For the final challenge of The Block 2024, the teams (and some ex-contestant helpers) were charged with completing a Clubhouse build for the resort. As the judges explored each area, it was clear that they were blown away by a lot of what they saw, but one team received the highest praise.
Which team had the highest clubhouse score in The Block 2024?
Alisa, Kristian, Mimi, and Lysandra, The Block Clubhouse team. Image: Nine
As we touched on above, much of the work in the resort Clubhouse was praised by the judges of The Block, but the cinema room was the favourite.
Designed by Kristian and Mimi, along with Alisa and Lysandra (of The Block 2013 and 2014), the cinema room is adorned with artfully lit arches, curtain-laced walls and cosy carpeted floors.
“They’ve really worked hard together to create this sense of wow factor, with a zen-like feel,” Shaynna said.
She also highlighted how thoughtful the design was for this space.
“We’re yelling our heads off, and the acoustics are so incredible in here!”
The Block Clubhouse cinema room. Image: Nine
Darren simply called the room, “the best we’ve ever seen”.
“In 20 seasons of The Block... every single room, and this is the last one we’ve seen, and it just happens to be the best we’ve EVER seen?” he gushed.
Kristian and Mimi’s cinema room. Image: The Block
In the end, the judges name Kristian and Mimi’s Clubhouse cinema room the winner of the week, with a perfect 30/30. This win sees the pair go into the auction with $50,000 taken off their reserve.
The scores for all the teams, however, are quite strong for this challenge:
Love Island Australia is heating up in 2024, with the addition of a couple of new spicy features. Hotel Amor, which we wrote about here, is one such detail, and the other is the introduction of the Love Island Australia ‘Love Gods’.
What’s the role of the Love Gods?
Poor Love Island cast don’t know what they’re in for! Image: Nine
By now, we know that two Love Gods have entered the villa, but what’s their deal?
Per a text received by Xanthe, the Love Island Australia Love Gods have been ‘blessed’ with powers that regular islanders do not have.
“The Love Gods have arrived, and they have special superpowers,” the text read.
“Starting right now… The Gods can Couple Up with whoever they want whenever they want! #GodsGift.”
In short, these contestants can do as they wish – they don’t need to wait for a Recoupling Ceremony or for the show’s host, Sophie Monk, to pass on directions before swooping in on a partner.
Who are the Love Island Australia Love Gods?
In Love Island Australia 2024, SydneyPaight and StephBlackos have entered the villa as two international Love Gods.
Steph Blackos, 24
Steph, one of the Love Gods on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine
Steph, 24, is from France and has appeared on both Love Island France 2023 and Love Island Games in Fiji. A former pro basketball player, he is now working as a model and influencer.
Sydney Paight, 24
Sydney, one of the Love Gods on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine
Sydney, also 24, made her way to the finale of the 2022 US season of Love Island and now also works as a model and influencer.
Speaking on her major upper hand as a Love God this season, Sydney said, “I feel bad for them [the other contestants], but happy for me.”
French Love God Steph quickly chose to Couple Up with Sophie — which means Sophie’s former partner Indigo is now single.
Sydney also decided to name a new partner, choosing Zane. On this choice, she said:
“I want to Couple Up with this boy because I feel like our chat was very surprising, it felt very organic and I found myself laughing a lot of the time.”
Fan reactions to the Love Gods’ powers
Since the announcement, fans have taken to social media to share their excitement and opinions about the Love Gods. Many viewers are thrilled to see Sydney and Steph use their powers to challenge the status quo, while others worry about their favourite couples being split apart.
Guess we’ll have to wait and see what other weird and wonderful ways the Love Gods’ power will be put to use this season.
The Block has had its fair share of drama this season, and it still keeps coming with a contentious couple returning to our screens.
The WA couple left the show halfway through the show due to mental health reasons.
Jesse and Paige returned to The Block overnight to check up on House 1, previously their house which is now Maddy and Charlotte’s.
Why did Jesse and Paige return?
They were invited back by Maddy and Charlotte, to see how the girls have fared on house one and for them to also see their ex-contestants.
Maddy dished on what Jesse and Paige liked and didn’t like.
“We know she loves Courtney and Grant’s and thought that was beautiful. She didn’t love Kylie and Brad’s house,” Maddy said.
The couple looked very different to what they did a few months ago. Seeming brighter and happier, the time away from The Block looks to have made a positive impact on the couple.
However, some fans weren’t happy with the way the other contestants were treating Jesse and Paige compared to how they treated Maddy and Charlotte.
Taking to Instagram, one viewer said, “Maddy & Charlotte showed their grace and maturity. The other contestants should be embarrassed by the way they’ve treated the girls. Their over the top reactions to seeing Jesse & Paige, who they knew for 3 or 4 weeks, compared to how they treated Maddy & Charlotte was hard to witness.”
Another said, “I think this nice [sic], Maddy & Charlotte are amazing to have done this. I would have done the same for Jesse & Paige”
Why did Jesse and Paige leave The Block?
An engaged couple from WA, Jesse and Paige left the show halfway through filming, citing mental health issues.
During the September 9 episode, Paige confessed she had been struggling with her mental health.
“I just haven’t been myself at all, I’ve really mentally struggled,” she told co-stars Kristian and Mimi.
It’s so good to see Jesse and Paige looking happier since their time away from The Block.
The Block auction will be held on Saturday November 9.
The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mon – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Love Island Australia Season 6 has officially landed on Aussie television screens, promising audiences some seriously spicing watching. One key element of that is the arrival of Hotel Amor. If you’re wondering what Hotel Amor is, and how it’ll play out in the 2024 iteration of Love Island Australia, allow us to offer a guide.
How is Hotel Amor different from Casa Amor?
Love Island Australia islanders. Image: Nine
In Love Island Australia, Hotel Amor will look slightly different to the classic Casa Amor format.
Longtime fans of the Love Island series will be familiar with the Casa Amor set-up, which usually sees one-half of the coupled-up contestants (either men or women) whisked away to a new villa (Casa Amor), with a bunch of new contestants of the opposite sex. Here, the cast members have the option to stick with their original beau or give things a shot with a new flame.
The drama-filled feature of Love Island was once part of the Australian show’s format but was killed off in 2021.
In an interview with the NZ Herald, host Sophie Monk shared that Hotel Amor differs in that it, “sees couples sent away for one night in a hotel – but in the couples the audience thinks they should be in, not the couple they’re currently in.”
How spicy will Hotel Amor be?
According to Sophie, there are “no cameras allowed” in this element of the show. She explained to the NZ Herald, “I thought nothing would happen – but no, it does.”
A source has also spoken with So Dramatic!, sharing that fans can expect some naughty goings on in Hotel Amor.
“What the Islanders get up to this season is 1000 per cent X-rated and will have viewers more involved than ever before,” the insider told the outlet.
Because of the hidden-away nature of Hotel Amor, contestants are driven to question the actions of their partners, the insider continued.
“What the mind can imagine is much worse than what usually has happened. The can (sic) of mind manipulation has taken the game to another level,” they said.
Apparently, international versions of the show are looking to trial this format as a result of how well it worked.
The Real Housewives of Sydneyseason three is already set to be juicy, with reports emerging an incident has allegedly occurred between cast members, causing production to be halted.
The Sunday Telegraph reported production was shut down after a “physical altercation” broke out between the cast members, they did not name who was involved in the alleged altercation.
The fight caused filming to pause, with production staff having to “rework” the leftover episodes, reports said.
The production company behind the show, Matchbox Pictures, said it provides a “safe working environment”.
“We are committed to a respectful work environment and anything that violates our policies is immediately investigated,” the statement said.
On top of this, some cast members are allegedly threatening to boycott the show’s reunion if they cannot see the footage before it airs.
However, reviewing the footage isn’t an outlandish ask from a housewife.
“Viewing the series prior isn’t uncommon practice. But many of the women who returned for season three didn’t view season two before it went live, and they didn’t love their edit,” an insider revealed to The Sunday Telegraph.
No word on who has been fighting with who, but colour us intrigued by how dramatic the season is going to be when it airs.
The first season cast featured, Lisa Oldfield, Athena Levendi, Krissy Marsh, Matty Samaei, Melissa Tkautz, Nicole O’Neil and Victoria Rees.
The 2023 season cast included season one OGs Krissy Marsh and Nicole O’Neil, with newcomers Caroline Gaultier, Dr Kate Adams, Sally Obermeder, Terry Biviano, and Victoria Montano.
The Season 3 cast of The Real Housewives of Sydney has not been confirmed yet. A date for the premiere of Season 3 has also not yet been released, but we will let you know when it does.
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding The Golden Bachelor Australia, and now that casting has officially opened, you (or your mum) can apply.
The premise of The Golden Bachelor is the same as the OG Bachelor – one suitor dates multiple women in the hope of finding his soul mate.
However, the golden iteration has one big difference: the age group for contestants and the lead is older than in the original version.
Are you interested in being on the show, or know someone who is? Then, read on to find out how to apply for The Golden Bachelor Australia.
Gerry and his winner Theresa on The Golden Bachelor. Image: ABC.
How to apply for The Golden Bachelor
The Golden Bachelor isn’t just casting women interested in dating the Bach; they’re also looking for a leading man.
“We are looking for Australia’s first Golden Bachelor and many incredible women who want to find love again. Apply or nominate a loved one now!” The casting page reads.
There’s the option to apply yourself or to nominate someone.
The application process is similar to other shows. There are a bunch of in-depth questions, and you must upload photos and/or videos of yourself (or the person you’re nominating).
To get started on the application process, simply head to the casting website here.
According to reports from The Daily Mail, the casting team from Nine is also proactively going out and looking for possible candidates for the series, too. It was reported that a talent scout was handing out business cards to folks in attendance at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Tuesday, November 5.
So perhaps you can expect a tap on the shoulder if you’re headed to any major events in the coming weeks!
How old do you have to be for The Golden Bachelor?
According to Channel 9’s casting page, the show is looking for singles in their 50s and 60s. However, the application website stipulates the age of 60-75.
So, if you’re 50+ and keen on the show, you may as well throw your hat in the ring!
Who’s the host?
Channel 9 has confirmed that former Farmer Wants a Wife host Samantha Armytage will be taking on The Golden Bachelor Australia hosting role.
“The Golden Bachelor will be the most romantic show on TV, full of dates, new hope, and true love,” She said in an interview with 9Entertainment.
Sam also shared a video to Instagram encouraging folks to apply to The Golden Bachelor Australia they’re “over 60, young at heart and looking for love again”.
Colour us excited!
The Golden Bachelor Australia will air on Channel 9 and 9Now in 2025.
Yellowjackets exploded onto the scene in 2021 and, unsurprisingly, seasons 1 and 2 were hugely popular with audiences at home. We’re now about to move into Season 3 of the series, so here’s what you need to know about the next instalment of Yellowjackets, as well as when and where you can watch it in Australia.
What is Yellowjackets about?
Nat, Yellowjackets. Image: Paramount+
If you’re new to Yellowjackets, Season 3 is probably not the place for you to start your journey, but here’s a refresher of the show, regardless.
The synopsis reads as follows:
“Yellowjackets tells the narrative of a team of wildly talented high-school girls soccer players who survive a plane crash deep in the Ontario wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to warring, cannibalistic clans, while also tracking the lives they have attempted to piece back together.”
In short, the series is a thrilling (at times scary, even) journey through the wild ways in which these high school girls survive the ordeal of being stranded in the Canadian wilderness and their varied ways of ‘coping’ with their trauma later on. Yellowjackets follows two timelines: the time when the girls are stranded, and years later as they navigate life as adults.
When is the release date for Yellowjackets Season 3 in Australia?
Back in January, Yellowjackets EPs Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco and Bart Nickerson spoke with Deadline and revealed that production would go back for Season 3 in May 2024, with the new season likely hitting screens in “early 2025”.
‘Yellowjackets’ EPs Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco and Bart Nickerson tease Season 3 is coming in 2025 and that fans will “learn more about the secrets” the girls are keeping | #Emmyspic.twitter.com/xncq7JzDgr
We know from earlier seasons that Yellowjackets tends to release in Australia at around the same time as in other international markets, so we can expect the same (hopefully) for Season 3.
What about the Yellowjackets bonus episode?
If you’re deep in the fandom, you’ll also know that we should be getting our hands on a bonus episode of Yellowjackets sometime before Season 3 drops. Ashley confirmed back in 2023 that the bonus episode was indeed coming, but we haven’t heard news on when that will be.
Ashley simply wrote on X, “There will be a bonus episode between seasons, but I love you guys and I don’t want y’all to lose sleep thinking it’s tonight”.
Surely it will be landing soon?!
Noooo. Go to bed! Get some rest! There will be a bonus episode between seasons, but I love you guys and I don’t want y’all to lose sleep thinking it’s tonight.
Misty and Walter, Yellowjackets. Image: Paramount+
While we did have some sad losses in Season 2 of Yellowjackets, plenty of familiar faces will be making an appearance next season. Here are the cast members we know will be returning.
Melanie Lynskey as Shauna
Sophie Nélisse as young Shauna
Tawny Cypress as Taissa
Jasmin Savoy Brown as young Taissa
Sophie Thatcher as young Natalie
Christina Ricci as Misty
Samantha Hanratty as young Misty
Warren Kole as Jeff
Courtney Eaton as young Lottie
Lauren Ambrose as Van
Liv Hewson as young Van
Kevin Alves as young Travis
Steven Krueger as Ben Scott
Key plot theories for Yellowjackets Season 3
We don’t yet know what Season 3 of the show will hold, but in October, Vanity Fair spoke with Ashley about the upcoming season of Yellowjackets and she hinted that we will be getting some major answers in new episodes.
“This season is really when we start bringing those pieces together,” she told the outlet.
Vanity Fair also shared a collection of first-look portraits of the key cast members, with the photoshoots supposedly giving some hints at what we can expect.
Yellowjackets Season 3 First Look: Melanie Lynskey + Sophie Nélisse as Shauna pic.twitter.com/2wcmLIeJwJ
“I cannot get into specifics, I wish I could, but there are a couple of big things in this season that were in the very initial pitches before we even took it out to networks, that we’ve finally got the chance to execute and to play out. The satisfaction of having something in your brains for that long and finally having it come to pass is very exciting,” Ashley shared.
She also revealed, “We are going to learn more about what happened in the wilderness that they are so afraid of coming out. We hope it will be both satisfying and at times unexpected.”
Fan theories for Season 3
Fan theories are running wild as we await Season 3. From speculations about Coach Ben’s possible survival in the present-day storyline to debates on the true identity of ‘Pit Girl,’ fans have a lot of theories that Season 3 may answer. Social media discussions and Reddit threads are full of detailed breakdowns, as audiences attempt to piece together the mysteries from past seasons.
Spoilers ahead from earlier seasons, be warned!
Coach Ben is alive in the modern day: This is a huge question that has plagued fans since the start. Is coach Ben alive, or will he be killed off by the girls? Some believe he will return in Season 3 as a living survivor from the crash, after having successfully hidden from the girls in the wilderness.
Mari is Pit Girl: If you cast your memory back to the opening scene of Yellowjackets, you’ll recall a girl caught in a pit by the girls. Many on Reddit theorise that this could be Mari, played by Alexa Barajas.
Could Crystal still be alive? This one has been met with many mixed opinions but some believe because we didn’t see a clear ending for Crystal that, perhaps, she’s still alive somewhere. Similarly, some believe ‘the wilderness’ took Crystal’s body after she fell.
Where to watch Yellowjackets in Australia
New seasons of Yellowjackets will drop in Australia on Paramount+ first, so if you want to watch right away, this is the best place to do that.
Older seasons of Yellowjackets are also available to stream on Netflix and Prime Video.
Aussie dramedy Deadloch has added Luke Hemsworth to its hilarious cast for Season 2, where he will play a wildlife park owner!
Luke will play Jason Wade, creator and star of ‘Jason Wade’s Adventures Down Under’ and the owner of ‘Jason Wade’s Land of Crocs and Other Animals’ Wildlife Park.
The Prime Video original series was created and written by comedy duo Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, the minds behind the hilarious Get Krackin’ and The Katering Show.
The second season is currently in production, with filming in the Northern Territory completed, the production team have now moved to Queensland.
BTS for season 2 with Luke Hemsworth. Image: Prime Video
What is Deadloch Season 2 about?
Season 2 heads to the Top End of Australia and sees the return of Kate Box and Madeleine Sami as Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe.
The detective duo are in Darwin investigating the death of Eddie’s former policing partner, Bushy, but when the bodies of two Top End icons are discovered in a remote town, they are flung into a new sweatier, stickier investigation. Nina Oyama is back as Abby Matsuda, and Alicia Gardiner as Cath York, Dulcie’s wife.
Who else is in Deadloch Season 2?
Luke joins lead cast members, plus, new cast members Steve Bisley,Shari Sebbens, Jean Tong, Nikki Britton, and Genevieve Morris.
“Luke Hemsworth is joining our cast as croc-wrangling Territory icon, Jason Wade. We’re feeling very happy with ourselves about this because he’s perfect. It’s perfect casting,” Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan said.
Season 1 of the Australian Original series from Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan reached the Top 10 TV Shows in more than 165 countries and territories.
Luke has previously starred in Westworld, Thor: Love & Thunder, and Thor: Ragnarok.
Well, folks. One of the largest events in international politics for 2024 has arrived: the US presidential election is here, and this is your guide on how to watch it live from Australia.
When is the US election?
The US presidential election is slated for Tuesday, November 5 (US time), which translates to November 6 for us Aussies. Coverage is expected to kick off from as early as 10am AEST, so mark that calendar.
Where can I watch the US presidential election in Australia?
Where can I watch the US presidential election in Australia? Image: SBS News screenshot.
Where can’t you watch it might be a more appropriate question.
The US presidential election is going to be covered on many major networks across Australia, so you’ll be able to watch it live on ABC TV, SBS, Channel 9, Channel 7, Channel 10 and Sky News.
You’ll be able to find broadcasts across all the above networks from about 10am (or similar), as well as coverage on their on-demand platforms.
What to expect from election coverage
Australian coverage will feature live updates, analysis, and insights from political commentators and experts. Channels like ABC, SBS, and Sky News are expected to break down early exit polls, voting trends, and state-by-state outcomes as they emerge. Tune in to see how key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Florida, and Arizona could shape the night.
What else do I need to know?
As you’re likely aware, the 2024 presidential election will see Vice President Kamala Harris going up against former President Donald Trumpfor the Oval Office.
Per the polls at the minute, things are looking incredibly tight for the two candidates, meaning we might be seeing a close call for tomorrow’s election as we watch along at home.
US election live results
If you’re looking to keep a close eye on live results as they roll in, you can find live US election updates from the likes of ABC, AP News, The Guardian and Sky News all have interactive maps built to monitor results in real time.
When will we see final results?
As stated by SBS, voting will have closed in about 30 states by 12pm AEDT on November 6, but we won’t see all states cease voting until 5pm.
While some results will likely roll in rather quickly, others can take some time. It took four days for the election to be called in 2020.
My Kitchen Rules(MKR) 2024’s Mike and Pete’s first and secondInstant Restaurants didn’t exactly go as planned. But, will it be a case of practice makes perfect for the mates in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round?
Mike and Pete have been buddies for a long time, and both have an Italian heritage. On MKR, they’ve claimed that Italian is their cuisine of choice, and it’s what they cooked in the first round.
Find out more about the opinionated home cooks below.
Mike and Pete with Manu and Colin. Image: Seven.
How do Mike and Pete describe their cooking style?
According to Pete’s MKR bio, he likes to try new things when it comes to cooking.
“I am adventurous with my cooking and like to push myself, sometimes to my own detriment. I am pretty confident with balancing flavours but also love our traditional Italian cuisine,” he said.
Mike added that he learnt the fundamentals, which he believes helps make him a good cook.
“I think I have all the basic skills and a little more. I would say that I am a great home cook,” he said.
What are their Instagram accounts?
Mike’s Instagram is @mike.dellam, and you can also find his Facebook profile here. Pete’s Instagram profile is private, but — just in case he flicks the switch to the public — it’s @petiebee.
Are Mike and Pete single?
Nope! The men have been friends for decades and are in long-term relationships. Pete recently opened up about his struggle to conceive a child with his husband, Chris.
Mike and Pete. Image: Seven.
What have Mike and Pete cooked so far?
Mike and Pete’s Instant Restaurants are named Twisted Lemons, and they’ve opted for an Italian theme.
At their first, they served Crayfish Ravioli in Mariana Sauce for the entree, an Osso Buco with Soft Polenta and Broccolini for the main and Sicilian Cannoli with Ricotta for dessert.
Their entree and main course disappointed both their fellow contestants and the MKR judges. Colin Fassnidge said the entree didn’t taste like crayfish, and some of the meat in their main was undercooked and tough.
However, they finished the night with a perfect ten from both Pete and Manu for their dessert of Canneloni. Overall, they received a score of 72 out of 110.
Mike and Pete at Twisted Lemons. Image: Seven.
The men’s second Instant Restaurant was a similar experience. They served Gnocchi with Burnt Butter Sage for the entree and Eye Fillet with Polenta Chips and Brussels Sprouts for the main. For dessert, they dished up Drunken Pear with Vanilla Ice cream.
They ended up scoring 70 out of 110, placing them third on the MKR 2024 leaderboard.
Will they top that score in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round?
My Kitchen Rules (MKR) judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge have allegedly threatened to quit next year’s season due to a cast shake-up.
An insider reportedly told Woman’s Day that the cooking reality show is considering inviting a new celebrity chef to the judge’s table to “stir the pot”.
The publication reported that producers at MKR are considering hiring Curtis Stone or Gordon Ramsay as the new MKR judge to cause additional tension on the show. MKR currently has Julie Goodwin as its celebrity guest judge.
However, according to Yahoo Lifestyle Australia, Manu and Colin are not too pleased with this idea and it has apparently “ruffled their feathers”.
Caz and Fergus with Manu and Colin. Image: Seven.
Why would producers want to hire a new judge on MKR?
One of the reasons they might want to hire another judge could be to disrupt the niceties between Colin and Manu.
“They’re going large next year with some spicy changes. The word is Colin and Manu will get a new judge who’s going to completely disrupt their dynamic,” a source told Yahoo Lifestyle.
To make it extra spicy, producers are reportedly looking to cast celebrities who have had past beef with Manu and Colin, to ensure the drama is real and not produced.
“Colin ruffled feathers when he first joined, but he’s mellowed over time. They need someone who’ll throw the cat among the pigeons – Manu and Colin are brilliant, but maybe too nice now,” the source said to Yahoo Lifestyle.
However, the insider noted the network is “cautious” about hiring a new celebrity chef judge as the duo is loved, and the network doesn’t want to lose them.
Curtis is currently a mainstay at rival network Channel 10 where he has been a guest judge on MasterChef Australia for many years. Gordon has also appeared on MasterChef Australia as a celebrity guest judge and has his own reality show, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia.
Season 15 hasn’t even started and it already seems dramatic! Watch this space!
The 2025 season has already been confirmed with applications open for season 15. Apply here for the next season of MKR.
Watch MKR on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.
As we move towards the end ofThe Block 2024, we’ve been checking out the house listings for this year’s contestants. Today, we’re taking a closer look at Maddy and Charlotte’s house listing ahead of The Block‘s auction event, just like we’ve done with the work of Mimi and Kristian, as well as Kylie and Brad.
House 1: A closer look at Maddy and Charlotte’s house on The Block
The Block Maddy and Charlotte’s house listing. Image: Domain
House 1 on The Block by Maddy and Charlotte is located at 1/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes, VIC. The property is fitted with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two car spots.
Per the Domain listing, this house is described as “Ideal for discerning investors, this property offers exceptional value through its elegant design and prime location.”
“Perfect as a permanent home, lavish holiday retreat, or a strategic investment opportunity, this property promises a lifestyle of comfort and sophistication,” it continues.
When it comes to the judge’s opinions, we’ve shared the full list of scores Maddy and Charlotte’s house has received across the competition (including scores won by Jesse and Paige).
Front Yard and Façade: 31
Backyard and Pool: 37
Final Bedroom and Laundry: 20
Office and Rumpus Rooms: 28
Living and Dining Room: 25.5
Second Guest Bathroom: 27.5
Kitchen: 29
Main Bedroom and Walk-in Robe: 24.5
Guest Bedroom (Jesse and Paige): 26.5
Main Ensuite (Jesse and Paige): 27.5
Guest Bedroom (Jesse and Paige): 27
Guest Bathroom (Jesse and Paige): 18.5
Maddy and Charlotte’s bedrooms
Maddy and Charlotte’s bedrooms in The Block’s House 1are made up of a blend of soft greens, wooden finishes and neutrals.
Maddy and Charlotte’s The Block house listing. Image: DomainHouse 1 The Block bedrooms. Image: DomainHouse 1 bedrooms. Image: DomainHouse 1 The Block bedrooms. Image: Domain
Exterior areas
Mixing darker shades of black with wooden finishes and thoughtful lighting, the exterior of Maddy and Charlotte’s house on The Block gives a real air of luxury.
The judges were particularly impressed by the girls’ yard, calling it an “entertainer’s dream”.
Moving onto the kitchen, dining and living space. Here we see lighter tones, stone blended with natural wooden finishes and big windows for loads of natural light.
Maddy and Charlotte’s kitchen was deemed the “perfect” coastal design by the judges, and landed a ten!
Maddy and Charlotte’s The Block house listing. Image: DomainHouse 1 dining space. Image: Domain
Bathrooms and laundry
Finally, the bathrooms. Here, Maddy and Charlotte’s house has been fitted with a mostly white theme, along with touches of green.
Maddy and Charlotte’s The Block house listing. Image: Domain
House 1 bathroom. Image: DomainHouse 1 bathroom. Image: DomainMaddy and Charlotte The Block, laundry. Image: Domain
Maddy and Charlotte’s rumpus area
Again displaying coastal themes with lots of light and natural wooden finishes, the rumpus and office space is inviting and open.
Maddy and Charlotte’s house The Block, rumpus. Image: Domain
You can find the full sale listing for House 1 here.
Controversial couple on The Block 2024Kylie and Brad Baker have quit the show for the second time, after Sunday night’s episode and said they will not be attending the auction.
But that’s not the end of the drama, reports have emerged of a ‘secret clause’ where they can keep the money, causing other contestants to be very much riled up.
According to Yahoo! Lifestyle, the couple may still be eligible to keep their prize money after the auction despite leaving the show early.
One contestant spilled the beans on Kylie and Brad leaving the show again saying the Channel Nine team had to finish the house for the couple.
“There was a lot more that needed to be finished by Channel Nine after the couple quit the show. House Four was the least completed property and other builders just finished it off and made a lot of the remaining decisions,” they told Yahoo! Lifestyle.
A few weeks ago, Brad was apparently flirting with fellow The Block contestant Mimi while his wife Kylie napped nearby. This led to Kylie leaving the show and returning home to be with her family.
Kylie’s reason for leaving this time around is uncertain but she lost it at host Scott Cam while he was delivering his feedback to the couple asking him to “wrap it up”.
Scott sternly replied, “Kylie, I’m not going to wrap it up because this is part of the deal, unfortunately.”
As Scott revealed a score to House 4, Kylie decided she had enough and announced she was leaving.
“I’m not wasting my time here anymore. I’m not. We’re not,” she told Brad.
“I hate this man so f****** much,” Kylie said about Scott.
Kylie leaving The Block. Image: Channel 9.
Once the scores were received, Kylie left the building, as cameras followed her she said she would “break the f****** cameras” if they continued to follow her.
The last words she spoke on camera were, “I don’t want to come back for auction, I don’t want to come back and have to deal with it. I don’t. I literally don’t.”
The Block contestants are expected to film the auction this Saturday, November 9, but no one is sure if Kylie and Brad will rock up. Watch this space.
The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Former Channel 7 Hollywood reporter Nelson Aspen has named dropped the worst celebrities he’s ever interviewed.
Speaking with celebrity interviewer Kjersti Flaa on her YouTube channel, Nelson and the Norwegian journalist discussed some of the worst interviews they’ve ever had.
If Kjersti’s name sounds familiar, it’s because she recently rose to fame after posting an interview with Blake Lively that went viral online.
Nelson and Kjersti chatting. Image: YouTube.
Nelson’s interview with Blake Lively
Nelson has also had interesting interactions with Blake Lively. He interviewed her twice, the first time was for the shark movie The Shallows and the second time was for A Simple Favour.
The first interview with Blake went swimmingly.
“I thought I was looking at a goddess, she is the most beautiful, exquisite creature I’d ever laid eyes on,” he gushed.
“I was really gobsmacked. Her personality matched her beauty. She was fun, she was playful, she great.”
However, according to Nelson, the next encounter with Blake wasn’t so heavenly.
“She answered every question with a question, combatively, it was not pleasant. Anna Kendrick did the same thing, ‘she’s like okay, this is girl power we are going to team up on the journalist’,” he alleged.
“I got through it, we cut it together, so that I had a couple of nice moments because I don’t want to make anybody else look bad.”
Sometimes it’s not the celebrity that causes issues, but the publicists!
Nelson had a run-in with Reese Witherspoon’s publicist. He said he was so frustrated with her publicist that he left halfway through!
In the mid-2000s Nelson interviewed Reese for her movie Rendition, at that point Reese was a mother to her two eldest children Ava Phillippe and Deacon Phillippe, Nelson asked a question about her being a mother but was shut down after two attempts.
“The woman is a mother, the character is a mother, so I was asking her something mother-related. And somewhere from the back in the dark, a voice comes: ‘Nelson move on to another question!’
“I’m thinking, ‘What, this is Nelson I’m the good guy! I’m not TMZ digging around for dirt! I’m a nice guy! I wanna make you look good, I wanna look good. I’m a team player!'”
He said he tried a second time but was shut down again. Nelson said he gave up.
“You might get four minutes with Reese Witherspoon, I left after two! It was pointless,” he said.
But do not fret, Nelson said that he and Reese have had more interviews since then and she “couldn’t have been sweeter”. Cute!
“We have to remind ourselves that celebrities have bad days too,” he added.
It’s not just female celebrities he’s had sour moments with. Nelson alleged he has had Kevin Spacey and Stanley Tucci “talk down to him” during interviews, too.
He’s also claimed that as Ryan Reynolds, Blake’s husband, has become more famous, he has allegedly become less down to earth. Yikes!
The highly anticipated movie adaptation of Wicked is finally on its way! The Australian premiere took place in Sydney on November 3, sparking excitement among fans for both the film and the arrival of Wicked star Jonathan Bailey. With buzz building, here’s everything we know so far about the film’s Australian release date, plot, and early reviews.
When is the Wicked movie release date in Australia?
The official release date for Wicked in Australia is November 21, 2024, when fans can catch the film in cinemas nationwide. Wicked will launch in two parts, adding to the excitement.
On February 12, lead actress Cynthia Erivo shared with Entertainment Weekly why the two-part release is ideal, saying:
“What’s wonderful about the show is that you get an insight into why this woman becomes the Wicked Witch of the West… With us, you have two movies.”
She adds, “In this first movie, you really get to know [Elphaba] as a young lady and what pushes her to become who she is.”
What is the Wicked movie about?
For those unfamiliar, Wicked is an adaptation of the popular stage musical that reveals the untold backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. The story follows Elphaba, a young woman shunned due to her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl with big ambitions. Their friendship faces challenges when they encounter the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, leading them down divergent paths and ultimately shaping their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Cynthia (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda), Wicked movie. Image: Universal
Who’s in the cast of Wicked?
The film stars an impressive cast:
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
Ariana Grande as Glinda
Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard
Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero
Peter Dinklage as the voice of Dr Dillamond
Director Jon M. Chu, known for In the Heights, leads the project, promising a visually stunning and memorable adaptation.
What are the reviews saying?
Initial reviews are overwhelmingly positive.Variety’s Jazz Tangcay writes, “The world is not ready for how great Wicked is. Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande have gifted us a musical masterpiece that is much more than we could have ever expected.”
Early reviews suggest the adaptation is poised to meet fans’ high expectations.
Is there a trailer for Wicked?
Yes! Universal has released an official trailer for Wicked, offering fans an exciting first look at the magical world of Oz. The trailer teases stunning visuals, powerful performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and iconic moments like Defying Gravity.
With its rich visuals and emotional storytelling glimpsed in the trailer, Wicked is set to be an unforgettable cinematic experience. Fans are counting down to November 21 for the full release!
Who will be the judges for The Voice Australia 2025?
Who will be judging The Voice Australia in 2025? Image: Seven
According to Yahoo Lifestyle, an insider from Channel Seven shared that The Voice judges Kate Miller-Heidke and Adam Lambert are also expected to leave. This has opened up opportunities for new, but familiar, faces. The source reported, “The line-up that Channel Seven wants is Keith Urban, JessicaMauboy, Ronan Keating, and LeAnn Rimes. They’ve all been on the show before, and conversations had started a few months back.”
LeAnn Rimes hints at a return
LeAnn Rimes, who coached 2024 winner Reuben De Melo, recently mentioned her interest in returning. In a Q&A on Instagram, she stated, “I would love to come back. I think it’d be really fun. So hopefully that will happen.” Given her recent win, it’s easy to see why fans would be thrilled at her return for another season.
Ronan Keating’s possible comeback
Woman’s Day recently reported sightings of Ronan Keating in Sydney with his family, adding to speculation of his involvement in 2025. If he does return, it will mark a decade since his last appearance in 2015. Keating’s seasoned music career and experience as a judge are likely to bring nostalgia and a fresh perspective to the panel.
Keith Urban and Jessica Mauboy rumoured to join
Jessica Mauboy was previously a judge from 2021 to 2023, while Keith Urban graced the red chair in 2012, 2021, and 2022. Both bring diverse experience and mentoring styles that have resonated with Australian audiences. Their return would promise an exciting season.
What to expect from The Voice Australia in 2025
If these rumours hold true, The Voice Australia could see a blend of returning icons and popular favourites, creating a well-rounded and competitive judging panel for 2025.
The Block 2024’s co-creator and executive producer, Julian Cress, has given some insight into where Mimi and Kylie stand after the show’s explosive cheating scandal.
ICYMI, Kylie sensationally quit The Block after she overheard her husband, Brad, flirting with their co-star Mimi. Kylie later returned to the renovation show. However, she made it clear to Brad that they were no longer together.
“If I give up, we’d get nothing, so even if it’s ten grand, I’m taking half, and I’m leaving your arse,” she told him.
Kylie and Brad. Image: Nine.
While Kylie has confronted Brad on the show, viewers are yet to see where Mimi and Kylie’s friendship stands after the scandal.
However, Julian revealed that Kylie’s beef wasn’t with Mimi, adding that he believes that the two contestants won’t have issues being around each other at The Block auction.
“They’ve seen each other since – they should be OK,” he told TV Week. “It’s Brad who’ll have to tiptoe around and make sure he’s not in the firing line.”
However, the show’s creator added that he’s not sure whether Kylie and Brad will choose to attend the auction.
“I don’t think Brad knows Kylie enough to predict whether she’ll come. They have a pretty volatile relationship,” he said.
Julian Cress hints that Jesse and Paige will profit from The Block
While Julian was spilling the tea about Brad, Kylie and Mimi, he hinted that Jesse and Paige — who quit The Block in week five — may make a return.
The WA couple chose to leave after Paige struggled with mental health problems, and Victorian sisters Maddy and Charlotte joined the show in their place.
A source previously told Yahoo Lifestylethat Jesse and Paige wouldn’t receive any of the auction profits despite contributing four finished rooms to House One.
Jesse and Paige. Image: Nine.
“Producers have advised them that it is in their contract that they can’t split money with other contestants. The reason being that it promotes collusion and that could affect future seasons,” the source said.
However, Julian told TV Week that Jesse and Paige will receive some form of compensation.
“Maddy and Charlotte will take home whatever profit they make above their reserve. But without going into detail, Jesse and Paige won’t leave the show empty-handed for the work they’d done,” he said.
With just a handful of episodes to go until The Block auctions, we can’t wait to see how everything plays out.
The Melbourne Cup is here once again, with folks likely preparing their outfits for the popular Australian sporting event. If you’re wondering how you can watch the Melbourne Cup in Australia, here’s your guide to doing just that.
While the Melbourne Cup has received much criticism over the years, with concerns raised over animal welfare and gambling habits, it is still a relatively popular event – especially with regard to fashion.
When is the Melbourne Cup in 2024?
Melbourne’s biggest horse racing event is set to take place on November 5 in 2024 at 3pm AEDT.
We’ve broken down the race’s start time according to different Australian time zones below:
In 2024, Nine is the Network that has the rights to the Melbourne Cup in Australia, so you’ll be able to watch the race on Channel 9 and stream it on 9Now.
Coverage is set to kick off on the network from 10am through to 5:30pm.
You can also tune into the Melbourne Cup race over the radio in Australia via networks including ABC, Nine Radio and Triple M.
What is the grand prize for winners of the Melbourne Cup?
Per ESPN, the winner of The Melbourne Cup is set to take home $4.4 million, with trainers getting 10 per cent of the winnings, the jockey receiving 5 per cent, and the owner of the horse taking 85 per cent of the prize.
Who won the Melbourne Cup last year?
In 2023, Without A Fight was the winning horse – trained by Anthony Freedman, with M. Zahra acting as jockey.
Soulcombe was the runner-up with jockey J. Moreira, and Sheraz came in third with jockey B. Mertens.
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My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024’s Simone and Viviana are the fiery Italians who aren’t shy about sharing their opinions or serving up a killer dish.
Simone and Viviana specialise in serving “traditional Italian with a twist” and have already cemented themselves as one of the competition’s front-running teams.
Find out more about the talented home cooks below.
Simone and Viviana on My Kitchen Rules. Image: Seven.
Everything we know about MKR’ Simone and Viviana
How did My Kitchen Rule’s Simone and Viviana meet?
Simone and Viviana have been friends for three years and first met through work.
The pair met when Viviana took a job at Simone’s barber and they instantly hit it off. She now owns her own barber shop, Amarsi Barbers, in Brisbane, and she even cuts Simone’s hair weekly. Talk about full circle!
Meanwhile, Simone has moved on from being a stylist and now owns two restaurants in Brisbane – Scugnizzi Italian Street Food and Doughcraft.
What are their Instagram accounts?
You can snoop into Simone and Viviana’s lives outside of MKR on their Instagram accounts. Simone’s is @simonprest, and Viviana’s is @_.youcancallmeviv_.
Simone and Viviana when they used to work together. Image: Instagram.
How did Simone and Viviana learn to cook?
Both Simone and Viviana are originally from Italy, so good cooking is, quite literally, in their blood!
Simone told Channel 7 that he learnt how to cook from his dad when he was young.
“I learned to cook in my dad’s pizzeria when I was younger, cultivating a passion for food from a young age,” he said.
Viviana added that Simone has taught her to perfect her cooking skills over the years.
“I mostly learned here in Australia when I met Simone. He taught me everything,” she said.
Simone abd Viviana at Danny and Sonia’s Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.
What have Simone and Viviana cooked so far?
During Simone and Viviana’s first Instant Restaurant, which they called Sotto le Stelle (Under the Stars), they scored 74/110 on the 2024 MKR leaderboard. That put them in second place for Instant Kitchens round one.
The pals cooked an entree of Ricotta and Prawn Cannoli Salati entrée, a Tagliatelle Ragu Di Polpo Octopus main, and a Pistachio Tortino for dessert.
At their second Instant Restaurant, the Italian besties scored 104 out of 110 — which was the highest in MKR history.
They served an entree of Beef Tartare with Crumbed Yogurt and Crostini and a main of Prawn and Potato Ravioli with Prawn Bisque. For dessert, they served the table Millefoglie.
At this point, they look like front runners and we can only imagine the delicious meals they’ll dish up MKR JudgesManu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge during their Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.
The Block 2024 has undoubtedly ramped things up for season 20 of the popular renovation show, with five teams vying for the best build on Victoria’s Phillip Island.
But, amongst the renovations, there’s been a whole bunch of drama — the biggest scandal involved some heavy flirting between Brad and Mimi.
While the question of whether Brad and Kylie will now attend the auction (more on that below), it all comes down to which house sells for the highest price during The Block finale auction.
By the end of the season, the dilapidated island holiday park will be transformed into five beautiful family homes.
As always, The Block cast’s hard work will ultimately be judged at the famous finale auction.
The nail-biting event will see the team that sells their renovatedThe Blockhouse for the highest price earn the winning crown, profits on the sale over the reserve, and $100,000 prize money.
The Block 2024 judges. Image: Nine.
When is The Block 2024 auction finale?
Get excited because the date has been officially set for The Block 2024 auction.
Auction day will be filmed on Saturday, November 9 on Phillips Island and will screen at 7pm on Sunday, November 10.
Will there be a team that wins the big bucks like The Block 2023’sSteph and Gian? And a team who’s house passes over at auction, à la Leah and Ash? We can’t wait to find out!
Are Kylie and Brad attending The Block auction?
Kylie and Brad’s relationship is in tatters after Kylie overheard Brad flirting with Mimi. So, viewers have been questioning whether the married (?) couple will be attending the auction day.
Brad gave some insight during an interview with Daily Mail Australia, and, it doesn’t sound too promising.
“That’s something that I am still talking to my wife about, we don’t know what we’re doing,” he said.
“It’s not ruled out, I guess we will see.”
Is The Block auction live?
Nope! The auction is taking place the day before it airs on our television screens.
However, it’s likely that everyone who attends the auction will be required to sign documentation that prevents them from leaking the ending.
The Block 2023 auction. Image: Nine.
How long will The Block 2024 run for?
The Block 2024 kicked off on August 12. As the finale auction airs on November 10, the 2024 season will run for just a smidge under three months.
The Block 2022 andThe Block 2023 ran for 51 episodes each, spanning 13 weeks from early August to early November. The two seasons before that had 50 episodes each and ran over a similar timeframe.
The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mon – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
