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MAFS’ Dave explains his sus bedroom comment and debunks dating rumour

by Tahlia Pritchard

Dave Hand has given an interview that has shed some light on his tumultuous Feedback Week on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, after the groom suffered the wrath of fans following his cold disposition towards his wife Jamie Marinos.

Dave and Jamie were previously one of the strongest couples, but their relationship has been rocked by Feedback Week after Jamie asked her partner-swap Adrian Araouzou why he thinks she and Dave are lacking intimacy, with Adrian alluding that Dave may not be attracted to Jamie.

Dave, who was partnered with Veronica Cloherty, was shown in scenes laughing and enjoying himself during the partner swap. This raised alarm bells for fans after he seemed sullen and distant on the couch with Jamie during the last commitment ceremony.

MAFS' Dave and Jamie during commitment ceremony
Dave wasn’t exactly thrilled to be at the last commitment ceremony. Image: Nine

Did something happen between MAFS’ Dave and Veronica?

One scene that raised suspicions was when Dave and Veronica were filmed waking up in the same bed, with Dave remarking to the camera crew, “Gotta be quicker than that around here, boys!”

@h_contentcreator Eliot you judged a bu11et here @Eliot Donovan #mafs #mafsaustralia #mafsau #dave #veronica #jamie #eliot #lovehate #love #hate #drama #sleepingarrangement #sleep #fyp ♬ original sound – Lifestyle w H🤍

Many fans took this to mean that perhaps Dave and Veronica had been fooling around, with one fan commenting, “Why would Dave even make that comment to begin with? Who says that?” and another saying, “Her jumping up and his hand coming from under HER blanket!”

Dave has now spoken to a radio show saying the scene wasn’t as it appeared.

“It was more the fact they bust in there and they try to get you sleeping, or just as you wake up,” Dave said about his rogue comment. “Just to be clear, nothing happened. Veronica and I had a connection, we got along and that was it, and TV twisted it… but that’s great.”

Is Dave now dating Carina Mirable?

Fans are now sadly accepting that Dave and Jamie may not work out, but that hasn’t stopped more rumours. Dave addressed a new allegation involving Carina Mirable, with recent speculation that the two are more than just friends.

When asked whether he and Carina have started dating post-show, Dave had this to say: “No, there’s zero weight to that.”

Well, there ya have it!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS fans stitch Dave up on Cameo with controversial video

by Tahlia Pritchard

Dave Hand went from everyone’s favourite Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS) groom to breaking the collective hearts of many Aussies this week, as his relationship with Jamie Marinos crumbled before our eyes.

The TL;DR of the situation is that Jamie has declared her love for her husband, but he hasn’t returned the words yet. Add in a couples swap week where  Adrian Araouzou got into Jamie’s ear about Dave maybe not being attracted to her, a storyline that alluded to Dave and Veronica Cloherty flirting, and an explosive dinner party that left Jamie in tears questioning their relationship while Dave came across cold and distant, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.

MAFS Dave and Jamie argue at dinner party
It hasn’t been an easy week for MAFS’ Dave and Jamie. Image: Nine

MAFS stars taking to Cameo

Even though the season hasn’t ended yet, this year’s MAFS participants have already started jumping on video platform Cameo to earn a quick buck, with Dave the first to start charging fans $72 for a video of him wishing them a happy birthday, giving them a pep talk, or joke-roasting them. He currently has a 5-star rating, with 14 happy customers leaving rave reviews, with one person saying their daughter was so thrilled with Dave’s video that it “made her cry”.

However one Cameo of Dave’s has started gaining traction on TikTok for all the wrong reasons, with someone appearing to have stitched the MAFS groom up with their request.

MAFS’ Dave stitched up in cameo about P-Diddy

A TikTok account with quite the telling username – @burnerburner63 – recently posted a Cameo from Dave where he appears to send his love to controversial rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who has faced repeated accusations of sexual misconduct for incidents dating from 1990 to 2023.

One of the accusations comes from the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie, who alleged she was the victim of a pattern of “abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” with a confronting video coming to light last year that shows Diddy physically assaulting Cassie in 2016.

In Dave’s Cameo, he makes reference to both “Puffy” (one of Diddy’s previous monikers) and a “Cassie”.

“Hey Puffy, you’re a bit lonely at the moment? Look brother, just reach out to your friends and family, I’m sure they’ll be able to help ya,” Dave starts the video. “As for your ex, Cassie, I think… I’m sure she’ll forgive you for anything that’s caused this breakup, just reach out to her and let her know how much you love her and that you’re sorry, you’re going to be OK, mate.”

@burnerburner63 Dave from MAFS sends his love to P Diddy #dave #mafs #marriedatfirstsight ♬ original sound – burnerburner

“Is this AI, cause whaaat?” one confused fan commented. “There’s no way,” another shocked person said, with someone else writing, “This is something else…”.

Others were quick to point out what likely happened. “[It’s] Cameo unfortunately he didn’t catch on to the prank I guess someone sends in a request for a video and pays him,” one person pointed out.

“It’s a Cameo, he’s obviously making a video for whoever paid for it, someone’s probs pranked him,” another agreed.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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All of the established Australian Survivor 2025 alliances formed so far

by Danica Baker

Australian Survivor is a game of strategy. The cast must form strong relationships — otherwise known as alliances — to ensure they won’t be voted off by their fellow castaways at Tribal Council.

To do this, the contestants form (usually secret) alliances, essentially teams that protect each other and vote together to eliminate their competitors.

While these groups of people often form and adapt throughout the season, Episode 1 saw a strong all-women alliance formed on the Brains team.

Here’s every established alliance — with an official name — that’s been formed on Australian Survivor so far.

Girl’s Gone Wild

Laura, Kate, Morgan and Zara establishing Girls Gone Wild. Image: Ten.

After the new Brains Tribe formed, Zara, Laura, Morgan and Kate formed an alliance named Girl’s Gone Wild and their aim was to take out the men on their tribe. However, the first step of that plan fell through when their Tribal Council visit was actually a Tribe Swap, rather than an elimination.

After Laura found an advantage that revealed the upcoming Tribal was a swap, she told the group, and Zara was sent to the new Brawn tribe.

Hunkz

A fake tattoo for the Hunkz posted to Survivor’s Instagram page. Image: Instagram

An all-male alliance was formed between Myles, Jesse, Ben, and PD called the Hunkz. However, Myles admitted in a producer-led interview that he wasn’t 100% into the alliance but instead using it as a cover-up. Meanwhile, Ben has since left Survivor, so the Hunkz longevity doesn’t look promising.

The Coven

Logan, Zara, Karin and Laura making the Coven alliance.
Logan, Zara, Karin and Laura making the Coven alliance. Image: Ten.

The Coven was the first official alliance, which was formed in Episode 1 on the Brains tribe. It originally consisted of Karin, Laura, Logan and Zara, with Ally joining shortly after.

The VB’s

Logan, Laura and Rich.
Logan, Laura and Rich. Image: Ten.

The VB was another Brains tribe formed shortly after The Coven. Laura and Logan were keen to start another alliance outside of their all-female one. However, Rich blew up the trio’s secret at Tribal, and Logan started gunning for him shortly after.

The Graduates

Karim, AJ and Myles are in one of the survivor alliances called The Graduates.
The Graduates alliance members Karin, AJ and Myles. Image: Ten.

The Graduates have yet to take action together. However, Karin, Kaelen, Zara, AJ and Myles have been in extensive talks about working together.

The Bombsquad

Kaelen and Max are in one of the Australian Survivor alliances called The Bombsquad.
Kaelen and Max are in one of the Australian Survivor 2025 alliances called The Bombsquad. Image: Ten.

The Bombsquad is the all-male alliance that’s been formed on the Brains side. After Rich found out about the Coven, he hustled to form a team with Myles, Max, Rich, Kaelen and AJ.

However, now that Rich has been sent to the Brawn tribe, will the male team be able to survive without their leader?

Clearly, it’s time for the Brawn tribe to start using their brains and form some established alliances.

Australian Survivor airs at 7pm on Sundays and 7:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Who is Australian Idol 2025’s Emma Jones’ famous grandma?

by Amy Shapiro

Emma Jones hit the ground running on Australian Idol 2025, with her soulful audition of the Bee Gees’ To Love Somebody which earned her a Golden Ticket straight to the Top 30.

Now, the Canberra native has powered through to the Top 10, wowing audiences with covers of tunes like I’ll Stand By You by The Pretenders and Lose Control by Teddy Swims.

But Emma isn’t just your everyday Idol hopeful, she’s got music in her DNA.

So, what else do we know about the 23-year-old singer and guitarist? Here’s everything you need to know about Australian Idol‘s Emma.

Who is Emma Jones’ famous grandma?

“It’s in my family, in the generations. My nan was a professional singer,” Emma revealed during the Australian Idol auditions.

“She was a musician from the 60s to the 90s. She actually passed away when I was two, but that legacy is something that’s really special to me. I’ve listened to her music, and I can hear myself in that, which is amazing. It motivates me to carry that on.”

Emma’s grandmother was Lorraine Bird, a seasoned performer with a career spanning four decades.

The confirmation came from Emma’s mum, Natalie Jones herself, who said as much in a comment on none the Bee Gees Fan Club Australia.

Facebook comment where Natalie Jones clarifies that Lorraine Bird was a singer
Image: Facebook

Lorraine was even nominated twice for Best Country Female at the Gold Coast Music Awards in 1994 for her songs Crazy and Working Man. And, in her time, she performed alongside some of the biggest names in music.

“My nan played alongside some really cool people. Willie Nelson, Chubby Checker, Col Joye,” Emma shared.

“I’m here to continue a legacy,” she added.

Emma is No Stranger to the Stage

Before Idol, Emma was already carving out a path in the music scene. The singer-songwriter has performed at festivals like Floriade and the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

A Multi-Talented Musician

While country music may be main love, Emma can do more than strum a guitar. She’s got some skills on the piano, too.

Check out this stunning cover of Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová:

So, will Emma be Australia’s next country music sensation?

She’s already off to a stellar start on Australian Idol 2025. Now, all that’s left is to see how far she can go.

Catch Australian Idol 2025 on Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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Listen to Australian Idol 2025’s Bony Onyango belt out his EP without auto-tune

by Amy Shapiro

Bony Onyango has been making a buzz on Australian Idol 2025 from the moment he stepped into the auditions. His live autotune rendition of Girls by The Kid LAROI left the judges divided.

While he didn’t secure a Golden Ticket straight away, judge Kyle Sandilands saw his potential and brought him back, giving him a second chance in the Top 30… or, Top 31.

Now, Bony is in the Top 10, proving he’s got something special.

What’s the story behind the 25-year-old? Here’s everything we know about Australian Idol’s Bony.

Australian Idol’s Bony grew up in a refugee camp

Bony’s journey to the Australian Idol stage started from very humble beginnings. Originally from Kenya, he spent the first six years of his life in a refugee camp before moving to Brisbane.

“I grew up in Kenya — in a refugee camp there — up until I was six years old,” Bony revealed during his audition.

“Mama would have to walk kilometres, sometimes with me on her back, just to get water. So part of what I’m doing is somewhat of an inspiration for Mum.” How sweet is that?

Bony Onyango from Australian Idol 2025 posing against a vibrant graffiti wall, wearing a red varsity jacket, black hoodie, and red headband.
Bony Onyango. Image: Instagram

He works as a traffic controller by day

By day, Bony is out on the roads, directing traffic. But even then, he’s never too far from his true calling.

“As a traffic controller, I work long days, but I sing all the time. For real, I’m always, constantly singing.”

Bony sees every shift as an opportunity to practice.

“It’s a good way to rehearse. Like why not? Even if you sound bad, you’ll eventually sound good… hopefully!” he joked.

He’s already released a single

If you need more proof that Bony vocal chops are the real deal, check out his EP It Is What It Is, which dropped in December 2024.

And for those still doubting, he even gave fans an a cappella performance on TikTok — no autotune in sight!

@igobythenamebony Acapella from my EP – it is what it is #brisbane #australia #bony ♬ original sound – Bony

He’s come this far. Can Bony take it all the way to the finish line on Australian Idol? We’ll have to wait and see!

Catch Australian Idol 2025 on Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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Check out Australian Idol 2025’s Hannah Waddell as a young star in this online series

by Amy Shapiro

Turns out Australian Idol 2025 isn’t Hannah Waddell’s first brush with the spotlight!

The 25-year-old Perth powerhouse has been bringing the good vibes ever since she auditioned with Gloria Gaynor’s Never Can Say Goodbye. Now she’s well into the Top 10 and we can’t get enough!

“My love for old-school funk and disco comes from all the vinyls I’d go through with my parents,” she shared during her Idol Audition.

“That driving rhythm just gets you going.”

But what else do we know about this funky songstress? Here’s more about Australian Idol‘s Hannah.

Before Australian Idol, Hannah got a taste of fame in The ShareSpace

Before Idol, Hannah was already making a splash in the music scene.

Back in 2017, she was part of The ShareSpace, a Sony Music Australia project that put eight artists together for 30 days to create, collaborate, and release music.

Hosted by Alli Simpson and Jai Waetford, the series gave aspiring musicians a chance to shine. And while Hannah didn’t take home the win, she left with a whole new perspective on her music career.

“Thank you for believing in me,” she wrote in an Instagram post at the time.

“I walked into this project as a young, scared teen and now I’m walking out as a confident woman and more dedicated and passionate for my music than ever before!”

Check out baby Hannah on The ShareSpace here:

By night, she’s a bartender… But hopefully not for long!

Hannah’s been singing disco while slinging drinks, but she’s ready to swap the bar for the big stage.

“Bartending — it’s fun, but I’ve done it for too long. It’s time I hang up the apron,” she said in her Australian Idol intro.

“I’m ready to pour my last pint and pour my heart into singing.”

She’s no stranger to the stage

While she doesn’t hit up the busking scene, like fellow Perth Australian Idol contender John Van Beek, Hannah has been flexing her vocal chops at local Perth hot spots, like El Grotto and the Scarbs Beach Party.

She’s already dropped a single

Not just a cover queen, Hannah released her own track, Red Light, in December 2022, and it’s the dance-floor bop we hoped it would be.

Will Hannah take home the Idol crown and bring disco back in a big way? We can’t wait to find out!

Catch Australian Idol 2025 on Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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MAFS 2025’s Jacqui has released her full Feedback Week letter to Ryan and it’s brutal

by Amy Shapiro

It was Feedback Week on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025, and naturally, Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly found a way to give us whiplash, with Jacqui penning an absolutely brutal feedback letter to her husband.

Lucky for us, in true Jacqui fashion, she went completely rogue and dropped nearly the entire Feedback Week letter to Ryan on social media. And it’s a lot.

In the Insta post, Jacqui claimed she only had 10 minutes to write the letter, but wasted no time in compiling what her partner-swap husband Jeff Gobbels pretty aptly described as “two and a half pages of negative stuff about the relationship.”

While some of the text was crossed out (which is no fun), the remaining Feedback Week letter paints a rather *concerning* picture for Jacqui and Ryan.

What does Jacqui’s Feedback Week letter say?

Let’s start with the good because, yes, surprisingly there was some.

“Dear Ryan,

“The good. I love how much fun we can have even after an issue is solved,” Jacqui’s letter to Ryan begins.

“We may move forward at different paces, but you balance me out and take things slower at times. I love taking photos with you, videos, reading tarot, creating content, and dancing/being a goofball. You don’t judge and don’t take yourself too seriously either. I couldn’t dream of a better content partner.”

“Our shared entertainment interests are a match made in heaven. You take an interest in my love of fashion and let me help dress you. We both put in our 100% effort, are genuine, and have more resilience than 10 ordinary people. You make me smile a lot and genuinely want to make me happy. Your heart tries its best.”

Sweet, right? Well, that’s where the niceties end.

A tense moment as Jacqui from MAFS 2025 listens intently during a conversation
Jacqui. Image: Nine

The *Concerns*

Jacqui’s seemingly unending list of “concerns” is where things really take a turn.

She starts off with money woes:

“Ryan, I am concerned that you don’t have a stable and predictable career. I am concerned that you financially contribute less and I will be the primary breadwinner, putting you in a place you don’t want to be — the primary caregiver.”

She also has strong feelings about Ryan’s masculinity complex:

“I am concerned you have built your sense of self on top of outdated beliefs about power and masculinity. Your extreme sense of masculine pride and fragile ego are difficult to deal with and come at my expense. When your ego or masculinity dominance is challenged, you overreact, escalate conflict, and create chaos that deflects from the original nerve hit.” Oof.

But it doesn’t stop there!

Ryan from MAFS 2025 appears calm and confident, sporting a slight smile as he engages in conversation
Ryan. Image: Nine

Jacqui accuses Ryan of using her as a “punching bag” whenever his dominance is questioned. She also calls out his rigid views on gender roles and “problematic” beliefs about stay-at-home dads.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get more brutal:

“I still haven’t seen any critical thinking skills from you. I need you to always be open to questioning your own beliefs and start with the assumption you aren’t and nobody is perfect. We have 50 years plus to learn and get things right, and even then, we can die still being unsure. My biggest love fear is marrying a man that ends up stubborn and stuck in his own ways as the world moves on.”

She also hits him with this line, which is honestly hilarious:

“Your opinions might be wrong and that’s okay — in fact, a lot of yours need some more work.”

But wait, there’s more!

In the post, Jacqui teased that she’ll be uploading a video of herself reading it out loud in case anyone can’t read her handwriting.

Meanwhile, Ryan didn’t take the criticism lightly, firing back in the episode: “I will never be a stay-at-home dad. It’s insulting for you to think you’d even consider that.”

Apparently, he “want[s] to leave a legacy.”

Okay, Ryan, best of luck with that. And best of luck to both of them, because it sure looks like they’re going to need it!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Love Triangle Season 3 cast: Meet the five singles entering the experiment

by Amy Shapiro

Stan’s most chaotic reality dating show, Love Triangle, is back for Season 3, introducing us to a fresh cast of hopeful romantics, including a familiar reality TV face who’s still on the lookout for love.

From the team behind Married at First Sight (MAFS) Australia, the explosive series forces singles to rethink their approach to dating.

Five singles will have to make a blind choice between two potential suitors before moving in with their first pick, only for the second option to crash the party later on.

This time, the show is also it’s bringing a reunion special hosted by Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause.

This season is promising more romance, drama, and heartbreak than ever before. So, who’s taking the plunge this time? Meet the cast of Love Triangle Season 3.

Ariana

29, Executive Assistant / Wedding Pet Chauffer, VIC

Ariana from Love Triangle Season 3 (2025), wearing a chic off-the-shoulder yellow dress and smiling confidently against a neutral backdrop

Ariana is done playing games. She’s ready for marriage, kids, and a real connection.

Loud, confident, and passionate, Ariana has been told she’s “too much” in the past, but she believes the right person will embrace her energy.

After years of dating gym-loving bad boys, she’s open to a change. Maybe a dad bod will treat her better?

Bernie

27, Business Analyst, VIC

Promotional image of Bernie from Love Triangle Season 3 (2025), wearing a casual blue patterned short-sleeve shirt over a white tank top, smiling confidently against a neutral backdrop
Bernie. Image: Stan

Originally from Portugal, Bernie moved to Australia for love. Though that relationship ended, his love for Aussie women remained.

Charming, and chatty, he thrives on deep conversations and is looking for someone who can keep up.

The endless choices of modern dating have left him struggling to commit, but Love Triangle will force him to stick around and see where a real connection might lead.

Chloe

25, Nurse Manager, NSW

Promotional image of Chloe from Love Triangle Season 3 (2025), wearing a strapless pastel blue dress with a statement bow, smiling radiantly against a neutral backdrop
Chloe. Image: Stan

A high-achiever with a heart of gold, Chloe juggles two Masters degrees alongside her nursing career.

After a devastating breakup with her ex-fiancé, she’s open to finding love with either a man or a woman, as long as that spark is there.

Despite her bubbly nature, she’s apparently oblivious when people flirt with her. Not wanting to regret a missed opportunity, she’s ready to dive into the Love Triangle experiment with an open heart.

Mike

50, Videographer, NSW

Promotional image of Mike from Love Triangle Season 3 (2025), wearing a sleek pastel pink blazer over a white t-shirt, smiling confidently against a neutral backdrop
Mike. Image: Stan

You might recognise Mike from MAFS Season 6! Yes, he’s still searching for love.

Though he’s 50, he believes he’s got an edge over the younger guys. He’s kind, self-aware, and hoping to prove that he’s grown since his MAFS days.

While he loves his life as a devoted dog dad, he still dreams of having a family (being a stepdad included).

Payton

25, Concreter/Business Owner, NSW

Promotional image of Payton from Love Triangle Season 3 (2025), wearing a stylish green halter-neck dress with a tropical print, smiling warmly against a neutral backdrop
Payton. Image: Stan

Payton is the definition of loud, funny, and unapologetically herself. With a sharp wit and a big personality, she believes she’ll win anyone over if they give her a chance.

Moving back home to Coffs Harbour to save money while growing her business, she’s struggling with the small-town dating scene.

With dating apps proving disappointing, she’s ready for Love Triangle to introduce her to someone who finally gets her vibe.

And there you have it, the cast of Love Triangle Season 3! Can we pick favourites yet?

Love Triangle Season 3 will premiere on Stan on April 6.

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MAFS 2025 Episode 28 Recap: Jamie’s world implodes

by Chantelle Schmidt

Jamie walks in alone after Dave tells her his feelings aren’t progressing in their relationship.

Watching Jamie talk to herself while she waits for the others to arrive is giving Big Brother first-housemate energy.

Jamie at the MAFS dinner party looking around.
I can’t believe this is Dreamworld! Image: Nine.

Before Dave arrives, Jamie tells Awhina, Adrian, Rhi, and Jeff that he doesn’t initiate sex with her, something he didn’t like when she shared it with Adrian and something I’m sure he wouldn’t appreciate now.

Dave looks shocked as the experts watch the MAFS dinner party.
Oh no you didn’t gf!!!! Image: Nine.

Carina pulls Awhina to the side to apologise for calling her sister, Cleo, low-calibre after finding out Paul slept with her. Awhina accepts it as an insecure and jealous comment, but Carina wants Paul to take accountability for sharing what was obviously said in the vault.

Carina talks to Paul at MAFS dinner party.
The girls would never. Image: Nine.

He doesn’t think he did anything wrong, and it’s a good thing I’m not dating him because I say some shit to my partner that should never see the light of day. We all do.

Paul and Carina argue during the MAFS dinner party.
I didn’t understand the meaning of snob, calibre or vault, sorry. Image: Nine.

Jacqui thinks she and Ryan are a role model couple for the rest of the group, which is wildly worrying. Jeff brings up the letter, and you know what? I’m pissed off Jacqui ruined this entire season with her endless rogue Instagram Stories because I actually would be invested in her and Ryan’s relationship (for all the wrong reasons).

Jacqui doing a MAFS voxie.
She’s a show ruiner. She ruins people’s shows.

That’s OK, because no matter what, we will always have Jeff’s laugh.

Jeff laughs on MAFS 2025.
JHVDXJGUVCSGCGCGGVEC. Image: Nine.

Jamie tells the table about where she and Dave are falling apart. She says some very movie-worthy, profound things, which is exactly what I’d do and exactly why I can’t be on this show. It feels so put-on and overly dramatic, sorry.

Jamie Marinos on MAFS.
Do non-actors speak like this? Image: Nine.

Jamie is interrogating Dave about the sudden realisation of his non-existent feelings. However, he says he’s spoken about these feelings on the couch. She slams the table (that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but the table is touched with both hands) and starts pointing again. That wasn’t a good idea last time, and it won’t be this time.

Jamie listens to Dave at the MAFS dinner party.
Everyone, remain calm. Image: Nine.

Now she has moved on from the anger stage of grief and is crying. Why is someone not liking you the way you like them such a fucking blow? Never gets easier IMO.

Jamie Marinos cries on MAFS.
WAAAAAA. ImageL Nine.

Adrian asks whether spending time with Veronica has prompted this realisation, because he is a shit stirrer, but Dave rejects the idea.

Eliot chimes in with how Veronica said her connection with Dave was way better than her one with Eliot.

Veronica says that’s only because Dave looked at her with his eyeballs.

Adrian on MAFS staring.
Knew it. Image: Nine.

Anyway, apparently Dave is really keen on the relationship with Jamie working, but she’ll require him to pull his finger out of his asshole first.

Dave Hand on MAFS.
This could be arranged. Image: Nine.

These MAFS 2025 recaps also appear on the Talking Schmidt Substack and have been reproduced here with permission.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS star Domenica Calarco announces she’s pregnant!

by Amy Shapiro

Married at First Sight (MAFS) star Domenica Calarco has dropped some major news — she’s pregnant, and expecting her first child!

Domenica, who appeared on the 2022 season of MAFS, took to socials on Wednesday 12 March to spill the exciting news. Here’s everything we know so far!

Domenica Calarco shares her pregnancy update

Domenica shared the news with her followers with an adorable video montage, sharing snapshots of her pregnancy journey.

The video featured a sonogram, the emotional moment she found out she was expecting, and heartwarming reactions from her family and friends, all set to But Daddy I Love Him by Taylor Swift. Aw!

“Been a little MIA working on my greatest project yet…..Baby” she wrote, revealing that the bub is due on September 2025.

Domenica hints at breakup, says she’ll be “co-parenting”

Domenica recently addressed speculation about her relationship status in an Instagram story where she noted that she’ll be “welcoming this baby as a solo parent”.

“I am grateful to have the support of the father in a co-parenting capacity,” she added.

Instagram Story from Domenica Calarco announcing she will be welcoming her baby as a solo parent while co-parenting with the father
Domenica opens up about her relationship status. Image: Instagram

None of Domenica’s social posts so far have directly mentioned her most recent boyfriend, Jarod Bogunovich, so while many might assume he’s the father, there’s no official confirmation yet.

Rumours of their split surfaced last week after a TikTok comment hinted that she and Jarod may have called it quits.

Designer and influencer Sasha Morpeth posted a TikTok with the caption, “Reconnecting with nature because I hard launched a guy and it was over before the IG story expired”. Domenica recently commented on it, saying, “Join the club babes, argh.”

Split image showing a TikTok comment section (left) where Domenica Calarco reacts to Sasha Morpeth’s post, and Sasha Morpeth (right) in a backless white dress with text
Domenica Calarco comments on Sasha Morpeth’s TikTok. Image: TikTok

Domenica and Jarod hard-launched their romance back in September 2024, as Domenica introduced Jarod to the world with a sweet Insta post captioned, “Bit of life #updates.”

The carousel included a loved-up snap of the couple plus a cheeky hint — a skateboard and two pairs of feet, with one rocking checkered Vans.

Earlier that month, Domenica had posted a TikTok mentioning she got a pair of checkered Vans from a “fuck buddy”. Turns out that buddy was something a little more serious!

Fast forward to a month later, and Jarod took things to the next level by getting a tattoo dedicated to Domenica — a champagne bottle with the name ‘Dom’ on it, also like the luxury French champagne Dom Pérignon. Clever.

The ink might be small, but the message was loud and clear at the time. But, hey, things change.

@domenica.calarco @FUNDAY Natural Sweets always a packet in the Prada 😎 #snack #funny ♬ I got a plan – kardashianicon

Baby daddy aside, the exciting news comes after a tough time for the MAFS alum last year, which saw her cancelling her podcast and going through a high-profile fallout with former bestie Ella Ding.

But now, things are looking up, and 2025 is shaping up to be her biggest year yet!

Congrats Domenica!

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A former MAFS bride claims she had a one-night stand with Paul

by Danica Baker

Vanessa Romito, a bride on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2020, claimed she had a “one-night stand” with 2025 groom Paul Antoine and didn’t speak favourably of the experience.

“I had a one-night stand with Paul,” Vanessa exclusively revealed to Chattr.

Vanessa Romito’s date with Paul Antoine

Vanessa told Chattr that she met Paul on a night out.

“Paul was literally a one-night stand on Halloween that I never wanted to speak to again.”

“He was full of himself. The next morning, he was like, ‘I’ll call you,’ and I was like, ‘Oh, I’d rather you don’t.'”

Vanessa Romito was on MAFS 2020.
A recent photo of Vanessa. Image: Instagram.
Paul Antoine on MAFS 2025.
Paul Antoine on MAFS. Image: Nine.

Vanessa added that when she saw Paul out after the hook-up, “he would just stand there talking to his friends in French about me.”

What Vanessa thinks of Paul being cast on MAFS 2025

Vanessa said that she wasn’t surprised to hear that her past flame had been cast on MAFS 2025.

“I can’t even speak for the women; they [producers], literally, just find the worst men,” she said.

“[Paul’s] not a bad-looking person. Of course he’s going to get female viewers.”

MAFS 2020 participants Vanessa and Chris.
Vanessa with her MAFS husband Chris. Image: Nine.

It’s not the first time Paul’s personal life has had a MAFS crossover, either.

At his own MAFS wedding, it was revealed that Carina Mirable and Paul had been on a date before the show, but he’d ghosted her.

Then, in a recent episode, it was also revealed that Paul had a situationship with Awhina’s twin sister, Cleo, before starring on the show.

Cleo told Chattr that she and Paul are on good terms and “still close with one another’s friends to this day”.

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MAFS spoiler: Jamie hints at Homestays blow up with Dave

by Rachel Choy

With Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 Homestays Week just around the corner, we’ve been wondering what kind of dramatic events are going to take place.

Dave Hand and Jamie Marinos has teased that their time spent with family will be interesting, especially with how their relationship has been progressing on screen. 

The couple are firmly on the rocks, with the pair’s connection disintegrating after the partner swap task. They choose to enter the Dinner Party separately, with Jamie calling out Dave’s behaviour and breaking down into tears.

Jamie hints at some drama going down between Dave and her sister, without spoiling too much.

“[Dave’s] got my sister to deal with,” she laughs. “People think I’m bad. My sister’s way worse.

“I’m hurt. My sister’s hurt. We’re very protective of each other,” she adds. “At this point, she just wants to be [a] mother bear with her cub. That was the style, I think, that was going on.

“It’s going to be informative.”

MAFS 2025 Jamie and Dave
Dave and Jamie after the partner swap. Image: Nine

Dave agrees, saying that Homestays was a “pivotal moment” for their relationship.

“We have to figure out a lot [at Homestays]. Like coming off what’s happened and then moving onto Homestays, it’s a very big task,” he says.

“We’re sort of figuring [it] out and getting the feels for what’s going to happen.”

Jamie explains controversial MAFS decision

There have been rumours about Final Task Week which takes place after Homestays, with one source telling Chattr that Jamie opts to meet an alternative match, but he ghosts her. 

Jamie explains that she was “hurt” by what went down with Dave, which contributed to her making this choice.

“I wish I was in a better place before I made a decision,” she says. “I was dealing with a lot of hurt [and] rejection and kind of losing hope, and I wanted to be able to remind myself why I was partnered with Dave.”

MAFS 2025 Jamie Dave breakup
There will likely be more clashes between Jamie and Dave in the future. Image: Nine

“I was hoping to go into it and get that clarity and that encouragement… I didn’t go in with [the] intention of starting something with someone else. I was very clear in that, that’s not how I operate.”

This sounds like a wild challenge and it’s going to be interesting to watch it all play out on screen!

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MAFS’ Dave slams ‘false’ FBoy Island and ex-fiancée rumours

by Rachel Choy

Fans were disappointed when it was revealed that Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 groom Dave Hand originally applied to be on FBoy Island, meaning he was just after reality TV fame — not love.

However, Dave has told Chattr this isn’t true, so maybe we can all breathe a sigh of relief.

“I did not apply for FBoy Island, let me just say that,” he said.

When asked if he had been scouted for FBoy Island, he said “maybe,” which tells us all we need to know! Given his substantial social media presence, it’s possible he was also scouted for MAFS.

The Woman’s Day article which broke the story about FBoy Island also had some juicy quotes from a friend of Dave’s ex-fiancée Stephanie Jaksch, painting him out to be a bad guy.

“They split, and as we all find out, he went straight on to apply to go on reality TV,” the source claimed. “Applications for FBoy Island closed around the time of their split in November 2023.”

MAFS 2025 Dave Hand FBoy Island Fiancee
Okay, but would he be an FBoy or a Nice Guy? Image: Nine

Dave has hit back at those rumours, and told Chattr their source isn’t a friend of his ex.

“The timeframes, that article that sort of came out is false. And it’s not even from my ex-girlfriend. I’m just gonna say that,” he said.

“Not even [from] a friend of hers, it’s from someone who shouldn’t be commenting. The article is completely thrown out of context.”

He wouldn’t elaborate much more, but he did seem upset that his past relationship drama has been pulled into the spotlight.

“I actually feel sorry for my ex-girlfriend that she’s been dragged into this,” he added.

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MAFS’ Jamie’s brutal Dave takedown: ‘My whole world was flipped upside down’

by Rachel Choy

Fans will be rallying around Jamie Marinos tonight on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 when she enters the Dinner Party alone and breaks down in front of her castmates. 

After her relationship with Dave Hand seemingly crumbled in front of our eyes, she tells Chattr it was incredibly hard to make it through the evening.

“I never thought I would be walking to the Dinner Party alone, when I say my whole world was flipped upside down, it truly was,” she says.

“I felt very uncomfortable for the first time in Dave’s presence. I’ve never felt that, Dave was my safe space [previously]. I felt like I was looking at someone who I didn’t know. And I think that’s what was concerning.”

MAFS 2025 Jamie Dave dinner party
Dave and Jamie look uneasy in the promo for tonight’s episode. Image: Nine

Jamie says she felt “led on” by Dave, because the pair had been discussing a future together at the family and friends meet and greet just a couple of weeks before. 

“Every single member of production, every single person was blindsided. Nobody could make sense of what they were seeing, let alone what I was experiencing,” she adds.

“I went from someone who was talking about their soul smiles, and they have warm, fuzzy feelings, to almost like they just couldn’t stand me. And I think I haven’t really dealt with someone who shows avoidance tendencies [before],” Jamie says.

Jamie doesn’t know if her relationship with Dave will recover 

During the partner swap where Jamie was paired with Adrian Araouzou, she realised that Dave might not be attracted to her.

“There were some revelations. I don’t think you’d ever be in a situation where you’d sleep with someone and then you think, are they attracted to me? But you forget you’ve been partnered with a stranger,” she says.

“I think all of these things started to dawn because he didn’t pick me. When have I ever been in a situation where I’m in a relationship with someone who hasn’t chosen me?”

MAFS 2025 Jamie Dave dinner party
Jamie enters the Dinner Party first. Image: Nine

At this point, she says it’s hard to see how their relationship can recover.

“I didn’t see how we were going to have a way forward, because I didn’t understand who Dave was — because he was showing me a very different person. And to me, that is concerning,” she admits.

“But then you look around the table, you see people like Jacqui [Burfoot] [and] Ryan [Donnelly], Adrian [and] Awhina [Rutene], who are powering through. It makes me feel like there’s some sort of hope.”

Fingers crossed Jamie and Dave manage to get over this pretty big hurdle!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Ex-Bride Vanessa Romito calls for MAFS to be axed: ‘Take it off the fucking air’

by Danica Baker

Former Married At First Sight (MAFS) bride Vanessa Romito has called for the show to be taken off the air, amid investigations by NSW Police and Safework.

The investigations were raised after a confronting episode that showed MAFS 2025 participant Paul Antoine admitting to punching a wall after getting frustrated at his on-screen wife Carina Mirable.

MAFS 2020 bride Vanessa — who’s gone viral for her TikTok videos about the way she was treated while filming the show — told Chattr that filming the show was “the worst fucking time of my life”.

Vanessa doubled down that the show should be axed to protect contestants from “abusive” relationships.

Vanessa and her MAFS husband Chris at their wedding.
Vanessa and her MAFS husband Chris at their wedding. Image: Nine.

Vanessa believes that producers purposely put participants in uncomfortable situations to generate drama

The former bride said that she believes producers actively search for “the worst men” to go on the show in the hope of generating drama and scandals.

“I think they find the men that are the most arrogant, egotistical and up themselves and think that they’re a really good person, and [they think] they’re going to manipulate the TV show, and everyone’s going to love them, and it’s going to get them heaps of girls and make them famous. That’s the guys that they literally scout for.

“Don’t get me wrong, there were a couple of nice people on my season, but a majority of them were fucked.”

Vanessa was paired with Chris Nicholls on her season of MAFS, and quit mid-way through. She remembered feeling uncomfortable when she had no female producers on her honeymoon.

“There’s no guarantee that you’re going to get a female producer,” she claimed. “I literally was on my honeymoon. I was by myself, all men, and they make you do bath scenes and shit like that.”

While Vanessa’s honeymoon appeared proactive to viewers, she told Chattr that it was “edited a lot” and she was “the only one who didn’t allow my husband to sleep in the same bed”.

Vanessa added that she requested to leave the show multiple times, and was offered a cheating storyline with one of the other Grooms.

“The producers asked me if I wanted to cheat with Dave or Josh because Dave and Josh both said that they fancied me more than they fancied their partner. And I was like, ‘No. I’d seriously I’d rather fucking go home,'” she alleged.

Why is Vanessa speaking out against MAFS now?

Vanessa told Chattr that she was “scared” to speak out against the reality show after her experience, but said seeing MAFS 2025’s Jacqui Burfoot‘s Instagram stories about the treatment of the participants encouraged her to use her platform.

“The only reason why I’m speaking out is because people are becoming so more vocal about it, and people are becoming more aware and stuff,” she began.

“[MAFS] is actually airing their own dirty laundry now, like with Paul hitting the wall. So, I feel like they’re digging their own grave, but I feel like they’re doing it just to push the boundaries because they know that they’re never going to get sued.

“So it’s like they’re laughing at every victim’s face. And I hate that.”

Vanessa said she and her fellow contestants were told that MAFS had been “signed up for seventeen seasons,” so she doesn’t think the show will be taken off air. However, she told Chattr that she believes the investigations should be taken seriously.

“They need to take it off the fucking air,” she said. “I do think that they need to be subpoenaed for their tapes.”

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MAFS’ Dave reveals off-camera reason he distanced himself from Jamie

by Rachel Choy

Tonight’s Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 Dinner Party looks extremely spicy. Promos show Jamie Marinos and Dave Hand entering separately, before Jamie unleashes on her husband at the dinner table.

ICYMI, Dave and Jamie aren’t in a good place after realising their sexual needs may not align. Jamie is worried that Dave isn’t attracted to her, and it appears that Dave may have been spooked by Jamie’s loud declaration of love. Dave also had some palpable chemistry with fellow bride Veronica Cloherty. Yikes!

While some fans have been quick to turn on Dave and share their disappointment in the groom, he tells Chattr this was the “most difficult” period during the entire filming process.

While Dave was filming MAFS, his father was undergoing chemotherapy, so he was concerned about his family.

“Around about this time, I got some bad news about how my dad was going, speaking to him on the phone,” he tells Chattr.

“I get news of like, oh he’s struggling to start up the lawnmower, he’s starting to fade away, and it was just like, oh my god. So I was in two places at once.”

MAFS 2025 Jamie Dave fight couple swap
Dave during his argument with Jamie. Image: Nine

When he entered the Dinner Party solo, he said it was “really tough”.

“This period was my most difficult throughout the filming process, I think,” he reveals. “It was tough for both of us.”

It seems like Dave and Jamie are going to be on the receiving end of a grilling from the other couples, but the groom knew it was coming.

“We’re no different to any other couple, we deserve to get the hard questions as well, this is an experiment where people can throw their opinions [at us],” he explains.

However, he assures Chattr that there’s still hope for the pair going forward.

MAFS 2025 Jamie Dave fight couple swap
This was a tough conversation to watch. Image: Nine

“This is a yuck part for Jamie and I, and I’m looking forward to happy days with her again,” he says. Plus, he reveals that he actually appreciated Jamie saying the L-word.

“Jamie said ‘I love you’ at a critical time in our relationship, and it meant so much to me to hear those words [because] I was about to go and see my dad who was quite sick. She said it at the time when I needed the support and definitely didn’t throw me off.” he says.

So there you have it! Maybe love isn’t completely dead after all.

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MAFS’ Dave and Jamie break silence on Veronica cheating rumours

by Rachel Choy

The Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 rumour mill has gone into overdrive, after Veronica Cloherty and Dave Hand looked pretty cosy during the partner swap challenge. Many fans believe the couple cheated, so Chattr decided to find out what really went down.

Dave’s wife Jamie Marinos tells Chattr that Dave and Veronica didn’t cheat, but insinuates this has more to do with Dave’s morals.

“[Veronica] didn’t put my mind at ease. I don’t think Veronica knows how to be a friend,” Jamie spills. “She had made comments that she thought highly of Dave [in the past]… obviously she was flirting her ass off [during the partner swap].”

Jamie believes Veronica “had a hard on” for Dave, but she doesn’t think they cheated. “I don’t think cheating is something that Dave morally could ever succumb to, like that’s one thing he [has] quite [a] firm belief on,” she says.

MAFS 2025 Dave Veronica couple swap cheat
These two had palpable chemistry. Image: Nine

However, she did mention that she wished Dave was paired with someone else. Spicy!

“I was very hospitable, I said, you’re welcome to sleep on the bed, I don’t want my husband sleeping on the couch, he’s very tall,” Jamie adds. “I was actually really nice to her. I didn’t like it… but I probably would have preferred just about anyone else.”

Dave echoes Jamie’s opinion, saying that he had a “friendship” with Veronica and that was it.

“I’m not going to sleep with someone jumping in my bed for one or two nights, it’s not how it works, especially when I’m married to someone else,” Dave tells us.

“It’s a bit ridiculous that people would think that, but yeah, it definitely goes against my morals.”

He says he was “totally committed” to Jamie in the experiment, and wouldn’t have done anything to jeopardise that.

MAFS 2025 Dave Jamie relationship breakup
Dave and Jamie’s relationship is currently on the rocks. Image: Nine

This tracks with what an insider told Chattr earlier this week, saying that nothing happened between Veronica and Dave.

“The group and producers will make it look like Veronica and Dave are into each other after the couple swap, but it’s just they are two normal people who don’t scream a lot and actually got along,” the source spilled.

Tonight’s Dinner Party episode is certainly going to be spicy!

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It looks like two former MAFS grooms will be on Love Triangle Season 3

by Chantelle Schmidt

It looks as though not one but two former Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 contestants will be joining Love Triangle Season 3.

The new trailer makes it plainly obvious that 2019 MAFS groom Mike Gunner is among the contestants. However, we also spotted 2021 groom Sam Carraro in a blink and you’ll miss his cameo in the clip.

Sam on Love Triangle. Image: Stan.
Sam and Coco on MAFS. Image: Nine.

Mike was married to Heidi Latcham on his season, while Sam was paired with Coco Stedman. While Sam and Heidi made it to Final Vows, where they decided to end their relationship, Sam and Coco called it quits before the end of the experiment.

Mike clearly makes his mark on the show, as the trailer shows him accusing another contestant of calling him a “50-year-old washed-up reality TV star”, and he’s shown at the Reunion. Sam, on the other hand, just makes a quick appearance in a bedroom, and it’s noticeably absent at the Reunion.

Could his time on the show be even shorter than his stint on MAFS? Read on to find out everything we know about Love Triangle Season 3.

The Love Triangle Reunion. Image: Stan.

Who’s hosting Love Triangle Season 3?

Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause will be hosting the show’s reunion and will sit down with the contestants to unpack and reflect on the most memorable moments across the eight episodes.

“It is an honour to host the first-ever reunion special for Love Triangle. I know first-hand the drama that goes on both on and off camera in an unscripted series,” she said in a statement.

“There is so much that happens behind the scenes that audiences don’t get to witness, so I’m here to draw out those stories and encourage the cast to speak their truth and share their feelings.

“I’m also not afraid to hold people accountable for their actions – so get ready; it’s going to be one epic reunion!”

Is there a Love Triangle Season 3 trailer?

There is. You can watch it below.

When does Love Triangle Season 3 air?

Love Triangle Season 3 will be available exclusively on Stan. The first two episodes will be released on April 6, and new episodes will drop weekly.

Love Triangle Season 1 and Season 2 are also available on Stan, as well as Love Triangle UK Season 1.

Who are the other Love Triangle Season 3 cast members?

The core cast has officially released for Love Triangle Season 3, and we’ll be seeing Wedding Pet Chauffeur Ariana, 29, Business Analyst Bernie, 27, Nurse Manager Chloe, 25, and Videographer Mike, 50, look for their perfect matches.

There’s no information about who the core cast will be dating just yet.

Find out more about the Love Triangle Season 3 cast here.

The five core cast of Love Triangle Season 3. Image: Stan.

What is Love Triangle?

Love Triangle is a reality dating show from the same masterminds behind Married At First Sight (MAFS).

Singles choose someone to live with based on connecting over the phone but without having ever laid eyes on one another. Then, along the way, their relationship is challenged by bringing someone else into the fold.

“I think the format is great because modern dating through apps is a constant judgemental swipe,” Love Triangle Season 1 contestant Kyle Romaior told Chattr.

“Eliminating the visuals of dating and basing a choice from their personality changes your whole outlook on how to date after the experience.”

Are any Love Triangle couples still together?

Yes! Love Triangle Season 1’s Alex Dalton and Madison Orchard are still together.

“Love Triangle threw us into a high-speed blender of relationship building,” Madison told Chattr.

“One day, we’re meeting for the first time, and the next, we’re moving in and spending 24/7 together!”

Alex chose Madison over Bec Joy who moved in after they had already created a bond together.

“We did face a series of unexpected curveballs during filming, but that only made us stronger,” Madison added.

“Fast forward over two years and it really does feel like we’ve been together for a lifetime.

“It is crazy to think how we met and think about everything we experienced together throughout filming. It really does feel like all that time in Sydney was a dream but I wouldn’t change a thing.”

No one from Love Triangle Season 2 is still together.

Love Triangle UK recently had its first season; however, no couples are still together.

Love Triangle Season 3 will premiere on Stan on April 6.

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Is Australian Idol 2025’s John Van Beek training at the same school as Hugh Jackman?

by Amy Shapiro

John Van Beek gave us goosebumps from the moment he belted out his cover of I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith on Australian Idol 2025.

Throughout his time on Idol, the 18-year-old from Western Australia has delivered some real show-stoppers, tackling Dancing On My Own by Robyn, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, and Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. 

His version of Impossible by James Arthur was so good that Australian Idol judge Amy Shark even awarded John a FastPass, fast tracking him straight into the Top 12. 

Now that he’s made the Top 10, could he be the one to take it all the way?

Here’s what to know about Australian Idol’s John.

John Van Beek on Australian Idol 2025: Smiling during his audition (left), performing on stage (right)
John Van Beek on Australian Idol 2025. Image: Instagram

Australian Idol’s John was a competitive gymnast

As we learned during his audition, John’s first true passion was for gymnastics. As a competitive  trampolinist, he represented Western Australia three times, even placing third in the country, training five days a week with Olympic dreams in his sights.

Unfortunately (or fortunately?), everything changed for him after a devastating accident.

“I did a hard triple flip, landed on the frame, hyperextended and dislocated my arm,” he shared during his audition.

That moment forced him to rethink his path, with music being his silver-lining. “My love of music really started through all the ups and downs of my life,” John said.

Judge Marcia Hines even reasoned: “Because you’ve been injured, I think you appreciate what you’ve got more than most people who haven’t gone through trauma.”

But he’s been in the music game for years

His passion for music didn’t come out of nowhere. According to his Instagram, he started performing way back during recess in Year 8. 

And before Idol, he was already working the crowds busking around Perth, hitting up spots like Yagan Square and the local Westfield.

If you were lucky, you might’ve even caught him showing off a few of his old trampolining moves mid-performance.

And he’s not just covering hits, he also writes original music, and from the teasers he’s shared, it sounds pretty damn good.

He apparently Studies at WAAPA

He might be a raw talent, but we think there’s some training to boot.

According to Perth Now, John is a student at WAAPA — the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, which boasts famous alumni like Hugh Jackman. 

While Idol hasn’t really mentioned it, John has been tagged in photos surrounding the prestigious performing arts school, making us think he just might be studying there.

WAAPA is notoriously tough to get into, so clearly, the judges weren’t the only ones who saw potential in John!

How far will John go on Idol? We can’t wait to find out!

Australian Idol 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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MAFS 2025 Episode 27 Recap: Paul fails to tell Carina what he really thinks of her

by Chantelle Schmidt

Married at First Sight Australia (MAFS) 2025’s Dave and Veronica are spending too long in bed for a morning chat.

I don’t even do that with a friend in my bed unless there is a hungover debrief to be had.

Veronica and Dave in bed during the MAFS feedback week challenge.
Omg we totally got kebabs last night!!! Image: Nine.

Maybe the bed doesn’t radiate sex or something, because it turns out Jamie and Dave aren’t having much of it. Adrian thinks Dave mustn’t be attracted to Jamie, asking her to imagine him with a “10/10 model” or “actress”, which Veronica is.

Jamie listening intently to Adrian on MAFS 2025.
Thanks for that. Image: Nine

Also, that’s a terrible thing to say, but it’s Adrian, so I’m unsurprised. “He pretty much is telling me I’m too ugly to root,” Jamie tells producers.

The couples are reuniting. Paul has to read the letter about Carina to her face and, you wouldn’t believe it, but there’s even more he doesn’t like about her that we haven’t even heard yet.

Like what?

  • Outdated restaurants.
  • Hating tattoos even though she has some and likes a celeb who’s covered in them.
Carina reacts to Pauls letter on MAFS.
Southern Cross back tatts don’t count babe!!! Image: Nine.

He conveniently skips the part where he calls her a snob but forgets to take the letter with him when he leaves the room to lie to producers.

“Bit of a slap in the face,” Carina reckons. “I can’t believe this is what he thinks of me.”

Paui's letter to carina calling her a snob on MAFS.
Don’t quit your day snob! Image: Nine.

Ryan explains that when he and Jacqui are in a good place, they are SPECTACULAR, but he says SPECTACULAR like he is in a Broadway musical, and it’s impossible to imagine it without spirit fingers in tow.

Jacqui reunites with Ryan during Feedback week.
Stop that. Image: Nine.

Jacqui tells Ryan all the things that scare her about him, including but not limited to her becoming the breadwinner. His comeback? That she didn’t buy her first house before 30. He just doesn’t say it to her face because his saving his testosterone for the gym.

She admits she just wants to know if he’s comfortable being a stay-at-home dad. Apparently, this is a completely audacious suggestion.

“You know that being a stay at home dad is the most ridiculous thing” he tells her. “I want to leave a legacy.”

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK.

“I will never be a stay-at-home dad. It’s insulting for you to think you’d even consider that.”

YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE IS INSULTING? EXPECTING YOUR PARTNER TO GIVE UP HER CAREER EVEN THOUGH YOU WOULD NEVER.

Ruan Donelly does a voxie on MAFS.
I SAY THIS EVERY YEAR BUT WHERE DO THEY FIND THESE PEOPLE. Image: Nine.

Eliot and Veronica get a second chance at a letter — praying for everyone including myself. She basically just tells him how great Dave is compared to Eliot. “Not to draw comparisons or anything,” she tells production while Ironic by Alanis Morissette plays in the background.

Eliot Donovan on MAFS
Can we skip to the good part? Oh. Image: Nine.

Eliot would like to know how we could be more attentive to Veronica and wants to know her definition of attentiveness. She patronises him for needing a definition of attentiveness but then goes off at him for patronising her. Maybe we could define patronising while we’re at it? Just a thought. I don’t know.

Veronica looking angry at Eliot.
How dare you. Image: Nine.

Anyway, to define “attentiveness”, Veronica explains how Dave asked if she needed cheese (sure why not), chilli sauce (always) and even washed her plate. “So a restaurant experience,” Eliot concludes, which was not a good idea for him or his ears.

Veronica goes off at Eliot on MAFS 2025.
WAR! Image: Nine.

She tells Eliot that he’s “beneath” her, and I’m not even going to make a crude joke about it because I’m so over their arguments. She gives an Oscar-winning performance that wouldn’t even score her a Logie.

Veronica leaves MAFS.
It was just a honour to be nominated!!! Image: Nine.

Jamie tells Dave she would like to bone more but he is upset that Adrian now knows this information. He is also upset that their sex life is making Jamie question his feelings for her, even though their lack of sex life is because of his feelings for her.

Dave listens to Jamie on MAFS.
Yeah what you said. Image: Nine.

Speaking of definitions, Paul has conveniently forgotten the one for “snob”. Good day to be French I guess!

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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