The gang was all back for the MAFS2024 Reunion except for one bride; Madeleine Jevic, who also goes by Madeleine Maxwell.
While there’s been speculation that Madeleine wasn’t actually invited to the reunion, she’s debunked that theory by saying that she refused to go.
“I chose not to go to the reunion because I did not feel in alignment with the production itself,” Madeleine told Daily Mail Australia.
She added: “The production itself was something that was contradictory to what they sell Australia.”
Madeleine and Ash’s MAFS wedding. Nine.
An insider claimed production didn’t invite Madeleine
Although Madeleine has said that it was her choice to skip out on the reunion, an insider told Yahoo Lifestyle that production didn’t invite her because they felt her “unpredictability” could “derail” the whole reunion.
“Most people in production thought that Madeleine struggled with the pressures of the experiment during filming, so it felt easier not to bring her back – especially for a dinner party that was inevitably going to be an intense one from the start,” the source said.
Madeleine and Ash’s MAFS wedding. Nine.
Ash confirmed Madeleine wouldn’t be at the Reunion
Back in March, Madeleine’s on-screen husband Ash Galati confirmed that his ex-wife wouldn’t be attending the MAFS reunion.
“I come back alone which was a blessing in disguise,” he told Daily Mail Australia at the time.
“I was expecting her to come back. I followed things through till the end. I had an obligation to come back to myself, to the show, to the other couples. So I did the right thing and I showed up. But she didn’t.”
The Married At First Sight reunion dedicated a solid amount of screen time to the couples who made it to Final Vows, except for Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo.
Along with Eden Harper and Jayden Eynaud, Jade and Ridge were one of the strongest couples to come out of this year’s experiment. So, why didn’t viewers get to see their couch session with the experts?
Well, it turns out that Jade and Ridge actually had a massive falling out the night before the episode was filmed, and went on to break up in the weeks after filming the reunion.
“Producers knew they were in the middle of a fight but it made no sense to bring that onto the show, so they were told to smile and fake it for the sake of giving viewers a happy ending,” an insider toldYahoo Lifestyle Australia.
However, Jade and Ridge have since gotten back together since their temporary split, and are still loved up.
Jade and Ridge at the Reunion Dinner Party. Nine.
Jack had explosive scenes edited out of the reunion
It wasn’t just Ridge and Jade who missed out on screen time at the reunion, viewers were also perplexed that Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams didn’t feature as much as usual.
Apparently, Jack had an explosive scene at the Reunion where he accused Lauren of having a secret Bali boyfriend, but it was edited out.
The participants at the MAFS Reunion. Nine.
“When Lauren was raging at Jono and Ellie, Jack started accusing Lauren of cheating throughout the experiment by having a secret boyfriend in Bali,” a source told the same publication.
“Lauren denied this, Jack had no evidence to back these claims up and producers cut the whole thing from the edit as it’d make no sense to viewers. Even as the cast sat down with the experts the day after, Jack was still talking about this and trying to ruin Lauren’s reputation.”
Ada Nicodemou is set to walk down the aisle as Leah Patterson on Home and Away when her character marries Justin (James Stewart) in a glamorous wedding at the Bay.
For Ada, who has starred in the soap since 2000 (yup, over 24 years), a wedding is no strange feat, given Leah has been married three times before — however, the marriages have all ended in disaster.
Back in September 2023, James told Chattr that Leah’s nickname had become the “Black Widow”.
“Justin sat her down and said, ‘Right. Three husbands died and two [of those] husbands bailed. What’s going on here?'” he joked. “When we were filming in Taree and Leah asked Justin ‘Will You Marry Me’, I wanted to say, ‘But all your husbands die!'”
In celebration of the fictional April 9 nuptials and in the hopes Justin becomes the happily ever after she is looking for, join us as we take a look back at Leah’s past weddings and marriages.
Leah and Vinnie Patterson (2001)
Vinnie (Ryan Kwanten) and Leah (Ada Nicodemou), Home and Away. Seven
Arguably the most iconic of Leah’s marriages up until now, Leah married Vinnie played by Ryan Kwanten in March 2001.
The wedding combined Leah’s Greek heritage with Vinnie’s Scottish heritage and coincidentally was the first marriage of any kind, Ada had partaken in. The couple — who were a fan fave at the time — also welcomed son VJ, who will be making an appearance during the 2024 wedding.
Unfortunately, Vinnie and Leah were cruelly ripped apart when Vinnie was jailed for fraud. To add to their woes, in the 2002 season finale, Leah was told that Vinnie had been killed in a prison fire, only to actually be alive and living in witness protection.
When Vinnie finally reemerged — disguised as a giant teddy bear at VJ’s birthday party — Leah had already moved on with Dan Baker (Tim Campbell), so Vinnie left a note saying he would always love them.
Leah and Dan Baker (2005)
Leah and Dan (Tim Campbell). Seven
In July 2005, Leah married Dan and while they made it down their aisle, Dan’s fate was sealed.
While she’s had her moments with Justin over the past few months, she also had a bit of a “will they, won’t they” with Dan, when wedding nerves got the better of her.
Finally, after saying “I do”, Dan then moved to America for work with Leah set to join him, however, Dan was killed in an abseiling accident and she was left widowed.
Leah and Zac Macguire (2014)
Zac (Charlie Clausen) and Leah, Home and Away. Seven
After becoming briefly engaged to Reverend Elijah Johnson (Jay Laga’aia) in 2010 and other smaller love affairs, Leah eventually found love with school teacher Zac, played by Charlie Clausen.
Despite their best efforts to keep the budding romance under wraps, the couple became the talk of the town when a swift snap of their classroom kiss started making rounds. Zac, swept up in the romance of it all, made a grand gesture with a beachside proposal that Leah declined amidst an audience of onlookers.
Even though she had declined, a more intimate proposal at home was met with a resounding ‘yes’ from Leah, but their happily-ever-after was not to be.
The marriage crumbled beneath the weight of betrayal when Zac’s past caught up with him, leading to heartache for Leah and a subsequent divorce after his affair with a former lover came to light.
Eventually, Zac bid adieu to Summer Bay, setting off for new horizons in Vietnam.
As expected, chaos ensued on the Married at First Sight 2024 Finale, however, a lot of the drama came from an unlikely culprit, Cassandra Allen.
During Tim Calwell and Sara Mesa’s time on the couch with the experts, they touched on Sara’s cheating scandal, which is when Cassandra decided to pipe up.
“She just lies,” Cassandra yelled at Sara from across the room.
Sara instantly bit back. “That’s so f**king rude.”
However, Cassandra continued her tirade. “Everything she says is a lie. She lies to make herself look better. There’s nothing honest about her. You’ve just been playing games,” she said.
Tim and Sara. Nine.
Sara retorted: “That’s f**king bullshit. Do you know my story? a single personal question about me?”
“Trust me, I’ve seen enough,” Cassandra replied. “She is just fake. Everything out of her mouth is fake. You just lie. Every time I talk to you you’re actually the nastiest person.”
“I never talked to you, Cass,” Sara said. “I actually never talked to you. Never have spoken a word to you. That’s bulls**t. It’s rude. I don’t know what your vendetta is or why you care so much about hating me.”
Tristan and Cassandra. Nine.
Why did Cassandra come for Sara?
While MAFS fans are known to love a bit of drama, many were left confused about why Cassandra came for Sara at that moment.
“Pressure should be on Cassandra to put some evidence or she should STFU,” one person tweeted.
“I was very grateful for Lucinda and Andrea, and then Michael comes along and he’s just beautiful and we connected instantly,” she said.
She said that she wasn’t drawn to some of the other brides, which with Lucinda and Andrea removed, leaves Tori, Sara, Lauren, Eden, Natalie and Ellie.
Tori, Lauren, Eden and Sara. Nine.
“The others, I was like, ‘Look, I’m just gonna let them do their thing, they’re not really the same energy and frequency that I’m on. I know who my people are. I’m just gonna kind of go that way.’
“I’m not one to go running into the drama and all that sort of stuff. So I was just like, ‘They do what they need to do. I’m happy over here.’”
Fans’ reactions to the Sara vs Cassandra show-down
Some viewers applauded Cassandra’s courage to stand up to Sarah, however, others wished that Cassandra had explained her reasoning behind the confrontation.
Check out some of the best social media reactions below.
Why was Cassandra so heated to Sara. I feel like there’s more to this bc none of them came for Jono and Ellie like this. I need to know wtf this is about! #MAFSAU
I am so so here for Cassandra talking to Sara and spitting facts I am like yes get her, yes get feisty Casandra. I love this side to Cassandra so much and Michael saying his piece is just so amazing. #MAFSAU 👑👏🏻👏🏻
Cassandra sees right through the rubbish Sara spouts. Cassandra is right. Sara was part of the ‘mean girls’ group who excluded Ellie, Natalie and Cassandra. #MAFSAU
— Little Mary Sunshine (@MaryPot67032662) April 8, 2024
Nah there’s def been something going on behind the scene that we aren’t seeing if Cassandra and Michael have their defences up around Sara #MAFSAU
— Ali Rose is going to Japan! (T-Minus 1 Months) (@princess_yosuke) April 8, 2024
Where does Cassandra get off just blabbing this shit? Gives some examples if you’re going to sprout shit. Cassandra must have been paid by the producers to throw a few shit granades #MAFSAU
Travis Fimmel is reprising his role as Detective Cormack for Season Two of the Stan Original Series Black Snow.
Hot off the success of the first instalment, Travis’ character will this time tackle two missing person cases, set against the backdrop of Australia’s Sunshine State.
Here’s everything we know about Black Snow Season Two!
Official Synopsis
In Season Two Detective Cormack (Fimmell) will tackle two separate missing persons cases. One is professional, as he investigates the disappearance of Zoe Jacobs (Jana McKinnon), who disappeared from her own 21st birthday party in 2003; and the other is personal as Cormack searches desperately for his own younger brother, who went missing when they were children.
Jana McKinnon, Black Snow Season Two. Stan
Who is in the cast of Black Snow Season Two
Starring alongside Travisand Jana are an all-star cast including Megan Smart (Class of ‘07), Alana Mansour (Erotic Stories), Dan Spielman (Stan Original Series Bad Behaviour), Victoria Haralabidou (Stan Original Series The Tourist)and Kat Stewart (Offspring).
When will it be released?
Season Two is currently in production (at the time of publication), so there’s no release date yet!
What about a trailer?
Unfortunately, there’s no trailer just yet either, but we’ll keep you updated!
The brand new season of the Stan Original Series Black Snow is currently in production. Every episode of season one is now streaming, only on Stan.
The Married At First Sight 2024 Reunion Dinner Party was one of the most shocking to ever come out of the franchise; largely because Lauren Dunn was left blindsided when her ex Jono McCullough entered with fellow bride Ellie Dix.
Viewers were stunned to see Ellie and Jono giggle at Lauren’s heartbreak, but the MAFS bride has since revealed that more drama went down than what was shown on TV.
Lauren told PEDESTRIAN.TV. that although she was hurt but Ellie and Jonathan’s decision to come to the Reunion Dinner Party together, she actually made up with her ex at the event.
“I felt like an absolute idiot when they walked in,” Lauren said.
Ellie and Jonathan. Nine.
“After that all happened, and me and Jono had words, we actually had a good night together,” she told P.TV, just after the trailer came out.
“Every time you see them laughing, it’s because of me. Like Jono and Ellie were in stitches laughing all night because I was making them laugh because I’m funny. I don’t think they’ve laughed that much together so when they finally get to see me they were having a laugh.
“The trailer made it a little bit more sinister but we actually all end up having a good night and we actually could talk about that with the experts on the couch the next day.”
Ellie and Jonathan. Nine.
Other cast mates knew that Ellie and Jonathan were together
Viewers watched as Tori told Lauren at a Commitment Ceremony that Jono had been messaging Ellie behind his wife’s back.
Then, at the Final Vows, Lauren dumped Jonathan and mentioned that she believes Jonathan and Ellie are interested in progressing their relationship.
However, going into the finale, Lauren appeared to have no clue that Ellie and Jonathan had been quietly dating in the time between Final Vows and the event.
Lauren. Nine.
“Then when they had the support of the group, besides like Timothy and Sarah, so blatantly rubbing it in front of my face, I was quite embarrassed,” Lauren said.
“I’m annoyed because I’ve since found out that the majority of the cast knew about it and not one single person thought they should just send me a text and maybe let me know that this was happening,” she explained.
“I knew they were going to be together, my gut told me that but no one told me, not even them. Jono didn’t even slip me a text to give me the heads-up.”
Summer Bay will be filled with love this week as Leah and Justin walk down the aisle for Home and Away’s wedding of the year.
It will be Leah’s (Ada Nicodemou) third time getting married, and she told Perth Now that, unlike her previous marriages, this one won’t be drama filled.
“It’s definitely unusual,” she said. “In that usually there’s always some sort of cliffhanger, where someone dies — but none of that happens!
“It’s actually just really lovely, and all about their love.”
Leah and Justin. Seven.
While Leah and Justin’s relationship has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs over the past five years, their wedding is set to be everything a bride dreams of.
Ada told the publication that she asked writers to give viewers a happy ending for the popular couple.
“When they [the writers] were suggesting that Leah and Justin get married, I did ask for that,” she admits.
“I said, ‘Oh please, can it just be nice? She has been through so much!’
“And also, I think the audience just really want to see a happy ending … we all thought it would be really nice to just see a couple who love each other, and celebrate that — and have a pretty wedding.”
Leah and Justin. Seven.
When is it on?
Leah and Justin’s wedding will air on April 9th, from 7pm on Channel 7 and 7Play.
Where is Leah and Justin’s wedding?
The wedding was filmed a few months ago, and took place at a winery in Sydney’s Hunter Valley.
“The location was at this amazing vineyard, and they do a lot of weddings — and every shot was just so beautiful,” Ada said.
Leah and Justin’s wedding. Seven.
Who will be there?
The standard Summer Bay crew will be there, along with some surprising additions.
John (Shane Withington) has been enlisted as the celebrate to officiate the wedding, and the event will also see the return of some familiar faces including Justin’s sister Tori (Penny McNamee), his daughter Ava (Annabel Wolfe) and Leah’s son VJ (Matt Little).
Watch Leah and Justin’s wedding on Home and Away on April 9th at 7.30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
Five farmers are set to search for their soulmate on Farmer Wants a Wife 2024, and, after months of anticipation, we finally know when the season starts.
We’ll be getting our first dose of the Farmers and their potential suitors in next to no time, with Seven announcing that the season will premiere on Sunday, 14 April.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is! Watch it below.
Who are the Farmers?
This year’s farmers include:
Farmer Bert, 30 – Wamuran, QLD
Farmer Joe, 33 – Bombala, NSW
Farmer Dustin, 26 – Condobolin, NSW
Farmer Dean, 25 – Kandanga, QLD
Farmer Tom, 22 – Tabilk, VIC
Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven.
Who is the host?
Samantha Armytage will be returning as the host of FWAW, and she’ll be joined by cupid and co-host Natalie Gruzlewski.
“Farmer Wants a Wife is back in 2024, and we can’t wait to introduce you to our five new Farmers, we have lots of surprises in store. Let me tell you, these blokes are gorgeous. You are going to fall in love with them,” Sam teased of the season at the Channel Seven Upfronts in October last year.
“And I’ve got some really lovely ladies to introduce them to, so we’re very excited,” she added.
FWAW. Seven.
Who are the Farmers?
This year, there will be five Farmers looking for their ladies, they are:
Farmer Bert, 30 – Wamuran, QLD
Farmer Joe, 33 – Bombala, NSW
Farmer Dustin, 26 – Condobolin, NSW
Farmer Dean, 25 – Kandanga, QLD
Farmer Tom, 22 – Tabilk, VIC
Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 premieres at 7.00pm Sunday, 14 April on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Internationally renowned chef Jamie Oliver is joining MasterChef 2024 for a fun-filled two weeks, and we’ve got the first look at his time on the show.
Jamie will be testing the contestants alongside judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin.
Ahead of Jamie’s time on MasterChef Australia 2024, Channel 10 have shared a promo video, and his parents even make a cameo.
MasterChef. Ten.
Jamie filmed his MasterChef role in November last year and shared a post about his experience at the time. In the caption, Jamie paid tribute to late MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo who died in April 2023.
“With a very heavy heart I leave the @masterchefau family in the beautiful city of Melbourne after two amazing and busy weeks of filming,” Jamie began.
“This year was always going to be very very hard with the incredibly sad loss of Jock something that shocked the nation, the hole he has left is vast and irreplaceable. Jock was a one-off, a legend and a great man,” he continued.
“As they say, the show must go on, I wanted to reassure you in Aussie that I personally believe the MC Team have moved forward in a way that feels right.”
When does MasterChef Australia 2024 start?
The new season kicks off on April 22 and will be broadcast on Channel 10 and available to stream on 10Play.
Who are the contestants?
The 2024 contestants range from a Jamie Oliver superfan to a Sri Lankan chef. You can check out the full cast here.
Who are the judges?
There are three new judges, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin, who will be joining Andy Allen.
The new judges have very big shoes to fill, taking over from the late Jock Zonfrillo and Melissa Leong.
Sofia Levin, Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Ten.
MasterChef Australia 2024 premieres on Monday, April 22 at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
Two years on from her Married At First Sight Final Vows,Ella Ding has officially tied the knot with her partner Guy Palermo.
The couple got engaged in February while they were on a jog around a local park. Ella managed to put together the wedding in record time, and she and Guy said “I do” on April 6th, 2024.
However, the wedding came as a massive surprise to Ella’s friends, including former MAFS bride Domenica Calarco. Ella and Guy eloped at a church, then she held a party for her 30th at night, which is where she told her loved ones that she’d actually gotten married.
Ella and Guy at their wedding. Instagram.
Ella’s dress
Ella donned an adorable wedding dress for her ceremony that she found online.
“A dress I found from Google, bow / veil from ASOS and a team who created a vision that exceeded expectations,” she explained on Instagram.
We did a little further digging and found the dress, which was altered into a mini. The dress is by the brand Self Portrait and cost £380, which is approximately $730 AUD.
Ella and Guy’s vows
Ella shared the marriage reveal video that she played for her friends and family at her 30th birthday party. The clip includes the beautiful vows that Ella and Guy exchanged at the ceremony.
“I believe every experience we have been through in life has prepared us to be ready for where we are now,” she began.
“Guy you are my best friend and I love you so much. Thank you for choosing me and what I come with, quirks and all.
“I can’t wait to do the rest of my life with you.”
“You’re the single most beautiful person in the world to me every single day,” he said. “You’re my best friend, my confidant and my life partner and I’ll always feel blessed to have you by my side. I love you.”
Jonathan and Ellie shocked the nation when they breezed into the MAFS Reunion Dinner Party together, but a body language expert believes that Lauren knew about her ex’s new relationship.
Jonathan, who was married to Lauren during the experiment, entered the dinner party hand in hand with his new girlfriend. The group were shocked to see them as a couple and made it clear that they weren’t aware that the two were dating.
However, Combined Communications Specialist and Body Language Expert Scott Taylor, told Chattr that Lauren’s body language suggested that she knew that Ellie and Jonathan were coming together.
Ellie and Jonathan at the MAFS Dinner Party. Nine.
“When Ellie and John walked in Lauren looked twice and there was no flash of surprise at all. She already knew,” he said.
“Lauren had lip compression even before they came in so I’d guess she even knew they were next in “
Scott added that there were indications from other cast members that showed that they knew about the controversial new couple.
“Michael saying Jono and Ellie were last [to the Dinner Party] also indicates they knew the order (no mention Madeleine for example).
Lauren at the MAFS Dinner Party. Nine.
When did Ellie and Jonathan start their relationship?
As viewers already know, Jonathan was messaging Ellie during the experiment, when he was still partnered with Lauren.
Scott believes that nothing because physical between Ellie and Jonathan until after they’d broken up with their partners, which he says helped to relieve the guilt they felt.
“Johnathan said they only really connected a week after the final vows he didn’t change vocal infection or cadence,” he explained. “I believe he has mentally reconciled it as he wasn’t physical with Ellie till then, it wasn’t inappropriate.”
Ellie and Jonathan at the MAFS Dinner Party. Nine.
Scott also observed Ellie and Jonathan’s body language as they were driving to the Reunion Dinner Party.
“In the car Johno had his legs spread out, confident people take space,” he said. “I also noticed Ellie was angled and leaning into him and even had her head tilted showing more vulnerability and openness.”
Eden Harper and Jayden Eynaud have undoubtedly been one of the strongest couples on MAFS 2024, so do they make it as a couple in the real world?
Well, early on in the season, Jayden’s brother Mitch Eynaud may have just given away the ending for their love story.
In October 2023, he shared a photo of himself on a couch cuddled up with a golden retriever. Not only does the dog look identical to Eden’s dog Cub, but guess what Mitch originally called the dog in the caption? Yup, Cub.
The original Instagram post.
Perhaps realising that the post was a dead giveaway, Mitch has since edited the caption to read, “What a guy! ❤️”.
Suss… Very suss.
The edited Instagram post.
Eden and Jayden’s Final Vows
Eden and Jayden agreed to stay together at Final Vows, which came as a surprise to absolutely no one.
“You’re an amazing woman who deserves a true gentleman to stand beside you,” Jayden told Eden.
“Eden, the feeling I have for you I’ve never felt in my life, there is nobody else I want to be with,” he added. “I truly love you with all of my heart.”
Final Vows. Nine.
Eden’s Dog Cub
Eden has spoken about her dog Cub a lot on MAFS 2024, and has said that he helped her get through her breakup with her ex, who cheated on her with her best friend.
The 28-year-old also regularly shares photo on her Instagram with Cub, who clearly looks a lot like the dog that Jayden’s brother, and former MAFS 2024 groom Mitch is posing with.
Eden and Cub. Instagram.
Eden and Jayden’s pairing
Eden and Jayden were both delighted with the MAFS expert’s pairing. The couple have gone from strength to strength on their honeymoon in Airlie Beach, Queensland.
Eden asked the experts to “match her with someone ambitious, generous and loyal.”
Jayden told the experts that he’s misunderstood and “often labelled a bad F boy”. He said that there is more to him than meets the eye.
Jayden said that while he gets a lot of attention from women, it’s “never the right kind of attention”.
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
The Bachelor winner Snezana Wood has announced a new business venture, and it’s drastically different from her usual health-related line of work.
Snezana took to Instagram to reveal that she’s been working with Shannakian Fine Jewellery to create some original pieces.
“Creating the ultimate piece with [Shannakian Fine Jewellery] has been a dream,” she captioned the post.
“While we were sketching I couldn’t help but try on some layering beauties, needless to say I had to take some home with me. 😬👌🏽The Initials, zodiacs and paperclips were my favourite – check them out [ on Shannakian Fine Jewellery’s Instagram] or head to their webpage.
The initial pendant necklace that Snezana wears in the Instagram post starts from $1200.
Snezana’s husband, and former The Bachelor lead. Sam Wood famously created the fitness and nutritional app 28 Days by Sam Wood, which he sold for $71 million in 2022.
Off the back of the app, Snezana and Sam have launched a health food brand called 28GO!. The Range includes Protein Bars, Protein Powder, Protein Water and more, and is available at Woolworths.
“The BIG announcement is finally here – Introducing 28GO! 🧡,” Sam and Snezana posted on Instagram in November 2023.
“Sammy and I have been working for over a year on a brand new on the go protein range and today it launched nationwide with Woolworths. A total pinch yourself moment.”
“16 products that taste ridiculously delicious with a range of protein powders, bars, protein collagen waters, as well as an indulgence range including protein mug cakes, mousse, pancake mix, banana bread and hot chocolates. There really is something for everyone and we are so so proud of this. We can’t wait for you to give it a try and let us know what you think.”
The Married At First Sight 2024 reunion fills in the gaps between what happened at Final Vows, and how the participants fared afterwards.
While a reunion almost definitely has a gap in time between the show’s finale, many fans are wondering just how long that stretch of time was on MAFS 2024.
Ash, Ellie, Jono and Lucinda at the MAFS Reunion Dinner Party. Nine.
When was the MAFS Reunion filmed?
Daily Mail Australia published leaked photos of the contestants arriving in Sydney for the reunion show which were taken in November 2023.
The publication also published photos of the contestants on the way to their Final Vows, which were snapped in October 2023.
So, the couples – and singles – had about a month free in the real world, before they came together to spill the tea at the MAFS Reunion Dinner Party and the Reunion Finale.
So, given the batch of participants in the experiment this year, you can definitely expect that some d-r-a-m-a went down during those four weeks.
Ellie and Jono at the Reunion Dinner Party. Nine.
Where was the MAFS reunion filmed?
The 2024 MAFS reunion will come in two parts; the Reunion Dinner Party and the Reunion Finale.
The Reunion Dinner Party was filmed at The Grounds Alexandria in Sydney. The Grounds is a gorgeous event space and cafe that’s filled with flowers, gardens and beautiful architecture, as well as some absolutely delicious food.
The Grounds Alexandria. Instagram.
When will the MAFS Reunion air?
The Reunion Dinner Party will air on Sunday, April 7th at 7pm, and the Reunion Finale on Monday, April 8th at 7:30pm
You can watch both episodes on Channel Nine, or stream them on demand on 9Now.
Married At First Sight’sLucinda Light will be dishing out advice to her fans as part of her new career move.
The fan favourite has launched an initiative called the Lucinda Light Tribe, which is a subscription group that her fans can join and receive advice from her, as well as stay up to date on what she’s up to.
On top of that, Lucinda will release a line of merchandise.
Lucinda and Timothy on MAFS. Nine.
The Lucinda Light Tribe
Fans can join the Lucinda Light Tribe for a subscription fee of $27 a month. It’s dubbed as “a nurturing space where Lu can prioritize your emotional well-being, relationships, and communication skills-often overlooked in our busy lives.”
A subscription to the Lucinda Light Tribe gets you all of the below:
Access to ‘Ask Lu’; bi-monthly LIVE Zoom Calls
Exclusive TRIBE TIMES: A monthly publication of Lu’s thoughts, musings and latest creations
A sprinkling of Pearlers throughout your week by Lu
First to know on upcoming events and retreats
Giveaways and discounts on Lucinda Light Merchandise
Awesome resources page on all things ‘Lucinda Light’ recommends for your healing journey
Lucinda. Lucindalight.com
The Ask Lu Zoom calls
The calls are one of the main drawcards, however, they won’t be individual calls, instead, subscribers will have access to bi-monthly calls which will occur on set dates.
“Twice a month you’re going to have Live Zoom chats with me, it’s a segment called Ask Lu,” she explained in a video. “You can submit questions around communication, conflict resolution, self-regulation, conscious relating, all of the juicy topics.”
Lucinda. Instagram.
Lucinda’s merchandise
So far, Lucinda only has one piece of merchandise available, and it’s not exactly what you’d expect!
Her online shop lists a game-like activity called Party Activator Cards, which are described as “an exclusive adults-only card game boasting 60 cards designed to elevate your celebration”.
“Dive into a mix of sexy & silly activities that will not only crack open hearts & break down barriers but also spark connections, leaving you in fits of laughter,” the description reads.
The agents of The Oppenheim Group’s Orange County division are back to serve a hefty dose of drama alongside their luxurious, high-stakes real estate deals in season three of Netflix’s Selling the OC.
The eagerly anticipated Selling Sunset spin-off, which took the streaming world by storm last September, will drop on the streaming giant in May and we’ll finally get answers to the cliffhanger left from last season.
Alex Hall and Tyler Stanaland’s romantic relo will take front and centre, while Austin Victoria and Sean Palmieri will go head-to-head in a fiery feud.
Austin Victoria and Sean Palmieri, Netflix
So, what do we know about Selling the OC? Scroll below for the Aussie release date, cast, brand-new trailer and more!
Official Synopsis
The Oppenheim Group’s OC agents are back for a fiery third season with big homes and even bigger drama. In an office where betrayal and rumours spread like wildfire, you can’t put a price on loyalty – or reputation.
Selling the OC, Netflix
When will Selling the OC season 3 premiere in Australia
The new instalment will be released on Friday, May 3 in the US and given that it historically lands the same day, we’re hedging our bets on May 3 in Oz.
If you can’t wait until then, ensure you’re all caught up by (re)watching the first two seasons on Netflix now.
Who is in the cast?
Alongside Alex Hall, Tyler, Austin and Sean, real estate agents Alexandra Jarvis, Alexandra Rose, Brandi Marshall, Gio Helou, Kayla Cardona, Lauren Shortt and Polly Brindle are also back, as will the Oppenheimer twins, Jason and Brett.
Selling the OC cast, Netflix
Can I watch the trailer?
If you’re screaming, “Shut up and give us the trailer”, you can check out the April 5 release below!
Selling the OC season 3 premieres May 3 on Netflix.
The insanely popular Netflix show Love on The Spectrum US has been confirmed to come back for season three.
The announcement comes following the successful second season that ranked in the Global Top 10 for three weeks.
Love on the Spectrum US season three will be the fifth season in the franchise, as the Australian iteration already has two seasons.
Love on the Spectrum. Netflix.
The Emmy award-winning show is created, produced and directed by the Australian production company, Northern Pictures.
“Making this show with our Australian and U.S. crew has been a privilege, and has allowed us to learn and grow with each season,” Co-creator and Executive Producer of Love on the Spectrum, Karina Holden said.
Taking on feedback and making sure that the series is embraced by the neurodiverse community is incredibly important to us as a team. It’s a show that contributes to a richer understanding of ourselves and the world around us, and we’re excited about how Season Three will unfold.”
Co-creator and Executive Producer of Love on the Spectrum, Cian O’Clery added: “To announce the pick-up of another season on World Autism Awareness Day, with the amazing cast and their families on stage was a real honour. We look forward to sharing more love stories with the world.”
Love on the Spectrum. Netflix.
When will season three come out?
There’s no release date just yet, however, the series will be available to stream on Netflix once it comes out.
Where can I watch the other seasons of Love on the Spectrum US?
Love on the Spectrum US seasons one and two are available to stream on Netflix.
Love on the Spectrum. Netflix.
Who will be in season three?
The cast has yet to be announced, but we have our fingers crossed that Abbey, David, Dani, Steve, James, Connor, Tanner and Journey will all be back.
Tristan MacManus waltzed his way into the I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024 camp and won over fans with his boyish charm and quick wit.
The Irish-born dancer and TV presenter has temporarily traded in home life with his wife and three kids in Sydney for the South African jungle with the hope of earning $100,000 for his chosen charity.
Find out more about Tristan MacManus.
Tristan MacManus’s Dancing With The Stars career
For multiple seasons, Tristan MacManushas been part of the cast of one of America’s most popular TV shows, Dancing With The Stars.
He made his first appearance on the show during the twelfth season, and was part of the “dance troupe”. In season thirteen he stepped up to the role of dance-pro partner and was teamed up with HLN hostess and former prosecutor Nancy Grace. They were eliminated on week 8, one week before the semi-finals.
In season fourteen he was paired with Grammy Award-winning singer Gladys Knight. In season 15, he was with Pamela Anderson, and the team was the first to be eliminated from the competition.
In season sixteen he was paired with Olympic Gold medalist Dorothy Hamill, who withdrew because of industry and in season six he was with actress Valerie Harper. They were the third couple eliminated.
Tristan MacManus with Pamela Anderson on DWTS. YouTube.
What other TV shows has Tristan MacManus been on?
Although Tristan is a veteran of Dancing With The StarsUS, it’s not the only TV program he’s been a part of.
He was a professional dancer on the British show Strictly Come Dancing in seasons 12 and 13, and a judge on Dancing With The Stars Australia in season 16.
In 2020, Tristan joined the panel of Studio 10 and worked alongside Sarah Harris, Narelda Jacobs and Angela Bishop on the show. It was announced in November 2023 that the show was being axed, and the final episode went to air on December 22, 2023.
Tristan MacManus on Strictly Come Dancing. YouTube.
Tristan’s personal life
Tristan is married to Australian actress Tahnya Tozzi, the couple tied the knot on January 25th, 2013 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, Cronulla.
Tristan with his family. Instagram.
They share three kids, Echo Ìsolde, 7, Oisín Lír, 5, and Tadhg Nuada MacManus, 2.
In 2022, Tristan shared some unseen photos from the nuptials.
“I am not the best you can do but I am happy that you have settled for me because I know that I love you more than anyone else could even contemplate loving anyone,” he wrote.
“I know love because I know you. Happy anniversary my love – 8 years married, 10 together -forever in love X.”
In what may be the biggest twist in an already wild season of Married at First Sight, Andrea Thompson and Timothy Smith shared a video of them having a night in together with her daughter.
Yup, that Andrea who was paired with Richard Sauerman and that Timothy who was matched with Lucinda Light by the MAFS experts.
The video, which was taken by Andrea and shared by the Instagram account MAFSGossip, shows the Married At First Sight bride sitting on the couch alongside her daughter.
“We’re watching Jack and Tori’s final vows, Indi and I,” she begins, before panning the camera to Timothy asleep on the couch.
“With Timmy,” she added. “And, he’s so into it he’s fallen asleep. He’s that bored.”
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What did Andrea say about the video?
Fans naturally grew suspicious that Andrea and Timothy had sparked up a relationship outside of the MAFS experiment.
However, Andrea has told New Idea that she and Timothy are just “beautiful friends”.
“There’s nothing romantic there,” she said.
“I adore him, and he adores me. He’s been a rock to me at times,” Andrea added.
Are Timothy and Andrea dating?
Well, all we have to go on at the moment is the video of Timothy and Andrea hanging out. In a house together. At night time.
“This man calls and texts her almost every day, he’s coming to see her this weekend they’re having a secret little catch-up and have planned to stay together for a few days and then in a week or two she’s going to go and see him again!!!”
Plus, the pal indulged that “readers would be familiar with this person.”
Could it be Timothy that the friend is referring to!?
Timothy on MAFS. Nine.
What else do we know about Andrea’s new man?
In March 2024, Andrea toldDaily Mail Australia that she was back on the dating scene, but played coy about her current relationship status.
“Yes, I’m definitely dating again,” she told the publication. “I just wish someone would ask me out, and I have to tell you if this guy shows up with a scarf on, I’m running to the hills,’ she joked, referring to Richard’s fondness for donning the neck accessory.
Richard and Andrea on MAFS. Nine.
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Sunday – Monday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
The MasterChef Australia 2024 judging panel has had a shake-up, with three new judges, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin, joining Andy Allen.
The new judges have very big shoes to fill, taking over from the late Jock Zonfrillo and Melissa Leong.
It’s only the second time in the show’s history that there’ll be four faces on the judging panel – the first was back in 2011 when Matt Moran joined returning judges George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston.
Find out more about the food experts who’ll be judging the contestant’s dishes on MasterChef Australia 2024.
Poh Ling Yeow
Like Allen, Ling Yeow is a former MasterChef Australia contestant. She narrowly missed out on the show’s first title, coming in runner-up to Julie Goodwin in season one.
The Malaysian-born cook went on to launch a career in the media and has hosted multiple cooking shows including ABC’s Poh’s Kitchen and SBS’s Poh & Co.
She returned as a contestant on MasterChef Australia season 12 and has made multiple appearances on the franchise as a mentor and guest judge.
“Talk about a thrilling, full-circle moment. MasterChef Australia is where my food story began, so this feels like coming home,” she said.
“A big part of me will always be standing on the other side with the contestants and I hope when they look to me, they see proof you don’t have to win to win.”
Jean-Christophe Novelli
Novelli is a lauded French chef, author, and restaurateur who has been awarded four Michelin Stars. He is the owner of a chain of Novelli restaurants in London as well as one of the world’s top cookery schools.
It’s not Novelli’s first foray into reality TV either, he’s appeared in multiple episodes of the hugely popular Gordon Ramsay-led series Hell’s Kitchen. He also hosted a Bravo show called Chef Academy in 2009.
“Fostering culinary talent is something I have cared about for many years, and it is a passion I am excited to share in the MasterChef Kitchen,” he said.
“Australian cuisine has a remarkable reputation on the world stage, and it will be a great privilege to meet and mentor the country’s top home cooks on their journeys to greatness.”
Sofia Levin
Levin is somewhat filling Leong’s shoes as the food journalist on the panel. She runs a food and travel website called The Seasoned Travellerand spearheaded the recent #EatCuriously movement.
“The first season of MasterChef Australia aired the same year I started writing about food,” she said.
“By the time I graduated from journalism, I was sharing lesser-known food stories, while the show was exposing the nation to cuisines and cultures they had never considered before. Becoming a judge on MasterChef feels like two parallel paths converging, and I am giddy with excitement at the people I get to stand beside.”
Andy Allen
Allen began his MasterChef Australia journey back in 2012 when he won the popular cooking show. In 2012 he, Zonfrillo and Leong took the judging reigns from OGs Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston.
“MasterChef Australia has been part of my life for over a decade. It gave me a pathway into the industry and led me to a career that I’m forever grateful for. After an extremely difficult year in 2023, and upon reflection, the decision to return to the series is not one I took lightly,” he said.
“But there is something special in the MasterChef Australia Kitchen, and it feels right to come back to work with the amazing production team, and to play my role in seeing the contestants do as I have done.
“2024 will be the start of a new chapter, and it will be surreal – yet brilliant – to share this moment with my fellow judges, Poh, Sofia and Jean-Christophe.”
MasterChef Australia season 16 airs in 2024 on 10 and 10Play.
