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One social media post has caused uproar between the MAFS cast

The Married At First Sight 2024 drama is still in full force with Sara Mesa and Lauren Dunn calling out MAFS groom Tim Calwell for his latest Instagram Reel.

But now the rest of the MAFS cast have gotten involved, as they do, and the word ‘drama’ just doesn’t cut it.

Keep reading to catch up on everything from start to finish.

What did Tim post on Instagram?

Tim shared a video to his 111,000 Instagram followers which featured Tim doing activities with his new girlfriend, Barbara Griebeler, attending a few appointments and showing a car with a sign reading, “WARNING! 100% BITCH”.

“This car reminds me of someone,” Tim’s voiceover said.

Sara, who was fake-married to Tim during the experiment, took to Instagram Stories to express her frustration.

What Sara said about Tim’s reel

“If my partner put a video of us doing cute things together on the internet for the world to see and then subliminally took a dig at his ex-girlfriend, I would be livid. Livid,” Sara said in her Instagram Stories.

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Sara took to Instagram Stories to air her thoughts about Tim’s reel. Image: @saramessy

“I hope that she’s still okay that you mentioned me in there, regardless of whether it’s calling me ‘100% Bitch’. Don’t you think that it’s time to move on and give her that respect as well?” Sara asked.

Sara also suggested that there was a side of Tim not shown on MAFS Season 11.

“That reel that you made including me is giving insecure and that is the man that you showed to me the whole time on the show. And I really wish that people could have seen that side.”

What Lauren had to say about Tim’s reel

Sara’s MAFS bestie, Lauren, also entered the chat in her own Q&A on Instagram Stories.

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Lauren entered the chat to call Tim out for using the word “Bitch”. Source: @lauren_funn_

“Do these men not get it? We just don’t call women bitches in 2024,” Lauren said.

“The men in our season, they just weren’t it. They just don’t understand society and what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable,” she continued.

“Just a lack of intelligence and I can’t argue with stupid people.”

Lauren also noted that she was sent the video because she doesn’t follow Tim.

What Tim had to say about his reel

Speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle!, Tim said that he didn’t mention anyone specifically.

“I didn’t actually mention anyone at all! It seems like everyone is projecting their own thoughts onto my reel,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle!

“I like talking about my life experiences, regardless of if that chapter in my life is closed. MAFS is certainly a unique experience and I’ll likely keep sharing mine.”

What the MAFS cast are saying about the post

When the account @sodramaticpodcast_ posted Sara’s Instagram Story on their own page, fellow MAFS 2024 cast member Eden Harper entered the chat.

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The video moment the cast are talking about. Image: @timcalwell

“So Sara can call Cass [Allen] a c****, Lauren call Jono [McCullough] a snake, dog, c*** (to name a few),” Eden wrote in the comments section.

“But that’s funny and lighthearted… It’s only unacceptable and wrong when Tim does it? The double standards are laughable.”

MAFS intruder Michael Felix added, “Louder for the people in the back” and Jono wrote, “Double standard queens.”

When asked by Chattr what her thoughts are about Sara and Lauren calling out Tim’s behaviour, she made it clear that what Tim said was “inappropriate”.

“I don’t think there was any malicious intent from Tim, but it’s definitely important for him to understand that using that kind of language is inappropriate and can be really damaging,” Eden told Chattr.

“However, I also believe that Lauren and Sara need to take some accountability for the name calling, insults, and bullying behaviour that they constantly demonstrate themselves.”

What do Lauren and Sara think about their cast’s comments?

In response to the “double standards” claims of her cast mates, Sara argued that “two wrongs don’t make a right”.

“Just because I did wrong doesn’t mean that Tim gets a hall pass for alluding to calling me a bitch,” Sara told Chattr.

“I apologised to Cassandra,” Sara added, in response to calling her the C word.

“That is the only time I use vulgar language to someone. And I would never do that publicly on the internet for the world to see.”

Lauren responded to the comments from her MAFS cast mates in a follow-up video on Instagram.

“I was the queen of the insult. I understand that. The purpose of what we’re talking about is men with a platform perpetuating language that is violent to women.”

MAFS continue to deliver lessons in what’s acceptable even without them all on our screens, no John Aiken required.

Will Ferrell was “so embarrassed” by his real name growing up

As with many celebrities you see and hear about, Will Ferrell is not actually the Stepbrothers actor’s real name.

In fact, Ferrell rarely gets addressed by his real name and would get “so embarrassed” if it was ever brought up.

In celebration of Anchorman‘s 20th anniversary, Ferrel joined his costar Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Big Sky) on their MeSsy podcast, where he discussed his legal name.

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“It wasn’t my choice,” Will said on his legal name. Image: FOX Searchlight

What is Will Ferrell’s real name?

Ferrell’s legal name is John William Ferrell.

Discussing his youth with Applegate, Ferrell mentioned that he was able to make friends easily thanks to “being funny”.

However, he mentioned that the start of every school year could be quite embarrassing for him thanks to his real name rearing its head.

“This is a minor thing in terms of — it’s not really even trauma — but I remember feeling so embarrassed because my real name is John, John William Ferrell, so first day of school, I’d be John,” Ferrel recalled on the podcast.

“The teacher would be like ‘John Ferrell?’ and it was so embarrassing to me to have to say ‘Here, but I go by Will, I don’t go by John.’ “

Does Ferrell ever use his real first name?

Ferrell noted it took a while for his teachers to remember that he actually went by Will and not John, which was “excruciating”.

He also explained that kids at school would ask about his name after hearing him correct the teachers.

“I don’t know why that was so embarrassing to me to have to explain ‘I’m actually Will’,” he said.

“My parents named [me] John but they called me Will. I grew up as Will, but on a rule sheet, my legal name is John Ferrell.”

Ferrell told Applegate that he doesn’t like his legal name because it wasn’t his “choice”.

To be fair, I know a few people who’ve gone by their middle name their whole lives.

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Dream Home 2024: Here’s where the leaderboard officially finished up

Every Dream Home 2024 contestant may be a winner – but only the team who tops the leaderboard will receive the $100,000 prize money. And that team turned out to be brothers Liam and Rhys.

Each week, the Dream Home cast presented their rooms to the Dream Home judges, who gave them a score out of ten.

A trio of expert judges – Lana Taylor of Three Birds Renovations, top buyer’s agent Simon Cohen and award-winning interior designer Rosie Morley – critiqued and scored each of the new spaces in the renovated homes.

Now that all the judging has been done, here’s where the Dream Home scoreboard officially wrapped up.

The Dream Home judges. Image: Seven.

Scores at the final

1. Rhys and Liam – 37.5 out of 40 – winners

2. Lara and Peter – 37 out of 40 – runner up

3. Taeler and Elle – 31 out of 40 – third place

Overall Scores before the final

1. Lara and Peter

2. Taeler and Elle – 149.5

3. Rhys and Liam – 149

4. Jacinta and Jordan – 145 – eliminated

5. Hannah and Jonny – 144.5 – eliminated

6. Brad and Mel – 138.5 – eliminated

Individual Team Scores

Rhys and Liam

Rhys and Liam on Dream Home
Rhys and Liam. Seven.

Week One

  • Simon – 8.5
  • Rosie – 9
  • Lana – 8.5

Total: 26

Week Two

  • Rosie – 6.5
  • Lana – 7
  • Simon – 6.5

Total: 20

Week Three

  • Simon — 9.5
  • Rosie — 9
  • Lana — 8.5

Total: 27

Week Four

  • Lana – 9
  • Simon – 9
  • Rosie – 9

Total: 27

Week Five

  • Rosie – 9.5
  • Simon – 9.5
  • Lana – 9

Total: 28

Week Six

  • Lana – 7
  • Rosie – 7
  • Simon – 7

Backyard week

  • The contestants: 9.5
  • Lana: 9
  • Rosie: 9.5
  • Simon: 9.5

Total: 37.5 out of 40

Taeler and Elle

Taeler and Elle. Seven.

Week One

  • Simon – 8
  • Rosie – 8
  • Lana – 8.5

Total: 24.5

Week Two

  • Lana – 8.5
  • Simon – 8.5
  • Rosie – 9

Total: 26

Week Three

  • Simon — 10
  • Rosie — 10
  • Lana — 10

Total: 30

Week Four

  • Rosie – 9
  • Lana – 8
  • Simon – 9

Total: 26

Week Five

  • Rosie – 6.5
  • Lana – 6.5
  • Simon – 6

Total: 19

Week Six

  • Rosie – 8
  • Lana – 8
  • Simon – 8

Total: 24

Backyard week

  • The contestants: 8
  • Lana: 8
  • Rosie: 7.5
  • Simon: 7.5

Total: 31 out of 40

Hannah and Johnny

Jonny and Hannah on Dream home
Hannah and Johnny. Seven.

Week one

  • Simon – 8
  • Rosie – 7.5
  • Lana – 8

Total: 23.5

Week Two

  • Rosie – 7
  • Lana – 7.5
  • Simon – 8

Total: 23.5

Week Three

  • Simon — 8
  • Rosie — 8.5
  • Lana — 8

Total: 24.5

Week Four

  • Simon – 9
  • Rosie – 9.5
  • Lana – 9.5

Total: 28

Week Five

  • Rosie – 8
  • Simon – 8
  • Lana – 8

Total: 24

Week Six

  • Lana – 8
  • Rosie – 7
  • Simon – 7

Jacinta and Jordan

Jacinta and Jordan. Seven.

Week One

  • Simon – 8
  • Rosie – 7
  • Lana – 8

Total: 23

Week Two

  • Simon – 8.5
  • Lana – 8.5
  • Rosie – 8.5

Total: 25.5

Week Three

  • Simon — 8
  • Rosie — 7.5
  • Lana — 7.5

Total: 23

Week Four

  • Lana – 6.5
  • Simon – 6.5
  • Lana – 6

Total: 19

Week Five

  • Lana – 8.5
  • Rosie – 8
  • Simon – 9

Total 25.5

Week Six

  • Lana – 9.5
  • Rosie – 9.5
  • Simon – 10

Lara and Peter

Lara and Peter on Dream Home
Lara and Peter. Seven.

Week One

  • Simon – 8
  • Rosie – 7.5
  • Lana – 8

Total: 22.5

Week Two

  • Rosie – 8
  • Simon – 9
  • Lana – 9.5

Total: 26.5

Week Three

  • Simon — 8.5
  • Rosie — 9
  • Lana — 9

Total: 26.5

Week Four

  • Rosie – 9
  • Lana – 9.5
  • Simon – 10

Total: 28.5

Week Five

  • Lana – 8
  • Simon – 7.5
  • Rosie – 8

Total: 23.5

Week Six

  • Lana – 8
  • Simon – 8.5
  • Rosie – 8

Total: 24.5

Backyard week

  • The contestants: 9.5
  • Lana: 9.5
  • Rosie: 9
  • Simon: 9

Total: 37 out of 40

Brad and Mel

Brad and Mel. Seven.

Week One

  • Simon – 6.5
  • Rosie – 6.5
  • Lana – 7

Total: 20

Week Two

  • Lana – 8
  • Rosie – 8.5
  • Simon – 9

Total: 25.5

Week Three

  • Simon — 6.5
  • Rosie — 7.5
  • Lana — 8

Total: 22

Week Four

  • Simon – 8.5
  • Lana – 8.5
  • Rosie – 8.5

Total: 25.5

Week Five

  • Simon – 8
  • Rosie – 8
  • Lana – 9

Total: 25

Week Six

  • Lana – 7
  • Rosie – 7
  • Simon – 6.5

Total: 20.5

Watch Dream Home on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays – Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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“Play to your strengths”: Harry explains why the MasterChef contestants stick to what they know

Harry Butterfield made a name for himself on MasterChef Australia 2024 as the “fish guy,” and in an ironic twist of fate, he was eliminated during a Pressure Test involving fish.

From Crayfish Choo Chee to Cantonese Flower Crab, Harry proved his knowledge and prowess in whipping up all sorts of seafood dishes throughout the season.

It’s not only Harry who focused on his speciality. Sav predominantly cooks Sri Lankan-inspired dishes, 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.

Harry cooking in the Pressure Test. Image: Ten.

Harry stressed the importance of versatility on MasterChef

Although Harry used his skills with seafood to help propel him through the competition, he recognised how important it is for MasterChef contestants to show that they’re not just a one-trick pony.

“I think I’ve shown some pretty good versatility across the show, whether it be different cuisines and flavours, tackling different proteins, and obviously, some sweets and stuff as well,” he said.

“I think it is important to show versatility, and I hope people can see that I tried.

“I was trying to be creative every time I stepped into the kitchen and came up with new flavours and ideas. But it’s also about taking the opportunity to do well,” he added.

What’s next for Harry?

While it might be the last viewers see of Harry competing on MasterChef, it’s unlikely it will be the last they’ll see of him online.

The seafood guru reflected fondly on his time on the show and wants to use his new platform to educate home cooks on how to cook seafood well through his YouTube channel, Fins ‘n Tins.

“I’m going to be doing a lot of ocean-to-plate tutorials and recipes, where I go out and catch the seafood, bring it back, and teach people how to cook it, prepare it, store it, fillet it.”

On top of that, he’s hoping to open a restaurant in the near future.

“I’ve had heaps of messages saying, ‘Open the restaurant, we want to make a booking,'” he laughed.

“I think the long-term goal is to open a restaurant, but we’re actually travelling to Europe for a few months. I really want to use that as inspiration and try to get some unique ideas that people aren’t doing here and combine that with my love of seafood.

“Then probably look to open a restaurant next year or even the year after,” he said.

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FWAW reportedly “scrapped” plans for a gay or lesbian farmer next season

Reports have surfaced that Farmer Wants A Wife was keen to add some LGBTQIA+ representation to the next season with a gay or lesbian farmer but it didn’t go as planned.

Seven recently unveiled a new lineup of eight farmers looking for love next season and they’re all straight white men.

Where wasn’t a gay farmer cast?

According to Yahoo! Lifestyle, producers were open to more inclusive casting for Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 but struggled to find enough interested participants.

“Plans for a gay or lesbian farmer have been scrapped due to a lack of interest from the queer community during the application process,” the insider told Yahoo! Lifestyle.

Apparently, this wasn’t an intentional move by the producers or casting team. They just couldn’t track down the right LGBTQIA+ candidates, both farmers and their potential matches.

The source mentioned that there were plenty of discussions about having a “diversity angle” but they couldn’t find many “suitable applicants”.

Seven reportedly wanted to avoid “stunt casting” to tick a diversity box.

“We know that there are strong [LGBTQIA+] communities in regional areas, and we would love to have them take part in the long-running show. It is not for lack of trying,” the insider told Yahoo! Lifestyle.

“The audition process is quite extensive, and while there were a handful of options, in the end, the farmers picked were more suitable based on their personalities this time around.”

The show’s past response to casting a gay farmer

Last year host Samantha Armytage admitted to TV Tonight that getting asked about having a gay farmer on the show is a frequent question she gets asked.

“I get asked every year, ‘Why isn’t there a gay farmer on there?’ Good question,” she told TV Tonight.

“If you know any, and they want to be on TV, let us know, we would love that!”

She went on to say that it can be difficult to find a gay farmer who would be keen on going on television.

“I think the producers would love to have more diversity on the show. But the trick is getting them to agree to appear on television.

“It’s not just about finding a farmer, it’s finding a farmer who’s willing to go on television, which is a big thing to do.”

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“Found out with the rest of Australia”: How Rhys and Liam celebrated their Dream Home 2024 win

Rhys and Liam have officially been crowned the Dream Home 2024 winners but they only found out about their victory as the rest of Australia watched the finale.

During a post-win interview with Chattr, the brothers explained that they had no clue about whether it was going to be them, Taeler and Elle or Peter and Lara who would take out the win.

“We found out with the rest of Australia last night,” Liam told Chattr.

The Dream Home finalists. Image: Seven.

“We definitely thought we’d done enough to win it, but we had no idea. We were just like everyone else. We just had to wait to see what the judges had to say and make sure we’d done enough,” he added.

To avoid having the winner of the series leaked (like many other reality TV shows) Channel 7 filmed alternate endings with different winners, and only aired who actually finished on top of the Dream Home leaderboard.

It was pretty clear that Liam and Rhys were the front runners throughout the final episode. However, the boys said they didn’t want to celebrate before their win was actually confirmed.

“Honestly, we were getting excited,” Rhys said.

“But there’s still that shadow of doubt, we just needed them to say it.”

Liam’s backyard that the brothers renovated. Image: Seven

How Rhys and Liam celebrated their Dream Home win

After judge Simon Cohen revealed he was scoring the boys’ backyard 9.5 out of 10, securing their win, Rhys and Liam said they were overcome with excitement.

“We both jumped up and screamed and then we jumped in the pool — the freezing, freezing pool,” Rhys laughed.

“We had a big crew behind us, watching with us,” Liam explained.

“And, when they said we won, we went ballistic!”

Rhys’ plans for the money

Unlike many of the other Dream Home 2024 teams who were married couples, Rhys joined the show to help his brother.

He left his partner Cass and his one-week-old newborn Bowie to join the competition, and, alongside Liam, he spent five months fixing up his cast-mate’s houses so that Liam could walk away with a fully renovated house.

The brothers decided that the $100,000 prize money would go solely to Rhys. And, in true Dream Home style, he’s planning to use the money on renovations!

“We’re basically going to finish the renovations on our house,” he explained.

“We are actually selling on the 31st of August and then we want to buy a house and do a full renovation and continue on with that passion.”

Dr Chris Brown, Rhys and Liam on Dream Home. Image: Seven.

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Rhys and Liam are the winners of Dream Home Australia 2024

Australia’s feel-good series Dream Home Australia has come to a close for 2024, and Rhys and Liam were crowned the winners during the finale.

It wasn’t just the usual suspects, Lana TaylorSimon Cohen and Rosie Morley who scored the contestants. The three couples who didn’t make the finals, Hannah and Jonny, Brad and Mel and Jacinta and Jordan were additional judges.

And, between the judges’ and contestants’ scores, it was decided that Rhys and Liam’s backyard was the best of the bunch.

Rhys and Liam

Liam and Rhys on Dream Home
Dream Home’s Liam and Rhys. Image: Seven.

The brothers spent five months renovating their castmate’s houses, and walked away with not only a fully renovated house themselves but a $100,000 cash prize, too.

Rhys left his partner and his one-week-old newborn to join the show and help his brother Liam achieve his goal of having his dream home.

“For me, it’s been a massive sacrifice to be here, I left Bowie at seven days old. It was pretty hard. I watched him grow over the phone. Winning $100,000 would honestly change my life,” he said in the lead-up to the finale.

“Walking away without winning this week would be heartbreaking,” he added.

Rhys on Dream Home without brother Liam
Rhys and his son Bowie. Image: Seven.

Luckily for him, it wasn’t for nothing!

“I felt like I’d stepped into a complete oasis,” Lana told the brothers of their backyard. “You absolutely created a tropical dream out there, perfect for the Queensland setting.”

Scores:

  • The contestants: 9.5
  • Lana: 9
  • Rosie: 9.5
  • Simon: 9.5

Total: 37.5

Lara and Peter

Lara and Peter on Dream Home

Lana said that when she first walked into the back yard she “was blown away” and Simon added that he was “punched in the face”… in a good way.

But all three judges agreed that they couldn’t overlook the pool pump that was on display, as well as the lack of grass, and wasted areas.

Scores:

  • The contestants: 9.5
  • Lana: 9.5
  • Rosie: 9
  • Simon: 9

Total: 37 out of 40

Taeler and Elle

There are only two teams among the bunch that aren’t couples; the sisters and Rhys and Liam.

Because of the time and effort Taeler dedicated to helping Elle, they’d been striving to win Dream Home so that Taeler could take home the $100,00 prize money.

“I’ve been saving for my dream home my whole life. It [would] make me one step closer to having my own dream home and it would be the biggest goal of my life to be able to build that,” Taeler told host Dr Chris Brown ahead of the judge’s feedback.

But, it wasn’t to be. Rosie said that their backyard had the “wow” factor but she wasn’t a fan of their creek water feature.

Meanwhile, Lana said she “loved their depths” but she wasn’t a fan of the dark fence surrounding the jacuzzi.

Simon added that “the creek was by far the biggest mistake” the sisters could have made.

Scores:

  • The contestants: 8
  • Lana: 8
  • Rosie: 7.5
  • Simon: 7.5

Total: 31 out of 40

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Dream Home 2024: Have a peek inside Taeler and Elle’s completed house

Dream Home 2024‘s Taeler and Elle have been busy renovating their cast mates’ houses so that Elle could receive a refreshed version of her dated 1960s Melbourne home in return. And the completed house is nothing to sneeze at!

There are only two teams among the bunch that aren’t couples; the sisters and Rhys and Liam.

Because of the time and effort Taeler dedicated to helping Elle, they’ve been striving to win Dream Home so that Taeler can take home the $100,00 prize money.

“We’re in a completely different circumstance from everyone else,” Elle told Chattr.

“Everyone else was husband and wife and either way, they’re walking away with their house done and potentially a life-changing prize. So they’ve got a different dynamic.

“I think because of that Tae and I had to approach things differently, and I think that that will play out how it plays out.

“But, Tae is walking away with giving me something but having nothing in return. That meant that we did have to treat it a bit differently.”

Regardless of whether the sisters win the competition or not, Elle’s scored herself a stunning-looking property. Check out her completed Dream Home house.

Who renovated it: Peter and Lara 
Room: Front facade

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Elle’s front facade. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Ensuite

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Elle’s bathroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Study

Elle and Taeler's Dream Home completed house
Elle’s study. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Master bedroom

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Elle’s master bedroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Walk-in wardrobe

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Elle’s walk-in wardrobe. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Kitchen

Elle’s Kitchen. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam 
Room: Dining room

Elle’s dining room. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam 
Room: Laundry

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Elle’s laundry. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Bedroom

Elle’s bedroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Bathroom

completed house
Elle’s bathroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Lara and Peter
Room: Living Room

Elle’s living room. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Lara and Peter
Room: Bedroom

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Elle’s bedroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Peter and Lara
Room: Entrance hallway

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Elle’s entrance. Image: Seven.

Watch the Dream Home finale on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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This podcast host reckons Eric Stonestreet is the worst guest she’s ever had

If you think that Cam from Modern FamilyEric Stonestreet — is likely the loveliest person in the world, podcast host Taylor Strecker‘s firsthand opinion of the actor is here to shake things up.

During an episode of Amazon Live’s In Bed With Paige DeSorbo (if you don’t listen to her Giggly Squad podcast with Hannah Berner, you should), Strecker did not hold back on her experience with the Modern Family star.

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Well, this should be interesting! Image: Modern Family

“Who’s the worst guest you’ve ever had on your podcast?” DeSorbo asked Strecker, who is the host of the Taste of Taylor podcast.

Unfazed, Strecker dropped Stonestreet’s name like the hot tea it is.

“He’s [Cameron Tucker] from Modern Family, and he’s like the chubby, jolly, sweet, funny one,” Strecker clarified when DeSorbo didn’t recognise the name.

“Could he be anything but… nasty!”

Strecker explained she quickly learned he was on her podcast to promote none other than Pepto-Bismol.

For the uninitiated, Pepto-Bismol is an anti-diarrhoea medication that’s a staple in American households but not available in Australia.

“I didn’t know!” Strecker explained.

Why was Eric Stonestreet her “worst” guest?

“So we’re chatting away, and I’m being my adorable self, and then he hits me with, ‘So when are we gonna talk about Pepto-Bismol?’”

Trying to roll with it, Strecker joked, “I have hemorrhoids. I’m the queen of diarrhea. I love Pepto-Bismol! We can talk about whatever you want.”

That was when she explained that things got a little sassy, if you will.

“And he said to me — and I quote — ‘Somebody didn’t do their homework.,” Strecker recalled.

As someone who interviews people in media regularly, that’s a pretty rough thing to hear.

“I said, ‘I’m sorry. Am I getting paid by Pepto-Bismol? No. So that’s your job to figure out, not mine.”

You know when people are relaying a story and it’s unclear if they actually said that thing or just thought it in response? I really hope she said that to him for the popcorn value alone.

It’s understood that the podcast appearance was likely around the time of his 2011 partnership with Pepto-Bismol for a Feeding America campaign.

I’d love to know the thoughts of whoever was the Pepto-Bismol publicist at the time. You know what they say? There are 17 sides to every story.

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Dream Home 2024: Step inside Lara and Peter’s completed house

Dream Home 2024’s Lara and Peter turned over the keys to their 1960s red-brick home in the hopes of it returning as a coastal Mediterranean-inspired oasis.

The NSW couple got exactly what they wished for thanks to the hard work of Jordan and Jacinta, Brad and Mel, and Rhys and Liam.

While there’s no doubt that Lara and Peter’s home looks stunning, it’s also jumped considerably in value. Before the Dream Home 2024 renovations, their home was worth $2.25 million. Now, it’s jumped $700,000 and is valued at  $2.95 million, according to View.

Check out Lara and Peter’s completed Dream Home house.

Who renovated it: Jordan and Jacinta
Room: Front facade

Peter and Lara’s front facade. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Jordan and Jacinta
Room: Entrance

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Lara and Peter’s entrance. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Jordan and Jacinta
Room: Living room

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Lara and Peter’s living room. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Kitchen

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Lara and Peter’s kitchen. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Butler’s Pantry

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Lara and Peter’s Butler’s pantry. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Dining room

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Lara and Peter’s Dining Room. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Laundry

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Lara and Peter’s Laundry. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Kid’s room

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Lara and Peter’s kid’s bedroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Kid’s room

Lara and Peter’s kid’s bedroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Main bedroom

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Lara and Peter’s main bedroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Brad and Mel
Room: Walk-in robe

Lara and Peter’s walk-in robe. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Bathroom

Lara and Peter’s bathroom. Image: Seven.

Who renovated it: Rhys and Liam
Room: Upstairs bathroom

Lara and Peter’s bathroom. Image: Seven.

Watch the Dream Home finale on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Ready for the Dream Home 2024 Finale? Here’s everything you need to know

The Dream Home Grand Final is so close we can almost taste it! Three teams have made it through five home renovations and have landed themselves in the Dream Home 2024 finale.

The final episode will see the remaining six contestants renovate their own backyards in the hope of receiving the most points from the judges – Lana Taylor, Simon Cohen and Rosie Morley.

Ahead of the Dream Home finale, here’s everything you need to know.

Finalists Lara and Peter on Dream Home. Image: Seven.

When will it be on?

The Dream Home finale will air on July 9 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

Who’s in the Dream Home Grand Final?

Dream Home’s semi-final episode saw three teams eliminated; Brad and Mel, Hannah and Jonny and Jacinta and Jordan.

The three teams that accumulated the highest scores throughout the season made it above the cut line and have been sent through to the finale. They are Lara and Peter, Taeler and Elle and Rhys and Liam.

Finalists Rhys and Liam on Dream Home. Image: Seven.

What will happen in the Dream Home finale?

The Dream Homes are complete! Now, it’s time for our top three teams to take on their backyards, putting their creative mastery to the test by transforming them into lush, landscape wonders over a seven day period (which all airs tonight!).

The team with the most impressive backyard will claim the grand prize, which they can use for their mortgage – or in the case of Taeler and Elle and Rhys and Liam, give to their sibling who helped them renovate their house.

How does scoring work?

The Dream Home leaderboard won’t stay the same as it was at the end of the season, it will be an even playing field as all scores have been reset to zero.

Finalists Taeler and Elle on Dream Home. Image: Seven.

What does the winner get?

The Dream Home 2024 winning team will receive bragging rights, as well as a $100,000 cash prize.

Watch the Dream Home 2024 Finale on July 9 from 7:30pm on Channel 7 on 7Plus.

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Chelsea Handler roasts Sam Taunton over Margot Robbie pregnancy joke

Esteemed US comedian Chelsea Handler told The Project host Sam Taunton exactly how she felt about the Margot Robbie pregnancy joke he made and it wasn’t pretty.

Rumours quickly spread yesterday that Robbie and her partner, Tom Ackerley, were expecting their first child after paparazzi shots of the actress sporting an exposed stomach surfaced.

As Australia’s golden girl, it’s no surprise that Robbie’s reported pregnancy with Ackerley was a topic of conversation on the entertainment news program, The Project.

What was the Margot Robbie pregnancy joke?

“I’ve seen the Barbie movie by the way,” Taunton said. “It’s going to have to be a C-section.”

The joke didn’t immediately land with his cohosts, who started asking what he meant.

“About her in the Barbie movie?” he continued.

“What do you mean?” cohost Georgie Tunny asked.

“She doesn’t have a… [vagina],” Taunton finished.

What did Chelsea Handler say to Sam Taunton?

Later in The Project episode, which aired Monday, June 8, Handler joined the desk to promote her upcoming comedy tour titled ‘Little Big Bitch’.

“Before you get started, I want to touch on your Barbie joke,” Handler told Taunton.

“How can you even make a joke like that when you know a comedian is coming on the show? That’s humiliating for both of us,” she roasted him.

“It was a really bad joke. I felt so bad for you.”

Obviously aware of the cringe-worthy joke, Taunton told Handler that he was hoping it would never be brought up again.

“I had to,” Handler replied.

Sarah Harris and Tunny looked visibly uncomfortable as the exchange was happening, but also like they were low-key loving it. Who doesn’t love a good roast of their mate?

While it was definitely a case of two comedians joking with one another, it’s got to hurt to be schooled by someone so iconic on national television!

Handler’s tour kicks off in Melbourne Tuesday, July 9, and will also stop in Brisbane and Sydney. Buy tickets here.

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Um, Home Cook Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry had recipes published before going on MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia 2024′s Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry loves a good cut of meat, and, being a butcher, he certainly knows what to do with it!

The home cook’s meat knowledge is second to none, and he even runs his own small butcher shop in Tasmania.

Here’s everything we know about MasterChef Australia‘s Josh.

Josh has had his recipes published

Although he’s considered a home cook, Josh has actually had some of his cooking work published prior to going on MasterChef Australia 2024.

In 2021, he shared a post on Instagram announcing that he’d been published in The Butcher’s Cook Book.

“Pretty happy with the Butcher’s Cookbook that I got a couple of my own recipes in along with 50 other butchers around Australia,” he wrote.

Josh owns a butcher shop

Josh owns a butcher in Tassie called Perry’s Quality Meats, which is dubbed the state’s “best paddock-to-plate butcher”.

And, he’s definitely well-versed in local meats. Josh is a former livestock agent who feeds his own cattle to sell.

The butcher shop is a family affair, and Josh works alongside his wife of 20 years and best friend Jen. His two sons have also worked at Perry’s Quality Meats in the past.

Josh at his butcher shop

Josh’s personal life

When Josh isn’t busy at the butcher, he’s using his own meat to make some mouthwatering meals for his family. Every Sunday he cooks for his wife, four kids and his three young grandkids. Of course, his cooking method of choice is the BBQ.

Josh’s passion for food was ingrained from a young age, and he learnt to cook by his Mum, Nan and Aunt.

His ultimate dream is to open a small paddock-to-plate-style restaurant in Tasmania.

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

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Is Dream Home Australia on tonight?

Channel 7’s feel-good reality show Dream Home has captivated viewers since May, but with Finals week approaching, many are questioning whether it’s on tonight.

The usual schedule sees fans tune in to watch the six teams of everyday Aussies renovate their team-mates houses on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

However, as the season is wrapping up there’s been a schedule change.

Taeler and Elle on Dream Home. Seven.

Is Dream Home on this Sunday?

It’s not! Dancing With The Stars kicks off this Sunday, and it will be airing during Dream Home’s regular Sunday spot.

That means that the next episode of Dream Home will air on Monday, July 8 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.

When is the finale of Dream Home Australia?

The season finale will drop on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

Who’s in the final episodes of Dream Home Australia?

Monday’s episode will see all six teams be judged by Rosie, Lana and Simon on their final renovation. 

From there, only the top three teams will go through to the finale, and three will be setting packing.

At the time of writing, Rhys and Liam are in first place with 128 points, Lara and Peter are in second place with 127.5 and Taeler and Elle are sitting in third at 125.5. 

However, Hannah and Jonny sit just below the cut line by three points, so an epic renovation by the Queensland parents could see them stay in the competition.

Hannah and Jonny on Dream Home
Hannah and Jonny on Dream Home. Seven.

Where does the leaderboard currently stand?

You can check out the team’s weekly scores here, and find the current score standings below.

  1. Rhys and Liam – 128
  2. Lara and Peter – 127.5
  3. Taeler and Elle – 125.5
  4. Hannah and Jonny – 122.5
  5. Brad and Mel – 118
  6. Jacinta and Jordan – 116

Watch Dream Home on Sundays at 7pm and Mondays – Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 applications are open — here’s how to apply

If you’re looking for a chance at love with your very own farmer than we have some good news for you — Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 is taking applications. Right now! Keep reading for how to apply.

If you’re thinking, ‘Reality TV dating shows never work!’ then I should first remind you that Farmer Wants A Wife Australia has created 10 marriages, two engagements and 26 kids (!!!) since it started airing over a decade ago.

It’s definitely more successful than the likes of, well, Married At First Sight and The Bachelor (RIP). So how can you apply for Farmer Wants A Wife 2025?

Farmer Want A Wife 2025: How to apply

Farmer Wants A Wife applications have officially opened via the show’s official website.

“Many Aussie farmers have found love through Farmer Wants a Wife Australia,” reads the application page via casting company MyCastingNet.

“Now it’s your turn.”

To apply, choose your favourite farmer by clicking on their profile here, scroll to the bottom and click the button that says “Apply here to meet Farmer X”.

What is the application criteria?

You will need to be available between September and December 2024 (and agree to live on the farm for the length of shooting), at least 21 years of age and an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

As always, “you must be single and genuinely looking for love”.

What does the Farmer Wants A Wife Application involve?

Farmer Wants A Wife applications require three photographs, including a headshot, a full-length shot and a photo where you’re holding the day’s date. I guess that last one helps rule out catfishing?

You will also need to include your social media profiles (it is 2024 after all!) among other questions.

Good luck!

“Imposter syndrome”: Mimi opens up about her turning point on MasterChef Australia

Following her elimination last night, MasterChef Australia fan-favourite Mimi Wong says she felt like she experienced imposter syndrome during the reality TV competition. 

Her elimination on July 7 during the Beast Ingredient Challenge came as a shock to many fans, who had pegged her to be in the MasterChef Grand Final. However, she didn’t necessarily feel like a stand-out competitor at the beginning of the season.

“I definitely had a large bout of impostor syndrome and insecurity in the beginning, especially considering how many talented people I was cooking around,” she told Chattr in a post-elimination interview.

Mimi was eliminated on last night’s episode. Image: Ten.

Mimi said that as she made it through every week, she began to have more faith in her cooking.

“I think as soon as I’ve found my niche and what I like to do, like being creative and fusing things that never go along together together, I had much more fun,” she told Chattr.

“I had much more confidence knowing that that was what I did well, and what I enjoyed doing. It definitely helped propel me forward to find that confidence and comfortability.”

Mimi’s turning point in the competition

Mimi emerged as a frontrunner midway through the season when she began serving up the judges’ dishes, which were met with unanimous praise.

Looking back, the high school teacher said that she really found her footing during the iconic MasterChef Croquembouche Challenge.

“That was incredibly unforgettable. To this day, it’s my favourite episode for the whole season,” she fondly recalled.

“I had so much fun in that challenge that day, I didn’t even think about winning or competing. I was just like, I just want to get this done for me, because making a croquembouche in two and a half hours is insane and then it just ended up turning out the way that it did.

“I surprised myself and it was a huge confidence boost and a huge kind of moment of looking in the mirror and being like you actually have it in you to go further than you think.”

Mimi is, of course, referring to her Chocolate-Spiced Choux Au Craquelin filled with Miso Pumpkin Crème Patisserie which saw her win the challenge.

Mimi weighs in on Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry’s controversial Beast Ingredient Challenge dish

During Mimi’s elimination episode, she originally planned on making brioche with her soft-shell crab, but after her bread failed to rise, she found herself having to pivot to a different dish not once, but twice.

The change in direction likely played into the reason she was eliminated from the competition.

Meanwhile, Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry served up a steak dish with two store-bought bread croutons sitting on top. Fans on social media were shocked that he didn’t make the bread himself, and believe that it was unfair that Mimi was penalised for trying to make a version of homemade bread. However, Mimi believes her elimination was fair.

Mimi’s dish (left) and Pezza’s dish (right). Ten.

“It is tricky to look at it in terms of a bread vs bread situation,” she modestly pointed out. “He also had many different elements to play in that dish. As the competition goes, I did miss the brief with a little bit more insistence there and I feel like it was well deserved that I had to leave.”

“I don’t think it would have been a great idea to make that comparison of my brain because it’ll just cause me pain,” she added.

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

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Dream Home 2024: Step inside Liam and Rhys’ completed house

Dream Home 2024’s Rhys and Liam may be competing as a team, but it’s Liam’s home that got the complete overhaul.

Liam helped his brother Rhys renovate his home prior to coming on the show, so the boys decided it was time for Rhys to return the favour and get to work on Liam’s.

His house was once a dated 1970s Deception Bay in Brisbane’s north, but thanks to Brad and Mel, Hannah and Jonny and Jacinta and Jordan, it’s now a swanky-looking residence.

The brothers gave their castmates the brief of a coastal-Scandi theme with a style that works for a young family of three, and boy, did they nail it.

Check out Liam’s completed Dream Home house.

Who renovated it: Hannah & Jonny
Room: Downstairs Bathroom
Score: 28

Rhys and Liam's Dream Home
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Who renovated it: Hannah & Jonny
What: Facade
Score: 28

Rhys and Liam's Dream Home
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Who renovated it: Jordan & Jacinta
What: Entry Foyer
Score: 19

Rhys and Liam's Dream Home
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Who renovated it: Jordan & Jacinta
What: Master Bedroom
Score: 19

Rhys and Liam's Dream Home
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Who renovated it: Jordan & Jacinta
What: Walk-In Robe
Score: 19

Rhys and Liam's Dream Home
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Who renovated it: Brad & Mel
What: Nursery
Score: 25.5

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Who renovated it: Brad & Mel
What: Ensuite Bathroom
Score: 25.5

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Who renovated it: Hannah & Jonny
What: Kitchen
Score: 24.5

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Who renovated it: Hannah & Jonny
What: Guest Bedroom
Score: 24.5

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Who renovated it: Jacinta & Jordan
What: Living Room
Score: 23

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Who renovated it: Jacinta & Jordan
What: Laundry
Score: 23

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Who renovated it: Brad & Mel
What: Dining Room
Score: 22

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Who renovated it: Brad & Mel
What: Bathroom
Score: 22

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Watch the Dream Home finale week this Monday and Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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“Really challenging”: Dream Home’s Taeler and Elle reveal their major disadvantage

Dream Home’s Elle and Taeler haven’t been scared to manipulate situations to improve their chances of winning at each week’s judging ceremony.

A case in point is when they decided to use communal money to buy artwork for the stairwell that complimented their own room.

However, during an interview with Chattr, the Victorian sisters share the reasoning behind their tactics.

The concept on the show involves contestants renovating their fellow castmates’ houses, which means each team gets to walk away with a beautiful new house, regardless of whether they win the final $100,000 cash prize.

But, there are two teams among the bunch that aren’t couples; Taeler and Elle and Rhys and Liam. Both Taeler and Rhys entered the competition to help their siblings renovate their houses.

Taeler and Elle on Dream Home. Seven.

“We’re in a completely different circumstance from everyone else,” Elle explained. “Everyone else was husband and wife and either way, they’re walking away with their house done and potentially a life-changing prize. So they’ve got a different dynamic.

“I think because of that Tae and I had to approach things differently, and I think that that will play out how it plays out. But, Tae is walking away with giving me something but having nothing in return. That meant that we did have to treat it a bit differently.”

Taeler and Elle believe Rhys and Liam had an advantage

Taeler and Elle are in a similar situation to Rhy and Liam, being that only one member from each team gets to walk away with a renovated house.

Despite Taeler being an architect, the sisters believed that Rhys and Liam had an advantage over them because of their Tradie careers. Rhys is a tiler and Liam is a carpenter.

“At the end of the day, we took on the role of if you had trade experience that will help you because you could help the tradies out on the day-to-day. We couldn’t do that,” Taeler explained.

Rhys and Liam on Dream Home. Seven.

“And then secondary to that is, I guess, an interior background, which I don’t have. The houses obviously had building permits and things like that before going into it. So my work was essentially done as a professional.”

Taeler stressed that they had no upper hand over any of the other teams, and said that they were pushed to their limits during the competition.

“We had to try as hard as everyone else and I found it really challenging to basically learn how to style because I’ve never had to do it before,” she said.

Watch the Dream Home finale week this Monday and Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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“Such a cool vibe”: Below Deck’s Captain Sandy reveals the surprising career path she almost took

Sandy Yawn is best known for being the only Below Deck female captain, however, the renowned yachting pro almost took another career path.

During an interview with Chattr, Sandy revealed that she dreamt of owning her own hairdressing business when she was younger.

“I wanted to own a hair salon because it has a cool vibe!” She shared.

“But not necessarily to do the hair, but to own the salon, and just walk around and get to know the people, because every time you go to the hair salon, I love all the stories. It’s such a cool vibe!”

Captain Sandy filming Below Deck. Instagram.

Sandy reveals how she handles the crew’s drama on Below Deck

It wouldn’t be a season of Below Deck if there wasn’t drama involved, and season nine certainly hasn’t scrimped in that department.

Between the saga between Bri Muller and Elene ‘Ellie’ Dubiach and their competitiveness over Joe Bradley, things can get hectic in the crew quarters.

Sandy tells Chattr that while she doesn’t see everything that goes on between her staff members when she’s aware there’s an issue going on, she always tries to get to the root of the problem.

“I don’t really see [the drama], so I don’t know it, but if I knew it, I would address it in a way where I could motivate them to stay focused on their job,” she explained.

Captain Sandy with the Below Deck season six cast. Hayu.

“There’s drama everywhere you go, and in every profession. There’s always one that stirs it up. I think I would eliminate the one [causing the drama], however, I [also] believe in people.”

However, she added that she doesn’t like to meddle too much, and often leaves the crew to figure out their dramas on their own.

“I can feel the energy, but I like people to work things out on their own, otherwise, I feel like a parent. How are you going to grow if you don’t figure it out? So I just don’t get involved until I have to.

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“Eight chances was enough”: MAFS’ Timothy addresses his feud with Lucinda

Married At First Sight’s Timothy Smith has opened up about his feud with his former TV wife Lucinda Light.

ICYMI, viewers became suss that the couple were on the outs after noticing they’d recently unfollowed each other on Instagram. Now, Tim has addressed their rift.

“Lucinda was a little different to who he had been married to during filming,” he told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia.

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Lucinda and Timothy on MAFS. Nine.

Lucinda came out of MAFS as one of the most popular contestants, and Tim said that he believed the profile boost changed her.

“The cameras do that to people”, he says. “Lucinda may have buckled under the pressure with so many people wanting a piece of her.”

He added that he “didn’t walk away easily” but felt like “eight chances was enough”.

Timothy wanted to avoid the public eye

Tiothym stressed that he wasn’t jealous of Lucinda’s popularity, but added that he didn’t want to be a “pawn” in the sense of the constant media attention surrounding him and his ex-TV wife.

“Hearing bits and pieces that were untrue, stuff that was twisted, that has been disappointing,” he said.

“I think some people, and I am not just saying Lucinda, but some people have let this spot of notoriety go to their head and I didn’t want to go down that path. The show is over, I had a good time but I really want to go back to my normal life and be me again without the lens of that TV show.

“People have become their characters and that is a dangerous path to go down. You can lose yourself.”

Lucinda and Timothy on MAFS. Nine.

Timothy made it clear that his friendship with Lucinda was over

Timothy cryptically implied the reason why he and Lucinda are no longer closer.

“The fact of the matter is that if you have a problem with me or if you find yourself talking about me in a way you know I wouldn’t appreciate then that is not a good friend,” he said.

Adding: “I don’t want to be a bad guy. I don’t want to slag anyone but we are both now moving in different circles with different priorities.”

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