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It looks like MAFS’ Jamie and Eliot are actually the real deal: ‘Isn’t just a fling’

28 April 202528 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

In a Married At First Sight (MAFS) couple swap we never saw coming, rumours are running rampant that Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan have coupled up, after they were spotted looking cosy in Queensland.

The pair have been friends since the show ended, and speculation about a romance started earlier this month when they appeared close at Daily Mail’s reunion screening party. They’ve since made numerous TikToks together, becoming MAFS fans’ favourite new duo, and now that bond could be forming into a stronger connection.

MAFS source on Jamie and Eliot: “This isn’t just a fling”

According to Woman’s Day, Jamie has shacked up temporarily with Eliot in the Gold Coast after the two were spotted going on a date to Movie World.

“This isn’t just a fling. They’re very much in it for real,” a source told the publication. “Jamie was supposed to stay in separate accommodation on the Gold Coast this week, but she cancelled her plans to spend the week with Eliot instead.

MAFS' Eliot and Jamie laugh at each other in TikTok — MAFS’ Jamie and Eliot have been making a lot of TikToks together but sources say things are becoming romantic. Image: TikTok

“Jamie has been ‘incognito’ since arriving on the Gold Coast and was planning to try to keep this from everyone, as they really want to make a serious go of this.”

Neither Eliot nor Jamie has confirmed a romance, but Eliot has continued fuelling speculation on TikTok with several cheeky videos.

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MAFS’ Dave’s salty remark about Jamie and Eliot causes backlash

Meanwhile, Jamie’s ex Dave Hand was recently asked about the connection, saying he didn’t care. But fans soon called him out for slut-shaming Jamie, when he added another comment.

‘What are your thoughts on Jamie and Eliot getting together?’ one fan asked Dave in an Instagram AMA.

“Honestly, I don’t have any thoughts on it. I don’t care,’ he replied. “But I highly doubt she’s going to sleep with three cast members from this year’s season.”

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Fans were less than impressed with the groom’s comment. “Dave is throwing shade like a hurt princess,” one person commented on TikTok.

“Not Dave talking about who Jamie is sleeping with. He’s biggggg mad and I’m here for it,” another said, with someone else agreeing, “Dave responding shows that he is bothered, he should’ve just kept quiet. Love Jaime and Eliot.”

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Andy Allen reveals the MasterChef Back To Win 2025 contestant he’s excited about

28 April 202528 April 2025 by Danica Baker

There’s some seriously impressive chefs among the mix for MasterChef Australia Back To Win 2025, but there’s one that particularly stands out for judge Andy Allen.

During an exclusive interview ahead of the season premiere, Andy told Chattr that he was particularly excited to see Laura Sharrad return, who came runner-up on both Season 6 and Season 12.

“You’ve got people like Laura, Callum [Hann] and Sarah [Todd] who are obviously there for a third time. And I feel like that goes to show how much this competition means to people. I just can’t help but single out Laura, who’s a new mum.

“She had a six-month-old baby when she walked back into the kitchen this year; she’s got businesses.

“For her to drop everything, and just for that, probably, last chance of lifting that trophy, just goes to show like after 17 seasons, where we’re still going strong, which is lovely.”

Andy judged Laura during his first stint as a MasterChef judge in season 12.

“If it wasn’t for an icy Jerusalem artichoke ice cream, then she may have come out on top,” Andy laughed, referencing her controversial dessert choice in the first Back to Win finale.

Laura, Callum and Poh Ling Yeow on MasterChef Back to Win 2020. Image: Ten.

Who else is Andy excited to see on MasterChef Back to Win 2025?

But he added that while he’s glad that Laura is having a third shot at the MasterChef winner’s trophy, he’s excited about the entire cast of Back to Win 2025.

“I’m glad that Laura came back. It’s her third time now. For her to come that close, not once, but twice, she’s come second,” he said.

MasterChef 2020 winner Emelia Jackson (left) and runner-up Laura Sharrard (right). Image. Ten.

“I’m stoked that she’s back, but I’m actually just happy that everyone has given it another crack. It’s been so amazing to watch people from last season, all the way back to season one, grow again. No matter what you’ve done in the past, you walk into that kitchen, it just makes you grow, whether it’s as a person or as a cook.”

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Australian Survivor v The World’s Shonee and Parvati spill on their matching strategy

24 April 202524 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

Move over, Australian Survivor: Brains v Brawn II, because new Survivor: Australia v The World goss has just dropped! Mothers Shonee Bowtell and Parvati Shallow have joined forces during a podcast episode, and they’ve spilled some serious information about what’s to come when it hits screens in July.

Shonee has long been known as the “Australian Parvati” due to her strategic and social prowess, so fans are super excited to see if these two will join forces in an epic alliance.

During an appearance on Parvati’s podcast Nice Girls Don’t Win, the pair seem to be pretty chummy, so fingers crossed they link up on the show.

When Parvati’s co-host Amy Bean asked the pair what makes them similar players, both Shonee and Parvati provided some insight.

“People always say ‘Australian Parvati’ to me,” Shonee revealed. “I don’t watch American Survivor, but I have seen some of [Parvati’s] YouTube shorts and I think the interesting thing that people think about me is that I play, and I’m not very serious.

“I do it in a lighthearted way and then also people look at me and think, ‘Oh she won’t be able to do that’, but then I actually can. Like doggy paddle and hold my arm out for two hours, I can win Individual Immunity. And I think obviously Parvati is very strong.”

Australian Survivor Vs The World Parvati Shonee — Parvati had Shonee on her podcast this week. Image: Nice Girls Don’t Win

Parvati said Shonee was “underselling” herself, and called her “so sharp”.

“I’m just remembering our conversation that we had on Australian Survivor and and I obviously can’t go into detail about it but it was so brilliant on your part, the way that you were having this conversation, it seemed so [casual], and so chill, but it was so calculated and really, really strategic,” Parvati said.

Shonee reveals ‘very hard’ side of competing on Survivor: Australia v The World

When Shonee was approached to go on Australian Survivor, her son Vally was just four months old. She didn’t expect to ever play Australian Survivor again, but her partner convinced her.

“My partner was like, we can all go and it can be a memory — it’s like work as well, and also life is for living,” she recalled.

“It still makes me sad to think about it because it was very hard but… I wanted to be able to watch the show with Vally and be like, you were there in Samoa [with me]. It was really hard but I did it.”

Parvati competed on American Survivor Season 40 when her daughter was just 10 months old, so she resonated with Shonee’s tough decision.

“If you’re asked to go play these games and you can as a mum, I think it’s really important to say yes and do the thing that’s yours to do,” Parvati said. “You have to show that to yourself first and foremost that you still are an independent woman, you’re still yourself… and then you’re showing your kid, look, this is what life is about.”

We’re so glad that both Parvati and Shonee made the trip to Samoa and can’t wait to see them on screen!

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Farmer Wants A Wife contestant exposes brutal reality of the show: ‘Heartbroken, confused and disgusted’

24 April 202524 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

Rumoured Farmer Wants A Wife contestant Charlotte Martin has slammed production and her farmer for how she was treated while filming last year.

According to former FWAW contestant Daisy Lamb, Charlotte was on Farmer Jack Rowlandson’s farm, but his entire storyline has been cut from the show. Daily Mail reported earlier this year that the farmer was axed from the Seven show after he was caught knocking boots with multiple women at the same time.

Charlotte shared a lengthy statement on Instagram about how she was “failed” by FWAW and gave some insight into what really happened with Farmer Jack.

“In light of the ‘genuine, wholesome love show’ that’s currently airing, I feel compelled to share the truth behind the scenes. This is far from what they show. The experience with Seven and this company has left me with deep emotional trauma that I’ve had to face since filming wrapped at the end of last year,” she claimed.

“What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity turned into a traumatic ordeal, and the pain has continued long after the cameras stopped rolling.

“For the eight weeks I was away from home, I was failed by this company in every sense. I walked away heartbroken, disgusted, and confused. I put my life on hold for a ‘farmer’ who didn’t deserve even the smallest amount of my heart. Preaching about honesty and loyalty, only to betray those values in the most profound way imaginable.”

FWAW Farmer Wants A Wife Charlotte Martin and Jack Rowlandson — Image: Instagram

The reality TV contestant took aim at the production team, saying they “broke numerous promises”.

“The breaches of contract and the ongoing investigations led to our farm being completely cut from the show. Yet, not a single apology or compensation has been offered by Seven or the company,” she alleged.

Charlotte finished her statement with a warning to all Farmer Wants A Wife fans engrossed in this year’s season.

“Please, do not be deceived by what you see on screen this season — or any season for that matter. What’s shown is only a fraction of the truth, and the reality behind the scenes is far darker than it appears,” she wrote.

The contestant also said she “can’t wait to share the truth,” before Daisy reposted Charlotte’s story.

“My girl Charlotte was one of the girls on Jack Rowlandson’s farm that got cut from this year’s season. Can’t wait for her to share her story,” Daisy wrote.

Not much is known about Farmer Jack’s unaired storyline, but hopefully Charlotte and the other women will continue to drop more tidbits of information.

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

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MAFS’ Jacqui explains why she didn’t physically face Ryan in court

24 April 202530 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

The legal battle between Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 exes Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly has continued to heat up, after the bride provided an explanation as to why she didn’t face him in court recently.

ICYMI, Jacqui was granted an interim Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) against Ryan to prohibit him from denigrating or harassing her on social media. AVOs generally prohibit certain behaviour with the aim of protecting the person who lodges it.

In response, Ryan filed an application for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) against Jacqui, and he appeared in court on Wednesday, April 23 at Campbelltown Courthouse. ADVOs are legal orders that protect individuals from violence, threats, harassment, or intimidation by someone with whom they have a domestic relationship.

Jacqui was physically absent from the hearing, and Magistrate Shane McAnulty has adjourned the case until Tuesday, 24 June. Outside the courthouse, Ryan gave a statement to reporters, saying: “An individual has tried to destroy my life, my potential for career options, collaborations, all that sorts with false allegations.”

Ryan’s claims are unproven as the case is still before the courts.

Jacqui has now revealed alleged ‘proof’ she wasn’t required in court, by sharing what appears to be an email saying she was not required to physically attend.

“As this is a first mention, and you have already noted that you are opposing the ADVO and are requesting a timetable of statements be set, the court can make those orders with your email as your appearance,” the alleged email reads.

“AVL appearance is not necessary in these circumstances. Your email will be placed on the court file, and we will send you the orders thereafter.”

MAFS Jacqui Burfoot statement on Ryan Donnelly court case for ADVO AVO — Image: Instagram

The bride said she was “sick of this stuff” as she has received multiple DMs from people claiming she “must be guilty for not showing up [in court]”.

MAFS’ Jacqui responds to legal drama with Ryan on TikTok

The former lawyer shared a three-minute-long video on TikTok clearing up some “misinformation” she believes has been flying around recently.

“I just want to address the claim I didn’t show up in court and I didn’t appear,” she told fans. “I actually did. So, one of the options to appear in a hearing like this is just to send an email. So I sent an email to the court registrar and said, ‘Hey, I would like to attend by AVL’, which is video link.”

“The registrar said, ‘You do not need to attend this one’. I stated that I was gonna be opposed and I want to move to timetabling and I made a note that this is a vexatious proceeding and that it’s a waste of court resources and he’s made two false statements in his application form and it should be made note of those things,” she claimed.

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Chattr has reached out to Channel 9 for comment, but has yet to hear back at the time of publication.

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Austalian Survivor’s AJ reveals what he would have said in his final pitch

24 April 202524 April 2025 by Danica Baker

AJ Antonios played a strong strategic game on Australian Survivor 2025: Brain v Brawn II, making it all the way to the final three. However, when Kaelan Lockhart won the final Immunity Challenge, he chose to take Myles Kuah to the finale, as AJ was seen as too much of a threat to win.

The professional poker player said he had been planning his speech even before his elimination. Now, AJ has revealed how his final pitch would have gone if he had made it to the end.

“I would have loved to get to the end and give that speech,” he told Chattr.

Myles, Kaelan and AJ at the final survivor tribal — Myles, Kaelan and AJ at the final Australian Survivor 2025 Tribal. Image: Ten.

What would have AJ said at the final Australia Survivor Tribal Council?

AJ reflected on his potential strategy for a final Tribal Council pitch if he were to go up against Kaelan and make his case to the Jury.

“I think it would have been really dependent on what Kaelan said, and I was pretty sure that Kaelan was going to go first,” AJ said.

“Kaelan’s not the type of person that brings other people down, so I thought he was going to talk about his own game.

“And because he was just going to talk about his own game, I didn’t want to slander Kaelan. I don’t want to bring him down. I just wanted to talk about my game.”

AJ said he would have adopted a strategy that highlighted Kaelan’s strengths while also showing the Jury that he played a role in moves Kaelan might claim as his own.

Myles and AJ on the Australian Survivor beach — Myles and AJ on Australian Survivor. Image: Ten.

“Our games were so linked, because we played together almost the entire game,” he explained. “I thought that I could make a lot of good counterpoints to what he brought up, because a lot of his thinking and a lot of his moves were mine, and I think the audience saw them as mine.”

AJ acknowledged that Kaelan had his own distinct gameplay. “Kaelan definitely did his own things, and Kaelan was this amazing information gatherer, so I wanted to be very open to whatever he said and make counterpoints.”

He added that rather than preparing a fixed speech, he wanted to be adaptable if he made it to the final Tribal Council.

“My final jury speech, kind of like everything in Survivor, would have depended on what was happening and what was on the board,” AJ said.

“I think that I could have given a pretty good speech. I think I would have a lot of fun in that final speech, and I wanted to give a speech where I would make everybody laugh, and I’d be really positive, and I’d make fun of myself, and I just wanted it to be really lighthearted.”

What a speech it would have been!

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MAFS’ Carina Mirabile signs with major talent agency

24 April 202530 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

Fashionista Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 bride Carina Mirabile has just signed with a major talent agency, kickstarting her post-MAFS career in style.

The bride announced she is now represented by 22 MGMT, saying that the “cat’s out of the bag”.

“Grateful is an understatement right now,” she added.

The agency was created by Sean Anderson in 2003, and Carina is in good company. The team also represents Neighbours’ April Rose Pengilly, former Sunrise host David Koch, Love Island’s Sophie Monk and more.

“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to be represented by such a prestigious agency who represent renowned celebrities like Bec Judd, David Koch, Jodi Gordon, Jennifer Hawkins, Kerry-Anne Kennerley, Ruby Tuesday Matthews [and] Sophie Monk to name a few,” Carina tells Chattr.

“[I] look forward to what lies ahead as we pursue new creative ventures and professional growth together. Watch this space!”

Carina is managed by Tim Wall from 22 MGMT, former Network 10 talent manager.

22 claims to be the “most pro-active talent agency in Australia” and that it has “negotiated some of the largest and most complicated commercial deals” in the country. Wonder what deals Carina will snag!

The MAFS bride has her own profile page on 22, and the talent agency claims she’s the “breakout star” from the show as well as a “rising force in beauty, lifestyle, fashion, luxury and travel”.

MAFS 2025 Carina Mirable talent agency — Image: Instagram

MAFS 2025 Carina Mirable talent agency influencer — Image: Instagram

It also notes that she’s made the decision to relocate from Perth to Sydney, possibly for the opportunities and events that take place in the city.

“Carina is known for her bubbly, bright, and glamorous persona — captivating over 150,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, with her audience growing daily,” her profile reads.

Carina is the only MAFS contestant represented by 22 MGMT.

How much will Carina Mirabile make as an influencer?

Talent agency NEON MGMT previously told Chattr that Carina was definitely the one to watch after MAFS.

“She is likeable, authentic, and has positioned herself as a fashion-forward leader of the show,” they said.

“We also believe that her standing up for herself and her values in the last few episodes, and drawing a line in the sand with Paul was incredibly strong, and will be inspiring for a lot of young women around Australia.”

Carina at the MAFS 2025 reunion. — A successful career is 1000x better than… Paul. Image: Nine

The talent agency estimated that Carina’s current following and social media presence could start her fee at an average of $5K for content promotions.

It’s possible now that she has a top talent agent, she could be raking in much more.

It’s nice to see that even though she was saddled with a bit of a dud groom, she’s walked away from the show with something, even though it’s not love.

What talent agencies have past MAFS stars signed with?

Reality stars are often in high demand by talent agencies after their seasons end, thanks to their significant social media influence. This is particularly true for MAFS contestants, whose followings can swell to hundreds of thousands if they are considered a fan favourite.

MAFS Season 6 was particularly successful in launching the influencer careers of its participants. Jules Robinson and Martha Kalifatidis, who took part in the 2019 season, boast over 700,000 followers each. The former is signed with TSA talent, while the latter is managed by LMB Management.

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More recently, Lauren Dunn, who was one of the breakout stars on MAFS 2024, has almost 250,000 followers and signed with Icon Management.

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MAFS’ Lucinda speaks out amid Ryan and Jacqui drama

23 April 202530 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

With Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly’s legal issues with each other still ongoing, an unlikely Married At First Sight (MAFS) star has been dragged into the drama after leaving a comment on one of Ryan’s Instagram posts.

2024 MAFS star Lucinda Light has unwittingly found herself under fire from Clint Rice after she posted a comment supporting Ryan on his motivational Instagram post.

The Instagram post came a day before Ryan was filmed exiting Campbelltown Courthouse after his AVO application hearing against Jacqui, with the mention being adjourned until June 24.

“You can remember the person you were before today. The person that made where you are possible. Made it real. Who you were might not have been capable. Emotions ran wild as you faced every strange challenge. But they were always deserving of love. Loving yourself, flaws and all, makes tomorrow possible,” Ryans Instagram post read, teamed with a mirror selfie.

Lucinda then left a comment saying, “Good on you Ryan. Stand strong. Share your love and your lessons xxx”.

MAFS' Ryan's Instagram post with Lucinda's comment — Lucinda’s comment under Ryan’s inspirational quote. Image: Instagram

MAFS’ Clint claps back at Lucinda Light

While there’s probably a very fair chance Lucinda didn’t know the ins and outs of Jacqui and Ryan’s legal drama when she posted the comment, Clint Rice took to his Instagram Stories to call her out, saying, “Ignorance and wilful blindness is no excuse.”

“Your ‘loving’ deed on social media is perpetuating abuse and harm,” Clint’s story read. “Ignoring an issue makes you a tacit supporter of it.”

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The story continues, saying, “What you’ve done here is wrong. It’s dangerous and this is why women struggle to speak out.”

Lucinda’s comment now appears to be deleted from Ryan’s Instagram post, after he appeared in court today after applying for an AVO in response to the interim restraining order Jacqui took out on him.

AVOs generally prohibit certain behaviour with the aim of protecting the person who lodges it. Ryan’s claims are unproven as the case is still before the courts.

Lucinda Light speaks out amid Ryan and Jacqui drama

Lucinda broke her silence in an exclusive statement to Chattr, saying, “I’d like to wish them all peace, love and resolve.”

Lucinda is currently on a book tour in the UK, promoting her book Shine Your Light: A Guided Journal for Deepening Your Emotional Intelligence.

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Poh Ling Yeow says it was ‘awkward’ judging MasterChef contestants she’s competed against

23 April 202524 April 2025 by Danica Baker

Poh Ling Yeow is one of four judges on MasterChef Australia Back to Win 2025, but she’s very familiar with several of the season’s contestants.

Poh competed in the first season of MasterChef Australia in 2009, where she placed runner-up. She returned again for the first season of Back To Win, which aired in 2020, and came sixth.

MasterChef Back To Win Australia 2025 is made up of returning contestants, who’ve scored their second (or third) chance to snag the winning title. Among those competitors are Andre Ursini, who Poh competed against on Season 1, and Callum Hann, Laura Sharrard and Sarah Todd, who she went up against on the last returnee season.

Poh joined MasterChef Australia as a judge alongside Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin, and the quartet has returned for the 2025 season. The new judging panel received a warm reception from viewers for their first season, but Poh said judging her former MasterChef peers in the 2025 season was a whole different kettle of fish.

Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli in a promotional photo for MasterChef Australia Back to Win 2025. — Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Image: Ten.

Poh’s grateful for how the MasterChef Australia Back to Win 2025 cast received her as a judge

Despite building a successful culinary career through cookbooks, TV shows, and her own food ventures, Poh told Chattr in an exclusive interview that it was “really intimidating” judging cooks that she’s competed against in the past.

“A lot of the people are people that I know quite well and that I’ve competed with in the first Back to Win season,” she said. “So I felt very much like [I was] judging a peer. It feels very, very awkward.”

“It felt really awkward at the beginning of the season. I felt very scared to say what I wanted to say.”

However, Poh said that while she personally felt uncomfortable dishing out advice to seasoned professionals, she was pleasantly surprised by how well she was received by the contestants.

“The reason why I feel really comfortable about it now is that they’ve all been so gracious.”

“I think the fact that they’ve just been so kind to me and made me feel very comfortable in the role as well. So it’s very much to do with their grace as well.”

Laura Sharrard, Callum Hann and Poh Ling Yeow on MasterChef Back to Win 2020. Image: Ten.

Poh said she felt less awkward judging contestants who weren’t on her season

MasterChef Australia judge’s job is to give feedback to the contestants — both negative and positive — and decide who’s eliminated from the competition.

Poh said that she felt more comfortable giving constructive criticism to the contestants who she hadn’t gone up against in previous seasons.

“Sarah came second in the last sort of fans, in the fans versus favourites, and then there’s Callum and Laura, who are all from South Australia as well. And I competed against them in Back to Win. A lot of the other contestants, I don’t know that well, because they’re from other seasons, so it didn’t feel quite as awkward.”

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Love Triangle’s Mike shares his side of the dramatic off-camera bedroom incident

23 April 202523 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

Former Married At First Sight (MAFS) groom and now Love Triangle star, Mike Gunner, has spoken out about some of the off-camera incidents that led to his latest reality TV story arc, after he failed to strike up a romance with his first match Melinda.

If you need a refresher, here we go: Mike and Melinda struggled to hit it off from the start and things took a turn when they moved in together, after Mike came home one night to find a male member of the crew in Melissa’s room, sitting on her bed, with the door closed.

Things went from bad to worse when the two went to the couples’ Dinner Party and filled the rest of the cast in on everything that transpired between them. When Mike mentioned Melissa called him a “50-year-old washed up reality TV star”, she clapped back at him telling the group that she said that because Mike said he “has a lot of fans”.

“I do have fans,” Mike said in response on the show. “That’s a fact. I don’t recall saying that I have fans, but I certainly do.”

Love Triangle’s Mike explains more about the ‘fans’ comment

Speaking with Chattr, Mike shed some more context on the situation. “When Melinda said ‘Mike thinks he’s got fans’, even I cringed at that,” he said.

“I was in an Uber on the way to that first dinner party and the [Uber driver] recognised me. So we chatted about MAFS, and he was telling me about his own relationships and failed marriage. And men don’t open up very much like this, [so] I listened to him and gave a little advice as well.”

mike gunner mafs love triangle — Mike Gunner appeared on the 2019 season of MAFS. Image: Nine

Mike went on to explain the two became buddies during the Uber trip and Mike realised upon walking to the Dinner Party that he had left his jacket in the car, with a producer saying, “We’ll contact him and we’ll get it back off him. He’s not going to keep it, he was a fan,” which led to Mike then joking, “Oh yeah, he was a fan, wasn’t he?”

“Melinda’s heard that and gone, ‘Oh my god, he thinks he has fans,'” Mike continued. “That was a stitch-up. I could see everybody’s faces, you know, scoffing in the group, which irritated me, because I’m looking around, going, hang on a second. You’ve given no context here.”

Love Triangle's Bernie and Beck — The rest of the cast were left shocked by Mike and Melinda’s argument. Image: Stan

Mike explains his side of what happened off-camera with production

One of the biggest points of contention between Mike and Melinda was an off-camera argument that took place after Mike kicked out the crew member sitting in Melinda’s room with her, with the door closed.

Mike explained it was a member of security who was employed to act like a chaperone for the cast, but said the person in question “hung around a lot” with Mike going to bed the first night they met, leaving Melinda and the crew member chatting further.

“The following night, the crew left, and he hadn’t turned up yet,” Mike said, saying he then invited Melinda to come out and explore Newtown with him, with Melinda saying she’d rather have an early night.

“So I left her to it. I went out, probably for about two hours. I came back and he was in her room, this is around 9:30 at night, and I knocked on the door to say goodnight and I heard him in the room.

“I felt a sense of, this feels a bit too much. And I said in the nicest way possible, ‘Is there any way you couldn’t be having this chat outside, it doesn’t look good,’ and he pushed back pretty hard and said I was overreacting.”

Mike said he tried to explain his side of things. “I’m trying to form a relationship with this lady and I said, ‘You hung around last night for most of the night and you’re on her bed now, so I feel like I can’t have any alone time with this person’.”

Mike said he asked the crew member to leave, and called the show’s executive producer to explain the situation, with Melinda also opting to leave the house not long after the crew member left.

“She gave me a spray on the way out and I said, ‘OK, I guess this thing is dead in the water.'”

Love Triangle’s Melinda addresses off-camera fight with Mike: ‘It just blew up’

Melinda previously spoke to Chattr, saying, “I was chatting with a member of production behind a closed door, and Mike came in and didn’t like what he saw. And, you know, things escalated, and he asked the staff member to leave.”

However, she did say that although she and Mike haven’t chatted since the show ended, she’d be open to making amends.

“I’ll probably reach out once this is all over and offer another apology for my behaviour because I’m not overly proud of the things that I’ve said,” she added. “But whether that’s accepted or not is another thing.”

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Robert Irwin confirmed for Dancing With The Stars 2025

23 April 202523 April 2025 by Danica Baker

Robert Irwin is officially joining Dancing With The Stars, but he won’t be on the Australian version. Instead, he’ll be sashaying his way across the stage on the American iteration.

Robert was confirmed as a contestant at the Hulu Get Real event in Los Angeles.

“All I can say is crikey!” Robert told the cheering crowd at the event.

“Mate, I cannot tell you what an honour, what a privilege it is to be joining this season,” he continued.

“I remember being a little 11-year-old, about this big, with a little bowl cut, and watching you and Bindi just having the most incredible time lighting up the dance floor, and I just thought one day that’s going to be me. I had these little dreams going, one day, and now that dream is a reality.

“I am over the moon. Let’s do this!”

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How to watch Robert Irwin on Dancing With The Stars

Robert will be appearing on Season 37 of Dancing With The Stars, which is expected to air in September 2025. The series regularly airs on ABC and Disney+ in America.

However, there isn’t any information yet about whether the upcoming season will be available to stream in Australia.

When was Bindi Irwin on Dancing With The Stars?

Robert’s sister Bindi Irwin competed on Dancing With The Stars US back on the 21st season back in 2015.

She was paired with Derek Hough, and the pair won the show and took home the Mirrorball Trophy.

Bindi Irwin on Dancing With The Stars. Image: ABC.

“I am speechless. I can’t tell you how much love I have for all of your support throughout this beautiful journey,” Bindi tweeted shortly after her win.

Will Robert follow in his sister’s footsteps this season? We sure hope so!

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Andy Allen on how the bar has been raised for MasterChef Australia Back to Win 2025

22 April 202522 April 2025 by Danica Baker

With a fresh season of MasterChef Australia: Back to Win on the horizon in 2025, judge Andy Allen has revealed to Chattr that fans can expect fiercer competition and more elevated dishes than ever before, setting it apart from a typical MasterChef season.

MasterChef Australia 2025 will see 24 contestants who’ve competed on past seasons return to the kitchen for their second — or third — chance at winning the title.

Among them is Andre Ursini from Season 1, Sarah Todd from Season 6 and 14 and Snezana Calic from Season 16. During an interview ahead of the new season, Andy told Chattr that the calibre of contestants is much higher than a regular season made up of new faces.

“The first Back to Win we did in 2020, and I feel like a lot of these contestants watched that show, and they know how fierce the competition is.

“The standard is the highest I’ve ever seen it. I think it’s the want to win, and also the camaraderie that all of the contestants have on a daily basis.”

MasterChef Australia 2025 cast. Image: Ten.

The dynamic between the older and newer returning contestants

Some of the returning contestants, like viral cookbook author Steph de Sousa have established successful careers in the food industry post-MasterChef, and Andy said that he found that the level of experience in the kitchen from the veterans pushed the newer contestants to reach their full potential.

“I think it’s one thing to go really well in the competition, but to rub shoulders with some of these guys who have been there, done that, gone out into the industry, kicked massive goals — even just having lunch and sitting next to them and picking their brain and and getting better at cooking, but also getting a few life lessons as well. It’s such a priceless process.”

The MasterChef Australia judge said there’s one element that’s the same across the board for the cast in MasterChef Australia Back to Win 2025: their desire to be crowned the winner.

Andy Allen on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.

“I think as soon as you get that chance to come back in the MasterChef kitchen — and I think for a lot of these contestants, they probably thought that would never happen again.

“As soon as you get that ticket, it’s up to you what you do with it. So I know how much this means to each and every individual that walks through those doors, and they don’t take that lightly, and they don’t take it for granted.

“I think that it’s just a natural thing for people to go, this could be my last shot, and I’m going to give it my bloody all,” he said.

Bring it on!

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Here’s why MAFS fans aren’t happy with Katie Johnston

22 April 202523 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

Katie Johnston didn’t have a long run on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, but her storyline stuck out in many people’s minds due to her disastrous wedding and honeymoon with Tim Gromie.

Katie now seems to be one of the few 2025 MAFS cast who managed to get their social media back, and she’s now created an online course to help women recognise toxic traits in potential partners. On her website, Katie says it’s her “mission to inspire and educate people about the psychological tactics that can cause harm in our lives”.

The course is currently being offered for free, with Katie seemingly looking to branch out into a merch line, advertising an $89.95 ‘Peace, Love & Boundaries’ hoodie online for pre-order, calling the invention a “self-love uniform”.

MAFS' Katie Johnston's Peace, Love & Boundaries hoodie

Why are Redditors unhappy with MAFS’ Katie Johnston?

On Reddit, however, MAFS fans have called out the one-time bride for trying too hard to be a ‘Lucinda Light‘-style personality and accused her of ‘setting fans’ on people who have questioned her and her old business in the comments.

“She clearly believes she’s this season’s Lucinda, all the while having failed businesses, owing a load of people money and failing to abide by her obligations to pay supers,” one person said, referencing Katie’s previous business controversy (more on that below).

“She basically set her ‘new TikTok friends’ on someone who has dared to question her in the comments. I liked her at the start of the series, but she’s showing her true colours now,” they continued.

“You can’t message her about supers or paying her staff: you get blocked,” another person said, with someone else saying, “Oh, I got a lot of hate when I commented on her TikTok asking if she was going to be paying her staff now.’

MAFS’ Katie speaks out: “I don’t have space for those kinds of people in my life”

It should also be noted that Katie has uploaded a few videos about being attacked by online trolls who have targeted her looks and weight.

In a statement to Chattr, Katie said: “The tiny minority are people who just spew venom and can’t be bothered to read the facts. I don’t have space for those kinds of people in my life.

“I also don’t have tolerance for body shaming, and I don’t want young women like my niece seeing it’s OK to do that. I want my platforms to be a space for positivity and power.”

Katie has also hit back on TikTok, uploading videos with captions like, “When people whinge about being blocked after their toxic projections and comments” and giving a tongue-in-cheek public apology about some of the drama on her page.

@peaceloveboundaries Public Apology. #micdrop #protectyourpeace #mafs #standupforyourself ♬ original sound – Katie (from MAFS)

What is Katie Johnston’s business controversy?

Katie describes herself as the CEO of a social enterprise group of restaurants that provides emergency food aid, education, housing, and employment opportunities to youth in Peru. However, after Katie’s journey on MAFS, it was reported that the company that owned the restaurants – Wild The Lifestyle Co PTY – went into liquidation in 2023, owing more than $400,000, which included $150,000 of unpaid superannuation.

Katie told The Sunshine Coast Daily that a payment plan was in place to repay the debt, citing Covid as a big factor. “Covid ruined a lot of businesses and continues to ruin people’s lives as we struggle with the cost of living and mass business closures,” she said.

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MAFS fans have wild theories on how the show can be improved next year

21 April 202521 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

With Married At First Sight (MAFS) done and dusted for another year, fans have already started speculating how the creators and producers of the show could make the next season even better.

We all know by now that MAFS can be quite the controversial and dramatic show and this year alone saw many, many dark moments from Paul Antoine’s wall punch, to Jacqui Burfoot taking out an interim restraining order against her ex Ryan Donnelly, and the absolute shitshow that was the relationship of Adrian Araouzou and Awhina Rutene.

In fact, the current season was plagued with so many scandals that NSW police and Safework NSW opened an official investigation into the show.

Naturally, the drama on and off screen was quite overwhelming for fans, and now people have taken to Reddit to discuss what MAFS could do differently in 2026.

MAFS' Jacqui and Ryan during homestays. — This year’s MAFS hit unprecedented levels of drama. Image: Nine

MAFS fans debate how to make the show better going forward

On Reddit, one fan said there was “so much to improve” when it came to future seasons of the show.

“It may be fun to have a little discussion on how to improve the show? I understand they will keep it the same because it’s so popular,” they said. “My takes are: the experts should see more of the hotel [living situation] stuff. Morena, Veronica and Adrian behaved awfully and it didn’t really come out to the experts. [And they should] compress all the weddings to two episodes. Boring!”

John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla are the MAFS 2025 experts. — MAFS fans think the experts should be more across the storylines playing out. Image: Nine

Another person agreed when it came to the footage the experts were seeing. “Totally agree that the experts should see all the footage we do! So much bullshit behaviour goes unchallenged because it doesn’t come out at the dinner parties or commitment ceremonies,” they said.

Other fans weighed in with their opinions, with a lot of people agreeing that the wedding episodes went on for a bit too long.

“I would like to see fewer cast members who are influencers, actors, or other media personalities,” someone else said, before throwing out a very rogue idea. “When one says ‘Stay’ and the other says ‘Leave’, the group get to vote. We’d then also see cast members forming alliances and strategising = extra drama!”

Another fan said the show needs to stop pairing up people with very different lifestyles, particularly regarding families and kids.

“Stop pairing people together where one has kids and the other said no to being paired up with kids,” they said. “I know they do this to create drama, but this one crosses the line.”

MAFS fan throws out wild backup matches storyline

One person theorised that instead of introducing intruders, the show could shake things up more by bringing in the backup matches earlier.

MAFS 2025 backup bride Hannah — One MAFS fan thinks it’s time to cut the intruders, and bring in the backup matches earlier. Image: Nine

“Dump the ‘intruders’ round and instead allow the OGs to meet their ‘backup partners’ early in the season, and decide whether to stay or swap. If an OG wants to stay but their OG partner wants to swap, the one who wanted to stay gets booted. If they both want to swap, they both get to stay with new partners.”

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Love Triangle’s Melinda reveals what she would have said to Mike Gunner’s new match

21 April 202521 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

It wasn’t love, and it didn’t even end up as a triangle either for former MAFS star Mike Gunner after he bid farewell to his first Love Triangle match, Melinda, in Sunday’s episode.

If you need a refresher, Mike and Melinda didn’t get off to the easiest start from the moment they met. On their first date, Mike asked Melinda numerous times if she recognised him from anywhere, trying to suss out if his new match recognised him from his controversial MAFS days.

Things then got worse after they moved in together, with Melinda googling Mike and finding out about his MAFS antics. The couple then had an off-camera fight after Mike came home to find a production team member sitting on Melinda’s bed, with her bedroom door closed, which led to him saying things like production members should be “seen and not heard”.

Melinda previously addressed that moment with Chattr, explaining, “I was chatting with a member of production behind a closed door, and Mike came in and didn’t like what he saw. And, you know, things escalated, and he asked the staff member to leave.”

Side by side image Love Triangle's Mike looking frustrated and Melinda looking at him — There’s no love lost between Love Triangle’s Mike and Melinda. Image: Stan

The two couldn’t see eye-to-eye on the situation with Melinda slamming Mike as a “washed-up reality star”.

Melinda took accountability for her actions and words at the Dinner Party, but it wasn’t meant to be for the pair, with Mike unable to see things from her perspective or offer an apology for his behaviour. Eventually, Mike asked Melinda to pack her backs and go, and look we don’t think she needed telling twice.

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Love Triangle’s Melinda on whether she’s spoken to Mike Gunner since their bitter falling out

Melinda told Chattr she hasn’t spoken to Mike since she left the show. “I’ll probably reach out once this is all over and offer another apology for my behaviour because I’m not overly proud of the things that I’ve said,” she added. “But whether that’s accepted or not is another thing.”

She also said it was probably for the best that she didn’t meet Mike’s other side of the triangle, Melissa.

When Chattr asked what she would’ve said to Melissa if they had all been under the same roof, Melinda was diplomatic.

“Look, that was part of the reason why I left as well, because I didn’t want my opinions skewing her views on Mike, or anything like that,” Melinda said. “That wouldn’t have been fair. And I think anyone who had walked into that house with Mike and me would have felt the tension. So yeah, I think it was best that I just left and let her come up with her own opinions on him.”

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MAFS’ Adrian wants to join popular reality TV show: ‘People would love to see me’

17 April 202517 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

It’s already been revealed that Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025’s Dave Hand is set for an appearance on The Block this year, but there’s another contestant who also wants a spot on the renovation TV show.

Adrian Araouzou tells Chattr he’d like to make a return to reality TV, though he wants to steer clear of most romance shows. TBH, after how Awhina Rutene and Adrian ended up, that’s probably a good idea.

“Knowing what I know now, I really enjoyed my experience on the show and loved every minute of it,” Adrian says. “Meeting the producers, like the whole set, Channel Nine, like no matter [how] the edit turned out, I was super grateful and had a super great time.”

He said he would “100 per cent” go back on reality TV, and it would be fun to do something with his twin brother James Araouzou or his social media buddy Eliot Donovan.

“I would love to do something like The Block with my twin brother or Eliot, if that was [the] direction they wanted us to do, like The Block would be cool,” he says.

“My twin brother, especially because he’s exactly like me, he would make great TV. And you know, design being one of my main points, considering that’s what I do for a living, designing products would be cool, to be able to design our house.”

MAFS awhina and adrian — Imagine these two thrown into the Big Brother house! Image: Nine

What other TV shows would MAFS’ Adrian consider being on?

Adrian also wants to throw his hat in the ring for Gogglebox Australia, The Amazing Race, and Love Island UK.

“I would love to do The Amazing Race, whether it be with my twin brother or Eliot… from what people have seen from the show, I think people would love to see [my] brother, me [or] Eliot do something together, because we are very similar,” he explains.

“I think people can see [I’ll] be honest and [tell the] truth, that’d be interesting to watch.”

With Gogglebox Australia, he says Australia can count on him to be honest, as he isn’t bothered by how he comes across on TV.

Eliot and Adrian MAFS — Would you watch Adrian and Eliot on The Amazing Race? Image: Instagram

He’s not super keen on any dating shows, but Love Island UK is a possible exception.

“Unless I got offered Love Island UK — I would consider that — and even then, I probably wouldn’t… but that’s a pretty big show… but I don’t think I’d ever do another dating show,” he admits.

“But if the offer came, you know, I’d think about it. I would never say never, right?”

Seeing as we’ve seen former MAFS contestants pop up on a bunch of different shows, including Made In Chelsea and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, it’s possible Adrian will follow in their footsteps. We’ll just have to wait and see!

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MAFS’ Adrian reveals if he will join OnlyFans in the future

17 April 202517 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

The pipeline from reality TV star to OnlyFans creator is pretty common, but we’re still waiting for the first Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast member to take that step. Could it be Adrian Araouzou?

He tells Chattr he wouldn’t be surprised if a couple of the grooms join OnlyFans, but it’s not for him.

“In my mind, when you’ve got nothing else to offer but all you have is your looks and you don’t believe in yourself and your brains, and you got to do something like [OnlyFans]… depending what you want to do, people do anything for a dollar,” he says.

“It’s definitely not my style. I’ve got my business and I plan on growing that and expanding it.”

However, he adds that he doesn’t see OnlyFans as a bad thing — it’s just not for him.

“If [anyone wants] to do OnlyFans, and that’s something they want to do, then again, hats off. Like they live their life and they’re allowed to do whatever. But for me, it’s like — everyone has their personal brand and if that’s what you want your personal brand to be, then you’re allowed to do that. But for me, that’s just not my personal brand,” he explains.

He says he can see “two people maybe” joining the platform, but he’s not sure if anyone will “actually go through with it”.

Awhina and Adrian holding hands for the final MAFS 2025 Commitment Ceremony — Adrian wants to concentrate on his business rather than OnlyFans. Image: Nine

Jamie Marinos previously revealed that Billy Belcher could be a potential OnlyFans contender, and Adrian agrees.

“A lot of other people say that as well. Billy is jumping on everything you can to make a dollar, and hats off, you know, you’re there, you deserve to make some money as well,” he says.

“You went on, put yourself out there to the world. Everyone deserves to make a dollar because the show made millions off us.”

Teejay and Beth reveal OnlyFans plans

Teejay Halkias and Beth Kelly both told Chattr they won’t be joining the adult content creation platform.

Beth said there wasn’t a “fucking chance” she’d be “getting [her] bits out” on OnlyFans, and added that she didn’t actually think anybody from the MAFS 2025 cast would end up on there.

“I’d be very surprised if any of this cast [signed up for] an OnlyFans account. I doubt it. I can’t think of anybody that would do it, not a chance.”

Beth and Teejay on MAFS — We won’t be seeing these two on OnlyFans either. Image: Nine

Teejay said he didn’t think anybody would subscribe to his account, so he has no reason to join.

“OnlyFans is nothing I would ever consider. I don’t know if anyone would ever consider subscribing to me if I had one to be honest with you, so I don’t think I’m OnlyFans material,” Teejay said.

“No disrespect to those doing it, but yeah, I don’t know if I’m up to scratch.”

Hmm. We might not get any MAFS 2025 stars joining OnlyFans at all this year!

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MAFS’ Jacqui lashes out at Awhina over ‘fake’ relationship comment

17 April 202517 April 2025 by Rachel Choy

For newly engaged Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couple Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice, this should be one of the happiest times of their life. Instead, they’ve been dodging accusations that their engagement was “faked” — with MAFS co-star Awhina Rutene saying it was a “PR stunt”.

During an AMA, Jacqui addressed Awhina’s comments and called the MAFS bride out.

“I feel like this is really mean,” Jacqui said. “If she wants to make bets on our relationship, she can put her money where her mouth is, otherwise, she should just keep her mouth shut, really.

“If you’ve got nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.”

Jacqui also spilled some other details about her relationship with Clint, and said she was a “very insecure person” when she first met him, but he “reassures [her] in all ways”.

“You know when you feel like you’re having an ugly day? He always reassured me that I was beautiful, and made me feel good about myself, and gave me that confidence that I really needed,” she said.

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What did Awhina say about Clint and Jacqui’s relationship?

Awhina made some bold claims on the Stav, Abby & Matt B105 radio show, saying she thought Clint and Jacqui’s engagement was a “PR stunt or a joke”.

“I will be 100 per cent honest with you guys, it’s not real on Jacqui’s end. We’ve seen Jacqui’s behaviour during the experiment, especially post-show, for someone who’s deeply, madly in love, she’s got time to post 22 TikToks. She’s using her online platform to sell a narrative, but she contradicts herself consistently,” Awhina claimed.

“I feel bad for Clint because I think Clint is so desperate for love or just wanting a connection, he’ll settle for anyone. And Jacqui [has] definitely taken advantage of that situation and in the process, he’s become the biggest enabler.”

Awhina looks sad at the final MAFS 2025 dinner party. — Awhina doesn’t buy it. Image: Nine

Carina weighs in on Jacqui and Clint’s relationship

However, in an interview with Chattr, Carina Mirable said she believed Jacqui and Clint were the real deal.

“I think they have amazing chemistry, absolutely, it’s very evident,” Carina told us. “She wanted the love story. I think everyone does… we all want love at the end of the day. We want to figure out who’s best suitable for us and how we can build a family in a life time with someone.”

Jacqui and Clint at the MAFS 2025 Reunion. — When you know, you know. Image: Nine.

“Clint, obviously, it’s very evident that he brings the best out in her and then she made the move to Tasmania. To me, it’s pretty serious, and you can’t put a time frame on love.”

Time will tell if Jacqui and Clint are the real deal!

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Where are the Australian Survivor winners now?

17 April 202517 April 2025 by Danica Baker

The Australian Survivor winners group consists of a handful of castaways who have managed to outwit, outlast, and outplay their fellow campmates.

Australian Survivor first aired for a single season in 2002 on Channel 9, and it was followed by a celebrity edition in 2006. However, neither season attracted many viewers, so the franchise was put on hold until it was revived by Channel 10 in 2016 — the network where the series still airs.

With Australian Survivor 2025 done and dusted, a new name has been added to the Hall of Fame.

So, on that note, we decided to have a look at where the past winners of Australian Survivor are now.

Australian Survivor 2016

Kristie Bennett

Kirstie Bennett took out the first season of the revived Australian Survivor format in 2016.

Almost a decade on from her win, Kristie’s still reaping the benefits of being crowned Sole Survivor. She sells Reality TV Casting and Audition Mentoring packages, and fans can buy a short video from her on Cameo.

Australian Survivor 2017

Jericho Malabonga

Jericho Malabonga was Luke Toki‘s right-hand man on Australian Survivor 2017. However, according to his Instagram, he now lives a somewhat normal life as an F45 Ambassador.

Champions v Contenders 2018

Shane Gould

Shane Gould owns the title of being the oldest winner ever—she was 61 when she won Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders.

Shane, who is an Olympic Gold Medalist, is currently writing a book for athletes preparing to retire from sport and in the process of transitioning to a new life. She posted about the project on her Facebook page, and asked for advice between two possible titles.

Champions v Contenders II 2019

Pia Miranda

Pia Miranda was initially known as the star of the 2000 film Looking For Alibrandi, but she added a new accomplishment to her resume when she took down some of the best Australian athletes players during the Champion v Contenders II season.

In 2022, Pia competed on The Masked Singer Australia, and in 2023, she took part in Dancing With The Stars Australia.

Since then, Pia has released a memoir titled Finding My Bella Vita, which detailed how her role in Looking for Alibrandi changed her life.

All Stars 2020

David Genat

David Genat wasn’t afraid to ruffle some feathers during his appearance on Champions V Contenders. However, it was his stint on All Stars that earned him the title of Sole Survivor.

After winning Australian Survivor 2020, David competed on Australian Celebrity Apprentice in 2021. In 2022, he launched a podcast alongside his Survivor costar Luke, titled Who Authorised This?

David returned to his reality TV roots in 2022, hosting Rush Australia.

In 2025, David joined Deal or No Deal Island Season 2, and walked away the winner, scoring a record-breaking $5.8 million deal in the finale (approximately $9.2 million AUD) — the biggest prize in network TV history.

But, despite his huge prize win, David hasn’t retired from reality TV just yet. He’s scheduled to appear on Survivor: Australia v The World alongside his Deal or No Deal Island co-star Parvati Shallow. The new Survivor season is rumoured to be premiering on June 22, 2025.

Brains v Brawn 2021

Hayley Leake

Hayley Leake triumphed against George Mladenov in the Australia Survivor 2021 season. She returned for Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains, where she made it to the Jury.

Since her time on Australian Survivor, Hayley has given birth to a baby girl named Chloe.

Blood v Water 2022

Mark Wales

Mark Wales originally competed on Australian Survivor 2017, and returned for Blood v Water.

Mark met his now-wife Samantha Gash on his first season, and he returned to Australian Survivor in 2022 and competed alongside her. The couple now share a son named Harry.

Before competing on Survivor, Mark was an officer in the Australian Army. In 2021, he released an autobiography titled Survivor: Life in the SAS, detailing his time in Afghanistan.

Heroes v Villains 2023

Liz Parnov

During her time on Australian Survivor 2023, Liz Parnov formed a trio alliance with Shonee Bowtell, and George called the Spice Girls.

While the other two members were eliminated in the final stages of the game, Liz went on to be crowned the winner.

Since competing on the show, Liz has given birth to her baby, Texas. She also maintains a strong friendship with Shonee, with the Survivor alums documenting their babies’ first meeting on Instagram.

Titans v Rebels 2024

Feras Basal

Feras Basal engaged in a rivals-become-allies alliance with Kirby Bentley during Australian Survivor 2024. However, he eventually turned against her, which led to his elimination and paved the way for his win.

Since winning the show, Feras has spent his time travelling around Europe and focusing on his TikTok account @laughwithferas, as well as his new podcast Yaz and Feras. He also works as a teacher.

Myles Kuah

Myles Kuah was crowned the winner of Australian Survivor 2025 after an exciting finale against runner-up Kaelan Lockhart and AJ Antonios, who came in third.

In a post-win interview with Chattr, Myles said being the Sole Survivor felt like a dream.

“It still feels surreal the next day, like today, honestly, like I still can’t believe it,” he said.

“For me, to get that far — when I was almost voted out on day four, and then almost voted out 1000 other times after that — was just incredible,” he laughed. “It was incredible to win, and not only win but win in the way that I did — playing the game that I did — is just unbelievable.”

Up next is Survivor: Australia v The World, and All Stars winner David is among the cast.

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MAFS’ Jacqui and Clint reveal baby plans

17 April 202517 April 2025 by Tahlia Pritchard

By now, even casual Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 fans know that Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice struck up a relationship after the show.

The couple made their first MAFS appearance together at the MAFS reunion. In a twist, the couple were at a MAFS reunion watch party on April 6 when Clint popped the question.

So yes, the former Miss Yacht International contestant and Clint are now engaged! They’re also talking about baby plans, and we have all the details below.

Jacqui and Clint’s baby name reveal

During one of Jacqui and Clint’s many AMAs, a fan asked the engaged couple if they had any baby names picked out. It turns out they each have a unique name they want to use for their future kids.

“I really want to have a baby called Livily if she’s a girl,” Jacqui told fans.

“And I’ve got Rio. Rio Rice,” Clint added.

“So it will be Livily Rice and Rio Rice,” Jacqui said.

MAFS Jacqui and Clint baby — Jacqui and Clint answered this question on social media. Image: Instagram

The pair then made rice jokes, saying they could also call their kids Jasmine, Sushi and Brown. It’s giving North West!

Some of Jacqui and Clint’s followers were obsessed with the rice-themed names, with one suggesting: “You need a tribe of kids, there are so many names just waiting to be chosen. Fried, Brown, White, Arborio, Creamed, Saffron, Coconut, Boiled, Steamed.”

Clint and Jacqui are engaged

Publicity stunt or hopeless romantics? Clint popped the question at a MAFS reunion party, asking Jacqui to marry him after a little speech.

“You’re amazing and I know we’ve talked about a lot, a lot about our future and our future plans,” Clint said.

“We signed up for Married at First Sight to get married, to find a life partner. So I’ve got one question for you.”

Jacqui nodded yes and let out a bunch of screams.

Looks like these two are the real deal. If it works, it works!

Clint and Jacqui engaged — Image: Instagram

Clint and Jacqui engaged MAFS — Image: Instagram

Jacqui and Clint’s debut during the MAFS reunion

The couple finally made their long-awaited debut during the MAFS reunion, where Jacqui gleefully declared that Ryan was “jealous”. The pair apparently got together two weeks after Final Vows, after Clint paid for a plane ticket for Jacqui to visit him in Tassie.

The most outrageous part? They were already making plans to move in together after just weeks of dating!

“Clint lives in a really nice place and there is space for Jacqui. He’s cleared out half of the walk-in wardrobe for me,” Jacqui said.

“I’ve got my own shower, like we’ve got his and her showers, his and her vanity, I’ve got a house key, a tennis court and [a] bike. We’re starting a business together, which is actually the best part.”

How did MAFS’ Jacqui and Clint start dating?

Jacqui joined the Fifi, Fev & Nick radio show for an interview the morning after her and Ryan Donnelly‘s Final Vows aired.

She gushed about her relationship with Clint and told the hosts that their meet-cute story “does come out at the Reunion.”

“If you speak to Clint, he will explain that out of the group, I was the most normal girl who had a life and was down to earth, [that] doesn’t take herself too seriously and loves having a laugh,” she continued.

Jacqui then clarified that they only started hanging out romantically after Final Vows were filmed.

“He reached out to me and wanted to get to know me and after Final Vows, he did invite me down to Tassie to spend some time with him.”

Jacqui added that she was initially nervous about their 14-year age gap but said after meeting him, “it doesn’t really affect us at all.”

MAFS stars found out about Jacqui and Clint’s relationship at the Reunion

As per The Daily Mail, the romance left Ryan “blindsided” at the reunion, with the groom having “no idea’ that Jacqui and Clint had started dating.

“Ryan had no idea. He heard rumours, but seeing it unfold like this left him feeling betrayed,” an insider told Daily Mail. “He considered Clint a mate—now he feels like they both lied to his face.”

Ryan and Jacqui entering the mafs dinner party — Ryan was left “blindsided” by Jacqui’s new romance. Image: Nine

However Clint hit back at those rumours in an interview with Chattr, saying he never had a friendship with Ryan and said that he broke the news to him personally.

“We didn’t want to be smug about it or throw it in anyone’s face. We wanted to handle things respectfully,” Clint said. “Ryan tried to spin it as though we were mates – but we weren’t. We didn’t know each other before the show, and we won’t know each other after.”

Are Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice still together?

The news of the romance was first teased when Jacqui uploaded a cryptic Instagram update in early December 2024, alluding to a “new chapter”. Days later, she was spotted in Tasmania looking cosy with Clint at a wildlife park.

The Daily Mail reported that Jacqui has quit her job, packed up her Sydney life, and moved to Clint’s luxury estate in Tasmania, with another insider saying the two have a “natural chemistry”.

Jacqui has also been liking photos and videos of Clint’s dogs on his dogs’ Instagram page and in a video on the page, her gold bracelet is seen in the shot with the pups.

Jacqui Burfoot smiles for a selfie with gold bracelets, and Clint Rice's dogs featured with an arm showing gold bracelets. — Jacqui with Clint’s dogs. Photo: Instagram.com

Towards the end of the season, Jacqui consistently included Clint in her Instagram stories and spoke favourablely of him and their relationship. So, it appears that Jacqui and Clint are absolutely still together.

Jacqui confirms there’s no bad blood with Lauren Hall: “I love her”

Clint was originally married to Lauren Hall in the experiment, and the pair decided to leave the show as friends. However, many of the cast (and the experts) speculated Clint had feelings for Lauren but didn’t act on them, something he has since denied.

“We were done. We wanted out. But then we got a call from Nine, warning us that if we left early, they would make us the most hated couple on Australian TV,” Clint said. “Looking back, we should have just walked. They stitched us up anyway.”

Meanwhile, Jacqui has been going continuously rogue on her business Instagram page answering fan questions about the show and spilling all sorts of the tea.

MAFS' Jacqui shares she still keeps in touch with Lauren Hall

In one Instagram AMA, Jacqui confirmed there’s no bad blood between her and Lauren, but didn’t mention her relationship with Clint. She said she still speaks to Lauren, saying the two have “lots in common” and that she had just gotten off the phone with her.

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

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