Ahoy, mateys! We are about to sail off into the Aussie seas with some boisterous deck crew and stews as the cast and air date for Below Deck Down Under Season 3 has been confirmed.
But what adventures await for our salty sailors? We’re predicting unruly guests, squabbling between cabinmates and a whole heap of cocktails.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about Below Deck Down Under Season 3.
Who is the Captain this season?
Captain Jason Chalmers aboard the Below Deck super yacht. Image: Bravo.
Captain Jason Chambers—who has been at the helm for the past two seasons—will be back in charge for the 2025 instalment. We’re glad to see Captain Jason thriving after his skin cancer scare in 2024.
When will Below Deck Down Under Season 3 air?
Below Deck Down Under Season 3 will air on Hayu from February 4, the same day as the US.
Who is in the cast for Below Deck Down Under Season 3?
There are three familiar faces returning this season; Captain Jason (of course!), Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph and deckhand Harry Van Vliet.
Harry Van Vliet. Image: Bravo.Tzarina Mace-Ralph. Image: Bravo.
The rest of the crew is new and includes bosun Wihan Du Toit, chief stew Lara Rigby, deckhands Johnny Arvanitis and Adair Werley, stews Brianna Duffield and Marina Marcondes de Barros and sous-chef Anthony Bird. You can find out more about the Below Deck Down Under Season 3 cast here.
Is there a new Below Deck Down Under trailer?
There is. The trailer for Below Deck Down Under is available below. Get ready for Season 3!
Where can I watch the past seasons of Below Deck Down Under?
Below Deck Down Under Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on 7Plus and Hayu.
Below Deck Down Under Season 3 will air from February 4 on Hayu.
Amy Schumer’s upcoming Netflix film, Kinda Pregnant, is set to debut this February, and guess who’s in it? None other than (honorary) Aussie and comedy queen Urzila Carlson!
Here’s everything we know about the star-studded movie and Urzila’s role that’s sure to bring the laughs.
Who is Urzila Carlson?
Urzila was born in South Africa but moved to New Zealand in 2006, and since built a reputation as a comedic powerhouse. With her quick wit and signature deadpan style, she’s won hearts on both sides of the Tasman.
She’s also made herself a staple of the Australian small screen, where you’ve probably grown to love her on popular shows like The Project, Studio 10, Spicks and Specks, Orange Is the New Brown, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Hughesy, We Have a Problem, and as a panelist on two seasons of The Masked Singer.
Amy Schumer as Lainy and Urzila Carlson as Fallon in Kinda Pregnant. Image: Instagram
What is Kinda Pregnant about?
Directed by Tyler Spindel, Kinda Pregnant stars Amy as Lainy, a woman who starts wearing a fake baby bump, driven by jealousy of her best friend’s pregnancy. But during her scheme, she accidentally meets the man of her dreams.
As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Spindel worked with a script penned by Schumer and Julie Paiva. The film’s all-star cast includes Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore, Lizze Broadway, Francis Benhamou, and, of course, Urzila!
Amy Schumer as Lainy, Urzila Carlson as Fallon and Jillian Bell as Kate in Kinda Pregnant. Image: Instagram
Who does Urzila play in Kinda Pregnant?
According to her Facebook and the film’s IMDb page, Urzila will play Fallon, which she describes as “your friendly guidance counsellor guiding you through this marvellous movie.”
And if we know Urzila (and we do), Fallon’s scenes are probably going to steal the show!
Is there a trailer?
There sure is! Check it out here:
Where can I watch it?
Set a reminder! Kinda Pregnant will be available on Netflix starting February 5 2025.
Catch Kinda Pregnant on Netflix from February 5 2025.
Some of the fittest Islanders of all time are coming back to lay their cards on the table again on Love Island All Stars Season 2.
Last year, the well-known singles who were looking for love were all from the UK, and the 2025 cast is the same. However, we have our fingers crossed that Love Island All Stars Season 2 cast may include some former Aussie Islanders as Bombshells.
Channel 9 fast-tracked episodes of Love Island All Stars Season 1 for Australians in mid-January 2024, so we thought we’d investigate whether we’ll be able to stream Love Island All Stars Season 2 down under.
Host Maya Jame on Love Island UK. Image: ITV.
How can I watch Love Island All Stars Season 2 in Australia?
Love Island All Stars premieres in the UK on January 13 on ITV2. As for us Aussies, Channel 9 is fast-tracking it so that we can watch it at *almost* the exact same time.
The premiere of Love Island All Stars Season 2 will air exclusively on 9Now on January 15 at 6pm AEDT, and new episodes will air daily.
Who’s in the Love Island All Stars Season 2 cast?
Curtis Pritchard, Kaz Crossley, Gabby Allen, Nas Majeed, Catherine Agbaje, Olivia Hawkins, Ronnie Vint, Scott Thomas, Elma Pazar, India Reynolds, Luca Bish and Marcel Somerville will be the first islanders. You can find out more about the OG Love Island All Stars Season 2 cast here.
Who’s hosting?
Love Island host Maya Jama will be returning to host the new series. She’ll be joined by the series’ popular narrator and famed comedian Iain Stirling.
Maya Jama hosting Love Island UK. Image: ITV.
Is there a trailer?
See below for the teeny trailer confirming the return of Love Island All Stars Season 2.
Will there be Casa Amor?
Executive producer Mike Spencer told The Sun that there won’t be a Casa Amor on All Stars Season 2 because the series is running for five weeks rather than the usual eight.
“We aren’t doing Casa Amor this time, but there may be another big twist at the halfway mark. I think we have got to be reactive,” Mike teased.
“Casa Amor, as we know and love it, doesn’t really work for a five-week run because you need time to bed in, get to know each other, see if they are for you, and if you want to switch it up,” he continued.
To tide you over until Love Island All Stars hits the shores in Australia, why not catch up on Love Island Australia 2024?
Stream Love Island All Stars Season 2 on 9Now from January 15.
‘Tis Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 season, and you know what that means? Yep, cat fights aplenty, wacky one-liners galore and —possibly—some lasting connections formed.
With so many of the MAFS 2025 cast already being influencers and reality TV alums before entering the experiment, we can only expect this season to be an absolute doozy.
From the release date to the impending drama, here’s everything we know about MAFS 2025.
Will it be second time lucky for Lauren Hall? Photo: Nine
As for Lauren, she’s been partnered with professional golfer Clint Rice, while Eliot is set to wed Veronica Cloherty. Read all about it here.
Was Jacqui really Miss New Zealand?
MAFS fans quickly learned Jacqui Burfootis a woman of many achievements: she’s a double degree holder (law and finance), a model, a certified yoga teacher, and won the title of Miss New Zealand in 2012. Or did she?
MAFS’ Jacqui Burfoot did wear a Miss New Zealand sash, but was she actually Miss New Zealand? Photo: Instagram
In many dedicated MAFS Facebook groups, people started to question whether Jacqui was indeed Miss New Zealand, with search results coming up short. In fact, if you type in Miss New Zealand 2012, a whole different person comes up and Jacqui’s name is nowhere to be seen.
As it turns out Jacqui did bear a Miss New Zealand sash, but for a competition called Miss Yacht International, which she appeared to compete in in 2013. While she represented New Zealand, Jacqui didn’t place in the competition, with Miss Kyrgyzstan placing first, Miss China placing second, and Miss Macedonia placing third.
MAFS fans unearth Tim’s pop-punk band
While controversial groomTim Gromie has now deleted all his social media, it’s hard to hide from the eagle-eyed MAFS fans who often turn into detectives during the seasons. Fans have since unearthed Tim’s band on Instagram, with the 38-year-old seen playing the drums for the band called The Last Dance.
One video shows them doing a cover of hit Paramore song Misery Business and, look, it’s… rough. Should a band of men enthusiastically be singing the line “Once a whore you’re nothing more”? Probably not.
When is the Married At First Sight 2025 release date?
MAFS 2025 will premiere on January 27 at 7:30pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.
Has any drama leaked?
It’s not MAFS without the drama.
New reports from The Daily Mail suggest there will be a “mass exodus” during the season, with six people reportedly leaving the show in two weeks.
According to the publication, several participants walked off the set, with producers scrambling to fix the issue.
“Some members feel relieved to see certain couples go, while others view the departures as an insult to the experiment,” the publication reported.
Billy on MAFS 2025. Image: Nine.
Who’s in the MAFS 2025 cast?
In recent years, some of the MAFS cast members have had a considerable following before going on the show, and this year is no different. In fact, it arguably has the most amount of recognisable names the show has ever seen.
The hype around Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 has been off the charts ever since Deal or No Deal IslandSeason 1 became available to air for free in Australia.
Of course, here in Australia, we don’t have access to the same channels as our American counterparts, so we thought we’d investigate whether Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 will be available to stream in Australia.
Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 cast. Image: Ten.
How to watch Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 in Australia
Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 will premiere in America on January7th at 8pm on NBC. And —good news—Channel 10 is airing it at the same time.
Each episode of Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 will be available to stream on 10Play on Wednesdays after it airs in the US.
You can also watch Deal or No Deal Island Season 1 on 10Play to familiarise yourself with how the reality series works.
Who’s hosting Deal or No Deal Island?
Actor Joe Manganiello, who hosted Season 1, is returning for Season 2.
Deal or No Deal Island host Joe Manganiello. Image: NBC.
Who’s in the Deal or No Deal Island cast?
David, Parvati and Dr Will are the three contestants who’ve been on reality TV before that will be taking part in the new season. Joining them are 11 other reality TV rookies.
Rock Carlson, 65, from Henderson, Nevada
Maria-Grace Cook, 21, from Greer, South Carolina
Seychelle Cordero, 31, from Staten Island, New York
Courtney Kim, 36, from Charlotte, North Carolina
Alexis Lete, 27, from Louisville, Kentucky
Luke Olejniczak, 29, from Eagle River, Wisconsin
Sydnee Peck, 27, from Redondo Beach, California
Phillip Solomon, 37, from Austin, Texas
Storm Wilson, 25, from Austin, Texas
Dickson Wong, 24, from Wood River, Illinois
La Shell Wooten, 55, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Is there a trailer?
There is! You can watch it below.
Stream Deal or No Deal Island premieres on 10Play.
It’s that time of year again! The Australian Open is back for 2025, bringing two weeks of top-tier tennis to Melbourne Park.
Last year, more than one million fans attended the Southern Hemisphere’s largest annual sporting event, enjoying thrilling matches from the world’s best players.
As always, this year’s Grand Slam promises some unforgettable sporting moments, including the return of controversial Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who confirmed his participation during an interview at SXSW Sydney last year.
In 2024, Jannik Sinner from Italy and Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus claimed the singles titles. As the competition heats up, who will join the ranks of champions this year?
Here’s what you need to know about the Australian Open 2025:
Australian Open 2024 winners Jannick Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. Image: Instagram
Where can I watch the Australian Open?
Fans can catch all the Australian Open 2025 action live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now. Matches are also available ad-free on Stan Sport.
When does the Australian Open 2025 start?
The Australian Open begins on Sunday January 12, running for 15 days.
Qualifying rounds will take place earlier, from Monday January 6 until Thursday January 9.
When does it finish?
The Australian Open will finish on Sunday January 26.
Jordan Thompson and Belinda Bencic. Image: Instagram
Where is the Australian Open?
The Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park in Victoria, which features 39 courts, including major venues like the Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, and Margaret Court Arena.
What is the prize money?
The Australian Open 2025 tournament offers a massive $96.5 million prize pool.
Singles champions will take home $3.5 million, while runners-up earn $1.9 million and semifinalists receive $1.1 million.
In the doubles events, winners share $810,000, and runners-up share $440,000.
The cast clues for I’m a Celebrity 2025 have been piling up in the lead-up to the premiere, but it seems Channel 10 has made a small slip-up, confirming one star for the jungle: Aussie TV presenter Nicky Buckley.
Who is Nicky Buckley?
Nicky is one of Australia’s most familiar faces in media. She began her career in modelling before moving to the small screen, where she became co-host of Channel 10’s Perfect Match.
Over the decades, she’s graced Aussie screens as the host of shows like Sale of the Century and a competitor on Dancing With The Stars.
Now, it looks like the 59-year-old is gearing up for a whole new challenge, to take on the wilds of South Africa on I’m A Celebrity 2025!
Nicky Buckley. Image: Instagram
I’m a Celebrity’s accidental reveal
As the I’m A Celebrity 2025 premiere approaches, hosts Julia Morris and Robert Irwin have been dropping a host of clues about the incoming cast.
One recent teaser video hinted: “She’s a TV host who’s no stranger to the fame game, but can she take out the jungle jackpot?”
Even without the ring, the emoji clues accompanying the video on Instagram alone screamed Nicky: a TV, rain cloud, and dancing woman.
“It’s Nicky Buckley. TV – Famous Faces on Sale. Rain Cloud – She was a weather presenter. Salsa Dancer – She was on Dancing With The Stars,” one savvy commenter deduced.
Still, the unintentional ring reveal was the icing on the cake.
See you in the jungle, Nicky!
I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 will premiere on January 19 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
It’s a proud moment for Australians, as Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester is starring in our very own home-grown Stan Original series Good Cop/Bad Cop. And the latest trailer shows that her husband—and 00’s heart throb—Adam Brody is making a cameo in the series, too.
The series follows Leighton’s character Blair Waldorf Lou Hickman and her brother Henry Hickman (Luke Cook), a sister-and-brother detective team in a small Pacific Northwest police force.
Here’s everything we know about the eight-part comedy drama series so far.
Leighton Meester with Luke Cook, Clancy Brown for Good Cop/Bad Cop. Image: Stan.
Is there a Good Cop/Bad Cop trailer?
There is! Watch it in all of its glory below.
What is the series about?
As mentioned, the two main characters, Henry and Lou, are detectives in a very colourful neighbourhood. They happen to work for their father, Big Hank, with whom they have a complicated relationship.
There isn’t much information about the series just yet, but a press release describes it as a “fun and funny drama full of clever storytelling and irresistible characters”.
Will Adam Brody be in the Good Cop/Bad Cop?
Yes! The first trailer featured a surprise cameo from Leighton’s husband Adam Brody. Adam famously portrayed the lovable Seth Cohen in The OC, which first aired in 2003.
Adam Brody in the trailer. Image: Stan.
He popped back up as hot Rabbi Noah in the Netflix smash Nobody Wants This, which was nominated for a Golden Globe. Leighton and Adam attended the event together and have fans swooning over their adorable relationship.
The new series is slated for release on February 20, 2025, on Stan.
Who’s in the Good Cop/Bad Cop cast?
Aside from Leighton and Luke, there are some other big names in the comedy. Clancy Brown (The Penguin) will play Big Hank, Scott Lee will play Joe Bradley, and Devon Terrell will be Shane Carson.
The cast also includes Devon Terrell, Blazey Best, Scott Lee, William McKenna, Shamita Siva and Grace Chow.
Clancy Brown in The Penguin. Image: HBO.
What else do we know about the series?
Set your standards high for Good Cop/Bad Cop because the series has a bit of a dream team behind it.
The executive producer is Jeff Watchell, who was also an EP and writer on the iconic sitcom Will and Grace and Workaholics.
Meanwhile, Good Cop/Bad Cop’s writer John Quaintance worked on Suits, Dawson’s Creek and Psych, among other projects.
During an interview with Chattr, the relationship specialist said that he feels it’s his “responsibility” to point out questionable behaviour in the relationships we see on the controversial show.
“Over the last three seasons, I’ve become more direct,” John said ahead of the 2024 season. “You’re in a privileged position where you can give them really hard-hitting feedback in a short amount of time, in the hope that it lands and it changes.”
“You really have a responsibility as an expert to call out bad behaviour and make them accountable.”
MAFS’ John Aiken at a Commitment Ceremony. Nine.
So, it appears to go without saying that John will be giving the MAFS 2025 cast some hard truths.
John Aiken says many of the MAFS participants haven’t been called out before
John believes that a lot of the participants haven’t experienced being told that they’re doing things wrong before, and he thinks that his honest assessments of their relationship help them.
“I’m of the opinion now that a lot of the time, they [the participants have] never heard anything like that. They’ve grown up in families, around friendships, who are basically saying yes, so I’m one of the first people that say no, and I find that very exciting.”
According to Daily Mail Australia, MAFS 2025 bride Jamie Marinos is the “Queen of drama”, so we can’t wait to see how she takes John’s blunt advice.
John Aiken finds the opportunity to give the participants honest feedback exciting
As one of the three MAFS 2025 experts, alongside Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla, John feels honoured to be able to give the participants honest—and sometimes brutal—feedback.
MAFS experts Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken. Nine.
“In a lot of reality shows, the judges are put on a pedestal, whereas in this experiment, when I go at them, they’re likely to come right back, and that’s very compelling.”
John listed MAFS Season 10 groom Harrison Boon as one of the participants who fired back when he was given advice. Harrison was infamous for creating drama amongst the other MAFS participants and ended up having a fiery showdown with his TV wife, Bronte Schofield.
Reflecting on his time as a TV relationship expert, John said that his feedback doesn’t always “land” with the brides and grooms.
“Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn’t, but you really have a responsibility as an expert to call out bad behaviour and make them accountable.”
“It goes to that whole idea that we’re talking about the unpredictable, unscripted nature of it. We’re sitting there as experts going, ‘What are we going to hear tonight, and how are we going to respond?’. So it’s fantastic to be part of it.”
Married At First Sight 2025 airs on January 27 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
But no need to worry about Hannah, the blonde babe from Melbourne hasn’t been single for long! In fact, she’s just gone ahead and hard launched her new boyfriend on Insta.
Here’s everything we know about the new love of Hannah’s life!
What we know about Hannah Steinfeld’s new boyfriend
The new man in Hannah’s life appears to be Jesse Friday, a 26-year-old who also seems to be from Victoria.
Jesse’s Instagram lists him as a “comedian,” but we’re not sure if he’s just clowning around. More likely, he’s a tradie, having been tagged getting down and dirty for Melbourne’s South Side Plumbing. Well, it would explain the hot bod.
He also appears to be super into snowboarding and definitely has a love for the party scene.
Hannah dropped a post on her Insta showing off a series of cosy pics with her new boyfriend, accompanied by a cheeky caption: “Someone sent me something online… Do we still think he’s gay? #reddit.”
The post references a few Reddit threads from a while back where fans speculated that her new mystery man might actually be gay. Looks like this should finally lay those rumours to rest!
Jesse even dropped a cute comment on Hannah’s post: “There’s no one I’d rather do life with, spooky pookie,” he wrote, complete with a heart emoji.
Or was it a very cheeky nod to Taylor’s trademark Love Island pet name? Just saying.
Hannah Steinfeld’s Love Island journey
We all remember Hannah making it to the semi-finals of Love Island 2024, where she was coupled up with Taylor.
After leaving the villa, the pair seemed set on continuing things outside. Sadly, that relationship never made it far past the post-villa phase. Both confirmed they briefly dated in real life, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Taylor spoke to 9Now about the split, revealing the two “had a conversation because there was some information that came to light that we needed to speak about.”
He added, “We started to get to know each other without the cameras and see each other’s lives and lifestyles, and there was something that didn’t sit with me morally.”
Hannah and Taylor on Love Island Australia 2024. Image: Instagram
Meanwhile, Hannah kept things a little more private, only confirming that while the romance didn’t last, the two remain close friends.
“Taylor and I are not together. I’ll just confirm that Tay and I are still really close friends and that we’re as close as we were in the villa, just not romantically,” she shared.
Well, here’s to Hannah’s new romantic chapter with boyfriend Jesse. To the happy couple, and life after Love (Island)!
Stream all episodes of Love Island Australia on 9Now.
Selling the City is Netflix’s latest Selling Sunset-esque reality show. Now that we’ve finished binging all eight episodes, we naturally went to Instagram to find out the behind-the-scenes gossip.
Fans may already be familiar with one of the faces among the cast list. Steve Gold—who works for Selling the City’s real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman—joined Million Dollar Listing New York in 2017.
Much like Selling Sunset, the rest of the cast is made up of glamourous realtors who dress head to toe in designer threads while hustling million-dollar deals. Of course, a considerable amount of drama is woven between the condo sales.
If you’re hooked on Selling The City, and want to have a peep at the cast lives outside of the show, read on to find out their handles.
Eleonora is the boss-lady on Selling The City, and she closed a record-breaking $75 million deal in 2024. The 37-year-old has been at Douglas Elliman since 2009 and is in charge of four staff members; Abigail, Gisselle, Jordyn and Taylor.
The Million Dollar Listing star has regularly been listed among America’s top realtors and has career sales exceeding $3b in residential luxury properties.
During her Selling The City introduction, Jordyn made it clear that she regularly rubs shoulders with celebrities in New York. Before moving to the city, she lived in Southern California.
Prior to getting into real estate, Justin was a commercial model. He holds the title of luxury new development sales specialist and has sold over $500 million at Douglas Elliman.
Taylor has sold over $500 million at Douglas Elliman. Throughout the first season of Selling The City, Taylor and her husband, Peter Scavo, faced relationship issues. However, Taylor has since told US Magazine that they are still together, and are trying for a baby.
The official Neighbours Instagram account shared the new development on January 5.
“Exciting news… Aussie musician (and Chrishell’s partner) G Flip is heading to Ramsay Street for a cameo! Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks,” the caption reads.
G Flip has carved out a career as one of Australia’s top musicians. This won’t be the non-binary performer’s first time on screen. They have appeared on The L Word: GenerationQ and Selling Sunset.
When will G Flip join Neighbours?
A date for G Flip’s cameo hasn’t been announced just yet, but we’ll update you as soon as it drops.
What will G Flip’s role on Neighbours be?
There aren’t currently any additional details about the non-binary musician’s role on Neighbours. However, we have an inkling that they’ll be shooting scenes with Selling Sunset‘s Chrishell.
Chrishell Stause standing outside of Neighbours’ Lassiters. Image: Ten.
Fans reactions to G Flip’s new role
Australian fans have taken to the comments section of the announcement post to share their excitement.
“I remember when Yasmine and Holly were having a conversation about getting a local music act, I thought G Flip would be perfect. Excited!!!” one person wrote.
“Love this!! I had a feeling they would get G at some point,” another penned.
However, some British fans aren’t familiar with who the Aussie musician actually is.
“For the UK fans who?” One person wrote.
“Is that the Olympic break dancer?” another social media user commented.
The Golden Globes 2025 Awards ceremony is kicking off the year with a bang, and we’ve got all the details on how to watch it in Australia.
The prestigious awards usually give insight into which actors and movies will sweep up gongs galore in 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Golden Globes, including how to watch it live in Australia.
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser doing publicity for the awards. Image: Instagram.
When will the 2025 Golden Globes air?
The 2025 Golden Globes will be available to watch live on Channel 10 and 10Play. The ceremony airs on Monday, January 6 at 11am AEDT — which is the same time as the US.
An encore screening will also be available to stream from 4:30pm AEST on 10Play, as well as Paramount+ from 7pm AEST.
Who’s hosting the ceremony?
American comedian and former FBoy Island US host NikkiGlaser has taken on the role. She will make history as the first solo woman to host the ceremony.
Who’s nominated?
Narco-thriller musical Emilia Pérez—which stars SelenaGomez— is up for a whopping 10 awards. We’ve got our fingers crossed that Selena will spill some more Golden Globe goss this year.
Drama-history film The Brutalist has the second highest amount of noms with seven.
Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez. Image: Netflix.
The headline-dominating musical Wicked is up for three awards. Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is also up for three awards.
Meanwhile, NicoleKidman is up for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Babygirl, and TimothéeChalamet is up for Best Actor in the same category for A Complete Unknown.
Unlike many of the 2025 participants, Jake hasn’t been on reality TV before, and we get the impression that he’s actually looking for a lasting connection— rather than a blue tick on Instagram.
Here’s everything we know about MAFS 2025’s Jake.
Does Married At First Sight’s Jake Luik have social media?
In recent years, MAFS participants have reaped the benefit of accumulating a massive following on social media after appearing on the show. For example, MAFS 2024‘s Lucinda Lighthad just over 4000 followers on the platform but now sits at a whopping 641,000.
Lucinda Light’s huge social media following. Image: Instagram.
Growth like this allows participants to pursue careers in social media post-show, which is presumably a draw card for future contestants.
However, it appears that Jake didn’t apply for the show in hopes of a spon-con deal, as his Instagram lacks an array of gym selfies and self-appreciating captions. However, with MAFS cast you never really know!
Jake Luik. Image: Instagram.
What’s Jake’s job?
Jake works as a well-being coordinator for year 10 at Southern River College, which is in the suburb Gosnells, Western Australia.
Who is Jake Luik matched with on Married At First Sight?
According to photos leaked by Daily Mail Australia— and published on the Instagram account MAFSUncensored—Jake ties the knot with dance school teacher Ashleigh Ackerman.
Netflix has an impending royal instalment—a lifestyle show starring Duchess Meghan Markle—titled With Love, Meghan.
The release saw Meghan return to Instagram after five years to promote the new series.
“I have been so excited to share this with you!” The Duchess of Sussex began alongside a clip of the trailer.
“I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it. Wishing you all a fantastic new year! Thanks to our amazing crew and the team @netflix. Beyond grateful for the support – and fun!”
Here’s everything you need to know about With Love, Meghan.
Meghan in the kitchen. Image: Netflix.
What is the series about?
The docuseries follows Meghan as she meets with celebrity pals, cooks up meals, makes flower arrangements and tends to her garden.
“This inspiring series, produced by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-tos and candid conversation with friends, new and old,” reads the synopsis.
“Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”
What celebrities will appear on With Love, Meghan?
The docuseries trailer shows a number of celeb cameos, including Daniel Martin, Mindy Kaling and Meghan’s former Suits co-star Alice Waters.
In a statement, Netflix said that there will be “additional acclaimed chefs and special friends.”
Meghan with Mindy Kaling. Image: Netflix.
When is With Love, Meghan released?
Meghan’s new show will be released on Netflix on Jan 15, and all eight episodes will drop at the same time.
Is there a trailer?
There is! You can watch it below.
Stream With Love, Meghan airs on Netflix from January 15.
Mother-daughter duoJaney Willox and Maddie Devereux, who rose to fame as “Gatecrashers” on the competitive cooking show My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024, have announced their latest venture to bring their culinary talents from the small screen into the real world.
The Victorian pair have announced their new catering business, The Kitchen Queens, set to serve Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Their time on MKR may have seen them ruffle feathers, but it also proved that the ladies sure can cook. Now, they’re taking their passion for food beyond the screen and into homes, workplaces, and events.
Janey and Maddie launch The Kitchen Queens
The duo’s new venture, The Kitchen Queens, is a catering service offering midweek meals, grazing tables, and event catering, all with a focus on “curating wholesome luxury, one bespoke bite at a time.”
While the full website will launch in early 2025, the business is already active on Instagram, where Janey and Maddie shared their plans with fans.
“We are bringing to you our new business,” Maddie said in an Instagram post. “We are here for all of your family meals, your catering requirements, and of course, your dinner parties.”
“If you don’t feel like cooking during the week, we have got you covered.”
“We have an extensive menu of family favourite recipes that are super healthy and delicious that we promise you and your loved ones will love.”
The Kitchen Queens also offers a menu of crowd-pleasing finger foods and appetisers for special occasions.
Janey added, “The Kitchen Queens have got you sorted when it comes to your next dinner party.”
“Three courses or two courses, it will be an experience that your guests will love.”
Janey and Maddie’s time on MKR
Janey and Maddie on My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024. Image: Instagram
As MKR “Gatecrashers,” Janey and Maddie joined the competition in the second round of Instant Restaurants.
While they placed second in the Ultimate Instant Round, they were ultimately eliminated in the 2024 season’s first semi-final during a cook-off against fellow duo, mum and son pairing, Caz and Fergus James.
And while the girls may have rubbed some shoulders with their blunt feedback, it was hard to ignore their talent.
So good luck to The Kitchen Queens. Looks like Janey and Maddie are just getting started!
Considering the star-studded cast of The Traitors US Season 3, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that there are fans in Australia furiously googling how they can watch it.
The new season’s cast is made up of US reality TV show elite, with cast members from Survivor, Vanderpump Rules, Selling Sunset and more.
Read on to find out how you can watch The Traitors US Season 3 in Australia.
The Traitors Season 3 cast at the round table. Image: Peacock.
Where will The Traitors US Season 3 air?
The TraitorsUS Season 3 is a Peacock exclusive, which means it will air on the streaming platform. The new season drops on January 9, 2025.
Unfortunately for us Aussies, Peacock isn’t available in Australia just yet. Boo! However, Peacock shows often air on Hayu, so we’ll keep you posted if the Aussie platform announces its arrival.
The Traitors Season 3 cast is absolutely stacked, and you’ll likely recognise some faces among the contestants.
Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser), Bob The Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Britney Haynes (Big Brother), Carolyn Wiger (Survivor 44), Chanel Ayan (The Real Housewives of Dubai) and Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset) are all on The Traitors Season 3.
The cast also includes Ciara Miller (Summer House), Danielle Reyes (Big Brother), Dolores Catania (The Real Housewives of New Jersey), Dorinda Medley (The Real Housewives of New York City), Dylan Efron (Down to Earth with Zac Efron) and Gabby Windey (The Bachelorette).
Rounding out The Traitors Season 3 cast is Lord Ivar Mountbatten (British aristocrat), Jeremy Collins (Survivor), Nikki Garcia (WWE), Rob Mariano (Survivor), Robyn Dixon (The Real Housewives of Potomac), Sam Asghari (Black Monday),Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules), Tony Vlachos (Survivor) and Wells Adams (The Bachelorette).
Is there a trailer?
There is, and you can watch it below. On top of that, if you have access to Peacock you can watch a seven minute sneak peek on the streaming platform.
The Traitors US Season 3 will air on Peacock from January 9.
Jonathan has hosted the popular reality TV show since its revival in 2016, totalling nine seasons.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian Survivor host.
Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.
Was Jonathan LaPaglia on TV before Australian Survivor?
Landing the coveted role of Survivor host was from far from Jonathan’s first TV job.
“I started taking acting classes at night in Sydney for a couple of years, then I got this crazy notion I should study it full-time,” Jonathan told TNT in 2011.
“I quit my job and moved to New York and I got my first professional gig on a TV show and it has been rolling since then.”
The 55-year-old started as an actor at 29 years old in 1996. His first TV gig was as Tommy McNamara in the American crime drama New York Undercover Season 3.
After that, Jonathan went on the star in a slew of TV shows, including NCIS, Law & Order and The Sopranos.
In 2014, he landed the role of Dr Patrick McNaughton on Love Child, which he stayed in for three seasons.
What was Jonathan LaPaglia’s job before Australian Survivor?
Jonathan LaPaglia was an emergency room doctor before crossing over into acting. He studied medical training at the University of Adelaide and left the industry in the mid 90s, according to Daily Mail Australia.
Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.
Jonathan LaPaglia’s famous family
Jonathan isn’t the only LaPaglia member with a successful career in TV — his brother Anthony LaPaglia won an Emmy Award for his role as Simon Moon on Frasier.
Anthony has also been a number of Australian films including Looking for Alibrandii, Lantana, The Bank, Happy Feet, $9.99, Balibo, and Happy Feet Two.
The Survivor host has another brother named Michael LaPaglia who works as a car wholesaler in Los Angeles.
Anthony LaPaglia on Netflix’s Florida Man. Image: Netflix.
Is Jonathan LaPaglia married?
He is! Jonathan married actress Ursula Brooks in 1998, and the pair share a daughter named Tilly. Both Jonathan and Ursula were born in Australia, but the family is now based in California.
Australian Survivor 2025: Brain v Brawn II will air on 10Play and Channel 10.
One pair that grabbed viewer’s attention early on was this season’s “quirky couple” Ashleigh Ackerman and Jake Luik.
So, are these two still together after tying the TV knot on MAFS? Here’s what we know.
Jake and Ashleigh’s pairing
Ashleigh is a Gold Coast creative with a business mind. She owns and operates the Ashleigh Lee Dance Company with her mother and sister.
Per the company’s Instagram, it focuses on building confidence and having fun through dance, and it’s been a family affair since it opened in 2012.
According to The Daily Mail, friends of Ashleigh describe her as “a lovely girl” who’s just come out of a messy breakup.
Meanwhile, MAFS TV groom Jake is a well-being coordinator for Southern River College, an independent public high school in Gosnells, Western Australia, where he works with Year 10 students.
He’s clearly a caring guy – but will his heart be enough to win over Ashleigh?
Are the couple still together?
After a strong start, Jake and Ashleigh’s relationship hit a significant roadblock. Image: Nine
Unfortunately, love did not bloom for Ashleigh and Jake. The couple did have a very solid start to their relationship, though. Jake was open to building a love that would last, Ashleigh was ready to settle down, and both participants spoke passionately about wanting children in the near future. Their personalities also seemed to align, with their partnership full of banter and laughter from the moment they met at the altar.
However, their fun-loving connection began to break down after the couple moved in together. Ashleigh felt Jake lacked emotional maturity and that his jokey nature was sometimes reflective of that. Everything then took a disastrous turn during a highly controversial Photo Ranking task. When Jake made derogatory comments about other MAFS 2025 brides, plus a racist statement related to MAFS bride Awhina Rutene, Ashleigh began to question whether they were a good fit.
With Ashleigh turning to fellow MAFS bride Sierah Swepstone to discuss Jake’s comments, which Jake saw as a betrayal, and the comments then being revealed to everyone at the first Commitment Ceremony, it seemed their relationship had reached a point of no return. Jake wrote “Leave”, but interestingly, Ashleigh wrote “Stay” – with this locking the couple in for another week, viewers had hope that the damage could be reversed.
That hope turned out to be unfounded, with Jake making the surprise decision to walk away from his marriage to Ashleigh the following day. After a very awkward conversation in which Jake told Ashleigh he could no longer trust her, the groom left their apartment and hopped on a plane back to Perth. With Jake gone, Ashleigh was left with no choice but to also exit the experiment.
Married At First Sight Season 12 will premiere on January 27 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Now, it looks as though the Aussie icon may be adding a fifth reality TV show to his resume, with rumours swirling that he’ll be starring on Love Island All Stars Season 2.
Read on to find out all the signs that Callum will be looking for love again on the UK series.
Callum with Madeline Wilcox on Love Island 2022. Image: Nine.
1. A publication confirmed that Callum Hole will be on All Stars
In November, Daily Mail Australia reported that Callum would be a Love Island All Stars cast member.
The publication said that Callum was “currently the first and only cast member confirmed to appear on the series.”
2. Callum has made it clear that he’s single
Although Callum’s been on multiple dating shows, he recently confirmed that he is, in fact, very single.
“Pretty much everything gives me the ick; that’s why I’m still single,” Callum said in an interview with Chattr in November.
Back in September, the Love Island star seemingly suggested that she was in a relationship with fitness influencer ShawneeSchein after posting a (now deleted) photo cuddled up with her in an Instagram carousel.
Callum’s now-deleted Instagram post with Shawnee. Image: Instagram.
However, Shawnee recently took to Instagram to reveal the details of a recent breakup.
“I realised the person I was in love with barely exists,” she wrote. “I am grateful for the love I got to experience and good memories.”
Shawnee’s Instagram story. Image: Instagram.
3. Callum said he’s interested in appearing on more reality TV shows
During an interview with Chattr, Callum explained that he’s traded in his job as a pool boy to become a full-time reality star and said that following on from Aussie Shore, he’s open to doing more reality TV.
“It’s just become a career for me now; one always kind of just leads into the other,” he said.
“And, to be honest with you, I have so much fun doing it. It never feels like work, so I just keep rolling with it.”
Callum with Jack Fowler on Love Island Games. Image: Peacock.
4. Callum hints at joining All Stars in an interview
When Callum was asked by Chattr in November about whether he’d be interested in joining All Stars, he danced around the question.
Callum said he’d be keen for All Stars “if everything fits into the schedule.”
“I got a very busy year,” he added. “I have locked in seven shows next year now, so if I do have the time, and the opportunity pops up, then, potentially.”
We’ll take that as a yes!
Love Island All Stars Season 2 will air from January 6 on ITV.
