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OG Big Brother stars share what the rebooted series needs if it wants to succeed

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Big Brother is well on its way back, and excitement about the reboot of the OG series format is building. Chattr spoke with former Big Brother contestants about how they feel about the show’s return to Channel Ten and what it will need if it wants to perform.

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

Paul Dyer: Big Brother Season 4 contestant

Image: Instagram

Paul, whose daughter Lexie is about to be on Aussie Shore, is pretty thrilled that we’re going to see a return to the old-school Big Brother format.

“Big Brother‘s return to Channel 10 is a masterstroke by the network. That’s where it started, that’s when it was the best, and they know that,” he told Chattr.

According to him, if the show wants to succeed, “Australia must decide the winner and not challenges or a Survivor-type voting system.”

He also added, “They probably also need a bloke like 51-year-old pot-stirrer Pauly in the return series because his daughter is about to run amok on Aussie Shore 20 years after he stirred up Channel Ten’s Big Brother 4!”

Bree Amer: Big Brother Season 4 contestant

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Image: Network Ten

Bree, who was famously evicted and then brought back to become runner-up in Season 4 of Big Brother, shared she’s curious about how the new season will work.

“I must admit it got me feeling very nostalgic,” she told Chattr.

“I think Big Brother returning to 10 is Big Brother going home. In my opinion, they did it the best and they respected the format and what it was meant to be in those early years.”

“Don’t get me wrong, it had to evolve over time, and change, or people would not have kept watching. In the end, it wasn’t about the human experiment anymore; it was an over-produced game show,” Bree added.

And when it comes to what she hopes to see in this next season, Bree had a few points to share:

“I would love to see it return to being about the relationships again. It’s a hard thing to pull off, though. We live in different times now and can be voyeuristic anytime we like simply by opening social media. Can it compete with that access? I look forward to seeing what they do with it, and what new amazing characters they find to entertain us!

“Bring back Gretel [Killeen]!”

David Graham: Big Brother Season 6 and 14 contestant

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David placed third in Season 6 and returned in 2021 for Season 14 of the series, which saw ex-contestants compete against new housemates.

“Let’s be honest, when Ten had the show it was a ratings success and a great mirror on society. Things went awry after they let it go,” he told Chattr.

“I really do think going home to Ten will give the format its soul back. Right now, every Tom, Dick and Harry can do lives on social media to engage their audience. The success of Big Brother was its live ‘What will happen next…?’ format, which was its core success.”

Michael Beveridge: Big Brother Season 9 contestant

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Michael, who placed fourth in Season 9 of Big Brother, told Chattr he isn’t overly confident it’ll be able to compete with modern-day reality TV.

“It’s clear chaotic/toxic relationships and property development are what sell, and the beauty in BB [Big Brother] is the idea that it’s not orchestrated,” he said.

“I think the problem will be producers will have too much pressure on them from networks to succeed and will cast people with existing followings, which will erode the trust of the +35-year-old demo that will be actually ticking the survey box.

“The other issue is the payment they offer housemates. …If they [Network 10] don’t pay the contestants more, it’ll just be a pretty narrow group of contestants.”

All in all, Michael stressed, “I just feel it’s not built to succeed anymore. It can’t compete with online and Love Island / MAFS drama.”

Estelle Landy: Big Brother Season 9 and 14 contestant

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Estelle finished up in third place for Season 9 and returned in Season 14, like David. Speaking with Chattr, she shared she’s optimistic about the new season.

“I think it is fantastic and so exciting,” she said.

“Pretty jealous of the new contestants if they are going to get to have the full OG Big Brother experience.”

Speaking on the success of the new season, Estelle said, “This is a no-brainer as far as success. Big Brother has some of the most dedicated viewership/superfans who have tried to hold onto the brand like a cult. They have been screaming for this since the format changed post-Channel Ten.”

“People are sick of the same reality format that produces the same contrived, edited drama. They want authentic and real and to have a say on evictions,” she added.

“If they miss any of the key factors around the OG format, it will flop.”

Heidi Anderson: Big Brother Season 10 contestant

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Image: Nine Network

Heidi, who placed 15th in Season 10, shared she is incredibly excited about the new season of Big Brother.

“I am OBSESSED, I was obsessed with it when it was Seven and then when it was Nine and now so pumped its back on Channel Ten and back to its original format. Bring on the life nominations. Can they bring back Sarah Marie too!!!”

Katie Schepis: Big Brother Season 11 contestant

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Katie, who placed 20th in Big Brother Season 11, shared with Chattr that she’s hugely excited about the show’s return.

“I can’t say I’ve invested in the new form BB [Big Brother] on Channel Seven, but I will absolutely [be] tuning in if it comes back as it was.

“Big Brother is a household name, and it will absolutely succeed if it’s in the OG format. I think in this day and age of social media and influencers, it will be difficult to nail the casting, but if they can get real people from all walks of life that aren’t chasing stardom, it’ll thrive!”

While we seemingly won’t be seeing a return from Gretel in this next season of Big Brother (Mel Tracina has been named as the new host), it certainly looks like we’ll see Ten deliver on some of these other wishes from ex-contestants. Fingers crossed it pays off!

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Aussie Shore’s Manaaki Hoepo starred in another Australian reality TV show

by Danica Baker

Aussie Shore won’t be Manaaki Hoepo’s first foray into reality TV, as he previously competed on another Australian reality dating show in 2022.

The New Zealand-born 22-year-old was a contestant on Heartbreak Island and entered as an intruder – known as the show as a Disruptor.

Here’s everything we know about Aussie Shore’s Manaaki.

Aussie Shore's Manaaki Hoepo
Aussie Shore’s Manaaki Hoepo on Heartbreak Island. Image: Seven.

What was Manaaki Hoepo like on Heart Break Island?

Manaaki wasn’t an original contestant on Heartbreak Island. Instead, he joined the show partway through.

However, it didn’t take him long to start stirring up drama between the cast. He was known for digging for gossip from his fellow contestants and then spreading that information, leaving some people in hot water.

Back in 2022, Heartbreak Island contestant Sean Wepener told So Dramatic that Manaaki was a bit of a shit-stirrer.

“[Manaaki] is a facilitator for drama,”he said. “He will pick and choose what he hears, and then he’ll bring it up at the dinner table.”

Manaaki Hoepo on Heartbreak Island. Image: Seven.

Manaaki isn’t the only Heartbreak Island contestant to appear on another reality show

Speaking of Sean, the Heartbreak Island 2022 contestant also made the crossover to another TV show. He appeared on FBoy Island Australia Season 1.

Sean was actually became a bit of a main character at the beginning of the season after calling out Caleb Duncan over a disgusting comment he’d made about leading lady Molly O’Halloran behind her back.

Caleb had said in a producer-led interview that Molly was likely cheated on by her ex-fiancé because she “ain’t got no good p***y”.

Heartbreak Island appears to be a bit of a right of passage to other reality shows, as Netflix star Harry Jowsey also appeared on it back in 2018. Harry actually won the show and walked away with 100k prize money.

Harry has since appeared on Too Hot To Handle, Perfect Match, The Amazing Race Australia and Dancing With The Stars US.

Harry and teammate Teddy on The Amazing Race Australia. Image: Ten.

Perhaps Harry will pop up on Aussie Shore at some point!

Stream Aussie Shore from October 3 on Paramount+.

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Netflix’s documentary The Menendez Brothers will have interviews with Lyle & Erik

by Danica Baker

Netflix’s new biographical drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has piqued the interest of millions of people who weren’t familiar with the real-life case which happened in 1989.

Though the series was based on real-life events, it was essentially a fictional story, with those same viewers interested in hearing what Lyle and Erik Menendez actually have to say for themselves in the upcoming documentary The Menendez Brothers.

The format of releasing the dramatised series before the documentary follows in the same sequence as Netflix’s first ‘Monsters’ title, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

The hit series, which focussed on Jeffrey Dahmer and his horrific crimes, was released on Netflix in September 2022 and followed by Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, which was released on the same platform in October 2022.

Here’s everything we know about The Menendez Brothers.

**CONTENT WARNING: This article references physicaly and sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers.*

Erik and Lyle Menendez. Image: Netflix.

What is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story about?

The wildly popular Netflix series loosely followed the story of brothers Lyle (played by Nicholas Chavez) and Erik (played by Cooper Koch), who shot and killed their parents in 1989.

Their parents were very wealthy, and the prosecutor suggested that the brother’s motive was money. However, the defence said that the men were repeatedly sexually and physically abused as children and said the killing was an act of self-defence.

The series follows the shooting, how Lyle and Eric act afterwards, as well as their journey through numerous court cases surrounding the murder.

Lyle and Erik Menendez at court
Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Image: Netflix.

What is The Menendez Brothers about?

The Menendez Brothers is a documentary that includes phone calls with both Lyle and Erik from prison, where the men are currently serving life sentences. Both men will revisit the trials and describe what went down in their own words.

Director Alejandro Hartmann will also pour over decades of material surrounding the crime and the subsequent trial.

Who’s in The Menendez Brothers?

The documentary will feature Lyle and Eric, as well as interviews with their cousin Diane Vander Molen and prosecutor Pamela Bozanich.

When does Netflix’s The Menendez Brothers air?

The Menendez Brothers will air on Netflix from October 7, 2024.

Is there a trailer?

There is. You can watch it below.

Stream The Menendez Brothers on Netflix from October 7.

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“She really was unbelievable”: Your first look at the documentary Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Beloved Aussie tennis commentator and former player Jelena Dokic is soon going to have her powerful story shared with the world in the form of a new documentary film, Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story.

Based on the contents of Jelena’s 2018 memoir, Unbreakable, the documentary seeks to offer a window into the tennis star’s extraordinary life — as told by her.

Here’s what we know about the production so far.

Warning: This story deals with the topic of domestic violence, it may be triggering for some.

Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story synopsis

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Image: Roadshow Films

As you can likely tell by this point, the Unbreakable documentary is set to be a chill-inducing journey through Jelena’s life and her struggles as both a refugee and at the hands of her father, Damir Dokic.

The synopsis, shared by Roadshow Films, reads as follows:

“This is the story of Jelena Dokic’s extraordinary survival. How she survived as a refugee, twice. How she survived on the tennis court to become world No. 4. But most importantly, how she survived her father, Damir Dokic, the tennis dad from hell.”

When will Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story be released?

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Image: Roadshow Films

The Unbreakable documentary film is set to hit Australian cinemas on November 7, 2024.

Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story trailer

The first look at Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story has been released with the official trailer, which you can see below.

The trailer begins with Jelena telling the camera, “I’m 16 years old here. I’m playing the world number one Martina Hingis. I knew that if I lost, the consequences would be catastrophic.”

Roadshow shared the first official trailer for the documentary to Instagram with the caption, “This is the story of Jelena Dokic’s extraordinary survival.”

Be prepared, it’s going to be an emotional watch.

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Everything you need to know about MKR gatecrashers Janey and Maddie

by Danica Baker

My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024’s Janey and Maddie have ruffled some feathers since they waltzed in as Gatecrashers, and now it’s time to put their cooking skills to the ultimate test.

Janey and Maddie will be cooking a three-course meal for their fellow contestants, as well as MKR Judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge, at their Instant Restaurant during round two.

Ahead of their episode, here’s everything you need to know about Victorian mother-daughter team Maddie and Janey.

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Janey and Maddie on MKR. Image: Seven.

Everything we know about MKR’ Maddie and Janey

Why did Maddie and Janey go on My Kitchen Rules?

Maddie and Janey are long-time fans of MKR, which is why they decided to apply to go on the show.

“I used to watch MKR with my mum. I love food and love being competitive, so it’s a perfect match for me,” Janey said in her Channel 7 bio.

“To be with my daughter Maddie on this journey is an experience of a lifetime. Cooking on MKR is a dream, but winning the crown would be the icing on the cake,” she added.

Maddie said it was her mum’s idea to join the cooking show.

“My mum has loved MKR for many years. When she mentioned she wanted to apply for the show, I loved the idea. Mum and I have always loved cooking and I thought it would be an amazing experience for us to share while improving our cooking skills,” she said in her bio.

Janey and Maddie. Image: Instagram.

What are Maddie and Janie from MKR’s Instagram accounts?

Have a scroll through Maddie and Janie’s pre-MKR life on their Instagram accounts. Maddie’s is @maddiedevereux, and Janey’s is @janeywillox. The mum-and-daughter duo also share the joint account @thekitchenqueens_.

What is Maddie and Janey’s signature dish?

Both women are fans of a good old roast chook! In their Channel 7 bios, both Maddie and Janey listed poultry as their go-to dish.

“Roast chicken with all the trimmings is always a family favourite and lovely to serve on a platter. I serve it with cauliflower gratin, roasted vegetables, creamed spinach, and a generous amount of chicken jus; it’s a classic in hour home,” Janey said.

“I love cooking Asian salmon and roast chicken with vegetables,” Maddie agreed. “For dessert, I really enjoy making raspberry souffle-something Mum taught me to make. They are light to eat at the end of a meal and always look impressive!”

Janey and Maddie. Image: Instagram.

What have Maddie and Janie cooked so far?

Nothing, so far! Because Maddie and Janie joined MKR as Gatecrashers, they skipped the first round.

Want to know who’s left the competition? See the list of MKR eliminations.

When is Maddie and Janie’s Instant Restaurant?

Their first Instant Restaurant airs on October 1, during which they’ll put together a three-course meal for their fellow contestants and Manu and Colin.

They’ve got some stiff competition, though, considering Simone and Viviana have already scored a whopping 104/110 and sit in first place on the MKR leaderboard.

Watch MKR on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.

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Fans react to Katy Perry’s viral “left shark” AFL moment

by Stephanie Nuzzo

In what is probably some of the more positive news to come out of Katy Perry‘s work of late, the singer has gone viral for a staging mishap during her AFL grand final performance.

On Saturday, September 28, the Woman’s World singer took to the stage in front of 100,000 or so AFL fans – but it wasn’t Katy’s performance that has had people talking for days since. Instead, it was a deflated silver balloon.

Here’s what went down, along with how the public has reacted online.

Katy Perry’s AFL grand final performance: What happened?

Katy Perry deflated balloon AFL performance. Image: Instagram

In a nutshell, Katy’s performance was staged with a series of dancers holding inflated silver balloons above their heads. As soon as video footage of the event hit the internet, fans began noticing one balloon that was not quite like the others.

One dancer, bless them, was cursed with a deflated balloon, and despite their best efforts to power through, the shrivelled-raisin-looking thing went absolutely viral.

Folks were fast to draw parallels between the balloon and left shark, the out-of-time backup dancer from Katy’s Super Bowl halftime show performance in 2015.

@yasminjnelson

What a performance ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ @Katy Perry #afl #katyperry #grandfinal #leftshark #iconic

♬ original sound – Yasmin Nelson
Katy Perry deflated balloon AFL performance

How are people reacting?

Unsurprisingly, the comments have rolled in hard and fast for the deflated balloon. Social media is filled with commentary from folks having a laugh at the situation.

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Katy Perry deflated balloon AFL performance. Image: Instagram

“Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?” one commenter shared on Instagram.

“Stop trying to make Katy Perry happen. She’s not going to happen,” wrote another of the performance.

Moving over to TikTok, one fan wrote, “Did someone say left shark”.

Another shared, “The commitment to the routine though”.

A third wrote, “Goon bags were defs the theme of this performance and it was *chefs kiss*”.

Others felt a little bad for the dancer having to navigate the awkward malfunction.

“I feel so bad for her she tried her best,” one user shared to TikTok.

“Why does it always happen during teenage dream,” wrote another.

In any case, the performance certainly won a lot of attention, which can’t be a bad thing for Katy’s Australian visit.

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The host of Love Island Australia 2024 has been confirmed

by Stephanie Nuzzo

In recent weeks, whispers were circulating that the host of Love Island Australia – Sophie Monk – was set to be replaced by former Big Brother contestant Skye Wheatley.

Here’s what we know about the rumours and where we’ve since landed.

Who will host Love Island Australia 2024?

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Love Island Australia. Image: Nine

Since season one of Love Island Australia (2018), Sophie has been the series host. However, ahead of the 2024 iteration of the show, rumours were swirling that Skye would host a season instead of Sophie.

Skye is best known for her time on Big Brother and having won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2024.

As The Daily Mail reported, Skye was thought to have been a frontrunner for Nine to replace Sophie as host. However, Skye herself took to Instagram to shut down those rumours rather quickly.

A fan asked Skye on Instagram Stories, “Were you supposed to be the host of Love Island?” And she responded, “No, it was click bait!!”

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Screenshot via Instagram

However, She added a little spice to the conversation by sharing a TikTok with the words “When you get dropped from hosting Love Island because you got ‘scary surgery'” with Sabrina Carpenter’s Taste playing in the background.

Skye posted a playful TikTok with the caption, “Anyone need a Big Brother host? Cause I’ll be there with bells on.” Unfortunately for her, that gig has also been filled by Mel Tracina.

@skye.wheatley.waugh

Anyone need a BIg Brother host? Cause i’ll be there with bells on 🥳🎉👌🙌😂🤌🏼

♬ TASTE – Tom 🪩🍓

Following on from that, we’ve had a further update from Yahoo Lifestyle. Per the outlet, Nine has directly confirmed that our OG girl Sophie would, in fact, be joining as host of the sixth season of Love Island Australia.

Sophie was cemented as the show’s host when the season’s first trailer dropped on October 3, which debuted some of the Love Island Australia 2024 cast.

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Love Island Australia. Image: Nine

Case closed, it seems.

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The Block is casting for 2025 — but with one major difference from earlier seasons

by Danica Baker

Over the past few years, The Block contestants have taken home millions of dollars in profits. So, if you’re looking to follow in their footsteps, we’ve popped a handy guide about how to apply for The Block 2025 below.

The extremely lucrative reality show is looking for teams of two to apply to be on The Block next year.

If you’re considering throwing your hat in the ring, then let us remind you that last year’s The Block contestants Steph and Gian walked away with $1,650,000, and Eliza and Liberty pocketed just over a mil.

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The Block’s Ricky and Haydn. Image: Nine.

How to apply for The Block 2025

The Block has officially opened up its casting call for 2025.

The guidelines stipulate that the casting crew is looking for teams who are available for a 12 week shoot period from February 2025.

It mentions that previous home renovation experience is welcomed, but isn’t required from both partners.

The applications page also says that successful participants will be paid a nominal weekly fee during filming of The Block to cover basic living costs and expenses.

You can apply to be on The Block 2025 here.

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The Block’s Mimi and Christian. Image: Nine.

What is The Block application process like?

On The Block application page it warns potential applicants that the proccess of applying is time consuming.

“This application will take a while!” It begins. “If you thought we would make it easy to apply for The Block … think again! This is a long application process which will require your time and attention.”

The application itself starts with basic identity questions and then launches into more detailed questions. Among them are “What is your dream job” and “What influences and inspires your design?”.

Finally, you’ll be asked to upload a video of you and your teammate.

What’s changing for The Block 2025?

Maddy and Charlotte on The Block
Image: Nine

In an interesting turn of events, Yahoo Lifestyle has shared that casting director Lucky Price will reportedly be parting ways with The Block after 18 seasons.

“Lucky has certainly been a huge part of The Block’s success,” a source told the outlet.

“He [Lucky] has been responsible for so many of the most iconic Block contestants and without him, you wouldn’t have had people like Mitch and Mark, Ronnie and Georgia, and Kristy and Brett on your TV screen.”

Per Yahoo, the news was “a real shock” and it will likely signal a fresh take on casting choices for the show going forward. The next season, come 2025, will be a fascinating one to watch unfold, that’s for sure.

Best of luck to the future Blockheads out there!

The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mon – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Simone and Viviana reveal the hilarious way they celebrated getting record MKR score

by Danica Baker

Simone and Viviana set a new My Kitchen Rules (MKR) record with their score of 104/110 — the highest ever on the show — and now they’ve opened up about how they celebrated the accomplishment.

The Italian pals were delighted when they heard the judge’s feedback — so much so that Simone was lost for words.

During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Viviana and Simone shared just how proud they were of themselves and revealed what they did straight after finding out they’d got the highest score in MKR history.

Simone and Viviana on MKR after their record breaking score
Simone and Viviana on MKR after their record breaking score. Image: Seven.

How Simone and Viviana felt about getting the highest score ever on MKR

At their second Instant Restaurant, Sotto Le Stelle, Simone and Viviana prepared a Beef Tartare with Crumbed Yolk and Crostini for entree, Prawn and Potato Ravioli for main and Mille-feuille for dessert.

Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge scored their entree nine, and both MKR judges scored them 10 on their second two courses. Combined with the contestants’ scores of 46, they were informed that they’d not only topped the MKR leaderboard for round two, but they’d received the highest score ever on MKR.

“I can easily say that it was one of the highest points of my life,” Viviana told Chattr.

“The comments, especially from Manu, were mind-blowing, especially the fact that such an amazing chef said that type of thing about our food. We felt extremely, extremely proud of ourselves,” she added.

‘We didn’t think we could achieve so much. If the competition had ended that day, no one would ever take it from us that we scored the highest in 14 years of MKR.”

Simone and Viviana at their Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.

Simone echoed Vivana’s sentiments.

“Everything that happened on that episode — it felt like it was unreal. We could not believe that we produced that level of food,” Simone added.

“Obviously, we’re foodies, and it’s an honour to hear this comment from the judges. It’s something we never, ever, ever expected to experience in our lifetime.”

After being told about their record-breaking score, Simone struggled to put his feelings into words during the episode.

“It was a shock, and we could not believe what was happening,” he explained. “I struggle to receive compliments to that extent. So I really didn’t know what to say; I was just speechless. I was in an emotional state of confusion, happiness and shock. It was amazing.”

Simone and Viviana with Manu and Colin. Image: Seven.

What did Viviana and Simone do after their win?

After the judges and MKR contestants headed home from Simone and Viviana’s Instant Restaurant, they told Chattr that they were so high on adrenaline that they couldn’t sleep.

Once the excitement began to wear off they realised how hungry they were and… headed to Maccas!

“We had McDonald’s! It was 4:30 a.m. when we finished. We were starving because we hadn’t eaten anything all day, because we were so nervous,” she laughed.

“We were just silent, staring into each other’s eyes, eating the McDonald’s at 4:30am!”

Simone added that they called all of their friends back in Queensland to tell them the great news.

“We called all of our friends; we woke up everyone!” Simone reflected. Viviana laughed, adding “Yeah thats true, fuck we called them at 4:30am!”

Maccas at 4:30am? What a vibe!

Watch MKR on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.

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Too Hot to Handle Season 6: Are Bri and DeMari back together?

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Some time may have passed since the final episode of Too Hot to Handle Season 6, but the drama continues. Today, we’re diving into whether Bri and DeMari might be back together, despite initial reports stating the Too Hot to Handle castmates were over.

Here’s the latest.

Are Bri and DeMari of Too Hot to Handle Season 6 back together?

Image: Netflix

We first looked at the status of Too Hot to Handle Season 6 contestants Bri and DeMari in late August, at which point the couple had confirmed to People that they were “on a break”.

“It’s complicated,” DeMari initially said. “We’re working on things. It was real in there, but it was such a small window.

“So we’ve (sic) really have been trying to learn each other on the outside of everything. I had delayed reactions to coming back to the real world, so we’re on really good terms of trying to figure things out, but it’s tough.”

Bri added to that, sharing, “I’m not dating anybody else and he said he isn’t, so…”

Fast forward to now, and a handful of posts on Instagram has fans wondering if the couple has indeed figured things out.

On September 29, Too Hot to Handle Season 6 star Katherine Laprell posted a snap to Instagram of some of the cast holidaying in Malta. Interestingly, both Bri and DeMari are pictured in the photo, looking pretty cosy.

Image: Instagram

That’s not where the content ends, either.

Bri has shared a number of posts to both her Instagram grid and Stories, featuring the Too Hot to Handle cast in Malta as well — and yes, DeMari definitely makes an appearance in a few of them.

Bri and DeMari Too Hot to Handle. Images: Instagram

One example is a video of the group partying on a boat, with the words “When the trip makes it out of the group chat”.

Bri also shared a photo of the group posing outside the VisitMalta tourist office in which she and DeMari look fairly cosied up.

Fans have been quick to take to the comments section of Instagram to share their excitement slash confusion.

One commenter shared on Bri’s post, “I thought her and DeMari broke up?”

Another followed closely behind, writing, “hold on I thought ya’ll were at it with DeMari and Chris.”

Bri herself replied to that comment, sharing, “We were but we’ve talked and made up babe. It’s all good over here.”

Another fan commented, “Please tell me u made up with DeMari cuz yal (sic) look so [fire emoji] together!!!”

A third wrote, “I’m confused I thought we didn’t like DeMari.”

So, yeah. Some mixed reactions are coming through in response to these Malta snaps. But, for now, it certainly seems as though this romance may be back on.

Stream Too Hot To Handle Season 6 on Netflix.

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“Heartbreaking”: Chloe and Emily share what else led to their Amazing Race elimination

by Stephanie Nuzzo

In the most recent episode of The Amazing Race Australia, the unthinkable happened: Chloe Logarzo and Emily Gielnik, the clear favourites to win this season of the series, were eliminated from the competition.

If you watched along at home, you’ll know just how emotional the scenes were when hearing that our leading gals would be finishing up their competition in Namibia.

In an exclusive interview with Chattr, Chloe and Emily shared exactly what went down during their final leg of The Amazing Race, and how more than just a bum bag contributed to their gutting elimination.

“I think there was no doubt in our mind that we were going to be top three,” Emily said.

Chloe and Emily in the Amazing Race.
Chloe and Emily. Image: Ten.

“There was definitely a lot of belief there that we were good enough to win the whole thing. And as competitors, we felt pretty comfortable going into everything. But, for some reason, everything went wrong from the get-go, and it just wasn’t our day.”

And that’s no exaggeration. During the Namibia leg of the competition, a shattering turn of events saw Chloe and Emily – who were leading comfortably at this point – realise they had forgotten a bum bag back at the site of the kayaking with seals challenge. The pair had to turn back to retrieve the bag, losing time in the process.

“We were just caught up in just trying to get ahead, as far as possible. And we know that’s a mistake, but look, it’s devastating, and I know Em feels so guilty about it, but it’s a simple mistake,” Chloe said.

“Unfortunately, in this race, time is everything, and we just drove so far away that trying to get back to the bum bag set us back.”

Chloe and Emily in the Amazing Race.
Chloe and Emily. Image: Ten.

It wasn’t only the bum bag that slowed Chloe and Emily down

There was, however, more to their departure from The Amazing Race than just the rogue bum bag, Chloe added. Apparently, the pair of footballers were left without a key after pumping up the tyres to their four-by-four.

“Throughout the day, there’s (sic) so many other things that weren’t shown on the show that were also going the wrong way,” she said.

“As we drove off [in the four-by-four], there was a signal on the car saying that the key wasn’t detected. Our driver had left the key in his pocket and gotten out of the car, so then we had to turn around and go get the key so that if the car turned off, we could turn it back on.”

Talk about an unlucky run. In the face of all this, though, the ladies really committed to turning things around and gave 100 per cent right up until the last minute.

Sadly, it just wasn’t quite enough.

“Even though we made up a lot of ground, it was just really, it was heartbreaking because we were just so close to scraping through. And there are a lot of ‘what ifs’, which is, you know, are eating us alive, especially as footballers. But no, we had no doubt that we were capable of winning the whole thing. And I think that’s why it hurts a little bit more than what it probably should,” Emily said.

“Chloe and I sobbed for, I mean, at least those two days after that.”

Why The Amazing Race’s Emily and Chloe worked so well together

Having been such strong contenders in the competition (many other ex-competitors were hoping to see the Matildas ladies win), Chattr asked Emily and Chloe what they thought it was about their partnership that allowed them to perform so well in The Amazing Race Australia.

The Amazing Race Australia, Chloe and Emily. Image: Ten

Chloe put it down to the duo’s ability “to be positive with each other, and to have the mindset of winning”.

Emily added to that point, sharing that, “I think why people backed us [is] if you look at it from an outside perspective, we worked quite well together.

“I know we can hustle when we need a hustle. We back each other when we need to back each other, like we butt heads.

“Plenty of times, we butt heads. And, you know, production doesn’t have time to show all those things, but we just keep cracking on. We want the best for each other.”

And both Chloe and Emily agreed that they always carried the belief that The Amazing Race Australia was “a team game”.

Who do Chloe and Emily think will win The Amazing Race 2024?

When it comes to the remainder of the series, and which of the cast have it in them to win The Amazing Race, Emily shared that it could really be anyone’s game.

“I love the country singers [Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley]; they’re just going through carefree. Bam and Logan [Tuivasa] are smashing it. Billy and Oscar [Brownless] are a bit of a dark horse, and Pete and Bridget [Helliar] are just funny as hell… and you’ve got Thorpey [Ian Thorpe] and Christian [Miranda] as well.”

Chloe and Emily. Image: Ten.

“You’ve got quite a diverse group. And honestly, they’ve all got totally different strengths. So I don’t think it’s about, and you’ve seen with us, sometimes it’s not always the strongest that goes the furthest.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing who ends up on top. But I think everyone is a force to be reckoned with, that’s for sure.”

Chloe and Emily will be sorely missed!

The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition airs on Monday and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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FBoy Island Australia’s Izaya and Ziara have broken up

by CHATTR Team

FBoy Island Australia 2023 wrapped over a year ago, so we couldn’t blame you if you’re wondering whether golden couple Ziara Rae and Izaya Leota are still together.

Unfortunately for fans, the couple has confirmed that they have split up. Ziara shared the sad news in an Instagram post in early September when a fan asked her if she was still with Izaya.

“Feels odd to say this on here but Izaya and I are not together anymore,” Ziara wrote. “As much as we tried, we couldn’t make the long distance work.

“We both have personal and career responsibilities that halted us both from being able to move states. We have love for each other and are still friends.

“We are so grateful that we met on the show and for the amazing journey afterwards.”

On top of that, Ziara and Izaya have scrubbed all of their recent couple photos from their Instagram grids.

Their split appears amicable, as they still follow each other on Instagram.

When did Ziara and Izaya last confirm that they were still together?

Back in July Ziara and Izaya confirmed to Chattr that they are still together and doing well even though they’re living in different states.

“Despite still navigating long distance and having career pressures we have amazingly managed to protect our special bond we made on FBoy Island,” the couple told Chattr.

“Being young in a long-distance relationship has been challenging for us both emotionally but our love for each other has kept us going strong and we still have such a beautiful connection.”

Izaya is in Queensland and Ziara is in Victoria.

“For now we are still booking flights to see each other as much as we can and FaceTime is our best friend!

“We both learnt so much about ourselves on Fboy Island and have enjoyed life after it. We are so excited to watch and see what Season Two has in store!”

When did Ziara and Izaya get together?

Filming for Fboy Island Season One finished at the beginning of March 2023, meaning that at the time of the finale, the couple had been official for just over three months.

Izaya and Ziara. Binge

“We’ve been so excited,” Ziara told Chattr prior to the finale being aired.

“Obviously, we haven’t done anything like the normal boyfriend/girlfriend would do. We haven’t been to restaurants or movies, nothing like that.”

Once the final verdict was announced, the couple came off the island and essentially started their relationship from scratch.

“We came off the island and it was like, ‘What is your favourite colour?’ We just completely jumped the gun because you’re in this completely different environment where emotions are so high,” she admitted.

“So we’ve just been using the time to really get to know each other and spend as much time together as possible and I am so excited to be able to show him off finally.”

Ziara and Izaya on fboy island
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Ziara told Izaya she loved him BEFORE the finale

During the finale, Izaya told Ziara that he loved her which was super cute and unexpected for us, but apparently not for his bae.

“I was so nervous,” Izaya explained following the finale airing.

“Because she said it to me the night before. So, I was like, ‘This is what I needed’. Because leading up to it, I felt like I have to be out there. You know, express how I feel. So when she said it to me first, I was kind of like, wow, I’ve been waiting for this.”

But the cuteness doesn’t stop there. In fact, the minute Izaya spotted Ziara, he knew she was the one for him.

“As soon as she walked out, I was just pouring everything I had straight to her. When she came out in the blue dress walking down, I was like this is the one.

“I really need her to notice me. So when she pointed me out I was like, this is it. This is life intertwining. She’s the one!”

Ziara and Izaya on fboy island
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Ziara was never going to choose the runners-up

For those of you who thought Ziara might not see the light and choose Cory Brown (or Caleb Duncan for that matter), you’d be mistaken, because simply put. She was always going to pick Izaya.

When asked if she ever found out the truth behind Cory’s age, she said: “No no to be honest, like I don’t care. I knew my winner from the get-go. It was more just me going through the motions so I never really figured it out.

“You know if it was him [Izaya] lying about his age, then I would have been like get me your passport!”

Ziara on FBoy Island
Cory, Ziara and Izaya. Binge

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The Block 2024 week seven bathroom room reveals: Enemy lines were drawn

by Danica Baker

It was week seven of The Block 2024 room reveals, and the contestants presented their finished ensuite bathrooms to the judges.

It was a rough week for Maddy and Charlotte after the other contestants discovered that they’d flipped houses in the past. Some contestants felt that the sisters were being “sneaky” by not being forthright with the information.

However, despite the tension in the group, Maddy and Charlotte received glowing feedback for their room from The Block judges and took out the win.

All of the contestants, except Brad and Kylie, congratulated the girls on their win, and the married couple made it clear that they didn’t like Maddy and Charlotte.

Check out the bathroom room reveals and see how the judges rated each team below.

The Block Week 7 Room Reveals

The Block’s Maddy and Charlotte

Week 7 – bathroom room reveal

Bathroom room reveal
Maddy and Charlotte’s bathroom. Image: Nine.

Cash spent: $19,660

Scores:

  • Darren: 9.5
  • Marty: 9
  • Shayna: 9

Total: 27.5

The judges loved Maddy and Charlotte’s neutral colour palette. They noted that the bathroom was the girls’ first room that was 100 percent their ideas and execution, and Shaynna Blaze coined a new style for the sisters: Classic Simplicity. 

The Block’s Courtney and Grant

Week 7 – bathroom room reveal

The Block week seven room reveals
Courtney and Grant’s bathroom. Image: Nine.

Cash spent:  $27,595

Scores:

  • Darren: 8.5
  • Marty: 7.5
  • Shayna: 8

Total: 24

Courtney and Grant’s striking bathroom caused a big divide between the judges. Marty Fox felt it was far too over the top and too much, while Shaynna and Darren Palmer thought the design was spectacular.

The Block’s Ricky and Haydn

Week 7 – bathroom room reveal

The Block week seven room reveals
Haydn and Ricky’s bathroom. Image: Nine.

Cash spent: $33,112

Scores:

  • Darren: 9
  • Marty: 8
  • Shayna: 8

Total: 25

This week’s Bathroom Week was a much better effort for Ricky and Haydn. The judges loved the continuation of the circular theme, noting that it was very Phillip Island. They thought the different yellows—from wall paint to tiles—could have been a bit different and more subtle.

The Block’s Kylie and Brad 

Kylie and Brad’s bathroom. Image: Nine.

Week 7 – bathroom room reveal

Cash spent: $28,148

Scores:

  • Darren: 8.5
  • Marty: 7.5
  • Shayna: 8.5

Total: 24

Darren said that Brad and Kylie’s dark bathroom was bold and unique and that he loved it, but Marty wasn’t a massive fan of tiles that resembled natural timber.

The Block’s Kristian and Mimi

The Block week seven room reveals
Kristian and Mimi’s bathroom. Image: Nine.

Week 7 – bathroom room reveal

Cash spent: $27,720

Scores:

  • Darren: 8
  • Marty: 8.5
  • Shayna: 8

Total: 24.5

Marty said that Kristian and Mimi’s room was clean and very marketable. But Shaynna thought it was too similar to the team’s other bathrooms. All three judges agreed that the finishes weren’t great.

The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Charlotte Crosby teases Aussie Shore chaos ahead of the show’s premiere

by CHATTR Team

The official Aussie Shore cast, trailer and release date have dropped to get us all very, very excited for this undeniably bonkers show.

Callum Hole was the first announced member of the new Aussie Shore cast (so consider us fans of the show already) and now 10 more names have been added to the mix.

Aussie Shore is basically Geordie Shore down under and it will have the one and only Charlotte Crosby at the helm.

Keep reading for everything we know about the Aussie Shore cast so far.

What has Charlotte Crosby said about Aussie Shore?

Charlotte has teased viewers about the wild shenanigans that will happen on Aussie Shore. The former Geordie Shore star called the show the “ultimate Australian party adventure” and gave viewers a sneak peek into what to expect from the series.

Who is in the Aussie Shore cast?

Charlotte gave Kyle and Jackie O a taste of what we can expect from the Aussie Shore cast earlier this year and it all sounds very spicy.

Confirming that none of the Aussie Shore cast knew each other before filming began, Charlotte said this new generation “are pushing boundaries” that we didn’t even know existed.

Aussie Shore cast Aussie Shore release date Aussie Shore trailer
Meet your Aussie Shore cast! Image: Paramount+

The Aussie shore cast include Callum (more on him below), Kyle, Lexie, Tom, Lily, Cooper, Catia, Con, Jaeda, Manaaki and Nardos.

We’ve also tracked down the Aussie Shore cast’s Instagram accounts, which you can check out here.

What’s Callum Hole from?

Callum will be adding Aussie Shore to his reality TV resume after appearing on Love Island Australia, Love Island Games and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Earlier this year rumours circled that Callum would be returning for Love Island 2024 off the back of his I’m A Celeb success, put perhaps Paramount beat Nine to the punch?

“A huge addition to an already incredible cast! AUSSIE SHORE IS GUNNA BLOW EVERYONES MINDS,” Charlotte wrote on the Callum announcement post.

What’s Charlotte Crosby’s role on Aussie Shore?

Charlotte’s 12-year run on Geordie Shore makes her perfect for the role of House Boss on Aussie Shore.

Earlier this year, Charlotte confirmed to Kyle and Jackie O that she was filming the upcoming show but that the cast were all around a decade younger than her.

“That’s why I’m the boss,” she explained.

Aussie shore trailer

The Aussie Shore trailer just dropped. Get a load of this:

Where is Aussie Shore filmed?

The show was filmed in Cairns, Queensland over six weeks.

Aussie Shore release date

Aussie Shore will be available on Paramount+ from October 3.

It’s in the calendar!

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Who will win The Amazing Race Australia 2024? The top predictions, shared

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Another exciting season of The Amazing Race Australia is currently underway, with teams of Aussie celebrities jetting off around the globe. And while we may still be in early(ish) days, many people are wondering who will win The Amazing Race Australia 2024.

As you’re probably already aware, the teams have been (and will continue to) take on wild challenges along the way. The end goal? To win the whole thing and take home $100,000 in prize money for a charity of your choice.

We’ve already had a few eliminations play out, and season favourites are starting to emerge. So, who is likely to walk out of The Amazing Race Australia 2024 as winners? Here are some early predictions.

The Amazing Race Australia 2024 contestants

The Amazing Race cast
Image: Ten

Before we discuss who will likely win The Amazing Race Australia 2024, let’s take a quick look at who the contestants are for this year’s Amazing Race Australia first.

The teams for 2024 are:

We’ve written a more in-depth breakdown of the teams if you’d like more detail.

The Amazing Race Australia 2024 winners predictions

As the competition heats up and we get closer to seeing a duo crowned winners, we’ll likely be hearing more about the season’s top contenders. Admittedly, some Reddit threads do have some past discourse from fans saying they were rooting for Havana and Stephanie, but now that the ladies have been eliminated, those fans will have to choose a new team to back!

In any case, for now, we have some early thoughts from ex-contestants of The Amazing Race Australia 2024.

Speaking with Chattr in a recent interview, Havana shared she’s hoping Chloe and Emily can take out the win this year.

“To be honest, I want everyone to win. But obviously, they can’t, so I’d like the Matilda’s girls to win — for girl power,” Havana said.

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Image: Ten

Similarly, TV Week spoke with eliminated celebrity contestants Cyrelle and Eden, Natalie and Melinda, and Luke and Julie and interestingly, all of them had the same answer when asked who they think is most likely to win The Amazing Race Australia 2024.

“I’m going to go for the girls,” said Natalie.

“I’m such a fan of the Matildas and I feel like it’s about time some girls won. They’re machines, their athletes and they really put in the effort. It’s just amazing to watch everything they do.”

It seems as though a pair of favourites has emerged! Watch this space to see if they’ll be able to take this competition through to the end.

The Amazing Race Australia 2024 airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel Ten and 10Play.

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“Let’s be Satanists”: Pop-horror series Hysteria! is coming to Aussie screens soon

by Stephanie Nuzzo

If you’re a lover of a spooky watch, this announcement is for you. Pop-horror thriller series Hysteria! is coming to terrorise audiences in October 2024, so here is everything you need to know about the devilishly intriguing new TV show ahead of its release.

What is Hysteria!

Julie Bowen, Emjay Anthony and Nolan North. Image: Binge

Set in the ’80s, during the height of the ‘Satanic Panic’ in the U.S (there’s an entire You’re Wrong About episode on this if you want some context), the series centres on a high school heavy metal band that lands themselves in hot water after aligning themselves with Satanic material.

The show’s story is described by Binge as follows:

“When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the ‘Satanic Panic’ of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realise they can capitalise on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported ‘supernatural activity’ triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.”

Spicy.

Who is in the cast?

The cast of Hysteria! is made up of a few familiar faces, like Julie Bowen (Modern Family) and Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect). They are joined by Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis and Nikki Hahn.

Recurring guest stars will include Bruce Campbell, Garret Dillahunt, Nolan North, Elijah Richardson, Milly Shapiro, Allison Scagliotti and Jessica Treska.

Hysteria 2024’s Aussie release date

Image: Binge

If you’re keen to get your eyeballs across the new spooky series, Hysteria!’s Australian release date is currently slated for October 18, 2024. The show’s eight episodes will all drop at once, meaning you can binge to your heart’s content.

How to watch Hysteria!

Hysteria! will be streaming on Binge in Australia, so get your subscriptions sorted if you haven’t yet.

Hysteria! trailer

Want a sneak peek? Of course you do. Binge shared the first official trailer for Hysteria! – you can check it out below.

I don’t know about you, but colour me intrigued. The series seems to have a sort of Stranger Things-type-vibe, which certainly has me wanting to see more.

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MKR 2024: When is it on and how can I watch it?

by Danica Baker

The My Kitchen Rules airing schedule isn’t as straightforward as some other shows, so we’ve popped together a handy guide to when every MKR episode is on and how to watch it. Considering the drama and the dishes are flowing on MKR 2024, you won’t want to miss a single episode.

Both The Voice and MKR are currently airing on Channel 7, with the prime-time shows airing on different days. Combine that with a few airing changes due to special events, and it’s easy to miss an episode.

Read on to find out when MKR is on.

Colin and Manu at Hannah and Lawrence's instant kitchen on MKR.
Colin and Manu at Hannah and Lawrence’s instant restaurant. Image: Seven.

When is MKR on this week?

The MKR schedule was changed during the week commencing September 22 due to the Brownlow medals which aired on Monday, September 23. That meant that MKR aired on Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

However, as of the week commencing September 29, MKR will return to its normal airing schedule. The cooking reality show will air on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

Ash and Cassie with Manu and Colin on MKR
Ash and Cassie with Manu and Colin. Image: Seven.

What round is airing on My Kitchen Rules?

At the time of writing, Instant Restaurants round two is airing. Each team invites the contestants to their house, where they prepare a three-course meal for themselves and the judges.

At the end of round one of the Instant Restaurants, the two teams that scored the lowest on the MKR leaderboard in Instant Restaurants were eliminated, which were Cassie and Ash and Danny and Sonia.

After that, a few new teams — known as the MKR gate crashers — were added for Instant Restaurants round two.

From there, the contestants move to Kitchen HQ, where they compete in challenges until one team of MKR contestants is crowned the winner.

How to watch MKR

You can stream old and new MKR seasons on 7Plus.

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How to follow the smoking hot cast of Aussie Shore on Instagram

by Danica Baker

The Aussie Shore cast is coming in hot, and if their Instagram accounts are anything to go by, we’re going to be in for a wild ride!

The 11 cast members — which includes Love Island Australia’s Callum Hole — are certainly no strangers to a good time, as demonstrated over (and over) again on their Instagrams.

But, they may not be able to get too wild, as Geordie Shore’s Charlotte Crosby will play the House Boss in the new series.

Take a peek at the Aussie Shore cast’s Instagram accounts below.

Callum

Handle: @Cal.davee

Instagram followers before the show aired: 180,000

Callum is no stranger to reality TV. He was a mischief-maker on Love Island Australia in 2022 and came third on Love Island Games. After that, he competed as part of the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia cast and came third again.

Catia

Handle: @Catiachanel_

Instagram followers before the show aired: 8,242

Catia Chanel Sinigaglia is a 23-year-old PT who, according to her Aussie Shore bio, calls herself a “hot mess”. Her Instagram account makes it plainly evident that she doesn’t mind a cheeky cocktail or a holiday to Bali.

Nardos

Handle: @Nardossfeleke

Instagram followers before the show aired: 1,164

Nardos Feleke is seriously mysterious when it comes to Instagram. She’s only posted one non-Aussie Shore related photo in the past three years. Her bio says that she’s a “party animal” whose lifestyle is “funded by the bank of Mum and Dad”.

Lexie

Handle: @Lexiedyer_

Instagram followers before the show aired: 41,900

Lexie Dyer is a reality TV heiress. Her dad, Paul Dyer, came third on Big Brother 2004 and gave her some handy advice ahead of her debut on Aussie Shore.

She’s described as a “pocket rocket” in her Aussie Shore bio and touted as someone who’s always down for some fun, be it a vodka or a nudie run.

Lily

Handle: @Lilystephensonn_

Instagram followers before the show aired: 5,030

Viewers can expect drama from Lily Stephenson, as her Instagram bio states, “dramatic” is her middle name. At 21, she’s the youngest Aussie Shore housemate.

Jaeda

Handle: @Jaeda.chamberlain

Instagram followers before the show aired: 3,047

According to her Aussie Shore bio, 22-year-old Jaeda Chamberlain describes herself as a serious worker during the day who transforms into a party animal at night.

Manaaki

Handle: @Manaakihoepo_

Instagram followers before the show aired: 21,100

With over 20,000 followers Manaaki Hoepo is already getting settled into a career as an influencer. When he’s not ~*content creating*~ he’s busy partying, ofc.

His Aussie Shore bio explained that he grew up with a heavily religious mum and a dad who was in a gang, meaning that he was exposed to both worlds growing up.

Con

Handle: @Con.mourmourakis

Instagram followers before the show aired: 26,200

Con Mourmourakis is another micro-influencer who regularly posts shirtless selfies on the gram. At 27, Con is on the older side when it comes to housemates, and his bio states that he hopes to be the “alpha of the house.”

Cooper

Handle: @Captaincblack

Instagram followers before the show aired: 88,300

Tatted up Cooper Black is a model and has graced multiple romance novels covers. According to his Aussie Shore bio, the 27-year-old is a “serial monogamist” and a softie at heart; however, once his  “post-nut clarity” kicks in, he’s on to the next lady.

Tom

Handle: @Thomasjtuck

Instagram followers before the show aired: 2,453

The ladies had better watch out for Tom Tuck, who’s described in his Aussie Shore bio as someone who puts the ‘F boy’ in farm boy. Originally from country Victoria, Tom has worked his way around Melbourne.

Kyle

Handle: @kyle.tierney1

Instagram followers before the show aired: 1,042

In his Aussie Shore bio, Kyle Tierney described himself as “probably gay… but a mix of bisexual”. The 25-year-old works as a court officer.


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Everything you need to know about The Great Australian Bake Off’s tasty filming location

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Season 8 of The Great Australian Bake Off is well underway, and our 2024 cohort of cooks is battling it out in the shed. But where exactly does the magic happen? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where The Great Australian Bake Off is filmed, consider this your guide.

What is The Great Australian Bake Off?

If you’re new to this wholesome world of baking shows, allow me to offer an introduction. Bake Off is a hugely popular cooking competition show (rooted in baking challenges) that started with The Great British Bake Off in 2010.

Since the inaugural season kicked off, it has branched off into many other countries, like Australia.

The series sees amateur bakers compete against one another for the title of best baker. Each week follows a theme, like Bread Week (my fave), Biscuit Week or Cake Week and the cooks will have three challenges to complete each week. At the end of each set of challenges, a Star Baker is named, and one contestant is eliminated (heartbreaking).

Where is The Great Australian Bake Off filmed?

Host Natalie Tran in The Great Australian Bake Off shed. Image: FOXTEL

As serious fans of Bake Off will know, the original British version of the show is filmed in the Bake Off tent, which is set up at Welford Park country house in Berkshire. In Australia, however, our contestants bake their little hearts out in the Bake Off shed.

Since The Great Australian Bake Off began production in 2023, the shed has found a home in a few different locations.

Per IMDb, the initial filming location for the cooking show was Werribee Park Mansion in Victoria.

In 2015, it was announced that the series would be packing up its aprons and moving across to The Yaralla Estate in Sydney.

More recent seasons are listed as having been filmed in Sydney also, but a specific location for The Great Australian Bake Off shed has not been confirmed. Mysterious!

If you’re keen to hear more about the Great Australian Bake Off, and the tastiest events of each week, you can follow our coverage of the show here.

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Katy Perry is reportedly being paid a seven figure sum for the AFL Grand Final

by Danica Baker

Katy Perry is performing at the 2024 AFL Grand Final, and she’s reportedly being paid a very tidy sum for her five-song performance.

The Herald Sun has reported that Katy will receive a whopping $5 million for her performance, which equates to a cool million per song. Not bad for a few minutes on stage!

The hefty payday contrasts starkly with the amount performers are paid for the iconic half-time performance at America’s Super Bowl.

“We do not pay the artists. We cover expenses and production costs,” NFL spokesperson Joanna Hunter told Forbes back in 2016. Ouch!

Katy Perry's AFL Promo shot.
Katy Perry. Image: Seven.

Who will Katy Perry perform with at the 2024 AFL Grand Final?

Katy has confirmed that she won’t perform alone at the iconic sporting event. During an appearance on Sunrise, she teased a collaboration with another female artist.

“There’s going to be a surprise performance of a favourite Australian artist that I look up to,” she said.

“She will be singing a little bit with me, and I’ll be singing a little bit with her.

“I’ve been sworn to secrecy, locked up, chains — all of it.”

The reference to chains has fans speculating that Katy was teasing Tina Arena, who sings the 90’s banger Chains, as the special guest.

On top of that, Katy revealed to Sunrise that the guest was a Scorpio — which is Tina’s star sign.

Katy Perry on Sunrise.
Katy on Sunrise. Image: Seven.

And, just as we suspected, Daily Mail Australia confirmed that Tina will be performing at the MCG with Katy.

Cody Simpson will also take the stage before the game to sing the Australian national anthem.

When was Katy Perry’s AFL performance announced?

Katy officially announced that she would perform at the AFL grand final in July.

‘I’m so excited to be back in Australia and back at the mighty MCG to perform in front of 100,000 of the best and loudest fans in the world at the @telstra Pre-Game Entertainment for the 2024 Toyota @AFL Grand Final. See you in September,” she wrote in a Facebook announcement at the time.

Her announcement was met with mixed reactions — some fans were delighted that the certified Platinum artist was coming down under.

However, some others have questioned why AFL bought in an international act when Australia already has so many incredible homegrown artists.

Wonder how much Tina is getting paid?

Watch the 2024 AFL Grand Final on Sep 28 from 2:30 AEST on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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