.

Eliza is a 28-year-old primary school teacher from Victoria. She loves to try new things, “like moving to a farm for love.”

Emma

Emma is going to the farmers farm on FWAW
Emma. Image: Seven.

Emma is a 27-year-old registered nurse from Western Australia who is driven, goal-oriented, and a big believer in “what will be will be.”

Emmie-Rose

Emmie Rose is going to the farmers farm on FWAW
Emmie-Rose. Image: Seven.

29-year-old Emmie-Rose says she’s ready for marriage and kids. She’s a fitness coach from NSW.

Georgie

Georgie is going to the farmers farm on FWAW
Georgie. Image: Seven.

Georgia is a 28-year-old registered nurse from Victoria. Like Farmer Tom, she’s a fan of Taylor Swift and has a puppy named Trevor.

Emily (Intruder)

Emily is one of the Farmer Want a Wife Intruder Ladies
Emily. Image: Seven.

Emily is a 32-year-old social worker from Queensland, and says she’s always up for a laugh.

“I can rap every Eminem song and keep the animals entertained,” she said.

Jenna (Intruder)

Jenna is one of the Farmer Want a Wife Intruder Ladies.
Jenna. Image: Seven.

26-year-old Jenna from NSW is a student who says she wants “someone to love me for who I am.”

Mady (Intruder)

Mady is one of the Farmer Want a Wife Intruder Ladies.
Mady. Image: Seven.

30-year-old Mady is a police officer from Victoria who said she’s willing to do anything for love.

“I’m ready to settle down. I so badly want someone beside me to share in moments and to always feel those butterflies.”

Tijan (Intruder)

Tijan is one of the Farmer Want a Wife Intruder Ladies.
Tijan. Image: Seven.

Tijan is a 34-year-old dermal therapist from NSW, and the FWAW intruder said she’d love to use the ripe oranges from Farmer Tom’s land in a skin care line.

“The vitamin C from his orange juice is in love with my work – it’s great for the skin.”

Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 airs Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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MasterChef’s Jimmy opens up on his sweet friendship with Audra: ‘A beautiful soul’

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia 2025 has delivered not only a feast of mouthwatering dishes but also some genuinely sweet friendships, most notably the heartwarming bond between Jimmy Wong and Audra Morrice.

Their close relationship was highlighted when Jimmy was eliminated during the Pressure Test which aired on May 20. As his elimination was announced, the camera panned to Audra, who was in tears.

“I fell in love with him the moment I met him. He’s just such a generous spirit. He’s always smiling, such a wonderful cook. He’s got such natural instincts, and everything comes from his heart. I think he is incredible,” she said.

Now, Jimmy has opened up about the beautiful connection he built with Audra during his time on MasterChef Australia Back to Win 2025.

“It was emotional because it was so heartfelt. Very lucky to have those words from Audra,” Jimmy told Chattr of Audra’s on-screen comment.

Audra in tears at Jimmy's MasterChef Australia elimination.
Audra in tears at Jimmy’s MasterChef Australia elimination. Image: Ten.

“We are such good friends because we share so many similar values when it comes to cooking, really cooking from the heart, and our culture. And it was amazing to hear [that] from her. We’ve become great friends. “

Jimmy explained that he and Audra had met in passing before MasterChef Back to Win filmed, but being on the show together cemented their friendship.

“We met before when she had a book launch and a few other circumstances, like acquaintances, but it wasn’t until this particular season that we really bonded.”

Jimmy added that his and Audra’s friendship is still going strong after the show, and said they keep in touch regularly.

“She is absolutely a beautiful soul. But what’s even more lovely is that we are kind of discovering food in our heritage and our culture together. And it’s so lovely to be able to travel this journey with her.”

Awww!

Audra and Jimmy with Alana and Snez.
Audra and Jimmy with Alana and Snez. Image: Instagram.
Audra and Jimmy having lunch with the cast.
Audra and Jimmy having lunch with the cast. Image: Instagram.

What’s next for Jimmy after MasterChef Australia Back to Win?

While Jimmy told Chattr he was disappointed to be out of the running early on in the piece, he said he’s excited to continue his career in food outside of the show.

“I love discovering the stories behind food. So through photography, through my collaborations and content creation, I’m able to sort of discover and tell those stories, and that’s what I hope to continue.

Jimmy takes stunning photos of food, which are featured on his Instagram account, as well as his website, Jimmy Wong Eats.

Jimmy on MasterChef
Jimmy on MasterChef Australia 2025. Image: Ten.

“Post MasterChef is definitely continuing with my food photography and collaborations with some brands,” he added.

“So right now, there are a lot of food brands that I’m working with and I couldn’t ask for anything better, because it allows me to discover all these amazing stories behind food.”

Jimmy will be missed on MasterChef Australia, but we can’t wait to follow his journey outside of the show.

MasterChef Australia airs on Sunday at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS’ Jamie makes massive talent agency move: ‘I have been lucky’

by Rachel Choy

The Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast members have been busy making moves since the show wrapped up. While nobody has joined OnlyFans yet, Carina Mirabile has signed with a top talent agency and launched her new podcast. Fan favourite Jamie Marinos is extremely popular, and viewers have been wondering what she plans on doing next, aside from teasing her relationship with Eliot Donovan.

She tells Chattr she’s actually “in negotiations” to find the best talent agency that suits her, and hopes to make some big moves. It’s what she deserves after how Dave Hand treated her on the show!

“I’m actually in negotiations, so I have been lucky, I’ve had a lot of agencies reach out. I think I’m a little bit more pedantic. Coming from corporate, I think I’m a lot more nitpicky,” Jamie reveals.

“I’m in the process of signing with an agency, we’re just doing a few negotiations. I’m also potentially looking at having an agent on board in the UK as well.”

Jamie Marinos MAFS talent agency big move
Jamie is coming to take the media world by storm! Image: Instagram

Jamie tells us she “feels a pull to the UK” and wants to “spend more time overseas”, so could she be following in Lucinda Light’s footsteps? Lucinda has gone on to rack up 643K followers on Instagram alone, and now hosts Channel 4’s Honesty Box. Not too shabby for just a year after MAFS. 

“I remember when I was in the experiment, I was always wanting to like, be big in the UK. I don’t know what it is about the UK, but you know when it’s just like your intuition, like pulling you somewhere? And I was like, I would love to do work in the UK,” Jamie explains.

“Now I’ve got this amazing audience in the UK, and I feel like it’d be just, I don’t know, awesome. There’s something that’s calling me there, so I’ve got to see what’s going on.”

Who is Jamie Marinos’ talent agency?

Since our chat with Jamie earlier this week, the MAFS star has quietly added a talent agency email address to her bio on Instagram. Her agent appears to be Amy from One Daydream, and her bestie Eliot is also repped by the same agency.

Her bio reads: “[Jamie is] focused on working with brands she genuinely connects with, building a presence across both Australia and the UK.”

One Daydream also represents other reality TV stars, such as Love Island’s Matt Zukowski and MAFS star Eden Harper.

MAFS 2025 Jamie alone dinner party
We’ll drink to that! Image: Nine

Could we see MAFS’ Jamie Marinos back on our TV screens?

Jamie was obviously a natural on MAFS, and her wild facial expressions only added to the drama. So, what does she have planned for the future? Will she be back on TV as a host?

“I think I’m someone who it’s like, I can kind of see what I want to achieve. And I have vision boards of really, just like, almost feelings of this amazing life,” she starts. “Obviously through MAFS, it’s like I quantum leapt into this crazy world. I think I just want to keep following whatever path I’ve been given and definitely keep growing this social platform I’ve been gifted.”

She hints we could be seeing her back on TV at some point, because she was “super comfortable in front of a camera” while filming MAFS. Can someone make it happen ASAP?!

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Insider reveals what the MAFS cast think about Adrian being dropped by top talent agency

by Rachel Choy

The latest Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 scandal to make headlines involved Adrian Araouzou and PR queen Roxy Jacenko. You see, Adrian was briefly signed to Roxy’s talent management company Ministry of Talent, before he was dumped one week later. 

While you’d think some of the cast would have a giggle at Adrian’s expense — his ex Awhina Rutene has been brutally sledging him on Instagram — an insider tells Chattr this wasn’t the case.

“People were upset for [Adrian]. The consensus from most of the cast that spoke about this was that it was really unprofessional from the agency’s end, because they knew what they were getting when they signed Adrian,” our source spills.

“Obviously, Adrian has a problematic past and didn’t have the most favourable portrayal in the show, but he still built an online platform, and they chose to sign and promote him.”

The insider adds that some of the cast thought it was “quite humiliating towards Adrian”, and shared that many had “empathy” for the MAFS groom.

Eliot and Adrian from MAFS 2025
Eliot and Adrian post MAFS. Image: Instagram

Why did Adrian Araouzou get dropped by Roxy Jacenko’s Ministry of Talent?

In a statement to Chattr, Adrian said he was potentially dropped due to the backlash Roxy received after he was signed.

“I can understand [Roxy’s] point of view [if she received] backlash. People hate seeing people do good and unfortunately, a lot of people will do the most to make sure I don’t,” he said.

The backlash Roxy received could have possibly been about Adrian’s past legal issues, where he was acquitted of domestic violence charges against a former partner.

Adrian Araouzou Ministry Of Talent
Adrian’s talent agency announcement. Image: Facebook

He hasn’t started searching for a new talent agency to represent him and instead wants to focus on his own business.

“Now I have had time to think, I have my own business and want to build my own personal brand just as I was before the show, not just promote every business for a dollar,” he said.

What a PR nightmare! Wonder if this hurts or helps Adrian’s petition to be on MAFS All-Stars?

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There might never be a movie like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning again

by CHATTR Team

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is a cinematic love letter from Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie.

After the first three entries of the franchise provided mixed results critically (with Rotten Tomatoes results in chronological order of – 66%, 57%, and 71%). One of the hallmarks of this initial cluster of films was the vastly different styles implemented by the three different directors contracted for each film.

Brian De Palma’s original (1996) emphasised espionage and suspense, John Woo‘s sequel (2000) focused on stylised action and melodrama, and finally J.J. Abrams’ (2006) focused on character depth and emotional stakes.

Brad Bird’s 2011 entry, Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol, served as a soft reboot for the series. Birds film seemed to focus and streamline the series in a way that had eluded it in the past.

This included an enhanced cinematic approach that ranged from its inventive set pieces (such as the Burj Khalifa sequence), to its music scoring and cinematography that laid the stylistic foundation that Christopher McQuarrie would build on with the next four films (Rouge Nation, Fallout, Dead Reckoning, The Final Reckoning).

Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie on the set of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Image: Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie on the set of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Image: Paramount Pictures and Skydance.

Another key piece of Bird’s film that was pivotal for the franchise was returning the narrative to its original roots (the 1966 TV series, Mission: Impossible), by focusing on team-centric missions.

While Ghost Protocol was a major success both critically (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and financially (second highest profit margin in the series), this new film apparatus established by Bird set the franchise up for even greater heights.

It is rare for a movie franchise to get better from its fourth film onwards, which is evident in the breakdown below of Rotten Tomatoes scores:

Mission: Impossible (1996) – 66%
Mission: Impossible II (2000) – 57%
Mission: Impossible III (2006) – 71%
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) – 93%
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) – 94%
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) – 97%
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) – 96%
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) – TBD

Since the soft reboot, the series has also had some of its strongest financial performances. The table below shows that many of the films’ strongest profit margins were produced with the most recent films (besides the original entry, which performed phenomenally from a profit margin point of view).

Please note that these numbers do not factor in marketing budgets which are also significant. For example the marketing budget for Fallout was expected to be around $140 million, which is approximately 78% of the films budget.

Although the thing that may stand out the most from the above table is the profit margin for the franchise’s most recent film, Dead Reckoning. Despite a strong total gross of $571 million, it has a profit margin of 96.22% (less when considering the significant marketing budget that would have been assigned). This is due to its large production budget of $291 million.

And with the budget for The Final Reckoning believed to be around $400 million, this is why we referred to this film as a cinematic love letter. The franchise, at its core, has always served as a tribute to high-budget action films and classic espionage films all at once, but this most recent film is a culmination of that.

Tom Cruise at the US Premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise at the US Premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures.

While Tom has done very well for himself financially (He has generally been compensated approximately $70 million – $100 million per Mission: Impossible film). A lot of that budget is poured into producing a movie with a focus on quality, locations and real stunts.

This $400 million budget makes The Final Reckoning one of the most expensive films of all time.

When adjusted for inflation, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Cleopatra are often cited as the most expensive films of all time.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) had an estimated production budget of $379 million at the time of its release. Adjusting for inflation, this amounts to approximately $422 million. This figure excludes marketing and promotional costs.

Cleopatra (1963) had a production cost of $44 million at the time—a record-breaking amount then. When adjusted for inflation, this equates to approximately $422 million , placing it on par with On Stranger Tides.

Some of the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning cast at the US premiere. Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures.
Some of the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning cast at the US premiere. Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures.

While this film might ultimately be an albatross for its studio (Paramount) and not provide the return on investment that it requires in these trying economic times. There is something beautiful about how this film throws all its chips on the table to make pure cinema fanfare.

Outside of Marvel Studios, we might never see a film of this magnitude produced again. It takes a classic approach to cinema and combines it with modern resources.

This film is absolutely made for cinema. It is a popcorn movie.

Tom Cruise at the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning US Premiere. Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise at the Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning US Premiere. Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures.

While it’s not perfect and is edged out by some of the other films in the series for overall quality, it is a thrill-a-minute. It is almost three hours of heart-in-the-mouth emotional investment for the cinema goer as Tom doubles down again and again on creating classic cinema.

This could not be any truer than the fact that one of the signatures of this series is that Tom generally does all of his own stunts.

Beginning with the CIA vault drop in the original film, where he balanced horizontally inches above a pressure-sensitive floor. In Mission: Impossible II, he scaled the cliffs of Dead Horse Point in Utah without a stunt double. In Ghost Protocol, he climbed the exterior of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, hundreds of feet in the air. In Rogue Nation, he famously hung onto the side of an Airbus A400M during takeoff, repeating the stunt eight times. Fallout featured a motorcycle chase through Paris without a helmet, a high-altitude HALO jump from 25,000 feet, and a helicopter chase in which he acted as the actual pilot. He even broke his ankle during a rooftop jump but finished the scene, which was left in the final cut. In Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom executed a motorcycle launch off a cliff, followed by a BASE jump, which he performed multiple times, and took part in a train-top battle and collapse sequence shot on practical sets.

The Final Reckoning continues this with several innovative set pieces performed by Tom. Although the signature piece of the film sees him clinging to the wing of a 1930s Boeing Stearman biplane as it performs aerial manoeuvres at altitudes reaching 10,000 feet and speeds up to 140 mph. Filmed over the landscapes of South Africa, this was executed without the aid of CGI. He underwent extensive training to withstand the intense wind pressure and oxygen deprivation experienced during the stunt, even developing specific breathing techniques and hand signals to communicate with the pilot during the flight.

Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Image: Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Image: Paramount Pictures and Skydance.

As per Mission: Impossible style, the film franchise also featured many beautiful and exotic locations in addition to South Africa. Overall the series has highlighted locations such as: Prague, London, Virginia, Sydney, Utah, Rome, Shanghai, Xitang, Berlin, Los Angeles, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Moscow, Budapest, Vancouver, Vienna, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Paris, Abu Dhabi, New Zealand’s Rees Valley, Norway’s Pulpit Rock, Venice, Birmingham, Lake District (UK), Malta, and various cities in South Africa.

In an industry where most film franchises are given a choice between leaving money on the table and concluding a film series to preserve the integrity of the product, or jumping the shark (continuing to go and eventually create lower quality films). Mission: Impossible somehow reinvented itself in the middle of its run and has crafted a body of work that will forever stand as unique.

There is significant doubt about whether or not this is the final film in the franchise. To be honest, there may not be room in the modern film industry for these types of films anymore, not the way that Tom and McQuarrie like to make them. If that’s the case, then that is a shame, but if it is, then they did not go gentle into the night; they went out in a blaze of glory.

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Love Triangle’s Payton reveals the brutal way Jordan ghosted her after the Reunion

by Danica Baker

Against all odds, Payton and Jordan stayed together until the Love Triangle Reunion— but a huge spanner was thrown in the works when audio surfaced of Jordan making a vile comment about his girlfriend.

In a post-reunion interview, Payton told Chattr that things only got worse after the Reunion wrapped, and she believes her whole relationship with Jordan was a lie.

“I don’t think he’s ever had feelings for me at all. Genuinely, I don’t think he’s ever had feelings for me.”

Payton told Chattr that straight after the cameras stopped rolling at the Reunion, Jordan “didn’t have much to say.”

“He just kept saying, ‘I didn’t know you then, and I know you now,’ and that the experiment worked the way that it worked,” she said.

Dante, Payton and Jordan at the Love Triangle Reunion.
Dante, Payton and Jordan at the Love Triangle Reunion. Image: Stan.

What happened between Payton and Jordan after the Love Triangle Reunion?

Payton explained that she flew out to her friend’s engagement party the morning after the Reunion, which is when Jordan first broached the subject of the audio played.

“I got off the plane in Perth to this really, really long text, basically saying that it all worked — the experiment worked — and that he’s so apologetic, and more than anything, he wants to keep trying with this and give this a shot. And, yeah, just essentially spilling his guts with emotion.”

“I read it and teared up because I was like, ‘Oh, he’s had time to process and realise that he doesn’t want to lose me’. I mean, where the hell was this last night? But okay. And I thought, maybe it means more because it’s off camera, you know? Maybe it means more because it is between us — and it’s off camera, and it’s real.”

Payton said she agreed to give their relationship another go, but Jordan put in no effort.

“We probably exchanged 10 messages after that — very half assed messages — him being like, ‘Oh, this was my day,’ and it was a photo of, like, a fence. Like, just absolutely nothing.”

Payton knew she needed more from Jordan and spent some time writing out her thoughts.

“I needed to put my feelings on paper. I needed to end it, and I needed it to be done, because I don’t want to be holding space for someone who’s taking up my energy, my time and my feelings.”

Payton and Jordan on their first date on Love Triangle.
Payton and Jordan on their first date on Love Triangle. Image: Stan.

After reflecting on her situation, she decided she wanted to break up with him and thought the best way to do it was over the phone.

“I tried calling him, but there was no answer. I tried calling him six times, right? Six times — no answer. He did not text me to say, ‘Are you okay? Why are you calling me? Is everything good?’ Nothing.”

She said Jordan finally sent her a message weeks after the missed calls.

“And he goes, ‘Why did you call me seven hundred times the other night?’ Obviously, it’s been weeks since I tried calling him. And he goes, ‘Yeah, but why? I thought something bad had happened?’ It had been weeks.

“I said, ‘I wanted to talk to you’. And he goes, ‘What was wrong?’ And I was like, ‘The moments been and gone.’ And he was like, ‘Rats.’ That was it.”

Payton added that they hadn’t spoken since, except for a message from him asking if she watched the Reunion — which she didn’t reply to.

She added that what hurt her most was the fact that it seemed like Jordan had zero regard for her feelings.

“It’s the deceit — because someone who I genuinely thought, if not a lover, was at least a friend at the end of the day… but he’s not even that.”

Payton added that her time on Love Triangle has taught her to value herself more and stop tolerating toxic behaviour.

“I’ve definitely learned not to settle. I’ve definitely learned not to put up with anyone’s bullshit. And that, yeah, there’s someone for everyone—and my self-worth is definitely a lot greater than putting up with any of that bullshit.”

Payton thriving after the show.
Payton thriving after the show. Image: Instagram.

What were Love Triangle’s Jordan’s controversial comments about Payton?

Of course, as viewers, we already knew Jordan once said some pretty horrible things about Payton during the first dinner party.

“Fuck you man, you know I’m not attracted to that,” Jordan said to someone, about Payton. “I asked for small, tanned, ethnic… She is the complete opposite in every single thing.

“Literally any other girl here I would be into,” he continued. “If I fucked her or whatever then I’m like even more of a fuckwit. Like, there’s just no way I’m not looking like an arsehole after this, dude.”

Previous Love Triangle star Allan Wallace told Chattr it’s pretty hard to forget you’re mic’d up. “You usually ask your sound guy to mute your mic,” he said. “If you’re still wearing a mic, just don’t say anything dumb, surely it’s common sense. It’s virtually impossible [to forget].”

Love Triangle Season 3 Payton
Payton during a Love Triangle dinner party. Image: Stan

What happened between Jordan and Payton at the Reunion?

Things at the reunion started on a hopeful note, with Payton and Jordan confirming they were still dating, doing long-distance and officially boyfriend and girlfriend.

Then, Jordan’s controversial comments were shown, leaving Payton in a state of shock. 

“I got carried away. I completely forgot I said it, but I said it,” Jordan said as an explanation. 

Payton teared up as she said she was “used to it and disappointed” and “not thrilled about the situation.”

“That was all me, that was prompted,” Jordan said, before Chrishell called him out for not giving a genuine or remorseful apology.

“I’m genuinely sorry for saying it, I can’t imagine how you felt,” Jordan said, before Payton said she wasn’t sure if she could continue the relationship. 

“I don’t think there’s any apology, the only thing I can do is show you in the next few weeks how much my feelings have changed for you,” Jordan said. “There’s nothing I can say, that was fucked.”

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Jimmy reveals why the MasterChef Australia Pressure Tests often involve desserts

by Danica Baker

Pressure Tests are the crème de la crème of MasterChef Australia challenges; they’re set by esteemed chefs, involve extremely long recipes, take hours, and usually end in an elimination.

Another thing Pressure Tests have in common is that most of them seem to involve desserts, and eliminated contestant Jimmy Wong tells us why this is.

Jimmy was sent through to the Pressure Test in the episode that aired May 20 alongside Ben Macdonald, Rue Mupedzi and Tim Bone. The four contestants were tasked with recreating Steven He‘s Balloon Puppy cake, an entremet topped with a white chocolate balloon puppy.

Jimmy making his Balloon Puppy during the MasterChef Australia Pressure Test.
Jimmy making his Balloon Puppy during the MasterChef Australia Pressure Test. Image: Ten.

When Jimmy received the news that he’d be competing in a Pressure Test, he knew there was a good chance that he’d be making a dessert.

“Desserts are probably not my strongest point, you know, being the first time that I’ve ever tempered white chocolate, that was a bit scary,” he told Chattr.

Jimmy added that the cook involved 92 steps, and said they were given three hours to recreate the cake.

“There were a few moments in the cook where I said, you know, in hindsight, I could have done it a little bit differently. You know, when you’re in that melting pot of of a Pressure Test, you know, you’ve gotta move like the clackers, but, but you’ve also gotta sort of trust your gut.”

Why are MasterChef Pressure Tests often desserts?

In MasterChef Australia 2023 and 2024, five of the eight Pressure Tests involved desserts, and both this season have featured sweet dishes.

Jimmy told Chattr that he believes it’s because there is a lot of intricacy involved with whipping up a dessert.

“I think it’s a lot more technique when it comes to desserts. There’s a lot more exactness when it comes to dessert. So I think that’s always something that I think the show uses to sort of really test you out.

Take note, future contestants, it might be time to sharpen those baking skills.

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What your fave reality TV stars wore to Australian Fashion Week

by Saskia Morrison-Thiagu

With reality stars practically influencers and influencers practically celebrities, you can now expect to see MAFS stars and the like at Australian Fashion Week at Carriageworks in Sydney.

While most reality stars blended into the background during fashion week, some attracted controversy like MAFS star Carina Mirabile and her fur coat drama. While MAFS‘ Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan also made an appearance at AFW, further confirming rumours that the pair are dating. However, Jamie since confirmed to Chattr that they are both single.

So we look back at who else was at AFW 2025, and what they wearing.

Reality stars at Australian Fashion Week

Carina Mirabile

Carina Mirabele at Australian Fashion Week
Image: Instagram

Carina Mirabele has been slaying AFW, however her haters came for her when she showed up in what appeared to be a fur coat and long hair extensions. Speaking to Chattr, Carina explained that “it’s not real fur, bought from a vintage store in New York. I wouldn’t wear anything that’s not ethically sourced.” 

Jamie and Eliot

Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan at Australian Fashion Week
Image: Instagram

The rumour mill has been in overdrive since Jamie and Elliot were spotted canoodling in Queensland. After being spotted again together at AFW, you have to wonder if they are more than just friends? Well, they do look damn good together.

Em Miguel-Leigh

Em Miguel-Leigh at Australian Fashion Week
Image: Instagram

Not only was Em Miguel-Leigh at Australian Fashion Week, but she also walked the runway for indie Australian label, Amiss.

Anna Heinrich

Anna Heinrich at Australian Fashion Week
Image: Instagram

The Bachelor Australia‘s Anna Heinrich made multiple appearances at Australian Fashion Week alongside husband and fellow Bachelor alum Tim Robards.

Jules and Cam Merchant

Jules and Cam Merchant, plus Anna Heinrich and TIm Robards at Australian Fashion Week
Image: Instagram

When reality TV stars unite! Arguably the best couples to come out of reality TV Jules and Cam Merchant and Anna and Tim Robards, sat next to each other at AFW.

Caroline Gaultier and Hollywould Star

Real Housewives' Caroline Gaultier and Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under's Hollywould Star and model Imogen Anthony appeared together at AFW.
Image: Instagram

Real Housewives‘ Caroline Gaultier and Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under’s Hollywould Star and model Imogen Anthony appeared together at AFW.

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Chrishell Stause on how Selling Sunset prepared her to host the Love Triangle Reunion

by Danica Baker

Chrishell Stause brought serious star power to the Love Triangle 2025 Reunion — and she didn’t shy away from calling the men out for their shocking behaviour, something she says she learned during her time on Selling Sunset.

Chrishell, who has been the main character on all eight seasons of the drama-fuelled Netflix show, said that it took her a while to feel confident enough to stand up for herself. So, going into the Love Triangle Reunion, she wanted to use the skills she’d learnt over the years and make it clear who was in charge.

“I was the biggest person of thinking of what I wanted to say after [the fact] — once it was already over. And I think just being in the situation and the environments I’m in, I had to learn quickly and on my feet,” she explained.

“I think that that was why I was able to stay calm and try and, you know, be in charge of this situation that very quickly could get out of hand and go wild and go left.

Chrishell on Love Triangle.
Chrishell on Love Triangle. Image: Stan.

“I really wanted to have that kind of power position, a little bit, so that there would be respect there.

“Because you can see that this is the kind of situation that if you don’t have that, then it’s kind of like with children, if you don’t establish a little bit of authority, they’re just going to — like with a substitute coming in — they’re going to be wild. So I wanted to kind of have a little bit of separation.”

And, Chrishell didn’t disappoint. When Chloe revealed that Bernie has dumped her the night before the Reunion, after palming off his Love Triangle matches Jazmin and Marissa, the host called him out for clout chasing, and being a fuckboy. Bravo!

Chrishell on Selling Sunset.
Chrishell on Selling Sunset. Image: Netflix.

How Chrishell established a powerful dynamic during the Love Triangle Reunion

Chrishell has been in her fair share of Selling Sunset Reunions and hosted Netflix’s Reality Games, so she’s no stranger to being in the hot seat — or putting others in it.

But, going into the Love Triangle Reunion, she said that there was a plan in place so that she didn’t form any personal connections with the contestants ahead of the interview that would stop her from hitting them with the hard questions.

“They didn’t let us talk a lot before, and I think that that helped, because I’d want to be friendly with them if I met them. In any other circumstance, I’d be like, ‘Hi. How are you? Nice to meet you, I love your dress.’ You know, all these things, but it was important for me to be able to keep that distance a little bit so that when I see something, I can call it out.

Chrishell with the Love Triangle cast.
Chrishell with the Love Triangle cast. Image: Stan.

“I didn’t want to feel like, ‘Oh, I really like them and oh, they’re really charming. So let me not say that’. I just didn’t want to have any biases, and you see someone like Bernie is the perfect example. He would have loved to have charmed me beforehand, so that I was on his side,” she laughed.

Can we please keep Chrishell for every future Love Triangle Reunion?

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Billion Dollar Playground: What it was like to be the Primary Guest on Episode 2

by Dilek Saticieli

As mentioned last week, I was fortunate enough to be the primary guest in the first two episodes of Billion Dollar Playground with a bunch of my glamorous girlfriends. 

After what unfolded on Episode 1, I couldn’t wait for our second adventure to air – especially because it featured one of the things I’m obsessed with: super yachts.

Two years ago I spent four unforgettable days trackside at the Monaco Grand Prix aboard a mega super yacht and it was an unforgettable experience. While our boat wasn’t going to be a ‘super’ yacht, our group and I were still excited to get out on the harbour. 

The day started glamorously as we got our hair and makeup done ahead of a private lunch at the stunning Omeggio (which happens to be in my neighbourhood). 

It was funny to watch that behind the scenes Elsie was buried under a mountain of ‘50 designer dresses to steam’. I had no idea that steaming our clothes would end up being such a saga on the show, but fashion prep is serious business on the Playground.

Heaven with my friends and I. Image: Binge.

Then Heaven dropped the first bombshell: our original yacht was cancelled. Cue mild panic. But credit where it’s due – Heaven pulled out all the stops to secure us another one. Unfortunately, the brewing storm turned into a torrential downpour, and even the replacement yacht got cancelled. 

The Mega Super Yacht in Monaco, with its own Ferrari.
The Mega Super Yacht in Monaco, with its own Ferrari. Image: Supplied.

We tried to pivot the energy by requesting something a little extra for our evening party: belly dancing skirts. The ladies in my group are exotic (European and Middle Eastern) so we wanted to spice things up for our party. Heaven jumped into action, but it was during this process that the tension between her and Salvatore reached boiling point. What started as minor friction escalated fast, and in true reality TV style, the hot-headed Salvatore stormed out and quit on the spot – causing chaos for the crew.

With Salvatore gone, Alex from Luxico stepped in and made a surprise call: Jasmin was promoted to lead. JB didn’t look thrilled about the change, and his secret hopes of being the boss seemed crushed.

Jasmin, who’d always been lovely to us, rose to the occasion. Ironically, I had a list of suggestions I was planning to give Salvatore after he’d previously encouraged my feedback. I didn’t expect to have to hand that list to Jasmin, and I genuinely didn’t want to bust her chops – especially since she wasn’t originally in charge of the house preps and guest experience.

Watching the episode back, I’ll admit some of my complaints—like the bin placement or the towels being too smooth—seemed a bit extra in the edit. But when you’re paying top dollar for a luxe experience, you really do expect five-star touches. And for the record, in Episode 1, the bin was next to the sink!

Dilek on billion dollar playground 3
Jasmin and I. Image: Binge.

There was also a cheeky dinner scene where the conversation turned to our hot private chefs – let’s just say we weren’t shy about whether they were available for hire. Watching them blush while we teased was hilarious, and one of many impromptu fun moments.

Chefs Matt and George.
Chefs Matt and George. Image: Binge.

Later that night, our last-minute request for a fire dancer actually came through (thank you, Heaven!), along with our belly dancing skirts. We ended up having an epic party. The cameras captured some of the dancing spilling outside with the spectacular city views in the background. What you didn’t see was how the party kept going well into the night. We danced, we laughed, and we celebrated what felt like a truly magical experience.

When it was time to leave the next day, we were genuinely sad. After spending two full days with the crew, it was a delight to get to know them on a personal level. As a gesture of our appreciation, the ladies and I gifted them a bottle of the (infamous) vintage Dom Pérignon. That was my last episode on the show, so it felt like the perfect send-off.

The preview for Ep 3 shows Billion Dollar Playground is just warming up. Tensions continue to simmer behind the scenes as next group of guests arrive. The new location looks absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see how things unfold … or unravel!

I’ll still be watching the rest of the season and bringing you my weekly insider takes on the cast, crew, and the binge-worthy drama!

From the luxurious villas to the wild party scenes Billion Dollar Playground is pure escapism—and trust me, it’s addictive. Whether you’re watching for the ultra-lux locations, the staff drama, or to live vicariously through the guests, you won’t want to miss a second.

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MAFS’ Jamie reveals what plastic surgery she’s had done and slams trolls

by Rachel Choy

The Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast have been busy answering fan questions since they gained control of their social media accounts back. Jamie Marinos has constantly been asked about her relationship with Eliot Donovan, as well as receiving comments about any cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery she’s had.

She’s been surprisingly open about what she’s had done — including a boob job and filler in her lips — and tells Chattr she prides herself on not “gatekeeping” anything from people in her life. And we’re all part of her life now, having developed a parasocial relationship with her through MAFS.

“I’m just someone [that doesn’t] gatekeep, and I feel like it’s so unauthentic to be like, ‘Yeah, I naturally don’t make lines on my face’. Like, no, just say you’ve got Botox! I mean, clearly I don’t… [but] people just assume,” Jamie says.

“I don’t know what everyone’s issue is with fake lips, like my lips are so vintage. They were done in 2022, but it’s like, people just say, ‘Oh she’s got lips so she’s just so fake and she’s got filler everywhere’.”

Jamie says she hasn’t had filler or Botox anywhere else, and is open and honest about what work she’s had done.

“I had my boobs done years ago, but I’m like, it’s obvious. They don’t move! Like I’m not going to pretend that they’re real,” she spills. “If I do something else, like if I choose to get my nose done, it’ll be bloody obvious,” she adds.

MAFS 2025 Jamie Marinos in blue dress dinner party
Jamie in one of her MAFS Dinner Party outfits. Image: Nine
MAFS 2025 Jamie Marinos in blue dress
Jamie post MAFS. Image: Instagram

Jamie slams trolls criticising her appearance

With the territory of being a reality TV star comes the influx of trolls in your inbox. Jamie isn’t too bothered by the insults, but she thinks everybody should have agency over their own body and decide what they want to do. Amen! 

“I just don’t think people should be criticising people’s appearances period. Like, yes, I am quite natural in the way I approach things, where most of the time I don’t even have makeup on… I’m usually someone who’s really low-key, and I think a lot of people have celebrated the fact that I went bare-skin most of the time,” she explains.

“On the flip side, I don’t want to be torn apart for when I decide to put makeup on, because now I’m ‘looking too fake’,” she says. “I’ve had people that have messaged me like, ‘I love you. You look so pretty, but you look better without your lips’.”

It’s definitely an odd message to send a MAFS star, and Jamie calls it “weird”.

“What do you want me to do? Suck my lips out here, now? Like, even if I decide to dissolve them, I have to walk around thinking Karen_7 thinks I don’t look good right now,” she jokes. “I have done fine when it comes to picking up men with my botched lips and my big beak, and whatever the hell they think is going on, I seem to do fine.”

There can be a bit of a stigma around women getting plastic surgery or talking about their cosmetic procedures, so it’s refreshing to see a reality TV star get so candid about the topic.

Jamie believes that shaming anybody for their choices is unproductive, and isn’t here for it. We love this energy! “If I choose to do [my nose], everyone needs to back off, like I can do whatever I want. I think anyone should be able to do whatever they want,” she declares. 

“You get your hair done, you go to the gym, you get your nails done, you put makeup on. I’m not going to shame anyone for wanting to look a certain way.”

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MAFS’ Jamie finally confirms if she’s dating Eliot or not: ‘Perfect situation’

by Rachel Choy

The biggest question most Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 fans want to know is whether fan-favourite bride Jamie Marinos is actually in a relationship with Eliot Donovan. So guess what? Chattr went direct to the source, and Jamie has finally confirmed her relationship status.

In an interview, Jamie tells us that while she loves to “flirt” with the MAFS groom, both of them are single. So no, there’s no secret engagement or baby on the way. Sorry to all those Jeliot shippers out there! 

“I’ve been mainly hanging out with the MAFS cast, like, I think now that we’ve jumped in this crazy world, we do a lot of appearances together, we’re travelling, so from a male perspective, obviously, I’ve hung out with Eliot quite a bit,” she explains.

“But him and I, we’re both single. I think we both need that selfish time. It’s kind of like the perfect situation where I have my little flirt flirt, he’s been [a] great support system.”

After everything they went through with their exes on MAFS — Dave Hand and Veronica Cloherty — the pair simply aren’t ready to dive into anything just yet. But you know what they say, never say never. 

“We are probably not at that stage where we’re ready to jump into a relationship, like there’s so many things that I want to do and he wants to do, but we’re both open,” she hints.

“I never know what will happen like he’s fantastic, so it wouldn’t be like the worst situation if I end up with Eliot.”

MAFS 2025 Jamie and Eliot relationship
They make a good looking couple, though… Image: Instagram

What does Jamie think about the shade directed at the MAFS nightclub appearances?

The Jamie and Eliot romance rumours have only grown after fans went wild over their recent nightclub appearances. However, it’s attracted a bit of shade from some other MAFS contestants, like Katie Johnstone, who shared a social media post saying she was too “busy” for club appearances.

These jabs don’t bother Jamie, who to be fair, is “out there getting drunk [and] getting paid”. Business queen.

“For me, I feel like we all throw shade at each other but it’s like a humorous way. When people make a TikTok, honestly, pick at me for anything you want, like I can handle it, I know it’s a joke,” Jamie says.

“I think it’s different when it’s actually an attack… and like, I work at a nigtclub, and I love a nightclub. Like I’ll swing off the lampshade, I mean you might be taking jabs, but I’m out there getting drunk [and] getting paid. Who’s the real winner?” 

People hate to see strong women come out on top! Thank God we had Jamie to carry MAFS 2025 on her back.

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Billy is sick of Sierah dragging him into MAFS drama: ‘Just move on’

by Danica Baker

Sierah Swepstone and Billy Belcher‘s breakup may have played out on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 months ago, but their feud is still continuing in real time, and a friend of Billy’s has revealed that he’s “over it”.

ICYMI, MAFS 2025 saw a ‘cheating scandal’ erupt between Sierah and Adrian Araouzou after they went out to dinner (with Tony Mojanovski) behind Billy’s back. The drama was rehashed at a Dinner Party, and viewers saw a scene of Sierah and Adrian, which looked like they were playing ‘footsies’ under the table.

Sierah has now taken to Instagram, sharing a screenshot of the ‘footsies’ incident and claiming that it didn’t actually take place, while calling Billy out in the process.

“That doesn’t even look sexy, nor does it actually look like we are touching,” she wrote. “What actually happened was Billy accused me of saying something, then moments later denied it. When I got annoyed, he told me to ‘calm down’ and was actually called out for being controlling by the experts for this.”

MAFS' Sierah's story about Footsies.
Sierah’s story about the ‘footsies’ incident. Image: Instagram.

In a follow-up story, Sierah responded to a fan who said she looked broken at her last commitment ceremony.

“My feelings were never included,” she wrote. “The way I was treated wasn’t shown.” Sierah added that the “lack of context actually speaks volumes”.

Sierah's follow up story.
Sierah’s follow up story. Image: Instagram.

Billy has moved on from the MAFS drama

An inside source close to Billy told Chattr that Billy is sick of Sierah bringing his name into drama and has “moved on.” However, they doubled down that the relationship between Billy and Sierah was correctly represented on MAFS.

“Let’s be honest, what you saw on TV is what happened,” they said. “Billy never treated her wrongly. It just didn’t work out, and he doesn’t know why she can’t just move on, too.”

I’m not the betting type, but if I were, I wouldn’t put money on it. The MAFS just drama never ends!

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Ellen spills on Farmer Wants a Wife production tactics: ‘Balling my eyes out’

by Saskia Morrison-Thiagu

Farmer Wants A Wife Australia is often thought of as the wholesome version of other reality TV juggernauts like MAFS and The Bachelor. However, not all is as it seems. 

In a juicy crossover podcast episode between MAFS Funny’s Joshua Fox and Confessions of a Reality Star’s Tahlia Pritchard and Lachlan Guertin, the reality TV experts revealed what really goes on behind the scenes on FWAW. 

Speaking to Ellen Dunger from last year’s season of Farmer Wants A Wife, Tahlia and Lachlan found out why the once wholesome show is slowly turning into the chaos of MAFS.

“Making a wholesome show more dramatic is just going to do more damage in the long run,” podcast host Tahlia said of the show’s increasing drama.

While most of us are aware of the producer tactics used on MAFS, Ellen revealed that similar tactics are used on FWAW – cultivating a highly emotional atmosphere for the women on the show.

“One day they grilled me dead set for 45 minutes straight and I was just balling my eyes out,” Ellen told the podcast. “They were like, why have all your relationships failed? Do you think you deserve love? Do you love yourself?”

“The next day I had a massive breakdown. I was so tired and then just emotionally you don’t realise how much talking about that sort of stuff actually takes out of you.”

That day, Ellen told producers she wasn’t ok and up to filming – but they made her do it anyway.

Ellen Dunger and Farmer Todd on Farmer Wants A Wife 2024
Ellen and Farmer Todd on Farmer Wants A Wife 2024. Image: Seven

Another tactic producers would use on Farmer Wants A Wife, is isolating the women without phones, books, magazines or anything to keep them occupied. 

Before leaving, Ellen revealed she was locked in a bedroom by producers who wouldn’t tell her what was going on. Later, finding out it was all part of her storyline with Todd the farmer. 

“It’s kind of like they would lock you up to make you go crazy,” she said.

Farmer Wants a Wife contestant’s dismal pay

Not only are the conditions of being on the show dire, but the pay is even worse. 

For the two and a half weeks Ellen was on FWAW, she revealed that the money she made “wouldn’t have even been $1000”. 

What’s worse, is that not only are you not being paid much, but contestants also have to foot the bill for a lot of “out of pocket expenses”. 

Simply buying a coffee in town is an out of pocket cost. Plus, all the outfits you’re expected to wear on the show. 

Daisy Lamb from FWAW 2025 confirmed the low pay in an interview with Chattr, stating that: “The women going on the show are paid $80 a day for the days that we’re away. ”

According to Daisy, Channel Seven pays the Ladies 60 per cent of what they’re owed once filming wraps. The final 40 per cent isn’t paid out until the show has aired.

“They withhold that money as sort of like, it’s over your head, like if you keep your mouth shut [and] you protect the integrity of Farmer Wants A Wife,” she explains.

While the MAFS girls tend to reach out to dress companies before going on the show, that same culture doesn’t exist for the women on FWAW who have to supply their own dresses and outfits. 

In the end, the women who go on Farmer Wants A Wife aren’t necessarily in it for an influencer career in the same way as MAFS contestants. However, with more dramatic storylines and villains – like we’ve seen with Clarette’s villain edit – it wouldn’t be a surprise if FWAW becomes just another MAFS reincarnate. 

Listen to the full podcast episode here.

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MasterChef 2025’s Matt reveals the three contestants with a ‘huge advantage’

by Danica Baker

Lovable dentist Matt Hopcraft returned to the MasterChef Australia 2025 kitchen a decade after his first stint to compete against some of the most impressive contestants of all time for Back to Win.

Amongst the cast is two-time runner up Laura Sharrad, MasterChef Asia judge Audra Morrice and food writer Alana Lowes.

Matt was sent home during a challenge involving “tableside theatre”. In a post-elimination interview, he told Chattr that when he first laid eyes on his fellow competitors, he knew the season was going to be challenging.

Matt serving Poh, Jean-Christophe and Andy his final dessert. Image: Ten.
Matt serving Poh, Jean-Christophe and Andy his final dessert. Image: Ten.

“I think once you find out that you’re up against some of the big names that have come in that kitchen before and have done really well, who are accomplished chefs, I think that was always going to be really, really tough.

“But, I wanted to push myself to be a little bit more creative, to be a little bit more myself this time around than last time around, and I think I did that. I guess there was a part of me that hoped that I would go further, that hoped that I was in with a chance to win, because that’s why you go on in the first place.”

Of course, fans of MasterChef Australia Back to Win will know that three contestants, Callum Hann, Sarah Todd, and Laura, returned for a third time this season. However, Matt explained that it wasn’t the contestant’s extra time in the MasterChef kitchen that he saw as a threat.

Laura, Callum and Sarah return to MasterChef Australia 2025.
Laura, Callum and Sarah return to MasterChef Australia 2025. Image: Ten.

The three MasterChef Australia contestants that Matt thinks have an advantage

Matt explained that he believes contestants with extensive experience working in kitchens and restaurants have a huge advantage in comparison to other contestants. He named Andre Ursini, Laura and Callum as having the kind of professional background that gives them a significant edge

“Callum and Laura, who have restaurants, and Andre, who’s got a restaurant, those sort of people that you just knew are cooking every day, high-quality food, running services all the time. I think they were, they were clearly the people to watch.

“They’ve definitely got a huge advantage because they are so immersed in food.”

Andre Ursini at his restaurant Orso.
Andre Ursini at his restaurant Orso. Image: Instagram.

Matt referred back to Episode 1, in which Callum headed up their team and they won.

“That for me was [evident] on day one, when we had to do a service challenge for Gordon Ramsay and Callum was our team captain, it was just really obvious. We won because he was able to marshal us into a team, with people that had never met each other and who’d never cooked [together] before. So it’s definitely an advantage.”

Will we see a restaurant owner take out the season? We’ll just have to wait and see!

MasterChef Australia airs on Sunday at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Are Love Triangle 2025’s Chloe and Bernie still together?

by Danica Baker

Love Triangle 2025‘s Chloe Hannigan and Bernie Placido shocked viewers when they struck up a connection outside of their own matches. Both participants were original suitors and were given not one, but two options to date on the show.

However, after Bernie locked eyes with Chloe at the first Dinner Party, it appeared that he’d all but forgotten about his Love Triangle matches, Jazmin and Marissa. He later made it clear that he was determined to get to know Chloe and slid her a secret letter confessing his feelings.

Chloe told Chattr that she had no idea that Bernie was interested in her before he made his move.

Chloe with the letter from Bernie.
Chloe with the letter from Bernie. Image: Binge.

“I was definitely very surprised at how interested Bernie was from the very start, I was completely oblivious,” she said.

“I genuinely was tunnel-visioned. I didn’t even think to like, look elsewhere, so I had not even the tiniest niggling instincts that that this was happening. I just was like, He’s a really cool guy. I can be quite oblivious to when people fancy me. I’m always like, no, they surely they don’t think that of me.”

However, Bernie’s letter clearly worked, as Chloe secretly met up with him at the final Dinner Party and the couple shared a kiss away from their partners.

So, did Chloe and Bernie stay together in the real world? Let’s dive in!

Chloe and Bernie kissing at the final Dinner Party.
Chloe and Bernie kissing at the final Dinner Party. Image: Binge.

Chloe and Bernie’s final Love Triangle decision

Chloe found herself in a love square between Emma, Beck and Chloe. It was Beck who removed herself from the situation first, then after Bernie reached out to Chloe and asked her to meet him on final decision day, she decided to break up with Beck, too.

Meanwhile, Bernie got double dumped by Jazmin and Marissa.

Chloe met Bernie at a park for the decision. However, rather than hearing a spiel from Bernie about how he wanted to be with Chloe, viewers saw Chloe take the floor and tell Bernie she wanted to pursue a future with him.

The new couple sealed their fate with a kiss, with Chloe telling the camera that she was feeling “over the moon.”

Chloe and Bernie seal their fate with a kiss.
Chloe and Bernie seal their fate with a kiss. Image: Binge.

Are Chloe and Bernie still together in real life?

Nope! Bernie and Chloe continued to see each other after the Final Decision, but he dumped her one night before the Reunion.

“Bernie and I have been getting to know each other for the past couple of weeks,” Chloe explained.

“Bernie took us on a weekend to the Blue Mountains, things were going really, really, really well. But, last night Bernie told me that he didn’t want to continue pursuing me.

I was told that Bernie didn’t want to continue seeing me because we have different senses of humour.

The rest of the cast ripped into Bernie for his treatment of Jazmin and Marissa. To wrap it all up in a tight little bow, Bernie unofficially became the villain of Love Triangle 2025. Move over, Mike Gunner.

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Are Love Triangle 2025’s Ari and Nuri still together?

by Danica Baker

Although Ari Djoric‘s run on Love Triangle 2025 was a bit of a rollercoaster, her relationship with her only suitor, Nuri Kaya, was pretty smooth sailing.

Ari was initially presented with two matches to text, ‘S’ and ‘N’ — ‘N’ being Nuri and ‘S’ being Sam Carraro, who you may recognise from Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2021. However, after some awkward exchanges between Sam and Ari, he ghosted her, and she ended up meeting up with Nuri, who she hit it off with.

Partway through the season, all of the original suitors had their second pick move into the house, completing the love triangle. While Sam showed up at the house Nuri and Ari were staying in, he left shortly after his arrival.

“Everyone knows that’s not who I would date, ever. She’s not my cup of tea. I just wanted to get out of here,” Sam told a producer. “Get my bag, I’m out.”

Fortunately for Ari, after Sam’s quick cameo, the rest of her time with Nuri continued to go well, and the couple were clearly smitten with one another.

What happened at Ari and Nuri’s Final Decision?

Heading into the Final Decision, Ari shared that she had doubts about whether Nuri was ready for a relationship.

“I just don’t think I can hold another emotionally unavailable man’s hand again, and I always do it,” she explained.

When Ari and Nuri met up for their Final Decision, they both voiced their reservations about a long-distance relationship, but decided to give it a shot outside of the experiment.

“I like you, I like the pace that we’re going at. I guess the last thing to say is, Ari, would you like to join me on a date now outside?” Nuri asked, and Ari accepted.

“We’re two peas in a pod, and that doesn’t come around often. So, yeah, I would like to see how we go on the outside,” she said.

Are Ari and Nuri still together?

While Ari and Nuri arrived at the Love Triangle Reunion looking cosy, they confirmed that they were no longer romantically involved.

“We left, he went back to the Gold Coast, I went back to Melbourne. We texted a bit, I guess, a little bit, but there hasn’t really been anything,” Ari explained.

She added that Nuri’s replies got “more drawn out” and he explained that he struggled with the long distance.

However, not all hope is lost for Ari and Nuri! When the Love Triangle host Chrishell Stause asked if there was any hope for the couple in the future, Nuri said there was a “possibility” if they’re in the same city.

Never say never!

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Would Emma return to Farmer Wants a Wife after her rough experience with Farmer Tom?

by Danica Baker

Poor Emma had a rough trot on Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2025 after Farmer Tom unceremoniously dumped her and decided to keep two brand new Intruders.

She went as far as to admit that she wishes she self-eliminated from the show, early on in the piece in an interview with Chattr. So, after such a negative experience, would Emma be open to returning for another season?

“Actually, yeah, probably because I’m sick of dating apps,” she told Chattr.

Emma added that while she “definitely” didn’t think her and Farmer Tom were right for each other, she’d be willing to give it a shot with another Farmer.

“I want someone who gives me a chance and can see what I’m like. But yeah, overall, I would definitely [return],” she explained.

“I love the country,” Emma added. “I am a country girl, but I guess there was just nothing there [with Farmer Tom].

Emma on Farmer Wants a Wife.
Emma on Farmer. Image: Seven.

What did Emma say about self-eliminating from FWAW 2025?

As mentioned, Emma considered leaving Farmer Wants a Wife when she noticed Farmer Tom’s interest in her waning.

“There were moments when I was just like, ‘I don’t know if I want to be here’, but I wanted to make the most of the experience, to try and see if I could form a connection,” she told Chattr.

“I thought about giving [the relationship] a chance because you don’t know. Maybe he’s awkward and shy in some ways, and I just wanted to see if something could progress.

“But looking back, I do feel like I should have left a bit earlier at the first couple of signs — when I realised he wasn’t making eye contact, and I felt not included. I probably should have left earlier.”

At the end of the day, both the Ladies and Farmers are looking to find the connection that’s right for them.

Farmer Wants a Wife airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Farmer Wants A Wife 2025: Farmers’ salaries leaked by rogue contestant

by Rachel Choy

Ever wonder how much the Farmers on Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 are paid? Well, you’re in luck, because former FWAW star Daisy Lamb has spilled all the details.

In an exclusive chat with Chattr, she shared some behind-the-scenes secrets, including how much cash the Farmers walk away with.

It turns out the lucky blokes make about $6000 to $7000 for appearing on the show. That’s not too shabby for six to seven weeks of filming, plus they also get an added bonus of finding ~love~.

However, there’s a catch — Channel Seven supposedly only pays the Farmers some of the fee up front, and waits until the show has finished airing to settle up.

“I think [Farmer] Todd walked away from it — again, it’s a 60/40 thing, so I think they get paid around $3000 when they first start, and then after the show is…  they end up with about $6000 or $7000,” Daisy spills.

“Opposed to the women on the farm who get sweet FA.”

Farmer Wants A Wife contestants 2025
The four Farmers on Farmer Wants A Wife 2025. Image: Seven

How much do the Ladies on Farmer Wants A Wife get paid?

Daisy reveals the ladies are paid less than the Farmers on Farmer Wants A Wife, even though they have to do their own hair and makeup as well as provide outfits.

“The women going on the show are paid $80 a day for the days that we’re away. So if you’re only on the show for like a week, then it’s alright, like you only have a week to worry about,” she says.

“But if you’re on the show for four to eight weeks like our season, you get paid sweet FA and you don’t actually get that pay straight away.”

According to Daisy, Channel Seven pays the Ladies 60 per cent of what they’re owed once filming wraps. The final 40 per cent isn’t paid out until the show has aired.

“They withhold that money as sort of like, it’s over your head, like if you keep your mouth shut [and] you protect the integrity of Farmer Wants A Wife,” she explains.

Farmer Wants A Wife contestants 2025 intruder ladies
Farmer Thomas meets his intruders. Image: Seven

Daisy Lamb exposes filming conditions on Farmer Wants A Wife

Daisy also tells Chattr filming conditions are rough on Farmer Wants A Wife — so the Ladies definitely deserve to be paid more!

“There were some days where [we] were filming well into like 1am, 2am, and then after filming you would have to send outfits to the production team to get approved for the next day or the next scene,” she spills.

“I got some comments online saying, ‘Why does she always look drunk?’. And I’m like, sis, I’m just tired. We are all just tired.”

Farmer Wants A Wife contestants 2025 Farmer Tom
Farmer Tom with his Ladies at the start of the season. Image: Seven

Producers would also use techniques to get what they wanted out of contestants, because as we all know, reality TV isn’t exactly real.

“They’ll ask you [the same question] five or six times until you get so frustrated, and you [explode],” she recalls. “They’ll grab that, and they’ll put that into a scene.

“I remember they did that with Todd’s mum. They asked her the same question, and she must have rolled her eyes [as] she was so over it, and then that’s what they grab and that’s what they use.”

That’s spicy! A good reminder for us to never quite believe everything we see play out on screen, especially when it comes to this year’s ‘villain’ Clarette.

Farmer Wants a Wife airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Emma considered self-eliminating from Farmer Wants a Wife 2025: ‘I felt excluded’

by Danica Baker

Viewers were shocked when Farmer Tom sent home fan-favourite Emma on Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2025 during a blunt conversation. However, Emma has told Chattr that she was “relieved” to leave and wished she’d self-eliminated earlier.

She told Chattr that as the show progressed, she felt her initial connection with Farmer Tom grow more distant.

“He never really made eye contact with me, he never really asked me questions. I felt like he was more interested in the other two girls, but I also didn’t feel like he gave me a proper chance to be honest and really tried to get to know me,” she explained.

Emma on Farmer Wants a Wife.
Emma on Farmer Wants a Wife. Image: Seven.

“I remember feeling like he got closer to the other girls, basically talking to them more and going for walks with them. I felt excluded, to be honest, I felt a little bit left out. I really tried to be my vulnerable and best self.”

When asked if she wishes she had left Farmer Wants a Wife when she first started to feel distance from Farmer Tom, Emma confirmed she did, adding, “But then they’d be down to the top two.”

She explained that while she flirted with the idea of self-eliminating, she didn’t want to wonder what could have been with Farmer Tom.

“There were moments when I was just like, ‘I don’t know if I want to be here’, but I wanted to make the most of the experience, to try and see if I could form a connection.

“I thought about giving [the relationship] a chance because you don’t know. Maybe he’s awkward and shy in some ways, and I just wanted to see if something could progress.

“But looking back, I do feel like I should have left a bit earlier at the first couple of signs — when I realised he wasn’t making eye contact, and I felt not included. I probably should have left earlier.”

Farmer Tom's OG Ladies on Farmer Wants a Wife Australia 2025.
Farmer Tom’s OG Ladies. Image: Seven.

Emma weighs in on Bridget and Emmie’s decision to self-eliminate from FWAW 2025

Episode three of FWAW saw a mass exodus when Bridget and Emmie told Farmer Tom that they were leaving the farm. Reflecting on the Ladies‘ decision to leave on their own accord, Emma said she could see why they made that decision.

“I can understand why they chose to leave. If I’m being honest, I think it’s a really brave move to leave like that.

“I did check up on Bridget that night to see if she was okay after a few things Bridget’s already mentioned, and I can kind of see her perspective, if I’m being honest.”

Bridget hugging Farmer Tom on FWAW.
Bridget hugging Farmer Tom on FWAW. Image: Seven.

While Emma may not have found love on FWAW, she told Chattr that she’s made some lifelong mates.

“I’ve definitely got amazing friends out of the experience. I’m pretty close to Bridget now. She’s an amazing chick, and I still talk to all of the girls. I get along with all of them.”

FWAW may not have brought Emma love, but it definitely delivered some lasting connections.

Farmer Wants a Wife airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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