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Everything you need to know about Squid Game Season 3

by Athina Mallis

The second season of Squid Game was only released a month ago, but we’ve got some good news, Season 3 has been confirmed, with the release date announced for June this year!

Streaming giant Netflix announced the popular Korean dystopian drama would be back for its third season; however, it is also the final season.

Netflix has shared images and a small amount of details about the popular show. Let’s dive into what we know!

Everything we know about Squid Game Season 3

When does Squid Game Season 3 premiere?

Squid Game’s third and final season will be released on June 27, 2025.

Where can I watch Squid Game?

You can watch Squid Game season 1 and 2 only on Netflix.

What is the plot of Season 3?

A still from Squid Game Season 3.
A still from Squid Game Season 3. Image: Netflix.

For the third season of Squid Game, we will continue to see protagonist Gi-hun and Front Man clash in the upcoming episodes.

Series director, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk dropped some of the plot for the upcoming season in a letter to the show’s fans.

“Seong Gi-hun, who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1, returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn’t seem to be an easy opponent this time either,” he wrote.

“The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year. I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.

“We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come.”

Who is in the season 3 cast?

We’ve got some insight into the Squid Game Season 3 cast.

The returning cast includes Lee Jung-jae ias Gi-hun, Park Gyu-young as pink guard No-eul, and Lee Byung-hun as the evil Front Man.

What happened in the season 2 finale?

In the Squid Game Season 2 finale, Gi-hun attempts to get his fellow competitors to go against the architects of the game.

While the plan seems to be flawless, the Front Man, who has been hiding in plain sight as Player 001, double crosses Gi-hun and crushes the uprising.

In a shocking move, the Front Man kills Gi-hun’s best friend, Jung-bae.

Is there a trailer for Squid Game season 3?

There is not an official trailer yet! However, do not fret, Netflix has dropped a short clip highlighting all of its new content coming to the streaming platform, which does mention Squid Game. Watch that below.

Squid Game Season 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix. Season 3 will premiere in June 2025.

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Are MAFS 2025’s Tim Gromie and Katie Johnston still together?

by Danica Baker

Katie Johnston and Tim Gromie had one of the most disastrous Married At First Sight (MAFS) weddings of all time.

Mere moments after the duo exchanged vowels, Tim told his producer that he didn’t feel a spark with Katie, and said that his type was someone “short, petite and blonde or brunette.”

Tim broke the news to Katie on the first night of their honeymoon, and they slept in separate beds. Following the episode airing, MAFS 2024 bride Lucinda Light spoke out in support of Katie.

However, have the newlyweds managed to patch up their differences? Read on to find out if Katie and Tim are still together.

Katie at the MAFS 2025 Hens party. Image: Nine.

Katie and Tim’s pairing

The experts matched Katie and Tim, with Alessandra Rampolla saying, “Tim is the self-described nice guy, and I think that’s exactly what Katie needs.”

On paper, Tim and Katie are quite the match. According to his Channel 9 bio, Tim was looking for a caring partner and wants to find a genuine connection, while Katie was hoping for a decent man who is kind and honest, wants a family and knows how to communicate.

Tim at the MAFS 2025 Bucks party. Image: Nine.

Tim’s dating app behavior spoils MAFS ending

Things didn’t look promising during the second week of MAFS airing, with women that Tim’s allegedly interacted with on dating apps have spilled some dirty details.

One of those people is Alexandria Funnell of That’s Showbiz, Baby podcast. She posted a reel saying that she’s seen Tim on dating apps “so much”.

“As recently as a month ago, he was sending me likes,” Alexandria said in the clip.

Another woman told Instagram account MAFS Uncensored that she saw Tim at a dating event recently and said that he spoke negatively about his time on the show.

“He tells me that he’s on the next season of MAFS and shows me his profile MAFS photo. I start humouring him and ask him if he [is] still with the bride LOL,” the person claimed.

“He says no, he’s not. He’s not remotely interested in her. He says that he wanted a short blonde or brunette; instead, he got a large girl with “tits up to her neck.”

Did Tim and Katie leave MAFS together?

They left MAFS 2025 alright, but definitely not together. Tim showed up unexpectedly just as the first Commitment Ceremony was about to start after never showing up for the move into Skye Suites with Katie.

The pair both wrote Leave, but not before Tim tried to blame Katie checking her emails for the relationship going badly.

The verdict? These two are definitely not together anymore. Honestly, I’d be surprised if they’ll be able to manage a friendship after this.

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

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“I was already locked in to do the show”: Matty J spills on meeting Laura Byrne before The Bachelor

by Athina Mallis

The Bachelor alum Matt Johnson, known as Matty J, has spilled all the juicy details on how he met his wife Laura Byrne before the show started and what happened behind closed doors!

During the Thursday January 30 episode of I’m a Celebrity Australia, Matty spoke with Bondi Rescue’s Harrison Reid about how he first met Laura in a sauna and not on The Bachelor red carpet.

Harrison asked how Matty and Laura’s relationship began, and Matty explained that it was after he secured The Bachelor, and the show was starting the show in four weeks.

“I was already locked in to do the show. I had already signed the contract,” he explained.

“I was having a sauna at Icebergs. She was already in there in a bikini, looking very good. I didn’t want to be that guy in a sauna who’s like, ‘How ya goin’, but I gave her a smile.”

Matty said he cut his foot somehow before entering the sauna, and Laura kindly pointed it out.

“She was like ‘oh you’ve cut your foot’. I panicked and was like, ‘Yeah, I’ve cut my foot’. She was like, ‘Okay’ and walked out.”

That was the only interaction Matty and Laura had before they met again on The Bachelor.

“So when I saw her on the red carpet, she goes, ‘Do you remember me?’ and I go ‘You’re the girl from the sauna!’,” Matty told Harrison.

Matty J and his wife, Laura Byrne.
Matty J and his wife, Laura Byrne. Image: Instagram.

“That was awkward”: Matty and Laura hanging out post-Bachelor

Matty went on to explain to Harrison what it was like hanging out with Laura after The Bachelor, describing it as “awkward”.

The first time they were alone after The Bachelor was in a hotel room where Matty had to wait for an hour for Laura to arrive in his suite.

“For three months, we’ve only ever been able to speak to each other in front of all the camera crew and production,” he said.

“We’re sitting there in this hotel room, with all this food and are like ‘what do we do?’.”

Despite the awkward first encounter, we know how it all ends!

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Matty and Laura’s family

Matty and Laura have been married for more than two years now, after getting married in 2022. They have two daughters together, Marlie-Mae and Lola Ellis.

During I’m A Celebrity, Matty opened up about the complications Laura faced at the six-month mark of her pregnancy.

“When Laura was pregnant with our second baby, maybe at the six-month mark, we started having some complications,” he explained.

“She was having seizures. We were really lucky with Lola because she’s doing really well now, but during that process, I became aware of the Starlight Foundation and the work they were doing with sick kids,” he added.

We love hearing the behind the scenes about their love story!

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS 2025 Episode 4 Recap: Everyone’s getting screwed on their honeymoons

by Chantelle Schmidt

Married At First Sight (MAFS) Episode 4 provided everything we need from this show: hope, tears, roots and arguments. For this MAFS 2025 recap, we’ll focus on the horny (and hellish) honeymoons and the new couples.

The MAFS 2025 honeymoon rollercoaster

Eliot has finally bailed on MAFS 2025 and not a moment too soon.

Eliot Donovan leaves MAFS 2025.
Bye!!! Image: Nine.

Katie and Tim are getting worse by the minute. Tim decided to tell Katie that his type is basically short and not… a redhead. As a result, she has now decided that his lack of “spark” is code for lack of “attraction”.

It’s a fair assumption for her to make, considering the way he is treating her and the entire situation. He did tell her, “You’re good with your looks”, which is like the constipated equivalent of “You’re pretty”, but cooked it when he said he liked “quieter women”.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Tim Gromie and Katie Johnson on their MAGS 2025 honeymoon.
Oh yeah? Well we like men who wear beanies that cover their ears!!! Image: Nine.

He can act like a loser all he wants but the toll it’s taking on Katie is getting to me. It’s particularly heartbreaking seeing her put in all the effort, like asking if he likes fishing and photography, and then her feeling like she’s the problem.

Katie Johnson on MAFS 2025.
YOU ARE AMAZING I WILL TALK TO YOU ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY, ANGEL. Image: Nine.

“The common denominator is me,” she said about her failed relationships. I’ll never forgive John Aiken for this.

Tim Gromie lying on a bed during MAFS.
This specifically. Image: Nine.

Anyway, everyone else is rooting, grabbing boobs and seeing willies. It is unclear if Carina and Paul boinked for the second and third time or the first and second time.

Dave Hand and Jamie Marinos on their MAFS 2025 honeymoon.
You two need to settle down. Image: Nine.

Awhina and Adrian answer family questions

The honesty box — which has been renamed to the “honeymoon box” for good measure — screwed up the heavy petting for Awhina and Adrian when they received a question about family.

He told her that he doesn’t know if he could love her kid the same way he could love his own. It’s not so much the feeling he’s having that I’m criticising as much as it is the delivery. Which is terrible.

He then told her to “smile” which is basically a surefire way to dry up lady parts.

Awhina questions Adrian during their MAFS honeymoon challenge.
It’s sandpaper down here. Image: Nine.

Will our new tributes cross the friend zone?

OK, so Rhi and Jeff are a new couple we met tonight, but it’s not their first time meeting. They acknowledge they know each other straight away, unlike Carina and Paul. The whole wedding is so wonderfully fucking awkward because they are marathon buddies who slept together a few times.

Rhi and Jeff get married on MAFS.
I’VE SEEN YOU NAKED!!! Image: Nine.

I don’t know if they’ll be able to go from friends to lovers but I do know I need Jeff’s skincare routine. I refuse to believe he’ll probably be 40 by final vows.

Ashleigh and Jake are my favourite couple so far. Ashleigh is a bubbly, smiley dance teacher, and Jake is a party-shirt PE teacher. The only downfall is that Ashleigh is a Jules and Cam superfan, something I’ve seen her mention in the trailers while crying. So maybe this doesn’t end the way we want.

Ashleigh and Jake get married on MAFS.
Do two positives make a negative or some shit? Image: Nine.

After all the seasons watching this, should we be surprised?

A version of this article initially appeared on the Talking Schmidt Substack and has been reproduced here with permission.

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

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“Would’ve preferred it if she wasn’t on The Bachelor”: MAFS’ Billy dishes on Sierah’s reality TV past

by Danica Baker

When the Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast was leaked back in 2024, fans quickly recognised that Sierah Swepstone was on Jimmy Nicholson‘s season of The Bachelor, but did her groom Billy Belcher make the connection?

Turns out he was none the wiser! However, Billy has since been caught up on Sierah’s reality TV past. Read on to find out what he had to say about it.

Sierah and Billy at their MAFS wedding. Image: Nine.

Billy didn’t recognise Sierah at the MAFS altar

When Billy spotted Sierah at the end of the MAFS aisle, he didn’t recognise her from her time on The Bachelor.

For the uninitiated, Sierah’s time on the show was certainly not a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it night one exit. She made it to the final four and was eliminated just before the final rose ceremony.

Sierah was a hit with viewers, thanks to her quirky antics— in one episode, she dressed up as a phoenix, but said she should have come as a koala because she’d “had chlamydia”.

However, Billy told Daily Mail Australia that he didn’t actually know about his wife’s time on the show until the cast leaked and articles reported on it. The publication leaked Sierah’s identity almost immediately after she began filming her backstory for the show.

“I did know she was on The Bachelor when it got leaked; that was plastered all over her leak,” he told the publication.

Billy said that after the articles emerged, he and Sierah spoke about her time on the show.

“Me and Sierah had a chat, she obviously told me about it,” Billy said.

“So it looks like I was in competition with, I think it was Jimmy, for a little bit,” he joked. “Let’s hope I’m into tall horny bogans.”

Sierah described herself as a tall, horny bogan in one of The Bachelor episodes.

Sierah dressed as a phoenix on The Bachelor. Image: Ten.

Billy reveals why he wishes Sierah wasn’t on The Bachelor

In the same interview, Billy said that he was determined to judge Sierah on what he saw in person, rather than her past.

“I don’t think you can judge somebody on a previous experience. I’m not someone that does that,” he said.

However, he revealed that Sarah’s time on the popular reality show has attracted a lot of attention to their relationship.

“But I would’ve preferred it if she wasn’t on The Bachelor before because it brings less heat.”

The charming English man said that he hadn’t watched her season, even after finding out that she was on The Bachelor.

“I haven’t watched the show, so I can’t judge her on that at all,” he said.

“It didn’t really matter too much. We’ll just have to see how it all unfolds as our journey goes on.”

Fingers crossed that it’s all love and red roses for Sierah and Billy this time around.

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

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MAFS 2025: Take a peep at Eliot Donovan’s new bride and Lauren Hall’s new groom

by Danica Baker

We’re not even through the first week of Married At First Sight 2025 (MAFS), and it’s already pretty evident that there’s a (TV) divorce on the cards between Eliot Donovan and Lauren Hall.

While Eliot and Lauren’s wedding went relatively well, the couple butted heads during their honeymoon, with Eliot claiming that Lauren was too “superficial” for him because she had luxury luggage. On the second day of the honeymoon, Eliot packed his (non-designer) bags and left, and it didn’t look like he was coming back.

So, is it the end of the road for Lauren and Eliot on MAFS? Apparently not, but read on at your own risk because there are spoilers galore.

MAFS’ Eliot Donavan’s new wife

MAFS’ Eliot made it clear that he was upset that he was paired with someone older than him — Lauren is 37 and he is 35. The business owner repeatedly told producers that he was hoping to be paired with someone in their 20s.

Luckily for Eliot, leaked photos of his new bride appear to show that his wish was granted. Well, almost.

As reported by Daily Mail Australia, Eliot’s new bride will be 30-year-old intruder and Miss Universe finalist Veronica Cloherty.

Veronica has been in a selection of short films, including Streets of Colour in 2023, and was a Miss Universe Australia National Finalist in 2016 and 2019.

However, it won’t necessarily be a happy ending for Eliot, as sources have told the publication that she’s a “high-maintenance diva” who’s using the show to advance her career.

MAFS’ Lauren Hall’s new husband

Lauren will also get a second chance at love! According to Daily Mail Australia, she will be marrying intruder Clint Rice.

Clint is a professional golfer who’s recently ended a long-term relationship. A source told the publication that he is “super chill and down to earth”.

Could he be end game for Lauren? We’ll just have to wait and see.

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

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MAFS 2025 Episode 3 Recap: So many twins, so little screentime

by Chantelle Schmidt

Welcome to another Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 recap. For Episode 3, we met a shitload of twins and got back on the rollercoaster that is Eliot and Lauren‘s relationship. Let’s recap, shall we?

Awhina, Adrian and 127 other twins enter MAFS

The MAFS 2025 experts have paired one twin with another twin. They are not related. They are both one half of a twin… set? The bride has a twin sister, and the groom has a twin brother. And just to make things even more confusing, the groom also has twin sisters.

Awhina and her twin sister on MAFS 2025. Read the recap here.
Twins!!! Image: Nine.
Twins on MAFS 2025.
More twins!!! Image: Nine.

I’m just grateful they have different hairstyles to keep my head from falling off.

Anyway, Awhina (who looks like a past MAFS bride whose name I can’t remember) hopes she gets paired with someone who understands her twin relationship.

Adrian waits at the altar on MAFS 2025.
I am a twin and my sister is a twin and my other sister is a twin and so’s my brother. Image: Nine.

Great! Adrian (was that his name?) will be perfect for her. Except he won’t be because he is too… hot?

Awhina literally gets pissed off by his attractiveness because other people will think he’s hot too. I am not sure I understand this, but go off, sis.

Awhina and Adrian get married on MAFS 2025.
I specifically asked for a mid. Image: Nine.

But that’s nothing compared to the joke he made during vows about having a child before quickly clarifying that it’s the four-legged kind.

Considering Awhina is a mum of the human kind, this upsets her greatly.

But that upset is misdirected because Awhina’s TWIN sister, to whom she is SO close, just declared that she doesn’t know whether or not her TWIN sister to whom she is SO close is a mother or not.

Just lie or tell the truth, brunette Awhina. Anything’s better than pretending you don’t know if you have a niece or nephew.

This situation only gets worse when the mum and stepdad let the cat out of the bag — or two-legged child — with their wedding speech, talking about what a great mum blonde Awhina is.

Awhina and Adrian recap the day at their wedding reception on MAFS 2025.
In other news, terrible flower arrangement. Image: Nine.

If Adrian didn’t consider Awhina interrupting her own parents as odd — she literally called a “time out” during the speech — then the fact that she has a two-legged child at home definitely did the job. “It’s not ideal,” he reckons.

I don’t know about Adrian, but when I was single around his age, I was fully aware that a potential partner might have children. You’re not 18; open your eyes.

Anyway, I’m sure this will be their entire storyline like some kind of I Have A Child 2.0.

Billy is a self-proclaimed mummy’s boy

Billy Belcher waits for his new wife Sierah Swepstone.
That celebrant’s been happier. Image: Nine.

Sierah — who was on The Bachelor as the show was going to shit — has never been in love and the only other interesting thing I noted is that she has a cat name Pennifer Anniston.

Billy proposes to Sierah at their MAFS 2025 wedding. Read the recap here.
While you’re down there. Image: Nine.

She also said “bestie” a lot which kind of shat me up the wall but Baby Reindeer (Billy) was into it, and I guess that’s all that matters.

They seem to like each other so, uh, fingers crossed? They’ll make it to final vows and be broken up by the time the show’s over. Probably.


Eliot forgets how old he is

Eliot with one l and one t tells Lauren she would be with someone who’s in their 40s. Lauren tells Eliot he should be with someone “young and dumb” in her 20s.

Reminder: He is 35. She is 37.

Eliot Donovan and Lauren Hall in bed during their honeymoon.
You’re old enough to be my grandma. Image: Nine.

I’m sure this entire thing will end terribly for them. And I’m not just talking about their relationship. Guess we’ll find out in the next MAFS 2025 recap!

A version of this MAFS 2025 recap initially appeared on the Talking Schmidt Substack and has been reproduced here with permission.

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

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Lucinda Light rallies behind MAFS 2025 bride Katie: “She deserves so much more”

by Danica Baker

Married At First Sight (MAFS) alum Lucinda Light has rallied behind 2025 bride Katie Johnstone following her train wreck of a marriage to Tim Gromie.

Katie voiced her insecurities during the January 28 episode and told producers that she was “definitely scared of being rejected.”

Lo and behold, Katie was paired up with Tim, who—after the duo had walked down the aisle—told producers that Katie wasn’t his type and clarified that his type was someone “short, petite and blonde or brunette”.

Katie was understandably devastated when Tim told her that he didn’t feel a spark on their wedding night, and Lucinda sympathised with her.

What did Lucinda Light say about MAFS’ Katie?

Shortly after Katie and Tim’s wedding aired, Lucinda took to Instagram to support the 2025 bride.

“How divine is the radiant Katie?” Lucinda penned.

“I’m really feeling for her and the journey she’s on, it’s rough. This experiment demands immense courage and vulnerability, and last night, my heart shattered for her. She deserves so much more! What a queen!”

Lucinda went on to make an exciting announcement about collaborating with Katie.

“Brisbane friends, if you’re coming to my show this Saturday night, you’re in for a special treat—Katie will be there, along with other MAFS friends. Let’s come together as a community and wrap this exquisite human in love and support. I want her to truly feel us standing behind her in solidarity.”

Lucinda is referring to her live show, An Evening with Lucinda Light. The event sees Lucinda take to a stage in front of fans and speak about her personal refelctions and own experiences.

Fans react to Katie’s appearance at Lucinda’s show

Lucinda’s followers quickly flooded the comments section with supportive messages for Katie and to share their excitement about the collaboration.

“Last night I so wished you were on this series to support Katie, it was so hard to watch, but there are big and wonderful things waiting for her, she did not deserve what she got!” One person wrote.

“Look after her, Lucinda. She’s with the right girl to build her up. We’re all cheering for you Katie,” another person commented.

Lucinda and Katie are certainly an iconic duo.

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

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MAFS 2025’s Adrian Araouzou’s domestic violence acquittal has resurfaced

by CHATTR Team

TRIGGER WARNING: This article about MAFS’ Adrian Araouzou contains discussions and references to domestic violence.

Married At First Sight 2025 (MAFS) groom Adrian Araouzou has found himself at the centre of controversy after past legal issues have resurfaced.

According to a report by The Australian, Adrian was previously acquitted of domestic violence charges against his former partner.

The incident in question saw the 31-year-old facing multiple charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, domestic violence common assault, and resisting police charges back in 2020. He appeared in court over the charges and was acquitted on all counts.

According to the news outlet, court documents stated that police were called to the house that Adrian shared with her partner at the time after a neighbour heard screams.

Police said in the report that Officers found a “hysterical and barely consolable” woman naked in the bathroom, with her “head in her hands and blood seeping through.”

“Due to the actions of the defendant, police were required to restrain (him) using weaponless control,” police said.

A few days after the incident, the woman signed a statement saying that the injuries arose from a seizure.

Awhina and Adrian at their MAFS 2025 wedding. Image: Nine.

MAFS’ Adrian speaks out about the domestic violence charges

Adrian has spoken publicly about the charges he was acquitted of.

“Any suggestion of physical assault is categorically denied,” the reality star told The Australian through a lawyer.

“I had my day in court, I was found not guilty and the application for an AVO was dismissed. Any allegation otherwise is completely baseless and highly defamatory.”

Daily Mail reported that Endemol and Nine launched an internal investigation and found Araouzou had not engaged in any wrong doing.

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

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MAFS 2025 Episode 2 Recap: Is Tim actually nice? I’m not so sure

by Chantelle Schmidt

After meeting our first two Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 couples in Episode 1, we’re back! Why do I feel like it’s all downhill from here? Let’s recap!

MAFS 2025 delivers the torture early

Not to confuse shows, but the new MAFS 2025 couple, Katie and Tim, is good on paper. Individually and together. A purpose-driven angel and a P.E. teacher who refers to himself as “nice”? Great!!

Tim Gromie and Katie Johnson have been paired together for the experiment.
Narrator: Things were not great. Image: Nine.

Let’s meet Katie first. She wears gigantic necklaces straight from the zoo. She also had a horrible ex who once told her to lose weight. While she was in her bikini and in a pool.

She’s excited to wear a REAL wedding dress for a REAL man with REAL people in attendance.

Katie is about to get married on MAFS 2025.
Actual real-life clothing! Image: Nine.

Literally 0.3 seconds later she starts getting upset because she realises the whole wedding part is fake.

It’s actually very sad, though, because she feels like she skipped the falling-in-love part that comes before a wedding and that she had to “trap a stranger into it”. While I’m glad people are actually acknowledging that these sham weddings take away from the real wedding they’ll have one day, I’m sad she feels this way. She seems like a catch.

Katie Johnson tries on her wedding dress.
Hello darkness my old friend. Image: Nine.

Tim? Tim’s a PE teacher and quite charismatic, or as Kate would say, “tranquil.” Anyway, upon meeting Tim, she tells him that she won’t be doing OnlyFans, and it’s the greatest nod to what a joke this show is that I ever saw.

Katie Johnson marries Tim Gromie.
Unless it’s a collab! Image: Nine.

Tim tells Katie he’s a nice guy and then proceeds to show the producer otherwise.

He said that he wanted someone short, petite, blonde, or brunette—literally, every hair colour that Katie is not. The producer reminds Tim that judging someone based on five minutes is a mean thing to do.

Tim Gromie on MAFS 2025 in Episode 2.
Oh it’s not nice to write someone off straight away???? Image: Nine.

Are we not seeing how ironic it is that people see him as just the “nice guy” but then he says “Katie’s lovely but…”.

Katie starts feeling insecure, and Tim didn’t even kiss her on the cheek after her cake knife became dirty. Like I understand consent, don’t get me wrong, but I’ll only accept that if he didn’t kiss several other cheeks this very same day.

He then tells Katie that it was because of how overwhelming the day is and then Katie assumes she’s been overreacting and spiralling. I hate how this is going to end for her. Which is probably soon.


The Big Friendly Giant and the Small Friendly Greek

Is it just me, or do we think that producers paired the shortest and tallest participants together for shits and gigs? Let me tell you, there is nothing funny about this projected back pain.

Jamie and Dave are matched for MAFS 2025.
Obsessed already. Image: Nine.

Dave’s huge, and Jamie has a huge personality. Jamie also claps like a seal when she realises her new husband has even his inner ear tattooed. She then proves herself to be a Defqon. 1 attendee by mentioning raves 32 times during their wedding photoshoot.

These two are a vibe, and I’m already into whatever love story they’re about to give birth to. Mostly, I’m just excited that she got MAFS 2025 expert John Aiken to say, “Core is important”.

A version of this MAFS 2025 recap initially appeared on the Talking Schmidt Substack and has been reproduced here with permission.

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

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Dancing With The Stars Australia 2025 tickets: Here’s how to get your hands on them

by Danica Baker

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Sydney this February, Dancing With The Stars 2025 tickets are your chance to see the magic unfold live.

Yep, you can watch the brand new cast of celebrities sashay around the dance floor in real time at Disney Studios.

Read on to find out how to get your hands on tickets to the filming of Dancing With The Stars 2025.

Dancing With The Stars 2025 cast. Image: Seven.

How to get tickets to the Dancing With The Stars shows

Nabbing tickets to the live shows is surprisingly straightforward. All you need to do is head to the Dancing With The Stars That’s The Ticket site here and sign up.

After you’ve registered an account, you can pick the show you want to attend and input your details. If the selected session is sending out ticket offers, you may be able to accept a ticket offer straight away. If it’s not, you’ll be contacted once tickets become available.

Once you receive a ticket offer, you have 48 hours to accept, so keep an eye on your emails!

Isn’t it filmed live?

Dancing With The Stars is filmed live. However, it was filmed a while before it was actually released on TV.

The 2025 season will be filmed throughout February and March and air on Channel 7 later in the year. While the exact premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, Dancing With The Stars 2024 aired in July, so you can expect it to be on our screens around the same time this year.

Lisa McCune and Ian on Dancing wIth the stars
Dancing With The Stars winners Lisa McCune and Ian Waite. Image: Seven.

When are the live shows?

There are seven different dates that the 2025 season will be filmed on. They’re listed below.

Episode 1 – Saturday 15 Feb
Episode 2 – Sunday 16 Feb
Episode 3 – Thursday 20 Feb
Episode 4 – Friday 21 Feb
Episodes 5 & 6 ‘kings & Queens Of Song & Dance’ – Tuesday 25 Feb
Episodes 7 & 8 – Friday 28 Feb
Grand Finale – Wednesday 5 March

Where are the live shows?

The live shows are filmed at Disney Studios in Moore Park, NSW.

Will the hosts and judges be there?

They will! Hosts Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown will be hosting the show, and judges Craig Revel Horwood, Sharna Burgess, Helen Richey and Mark Wilson will be giving the celebrities feedback.

How much are Dancing With The Stars tickets?

They don’t cost anything! As the saying goes, the best things in life are free…

Dancing With The Stars airs in 2025 on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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“She was having seizures”: I’m a Celebrity 2025’s Matty J on Laura Byrne’s challenging pregnancy

by Danica Baker

I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 contestant Matt Johnson (Matty J) has opened up about his wife Laura Byrne‘s difficult pregnancy.

While talking about the charities they’d picked to compete for on I’m a Celebrity Australia, Matty shared that Laura faced severe complications while carrying their second child, Lola.

“When Laura was pregnant with our second baby, maybe at the six-month mark, we started having some complications,” he explained.

Matty J, Laura Byrne and their daughter Marlie-Mae during her pregnancy with Lola. Image: Instagram.

“She was having seizures. We were really lucky with Lola because she’s doing really well now, but during that process, I became aware of the Starlight Foundation and the work they were doing with sick kids,” he added.

Matty said that the challenging experience motivated him to volunteer for the organization.

“After that, I started volunteering at the children’s hospital in Sydney, and the starlights do such amazing work, just to make that environment in a hospital — which isn’t where a child should be — but making it a little more enjoyable, giving them a bit more fun,” he said.

What are the other I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 contestant’s charities?

Each contestant on I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 picked a charity prior to heading into the South African jungle. Whoever is crowned king or queen of the jungle will receive $100,000 for their chosen charity.

The celebrities have chosen a range of well-deserving organisations, including Dementia Australia, Minus 18, The Butterfly Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia.

I’m a Celebrity Australia 2024 winner Skye Wheatley chose Bully Zero and won $100,000 for them.

Skye Wheatley wins I'm A Celebrity
Skye Wheatley being crowned the winner of I’m a Celebrity Australia 2024. Image: Nine.

During a post-win interview with Chattr, Skye said that even when she had to undertake gruelling challenges like the Viper Room, knowing she could win money for her charity helped her stay strong..

“I went through absolute trauma,” she said. “Everything triggered me, but I just had to be strong for my boys, myself, and my charity, so that was all playing on my mind.

“Every time I went through something traumatic, I was just like ‘My boys. Myself. My charity.’ I was like, I have to be strong for all of these three reasons, and that was enough to keep me going.”

You can find out more about the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 contestant’s charities here.

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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The Voice Australia 2025 coaches: A Spice Girl is joining the panel

by Danica Baker

The Voice Australia 2025 panel will be blessed with a little girl power in the upcoming season with the news that Mel C (Millennials will know her best as Sporty Spice) is a coach.

Yep, the full panel of coaches has been announced, and two new additions to the roster have been made.

Read on to find out who will be seated in the big red chairs on The Voice Australia 2025.

Meet the Voice 2025 coaches

Mel C

Mel C. Image: Seven.

Mel C, full name Melanie Chisholm (who knew?), is joining The Voice Australia for the first time ever. However, while it’s her first time on the Australian iteration, Mel has some experience with the franchise. She was a coach on the British version of The Voice Kids back in 2021.

Mel said she’s “incredibly excited” about the new gig.

“I have always cherished my trips down under over the years, so to be there with such a super lineup of coaches in one of my favourite countries is a real honour,” she said in a press release.

“Also, very happy to be missing some of the British winter! Very much looking forward to unearthing some brilliant talent to join Team Melanie.”

Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke. Image: Seven.

Kate Miller-Heidke made her debut on The Voice Australia in 2024, and she’s be returning again this year.

“I’m absolutely stoked to be coming back to The Singing Olympics, aka The Voice, this year,” the multi-platinum singer said.

“I can’t wait to hear all the new voices. Singing is an endlessly fascinating art form with the mystical power of connecting people. I’m excited to meet the new coaches, all of whom are incredible artists, and to uncover some brand-new artists to join Team Kate. Let’s go!”

Ronan Keating

Ronan Keating. Image: Seven.

While Ronan Keating hasn’t been a The Voice judge in recent years, he’s somewhat of a veteran.

The When You Say Nothing At All singer coached aspiring singers on the series in 2016 alongside the iconic lineup of Jessie J, Delta Goodrem and The Madden Brothers. He coached Tash Lockart, who came in third place. You can see the full list of The Voice Australia winners here.

“I’ve had a love affair with Australia since I first set foot on Aussie shores nearly three decades ago, so I can’t wait to get back to the country where I also met and fell in love with my wife,” the British singer said of his return.

“A country that I now have family and feel right at home in. To be back in the big red chair on The Voice Australia in 2025 is going to be really special, especially alongside Melanie C, Kate and Richard.”

Richard Marx 

Richard Marx. Image: Seven.

American singer-songwriter Richard Marx is a brand spanking new addition the the panel, and he’s best known for his 1984 chart topper What About Me?

“I’m really looking forward to being a coach on this new season of The Voice for a number of reasons. Primarily, I’m excited to have the opportunity to meet and nurture some truly talented singers,” Richard said of the gig.

“But I’m also just very happy to be coming to stay in Australia for an extended time. My love affair with Oz began in 1977 when I was 13 and my parents brought me with them for a month-long trip. After many more visits on tour playing to thousands and thousands of Aussie fans, it’s become a home away from home.”

The Voice Australia will air on Channel 7 and 7Plus in 2025.

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Gogglebox Australia 2025: Everything you need to know about Season 21

by Athina Mallis

Can you believe there have been 21 seasons of Gogglebox Australia?! Consider us gog-smacked (sorry).

Another season is almost here, and we can’t wait to watch some of our favourite armchair experts watching some of our favourite TV.

This is everything you need to know about the upcoming season of Gogglebox Australia.

When will Gogglebox Australia 2025 be premiering?

Gogglebox Australia will be premiering on Thursday, the 20 February 2025 at 7.30pm.

Where can I watch Gogglebox Australia?

You can watch Gogglebox Australia on Channel 10, 10Play and Paramount Plus.

Who is in the cast for Gogglebox Australia?

We’re keen to reunite our favourite couch commentators this year on Gogglebox Australia 2025.

Some of the fan-faves returning this season include the Delpechitra family, the loveable grandparents Lee and Keith, the hilarious best friends Anastasia and Faye, and the close-knit family of four, the Daltons.

Split image from Gogglebox Australia: Anastasia and Faye (left) reacting with shock, spilling popcorn, and Lee and Keith (right) sit together smiling on a couch
Anastasia and Faye (left) and Lee and Keith (right). Image: Ten

Also returning to deliver their hilarious opinions are best mates Adam and Symon, foodie siblings Tim and Leanne, surfing buddies Milo and Nic, the trio of friends Kevin, Bob, and Jared, as well as sister duo Mia and Bree and their close friend Lainey.

And let’s not forget Matty, his son Malik, and Uncle Jad, who we’re also super excited to welcome back this season!

Who won’t be returning?

One family we won’t be seeing this season is the Silbery family, who sadly won’t be returning to the show.

Isabelle Silbery (Izzy) announced in a November 2024 Instagram post that she won’t be back on Gogglebox Australia after being cut after 17 seasons.

“Foxtel have decided not to renew our beloved show and although the show will continue on Channel 10, the three of us have not been included in its new form,” Izzy shared.

The Silbery family sure will be missed!

What can I expect this season?

As always, our favourite television tastemakers will laugh, cry, scream, howl, and bicker about the latest on Aussie screens, sharing their hot takes on the shows that had everyone talking the week before.

What shows will the cast be watching?

Based on past seasons, we’re in for a mix of TV, dramas, comedies, and hot current events.

Expect shows like The Bachelor, Married at First Sight, The Block, FBoy Island, The Voice, Bondi Rescue, Below Deck, Dessert Masters, Thank God You’re Here, plus news segments a variety from outlets including The Project, The Bolt Report, and ABC News.

And, of course, whatever new TV show, movie, sports game, or doco was making waves that week.

Watch the Gogglebox Australia 2025 trailer

Gogglebox Australia 2025 will premiere on February 20, at 7.30pm on Ten, 10Play and Paramount Plus.

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MAFS star Jessika Power tears up over murdered ex Sam Abdulrahim

by Amy Shapiro

Jessika Power, best known for appearing on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2019, has spoken for the first time since the death of her ex-boyfriend, Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim, a notorious gangland figure in Melbourne’s underworld.

Sam was gunned down in a carpark outside the Quest Hotel in Preston on Tuesday, 28 January, around 10am. The Mongol bikie turned boxer had survived multiple assassination attempts before his life was cut short. 

Here’s what Jessika had to say about it all.

“It’s been really hard to hear” 

Speaking to Daily Mail, Jessika shed tears as she spoke about Sam’s death.

 “It’s been really, really hard to hear,” she told the news outlet.

Though Jessika and Sam had split up back in 2019, Jessika shared that Sam had been there for her long after their breakup, continuing to support her right up until a few months ago. 

“We ended on really good terms,” she said. “He’s always been supportive to me if I needed him.”

Jessika also expressed her sympathies for Sam’s wife and child. 

“She’s going to grow up without a dad, and it’s such a toxic world to be in that underworld thing.

“It makes my head rattle because there are all these people are out there having these wars, but basically you’re assassinating someone’s father, brother or kid,” she continued.

Jessika Power at the MAFS 2019 Grand Reunion, posing with a sleek blonde bob and statement earrings in a stylish interior setting
Jessika Power at the MAFS 2019 Grand Reunion. Image: Nine

Despite Sam’s connections to murders and gang-related crimes, which have made him one of the more notorious figures in Melbourne’s underworld, Jessika still felt compelled to defend his character.

“Everybody looks at these bikies and Mongols as bad people, but he was a family man, he was dedicated to his family,” she said. 

“He was protective of his family and he was certainly protective of me when we were together,” she continued.

“He was a dad, he was a husband, he’s someone’s son and he’s just a really good guy,” she added.

Jessika also revealed that her brother, Rhyce Power, was “devastated” by the news of Sam’s death. 

“He’s been a good friend to my brother for years as well,” Jessika said, adding, “This is just so fucking sad.”

Jessika and Sam’s short-lived romance 

Jessika and Sam began their relationship after he was released from prison in 2019, following his three-year jail sentence for causing the death of 88-year-old Muriel Hulett in a high-speed car crash.

Sam, behind the wheel of a Ferrari Spider, lost control while driving at 110 kilometers per hour on the wrong side of the road in a 60 kilometers per hour zone. Muriel died eight days later from injuries sustained in the collision.

Side-by-side images of Sam Abdulrahim: In a gym wearing a white sleeveless shirt, showing his tattoos (left) In a white sweatshirt and cap, smiling at a table with a drink (right)
Sam Abdulrahim. Image: Instagram

The pair met through mutual friends, but Sam’s connection to the gangland underworld was ultimately one of the reasons the MAFS star decided to end things.

“I just feel like that underworld thing at the minute in Melbourne and Sydney is just getting out of hand,” Jessika explained to the Daily Mail.

“It was part of the reason why I ended up leaving because I just didn’t want to be around that.”

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

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MAFS 2025 Episode 1 Recap: Meet THE BRIDE’S SISTER

by Chantelle Schmidt

For the first Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 recap, let’s focus on the first two weddings and BRIDE’S SISTER.

Because truly, she could warrant her own article.

And reality TV series.

MAFS 2025 Couple 1: Paul and Carina are too hot for me to care

Paul was on a show called The Real Love Boat and it was the big, bad deck no one asked for. He’s French and we’re reminded of this 127 times throughout the episode.

Paul Antonie speaking to camera during a MAFS episode.
You’re French?!?!?!? Image: Nine.

We’re reminded the same amount of times that this is the most interesting thing about him. Even though MAFS 2025 expert John Aiken is really into whatever he is putting down.

John Aiken conducting MAFS interviews.
You don’t fool anyone Daddy John. Image: Nine.

Carina is hot and Italian and has a big, mostly loved-up family. A savage solo photo of her amongst couples reminds her of this, like some kind of evil anti-vision board.

Carina sitting with family during a MAFS episode.
I fear this frame was made specifically for this wall. Image: Nine.

It also reminds us all that a colour analysis is a worthy investment.

An old picture of Carina before MAFS.
I fear you had been influenced by Kim Kardashian. Image: Nine.

Everyone decides that Paul and Carina are equally hot upon meeting at the altar and, therefore, a good match. But I say “meeting” loosely.

Carina and Paul have been matched as a MAFS 2025 couple.
She will do collabs with Sheike, him with Roger David.

Unbelievably, it turns out the pair had been on a hiking date before their wedding, and even more unbelievably, it wasn’t on the Bondi to Bronte. They are both from Western Australia, a boot camp destination for reality TV and, apparently, up-and-coming actors. How the fuck did they keep a straight face for the ceremony?

Carina and Paul reveal they knew each other before MAFS.
Great acting babe!! Image: Nine.

The whole thing was almost as convincing as when Carina told us her dress was inspired by her mum and not Jamie Sullivan in A Walk To Remember.

Jamie Sullivan gets married on A Walk To Remember.
Image: Warner Bros.

Carina is all “screw this I want someone else” because Paul ghosted her — yes, even though she is that hot. Paul is all “omg a second chance” because he is now televised and needs to fool Australia into thinking he’s a Disney Prince. Or at least a Gaston.

Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.
Perhaps this will make her believe there are no other choices out there. Image: Disney

Paul reckons wasn’t ready to be in a relationship eight months ago, as if eight months is a lifetime. Doesn’t the MAFS application process take a fucking hot minute? Also, he clearly doesn’t need a dating show if he’s scoring dates with someone like Carina IRL. I don’t trust the bloke. If he can pretend he’s seeing someone for the first time, he can pretend he’s ready for commitment.

MAFS 2025 Couple 2: Eliot will ruin Lauren’s life

Lauren is a modern-day Betty Crocker who would prefer to live in a time where saying “pussies” is fine and scrubbing a fiddle leaf is a normal thing to do.

Lauren walks down the street for MAFS b roll.
This is Lauren AKA Betty. Image: Nine.

Eliot (with one ‘t’ and one ‘l’) thinks caring too much about your partner is icky, hates “trashy” women, and hopes for an apron-wearing woman to come home to. I hate him.

He threatens to Houdini on the wedding day if he’s not satisfied. He does not mention whether or not he’ll ensure his wife is also satisfied before concluding business. This says everything we need to know about him.

Lauren and Eliot are paired together as a MAFS 2025 couple.
Hot guys finish first. That’s not a compliment. Image: Nine.

All is well when Eliot decides Lauren’s headband is “adorable” upon meeting her on their wedding day. All is not well when he realises who “THE BRIDE’S SISTER” is.

THE BRIDE’S SISTER

“THE BRIDE’S SISTER” AKA Tammy is a wild child but not the type I would like to adopt.

Tamara AKA Tammy is Lauren Hall's sister.
Please let Eliot and Betty Crocker make the final weeks just so we can see Tammy again. Image: Nine.

Lauren describes her as “unhinged” and honestly, I cannot believe they share blood. Listen.

During wedding prep, Tammy told Lauren that she’s the “skinnier” one, a clue that she was raised in the 90s and also that she is likely a conniving asshole.

Tamara Hall made quite the impression during the debut MAFS 2025 episode.
I used to sneak added fat into her protein shake. Image: Nine.

THE BRIDE’S SISTER then deemed the entire wedding an “abortion”, a term typically reserved for terminating a birth, after she was not given a pescetarian meal to eat.

Tamara talking to a MAFS producer.
I AM THE BRIDE’S SISTER. Image: Nine.

She also called Lauren “frigid”, an insult that typically comes out of the mouth of a 12-year-old for not making Eliot uncomfortable in the way she did Jordy.

Eliot wonders if Lauren's sister is a red flag.
Jordy’s mine k? Image: Nine.

I’ve never been more thankful for my own sisters, who I would lightly drown if they cockblocked my chance with someone as hot as Eliot.

To be clear, Lauren does not yet know that Eliot’s a bit fucked, so at this stage THE BRIDE’S SISTER is just torpedoing Lauren’s opportunity to be with a stable hairline.

Best moments from MAFS 2025, Episode 1:

  • The producers using a TikTok supercut to remind us how big MAFS is.
  • Carina saying “Hi daddy” and then the viewer (me) finding out she’s talking to her father, not Paul.
  • Carina’s Aunty asking Paul is he’s a good boy even though he is a human and not a dog.
  • How terrified Eliot’s groomsman Jordy was of Tammy.
  • Tammy belittling her sister only to refer to herself as her sister to get what she wants.
  • That Jamie girl in the robot coat at The Hen’s. Someone to watch.

A version of this MAFS 2025 recap initially appeared on the Talking Schmidt Substack and has been reproduced here with permission.

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

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Lauren Hall’s “problematic” sister Tamara is apparently doing a MAFS 2025 tell-all

by Danica Baker

Two couples got married during the Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 premiere, but it was bride Lauren Hall‘s sister Tamara Hall who unequivocally stole the show.

Lauren was introduced to viewers as a business owner who wants to “serve” her partner in every possible way. Meanwhile, her groom, Eliot Donovan, made it very clear that he had high standards and was willing to walk away if he didn’t think his bride was up to scratch.

As if their match-up wasn’t chaotic enough, Tamara was shown entering her sister Lauren’s bridal suite, where she declared that her sibling was a “bridezilla” and “horrendous”. Lauren countered the accusations by saying that the crew would need a “valium, champagne and a taser gun” to handle Tamara.

And, viewers hoping for drama weren’t left disappointed. At Lauren’s wedding, Tamara flirted with the best man, called the event an “abortion”, and threw a tantrum because she didn’t get a pescatarian meal, all before storming out and claiming that she wanted “compensation”.

MAFS Bride Lauren Hall with her sister Tamara in the bridal suite.
MAFS Bride Lauren Hall with her sister Tamara in the bridal suite. Image: Nine.

What has Tamara said about the MAFS episode?

Tamara watched the MAFS 2025 premiere along with the rest of Australia on January 27 and took to Instagram to air her thoughts.

“I know how it looks – I watched the same episode as everyone else, and without context, I totally get it. But there’s over 18 hours of footage you didn’t see. I’ll be sharing a tell-all soon, so stay tuned!”

Tamara’s Instagram story. Image: Instagram.

The Brisbane-based real estate agent said that she wasn’t taking the show too seriously.

“Just a little reminder – this is a reality TV show, heavily edited to get the highest ratings, and I earned the villain badge by refusing to conform. It’s not real life guys, so don’t take it too personally! It’s out of my control, so I’m fully embracing it – the good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Put us on the waitlist!

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

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I’m a Celebrity 2025: Sigrid and Geraldine share emotional stories on ADHD diagnoses

by Amy Shapiro

When A-list actress Sigrid Thornton and comedian Geraldine Hickey opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD as adults on the January 27 episode of I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025, the South African jungle got a whole lot realer.

Adding to the emotions, co-host Julia Morris also spoke publicly for the first time about her own journey with ADHD.

Between the laughs and the viper rooms, its moments like these on I’m a Celebrity that remind us of the real people behind the big celeb names. Here’s a quick recap of what happened, and what we learned.

Sigrid Thornton (left) in a tan jacket against a jungle backdrop and Geraldine Hickey (right) in a red vest, from I'm a Celebrity 2025
Sigrid Thornton and Geraldine Hickey. Image: Ten

Sigrid and Geraldine open up about their adult ADHD diagnosis

Gathered at the I’m a Celebrity 2025 basecamp with fellow contestants Dave Hughes and Samantha Moitzi, Geraldine and Sigrid shared a heartfelt exchange, bonding over how their recent ADHD diagnoses brought much-needed clarity to their lives.

“If I looked at my bingo card for 2025, having a shared experience in a South African jungle with Sigrid Thornton about ADHD… Yeah, it wasn’t there,” said Geraldine in her Tok Tokkie.

Sigrid described her diagnosis as a pivotal moment in understanding herself.  “At my age, being diagnosed was really just about clarity,” she said.

“It is a sort of watershed thing, because it gives you some clarity and also just understanding a lot of things dropped into place.”

Sigrid got teary as she spoke candidly about her struggles with following through on personal commitments, and the regret she’s carried because of it.

“This is a source of my shame,” she admitted

“It’s not really being able to follow through with the people I care about…. It always caused me terrible embarrassment that I couldn’t keep up with all of those demands… It’s a big burden.”

“It’s actually really great to understand it,” Sigrid reflected in her own Tok Tokkie. “It really moved me to hear that I wasn’t alone.”

Geraldine Hickey, Samantha Moitzi, and Sigrid Thornton talking together in a camp setting on I'm a Celebrity 2025
Geraldine Hickey, Samantha Moitzi and Sigrid Thornton. Image: Ten

For Geraldine, whose struggles in school and, later, university, deeply affected her self-perception, even culminating in a stay in a psychiatric unit that later inspired her comedy, the diagnosis was equally and profoundly significant.

“Some people have talked about [how] you mourn for your life that you could have had,” she explained to the group. “For me, the first solo stand up show that I ever did is about that week that I was in that hospital.”

“So getting that diagnosis is a huge validation of who you are and [that] you’re not dumb. You’re actually quite incredible because you’re a very successful human being with this silly brain that you’ve got.”

Julia Morris shares her ADHD experience, too 

The episode struck another chord when Julia spoke about her own ADHD diagnosis at 56 — something she described as “super confronting.” 

“I have not talked about that publicly,” she shared during a commentary segment alongside co-host Robert Irwin. “It’s been an intense process.”

Julia praised Sigrid and Geraldine’s openness, saying, “I love that my children will be home watching these celebrities, because it does mean there are going to be children and adults at home going, ‘God, I think that way.’” 

Robert Irwin and Julia Morris on the set of I'm a Celebrity 2025, standing on a wooden deck with a jungle in the background
Robert Irwin and Julia Morris. Image: Ten

She also related to Sigrid’s experience with friendships, revealing her own struggles: “My friends that have gone by the wayside because they just gave up on ever getting a return message.”

“It’s great to hear some of those exact things talked about. I think it helps.”

Seriously, what a brave bunch! Who’d have thought I’m a Celebrity would get us all in our feelings like this?

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS 2025: Check out the best Twitter reactions to the premiere

by Amy Shapiro

It’s back, baby! The Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 premiere has officially landed, and if drama’s what you’re after (let’s be real, it is), you’re in for a treat.

The Hens and Bucks parties set the stage for an unforgettable season, introducing us to the MAFS 2025 cast (and their nightmare relatives) in all their chaotic glory. 

Plus, our first couples tied the knot! Carina Mirabile and Paul Antoine (who awkwardly already knew each other and were on shaky terms after Paul ghosted her) and Eliot Donovan and Lauren Hall all said their “I dos” to their TV brides and grooms.

From instant fan favourites like Tony Mojanovski and Katie Johnson to questionable, to say the least, characters like Eliot (who’s giving top-tier douche vibes) and 1920s tradwife hopeful Lauren, there’s already plenty to talk about. We also got some very interesting side characters, like Lauren’s sister Tamara, who, to put it mildly, made for some insane television.

But we weren’t the only ones with hot takes! Keep reading for some of the best Twitter reactions to the MAFS 2025 premiere.

Some MAFS 2025 fan favs have already emerged

Katie, the founder of EATS HQ, a Queensland-based social enterprise restaurant, is without a doubt a sweet angel who deserves all the love on this season of MAFS!

And some MAFS 2025 villains!

So basically, Paul ghosted Carina back in the day, but that was the old him. Or so he says.

Eyebrows were raised over Paul and Carina

I mean, it’s pretty suss considering Carina has a background in acting, right?

And people had A LOT to say about Eliot and Lauren

We’re not going to lie, this MAFS couple is pretty tough to love. Still, Lauren somehow comes across as the more likeable sister in the family?

Also Lauren’s sister, Tamara, straight up sucks

To be fair, Tamara recently shared on her Insta that she knows it wasn’t a great look but pointed out there were hours of footage that didn’t make it to the MAFS 2025 premiere. She also teased a “tell-all” coming soon and, boy, we can’t wait!

Plus, poor Billy!

Don’t let the haters get to you, Billy Belcher! Baby Reindeer or not, you’re still an absolute cutie in our eyes.

Well, what a time! If the MAFS 2025 premiere didn’t already have you buzzing, the best is still to come. With more weddings, honeymoons, dinner parties, and all the glorious drama on the horizon, this season is shaping up to be unhinged perfection. Our popcorn is ready!

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Aussie A-lister Sigrid Thornton takes on the I’m a Celebrity 2025 jungle!

by Amy Shapiro

It was a memorable night on January 26 for I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 as the 13th celebrity to join the cast made a dramatic entrance — none other than the iconic Australian actress, Sigrid Thornton.

The legendary film and TV star made quite the splash, tied to train tracks as the Jungle Express rushed “out of control” towards her.  Fellow contestant and Bondi Rescue star Harrison Reid was tasked with earning 13 stars in 13 minutes while diverting the train to save Sigrid!

Her stint on I’m a Celebrity 2025 marks Sigrid’s reality TV debut, and we can’t wait to see what this Aussie legend will bring to the South African jungle. 

Scroll on for all the details on Sigrid’s latest chapter on I’m a Celebrity 2025.

Sigrid Thornton tied up during a challenge on I'm a Celebrity 2025 in an outdoor setting
Sigrid Thornton on I’m a Celebrity 2025. Image: Ten

Who is Sigrid?

Sigrid has been a fixture in the Australian film, television, and theatre scene for over four decades. She’s starred in some of Australia’s most beloved films, including The Man From Snowy River, as well as The Lighthorsemen, Snapshot, Scare Campaign, and more, with the 2024 national release of the indie film Slant marking another feather in her cap.

Aussie fans probably know her best from her TV resume, which is seriously impressive. She shone in Nine’s flagship drama Amazing Grace, rebooted the hit SeaChange, and graced the screen as a series regular on Wentworth. Her portrayal of Judy Garland in the miniseries Peter Allen – Not the Boy Next Door earned her the AACTA award for Best Supporting Actress.

Most recently, Sigrid starred in Lifespan of a Fact at the Sydney Theatre Company in 2021 and tackled Andrew Upton’s adaptation of The Seagull in 2023. 

Throughout her illustrious career she’s collected an array of awards, including Logies, People’s Choice, and in 2019, she received the Chauvel Award and CinefestOZ Award for her exceptional contribution to Australian screen arts.

So, what’s Sigrid Thornton doing in the I’m a Celebrity jungle?

On her first Tok Tokkie, Sigrid shared what motivated her to join the I’m a Celebrity cast: to finally be herself. 

“I played doctors, nurses, psychopaths, prisoners, you name it. And now here I’m gonna play me, which is both exciting and terrifying,” she said.

“I’m an actor. You may know me from films like The Man from Snowy River, television series like SeaChange and Wentworth. I’ve been an actor most of my life,” she continued.

“I think people might be surprised to know that I’m actually a very serious dag. That’s gonna be fun to reveal, and I’m also an optimist. I’m a team player, and I don’t mind getting my hands dirty. Let the games begin!”

Sigrid Thornton, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and safari-style outfit, and Harrison Reid in a red shirt and shorts, addressing fellow contestants in the jungle camp on I’m a Celebrity 2025
Sigrid Thornton and Harrison Reig on I’m a Celebrity 2025. Image: Ten

As Sigrid joined the camp alongside her hero Harrison, the other contestants were quick to express their admiration.

“She is a superstar, one of the most brilliant Australian actors ever, and I cannot believe she’s in the jungle,” said Dave Hughes, who played tour guide to the acting titan.

Sigrid shared with the Tok Tokkie that she felt a strong sense of “warm camaraderie” with her new jungle family.

It’s still early days, so we can’t wait to see how Sigrid fares in the camp. Will she claim the title of Queen of the Jungle? We’re keen to find out!

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Thursdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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