With Married At First Sight 2024 winding down, the switched-up airing schedule in recent weeks has made it hard to pin down exactly when the MAFS Final Vows episodes are on.
Throughout the entirety of the MAFS, episodes were released from Sunday to Wednesday, however, that changed after the final Commitment Ceremony.
Since then, episodes have only been released on Sunday and Monday. But, with Sunday (March 31) and Monday (April 1) being a public holiday, will the Final Vows still air?
When is Final Vows Part Two on?
MAFS fans rejoice because both days of Final Vows will be airing. That means, that we’ll finaaaaally get to see if Tori and Jack actually leave the show together.
Tori and Jack at MAFS Final Vows. Nine.
“It will now just be two episodes a week – Sunday and Monday starting from this weekend,” a Channel Nine publicist confirmed to Chattr, on March 22nd.
So, the Final Vows Part One will air on Sunday, Final Vows Part Two on Sunday, and the Reunion Dinner Party will air on Sunday, April 7th. At this stage, the final episode, the Reunion Finale, will be released on Monday, April 8th.
How to watch MAFS Final Vows
The MAFS episodes will be broadcast on Channel 9 from 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 31 and 7.30 pm on Monday, April 1st, it will also be available to stream from 9Now.
Who will be in Final Vows Part Two?
As we already know, Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo set off into the sunset together, and Lauren Dunn and Jonathan McCullough had a bitter break-up in Final Vows Part One.
Final Vows Part Two will see Eden Harper and Jayden Eynaud, Sara Mesa and Tim Calwell and Tori Adams and Jack Dunkley decide if they want to stay together IRL.
The Married At First Sight cast went absolutely rogue at a secret Dinner Party event in Sydney and some spicy bombshells about Jack Dunkley were dropped by Lauren Dunn and Timothy Smith.
The event was held by Nova and Tristan, Cassandra, Lucinda, Timothy, Eden, Jayden, Ridge, Jade, Lauren and Sara were all in attendance, along with some of the media.
At the unofficial Dinner Party, host Michael “Wippa” Wipfli ask Timothy about Jack’s secret ex-girlfriend Courtney Jade. On the show, he admitted to being in a relationship while auditioning for MAFS.
“I did get a phone call from Jack’s ex which actually answered a lot of questions, which made the show make complete sense,” Timothy told Wippa, before adding: “You f–king liar.”
Timothy at the Nova Dinner Party. Instagram.
Timothy hinted that Jack’s ex will be a topic of conversation at the reunion
Wippa pushed Timothy for some more information and asked if Jack was still together with his ex-girlfriend.
“Watch the show but he’s full of s–t, head to toe,” Timothy cryptically added, suggesting that there’s more to come out about Courtney Jade.
Although Wippa tried to prod Timothy for more information about Jack and Courtney Jade, he wouldn’t budge. However, Lauren Dunn was more than happy to oblige.
“Timothy, tell the story, everyone is going to find out anyway,” Lauren told Timothy, before deciding to tell the story herself.
Lauren at the NOVA Dinner Party. Instagram.
“I was coming up in the lifts [during filming],” Lauren explained. “I remember Jack was sitting on a chair and he was having a conversation – a deep conversation – and he looked at me and he looked a bit uncomfortable. My gut just said, ‘I bet you anything he’s on the phone to this girl’.”
She then added: “It was, it was”.
Timothy asked Lauren to “Confirm 100% that it was her on the phone”, and Lauren replied, “Yes, she confirmed that”.
The basic premise of I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024 is to throw a bunch of well-known figures into the jungle and see if they can handle all the trials and tribulations along the way.
And, you know what usually comes hand in hand with being a celebrity? Having money, lots and lots of money.
A quick Google search has confirmed that this is the case for the cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2024, with most of their net worth sitting in the seven-figure range.
Read on to have a stick beak about how much each of this year’s contestants is worth.
Ridge Barredo is the first participant off the block this season to cash in on his time on Married at First Sight and launch a business.
The 27-year-old MAFS groom has the entire thing prepared, planned and ready to be bought, and is hoping to profit off his catchphrase, “Deece”.
What is Ridge’s business?
Ridge is launching a whole a** clothing line – all adorned with the phrase “Deece”, which is a shortened version of the word decent, for those not watching MAFS.
Ridge wearing Deece. Supplied.
“He’s releasing crop tops, shirts, hoodies, the lot,” an anonymous source told Chattr. “Everything is printed and ready to go, he isn’t messing around. He’s ready to strike while the iron is hot and will be launching the line very soon.”
Jade Pywell and Ridge have made it very obvious that they’re still together, and, Ridge’s MAFS wife is completely on board with the business launch.
“Jade’s proud of him and loves the idea, she wears the women’s line constantly.”
Jade in Deece. Supplied.
Ridge shared the first public sneak peek of his brand at the NOVA MAFS Dinner Party on March 27th.
Ridge is the first MAFS contestant to launch a proper clothing line
Though previous contestants have toyed with the idea of launching a clothing line post-MAFS, Ridge is going in with all guns blazing. He’s even got a Deece Instagram account ready to take off private once the brand launches.
“Nobody has released proper clothing labels. Al [Perkins] and Brent [Vitiello] tried to do it but it failed miserably. It turned out to be a really bad investment for them because they took too long to kick things off and they’d lost the momentum they gained on MAFS.”
In June 2022, the former MAFS grooms released a few limited edition hoodies for streetwear brand Valianu and were in talks about doing a full collection at a later date, which never eventuated.
Frankie Muniz has revealed the eye-watering net worth that he achieved as a teenager from his starring role in Malcolm in the Middle.
The child actor and his campmates were discussing online trolling, when Frankie admitted that he’d received a lot of negative comments throughout his career. He told his castmates that he used to bite back at particularly nasty ones.
“This kid wrote, ‘I’m sorry but your acting is just awful.’ And I was in a movie, and I went, ‘Yeah it is, but you know what’s not awful? Being retired at 19 with $40 million [US]. Good luck moving out of your mum’s house before you’re 35.’
‘His Twitter name was ‘I heart Mountain Dew’. Like, OK,’ he added.
40 Million USD is equivalent to around 61 million AUD, plus inflation would make the figure even higher. Frankie was born in 1985, so he was 19 in 2004. If inflation is added to his figure of 61,000 million AUD, it would be equivalent to 101 million in 2024.
Frankie as child actor. Instagram.
Is Frankie Muniz retired?
After building such a fortune at such a young age, Frankie could have easily retired before he turned 20, and his campmate Brittany Hockley asked him whether that was possible.
“Oh, 100 per cent,” he responded.
“But I’m neurotically motivated. I’ve just always worked since I was eight years old. I don’t know how to just be in the moment and not be focused on what I’m doing next.”
Frankie started competing in NASCAR competitions in 2021 and made his debut at the Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California. He’s in the ARCA Menards Series which is is the fourth level of NASCAR.
Frankie in his NASCAR uniform. Instagram.
Watch I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia season 10 at 7.30 pm Sunday – Monday on 10 and 10Play.
The record-breaking smash hit survival series Alone Australia is back and with a whole new cast!
Returning on Wednesday, March 27 at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand, 10 Australian survivalists will be dropped into the extreme and wild terrain of New Zealand’s South Island (Aotearoa’s Te Waipounamu).
Facing the ultimate test of human will, participants will be completely isolated from the world and each other, stripped of modern possessions, contact and comforts, to self-document their experience!
Challenged by the merciless forces of nature, hunger, and perhaps the toughest challenge of all: loneliness, who will survive the longest and walk away with $250,000?!
Meet the cast of Alone Australia 2024!
Andreas, 42
Personal Trainer & Subsistence Hunter, NSW
“I’m confident my body can handle this. I have tested myself in the past, but there’s a big difference between holding your breath for four minutes versus staying out in the bush for three months…”
Chace, 27
Defence Force Combat Engineer, QLD
“Being Alone is a dream come true. Growing up, I didn’t watch ‘Bob the Builder’… I’d be out trying to hunt grandpa’s rabbits. I’ve literally been hunting my whole life and I’ve been outdoors since before I can remember.”
Jack, 55
Tradesman & Wild Game Hunter, NSW
“I hunt and fish to feed my family. I have been asked if I’m afraid of being out in the bush alone with all the scary things out there… My answer? I am the scary thing.”
Jason, 36
Youth Worker and Jungai, NSW
“I’m an adventurous spirit. There’s no room to hide in a challenge like this; the only person to blame is yourself if something goes wrong. This is the ultimate challenge a human can experience.”
Krzysztof, 39
Aquaculturalist, VIC
“My strongest trait is going to be my stubbornness: I’m going to sit in the cold, I’m going to sit in the rain, I’m going to push through this. I’m going to wait until my loved one taps me on the shoulder and tells me I’ve won.”
Leanne, 41
World Heritage Aboriginal Programs Officer, VIC
“I’ve spent my whole life going out bush. Growing up on Country you learn to be self-reliant. Learning to read Country, animals and the way they move helps you hunt them. I know a bit… and using all of that will get me through this.”
Mike, 60
Resilience Coach, NSW
“I’m really confident I’ve got what it takes to win. The ability to handle pain and discomfort is my superpower. Testing myself and finding my limits is all part of resilience training and I live a life where I practice what I preach.”
Rick, 58
Survival Educator & Former SAS Soldier, QLD
“I have a goal of doing epic stuff in my life every year. I may have a few years under my belt, but when it comes to a commitment to keep pushing boundaries, I’m just getting started. This will be the ultimate opportunity to put experience and knowledge to the test!”
Suzan, 54
Wilderness Adventure Guide, VIC
“I want to showcase my 40-plus years of survival skills and show that an older woman can use wisdom and experience to compensate for declining physical strength.”
Tamika, 51
Off-Gridder & Former Police Officer, QLD
“The motivation to survive in the wilderness comes from a feeling I have every day. It’s the inspiration from nature. It’s a yearning to find out what’s around the corner… I’m hoping I can inspire other people to just love the earth as much as I do.”
Watch Alone Australia from Wednesday, March 27 at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Jessica Mauboy has revealed the “struggle” to live in the Western world while remaining “connected” to culture as told through the story of Stan Original Film Windcatcher.
The 34-year-old singer has traded in her microphone for her acting hat, playing Aunt Cressida in the movie which centres around Percy Boy (Lennox Monaghan), a young First Nations kid who is given the gift of seeing Lost Souls — a concept, Jessica says, “we don’t ever get to see” portrayed.
“I think for First Nations mob and particularly for Aboriginal culture, we don’t ever get to see that and we don’t get to see it in this light,” Jessica told Chattr during an interview before the film’s March 28 release.
“And so this [Windcatcher] is going to be very important and such an insight of a young boy and how he deals with it.”
Lennox Monaghan, Windcatcher. Stan
When prompted further, The Sapphires star admitted that the spiritual practice was “something that we rarely speak about in public”.
“We do speak about it to our mob and our circle of mob that do go through that experience,” she said. “And being passed on that ability to do so is a huge deal.”
Further to this, Jess said that “it’s something that I am extremely proud for young mob to do.”
“I think when you come out of the community, there’s a sense of lost belonging. There’s a sense of disconnection and a struggled connection because you want to live in a Western World, but you also want to remain connected to your culture and what you believe in.
“It’s a lot of weight to carry.”
Jessica Mauboy, Windcatcher. Stan
Jessica, who has a very close connection to her familial roots having grown up in Darwin, NT, admitted that “it should be taught that you can have both worlds”.
“I think this film will be able to show that it is possible,” she said, before describing Windcatcher, as “incredibly heartwarming”.
“It’s got such a warmth…and it has a lot of hope,” she said.
After watching the film, Jessica hopes that families with young kids “go away stronger, and [feel] more connected.”
“[I hope] That these young kids go away leaning on their friends, while supporting them and believing in themselves. That’s the bubble of this of this incredible story.”
The Stan Original Film Windcatcher premieres March 28, only on Stan.
We’ve had Luxe Listings Sydney and now it’s time to froth the real estate in Canada with Prime Video’s Luxe Listings Toronto!
Top realtors Peter and Paige Torkan and Brett Starke will give viewers an all-access look behind the lavish buying and selling of multimillion-dollar properties in Toronto and basically, if the trailer is anything to go by, you’ll be wanting to move to Canada stat.
So, what do we know about Luxe Listings Toronto?
Brett Starke and his team. Prime Video
Official Synopsis
Set against Toronto’s iconic backdrop, the series showcases the most prominent neighbourhoods from The Bridle Path to Forest Hill, Yorkville, downtown Toronto and beyond.
The luxe market demands a high attention to detail to succeed and this trio of Canada’s top real estate titans are all in!
As the market demand increasingly changes, each agent is willing to do what it takes to represent the best-in-class real estate. Luxe Listings Toronto is produced by MEM with executive producers Angela Jennings, Nanci MacLean and Scott McGillivray. The series is an adaptation of the Australian Original, Luxe Listings Sydney from Kentel and Eureka Productions.
When will it be released and how can you watch it?
Luxe Listings Toronto premieres April 26 on Prime Video in Australia and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Meet the cast of Luxe Listings Toronto
Peter and Paige Torkan
Peter and Paige have sold over 1.6 Billion dollars in luxury real estate in the Greater Toronto Area, working hard to build their empire after immigrating to Canada from Iran.
Peter and Paige Torkan. Prime Video
Brett Starke
At a young age, Brett Starke built his thriving real estate venture, The Starke Group, mastering the art and approach to real estate with a mentorship mindset at the forefront.
Brett Starke. Prime Video
Where can you watch the trailer?
Check out the brand new trailer, released on March 28, below!
I’m a Celebrity’sCallum Hole is one of the select few Love Island Australia stars who’ve made it onto the international iteration of the show.
And, he’s one of only two who was in the original Love Island Games cast. Callum won over his fellow islanders and fans – and came in third place on the show.
So, who is Callum Hole?
Callum Hole. Instagram.
What reality TV shows has Callum been on?
Callum first entered the limelight on season four of Love Island Australia. The then 24-year-old flipped between girls, which is generally frowned upon by viewers, his quick sense of humour and buckets of charm earned him a spot as a fan favourite.
Just over a year after appearing on Love Island Australia, Callum was announced as part of the cast of the first season of Love Island Games, alongside Aussie Jess Losurdo.
Callum partnered up with Love Island UK’sLiberty Poole at the beginning, and the pair formed a very strong friendship. After Liberty was eliminated, he teamed up with Love Island USA’sDeb Chubb.
Callum and Jack on Love Island Games. Instagram.
Where is Callum Hole from?
Although Callum starred on Love Island Australia, he’s actually originally from the UK. He was born and raised in Wales but later moved to Brisbane, Australia.
Is Callum Hole single?
The jury is still out on this one! Callum and Deb were romantically involved on Love Island Games, however, they’ve kept pretty quiet about where they stand now.
After leaving the show, Deb shared an Instagram post with behind-the-scenes photos of her and Callum.
“I’m so disappointed you guys didn’t see more of Callum and I’s relationship because I truly have never laughed so much in my life,” Deb captioned the photo.
Callum and Deb on Love Island Games. Instagram.
Callum shared a carousel of photos from the show, and captioned the post “BTS. Y’ALLLLLLLL. (Yes I am now fully American)”. Deb commented on the pic: “Can’t wait for you to move to America🥰🥰.”.
PLUS, Deb went on a trip to Sydney in January 2024, leading fans to speculate that she was visiting Callum in Australia.
WatchI’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here from Sunday – Thursday at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10Play.
Skye Wheatley has made it clear that she wants her inclusion in I’m A Celebrity Australia to help break negative stereotypes about blonde influencers.
Already, she’s becoming a fan favourite with viewers seeing deeper than just her good looks and warming to her charming and open personality. And, the mum of two has been blatantly open about exactly what cosmetic procedures she’s had done.
Skye Wheatley. Instagram.
During the March 26 episode of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia, Candice Warner asked the influencer if her bum was “real”.
“Yes, 100 per cent,” Skye replied.
Then, Ellie Cole asked Skye what was “not real” on her.
“My lashes, my nose, my lips, my boobs,” Skye quickly responded.
Khahn Ong chimed in and asked her about her cheeks, and Skye confirmed that she’d previously undergone cosmetic surgery on them.
“Oh yeah, I’ve had my cheeks done once but I didn’t like it,” she replied. “I looked like Maleficent.”
Skye Wheatley. Instagram.
Skye Wheatley sells fitness plans
After years of influencing, Skye launched her own fitness plans that focus on booty building. So, it’s a relief that she confirmed that her bum is, in fact, real.
The products are e-books that were created with the help of personal trainer Matt Richardson. Each book retails for between $69.95 – $89.95.
“In this eBook, we will guide you through a comprehensive training program designed to help you build a stronger, rounder and more muscular booty,” the product description reads.
Skye Wheatley. Instagram.
Skye’s also launched a recipe e-book, which she put together with the help of a certified chef.
“I am a mum of two and fitness lover! I know how hard it is to come up with meals that the whole family can enjoy and that also suit your fitness goals,” Skye wrote on her website.
“With the help of a certified Chef, we have made 30 of my favourite go-to meals into a recipe ebook to help take the stress out of searching for meals that are high protein and delicious.”
Watch I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia season 10 at 7.30 pm Sunday – Thursday on 10 and 10Play.
The I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024 cast certainly aren’t strangers to the limelight, and their Instagram accounts reveal just how many fans they have.
Many of the celebs have hundreds of thousands of followers who are privy to all the exciting career and life events the popular figures share on Instagram.
Plus, the cast also shares some truly entertaining clips from the show that give more insight into what happens at camp.
Check out the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2024 Instagram accounts.
A cast of Australia’s newest entrepreneur hopefuls have put it all on the line to turn their dreams into reality on Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia 2024.
Split into two teams and under the watchful eyes of global culinary superstar and CEO Gordon Ramsayand Australian business mogul Janine Allis; the winner from each team will receive an investment of $250,000 each.
Scroll through to meet the cast of Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia 2024!
Plus, if you like who and what you see, be sure to follow the contestants on Instagram here!
Team Gordon
Ethan – Umami Papi
Julie — The Smoked Egg Company
Pia — Bodega Deli
Renae — Shit the Bed Hot Sauce
Christina – Ard (Vegan Baklava)
Troy — Blak Brew Teas
Aaron — Mxtology
Team Janine
Ash — Rude Boy Doughnuts
Danny — Wolfit Dog Food
Mason — Kommunity Brew
Catherine — Good Edi
Karen — Little White Goats Cheese
Sina — Miss Sina Bakery
Watch Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars at 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on 9 and 9Now.
Married at First Sight’sLauren Dunn has opened up about her feelings towards the love triangle involving Ellie Dix and Jono McCullough.
During the Commitment Ceremony that aired on Sunday, March 24, Tori Adams revealed that Jonathan had been messaging former MAFS bride Ellie behind his wife’s back, and Lauren was left shocked.
However, rather than being bitter about Jonathan’s recoupling, Lauren said that she was backing the budding relationship.
“I could not be happier for Jono. Me and him were forced to be together, we didn’t choose each other, and we gave it our absolute all,” Lauren told Daily Mail Australia.
“Honestly I could not be happier that they found love because Jono and I weren’t in love.”
“We didn’t have that and they are great together. I couldn’t [root for] them harder, to be honest.”
It’s since been revealed that Jonathan and Ellie are dating post-show.
Jono. Nine.Ellie. Nine
Lauren on being intimate with Jonathan while he was messaging Ellie
Throughout the experiment, Jono and Lauren have had their ups and downs, but they reconnected during Home Stays and were intimate.
“It was difficult because we’d have a really good week, a really shitty week, and it would take us to point one,” she explained.
It was just days later that Lauren found out about Jono and Ellie’s secret messages, which started before Home Stays.
“We did have a really good homestay and we were obviously intimate and so it put a spanner in the works and made this situation a little bit harder for me to swallow than if we had have just been in a consistently bad spot,” she reflected.
Lauren doesn’t think that her relationship with Jonathan would have worked out anyway
Lauren told the publication that she doesn’t think that she and Jonathan would have survived as a couple, regardless of whether he was messaging Ellie or not.
“I don’t think things would have been any better if that didn’t come out, because we were talking about a few weekends we’d had, and it’d been consistently good for us, and that’s just not gonna last in the real world,” she shared.
During the Commitment Ceremony segment where Lauren found out about the messages, she looked devastated. However, the 32-year-old clarified that the situation triggered insecurities for her.
“It just triggered like old things that have happened in the past. So I was really emotional about it,” she said.
Looking back, Lauren has no regrets about how anything played out on MAFS.
“It’s surreal to watch it all back… I’m really at peace, and I am really happy, I’m genuinely happy for all the couples that have found love and really good friendships. I’m so thankful and happy that I did this experiment.”
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
Candice Warner has dropped a bombshell about David Warner’s cricket career while appearing on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here 2024.
Speaking to Michelle Bridges, Skye Wheatley, Ellie Cole and Peter Daicos, the former Ironwoman revealed how her husband had been “burned by his teammates” throughout his tenure.
“He’s always had these people who’ve had a misconception of him,” Candice told the group. “But when you actually get to know him, he’s the most kindest, generous person. I think he would have been better off playing in a different era.”
(l-r) Peter Daicos, Candice Warner, Michelle Bridges, Ellie Cole and Skye Wheatley. Network 10
Ellie then questioned whether Candice meant “without as much media attention”; however, Candice went on to clarify.
“Well, in an era where people aren’t as selfish,” she said. “Where it’s more about other players protecting the players.”
“Oh my gosh, are you saying that’s how he’s been burned? By his teammates?” Skye asked.
“At times 100%,” Candice said. “But it’s not just them. It’s the administration.”
The mother-of-three then revealed that the “administration” “didn’t want him” because he’s “different”.
“He doesn’t typically fit the mould of a cricket player,” she said.
Candice and David Warner and their three daughters. Instagram
Peter was in disbelief calling it “silly”, particularly when “that is what made him the player he is”.
“They love that until it doesn’t suit their brand,” she said.
In a piece-to-camera in the Hut, Candice said: “There’s been plenty of people that have burnt myself and David along the way and it happens to so many people, and it wouldn’t be right for me to name them individually, but those people know who they are.”
A group of Australia’s newest entrepreneur hopefuls have put it all on the line to turn their dreams into reality on Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars 2024 and, now that you’ve seen their product pitches, here is how you can follow them on Instagram!
Split into two teams and under the watchful eyes of global culinary superstar and CEO Gordon Ramsayand Australian business mogul Janine Allis; the winner from each team will receive an investment of $250,000 each.
And while they’re on the hunt for Australia’s most exciting and innovative new food and drink ideas, to mentor and invest in, you can immerse yourself in the actual businesses below!
Scroll through to find out how to follow the Gordon Ramsay Food Star products on Instagram!
Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia 2024 delivered the A-List goods when contestant PiaHambour of Bodega Deli in Victoria called Madonna during her pitch.
During the March 26 launch of the brand-new Channel 9 series, the 35-year-old revealed that she was Madge’s personal chef, prompting her to call the icon and leaving Gordon Ramsay and Janine Allis in shock.
“Are you a chef?” Gordon asked Pia, who responded: “Well, I’m private cheffing at the moment…for Madonna.”
Pia Hambour from Bodega Deli, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. Nine
In disbelief, Gordon asked her: “So, I can check in with her later on a reference…?” before Pia said she could call her, before “M” (lol) picked up.
“Pia, what the hell?!” her Madgesty said, joking that she hadn’t “eaten since you left”!
“I’ve got Gordon here, he doesn’t believe me,” Pia told her, to which Madonna said: “Gordon, I want my chef back!”
“She lied to me, she told me she was going to visit family. And now she’s gone on a TV show!”
Gordon Ramsay and Pia on Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. Nine
Gordon then tried to smooth things over by asking Madonna how her family were, ya know, normal convo you’d have with her…
“We’re all very hungry!” she said and HA!!
Gordon Ramsay on the phone to Madonna. Nine
Explaining that Pia could be the “first Australian Food Star”, Gordon then asked Madonna if she would support Pia on this journey.
Madonna declined, not wanting to give her up.
“A good chef is hard to find,” she said, before saying “Hell yeh!” to providing a reference and admitting that she and her family missed Pia “terribly”.
“I hope you lose,” Madonna yelled through the phone before adding a final: “F**K YOU, PIA!”
Whatever was happening… more of this!
About Pia and Bodega Deli
Apart from being Madonna’s private chef, Pia is an entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in food and hospitality.
Born in Adelaide and raised in Melbourne, Pia moved to New York City to work at Mission Chinese, where she got a job as a sous chef within two months, before spending several years working in well-known eateries, including Roberta’s Pizza in Brooklyn.
During the global pandemic, Pia returned to Australia where she completed an apprenticeship at Movida Next Door.
Pia with products from Bodega Deli, Instagram @bodega_deli
At the same time, she launched Bodega Deli Pantry Food Stores, which offers a range of products such as hot sauce, Japanese curry, hot honey, and chunky chilli oil, with her products sold in more than 20 stores including Meat Smith, Kioma, and IGA Brunswick.
As we’ve now discovered, Pia has worked as Madonna’s chef for over six months; however, her ultimate dream is to build a self-sustainable farm and restaurant.
Watch Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars at 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on 9 and 9Now.
I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024’sCandice Warner is largely considered an Australian Icon and has been competing as a professional IronWoman since she was 14 years old.
Since then, she’s continued her career in the sport and won the 2013 NSW IronWoman Champion and has won 20 Australian Championship medals.
As well as being a professional sportswoman, Candice is also a mum and makes up half of one of Australia’s most well-known couples. Find out more about her below.
Candice Warner on I’m A Celebrity. Ten.
Candice’s career
Candice started lifesaving at a young age and competed in professional IronWoman competitions since she was a teen, making her Australia’s youngest-ever professional IronWoman.
As well as the aforementioned career accomplishments, her impressive list of accolades also includes three World Championship gold medals and 60 state championship medals (36 of these being gold and two NSW board titles). She has also won the ‘Queen of Nelson Mandela Bay’ in South Africa.
Candice retired from IronWoman competitions in 2012, but returned for a single competition in 2022.
Candice Warner. Instagram.
On top of being an athlete, Candice worked as a model and an influencer and has worked for Everlast, Lorna Jane and L’Oreal. She has just under 500k followers on Instagram.
Candice’s personal life
Candice married one of the nation’s most recognisable cricketers, David Warner, in 2015. The couple have since had three daughters; Ivy Mae, 9, Indi Rae, 8, and Isla Rose, 4.
Candice Warner with her family. Instagram.
Candice and David met after completing the City2Surf race in Sydney in 2010 and tied the knot in 2015. They said “I do” on the South Coast of NSW at a beautiful garden ceremony.
“There was so much love in the room, it was the best day of my life next to having Ivy. I had a lump in my throat during the ceremony,” Candace told Woman’s Day at the time.
Watch I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia season 10 at 7.30 pm Sunday – Wednesday on 10 and 10Play.
If you count Shark Tank and Hell’s Kitchen among some of your favourite reality shows, then you’re going to love Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia.
The brand-spanking new series is the Australian iteration of the American franchise; Food Stars, and is hosted by Gordon Ramsay and Shark Tank’s Janine Allis.
It’s been described by the Sydney Morning Herald as a “casserole containing a range of familiar ingredients, with bits of MasterChef, The Apprentice, Shark Tank, The Voice and Survivor“.
Gordon Ramsay and Janine Allis on Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. Nine.
What is Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia?
Global culinary superstar and CEO Gordon Ramsay will go head to head against Australian business mogul Janine Allis to find Australia’s most exciting and innovative new food and drink ideas to mentor and invest in.
The official press release for Gordon Ramsay reads: “Contestants will first pitch their concepts hoping to win a place in the competition and their dream investor. With only 14 spots up for grabs, they will need to put their best foot forward to impress Gordon and Janine for the chance to be selected in one of their teams.
Gordon Ramsay and Janine Allis on Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. Nine.
“These two teams of driven, ambitious, competitive and creative contestants will then have to fight to survive and compete in various high-pressure challenges. The losing team faces an intense grilling from Gordon and Janine where one team member will be eliminated.
“Battling it out for their place to the top, they’ll need to prove they have what it takes across all the essential elements of running a successful business including customer service, marketing, sales, branding and event management.”
When and where can we watch it?
Food Stars premieres on Tuesday, March 26, at 7:39 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Gordon Ramsay’s was filmed in Melbourne, which means that the famed chef spent a chunk of time in Australia.
“I’ve been a secret admirer of Australia for decades,” Gordon told9Now. “At the age of 25 I had the chance of working here, the big worry was not coming home.”
“There’s no bulls–t,” he added. “Everyone’s at the top of their game and that’s the perfect playground for me.”
“It’s boisterous, it’s exciting, I think the restaurant scene is second to none,” he added.
Watch Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars at 7.30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on 9 and 9Now.
Although Married At First Sight is still playing out on screens, it finished filming last year, and one of the MAFS participants has been spotted looking for love on a dating app.
**WARNING: This article contains potential spoilers for MAFS 2024.**
Sara Mesa, who’s partnered with Tim Calwell on the reality show, has been spotted on the dating app Hinge.
Daily Mail Australia has published screenshots of the account (which you can see here), and claims that “the profile appears to have been recently created.”
Her profile lists her job as a nutritionist and states that she’s looking for someone who “can take the bad”.
Tim and Sara on MAFS. Nine.
Tim and Sara’s rollercoaster relationship
Tim and Sara’s first impression of each other at the wedding was positive, however, things rapidly went downhill after.
On the honeymoon, Sara snapped at Tim after he asked her to “calm down” about some tequila she didn’t like. Things hit the fan again when Sara refused to show her phone to Tim during Confessions Week.
But, the couple’s biggest ~*drama*~ happened when fellow participants Eden Harper and Jayden Eynaud revealed that Sara secretly met up with her ex-boyfriend behind Tim’s back.
Tim and Sara on MAFS. Nine.
While Sara vehemently denied hooking up with her ex during the rendezvous, Tim found it hard to believe her.
“She told me how she doesn’t speak to her ex, and she’s been cold to me since day one, treating me like rubbish, she’s just playing me for a fool,” he told the table at the MAFS Dinner Party.
“That guy, they broke up, but she told me she slept with her ex a month before the experiment”.
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
Dylan Wright was named the winner of Australian Idol 2024 during the season’s Grand Finale on March 25, but he wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for his wife Georgia.
Beating out Amy Reeves (runner-up) and Denvah Baker-Moller(second runner-up), the 30-year-old from the Northern Rivers was speechless.
“I don’t think it’s going to sink in for a month or two,” Dylan told Chattr after his epic win.
“I was so shocked. Just completely shocked. I just remember seeing confetti and looking at my family and being like, ‘What is happening?'”
(l-r) Scott Tweedie, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Amy Reeves and Dylan Wright, winner of Australian Idol 2024. Seven
Before auditioning for Idol, Dylan was ready to give up his dream; however, thanks to support from his high-school sweetheart, he decided to “give it a go”.
“There had been moments where I’ve wanted to and Georgia said, ‘What are you doing? You’re an idiot?'” he recalled.
“I was just playing at empty bars, and playing when you think no one’s listening. It was draining. So, I thought why not just give it a go on this show that I have watched as a kid and see what I can learn because you can never stop learning.”
Dylan Wright and Georgia in High School, Seven.
Now Dylan has a recording contract with industry giant Sony Music Entertainment Australia and is $100k richer. And while his new single Paper Heart has dropped, he’s putting his career on hold for a little longer.
“The first thing we’re going to do is have a holiday or go camping as a family. Turn the phones off and just enjoy our time together,” he said, before speaking of his earnings: “It’s going all into my career and writing and recording. It will go so far.”
Of course, investing in his own future means investing in the future of his girls, Piper, four and Rivi, one — whom he reveals, have been “so good” throughout the process.
“It’s just so surreal,” he said. “They’ve got no idea what’s happening at all. But they’ve been so good about being dragged from the hotel room to being in the car and going to grandma’s.
“They’ve just been the best. I couldn’t have asked for better girls in my life.”
Piper. instagramRivi and Dylan. Instagram
For Dylan, having “support” from his entire family “has been incredible” and it has made him realise that a future in the industry — and potentially a life on the road — is not impossible.
“It’s been a big learning curve but I think the juggle is beginning to be doable,” he said.
Meanwhile, the former painter who grew up in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney has learned a lot from his Australian Idol experience.
“Patience, resilience and all the cliche things,” he said. “It has been incredible and I didn’t think it would be as incredible as it has been.
Dylan and Amy after Dylan’s win, alongside Scott and Ricki-Lee. Seven
