Married at First Sight Australia 2024‘s Richard Sauerman is leaving Andrea Thompson in his rearview, as he debuts his new girlfriend online.
While he and Andrea kicked off the 11th season of the marriage experiment as one of the strongest couples, their romance took a turn when Richard claimed his bae was letting past relationship trauma affect their experience.
Now, it seems the 62-year-old is leaving MAFSbehind, taking to Instagram to reveal he has a new bae.
The South African-born TV groom shared a mirror selfie of himself and his new partner, Margie Johan, captioned: “Date nite [sic] — looking weirdly like twins.”
Richard Sauerman and Margie Johan. Instagram.
And we’ve gotta hand it to them, the matching jackets and glasses are very matchy-matchy!
Fans react to Married at First Sight‘s Richard Sauerman’s new girlfriend
In the comment section, many of Richard’s followers wished him and Margie well.
“Loved you on MAFS Richard. A true gentleman. Wishing you both all the happiness you deserve,” one fan penned.
Another wrote: “Really hope your dreams come true, it was hard watching MAFS. Wishing only great things for you.”
“Beautiful Richie!!!” a third expressed. “All the best, everyone deserves to be happy. Good on you.”
How long have Richard Sauerman and Margie Johan been dating?
While it’s unknown when Richard and Margie began dating, photos of the couple appeared on Margie’s Instagram as early as April 18, 2024.
The first snap was a smiling selfie simply captioned with a heart emoji.
Meanwhile, other pics of Richard and Margie were captioned, “my heart” and “a wonderful human”.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023‘s Claire Nomarhas has revealed why her second-chance romance with My Kitchen Rules‘ Pat Calleja recently ended.
ICYMI: After her sh*tshow of a marriage to Jesse Burfordduring last year’s marriage experiment, Claire rekindled her relationship with Pat, whom she dated for two years before appearing on MAFS.
The MKRcook, who took on the show with “frenemy” Bianca Braun in 2019, is also the brother of former The Blockcontestant Tom Calleja.
Pat Calleja and Claire Nomarhas. Instagram.
Per PEDESTRIAN.TV, Claire has been a tad absent from social media in recent months.
Taking to Instagram with a Q&A in June, she admitted she “took a huge step back” from sharing her life.
“I’ve gone through a breakup, had to find a new home, trying to balance work and my mental health and it was super hard,” she confessed to her followers.
“I didn’t really know how to navigate it in private let alone publicly so I just kinda disappeared.”
MAFS‘ Claire Nomarhas sheds light on her split from My Kitchen Rules‘ Pat Calleja
Assuring fans she’s “in one of the best places” mental health-wise, Claire went on to explain what went down in the demise of her relationship.
According to the former TV bride, a “lack of communication” was a “killer” for her and Pat.
“You have to constantly work on yourselves as individuals and put in effort to the relationship for each other,” she wrote on her Story.
Pat and Claire. Instagram.
“We stopped doing that somewhere along the way and when you become complacent romance dies.”
Claire also said it’s important for couples to have an “alignment with goals” and life plans.
“I realise now how much I value being with someone who has the same mindset as me,” she dished, adding that Pat is “a great human”.
“Just not my human.”
Claire Nomarhas reveals there’s a new beau “on her radar”
Chatting to PEDESTRIAN.TV, Claire admitted that “there is someone on [her] radar”.
“There is a man, actually,” she confessed. “He’s always had love for me and we’ve been spending a lot of time together. He’s kind of showing me how it should’ve looked.”
Letting it slip that Pat didn’t really take her on dates, Claire told the outlet it’s nice to “feel special” in this budding relationship.
“Watch this space, I think there’s something blossoming there for sure.”
Jude Law has revealed he took keeping his new film Firebrand authentic into his own hands, revealing the “stinky method” he used to stay in character.
The movie follows Law‘s portrayal of Henry VIII during the final months of his rule over England, delving into the conflicts between him and his wife, Katherine Parr, played by Alicia Vikander.
However, it seems playing the king’s love interest might not have been an easy feat for Vikander.
Jude Law as Henry VIII. Roadside Attraction.
Speaking to Peopleat Firebrand‘s Tribeca Film Festival premiere, Law detailed that he doused himself in a perfume comprised of blood and faeces scents — A.K.A. the “stinky method”.
Gross!
Why did Jude Law wear the perfume?
According to the actor, the film’s director Karim Aïnouz “creates what [he] call[s] a 360-degree environment to acting,” which allows the actors to feel completely immersed in the “world” of the film.
“The scent was a big part [of the world-building],” he explained.
“I learned that Henry had this stench because of his rotten legs and I just thought it’d be an interesting addition for those around me who had to fawn over him and do his every desire [while] also sort of holding back this retch.”
Jude Law and Alicia Vikander. Roadside Attraction.
The Holiday star first mentioned the perfume technique in May 2023 at the Cannes Film Festival.
At the time, he said he began wearing small doses of the stench. However, “when Karim got ahold of it, it just became a spray-fest”.
What other ways was the Firebrand set kept authentic?
Aside from Law’s perfume, the Firebrand set was kept authentic to the time period in several other ways.
He explained to People that they would leave windows open so the set would become “very cold, so we’d wrap up in our furs”.
Plus, there were “always animals present, which was true to the time”.
MasterChef Australia 2024 viewers are feeling a tad short-changed after noticing a glaring missing detail in a recent episode.
During the June 17 instalment, iconic chef Nagi Maehashi — A.K.A. RecipeTin Eats — made a guest judging appearance, which was met with total excitement from fans and contestants alike.
The best-selling cookbook author was flooded with praise on social media. Namely, for her warmth and positivity towards the amateur cooks.
Nagi Maehashi. Ten.
Yet despite the adoration for Nagi, fans shared their disappointment that her 11-year-old golden retriever, Dozer, wasn’t present.
The dog serves as Chief Recipe Tester at RecipeTin Eats HQ, and is typically glued to his owner’s side.
The Block 2023‘s Eliza and Liberty Paschke are trading in their hard hats for hard truths in Channel Nine’s Do You Want To Live Forever?.
The Adelaide-born sisters became fast favourites during last year’s renovation competition and now, fans have spied them in the debut episode of former A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw‘s new medical show.
The four-part series follows four Aussie pairings as they put their lifestyle and habits to the test to uncover the key to a longer, healthier life.
Liberty and Eliza Paschke. Nine.
In the first episode, which aired on June 17, Eliza and Liberty watched as computer effects displayed what they’d potentially look like in their late 80s and 90s.
They also underwent a series of physical and cognitive tests under the watchful eye of Dr Nick Coatsworth. These determined how strong they really are, both mentally and physically.
Eliza at 83 years old (L) and Liberty at 90 years old (R). Nine.
What is Eliza Paschke’s biological age?
Eliza, who is 37 years old, was shocked upon the revelation that her biological age is 42.
The former assistant of Andy Lee was told that her binge drinking on a night out was impacting the longevity of her life.
Her lack of exercise and fast food consumption is also taking its toll.
“For me, I was just sitting around, to change my habits, because I know my issues. I’m very well aware, but it’s just not being a lazy a**. It’s actually doing something about it,” Eliza admitted.
Eliza. Nine.
What is Liberty Paschke’s biological age?
Meanwhile, 35-year-old health nut Liberty was relieved to discover her body is younger, coming in at 33.
However, her stress-prone personality has impacted her brain function.
Liberty. Nine.
“I was surprised by the stress thing, because I knew I was quite a stress head, but not quite to that level where it’s actually impacting my memory and my cognitive functions too. Like, that’s scary to me,” she confessed.
As the series progresses, Eliza and Liberty will spend 12 weeks changing their lifestyles to learn whether they can improve their physical and mental health.
Watch Do You Want To Live Forever? Monday nights on Nine and 9Now.
MasterChef Australia star Sumeet Saigal‘s success has only continued after winning a “life-changing opportunity” during the 2024 season.
During the June 7 episode of the hit cooking competition, the remaining home cooks were tasked with creating a “fusion sauce” for guest judge Curtis Stone.
While the winning sauce would land the lucky contender a spot in the top 10, they’d also win a once-in-a-lifetime deal to have their creation sold in Coles stores nationwide.
It was Sumeet who out-sauced her co-stars with her InTALIAN Simmer Sauce — a unique blend of Indian and Italian flavours.
Sumeet Saigal. Ten.
MasterChef judges dubbed the sauce “brilliant” and “comforting”, and it seems fans feel the same way!
Yep, per Yahoo! Lifestyle, Sumeet’s InTALIAN sauce has been flying off the shelves.
“Our customers are loving Sumeet’s sauce and it’s currently our most popular simmer sauce,” a Coles spokesperson told the outlet.
MasterChef‘s Sumeet Saigal’s “ultimate food dream” comes true
Ahead of appearing on MasterChef Australia 2024, Sumeet expressed in her 10play bio that her “ultimate food dream” was to create sauces that simplified Indian food.
She’s since earned the title of “Sauce Boss”, and told Chattrafter her challenge win that her victory “aligns so well with [her] food dream”.
Sumeet’s InTALIAN Simmer Sauce. Ten.
“There are plans for more fusion sauces,” she revealed. “My mind has always been buzzing with ideas, but life and bills sometimes take over.
“Now, thanks to MasterChef, I can finally bring these ideas to life.”
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Thursday on Channel 10 and 10play.
Married at First Sight Australia 2024‘s Lucinda Light has shed light on her alleged feud with Timothy Smith, confirming he blocked her on social media.
While the duo didn’t find romantic love during the 11th season of the marriage experiment, Timothy and Lucinda came off the show the best of friends.
Fans have since loved watching their shenanigans on social media. However, they became concerned for their friendship upon realising they no longer followed each other on Instagram.
Lucinda Light and Timothy Smith. Nine.
They also didn’t appear in each other’s tagged photos, which indicates that they’d been blocked.
Now, Lucinda has addressed rumours that she and Timothy are on the outs.
Chatting to Daily Mail Australia, the TV bride confirmed her former telly bae blocked her on Instagram.
“There are no hard feelings on my end,” she told the outlet.
“My arms and doors are always open.”
Married at First Sight‘s Timothy Smith addresses Lucinda Light feud rumours
Taking to TikTok on June 15, Timothy shared a video in a bid to “clear up a few questions” about his friendship with Lucinda.
He rubbished claims made by unnamed MAFS co-stars to Yahoo Lifestyle, which suggested he’s harbouring “jealousy” in regards to Lucinda‘s career.
He described the allegations as “all off the mark”.
Timothy and Lucinda. Nine.
“I will keep why [we unfollowed each other] private,” he declared. “There are only really three or four people that know.
“I wish Lu all the best in the future. There is no question. “Sometimes people’s paths take different directions.”
The TV groom concluded the TikTok by reflecting on his MAFS experience with Lucinda.
“We filmed a TV show… It was a lot of fun… That’s where I’m going to leave it”.
Timothy Smith previously shared a vague TikTok about
Timothuy’s clarification comes after he shared an initial TikTok in early June.
In it, he urged people to “get rid” of those who “don’t respect your time”.
“As I went about my day yesterday, it made me think about time and how valuable time is,” he said. “If people don’t respect your time — and respect is a big word — if they don’t appreciate or respect the time that you give people, cut them out.”
The 51-year-old added that “time is the most valuable commodity”.
The Bachelor Australia 2021‘s Holly Kingston has revealed her difficulty in getting pregnant after revealing she and Jimmy Nicholson are expecting their first child.
The news was well celebrated amongst fans of the recently axed dating show and Holly and Jimmy’s loved ones.
However, the 30-year-old has since revealed that her pregnancy “certainly wasn’t a walk in the park”.
The Bachelor‘s Holly Kingston says she wasn’t “prepared” for tumultuous road to pregnancy
On June 17, Holly shared a video of the moment she learned she was pregnant with her first baby.
The clip cut to the Bachie contestant surprising Jimmy with the positive pregnancy test. The couple then shared a hug and countless happy tears.
In the caption, the mum-to-be lamented that “nothing worth having comes easy”.
“Nothing could’ve prepared us for the lack of control, the pressure, the disappointment and overwhelming isolation that we felt,” Holly told her followers.
“Every time we saw one of these posts, no matter how happy we wanted to be for those on the receiving end… it stung.”
Holly and Jimmy’s unborn baby. Instagram.
Given their difficulty in getting pregnant, Holly said she and Jimmy “made a promise” to share this struggle online “in the hopes it might make some feel less alone”.
“For those looking at this right now experiencing infertility or loss, we see you & from the bottom of our hearts hope a little miracle comes your way too.”
Fans share experiences of pregnancy struggle
In the comment section, several fans shared their own experiences with pregnancy and disappointment.
“Aww congratulations to you both,” one follower wrote.”From someone who has lost, then had fertility issues afterwards & sadly weren’t able to conceive, it’s beautiful that you have a knowledge that it isn’t always a rosie [sic] pathway to parenthood & that for some of us, we have had to pivot our lives.”
“Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with all of us,” another penned. “I’m currently going through the IVF journey & a recent loss so seeing stories like yours gives me hope for the future.”
A third added: “I know the heartache of trying to fall pregnant. It took me 11 years and many IVF attempts to have my first child.
“Then finally falling pregnant is the best thing ever. It will change your lives forever but in the most beautiful way. Congratulations to you both, enjoy every moment.”
Love will continue to lift up fans of An Officer and a Gentleman, upon news that the eighties classic is being revived by Paramount.
Deadlineannounced in June that the film is being rebooted, with Miles Teller set to take on the role that catapulted Richard Gere to stardom.
The 1982 film featured Gere as Zack Mayo, an introvert who, amid his brutal Navy Officer training, finds love with local Paula Pokrifki (Debra Winger).
Richard Gere and Debra Winger. Paramount.
An Officer and a Gentleman was such a hit that it nabbed seven Academy Award nominations.
It ultimately won Best Original Song with Up Where We Belong. Meanwhile, Louis Gossett Jr nabbed Best Actor in a Supporting Role, making him the first Black person to do so.
Paramount eyed Miles Teller for lead role following Top Gun success
Teller rose to great acclaim as Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw in Top Gun: Maverick upon its 2022 release.
As such, Paramount presidents were keen to lock in the heartthrob for their latest reboot, per Deadline.
Miles Teller. Paramount.
Since the Top Gun sequel raked in $1.4 billion at the global office, the studio and the actor have reportedly “been in constant conversations over what that next project could be”.
And we absolutely love this pairing!
Most recently, Teller wrapped filming on two major projects, including Apple Studios’ The Gorge.
The second being the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, in which he stars as Jackson’s lawyer, John Branca.
There is no word yet as to when An Officer and a Gentleman will begin production.
Married at First Sight Australia 2020‘s Hayley Vernon has admitted her life has “changed for the better” in an Instagram post celebrating her faith and recent baptism.
Hayley made headlines in April when she announced she was quitting the adult entertainment industry following an illustrious career in OnlyFans and sex work.
Sharing the news on Instagram at the time, the former MAFSstar said the industry had been “soul-destroying”.
Hayley Vernon. Instagram.
“I will not be engaging or soliciting myself anymore or giving any of my beings to anyone further than what I have done,” Hayley said.
“Finding faith” has been the “best thing to happen” for MAFS‘ Hayley Vernon
Taking to Instagram on June 16, Hayley said that “every inch of [her] life has changed for the better” since embarking on her spiritual journey.
“Yesterday I was born again in my faith making a public declaration to the outside world based on the inward transformation I have experienced through finding Christ,” she penned.
“Finding my faith has given me a firmer foundation to live my life on. It’s absolutely by far been the best thing that has happened to me. I would have called you crazy if six months ago you would have said I’d be here.”
Hayley concluded: “But truth be told there has not been one negative only positive areas of improvement — has letting go and being challenged been easy — nope — have I come out better for it? Absolutely.”
Hayley Vernon says “glamour” of sex industry is “not worth the mental anguish”
In a statement to Yahoo Lifestyleabout her recent path change, Hayley explained she started “leaning” into her faith several years ago.
“For me, the spiritual journey started a few years back and I’d say over the past two years I was leaning more into my faith and pulling away from modern spirituality,” she explained.
“I realised that doing life my way wasn’t working — the things and the life I had got me what I wanted in regards to material possessions but over time it continued to take away from me at an unseen level.”
As for the adult industry, Hayley said she “[does] not recommend it for any woman”.
“This has been something I have said over the years of doing it when asked on podcasts and by women in my DMs,” she confessed.
“The glamour is not worth the isolation, the mental anguish and the negativity that follows that life.”
Hayley. Instagram.
Adding that “every aspect of [her] life has got better” Hayley said she’s “at peace” and has “let go of a lot”.
“I’m learning how to be the woman I was before MAFS, before trying to be someone I wasn’t in the public eye merely to just survive all the bullsh*t that came with the TV show.”
Sam Pang will return to host the TV WEEK Logie Awards in 2024 following the roaring success of his 2023 stint.
It was announced on June 16 that the comedian had nabbed the role once again, which will see him front Australian TV’s night of nights on Channel 7 come Sunday, August 18, 2024.
In a press release about the 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards, Sam said he’s “thrilled” to be trusted with the gig once again.
“Adding to the excitement Seven have also given me the greenlight to try new things this year so I’m really looking forward to displaying my underappreciated and severely undeveloped song and dance skills.”
Sam Pang raked in Logies’ “biggest audience” in years
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Seven West Media, Jeff Howard, added that “Sam Pang brought unabashed showbiz back to the Logies last year”.
“He played a big part in the show drawing its biggest audience since 2017 and reaching more than 3.6 million on Channel 7 and 7plus,” he confessed.
“We are delighted Sam is returning in August to host this year’s celebration of everything television.”
The 2024 Logie Awards will feature a number of key changes
The 2024 Logie Awards will not only feature Sam Pang, but several key changes to award categories and the judging process.
This year, three awards will be presented as “Most Popular”.
Nominees in these categories will be decided by a panel of independant industry experts before going to a public vote.
These awards are the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter and the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent.
The remaining 20 awards will be titled “Best” to combine the previous “Most Popular” and “Most Outstanding” categories.
These will be determined by a combined score from a judging panel, viewing data and Australian public votes.
Watch the 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards on Channel 7 and 7plus on August 18, 2024.
Married at First Sight Australia 2021‘s Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente are officially parents after welcoming their first child.
From becoming fan faves during Season Eight of the marriage experiment to becoming husband and wife IRL in January 2023, Kerry and Johnny have only gone from strength to strength.
Love pours in for Kerry and Johnny’s newborn daughter
Friends, family and followers flocked to the comment section to shower Kerry, Johnny and Chloe with love.
“Best ever! Have loved sharing this time with you!” MAFS alum Jules Robinson, who is currently pregnant with her second child, wrote. “They will be besties! Can’t wait to meet her.”
Her husband, Cam Merchant, added: “Oh my goodness this is magnificent! Huge congratulations guys just beautiful. Enjoy the love bubble.”
Johnny, Cam Merchant, Jules Robinson and Kerry. Instagram.
Former MAFS groom James Susler mused that Chloe’s arrival “just added a signature to a match made in heaven”.
And we couldn’t agree more!
Congratulations Kerry and Johnny — and welcome to the world, Chloe!
This week’s MasterChef Australia 2024 elimination of Gillian Dinh was an emotional rollercoaster that left everyone teary-eyed.
We caught up with the talented Gill to chat about her journey, her inspirations, and what’s next on her culinary horizon.
Gillian Dinh is the latest contestant to be eliminated from Masterchef Australia 2024. Network 10
An emotional Masterchef Australia 2024 elimination
When asked about watching back her elimination episode, Gill confessed to Chattr, “I didn’t even expect to cry the way that I do once you get back to be honest. Watching it with my family around was triggering. It was all the feels.”
The macaron taste test
Remember the intense macaron taste test? Gill’s first thought was pure relief. “Please don’t make me make macarons,” she laughed.
“I thought we’d have to recreate the flavours we guessed wrong. Thank God we didn’t. We just had to taste more.”
Gill revealed she was “relieved” that she didn’t have to make macarons. Network 10
Coffee – friend or foe?
Coffee played a starring role in Gill’s elimination challenge, much to her dismay. “I will never be drinking coffee ever again,” she declared, adding, “It’s an ingredient that I don’t cook with or eat or drink.”
Despite her aversion, she decided on a Vietnamese coffee crème caramel. “The only way I could cook with coffee was to pair it with something familiar, like condensed milk in Vietnamese coffee. I thought I could balance it better.”
Gill is famously not a fan of coffee. Network 10
Dad’s wise words
Gill’s late father’s advice was a guiding light throughout the competition.
“My dad was the strongest person I knew. He battled leukaemia and told me, ‘Don’t be scared.’ That stuck with me – it was one of the last things he told me before he passed away.”
“It taught me to persevere through things I can control,” she reflected. “I can control and change things. Because he wasn’t able to change his circumstances with leukemia, for me, if I can face battles like a desert challenge where it’s up to me to learn the skills, practice, and hone them, then I’m going to tackle it full force and not be scared.”
For Gill, the camaraderie among contestants was the highlight.
“Meeting the other contestants was the best part. We became a big family. It was overwhelming but also incredibly rewarding to connect with people who shared the same passion and drive.”
Gill’s post-MasterChef plans are nothing short of ambitious – and she’s already booked and busy!
“I’m working in two commercial kitchens while running my lettering art business and doing the whole MasterChef thing,” she shared.
“I’m trying to learn as much as I can in the culinary world in a commercial setting, acquiring skills in that fast-paced environment. I want to put this into practice in the real world, open my own pop-ups, or collaborate with local businesses and people to do takeovers. Ultimately, the end goal is to intertwine my passions in food and art.”
“That’s through both a cookbook and present experiences. The whole purpose of food for me is to connect with people. Being able to intertwine my passions for food and art is the ideal scenario.”
She added, “That’s where I’m heading. That’s the main goal for me.”
Gill has many ambitious plans post-MasterChef Australia. Network 10
Who’s got her vote?
As for who might take the MasterChef title, Gill has a couple of frontrunners. “I envision Darrsh or Harry winning. They’ve grown so much and are tough competitors. Whether they win or not, they’re going to succeed.”
Gill’s journey on MasterChef may have come to an end, but her culinary adventure is just beginning. With her incredible drive and creative vision, we can’t wait to see what she cooks up next!
WatchMasterChef Australia from Sunday – Wednesday at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
Married at First Sight Australia 2024‘s Timothy Smith has addressed rumours he’s feuding with Lucinda Light.
ICYMI: viewers became suss that the couple their co-stars and fans dubbed “Mum and Dad” were on the outs after noticing they’d recently unfollowed each other on Instagram.
They also appear to be untagged in photos on each other’s accounts, which indicates that they may have blocked one another.
Timothy Smith and Lucinda Light. Nine.
Some unnamed MAFS participants also dished to Yahoo Lifestylethat there may be some “resentment towards Lucinda” as she’s raking in the post-show opportunities.
One even suggested that Timothy and Lucinda’s friendship crashed and burned because the TV bride is now “too busy” to nurture the relationship.
Yikes.
What had Timothy Smith said about the rumours?
The supposed beef seemingly kicked off after Timothy shared a TikTok in early June, in which he urged people to “get rid” of those who “don’t respect your time”.
Timothy. Nine.
The 51-year-old has since uploaded a follow-up on June 15 to “clear up a few questions”.
“If it doesn’t let me know but you know you’re not gonna get anything,” the caption read.
In the video, Timothy said the “cutting people off” sentiment was referring to business dealings rather than romantic pursuits.
He also rubbished reports that he’s harbouring “jealousy” in regards to Lucinda‘s career, describing the claims as “all off the mark”.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023‘s Layton Mills has revealed a shift in his career upon the launch of a unique new product.
Layton, who fans will know as an entrepreneur in the biotechnology and animal health space, took to Instagram on June 12 to reveal he’s partnered with Woolworths to debut the world’s first-ever sweetened condensed oat milk.
“BIG NEWS,” he teased alongside a video of him baking a cake with the new grocery item.
“If you’ve seen my stories recently, you know I’ve been working hard for the last 12 months to bring the world’s first Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk to Australian supermarkets!”
The 36-year-old revealed the Nature’s Charm milk product with “launch in over 900 stores across the country, rolling out from July 8th”.
Married at First Sight‘s Layton Mills says new product is a “game changer”
Chatting to Yahoo Lifestyle, the MAFS groom said the new product is a “game changer” for those who love to cook.
“Times are changing for dairy. Oat-based sweetened condensed milk is not only a sustainable alternative but also a tasty one,” he explained.
Layton Mills. Nine.
Adding that the “oat-based sweetened condensed milk [is] perfect for baking”, Layton teased it may even taste “better than” a typical dairy condensed milk.
The Sydneysider — who was paired with Melinda Willisin the marriage experiment — confessed that his foray into the oat milk industry might seem “strange”.
However, he actually owned a milk brand that was sold Australia-wide before his biotechonology career.
Married at First Sight‘s Layton Mills admits career shift is “strange”
Post-MAFS, Layton came across an oat-based condensed milk on Instagram and was intrigued.
“I reached out to the founders, two amazing vegan sisters, to see if they’d allow me to be their Australian partner,” he told the outlet.
“Fast forward 12 months and Woolworths loved the brand as much as I did, so they’ve signed up as our exclusive launch partners.”
The second season of House of the Dragon is yet to premiere but the Game of Thrones prequel series has already been renewed for Season Three.
Based on George R.R. Martin‘s book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon continues the fantasy series’legacy while winding back the clock 200 years before the events of GOT.
The first season of the spin-off introduced us to House Targaryen on the brink of a devastating civil war, with the second — which premieres on June 17 — throwing fans headfirst Daemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) battle against her half-brother, the newly crowned Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).
Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith. HBO/Binge.
HBO drama series chief addresses “spectacular” new season and renewal
Upon the announcement of House of the Dragon‘s renewal on June 14, HBO’s programming and drama series chief Francesca Orsi said the network is “in awe” of the franchise’s evolution.
“George, Ryan, and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew, have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season,” she said in a statement.
Olivia Cooke. HBO/Binge.
“We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivalled by its heart.”
Orsi concluded: We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three.”
House of the Dragon fans react to Season Three announcement
The third season announcement was also shared on the show’s official Instagram page.
“The Dance of the Dragons continues,” the post read, alongside a video of a fire-breathing dragon.
It might be time to let go of your TitanicJack Dawson crush because Kate Winslet just revealed that kissing Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t as dreamy as it looked.
In fact, she says it was a bit of a mess!
Kate Winslet says kissing Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic was a “mess”. Paramount
Kate Winslet says kissing Leonardo DiCaprio on Titanic was“not all it’s cracked up to be”
Revisiting the film’s iconic “I’m flying” scene with Vanity Fair, Winslet shared that while Leo was undoubtedly charming, their kissing scenes were far from magical.
“My god, he’s quite the romancer, isn’t he? No wonder every young girl in the world wanted to be kissed by Leonardo DiCaprio,” Winslet joked. However, she added, “It was not all it’s cracked up to be.”
Winslet explained the messy reality behind those kisses: “We kept doing this kiss, and I’ve got a lot of pale makeup on. I would end up looking as though I’d been sucking a caramel chocolate bar after each take because his makeup would come off on me.”
Meanwhile, DiCaprio looked as if “there was a bit missing from his face” thanks to the residue of her paler cosmetics. “Oh God, it was such a mess,” Winslet said.
Behind-the-scenes chaos
The chaos didn’t end with the makeup mishaps. Winslet also recalled banging her knee on the railing several times and needing multiple takes to get everything right.
“This was a nightmare,” she said, remembering how DiCaprio couldn’t stop laughing throughout the scene.
Despite the on-set difficulties, Winslet said she’s proud of Titanic and its lasting impact. The film won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, and remains one of the highest-grossing movies ever.
“I do feel very proud of it,” Winslet said. “Whole other generations of people are discovering the film or seeing it for the first time, and there’s something extraordinary about that.”
One downside to the film’s enduring popularity is that Winslet can’t board a boat without being asked to reenact the beloved “I’m flying” scene.
“It does my head in,” she admitted, though she sometimes obliges.
Manu Feildel is back in an all-new web series, Farm to Fork with Manu, that sees the celebrity chef observe the journey of a “chook dinner” from the farm to his plate.
In 2023, the 50-year-old teamed up with Ingham’s to present Ingham’s Dinner Done, a series of quick and delicious recipes using poultry.
Now, he and the poultry producer-slash-supplier, along with We Are Sprout, have expanded their partnership with Farm to Fork with Manu.
What is Farm to Fork with Manu?
Per the June announcement, the new digital content series will follow Manu as he “goes behind the scenes at Ingham’s, visiting one of its chicken farms and a processing plant, to see first-hand where Ingham’s poultry products come from – plating up delicious dishes along the way”.
How can you watch it?
Farm to Fork with Manu will be available on the official Ingham’s website
Manu’s journey, following Ingham’s chook dinner from farm to fork, was documented on video and will be shared through Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, as well as YouTube videos from June until October 2024.
Married at First Sight Australia expert Mel Schilling has revealed how she explained her cancer diagnosis to her daughter, Maddie.
The 52-year-old announced in late 2023 that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer after experiencing severe pain while filing the 11th season of the marriage experiment.
Mel has since undergone surgery to remove a tumour and is now undergoing chemotherapy, details of which she’s had to simplify for her daughter.
Mel Schilling, daughter Maddie and husband Gareth Brisbane. Instagram.
Chatting to OK! Magazine, she said Maddie has a “nine-year-old’s version” of what cancer is and what it means.
According to the TV expert, her daughter understands she’s unwell to a certain degree.
“She knows I’m having chemo and she knows that when I have an infusion I’ll be tired and need extra cuddles, which she is there for,” Mel said.
“She understands it in her own way.”
Mel Schilling calls husband her “rock” amid cancer battle
Mel, who is also an expert on MAFS UK, added that her husband, Gareth Brisbane, has been her “rock while she undergoes cancer treatment.
“He’s gone through his own tough year as he’s had grief in his life, but has still been there for me,” she admitted.
Gareth and Mel. Instagram.
It comes after Mel reflected on the past six months, confessing that her treatment is “getting tough now”.
“I’m about halfway through and it’s getting hard,” she told The Mirror.
“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 the toll her diagnosis and subsequent treatment are taking, Mel remains determined with the support of her family.
The trio recently settled permanently in South West London, with the mum-of-one dishing she started chemotherapy on the same day they moved house.
“In true ‘me’ fashion, the day we moved was the day I started chemotherapy,” she told the outlet.
Viewers of Netflix’s Bridgerton are in a tizzy after experiencing the series’ longest (and hottest?) sex scene yet following the premiere of Season Three, Part Two.
Fans of the hit show — and the books they’re based on — have been holding out for the second half of the latest season after the first instalment ended on a heart-racing cliffhanger.
Luke Newton as Colin and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope. Netflix.
The conclusion of Season Three’s fourth episode saw Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) asking whether Penelope Featheringrton (Nicola Coughlan) was going to marry him after a rather scandalous romp in a carriage (IYKYK).
While that moment was spicy as is, episode five had fans in a tizzy when Polin (Colin and Penelope) consummated their relationship during a six (!!) minute scene set to an orchestral arrangement of Ariana Grande‘s POV.
What have Bridgerton fans said about the show’s longest-ever sex scene?
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Bridgerton viewers reacted to what some are dubbing “one of the hottest sex scenes [they’ve] ever seen”.
Colin and Penelope. Netflix.
“JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL… NICOLA AND LUKE WELL F**KING DONE,” one congratulated the show’s stars.
“Nicola Coughlan did not lie. This was truly the BEST sex scene of the Bridgerton universe and just like Penelope I too was left wanting more of it,” another expressed.
A third agreed, adding: “Uh sorry not sorry but that was the best sex scene in Bridgerton ever lmao I SAID WHAT I SAID.”
started watching the new bridgerton episodes before work and the sex scene my god how am i supposed to do work at all today
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton break set piece while filming NSFW scene
Following the release of Bridgerton Season Three, Part Two on June 13, Coughlan took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes look at the aftermath of her and Newton’s characters’ mammoth romp.
In the post, the duo posed beside the daybed they filmed on, although the leg of the furniture was noticeably broken.
“Part Two is out now, we put our heart and souls into it, hope you love watching it as much as we loved filming it,” Coughlan penned.
