Love Island‘s Jessie Wynter and Will Young have opened up about their exciting plans to start a family in an interview with Chattr, following their recent engagement, saying that kids are “definitely on the cards.”
Will — who met Jessie on Love Island UK Season 9 — told Chattr that he’s known that Jessie was the one for him for a long time, and said one of the many qualities he loves about her is knowing she’ll make an incredible mum.
“Jessie, I see a beautiful, amazing wife, but then I also see a beautiful mother one day to our children as well, which is very, very important. So I can’t wait to get married and then have children as well,” he told Chattr.
Jessie added that babies are “100%” part of their next chapter, but she’d like to wait until after their wedding to get pregnant.
“Children are definitely in our future plans, but we’re not really planning for it. If it happens, it happens, but we would like to be able to enjoy the wedding. Because I guess if a little one came before the wedding, it would just mean someone has to take time out to look after the little one. But we’ll see,” she explained.
Jessie and Will are already dreaming of having a huge family, with Will joking that he wouldn’t mind as many as ten kids.
“No, maybe four or five,” he clarified in an interview with Chattr. “Jessie comes from a big family; she’s got five siblings, and they’re all just so different and unique and amazing. And I just had one brother. So I’d say we grew up in quite a small family, in comparison to Jessie’s bigger family, with loads of siblings.
“And I just love the dynamic and how fun it is. I see how Jesse and her siblings treat each other, and it’s really lovely. So, I would love to have quite a few, four or five.”
Jessie added that while she’s up for a big family, she’s not sure if she wants as many kids as Will.
“It is lots of fun having lots of siblings, but do I want to push out that many children? You know, in an ideal world, I think four could be great, but we’ll see how I go after one,” she laughed.
Will and Jessie with Jessie’s younger sister Stella. Image: Instagram.
Will — whose family has been in farming for generations — said he wouldn’t place any pressure on his future children to carry on the tradition, though he’d love to see them do so.
“No pressure will be put on our children. But obviously, coming from a farming background and a family farm, I’d want to encourage them to get outside and be one with nature. And you know, even if they don’t want to be a farmer, getting outside is very, very important for so many reasons. But, I would love them to get involved with the community and the farm.”
Will said the same freedom of choice would apply to his future kids if they ever wanted to go on Love Island.
“They can do whatever they want, they want to go on Love Island, they can,” he laughed.
But Jessie said she’d be a bit more careful about sending her son or daughter off as a sexy single to the Spanish villa.
“I’d probably let the oldest, most mature one go on Love Island, and then the others no,” she laughed. “I’d have to give them a briefing.”
“We’d give them all the inside scoop and tea,” Will added.
One thing’s for sure: with Love Island royalty Will and Jessie as their parents, any future kids would be born with a golden ticket to All Stars.
The cast of Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has officially been announced, and while we can glean a little bit of information from the photos and social media, a production source has given Chattr some inside information.
According to the insider, the “fakest person” on MAFS 2026 is TikTok influencer and nurse Alissa Fay.
“I can’t give away too many spoilers, but she pretty much has no friends at the end of MAFS. Everybody can’t stand her,” the source claims.
“She was only there for her influencing career, she wasn’t genuine.”
Alissa has over 268,000 followers on TikTok, and is an ambassador for the car brand Southern Chery. She’s matched with David Momoh, who went on the show to find a long-lasting relationship like his parents.
“Alissa’s groom was gutted, because he was there for the right reasons,” the source adds. “Everyone will understand when they watch MAFS, because it was very obvious what she was there for.”
Alissa Fay. Image: Instagram
Alissa isn’t the only clout-chasing MAFS participant
Another source recently told Chattr that Scott McCristal was also on MAFS because he was seeking fame, which tracks with the fact that he has already been on reality TV shows Million Dollar Island, Blind Date and Holey Moley.
The production insider suggests that perhaps Scott and Alissa should have had different matches to save the hearts of their blindsided partners.
“Alissa would have been better matched with Scott. They both were there for the wrong reasons,” they claim.
Scott McCristal. Image: Nine
Alissa’s most popular TikTok has over 2.2 million views, and her influencer presence is sure to skyrocket once she’s made her mark on Married At First Sight 2026.
We recently heard whispers that Scott is trying to get on another reality TV show in 2027, so it appears these two are searching for fame, and it looks like they’re going to get it!
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 is just around the corner, but Chattr has already been given a few cheeky spoilers. One involves the clout-chaser groom Scott McCristal, who has appeared on multiple reality shows prior to MAFS.
The businessman, 33, is said to come across as a regular “nice guy” for most of the season, but it’s all a facade. While his bride, Gia Fleur, was there to find love, he apparently strings her along so he can get more airtime. Sounds like he’s going to follow the Dave Hand playbook.
“He only talks to one person from the show now, and at the last Dinner Party, he said he was too good for everyone and that they’re beneath him,” our source spills. “He said to his wife on camera that she wasn’t his calibre.”
According to the insider, Scott is on MAFS for “the wrong reasons” and hopes to jumpstart his business career, planning to launch a new venture in two months.
Below, here’s everything else we know about the MAFS groom.
Was Scott McCristal protected by production?
In another bombshell, our source claims Scott was protected by production because he acted as a production pet.
“He does a lot wrong, but he gets away with everything and gets a great edit,” the insider alleges. “He was a production kiss ass, buying them coffee and doing so much. He was going above and beyond, and they’ve really taken to him and Luke Fourniotis.”
Scott McCristal. Image: Nine
Not only would he follow the rules to a tee, but Scott is also said to have dobbed in other participants when they did something wrong. Not cool, Scott!
Who is Scott McCristal paired with on MAFS?
Scott has been matched with Gia Fleur, a disability support worker from Victoria. She says she’s often been judged on her breast implants, tattoos and blonde hair, but underneath, she’s a big softie and is here for love.
The 35-year-old bride has one child, so she wants to find something serious. We’re getting Awhina Rutene vibes from her.
Image: TikTokImage: TikTok
What else do we know about MAFS groom Scott McCristal?
MAFS groom Scott has already appeared on a few reality TV shows, including Blind Date, Million Dollar Island and Holey Moley. According to an insider, he’s hoping to get on another reality TV show next year.
He’s described as an adrenaline junkie who loves luxury cars and wants to live a lush lifestyle. Scott runs multiple businesses and is a self-confessed workaholic, so he hasn’t had much time to look for love.
Well, it doesn’t sound like he finds love on MAFS 2026, that’s for sure!
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
In tonight’s episode of I’m A Celebrity Australia2026, Matt Zukowski has opened up about his failed marriage to influencer Tammy Hembrow, telling campmate Deni Hines that they’re relationship was doomed before the couple even exchanged vows.
In a heart-to-heart at camp, Deni asks Matt what happened when he got married to Tammy that “made it all go pear-shaped”.
“It was pear-shaped before. I was very much convinced that things would get better once we were married, and things would change, and it actually got a lot worse,” he explained.
Deni then asked Matt if he could see himself getting married again, and while he confirmed he could, he seemed to take another pointed jab at Tammy, when he said he wouldn’t try and find his next wife “on Instagram”.
In a producer-led confessional, Matt said that his feelings for Tammy were genuine.
“I did love my ex-wife, and I did do it out of hope that we could work on things and make it work. I gave it my all to try to make that work. I definitely did. I lost a lot of myself in that relationship,” he explained.
Tammy and Matt. Image: Instagram.
What happened between Matt Zukowoski and Tammy Hembrow?
Tammy and Matt first connected when Matt slid into Tammy’s DMs on TikTok. Their chemistry quickly led to real-life dates, and the couple went public with their relationship in late 2023.
Only months after going public, Matt popped the question to Tammy during a romantic getaway in the Maldives. The couple tied the knot in 2024 with a lavish celebration at Chateau Du Soleil in Byron Bay.
However, the couple didn’t last long married. In June 2025, Tammy shared a tearful video on TikTok and publicly announced that she was filing for divorce after just seven months of marriage.
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Only part of Beast GamesSeason 2 has been released on Prime Video so far, and 21 players are in the running to take home the $5 million grand prize.
The show is hosted by world-famous American YouTuber and entrepreneur Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, who has an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion.
MrBeast is well-known for handing out massive cash prizes on his YouTube channel, and, if the show follows in last year’s footsteps, the victorious player could even double their winnings and pocket a whopping ten million.
Beast Games Season 1 saw Jeff Allen win after facing off against Twana Barnett in a bluffing game. He won $10 million, which he said he planned to spend helping find a cure for his son Lucas’s rare disease, Creatine Transporter Deficiency.
Beast Games Season 2 kicked off with 200 players, but through eliminations and bribes, 179 players have been knocked out of the running. And, while the finale hasn’t been released yet, fans believe that betting odds have already given away the winner.
Some of the Beast Games Season 2 contestants. Image: Prime.
What are the odds of who wins Beast Games Season 2?
Beast Games betting odds on Polymarket, which is a site where people can bet or trade on the outcome of real-world events, have player 167, Tyler Lucas, with a dramatic lead over the other contestants.
The site says Tyler has a 59% chance of winning the show, with the next-highest odds at just 14% for gymnast Monika Ronk.
The only other onctestants with a notable percentage chance of winning on Polymarket is player 172, Isabel Martinez, who has odds of 12%.
Player 167 Tyler Lucas. Image: Prime.
How do betting odds work for Beast Games 2026?
Polymarket isn’t your usual betting site — it’s a prediction market, where the odds shift based on what people actually think will happen. Instead of placing a traditional bet, users buy “Yes” or “No” shares on each potential winner, with prices reflecting the implied probability.
So, a contestant priced at 60¢ is essentially being given a 60% chance of taking out the crown, while a 12¢ option is a long shot. As more money flows in, those prices move in real time, revealing where confidence and speculation is building.
Polymarket betting odds for Beast Games Season 2. Image: Prime.
Do betting odds correctly guess the winner?
Betting odds can’t confirm that a contestant will win a reality show; however, they can often be a good indicator.
In 2023, betting odds suggested that Liz Parnov would win Survivor: Heroes vs Villains, and she was, in fact, crowned the winner. Similarly, Reggie Bird was correctly pegged to win Big Brother Back To The Future. Plus, betting odds indicated that Billie McKay would win Masterchef 2022, which she did.
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2026 is officially back, with a fresh batch of famous faces swapping creature comforts for creepy crawlies in the African jungle, all in the name of charity.
While the winner will ultimately donate their prize money to a cause close to their heart, there’s another question viewers always want answered: how much are the celebrities actually paid to take part?
From tiered salaries to bonuses for lasting the distance, we’ve done the digging into what the 2026 cast is reportedly earning, and the figures might surprise you.
Prior to the premiere, Woman’s Day has reported that — like previous years — the amount each makes will be on a tiered system.
Apparently, the biggest stars are earning up to $200,000, but the rest of the cast’s salaries are expected to sit somewhere in the five-figure range.
“You’re not just fighting for your charity at that point; you’re fighting to make all of the agreed rate,” a source said.
On top of that, the jungle dwellers will be offered a time-based bonus, meaning that they’ll earn less if they quit early!
Daily Mail has compiled the leaked salaries of each of the celebrities on the 2026 season, and they vary greatly, with Logie Award winner Barry Williams taking out the top of the rich list, while influencer Mia Fevola is speculated to be getting the lowest pay packet. Surprisingly, Luke Bateman, who’s been a main character on the season so far and was the first celebrity revealed by Network 10, is apparently at the bottom end of the scale.
Check out each of the celebs rumoured salaries for I’m a Celebrity below.
Barry Williams – $150,000 to $180,000
Rachel Hunter – $140,000 to $170,000
Gary Sweet – $110,000 to $140,000
Deni Hines – $100,000 to $130,000
Dyson Heppell – $90,000 to $120,000
Rebekah Elmaloglou – $90,000 to $120,000
Nath Valvo – $80,000 to $100,000
Concetta Caristo – $70,000 to $90,000
Luke Bateman – $70,000 to $90,000
Mia Fevola – $40,000 to $60,000
How much did the 2025 contestants get paid?
Sam Thaiday and Dave Hughes on I’m a Celebrity 2025. Image: Ten.
One unnamed source told Yahoo! Lifestyle that the 2025 season is “the cheapest ever” due to budget cuts.
According to the publication, celebrities are ranked in tiers by their fame, which directly determines their pay.
Apparently, the highest-paid celebrity for this season is Dave Hughes,who the publication reported is raking in $250,000 for the season.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are Samantha Moitzi and Tina Provis, who are reportedly getting paid between $35,000 and $60,000 each.
The insider said that Shayna Jack, Matty J, and Sam Thaiday are earning between $100,000 to $175,000 each with an additional $5,000 bonus for each day they remain on the show, while Max Balegde and Reggie Bird are being paid $100,000 each.
How much did previous contestants make on previous seasons of I’m a Celebrity?
Yes! While the charity prize is a feel-good perk, the contestants on I’m a Celebrity also rake in a sizable sum for their time on the show.
How much exactly? It depends.
Brendan Fevola spilled how much he was paid to appear on I’m a Celebrity Australia. Image: Ten
Brendan Fevola, winner of I’m a Celebrity Season 2 and co-host of The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick, spilled the tea on the radio show about his 2015 payday.
“I got paid $250,000 upfront. And then $5,000 every show after the [first] two weeks. So, you’d lay there on a Sunday, and you’d hope there’s not another eviction, so you get another 7 days and there’s another $35,000,” he shared.
“Every time I’d lay on the bed I’d think ‘Oh God, there’s another five grand…’ because I was broke.”
The late, great Shane Warne, who starred in the same season, famously bagged a record-breaking payday of over $2 million — the highest in the show’s history.
“He had a clause [in his contract] that if he left, he didn’t get anything,” Fevola revealed.
“So, he had to stay in – and there was one time where he was like, ‘man, I’m done,’ and I would go, ‘man, 2.2 million (dollars), don’t leave!’”
Shane Warne on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. Ten.
Laurina Fleure, who competed in the second season of I’m a Celebrity and finished third, also revealed her paycheck during an interview on the Confessions of a Reality Star podcast.
“I think I cleared about $78K in the bank for those six weeks,” she shared.
In more recent seasons, reports reveal celebs are earning a range of salaries.
In 2023, Daily Mail Australia reported that most contestants earned between $35,000 and $180,000, with TV iconKerri-Anne Kennerley coming in as the second-highest earner at $180,000.
Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, however, topped the charts that year, reportedly earning up to $300,000, according to Yahoo Lifestyle.
By 2024, insiders told Pedestrian that one male contestant secured $90,000 for a two-week stint, with an additional $5,500 earned for each extra day spent in the jungle.
According to Daily Mail, Martha decided against appearing on I’m a Celebrity after consulting with her management team, citing concerns over how she might be portrayed.
“My manager told me, ‘They’re just going to pick on you. You’ll be the ‘beauty girl’ under a magnifying glass’,” Martha explained to the publication.
Producers had reportedly offered her “flexible terms,” including the ability to opt out of certain tasks or food challenges, but despite being a top pick for the show, she ultimately decided the risks to her image weren’t worth it.
Skye Wheatley on I’m a Celebrity Australia. Image: Ten
It seems money isn’t everything. In fact, not every celebrity who braves the jungle does it for the paycheck. InfluencerSkye Wheatley, for instance, told Pedestrian that money didn’t drive her decision to appear on I’m a Celebrity.
“To be honest, I would make more money being at home,” she said.
“I’d do it for free. It’s for charity, babes, who gives a fuck about the money? I love that it can be for charity, and I love the opportunity. So I’m very grateful.”
How do the charities work on I’m a Celebrity?
Beyond celebrity salaries, the show does donate big bucks to charity.
Each contestant selects a cause close to their heart, and if they win I’m a Celebrity, their chosen organisation takes home $100,000.
Is I’m a Celebrity real or fake?
For anyone doubting how real the jungle is, it’s more intense than you might think!
In 2023, contestant Woody Whitelaw (of Will and Woody fame) shared some behind-the-scenes details on his radio show:
“I was under the impression that the jungle would be a fenced-off area… But the head of security, Steve, told me that outside of the campsite, there are guys in camo standing by. They’re there to warn us if there’s a lion or water buffalo heading our way and make sure they’re safely redirected.”
Woody Whitelaw on I’m a Celebrity Australia (left) and with 2023 season winner Liz Ellis (right). Image: Ten, Instagram
Wild, right? With that in mind, maybe the celebs are earning their keep after all.
I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2026 will premiere on January 18 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
“We are on!!! Australian Survivor REDEMPTION is underway!! It’s gonna be a banger!!! Big love to you all from Samoa,” he captioned the clip at the time.
Here’s everything we know so far about Australian Survivor 2026: Redemption.
Channel 10 officially announced during the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 premiere that Redemption will be gracing Australian screens on February 23.
It’s slightly later than last year’s season of Brains v Brawn, which kicked off on February 17, 2026 Last year, Australian Survivor shook things up with two seasons airing in the same year. The first was Brains v Brawn II, and the second, Australia v The World, was a shorter season featuring some of the best players from across the globe, which premiered on August 17.
The Australian Survivor Redemption 2026 cast. Image: Ten.
Who’s in Australian Survivor 2026: Redemption?
Two-time returnee Brooke Jowett, who competed on Australian Survivor 2016 and Australian Survivor: All Stars will be back for the season. She will be joined by Simon Mee (Brains v Brawn and Heroes v Villains), Harry Hills (Champions v Contenders and Australian Survivor: All Stars) and Mark Warnock (Titans v Rebels).
And, the four Survivor returnees aren’t the only familiar faces joining the cast. Big Brother Australia’s Johnson Ashak and The Traitors New Zealand‘s Cat Hooker are both cast on the show.
Meanwhile, two more players have some very well-known connections to reality TV. Don Rogers is the brother of Mat Rogers, who competed on Australian Survivor’s Champions V Contenders and All Stars editions of the Survivor franchise, and Lyndl Kean is the girlfriend of The Bachelor Australia‘s Dr Matt Agnew.
The rest of the cast is rounded out with newcomers, and among them is an actress, an artist and an AFL player.
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Ten celebrities have already entered the South African jungle forI’m a Celebrity Australia 2026, but the lineup isn’t complete just yet. Two more mystery stars are set to arrive in Episode Two, and after their teaser in the promo, we’re pretty sure we’ve worked out exactly who they are.
Neither celebrity’s face was shown in the promo, but they shared a voiceover, and the first was a female and the second a male.
Cyrell starred on MAFS Season 6, and is best known for getting involved in a red wine flinging fight with Martha Kalifatidis.
“For some reason, I’m the type of person that drama follows constantly, but truthfully, I am the funniest person to be around,” the person — who sounds a lot like Cyrell —says in the I‘m a Celebrity voice-over.
“Boredom and hunger, hey, they’re gonna be the death of me. Like, I’m already crazy, but it’ll add on,” she laughed.
Matt Zukowski
Matt Zukowski. Image: Ten.
The male I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 intruder is almost definitely Matt Zukowski, who appears to make a pointed reference to his recent failed marriage to influencer Tammy Hembrow.
“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about going in there, but I just got out of a pretty scary marriage. So how scary can this actually be?” The person says in the clip.
Matt (?) added that he has done “nothing” to prepare for the jungle, and said that many people see him as a “dumb, pretty face”, but there’s actually a lot more to him.
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After the Season 12 premiere, social media buzzed with confusion over how ‘celebrity’ the contestants actually are.
While long-time fans of the franchise were ready for chaos, camp, and a few genuinely recognisable faces, many were left scratching their heads as the cast was revealed. In fact, the biggest shock of the night wasn’t the jungle, the first challenges, or even Mia Fevola using toilet paper to light the campfire; it was realising just how unfamiliar the lineup felt.
While some viewers acknowledged a few genuinely recognisable names, like The Brady Bunch icon Barry Williams and international model Rachel Hunter, even their presence wasn’t enough to stop fans from calling out the rest of the lineup.
I’m A Celebrity fans took to social media to voice their opinions
Within minutes of the episode airing, X and Facebook were flooded with confused (and brutally honest) reactions.
“Watched an hour of it, hoping to recognise someone. Think I’m giving this season a miss. Grabbing 20 random people off the street would be more interesting than this lot of …… whoever’s,” one person wrote.
“Channel 10. It’s time. It’s way past time. Make this year the last year for this dreadful show. None of the people are celebrities, not one,” another wrote.
Social media was lit up with viewers confused about the show’s casting choices.
“Don’t even know who one of them is,” wrote one viewer on Facebook. “A literal who’s who… as in who are they?” said another.
Some viewers in a Facebook group were also questioning what Mia Fevola is actually famous for.
“Just because you don’t know her, doesn’t mean others don’t,” one person responded, with another adding: “She was also on Dancing With The Stars.”
“Model, Brendon Fevola’s daughter. Not sure if she was on The Amazing Racewith her dad, or one of his other daughters,” another wrote.
However, even though there have been some negative reviews of the casting, some viewers were still excited and familiar with the faces that appear in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here 2026.
Fans took to social media to express their excitement, with one writing on a Facebook post, “I can’t believe you have Greg from The Brady Bunch and Deni Hynes, and Gary Sweet. This is going to be such a great watch!”
As the saying goes, you can’t please everyone — now, can you!
Actually Loving this cast – even the ones I didn’t know beforehand. Nath is hilarious. Love seeing Deni and Bek’s friendship. Barry is a legend! Luke is great! Well done Ch10. #ImACelebrityAU
Concetta can’t hide her fangirl moment over Luke Bateman
While fans were busy questioning the lineup, some were clearly not in doubt about who was worth the hype.
Radio host Concetta Caristo couldn’t contain her excitement over former Canberra Raiders NRL star Luke Bateman, better known these days as the ‘hot BookTok heartthrob,’ repeatedly gushing about him during the premiere.
“This is the moment I was waiting for!” Concetta exclaimed in the hut during the episode.
“But one I couldn’t believe was here… that, like, hot Booktok guy. And I want to say it’s Callum. It’s not, it’s like a hot white guy name,” she added, clearly starstruck.
During the episode, Concetta introduced herself to Luke, mentioning she hosts The Breakfast Show on Triple J.
“I’ve literally talked about you,” she said, before the pair launched into a discussion about their shared love of reading. Luke even encouraged her to start reading again, sparking one of the season’s cutest moments so far.
Social media quickly picked up on her enthusiasm, with many viewers joining in on the fangirling, joking that Concetta might be the season’s biggest fan rather than a competitor.
Whether the rest of the cast will win over audiences remains to be seen, but if the premiere is anything to go by, Season 12 has already given fans plenty to talk about. From celebrity confusion to fangirl moments, it looks like this jungle might be as chaotic and entertaining as ever.
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Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 is just around the corner, and the cast is already making headlines before they even become household names.
From a couple already being kicked off the show, to one of the “wildest brides ever”, the 2026 season of MAFS looks like it’s going to bring explosive drama our way.
While we can only hope for a Jeff and Rhi love story again (or a Jacqui and Clint?), it won’t be long until we find out.
When does MAFS 2026 air?
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Check out the new MAFS 2026 trailer
Watch the MAFS trailer below.
The confirmed MAFS cast
Gia Fleur
Gia’s promotional photo for MAFS 2026. Image: Nine.
Described as the “wildest bride in MAFS history”, Gia is set to bring the entertainment and shock value to Season 13. She was spotted marrying Scott McCristal on Maroubra Beach in July 2025.
She’s a long-time relationship girl, who was previously married to the father of her child. Her usual type is tall, tattooed and flashy.
Gia already has over 30,000 Instagram followers, so needless to say, we predict post-MAFS she’ll be living her best influencer life.
Rebecca Zukowski
Rebecca on MAFS 2026. Image: Nine.
Another alleged wild bride, according to the Daily Mail, Rebecca was caught in an explosive moment on camera where she allegedly had a heated confrontation with one of her bridesmaids, accusing her of trying to upstage her on her wedding day.
She’s a vivacious, self-deprecating, no-nonsense fashionista who enjoys the finer things in life. She has a 19-year-old son, Austin, who recently moved out of her house, so she feels it’s her time to find love.
Rachel Gilmore
Rachel on MAFS 2026. Image: Nine.
Melbourne-based recruitment consultant Rachel Gilmore is known for her big energy and people skills, and has a warm, vibrant and bubbly woman with maternal energy and a heart of gold.
Rachel hasn’t been in a serious relationship in 14 years and is hoping to find a protective and communicative man who is willing to put in the work on MAFS.
Alissa Fay
Alissa. Image: Nine.
Already a well-known TikTok influencer with over 270,000 followers, Alissa is no stranger to the public eye. She split with a long-term partner last year, and is said to be one of this season’s “breakout stars”.
Brook Crompton
Brooke. Image: Nine.
Model Brook Compton is said to be a “social butterfly with a fiercely loyal streak”. She’s had her fair share of heartbreak and betrayal, as she’s been cheated on by almost every guy she has dated.
Regardless, she’s hoping to find her forever partner on MAFS 2026, and is looking for a man who is trustworthy, tall, tanned and loyal, but most importantly, one who can make her laugh. She doesn’t want any more time-wasters and hopes that a man who is also putting his faith in the experiment will be one who is ready to settle down and start a family.
Julia Vogl
MAFS participant Julia. Image: Nine.
Julia is a former journalist turned confidence coach who has worked for The Project, as well as Channel Nine and Foxtel. She used to be an entertainment correspondent, interviewing celebrities like Cher, Kate Winslet and Matthew McConaughey.
Julia is bisexual, so she’s open to dating both men and women as long as they have “it” , that secret sauce you feel straight away and just know you share something special.
Melissa Akbay
Melissa. Image: Nine.
Melissa hails from Canberra and is said to be ‘fiercely loyal, but has no patience for pretence’. The Daily Mailalso reported that her marriage may also be on the rocks after she was spotted solo after the couples moved in, looking deep in thought while munching on a Kit Kat chunky.
According to her MAFS bio, she’s self-deprecating and claims to have no shame. She constantly goes on dates, but finds that the guys in her age bracket don’t want to settle down.
Bec Zacharia
Bec Zacharia. Image: Nine.
Although Bec has been voted Adelaide’s most eligible bachelorette twice, she is yet to be snapped up and worries that she may become a spinster, according to her MAFS bio.
Touted as one of Adelaide’s most recognisable socialites, Bec carved out a successful career in London real estate before returning home to her family in Adelaide.
Previously engaged, she broke it off four months before the wedding, saying it was the hardest thing she’s ever done but also her proudest achievement for walking away from something that wasn’t right.
She’s hoping to find a tall man with tattoos, a beard, who is loving, and someone she can banter with.
Stella
Stella. Image: Nine.
Stella made the move from Lithuania to Australia nine years ago, hoping to build her dream life. She said it wasn’t easy with English as her second language, but she was determined to make it work and she did.
She feels that, due to cultural differences in Australia, she’s often perceived as harsh or blunt when, in reality, she’s emotional and sensitive.
Stella is looking for a type of relationship that’s common in Eastern European countries — she believes her partner should be the protector and provider for a family, allowing the woman to be a good mother.
Grayson McIvor
Grayson on MAFS. Image: Nine.
Grayson is the director of a recruitment agency on the Gold Coast, with friends saying he was a former party boy.
In his MAFS bio, Grayson admits that he fell into an unhealthy lifestyle and practised bad-boy ways. But, he said it came to a halt when he felt empty inside and knew he needed to change for the better and mature.
Grayson says he’s looking for a natural woman who is confident in her own skin, with a warm, adventurous, optimistic personality.
Steve Powell
Steve on MAFS. Image: Nine.
Steve is somewhat of a hospitality real estate mogul, having built a career flipping pubs and other hospitality venues.
He has four daughters and has been married before, and wants to feel that love again. He admits he was selfish in the past, putting his wants and needs above those of his partners, which was a reason for the demise of his past relationships.
Scott McCristal
Scott’s promotional MAFS pic. Image: Nine.
Scott isn’t a stranger to reality TV, having appeared on Million Dollar Island, game show Blind Date, and ABC’s Holey Moley.
It’s plainly obvious that Scott will be one of the most controversial participants on this season, with his bio nothing that he refuses to settle for anything less than exceptional.
He says he’s constantly judged on his looks, and that people assume he lives a party-boy lifestyle, but that couldn’t be more from the truth. Guess we’ll find out pretty soon!
Luke Fourniotis
Luke. Image: Nine.
Luke has recently taken over his late father’s cattle property and become a farmer, and his life is now split between the city and the farm. He’s hoping to find an optimistic, energetic, bubbly girl on MAFS.
Chris Neild
Chris. Image: Nine.
Chris is obsessed with AFL and has lived the full tradie-meets-footy lifestyle, but says those hard-partying, player days are behind him. He calls himself a lover, and says that when he finds the girl he has been looking for, he is a big softie who can fall quickly.
The MAFS groom was recently accused of threatening the journalist and creator of MAFSfunny, Josh Fox. Josh claimed that Chris pulled him aside at Sydney venue Icebergs and said if Josh showed up to his wedding, he would “put him in a headlock and physically assault him”.
Danny Hewitt
Danny. Image: Nine.
Danny grew up in the UK and moved to Australia in his 20s. He instantly fell in love with the country and now calls it home.
Now working in finance, Danny admits that he was a player in the past but says he has lost a lot of great girls because of his player ways, but it’s because of these past actions that he knows he would never act like that again.
Filip Gregov
Filip. Image: Nine.
Filip is a motivational speaker and an “educational content creator” for men, and subtly announced his MAFS casting in a recent YouTube video titled ‘Goodbye for now’. “A few opportunities have come up, but it involves me taking time from YouTube to go and do these things, which you will be able to see in the future,” he said in the five-minute video.
Born in Croatia, Filip’s family moved to Australia when he was two, and he shares a very close relationship with them. He’s passionate about his health and follows a strict morning routine: waking up early, going to the gym, and taking a three-minute cold shower before 6am.
He is looking for a traditional relationship where men take on the role as providers and women are the carers and mothers.
David Momoh
David on MAFS. Image: Nine.
David isn’t shy about being in front of the camera, with the former rapper now working as an entrepreneur. He’s hosted his own YouTube dating show, ‘Pop or Fall In Love’, and sources told The Daily Mail that David could be the season’s dark horse. “He’s not the loudest, but he’s one of the smartest,” they said.
Nigerian-born, David’s family moved to Australia when he was 12, and his parents are both pastors. He’s looking for a woman who lives with faith or accepts his faith, and is respectful.
Who got kicked off MAFS 2026?
Micah Lomu and Cricket Australia presenter Ankita Karungalekar were removed from the show following multiple women coming forward about Micah’s past behaviour. Some women took to TikTok to share their experiences, urging producers to take action, which led to the two’s storyline being cut from filming post-wedding.
Ankita still follows Micah, who also uploaded his wedding snaps at a similar time, including a tile in his grid post that said, ‘Real Eyes, Realise, Real Lies’.
MAFS Intruders: MAFS 2026 set to feature same-sex couple
MAFS 2026 is set to bring in four intruder couples, including a same-sex couple, according toThe Daily Mail.
MAFS 2026’s same-sex couple Chris and Sam. Image: Instagram.com
Personal trainer Chris Robinson from Sydney and fitness model and trainer Sam Staunton from Adelaide, sound like they could be a match made in fitness heaven! The pair married late-August in an intruder wedding, but according to sources, the pair have been asked to “ride it out until the end”.
“They were told from the get-go that they need to create drama and keep it flowing,” one source told the Daily Mail. “Even if they don’t hit it off romantically, they’ve been asked to ride it out until the end of filming.”
What else do we know about MAFS 2026?
All three experts are returning, with Alessandra Rampolla and Mel Schilling joining John Aiken for the epic 13th season.
MAFS 2026 is touted to be one of the most dramatic seasons yet, with the Daily Mailalso reporting that participants are being drug-tested weekly for the first time in the show’s history and that tighter restrictions are also being put on the cast, including hotel key cards being deactivated after hours.
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 premiere is upon us, and — from the clues released — we already know that an international supermodel who’s connected to Rock ‘n’ Roll is in the cast.
In an interview with Chattr, Julia Morris teased that the model is the person she’s most excited about joining the 2026 cast. And, piecing together the clues, we’re guessing that the celebrity is none other than the late Ozzy Osborne’s daughter, Kelly Osborne.
“I get so scared of [revealing spoilers because] I sing like a canary,” Julia told Chattr. “The International supermodel is somebody I wanted, and continue to want, to be.”
“This is a global celebrity. When you do get big global celebrities, oftentimes they’re not that used to sharing parts of themselves, where you’re like, Yeah, I already read that in 2015, and oh yeah, I remember when you did that.”
Kelly Osborne with her late father Ozzy. Image: Instagram.
Julia explained that while the viewers will already have some knowledge about the celebrities pasts, they’ll discover many more unknown stories as the show unfolds.
“The things that we know about our celebrities, those things are the day one chat, the things we don’t know about our celebrities are the other 29 days when they’re in the jungle. They really start to open up, and as an audience, we get to know them because they don’t necessarily know everything about each other.”
Who else is joining the cast of I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of Here Australia 2026?
Channel 10 has released a clue for each of the celebrities entering the jungle on night one; however, they’ve only revealed the identity of former NRL player turned The Bachelor lead Luke Bateman, so far.
We currently know that among the other contestants are a Hollywood sitcom star, a Married At First Sight (MAFS) bride and a Logie-winning actor.
Reflecting on Luke — who’s now a Booktok star on top of his other accomplishments — joining the I’m a Celebrity cast, Julia said he’s the perfect addition because of howhe challenges stereotypes.
“This is an extraordinarily clever and erudite Australian man who, I think, kicks back on any of the things that we think we know about those kinds of footy straight boys already,” she said.
Luke Bateman is on The I’m a Celeb cast. Image: Ten.
“I think he is a really interesting voice, because not only is he an avid reader, and therefore has a window into the world. He lets us in on it without mansplaining; he lets us in on the active things that he can do to respect women. And I think it’s great just not hearing it from us all the time.”
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2026 premieres on January 18 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
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I’m a Celebrity Australia2026 has switched things up this year by pre-recording the entire season before it airs on TV, meaning that viewers won’t be able to vote until the finale. In the past, I’m a Celebrity Australia aired live, so fans had input into who was selected for the brutal tucker trials and who was booted out of camp.
So, with the season now pre-recorded, how are those decisions made? Julia Morris has told Chattr exactly how it all works.
“This season has been coined the toughest series yet. So the celebrities have to make a number of really tough decisions, and they have to choose each other for the trials,” she explained.
The fact that the contestants have to nominate their campmates — who they’re stuck with 24/7 in small quarters — for the gruelling trials, will likely add some tension to the show, which we all know is great for reality TV.
However, Julia said that while the series is pre-recorded, she believes viewers will resonate with multiple celebrities, and they’ll get to have their say at the end about who wins.
“I think that the viewers will be able to not necessarily choose a favourite, because oftentimes the favourite will stand out for us, individually, a different person each time, but I think they’re going to struggle to find a favourite. Oh, my God, right up to and including the moment and the penultimate episode, where the audience gets to decide who wins, so we don’t know who wins,” she said.
Callum Hole in a Tucker Trial on I’m a Celebrity.. Get Me out of Here 2024. Image: Ten.
Julia reveals whether I’m a Celebrity 2026 will be drama-packed
Julia told Chattr that, rather than casting celebrities for drama in the 2026 season, the production team was mindful to pick contestants who were willing to talk about important subjects while in camp.
“I think each of our celebrities is so generous with opening up that we get a chance to get to know them, if we don’t already, a lot more quickly, but we certainly get to see behind the curtain,” she explained.
Julia teased that viewers can expect to see some raw topics discussed on the upcoming I’m a Celebrity 2026 season.
“I think a lot of [the celebrities] have done some really good work, maybe with therapists over the years. And I think we’re getting to see — if we’re sitting down to watch with our children, with our adult children, or even with friends — is they’re going to bounce subjects.
“There’s not a lot of mansplaining,” she added. “We have some extraordinary women, and we have some pretty cool guys who are happy to listen instead of necessarily always taking the lead like they know.”
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“He came directly from the dance floor to the jungle,” she told Chattr in an interview ahead of the premiere.
Julia explained that Robert won DWTS on November 25, and he flew to do a winner’s interview with his partner Witney Carson the next morning, then immediately left the television studio to come to South Africa.
“After winning, literally, he got on a plane. He and Witney and the gang went to do Good Morning America. And then from Good Morning America, he went straight out to the airport. He got on a plane and did that journey to Johannesburg. And then he swapped onto another plane to come up to where we live in our little bush town,” she said.
Julia added that she was so excited to see Robert and congratulate him that she snuck out onto the tarmac to meet him.
“He arrived at about 3:30pm in the afternoon and I was dancing at the end of the tarmac trying to make him laugh. I was there with two pink paddles [dancing] down the end of the runway. I was doing it on split, to be fair.
“I’m not even really meant to do that. I was just too excited to see him,” she added. “Anyway, we got him out of there, put him home,” she added. “Give the man a break, and then he had a sleep. And the next morning, at seven o’clock, we were on set.”
Julia raved about Robert being born for TV, but did point out how she believes he has the stamina to go straight from one international reality show to another.
“All everyone keeps saying to me, because I’m like, how does he do it? He’s 21. That’s how he can do it!” She laughed.
“He definitely came off the back of one of, I imagine, one of the more emotional experiences of his life. and true to Robert’s style, he just nailed it.”
Robert and Julia on I’m a Celebrity. Image: Ten.
Why Julia Morris says her on-screen dynamic with Robert Irwin works so well
As a viewer, there’s no denying that Robert and Julia bounce off each other with perfect comedic timing on I’m a Celebrity Australia, and Julia believes it comes down to being on the same wavelength.
“I think we have a very, very similar sense of humour,” she told Chattr.
“I’m not too much for him. I wasn’t for doctor [Chris Brown] either. But with Robert, if somebody mentions that we just need to relax. Then I’ll be like, relax [singing], and he’ll join in. And then the two of us will be going again. We could be in a better rhythm. But also, we’re both really in love with the show.”
We couldn’t be more excited to see Robert and Julia reunited once again for I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026!
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One of the brides generating the most buzz is Gia Fleur, who has been described as the “wildest bride in history”. Whether she’s wild in a good or bad way, one thing’s for certain: she’s going to make incredible TV.
Here’s everything we know about MAFS bride Gia.
What does Gia do for a job?
Gia works as a support worker. She’s based in Melbourne, and based off her TikToks, she appears to be bubbly and extroverted.
Image: TikTokImage: TikTok
Gia is “the wildest bride in MAFS history”
According to Daily Mail, Gia is “the wildest bride in MAFS history”. She’s confident, and is comfortable to go against the grain.
“If anyone’s going to storm out of a Dinner Party or start a full-scale blow-up, it’s Gia — but she also has a loyal, caring side for people she loves,” an insider claimed.
She’s been open about having plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancements. In January, she shared a TikTok that shared “the only thing [she] was naturally born with”, followed by an eye emoji.
Gia is matched with Scott McCristal on MAFS, a former reality TV star who seems to be looking for his big break. He’s already been on Blind Date and Million Dollar Island, and has built up a big social media following.
Is Gia on good terms with the MAFS cast?
Despite the season yet to play out on our screens, Gia has given some clues as to who she’s still friends with from MAFS 2026.
On one of her TikToks about MAFS, saying it’s “nearly showtime”, a couple of fellow cast members were quick to comment.
“Let’s get this party started,” Rebecca Zukowski wrote.
“Coming in hot babe,” intruder Chris Robinson added.
“Get it sis,” Ankita Karungalekar chimed in.
MAFS 2026 is going to be wild, and we can’t wait for the ride to start.
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The athlete has turned into quite the media personality since he retired from professional sport, appearing on The Bachelors in 2023 and taking the BookTok community on TikTok by storm in 2025.
Luke will be competing against some tough contestants in the jungle, with a returning I’m A Celeb player amongst the cast. Other possible contestants include Mel C, MAFS star Cyrell Paule and Neighbours royalty Rebekah Elmaloglou.
“I’m very excited to see what Robert and Julia have cooked up for me,” Luke said on Instagram. “I’m sure there’ll be some delectable food items, and some fear-instilling trials. I can’t wait, I’ll see you all in the jungle.”
We’ve rounded up all the information about Luke before he enters the jungle on I’m A Celeb, including his latest venture and which charity he’s playing for.
Which charity is Luke Bateman playing for on I’m A Celeb?
Luke will be playing for Farm Angels on I’m A Celeb 2026. The charity supports struggling farmers and their families across Australia. They provide financial assistance, care packages, food hampers, wellness checks and more.
“I’ll be going into the jungle representing my charity, Farm Angels, which is a charity very close to my heart,” Luke said on Instagram. “They do amazing work in my community.”
The charity had over 867 applications for assistance during the last financial year, and has many messages on its website from grateful recipients.
“You are a wonderful organisation that supports farmers during droughts, fires and other disasters and we are all so blessed and grateful that you care,” a Victorian fire-affected farming family wrote.
“If you ever wanted to know you’re making a difference, you are, and take it from me. I would love to see how many farmers have stayed on their property because of you guys. It’s the bloodlines and genetics that Australia can’t afford to lose. You guys are real Aussies and doing what real Aussies need to be doing,” a NSW farmer said.
Luke Bateman’s author controversy
Luke sparked controversy early last year when it was announced he had signed a two-novel book deal with Atria Books Australia. The reality TV star had shot to fame on BookTok, where he reviewed spicy books, leading him to write his own fantasy series.
After being hit with criticism about why he managed to land a book deal so quickly, while marginalised authors are often sidelined, he responded in an interview with Chattr.
“Obviously, a lot of these conversations are very new to me, and I wholeheartedly understand that so many people have felt let down by the industry,” he said.
“I obviously have advantages that other people don’t. How do I capitalise on those and help lift everyone up? If I can use my platform and my voice and my privilege and position in society to help others… [I want to] promote indie authors and self-published authors.”
What happened to Luke Bateman on The Bachelors?
Luke appeared on The Bachelors in 2023 alongside Ben Waddell and Wesley Senna Cortes. He ended up picking Ellie Rolfe, and the pair went public after the show.
Ellie and Luke on The Bachelors. Image: 10
On The Project, the couple revealed they had matching tattoos, with Luke getting the letter E inked on his bicep. However, in March 2024, the reality TV star confirmed to Yahoo! Lifestyle that the pair had quietly split.
“Ellie and I have separated and would like to keep our relationship private,” Luke said at the time. “Ellie has a soul that lights up every room she walks into and I will sorely miss it in my life.”
What ended Luke Bateman’s NRL career?
Luke played for the Canberra Raiders from 2015 to 2019, and retired in 2020. In 2019, he was hit with a nasty knee injury, preventing him from playing any NRL games that year.
Luke during his NRL career. Image: Instagram
“It’s been a frustrating period for me with injury and with my contract up at the end of the season and uncertainty about what my future may look like, I’ve decided to finish up with the Raiders and head home and work a while and get away from footy for a bit,” he said at the time.
He played a total of 71 matches for the club, and has since moved on to reality TV and a media career.
We can’t wait to see how he does on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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In December, Coco Beeby was crowned the winner of Big Brother Australia 2025, with the mum-of-three bagging the coveted $135,000 prize. But questions remain about the fate of Coco’s romance with Bruce Dunn, the 25-year-old Sunshine Coast tradie, with whom she shared several steamy kisses and cuddle sessions on the show.
When asked about her plans after the show, Coco came off somewhat coy. “I’m just gonna go home and lap up the next three weeks with my kids, with Chrissy and then, yeah, I’ve got a bit of time after Christmas that hopefully we’ll be able to catch up, have a surf, have a coffee, and get to catch up without the cameras beaming down on us,” she told Chattr after winning.
Coco added that there wasn’t much time for her to reunite with Bruce after she won the show, as she was busy with winner’s duties. “I saw him briefly after the show, but we haven’t actually got a chance to catch up either, so that’ll be nice to catch up with him when we eventually can.”
However, despite Coco’s hesitancy to confirm their relationship, both she and Bruce posted several videos of themselves hanging out together, and it appeared as though they were romantically involved. But one new development has followers speculating that the couple have since split up.
On January 14, a fan noticed that Coco and Bruce had deleted all of the videos they’d posted together since the show wrapped.
“Looks like they have broken up, they’ve both deleted the videos they made together,” one person wrote on Reddit.
Other users chimed in, saying that they weren’t surprised that Bruce and Coco’s relationship didn’t last.
“Surprised it didn’t work, she seemed so emotionally stable and free of baggage,” one person quipped.
Another pointed out that “two months is a pretty good [Big Brother] relationship”.
Coco and Bruce spotted together on New Year’s Eve
The potential couple originally debuted their relationship after spending New Year’s Eve together.
Coco shared two photos on her Instagram Story, which Bruce reposted. After their steamy makeout sesh in the Big Brother pool, surely they were each other’s New Year’s kiss. Nothing has been confirmed by either of the contestants, but we’re taking this as gospel.
Plus, the pair went on their surfing and coffee date, and it was adorable. However, the video has since been deleted off Instagram.
Are Coco and Bruce still together?
On Wednesday, December 10, an eagle-eyed Reddit fan noticed that Bruce posted two stories showing him having a catch-up with Coco over espresso martinis, followed by a drive in Bruce’s convertible.
“Congrats @Coco.ca.choo”, Bruce wrote in one story’s caption, tagging Coco’s Instagram handle. “Enjoy seeing your babies”, he added, followed by the words, “see you soon”.
Fans were encouraged by the story, with one Reddit user commenting, “Awwwww, cute”, and another stating, “I am such a believer in fate, and I think that is why they both ended up in the house.”
Not everyone was a fan of the budding couple, though, with one person saying, “Do people seriously ship them? What the hell.”
In his second story, Bruce showed Coco taking a ride in his convertible, captioning the story: “As promised, quick spin in convertible before she goes. And seems like she’s not too shabby about it.”
However, now that Coco and Bruce’s couple content has been deleted, it appears that it’s not the happy ending for the lovebirds that fans had hoped for.
The series was initially scheduled to premiere on January 12; however, a delay was announced days before the premiere, following the outbreak of fires near the Love Island All Stars villa.
Now that the fires have eased, the show’s host, Maya Jama, has revealed that filming has begun and announced a new premiere date.
“Hi, everyone. I’ve got some very exciting news. I can officially announce, exclusively, that we are back up and running,” she began in an Instagram clip.
“I’m obviously in glam. I’m gonna go to the villa and start filming in a minute, and you can watch us on ITV2 tomorrow night at 9pm. Love Island All Stars is back!”
With the time difference, the premiere converts to 8am, Friday, January 16 AEDT.
What happened with the Love Island All Stars delay?
The postponement of Love Island All Stars Season 3 was officially announced on the show’s official Instagram account on January 10.
“Further to a production evacuation owing to ongoing wildfires in the area, our assessment of the location site has concluded that filming will need to be postponed,” the statement began.
“Health and safety is our greatest priority and will always come first, and therefore, the transmission of Love Island All Stars will be delayed until a date to be confirmed.”
Multiple fires have been burning through the Eastern and Western Cape in South Africa. The Love Island All Stars villa sits about an hour from Cape Town in the Western Cape.
Residents of Zwartenbosch, Oyster Bay Road, Kromme River and Riverside areas in the Eastern Cape were recently evacuated.
The #LoveIsland Villa in South Africa has been evacuated due to Cape wildfires. Filming was supposed to have started with the All Stars entering today but this has been postponed, with producers hoping it’ll be safe to get up and running tomorrow before Monday’s launch. pic.twitter.com/r0OPChSCjV
Unlike Love Island Australia, the UK iteration is filmed and aired live, meaning that this year’s cast weren’t able to enter the villa because of the fires.
While the official word from ITV — the production company behind Love Island UK — was that the season would be postponed, when no new air date was released days after the delay announcement, fans began speculating that it may not happen at all.
“Probably fully cancelled, unfortunately. Hope everyone is safe though,” one person wrote on Reddit.
“If [the] situation is anything like here in Australia, unfortunately, it will be cancelled. We have massive bushfires here at the moment, and it’s not an easy task to get them under control; it takes weeks, IF the weather is playing along,” another added.
A third user, who claimed they work in TV production, said that just shifting the Islanders to another international Love Island villa (the Australian villa is in Spain) isn’t as easy as one may think.
“I would not be surprised if this ends up being cancelled outright,” they wrote.
“TBH, this is not a simple case of moving filming dates. Sponsor contracts are locked to specific delivery windows and once those slip, everything has to be renegotiated.
“Also, [finding] an alternative villa is only part of the issue. Any location has to be fully TV-ready, cleared legally, crewed, insured and technically set up, which takes weeks. On top of that, shipping equipment and securing the correct filming permissions internationally is not something you can fast-track.”
However, fortunately for fans, the Reddit theories were incorrect, and this year’s cast will be shooting their shot for the second (or third!) time in the Love Island villa.
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The Block 2022 contestants Jenny Heath Adams and Dylan Adams are having a second baby. The sweet couple announced the news on Instagram, and after their tumultuous time on The Block, fans couldn’t be happier.
In case you can’t remember what happened on their season, Dylan and Jenny were left empty-handed after their house was passed in at auction. After languishing for six months, the house finally sold at $180,000 under reserve, meaning the pair walked away with nothing for their hard work.
However, since the show, Dylan and Jenny tied the knot and welcomed their first son, Billy. It’s safe to say they’re thriving!
The family announced their “little secret” on Instagram, sharing an ultrasound photo followed by a video.
“We’ve been keeping a little secret… Billy’s baby brother incoming. We honestly couldn’t be happier! Such exciting times ahead,” they wrote. “We can’t wait to see Billy be the most amazing big brother, he’s such a beautiful, caring little boy. We can’t wait to meet you little one.”
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The Block contestants share words of love
Although Dylan and Jenny’s season was back in 2022, the cast are still seemingly tight-knit. Multiple The Block 2022 contestants shared congratulations in the comments.
“Yayyyyyyy, I think it’s a girl. Can’t wait to meet you Ocean-Navy-Scottie-Savannah,” Sarah-Jane Calleja wrote.
“Best humans to make humans [make] the world a better place xxx love youse xxx,” Sharon Johal added.
“Soooooo excited for this,” Rachel and Ryan Carr chimed in.
Dylan and Jenny replied to some of the comments, telling Sharon they “love and miss” her, and added a sweeping reply further down. “Wow guys, I wish I could reply to all of you! Thank you so much for these beautiful comments, we couldn’t be happier,” they wrote.
After such a rough time on The Block, it’s nice to see this young family doing well in life. Let’s hope The Block 2026 contestants don’t have to go through such an awful auction this year!
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A source tells Chattr that he’s very well known by the ladies of the Gold Coast, which might not bode too well for his on-screen wife.
“He’s a serial dater,” the insider spills. “[He’s] been on the old Hinge for years.”
Below, here’s everything we know about Grayson, including who he’s matched with on MAFS 2026.
What does MAFS’ Grayson McIvor do for a job?
Grayson founded the AEON Recruitment and Advisory agency with his colleague Sam Burton. The company is based in Burleigh Heads, and provides services for both clients and candidates.
“Grayson founded AEON with the vision to offer premium recruitment advisory, underpinned by strategy,” the company website reads. “His long-standing list of satisfied repeat clients bears testament to his unrivalled ability to connect, influence and build trust.”
The MAFS groom previously worked in sales and marketing at Ray White, Belle Property and Burton and Ryan Property Agents, before becoming a recruitment specialist at Real Estate Recruitment Australia.
Grayson McIvor. Image: AEON
Grayson McIvor is a “genuinely supportive friend”
According to Daily Mail, friends of Grayson have described him as a “genuinely supportive friend”, while also noting he loves living a luxe life.
Insiders also told the publication that “his polished exterior could hide a more complex emotional side”. Intriguing!
Who is Grayson McIvor matched with on MAFS 2026?
Grayson is paired with Julia Vogl, the former celebrity reporter turned confidence coach. She also runs her own business, so perhaps these two could become the next power couple.
We might see them exchanging some business tips, or perhaps she’ll find out about his Hinge history. Time will tell!
MAFS 2026 premieres on Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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Last year, Kyle took a break from judging after being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, and host Ricki-Lee Coulter stepped in as a guest judge. However, at this point, Kyle is set to join the whole season on the panel.
Ricki-Lee will be returning alongside Scott Tweedie as host of the series.
Who are the Australian Idol 2026 contestants?
A few of the 2026 hopefuls have already been revealed, and among them are 23-year-old landscaper Kalani and 31-year-old singer-songwriter Charlie.
Kalani is a tradie from the Central Coast, and a trailer shows judge Amy raving over his audition. “You are exactly what we hope to see walk through these doors,” she says.
Charlie applied for the show to pay tribute to his late mum, who tragically died from brain cancer.
“I think of my mum when I sing this song,” Charlie says of his audition to Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather. “Unfortunately, my mum passed away; I was her full-time carer.”
“I wouldn’t trade the sacrifice I made for anything because I got to spend more time with my mum. No one loves you like your mum does,” he added.
Australian Idol 2026 premieres on February 2 on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
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