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Nat Thaipun is the winner of MasterChef Australia 2024

by Danica Baker

Nat Thaipun has officially been crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia 2024 and has taken home the $250,000 prize.

Nat was up against Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry in the grand final, and the two contestants were tasked with two separate challenges to determine the winner.

Read on to find out how Nat’s MasterChef Australia 2024 win came about.

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Nat on MasterChef. Image: Ten.

Round One of the MasterChef Australian finale

In the first round, Nat and Pezza were challenged to cook a dish that showcased peppercorns.

Nat opted for a dish called Sai Ua Scotch Egg, and she was delighted to see that her scotch eggs were perfectly gooey when the judges cut into them.

Nat’s first dish. Image: Ten.

Meanwhile, Pezza made a Steak and Brussels Sprout dish. While the judges deemed the cook of his meat perfect, they weren’t sure about his brussel sprout puree.

In the end, Nat received a score of nine out of ten across the board, giving her a final round one total of 36 out of 40.

Pezza scored eights from three judges, and a nine from Jean Christophe Novelli, giving him a score of 33 out of 40.

Pezza’s first dish. Image: Ten.

Round Two of the MasterChef Australia finale

Pezza and Nat were tasked with cooking Clare Smyth’s four-star Michelin dessert for the second round.

Nat originally struggled with her aerated chocolate but ended up plating up a stunning completed dish for the judges, however, there were some texture mistakes along the way.

“It’s a lack of refinement,” Jean Christophe commented of Nat’s faults.

Pezza was unable to create the malt puff, which meant that he missed an entire element.

“On one hand you’ve got a dish, that what was on the plate was near perfect,” Andy commented of Josh’s creation. “But it was missing the jewel in the crown – that malt puff.’

And, then we’ve got a completed dish, that looks beautiful but with faults. So, it’s a tough one for us today.”

Nat’s dish. Image: Ten.

Who won MasterChef Australia 2024?

Pezza was awarded 28 out of 40 for his round two dish, bringing him to a total of 68.

Nat was scored a seven by each judge, which brought her to a total of 71.

Which meant Nat won MasterChef Australia 2024.

Nat won MasterChef

Stream MasterChef Australia 2025 on 10Play.

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House of the Dragon fans are wigging out over this incest scene

by CHATTR Team

House of the Dragon has once again shocked its viewers with confronting footage and this time it’s kept it in the family with an incest scene. Yes, you read that right.

Although it’s a storyline we’ve seen before in the Game of Thrones universe and George R.R Martin‘s work in general, viewers of the hit show have some thoughts about the latest House of the Dragon incest scene where a character imagined having sex with his mother.

While it’s almost expected from the same show that shocked viewers with a confronting blowjob scene earlier this month, I can understand the confused reaction from the general public when it comes to the House of the Dragon incest scene in question.

Whether you’re a regular viewer of House of the Dragon or not, one thing’s for sure: this scene is so uncomfortable to watch (which you can do below at your own risk):

What happens in the incest scene with Daemon’s mother?

The footage shows Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) having a very sensual dream about his mother, Alyssa Targaryen (Emeline Lambert).

“Daemon, you were always the strong one. The finest swordsman. The fearless dragon rider,” Alyssa tells her son as he… goes down on her.

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Keep your head where I can see it! Image: House of the Dragon.

At one point, she says, “If only you’d been born first, my favourite son.”

This was the first appearance viewers have seen of Daemon’s mother as she passed away during childbirth complications.

For the uninitiated, Daemon is also married to his own niece Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). In this House of the Dragon episode, the visions he has of his mother are sent by witch Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) to wig him out.

One person questioned the point of the scene including Daemon’s mother, labelling it as “so cringe, disgusting and absolutely unnecessary” on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Daemon snap out of it! Eating thy mother’s box was not on my bingo card for this episode,” another wrote.

Heavens to Betsy.

If you want to see what went down for yourself (no judgement), then you can stream The House of Dragon on BINGE.

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Here’s every single solo dish Pezza has cooked on MasterChef Australia 2024

by Danica Baker

Josh Perry, who’s affectionately known as Pezza, is undoubtedly the dark horse of MasterChef Australia 2024.

His dish wasn’t even shown in the first episode. In fact, he didn’t have a single solo dish on air until episode five where he made his debut with a basic plate of meat and three veg.

However, as the season progressed, so did Pezza’s dishes. By mid-way through MasterChef 2024, Pezza was playing up sophisticated dishes like Bacon and Pecan Slice and Duck Two Ways with Poached Pear and Berry Sauce.

Josh impressed the judges week after week and found himself in the semi-finals against Nat Thaipun and Savindri ‘Sav‘ Perera. He was the first contestant sent through to the finale, and he will be joined by Nat.

Upon finding out the news, Pezza told the judges Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin and Poh Ling Yeow that he knew Nat would make it to the grand final.

“I know she’d be here, but I bet you didn’t think I was going to be here,” he laughed.

Ahead of the finale, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to look at every solo dish that Pezza cooked in the MasterChef Australia 2024 competition.

Josh Perry’s MasterChef dishes

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Josh Pezza's MasterChef Australi dish

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Josh Pezza's MasterChef Australi dish

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Josh Pezza's MasterChef Australi dish

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Josh Pezza's MasterChef Australi dish

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Josh Pezza's MasterChef Australi dish

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What delectable dish will Pezza serve up in the last challenge of the season? Tune into the MasterChef Grand Final to find out!

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday July 16 on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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Meet MasterChef’s Clare Smyth, who catered Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s wedding

by Danica Baker

It was always expected that the final Pressure Test for MasterChef Australia 2024 would be set by someone iconic, and that’s certainly the case with Clare Smyth taking charge.

Clare has multiple Michelin stars under her belt, worked with Gordon Ramsay for over a decade and catered a royal wedding; and that doesn’t even begin to cover all of her career achievements.

Clare’s challenge will see her set a four-hour pressure test for the final two contestants, and the one who impresses Clare and the MasterChef judges the most, will be crowned the MasterChef Australia 2024 winner.

Find out more about MasterChef Australia’s Clare Smyth.

Clare on MasterChef Australia. Image: Ten.

 She catered Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding

Clare was chosen by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to cater their post-Royal Wedding reception at Frogmore House in May 2018.

According to the Independent, Clare collated a menu that included burgers with wagyu beef and pork belly for the royal couple’s guests.

“It couldn’t have been more perfect… it was completely surreal,” Clare was quoted saying by the publication at the time.

“They [the Duke and Duchess] were involved in the menu, it was very important to them… it’s a once in a lifetime thing so it’s nice to be a part in it.”

Clare’s career achievements

Clare worked under Gordon Ramsay for 13 years and was Chef Patron of his namesake restaurant.

Clare with Gordon Ramsay. Image: Instagram.

In 2017, she went on to open her own restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth in London, which was awarded three Michelin stars in the 2021 Michelin Guide.

The achievement made her the first British female chef to receive three stars in the UK and only the 4th British chef in history.

In 2021, Clare opened her Sydney restaurant Oncore, which sits in Barangaroo and overlooks the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Has Clare been on MasterChef Australia before?

She has – MasterChef Australia 2024 certainly isn’t her first rodeo. Clare first appeared on the cooking show way back in 2017 on Season Nine alongside former judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris.

Then, in 2021 she returned to set a Mystery Box Challenge during Season 13.

Clare appeared on MasterChef Australia once again in 2023 for Season 15, where she set a Pressure Test challenge for the top six, who had to recreate a dish from her Sydney restaurant, Oncore. 

@masterchefau Introducing: Clare Smyth's Beef And Oyster🥩🦪 #masterchefau#oyster#beef #claresmyth ♬ original sound – MasterChef Australia

But, it’s not just MasterChef Australia that Clare’s appeared on. She’s also featured on Masterchef UK, Top Chef USA, Masterchef Italy and Netflix’s The Final Table.

Of course, Clare will be back for the finale episode of MasterChef Australia 2024, with an epic challenge for the final two home cooks.

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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Here’s every single solo dish Nat Thaipun has cooked on MasterChef Australia 2024

by Danica Baker

Nat Thaipun’s picture-perfect Kangaroo Larb dish won her the only MasterChef Australia 2024 Immunity Pin, and she’s been serving up mouth-watering plates ever since.

Throughout her time on the show, Nat has cooked everything from native Australian desserts to intricate, Michelin-star-inspired delights. She also leaned into her Thai heritage and whipped up a bevy of creative Asian dishes.

However, it hasn’t all been completely smooth sailing for MasterChef’s Nat. In the semi-final, she took part in a Service Challenge against Savindri ‘Sav‘ Perera and Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry.

The task was overseen by Australia’s Curtis Stone, and saw Nat stumble at the Dessert stage. However, judges Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin and Poh Ling Yeow sent Nat and Pezza through to the MasterChef Grand Final.

The MasterChef grand final will see the top two go head-to-head over two huge rounds, with one being a four-hour pressure test set by world-renowned chef Clare Smyth.

Ahead of the finale, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to look at every solo dish that Nat cooked in the MasterChef 2024 competition.

Nat Thaipun’s MasterChef dishes

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Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish
Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish

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Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish

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Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish

Episode 20

Sweet Ginger Ninja.

Episode 18

Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish
Pow Pow Buns.

Episode 17

Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish
Thai Red Curry.

Episode 15

Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish

Episode 14

Normandy Style Mussels.

Episode 10

Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish

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Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish
Trout and Prawn Tart.

Episode Five

Khao Soi Gai.

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Nat Thaipun's MasterChef Australia dish

What delectable dish will Nat serve up in the last challenge of the season? Tune into the MasterChef Grand Final to find out!

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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Have betting odds predicted whether Nat or Pezza will be crowned the MasterChef 2024 winner?

by Danica Baker

The MasterChef Australia finale is upon us, and either Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry or Nat Thaipun will be crowned our 2024 winner.

While viewers will have to tune in to the MasterChef grand final to see who actually takes out the prize, betting odds suggest who the winner could be.

There’s one front clear runner and her name may not come as too much of a surprise to viewers.

Nat – who won the Immunity Pin in the first challenge of the season – and the first Immunity Challenge in Hong Kong – is tipped to take out the entire competition.

Nat and Jamie Oliver. Ten.

What are the current betting odds for the winner of MasterChef Australia 2024?

At the time of writing, Nat has odds of $1.22, which is a much lower return than Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry’s $4.50. This means that punters have bet more money on her to win, in comparison to Pezza.

Pezza on MasterChef. Image: Ten

How do betting odds work?

Betting odds are tied to dollar amounts, and those with lower odds are recognised as more likely to win, hence the lower return. For example, if someone bets $1 on Nat winning MasterChef and she does, they’d receive the amount that outcome is listed at, which is $1.22.

The return is based on how much someone bets, so if they bet $10.00 on the same thing, they’d receive $12.20. If they bet $100, they’d receive $122 and so on.

Nat on MasterChef. Image: Ten.

Do betting odds correctly guess the winner?

While betting odds aren’t technically proof of someone winning or losing, they have given a good indication of who will win in the past.

For example, I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024 odds tipped Skye Wheatley to be crowned Queen of the Jungle, which she was. Similarly, Steph and Gian had the best odds to win The Block 2023 and they took out the competition.

Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Thursday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.

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Hotel Cocaine star Danny Pino reveals what the actors actually snort during * those * scenes

by CHATTR Team

Have you ever wondered what actors are actually snorting when they rack up a line of white powder on camera? Well, who better to answer that than Hotel Cocaine’s Danny Pino and Yul Vazquez?

The men play brothers in Stan’s thriller series, which is set in a 70s night club and naturally, involves a whole lot of ‘cocaine’.

When asked by Chattr what the little (or big!) white lines are really made of, Danny, who plays Roman Compte, joked that the actors legitimately took cocaine.

Danny Pino and Yul Vazquez during the Chattr interview. Image: Stan.

“It’s cocaine, that’s why it’s so expensive to shoot,” he laughed.

Yul, who plays Nestor Cabal, debunked Danny’s joke.

“I believe it is powered milk,” he clarified.

Danny added: “It might be powdered milk, which, by the way, is explosive for the people who are lactose intolerant.”

Hotel Cocaine. Image: Stan.

Danny and Yul’s characters drew parallels to their real lives

Danny’s character is a Cuban exile who’s the general manager of the Miami hot spot, The Mutiny Hotel, the location where a whole lot of drug-related debauchery takes place.

Roman’s brother, Nestor is one of Miami’s biggest suppliers of cocaine, and he finds himself in a sticky situation when he’s caught between his brother’s business and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Both Yul and Danny have a deep-rooted connection to both the Cuban culture, and the city of Miami, which is something they opened up about during their interview with Chattr.

“It’s very personal to me. It’s my family’s history. My uncle was in the Bay of Pigs invasion. So it’s all super personal to me,” Yul explained.

Danny, who was born in 1974 in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents, said that Hotel Cocaine only represents a small “sliver” of Cuban culture.

Danny Pino on Hotel Cocaine. Image: Stan.

“The vast majority of the Cuban American Experience has nothing to do with narcotics, or, you know, criminality, or any of that,” he explained.

“There’s a sliver of that experience that we’re exploring that catalyzes, the drama of our show. Infusing the Cuban American experience with the reality in 1978 of this sort of burgeoning cocaine war, makes the decisions that the characters have to evaluate much more life and death.

“With a backdrop of the geopolitics of Cuba, and the influence of Russia, and the US during the Cold War and using Cuban Americans and Cubans as proxies to fight that war, that’s also a backdrop of our show.”

Stream Hotel Cocaine on Stan.


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MAFS’ Eden, Lauren & Sara on where their relationship stands

by CHATTR Team

Married At First Sight‘s Sara Mesa and Lauren Dunn have detailed where their relationship with Eden Harper stands after she recently claimed the pair had “double standards” in a comments section.

Last week, So Dramatic posted a video of Sara calling out Tim Calwell for an Instagram reel he posted with a sign saying “100% bitch”. In the video, his voiceover said that the sign “reminded” him of “someone”.

Below the video of Sara’s thoughts about Tim’s reel, Eden commented saying that she called MAFS costar Cassandra Allen a “c*nt” and that Lauren called Jono McCollough a “dog”, “snake” and “c*nt”.

“The double standards are laughable,” Eden said.

MAFS’ Sara, Eden and Lauren in 2023. Image: Instagram.

Lauren posted her own video saying she “was the queen of the insult” but that the issue at hand was “men with a platform perpetuating language that is violent to women”.

It was widely reported that hairdressers and makeup artists tried to keep Eden and Tori Adams separate from Lauren and Sara during filming (which was over a year ago now).

However, the recent back and forth on social media raised questions about where their relationship is right now.

Were Eden, Sara & Lauren friends while filming MAFS?

While things appeared to be friendly between Eden, Sara and Lauren in the early stages of filming the show, it was apparent that Eden and Sara’s relationship was fractured once Eden pushed Sara to reveal to Tim that she saw her ex-boyfriend during filming.

Sara told Chattr that she and Eden “were really close” at the beginning of the experiment and that they were speaking “every day on the honeymoon”.

“There were a lot of things that I shared with her,” Sara said.

“I feel like I was very close to her, and she kind of alluded to the fact that we weren’t as close as, I guess, I’m making it out to be, but we were very close.

“I think it was after the ex-boyfriend stuff came out that we yeah, we obviously weren’t gonna be friends after that.”

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Eden told Sara to confess to Tim during a MAFS dinner party. Image: Nine.

Eden said that her relationship with Sara started changing a few weeks into the MAFS experiment.

“We were friends at the very beginning of filming, but I began to distance myself after a few weeks when I realised that our values and behaviours didn’t align,” Eden told Chattr.

“The friendship ended when myself and Jayden [Eynaud] brought to light just a small portion of Sara’s behaviour.”

Eden, Sara and Lauren during the early stages of the experiment. Image: Nine.

While Eden and Sara’s relationship came to an end, Lauren and Sara’s friendship grew throughout MAFS and continues to be strong after the experiment as well.

“Lauren and I, we created a friendship out of nothing that we didn’t really think was gonna happen. And that’s it. We don’t speak to anyone else but each other,” Sara said.

Where is the drama stemming from now?

When it comes to Lauren and Eden, both seemingly claim that they’ve spread misinformation about the other.

“I’ve tried to stay out of the drama with them [Sara and Lauren], but they’ve spread a lot of false stories about me through the media, most of which I just don’t talk about,” Eden claimed to Chattr.

“I have no relationship with Eden,” Lauren also confirmed.

“I don’t like the leaking of malicious, fabricated gossip to the press.”

“I wish her nothing but the best but hope she can move on with her life and just leave myself and Sara alone.

There have been too many wonderful things that have come from our time on MAFS, and that’s what we should be focusing on going forward.”

Earlier this month it was revealed that Timothy Smith and Lucinda Light are no longer friends, as well as MAFS 2023’s Tahnee Cook and Melinda Willis.

Stars share tributes for Shannen Doherty following the news of her death

by CHATTR Team

Shannen Doherty has sadly died after a long battle with cancer. She was just 53 years old.

Shannen was well known for her roles in Charmed, Beverly Hills, 90210, Heathers, Mallrats and more.

Shannen’s publicist confirmed the tragic news to PEOPLE overnight.

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Shannen Doherty as Prue Halliwell in Charmed. Image: Charmed.

Shannen Doherty’s publicist confirmed the news

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” Shannen’s longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE.

“On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.

“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie.

“The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace,” the statement continued.

Costars mourn Shannen Doherty’s death

Shannen’s costars and friends have been taking to social media to grieve following the news of her death.

Rose McGowan, who starred in Charmed following Shannen’s departure from the hit show, remembered her friend as a “soft-hearted badass” with the “heart of a lion”.

You can read the full tribute below.

Jennie Garth starred in Beverly Hills, 90210 with Shannen, both in the original version of the series and the 90210 reboot which started airing in 2008.

“I am still processing my tremendous grief over the loss of my long-time friend Shannen, the woman I have often described as one of the strongest people I have ever known,” Jennie wrote alongside photos of the pair from their early Beverly Hills, 90210 days.

You can read the full tribute below.

Shenae Grimes-Beech, who played Annie Wilson in the 90210 reboot alongside Shannen, shared her tribute on Instagram Reels.

“To the icon, the legend, the take-no-sh!t WARRIOR of a woman, Shannen Doherty… thank you for inspiring me in more ways than I can bring myself to put into words right now,” Shenae wrote alongside a video she posted to Instagram.

“You paved the way and it was an absolute privilege and honour to follow in your footsteps.”

Watch her full video and read what she had to say about Shannen’s inspiration in the post below.

Tori Spelling wrote “I don’t have outward words yet… but we KNEW and that’s what matters” to her Instagram Stories alongside a selfie of her and Shannen.

Tori was also in Beverly Hills, 90210. Image: Instagram / @torispelling.

Shannen Doherty cause of death

Shannen was diagnosed with breast cancer almost a decade ago. She confirmed the news in August 2015 when she was aged 44.

“Yes, I have breast cancer, and I am currently undergoing treatment,” the actress said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time.

Two years later Shannen went into remission but announced in 2020 that the cancer had returned as Stage 4. It was made public in court documents that her cancer was terminal, as reported by TODAY.

Shannen underwent brain surgery in 2023 following the cancer metastasising to her bones and brain.

Shannen had been open and honest about her condition in her ‘Let’s Be Clear’ podcast, sharing that earlier treatment protocols were no longer working.

Our thoughts are with Shannen’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

“In absolute heaven”: The adorable reason Hayden Quinn joined Dancing With The Stars 2024

by Danica Baker

Hayden Quinn has traded in the kitchen for the dance floor, and there’s a super sweet reason he decided to join Dancing With The Stars 2024.

In an interview with Chattr ahead of the DWTS premiere, Hayden revealed that he joined the show to make a special someone proud.

“My little niece, she’s a bit of a dancer,” he shared fondly. “So I wanted to show her that Uncle Hayden could do some dancing as well and get her excited about it.”

Hayden said that his 11-year-old niece is “pumped” to watch him on TV and revealed that she even got to come to one of the live shows.

“She actually came to one of the live recordings because it’s all live studio audience,” he said. “She came along there and got to go backstage, meet all the dancers, see all the costumes and the makeup, and she was just in absolute heaven!”

Dancing With The Stars cast. Image: Seven.

Hayden on how intense the DWTS rehearsals were

While Hayden’s niece might be a “bit of a dancer,” he entered the dancing competition with zero experience, which meant he needed to learn from scratch during the rehearsals.

“Gosh, it was full-on. I think we were at it [rehearsing] for like seven weeks or so,” he shared. “And we were doing five days a week, eight hours a day. Just going for it.”

Hayden explained that he needed the dancing boot camp to get ready for the competition.

“You’ve got to have that intensity. Because, for me, I was learning a brand new skill right from the start. So it’s an intense crash course in ballroom dancing.”

Hayden Quinn on Dancing With The Stars. Image: Seven.

How is Hayden Quinn using his cooking skills on DWTS?

Some contestants with a musical background, like Samantha Jade, might have the upper hand on a show like Dancing With The Stars.

Hayden struggled to find a link between the show and his time on MasterChef Australia but said that his day-to-day hobby may help him on Dancing With The Stars.

“The biggest link for me was surfing. Moving your body when you’re surfing, getting your feet in the right position.”

Hayden Quinn is surfing. Image: Instagram.

Watch Dancing With The Stars Australia 2024 on Sundays from 7pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. 

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“The four of us are very different”: Jean-Christophe Novelli on his fellow Masterchef judges

by Danica Baker

Famed French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli joined MasterChef Australia 2024 as a judge, and he’s explained how he’s different from the other three judges.

The multi-Michelin Star award-winning chef most definitely brought his cooking expertise to the show, as well as his contagious love for creating in the kitchen.

“I think what is important is I will bring what I’ve always done, and I’ve been doing since I was born; excitement, a sense of urgency and appreciation,” he told Chattr in an interview ahead of the MasterChef Australia 2024 premiere.

“My input will be a lot of energy; a lot of passion.”

Jean-Christophe Novelli with Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, Andy Allen and Jamie Oliver. Ten.

Jean-Christophe joined newcomers Poh Ling Yeow, and Sofia Levin, as well as continuing MasterChef judge Andy Allen. The French chef explained that the combination of their differing experiences and skills is what made this season special.

“It’s great because we – the four of us – are very different. I love that. We are all bringing something very different to the table.”

Jean-Christophe Novelli will focus on helping the contestants improve

With nearly fifty years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jean-Christophe Novelli’s advice will be invaluable for this year’s MasterChef contestants.

In fact, the owner of the award-winning Novelli Academy Cookery School was most excited about helping the contestants grow as chefs.

Jean-Christophe Novelli. Novelli Academy Cookery School.

“I love mentoring. I love watching people doing well. And I love watching people who don’t do well [because] very quickly that I can actually conduct them to change. I love giving tips.

“When I say I love watching people not doing well, I don’t mean it in the wrong way. I like to be quick to see someone who doesn’t look like they’re not doing well, and I can jump in before things become worse, and try to re-change the actions of that person. I love doing that,” he said.

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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Sofia Levin says her MasterChef judging role is about so much more than “cooking and eating”

by Danica Baker

Food critic and journalist Sofia Levin stepped up to the plate as a judge on MasterChef Australia 2024.

During an interview with 10 Play, she called the new position “probably the ultimate gig in food in Australia — if not the world”.

“It’s pretty incredible to be part of not just the judging panel but the entire competition and the history of the competition because it’s just so deeply loved,” she continued.

Sofia judged this year’s dishes alongside newcomers Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and MasterChef veteran Andy Allen.

Find out more about MasterChef Australia 2024 judge Sofia Levin.

What did Sofia Levin do before MasterChef?

Sofia Levin has been a journalist and food reviewer for fifteen years. She launched her website and newsletter Seasoned Traveller in 2020.

The new MasterChef judge initially studied a course unrelated to food but decided her passion for cooking was something she wanted to follow.

“I was already a year and a half into another degree and I switched up some subjects after a trip overseas, of which the turning point was being in a night market in Marrakesh,” she explained.

“Just being surrounded by all the incredible sights and smells and a culture that felt, to me, so foreign but simultaneously so welcoming.

“I just wanted to be able to do that somehow every day, or some version of that,” Sofia continued.

“I’m always driven by finding out about and eating the stuff that’s going to feel more like an experience and, for me, that’s anything that you previously haven’t had before,” she added.

What is Sofia looking for with the contestant’s dishes?

Sofia’s standpoint in the judging team won’t necessarily involve looking at the technical aspects of the dishes that the cast creates.

“To be part of something that is so inherently food-related… it’s just so big… and when I say ‘food-related’ yes, it’s about the cooking and eating, but I think it’s also about how people connect over food.”

“I try and think of it in restaurant review terms, so from something as simple as the body language when they’re approaching, to the explanation they give of what their dish is and what it looks like,” she explained.

She explained that the other three judges had more experience than her in regard to the finer details that come with making complex dishes.

“All those first impressions I take into account, not necessarily more than the others but I feel like Poh, Jean-Christophe, and Andy probably come at judging from more of a chef-y point of view because that’s their area of expertise,” Sofia said.

“I’m more diner/restaurant critic, so it’s anything from the expectation that the contestant sets, to how that matches what we eat and experience, through to just how delicious it is.”

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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Nicole Kidman, Meghann Fahy, and Dakota Fanning team up for Netflix’s The Perfect Couple

by Danica Baker

Every so often a new Netflix title comes along that blows everything out of the water, and the upcoming mini-series The Perfect Couple looks to be exactly that.

The cast is absolutely stacked, and the murder-mystery-meets f**k-off-rich-American-family genre will almost definitely have us on the edge of our seats.

The plot of the six-episode series is vaguely reminiscent of The White Lotus Season Two, which coincidently also stars Meghann Fahy, and is an adaption of the New York Times best-selling book of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand.

Here’s everything we know about Netflix’s The Perfect Couple.

Our little Sutton Brady has come so far. Image: Netflix.

What is The Perfect Couple about?

The Perfect Couple follows Amelia Sacks, a bride marrying into one of Nantucket’s wealthiest families. Greer Garrison Winbury, the groom’s mother and a famous novelist, spares no expense on the high-society wedding.

But when a dead body appears on the beach, everyone’s Champagne dreams quickly vanish and are replaced by suspicion. As secrets bubble up to the surface, an investigation takes hold that feels plucked from one of Greer’s books. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.

If looks could kill. Image: Netflix.

When will Netflix’s The Perfect Couple be released and how can you watch it?

The mini-series will drop on Netflix on Thursday, September 5. 

Who’s in the cast?

Buckle up, because The Perfect Couple cast is one of the most elite we’ve seen in a while. With so many big names in the mix, we thought we’d break it down for you and include some information on each of their characters.

  • Liev Schreiber plays Tag Winbury, the groom’s father.
  • Nicole Kidman plays Greer Garrison Winbury, the groom’s mother.
  • Eve Hewson plays Amelia Sacks, the bride.
  • Billy Howle plays Benji Winbury, the groom.
  • Dakota Fanning plays Abby Winbury, the groom’s sister-in-law.
  • Meghann Fahy plays Merritt Monaco, the bride’s best friend 
  • Ishaan Khatter plays Shooter Dival, the groom’s best friend
  • Jack Reynor plays Thomas Winbury, the groom’s brother 
  • Sam Nivola plays Will Winbury, the groom’s brother 
The bulls**t rich Winbury family. Image: Netflix.

Is there a trailer?

There is and it’s epic. Check it out below.

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“Deeply saddening”: MasterChef’s Sav slams trolls shading her choice to cook Sri Lankan dishes

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia 2024’s Savindri ‘Sav’ Perera has blown away the judges with her array of beautiful and flavoursome Sri Lankan dishes.

Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for some angry social media users, who’ve criticised the MasterChef contestant for predominantly choosing to cook dishes inspired by her heritage.

Exhibit A:

Sav has heard the negative social media commentary loud and clear. Shortly after she won the Mystery Box challenge that aired on July 7 with her traditional Sri Lankan dish Lamprais, she took to her own Instagram story to call out the haters.

“It has been overwhelming to see the response to my Lamprais. Amongst all this I have had the misfortune of coming across a lot of ignorance,” she began.

Sav said she’d come across comments calling her dish a “mish mash” and “just a curry”.

“Whilst my first reaction is to get fired up about this, it’s actually deeply saddening and indicative of how incredibly Eurocentric people’s views STILL are on what’s considered “technical” and “fine”,” she penned.

“The food of the subcontinent is often viewed as lesser, as a cheap thing, as something not technical & skilful.”

Masterchef's Sav slammed trolls in regards to her sri lankan dishes
Sav’s Instagram Story. Image: Instagram.

Sav explained the complex techniques involved in making her dish

Sav took the time to explain just how tricky her Lamprais dish is to make.

“It takes years to master how to balance spices, to curate aromatics, to play along the symphony of complex flavours, to master the consistency of the doughs & batters. The food of my culture does not need to meet a Eurocentric ideal to be considered beautiful,” she said.

The home cook added that she was grateful that the MasterChef judges, Andy Allen, Jean Christophe Novelli, Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levine, recognised the complexity of her traditional dish.

“They understand how much skill, technique, instinct & precision is involved in executing culturally significant dishes,” she said.

Sav on MasterChef
Sav on MasterChef. Image: Ten.

Sav made it clear that she’s proud to represent her culture on MasterChef

Sav finished off with a mic drop, making it clear how (rightfully) proud she is to represent her culture on national TV.

More than ever, what these comments have shown me is that I ABSOLUTELY made the right move in representing my Sri Lankan heritage,” she wrote.

“The more we talk about our cuisine with pride, with unapologetic fondness, the more we get to shine a light on its value.

“I may not have grown up seeing a brown woman cook the dishes my mother cooked for me on TV & be praised for it. But today, I got to give that gift to a little girl watching me somewhere.”

Sav and Jean Christophe on MasterChef. Image: Ten.

MasterChef’s Harry explained why contestants tend to stick to certain cuisines

Out of the 2024 MasterChef Australia contestants, it’s not just Sav who’s generally stuck to one sort of cuisine, or style of cooking.

The top four contestants are a prime example of this – Harry cooked a lot of seafood, Pezza often opts for prime cuts of meat, and Nat regularly whips up Asian dishes.

During a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Harry explained that when it comes to choosing the challenge dish, it’s a good idea to go with something you know you’re skilled at.

“I think it’d be silly to go into something like that, where you have the opportunity to play to your strengths in a particular challenge, and not take that,” he said.

“At the end of the day, we’re all obviously there to create awesome dishes because we love cooking, but it’s also a competition, and each one of us wanted to win,” he added.

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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The Block 2025’s location has been officially confirmed and it’s stunning

by Danica Baker

The new location for The Block 2025 has been confirmed, and it’s a huge tree change from this year’s coastal spot.

The Block 2025 will be set in the Victorian countryside town of Daylesford. Daylesford is located approximately two hours from Melbourne City, and it’s famous for its natural springs and popular tourist attractions.

The Block’s Executive Producer Julian Cress confirmed the 2025 location to TV Tonight.

“There’s obviously been a lot of speculation…” he told the publication. “So after a lot of wrangling back and forth, the plans that we submitted to the council in Daylesford were finally approved a couple of months ago, so we’ve decided we’re going to go there.

Julian Cress with David Barbour, Justin Sturzaker and Scott Cam. Image: Instagram.

“We’re going to do the show that we wanted to do (last) year and we’re really excited about it because, we think off the back of this kind of ‘seachange’ series that we’re doing in Phillip Island, Daylesford is just a beautiful country town.

“It’s the number one weekend destination in Australia. So again, I think it’s a town that will resonate with a lot of viewers and as a backdrop for The Block, it’s absolutely stunning and the community there is wonderful.”

Daylesford. Image: Instagram.

What happened with the development application?

The spot is ideally situated, with a Mitre 10 conveniently located right across the road so that the Blockheads can easily grab all the tools they need.

The blueprint reveals that each residence will feature the exact same layout, with “5 bedrooms, an office area, common living space, an inclusive covered garage, and high-grade outdoor spaces, that comprise a heated swimming pool and comprehensive landscaping.”

Like previous seasons, the exteriors will feature different styles, from natural timber to metal cladding.

The Block 2025 blueprint
Blue prints from The Block. Image: Group Architechts
The Block 2025 blueprint

When will The Block 2025 air?

Woah, woah, woah! Considering that The Block 2024 hasn’t even begun airing yet, The Block 2025 is still a way off.

The Block 2024 is expected to air in August, so you can expect the 2025 season about a year after that.

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It’s MasterChef Australia Finals week! Here’s everything you need to know

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia 2024 finals week is a bit of a double-edged sword; we finally get to find out who the winner is, but then the show’s over for the year. Boo!

So, it’s important for us MasterChef fans to soak in every last moment of this season, which means not missing an episode.

In order to help you do just that, we’ve popped together a guide with the most important information about MasterChef Australia 2024 Finals week.

Josh, Sav and Nat on MasterChef
The MasterChef Australia top three. Image: Ten.

When is the MasterChef Australia finale?

Channel 10 has confirmed to Chattr that this season’s MasterChef Australia 2024 finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July.

Which contestants are still in the running to win MasterChef?

The top three are Savindri ‘Sav‘ Perera, Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry and Nat Thaipun.

When is MasterChef Australia on?

With just a handful of episodes left, the MasterChef schedule has been switched up a little. You can find a bit about each remaining episode below.

MasterChef Australia 2024 Instagram accounts
The MasterChef Australia 2024 cast. Image: Ten.

Sunday, July 14th

The tables will be turned with the top three challenging MasterChef Australia judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli with a mystery box.

Pezza, Nat and Sav will then compete against Andy, Poh and Jean-Christophe in a MasterChef Australia classic: the team relay. Sofia Levin and three returning contestants will decide which team reigns supreme.

Monday, July 15th

Monday is semi-final day and the final three will take on a massive service challenge. Pezza, Nat and Sav will have to prepare a three-course menu to impress the judges, guest chef Curtis Stone and 60 diners.

For one contestant, it will be the end of their MasterChef Australia journey, with the two top cooks winning their place in the grand finale.

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Curtis Stone with contestant Sue on an earlier episode of MasterChef. Source: Ten.

Tuesday, July 16th

Tuesday is the MasterChef Australia grand finale. The top two will go head-to-head over two huge rounds and in the final challenge of the season internationally renowned chef and Michelin star trailblazer, Clare Smyth, will set an unforgettable four-hour pressure test.

Only one home cook will emerge triumphant, being named the winner of MasterChef Australia, taking home $250,000 and a residency at Crown Melbourne’s ALUMNI restaurant.

What will the winner of MasterChef 2024 get?

The winner of MasterChef Australia 2024 will receive a massive 250,000 cash prize, as well as bragging rights (ofc).

The MasterChef Australia 2024 Finale will air on Tuesday, 16 July on Channel 10 and 10Play at 7:30pm.

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“Stress diet”: Lara Bird reveals the MASSIVE amount of weight she lost filming Dream Home

by Danica Baker

It’s no secret that taking part in a home-renovation reality show is stressful, and Dream Home 2024’s Lara Bird has revealed exactly how much weight she lost as a result.

The Dream Home 2024 cast began filming the strenuous series in October 2023 and wrapped in mid-March 2024. During a Q&A session on Instagram, Lara revealed that since the finale aired, she’s received “a lot of questions around the weight loss situation”.

“You can probably tell that there is a big difference in the way that I look from the first episode to the last episode. Through COVID and babies and whatever, I stacked on a whole bunch of weight,” she explained.

Lara’s Q&A. Source: Instagram.

Lara said that once she got accepted onto the show it was motivation for her to begin her weight loss journey.

“Before filming started, I had lost about 15 kilos. I hate to tell you, but it was just exercise and eating small amounts, and then filming started and then it was the stress diet.”

The Dream Home runner-up explained that she put her weight loss down to a combination of stress, smaller portions of food, and water loss.

Lara, Peter, Liam, Rhys at the beginning of the series. Image: Seven.

“I was stressed most days, well, every day. But I think that just helped with it dropping off quite quickly,” she said.

“We still ate quite well, not a lot. Probably because I didn’t have the appetite to and then we went to Queensland and then sweat was just dripping off us all day every day. It was so hot.

“So that obviously helped as well. But yeah, just mix it all together. And that’s sort of what happened.”

Lara and Peter after their home was renovated in the final week. Image: Seven.

How much weight did Dream Home’s Lara lose?

Lara explained that the combination of factors led her to weigh in almost 50kgs lighter than she was prior to the show.

“For me, it was like Dream Home/ Biggest Loser situation, which I wasn’t angry about. From the start of it to where I am now it’s a 43-kilo loss. So pretty big,” she said.

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“Do not wish to continue a friendship”: MAFS’ Melinda opens up on her beef with Tahnee Cook

by Danica Baker

MAFS’ 2023 may be well and truly a thing of the past, but the drama between the season’s alum Tahnee Cook and Melinda Richelle certainly is not.

Tahnee and Melinda were the only two MAFS 2023 contestants to come out of the show in a relationship. They dated their respective partners, Ollie Skelton and Layton Mills after the show wrapped.

However, as many Married At First Sight relationships go, both couples have since broken up, and it appears the friendship between the girls is over too.

Tahnee and Melinda were one of the strongest friendships to come out of the season. The girls regularly attended media events together, and Melinda appeared on Tahnee’s podcast Chuffed earlier this year.

Tahnee and Melinda’s Instagram posts

Both Tahnee and Melinda took to Instagram to shade one another after followers noticed that Melinda had unfollowed her former pal.

When a fan asked the eyelash technician why she’d made the bold move, Melinda posted a cryptic quote in response, reading: “Remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.”

Melinda’s Instagram Story. Image: Instagram.

Tahnee Cook then snapped back on her own Instagram stories, starting with the trademark MAFS alum quote: “I wasn’t planning to speak on this but…”

Of course, the PR professional then went into detail, claiming that she was “super confused”, and wasn’t sure why Melinda had unfollowed her.

Tahnee’s Instagram Story. Image: Instagram.

Melinda made it clear that her friendship with Tahnee was over

In an even more confusing development, Melinda has since done an interview where she revealed some more cryptic details, insinuating that Tahnee knows why their friendship is donezo.

“In my eyes, the quote I shared in response to someone’s question that [Tahnee] is referring to was not cryptic and instead was a quote for my followers about boundaries and how it’s important to have good friends in your life and to be a good friend in return,” she told Pedestrian.TV.

“Sadly, it’s a little too late for her to now start ‘valuing’ our ‘friendship’ but I appreciate her showing care in articles. I don’t hold any hate or animosity towards Tahnee, I just simply do not wish to continue a friendship with her.”

So, the reason behind the Melinda vs Tahnee feud is about as clear as mud.

RIP to their friendship. Image: Instagram.

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“Simply disgraceful”: Jules Robinson slams trolls who criticised her nude pregnancy photoshoot

by Danica Baker

MAFS’ alum Jules Robinson has called out internet trolls who criticised her nude pregnancy photoshoot on Instagram.

Jules, who is pregnant with her second child, took to the platform to share photos of a gorgeous maternity shoot that showcased her bump.

“It hits different in your 40’s. Embracing this time, the change, my body and celebrating all the hard work I have done and did to get to this point…. And reunited with @dimages_photographer to capture it..” Jules wrote in the caption.

Unfortunately, some people took to the comments section to question her decision to share the pregnancy pics, while others even accused MAFS’ Jules of airbrushing them.

“The photo has been edited so it’s not real, which makes women feel like crap 💩 Just don’t, it’s not ok,” one person commented.

Another added, “Totally unnecessary. In fact, inappropriate and just ridiculous”

Jules hits back at trolls

Jules was clearly unimpressed by the negative comments prompting a joint Instagram post with the photographer to express their feelings.

“It’s disheartening to see that pregnant women would be trolled and bullied for capturing their beautiful journey and wanting to share that so others build the confidence to do the same,” the caption began.

“Being unsupportive and cruel doesn’t just hurt them; it reveals a lot about you. If belittling others makes you feel better, it’s time to reflect and seek help.”

The post also clarified that Jules’s photos didn’t use airbrushing.

“Just for the record, Jules’s skin is NOT photoshopped in this image. Yes, I do use Photoshop but she specifically asked me not to do any skin retouching, so what you see is creative lighting, camera exposure and saturation and colour balance and temperature and aperture at play.

“I won’t accept her being bullied for this image, it’s simply disgraceful. This image is ART and if you don’t like it, keep your opinions to yourself. ✌🏼Let’s uplift and support each other instead. 💛,” the post concluded.

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Here’s what we know so far about The Devil Wears Prada sequel

by Danica Baker

The Devil Wears Prada sequel may have moved at a glacial pace but at least now it looks like it’s finally coming.

A whopping 17 years after Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) originally stepped into the Runway magazine office, reports of a sequel has hit the headlines.

Will the iconic OG characters return? Will they all still be working at Runway magazine? These are just some of the questions we need answers to, stat.

Here’s everything we know about The Devil Wears Prada sequel so far.

Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada
Miranda Priestly is an icon. Image: The Devil Wears Prada.

What will The Devil Wears Prada sequel be about?

According to The Guardian the “storyline reportedly follows Miranda Priestly (the withering fashion mag editor played by Meryl Streep), as she navigates the decline of traditional print publication in the digital space.

The fresh new spin will likely see the return of Miranda’s assistant Emily Charlton (played by Emily Blunt in the original) in a leadership position.

“Her [Miranda’s] new key adversary is sometime assistant Emily Charlton, who is now a high-powered executive for a luxury consortium, and who makes the decisions over where to place lucrative advertising contracts,” the publication reported.

Andy and Emily in The Devil Wears Prada
Please bring back this duo. Image: The Devil Wears Prada.

The Devil Wears Prada sequel release date

At the time of writing, there’s no release date for The Devil Wears Prada sequel. Given it’s just reports right now, we’re probably going to have to wait a hot minute!

The Devil Wars Prada sequel cast

The Devil Wears Prada sequel cast hasn’t been announced yet. We have our fingers and toes crossed that we’ll have Meryl as Miranda, Emily as, erm, Emily and Hathaway as Andy once again. We could also see the return of Stanley Tucci as Nigel (here’s hoping).

The good news is that Entertainment Weekly has reported that all of the above stars are in talks to reprise their roles for the sequel.

Nigel and Miranda on The Devil Wears Prada
We’re sure whoever’s in the cast, it’ll be groundbreaking. Image: The Devil Wears Prada.

Is there a The Devil Wears Prada sequel trailer?

Not yet! We’re sure it’ll be filled with more iconic one-liners that we can add to the rotation.

What was the original The Devil Wears Prada about?

The original The Devil Wears Prada movie was released in 2006 and follows the journey of Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist who lands a job as the assistant to Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.

Despite Andy’s initial reluctance, she quickly learned that to survive under Miranda’s relentless demands, she had to adapt to the high-paced, often superficial realm of fashion.

Along the way, she faced personal and professional challenges which ultimately led her to reconsider what mattered in her career and personal life.

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