Bushnell, whose New York Observer columns and book Sex and the City spawned the iconic series, will be sharing the real-life stories behind the fiction – dishing on inspirations for characters like Mr. Big, her own experiences navigating sex, and dating and friendship in the Big Apple.
Candace Bushnell, creator of Sex and The City, is heading to Australia for her one-woman show. Supplied
“I’m so excited to be coming back to Australia,” Bushnell said.
“I can’t wait to share True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City with my Aussie Sex and the City fans. They’ll hear about the real Mr. Big, my true-life Sex and the City friends and which parts of the show are real . . . or not real. Grab a cosmo and get ready for a lot of laughs.”
The show, which has earned rave reviews in its US and UK runs, traces Bushnell’s remarkable journey from arriving in NYC with just $20 in her pocket to becoming a celebrated cultural icon, with her writing featured everywhere from Vogue to Time Magazine and TV appearances with Oprah.
Candace’s Australian tour kicks off on December 5th at Llewellyn Hall in Canberra, hits the Gold Coast on December 6th, Sydney on December 7th, Melbourne on December 10th, and wraps up in Perth on December 14th.
“I can’t wait to share True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City with my Aussie Sex and the City fans.” Facebook
Mark your calendars because tickets go on sale at 11 am (local time) on June 4th, with a special Telstra Plus member pre-sale at 11 am (local time) on May 31st. Visit tegdainty.com for all the deets.
Whether you’re a die-hard Carrie or a sassy Samantha, the show is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, relive your favourite SATC moments, and dress up in your chicest NYC-inspired outfit.
In the meantime, you can binge every episode of Sex and the City and And Just Like That on BINGE and Foxtel to get primed for Bushnell’s Australian arrival.
True Tales of Sex, Success and SEX AND THE CITYAustralian Tour Dates 2024:
Thursday 5th December – Llewellyn Hall, Canberra Friday 6th December – Star Theatre, Gold Coast Saturday 7th December – Darling Harbour Theatre, Sydney Tuesday 10th December – Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne Saturday 14th December – Riverside Theatre, Perth
Married At First Sight Australia may be done and dusted for 2024, but Married At First Sight NZ is just getting started.
The show follows the same premise as the Australian iteration and sees eight brides and grooms walk down the aisle and marry a stranger.
Fortunately, the series is fast-tracked from New Zealand to Australia to watch the drama unfold.
Samantha. Nine.
When is MAFS NZ on and how can I watch it in Australia?
MAFS NZ will premiere in Australia on Sunday, June 2, and will be available to stream on 9Now. New episodes will drop Sunday to Tuesday.
Who’s in the cast?
The eight brides and grooms walking down the aisle and taking the major leap of faith in this new season are:
Brides: Account Manager/Healing Intuitive, Madeleine (37); Content Creator, Samatha (26); Car Sales Representative, Kara (33); and Marketing Professional, Stephanie (31).
Grooms: Auctioneer and Business Owner, Michael (36); Brewer, Piripi (28); Primary School Teacher, James (31); and Aviation Officer, Nathaniel (30).
Michael. Nine.
Who are the Relationship Experts?
MAFS Australia legend John Aiken will be the relationship expert poised to help brides and grooms find love, while bringing his unique flair of holding participants to account. Aiken will be joined by relationship and sex therapist Jo Robertson, who has over 14 years of experience and will bring a different dynamic to the duo, offering participants practical strategies and conversations about chemistry, intimacy and affection.
“I’m excited to be a part of the fresh relaunch of MAFS NZ,” John said. “After being involved for over a decade with the Australian version, I can now bring all of my lessons and insights to Kiwi singles looking for love.
“I spent a good deal of time growing up in New Zealand and I married a Kiwi, so I feel very connected to the country and its diverse population.”
“MAFS NZ will have the similar mix of drama, love and relationship learning that the audience loves. I think those who tune in will really invest in the couples and watch with interest how they navigate all the challenges.”
Attention, Block fans! While we’re all gearing up for the premiere of The Block 2024, it looks like the producers are already planning ahead for season 21 in 2025.
And the destination? None other than the charming country town of Daylesford, Victoria!
While The Block 2024 is yet to air, moves are already being made for The Block 2025. Nine
Heading Back to the Country
If you’re getting a sense of déjà vu, you’re not alone. Keen observers might remember the buzz back in 2023 about The Block setting up shop in this charming country town.
According toNew Idea, those rumours are resurfacing, and this time, they’ve got some pretty solid evidence to back them up.
A development application, lodged by The Block’s architectural firm and executive producer, Julian Cress, to Hepburn Shire Council and the Minister for Planning, has shed light on the show’s grand plans.
The application, which was given the green light as of December 2023, outlines a proposal to subdivide a block of land at 1 Raglan Street, Daylesford, into “five carbon-neutral, architecturally designed residential dwellings.”
Sounds like the perfect challenge for our favourite renovators!
Image: Group Architects
Location, location, location
The location couldn’t be more perfect, with a Mitre 10 right across the street for easy access to tools and materials.
According to the plans, each home will have identical floorplans with “5 bedrooms, study, living, covered garage, and quality outdoor areas, including heated swimming pool [and] extensive landscaping.”
The exteriors, however, will feature different styles, from natural timber to metal cladding.
Image: Group Architects
The Block’s Victorian legacy
While The Block has filmed in Sydney locations like Bondi, Vaucluse, and Manly, Victoria has hosted the majority of seasons.
Victorian locations include Hampton East, the Macedon Ranges, Hampton, Brighton, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Port Melbourne, South Yarra, Prahran, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Richmond and more recently Phillip Island.
The Block 2024 will take place on Phillip Island.
What About The Block 2024?
The Block 2024 is set to take place on Phillip Island, a stunning location known for its fairy penguin colony.
Originally, Daylesford was slated for the 2024 season, but due to local pushback, Channel Nine shifted gears.
It’s not yet confirmed if the Daylesford homes will be featured in The Block 2025, but the matching Raglan Street address suggests the original 2024 plans might be back on track.
Wednesday night’s Redemption Challenge saw almost all of the eliminated MasterChef Australia contestants return for a second chance at the title. However, fan favourite Steve was noticeably missing.
Steven’s absence was certainly noticed on social media, with fans questioning where he was.
“Is Steve there?” one person commented, while another added, “Where is Steve!?”.
Stephen. MasterChef.
Unfortunately, the Home Cook had to miss the Redemption Challenge because his mum was sick.
“My mother is in hospital and is very unwell,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle in a statement. “My father passed away during Covid, so I need to support my mother and it would be unfair on my family to return to filming with this in mind.”
Stephen had “mixed feelings” when he found out about the Redemption Challenge.
The loveable cook said that he had “quite a few mixed emotions” when he found out that he had the opportunity to return for the Challenge.
“I’m worried because I think what’s going to happen? And, I’m worried about whether I’ll get through it, and what will I have to do?” He said.
He said that while he was upset to be eliminated, he was also overwhelmed when he was told about the second chance opportunity.
“[In the moment] You’re disappointed because you’re not there, then you’re disappointed because you’ve not with your friends, you are disappointed because you’re not in the competition,” he explained.
“But suddenly you think, ‘That pressure is gone’ and it’s great. And then someone says, ‘You could be coming back next week and it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, the pressures back on!”
Stephen. MasterChef.
Who won the Redemption Challenge?
The Redemption Challenge saw nine of the eliminated contestants compete in a cook off. It was Snez and Sav who were judged to have the best dishes. However, Sav won the challenge and she retentered the MasterChef competition.
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
“Coming from the world of soaps in the U.S., it’s back to my first love in the entertainment industry. They pitched me an idea for a character, and I was immediately excited to figure out a way to make it happen. Ramsay Street here I come!”
Neighbours Executive Producer, Jason Herbison teased that Chrishell’s guest role would be a spicy one.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chrishell to the cast of Neighbours. We created a character especially for her and we can’t wait for her to bring the storyline alive. Expect intrigue and surprises – and many implications for the residents of Ramsay Street.”
What is Chrishell’s role on Neighbours?
Chrishell will be joining the show as Yasmin Shields, a glamorous and successful businesswoman in pursuit of an exciting work opportunity.
Chrishell on Selling Sunset. Netflix.
Has Chrishell acted before?
Yup! Chrishell shot to worldwide fame on the popular Netflix show Selling Sunset. However, she worked as an actor since she was 24.
Her first gig was in 2005 and she played as Amanda Dillon in the American daytime soap opera, All My Children. From there she went to star in the ABC crime comedy-drama series, Body of Proof.
In 2013, she joined the popular soap opera, Days of Our Lives, for which she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series.
The explosive third and final part of the Vanderpump Rules season 11 reunion was a non-stop barrage of shocks, confrontations and meltdowns that will go down in Bravo history.
The cast watched the jaw-dropping finale together for the first time, leading to the rawest, most intense moments of the season.
Brace yourself for all the stunning revelations and epic showdowns from a VPR reunion conclusion for the ages.
Part three of the Vanderpump Rules season 11 reunion was nothing short of explosive. Bravo
The Vanderpump Rules Cast are Shown The Final Five Minutes of the Finale
In one of the most pivotal moments of the reunion, the cast was shown the final five minutes of the season finale, which they hadn’t seen before.
As the footage played, a range of emotions crossed their faces – from shock and disgust to embarrassment and tears. Tom Sandoval cringed as he watched himself coldly declare “I love it. It’s good for me” in response to the explosive ending.
Meanwhile, Ariana Madix looked stunned as she witnessed Lala Kent ranting about how Ariana suddenly thought she was “God” after being cheated on.
The usually stoic Katie Maloney got misty-eyed as nostalgic flashbacks from past seasons played.
But the atmosphere turned tense as Lala went off on her tirade and Sandoval delivered his now-notorious last line…
Watching Scheana and Lalas faces as they watch this ending is poetic justice #PumpRules
Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval’s Emotional Confrontation
Former flamesAriana and Sandoval finally had an emotional conversation following the pair’s very public breakup after ten years as a result of Sandoval cheating with Ariana’s former friend and former co-star, Rachel Leviss, last season.
In a teary moment, Ariana made it clear Sandoval’s affair cut deep.
“A lot of what was said was really hurtful,” a tearful Ariana told him. “The hurt that I felt, I felt so deeply…You proved me right. All I want is for you to be away from me. I just want you gone.”
Sandoval apologised, saying “You didn’t deserve that and I’m really sorry from the bottom of my heart, Ariana. I regret it every f–king day. I wear it as a badge of shame.”
This is a very often overlooked aspect of Scandoval. He brought that woman into their home. He dressed as the mistress for Halloween and they were all together. Sandoval put his mistress in Ariana's home, life and face. He was twisted for pushing them to be friends#PumpRulespic.twitter.com/Ik04KmkDim
Lala Kent’s Explosive Rant Against Scheana and Ariana
Lala accused Scheana Shay of privately slamming Ariana and refused to back down in a blistering tirade.
“Scheana, you have said that sh-t to me off-camera. Can we be done?”
“I’m happy Ariana has been catapulted into opportunity. However, I will be damned if one person doesn’t step up to the f–king plate!” she exclaimed before threatening to walk off, adding “I don’t want to do this anymore. This is not fun for me.”
“I’m sorry if I hurt you, but I stand by what I said,” Lala added to a crying Ariana. “I was livid that night. Livid!”
Lala was literally about to walk out of the reunion. Yet she can’t get over Ariana walking out during the finale? Make it make sense. #PumpRules#VPRpic.twitter.com/Ylt97fykI4
Lisa Vanderpump Defends Ariana Walking Out of Filming
When discussing Ariana’s refusal to film with Sandoval in the finale, Lisa Vanderpump – to the surprise of viewers – defended the former against criticism from some castmates.
“If Ariana is walking away, at that point no one can tell me she hasn’t shown up,” Lisa asserted. “She has shown up. If I had been in that situation, I wouldn’t have shown up…Sometimes, it is OK to walk away.”
Between Lala’s anger toward Scheana and Ariana, and Scheana feeling “left out” by Ariana, the future of their decade-long friendship – and that of Vanderpump Rules itself – seems uncertain.
When Andy Cohen asked where Lala stands with Katie Maloney and Ariana now, she bluntly replied, “Yeah, I’m okay with that,” leaving us with more questions than answers about what lies next for the beloved reality series.
Could this VPR friendship be over for good? Bravo
Stream the Vanderpump Rules season 11 Reunion Part Three on Hayu or Binge.
A lot of fan favourites have been eliminated so far on MasterChef Australia 2024, but, luckily, one of them will be returning after the Redemption Challenge.
Perhaps the most exciting episode of the season will see one of the Home Cooks, who already goodbye to their chance of winning Masterchef, will air on May 29 at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Here’s what you can expect!
Who is cooking in the 2024 MasterChef Australia Redemption Challenge?
The promo shows every contestant that’s been eliminated so far, apart from one, and he’s certainly a fan fav.
James, Steph, Jonathan, Khristian, Lily, Lourdes, Juan, Snezana, Stephen and Sav all feature in the promo, but Stephen is nowhere to be seen.
MasterChef. Ten.
Will Steve be returning for the Redemption Challenge?
During an interview with Chattr, Steve said that he had “mixed feelings” about returning for a Redemption Challenge. However, we’ve got our fingers crossed that he’s there and he just wasn’t included in the trailer.
The loveable cook said that he had “quite a few mixed emotions” when he found out that he had the opportunity to return for the Challenge.
“I’m worried because I think what’s going to happen? And, I’m worried about whether I’ll get through it, and what will I have to do?” He said.
He said that while he was upset to be eliminated, he was also overwhelmed when he was told about the second chance opportunity.
MasterChef. Ten.
“[In the moment] You’re disappointed because you’re not there, then you’re disappointed because you’ve not with your friends, you are disappointed because you’re not in the competition,” he explained.
“But suddenly you think, ‘That pressure is gone’ and it’s great. And then someone says, ‘You could be coming back next week and it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, the pressures back on!”
We guess we’ll have to wait and see if Steve shows up to the MasterChef kitchen.
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
If you’re a MasterChef fan, you might have noticed a glaring hole in the TV schedule where the show normally sits on Monday, June 3rd.
And, unfortunately for MC lovers, there won’t be a new episode coming out that day. Instead, Channel 10 will be broadcasting the Matildas v China AFC Women’s Asian Cup at that time.
However, we won’t be missing out on a MasterChef episode next week, as there will be one coming out on Thursday.
MasterChef Australia. Ten.
When is MasterChef on next week?
So, MasterChef Australia episodes will premiere next week on Channel 10 on the following days.
Sunday, June 2 at 7pm.
Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30pm
Who’s left MasterChef 2024 so far?
We’re a month into MasterChef Australia, and already quite a few fan favourites have left. This season has seen James, Steph, Jonathan, Khristian, Lily, Lourdes, Juan, Snezana, Stephen and Sav be eliminated so far.
MasterChef Australia. Ten.
Who’s tipped to win MasterChef 2024?
MasterChef Australia is in its sixteenth season and while there are a number of contestants bringing the heat, betting odds indicate that the winner has already leaked.
There’s one front clear runner and her name may not come as too much of a surprise to viewers.
Nat Thaipun, who won the Immunity Pin in the first challenge of the season, is tipped to take out the entire competition.
At the time of writing, Nat has odds of $1.50, the lowest return of any contestants, meaning that the most amount of money has been bet on her to win.
Technically, betting odds cannot be tied to information about the show, however, in the past they’ve given a good indication of who will win.
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
Married at First Sight’sJack Dunkley and Tori Adams are the unlikely couple who came out of the experiment thriving – and now they’re talking about having kids.
Yup, Jack and Tori have not only moved in together but have already made some serious plans for their future.
During a question and answer session on Instagram, Jack dropped some juicy tidbits, including his and Tori’s baby plans.
A follower asked Jack if he was planning on having “babies anytime soon?”
“Tori and I are happy building the life we want to lead atm. Many things we wish to accomplish first. I’ve said 2 years,” he replied.
Tori and Jack. MAFS.
Jack confirmed that he did, in fact, have family at his MAFS wedding
On top of the baby bombshell, Jack shared some other interesting revelations during the Q&A sesh.
A follower asked him why he didn’t have family and friends at his televised wedding to Tori, and Jack confirmed that his mum, dad, and sisters were there, but they weren’t shown.
“I did indeed have family at my wedding,” he began. “We shot for two hours with my mother and my father, who were a beautiful couple that I look up to 40 years of marriage. I got ready with them before our wedding.”
“My eldest sister Narelle, bless her heart. She did a really beautiful speech and took the p((s out of me, it was f**king hilarious. However, to no fault of our own, you don’t really see a lot of it, and it’s confusing. You do wonder where they are, but trust me, they were there.”
Tori and Jack. MAFS.
Jack addressed whether he’ll create an OnlyFans account with Tori
Many contestants from previous seasons of MAFS have gone on to have on to have successful careers as OnlyFans content creators. Among them are Dom Carlarco, Olivia Frazer, Jessika Power, Tamara Joy and Hayler Vernon.
During the Instagram Q&A, Jack was asked if he and Tori are planning on making an account.
“Better ask Tori, she’s the boss. Babe…?” He coyly replied.
Dream Home is the new feel-good reality TV show that’s captivated Australia – and left fans wondering when they can get their next dose.
Unfortunately for those viewers, the show isn’t on every night, however, the good news is that there’s a good chunk of Dream Home episodes being delivered weekly.
Here’s when Dream Home airs in Australia.
The cast. Seven.
When is Dream Home on and how can I watch it?
The Dream Home premiere kicked off on Sunday, May 26th at 7pm on Channel Seven and Seven Plus. Going forward from there, new episodes will air on Sundays at 7pm, and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
Who’s in the Dream Home 2024 cast?
The cast is made up of six teams of everyday Aussies. Four of the teams are couples, while the other two teams are made up of siblings. You can find out more about all of the contestants here.
Who are the judges and host?
A trio of expert judges – Lana Taylor of Three Birds Renovations, top buyer’s agent Simon Cohen and award-winning interior designer Rosie Morley – will critique and score each new space in the renovated homes.
The show is hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
Dr Chris Brown, Hannah and Jonny. Seven.
Is there a prize?
Yes, the teams are broken up into two groups, and each group will take turns at renovating different contestants’ houses. After every renovation, the judges will award the team’s scores for their work. Whoever has the highest score at the end will receive a cash prize of $100,000.
However, it’s not just the winner who comes out of triumphant. Each team will also receive a fully renovated house – which means both members of the team will benefit for the couples, but with the sibling teams, only one of their houses will be renovated.
Is this the first season of Dream Home?
It sure is.
Watch Dream Home on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays – Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
MasterChef Australia front-runner Sav Perera was eliminated from the competition after failing to recreate Darren Purchese’s Cherry Blossom dessert, and fans on Twitter weren’t happy about it.
Throughout the competition, Sav has repeatedly impressed the judges with her flavoursome creations, but all it took was a less-than-stellar performance at the Elimination to see her gone from the show.
However, fortunately for Sav (and her legion of fans on social media), she was sent home right before the Redemption Cook, which will see one of the eliminated cooks rejoin the competition.
Regardless, fans are still super annoyed that she was sent packing, and vented their frustration on Twitter.
James Kennedy and his savage insults are back in part three of The Vanderpump Rules Reunion, and if you’re in Australia you can watch it at the same time as the US.
Yup, all of the gang’s dramas will come to a head in the explosive final instalment for season 11.
If you’re hoping to catch the drama as soon as it’s released, here’s how you can tune in in Australia.
Vanderpump Rules reunion part three airs on May 29.
How can you watch it in Australia?
The Vanderpump Rules season 11 three-part reunion episodes will be available to stream only on Hayu on the following dates:
Part 1 on May 15
Part 2 on May 22
Part 3 on May 29
Who’s in the Reunion?
Host Andy Cohen is joined by Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, and Brock Davies
What happened in the Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part One and Two?
The Vanderpump Rules Season 11 reunion has been overflowing with drama.
Episode one saw Scheana and Lala express their frustrations with Ariana’s boundaries, but she still refused to play along with ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval’s redemption arc.
The real fireworks, however, started when Andy Cohen brought up the living arrangements between Ariana and Tom, who are now living separately.
Ariana revealed she’s spending most of her time in NYC and renting an Airbnb when in LA.
In episode two, the drama continued to escalate.
Lala stirred the pot in an attempt to create issues between Ariana and Katie, leading to a heated argument between the frenemies.
Lala accused Katie of not being “100 per cent authentic” on camera, which Katie strongly denied, saying she wouldn’t be told what to think or feel.
The reunion also saw Scheana revealing that Sandoval made a move on her while he was still with Kristen Doute, and Lala accused Schwartzof gaslighting Jo Wenberg during their situation-ship.
Oh, James also took down Sandoval with a delightfully scathing rant, before telling the wannabe rockstar to “eat a d***k”, to which Sandoval replied, “No, you eat a d**k, dude!”
Whew! If this is just what we’ve seen so far, the third and final VPR Reunion episode will undoubtedly be a doozy!
Stream the Vanderpump Rules season 11 Reunion Part Three on Hayu from May 29.
Farmer Wants a Wife season 14 resident ‘villain’ Karli Hinkley has surprised fans by debuting her new off-screen relationship with another farmer.
In case you missed it, Karli’s time on the FWAW was tumultuous. Farmer Bert famously departed the dating series early after telling his three remaining Ladies, Karli, Caitlin, and Brooke, that he had decided to leave the show solo.
Karli Hinkley’s Journey From Drama to Romance
Despite Karli’s failed romance with the pineapple farmer, she’s now found love with her new beau Mitchell Gorman – who just so happens to work in the potato industry.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday (May 25), the 32-year-old hard-launched her new relationship with a slew of snaps alongside Mitch, whom she described as the “love of my life”.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Mitch is a “Senior Agronomist with a demonstrated history of working in the potato industry.” Looks like girly’s got a type!
Fans and Friends React to Karli’s New Relationship
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support from friends, fellow contestants, and fans.
Comments like “So happy for you Karli!! ❤️” and “You find another farmer👌❤️❤️❤️” flooded her social media, while the more salty fans questioned her moving on from Farmer Bert so quickly post-show.
“Wait. What? Weren’t you publicly declaring your love for a pineapple dude a minute ago?” one commenter sniped, while another added, “That didn’t take long after you were so in love with Bert 🤔”
Haters gonna hate, it seems!
Karli Hinkley failed to find love with Farmer Bert in season 14 of Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven
Why Did Farmer Bert Leave FWAW?
Despite many believing Karli had it in the bag to win Farmer Bert’s heart this season, she and her fellow Ladies were left shocked when he revealed he would be exiting the show prematurely.
“Coming into this experience, I was looking for someone to share my life with,” Bert said in the episode.
“I think all the girls are wonderful, but I don’t have what it takes to be in a relationship right now. I just don’t have the emotional time to be the person that people are deserving of. That’s the reality of it.”
Farmer Bert chose to Leave FWAW early this season. Seven
There’s a whole batch of new faces that make up the Below Deck Mediterranean season nine cast, and it looks as though they’re going to cause some chaos.
Captain Sandy Yawn and Chief Stew Aesha Scott are the only two Below Deck alum returning for the new instalment.
Joining them will be a complete new deck team, as well as some fresh stews under Aesha, and a chef that’s never been on Below Deck before.
Meet the cast of Below Deck Mediterranean season nine.
Sandy – Captain
Aesha – Chief stew
Gael – Deckhand
Bri – Stew
Elena – Stew
Iain – Bosun
Jonathan – Chef
Joe
Nathan – Deckhand
Stream Below Deck Mediterranean season nine from June 4 on Hayu.
Golden couple Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo are still going strong, and the Married At First Sight groom has shared an update about when he’s moving to the Gold Coast.
Through the 2024 season of MAFS, Ridge reiterated that he was willing to move from his home of Sydney to the Gold Coast, where Jade and her daughter Victoria live.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at Australian Fashion Week, Ridge revealed the exact date he’s moving to Queensland.
“Your man’s moving up the Gold Coast. I’ll see you on the 28th on the Goldie,” he said.
Ridge and Jade at Fashion Week. Instagram.
Jade added: “I am looking forward to Ridge moving in, yes.”
When asked if Jade had room for Ridge at her house when he moves up to the GC, she confirmed she did have “space for Ridge”. Meanwhile, the Psychiatric Nurse quipped: “She’s got a room for me, as Jack Dunkley] would say to Tori [Adams]“.
Did Ridge move to the Gold Coast?
Yup, in fact, Ridge was two days ahead of schedule with his move.
Ridge shared a gallery of photos including pics of him celebrating his last night in Sydney, and selfie with Jade alongside a car packed with all of his belongings.
“Last night saying bye to my nearest and dearest before making the move up to the GC,” he wrote in the caption.
Jade and Ridge are the only other originally MAFS couple apart from Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams who are still together.
The mum-of-one told Daily Mail Australia that her and Ridge’s relationship has been thriving since leaving the experiment.
“We have enjoyed it. It’s crazy busy with everyday activities and everyday life and events here and there. So it’s been good,” she said.
Ridge and Jade. Instagram.
Jade and Ridge’s big relationship move
Jade and Ridge have headed off on two holidays together since filming of MAFS wrapped. The first of which, they went to Bali with some friends. The second holiday they decided to make a family affair.
Both Ridge and Jade took to their respective Instagram accounts to share a sneak peek at their family getaway.
Ridge shared a photo of himself, Jade and Victoria posing by the hotel pool, and captioned it: First fam holiday ✅.”
Ridge, Jade and Victoria. Instagram.
Meanwhile, Jade also shared two snaps from the holiday, but neither featured her daughter. However, it’s obvious that one of the photos was taken at the same pool as Ridge’s pic.
Former Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has shared an emotional update on her ongoing battle with stage three colon cancer.
Known for her roles on both the Australian and UK versions ofMAFS, the 52-year-old has opened up about her diagnosis, the challenging journey through treatment, and her hope to raise awareness about the often overlooked symptoms of the serious condition.
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has opened up about her cancer battle. Instagram
Mel Schilling Opens Up About ‘Tough’ Cancer Battle
Speaking to The Mirror, Mel reflected on the past six months, admitting, “It’s getting tough now. I’m about halfway through and it’s getting hard.
“Feeling fatigued and nauseous is a bigger part of my everyday life. It feels like I’m hungover or pregnant every day, which is not fun.”
Despite undergoing gruelling chemotherapy, Mel remains remarkably positive and determined, bolstered by the unwavering support of her husband Gareth and their nine-year-old daughter, Maddie.
The family has now settled permanently in South West London, with Mel revealing she began chemotherapy on the same day they moved house.
“In true ‘me’ fashion, the day we moved was the day I started chemotherapy. I don’t do things by halves,” she told the publication.
MAFS expert Mel Schilling and her daughter, Maddie. Instagram
Mel’s Tough Road to Diagnosis
Mel’s journey to diagnosis was fraught with challenges. Initially misdiagnosed twice, she experienced severe symptoms while filming MAFS last year.
“The last quarter of 2023, I was in Australia filming MAFS and there was a crossover with filming in the UK so I had to fly back and forth,” she said.
“That was hard because it’s a long flight, so you’ve got the tiredness and the jet lag and I’m 52! My body was complaining about all the long-haul flights and I thought that’s all it was.”
However, her condition worsened with rapid weight loss and a loss of appetite.
“My digestive system packed to a halt and I started having stomach pain. I wasn’t paying attention to my body because I was so busy.
“Once I got home, I realised I hadn’t eaten anything in around a week and I hadn’t been to the toilet in three weeks. I’d lost over a stone in weight and I was on a liquid diet by this point,” Mel explained.
A gastroenterologist eventually discovered a five-centimetre tumour in her colon through a CT scan – which the star humorously named ‘Terry’.
Since then, Mel has undergone successful keyhole surgery to remove the tumour and completed five rounds of chemotherapy.
Mel has now completed five rounds of chemotherapy. Instagram
Will Mel Schilling Return To MAFS Australia?
While she’s set to return to Oz later this year to film the newest season of MAFS after shooting for the UK franchise, Mel revealed she “doesn’t miss’ the land Down Under.
“The UK is home now. I still get my Aussie fix when I go over there for work, but I actually don’t miss it,,” Mel revealed.
“It sounds a cliche but, for me, home is wherever Gareth and Maddie are. As a family, we have travelled a lot together, we love to go places and we love adventures. Wherever they are, that’s my foundation.”
One of the biggest bombshells dropped at the Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 reunion was Farmer Bert revealing that he was in contact with his eliminated Lady Caitlin Crank.
Bert left FWAW single and broke the news to his three remaining Ladies Caitlin, Karli and Brooke that he was leaving the farm alone.
However, Bert revealed at the Reunion that he’d met up with Caitlin since filming wrapped.
“I had to get some tackle, and of course, Caitlin was there working,” he told the host Samantha Armytage.
When she asked Bert if there was any chance of “rekindling the romance that was there” with Caitlin, he responded coyly.
“I don’t know what the future holds, but there’s always a chance,” he said.
Caitlin reveals whether she’s dating Farmer Bert
Unfortunately, for Bert and Caitlin stans, the NDIS worker has taken to Instagram to confirm that she and Bert aren’t together.
“[I have] had a lot of questions about Bert and I. We still contact each other but only as friends, I wish him nothing but the best at finding his special person,” she wrote in a story.
“The show was filmed late last year and while viewers will have their own ideas on who he might have genuinely liked they will be surprised to know he has been romancing one girl who had already left,” a source told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia.
The insider added that Bert was “strong-armed into letting her go [by producers].”
“Farmer Bert is a good guy, and he will have no problems finding someone once the show finishes,” a close friend told the publication. “But he has gotten closer to Lauren and they have been keeping things quiet. I’d say he was fed up with production, and knew he made a mistake letting her leave and was waiting to reconnect.”
However, Lauren has since squashed those rumours.
“I know this will be disappointing for some to hear, but we are not together. Though Bert and I still talk and are friends, we have not seen each other since I left the farm that night,” she wrote on Instagram.
Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Netflix’s latest K-drama, The 8 Show.
With its intense twists, social satire, and edge-of-your-seat drama, the eight-episode Squid Game–esque dark comedy and thriller is a series you don’t want to miss.
Here’s everything you need to know about your next binge-watch, The 8 Show.
Get ready for Netflix’s latest K-drama, The 8 Show. Netflix
Official Synopsis
Welcome to The 8 Show, where time is money—literally.
Eight strangers, all in dire straits, find themselves locked in a mysterious building. Here, they become contestants on a reality show where every second counts.
A massive countdown clock ticks away as contestants scramble to figure out the hidden rules to increase their time and, consequently, their cash prize.
The catch? They must keep entertaining the audience to extend their time.
The game is designed to be anything but fair, creating frustration and conflict among the contestants.
With social disparities and increasing pressure, it’s no wonder they start to turn on each other. And with a rule that if anyone dies, everyone loses their money, the tension is palpable.
This slow-burn series, based on webtoons by Bae Jin-soo, dives deep into the vulnerabilities exposed by a hyper-capitalist society and is bound to be your next Netflix obsession.
The 8 Show premieres on Netflix on June 14. Lee Jae-hyu—Netflix.
When will The 8 Show be released and how can you watch it?
Grab the popcorn! The 8 Show is now available on Netflix as of May 17.
As a Netflix Original, the series will be available exclusively on the platform.
Who is in the cast?
The ensemble cast of The 8 Show includes Ryu Jun-yeol (The Night Owl, The King) as Bae Jin-su, Chun Woo-hee (Unlocked, The Wailing) as Eighth Floor,Park Jeong-min (Time to Hunt, Deliver Us From Evil) as Seventh Floor, Lee Zoo-young (Believer 2) as Second Floor,Park Hae-joon (12.12: The Day) as Sixth Floor.
Also among the cast are Bae Seong-woo (The Swindlers, The King) as First Floor, Lee Yul-eum (Nevertheless) as Fourth Floor, and Moon Jeong-hee (The Limit) as Fifth Floor
Under the direction of Han Jae-rim, known for The Face Reader and The King, these actors are bound to bring about outstanding performances in The 8 Show.
Chun Woo-hee. Netflix
Is there a trailer?
Yes, there is! The trailer for The 8 Show was released on May 2. You can watch the trailer below.
The 8 Show premieres globally on Netflix on 14 June 2024.
Farmer Dustin’s Final Pick has been one of the biggest cliffhangers this FWAW season, and it wasn’t obvious if he’d choose to leave the show with Sophie or Anna.
Unlike some of the other Farmers who had a clear front runner, Dustin built a strong foundation with both of the Ladies.
However, it was ultimately Sophie that Dustin chose, leaving Anna heartbroken upon learning of his decision.
Sophie was delighted to hear that she was Dustin’s Final Pick, but are they still together now?
Here’s everything we know about the future of Dustin and Sophie’s relationship.
Farmer Dustin and Sophie. Seven.
Are Farmer Dustin and Sophie still together?
During the FWAW reunion, Dustin and Sophie delighted fans by confirming they are still very much together.
Despite Sophie initially putting the brakes on their relationship over Dustin’s fixer-upper cottage, cheekily referred to as the ‘boy’s house,’ they have since managed to work things out, with Dustin promising, “I’ll I’ll do what I’ve got to do to get make sure she’ll come.”
“I don’t know if we would pass a health and safety inspection,” Sophie laughed.
Despite their brief time apart, Dustin confirmed during the reunion, “Yes, we are still together.”
Asked by Sam if this farmer had successfully found a wife, Dustin gushed, “Sam, I think this farmer has found a wife.”
Sophie added, “I am very happy and still in love and excited to see what the future holds.”
We love a happily ever after!
Is an engagement on the cards for Farmer Dustin and Sophie?
In a recent chat with Woman’s Day, Sophie revealed more about the lovebirds’ post-show life.
“We said ‘I love you’ straight after the show finished,” she dished.
Dustin added, “We’ve just slotted back into normal life. It’s been so lovely to witness how our relationship is outside of the show.”
Sophie has been spending weeks at a time on Dustin’s farm and plans to move in permanently after the netball season.
Joking about their future, she said, “If that goes well, there will be a diamond ring!” to which Dustin playfully replied, “Oh will there?” before adding the pair hope to have children “sooner, rather than later.”
They’ve even brought the love onto social media, with Sophie recently reflecting on six months with her beau.
“‘Just see what happens…’ ⏩ the last 6 months with you ❤️,” she wrote.
Anna, Dustin’s runner-up commented, “Ooh I love this 💛 so much happiness 🥹.” Cute!
After meeting Sophie and Anna’s family and friends, Dustin sat them down individually to reveal his final decision.
Some viewers were left devastated with Dustin broke the news to fan favourite Anna that she wasn’t the one for him.
“From the start, we got along so well,” he began. “But, unfortunately, my heart is leading me another way and I’m so sorry.”
“You’re one of the best people I’ve ever met, I have so much respect for you,” he added
Anna took the heartbreaking news with grace, and told Dustin that he’s a “really wonderful guy.”
“You’ve thrown yourself so wholeheartedly into this experience, and I’m really glad that you found what you’re looking for,” she told him.
Farmer Dustin and Anna. Seven.
Farmer Dustin’s decision
Relief instantly flushed over Sopie’s face. “That makes me really happy to hear, and like I said, I am falling in love with you,” she replied.
Next up was Sophie, who was Dustin’s Final Pick.
“There was a real, immediate connection between us both,” he told her. “Sophie, I’m in love with that small-town girl from Rand, and I can’t start to start out life back on the land.”
Farmer Dustin and Sophie. Seven.
Farmer Dustin and Sophie aren’t allowed to reveal their official relationship status until the Reunion airs. However, a recent interview with Dustin suggested that he’d found a last love.
During a chat with New Idea, the Farmer said that his family were initially nervous about him appearing on the show, but “now after this all happened, they’re all pretty happy”.
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Then, Farmer Todd came along part way through the season, and he was tasked with picking from eight beautiful Ladies.
Of course, while all of the Ladies on Farmer Wants A Wife 2024 are amazing in their own ways, the Farmers are only able to pick one to ride off into the sunset with.
Now that the Reunio has aired, we know which Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 couples are still together!
Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven.
Farmer Dustin and Sophie
Unlike some of the other Farmers who had a clear front runner,Dustin built a strong foundation with both of the Ladies.
However, it was ultimately Sophie that Dustin chose, leaving Anna heartbroken upon learning of his decision.
Sophie was delighted to hear that she was Dustin’s Final Pick, but are they still together now?
The new couple aren’t allowed to reveal their official relationship status until the Reunion airs. However, a recent interview with Dustin suggested that he’d found a last love.
During a chat with New Idea, the Farmer said that his family were initially nervous about him appearing on the show, but “now after this all happened, they’re all pretty happy”.
And that inkling turned out to be true because, at the reunion, Dustin and Sophie confirmed they were still together.
Verdict: Yes, Dustin and Sophie are together.
Farmer Todd and Daisy
Farmer Todd and Daisy had a very tumultuous journey on Farmer Wants A Wife, but eventually love prevailed and the couple left the show together.
It’s been a few months since filming wrapped, and things look very promising for Todd and Daisy’s relationship.
While the couple aren’t able to confirm that they’re still together until the FWAWReunion airs, signs indicate that they’ve made it in the real world.
The love birds follow one another on Instagram, and at around the time the show finished filming, Daisy shared a video of her on what looked a lot like a Farm. The post has since been deleted, which is… suss!
Alas, the worst kept secret was confirmed at the reunion, with Todd and Daisy unsurprisingly revealing that they’re still together.
In the time between the finale and the Reunion, Daisy moved to Todd’s farm, and the two are smitten with one another.
“I’m definitely in love with this girl,” Todd said before kissing Daisy.
“I’m very, very much in love with this man,” she replied.
Verdict: Yes, Daisy and Todd are still together.
Farmer Dean and Teegan
Farmer Dean pulled a Farmer Andrew (from 2023) and decided that he’d found his forever love before he’d finished eliminating the Ladies one by one.
After building a strong connection with Teegan, Dean knew that she was the one for him and promptly sent Bella and Tiffany home before asking Teegan to join him on his farm.
Thankfully, Teegan accepted the invite and told her Farmer that she was “falling in love” with him.
Of course, the show was filmed months ago, so fans are wondering if the couple made it in the real world. Both Teegan and Dean have stayed relatively tight-lipped about whether they’re still together, however, they follow one another on Instagram – which is a great sign.
A little worryingly though, Teegan posted a non-commital post about her and Dean’s relationship once their final episode aired.
“What a ride! Ending our journey on Farmer Wants a Wife with a very full heart. Wouldn’t want to have done it with anyone else! Thanks to everyone who has supported us along the way!” She penned.
On top of that, Teegan’s been posting stories and photos on Instagram for the past few months that show her at numerous music events and festivals, which… didn’t like very country-like.
And, it wasn’t the happily-ever-after that Farmer Dean had hoped for, as he and Teegan revealed that they had split up at the Reunion.
Teegan moved to the farm, however, after a short time together Teegan ended the relationship.
“We decided to go our separate ways,” Dean explained. “It was definitely a bit of a shock.”
Teegan added: “It was my decision. Coming into the experience you expect a farmer to work a lot but I think my expectations were a little different to what it was.”
Verdict: No, Teegan and Dean are not together.
Teegan. Instagram.
Farmer Tom
Farmer Tom and Sarah. Seven.
Farmer Tom was the second Farmer to pick his final Lady, and he left the show in a relationship with Sarah.
Farmer Tom broke the news to his runner up Krissy, who was left blindsided.
“I did not see this coming, I had to kind of back it and believe it. I was obviously pretty confident in that connection,” Krissy said through tears after Tom broke the news.
“I’m shocked it takes a lot to be vulnerable with someone and get to that point where you’re open to it,” she added.
After letting Krissy down, Tom told Sarah he wanted to spend his future with her, and the couple said “I love you” to one another for the first time.
Both Tom and Sarah stayed quiet about their relationship status after their final episode aired. However, at the Reunion they confirmed that they were still together.
Unfortunately, the couple have split up since the Reunion with filmed, with Sarah confirming the sad news on her Instagram.
Farmer Bert left the show alone, however, he revealed at the reunion that he’s been in touch with one his eliminated Ladies, Caitlin.
Farmer Joe
Farmer Joe ended his journey with Sarah.
“Sarah, from the moment I first saw you walking up to me, in that yellow dress, you took my breath away,” he told her during the finale.
“I love the person you are, I love how strong and determined you are and how uncompromising you are in what you want to achieve.”
“I don’t have all the answers for us but I do see myself falling for you in the future. I want to tackle the future with you,” he continued. “I’m looking for someone who doesn’t need me but wants me. So, Sarah do you want me?”
Of course, Sarah was missing from former FWAW couple Jess and Andrew’s wedding. Considering that Joe was a bridesmaid and considering it took place in March 2024, which was just a few months after filming wrapped, fans were concerned that things had gone south for the couple.
However, Farmer Joe has since made it very clear that he and Sarah are still together.
“Sarah and I are still together,” the Farmer told the Canberra Times on May 23.
“There’s been a bit of a backlash, a lot of media saying that we’re not and all the rest of it.
“We’ve definitely had our ups and downs, we’ve had trials and tribulations, like anyone else. I think it’s been exacerbated by the whole experience which we had to go through.”
Prior to that, another promising sign for the future of the FWAW couple’s relationship was a post shared by Sarah the morning after the finale.
She posted a photo of her and Joe snuggled up in bed together. “Fun fact: My favourite movie is ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’, so I wore this dress as a good omen. Can confirm I didn’t lose the guy in 10 days 💛 (According to the rumours it was 11 😉)” She captioned the photo.
